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01-15-24 | Villanova +6.5 v. Marquette | 74-87 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 40 m | Show | |
Big East basketball conference clash here today. Villanova is 4-1 in Conference play and 11-5 overall and is just a half game back of U Conn and Seton Hall for the conference top spot. Marquette is 2-3 in conference play and 11-5 overall and is fifth in the conference. The Villanova Wildcats are 11-5 S/U and 9-7 ATS overall. They average 74.3 ppg while allowing just 66.1 ppg for a +9.2 point differential. They are 2-2 both S/U and ATS on the road with a +8.3 point differential. The Cats are coming off a win at home over Depaul, 94-69, as a 19-point favorite. That makes them 5-1 S/U and 4-2 ATS their last six games. The Marquette Golden Eagles are 11-5 overall but struggled thus far in conference play with two straight losses to Seton Hall and last game to Butler, 62-69, as a 12-point favorite. The Eagles are 7-9 ATS and average 76.8 ppg while allowing 67.3 ppg. The Eagle are about a 5-point favorite here at home and while the home court is important, Villanova appears to be the better team right now and getting points with them is too much to pass on. Take Villanova. |
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01-14-24 | Rams +3 v. Lions | 23-24 | Win | 100 | 10 h 19 m | Show | |
NFC Wild Card action continues here on Sunday evening in Primetime as the LA Rams take on the Detroit Lions. The Rams finished the regular season at 10-7 S/U and 10-6-1 ATS. The interesting thing is that QB's from both teams face their former team as Rams Matthew Stafford faces the Lions and Jared Goff of Detroit faces the Rams. The Rams had a successful season since they weren't expected to win more than 6 games or there about. The Rams are peaking now too, which is to their benefit as they bring lots of momentum into this playoff game. The Rams were 8th in the NFL in scoring with a 23.8 ppg average. The Lions were 12-5 S/U and ATS to finish the regular season. The last time the Lions won a division crowns was back in 1993 when the NFC North didn't even exist. Goff was 2nd in the NFL in total passing yards, 269.1 ypg and had 30 TD's with just 12 INT's. The Browns were 5th in scoring this year with a 27.1 ppg average. The Lions passing defense is their weak point as they ranked just 27th in the NFL compared to the Rams 10th ranked pass defense. The Rams also hold a coaching advantage with Sean McVay. Detroit HC Dan Campbell is a candidate for Coach of the Year, but McVay has been to the Super Bowl. The Rams momentum and experience could be the deciding factors in this game. I'll take the points with the Rams. |
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01-14-24 | Clippers -1.5 v. Wolves | 105-109 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 31 m | Show | |
The LA Clippers hit the road today for their game at the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Clippers are 25-13 S/U and 20-18-1 ATS on the season. They average 117.7 ppg and allow 111.9 ppg. They are 9-9 S/U and ATS on the road with a +2.8 point differential. The Clippers have won three straight and eight of their last nine games. They are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight games. The Minnesota Timberwolves are 27-11 S/U and 19-16-3 ATS on the season. They average 113.2 ppg and allow 107.4 ppg. The Wolves are 15-2 S/U and 9-7-1 ATS at home with a +10.4 point differential. They are also 3-2 S/U and 4-1 ATS in their last five games. The Clippers just seem to be playing better overall in recent times. I'm going to take the Clippers here on Sunday. |
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01-14-24 | Packers v. Cowboys OVER 50.5 | Top | 48-32 | Win | 100 | 17 h 10 m | Show |
The NFL Super Wildcard playoffs continue here on Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys welcome the Green Bay Packers to town. The Packers are the 7th seed in the NFC with a 9-8 record. The Cowboys finished with the #2 Seed in the NFC and won the NFC East. Jordan Love led the Packers with over 4,000 yards passing and 32 TD's. Love has lots of targets on the offense including a pair of tight ends. The Packers are young and inexperienced though with the youngest roster in the NFL. They are 12th ranked in the NFL in points scored and 9th in rushing offense. Aaron Jones return to the lineup has greatly improved the rushing attack. The Packers also have the top scoring offense in the third quarter of games this year. The defense will have its hands full on Sunday with the high flying Dallas offense. Dallas is 8-0 at home this year with a 21.5 point scoring differential. Dak Prescot leads the offense with over 4,500 passing yards and a league best 36 touchdowns. Ceedee Lamb set a Cowboys team record in receptions and yards. The Cowboys have the top ranked scoring offense in the NFL and at home average 37 points per game. Love should get his shots too and I expect this game to go OVER the total on Sunday. |
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01-14-24 | Cleveland State v. Green Bay +1.5 | 71-79 | Win | 100 | 2 h 4 m | Show | |
The Cleveland State Vikings are 11-7 S/U and 8-8-1 ATS on the season. The Vikings averaged 77.2 ppg wile allowing 72.6 ppg. They are 2-7 S/U and 4-5 ATS on the road, averaging 72.7 ppg and allowing 78.9 ppg. They have lost two of their last three games including last time out at Wisconsin Milwaukee, 80-88, as a 3-point dog. That makes four straight games they have failed to cover. The Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix are 10-8 S/U and 11-5 ATS on the season. They average 66.8 ppg while allowing 65.7 ppg. The Phoenix are 6-1 S/U and 4-1 ATS at home, averaging 72.9 ppg and allowing 59.6 ppg. The Phoenix are coming off a win at IUPUI, 68-58, as a 8-point favorite. They have five of their last six games and covered five straight games. Green Bay is a pick or even a small dog here today. Not sure how that is considering their excellent home record and CSU's bad road record. I'm taking Wisconsin Green Bay. |
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01-13-24 | Oklahoma State +12.5 v. Iowa State | 42-66 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Big 12 clash here on Saturday has Oklahoma State taking on Iowa State. The Ok State Cowboys are looking to snap a two-game losing streak here today. They dropped their last game at Texas Tech, 73-90 as a 7.5-point dog. That made them 8-7 S/U and 4-9-2 ATS overall on the season. Thy average 74.9 ppg while allowing 68.2 ppg. Iowa State is 12-3 S/U and 10-5 ATS on the season. They average 82.7 ppg and allow just 59.5 ppg. They had won six straight games before losing at Oklahoma last Saturday, 63-71. They rebounded with a win at home over Houston, 57-53, as a 2.5 point dog. Iowa State a double digit favorite here today. Both teams play good defense and for Ok State they need to keep this game lower scoring to have a shot. I'll take the points in what should be a low scoring game. Take Oklahoma State. |
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01-13-24 | Dolphins v. Chiefs UNDER 43.5 | 7-26 | Win | 100 | 20 h 54 m | Show | |
Miami had a chance to play at home in nice weather, but a loss to the Bills last week thrust them into this wild card slot and a trip to frigid Kansas City today. Preliminary weather has bitter cold at -10 degrees at kickoff and a potential wind chill around -30 degrees with winds 10-20 and gusting higher. Not a great door prize for Miami losing last week. That makes this game more about mental mindset then stats or physical. Chiefs HC Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are 4-2 vs the spread in playoff games since 2021. They also have the experience of two Super Bowls. Miami comes in with inexperience in postseason and a 1-3 ATS as road dogs this year. The weather will be the great neutralizer to the Dolphins speed and will keep the score from getting out of hand. With blustery snow, high winds and that freezing wind chill this all lends toward a lower scoring game. I'm taking the under as both teams should have issues moving the ball and scoring with further impacts on the field goal lengths also. Play UNDER. |
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01-13-24 | Dolphins v. Chiefs -4.5 | 7-26 | Win | 100 | 20 h 54 m | Show | |
Miami had a chance to play at home in nice weather, but a loss to the Bills last week thrust them into this wild card slot and a trip to frigid Kansas City today. Preliminary weather has bitter cold at -10 degrees at kickoff and a potential wind chill around -30 degrees with winds 10-20 and gusting higher. Not a great door prize for Miami losing last week. That makes this game more about mental mindset then stats or physical. Chiefs HC Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are 4-2 vs the spread in playoff games since 2021. They also have the experience of two Super Bowls. Miami comes in with inexperience in postseason and a 1-3 ATS as road dogs this year. The weather will be the great neutralizer to the Dolphins speed and will keep the score from getting out of hand. With blustery snow, high winds and that freezing wind chill this all plays into the Kansas City Chiefs hands. I'll take the Chiefs today. |
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01-13-24 | LSU +14 v. Auburn | 78-93 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 9 m | Show | |
SEC action here today has LSU taking on Auburn. Auburn is tied for 1st in the SEC at 2-0 with four other teams. LSU is one of those teams that is also 2-0. LSU is 10-5 S/U and 6-9 ATS overall on the season. They average 76.2 ppg and allow 67.9 ppg this season. They have only two true away games and are 1-1 both S/U and ATS. The Tigers have won four straight and are 3-1 vs the number. They are coming off that win vs Vandy, 77-69, as a 8.5-point favorite. The Auburn Tigers are 13-2 S/U and 9-6 ATS. They average 83.5 ppg while allowing 64.9 ppg. They are 8-0 S/U at home but just 4-4 vs the spread. They have won eight straight since that loss to App State back on Dec 3rd. Auburn should win this game but they are laying around 13 points. That's too many to give a decent LSU team today. Play LSU. |
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01-13-24 | Browns -2 v. Texans | Top | 14-45 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 14 m | Show |
These teams met back on Christmas eve as the Browns defeated the Texans, 36-22 in Houston. WR Amari Cooper set a Browns record with 265 yards receiving. Cleveland comes in winners in four of the last five games. They lost in the last week of the regular season as they rested most of their starters. The Browns have QB Joe Flacco at QB who has Super Bowl experience with Baltimore. The Texans got to the playoffs behind exciting Rookie QB CJ Stroud. They had to beat the Colts in the final week of the season to get here and they did, 23-19. Though they had to hold the Colts on 4th down inside the redzone that could have been the difference in that game. Stroud plays in his first NFL playoff game. How will he do against veteran Flacco? He will face a very good Browns defense and will face a lot of pressure in this game. The Browns have done well as the favorite, going 8-1 SU and 7-2 ATS on the season. I like the experience and defense of the Browns in this game. Play Cleveland. |
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01-13-24 | CS-Fullerton v. CS-Northridge -4 | 71-76 | Win | 100 | 5 h 36 m | Show | |
Cal Fullerton makes the short trek across Los Angeles to the northern suburbs to take on Cal Northridge. The Titans are 8-8 S/U and 7-7 ATS on the season. They average just 67.1 ppg and allow 68.8 ppg on the season. They are 3-5 S/U and 5-3 ATS on the road and have a -11.1 point differential. They are looking to snap a two game losing streak here this afternoon. They are also 2-4 ATS in their last six games. Fullerton sits third from the bottom in the Big West conference with just a 1-3 record. Cal Northridge is 12-4 overall and 3-1 in conference after their first conference loss last game at Cal Davis,75-95, as a 5-point dog. The Matadors where never in the game from the get go. That snapped a seven game S/U win streak and 6-game ATS streak. They return home to the Matadome tonight where they are 6-1 S/U and 4-1 ATS on the season and outscoring their opponents by a +17.4 ppg average. Not since Ralph Machio's Daniel won the Under 18 Karate Championship at the Matadome will we see such a big win as today. Take Cal Northridge. |
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01-12-24 | Pacers +5.5 v. Hawks | 126-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
The Indiana Pacers continue to lead the NBA in team scoring with an average of 126.6 ppg. The Atlanta Hawks aren't far behind though as they rank 4th with a 122.7 ppg average. The Pacers are 22-16 S/U and 21-16-1 ATS on the season. They have won two straight games and eight of their last nine games. They are also 7-1-1 ATS during that span. This will be their second game vs the Hawks in the last week having beat them in Indiana on Jan 5, 150-116, as a 3-point favorite. The Atlanta Hawks are 15-21 S/U on the season. They are one of the worst if not the worst covering team in the NBA with a 9-27 ATS mark. At home it's not much better with a 6-9 S/U and 3-12 ATS record. The Hawks broke a 2-game losing streak last game with a home win and cover over the 76ers, 139-132, as a 1-point dog. Still, the Hawks are just 3-6 S/U and 2-7 ATS their last nine games. Getting around 5 to 5 1/2 points here today with the highest scoring team in the NBA is too much to pass on. Take Indiana. |
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01-11-24 | Long Beach State +4.5 v. UC San Diego | 74-88 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
The Long Beach State 49ers have been a run and gun team for some time and that really hasn't changed much this year. They are 11-5 S/U and 7-7 vs the spread. They average 80.8 ppg while allowing 76.9 ppg. They have also been good on the road with a 6-2 S/U and ATS record, outscoring their hosts by a +2.9-point margin. The 49ers have won two straight and eight of their last nine games. They are 4-3 ATS during that span. Their only loss coming at home to Cal Northridge, 68-84, as a 8-point favorite. Taking a dog that can shoot and runs the floor gives you lots of tempo points and that's the upside here with Long Beach. I'll take the points with the 49ers. |
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01-11-24 | CS-Northridge +5.5 v. UC-Davis | 75-95 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
For some reason the Cal State Northridge Matadors continue to get little respect from the oddsmakers. The Madators are not only 12-3 S/U but 12-1 vs the spread. They beat UCLA, 76-72, as a 17.5-point dog. They beat Long Beach last time out, 84-68, as a 8-point dog. Yet today once again they are dogs. The Mats average 80.3 ppg while giving up 69.5 ppg. They also outscore opponents on the road a +5.1 point differential. The Cal Davis Aggies are 8-7 S/U and 7-6 ATS on the season. They are 5-3 S/U and 2-4 ATS at home. They average 72.7 ppg while allowing 66.5 ppg overall. Davis had their four game win streak snapped last game at Cal Irvine, 71-74, but they did cover the +9 point spread. I'm sticking with Northridge here tonight as once again I expect a straight-up win a dog. |
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01-11-24 | Monmouth +8.5 v. NC-Wilmington | 56-69 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 20 m | Show | |
Colonial Athletic Association game here on Thursday has Monmouth taking on UNC Wilmington. Monmouth is 2-0 and tied with Charleston for 2nd place in the conference behind 3-0 Drexel. UNC Wilmington is 0-2 in conference and 12th. The Wilmington Seahawks have a good overall record at 9-5, but have lost three straight games both S/U and ATS including those two conference games. They are just 4-7 ATS on the season. They Hawks are 3-0 at home, but have yet to play a spread game. Monmouth comes in 9-6 overall and 11-3-1 vs the spread. Unlike Wilmington, the Monmouth Hawks have been very good at covering spreads. They are 1-5 S/U on the road but have a 4-1-1 spread record. They have also covered both neutral site games. They average 70.7 ppg while allowing 70.8 ppg. Somehow Wilmington is a 8 or 8 1/2 point favorite here tonight. They haven't been covering spreads while Monmouth has done that very well. I'll take the points in this one. Play UNC Wilmington. |
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01-11-24 | Nets v. Cavs -3 | 102-111 | Win | 100 | 13 h 3 m | Show | |
It's the NBA Global Games from Paris France as the Brooklyn Nets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Brooklyn Nets have struggled of late as they now sit at 16-21 S/U and 19-17-1 ATS. While they average 114.9 ppg, they are coming off a loss to lowly Portland, 127-134, as 9.5-point favorites. In fact, the nets are just 1-6 S/U over their last seven games and 1-7 ATS over their last eight games. Away from home the Nets are just 6-12 S/U and 7-11 ATS and being outscored by a -6.4 point differential. The Cavaliers have enjoyed success of late, winning three straight games and eight of their last 11 games. They are also 9-4-1 ATS their last 14 games. The Cavs have faired better away from home with a 9-7 S/U and 8-6-2 ATS record. The Nets just not playing very well while the Cavs have the momentum. I'll lay the points with the Cavs in Paris today. |
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01-10-24 | Wizards v. Pacers -7.5 | Top | 104-112 | Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
The Indiana Pacers are the highest scoring team in the NBA and today they look to win their second in a row as they host the Washington Wizards. The Pacers are 21-16 S/U and ATS on the season. They average 126.5 ppg while allowing 124.3 ppg. They get a bit better at home with a 12-8 S/U and ATS record. They also average 128.4 ppg and allow 121.4 ppg on their home floor. The Pacers are coming off a split with back-to-back games vs the Celtics. They lost the first game, 101-118, then rebounded with a win in the second game, 133-131, as a 3.5-point dog. The Washington Wizards are having a horrible season at 6-30 S/U and 18-18 ATS. They average 115.5 ppg while allowing 126.3 ppg. Away from home they are 3-17 S/U and 12-8 ATS, scoring 114.7 ppg and allowing 125.9 ppg. They have lost five games in a row and are 1-3 ATS their last four games. These teams met back in Washington on Dec 15 with the Pacers taking that one, 137-123 as a 8.5 point dog. I expect the Pacers to get over their season average here tonight in points. Take Indiana. |
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01-10-24 | IUPU Ft Wayne +3.5 v. Youngstown State | 85-93 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 16 m | Show | |
IUPU Fort Wayne Mastodons having a good year as they head to Youngstown state tonight. They are 13-3 S/U and 9-4-1 ATS and can score a lot of points. They average 84.4 ppg while allowing just 68.3 ppg for a +16.2 scoring differential. Away from home the Mastodons are 3-2 S/U and 3-1-1 ATS and a +2.4 score differential. They look to rebound after only their third loss of the season in the last game to Wright State, 98-106, as a 2-point favorite. That snapped a two game win streak and 8-1 S/u Run. The Youngstown State Penguins are 11-5 S/U and 5-7 ATS on the season. They average 80.8 ppg while allowing 69.7 ppg for a +11.1 point differential. They are 8-1 S/U and 2-3 ATS at home. The Penguins are coming off a win over IUPUI, 75-65, but failed to cover the 17-point line. In fact, the Penguins have now failed to cover five straight games. Penguins are about 4.5-point favorite here tonight. I expect IUPFW to give them all they handle and possible win this one straight up. Play Fort Wayne. |
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01-09-24 | Colorado State v. Boise State +2 | 58-65 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Mountain West clash here on Tuesday has the 13-2 Colorado State Rams playing in Boise against the 10-4 Cowboys. CSU is 13-2 S/U and 9-4 ATS and scoring 83.3 ppg while allowing just 68.8 ppg. The Rams are 2-1 S/U and ATS on the road and have a +7.7 score differential. Boise State Broncos are 10-4 S/U and 5-5-2 ATS. They average 76 ppg and allow 65.9 ppg for a +10.1 point differential. They are also a perfect 7-0 S/U and 3-1-1 ATS at home with a +24.1 score differential. Getting Boise as a small home dog here tonight too hard to pass on. Take Boise State. |
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01-09-24 | Blazers v. Knicks -12 | 84-112 | Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
The Portland Trailblazers are just 10-25 overall on the season. They snapped a three game losing streak with a win at Brooklyn last game, 134-127. This will be their fifth straight road game as they are 1-3 S/U and ATS thus far on the road stint. The Blazers are 5-14 S/U and 10-8-1 ATS on the road this year. The NY Knicks are 21-15 S/U and 20-15-1 ATS on the season. They are coming off a win at Washington, 121-105, as a 9.5-point favorite. That makes four wins and covers in a row. The Knicks are 10-4 S/U and 8-5-1 ATS at home this year. I'll lay the points with the Knicks tonight in what should be a blowout win. Play New York. |
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01-09-24 | South Carolina +12 v. Alabama | 47-74 | Loss | -111 | 5 h 23 m | Show | |
The South Carolina Gamecocks are having a very nice season at 13-1 S/U and a 10-3-1 ATS mark. The gamecocks are scoring 74.9 ppg while allowing 63 ppg with a +11.9 point differential. They are 1-1 S/U and 2-0 ATS on the road with a +0.5 differential. Their lone loss this season coming at Clemson on Dec 6, 67-72 as a 8.5 point dog. The Alabama Crimson Tide are 9-5 S/U and 7-6-1 ATS on the season. They have averaged 91.8 ppg while allowing 75.8 ppg. They have done well at home with a 7-1 S/U and 6-2 ATS record. Of course early season games where they score over 100 points in three consecutive opponents did help pad the stats. They are coming off a win at Vanderbilt, 78-75 as a 12.5-point favorite. No doubt this Alabama team can score, but South Carolina has played very good defense and covers a lot of games. I'll take the points with the visitors in this one. Play South Carolina. |
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01-09-24 | Seton Hall v. Georgetown +7 | 74-70 | Win | 100 | 5 h 53 m | Show | |
The Seton Hall Pirates bring their 10-5 record to Georgetown today. The Pirates have won two straight both S/U and ATS including last game at home vs Marquette, 78-75, as a 5-point dog. They have averaged 73.3 ppg and allowed 68.6 ppg for a +4.7 point differential. However, on the road the Pirates are just 1-2 both S/U and ATS and have a -11.3 point differential. The Georgetown Hoyas snapped a three game losing streak with a win over Depaul, 68-65, as a 6.5-point favorite. The Hoyas average 72.4 ppg and allow 72.1 ppg. They are 7-4 S/U and 3-8 ATS at home this year with a +4.6 point differential. The Hoyas around a 7-point home dog here tonight. That's just too many points from a Seton Hall team that has struggled on the road. Play Georgetown. |
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01-08-24 | Washington v. Michigan -4 | 13-34 | Win | 100 | 32 h 25 m | Show | |
NCAA Championship game here on Monday has Washington taking on Michigan. The Washington Huskies are 14-0 S/U and 7-6-1 ATS on the season. The Huskies averaged 37.6 ppg and allowed 24.1 ppg. The Huskies held on last week to defeat Texas, 37-31, as Texas had one last shot as time expired but came up short. The Huskies had 532 total yards of offense in that game. The difference in today's contest might just be Washington QB Michael Pennix Jr who hit 29 of 39 vs Texas for 430 yards and 2 TD's. Pennix Jr was the Heisman Trophy runner up this year. Conversely, the Michigan Wolverines are led by their defense. They held Alabama to 288 total yards and 3 of 13 on third down conversions. The Wolverines did nothing in the second half but came alive on the final drives to tie the game and then win it in OT. The defense is first in the country in scoring (9.5 ppg) and yards (239.7). This might be the best offense and definitely best QB that the Wolverines have faced this year. Washington has had to play top defenses all season and come out on top. The points are a plus here but I look for Washington to win the National Championship. Take the Huskies. |
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01-07-24 | Maryland v. Minnesota -1 | 62-65 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
Big 10 clash here on Sunday has the 9-5 Maryland Terrapins taking on the 11-3 Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Terps saw their five game win streak snapped last game at home to Purdue, 53-67, as a 6.5-point dog. The Terps average 71.7 ppg while scoring 63.6 ppg. They are also 1-2 S/U and ATS on the road and scoring just 54 ppg away from home. Minnesota having an excellent season at 11-3 but also has been a great friend to bettors. The Gophers are 13-1 ATS this year and a perfect 11-0 ATS at home. They also average 83.1 ppg while allowing 63.8 ppg for a +19.3 point differential. Minnesota coming off an upset win at Michigan last time out, 73-71, as a 6.5-point dog. I like Minnesota a lot here today. |
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01-07-24 | Eagles v. Giants +5 | 10-27 | Win | 100 | 19 h 34 m | Show | |
NFC East clash here on Sunday as the NY Giants welcome the Philadelphia Eagles to the Meadowlands. The Eagles have been terrible lately on the road and overall. They have lost two straight away from home and lost last week at home to the Cardinals, 31-35 as a 12.5-point favorite. The Giants gave the Rams all they could handle last week, but just came up short in a a 25-26 loss as a 6.5-point dog. The Eagles looked to have the NFC East won, but their poor play down the stretch has relegated them to a wild card now. Unless the improbable happens and the Cowboys lose at home to the Commander, which I don't see happening. The Giants have lost three straight and last week summed up their season, as they missed the winning field goal in the final seconds in that loss to the Rams. It looks like the Eagles will play Jalen Hurts here, I'm not sure why. If the Cowboys jump out to any big lead I'm sure we'll see the Eagles pulling starters left and right here. The Giants have played with some guts as they did vs the Rams last week. I'll take the points in this one as the Eagles lose interest in the 2nd half. |
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01-07-24 | Bucs -4 v. Panthers | 9-0 | Win | 100 | 15 h 11 m | Show | |
The final week of the season sees the 8-8 Tampa Bay Bucs taking on the 2-14 Carolina Panthers in a NFC South clash. Tampa Bay is coming off a lackluster home loss to the Saints last week, 13-23. The Bucs had just 57 rushing yards though QB Baker Mayfield did get 309 yards passing and Two TD's. The fate is still in the Bucs hands though. A win here today and they claim the NFC South and that playoff spot. The Panthers have nothing but pride to play for here today. They have lost two straight since that win over the Falcons, 9-7. They were shut out last week by the Jaguars, 0-26. The Panthers had just 124 total yards in that loss. Rookie QB Bryce Young has been a major disappointment this year and last week was par for the course as he went 19-of-32 for 112 yards and an INT. This one is easy for me. The Bucs have it all to play for against a very bad Panthers team that has nothing to play for. The Bucs are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games. I look for an easy Tampa Bay win here on Sunday. |
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01-07-24 | Jets v. Patriots -1.5 | 17-3 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 10 m | Show | |
The Ny Jets and the New England Patriots will finish their respective seasons here on Sunday. The Jets are 6-10 while the Pats are 4-12. The Jets lost last week to the Brownss while the Pats gave the Bills all they could handle. Seems like yesterday that QB Aaron Rodgers went down in the first 75 seconds of the season with that Achille's Heel injury. Since then the Jets have had all kinds of issues at QB and covered just one of their last five games. The Patriots look to finish this miserable season on a up note, winning their last game. They are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four games. Is this the end of an era in New England as Bill Belichick is done in Foxboro? If so, then the Patriots will want to send him out on a winning note. Take New England. |
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01-07-24 | Browns v. Bengals -7 | 14-31 | Win | 100 | 15 h 9 m | Show | |
The final week of the regular season is here, boy how fast it goes. And today we have a battle of Ohio as the Browns take on the Bengals. Hard to believe these teams met way back in week one. Now Joe Flacco is the Browns QB, who would have thought that? Browning is the Bengals QB as Burrows was lost to a season ending injury. The Browns have clinched a playoff spot, so don't expect much from them here today. The Browns beat the Jets last week, 37-20 for their 11th win of the season and the Wild Card slot. The Bengals playoff hopes ended last week with their loss to the Chiefs, 17-25. Really it comes down to who wants to play today. I think the Bengals play for some Ohio pride today as the Browns just look to get out of this one healthy. Play Cincinnati. |
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01-06-24 | Texans v. Colts OVER 47.5 | 23-19 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 16 m | Show | |
Last week of the NFL regular season begins here on Saturday. We have to be careful of which teams have nothing to play for and might sit players. This game today has Houston Texans playing at the Indianapolis Colts. While this is the last week of the regular season, this game on Saturday is like a playoff game. The winner is in, the loser is out. Houston lost to the Colts back in week 2 and looks to avenge that loss and propel themselves into the playoffs today. Rookie QB CJ Stroud has led the Texans to the brink of the playoffs. The Texans are fourth in passing and average 22.1 ppg this season. The defense, which gave up 31 points to the Colts in the first meeting, is ranked 13th in scoring with an average of 20.9 ppg allowed. The Texans main issue is passing defense where they rank 30th. Meanwhile, the Colts average 23.6 ppg which is good for 10th and at home they average 26.5 ppg. The Colts have scored at least 21 points in every home game. Like the Texans, the issue for this Colts team is on defense, where they are 27th in points allowed (24.5 ppg). At home that number goes up to 25.8 ppg allowed. This game looks to me to be a real shoot out. Both teams will pull out all the plays from the playbook for this one. I love the over here today. PLAY OVER. |
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01-06-24 | Hawaii v. CS-Northridge +2 | 66-76 | Win | 100 | 19 h 7 m | Show | |
Log jam at top of the Big West conference as four teams remain unbeaten in conference play. One of those teams is Cal Northridge. The Matadors are 11-3 overall and 2-0 in conference play. They have won six straight games including beating UCLA as a 17-point dog and then last week beating Long Beat State straight-up as a 8-point road dog. Yet, here they are at home against 9-5 (1-1) Hawaii and either getting or giving one point. The Matadors just can't seem to get any respect, even with their big wins. The Hawaii Rainbows snapped a three-game losing streak with a win at Cal Bakersfield on Thursday, 79-67. The Rainbow Warriors are a decent team, but have covered at just a 5-6-1 clip. Northridge has made me a believer and I'll take them to just win this game on Saturday. Play Cal Northridge. |
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01-06-24 | Virginia Tech v. Florida State +1.5 | 74-77 | Win | 100 | 3 h 18 m | Show | |
ACC action here on Saturday has Virginia Tech taking on Florida State. The Virginia Tech Hokies are 9-4 S/U and 6-7 ATS on the season. They average 73.4 ppg while allowing 66.1 ppg. They have played two away games and lost them both S/U and ATS, getting outscored by 20-points per game average. Virginia Tech looks to rebound from their loss at Wake Forest, 63-86, as a 4.5-point dog. The Florida State Seminoles are 7-6 S/U and 6-6-1 ATS. They average 76.6 ppg and allow 73.5 ppg. The Seminoles are 5-3 S/U and 3-4-1 ATS at home and out score their visitors by a +8.9 point margin. The Seminoles have won three of their last four games including last time out vs Georgia Tech, 82-71, as a 4-point favorite. Pretty much a pick'em game here betwee these teams. Considering the Hokies have yet to win on the road and the Seminoles are 5-3 at home, I'll take Florida State in this one. |
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01-06-24 | Baylor v. Oklahoma State +4.5 | 75-70 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 18 m | Show | |
Big 12 clash here on Saturday has Baylor visiting Oklahoma State. The Baylor Bears are 11-2 S/U and 9-3 ATS on the season. The Bear are scoring an average of 89.2 ppg while allowing 69.3 ppg. They have not played a true road game so this will be the first. However, they have played six neutral site games with a 4-2 record both s/u and ats. They have won two straight games including last game over Cornell, 98-79, as a 16-point favorite. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are 8-5 S/U and 4-7-2 ATS. They are scoring 75.4 ppg while allowing 66 points for a +9.4 scoring differential. The Cowboys are 7-2 S/U and 3-4-2 ATS at home and outscoring the visitors by a 12.6 point difference. The Cowboys have won five straight games, going 2-2-1 vs the spread. Getting points at home with a very good Ok State team is too much to pass on for me. Play Oklahoma State. |
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01-05-24 | Wizards v. Cavs -9.5 | 90-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
The Washington Wizards are one of the worst teams in the NBA thus far, going just 6-27 S/U and 17-16 vs the spread. They have lost two straight games and five of their last six. They average 116.2 ppg and allow 126.6 ppg for a -10.4 point differential. They are 3-16 S/U and and 12-7 ATS on the road, with a -10.6 point differential. The Cleveland Cavaliers are 19-15 overall and 17-15-2 vs the number. The Cavs average 113.1 ppg while allowing 112.1 ppg. They are 10-8 S/U and 9-9 ATS at home. They just played Washington at home on Wednesday, beating the Wizards by a 140-101 margin. That makes six wins in the last nine games both S/U and ATS. I see no reason for the Cavs not to repeat the beating they put on the Wizards last Wednesday. I'll take them again tonight. Play Cleveland. |
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01-05-24 | Rider v. Quinnipiac -4 | 84-88 | Push | 0 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
The Rider Broncos hit the road today for a game at Quinnipiac. The Broncos are just 3-10 S/U and 3-9 ATS on the season. They average 71.1 ppg and allow 77.0 ppg for a -5.9 scoring differential. The Broncos are just 1-8 S/U and 2-7 away from home and are being outscored by a 14.3 point differential. They have lost two straight games including last game at Penn State, 63-90, as a 13.5-point dog. The Broncos have covered just two of their last 10 games. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are 9-4 S/U and 6-6 ATS on the season. They average 78.1 ppg and allow 72.7 ppg for a +5.4 scoring differential. They are 5-1 S/U and home and 2-3 vs the spread with a +13.7 scoring differential. The Bobcats look to rebound from a loss at Florida, 72-97, as a 21.5-point dog. That snapped a two game win streak and four of the last five winning run. I like the host a lot here tonight. They should easily down Rider in this one. Take Quinnipiac. |
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01-05-24 | Hawks v. Pacers -2.5 | 116-150 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Hawks look to make it three wins in a row tonight as they head to Indiana to play the Pacers. They are coming off a win at home over Oklahoma City, 141-138, as a 1-point dog. The Hawks are one of the worst covering teams in the NBA with a 8-25 spread record and 6-12 away mark. The Indiana Pacers are the highest scoring team in the NBA with a 126.9 ppg average. The Pacers are 18-15 S/U and ATS. They have won and covered their last five games including taking a pair of wins from the Bucks, 122-113 and then last game, 142-130. The Hawks are third in the NBA in scoring with a 122.8 ppg average so this could be a monster score. I'm taking the Pacers to keep their win streak going and snap the Hawks. Play Indiana. |
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01-04-24 | Colorado +13 v. Arizona | 50-97 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Colorado heads to Arizona tonight to take on the Wild Cats. The Colorado Rockies are 11-2 S/U and 7-5-1 ATS on the season. They are scoring 84.2 ppg while allowing 68.8 ppg for a +15.4 point differential. The Buffs have won six straight games and gone 4-1-1 vs the spread the last six. They are coming off wins over Washington and Washington State to open their PAC-12 conference play. The Arizona Wildcats are 10-3 S/U and ATS. They average 92.3 ppg while allowing 73.4 ppg for a +18.9 point differential. Arizona comes in 3rd in the Kenpom Adjusted Efficiency Rankings while Colorado is 22nd. Arizona is coming off a loss at Stanford in their last game, 82-100, as a 12-point favorite. In fact, the Cats have lost two of their last three games. Now they have to lay double digits to a very good Colorado team. I'll take those points here tonight. Play Colorado. |
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01-04-24 | Minnesota +6.5 v. Michigan | 73-71 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
Big 10 action here on Thursday as Minnesota takes on Michigan from Ann Arbor. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are having a very good season at 10-3 S/U and 12-1 ATS. The Gophers average 80.5 ppg and allow just 66.3 ppg for a +14.2 point differential. This will be just their second true road game and they are 0-1 S/U and 1-0 in that road contest. The Gophers are coming off a five game win streak S/U and a seven game spread win streak. Michigan looks to get back to the .500 mark here tonight and snap a two-game losing streak. They are coming off a loss at home to McNeese State, 76-87, as a 10.5-point favorite. They have now lost five of their last seven games S/U and six of their last seven vs the spread. The Wolverines are only 3-3 S/U and 2-4 ATS at home this year. The Wolverines laying around 6-points here tonight. My own numbers make them closer to three points. I'll take the dog in this one. Play Minnesota. |
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01-04-24 | Jacksonville +6 v. Florida Gulf Coast | 70-80 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 16 m | Show | |
Extra Board game here on Thursday has Jacksonville travelling to Florida Gulf Coast. The Jacksonville Dolphins come into this game with a 9-5 S/U and 5-6 ATS record. They average 75.5 ppg while allowing 73.8 ppg for a +1.7 point differential. The Dolphins are coming off a win over Erskine, 79-52, with no line. They have won three of their last four games. The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are just 6-9 S/U and 4-8 ATS on the season. They average 68.4 ppg while allowing 71.9 ppg for a -3.5 point differential. The Eagles have won three straight and covered their last two games with posted lines. Still, not sure the Eagles should be laying five or more points in this one. I'll take the dog with Jacksonville. |
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01-04-24 | Austin Peay +3 v. Bellarmine | 84-68 | Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
Austin Peay Governors will be playing their fourth game in the last five on the road as they play at Bellarmine tonight. The Governors are 7-8 S/U and 8-4 ATS on the season. They average 67.3 ppg and allow 65.4 ppg for a +1.9 point differential. They are coming off a loss at Memphis, 70-81, but covered the 20-point dog line. In fact, the Governors have now covered their last six games with posted lines. The defense has also held seven of their last eight opponents to 69 or fewer points. The Bellarmine Knights are just 4-11 S/U and 4-7-1 ATS on the season. They average 68.5 ppg and allow 72.9 ppg for a -4.5 point differential. The Knights have lost four straight games and seven of the last nine games. They are 1-4 ATS in their last five games with a line. Not sure Bellarmine should be laying points to anyone at this juncture. I'll take the few points with Austin Peay. |
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01-03-24 | Northern Iowa v. Missouri State -2.5 | 64-62 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
Missouri Valley Conference clash here on Wednesday has Northern Iowa taking on Missouri State. The Northern Iowa Panthers come into conference play with a 6-7 S/U and 6-6 ATS record. They average 77.8 ppg while allowing 73.8 ppg for a +4 point differential. The Panthers are 1-4 S/U and ATS on the road and have a -1.6 point differential. The Panthers have won and covered their last three games, including last time out at Northern Illinois, 76-63, as a 3.5-point favorite. Meanwhile, the Missouri State Bears are 9-4 S/U and 8-4-1 ATS on the season. The Bears average 73.6 ppg while allowing 67.3 ppg for a +6.3 point differential. They have a 5-0 home record and have covered four of those games. The average 82.8 ppg and allow 67.6 ppg at home for a +15.2 point differential. The Bears have been very good at home and play a much better defense. I like the Bears at home in this one with the better defense. Play Missouri State. |
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01-03-24 | Thunder -1 v. Hawks | 138-141 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their Cinderella season as they are now 23-9 S/U and 23-8-1 ATS on the year. The Thunder are averaging 121.5 ppg while allowing 113.1 ppg, a +8.4 scoring differential. The Thunder are 9-4 S/U and 9-3-1 ATS on the road and still outscoring their hosts by a +8.7 ppg margin. They have also won and covered their last four games and seven of the last eight games. That includes a 20-point win at Denver on Dec 29th. Conversely, the Atlanta Hawks have struggled to a 13-19 S/U and 7-25 mark. They have averaged 122.2 ppg while allowing 122.7 ppg. But what stands out is their home record. Not only are they 4-9 S/U at home, but a dismal 1-12 vs the number. They even allow more points at home with a 125.4 ppg average. The Hawks broke a four game losing skid with a road win at Washington, 130-126, but failed to cover the 6.5-point line. This team just doesn't cover spreads, evidenced by their 2-15 ATS mark their last 17 games. Now they face one of the best teams thus far in Oklahoma City. I'm taking the Thunder tonight in what should be a high scoring affair. |
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01-03-24 | Duquesne v. Massachusetts -1 | 61-80 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show | |
Atlantic 10 matchup here on Wednesday has a pair of 9-3 teams matching up as U Mass hosts Duquesne. The Duquesne Dukes are 9-3 S/U and 4-7 ATS as they begin conference play. They average 77.7 ppg while allowing 68.1 ppg for a +9.6 point differential. The Dukes are 1-1 S/U and ATS on the road. They are coming off a win over Clearly University, 95-47 with no line posted. The Dukes have failed to cover their last three posted games and five of their last six posted games. U Mass Minutemen are 9-3 S/U and 8-4 ATS. They average 84.1 ppg while allowing 72.1 ppg for a +12 point differential. The are 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS at home and have a +15 point differential. U Mass has won three straight games and five of their last six. They have covered four of their last six games. I like the home team here today. U Mass has been very good at home and this game basically pick'em. Play U Mass. |
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01-02-24 | Northwestern +5.5 v. Illinois | 66-96 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
Big 10 matchup here on Tuesday has Northwestern taking on Illinois. The Northwestern Wildcats are 10-2 S/U and 5-5-2 ATS on the season and have a +9.8 scoring differential. They hit the road where they are 1-0 S/U and 0-0-1 ATS. The Cats have the distinction of being the only team to hand No 1 Purdue its only loss this year. The Cats beat Purdue back on Dec 1, 92-88 as a 5-point dog. They are 6-1 S/U and 4-2-1 ATS their last seven games. Illinois is also 10-2 S/U this season and 7-4-1 ATS. They have outscored their opponents by a +17.4 differential. They are 7-1 S/U and 3-4-1 ATS at home this year. The Illini have won three straight and seven of the last eight games. Both these teams off to excellent starts and pretty evenly matchup. I'll take the points here though with the road dog. Play Northwestern. |
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01-02-24 | Bulls v. 76ers -10.5 | 97-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
The Chicago Bulls are 15-19 S/U and 17-16-1 ATS on the season. They have averaged 109.9 ppg while allowing 112 ppg for a -2.1 point margin. The Bulls are just 4-10 S/U and 7-7 ATS on the road and being outscored by a 6.9 point margin. The Bulls and Sixers play a back-to-back series here in the 2nd game tonight. Game one back in Chicago on Saturday saw the Bulls beat the Sixers, 105-92 as a 1-point favorite. The Bulls have split their last four games both S/U and ATS. They hit the road here tonight for their first away game after a six game home stand. Philadelphia is 22-10 S/U and ATS on the season. That loss to Chicago on Saturday snapped a 2-game win streak for the Sixers. They have not lost back-to-back games since Nov 21/22. They have also gone 4-2 S/U and ATS in their last six games. Philly returns home after a four-game away stint. They are 12-4 S/U and ATS at home and outscoring their visitors by 13.8 points per game. I look for Philly to get this one tonight in a blowout win over the Bulls. Play Philadelphia. |
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01-02-24 | Purdue v. Maryland +6.5 | 67-53 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Top Ranked Purdue travels to Maryland to take on the Terps in a Big 10 battle here tonight. The Terps have covered three in a row in this series and eight of the last nine vs Purdue. Purdue is ranked No 1 despite losing one game this year to Northwestern on Dec 1, 88-92. Houston remains undefeated and has a legitimate claim to that top spot. Purdue is 12-1 S/U and 9-3 ATS. They are coming off a win over Eastern Kentucky, 80-53, but failed to cover the 29-point spread. They have played just one true away game this year and that was their loss at Northwestern. Maryland is 9-4 S/U and 4-9 ATS on the season. They have won five straight games but covered just two of those. They are a perfect 8-0 at home this year with a 3-5 spread mark. They have outscored their visitors by a 19.1 margin. Now they are getting around 6-points here at home vs Purdue. Considering their history covering against the Boilermakers, I'll take the points in this one. Play Maryland. |
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01-02-24 | North Carolina v. Pittsburgh +4.5 | 70-57 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 42 m | Show | |
ACC basketball today has the North Carolina Tar Heels traveling to Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers. North Carolina finished non-conference play with a easy win over Charleston Southern, 105-61, covering the 30.5 point line. The Tar Heels are 9-3 S/U and 6-6 ATS with a +13 point differential. While NCU is 6-0 on the road, they are just 3-3 S/U and ATS on the road this year (neutral site games). This will be their first true road game of the season. Pittsburgh is 9-4 S/U and 7-5-1 ATS on the season. They lost their last game at Syracuse, 73-81, as a 1-point dog. That snapped a four-game winning streak by the Panthers. Pitt is 7-2 S/U and 5-3-1 ATS at home on the season with a +20.6 point differential. Should be a great game here tonight. I'm taking the home dog though in this one. Play Pittsburgh. |
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01-01-24 | Texas v. Washington +4 | 31-37 | Win | 100 | 21 h 9 m | Show | |
The 2nd semifinal and the right to face the winner of the Alabama vs Michigan game on Jan 8th for the National Title has No 3 Texas taking on No 2 Washington in the Sugar Bowl. Texas won the Big 12 Championship with a convincing win over Oklahoma State, 49-21. Washington won the PAC-12 by just getting by Oregon, 34-31. Texas won its final seven games after losing in the Red River Rivalry to Oklahoma. They are 12-1 overall S/U and 7-5-1 ATS. They averaged 36.2 ppg while allowing 17.5 ppg. They are 18th in passing offense and 24th in rushing offense. They allowed 17.5 ppg, good for 12th in the nation. The Washington Huskies are 13-0 S/U and 6-6-1 ATS, averaging 37.7 ppg while allowing 23.6 ppg. The Huskies are 1st in the nation in passing offense behind QB Michael Penix Jr. They are 10th in the nation in scoring offense and 51st in scoring defense. Washing will be at full strength as they won't lose anyone to the NFL draft opt-out or the transfer portal. Both these team will be lighting the scoreboard today. Despite being 13-0, Washington is the overlooked team to some degree. Even the oddsmaker has them a 4-point dog here today. I like Penix a lot for this Washington team. I'll take those points with the Huskies. |
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01-01-24 | Pistons v. Rockets -7 | 113-136 | Win | 100 | 20 h 20 m | Show | |
The Detroit Pistons did their best to avoid setting an NBA record for the most losses in a row. They took the Celtics to Overtime in Boston as a 17-point dog but came up short, 122-128. Then the Pistons went right out the next game and beat the Raptors, 129-127 to put an end to that losing streak. As for the spread, they have covered three straight, but that follows a 1-8-1 AT streak the previous 10 games. The Pistons are 1-15 S/U and 7-9 ATS on the road and being outscore by a 13-point margin. The Houston Rockets look to get back to winning after dropping three straight games both S/U and ATS to even their record at 15-15. The Rockets are 18-12 ATS on the season and have a +2.6 point differential. At home the numbers are much better at 12-5 both S/U and ATS with a +8.6 point differential. I usually like to side with the Western conference teams at home when they host Eastern team. But today the Pistons on the road have been pretty awful. Take the home team here today. Play Houston. |
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01-01-24 | Alabama +2 v. Michigan | 20-27 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 19 m | Show | |
The 110th edition of the Rose Bowl is all set to host one of the two playoff games here on Monday from Pasadena. The No 1 Michigan Wolverines will take on No 4 Alabama for the right to go to the championship game one week from today. Michigan is 13-0 S/U and 7-5-1 ATS on the season. They have averaged 36.7 ppg while allowing 9.5 ppg. The offense is very good and balanced, ranking 26th in scoring but only 62nd in rushing and 72nd in passing. Defense is the leader of this team, ranking first overall in the country in points allowed, sixth vs the run and second vs the pass. This looks to go either way here today but Alabama is the team that will be seeking their 7th National title. I'll take the Tide here today. Play Alabama. Meanwhile, 12-1 S/U and 9-4 ATS Alabama looked like they wouldn't get to this game after losing early in the season to Texas. The Tide average 36.7 ppg while allowing 9.5 ppg. The Alabama defense ranks 17th in the country in points allowed. |
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12-31-23 | Packers v. Vikings OVER 46 | 33-10 | Loss | -110 | 129 h 59 m | Show | |
The Green Bay Packers just got by the Carolina Panthers last week, winning 33-30 on the road as a 3.5-point favorite. That makes five straight games the Packers have gone OVER the total. The Packers average 22.2 ppg and allow 22.1 ppg. They also average 331.4 ypg and allow 352.9 ypg. However, over the last five their low score was 20 points and they had 27 or more in three games. The defense also hasn't been good. In addition to the 30 points the lowly Panthers sored, that is 64 points allowed over the last two weeks. The Vikings lost a tough back and forth game last week at home to Detroit, 24-30, as a 2.5-point dog. The game went over for the second straight week. The Vikings and Packers are now both tied for 2nd place in the NFC North at 7-8. They average 20.9 ppg and allow 19.9 ppg. Both teams have been over achieving lately on offense while their defenses have not played well. I expect plenty of points in this one today. Take the OVER. |
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12-31-23 | Nets v. Thunder -7.5 | 108-124 | Win | 100 | 21 h 58 m | Show | |
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been a pleasant surprise this season as they are 21-9 S/U and 21-8-1 ATS on the season. They have been very good at home with a 12-5 S/U and ATS record. The Thunder have won three straight and six of their last seven both S/U and ATS. This is also a high scoring team, third in field goal percentage and 2nd in 3-point shooting. They average 121.2 ppg and 124.3 ppg at home. Conversely, the Nets stumble into this game, having lost seven of their last nine games S/U and eight of nine vs the spread. The Nets are 6-9 S/U on the road and 2-6 S/U against the Western Conference. I am really impressed thus far by the Thunder and will take them here on Sunday. Play Oklahoma City. OKC is 12-5 at home this season and an impressive 7-1 against the Eastern Conference. The Nets are just 6-9 on the road and 2-6 against the Western Conference |
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12-31-23 | Washington v. Utah UNDER 154 | 90-95 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 59 m | Show | |
PAC 12 Matchup here on Sunday has Washington taking on Utah. The Washington Huskies are 8-4 S/U 7-5 ATS and 6-6 Over/Under. They have averaged 81.8 ppg while allowing 74.3 ppg. On the road the Huskies are 1-1 both S/U and ATS and O/U. They are coming off a loss at Colorado, 69-73, as a 8.5-point dog and the game went under the 156.5 total. That is their second straight under and fourth in the last five games. Utah is 10-2 S/U and 8-4 ATS and averages 80.6 ppg while allowing just 67.6 ppg. At home those number are even better with a 83.6 ppg average and 62.4 ppg against for a +21.1 scoring margin. The Utes are just 2-5 O/U at home this year. The Utes are coming off a home win over Washington State, 80-58, as a 8-point favorite with the game going under. In fact, they have gone under in four straight games. I like the under today. Utah plays very good defense, better at home and this is a big total to get over. Take UNDER. |
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12-31-23 | Rams -6 v. Giants | 26-25 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 31 m | Show | |
The LA Rams are 8-7 and tied for 2nd place in the NFC West. The Rams are the No6 Seed right now in the NFC. The Rams greatly improve their playoff chances with a win here today at the NY Giants. They have won five of their last six games to breath life back into their playoff hopes. The Rams average 23.8 ppg and allow 22.1 ppg. However, if you just look at their last five games, they have scored at least 28 points in every game. Their one loss that OT loss at Baltimore, 31-37. The Giants have nothing to play for as they sit 5-10 with the Rams today and the Eagles next week. The can play the role of spoiler though. They are coming off a loss at Philly last week, 25-33, covering the 14-point dog line. They have gone over inf three of their last five games. If the Rams continue their recent play then they should be able to score a lot of points here on Sunday. I'll take the OVER in this one. |
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12-31-23 | Rams v. Giants OVER 43.5 | 26-25 | Win | 100 | 16 h 31 m | Show | |
The LA Rams are 8-7 and tied for 2nd place in the NFC West. The Rams are the No6 Seed right now in the NFC. The Rams greatly improve their playoff chances with a win here today at the NY Giants. They have won five of their last six games to breath life back into their playoff hopes. The Rams average 23.8 ppg and allow 22.1 ppg. However, if you just look at their last five games, they have scored at least 28 points in every game. Their one loss that OT loss at Baltimore, 31-37. The Giants have nothing to play for as they sit 5-10 with the Rams today and the Eagles next week. The can play the role of spoiler though. They are coming off a loss at Philly last week, 25-33, covering the 14-point dog line. They have gone over inf three of their last five games. If the Rams continue their recent play then they should be able to score a lot of points here on Sunday. I'll take the OVER in this one. |
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12-30-23 | Lions v. Cowboys -5 | 19-20 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 18 m | Show | |
The Detroit Lions are 11-4 and have locked-up the NFC North, the first time this has happened in 30 years. The Lions visit Dallas in what might be a NFC Playoff matchup here in a few weeks. The Lions will get at least one home playoff game and maybe more depending on these last two weeks. They still can get the #1 seed. Detroit is fifth in the NFL in scoring offense and third in total offense. The defense isn't as good, ranked 24th in points allowed and 15th in total defense. The Cowboys road woes continued last week after losing two weeks at Buffalo, 10-31, they lost last week at Miami, 20-22. They return home today where they are 7-0 S/U and 6-1 ATS and outscoring their visitors by a staggering 24.4 point margin. The Cowboys have been dominating at home and I don't see any reason for that to change here today. They are one game back of the Eagles in the NFC East and have lowly Washington next week. Take Dallas here on Saturday. |
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12-30-23 | Toledo v. Wyoming -3.5 | 15-16 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 32 m | Show | |
The Toledo Rockets are 11-2 on the season as they play the 8-4 Wyoming Cowboys in the Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl from Tucson AZ here on Saturday. Toledo lost in the MAC Championship game to Miami OH, 14-23, snapping its 11-game win streak. Once again we have to go to the Transfer Portal and NFL Opt Outs to see what's up. And, for Toledo, they lose their best offensive weapon in this game, QB Dequan Finn as well as a top CB in Quinyon Mitchell and OG and their punter. Wyoming loses just one player in CB Kolbey Taylor. This Toledo team averaged 33.6 ppg and 426.7 ypg of offense. But the loss of Finn will ruin those number as Tucker Gleason will now be behind center. Gleason has some experience this year, but is not nearly as good as Finn. Wyoming will have all their skill players here on Saturday. They averaged 26.1 ppg and 324.8 ypg on the season. They rushed very good, averaging 157.6 ypg on the season. The defense is solid, ranked 47th in points allowed and 50th in yards. The Rockets lack of offense today is the key for me. I'm taking Wyoming in this one. |
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12-30-23 | CS-Northridge +9 v. Long Beach State | 84-68 | Win | 100 | 17 h 2 m | Show | |
Big West Conference play here on Saturday as Long Beach State welcomes Cal State Northridge. The Northridge Matadors having their best season in many years as they come into this game 10-3 S/U and 10-1 ATS. The Mats have won five straight and covered seven straight games. They have also done great on the road, posting a 5-2 S/U and 7-0 ATS records. The Matadors have averaged 80.4 ppg while allowing 69.8 ppg for a +10.5 overall scoring margin. They also have a positive scoring margin on the road of +3.6. But their biggest win was over fellow LA team UCLA where they went to Pauley Pavilion and won 76-72 as a 17.5-point dog. Long Beach is 9-4 S/U and 6-5 ATS on the season. They average 80.9 ppg while allowing 76.2 ppg for a +4.8 scoring margin. The 49ers have won six straight games and covered their last two. They are coming off a win over Cal Fullerton, 81-71, as a 3-point favorite. Northridge won't be intimidated going to Long Beach after they Walzted into UCLA and upset the Bruins. I'll take the generous points in this game and won't be surprised by another Northridge shocker. |
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12-30-23 | Indiana State +9 v. Michigan State | 75-87 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 13 m | Show | |
The Indiana State Sycamores off to an excellent start this season at 11-1 S/U and 8-3 ATS. The Sycamores average 88.2 ppg while allowing 70.8 ppg for a +17.3 point margin. They have been good on the road, going 2-1 both S/U and ATS and average 85 ppg and allow 82 ppg. You have to go back to Nov 10 for their one loss at Alabama, 80-102 as a 17-point dog. Since then they have 10 wins in a row including last game vs Tennessee State, 90-69, as a 17-point favorite. Michigan State comes into this game with a 7-5 S/U and and 6-6 ATS record. They average 76.4 ppg and allow 63.7 ppg for a +12.8 point margin. They are 6-2 S/U and 5-3 ATS at home with a +18.9 point margin. The Spartans have won three straight games both S/U and and ATS since their back-to-back losses to Nebraska, 70-77, and Wisconsin, 57-70. Michigan State laying 9-points in this one. I'm taking the visiting Sycamores as they can score and should stay close. Play Indiana State. |
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12-29-23 | Fairleigh Dickinson +27 v. Illinois | 71-104 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
Illinois was dealt a big blow today when guard Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended and will be out indefinitely. That's a big loss since in 11 games Shannon has averaged 21.7 ppg. The Fighting Illini had been having a very good season to this point with a 9-2 S/U and 6-4-1 record. The Illini had won two straight games since their second loss of the season at Tennessee, 79-86. But now we have to re-evaluate this team and see how they perform without their star guard. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are a big dog here tonight at Illinois. They are 6-7 S/U and 5-6 ATS on the season. They have lost two games in a row both S/U and ATS. The Knights have scored though, evidenced by their 81.5 ppg average this season. I'm going to take the big points with a team that has shown they can score. The mental effects of the loss of their guard will have to be seen tonight, but I have to believe it will hurt this Illinois team a lot. Play Fairleigh Dickinson. |
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12-29-23 | Missouri +5 v. Ohio State | 14-3 | Win | 100 | 20 h 37 m | Show | |
Cotton Bowl here on Friday has Missouri taking on Ohio State from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Missouri finished 10-2 on the season and 8-4 vs the spread. The Tigers finished ranked 9th in the country and won their last three games. QB Brady Cook having an excellent season with 3189 yards and 20 TD's. They also have one of the best Running backs in the country in Cody Shrader. Shrader rushed for 100 or more yards in all but four games. Missouri had the 27th ranked scoring offense in the country. Ohio State will battle today without key players due to the transfer portal. They finished 11-1 on the season with their only loss at Michigan, 24-30. They will be without their starting QB in Kyle McCord who opted out of this game. They will be starting Devin Brown a redshirt freshman. This will be the Ohio State defense against the Missouri Offense. Both units are top notch. Without McCord I'm not sure if the Buckeyes will score enough points to win this one. I'll take Missouri. |
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12-29-23 | Kings +1 v. Hawks | 117-110 | Win | 100 | 19 h 41 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Hawks have struggled to a 12-18 overall mark. But really boggles the mind is that they are just 4-8 S/U and 1-11 ATS at home this season and being outscored by a 1.2 point margin. The Hawks have also lost three straight games both S/U and ATS. The Sacramento Kings are 17-12 S/U and 15-14 ATS. They have lost two straight games. The Kings are 6-7 S/U and 7-6 ATS on the road. Both teams looking to get back in the win column here today. I am taking the visitors in this one as the Hawks just have not played well at home this season. Take Sacramento. |
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12-29-23 | McNeese State +10.5 v. Michigan | 87-76 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
Extra board game here on Friday has McNeese State heading to Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines. The McNeese State Cowboys are having a nice season at 10-2 S/U and 6-2 ATS. They have averaged 80.3 ppg while allowing 57.8 ppg, for a +22.5 scoring advantage. They have also covered three of their four games on the road. They have also won five straight games since a loss at La Tech, 62-71. Michigan having a slow start as they are just 6-6 S/U and 5-7 ATS. The Wolverines are averaging 83.8 ppg but allowing 78.4 ppg, just a +5.3 scoring advantage. They are surprisingly just 3-2 S/U and 2-3 ATS at home this year. Michigan has also lost four of its last six games and covered just one of the last six. Michigan an elite team in an elite conference, but sometimes the Cinderella teams can jump up and bite the big boys. I'll take a shot with a very good McNeese State team here tonight. |
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12-28-23 | USC v. Oregon -2.5 | Top | 74-82 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
The USC Trojans travel to Oregon to face the Ducks tonight, not a place they have had much success. The Trojans have won just 2 of their last 12 trips at Oregon. The Trojans are 6-5 S/U this season and 5-6 ATS. They are 1-1 on the road both S/U and ATS. They just snapped a 3-game losing streak with a win over Alabama State, 79-59, as a 18-point favorite. USC could be without a key player tonight in guard Boogie Ellis, who is questionable with a hip injury. Oregon is 8-3 S/U and 6-4-1 ATS on the season. The Ducks have won four of their last five games both S/U and ATS. That includes last game at home over Kent State, 84-70 as a 7-point favorite. The Ducks again are very good at home, posting a 6-0 S/U and 5-1 ATS record this season. Considering their dominance over the Trojans at home and success this year at home, I'll be on the Ducks tonight. |
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12-28-23 | Jazz v. Pelicans -8 | 105-112 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 54 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz have struggled to a 13-18 record thus far in the NBA season. The jazz are also 17-13-1 ATS. The Jazz have won three straight, both S/U and ATS. Though that includes wins over very poor teams San Antonio and Detroit. They hit the road here today at New Orleans. The Jazz are 5-13 S/U and 7-11 away from home. They have scored 109.9 and allowed 121.9 on the road this year. The Pelicans are 17-14 S/U and ATS. They average 115.7 ppg and allow 113.4 ppg. At home the Pelicans are 9-7 S/U and 10-6 ATS. This will be the club's third game against Utah in the last four games. They have lost both games at Utah, 112-114 as a 6-point favorite and 100-105, as a 3-point favorite. I look for the outcome to change here tonight as the venue moves to New Orleans. Take the Pelicans. |
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12-28-23 | Rutgers -2 v. Miami-FL | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 3 h 40 m | Show | |
Pinstripe Bowl from Bronx NY today has Rutgers taking on Miami Florida. As always you can almost throw out season stats and just look at those players who will play and those sitting out due to the Transfer Portal or NFL. The big news today is that Miami is down to their third string QB. Miami was just 7-5 during the regular season and now Junior QB Tyler Van Dyke enters the transfer portal. Backup Emory Williams is injured and will miss today's game. That leaves sophomore Jacurri Brown who did play a snap in 2023. Rutgers will be at full strength here today and while that kind of evens the playing field, I'm taking Rutgers in this one. The Hurricanes will also miss both safeties. Rutgers is only 6-6 on the season and has lost four straight. The Knights rely on their defense this year. They score just 22.6 ppg and that's good for just 105th in the country. But with all the losses for Miami I have to take Rutgers in this one. |
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12-27-23 | 76ers v. Magic -2 | 112-92 | Loss | -111 | 18 h 24 m | Show | |
The Philadelphia 76ers are having an excellent season at 20-9 S/U and 14-11-4 ATS. However, they will be without their big man here on Wednesday as C Joel Embiid will miss this game with an ankle injury. That changes this Philly team as Embiid is so dominating. Embiid also missed the last game at Miami and that turned into a loss, 113-119, as a 2-point dog. The Orlando Magic are 17-11 S/U and 17-9-2 ATS on the season. They snapped a four game losing streak in their last game at Indiana, 117-110. They return home where they have been very good, going 11-2 S/U and 10-3 ATS. They have also outscored their visitors by a 118.8 to 106.5. I'm going to take a good Orlando team at home against an Embiid-less Sixers club. |
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12-27-23 | North Carolina v. West Virginia -6.5 | Top | 10-30 | Win | 100 | 17 h 50 m | Show |
We have to look at the players that are in the portal or opting out for the NFL draft. These players change the way the team looks from how they did before they got here. That's really important in this game today between North Carolina and West Virginia in the Mayo Bowl from Charlotte, NC. I'm not even going to look at the stats these teams put up during the regular season. Instead lets see who's sitting out. Tar Heals hit hard in this area. TE Kamari Morales, WR Tychaun Chapman, WR Andre Greene, CB Tayon Holloway, DT Kedrick Bingley-Jones, and LB Sebastian Cheeks transferred. QB Drake Maye, LB Cedric Gray, C Corey Gaynor, and WR Tez Walker will sit out the bowl game to prepare for the draft. The big one is QB Maye and Walker. That completely shifts the dynamics of this game. The Mountaineers should run crazy over the this 89th ranked Tar Heel run defense. Plus they will miss all those players, especially Maye. I'm taking West Virginia here on Wednesday. |
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12-26-23 | Kansas v. UNLV OVER 67 | 49-36 | Win | 100 | 20 h 40 m | Show | |
The Guaranteed Rate Bowl from Phoenix AZ has Kansas taking on Mountain West runner up UNLV. Kansas finished the season 8-4 S/U and 7-5 ATS with a 6-6 ov/un mark. The Jayhawks were 4th in the Big 12. They averaged 33.6 ppg and allowed 25.7 ppg on the season. The finished with a big win over Cincinnati, 49-16, as a 7.5-point road favorite. The Hawks had 562 total yards in that win. Kansas might be licking their chops at the prospect of facing this UNLV defense. UNLV lost in the Mountain West Championship to Boise State, 20-44. The Rebels lost their last two games of the season, allowing 81 points. They have also gone over in four of their last five games. The Rebs had their best season since the Randal Cunningham days of the 1980's as they finished 9-4 overall and 10-3 vs the spread. The Rebels have a potent offense, averaging 34.3 ppg and 416.2 ypg. However, they give up a lot too, allowing 27 ppg and 403.9 ypg. This one looks to be a shootout as I doubt the Rebels can contain this high scoring Kansas offense. I'll take the OVER in this one. |
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12-26-23 | Grizzlies v. Pelicans OVER 229.5 | 116-115 | Win | 100 | 19 h 39 m | Show | |
New life has been breathed back into the Memphis Grizzlies since the return of their star guard Ja Morant. Morant miss all of the season until Dec 19 when he returned from his suspension to score 34 points and the game winning buzzer beater to beat New Orleans, 115-113. The Grizzlies are 3-0 both S/U and ATS since his return and have scored 115, 116 and last game 125 in their win over Atlanta. They play the Pelicans for the 2nd time in the last four games. The Pelicans are 17-13 S/U and ATS. New Orleans averages 115.7 ppg while allowing 113.3 ppg. I look for this game to go over here on Tuesday. The Grizzlies have been much higher scoring team with the return of Morant. Play the OVER. |
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12-26-23 | Pacers v. Rockets -2.5 | 123-117 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 39 m | Show | |
The Indiana Pacers are the highest scoring team in the NBA as they average 125.9 ppg and allow 125.7 ppg. The Pacers still are below .500 at 14-15 overall and S/U and ATS. The Pacers have lost two straight games and six of their last seven games both S/U and ATS. Today they face a very good Houston squad. The Rockets are 15-12 S/U and 18-9 ATS on the season. They average 111.6 ppg and allow 107.7 ppg. They have been very good at home with a 12-2 record S/U and ATS. The Rockets were on a 3-game losing streak, but have won two straight including a win over a very good Dallas team and then last time at New Orleans, 106-104. The Pacers can score, but they also can't play defense. I'll take the Rockets have home where they have been sensational. Play Houston. |
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12-25-23 | Mavs +4.5 v. Suns | 128-114 | Win | 100 | 24 h 32 m | Show | |
The Dallas Mavericks are 17-12 S/U and 15-14 ATS on the season. They average 119.0 ppg while allowing 117.9 ppg. They have been decent on the road with a 9-6 S/U and ATS mark. They also average 116.7 ppg and allow 117.7 ppg away from home. The Mavs snapped a three-game losing streak with their win over the Spurs on Saturday, 144-119, as a 8-point favorite. The Phoenix Suns have struggled so far this season to a 14-14 mark S/U and 9-17-2 spread record. They have averaged 114.5 ppg while allowing 114 ppg. At home they look to even their record tonight as they sit at 7-8 S/U and 4-10-1 ATS. The Suns are just 2-7 S/U and 1-8 ATS their last nine games. I'll take the points here tonight with the visitors. Take Dallas. |
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12-25-23 | Ravens v. 49ers OVER 46 | 33-19 | Win | 100 | 21 h 6 m | Show | |
Late game of the three NFL games here on Christmas Day has the Baltimore Ravens taking on the San Francisco 49ers. Both teams come into this game 11-3 S/U while the Ravens are 9-5 ATS and the 49ers are 8-5-1 ATS. The Ravens are 2-games ahead of the Browns in the AFC North. They average 27.4 ppg and allow 16.1 ppg. They also average 374.1 ypg and allow just 287.9 ypg. After tonight's contest, the Ravens will return home to face the Dolphins and then finish up at home vs the Steelers. The Ravens have won four straight games and are 3-1 ATS. They are coming off a win at Jacksonville last week, 23-7, as a 4-point favorite. Meanwhile, the 49ers have won five straight games, going 3-2 vs the spread. They have been very good on offense, scoring at least 27 points in all five wins. They average 30.4 ppg overall and allow 16.7 ppg. The 49ers have the NFC West wrapped up as the Rams are a distant 2nd at 8-7. After today the 49ers will go to Washington to face the Commanders and then return home to face the Rams. Both these teams have excellent offenses that have been clicking of late. I'm going to take the OVER here on Christmas night. |
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12-25-23 | Bucks v. Knicks OVER 241 | 122-129 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show | |
The early game of our two game package here on Monday has the Milwaukee Bucks travelling to New York to take on the Knicks. The Bucks are the 2nd highest scoring team in the NBA, averaging 124.6 ppg. They are 22-7 S/U and 13-16 ATS on the season. They are also 19-10 over/under overall. The Bucks are just as prolific on the road as they average 122.8 ppg and have a 7-4 o/u record. The Bucks have won seven straight games and have gone over in five of those. They are coming off a win at the Knicks on Saturday, 130-111, but going under the 244.5 total. The Knicks are 16-12 S/U and 15-12-1 ATS on the season. They average 114.6 ppg and allow 112 ppg. While these teams met a few days ago, I'll take them over in this rematch. Play the OVER. |
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12-24-23 | Cowboys v. Dolphins -1.5 | 20-22 | Win | 100 | 17 h 49 m | Show | |
The Dallas Cowboys play Miami today in what becomes more serious times for the Cowboys. They are 10-4 and tied for first with the Eagles in the NFC East. However, they are coming off that big loss to the Bills last week, 10-31. Now they have to face another big offensive AFC team in Miami. The Cowboys average 30.8 ppg while allowing just 18.9 ppg. They also average 368.1 ypg while allowing 294.3 ypg. The Cowboys will play at home vs Detroit next week before finishing up at Washington. The Miami Dolphins are also 10-4 S/U and 9-5 ATS. They are in 1st place in the AFC East, 2-games ahead of the Bills. They don't have an easy road here at the end with Dallas today, at Baltimore next week and then home vs Buffalo in the final week. The Dolphins average 31.5 ppg and allowing 21 pg. They are coming off a shutout win last week over the Jets, 30-0, as a 7-point favorite. They held the Jets to just 23 yards rushing and 80 yards passing for 103 yards. Miami not in danger yet, but they don't have things wrapped-up either. I'll take Miami here at home on Sunday. |
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12-24-23 | Jaguars v. Bucs +1.5 | 12-30 | Win | 100 | 16 h 30 m | Show | |
The Tampa Bay Bucs are close to securing a playoff spot, something unheard of just a few weeks ago. Tampa Bay is 7-7, but that is after winning three straight games from being 4-7. They are now in first in the NFC South, a half game ahead of the 7-8 New Orleans Saints and one full game ahead of the Falcons. That makes today's game huge for the Bucs. Tampa Bay averages 21.1 ppg while allowing 20.7 ppg. They also average 314.9 ypg while allowing 359.9 ypg. After today's contest is the big one next week vs the Saints and then they finish up at Carolina. The Jaguars are 8-6 both S/U and ATS. They are in a 3-way tie for the AFC South division lead with Houston and the Colts. The Jags average 22.8 ppg while allowing 22.4 ppg. After today they finish against Carolina and then at Tennessee. The Jags have lost three straight games including last week vs the Ravens, 7-23. Both teams really need this game, but with the Bucs on a winning streak and the Jags on a losing streak, I'll stick with the home team here today. Play Tampa Bay. |
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12-24-23 | Old Dominion v. Massachusetts -6.5 | 65-87 | Win | 100 | 16 h 25 m | Show | |
The Finals of the Diamond Head Tournament here on Sunday from Honolulu, HI. Old Dominion takes on U Mass. Old Dominion lost in the opener to TCU, 87-111 as a 15-point dog. Then they rebounded with a win over Temple on Friday, 78-63, as a 2.5-point favorite. U Mass opened with a loss to Georgia Tech, 70-73, as a 2-point favorite. They also rebounded with a win over Portland, 100-78, as a 7-point favorite. Old Dominion Monarchs are now 4-7 S/U and 3-7 ATS on the season. They have done well away from home in both road and neutral games, going 1-5 S/U and 2-4 ATS. U Mass has faired better with a 7-4 record overall both S/U and ATS. The Minutemen also are 2-2 away from home both S/U and ATS. They are a good scoring team, averaging 84.3 ppg and allowing 73.4 ppg. The Monarchs average just 71.8 ppg while allowing 76.7 ppg. I like U Mass in this one. |
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12-24-23 | Lions v. Vikings +3 | 30-24 | Loss | -110 | 61 h 41 m | Show | |
A NFC North battle here on Sunday has the 10-4, first place, Detroit Lions taking on the 7-7, second place Minnesota Vikings. The Lions are coming off a big win over the Denver Broncos, 42-17. That rebounded from the loss the previous week at Chicago, 13-28. The Lions have alternated wins and losses the last four weeks, going 2-2, both S/U and ATS. The Lions have to face the Vikings twice in the last three weeks with Dallas sandwiched in between. The Vikings could tie the Lions if they win out and Detroit losses the last three games. Detroit averages 27.3 ppg while allowing 23.6 ppg. They also average 394.4 ypg and allow 320.9 ypg. The Vikings playoff chances to a hit last week when they lost in OT to the Bengals, 24-27. They led big in the 2nd half but the Bengals rallied to tie and force OT. The Vikings offense ranks 11th in the NFL while their defense ranks 13th. The Vikings have lost three of their last four games and are 2-1-2 vs the spread the last five. The Vikings need this game badly if they hope to have a chance at the postseason. Plus we get the Vikings at about a field goal home dog here. I'll take the Vikings plus the points. |
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12-24-23 | Browns v. Texans OVER 40 | 36-22 | Win | 100 | 13 h 24 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Browns are 9-5 S/U and 9-5 ATS with a 7-6-1 o/u mark. The Browns are in 2nd in the AFC North, 2-games back of the Baltimore Ravens. With the Bengals losing on Saturday, that gives them a bit of breathing room. The Browns finish up next week at home vs the jets and then at Cincinnati. They average 22.1 ppg and allow 20.6 ppg. The Browns will rotate QB's with Joe Flacco and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. They are coming off a win over the Bears last week as a 2.5-point favorite, 20-17. That's two wins in a row since they lost two in a row. They have also gone over in three of their last four games. The strange this is that at home they are 1-6 Over/Under, allowing 13.1 ppg and on the road they are 6-0 Over/Under and allow 30.7 ppg. The Houston Texans are 8-6 S/U and 7-7 ATS. They are tied for first in the AFC South with the Colts and Jaguars. After today they finish up with divisional games vs the Titans and then a big game at the Colts to finish up. The Texans average 21.9 ppg and allow 21.1 ppg. They are coming off a win at Tennessee, 19-16, as a 3-point favorite. The Texans are 5-2 S/U and 3-4 ATS at home this year. Their home games have averaged 45.3 points. The total here today is right at 40 and I look for both teams to score points. The Browns play bad road defense so I look for the OVER here today. |
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12-23-23 | Grizzlies -1 v. Hawks | 125-119 | Win | 100 | 19 h 52 m | Show | |
The Memphis Grizzlies started the season 6-19 S/U and 9-16 ATS. They played all those games without their star guard, Ja Morant. Morant returned on Tuesday against New Orleans and promptly put in 34 points including the game winner at the horn to win 115-113 over New Orleans. The Grizzlies then beat the Pacers at home in his second game back on Thursday, 116-103. Now the Grizzlies go for their third straight win at Atlanta. The Hawks are only 12-15 S/U and 7-20 ATS. They average 123.1 ppg but allow 122.9 ppg. At home the Hawks are 4-7 S/U and a terrible 1-10 ATS as they allow more points then they have scored. The Hawks have won two straight games, including last time out at Houston, 134-127. However, the covers have been few and far between. Tonight, spread really not a factor as this game around pick or Memphis -1 point. I like the Grizzlies though again here tonight with Morant back at the wheel guiding this team. Play Memphis. |
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12-23-23 | Georgia State v. Utah State -1 | 45-22 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 29 m | Show | |
Mid-Major game here on Saturday in the Potato Bowl from Boise Idaho. This one pits the Mountain West Utah State Aggies against the Sun Belt's Georgia State Panthers. Ga State finished their season with a loss to Old Dominion, 24-25, as a 2.5-point road dog. Utah State just got past New Mexico to finish their season with a win, 44-41 in double OT. Ga State lost its last five games of the season and ended 6-6 S/U. Utah State won three of its final four games. The Aggies are 26th in scoring with 34.1 ppg and 43rd in passing with 259.8 ypg. One good thing for Utah State, they weren't hit hard by the transfer portal, so they should be good here on Saturday. Ga State though will be without their starting running back and top wide receiver in this game as both are transferring. Utah State was the better team down the stretch and that should carry over to this Bowl game. Take Utah State. |
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12-23-23 | James Madison -1 v. Air Force | 21-31 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 29 m | Show | |
The Armed Forces Bowl here on Saturday has Air Force taking on James Madison. James Madison Dukes is 11-1 S/U and 8-4 ATS. The Dukes had a season of all times in their school history as they make their first ever Bowl appearance. Air Force looked great to start the season as they jumped out to a 8-0 record. However, they lost their last four games to finish 8-4 S/U and 5-7 ATS. Which Air Force team shows up today? Both teams suffered a lot of losses to the transfer portal so we'll just have to see how that effects them here on Saturday. If you talk motivation then that falls squarely on James Madison. Making their first ever bowl game nothing would please them more then to finish the season with a bowl win. The Dukes did average 35.2 ppg this season, good for 18th in the country. They only allowed 18.5 ppg, 18th in the nation. Air Force averaged 27.6 ppg. This is a tough game since you have to think of both teams with their portal losses. Still, I believe the Dukes want this game more than Air Force does. I'll take James Madison here on Saturday. |
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12-23-23 | Butler v. Providence UNDER 142.5 | 75-85 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
Early action on the college hardcourt here on Saturday has Butler taking on Providence. The Butler Bulldogs are 10-2 S/U and 7-4 ATS with a 5-5-1 O/U record. The dogs have won seven straight games since their loss to Florida Atlantic, 86-91. They are coming off a win over Georgetown, 74-64, as a 10.5-point favorite. The game also went under the 148.5 total. The Bulldogs score a lot, averaging 83.8 ppg, but they also play good defense as they allow just 69.6 ppg. The Providence Friars are also 10-2 S/U and 6-5-1 ATS. However, they are just 2-10 over/under as they allow just 63 ppg. That ties them for 21st in the nation in best defense. The Friars have won three straight and seven of their last eight. They are coming off a win over Marquette, 72-57, as a 4-point dog with the game going under. In fact, their last four games have gone under. This game being in Providence makes a big difference as the Friars allow just 60.8 ppg. They should control the tempo and keep this game low scoring. Play the UNDER. |
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12-22-23 | Maryland +3.5 v. UCLA | 69-60 | Win | 100 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
The Maryland Terrapins head to Westwood to take on the UCLA Bruins tonight. Maryland is 7-4 S/U and brings a three-game win streak into this game. They have also won six of their last seven games. Maryland has lots of experience on this team as they are led by a pair of seniors. They also have a very good turnover rate of 8.3 steals per game. UCLA has struggled this year and that's really because they are not an experienced team with Junior Lazar Stefanovic their only upper classman. UCLA fell to 5-5 on the season and has lost three straight games after a big upset at the hands of Cal Northridge, 72-76, as a 17.5-point favorite. That has to be their low point of this season. Now they face a very good and experienced Maryland team today. Yet they are still laying points. I'll take the points with Maryland and look for a Terps straight-up win. Play Maryland. |
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12-22-23 | Raptors v. 76ers -8 | 111-121 | Win | 100 | 19 h 51 m | Show | |
Atlantic Division clash here on Friday has the Philadelphia 76ers host the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference while the Sixers are third. Toronto is 11-16 overall and 12-15 vs the spread. The Raptors coming off a loss at home to Denver, 104-113, as a 3.5-point dog. That was the team's seventh loss in their last nine games both S/U and ATS. The Raptors have already lost to Philly twice in two tries this year. The Sixers boast the NBA's top scorer right now in Joel Embiid, who averages 35.1 ppg. Throw in his 11.8 rebounds and 5.9 assists and Embiid is a monster in the NBA. The Nuggets are 19-8 S/U and ATS. They have won seven of their last eight games and covered six of the last eight. That includes their win over the T'Wolves, 127-113 as a 4-point favorite. I'm going to lay the points at home here tonight with the Sixers. Play Philadelphia. |
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12-22-23 | Central Florida -4.5 v. Georgia Tech | 17-30 | Loss | -115 | 18 h 11 m | Show | |
Two teams that finished just eligible for this bowl at 6-6 meet today as Central Florida takes on Georgia Tech in the Gasparilla Bowl from Tampa Bay. Georgia Tech Yellow Jacks were 6-6 S/u and 7-5 vs the spread. The Jackets lost their last game of the season to Georgia, 23-31, but played well in covering a 25-point dog spread. Tech was 3-2 their last five games including a upset win over North Carolina. They became bowl eligible in their win over Syracuse, 31-22 on Nov 18. The offense is very good, scoring 30 in three of their last five games. The problem is the defense, that allows 30.5 ppg and 437.4 ypg. The rush defense is particularly bad, ranking 131st in the country. That will play right into the UCF Golden Knights hands here on Friday. The Knights have an elite rushing attack led by RJ Harvey. Harvey has at least 80 yards rushing in all but three games this year. The UFC offense averages 233 rushing yards per game, fourth in the country. Now they get to face this bad Tech rush defense. In addition, UFC defense has played well down the stretch, allowing an average of just 16 points over their last four games. This game looks taylor made for UCF. Play Central Florida. |
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12-21-23 | Syracuse v. South Florida +3.5 | 0-45 | Win | 100 | 21 h 3 m | Show | |
The Boca Raton Bowl here on Thursday has a pair of 6-6 teams meeting up as Syracuse takes on South Florida. The Syracuse Orange finished the regular season at 6-6 S/U and 5-7 ATS. They averaged 25.5 ppg while allowing 23.7 ppg. They also averaged 359.3 ypg while allowing 381.9 ypg. The Orange became bowl eligible on their last game of the season with a win over Wake Forest, 35-31, as a 2-point favorite. Still, the club lost three of their last four both S/U and ATS. The Orange will be without some key players who have entered the transfer portal. Sophomore Linebacker Leon Lowry, one of the most experienced players they have, will not play. DB Jeremiah Wilson will also not play. WR Isaiah Jones also will miss today's contest. All in all, the Orange will miss 11 players today due to the transfer portal and 15 total who will miss the game. The South Florida Bulls were also 6-6 S/U and 5-6-1 ATS. They averaged 30.8 ppg while allowing 34.9 ppg. They also averaged 455.3 ypg while allowing 455.3 ypg. Like Syracuse, the Bulls had to win their last game to get to this bowl They beat Charlotte, 48-14 as a 7-point favorite to become bowl Eligible. The Bulls offense is excellent but their defense is not so good. The loss of 15 players for the Orange could be the difference maker here today. Plus, South Florida will be playing in their own backyard in Boca Raton. Play South Florida. |
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12-21-23 | Pacers v. Grizzlies -4.5 | 103-116 | Win | 100 | 21 h 1 m | Show | |
It didn't take long for Ja Morant to make his presence felt in the Memphis lineup. Morant, their best player, made his season debut on Tuesday after missing the first part of the season with a suspension. Morant went out and scored 34 points, including the game winner at the horn, as the Grizzlies beat the Pelicans, 115-113 as a 8-point dog. Tonight, the Grizzlies host the Pacers in what could be a shootout with the leagues highest scoring team. The Pacers average 128 ppg this year. The Pacers are 13-13 S/U and 13-13 ATS on the season. They look to snap a four game losing streak tonight both S/U and ATS as they will have played five of their last six games on the road. The Grizzlies snapped a five game s/u and ats losing streak with the return of Morant. I look for the club to win their second in a row tonight behind their superstar guard. Play Memphis. |
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12-21-23 | Jacksonville v. Purdue OVER 147 | Top | 57-100 | Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show |
The Jacksonville Dolphins travel to Purdue in this extra board game for Thursday The Dolphins are 8-4 S/U and 5-5 ATS on the season. They are also 8-2 O/U and average 76.8 ppg while giving up 73.4 ppg. The team is 2-4 S/U and ATS on the road with a 5-1 O/U mark. They average 67.3 ppg but give up 85 ppg away from home. The Dolphins coming off a home win over LA-Monroe, 75-65, covering the 6-point line and going over the 137.5 total. The Purdue Boilermakers off to a great start at 10-1 S/U and 8-2-1 ATS. They are also a very good over team with a 8-3 O/U mark. They average 86.2 ppg and allow 70.5 ppg. They do better at home, averaging 90.8 ppg while allowing 61.6 ppg. Both teams have been great over plays all season. I don't see that changing tonight as Purdue piles up the points at home. Play the OVER. |
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12-20-23 | IUPU Ft Wayne +14.5 v. Pittsburgh | 48-62 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
IUPUFW Mastodons have gotten off to a great start with a 11-1 S/U record and 7-3 spread mark. The Mastodons average 86.8 ppg while allowing just 67.3 ppg. Their only loss came on the road at San Francisco, 60-76, as a 13.5-point dog. Otherwise they are 3-1 both S/U and ATS away from home and still outscore their hosts by 6.5-ppg. They are coming off a win over Bethune-Cookman, 86-63, as a 12.5-point favorite. This looks to be their biggest test of the season at 8-3 Pittsburgh. The Pitt Panthers have won three straight since a loss to Clemson 70-79. The Panthers have since won three straight games and gone 2-1 vs the spread. They are coming off a win over South Carolina State, 86-50, as a 28-point favorite. Pitt around a 14-point favorite here today. I'll take a shot with the big dog in this one. Play Fort Wayne. |
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12-20-23 | Baylor +3.5 v. Duke | 70-78 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
The Baylor Bears had their perfect record broken with their first loss of the season last game at home to Michigan State, 64-88, as a 3.5-point favorite. The Spartans had also covered six straight games before that spread loss. They have averaged 88.4 ppg while allowing just 69.6 ppg on the season. This will be another neutral site game as this contest will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Bears have played four previous neutral site games and are 3-1 both S/U and ATS. The Duke Blue Devils are 7-3 S/U and 5-5 ATS on the season. They average 81.6 ppg while allowing 66.1 ppg. Duke is coming off a win over Hofstra, 89-68, as a 15-point favorite. Their losses this season have come at Georgia Tech, 68-72, at Arkansas, 75-80, and at home to Arizona, 73-78. This should be a very good game but with Baylor getting a few points I'll take the Bears in this one. Play Baylor. |
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12-19-23 | CS-Northridge v. UCLA UNDER 138.5 | 76-72 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
A pair of LA county teams matchup here tonight as UCLA welcomes cross town school Cal State Northridge tonight. Northridge Matadors have had some rough seasons heading into this year. However, they are off to a much better start at 7-3 S/U and 7-1 ATS. They are also 2-6 O/U on the season and allow just 69.3 ppg. They haven't played in over a week and that was a win over Utah Tech, 80-75, as a 2-point favorite. That snapped a string of six straight unders for the Matadors. The defense has been good, holding five of the last six opponents to under 40% shooting. UCLA off to a slow start this season at just 5-4 S/U and 3-5-1 ATS. They are also 1-8 O/U on the season. They have played very good defense, holding opponents to just 59.7 ppg overall and 54.3 ppg at home. The Bruins have lost two straight games to Villanova 56-65 and then last time out to Ohio State, 60-67, as a 2-point home dog. Both games going under. Tonight, I expect both teams to slow the tempo and as such I'm looking for this game to go under. |
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12-19-23 | Grizzlies v. Pelicans OVER 229.5 | 115-113 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
The Memphis Grizzlies playing their second of a back-to-back spot here tonight. Last night they went to Oklahoma City and lost their fifth straight game, 97-116, failing to cover the 10.5-point dog line. The Grizzlies were down by nearly 30 points at hone time. The Grizzlies have also failed to cover all five of their last five games. They average 105.6 ppg and allow 112.4 ppg on the season. The New Orleans Pelicans are 16-11 S/U and 16/11 ATS on the season. They average 116. ppg while allowing 113.8 ppg. The Pelicans have won four straight games and 3-1 ATS. They are coming off a win at San Antonio on Sunday, 146-110, as a 8-point favorite. They have scored over 140 points in two of their last three games, both of those on the road. The good news for the Grizzlies tonight is the return of guard Ja Morant. He's is by far their best player and has missed the season thus far due to a suspension. Morant will make his season debut tonight and give the offense a shot in the arm. That combined with the high scoring ways of the Pelicans of late will have me on the OVER here tonight. |
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12-18-23 | Grizzlies v. Thunder -10 | 97-116 | Win | 100 | 19 h 58 m | Show | |
The Memphis Grizzlies look to snap a four game losing streak both S/U and ATS. They are coming off back-to-back losses to the Houston Rockets, 104-117 in Houston and then 96-103 in Memphis as a 3.5-point dog. The Grizzlies are just 6-18 S/U and 9-15 ATS on the season. They average 106 ppg while giving up 112.3 ppg on the season. The OK Thunder are 16-8 S/U and 16-7-1 ATS on the season. They average 120.4 ppg and 123.8 ppg at home. The Thunder are coming off a win at Denver, 118-117 as a 5-point dog. That makes them 5-2 S/U and 4-3 ATS in their last seven games. The Thunder should have little trouble with this Memphis team on Monday. Play Oklahoma City. |
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12-18-23 | Maine +16 v. UCF | 51-74 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
Extra board game here on Monday has Maine taking on Central Florida. The Maine Black Bears are 8-4 S/U and 7-4 ATS. They average 70.4 ppg and allow 63.2 ppg. The Bears have won four straight games both S/U and ATS. The Bears defense has been very good, holding opponents close to the 60 point range and three of the last four opponents under 40% shooting. The UCF Golden Knights are 6-3 S/U and 4-5 ATS. They average 78 ppg and allow 67.7 ppg. They are coming off a loss to Ole Miss, 68-70 as a 3.5-point home favorite. They have covered just two of their last six games. Definitely different opponents for these clubs today. However, the Bears should be able to get inside this big line and cover the spread. Play Maine. |
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12-18-23 | Western Kentucky v. Old Dominion -4.5 | 38-35 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 18 m | Show | |
A couple of things you have to look for in the bowls. First, how many players have entered the transfer portal and those players sitting out because of the NFL draft. Second, motivation, does the team want to even be there. Today, we have one game on the Monday Bowl schedule and that's the Famous Toastery Bowl between Western Kentucky and Old Dominion. Western is 7-5 on the season but likely will be without their top QB in Austin Reed. Reed has an undisclosed illness/reason, but he's been downgraded to doubtful for today. The Hilltoppers have won two straight games after a win over Florida International, 41-28. The loss of Reed could be big here today for a team that averaged 29.8 ppg. Reed hit on 61.5% of his passes for 3,340 yards and 31 touchdowns. Hard to replace those kind of numbers. Western has struggled on the defensive side of the ball, allowing 28.2 ppg this season. ODU Monarchs have also won two straight games. They are coming off a win over Georgia State, 25.24 as a 1.5-point favorite. ODU averages 22.9 ppg as Grant Wilson leads the team at QB with 16 touchdowns. With Reed not in this game I look for ODU to come out on top and cover this spread today. Play Old Dominion. |
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12-17-23 | Cowboys v. Bills -1.5 | 10-31 | Win | 100 | 18 h 12 m | Show | |
The weather might be in the Bills advantage here on Sunday as Rain is expected with winds at least 15mpg and gusting higher. That could hurt the Cowboys potent pass attack. Dallas is 10-3 S/U and 9-4 ATS on the season. They are tied with the Eagles in the NFC East for first place but have a tough schedule the rest of the way. After today's game at Buffalo they go to Miami and then return home to face the Lions before a final road trip to Washington. With three of their last four on the road it could be a tough route for the Cowboys to the division title. Dallas is 5-0 S/U and 4-1 ATS in their last five games. The offense has been great, scoring at least 33 points in each of those five wins. They are coming off a win over the Eagles, 33-13 as a 3.5-point favorite. The Bills are 7-6 S/U and 5-8 ATS and right now are on the bubble to make the playoffs. The Bills were one of the preseason favorites to make the Super Bowl. Now, they are fighting for a playoff spot. Five teams in the AFC were tied at 7-6 and the Bengals won on Saturday to go to 8-6 as did the Colts. They also trail 1st place Miami by two games in the AFC East. After today they face the Chargers and Patriots (both should be easy wins) and finish vs the Dolphins, which could be for the division with some luck. As for today, the Bills will hope for as bad as weather as they can get. I'll take the Bills here today who need a win badly. |
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12-17-23 | Commanders v. Rams -6.5 | 20-28 | Win | 100 | 18 h 51 m | Show | |
The Washington Commander won't make the postseason this year as they sit at just 4-9 overall and 5-7-1 vs the spread. The Commanders average just 20.1 ppg while allowing 30.4 ppg. They also average 336.1 ypg and allow 379.8 ypg. The Commanders will finish their season with a game at the Jets next week then home vs the 49ers and finish the season home vs the Cowboys. They have lost four straight games and are 1-3 ATS in those games. They are coming off a loss at home to Miami, 15-45, as a 8.5-point dog. The defense has not been good, allowing 90 points the last two games and at least 29 points in each of their last four games. The Rams had their three game win streak snapped last week at Baltimore. They fought the Ravens into OT and lost on special teams as Baltimore ran back a kick for a TD. The Rams offense has really been in high gear of late, scoring 31, 36 and 37 the last three weeks. At 6-7, the Rams chances of making the playoffs are not great, but they are around 40% at this point. A loss today almost assures them of not making the playoffs. The Way the Rams offense is playing and how bad the Commanders defense has been, I'll take the Rams here today. Play LA. |
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12-17-23 | Bears v. Browns -2.5 | Top | 17-20 | Win | 100 | 15 h 47 m | Show |
The Chicago Bears won their second straight game last week with a big home win over the Detroit Lions, 28-13, as a 3-point dog. The Bears were my NFC North Game of the Year Winner. The Bears are also 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games. The Bears average 20.8 ppg while allowing 23.8 ppg. They also average 324.2 ypg and allow 314.5 ypg. The Bears are 5-8 overall and in last in the NFC North. They will hit the road here today to face the Browns in Cleveland. Always have to look at the weather in Cleveland. It's going to be in the 40's with rain showers and winds from 15 Mph. The Cleveland Browns snapped their 2-game losing streak with a win over Jacksonville last week, 31-27, as a 2.5-point favorite. That improved them to 8-5 both S/U and ATS. The Browns have been very good at home, 6-1 S/U and ATS and out score their visitors by a 20.6 to 12.6 margin. The Browns have the best defense in the NFL, allowing 263 yards per game. That combined with the weather will be all the Browns need in this game. Play Cleveland. |
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12-17-23 | Bears v. Browns UNDER 38 | 17-20 | Win | 100 | 15 h 46 m | Show | |
The Chicago Bears won their second straight game last week with a big home win over the Detroit Lions, 28-13, as a 3-point dog. The Bears were my NFC North Game of the Year Winner. The Bears are also 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games. The Bears average 20.8 ppg while allowing 23.8 ppg. They also average 324.2 ypg and allow 314.5 ypg. The Bears are 5-8 overall and in last in the NFC North. They will hit the road here today to face the Browns in Cleveland. Always have to look at the weather in Cleveland. It's going to be in the 40's with rain showers and winds from 15 Mph. The Cleveland Browns snapped their 2-game losing streak with a win over Jacksonville last week, 31-27, as a 2.5-point favorite. That improved them to 8-5 both S/U and ATS. The Browns have been very good at home, 6-1 S/U and ATS and out score their visitors by a 20.6 to 12.6 margin. The Browns have the best defense in the NFL, allowing 263 yards per game. That combined with the weather will be the key to this game going UNDER the total. Play UNDER. |
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12-16-23 | UCLA v. Boise State +6 | 35-22 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 44 m | Show | |
LA Bowl as UCLA takes on Boise State. The big issue to watch for in these bowls are players opting out because they don't want to get hurt and ruin their NFL draft chances or are entering the transfer portal. The latter is the case for UCLA as this LA Bowl team we saw during the season. HC Chip Kelly has already said that any play entering the portal at the end of the season won't play in this game. Seven Bruins have put their names into the Transfer portal and none of those will practice or play today. That includes star freshman player Dante Moore. Boise State won the Mountain West Championship in Las Vegas with a win over UNLV, 44-20. They have been red hot to finish the season, winning and covering their last four games. They have also scored 42 points or more in three of those games. For me, I have to back Boise in this one. They are getting points and UCLA will have to play without those seven players in the transfer portal. Take Boise State. |