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Steve Merril ALL Sports Sides Picks
Date Match Up Rating Score Result Profit Lead Time Analysis
07-31-20 A's -1.5 v. Mariners 3-5 Loss -122 2 h 11 m Show

-Oakland’s Sean Manaea projects to give up 2.1 earned runs with a 3.61 ERA and 1.18 WHIP
-lefty is slated to have an 8.1 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 6.6 strikeout/walk ratio 
-Mariners lineup has hit a poor .212 (11-52) with a weak .553 OPS against Manaea in his career

-Seattle’s Taijuan Walker projects to give up 2.8 earned runs with a 4.98 ERA and 1.46 WHIP
-righty is slated to have a 6.0 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 1.8 strikeout/walk ratio
-Athletics lineup has hit .333 (12-36) with a strong .998 OPS against Walker in his career

10* Play ATHLETICS (-1.5 runline).

07-31-20 Pirates v. Cubs -1.5 3-6 Win 103 1 h 47 m Show

-Pittsburgh’s Trevor Williams projects to allow 2.9 earned runs with a 5.12 ERA and 1.51 WHIP
-righty is slated to have a 5.8 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 1.9 strikeout/walk ratio 
-Cubs lineup has hit a solid .308 (44-143) with a strong .978 OPS against Williams in his career

-Chicago starter Yu Darvish projects to give up 2.0 earned runs with a 3.43 ERA and 1.20 WHIP
-righty is slated to have a 9.3 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 5.4 strikeout/walk ratio
-Pirates lineup has hit just .115 (6-52) with a weak .422 OPS against Darvish in his career

9* Play CUBS (-1.5 runline).

07-29-20 Mariners v. Angels -1.5 10-7 Loss -116 8 h 57 m Show

-Seattle starter Justin Dunn projects to give up 2.7 earned runs with a 5.35 ERA and 1.57 WHIP 

-righty is slated to have a 6.0 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 1.7 strikeout/walk ratio  

-Angels offense scored 10 runs on 10 hits in last night’s game; positive momentum carries here

-Los Angeles Luis Castillo projects to give up 1.8 earned runs with a 3.05 ERA and 1.05 WHIP 

-lefty is slated to have a 10.3 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and 5.0 strikeout/walk ratio 

-Mariners lineup has hit just .255 (12-47) with a weak .584 OPS against Heaney in his career

9* Play ANGELS (-1.5 runline).

07-25-20 Tigers v. Reds -1.5 6-4 Loss -130 3 h 49 m Show

-Detroit starter Ivan Nova projects to give up 3.1 earned runs with a 5.92 ERA and 1.54 WHIP 

-righty is slated to have a 6.2 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 2.4 strikeout/walk ratio  

-Reds lineup has hit a solid .336 (37-110) with a strong 1.005 OPS against Nova in his career

-Cincinnati’s Luis Castillo projects to give up 2.3 earned runs with a 3.41 ERA and 1.16 WHIP 

-righty is slated to have an 11.6 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and 5.9 strikeout/walk ratio 

-Tigers lineup hasn’t faced Castillo before; scored just 1 run on 3 hits in yesterday’s game

10* Play REDS (-1.5 runline).

07-24-20 Mariners v. Astros -1.5 2-8 Win 100 6 h 7 m Show

-Seattle’s Marco Gonzales projects to give up 3.0 earned runs with a 5.32 ERA and 1.48 WHIP 

-lefty is slated to have a 5.4 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 1.8 strikeout/walk ratio

-Astros lineup has hit a solid .336 (37-110) with a strong .916 OPS against Gonzales in his career

-Houston’s Justin Verlander projects to give up 1.7 earned runs with a 2.62 ERA and 0.91 WHIP 

-righty is slated to have a 12.0 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 6.4 strikeout/walk ratio 

-Mariners lineup has hit just .225 (23-102) with a poor .713 OPS against Verlander in his career

9* Play ASTROS (-1.5 runline).

07-24-20 Marlins v. Phillies -1.5 5-2 Loss -100 4 h 4 m Show

-Miami’s Sandy Alcantara projects to give up 3.3 earned runs with a 6.22 ERA and 1.67 WHIP 

-righty is slated to have a 6.2 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 1.6 strikeout/walk ratio  

-Phillies lineup has hit a solid .317 (20-63) with a strong .850 OPS against Alcantara in his career

-Philadelphia’s Aaron Nola projects to give up 2.1 earned runs with a 3.33 ERA and 1.13 WHIP 

-righty is slated to have a 10.4 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 5.8 strikeout/walk ratio 

-Marlins lineup has hit just .258 (23-89) with a weak .586 OPS against Nola in his career

10* Play PHILLIES (-1.5 runline).

07-23-20 Giants v. Dodgers -1.5 1-8 Win 100 2 h 33 m Show

-San Fran’s Johnny Cueto projects to give up 3.1 earned runs with a 4.96 ERA and 1.43 WHIP
-righty was not good last season; gave up 9 runs on 11 hits in just 16 innings of work; 5.06 ERA
-Dodgers' lineup has hit a solid .301 (43-143) with a strong .841 OPS against Cueto in his career

-Los Angeles' Dustin May projects to give up 2.1 earned runs with a 3.10 ERA and 1.12 WHIP
-righty is slated to have an 7.0 strikeout rate over 9 innings pitched, and a 5.8 strikeout/walk ratio
-Giants' lineup has limited appearances against 6'6" May who made his MLB debut last season

10* Play DODGERS (-1.5 runline).

03-11-20 Kansas State v. TCU -2 53-49 Loss -103 9 h 54 m Show

-Kansas State went just 10-21 SU over the regular season; off a rare win; major regression here

-offense averages just 61.1 points per game away from home vs. defenses that allow 66.5 ppg

-Wildcats allow 45.1% shooting from the field away from home vs. offenses that shoot 43.2%

-TCU comes in off back-to-back losses to Oklahoma and Kansas; huge class relief; big effort
-offense is shooting 35.3% from three vs. defenses that allow 32.2% shooting from three
-Horned Frogs allowing 65.4 points per game vs. offenses that average 69.9 points per game

9* Play TCU (-).

03-11-20 Vanderbilt v. Arkansas -9 73-86 Win 100 9 h 47 m Show

-Vanderbilt went just 11-20 SU during the regular season; off back-to-back upset wins; bad spot

-offense shoots 42.1% from the field away from home vs. defenses that allow 42.4% shooting

-Commodores allowing 48.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 44.5%

-Arkansas comes in off a loss at Texas A&M in their final regular season game; bounce back
-offense averages 75.5 points per game vs. defenses that only give up 69 points per game
-Razorbacks defense allowing just 27.4% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 32.8% from 3

10* Play ARKANSAS (-).

03-11-20 Washington v. Arizona -6 70-77 Win 100 5 h 55 m Show

-Washington went just 15-16 SU during the regular season; off 2 straight upset wins; regression

-offense is averaging just 66.9 points per game away from home vs. defenses that allow 67.4 ppg

-Huskies defense has given up 72 points or more in 3 of their last 5 games; in poor current form

-Arizona comes in off an ugly home loss to tonight’s opponent as 10-point favorites; big effort
-offense averages 76.4 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 68.8 points per game
-Wildcats allowing 39.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 44.2% from the field

9* Play ARIZONA (-).

03-10-20 Suns v. Blazers -4.5 105-121 Win 100 10 h 4 m Show

-Phoenix hits the road after just completing a 6-game home stand; bad spot off 2 big wins
-offense is shooting 34.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.7% shooting from 3
-Suns defense allows 47.4% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46%

-Portland will play their 2nd game of their current 6-game home stand; off a loss; big effort here
-offense is shooting 39.2% from 3 at home vs. defenses that only give up 35.6% shooting from 3
-Trail Blazers allowing 44.2% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.1%

10* Play TRAIL BLAZERS (-).

03-09-20 Elon v. Northeastern -9 60-68 Loss -109 6 h 28 m Show

-Elon will be playing their 3rd game in 3 days; off an upset win yesterday; terrible spot here
-offense shoots 38.7% from the field away from home vs. defenses that allow 44.6% shooting
-Phoenix allowing 45% shooting from the field away from home vs. offenses that shoot 43.4%

-Northeastern will be playing their 3rd game in 9 days; big scheduling advantage for this game

-offense is shooting 47.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.4% shooting from the field

-Huskies allow 30.4% shooting from 3 away from home vs. offenses that shoot 33.8% from 3

10* Play NORTHEASTERN (-).

03-08-20 Magic v. Rockets -8 126-106 Loss -107 6 h 1 m Show

-Orlando will be playing their 3rd straight road game; 6th road game over their last 8; bad spot
-offense scored 136 points after shooting 60.7% (51-84) from the field; major regression coming
-Magic defense has given up 112 points or more in each of their last 10 games; bad matchup here

-Houston returns home on a 3-game losing streak; 2 on the road and the Clippers; bounce back
-offense averages 119.5 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 111.7 points per game
-Rockets defense allows 44.1% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46%

9* Play ROCKETS (-).

03-08-20 Iowa v. Illinois -3.5 76-78 Loss -109 6 h 59 m Show

-Iowa is just 5-5 SU over their last 10 games; 1-4 on the road during that stretch; bad spot here

-offense is shooting just 32.2% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that shoot 32.5% from 3

-Hawkeyes allow 76.7 points per game on the road vs offenses that average 71.3 points per game

-Illinois returns home off a road loss; last home game and playing with revenge; big effort here
-offense is shooting 45.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 42.2% shooting
-Illini defense allowing just 62.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 71.3 points per game

10* Play ILLINOIS (-).

03-07-20 Butler v. Xavier -2.5 72-71 Loss -105 18 h 48 m Show

-Butler hits the road off back-to-back home wins; 2-5 SU over their previous 7 games; bad spot

-offense averages 64.2 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 68.7 points per game

-Bulldogs allowing 36.8% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 34% from 3

-Xavier returns home off a road loss; last home game and playing with revenge; big effort here
-offense averages 72 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 69.2 points per game
-Musketeers allowing just 65.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 73.2 points per game

10* Play XAVIER (-).

03-07-20 Oklahoma v. TCU -1 78-76 Loss -109 15 h 19 m Show

-Oklahoma is just 2-4 SU over their last 6 games; 1-5 in their last 6 road games; bad current form

-offense is shooting just 31.6% from three vs. defenses that allow 32.2% shooting from three

-Sooners defense allows 71.9 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 69.9 ppg

-TCU returns home off a road loss in Kansas; revenge in their last home game; big effort here
-offense is shooting 37.4% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 32.1% shooting from 3
-Horned Frogs defense allows 61.2 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 69.9 ppg

9* Play TCU (-).

03-07-20 Kansas v. Texas Tech +3.5 66-62 Loss -105 11 h 19 m Show

-Kansas is 27-3 SU on the season; team struggles in slow, half-court games; bad matchup here
-offense has been worse on the road this season; averaging 3.9 points per game less than overall
-Jayhawks defense gave up 75 points on their home court to Texas Tech; bad sign for the rematch

-Texas Tech returns home on a 3-game winning streak; revenge game here; big home effort

-offense is shooting 47.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 42% shooting

-Red Raiders allow 59.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 70.8 points per game

9* Play TEXAS TECH (+).

03-07-20 Marquette v. St. John's +2 86-88 Win 100 9 h 20 m Show

-Marquette is just 1-5 SU over their last 6 games, including 0-3 on the road; bad road favorite

-offense is shooting 40.9% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 41.7% shooting

-Golden Eagles allowing 77.3 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 71.9 ppg

-St. John’s returns home off a 22-point road loss; revenge game; last home game; bounce back
-offense averages 78.3 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 68.4 points per game
-Red Storm allowing 40.3% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.3%

9* Play ST. JOHN’S (+).

03-06-20 VCU v. Davidson -4 65-75 Win 100 9 h 55 m Show

-VCU is just 2-7 SU over their last 9 games, including 0-4 on the road; in terrible current form

-offense is shooting 30.1% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 32.2% shooting from 3

-Rams defense allows 37.3% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 33.2% from 3

-Davidson returns home off back-to-back road losses; revenge in their last home game; big effort
-offense averages 79.4 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 68.8 points per game
-Wildcats defense allows 37.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.1%

9* Play DAVIDSON (-).

03-06-20 Boise State v. San Diego State -9 68-81 Win 100 9 h 54 m Show

-Boise State is just 4-3 SU over their last 7 games; consecutive wins over UNLV; big class jump

-offense scored just 67 and 66 points in their last 2 games; expect another bad offensive game

-Broncos allowing 47.2% shooting from the field away from home vs. offenses that shoot 44%

-San Diego State cruised to a double-digit win over Air Force last night; positive momentum
-offense is shooting 47.2% from the field vs. defenses that allow 43.8% shooting from the field
-Aztecs defense allowing 59.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 72.4 points per game

10* Play SAN DIEGO STATE (-).

03-06-20 Georgia Tech v. Clemson -4 65-62 Loss -109 7 h 55 m Show

-Georgia Tech hits the road off 3 straight home wins; beat Georgia Tech recently; bad spot

-offense is shooting 30.9% from three vs. defenses that allow 31.9% shooting from three

-Yellow Jackets defense has given up 73, 79, 79, and 80 points in their last 4 road games; ugly

-Clemson returns home off a 12-point road loss; revenge game; last home game; bounce back
-offense is shooting 45% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 41.9% shooting
-Tigers defense allowing 40.4% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.4%

9* Play CLEMSON (-).

03-05-20 Northern Arizona v. Portland State -6 66-80 Win 100 9 h 35 m Show

-Northern Arizona is just 4-5 SU over their last 9 games; 1-2 SU their last 3 road games; bad spot
-offense is shooting 43.9% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 44.4% shooting
-Lumberjacks defense has given up 80, 76, and 87 points in 3 of their last 4 road games

-Portland State returns home on a 4-game winning streak; revenge game here; big home effort

-offense averages 84.4 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 71.5 points per game

-Vikings allow just 32.6% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 33.2% from 3

10* Play PORTLAND STATE (-).

03-04-20 Wizards +7.5 v. Blazers 104-125 Loss -100 8 h 29 m Show

-Washington has alternated wins and losses over their last 5 games; off a loss; good effort here
-offense averages 116.6 points per game on the road vs. defenses that are allowing 110.7 ppg
-Wizards defense allows 108.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 112 points per game

-Portland returns home off a 3-game East Coast road trip; off a 130-point game; bad spot here
-offense is shooting 45.8% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting from the field
-Trail Blazers defense allowing 115.3 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.8 ppg

9* Play WIZARDS (+).

03-04-20 LSU v. Arkansas -3 90-99 Win 100 5 h 25 m Show

-LSU is just 3-5 SU over their last 8 games, including just 1-4 SU on the road; poor current form

-offense scored just 66 and 64 points in their last 2 games; expect another bad offensive game

-Tigers defense allows 80.6 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 72.2 ppg

-Arkansas returns home off a 10-point road loss in Georgia; last home game; expect a big effort
-offense is shooting 45.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow just 42.5% shooting
-Razorbacks allowing 41.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.5%

10* Play ARKANSAS (-).

03-03-20 Clippers v. Thunder +4.5 109-94 Loss -100 5 h 32 m Show

-Los Angeles hits the road after back-to-back home wins where they scored 268 points; bad spot
-offense is shooting 45.8% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting
-Clippers defense has been worse on the road this season; allowing 111.7 ppg vs. 110 ppg overall

-Oklahoma City returns home off an ugly 47-point road loss in Milwaukee; big bounce back here
-offense is shooting 48.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 45.9% shooting
-Thunder defense allows 108.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 112 points per game

10* Play THUNDER (+).

03-01-20 UAB  v. Texas-San Antonio -2.5 59-66 Win 100 13 h 37 m Show

-UAB comes in off a big home win over Marshall; 3rd road game over their last 4 games

-offense averages 65.6 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 70.1 points per game

-Blazers defense allows 35.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 32% from 3

-Texas-San Antonio returns home off a road loss; lost their previous home game; bounce back
-offense averages 83.1 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 71 points per game
-Roadrunners defense allows 41.3% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43%

10* Play TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO (-).

03-01-20 South Florida v. Temple -4.5 64-58 Loss -108 10 h 38 m Show

-South Florida hits the road off a home win that snapped a 4-game losing streak; bad spot here

-offense averages 61.9 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 67.2 points per game

-Bulls defense allowing 46.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 43.4%

-Temple returns home off back-to-back road losses; step-down in class; big bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 45.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 41.7% shooting
-Owls defense allowing 39.1% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 42.8%

9* Play TEMPLE (-).

02-29-20 Utah State v. New Mexico +8.5 64-66 Win 100 10 h 31 m Show

-Utah State is 23-7 SU on the season against a very weak schedule; last 2 losses on the road
-offense averages 69.6 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 73.2 points per game
-Aggies defense has been much worse on the road; allowing 6.1 points per game more

-New Mexico is on a 5-game losing streak, but 3 of those games were on the road; big effort here

-offense is shooting 49.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow just 43.9% shooting

-Lobos defense has been better at home; allowing 2.4 points per game less than overall

9* Play NEW MEXICO (+).

02-29-20 Utah -1.5 v. California 79-86 Loss -105 6 h 32 m Show

-Utah comes into this game off a loss at Stanford; focused spot for a team that needs to win
-offense is shooting 44.8% from the field vs. defenses that allow 41.9% shooting from the field
-Utes defense allows just 69.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 72.2 points per game

-California comes in off a 14-point home win as 8.5-point underdogs; natural letdown spot here

-offense averages just 62.9 points per game vs. defenses that give up 67.5 points per game

-Golden Bears defense allows 34.9% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 34.3% from 3

10* Play UTAH (-).

02-29-20 Seton Hall v. Marquette -2.5 88-79 Loss -109 2 h 9 m Show

-Seton Hall hits the road off back-to-back home wins; lost their previous road game; bad spot

-offense has been much worse on the road this season; shooting just 42.4% from the field

-Pirates defense has given up 72 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games; in poor current form

-Marquette comes in off a confidence-building blowout home win; revenge game; big effort
-offense is shooting 37.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 32.4% shooting from 3
-Golden Eagles allowing 38.2% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.7%

9* Play MARQUETTE (-).

02-27-20 Temple v. Wichita State -9.5 69-72 Loss -109 7 h 44 m Show

-Temple will play on a back-to-back road set; last time they lost by 15 points in this situation
-offense is shooting 36.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 41.8% shooting
-Owls defense after giving up less than 70 points: 89, 78, 79 and 76 points allowed; bad matchup 

-Wichita State returns home off a road loss in Cincinnati; revenge game here; big home effort

-offense averages 76.8 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 68.5 points per game

-Shockers allow just 38.9% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 43% from the field

10* Play WICHITA STATE (-).

02-26-20 Maryland v. Minnesota -1 74-73 Loss -103 6 h 8 m Show

-Maryland is playing on a back-to-back road set; lost their last game; another tough spot here
-offense is shooting 40.2% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 41.5% shooting
-Terrapins allow 35.6% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 33.2% from 3

-Minnesota returns home off a momentum building road win; lost last home game; big effort
-offense averages 72.5 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 67.5 points per game
-Golden Gophers allow 39.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.1%

9* Play MINNESOTA (-).

02-26-20 Wolves v. Heat -11 129-126 Loss -106 5 h 34 m Show

-Minnesota is a complete mess right now; 16-40 SU on the season; last 3 losses by 10 plus
-offense is shooting 43.7% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.8% shooting from the field
-Timberwolves allow 47.9% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.1%

-Miami returns home off an ugly, but expected loss in Cleveland; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 48.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46.1% shooting
-Heat defense allow 106 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110.8 points per game

10* Play HEAT (-).

02-25-20 Texas Tech v. Oklahoma +2 51-65 Win 100 6 h 22 m Show

-Texas Tech is 5-1 SU over their last 6 games, but come in off a 30-point win; expect regression
-offense is shooting 30.9% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 32.7% shooting from 3
-Red Raiders defense has been much worse on the road; allowing 4.6 points per game more

-Oklahoma returns home off an ugly 17-point loss at Oklahoma State; big bounce back effort
-offense averages 73.4 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up just 66 points per game
-Sooners defense allows 38.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.7%

9* Play OKLAHOMA (+).

02-25-20 TCU v. Iowa State -2.5 59-65 Win 100 4 h 23 m Show

-TCU hits the road off an upset home win over West Virginia; they’ve lost 7 straight road games
-offense is shooting 27.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 31.9% shooting from 3
-Horned Frogs allow 47.4% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 43.3%

-Iowa State stays home off an ugly 30-point loss to Texas Tech; big bounce back effort here

-offense is shooting 45.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow just 41.4% shooting

-Cyclones allow 67.3 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 71.2 points per game

9* Play IOWA STATE (-).

02-24-20 Heat v. Cavs +6.5 119-125 Win 100 5 h 25 m Show

-Miami hits the road after just beating Cleveland at home by 19 points; 7 of last 8 on the road
-offense averages 108 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 111.6 points per game
-Heat defense has been worse on the road this season; allowing 111 ppg vs. 108.7 ppg overall

-Cleveland is a different team now after head coach John Beilein resigned; big home effort here
-offense is shooting 36.5% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 35.6% shooting from 3
-Cavaliers defense hasn’t been good, but with Miami off two 124-point games, expect regression

9* Play CAVALIERS (+).

02-24-20 Louisville +2.5 v. Florida State 67-82 Loss -103 5 h 20 m Show

-Louisville hits the road off back-to-back home wins, snapping a 2-game losing streak; revenge
-offense is shooting 35.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allows 32.2% shooting from 3
-Cardinals allow 38.5% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 43.7% from the field

-Florida State is 6-1 SU over their last 7 games against some bad teams; lost to Duke; class jump

-offense has scored just 67, 65, and 65 points in 3 of their last 6 games; in poor current form

-Seminoles have faced a bunch of slow-paced teams recently; change of pace; bad matchup here

10* Play LOUISVILLE (+).

02-23-20 Pistons v. Blazers -5.5 104-107 Loss -109 9 h 13 m Show

-Detroit is in full tank mode; traded away their best player, have injuries, and released others
-offense averages 106.1 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 111.3 ppg
-Pistons defense allows 47.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.7%

-Portland comes in off a bad home loss to New Orleans; fighting for the playoffs; big effort here
-offense is shooting 39.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Trail Blazers allow 44.2% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46%

10* Play TRAIL BLAZERS (-).

02-22-20 Texas Tech v. Iowa State +6 87-57 Loss -100 15 h 5 m Show

-Texas Tech is 4-1 SU over their last 5 games, but 3 of those wins have come by 8 points or less
-offense is shooting 30.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 32.6% shooting from 3
-Red Raiders defense has been much worse on the road; allowing 5.3 points per game more

-Iowa State returns home off an ugly 20-point road loss in Kansas; big bounce back effort here

-offense is shooting 46.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow just 41.4% shooting

-Cyclones allow 65.9 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 71.1 points per game

9* Play IOWA STATE (+).

02-22-20 Florida +4.5 v. Kentucky 59-65 Loss -109 15 h 5 m Show

-Florida is 5-1 over their last 6 games after a 3-game losing streak; in good current form now
-offense is shooting 35.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 31.8% shooting from 3
-Gators defense allows 29.8% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 32.8% from 3

-Kentucky returns home off a road upset win at LSU; hit the road again after this game; no focus

-offense is shooting just 28.4% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 32.1% shooting from 3

-Wildcats defense has given up 72 points or more in 5 of their last 9 games; in bad current form

9* Play FLORIDA (+).

02-22-20 Villanova v. Xavier 64-55 Loss -105 12 h 41 m Show

-Villanova will be playing their 3rd straight road game; won their last 2; bad scheduling spot
-offense scored 91 points after shooting 57% from the field and 69% from 3 in their last game
-Wildcats defense allows 44.5% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 44.1% 

-Xavier gets a big game at home after playing 4 of their last 5 games on the road; big effort here

-offense is shooting 43.4% from the field vs. defenses that allow 41.6% shooting from the field

-Musketeers allow 65.7 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 73.2 points per game

10* Play XAVIER.

02-22-20 Tennessee v. Auburn -6.5 66-73 Win 100 9 h 7 m Show

-Tennessee has alternated wins and losses over their last 5 games; off a home win; expect a loss

-offense is shooting just 30.4% from three vs. defenses that give up 31.5% shooting from three

-Volunteers defense has been much worse on the road; allowing 5.5 points per game more

-Auburn returns home off back-to-back road losses; expect a big bounce back home effort here
-offense is shooting 46.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 42.7% shooting
-Tigers allowing just 40.6% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.8%

9* Play AUBURN (-).

02-21-20 Grizzlies +11 v. Lakers 105-117 Loss -109 9 h 52 m Show

-Memphis played last night in Sacramento; back in rhythm from the All-Star break; edge tonight
-offense is shooting 47.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting from the field
-Grizzlies defense allows 45.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that are shooting 45.9%

-Los Angeles went into the All-Star break playing some of their best basketball; bad timing; rusty
-offense had scored 370 total points in their last 3 games prior to the break; regression tonight
-Lakers defense has terrific seasonal numbers, but they are playing a young and fast team here

10* Play GRIZZLIES (+).

02-20-20 Oregon State v. Arizona -10.5 63-89 Win 100 5 h 50 m Show

-Oregon State hits the road off a 3-game homestand; lost by 22 points in their last game; bad sign
-offense is shooting 27.2% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 33.7% shooting from 3
-Beavers defense allows 34.3% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 33.2% from 3

-Arizona comes in off back-to-back road wins; lost their last home game; revenge game here too

-offense shoots 48.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 42.3% shooting

-Wildcats defense allows just 63 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 72.6 ppg

10* Play ARIZONA (-).

02-19-20 Indiana +5.5 v. Minnesota 68-56 Win 100 6 h 24 m Show

-Indiana comes in off an ugly 24-point loss in Michigan; expect a big bounce back effort tonight
-offense is shooting 45.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 41.7% shooting from the field
-Hoosiers defense allows 31.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 34% from 3

-Minnesota is just 2-5 SU over their last 7 games; in awful current form; laying too many points

-offense is shooting just 31.9% from three vs. defenses that allow 32.3% shooting from three

-Golden Gophers have faced a bunch of slow-paced teams recently; change of pace; bad matchup

10* Play INDIANA (+).

02-19-20 Butler v. Seton Hall -5 72-74 Loss -105 4 h 47 m Show

-Butler is just 4-6 SU over their last 10 games; all 4 wins came by 5 points or less; in bad form
-offense averages 63.9 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 68.2 points per game
-Bulldogs defense has given up 73, 76, and 76 points in 3 of their last 4 games; bad matchup here

-Seton Hall comes in off a road loss in Providence; lost their last home game too; bounce back

-offense shoots 45.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 41.5% shooting

-Pirates defense allows 64.1 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 72.5 ppg

9* Play SETON HALL (-).

02-18-20 Baylor v. Oklahoma +3 65-54 Loss -108 6 h 28 m Show

-Baylor is 23-1 SU on the season; beat Oklahoma by 4 points at home; bad spot on the road
-offense has scored 67 points or less in 4 of their last 7 road games; 61 at home vs. Sooners
-Bears defense allows 33.5% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 32.7% from 3

-Oklahoma returns home from a 17-point blowout loss at Kansas; big bounce back effort here

-offense is shooting 44.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow just 41.5% shooting 

-Sooners defense allows 63.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 70.5 ppg

10* Play OKLAHOMA (+).

02-16-20 Arizona State v. California +5 80-75 Push 0 10 h 13 m Show

-Arizona State is on a back-to-back road set; 4th road game over their last 6 games; bad spot
-offense is shooting 29.5% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 33% shooting from 3
-Sun Devils defense has been worse on the road; allowing 3 ppg more and 2.3% higher shooting

-California has lost their last 3 games; 2 on the road; last at home; big bounce back effort here

-offense shoots 46% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 42% shooting from the field

-Golden Bears defense allows 66.3 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 72.9 ppg

10* Play CALIFORNIA (+).

02-15-20 Colorado v. Oregon State +2 69-47 Loss -105 21 h 54 m Show

-Colorado is on a back-to-back road set; 1-4 ATS over their last 5 games; bad scheduling spot
-offense is shooting 40% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 41.5% shooting
-Buffaloes allowing 34.7% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 33.9% from three

-Oregon State will be playing their 3rd straight home game; won both of those games; good spot

-offense is shooting 47.9% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 42.6% shooting

-Beavers allow 42% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.5% from the field

9* Play OREGON STATE (+).

02-15-20 Pacific v. St. Mary's -11 63-71 Loss -110 19 h 55 m Show

-Pacific has won 5 straight games; favorite in 4 games; small underdog in 1; big class jump

-offense shoots just 42.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 44.9% shooting

-Tigers defense gave up 99 points at home to St. Mary’s in the first meeting; not a good sign

-St. Mary’s comes in off an embarrassing 30-point home loss to Gonzaga; revenge game as well
-offense is shooting 47.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 42.9% shooting
-Gaels allowing just 64.4 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 73 points per game

10* Play ST. MARY’S (-).

02-15-20 Houston v. SMU +1.5 72-73 Win 100 17 h 56 m Show

-Houston is 8-1 over their last 9 games; on a back-to-back road set; 0-2 in this scheduling spot
-offense is shooting 43% from the field on the road vs. defenses that also give up 43% shooting
-Cougars defense allows 33.1% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 32.4% from 3

-SMU is 5-2 SU over their last 7 games; both losses were on the road; revenge game; big effort

-offense is shooting 49.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 42.3% shooting

-Mustangs allow 65.4 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 71.3 points per game

9* Play SMU (+).

02-15-20 Texas v. Iowa State -1 52-81 Win 100 13 h 57 m Show

-Texas is on a 3-game losing streak; 2-6 SU over their last 8 games; in terrible current form
-offense averages 60.5 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 66.3 points per game
-Longhorns allow 35.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 33.5% from 3

-Iowa State returns home off an ugly 29-point road loss in Oklahoma; big bounce back effort

-offense is shooting 45.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow just 41.4% shooting

-Cyclones allow 66.9 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 71.5 points per game

9* Play IOWA STATE (-).

02-13-20 Weber State v. Montana -8 37-72 Win 100 8 h 27 m Show

-Weber State comes in off back-to-back home wins; 2-4 SU their last 6 road games; bad spot
-offense is shooting 42.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.5% shooting
-Wildcats defense allows 48.8% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 43.2% 

-Montana is on a 3-game winning streak; lost by just 2 points at Weber State earlier; revenge

-offense is shooting 47.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.4% shooting

-Grizzlies defense allows 40.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.3%

10* Play MONTANA (-).

02-13-20 Thunder +3 v. Pelicans 123-118 Win 100 8 h 32 m Show

-Oklahoma City hits the road off back-to-back home losses; expect a big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 47.1% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting from the field
-Thunder defense allows 105.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 111.8 ppg

-New Orleans comes in on a 3-game winning streak; taking a big step-up in class now; bad spot
-offense has scored 124 points or more in their last 3 games; expect major regression tonight
-Pelicans defense allows 117.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.8 points per game

9* Play THUNDER (+).

02-12-20 Louisville v. Georgia Tech +5.5 58-64 Win 100 5 h 13 m Show

-Louisville has won 10 straight games; one of those wins came by 4 points vs. tonight’s opponent
-offense was held to less than 70 points in 2 of their last 10 games; wins came by 4 and 3 points
-Cardinals defense has been worse on the road; allowing 4 ppg more and 1.4% higher shooting

-Georgia Tech returns home off a road loss in Pittsburgh; expect a big bounce back effort tonight

-offense is shooting 45.1% from the field vs. defenses that allow 41.6% shooting from the field

-Yellow Jackets defense allows 64.1 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 71.9 ppg

10* Play GEORGIA TECH (+).

02-11-20 Notre Dame v. Virginia -5 49-50 Loss -100 6 h 35 m Show

-Notre Dame has won 4 straight games; scored 80 points or more in 3 of those games; not here
-offense is shooting 40.3% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 42.2% shooting
-Irish defense allows 37.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 32.7% from 3

-Virginia returns home off a road loss in Louisville; expect a big bounce back effort tonight

-offense has scored 65 and 73 points in 2 of their last 4 games; playing much better as of late

-Cavaliers defense allows just 48.4 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 70.6 ppg

9* Play VIRGINIA (-).

02-11-20 Spurs v. Thunder -8.5 114-106 Loss -105 5 h 41 m Show

-San Antonio comes in off a blown double-digit lead last night in Denver; awful scheduling spot
-offense has scored 105 points or less in 3 of their last 5 road games; in poor current form
-Spurs defense allows 48.2% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46%

-Oklahoma City will conclude their 4-game home stand tonight; lost their last game; big effort
-offense is shooting 48.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 45.8% shooting
-Thunder defense allows 107.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.8 points per game

10* Play THUNDER (-).

02-11-20 Clippers v. 76ers +1.5 103-110 Win 100 4 h 41 m Show

-Los Angeles will play their 3rd straight road game; 3rd game in 4 nights; bad scheduling spot
-offense is shooting 35.4% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.8% shooting from 3
-Clippers held Cleveland to just 92 points in their last game; allowed 117.6 ppg in prior 5 games

-Philadelphia will be playing their 3rd consecutive home game; 24-2 SU at home; big effort here
-offense is shooting 48.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 45.7% shooting
-76ers allow just 101.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110.8 points per game

9* Play 76ERS (+).

02-10-20 Hawks v. Magic -8.5 126-135 Win 100 6 h 25 m Show

-Atlanta hits the road off a 140-135 double overtime home win last night; bad scheduling spot
-offense is shooting 43.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.5% shooting
-Hawks allowing 48.3% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.9% 

-Orlando is on a 3-game losing streak, but 2 of those losses came vs. Milwaukee and at Boston
-offense has faced a slew of strong defensive teams in recent game; huge step down in class here
-Magic allow just 101.9 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 111.6 points per game

10* Play MAGIC (-).

02-09-20 Celtics +1 v. Thunder 112-111 Win 100 4 h 33 m Show

-Boston is on a 6-game winning streak; 9-1 SU over their last 10 games; in excellent form
-offense is averaging 112.7 points per game vs. defenses that allow 111.1 points per game
-Celtics defense allows 43.3% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.6%

-Oklahoma City is on a 4-game winning streak themselves; they’ve play bad teams; class jump
-offense is only averaging 110.5 points per game vs. defenses that allow 111.8 points per game
-Thunder defense allows 46.1% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.8%

9* Play CELTICS (+).

02-08-20 California v. Utah -8.5 45-60 Win 100 9 h 41 m Show

-California is on a back-to-back road set in thin air and altitude; bad team; bad scheduling spot
-offense is shooting 37.1% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 42% shooting
-Golden Bears allow 39.2% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 34.7% from 3

-Utah snapped their 2-game losing streak with a home win over Stanford; positive momentum

-offense is averaging 84.5 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 69.2 points per game

-Utes allow 40.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.3% from the field

9* Play UTAH (-).

02-08-20 Louisiana Tech -2.5 v. Marshall 79-83 Loss -109 8 h 42 m Show

-Louisiana Tech comes in off a loss as favorites at Western Kentucky; bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 47.3% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 43.7% shooting
-Bulldogs allowing just 61.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 69.5 points per game

-Marshall was a double digit home favorite in their last game and won; class jump; bad spot

-offense is shooting just 28% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 32.3% shooting from 3

-Thundering Herd allow 34.4% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 33.8% from 3

10* Play LOUISIANA TECH (-).

02-08-20 Seton Hall v. Villanova -3.5 70-64 Loss -110 3 h 12 m Show

-Seton Hall is 17-5 SU on the season; schedule hasn’t been too tough; back-to-back road set here
-offense is shooting just 32.5% from 3 vs. defenses that also give up 32.5% shooting from 3
-Pirates defense has given up 70 points or more in 4 of their last 6 games; in poor current form

-Villanova returns home off a road loss at Butler; also lost their previous home games; big effort

-offense is shooting 37.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 32.3% shooting from 3

-Wildcats allow just 63.5 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 72.9 points per game

9* Play VILLANOVA (-).

02-07-20 Rockets v. Suns +2.5 91-127 Win 100 6 h 43 m Show

-Houston comes in off a 121-111 spotlight win in Los Angeles last night; terrible spot here
-offense is shooting 45.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.8% shooting from the field
-Rockets allowing 47.9% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.9%

-Phoenix returns home off a 3-game road losing streak; lost their previous home game; big effort
-offense shoots 46.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that are allowing 45.8% shooting
-Suns have given up 112 points or less in 4 of their last 5 home games; defense better at home 

10* Play SUNS (+).

02-06-20 USC +10 v. Arizona 80-85 Win 100 6 h 6 m Show

-USC hits the road off an ugly 21-point home loss to Colorado; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 44.1% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 42% shooting
-Trojans allowing just 37.5% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 44%

-Arizona returns home off 3 straight road games; won the last 2 games; letdown spot here

-offense scored 66 and 65 points in 2 of their last 3 games; 66 points or less in 3 of last 6 games

-Wildcats defense has given up 72 points or more in 4 of their last 7 games; in poor current form

10* Play USC (+).

02-05-20 Nuggets v. Jazz -9 98-95 Loss -109 6 h 40 m Show

-Denver hits the road off a 127-99 home win last night; 3rd road game over their last 4 games
-offense is only averaging 110.1 points per game vs. defenses that allow 112.1 points per game
-Nuggets allowing 46.4% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.7% 

-Utah returns home off 3 straight road losses; also lost their previous home game; bounce back
-offense shoots 48.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 45.7% shooting
-Jazz defense allows just 104.1 points per game vs. offenses that average 111 points per game

10* Play JAZZ (-).

02-05-20 South Carolina v. Ole Miss -2 70-84 Win 100 4 h 34 m Show

-South Carolina has won 3 straight high-scoring games; 4th road game over their last 6 games
-offense is shooting 31.4% from three vs. defenses that also give up 31.4% shooting from three
-Gamecocks defense has given up 77 points or more in 3 of their last 6 games; 2 on the road

-Mississippi returns home off back-to-back losses; lost their previous home game; big effort here

-offense is shooting 47.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 41.6% shooting

-Rebels allow just 64.4 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 71.9 points per game

9* Play MISSISSIPPI (-).

02-04-20 Mississippi State v. Kentucky -6.5 72-80 Win 100 6 h 51 m Show

-Mississippi State has won 2 straight high-scoring games; 3rd road game over their last 4 games
-offense is much worse on the road; average 4.3 ppg less and shoot just 43.6%; 46.7% overall
-Bulldogs gave up 144 points in their last 2 wins; 70 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games

-Kentucky returns home off an expected road loss at Auburn on Saturday; big bounce back effort

-offense is shooting 47.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 41.8% shooting

-Wildcats allow just 62.2 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 72.5 points per game

10* Play KENTUCKY (-).

02-03-20 Pistons v. Grizzlies -10 82-96 Win 100 6 h 59 m Show

-Detroit hits the road off an overtime home win yesterday; came back from 14-point deficit
-offense is only averaging 107.1 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 111.3 ppg
-Pistons allowing 47.7% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% from the field

-Memphis comes in off an ugly 28-point loss in New Orleans; 2 days off since; big bounce back
-offense shoots 47.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field
-Grizzlies defense has given up 110 points or less in 5 of their last 6 home games; in good form

10* Play GRIZZLIES (-).

02-01-20 Colorado v. USC -1 78-57 Loss -105 10 h 26 m Show

-Colorado is on a back-to-back road set; they’ve lost their last 2 road games; bad scheduling spot
-offense is shooting 38.9% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 41.8% shooting
-Buffaloes defense has given up 72 and 75 points in their last 2 road games; bad matchup again 

-USC is 5-1 SU over their last 6 games; lone loss came at a very good Oregon team; good form

-offense is averaging 77.3 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 68.7 points per game

-Trojans allowing 38.8% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 44.1% from the field

9* Play USC (-).

02-01-20 Kentucky v. Auburn -3 66-75 Win 100 6 h 3 m Show

-Kentucky has won their last 2 road games as underdogs; 4th road game over their last 6 games
-offense is much worse on the road; average 3.3 ppg less and shoot just 43.5%; 46.2% overall
-Wildcats defense has given up 221 total points in their last 3 road games; in poor current form

-Auburn is on a 3-game winning streak; lost back-to-back road games prior; undefeated at home

-offense is shooting 48.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 43.1% shooting

-Tigers allow just 67.9 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 74 points per game

9* Play AUBURN (-).

02-01-20 Houston v. Cincinnati -3 62-64 Loss -108 6 h 57 m Show

-Houston was a double digit favorite in their last 2 games; back-to-back road set; bad spot here

-offense has scored 69 points or less in 4 straight games, and in 5 of their last 6 games; bad form

-Cougars defense allows 33.3% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 32.3% from 3

-Cincinnati has won 3 straight games after a blowout road loss in Memphis; positive momentum
-offense is shooting 48% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up just 41.3% shooting
-Bearcats allowing 57.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 71 points per game

10* Play CINCINNATI (-).

01-31-20 Bowling Green +4.5 v. Buffalo 78-77 Win 100 7 h 32 m Show

-Bowling Green is on a 7-game winning streak; 8-1 SU over their last 9 games; in good form
-offense is shooting 34.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 31.8% shooting from 3
-Falcons allowing just 41% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 42.6% from the field

-Buffalo returns home off an upset win as 7.5-point road underdogs at Akron; letdown spot here

-offense is shooting just 33.2% from three vs. defenses that give up 34.6% shooting from three

-Bulls defense allows 75.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 71.8 points per game

10* Play BOWLING GREEN (+).

01-30-20 Colorado v. UCLA +4.5 68-72 Win 100 8 h 48 m Show

-Colorado is 16-4 on the season; hit the road off back-to-back blowout home wins; bad road spot

-offense is shooting just 38.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 41.7% shooting

-Buffaloes defense has given up 75 and 76 points in 2 of their last 3 road games; bad matchup 

-UCLA returns home off an ugly 21-point road loss at Oregon; expect a big bounce back effort

-offense is shooting 44.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up just 42.4% shooting
-Bruins allowing 65.5 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 71.6 points per game

9* Play UCLA (+).

01-30-20 Kings +13.5 v. Clippers 124-103 Win 100 7 h 24 m Show

-Sacramento comes in off an ugly 20-point home loss to Oklahoma City; big bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 35.9% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3
-Kings defense allows 110.4 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.1 points per game

-Los Angeles hasn’t played a game in 3 days; emotional time for the city; take time to get back
-offense is shooting just 35.9% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from three
-Clippers defense has given up 107 points or more in 3 of their last 5 games; in poor current form

10* Play KINGS (+).

01-29-20 Baylor v. Iowa State +4 67-53 Loss -103 7 h 37 m Show

-Baylor is 17-1, and ranked #1 in the country; off an upset win; 3rd road game in last 4 games

-offense is shooting just 42.8% from the field this season; terrible number for a one loss team

-Bears defense allows 35.4% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 32.8% from 3

-Iowa State returns home off a road loss at Auburn; scored 170 points in their last 2 home games

-offense is shooting 46.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up just 41.7% shooting
-Cyclones allowing just 40.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.7% 

9* Play IOWA STATE (+).

01-29-20 Pistons v. Nets -6.5 115-125 Win 100 5 h 21 m Show

-Detroit is on a 3-game losing streak; 1-4 over their last 5 games; last 4 games at home; bad spot
-offense is averaging 106.8 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 111.4 ppg
-Pistons defense allows 47.6% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.6%

-Brooklyn returns home off a loss in New York; also lost their previous home game; bounce back
-offense is shooting 35.6% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.4% shooting from 3
-Nets allow 43.6% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% from the field

9* Play NETS (-).

01-29-20 Bulls v. Pacers -9.5 106-115 Loss -102 5 h 41 m Show

-Chicago has won their last 2 games; an upset road win and a home win; bad spot on the road
-offense is shooting 43.8% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.7% shooting from the field
-Bulls defense allows 47.1% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.8%

-Indiana returns home off an expected road loss in Portland; 2 days off since; big bounce back
-offense is shooting 47.6% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting from the field
-Pacers defense allowing 32.1% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from 3

10* Play PACERS (-).

01-28-20 Celtics +1 v. Heat 109-101 Win 100 7 h 34 m Show

-Boston comes in off an ugly 15-point loss in New Orleans; last night off; bounce back effort
-offense is averaging 112.3 points per game vs. defenses that allow 110.7 points per game
-Celtics defense allows 43.3% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.6%

-Miami comes in off an expect home blowout win last night; big class jump; expect regression
-offense has scored 113 points or more in their last 4 games; facing a stout defense; bad matchup
-Heat defense gave up just 92 points last night; gave up 364 points in their previous 3 games

10* Play CELTICS (+).

01-28-20 Richmond v. VCU -9 68-87 Win 100 6 h 35 m Show

-Richmond is 15-5 SU on the season; their wins have come against bad teams; tough road spot

-offense has been worse on the road this season; averaging 5 points per game less than overall

-Spiders defense has given up 74, 87, and 87 points in 3 recent games; in poor current form

-VCU returns home on a 3-game winning streak after losing their previous 2 games; good form
-offense is shooting 36.5% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 32.5% shooting from 3
-Rams allowing just 58.7 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 69.8 points per game

9* Play VCU (-).

01-27-20 Magic v. Heat -6 92-113 Win 100 6 h 51 m Show

-Orlando is on a 3-game losing streak; 1-5 SU over their last 6 games; on a back-to-back set
-offense is shooting 42.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.7% shooting
-Magic defense has given up 109 points or more in their last 5 losses; in terrible current form

-Miami comes in off a home loss to the Clippers; 2 days off since; expect a big bounce back here
-offense is shooting 48.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting
-Heat defense allowing 43.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.7%

10* Play HEAT (-).

01-27-20 North Carolina +5.5 v. NC State 75-65 Win 100 5 h 17 m Show

-North Carolina snapped their 5-game losing streak with a 23-point win; momentum carries here
-offense is averaging 71.4 points per game vs. defenses that give up 66.9 points per game
-Tar Heels allowing just 40.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 44.1% 

-NC State is 14-6 on the season; just 4-3 SU over their last 7 games; 3 wins by 6 points or less

-offense is shooting 32% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 32.4% shooting from 3

-Wolfpack defense has faced a terrible group of opposing offenses recently; big class jump here

9* Play NORTH CAROLINA (+).

01-26-20 Pacers v. Blazers -2.5 129-139 Win 100 8 h 26 m Show

-Indiana will play their 5th and final game of a West Coast trip; 2 days off coming up; bad spot
-offense is averaging 108.4 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 110.4 ppg
-Pacers defense allows 35.9% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.2% from 3

-Portland is in the middle of a 4-game home stand; lost their last game; big bounce back effort
-offense is shooting 37.6% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 35.3% shooting from 3
-Trail Blazers allowing 43.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.6%

10* Play TRAIL BLAZERS (-).

01-25-20 Pacific +20.5 v. Gonzaga 59-92 Loss -109 9 h 39 m Show

-Pacific hits the road off back-to-back losses with the last at home; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 45.6% from the field vs. defenses that give up 44.5% shooting from the field
-Tigers allowing just 39% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 43.6% 

-Gonzaga is 20-1 on the season and ranked #2 in the country; 3rd straight home game; unfocused

-offense has shot greater than 50% from the field in each of their last 3 games; expect regression

-Bulldogs defense has given up an average of 70.5 points per game over their last 6 home games

9* Play PACIFIC (+).

01-25-20 Washington State v. Utah -6.5 64-76 Win 100 6 h 38 m Show

-Washington State is playing a back-to-back road set in thin air and altitude; bad scheduling spot

-offense is shooting 38.1% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 42.1% shooting

-Cougars defense allows 46.6% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 43.9%

-Utah snapped their 4-game losing streak with a recent home win; positive momentum carries
-offense is shooting 50.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 41.8% shooting
-Utes defense allowing just 40.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.6%

10* Play UTAH (-).

01-25-20 Kansas State +8.5 v. Alabama 74-77 Win 100 5 h 40 m Show

-Kansas State comes in off an ugly 21-point road loss at Kansas; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 33.3% from three vs. defenses that give up 31.8% shooting from three
-Wildcats allowing just 32.5% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 33.4% from 3

-Alabama is on a 3-game winning streak; upset win over Auburn and 2 blowout wins; letdown

-offense scored 77, 83, and 88 points in their last 3 wins; expect major regression in this game

-Crimson Tide defense allows 76.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 75 points per game

9* Play KANSAS STATE (+).

01-24-20 Suns +4 v. Spurs 103-99 Win 100 9 h 3 m Show

-Phoenix hits the road off back-to-back home losses; last night off; big bounce back effort
-offense is averaging 113 points per game vs. defenses that allow 111.2 points per game
-Suns defense has given up just 98 points or less in 3 of their last 7 games; in good current form

-San Antonio returns home off back-to-back road upset wins as underdogs; bad spot as a favorite
-offense scored 120 and 121 points in their last 2 games; 8 points above their season average
-Spurs defense allows 36.6% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from three

9* Play SUNS (+).

01-24-20 Celtics +2 v. Magic 109-98 Win 100 8 h 32 m Show

-Boston has won 2 straight games after going 2-6 over their previous 8 games; in good form
-offense is shooting 46.1% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting from the field
-Celtics allow 104 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 109.9 points per game

-Orlando is just 1-3 SU over their last 4 games; offense and defense has been bad in those games
-offense is shooting 43.4% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.7% shooting from the field
-Magic defense has given up 112 points or more in 4 of their last 6 games; in poor current form

10* Play CELTICS (+).

01-23-20 UCLA v. Oregon State -7.5 62-58 Loss -106 8 h 27 m Show

-UCLA was on a 1-6 SU streak before winning their last game at home; now in a bad road spot

-offense averages 65.9 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 69.2 points per game

-Bruins defense allows 37.2% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 33.5% from three

-Oregon State returns home off back-to-back losses on the road; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 50.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 42.9% shooting
-Beavers allowing just 40.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.5%

9* Play OREGON STATE (-).

01-23-20 UTEP -3 v. Rice 72-64 Win 100 5 h 26 m Show

-UTEP comes in off an ugly 16-point road loss at UT-San Antonio; big bounce back effort here
-offense has scored 70, 76, and 80 points in 3 of their last 4 games; facing a terrible defense now
-Miners allowing just 29.3% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 34.1% from 3

-Rice is on a 3-game losing streak; 1-7 SU over their last 8 games; bad team in poor current form

-offense is shooting 42.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 42.6% shooting from the field

-Owls defense has given up 72 points or more in their last 5 games; bad defense; bad matchup

10* Play UTEP (-).

01-22-20 Wolves -1 v. Bulls 110-117 Loss -101 6 h 38 m Show

-Minnesota is on a 6-game losing streak; played a brutal schedule over that time; big class relief
-offense is averaging 114.2 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 111.2 ppg
-Timberwolves defense allows 46.2% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.0%

-Chicago has alternated home and road games over their last 5 games; too much back and forth
-offense is shooting 43.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 45.6% shooting
-Bulls defense allows 46.5% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.7% from the field

9* Play TIMBERWOLVES (-).

01-22-20 Clippers v. Hawks +3.5 95-102 Win 100 5 h 9 m Show

-Los Angeles won in a spotlight game last night in Dallas; now on a back-to-back set; bad spot
-offense is shooting 45.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.7% shooting
-Clippers allow 111.8 points per game on the road vs. offenses that also average 111.8 ppg

-Atlanta will play their 3rd straight home game; last night off; big scheduling advantage tonight
-offense has scored 115 points or more in 6 of their last 9 games; expect another solid output here
-Hawks defense allows 33.6% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3

9* Play HAWKS (+).

01-22-20 South Carolina v. Auburn -11 67-80 Win 100 5 h 35 m Show

-South Carolina comes in off back-to-back upset wins as dogs; 3rd road game in last 4 games

-offense scored 81 points in each of their last 2 games; they only average 69.9 ppg; regression

-Gamecocks defense has given up 76 points or more in 4 of their last 9 games; in poor form

-Auburn returns home off back-to-back blowout losses on the road; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 49.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 43.1% shooting
-Tigers allowing just 40.4% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.3%

10* Play AUBURN (-).

01-21-20 Oklahoma State v. Iowa State -6 82-89 Win 100 8 h 21 m Show

-Oklahoma State is on a 5-game losing streak; 3 of those losses were at home; bad sign; bad team

-offense is shooting just 29.8% from three vs. defenses that allow 31.5% shooting from three

-Cowboys defense has given up 75 and 76 points in their last 2 games; in poor current form

-Iowa State comes in off an ugly 20-point road loss at Texas Tech; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 45.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 41.8% shooting
-Cyclones allowing just 40.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 43.9%

10* Play IOWA STATE (-).

01-20-20 Kings v. Heat -6.5 113-118 Loss -109 6 h 38 m Show

-Sacramento is on a 4-game losing streak; team is in terrible current form; tough road spot
-offense is averaging 106.2 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 110.8 ppg
-Kings defense allows 48.4% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.6%

-Miami returns home off a road loss in San Antonio yesterday; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 48.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 45.8% shooting
-Heat defense allows 43.4% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.6%

10* Play HEAT (-).

01-20-20 Raptors v. Hawks +8.5 122-117 Win 100 3 h 8 m Show

-Toronto is on a 3-game winning streak; they scored 122 points or more in all 3 wins; regress
-offense is shooting 44.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.7% shooting
-Raptors defense has given up 110 points or more in 4 of their last 5 games; in poor current form

-Atlanta comes in off an ugly 33-point home loss to Detroit; last night off; big bounce back effort
-offense has scored 115 points or more in 5 of their last 8 games; expect another solid output here
-Hawks defense allows 33.8% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3

9* Play HAWKS (+).

01-19-20 Titans v. Chiefs -7 24-35 Win 100 4 h 32 m Show

-Tennessee will play their 3rd straight road playoff game, and their 4th straight road game overall
-offense hasn’t thrown the ball for more than 100 yards in their last 2 games; can’t do that here
-Titans defense has held their last 3 opponents to 14 points or less; now facing a potent offense

-Kansas City got down 21-0 in the first quarter last week; not happening again; revenge game
-offense is averaging 6.7 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up 5.8 yards per play

-Chiefs defense allows just 19.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 22.1 points per game

9* Play CHIEFS (-).

01-18-20 Kentucky v. Arkansas -1.5 73-66 Loss -110 5 h 52 m Show

-Kentucky comes in off a loss at South Carolina on Wednesday; 3rd road game in last 4; bad spot

-offense is shooting just 30.6% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 32.1% shooting from 3

-Wildcats defense allows 44.1% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 43.7%

-Arkansas has won back-to-back games since losing by just 2 points at LSU; in good form
-offense is shooting 46.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 42.8% shooting
-Razorbacks allowing just 21.6% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 32.9% from 3

9* Play ARKANSAS (-).

01-18-20 Kansas -6 v. Texas 66-57 Win 100 3 h 53 m Show

-Kansas is 13-3 SU on the season; they’ve played a tough schedule, so their record is pretty legit
-offense is averaging 77.1 points per game vs. defenses that give up 66.1 points per game
-Jayhawks defense is allowing just 29.4% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 34.6% from 3

-Texas also has a strong at 12-4 SU, but they’ve played a much easier schedule to achieve that

-offense is averaging 67.1 points per game vs. defenses that also give up 67.1 points per game

-Longhorns defense has given up 71 points or more at home 3 times; bad sign for a bad matchup

9* Play KANSAS (-).

01-17-20 Wisconsin v. Michigan State -9.5 55-67 Win 100 5 h 52 m Show

-Wisconsin upset Penn State on the road; followed with a home win; back on the road; bad spot 

-offense is shooting just 26.6% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 33.1% shooting from 3

-Badgers defense has given up 69, 72, and 71 points in 3 recent games; in poor current form

-Michigan State comes in off an ugly 29-point road loss at Purdue; big bounce back effort here
-offense is shooting 48.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 41.1% shooting
-Spartans allowing just 21.5% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 32.5% from 3

10* Play MICHIGAN STATE (-).

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