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03-03-23 | Dayton v. St. Louis +105 | 61-65 | Win | 105 | 5 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is a major contrast in styles as Dayton plays at one of the slowest paces in college basketball, ranking No. 345 in tempo. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the land, allowing just 60.7 points per game, which is 12th best in the country. St. Louis on the other hand averages close to 76 points per game and plays at the 71st fastest pace in the country, fueled by Collins, who leads the nation with 10.2 assists per game. When these two met a few weeks ago, Dayton controlled the tempo in an easy win. This time around, I like St. Louis to control the pace at home. Take St. Louis here to cover the spread. |
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03-02-23 | Washington State v. Washington +2 | 93-84 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams are playing pretty well and neither is an offensive juggernaut. Washington has covered four straight in this series. Washington State barely won the first game at home as Brooks shot just 4-of-16 from the field. The Huskies shoot it much better at home, where they make 44.3% of their shots and allow just 40.5% from the field. On the other hand, Washington State is shooting under 40% (38.6%) from the field on the road. Take the points. |
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03-02-23 | Stanford v. Oregon State +5.5 | 83-60 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Two Pac-12 bottom feeders meet up Thursday night when Stanford battles Oregon State at Corvallis, Ore. The Cardinal (12-17, 6-12 Pac-12) are in 10th place in the 12-team conference while the Beavers (10-19, 4-14) are 11th. Stanford is hoping to build momentum after Sunday's solid 81-69 home victory over Washington. The victory was just the second in the past seven games for the Cardinal. |
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03-02-23 | Purdue -175 v. Wisconsin | 63-61 | Win | 100 | 5 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams come into this game with something to play for. The Boilermakers are still fighting for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament and would obviously like to enter the Big Ten Tournament with some momentum rather than a two-game losing streak. Wisconsin is clinging to tournament hopes and a loss here would be near fatal for those chances. In the last ten meetings between the two teams, Purdue has gone 6-4. Wisconsin has an overall record of 9-5 at home this season but the Badgers are just 4-10 ATS in that time. Purdue should dominate the paint in this matchup with the league's #1 rebounding team pitted against the 14th-ranked rebounding of Wisconsin. Wisconsin is a dismal 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games. Look for Purdue to exert its will over Wisconsin and get back on track. |
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03-02-23 | Pacers -6 v. Spurs | 99-110 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It’s very challenging to know what a win is going to do mentally and emotionally for a San Antonio team that had lost 16 straight games. I am not ready to take the leap on the Spurs just yet, though, and the betting market doesn’t appear to be either. This spread quickly moved one point towards Indiana after the opener was released, as the Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 14 of their last 16 games. They have also failed to cover in six straight home games against Indiana. The Pacers have also started to round into playoff form, covering the number in four of their last five contests. |
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03-02-23 | Stars -240 v. Blackhawks | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Blackhawks are a depleted team and I see the Stars taking advantage and overwhelming them on both ends of the ice. The Stars, who average 3.20 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will against the Blackhawks, who allow 3.58 goals per game, with Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with effective puck movement. The Stars should limit a Blackhawks offense that averages only 2.47 goals per game with Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. |
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03-02-23 | Raptors v. Wizards +2 | 108-119 | Win | 100 | 4 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This should be a pretty good game as Porzinigis is expected to return for this one. That helps even out the length advantage that Toronto normally has. Toronto is just 11-19 on the road and while Poetl was a nice pickup, Washington faced him on Jan. 30 when Porzingis put up 17 points, nine rebounds and seven assists with five blocks in a 127-106 win over the Spurs. Toronto is not the Spurs, but here we are, with the playoffs coming up and they are still under .500. They should have done more at the trade deadline because the chemistry is obviously not working. Neither is their defensive effort. |
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03-02-23 | Senators v. Rangers -147 | 5-3 | Loss | -147 | 3 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Ottawa Senators have lost two of their last three road games. The New York Rangers have won six of their last eight home games. There is going to be plenty of energy in the building in this one as Patrick Kane makes his home debut at MSG. New York posted a 5-2 victory against the Kings in their previous home game. The Senators rely on offense to win games but it’s going to be difficult against one of the best defensive squads in the NHL. The Rangers have an xGA/60 minutes of only 2.44 goals, good for fifth in the league. The Rangers are clicking offensively, especially at MSG where they have collected four or more goals in four of their last five games. I recommend taking the Rangers in regulation for added value. |
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03-02-23 | Predators v. Panthers -200 | 2-1 | Loss | -200 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Nashville seems to be punting on the season as they have dealt Nino Neiderreiter, Tanner Jeannot and Mattias Ekholm in the past week while also losing Ryan Johansen to surgery for the rest of the season. That makes things challenging for the Predators on both ends of the ice down the stretch of the regular season. Florida has alternated wins and losses in recent games and they have to find some more consistency if they hope to make a run for the postseason. The Panthers haven’t made any major moves with the trade deadline looming, hoping that they can get healthy and go on a run. With the Predators making changes to try and build for the future, you have to back Florida in this contest. |
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03-02-23 | Michigan +5 v. Illinois | 87-91 | Win | 100 | 3 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units' Juan Howard’s Wolverine hoopsters are in need of every win they can muster if they wish to impress the selection committee. Fortunately for Howard, his team has responded with a 5-2 SUATS February compared to a middling 3-3 SUATS effort from the Illini. The Wolverines are 6-1-1 ATS with revenge in this series (Illini took them down twice last season) when Illinois enters with a sub. 700 win percentage, and the WOM reminds us the Wolves are 8-4 ATS as a dog during the regular season following a LHG, including 5-2 SU and 6-1 ATS when facing sub .750 foes. As if that’s not enough to contend with, Illinois is staring down a double revenge affair of its own on tap with highly-ranked Purdue. Remember, Michigan was a preseason Top 20 pick in the polls, so the talent is still there. |
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02-27-23 | Baylor v. Oklahoma State +1.5 | 74-68 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bears had dropped two straight games to Kansas and Kansas State prior to a same-season revenger against Texas at Waco over the weekend, and they’re just 4-20 SU and 8-16 ATS after the Longhorns, including 3-14 ATS when coming off a loss (check Saturday result). That doesn’t bode well considering the Pokes are 6-0-1 ATS in this series with same-season revenge from a loss of 7 or more points when Baylor takes the floor with a greater than .666 win percentage. Oklahoma State also performs well in Last Home Games, going 21-7 SU and 18-10 ATS the last this role, including 3-0 SUATS with same-season revenge of 15-plus points. Home teams in the Big 12 have fl exed their muscles this campaign, going 123-28 SU overall and 50-25 SU in conference clashes. Those stats look especially good when the visiting Bears bring a woeful 5-22 ATS record when coming off a home game and facing foes in LHGs. |
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02-27-23 | Canucks v. Stars -263 | 5-4 | Loss | -263 | 7 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating:2 Units The Canucks are looking to pull off the upset but the Stars are one of the best teams in the Western Conference and I see them controlling this game from the first period. The Stars should pile on the goals against a Canucks defense that allows 3.97 goals per game with Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Stars, who allow only 2.56 goals per game, should limit the Canucks offense with Esa Lindell, Miro Heiskanen, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to blank the shots on the net. |
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02-27-23 | Bruins -121 v. Oilers | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Consider that the Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 Monday games. While the Oilers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game, 0-4 in their last 4 Monday games, and 6-1 in Oilers last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. |
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02-27-23 | Magic +4 v. Pelicans | 101-93 | Win | 100 | 7 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Orlando pulled off a 13-point victory a month ago and now heads to New Orleans looking to try to sweep the season series. Prior to that victory, the road team had won the previous four games and the road team is 7-3 straight up in the last 10. Another thing you should like is that the Magic are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings, including going 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings in New Orleans. While the Pelicans may win this game, 5.0 points may be a little too much for them in this contest. They have dropped three in a row and four of the last five. This team has only beaten two of their last four opponents by more than five points, so take the Magic and the points. |
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02-27-23 | Celtics v. Knicks +3 | 94-109 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Red-hot Atlantic Division rivals collide when the Boston Celtics come to the Mecca of basketball to face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Boston is on a three-game run with just a single loss in its previous eight games (7-1 ATS) while New York rides a five-game winning streak and has also only tasted defeat once in its past eight outings (6-1-1 ATS). Julius Randle has been at his best of late and while the Celtics have the NBA's best record, they'll be without Jaylen Brown. As a result, they'll be playing much smaller, leaving ample opportunity for Randle to shine down low. |
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02-27-23 | Pistons v. Hornets -6.5 | 106-117 | Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I like the Charlotte Hornets, as they have won four games in a row and they are the better defensive team in this matchup. The Pistons are also one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, as they continue to slide in the wrong direction. They are scoring the 27th most points per game and they are allowing the second-most points. They will continue to struggle on both ends of the court, as Charlotte will slowly pulls away. The Hornets are also scoring 112.6 points per game and they looked great against the Heat the last time they were on the floor. They will find consistent open shots throughout this game and I expect them to take advantage. They will also sprint the ball up and down the court, as they will have plenty of scoring opportunities to cover this spread. Detroit only has the 28th-lowest adjusted defensive rating and they are allowing their opponents to shoot 49% from the floor. They aren't applying enough pressure, as the Hornets will make them pay. Charlotte is playing solid basketball right now. |
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02-26-23 | Rockets v. Blazers -9.5 | 114-131 | Win | 100 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I’m not going to overthink this matchup. The Trail Blazers will get both Damian Lillard and Jerami Grant back, so I’m expecting Portland to beat Houston with ease. The Blazers have covered the spread in each of their previous two meetings with the Rockets, winning by 12 and 14 points. Damian Lillard will dominate the Rockets’ defense. He’s been unstoppable all season, tallying 31.4 points and 7.3 assists per game. Lillard has scored 38 or more points in seven of his previous 11 appearances. |
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02-26-23 | Kings -160 v. Thunder | 124-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Oklahoma City is playing their third game in four nights coming out of the All-Star break here after losing at Utah and Phoenix. The Thunder definitely will have their problems keeping up with Sacramento if Gilgeous-Alexander misses the game. Sacramento showed grit by rallying to take down the Clippers after trailing by 14 with under five minutes to play in regulation, then by six in both overtimes. The Kings have plenty of weapons to do damage offensively and they lead the league in scoring offense this season. Sacramento had Saturday off to rest and recover and they are deep. That proves critical as they earn a win on the road here. |
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02-26-23 | UCLA -6.5 v. Colorado | 60-56 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units UCLA has not only won seven in a row but is 4-2-1 ATS in that span. Colorado is 3-6-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Bruins beat a double-digit spread against the Buffaloes last time despite trailing for over half the game. Their defense absolutely shut down an inefficient Colorado offense and should be able to do it again. I wouldn't worry about UCLA playing on the road either, as they're 8-2 in away games this season and 6-3-1 ATS. I'm riding a team that's hot and has an elite defense against a team that's cold and has a lackluster offense. Take UCLA to cover. |
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02-26-23 | Wizards v. Bulls -180 | 82-102 | Win | 100 | 4 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I am going to roll with the Chicago Bulls at home. They are the better defensive team in this matchup, as I see them getting enough stops to cover this spread. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Bulls have the fourth-lowest adjusted defensive rating and they are holding their opponents to the ninth-lowest shooting percentage from the field. They will continue to contest shots and make it very difficult for Washington to keep up. The Bulls are also scoring 113.4 points per game and they have the sixth-highest team shooting percentage. The Wizards will struggle on the defensive end of the court and quickly fall behind in this game. They are allowing the 15th most points per game and they only have the 18th lowest adjusted defensive rating. They will continue to struggle on the road and the Bulls will continue to roll after their dominating win against the Nets. |
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02-26-23 | Missouri State v. Indiana State -7.5 | 66-62 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Currently in a three-way tie for 3rd place in the MVC, the 5-returning starter Sycamores have been on a scorching 7-1 SU and 8-0 ATS skein with the only loss coming by a single point at Belmont, 89-88. We expect them to return to their winning ways here, especially since they were nipped by Missouri State, 64-62, in Springfi eld in mid-January. In the 11 games since beating the Sycamores, the Bears are a money-burning 2-8-1 ATS. Yes, they arrive off a off same season revenge victory over Murray State, but they’re just 1-3 ATS after running with the Racers. The final coffin nail for Missouri State is its 0-5 ATS failure in the last five games when coming off a win. Additionally, Indiana State is 6-1 SU and 5-1-1 ATS in Last Home Games of the season, including 4-0-1 ATS when playing with revenge. |
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02-26-23 | Northwestern v. Maryland -6.5 | 59-75 | Win | 100 | 1 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Maryland is unbeaten in its nine conference home games this season, making the Terrapins a team that I am thrilled to back on Sunday afternoon, especially given the circumstances. Northwestern is coming off its most disappointing loss of the season, blowing a 16-point lead in the second half of its game against Illinois. The Wildcats have only won three of the last 14 head-to-head meetings between these teams, and they have a major emotional hurdle to overcome in this contest. Maryland has covered in eight of its last 11 games and should fare well against a Northwestern offense that has a tendency to go cold. |
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02-25-23 | Spurs v. Jazz -9.5 | 102-118 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Spurs’ losing streak will eventually come to an end, but with all the injury problems among Gregg Popovich’s team, I can’t back San Antonio in a tough road matchup against Utah. The Jazz are struggling to defend at a high level, but they should be scoring at will against this Spurs team. San Antonio is 1-13 ATS in its last 14 games overall. The Spurs beat the Jazz 126-122 in December, and Utah will be highly motivated to get revenge. Lauri Markkanen is poised for another strong performance, and the Jazz should make a lot of threes in this matchup. Utah is fifth in the league in triples made per 100 possessions (14.0). |
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02-25-23 | Celtics v. 76ers +1.5 | Top | 110-107 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 57 m | Show |
NBA Play of the Day Rating: 3 Units Philly is 24-6 SU and 22-10 ATS at home this season, and ranks No. 3 overall in the league in Team Scoring Defense. On the fl ip side, Boston’s Achilles Heel is its 28th ranked effort in Team Rebounds this season. In addition, the shamrocks were riding a 0-5 SUATS skein here in this series until the aforementioned win they scored late in the campaign last season. With the Celts coming off a same season revenge win at Indiana on Thursday, and staring dead ahead to same-season revenge rematches with the Knicks and the Cavs, we need to consider that the Sixers are 12-0 SUATS at home this season when seeking same-season loss revenge. |
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02-25-23 | Lightning -155 v. Red Wings | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is going to be a great game between two teams eager to improve their playoff position. The Red Wings look to win at home but the Lightning look to find favorable matchups on both ends of the ice. The Lightning, who average 3.58 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes to the face-off circles and the slot. The Lightning, who allow only 2.93 goals per game, should limit the Red Wings' offense with Victor Hedman, Mikhail Sergachev, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to make plenty of big saves. The Lightning should win the game with a strong performance on the road. |
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02-25-23 | Pelicans v. Knicks -148 | 106-128 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I am going to ride with the New York Knicks at home. They are the better defensive team in this matchup in my opinion, as I see them getting enough stops to cover the spread in this game. The Knicks are holding their opponents to the third-lowest shooting percentage and the fifth-lowest three-point shooting percentage. They will continue to contest shots consistently throughout this game, as the Pelicans won't score enough points to stay competitive. New York is also holding their opponents to the 10th least amount of points per game and they looked great in their last game against the Atlanta Hawks. They will stay hot in this one and consistently score throughout. The Pelicans are allowing the 16th most points per game and they did not impress me against the Raptors in their last game. |
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02-25-23 | Indiana v. Purdue -7.5 | 79-71 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Indiana has dropped its last 2 games on the road against Northwestern (64-62, Feb. 15) and Michigan State (80-65, Tuesday), and the Hoosiers are 0-3 against the spread (ATS) across the past 3 games overall. It seems like forever since the Hoosiers picked up a 79-74 win over the rival Boilermakers, but it was just on Feb. 4. Purdue snapped a 2-game mini skid with an emphatic 82-55 win over disappointing Ohio State Sunday. While the Boilermakers have dropped 3 in a row on the road, they love a little home cooking, going 15-1 at home. |
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02-25-23 | Pacers v. Magic -135 | 121-108 | Loss | -135 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I am going to take the Magic at home, as I see them being the better defensive team in this matchup. They will be able to get consistent stops and slowly pull away throughout this game. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Magic have the 13th-lowest adjusted defensive rating and they are holding their opponents to the seventh-lowest shooting percentage from behind the arc. The Pacers only have the 25th-highest team shooting percentage and the 17th-highest adjusted offensive rating. They will struggle to consistently put the ball in the basket, which will allow the Magic to cover this spread. The Indiana defense has also lacked, as I see the Magic efficiently scoring in this game. The Pacers are allowing the 24th most points per game and they have the 24th lowest adjusted defensive rating. They struggled on the defensive end of the court in their last game against the Celtics and I see that trend continuing in this one. |
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02-25-23 | Bruins -255 v. Canucks | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Canucks are looking to step up on their home ice and win this game. The problem is that the Bruins are the best team in the league and look to control this game from the first period. The Bruins, who average 3.75 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Canucks, who allow 3.98 goals per game, with David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great puck movement while Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy generate shots on the net from the blue line. The Bruins, who allow only 2.11 goals per game, should limit the Canucks offense with Hampus Lindholm, Charlie McAvoy, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Linus Ullmark to make plenty of big saves. The Bruins should win the game and cover the spread in a dominant win on the road. |
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02-25-23 | Boise State v. San Jose State +3.5 | 68-74 | Win | 100 | 10 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Boise State is currently breathing down the neck of MWC leader San Diego State, just one game back at press time. Then there’s the ugly fact that it’s been almost a month since BSU cashed a ticket, going 6-1 SU but only 1-6 ATS. Conference road favorites on a 5-game ATS losing skid like Boise are just 7-13 ATS against winning opposition, including 3-10 SUATS when favored by 4 or fewer points. And not only are the Spartans 3-0 ATS the last three games in this series, and 3-0 SUATS at home when coming off a previous home loss, they’ve logged a competitive 10-3 SU and 8-4 ATS home record at The Event Center this season. With the Broncos taking the court off a same-season revenge win against New Mexico and sporting just a 3-7 ATS effort against avenging foes in post-Lobo competitions, west coast Sparty gets the call. |
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02-25-23 | Kansas State v. Oklahoma State -150 | 73-68 | Loss | -150 | 5 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating; 2 Units Oklahoma State is in danger of sliding off the dreaded NCAA Tournament bubble completely. But while they return home off three straight double digit losses, the Pokes do own a 7-2 SUATS ledger at Gallagher-Iba Arena when playing off three losses exact. They’re also 4-0 SUATS at home off a loss this season, and 3-0 ATS home in this series when seeking revenge from a same-season defeat of 6-plus points. Kansas State, easily the surprise team in what has been a Big 12 meat-grinder of a campaign, may have 21 wins in the bank but the Wildcats aren’t exactly a fi ne-tuned machine of late, losing 4 of their last seven games. Even worse for first-year KSU head coach Jerome Tang, his squad’s home-road dichotomy sticks out like a sore thumb: 13-1 SU and 10-4 ATS at Manhattan as opposed to 3-6 SU and 4-5 ATS away. Toss in a triple revenger on deck with Oklahoma for the Purple Cats, and Kansas State looks to be in over its head here in Stillwater. |
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02-25-23 | Arkansas v. Alabama -8 | 83-86 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units While the South Carolina game was nearly a disaster, being back home should bring Bama back to their usual dominance. At home, they are significantly better on both ends of the floor than their season averages, and their numbers this season are already elite. Along with that, they're 9-4-0 ATS at home while Arkansas is 2-6-0 ATS on the road. These teams play the same brand of basketball, Alabama just does everything better. The first game proved that, and now that this one is in Tuscaloosa, Alabama should roll into another resounding victory. Take the Crimson Tide to cover the spread against the Razorbacks again. |
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02-25-23 | Texas v. Baylor -165 | 72-81 | Win | 100 | 4 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bears struggled in their losses to Kansas and Kansas State as they wilted in the second half of both games in hostile environments. On the plus side for the Bears, this game is at home, where they have had success, posting a 13-2 record. Their two losses came by a combined three points with one of those coming in overtime. Texas won the first meeting this season but that was before the return of Tchamwa Tchatchoua. The Longhorns are just 4-4 on the road this season with all four defeats coming by at least seven points. Baylor is out to avenge the loss in Austin and to get back on track heading into the final week of the regular season. George and Cryer feed off the crowd to help the Bears get back in the win column. |
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02-25-23 | Missouri v. Georgia +3.5 | 85-63 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 57 m | Show | |
CBB Play of the Day Rating: 3 Units The Dawgs are 3-0 ATS home as a dog or a favorite of fewer than 3 points in this series, 3-0 SUATS as a conference home dog when coming off a loss of 30-plus points, and 5-1 ATS as conference home dogs over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, Missouri stands just 2-4 SUATS in games after battling MSU and the Tigers have struggled to cash tickets of late, going just 1-5 ATS in their six most recent outings. In this battle of cats and dogs, we’ll back the Dawgs with added support coming knowing that playing on any college hoops home dog with a winning record coming off consecutive losses of 28 or more points is 7-1 ATS since 1990. |
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02-25-23 | Michigan State v. Iowa -5.5 | 106-112 | Win | 100 | 3 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units I am not overly concerned about Iowa’s recent losses on the road, as the Hawkeyes have been much better at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. They rely almost entirely on their offense to win games, making them a team to back at home and fade on the road. In fact, they have won seven straight home games coming into this contest, and they should be in somewhat of a desperation mode to get back on track with NCAA Tournament seeding. Michigan State has only covered the spread once in the last five meetings between these teams and its dependence on 3-point shots makes is going to cost the Spartans on Saturday. |
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02-24-23 | Hornets v. Wolves -6.5 | 121-113 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Wolves are a sharp 3-1 SUATS at home in games when coming off three-plus days of rest, while the Stingers are just 2-12 SU and 5-9 ATS in non-division games when coming off a win. However, Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in its last five games this season when coming off one loss |
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02-24-23 | Nets v. Bulls -125 | 87-131 | Win | 100 | 7 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bulls have lost six straight games, but they’ve played better at home where they have won three of their last five games. They have played well offensively at home, scoring more than 114 points per game. They’ve taken advantage of their opportunities at the charity stripe, making over 83 percent of their free throws at home. They rebound the ball well and they were very aggressive on the offensive glass in their last three games, grabbing more than 10 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, which will lead to more scoring chances. They also cut back on their turnovers in recent games, and won’t give the Nets a lot of easy-scoring opportunities. The Nets aren’t very good defensively and they play worse on the road, where they are giving up more than 113 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Bulls in this game. The Nets have lost four of their last six games and three straight road games. They usually play well offensively, but they struggled before the break, scoring less than 108 points per game in their last three games. They don’t rebound the ball as well as the Bulls and won’t get a lot of extra-scoring opportunities against them. They’ve also been careless with the ball on the road, which will lead to easy-scoring opportunities for the Bulls, who average more than seven steals per game at home. The Bulls aren’t great defensively, but they play better at home and held their last three opponents under 110 points per game, so don’t expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Nets in this game. |
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02-24-23 | Heat +1.5 v. Bucks | Top | 99-128 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 33 m | Show |
NBA Game of the Week Rating: 4 Units The majority of games on tonight’s NBA game are laced with teams each playing with 8 days of rest on this post All-Star Friday. And 8 is a magic number for Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra who brings a career log of 7-1 ATS when his troops are playing with eight or more days of rest during the regular season (read: post All-Star game), including 6-0 ATS when facing .400 or greater opponents. Foremost on their minds tonight, though, will be exacting revenge from a 123-115 loss here three weeks ago. And with it the stars should be lined in their favor. On the other side of the court Milwaukee is 1-6 ATS in this series when operating on three or more days of rest. Finally, Miami is 10-1 ATS when seeking revenge from a same season defeat of fewer than 20 points when coming off a double-digit defeat and facing a foe that is coming off a double-digit win. |
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02-24-23 | Canadiens v. Flyers -145 | 5-2 | Loss | -145 | 6 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Canadiens are coming off a big upset win and look to pull off the upset in the upcoming game. The problem is that the Flyers look to return from their road trip in style and control this game from the first period. The Flyers should pile on the goals against a Canadiens defense that allows 3.63 goals per game with Travis Konecny, Kevin Hayes, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Flyers should limit the Canadiens' offense, which is scoring only 2.67 goals per game, with Travis Sanheim, Nick Seeler, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Carter Hart to make plenty of big saves. The Flyers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice. Take the Flyers money line as home Favorites. |
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02-24-23 | Sabres v. Panthers -180 | 3-1 | Loss | -180 | 5 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Since 2017, NHL favorites with two or more days of rest are 130-48 (73%) versus unrested opponents with revenge, including 61-22 (73.5%) since 2020. Since 2013, NHL underdogs or home favorites coming off a win or close loss as road underdog are 160-774 including 328-196 (62.6%) since 2020. Finally, since 2015, unrested NHL road underdogs off a road win as underdogs are just 20-55 (27%) versus opponents off a win as a home favorite. |
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02-24-23 | Xavier v. Seton Hall +1.5 | 82-60 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Xavier was one of just three teams with a chance to catch conference-leading Marquette before the league tournament. However, with a 20-win season in check (see Saturday result vs DePaul) and coming off a tussle at home against Villanova, this looks to be a natural let down spot for the X-Men. That notion is supported by the Musketeers’ 4-9 ATS effort versus .600 or fewer opponents this season, including 0-5 ATS the last five. The revenge angle is more than a notion, however, as the Pirates lost at the Cintas Center back in December, 73-70, and just so happen to own a 4-0 SUATS mark with revenge in this series of late. Most importantly for the kids in the Hall are squarely on the ever-shifting NCAA bubble. But we’ve got no time for bubble talk, not when we can tell you the Pirates own a rock-solid 20-10 ATS ledger as dogs versus .750 or greater foes. Grab the points. |
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02-23-23 | UCLA -7 v. Utah | 78-71 | Push | 0 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins took the first matchup between these two teams by 19 points while holding the Utes to just 49 points overall. UCLA has won seven of the last ten meetings between the two schools. They have the best road mark in the Pac-12 at 7-2 and are 22-2 this season as a favorite. UCLA is 5-3-1 ATS on the road this year as well. They have won six straight against Utah and are 4-2 ATS in that time. Additionally, Utah is just 1-5 ATS in its last six games. |
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02-23-23 | Grizzlies v. 76ers -160 | 105-110 | Win | 100 | 5 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The 76ers have won four straight games and six of their last seven home games. They have played well offensively at home, scoring more than 115 points per game. They’ve also done a good job at the charity stripe, making over 94 percent of their free throws in their last three games. They rebound the ball well and they’re very aggressive on the offensive glass, which will give them more scoring opportunities. They also do a good job protecting the ball and won’t give the Grizzlies a lot of easy-scoring opportunities. The Grizzlies have struggled defensively this season and they play worse on the road, giving up more than 116 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the 76ers in this game. The Grizzlies have won three of their last four games, but they’ve lost seven straight road games. They are playing well offensively, scoring more than 113 points per game on the road. But they’ve struggled at the free throw line, making less than 70 percent of their free throws in their last three games. Their rebounding has been very good and will keep them in this game, but they’re very careless with the ball on the road, which will lead to easy-scoring opportunities for the 76ers, who average more than eight steals per game at home. The 76ers play well defensively at home and they dominated opposing offenses in recent games, giving up less than 105 points per game in their last three games, and won’t have trouble keeping Memphis’ offense in check. Go with Philadelphia to cover the spread. |
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02-23-23 | Nuggets v. Cavs -132 | 115-109 | Loss | -132 | 34 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Cavs fell 118-112 at Philadelphia while the Nuggets beat Dallas, 118-109, in the Mile High City. The loss snapped a 6-game Cleveland win skein and sets the table for this fray with Cleveland intent on evening the score from a 13-point loss they suffered in Denver with the Cavs 11-3 SU and 10-4 ATS this season in games when coming off one-loss, as well as 8-4 SUATS this campaign when looking to avenge a same-season defeat of 8 or more points. Enter the gold diggers, just 2-6 ATS overall in games when playing with seven or more days of rest, as well as 3-9 ATS away when coming off consecutive wins this season. Finally, consider that Cleveland is 26-11 SUATS at home the past two seasons against foes coming off a win, including 8-0 ATS the last eight versus .640 or greater opposition. |
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02-23-23 | Celtics -8 v. Pacers | 142-138 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Celtics fell to Indiana back in December by seven points at the TD Garden in the only matchup between these two teams. Since then, however, the Celtics' defense has improved significantly, and they are as healthy as they've been all season heading out of the All-Star break. Indiana's poor perimeter defense will not play well to a Celtics team that is sixth in the NBA in 3pt shooting. The Celtics also have a significant advantage on the wings with the Pacers not having the types of defenders to match up with Brown or Tatum. The Celtics will also enjoy a rare, significant advantage on the glass against a Pacers team that is ranked just 21st in the NBA in total rebounding. Look for Boston's defense to stifle the Pacers and the team's perimeter shooting to bury Indiana. |
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02-22-23 | New Mexico v. Boise State -6 | 77-82 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Mexico went on a 0-4 SUATS losing skid when the Valentine month rolled around and took a 0-3 ATS record against avenging foes this season into San Jose State at press time. No such misery has befallen the Broncos, currently one loss back of San Diego State for the top spot in the MWC. Boise State has a huge advantage in momentum, winning 10 of its last 12 contests before hosting UNLV on Sunday. And guess what? One of those two defeats came in an 81-79 close-call OT loss to the Lobos in Albuquerque a month ago. Big Blue is 9-5 SU and 9-4-1 ATS versus .600 or greater foes this season, including 2-0 SUATS when playing the revenge card. Best of all, the Broncos have dictated the point spread outcomes in this series of late, going 8-1 ATS. Simply put, we’re seeing signs of the Lobos packing their bags early this season. |
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02-22-23 | Flames v. Coyotes +1.5 | 6-3 | Loss | -137 | 12 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Flames have beaten the Coyotes in 17 of their previous 22 overall meetings, winning seven of their last 10 trips to Arizona, currently riding a six-game triumph run against the ‘Yotes. That said, Calgary has not really impressed that much lately, managing to grab just two victories in its past seven outings, currently being embroiled in a five-game losing streak against opponents with a negative record. The Flames have also posted seven setbacks in their most recent nine fixtures versus teams from the Central Division, while the Coyotes are proudly riding a four-game winning run on own ice, having triumphed in three of their previous four matchups overall. |
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02-22-23 | South Alabama -145 v. Texas State | 76-67 | Win | 100 | 11 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Texas State is 217th in the nation with a -3.30 rating while South Alabama is 110th in the sport with a +5.88 rating so far. These teams have been in two opposite directions in terms of defense as the Jaguars are allowing 54 points in their last five games while the Bobcats are giving up 75.7 points in their previous three games. Looking at the ATS record in the last 10 games, South Alabama is 7-3 ATS while Texas State is a brutal 3-7 ATS in that span. All in all, go with the South Alabama Jaguars to cover the spread on the road in this game. |
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02-22-23 | South Florida v. UCF -8.5 | 82-75 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Fortunately for UCF fans, the series host is on a money-making 14-3 ATS run. That sets the table for big-time revenge, as the Bulls tripped up the Knights, 85-72, as 4.5-point home dogs a month ago. In addition to being 26-1-1 ATS in outright conference wins when seeking revenge, the formerly golden Knights stand 3-0 SUATS in this series when seeking same-season loss revenge. Considering South Florida is 1-10 SU versus .570 or great foes this season – with the lone win versus UCF – Finally, USF is 0-18 ATS in its last 18 outright conference losses versus avenging foes. |
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02-22-23 | Bradley -8 v. Valparaiso | 76-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I can't find a reason not to bet on Bradley in this one. They're better than Valpo on a per-possession basis in nearly every statistic. They've won eight straight and are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games. They won four of those six games by double digits. Meanwhile, Valpo is 1-3-0 ATS in their last four. The Beacons' only edge in the first game was with fouls. They committed 10 fewer than Valpo did and finished with 17 more free throw attempts. Despite that, Valpo never had a lead in the game and trailed by as much as 33. That game was never close, and this game shouldn't be either. |
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02-21-23 | Indiana v. Michigan State -152 | Top | 65-80 | Win | 100 | 12 h 27 m | Show |
CBB Game of the Week Rating: 4 Units Tom Izzo and his troops as they’re a glittery 13-1 SU and 11-3 ATS mark in home games when seeking revenge after meetings with the Wolverines, including 8-0 SUATS the last eight games. Thus, it’s no surprise that we’re backing Sparty once again this week, especially when MSU has racked up a 20-2 SU and 16-6 ATS record at home in this series, including 4-0 SUATS when seeking same-season revenge from a double-digit loss (fell 82-69 in Bloomington a month ago). The Hoosiers are playing well, riding an 8-2 SU win skein before hosting Illinois last Saturday, and are currently locked in third place in the Big Ten chase. But they’re facing a double whammy here: besides owning a dreadful 2-7-1 ATS record on the road this season, they’ve also got a date with in-state rival Purdue up next, and Indiana is 0-4 ATS before Boiler bouts. Toss in the fact that the Hoosiers are 19-89-3 ATS in Big Ten games they lose outright against avenging opponents. Despite what could be a somber atmosphere to begin tonight’s clash, we declare it’s “Iz Time” again in the Breslin Center, and we seal the deal with the fact that playing on Michigan State and head coach Tom Izzo at home from Game 20 out in a conference game when seeking revenge from a same-season loss is 24-7 ATS since 2002. |
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02-21-23 | Baylor -125 v. Kansas State | 65-75 | Loss | -125 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Baylor Bears are looking good, winning four of their last five games with the only loss in that span occurring against Kansas. Baylor is strong on the road where they have won four of their last six bouts including a win against TCU earlier this month. The Kansas State Wildcats have dropped two out of their last three games. Baylor is the superior offensive team by a huge margin. They are averaging 122 points per 100 possessions, good for 2nd in the country while Kansas State is only averaging 111.8 points per 100. Kansas State has not been producing, averaging only 63 points in their last three games including only 65 in a 79-65 loss to a poor Oklahoma team last week. |
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02-21-23 | Western Michigan v. Eastern Michigan -160 | 59-66 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Consider that the Broncos are 16-34-1 ATS in their last 51 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record, 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400, and 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. While the Eagles are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. |
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02-20-23 | Jets v. Rangers -165 | 4-1 | Loss | -165 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The first time these teams met, Winnipeg held a 1-0 lead through the first two periods, but New York was able to tie the score 3:55 into the third. The Jets then responded with three goals in the final 4:25 of the contest. That seems like an eternity since these teams played last, especially considering that New York enters as the hottest team in the NHL. They saw their seven-game winning streak snapped on Saturday, but this team has still earned points in 10 straight games and has won five straight games at home. Plus, they are not just winning games in Madison Square Garden, but blowing out opponents, outscoring them 25-13. Winnipeg enters as a very good team on the road, but they face the challenge of playing on back-to-back nights while the Rangers will be well-rested. Plus, they are facing a very tough New Jersey team on Sunday and could potentially come into this game as losers of three straight games on the road. |
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02-20-23 | Islanders v. Penguins -140 | 4-2 | Loss | -140 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Penguins lost three of their last four games, but they’re playing well at home where they have won four of their last six games. They are playing well offensively and scored nine goals in their last three games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 21 percent of their power play opportunities. The Islanders usually play well defensively, but they struggled in recent games, giving up at least four goals in four of their last five games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Penguins in this game. The Islanders have lost four of their last five games and four of their last five road games. They’ve struggled offensively in recent road games, scoring only eight goals in their last four road games. They’ve also struggled on special teams, converting only 17 percent of their power play opportunities. The Penguins aren’t great defensively, but they play better at home and won’t have trouble slowing down the Islanders in this game. Go with Pittsburgh to cover the spread. |
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02-20-23 | Louisville +19 v. Duke | 62-79 | Win | 100 | 12 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Cardinals rode the moment of the 10-year anniversary of a championship team and a packed house on Saturday to pull off their biggest upset of the season. Looking a little deeper, however, the Cardinals have played significantly better over the latter part of this season. The Cardinals are 5-1 ATS in their last six games. They are also a respectable 4-4 ATS on the road this season. Meanwhile, Duke comes in just 6-7 ATS at home this season despite being 13-0. Additionally, the Blue Devils are 3-10 in their last 13 games ATS. Duke will win this game but the Cardinals will continue their recent momentum and cover this line. |
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02-20-23 | Oklahoma State v. West Virginia -5 | 67-85 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I do not trust Oklahoma State’s offense to come up with enough buckets to keep pace with West Virginia on Monday night. I am also extremely concerned about the defensive effort that they showed on Saturday, as they have been one of the top defensive teams in college basketball this season. This is a rough spot to try to turn things around, as West Virginia is in a revenge spot at home and tends to play better at its home arena due to the offensive-minded nature of its lineup. Oklahoma State’s bad offense tends to be the deciding factor away from home, as it is 4-12 in its last 16 road games. |
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02-20-23 | Seattle Kraken -141 v. Sharks | 0-4 | Loss | -141 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Sharks look to snap their losing streak and step up on their home ice but the Kraken look like one of the best teams in the Western Conference and look to control this game. The Kraken, who average 3.52 goals per game, should find the back of the net throughout the game with Jordan Eberle, Jared McCann, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Kraken should limit a Sharks offense that has scored only four goals in their last three games with Vince Dunn, Adam Larsson, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Martin Jones to make plenty of big saves. The Kraken should win the game with a strong performance on the road to win their third game in a row. |
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02-19-23 | Blue Jackets v. Coyotes -115 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units In the previous meeting, the Coyotes scored two goals in each of the three periods, and Columbus did not even get on the board until scoring three late goals after they already trailed by five. Ingram made 30 saves in that game while two Columbus netminders allowed six goals on just 18 shots. That Arizona dominated the Blue Jackets is not surprising. This team is not very good at either end of the rink, ranked 30th in both goals allowed per game and goals scored. They get that odd game where things come together now and again, but they have struggled all season, especially on the road. Arizona is not doing well, but they have the offense to make this a tough night for the Blue Jackets. |
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02-19-23 | Maple Leafs -260 v. Blackhawks | 3-5 | Loss | -260 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Blackhawks look to pull off the upset on their home ice but the Maple Leafs are one of the best teams in the NHL and look to overwhelm them from the first period. The Maple Leafs should find the back of the net at will against a Blackhawks defense that allows 3.63 goals per game with Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective passes near the net. The Maple Leafs, who allow only 2.65 goals per game, should limit the Blackhawks' offense, which averages only 2.43 goals per game, with Mark Giordano, Justin Holl, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ilya Samsonov to make plenty of big saves. The Maple Leafs should win the game in a dominant win on the road. |
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02-19-23 | Maryland v. Nebraska +5.5 | 66-70 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Huskers will win straight-up at home vs. Maryland. They'll have another hot shooting night, especially from three, which will be tough for the Terps (335th in 3PT%) to duplicate. When Maryland gets on a roll, it reminds us why the Big Ten was siked to add the program to its collection of hoops powerhouses. It's too soon, though, to expect Maryland to rise to the top of the conference under a new head coach. Winning six of seven is great for the direction of the program, but UM's luck will run out on the road against a Nebraska team that's better than it has played this season. |
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02-19-23 | Memphis +14 v. Houston | 64-72 | Win | 100 | 6 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The fact is the Tigers were whipped by the Cougars, 71-53, in the finals of the AAC title game last season – causing today’s ‘Revenge’ domino to set things in motion. First, Memphis is 12-3 ATS in this series, including 5-0 ATS when seeking revenge, and 6-0 ATS when coming off a win. Next, the guys from Graceland are 8-3 SU and 6-4-1 ATS when seeking LTKO (League Tourney Knock Out) revenge, including 5-0 ATS when coming off a win. And like OJ’s hand struggling to fi t in the famous glove, Houston can offer up only a 1-5 ATS failure at home versus LTKO seeking foes in its defense, including 0-4 ATS versus .500 or greater foes. Look, the Cougars have made all their money on the road this season, going 7-1 ATS as a visitor as opposed to just 8-8 ATS as a host, including a gaudy 0-7 ATS against .430 or greater opposition. |
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02-19-23 | Predators v. Wild -185 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 5 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Predators are looking to pull off the upset but I like the Wild to dominate this game from the first period. The Wild should find the back of the net at will with Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Wild, who allow only 2.82 goals per game, should limit the Predators' offense, which averages only 2.69 goals per game, with Jared Spurgeon, Jonas Brodin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Filip Gustavsson to make plenty of big saves. The Wild should win the game and cover the spread in a dominant win on their home ice. |
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02-19-23 | Wright State -130 v. IUPU Ft Wayne | 75-77 | Loss | -130 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Wright State (16-12 SU, 15-11 ATS) defeated Cleveland State on Friday. The Raiders are 3-2 straight-up in their past five and 9-8 in Horizon League competition. Purdue Fort Wayne (15-13 SU, 9-17 ATS) lost to Northern Kentucky on Friday. The Mastodons are 1-4 straight-up in their past five and 7-10 in conference play this season. |
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02-19-23 | Ohio State v. Purdue -11 | 55-82 | Win | 100 | 4 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Ohio State continues to be an unbackable team right now, as it is winless straight up and against the spread in seven straight games. The Buckeyes are running into a Purdue team that is returning home angry after suffering its first losing streak of the campaign. The Boilermakers have won four of their last five games against Ohio State and are riding a five-game home winning streak. They already went on the road and beat the Buckeyes once this season, as the Buckeyes do not have enough length to deal with Edey. I expect Purdue to get back on track with an emphatic win against a disastrous Ohio State squad. |
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02-18-23 | Sabres -115 v. Sharks | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units San Jose faces two big challenges in this game. The first is that they simply cannot match up against this high-powered Sabres offense. The Sabres are averaging nearly a goal more per game and are still allowing fewer goals per contest. Buffalo had a bit of a rough patch to begin the month, scoring just five goals through the first three games but broke out of that in a big way on Wednesday. They have now scored 22 goals in their last six road games. The other problem is that the Sharks are terrible at home. They are 5-13-7, the worst record in the league, and one of just two teams who have not won at least 10 games in their own barn. In fact, they have four fewer victories than the second-worst home team (Anaheim). That is bad news when facing a Buffalo team who is one of the best road teams in the NHL. Buffalo all the way. |
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02-18-23 | Rangers v. Flames -135 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Rangers are having a great season but I like the Flames to step up on their home ice and control this game. The Flames, who average 3.15 goals per game, should find the back of the net at will with Elias Lindholm, Tyler Toffoli, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Flames should limit the Rangers' offense with Rasmus Andersson, Noah Hanifin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jacob Markstrom to make plenty of big saves. The Flames should win the game with a much-needed bounce-back performance on their home ice. Take the Flames money line as home Favorites. |
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02-18-23 | Capitals v. Hurricanes -194 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Capitals look to snap their losing streak but the Hurricanes look like one of the best teams in the league and with nine wins in their last 10 games look to control this game from the first period. The Hurricanes, who average 3.35 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Martin Necas, Andrei Svechnikov, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with great puck movement and quick cross-ice passes. The Hurricanes, who allow only 2.67 goals per game, should limit the Capitals' offense with Brady Skjei, Brett Pesce, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Frederik Andersen to make plenty of easy saves. The Hurricanes should win the game and cover the spread in a dominant win on their home ice. |
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02-18-23 | Colorado +13 v. Arizona | Top | 68-78 | Win | 100 | 7 h 27 m | Show |
CBB Play of the Day Rating: 4 Units Arizona bested the Buffs, 82-72, in the semifinals of the P-12 tourney last season – as they bring a sterling 16-2 ATS ledger into this affair when they sport a sub .570 win percentage on the season. Meanwhile, the Wildcats are coming off a decisive 88-62 revenge win over Utah on Thursday with archrival ASU up next, and Zona is just 6-16 ATS at home before facing the Sun Devils. Consider that Colorado is 9-1 ATS when seeking revenge from a conference tourney loss the previous season, including 7-0 ATS when the Buffaloes sport a sub .769 win percentage, as well as 6-0 ATS when facing .700 or greater opponents. |
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02-18-23 | Georgia v. Alabama -18.5 | 59-108 | Win | 100 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Dawgs are just 1-7 SU away under first-year coach Mike White, including 0-4 SUATS the last four by an average losing margin of more than 22 PPG. Uh oh. Then there’s how Bama responded after a previous loss to Oklahoma, absolutely destroying a decent Vanderbilt squad in a 101-44 rout. The fact of the matter is Alabama is loaded, currently the No. 3 team in the land in Defensive Field Goal Percentage – the stat every college head coach would give his eye teeth for – and will be looking to get even for losing to Georgia in Athens last year as 14.5-point chalk. The Bulldogs enter off a revenge win over LSU, going 0-3 SUATS after taking on the Tigers by an average losing score of 96-69. We don’t want any of that and neither should you, especially when the Crimson Tide stands 3-0 SUATS at home off a SU favorite loss with a win percentage of .830 or greater, by an average wipeout of 91-58. |
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02-18-23 | Islanders v. Bruins -240 | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 4 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins have won three of their last four games and three of their last four home games. They have played well offensively, scoring 14 goals in their last four games. They’ve also played well on special teams, converting over 24 percent of their power play opportunities. The Islanders have done well when it comes to killing penalties, but they haven’t been able to slow anyone down in recent games, giving up at least four goals in three of their last four games. They are also playing on consecutive nights and will be dealing with some fatigue, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Bruins in this game. The Islanders have lost three of their last four games and six of their last seven road games. Despite their slump, they continue to play well offensively, scoring 10 goals in their last three games. They have struggled on special teams, converting only 17 percent of their power play opportunities. Unfortunately for them, the Bruins have done a great job killing penalties and they don’t give up a lot of goals, holding opponents to six goals in their last four games, so expect them to keep New York’s offense in check. |
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02-18-23 | Pittsburgh +5.5 v. Virginia Tech | 72-79 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Virginia Tech is another team that started the season strong only to see things come apart as the calendar flipped to 2023. The Hokies have gone just 4-10 in their last 14 games after opening the year 11-1, putting their chances at earning an at-large bid in March Madness in serious jeopardy. Pitt has defied expectations all season long, which is how they find themselves holding a share of the ACC lead this late in the season. The Panthers have played solid team basketball and they are above average on both ends of the floor. Pitt has an array of offensive weapons to rely on and a deep rotation. The Panthers aren’t intimidated playing in Blacksburg after already winning in Chapel Hill and battling Duke to the wire at Cameron Indoor. In addition, they are 7-2 as the visiting team straight up and 9-0 ATS this season. Pitt makes it seven straight wins as they earn a tough road win here. |
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02-18-23 | Old Dominion +4 v. Appalachian State | 74-63 | Win | 100 | 4 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Appalachian State’s basketball team has finally found some traction, winning two of its last three to improve to 8-7 in conference play. That’s good enough for a tie with ODU in the league race, as the Monarchs dropped a 76-67 decision at James Madison on Thursday to slip to 8-7. Old Dominion also suffered a 14-point home loss to these Mountaineers a month ago, and we love winning teams taking points in payback roles, especially those who are 11-1 SUATS in games when coming off a loss, including 9-1 SUATS this season. Even better, the hill-dwellers are just 6-13 ATS as home chalk against avenging foes under head coach Dustin Kerns, including 1-8 ATS in games in which the Apps own a sub .570 win percentage. ASU is also coming off a revenge victory on Thursday against Texas State, and the Mountaineers are 1-5 ATS the last six at home after facing the Bobcats. |
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02-18-23 | Iowa State v. Kansas State -165 | 55-61 | Win | 100 | 1 h 22 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units The Wildcats are my bet to cover the spread in Saturday's matchup with Iowa State. KSU is better than it has played recently and will make a statement against a ranked ISU team at a decisive point of the season. The Wildcats didn't win straight-up but did cover in the first matchup with the Cyclones. At home, they will turn the tide with a solid offensive performance, delivering the knockout blow to Iowa State's conference championship aspirations. The Wildcats are 10-4 ATS at home and 6-1 ATS versus ranked opponents this season, while the Cyclones are just 3-5 ATS on the road. KSU is not an elite offensive team, but when you factor in their top 25 defense and home-court advantage, they're the team to side with on Saturday. |
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02-17-23 | New Mexico v. San Jose State -1 | 96-68 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It's a tight spread, so I'm taking San José State to win and cover. For starters, a home team hasn't lost in this series since February 2018. Second, New Mexico is in a tailspin right now, as their four-game losing streak has been a product of shoddy defense. Since beating San José State, New Mexico is allowing 81.3 points per game and is 1-6-0 ATS. In their last seven, the Spartans are 5-2-0 ATS, with all five wins ATS coming by at least 10.5 points. New Mexico's defense can't stop anyone right now, and on the road against a team playing well, that should cost them dearly. I like San José State in this one. |
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02-17-23 | Dayton -6.5 v. Loyola-Chicago | 65-49 | Win | 100 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Flyers have won four of their last five games. They don’t have a high-scoring offense, but they shoot the ball well, making 47 percent of their shots. They rebound the ball well and they’re very aggressive on the offensive glass, which will give them more scoring opportunities. They also do a good job protecting the ball and won’t give the Ramblers a lot of easy-scoring opportunities. The Ramblers aren’t very good defensively and they don’t play much better at home, giving up more than 71 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Flyers in this game. The Ramblers have lost four of their last six games and five of their last seven home games. They have played well offensively at home, scoring more than 72 points per game. They’ve struggled at the charity stripe, making less than 70 percent of their free throws. They don’t rebound the ball as well as the Flyers and won’t get a lot of extra-scoring chances against them. They’ve also been careless with the ball, which will lead to easy-scoring opportunities for the Flyers, who averaged more than six steals per game in their last three games. The Flyers have played well defensively and they’re just as good on the road, holding opponents under 65 points per game, and will keep Loyola-Chicago’s offense in check. Go with Dayton to cover the spread. |
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02-17-23 | Eastern Michigan v. Kent State -17 | 54-81 | Win | 100 | 5 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I think I would be backing Kent State in this matchup regardless of the way these teams played earlier this week, but those outcomes only make me feel even better about the Golden Flashes in this contest. They are coming off one of the best offensive showings of the season, while Eastern Michigan looked lifeless in its blowout loss. The Eagles are one of the worst defensive teams in college basketball, so I am not worried about Kent State’s offense scoring enough points to cover this number. The Golden Flashes have one of the longest active home winning streaks in college basketball (19) and are 15-1 in their last 16 home games against Eastern Michigan. |
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02-15-23 | Rangers -189 v. Canucks | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 5 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New York Rangers blue line and goalkeeper Igor Shesterkin will shut down the high-scoring Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday. New York is holding opponents to an average of only 2.62 goals per game. New York scores an average of 3.32 goals per game and added power to its attack when acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko from the St Louis Blues. Tarasheko has scored one goal in two appearances for the Rangers, but has six seasons in the NHL with 30 goals or more. The Rangers have won 20 of their last 27 overall and beat up on weaker opponents, winning 41 in the last 58 versus a team with a losing record. Vancouver is allowing an average of 4.02 goals per game which is next to last in hockey. The Canucks have lost six of the last seven against the team with a winning record. |
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02-15-23 | Lightning v. Coyotes +1.5 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 4 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Lightning are having a great season but I like the Coyotes to step up on their home ice and take advantage of a team playing on the second game of a back-to-back. The Coyotes should pile on the goals with Lawson Crouse, Clayton Keller, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with effective puck movement. The Coyotes also look to build off a game where they only allowed two goals and limit the Lightning offense with Troy Stecher, Shayne Gostisbehere, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net while goaltender Karel Vejmelka blanks the shots on the net. The Coyotes should win the game, pull off the upset, and provide great odds in the process as home Underdogs. |
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02-15-23 | Arkansas v. Texas A&M -165 | 56-62 | Win | 100 | 5 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Aggies are 7-1 ATS the last 8 games in this series, and 8-2 ATS versus Arky when A&M sports a .656 or fewer win percentage. They’re also 10-2 SU and 9-3 ATS this campaign when playing with three-plus days of rest, including 5-0 ATS versus .600 or greater opposition. We’re not going to buck that when the ‘Backs are just 1-5 ATS away in SEC contests this season. Consider the Hogs are a mighty lean 7-47-5 ATS in outright conference losses as an underdog against avenging foes. |
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02-15-23 | Knicks +3.5 v. Hawks | 122-101 | Win | 100 | 4 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Knicks have had this game circled ever since taking it on the chops in a 15-point loss to the Hawks earlier this season. With both teams in a virtual tie for the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race, this contest is paramount for New York as far as tiebreakers go concerning playoff positioning. With it, the Knickerbockers bring a studly 24-14 SU and 28-10 ATS road record into the fray since March of last season. They are also 19-11-1 ATS of late in this series, while the Hawks tend to fl y low in games against foes seeking same-season revenge of more than 10 points, going 6-8 SU and 5-9 ATS this campaign. The numbers all point to the points, and we’ll take whatever the books are offering up tonight. |
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02-15-23 | Cavs v. 76ers -105 | 112-118 | Win | 100 | 3 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is the final game for both of these teams before the all-star break, so it's a great matchup. I expect both teams to go all out to win this one to get some momentum going into the break. These are two teams that could very well meet deep in the playoffs later this season, so they will both be looking to send a message. Both teams matchup well, as they both are among the best defensive teams in the league. I have to go with the home team here as Cleveland has struggled on the road. Also, the Sixers are the second-best free throw-shooting team in the league while Cleveland is 19th and that could decide it. Take the Sixers here to cover. |
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02-15-23 | Pistons +12.5 v. Celtics | 109-127 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I will be picking the Detroit Pistons on the road and I am going to take the points. The Boston Celtics could be without Jayson Tatum in this game and Brown and Smart are already listed as out. I just don't believe the Celtics are healthy enough to cover this spread. If they had their original starting five playing, I would hammer them. But, that isn't the case. Detroit also battled with the Raptors in their last game, as they came up just short. They will come into this game motivated and do everything they can to keep this game within the spread. These two teams also played a week back, as the Celtics won 111-99. They covered the spread, but it was extremely close. Now, they don't have three of their best players on the floor, as this will hurt Boston in this game. If Tatum ends up playing, I like the Celtics. But, he is currently listed as doubtful, so I am going to ride with the Detroit Pistons. They will show up on the road and keep this game within the spread. |
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02-15-23 | Spurs v. Hornets -4.5 | 110-120 | Win | 100 | 2 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It’s tough to back the Spurs even though their losing streak will eventually come to an end. The Hornets just broke out of their slump and should win this game, too. With healthy LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Gordon Hayward in the lineup, the Hornets have an excellent chance of exploiting the Spurs’ horrible defense. San Antonio is dead last in the league in opposing 3-point percentage (39.4%) and 29th in opposing 2-point percentage (57.2%). The Hornets are only 1-6 ATS in their last seven outings, but they’ve gone 4-0 SU and ATS in their previous four encounters with San Antonio. On the other side, the Spurs are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 games overall. |
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02-15-23 | Blackhawks v. Maple Leafs -1.5 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 2 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Looking at the offenses in the last four games, there is a bit of a difference as Chicago is averaging 2.5 goals per game while Toronto is scoring 3.25 goals per game in that stretch. Diving into the power play percentage throughout the season, there is a massive difference with the Blackhawks being 26th in the sport with an 18.5 power play percentage while the Maple Leafs are fourth in all of hockey with a 25.4 power play percentage. All in all, go with the Toronto Maple Leafs to win this game at home. |
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02-15-23 | Alabama +3.5 v. Tennessee | 59-68 | Loss | -115 | 2 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Alabama Crimson Tide have climbed to #1 in the AP Top 25 and remain undefeated in SEC play. The Tennessee Volunteers are stumbling, losing three out of their last four games and the previous two losses were especially weak, losing to Vanderbilt and Missouri. Alabama is the superior team in the offensive end. They are averaging 117.4 points per 100 possessions, marking them 13th in all of DI while Tennessee is posting 112.3 points per 100. The Crimson Tide has an elite defense similar to the Volunteers, but recently it has been the Crimson Tide defense that has looked better. Tennessee allowed Vanderbilt to shoot 40% from deep two games ago and Missouri was able to sink 52% of their field goals against the Vols on Saturday. |
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02-14-23 | Wyoming v. New Mexico -10 | 70-56 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Mexico pulled off a one-point victory the last time these teams met as Mashburn had 20 points. Wyoming matched New Mexico in almost every area during that game, but the Lobos hit one more free throw than the Cowboys, making that the margin of victory. Wyoming has been in a terrible funk, dropping 14 of 16 games since winning two in a row (December 6-10). They have lost each of their last three games by at least 10 points and have lost seven in a row by at least eight. |
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02-14-23 | Warriors v. Clippers -8.5 | 124-134 | Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Warriors have been awful on the road this season and they are logging their second game of a back-to-back, not to mention their third game in four nights, in this one. Meanwhile, LA has been off since Friday, giving them three days of rest and a prime opportunity to get their trade acquisitions familiarized with the system. Hyland, Plumlee and Gordon are plugging in, adding some depth at key positions in an effort to bolster the second unit for LA. The Clippers are rested and you never know what Steve Kerr will do in relation to resting guys in a back-to-back situation. With Leonard likely to be on the floor for LA, give the edge to the hosts in this contest. |
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02-14-23 | Kansas v. Oklahoma State +2.5 | 87-76 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units Oklahoma State (16-9, 7-5 Big 12) gets a second chance at beating No. 5 Kansas (20-5, 8-4) on Tuesday night in Stillwater, Okla., after letting a 15-point halftime road lead get away on Dec. 31 and succumbing 69-67 to the then-No. 4 Jayhawks. A chance to force overtime came up short in the final seconds when Kansas' Kevin McCullar Jr. blocked a shot by Oklahoma State's Bryce Thompson. Speaking after Oklahoma State's 64-56 upset win at No. 11 Iowa State on Saturday, Cowboys guard Caleb Asberry reflected on the loss to Kansas. "We lost that game, a close one. We're ready to get that one back, too. Now we're in good contention to win this whole thing," Asberry said. Consider that the home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. |
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02-14-23 | Bruins -115 v. Stars | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bruins looked rusty and a bit flat in their first game back after a long layoff. They now face a Dallas team that is coming off a loss themselves and won they beat 3-1 at home way back in October. Dallas won't run and hide from the Bruins with the league's 12th ranked scoring offense but they will defend and keep the game tight. Dallas has scored more than two goals just once in its last six games. Boston has scored 30 goals in its last seven wins. Expect the B's to pull out a close win by pumping in at least three goals on the Stars, which will be enough. |
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02-14-23 | Seattle Kraken v. Jets -140 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Jets, who average 3.21 goals per game, should pile on the goals against a Kraken defense that allows 3.11 goals per game, with Kyle Connor, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement while Josh Morrissey generates shots on the net from the blue line. The Jets, who allow only 2.60 goals per game, should limit the Kraken offense with Josh Morrissey, Brenden Dillon, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to make plenty of big saves. The Kraken should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice to extend their win streak to three games. |
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02-14-23 | Senators v. Islanders -177 | 3-2 | Loss | -177 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Senators are going to be dealing with fatigue issues with this game being the second game of a back-to-back situation and their third game in four nights here. They have issues in net with Talbot being out for the last three weeks and Forsberg being done for the year, leaving unproven commodities between the pipes. Sorokin, if he played on a team that had any kind of competent offensive firepower, would probably be a Vezina candidate based on his numbers. Instead, he’s a .500 goaltender despite a 2.41 GAA and six shutouts this season. New York needs to string some wins together to make a move in the playoff picture and facing a tired Senators team works in their favor. Look for Sorokin to slam the door and deliver a victory for the hosts in this contest. |
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02-14-23 | Buffalo v. Ohio -190 | Top | 61-85 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
CBB Play of the Day Rating: 4 Units The Bobcats are an intimidating 18-4 ATS in this series when both teams sport a .450 or greater win percentage. We also like the fact that Buffi e is staring dead ahead to same season revengers with Akron and Central Michigan, and the Bulls are just 3-8 ATS versus avenging foes before facing the Zips, including 0-3 SUATS away. Yes, Ohio head coach Jeff Boals knows his team has a ways to go if they want to match last year’s 25-win performance, but we love this play so much that we’ve declared it our Valentine’s Day Special! Putting the finishing touch on tonight’s box of chocolates is the Bobcats’ 18-6 SU and 16-8 ATS home in conference contests when looking to settle a score. Additionally, Ohio U is 13-2 SU and 14-1 ATS at home in MAC games when seeking same-season loss revenge. |
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02-14-23 | Creighton v. Providence +1.5 | 86-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Revenge will be on the minds of the Friars in this matchup as well as a chance to climb into the thick of the Big East regular season title race. In the first matchup, Providence shot just above 30% in the first half and fell behind by 14 points before rallying in the second half and falling short. At home this season, Providence is a perfect 13-0 on the season while Creighton is a game under .500 on the road. Providence will come into this game looking to bounce back from a poor shooting performance against St. John's on the road. In the Friars' last three home wins, they have held the opposition to 64 points or younger in each of the outings. Providence will dominate the glass and slow down the red hot Bluejays. |
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02-13-23 | Red Wings v. Canucks -115 | 6-1 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Red Wings are looking to build off their recent win and sweep the season series but the Canucks look to bounce back on their home ice and control this game. The Canucks, who average 3.34 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with great puck movement. The Canucks should limit the Red Wings' offense with Quinn Hughes, Luke Schenn, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Spencer Martin to make plenty of big saves. The Canucks should win the game with a much-needed bounce-back performance on their home ice. |
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02-13-23 | West Virginia +7 v. Baylor | 67-79 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Bet on West Virginia to cover the spread Monday at Baylor. The Mountaineers, 20th overall in KenPom's rating database, are 18th in offensive efficiency and 40th in defensive efficiency this season. They're a solid team fighting to make the NCAA Tournament against a Baylor squad that's been tested a lot recently. The Bears will be in another closer game than they hoped to be in on Monday. With consecutive games against Kansas, Kansas State, and Texas looming, it's hard to blame Baylor for overlooking West Virginia. The Mountaineers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight-up loss and the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings between these programs. Bet on WVU to at least cover in this Big 12 clash. |
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02-13-23 | Magic +5.5 v. Bulls | 100-91 | Win | 100 | 11 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units At first glance Chicago finds itself in the middle of a live division avenger sandwich, coming off a same season revenge contest with Cleveland with the same on deck against Indiana. That’s never good news when you’re hosting an avenging mad-as-hell non-division foe. Enter the sizzling hot Disney dolls who, after opening the season 5-19, were 18-14 SU and 23-9 ATS at press time. Finally, Chicago is 3-12 ATS at home in the middle of a division sandwich against non-division foes seeking same-season revenge or 6 or more points, including 1-10 ATS from game 32 out. |
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02-13-23 | Coyotes v. Predators -241 | 4-2 | Loss | -241 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Arizona is the 3rd worst road team in the NHL so far this season, going 6-20-6 away from home thus far, currently riding an 18-game skid on its travels, with eight of those defeats coming by a margin of at least two snipes. In fact, a whopping 11 of the previous 16 overall setbacks of the Coyotes have been by more than one marker, with three of their most recent four losses to the Predators also recording a goal-gap of at least two tallies. The Predators, who have notched six victories in their last eight overall outings, meanwhile, have triumphed by more than one goal in seven of their past 12 wins. |
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02-13-23 | Nets v. Knicks -135 | 106-124 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Nets just traded away Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, as I don't see this new team having much success this regular season. Yes, the Nets have some great numbers, but they are now missing their two biggest contributors. The Knicks have also been great on the offensive end of the court, as I see them consistently scoring throughout this game. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Knicks have the sixth-highest adjusted offensive rating and they are scoring the 15th most points per game. They will be able to attack the paint and score consistently throughout. Now, I also see the Nets struggling on the offensive end, as the Knicks are holding their opponents to the 12th least amount of points per game and the third-lowest shooting percentage from the floor. They will smother the Nets and keep them from scoring enough points to cover this spread. |
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02-13-23 | Jazz v. Pacers +1.5 | 123-117 | Loss | -112 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The early betting action has been on Indiana, which is a movement that I agree with. The Pacers might be struggling right now, but they have only had Haliburton back for a few games. He completely changes the outlook of this team, which has created value on Indiana against a bad Utah team. The Jazz have not been good on the defensive end of the court, and they are facing a strong offense on Monday. They have only covered the spread once in their last five games, and they are 4-8 against the spread in their last 12 games against Indiana. |