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01-25-23 | Spurs v. Lakers -6.5 | 104-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Spurs’ defense has been a joke so far this season. San Antonio has allowed 131 or more points in five of its last six outings which tells you a lot about the Spurs’ current form. Hereof, I would take the Lakers to cover even if LeBron James hit the sidelines. Both Thomas Bryant and Dennis Schroder have played well of late, and the Lakers should have enough weapons to deal with the slumping Spurs who lack talent everywhere. The Lakers are 3-0 SU and ATS in their previous three encounters with the Spurs in 2022-23. |
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01-25-23 | Mississippi State v. Alabama -11.5 | 63-66 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Alabama Crimson Tide has a high-scoring, elite offense that will tear down one of the top defenses in college basketball. Their explosive, fast-paced play will allow them to grow a comfortable lead very quickly, causing Mississippi State to scramble to keep up. In their last meeting, Alabama had two players put out on offense with Sears scoring 20 points and Miller scoring 19 points while also bringing down 11 rebounds. These two have been the dynamic duo that has a huge impact offensively and defensively, so watch for them to carry their team to their second win against the Bulldogs. In addition, the Bulldogs have a low-scoring offense, so expect the Crimson Tide to punish their slow offensive style. Take Alabama winning by a decent margin. |
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01-25-23 | Nuggets v. Bucks -8 | 99-107 | Push | 0 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Nuggets are banged up right now and I don't see them being healthy enough to cover the spread in this game. Denver has also struggled on the defensive end of the court, as they will allow the Bucks to consistently score throughout this game. Denver is allowing the 13th least amount of points per game, but they only have the 16th lowest adjusted defensive rating and they are holding their opponents to the 23rd-lowest shooting percentage from the field. The Bucks will be able to attack the basket and score enough points to cover this spread. Now, the Nuggets have been elite offensively this season, but if Jokic and MPJ don't play, they will be in huge trouble. The Nuggets look like a completely different team on offense without Jokic on the floor, as this could really hurt them in this game. Milwaukee is also elite on defense, as they are holding their opponents to the sixth least amount of points per game and they have the third lowest adjusted defensive rating. They will get consistent stops throughout and dominate at home. |
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01-25-23 | Valparaiso v. Northern Iowa -7.5 | 66-77 | Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Consider that the Beacons are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 road games, 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. While the Panthers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Additionally, the home team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings. |
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01-25-23 | Nets v. 76ers -5 | 133-137 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams are potentially missing pieces with Durant out for Brooklyn while it’s uncertain whether Embiid and/or Harden will take the floor for Philadelphia here. The Nets won their last two games but it could be tough dealing with a Philadelphia team that had a perfect 5-0 road trip as they took down Utah, the Lakers, Portland, Sacramento and the Clippers. Philadelphia is at home, where they are 17-7 on the season, and they have an extra day of rest in their pocket here. While the Nets are on a roll, the fact remains that Irving has had to shoulder a massive load recently, especially without Durant. Philadelphia has a deep rotation and if at least one of the Embiid/Harden duo takes the floor, they are in good shape. Take the 76ers in this contest. |
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01-25-23 | Georgia v. Tennessee -16.5 | 41-70 | Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Georgia has the ability to put up big point totals but they have their work cut out for them here when it comes to getting things down offensively against Tennessee. The Volunteers are extremely stingy on the defensive end of the floor, allowing more than 65 points just once in their last eight games entering this one. Tennessee has very good depth in their rotation as they have five guys averaging in double figures this season, so it could be any one of a handful of guys that could go for 20-plus points on any given night. Georgia doesn’t have that kind of weaponry to lean on as they rely mainly on Oquendo and Roberts on that end of the floor. Look for Tennessee to clamp down defensively and earn the home win here. |
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01-24-23 | Clippers v. Lakers +5 | 133-115 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Clippers have owned the Lakers as of late, going 9-0 SU and 8-1 ATS in their previous nine encounters. You won’t have a dilemma if you like to follow H2H betting trends. The Clippers are arguably a better defensive team than the Lakers, but I think Purple-and-Gold will be able to keep it close in this game. LeBron James has been unstoppable in the last few weeks, while both Dennis Schroder and Thomas Bryant are doing a great job for the Lakers. Purple-and-Gold have won three of their last four games and are 4-1 ATS in their previous five outings at any location. On the other side, the Clippers are just 4-8 SU and 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games overall. |
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01-24-23 | Hornets v. Suns -6.5 | 97-128 | Win | 100 | 4 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I am going to pick the Phoenix Suns at home and I am going to lay the points (-6.5). Ayton is currently listed as questionable, but I am hoping he plays, as he is listed as questionable with an illness. The Hornets have also been one of the worst teams in the NBA this season, as they have struggled on the defensive end of the court. They won't be able to stop the Suns consistently throughout this game, which will allow them to slowly pull away. Charlotte currently has the 27th lowest adjusted defensive rating and they are surrendering the 28th least amount of points per game. The Hornets are also (8-18) on the road this season, as I don't see them showing up for this game. The Suns will be able to find different ways to score on them and they are also better on the defensive end. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Suns have the 11th lowest adjusted defensive rating and they are holding their opponents to the eighth least amount of points per game. The Hornets could also be without LaMelo Ball in this game, as I don't see them scoring enough points to cover this spread. |
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01-24-23 | Fresno State v. Boise State -10.5 | 53-63 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This matchup will be between two Mountain West Conference rivals that focus on defense first, which will result in a low scoring game and the advantage here goes to Boise State due to a better offense. The Broncos are allowing an average of only 61.6 points per game and at the same time are scoring an average of 73.2 points per game, while in contrast Fresno State Is tough on defense allowing an average of just 62.9 points per game but struggles offensively scoring just 61.4 points per game. Fresno State's weakness is its shooting, as the Bulldogs hit just 42.6% of their field goal attempts and 29.8% of their 3-point attempts. Fresno State has failed to cover the spread in four of the last six. Boise State has covered the spread in each of its last five and on the season is an above average 13-5-1 ATS. |
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01-24-23 | Oklahoma v. TCU -5 | 52-79 | Win | 100 | 3 h 13 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units TCU is primed for a big win in this one, especially as they continue to ride the wave of confidence from their weekend win over Kansas. The more pressing concern continues to be Oklahoma's ability to find success in the Big 12 and especially as they hit the road. The offensive struggles are well documented and their issues hitting the offensive glass are only going to add to their issues of finding success in this one. TCU's balance on both sides of the ball has only improved as the season has progressed and with their depth of scoring, they are destined for success at home. Additionally, according to covers.com, TCU is 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight road games and 7-2-1 ATS in their last ten games overall. |
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01-24-23 | Tulsa v. East Carolina -4.5 | 66-76 | Win | 100 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Golden Hurricane have lost seven of their last eight games and six straight road games. They aren’t very good offensively and they play worse on the road where they are scoring less than 70 points per game. They don’t rebound the ball as well as the Pirates and won’t get a lot of extra-scoring opportunities against them. They were very careless with the ball in their last three games, which will lead to easy-scoring opportunities for the Pirates, who average more than six steals per game at home. The Pirates have played well defensively, especially at home where they are giving up less than 68 points per game, so expect them to keep Tulsa’s offense in check. The Pirates also struggled in recent games, but they’ve won five of their last eight home games. They have played well offensively at home where they are scoring more than 71 points per game. They rebound the ball very well at home and they’re aggressive on the offensive glass, which will give them more scoring opportunities. They’ve also done a good job protecting the ball and won’t give the Golden Hurricane a lot of easy-scoring opportunities. The Golden Hurricane aren’t very good defensively and they play worse on the road where they are giving up more than 77 points per game, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Pirates in this game. |
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01-23-23 | Wisconsin +2.5 v. Northwestern | 63-66 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Wisconsin has won seven straight in this series and covered seven straight. It's tough to come back from a long break at this point of the season and play perfect or even solid basketball. Northwestern has the better metrics, but Wisconsin is the better team, especially now that Wahl is back and healthy. Northwestern couldn't shoot worse at home (38.3) and the Badgers normally-solid defense will slow down a rusty team that hasn't played in over a week. |
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01-22-23 | Grizzlies v. Suns +10 | 110-112 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I am going to take the contrarian position on the Suns in this matchup. They should at least get several players back on Sunday, as most of their key players were sidelined on Saturday. Their injury situation has left them undervalued in the betting market, and they have gone 16-7 at home this season. Memphis is coming off its most emotional game of the season, which makes this a trap game on the schedule. The Grizzlies have only covered the spread at an 8-13-1 clip away from home this season. |
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01-22-23 | Knicks v. Raptors | 116-125 | Win | 100 | 8 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Knicks have dropped three straight after losing 139-124 to the host Atlanta Hawks on Friday. The Hawks opened the fourth quarter on a 20-4 surge as the Knicks showed how much they missed center Mitchell Robinson, who had thumb surgery on Thursday. Consider that the Knicks are 1-10 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Toronto and 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings. |
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01-22-23 | Oregon State +3.5 v. California | 68-48 | Win | 100 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units California and Oregon State will look to halt skids at the other's expense this afternoon when the Pac-12 rivals meet in Berkeley, Calif. A losing streak is nothing new for the Golden Bears (3-16, 2-6), who began the season with 12 straight setbacks. Now, they find themselves mired in a three-game slide following an 87-58 loss to Oregon on Wednesday. Consider that the Golden Bears are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games, 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record, and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. |
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01-21-23 | 76ers v. Kings +2 | 129-127 | Push | 0 | 13 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Sacramento Kings are one of the NBA's top surprises and are making a solid run at ending a 16-season playoff drought. The Kings get another chance to prove they are for real tonight when they host the powerful Philadelphia 76ers. Sacramento will be attempting to match its season-best winning streak of seven games. The Kings also will be aiming to snap an eight-game skid against the 76ers. Sacramento's last win in the series was a 115-108 home decision on Feb. 2, 2019. De'Aaron Fox is the only current Kings' player to participate in that game. Consider that the 76ers are 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. |
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01-21-23 | Pacers v. Suns -5 | 107-112 | Push | 0 | 12 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Pacers have lost five straight games and their last five road games. Despite their slump, they continue to play well offensively, scoring more than 112 points per game on the road. They don’t rebound the ball as well as the Suns and won’t get a lot of extra-scoring opportunities against them. They’ve also been careless with the ball on the road and turned it over more than 20 times per game in their last three games, which will lead to easy-scoring opportunities for the Suns, who average more than six steals per game at home. The Suns have struggled defensively this season, but they play better at home where they are holding opponents under 110 points per game, so expect the Pacers to struggle offensively in this game. The Suns also struggled in recent games, but they have played well at home. Even though Devin Booker has been sidelined with a groin injury, they continue to play well offensively, especially at home where they are scoring more than 114 points per game. They are very aggressive on the offensive glass, which will give them more scoring chances. They also do a good job protecting the ball at home and won’t give the Pacers a lot of easy-scoring chances. The Pacers have struggled defensively on the road where they are giving up close to 120 points per game and they’re playing on consecutive nights, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Suns in this game. Go with Phoenix to cover the spread. |
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01-21-23 | Hornets v. Hawks -7 | 122-118 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Even if Young doesn't play in this game, I still see the Hawks covering this spread. They are the better offensive team and the Hornets have continued to struggle this season. They are also extremely banged up and they could be without LaMelo Ball in this game. Charlotte has also been awful on the defensive end of the court this season, as I don't see them getting enough stops to cover the spread. They are currently allowing the third most points per game and they have held their opponents to the 26th-lowest shooting percentage from the floor. Atalanta is scoring the 10th most points per game and they are (6-4) in their last 10 games played. They are playing solid basketball right now and they have enough talent on their roster to outplay the Hornets at home. Charlotte has also struggled offensively, as I don't trust them to score enough points to cover this spread. They have the third-lowest adjusted offensive rating and the lowest three-point shooting percentage as a team. They will stay cold in this game and the Hawks will slowly pull away. |
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01-21-23 | San Jose State +11.5 v. Utah State | 74-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Consider that the Spartans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games, 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning home record, and 10-3 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. |
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01-21-23 | Cal Poly +10 v. UC-Davis | 63-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Consider that the Mustangs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss, and 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. While the Aggies are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games. |
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01-21-23 | James Madison v. Southern Miss | 70-83 | Win | 100 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Southern Mississippi is at the top of the Sun Belt Conference standings with three others and one game ahead of James Madison. The Golden Eagles have used a very strong defense to go along with an above average offense that has resulted in 16 victories in 20 games. Southern Miss has covered the spread in 10 of 17 games with a betting line. James Madison also has a very tough offense that scores the third most points per game in the nation but is allowing 66.7 points per game while Southern Miss is allowing an average of only 63.6 points per game. This matchup will be back and forth and will most likely come down to the final possession as both offenses are tough to stop and the team that makes the most stops on defense down the stretch and does not commit turnovers will be victorious, which favors the home team (USM). |
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01-21-23 | Texas A&M +5.5 v. Kentucky | 67-76 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Despite their overall record, I agree with the oddsmakers that Kentucky is the better team, but I expect the Aggies to keep this game too close to striking distance to lay the five points. The Aggies hold a 74% to 68.2% advantage from the free-throw line, which will help do the stretch. One of Kentucky's biggest strengths is on the boards, where they are fifth in the nation in total rebounding percentage (55.9%), but Texas A&M will be competitive in that area as they are 16th (54.6%). This is a big game on both sides, and Texas A&M is on 5-0 ATS run in road games, but Kentucky is just 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine home games. I will take Texas A&M to cover. |
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01-20-23 | Nets v. Jazz -6.5 | 117-106 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 53 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Jazz have won four of their last five games and three of their last four home games. They are playing well offensively, especially at home where they are scoring more than 120 points per game while making over 48 percent of their shots. They are one of the best rebounding teams in the league and they’re very aggressive on the offensive glass, grabbing more than 11 offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also cut back on their turnovers in their last three games and won’t give the Nets a lot of easy-scoring opportunities. The Nets have struggled defensively on the road and they’re playing on consecutive nights, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Jazz in this game. The Nets have lost four of their last six games and they split their last four road games. They usually play well offensively, but they’ve struggled with Kevin Durant out of the lineup and scored less than 100 points per game in their last three games. They don’t rebound the ball as well as the Jazz and won’t get a lot of extra-scoring opportunities against them. They were also careless with the ball in their last three games, which will lead to easy-scoring opportunities for the Jazz, who average more than six steals per game at home. Even though the Jazz have struggled defensively, they played well in recent home games, holding two of their last three opponents under 110 points per game at home, so expect them to keep Brooklyn’s offense in check. Go with Utah to cover the spread. |
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01-20-23 | Pacers v. Nuggets -11 | 111-134 | Win | 100 | 12 h 50 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I'm not thrilled with the line due to the open possibilities of a garbage time back door cover, but that's Indiana's best chance in this one. The Nuggets are on a roll since the New Year, which includes having beaten Boston by 12, the Clippers by 31, the Cavaliers and Lakers by 13, the Suns by 29, and the Clippers again by 12 points. Indiana has lost its last three games by 13 points or more, and without Haliburton, I can't trust them to compete in this one. |
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01-20-23 | Clippers -7 v. Spurs | 131-126 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This is an excellent spot to back a Los Angeles team that I believe is undervalued right now due to George’s injury. He has only returned for one game, but he has had multiple days to rest since playing that game, so he should be good to go for a solid workload on Friday night. The Clippers are desperate to get back in the win column, and having their leading scorer drastically changes their outlook. They have been an outstanding defensive team all year, so having George and Leonard offensively makes them a much more dangerous team. San Antonio is the worst defensive team in the NBA, making this a perfect get-right game for the Clippers, who have won and covered the spread in five of the last seven meeting between these teams. |
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01-20-23 | Pelicans v. Magic +2.5 | 110-123 | Win | 100 | 2 h 29 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The New Orleans Pelicans have not been at their best recently. They have been decimated with key injuries and the losses are starting to pile on. They have now dropped seven of their last ten games and are playing without scoring leader Zion Williamson along with Brandon Ingram. The Magic have been solid on their home floor where they have won six of their last nine games. The Pelicans are struggling on the road, dropping five of their last seven road bouts. The Magic' defense is their top strength and they should contain a Pelicans team that has only scored 103 and 98 points respectively in their last two games. The Magic have been efficient, connecting on at least 49% of their field goals in two of their last three games. |
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01-19-23 | USC +8.5 v. Arizona | 66-81 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Trojans defend the paint extremely well, so I’m backing them to keep it close against the Wildcats on the road and cover a 7-point spread. USC should have enough firepower to contain Azuolas Tubelis (20.4 PPG, 9.0 RPG) and Oumar Ballo (16.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG), while the Trojans’ backcourt will torture the Wildcats’ shaky defense. Arizona has allowed 74 or more points in three straight outings. The Wildcats’ defense has struggled all season, and Arizona will need a tremendous shooting night to beat USC by eight or more points. The Trojans are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall and 6-2 ATS in their previous eight meetings with the Wildcats, who have gone 1-5 ATS in their last six contests overall. Also, Arizona is 1-6 ATS in the conference play. |
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01-19-23 | Warriors v. Celtics -6.5 | 118-121 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Celtics are on a roll. They have been the most consistent team in the NBA and have been a force at home. The Warriors have been up and down and struggled at home all season. Boston has the revenge factor on its side after losing in last season's finals and from being smack in the Bay last month. Considering how this season has gone, this should be a double-digit Celtics win. Although the Dubs should be motivated for this one, they have not fared against good Eastern Conference teams this season when on the road, including a 17-point loss to the Bucks and a 12-point loss to the 76ers. I also don't see the Warriors fixing their recent defensive issues overnight. I have to back Boston here. |
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01-19-23 | Michigan +3 v. Maryland | 58-64 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 9 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I don't get this line. I get the revenge factor but the Wolverines beat the Terps 81-46 on Jan. 1 and 83-64 on Jan. 18, 2022, at home because the Terps don't match up with Dickinson. He's just too big. Last year, he had 21 points and went 10-of-14, but also had six assists due to the double teams. Maryland will play better than the first game, because they are at home. But when you are smaller and you can't really force many turnovers or make 3-pointers to neutralize their size advantage, you are in trouble. |
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01-19-23 | Purdue -13.5 v. Minnesota | 61-39 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Purdue Boilermakers are entering this matchup hot after winning four consecutive games while also knowing that they beat the Golden Gophers once before this season. For this reason, the Boilermakers have an edge entering this contest that Minnesota will be without. In addition, Purdue has a pretty explosive offense that Minnesota will not be able to handle, so expect the Boilermakers' offense to run the score up and beat the Golden Gophers by a decent amount. With Edey having a dominant season, expect him to have another strong performance. In his last game against the Golden Gophers, Edey scored 31 points while bringing down 22 rebounds, so watch for him to be unstoppable once again and lift his team above Minnesota. Take the Boilermakers. |
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01-18-23 | Wolves v. Nuggets -8 | 118-122 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Keep tracking the injury report, and if Rudy Gobert doesn’t suit up, take the Nuggets to cover. Although Denver plays on the second night of a back-to-back, the Nuggets will dominate the Timberwolves in the paint if Gobert hits the sidelines. Also, the Timberwolves are struggling to defend the 3-point line which is a huge issue when you take on the Nuggets. Denver is 0-4 SU and ATS in its last four meetings with Minnesota, and the Nuggets will be fired up to snap their skid. Two weeks ago, the Timberwolves beat the Nuggets 124-111 as 4-point home underdogs, and Gobert played solid defense on Nikola Jokic, who went 10-for-20 from the field. Jokic is scoring 22.8 points per game on 62.5% shooting from the field over his last nine appearances. |
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01-18-23 | Xavier -7.5 v. DePaul | 72-73 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It will be much easier for Xavier to cover 8.5 points in this matchup than in a normal game, as Wednesday’s contest will be played at a blazing tempo. The Musketeers and Blue Demons both love to get out in transition, so there are going to be possessions galore when these teams match up. This makes it easier to create a wide scoring margin, especially since Xavier ranks fifth nationally in offense. The Musketeers are riding an 11-game winning streak and have covered the spread in five straight games. Their offensive-based game plan makes them extremely dangerous when they are confident, which is certainly the case right now. DePaul is 2-7 in its last nine conference games and lacks the firepower to challenge Xavier |
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01-18-23 | Wizards v. Knicks -6 | 116-105 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Beal's status is still questionable. Even if he plays, he should be limited with minutes. The bigger issue for Washington is its lack of rebounding. That showed against the Warriors because while Porzingis is 7-3, he doesn't move that well and he shoots a lot of three-pointers. That takes him away from the basket, so offensive rebounding isn't his thing. Robinson can also defend the paint and keep Porizingis from going off in the paint or on perimeter. Kyle Kuzma had 40 points on Friday and the Knicks will make sure that doesn't happen again. |
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01-18-23 | Auburn -4.5 v. LSU | 67-49 | Win | 100 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After upsetting Arkansas at home and then losing a three-point battle at Kentucky, things have gotten progressively worse for LSU culminating in that 40-point loss to Alabama. The LSU offense has gone south in that stretch, scoring under 60 points in two of the three games. In comes an Auburn team that specializes on the defensive end. Auburn is dominant on the glass and comes off its best 3pt shooting performance in the last game. Auburn is the stronger and more physical team in the paint and does an outstanding job on the perimeter, ranked third in the nation in 3pt defense. Auburn has only allowed over 70 points once in their last three games. Look for Auburn to roll in this battle of the Tigers. |
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01-17-23 | San Jose State +10.5 v. New Mexico | 57-77 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Lobos own one of the most dangerous scoring trios in the nation. Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn, and Morris Udeze combine for 51.2 points per game, but the rest of the pack is far away from their level. The Spartans are not a great defensive unit, but they defend the paint well and avoid sending their rivals to the foul line a lot (77th in defensive free-throw rate). Also, SJSU ranks tenth in the country in defensive rebound percentage. Hereof, I’m backing the Spartans to hang around and cover a ten-point spread. SJSU is 8-1 ATS in its last nine games overall and 6-1 ATS in its previous seven outings on the road. |
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01-17-23 | Houston -10.5 v. Tulane | 80-60 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Houston Cougars have a crazy talented team on both sides of the ball. They are equipped with players who are dominant when it comes to scoring and aggressive when it comes to defense. On offense, they are averaging 75.9 points per game while defensively they are only allowing 52.9 points per game. I expect the Cougars to win this matchup because of their ability to stop their opponents from scoring. Each of these offenses can score but only one defense is elite and that's Houston's defense. With this being said, I expect the Cougars' offense to have a larger time of possession and more points because the defense will force Tulane's offense to turn over the ball or miss shots. Along with that, Sasser is coming off a 31-point performance, so expect him to come in with some energy and perform well again. Take Houston's consistent offense and high-caliber defense coming out on top. |
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01-17-23 | Boston College +14.5 v. North Carolina | 64-72 | Win | 100 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units This spread gives too much credit to a Tar Heels team undeserving of a large spread. The Eagles have been through a tough stretch of games against ranked Duke and Miami teams, plus a 13-5 Wake Forest team. Prior to that, they beat Notre Dame and played hard against a solid Syracuse team until the closing minutes and beat a ranked Virginia Tech team in the prior game. The Tar Heels have a winning record, but they're 6-11-1 ATS. The Eagles won't win this game on offense, but they can slow the pace and get necessary defensive stops to keep it close. |
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01-16-23 | Rockets v. Lakers -5 | 132-140 | Win | 100 | 12 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Both teams play on Sunday so that would definitely seem to favor Los Angeles. However, the Lakers did not need much to be favored in this game. Houston is a terrible team, not only losing nine straight games entering Sunday’s contest but has lost 14 of their last 15 games. They will be the underdog against just about anybody this season. |
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01-16-23 | CS-Northridge v. Hawaii -16 | 51-58 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units It’s tough to back the Matadors despite a huge 16.5-point spread. They are one of the worst offensive teams in the country and will have a mountain to climb against the Warriors’ defense. Also, CSUN struggles on the defensive glass (275th in the country in defensive rebound percentage), and Hawaii ranks 83rd in offensive rebound percentage, so I’m going with the Rainbow Warriors to win and cover. It’s a tough wager, and I’m looking for Hawaii’s defense to make a difference. The Warriors are 6-3 ATS in their last nine games overall, though they’ve gone just 1-5 ATS in their last six showings as double-digit favorites. On the other side, the Matadors are 0-7 ATS in their previous seven games in the conference play. |
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01-16-23 | Syracuse +7.5 v. Miami-FL | 78-82 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Syracuse has been underrated since its rough start to the season, winning nine of its last 11 games. The Orange have one of the youngest rosters in college basketball, so it took them time to get into a rhythm. They have won four of their last five games coming into this matchup, and they are catching nearly double digits on Monday. Miami has lost two of its last three games and has only covered the spread twice in its last nine home games against Syracuse. The Orange are going to have a big advantage in the paint on Monday, creating even more value on this spread. |
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01-16-23 | Suns v. Grizzlies -10.5 | 106-136 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Considering that Phoenix won the last time these teams met, one would be inclined to lean toward the Suns. But it is time to be real. There is a reason why Memphis is on this long winning streak. The team is getting spectacular play across the board, especially from Morant, who is shooting 46.6% percent, averaging 27.4 points per game. Phoenix is just not the same without Paul. He is the guy that gets this team going, and his absence against a hot Memphis team is not a recipe for success. Look for the Grizzlies to wear down the Suns on their way to victory. |
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01-15-23 | 76ers v. Lakers +3.5 | 113-112 | Win | 100 | 12 h 18 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The 76ers started a five-game road trip on Saturday and will have to deal with fatigue on the second night of a back-to-back. Hereof, I’m going with the Lakers whose last three home defeats have come by exactly four points. The Lakers have played well over the last couple of weeks, and I think they will keep it close against the Sixers. Philadelphia has dropped five of its previous eight road contests excluding that Saturday night game against the Utah Jazz. The Sixers are only 1-5 ATS in their last six showings on the road when favored by four or more points. |
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01-15-23 | Thunder v. Nets -4 | 112-102 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Brooklyn is currently holding their opponents to the fifth least amount of points scored per game and the fourth-lowest shooting percentage from the field. They will contest shots near the rim and on the perimeter and slowly pull away throughout this game. OKC will struggle to find consistent open shots throughout this game and they won't cash in enough to keep this game within five points. The Thunder also struggle on the defensive end of the court, as they are surrendering the 22nd most points per game. The Nets have a ton of talent littered throughout their roster, as they will be able to make just enough plays to cover this spread. The Nets have the highest team shooting percentage and they have multiple players that can light up the scoreboard from deep. They will find open shots consistently throughout this game and I expect them to take advantage. |
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01-15-23 | St. John's v. Connecticut -13.5 | 85-74 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 46 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The UConn Huskies have won two of their last five matchups and are looking to get a winning streak going. They currently hold a winning record in the Big East and are sitting in fourth place. The Huskies have an overall better team with the offense averaging 80 points per game while the defense is conceding just 62.6 points per contest. With this being said, the Huskies' offense is explosive and talented enough to put a lot of points on the boards, so expect them to do that against a defense that is surrendering over 70 points per game. The Huskies' defense has been unbreakable this season, giving up just 62.6 points per game, so watch out for them to make huge plays and cause chaos for the St. John's offense. With the elite defense and successful offense, take the Huskies. |
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01-14-23 | Hawks v. Raptors -6.5 | 114-103 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Hawks have continued to struggle over the last week, as they are currently (3-7) in their last 10 games played. They aren't playing good basketball right now and I don't see them showing up on the road. I also see the Raptors having the advantage on the offensive end of the court. According to dunksandthrees.com, they have the 13th-highest adjusted offensive rating. Siakam has been playing like a man on a mission, as I see Toronto scoring just enough points to cover this spread. The Hawks have been unimpressive on the defensive end of the court, as they are surrendering the 22nd most points per game and they have struggled to defend the paint. The Raptors will continue to attack the basket and score enough points to cover this spread at home. |
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01-14-23 | Duke v. Clemson +1.5 | 64-72 | Win | 100 | 4 h 38 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units One player that wasn't mentioned in the write-up for Clemson was P.J. Hall. At 6-10, 245, he gives the team the size to help keep Duke off the boards. Ben Middlebrooks (6-10, 232) can also add size off the bench so Clemson won't get crushed on the boards in this one. Duke has struggled on the road and without Roach, this is going to be a very tough place to play. Littlejohn Coliseum will be up for this game as much as any in years. Clemson's tough defense and that atmosphere will cause another 15+ turnover game for the Blue Devils and a win for the Tigers to keep them undefeated in the conference. Duke is also a bit overvalued as they have covered just once in their last six games. |
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01-14-23 | Iowa State v. Kansas -7 | 60-62 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Kansas has won 15 straight games at home and hasn't lost to a Big 12 opponent at home since the 2019-20 season. The Jayhawks can defend the ball very well and are a far superior offensive team than Iowa State. Iowa State will get its share of stops in this game but it will come down to each team's ability to create second shots. In that regard, the 54th-ranked rebounding unit of Kansas far trumps the 254th-ranked rebounding team of Iowa State. Kansas will get second chances and more possessions than Iowa State. Kansas also protects the ball better than Iowa State, as evidenced by the Jayhawks' six turnovers against Oklahoma in their last outing. It will be a dogfight but Kansas will pull away late with its ability to create offense. |
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01-14-23 | North Carolina v. Louisville +12.5 | 80-59 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units North Carolina is 0-4 on the season on the road and 3-2 in neutral-site games. The Tar Heels have yet to beat anyone by more than eight points away from Chapel Hill this season. In addition, the Heels' major advantage in this game, rebounding, will likely be hampered with the questionable availability of both Bacot and Nance. The Heels will win this game, but they will not likely win this game going away without two key interior weapons on offense and likely more reliance on a perimeter offense that has been marginal at best. |
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01-13-23 | Magic v. Jazz -5.5 | 108-112 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Utah offense is one of the most explosive and dominant offenses in the NBA this season, averaging 117.5 points per game (3rd). With Markkanen being consistent scoring-wise and on the boards, the Jazz has someone they can rely on. In addition, Clarkson has been hot and is coming off a 32-point game. With these two scorers, the Magic will really need to do something special to slow them down but that will be difficult with the amount of talent Utah has when moving the ball around and shooting. Orlando relies on Banchero (21.2) and Wagner (20.2) to put points on the board but other than them the Magic don't have much scoring talent. Expect the Utah defense to contain Banchero and prevent Orlando from scoring a lot. |
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01-13-23 | Nebraska v. Purdue -14.5 | 55-73 | Win | 100 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Purdue Boilermakers have been unstoppable this season, mowing down teams left and right. They have lost just one game this season and don't seem to have another loss scheduled anytime soon. They are averaging 75.9 points per game while conceding 61.5 points per game, so expect them to crush Nebraska on both sides of the ball. The Cornhuskers are in for a treat when they face the Purdue defense, so I expect the Boilermakers to easily earn another win with Nebraska unable to be productive on offense. Loyer is coming off a 22-point performance and I expect him to have a similar performance against a defense that is allowing 66.8 points per game. Edey is a solid impact player who leads Purdue on the boards and in points per game, so I also expect him to dominate in this game. Take Purdue with their successful offense and elite defense. |
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01-08-23 | Iowa v. Rutgers -5.5 | 76-65 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 47 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Scarlet Knights are 14th in the nation according to KenPom. The defense is excellent rated third in adjusted efficiency, and top-six in three-point percentage, field goal percentage, and points allow. The offense is 113th in adjusted tempo. The Scarlet Knights have four players on the team averaging double-digits, led by 6'11 junior Clifford Omoruyi averaging 14.1 ppg, 10 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game. |
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01-07-23 | Magic v. Warriors -6.5 | 115-101 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Golden State is 17-3 inside their arena this season, as I don't believe the Magic have enough talent to cover this spread on the road. Golden State is currently scoring the fifth most points per game and they have the sixth-highest three-point shooting percentage. They will find open shots consistently throughout this game and I expect them to take advantage. Orlando is not a great team, as they are only scoring the 27th most points per game and they have the 25th lowest adjusted offensive rating, according to dunksandthrees.com. They will struggle to put the ball in the basket and the Warriors will slowly pull away. Golden State is also holding their opponents to the 10th-lowest shooting percentage from the field, as they will continue to contest shots and make it tough for the Magic to score. I am also expecting Poole and Thompson to play well, as they should be the most aggressive offensive players in this game. They will dominate on the offensive end of the floor and the Warriors will cover this spead. |
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01-07-23 | Creighton v. Connecticut -6.5 | 60-69 | Win | 100 | 3 h 35 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Creighton Bluejays have had UConn's number over the years, beating them twice last year and four times in a row. Given that fact, and the fact that the Huskies have lost two straight, I love the Huskies to get a bounce-back win. Make no mistake, this will be a great game as the Bluejays are an excellent basketball team and they match up very well with the Huskies. But I just can't see a team this good losing three straight, particularly coming home after two road losses, Gampel should be rocking and carry the Huskies to a long-overdue win over Creighton. take UConn to cover. |
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01-06-23 | Hawks v. Lakers +2.5 | 114-130 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Atlanta’s interior defense is far away from an elite level, and the Lakers will attack the rim all night long. With LeBron in the lineup, the Lakers will torture the Hawks’ D. Last Friday, he dropped a season-high 47 points on Atlanta, and the Lakers erased a 15-point deficit. Both teams have been inconsistent, and their ATS record tells the story. The Hawks are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games overall and 1-4 ATS in their last five games against the Western Conference. The Lakers, on the other side, have gone 4-1 ATS in their past five tilts overall and 4-2 ATS in their previous six meetings with the Eastern Conference. |
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01-06-23 | Cavs v. Nuggets -6 | 108-121 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Cleveland hits the road where the team is three-games under .500 this season. Denver, meanwhile, comes in at 2-2 on the second leg of back-to-back games this season but has lost each of its last two. In the past, Denver would have had difficulty matching up with a scoring two-guard of Mitchell's caliber. However, the addition of the likes of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Bruce Brown gives the Nuggets much more defensive flexibility and allows Aaron Gordon to stay at his more traditional power forward position and not have to cover the opponent's best scorer. Jokic is a nightmare matchup for most bigs and he will certainly draw Cleveland center Jarrett Allen away from the basket which should help nullify Cleveland's rebounding advantage. Despite the back-to-back, Denver will show off its home court dominance while the Cavs will leave Denver still trying to find a way to gain more consistency away from home. |
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01-03-23 | Virginia v. Pittsburgh +6 | 65-68 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Virginia might be off to an excellent start this season, but it has been massively overvalued in the betting market. The Cavaliers have only covered the spread once in their last eight games, so I have no interest in backing them right now. Pittsburgh has been a completely different story, covering the spread in nine straight games. The Panthers are coming off a solid win over a ranked team, giving them some additional momentum coming into this matchup. They are going to be playing in front of a raucous crowd, so I am thrilled to back them as home underdogs. Virginia has only played three true road games this season, with one of them being a loss at Miami. |
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01-03-23 | Syracuse -8.5 v. Louisville | 70-69 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss of more than 20 points, and the Orange are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Louisville is also 0-4 ATS in its last four Tuesday games. The Orange are prepared for the Cardinal's best shot. They, too, know what it's like to be desperate for wins after losing four of their first seven, including three consecutive to St. John's, Bryant, and Illinois. Now that they're back on track, keeping focus is crucial, particularly with a game against #11 Virginia looming. Syracuse looked solid in its win over Boston College, holding the Eagles to 65 points on 40.4 percent shooting, including 33.3 percent from long range. I believe the Cuse defense will swarm and suffocate a Cardinals offense that's 307th nationally in offensive efficiency and turns the ball over far too often. |
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01-03-23 | Western Michigan v. Kent State -17.5 | 72-80 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kent State Flashes are off to an excellent start at 10-3 straight up and an impressive 10-1 against the spread while in contrast Western Michigan is only 4-9 straight up and 5-5 against the spread. Home court is big during conference games and Kent State will use that to its advantage on Tuesday. The Golden Flashes will use their tough man to man in your face defense that is allowing an average of only 60.8 points per game to shut down a Western Michigan offense that is generating only 68.4 points per game while shooting just 44.2%. Western Michigan has covered each of its last two games but were 20-point and 23.4-point underdogs, losing each of the two outright. However, the spread for this matchup will be much less and the Broncos failed to cover the spread in each of the six games prior to the two most recent with much smaller spreads. |
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01-02-23 | Spurs +12.5 v. Nets | 103-139 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units San Antonio is 6-6 in its past 12 games since an 11-game skid Nov. 14-Dec. 4. The Spurs have produced their best four shooting performances in that span, including Saturday when they shot 55.3 percent in a 126-125 loss to the visiting Dallas Mavericks. San Antonio was unable to stop Luka Doncic, who scored 51 points as the Mavs shot 58.1 percent. It was the fifth time an opponent made at least 58 percent from the floor against San Antonio and 21st instance of the Spurs allowing at least 50 percent shooting. Despite allowing a big night from Doncic, the Spurs nearly erased a 17-point deficit over the final 17-plus minutes thanks to big games from Keldon Johnson (30 points) and rookie Jeremy Sochan (20 points). Consider that the Nets are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. |
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01-02-23 | Pelicans v. 76ers -3.5 | 111-120 | Win | 100 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The pelicans are just 7-9 on the road and have failed to cover in four of their last five road games. Philly is 14-5 at home and Joel Embiid has averaged almost 35 points per game in Philly. The sixers have won five straight home games against New Orleans by an average of 7.5 points. |
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01-02-23 | Rutgers +8.5 v. Purdue | 65-64 | Win | 100 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are a legit contender propelled by the stifling defense. They beat #10, Indiana by 15 points in their first Big Ten action and only lost by one point on the road against ranked Ohio State in their next one. Purdue is obviously a great squad but has only covered the spread four times all season. Rutgers has an incredible defense that will keep Purdue in check. The Scarlet Knights are only conceding 84.7 points per 100 possessions, ranking them 3rd in adjusted defensive efficiency according to Ken Pomeroy's ratings while Purdue is conceding 91.7 points. Purdue relies on center Zach Edey heavily and Rutgers has an answer for Edey in Clifford Omoruyi who is elite defensively. |
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01-01-23 | Wizards v. Bucks -6.5 | 118-95 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bucks are currently (15-3) at home this season and the Wizards aren't good enough offensively to cover this spread. The Wizards could also be without Bradley Beal in this game, which would be a huge loss. The Bucks have continued to dominate on defense, as they have the third lowest adjusted defensive rating in the NBA and they are holding their opponents to the sixth least amount of points scored per game. They will lock the Wizards up and efficiently score on the other end. Washington has been average on both ends of the court, but I don't see anyone on their team stopping Giannis in the paint. He will continue to score throughout and allow his team to slowly pull away. The Wizards are close, but they aren't healthy enough to challenge the Bucks on the road. |
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01-01-23 | UCLA -10 v. Washington | 74-49 | Win | 100 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Rating: 3 Units UCLA has played very well over the last few weeks. The Bruins possesses great depth, and the Huskies will have a mountain to climb in front of the home fans. Washington lacks a quality scorer besides Keion Brooks. The Huskies defend the 3-point line at a high level, but their interior defense cannot contain the Bruins, who have gone 6-0 SU and 4-2 ATS in their last six meetings with Washington. UCLA is 4-1 ATS in its last five games played in January, whereas Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last five games overall. |
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01-01-23 | Cornell -8 v. Dartmouth | 74-63 | Win | 100 | 4 h 20 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Cornell has gotten off to a hot start, namely with a high octane and efficient offense. They are slightly stronger on the glass than Dartmouth, so they won't be controlled in terms of pace. They are very effective with the basketball, while Dartmouth turns the ball over frequently. While Dartmouth has been fairly effective protecting against the 3pt shot, they will be facing a Big Red team that is ranked 89th in the country shooting the long ball. Cornell isn't great on the perimeter but Dartmouth doesn't have the shooters to take advantage of that. The Big Red will roll in their first Ivy matchup of the season and make it four straight wins. |
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12-31-22 | 76ers v. Thunder +4.5 | 115-96 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Philadelphia guard Tyrese Maxey will take some time to return to form after missing more than a month of action, 76ers coach Doc Rivers said. After a nine-point outing in his return on Friday, Maxey may or may not be on the court Saturday as the 76ers visit the Oklahoma City Thunder. Philadelphia lost its second game in a row on Friday, falling 127-116 to the host New Orleans Pelicans. Maxey came off the bench to hit 4 of 10 shots while adding one rebound and one assist in 19 minutes. Consider that the Thunder are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. |
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12-31-22 | Mavs v. Spurs +7.5 | 126-125 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Spurs have won two of their past three games, including a 122-115 home victory over New York on Thursday. Keldon Johnson scored 30 points and Romeo Langford added a career-high 23 as San Antonio Spurs built a 17-point lead in the third quarter and had all the answers late to send the Knicks to a fifth consecutive loss. Tre Jones scored 13, Jeremy Sochan had 12 and Jakob Poeltl took 12 rebounds for the Spurs, The win was without Devin Vassell, who missed the game with a sore left knee. With Vassell, the Spurs' second-leading scorer this season (19.6 points per game), listed as doubtful for Saturday's game, San Antonio will need to rely on Langford to pick up the slack. He was more than up to the task in Thursday's win. Consider that the Mavericks are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 road games. |
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12-31-22 | Nets v. Hornets +7 | 123-106 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Hornets opened their homestand with Thursday night's 121-113 victory against Oklahoma City. The Hornets need to start producing in home games. They had lost five in a row on their home court until the result against Oklahoma City. If there's a new surge of excitement stemming from the Hornets it might revolve around point guard LaMelo Ball, who was one assist shy of a double-double Thursday night with 27 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. The Hornets also are bound to be pumped up about rookie center Mark Williams, who has spent most of the season in the G League. He came off the bench to rack up 17 points (7-for-7 shooting), 13 rebounds, two blocked shots and two steals Thursday night. Consider that the Nets are 16-35-1 ATS in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. |
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12-31-22 | Clippers v. Pacers +3.5 | 130-131 | Win | 100 | 5 h 15 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Indiana looks for its third consecutive win and fifth in the last six games as it continues a home stretch. The Pacers are playing the third of four straight at home, a run that will include eight of 10 overall in Indianapolis. They opened this stretch with a pair of high-scoring wins, beating Atlanta 129-114 on Tuesday, and then 135-126 against Cleveland on Thursday. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers in scoring with 29 against the Cavs. He dished nine assists to maintain his NBA-leading pace of 10.2 assists per game. Buddy Hield shot 5 of 6 from 3-point range en route to 25 points, Aaron Nesmith scored 22 points and Bennedict Mathurin finished with 23 points off the bench. Finally, the Pacers are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games. |
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12-31-22 | Oklahoma State v. Kansas -10 | 67-69 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 42 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Kansas defense has been the strength of their team, but their offense has been nothing to slouch at either. They are shooting 35.9% from 3-point range and are knocking down 54.5% of their 2-point tries. Their lone weakness on that end of the court has been their free throw shooting, as they are knocking down less than 70% of their tries. This will be a strong test for them, as Oklahoma State is fifth nationally in defensive field goal percentage. Star forward Jalen Wilson leads Kansas with 21.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Freshman guard Gradey Dick (15.4) and senior guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (11.9) are both in double figures as well. Consider that the home team is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. |
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12-31-22 | Virginia Tech v. Wake Forest +1.5 | 75-77 | Win | 100 | 2 h 37 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units There's a lot to like about the Hokies, but how will they respond if they fall behind early? They've played just two road games, at Charleston and Boston College, and lost both times. With upcoming road matchups versus Syracuse, Virginia, and Clemson, it's time for VA Tech to figure it out on the road. They might have to go without Cattoor (9.6 PPG), who is questionable after leaving the BC game with a left forearm injury. With that said, I'll side with the home team in this ACC matchup. |
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12-30-22 | 76ers v. Pelicans +1.5 | 116-127 | Win | 100 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Orleans has an adjusted offensive rating of 114.7, which is the eighth-highest rating in the NBA. The 76ers have struggled against top teams and they fell to the Wizards in their last outing. They will struggle in this game, as I don't see them efficiently scoring enough points to cover this spread. Philadelphia is only scoring the 21st most points per game and the Pelicans have the size down low to make it difficult for Embiid. They will challenge him every time he gets the ball, which will hurt the 76ers' offense. New Orleans also has the second-lowest adjusted defensive rating and they are holding their opponents to the second-lowest three-point shooting percentage. They will defend on the perimeter and in the paint, as they won't allow the Sixers to score enough points to cover this spread. The Pelicans are sitting at the top of the Western Conference standings for a reason. |
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12-30-22 | Wolves v. Bucks -6 | 114-123 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Milwaukee is just 22nd in the NBA in offensive efficiency, but that has a lot to do with them being dead last on the road. In-home games, Milwaukee has been more explosive, where they are fourth in offensive efficiency. The Bucks have also won five of their last six games at home, with each of those wins coming by at least nine points or more. Both teams want to snap their four game losing streak, but the home court advantage will make a huge difference tonight. I will take the Bucks to cover. |
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12-30-22 | North Carolina v. Pittsburgh +6.5 | 74-76 | Win | 100 | 2 h 2 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The North Carolina Tar Heels are having an inconsistent season and are only 4-4 in their last eight games. They have only won three of their seven games against a power conference opponent. Pittsburgh is one of the hottest teams in the ACC. They are 2-0 in ACC play and have won eight out of their last nine games. Furthermore, the Tar Heels' defense continues to squander too many points. They have conceded at least 76 points in five out of their last six games against a power-conference squad. They gave up 80 against Virginia Tech and 76 against Michigan in their latest action. Also, Pittsburgh has netted at least 82 points in three consecutive games. |
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12-29-22 | Rockets +10.5 v. Mavs | 114-129 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Last Friday, the Mavericks barely outlasted the Rockets 112-106 and failed to cover a 7-point spread at Toyota Center in Houston. Luka Doncic dropped 50 points on the Rockets, but it wasn’t enough for an ATS victory. Dallas will beat Houston once more. However, I’m not sure the Mavs will be able to cover a double-digit spread. They’ll be a bit tired after that wild game against the Knicks, and the Mavericks are only 1-4 ATS in their last five home contests against the Rockets. Dallas has won four games in a row, and none of those victories has come by more than nine points. |
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12-29-22 | Grizzlies v. Raptors +3.5 | 119-106 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The game against the Clippers was the first of a stretch of nine of 10 games at home for the Raptors. They have lost four straight in their own building, however. It was a good night for two members of Toronto's 2019 NBA championship team now with the Clippers: Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell. Leonard, playing his second game in Toronto as a member of the Clippers, was quietly effective with 15 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Powell, playing his first game in Toronto since being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in March 2021, scored 22 points. Consider that the Grizzlies are 2-9 ATS in the last 11 meetings. |
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12-29-22 | Cavs v. Pacers +5 | 126-135 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Pacers have covered the spread in eighth of their last 11 home games against teams with a losing road record and deserve more respect here. The Cavs have been dominant at home, but now find themselves on a two game losing streak and have only covered the spread in one of their last 10 games away from home. Two weeks ago the Cavs beat the Pacers by only six points despite making nine less free-throws on 13 free attempts, and also being outshot 45.2% to 30.6% from three-point range. Indiana will fare better at home this time and cover. |
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12-28-22 | Nets -6.5 v. Hawks | 108-107 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Nets are (9-1) in their last 10 games. I don't see the Hawks being able to slow down their offense, as Brooklyn is scoring the 13th most points per game. But, they also have the highest three-point and overall shooting percentage. They can score from anywhere on the floor and the Hawks aren't going to be able to slow them down. According to dunksandthrees.com, Atlanta has the 16th lowest adjusted defensive rating in the league and they are allowing the 17th most points per game. Durant and Irving will continue to attack and they will score enough points to cover this spread. Brooklyn has also been elite defensively during this run, as they are surrendering the ninth least amount of points per game and they are holding their opponents to the fifth-lowest shooting percentage in the NBA. They will contest shots near the basket and force the Hawks to beat them from the outside. This won't happen, though. The Hawks are only shooting 33.2% from deep, which is the 27th-lowest three-point shooting percentage in the league. |
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12-28-22 | Villanova +12.5 v. Connecticut | 66-74 | Win | 100 | 5 h 57 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units UConn has been a machine all season, but Villanova is showing steady improvement under their new head coach and won't go down without a fight. The Wildcats have been extremely efficient offensively and have faced a slightly tougher schedule than UConn this season. The Wildcats are also the best free-throw shooting team in the country and have been undefeated since Cam Whitmore has been active. Villanova has also won six of the last seven games against UConn head-to-head. Take Villanova to cover. |
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12-26-22 | Hornets +5.5 v. Blazers | 113-124 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Charlotte is 2-2 on the excursion after outlasting Los Angeles Lakers 134-130 on Friday. The Hornets have won two of their last three games after losing their previous eight contests. Gordon Hayward scored the tiebreaking points with 6.3 seconds left and P.J. Washington added two free throws to seal it. Portland is returning home from a 2-4 road trip in which it dropped its last three games. The Trail Blazers lost a pair of games to the Oklahoma City Thunder before finishing the trip with a 120-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Consider that the Hornets are 25-12-2 ATS in their last 39 road games. |
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12-26-22 | Jazz v. Spurs +4.5 | 122-126 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Thursday's game was the only home contest for Utah in a stretch of six of seven games away from home. The Jazz's three-game road trip includes stops in San Francisco and Sacramento to play the Warriors and Kings on Wednesday and Friday. The Spurs (10-22) head home after a 133-113 loss at Orlando on Friday. Consider that the Jazz are only 9-24-1 ATS in the last 34 meetings in San Antonio. |
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12-26-22 | Pacers +3.5 v. Pelicans | 93-113 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Zion Williamson (25.2 PPG, 7.2 RPG) is the Pelicans’ leading scorer and a huge part of New Orleans’ defense, so his absence is a massive blow for Willie Green’s team. The Pels have won their last two games without Zion, but the Pacers are arguably a better team than San Antonio and Oklahoma City, so I’m going with Indiana to cover. The Pacers are healthy and Tyrese Haliburton has been outstanding as of late. Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last five games overall and 3-1-1 ATS in its previous five contests against New Orleans. On the other side, the Pelicans have covered twice in their last six outings at any location. |
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12-26-22 | Nets +2.5 v. Cavs | 125-117 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Because of what unfolded Friday night, the Nets can match the Bucks and Celtics for the NBA's longest winning streak of the season. Brooklyn also can get its first nine-game winning streak since a franchise-record 14-game run in 2006. Brooklyn's two most recent wins also did not require heavy lifting from Kevin Durant. Durant scored 24 points Friday after finishing with 23 Wednesday but also had plenty of help. Irving scored 14 of his 18 in the fourth when the Nets kept Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo scoreless. The Nets are 12-1 in their past 13 games and Cleveland has been nearly as hot lately. Since their five-game losing streak last month, the Cavaliers are 14-6 in their past 20 but are also attempting to avoid consecutive losses for the first time since that skid. On Friday, Cleveland saw its five-game winning streak stopped with a 118-107 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Cleveland shot 51.3 percent but despite shooting over 50 percent for the 15th time, it allowed a season-high 19 3-pointers to the NBA's worst 3-point shooting team and trailed by as many as 26 early in the third when coach J.B. Bickerstaff benched his starters. Consider that the Cavaliers are 26-58-4 ATS in their last 88 games following a ATS loss. |
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12-26-22 | Clippers -5.5 v. Pistons | 142-131 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Pistons' defense is not good around the rim or at defending the three-point shot, which will be a cause for concern against the Clippers, who are top ten in three-point shooting percentage and rebounds per game. Last game versus Atlanta, the Pistons gave up 66 points in the paint and 21 fast-break points. I'm expecting LA to have similar success. Los Angeles' defense is elite, ranking third in points allowed, fourth in field goal and three-point percentage, and fifth in opponent free-throw percentage. In other words, it's challenging for good offense squads to score against the Clippers, which the Pistons certainly are not. I'll bet on the Western Conference betting favorites, who may be rounding into shape, over a fading Pistons squad growing more irrelevant by the game. |
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12-25-22 | Grizzlies v. Warriors +6.5 | 109-123 | Win | 100 | 11 h 36 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units With a 10th straight Christmas Day game on the schedule, the Warriors return home after a 1-5 trip that ended with 38- and 30-point drubbings at New York and Brooklyn, respectively. Golden State played the final four games of the trip without Curry, who remains out with a slightly dislocated left shoulder and will miss at least two more weeks. They also were missing Wiggins (strained adductor) for the entire trip and key reserve Donte DiVincenzo (illness) for the last two losses, but both practiced during the Warriors' three days off and are expected to face the Grizzlies. The Warriors have beaten their last two opponents in NBA Finals -- Boston at home and Toronto on the road -- for the only wins in their last nine games, and Draymond Green believes it's time for him and his mates to start taking a disappointing 15-18 start more seriously. |
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12-25-22 | 76ers v. Knicks +2 | 119-112 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 41 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units After an impressive eight-game winning streak, the Knicks have dropped consecutive games to the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls. RJ Barrett scored 44 points and, Julius Randle added 29 points and 12 rebounds, but the Knicks fell 118-117 to the Bulls on Friday. DeMar DeRozan's jumper with 0.4 seconds remaining was the difference, and the loss left Barrett deflated. The Knicks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall while the 76ers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. |
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12-23-22 | Pacers v. Heat -6.5 | 111-108 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Indiana relies more on Haliburton than just about any team in the NBA relies on one player. He is not only the team’s leading scorer, but he also leads the league in assists. His questionable status for this game makes me want to stay completely away from the Pacers, especially since they are facing one of the top defensive teams in the league. Miami has started to round into form and should have its best player back from an illness on Friday night. The Heat have gone 11-5 in their last 16 games against Indiana and have covered the spread at a 10-5 clip in the last 15 meetings between these teams. |
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12-23-22 | Mavs v. Rockets +6.5 | 112-106 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Dallas Mavericks have not been a reliable team to back on the road as of late, losing three out of their last four road games. This marks the end of a four-game road trip. Dallas has also dropped five out of their last eight games overall. The Rockets have been competitive recently, especially at home. They recently beat the Bucks and Suns on the current homestand. Furthermore, the Mavericks have not been at their best offensively. They have only averaged 103 points in their last three games and that includes an overtime game in that span. The Rockets already beat the Mavericks in the lone meeting this season by nine points and are a strong play in this one. |
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12-23-22 | Bulls v. Knicks -5 | 118-117 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Knicks have won eight of their last 10 games and four of their last five home games. They are playing well offensively, especially at home where they have scored over 115 points per game in their last three games while making over 51 percent of their shots. They are one of the best rebounding teams in the league and they’re very aggressive on the offensive glass, grabbing more than 13 offensive boards per game at home, which will lead to extra scoring opportunities. The Bulls aren’t very good offensively and they played worse in recent games, giving up more than 120 points per game in their last three games, and will have a hard time slowing down the Knicks. The Bulls have lost four of their last six games and five of their last seven road games. Despite their recent run, they continue to play well offensively, scoring more than 115 points per game in their last three games. They don’t rebound the ball as well as the Knicks and won’t get a lot of extra-scoring opportunities against them. They’ve also been very careless with the ball, which will be a problem against the Knicks, who are averaging seven steals per game. With New York holding opponents under 105 points per game in their last three games, they will keep Chicago’s offense in check, so go with New York to cover the spread. |
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12-22-22 | Illinois -6.5 v. Missouri | 71-93 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Missouri has an excellent record, but they have only faced the 346th-rated schedule according to KenPom and only one team in the Coaches Poll Top 25. Illinois is much more battle-tested having faced the 135th-rated schedule, and four top-25 teams, with wins over two top-10 teams. Illinois has the offensive firepower to match Missouri and also loves to play at a fast tempo. The Fighting Illini do have a huge advantage on the defensive end and also on the boards, where they are outrebounding foes +7.1 per game. At the same time, Missouri is dead even in rebounding margin on the season. I will lay the points and take Illinois. |
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12-22-22 | Spurs v. Pelicans -8 | 117-126 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units New Orleans has beaten the Spurs twice this season, both by double digit scores. The Spurs catch a break without Williamson playing in this matchup but they will be playing their second straight game without their own leading scorer in Johnson. New Orleans is 12-4 on the season at home and have played a number of games without key players and showed off their depth. They have shown the ability to protect the basketball and, even without Williamson, they can control the boards in this matchup. |
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12-22-22 | Louisville v. NC State -17 | 64-76 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 28 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Cardinals have one of the country's most under-whelming teams this season and there's little reason to think that things will change as they hit the road in this one. They only have two wins on the season as a whole and without a win away from home, this isn't an opponent that they match up well with. The Wolfpack have one of the ACC's best scoring duos and Louisville will not only not be able to stop them, nor will they be able to come close to matching the scoring punch. Additionally, according to covers.com, Louisville is 1-5 ATS in their last six road games, while NC State is 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games following an ATS loss. |
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12-21-22 | Lakers v. Kings -6 | 120-134 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings hope to get back on winning tracks when they square off Wednesday night in the California capital. The Lakers had won two in a row before opening a three-day, two-game trip without LeBron James and absorbing a 130-104 drubbing in Phoenix at the hands of the Suns on Monday night. At the same time, the Kings, also seeking a third consecutive win but doing so on their home court, saw the Charlotte Hornets come to town and walk away with a 125-119 victory. L.A. and Sacramento met once earlier this season, with the Kings winning 120-114 on the road in November in a game in which the Lakers were also missing James. This time, they'll be without Anthony Davis, who injured his right foot in a 126-108 home win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Consider that the Lakers are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. |
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12-21-22 | St. Mary's -8 v. Wyoming | 66-54 | Win | 100 | 6 h 56 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Saint Mary's Gaels’ defense, which is allowing an average of 57.7 points per game and 39.9% shooting will be too much for the Wyoming offense. Wyoming is shooting a below average 44.4% overall and will get very few second look opportunities as St Mary's is allowing an average of only 25.8 rebounds per game including just 5.6 offensive rebounds, which is third best in the country. St. Mary's has covered the spread in six of the last seven games played on a Wednesday on the road. Wyoming has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its last 16 games overall. The Cowboys are scoring a respectable 73.6 points per game but are shooting just 44.4% and rely on a more up-tempo game and St. Mary’s will take the wind out of the sails as the Gaels will use as much of the shot clock as possible on each possession. |
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12-21-22 | Blazers v. Thunder +4 | 98-101 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Consider that the Trail Blazers are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City. Additionally the Trail Blazers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. While the Thunder are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, 43-19-3 ATS in their last 65 games following a ATS win, and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up win. |
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12-21-22 | Magic v. Rockets +1.5 | 116-110 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 0 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Consider that the Rockets are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 home games, 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss, 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points, and 11-5 ATS in their last 16 Wednesday games. While the Magic are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. |
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12-21-22 | Mavs v. Wolves +3.5 | 104-99 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 55 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units Naz Reid continued his strong play in the absence of Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns by contributing 27 points and 13 rebounds. Gobert has missed three straight games with a sprained left ankle, while Towns has been sidelined since sustaining a calf injury on Nov. 28. Jaylen Nowell scored 18 points off the bench and Austin Rivers added 16 for the Timberwolves, one night after Minnesota set a franchise record for points (150) and field goals (57) in a rout of the Chicago Bulls. Consider that the Mavericks are 7-16-2 ATS in their last 25 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. |
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12-21-22 | Bulls v. Hawks -6 | 110-108 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Bulls are just 1-4 ATS in their last five games on the road. They are 2-3 in the second half of back-to-backs thus far this season. They are also just 2-7 ATS overall in their last nine games prior to Tuesday night's game. The Bulls defense is struggling to slow down their opponents and will have a difficult time against a Hawks team that has Murray and Collins back to support the offense. The Hawks should control the tempo and flow of the game with their ability to protect the basketball, they are 8th in the NBA in assist-to-turnover ratio. Additionally, the Bulls are just 4-11 on the road this season while the Hawks are 10-5 at home. Atlanta defeated Chicago two weeks ago in Atlanta. |
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12-21-22 | Michigan v. North Carolina -5 | 76-80 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 30 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I know bettors are going to be wary of backing North Carolina after its slow start to the season, but the Tar Heels have started to round into form and were able to gain some confidence with an overtime win against a ranked opponent. They also match up very well in this game, as they have the size to counter Dickinson along with the guard play to match Howard. Neither team has been good on the defensive end of the court, but North Carolina has more firepower offensively. Michigan needs Dickinson to play a perfect game today, while the Tar Heels have numerous high-level scoring options. |
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12-20-22 | Grizzlies v. Nuggets +1.5 | 91-105 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units The Nuggets have plenty of talent, but the one name circled on every scouting report is two-time MVP Nikola Jokic. He is playing well again this year and is coming off a historic game against Charlotte on Sunday night. Jokic finished with 40 points, a career-high 27 rebounds and 10 assists to join Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to compile those numbers in one game. Jokic had a franchise-record 20 rebounds in the first half of the 119-115 win. Consider that the Grizzlies are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 road games and 2-5-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Denver. |
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12-20-22 | Wizards v. Suns -6 | 113-110 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Rating: 2 Units I am going to take the Suns and I am going to lay the points (-7.5). As long as Booker and Ayton play, I believe this team can beat anybody. Make sure to check the injury report before placing your wager. On the offensive end of the court, the Suns have the third-highest adjusted offensive rating and they are scoring the 10th most points per game. They can score from anywhere on the floor and the Wizards won't be able to slow them down. Washington has now lost 10 games in a row, as they can't do anything right. They are struggling on the defensive end of the court and they can efficiently score either. They are only scoring the 23rd most points per game and they haven't been able to defend the three-point shot. The Suns will find consistent open shots throughout this game and I expect them to take advantage. Phoenix has also been elite defensively, as they are surrendering the seventh least amount of points per game and they have the 10th lowest adjusted defensive rating. They will get the job done on both ends of the floor, as I see them slowly pulling away in this game. |