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02-03-23 | Blazers v. Wizards OVER 236 | 124-116 | Win | 100 | 6 h 53 m | Show | |
Portland can get back to the .500 mark with a win tonight over the Wizards. The 25-26 Blazers are coming off a win at Memphis, 122-112, as a 5.5-point dog. That makes four wins in their last five games. Washington is two-games under .500 with their 24-26 record. The Wizards look to extend their win streak to seven games both S/U and ATS tonight. They have scored at least 113 points in five of those six wins. They have been a decent over team at home, going 35-17-2 O/U in their last 54 home games. These teams have also gone over in 12 of their last 17 meetings. Moreover, five of the last six meetings in Washington have gone over. I'll take OVER here tonight. |
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02-02-23 | Clippers v. Bucks -3.5 | 105-106 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
It's West vs East here tonight as the East's 2nd place Milwaukee Bucks take on the West's 4th place LA Clippers. The Clippers are 29-25 overall on the season and 27-27 vs the spread. The Clippers are coming off a win over Chicago, 108-103, as a 3-point favorite. They have won six of their last seven games. The Milwaukee Bucks are 34-17 overall and 27-27-21-3 vs the number. The Bucks have won five straight and seven of their last eight games. They have scored at least 124 points in their last three games and four of the last five. I'll lay the points here at home tonight with the Bucks. |
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02-02-23 | IUPU Ft Wayne +2.5 v. Oakland | 82-73 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show | |
Horizon League action has 6th place IP Fort Wayne taking on 5th place Oakland. IPFW is 14-9 overall and 6-6 in conference plays. The Mastodons are coming off a loss at Cleveland State, 74-79, as a 3.5 point dog. This team can score as they average 75.1 ppg on the season and allow 67.3 ppg. They are also 17-7 ATS in their last 24 road games vs a team with a winning home record. The Oakland Grizzlies may only have nine wins, but seven of those have come in conference play. However, they have lost two straight games and are 2-3 their last five. They are also 2-4 ATS their last six games. The Grizzlies are also just 2-7 in their last nine home games. The road team has covered the last five meetings in this series and the dog is 7-3 ATS the last 10. I'll take the road dog here on Thursday. Play IPFW. Oakland is 9-14 overall and 7-5 in conference play. |
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02-01-23 | Blazers v. Grizzlies -5.5 | Top | 122-112 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
The Portland Trailblazers are just under the playoff line right now as we get closer to the half way point of the season. The Blazers are 24-26 in the tough Western Conference, but are a couple games back of New Orleans right now for that last playoff spot. Portland is coming off a home win over Atlanta, 129-125, as a 2.5-point favorite. Despite the win, they are just 3-4 S/U and ATS their last seven games. They are also 4-10 ATS their last 14 overall games and 0-8 ATS their last eight road games. Meanwhile, Memphis sitting 2nd in the Western Conference with a 32-18 record, 2.5-games back of Denver. The Grizzlies have been great at home, going 21-3 S/U and 16-8 ATS. They also outscore their visitors by a 119.7 to 108.5 ppg average. Moreover, they are 36-14-1 ATS in their last 51 home games. I'll take the Grizzlies here tonight and lay the points. |
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02-01-23 | Pittsburgh +8.5 v. North Carolina | 65-64 | Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show | |
ACC Clash here on Wednesday has 15-7 Pitt taking on 15-8 North Carolina. Pittsburgh is third in the ACC with a 8-3 record and UNC is 4th with a 7-3 record. Pitt has won two straight games, including last game vs Miami, 71-68, as a pick'em. That makes the Panthers 4-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS in their last five games. Pitt is 5-2 S/U on the road and a perfect 7-0 vs the spread. They have also outscored their hosts by a 75.4 to 66.6 ppg average. Pitt has been great to bettors with a 14-3 ATS mark their last 17 overall games. NCU might have 15 wins, but unlike Pitt they have not been good to bettors. The Tar Heels are just 7-13-1 ATS overall and 5-5 ATS at home. The Heels have won four straight and six of their last seven. However, they are just 1-5 ATS in their last six games vs a team with a winning record above 60 percent. I'll take the points with a very good covering team here tonight. Play Pittsburgh. |
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02-01-23 | Penn State +10 v. Purdue | 60-80 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
Top ranked Purdue will host Penn State this afternoon in a Big 10 clash. The Boilermakers are 10-1 in the Big 10 and 21-1 overall. Purdue's only loss this season came in their opening Big 10 game to Rutgers, 64-65, as a 8.5-point favorite. Since then they have won eight straight and gone 5-2-1 ATS. Purdue hasn't done so well at home, going 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine home games. They are also 3-10-2 ATS in their last 15 home games vs a team with a losing road record. Penn State is 5-5 in conference and 14-7 overall. Penn State is coming off a win over Michigan, 83-61, as a 3.5-point favorite. They are 3-4 S/U and 4-3 ATS in their last seven games. This will be the second meeting between these teams with Purdue winning back on Jan 8th at Penn State, 63-76, as a 5-point favorite. Penn State does well on the road, going 8-3 ATS their last 11 away games. They are also 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 games vs a team with a winning record. The dog has gone 7-3-1 ATS the last 11 meetings in this series and the road team is 7-2-1 ATS the last 10 meetings. I'll take Penn State tonight. |
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02-01-23 | Providence +4 v. Xavier | 83-85 | Win | 100 | 6 h 42 m | Show | |
A Big East Battle between two ranked teams here today as No 17 Providence takes on No 15 Xavier. Providence and Xavier are in a three way tie at the top of the Big East with 9-2 record. Both also have 17-5 overall records. The Providence Friars have been a good spread team this year, with a 14-8 ATS record overall. The Friars have won three straight games and covered all three, including last game over Villanova, 70-65, as a pick'em on the road. The Friars are 5-3 S/U and 6-2 ATS on the road and outscoring their hosts, 72.4 to 68.5 ppg. Providence is 12-2 ATS their last 14 games and 6-1 ATS their last seven on the road. The Xavier Musketeers are coming off a loss at Creighton, 67-84, as a 6-point dog. That makes them 2-2 S/U and 1-3 ATS in their last four games. The dog has covered eight of the last 11 in this series. That's who I am on today, take Providence. |
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01-31-23 | Hornets v. Bucks OVER 243.5 | 115-124 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
The Charlotte Hornets are just 15-36 overall this season. They have won two straight games though, with wins over Chicago and last game over Miami, 122-117. They have gone over in four of their last seven games. They average 112.2 overall and slightly more on the road, 113.8 ppg. However, they allow 120.4 ppg this year on the road. Charlotte has gone over in 23 of their last 32 road games this season. Milwaukee is 33-17 and has won four straight games and six of their last seven. They have gone over in two straight and three of their last four. The Bucks are 13-3 O/U in their last 16 home games. These teams have also gone over in five of the last six meetings in Milwaukee. Tall number to climb tonight, but I'll take the OVER. |
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01-31-23 | Ball State v. Bowling Green OVER 152.5 | 69-60 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
Two teams trying to improve their position in the MAC face off today as 4th place Ball State takes on 5th place Bowling Green. Ball State is 5-3 in the MAC and 14-7 overall. Ball State is coming off a win over Northern Illinois, 87-69. They have gone over their last three games. The Cardinals have also gone over in their last four road games and 6-2 O/U their last eight overall games. Bowling Green is 4-4 in the MAC and 10-11 overall. Bowling Green looks to rebound from their loss at Toledo, 77-91. The game went over and they are 4-1-1 O/U their last six games. The Falcons have also gone over in four of their last five home games. I will take the over here tonight between these teams. |
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01-31-23 | Akron v. Buffalo OVER 146.5 | 81-64 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
Akron tied for the best record in the MAC right now with a 7-1 conference record and 15-6 overall mark. The Zips have also won six straight games. Buffalo sits in tied for 5th with Bowling Green at 4-4 and 10-11 overall. Akron has gone over their last two games, totaling 160 and 141. The Zips have gone over in five of their last seven overall. Buffalo is only 2-4 their last six games, going over in four of those. The Bulls average 86.7 ppg at home this year while allowing 74.3 ppg. I like this game to go over here tonight. |
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01-30-23 | Hawks v. Blazers OVER 236.5 | Top | 125-129 | Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show |
The Atlanta Hawks look to get above the .500 mark as they continue their Western road trip at Portland tonight. The Hawks have dropped to 25-25 with their recent 1-3 slide. They are coming off a loss at home to the Clippers, 113-120, as a 1-point favorite. The Hawks are just 10-24 ATS their last 34 road games vs a team with a winning home record. Portland is 23-26 on the season and is coming off a loss at home to Toronto, 105-123, after wins over Utah and San Antonio. This team can score too, getting 134 vs the Jazz and 147 vs the Spurs. They eclipse 130 quite frequently. The Blazers are 14-9-1 ATS at home and average 119.4 ppg. Five of the last six meetings in this series have gone OVER. The Hawks have also gone over in six of their last seven games. With the points the Blazers can score, this one could be a high scoring affair. Take the OVER. |
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01-29-23 | Pelicans v. Bucks OVER 233 | 110-135 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
Two of the best in their respective conferences meet today as the 3rd place Eastern Conference Bucks host the 5th place Western Conference Pelicans. The Pelicans have a winning record but you wouldn't know it by their play of late, as they are riding a seven game losing streak. They are 9-15 on the road but a good over team on the road with a 16-8 Ov/Un record. They are also 18-4 O/U their last 22 games vs a team with a winning straight-up record. The Milwaukee Bucks are 32-17 overall on the season and bring a 3-game winning streak into today's contest. They have a good home over/under record, going over in 16 of their 24 home games. They are also 12-3 in their last 15 home games. These teams have gone over in their last six meetings in Milwaukee and 26-9 O/U in their last 35 overall meetings. I'll be on the OVER here today. |
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01-29-23 | Rutgers +4.5 v. Iowa | 82-93 | Loss | -115 | 2 h 37 m | Show | |
Big 10 matchup here on Sunday has Rutgers hitting the road for a game at Iowa. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 14-6 overall on the season. They have won three of their last four in the Big 10 including last game vs Penn State, 65-45 as a 6.5-point favorite. Rutgers is tied for 2nd in the Big 10 with a 6-3 overall record. Iowa is 12-8 overall and 4-6 in the Big 10 and in the bottom half of the conference. The Hawkeyes have lost their last two games, including last game at Michigan State, 61-63, but covered the 2.5-point dog line. The dog has been the play in this series as they have gone 9-2-1 vs the spread. Rutgers getting some points here today and I like them to even win this game outright. Play Rutgers. |
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01-29-23 | Rider +2.5 v. Fairfield | 78-69 | Win | 100 | 2 h 37 m | Show | |
The Rider Broncs hit the road for their second straight away game here today. They are coming off a road win at Marist, 68-52, as a 2.5-point favorite. That makes four wins in a row for the Broncs. They have done well on the road, covering six of their last nine away games this year. The Fairfield Stags look to get above the .500 mark here today as they sit 10-10 on the season. The Stags have won four straight game including last game over Mt St Marys, 63-60, just covering the 2.5-point favorite line. The road team has covered 21 of the last 28 games in this series. I'll be on the road team here today. Play Rider. |
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01-28-23 | Rockets v. Pistons OVER 236 | 117-114 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
It's a battle of the bottom dwellers as the last place team in the East, Detroit, takes on the last place team from the West, Houston. The Pistons are 13-37 on the season. They are coming off a rare win at Brooklyn, 130-122, as a 8.5-point dog. It was the second straight game the Pistons have scored 130 points, though they gave up 150 to Milwaukee on Monday. The Pistons allow the most points in the East, coming in at 120.3 ppg. The Rockets are 11-38 on the season adn have lost two straight after beating Minnesota last Saturday. They have lost 15 of their last 16 games. Houston also allows a lot of points per game, 117.1 ppg. These teams have gone over in nine of the last 12 meetings in Detroit. I expect a lot of points in this one today. Take the OVER. |
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01-28-23 | Arkansas +7 v. Baylor | 64-67 | Win | 100 | 14 h 45 m | Show | |
Non-Conference clash here on Saturday has SEC's Arkansas taking on the Big 12 Baylor Bears. Baylor is 15-5 overall on the season and tied for fourth in the Big 12 with a 5-3 record. Arkansas is 14-6 overall and 3-5 in the SEC. Arkansas snapped a four-game losing streak with back-to-back wins over Ole Miss and last game over LSU, 60-40, as a 12.5-point favorite. Baylor has won five straight games after their last win over Kansas, 75-69, as a 2-point favorite. The Bears usually don't do well putting back-to-back covers together, evidenced by their 3-7-1 ATS mark the last 11 ATS wins. My numbers show a close game here on Saturday and with that I'll take the points with the dog. Play Arkansas. |
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01-28-23 | Xavier +5.5 v. Creighton | 67-84 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
The No 12 ranked Xavier Musketeers stay on the road here on Saturday for an early game at Creighton. Xavier is 17-4 on the season and coming off a win at Connecticut, 82-79, as a 6-point dog. They have won 12 of their last 13 games and covered six of the last eight. They are also leading the Big East with a 9-1 conference record, one game ahead of both Marquette and Providence. Creighton is 12-8 overall on the season and 10-10 vs the spread. They are 4th in the Big East with a 6-3 conference record. Creighton has won three straight, covering two of those games. That includes a win over St Johns, 104-76, as a 10.5 point favorite. These teams met back on January 11th in Xavier with Creighton losing a close game, 87-90, as a 2.5-point dog. The dog has covered 14 of the last 19 meetings in this series. I like the dog here today as I expect Xavier to possibly walk away with the straight-up win. Play Xavier. |
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01-27-23 | Magic v. Heat UNDER 220 | 105-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
Eastern Conference clash here on Friday has Orlando taking on their intrastate rivals, Miami. Orlando is 13th in the East with a 19-29 record and 6-17 road mark. The Miami Heat are 6th in the East with a 27-22 record and 16-9 home mark. Orlando has won two-straight games, beating Boston and then Indiana at home. Overall, the Magic have been a slightly over team with a 25-22-1 O/U mark. However, that changes on the road where they are 10-12-1 O/U and their ppg drops almost four points. Not sure what it is about Friday's, but the Magic are 3-14 O/U their last 17 on this day. Miami has also won two straight, going UNDER in both of those home games. The Heat have gone under their last four at home and are 3-9 O/U their last 12 games overall. Like Orlando, they are also 4-9 O/U their last 13 on Friday. These teams have gone under in five of their last seven meetings in Miami. I'll be on the UNDER here tonight. |
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01-27-23 | Grizzlies v. Wolves OVER 237.5 | 100-111 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Two playoff bound Western Conference teams meet up today in Minnesota as the T'Wolves host the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis is 2nd in the West with a 31-17 record, but they have a losing road record of 11-14. Minnesota is 8th right now with a 25-25 record and 16-10 home mark. Memphis saw their 11 game win streak snapped and since have lost four straight games. On that win streak they were also 7-2 O/U the last nine games. Minnesota is coming off a win at New Orleans, 111-102, as a 3-point dog. They average 117.5 ppg at home while allowing 115.7 ppg. Tall total here at 238 or 239, but when Memphis wins they tend to get the overs and that's what I'm looking for here today. Play the OVER. |
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01-27-23 | IUPU Ft Wayne +4 v. Cleveland State | 74-79 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
Horizon league action here on Friday has IPFW taking on Cleveland State. 6th place IP Fort Wayne is 6-5 in conference and 14-8 overall on the season. 4th place Cleveland State is 7-3 in conference and 12-9 overall. The Fort Wayne Mastodons are coming off a win over IUPUI, 81-75, but failed to cover the 18.5 point favorite line. They have a winning road record at 5-4 both S/U and ATS. They also have outscored their hosts, 68.9 to 68.8, though barely. They have also gone 7-2 ATS their last nine on the road vs a team with a winning home record and 20-8 ATS their last 28 vs a team with a winning home record. Cleveland State Vikings are coming off a win over Wright State, 85-77 as a 3.5-point road dog. They are 6-3 S/U at home but are just 3-4 vs the spread. The road team is 5-1 ATS the last six in this series and the dog is 5-0 the last five. I'll take the road dog here today. Play IPFW. |
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01-26-23 | Cavs v. Rockets OVER 221 | 113-95 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 5th overall in the Eastern Conference with a 29-20 record. They have been averaging 111.5 ppg while allowing 107.2 ppg on the season. The Cavs are coming off a loss at New York, 103-105, as a 3.5-point favorite. That makes them 4-6 S/U their last 10 games. They have also gone 5-5 Ov/Un their last 10 games. The Houston Rockets are dead last in the Western Conference with a 11-37 record. They have averaged 109.7 ppg while allowing 117.2 ppg. They have lost 13 of their last 14 games. I'll be looking at the over in tonight's contest. The Cavs are 11-5-1 O/U in their last 17 on the road vs a team with a losing home record. Houston has gone over in five of their last seven games. They are 19-8 O/U in their last 27 games playing on no rest. I'll take the OVER tonight. |
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01-26-23 | Iowa +2.5 v. Michigan State | 61-63 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show | |
Big 10 action here today has Iowa taking on Michigan State from Lansing, MI. Both teams around the middle of the pack. Iowa is 12-7 Overall and 4-4 in conference while Michigan State is 13-7 overall and 5-4 in conference. Iowa had its 4-game win streak snapped last time out at Ohio State, 77-93, as a 3-point dog. Michigan State has been slumping of late, going 1-3 their last four games including losing their last game at Indiana, 69-82, as a 4.5-point dog. The road team has covered four of the last five in this series. I look for Iowa to stay close and have a shot at the win here tonight. Play Iowa. |
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01-25-23 | Utah State +7 v. San Diego State | 75-85 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Late action here on the college hoop slate has a Mountain West clash between Utah State and San Diego State. The San Diego State Aztecs sit atop the division with a 6-1 conference record and a 15-4 overall mark. Utah State is 4th with a 5-2 conference mark and a 16-4 overall record. Utah State looks to win three in a row here tonight after their wins over UNLV and last time out over San Jose State, 75-74, as a 11.5-point favorite. While they have failed to cover their last three games, they are still 11-8 ATS on the season. San Diego State has had a good season. But don't ask bettors, as the Aztecs are just 6-11-1 vs the number this year. Two of those covers have come in their last two games over Colorado State and last game over Air Force, 70-60, as a 9.5-point favorite. At home, Sdg St is 9-1, but they are just 1-7-1 vs the spread. Now they have to lay 7-points to a very good Utah State team. I'll take those points tonight with Utah State. |
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01-25-23 | Raptors v. Kings -3 | 113-95 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 50 m | Show | |
It's East vs West tonight as the Eastern Conference Toronto Raptors make the long trip West to face the Western Conference Sacramento Kings. Right now the Raptors are below the playoff breakoff point as they sit 12th in the East with a 21-27 record. They are also 6-17 on the road this year. In addition, the Raptors are just 5-11 ATS their last 16 road games. The Sacramento Kings are having a fine season, sitting third in the West with a 27-19 overall mark and 16-10 home record. The Kings are 7-1 S/U their last eight games and 6-2 vs the spread. The Kings are also 20-6-1 ATS playing on one day rest. Not sure why the Kings such a short favorite here tonight. I won't look a gift horse in the mouth though. Take Sacramento. |
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01-25-23 | Xavier v. Connecticut OVER 153.5 | 82-79 | Win | 100 | 5 h 12 m | Show | |
Xavier looks to keep hold of their top spot in the Big East Conference. Xavier is 16-4 overall on the season and 8-1 in conference. Meanwhile, Connecticut is 16-5 overall and 5-5 in conference and in 5th place. Xavier rebounded from a loss on last Wednesday to Depaul, 72-73 as a 8-point road favorite with a home win over Georgetown, 95-82, but failed to cover the 17-point line. Still, they are 5-2 ATS their last seven games and have lost straight up just one time in their last 13 games. They have also been good on the road, going 4-1 S/U and 3-1-1 ATS their five away games, outscoring the home teams by an average of 85.2 to 79.6 points. Xavier has also been a very good over team with a 15-5 O/U record on the season. That makes them 19-7-1 O/U their last 27 overall games. In addition, they are 5-2 O/U their last seven road games. The U Conn Huskies came into conference play with a 11-0 record. However, the Big East hasn't been kind as they have gone 5-5 since. In fact, they are just 2-5 S/U their last seven games and 2-7 ATS their last nine games. They have been a decent over team too, going 3-1 O/U their last four and 6-3 O/U their last nine. They have also gone 36-17 O/U in their last 53 overall home games. Both these teams are good over teams and both can score. I don't think the oddsmaker made a tall enough over/under line for these two. Take the OVER. |
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01-25-23 | Xavier +6.5 v. Connecticut | Top | 82-79 | Win | 100 | 5 h 12 m | Show |
Xavier looks to keep hold of their top spot in the Big East Conference. Xavier is 16-4 overall on the season and 8-1 in conference. Meanwhile, Connecticut is 16-5 overall and 5-5 in conference and in 5th place. Xavier rebounded from a loss on last Wednesday to Depaul, 72-73 as a 8-point road favorite with a home win over Georgetown, 95-82, but failed to cover the 17-point line. Still, they are 5-2 ATS their last seven games and have lost straight up just one time in their last 13 games. They have also been good on the road, going 4-1 S/U and 3-1-1 ATS their five away games, outscoring the home teams by an average of 85.2 to 79.6 points. Xavier has also been a very good over team with a 15-5 O/U record on the season. That makes them 19-7-1 O/U their last 27 overall games. In addition, they are 5-2 O/U their last seven road games. The U Conn Huskies came into conference play with a 11-0 record. However, the Big East hasn't been kind as they have gone 5-5 since. In fact, they are just 2-5 S/U their last seven games and 2-7 ATS their last nine games. They have been a decent over team too, going 3-1 O/U their last four and 6-3 O/U their last nine. They have also gone 36-17 O/U in their last 53 overall home games. I like Xavier here as they look to be the team to beat in the Big East this year. Play Xavier. |
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01-24-23 | Oklahoma +5.5 v. TCU | Top | 52-79 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 32 m | Show |
Big 12 is a very competitive conference, as usual. Kansas State leads the conference right now. Oklahoma is 2-5 in conference and sits 8th right now. They are also 11-8 overall on the season and 10-9 vs the spread. The Sooners have lost two straight games, coming off a setback to Baylor, 60-62, but just covering the 2.5-point dog line. The Sooners are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games vs a team with a winning home record. They are also 7-3 ATS overall their last 10 road games. TCU is 15-4 overall and 4-3 in conference. The Horned Frogs are 6th in conference. They are coming off a big road win at Kansas, 83-60, as a 7-point dog. That makes them 2-3 S/U and 3-2 ATS their last five games. They are 12-7 ATS overall on the season. The dog has covered eight of the last 10 in this series and that's what I'm sticking with here today. Take Oklahoma. |
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01-22-23 | Memphis +3.5 v. Cincinnati | 75-68 | Win | 100 | 2 h 38 m | Show | |
Memphis travels to Ohio today to take on Cincinnati in an American Athletic Conference clash. The Memphis Tigers are 14-5 overall and 5-2 in conference while the Cincinnati Bearcats are 14-6 overall and 5-2 in conference. Memphis has won two straight games but has failed to cover the spread in any of their last eight games. They are coming off a win over Wichita State, 88-78, pushing the 10-point line. Today they are a small road dog here at Cincinnati. Cincinnati has won three straight after their loss to Houston back on Jan 5th. They are coming off a win over South Florida, 85-69, as a 4-point favorite. Memphis has one of the best offenses in the country, ranked 32nd in scoring, though they score most of their points inside 3-point line. The road team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four games of this matchup. Both teams are good, but I'll take the points with the visitor in this one. Play Memphis. |
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01-21-23 | Middle Tennessee +4 v. Louisiana Tech | 68-51 | Win | 100 | 5 h 52 m | Show | |
Conference USA battle here today has Mid Tennessee State taking on La Tech. Mid Tenn is 12-7 overall on the season and 5-3 in conference play. They currently tied for 3rd in the conference. La Teach is 11-8 overall and 4-4 in the conference and in 6th place. Mid Tennessee State Blue Raiders are 8-8-1 vs the spread this season. They have won and covered their last three games, including last time out vs Charlotte, 62-58, as a 2.5-point favorite. La Tech Bulldogs have covered nine of their 16 games including last time out in their win over Western Kentucky, 85-74, as a 4-point favorite. Mid Tenn has been a decent long term bettor team, as they are 33-16-3 ATS in their last 52 games. I'm not sure that Tech should be laying around 3.5 points in this game. Looks more like a pick'em or even Mid Tenn favorite in this matchup. Play Middle Tennessee State. |
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01-21-23 | Fordham +8 v. Duquesne | 65-58 | Win | 100 | 14 h 43 m | Show | |
The Fordham Rams returned three starters to a team that finished 16-16 last year and 8th in the Atlantic 10. They are 14-4 this year, but only 2-3 in conference play. The Rams rebounded from their loss to Dayton on Monday with a win at La Salle, 66-64, as a pick'em. The Rams started the season 12-1 but have since gone 2-3. Duquesne is 13-6 overall and 3-3 in conference play. The Dukes are coming off a loss at St Bonny's, 56-65, as a pick'em. That makes them 3-3 S/U and 4-2 ATS their last six games. The road team has done well in this series, going 19-6-1 ATS the last 26 meetings. The dog has also gone 15-5-1 ATS the last 21 meetings. I'll be on the road dog here today. Play Fordham. |
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01-21-23 | Vanderbilt +4.5 v. Georgia | 85-82 | Win | 100 | 13 h 44 m | Show | |
SEC action here on Saturday has Vanderbilt taking on Georgia. Vandy looks to get above the .500 mark today as they sit at 9-9 S/U and 8-10 ATS. The Commodores are coming off a loss to Alabama, 66-78, as a 9-point dog. That makes them 1-3 S/U and 3-1 ATS in their last three games, all in the SEC. The Commodores are 22-5-1 ATS their last 28 road games. They are also 19-6-1 ATS their last 26 road games vs a team with a winning record. Georgia is 13-5 S/U and 10-8 ATS on the season. The Dogs are 5th in the conference with a 3-2 record while Vandy is 2-3. Georgia is coming off a loss to Kentucky, 71-85, as a 11-point dog. They are 3-2 S/U and 4-1 ATS over their last five games (all in conference). Georgia is 4-14 ATS in their last 18 home games vs a team with a losing road record. I'll take the points here on Saturday with Vandy. |
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01-20-23 | Heat -1 v. Mavs | 90-115 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
Another Inter-conference matchup here tonight has Miami (25-21) traveling to Dallas (24-22) to take on the Mavericks. Miami leads the Southeast division with that 25-21 record and is also 18-26-2 vs the spread. Not much of a spread here tonight as they are just a 1 or 1 1/2 point favorite at Dallas. They are coming off a win at New Orleans, 124-98, as a 3.5-point favorite. That makes them 3-1 S/U and 2-1-1 their last four games. The Dallas Mavericks are in third place in the Southwest Division with their 24-22 record and are also 15-28-3 vs the spread. The Mavs look to snap a 3-game losing streak here tonight. They are coming off a loss at home to Atlanta, 122-130, as a 2.5-point dog. That made them 1-5 S/U and ATS in their last six games. Miami is 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 overall meetings and 15-5-1 ATS their last 21 meetings in Dallas. Take Miami tonight. |
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01-20-23 | Warriors v. Cavs -8 | 120-114 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 39 m | Show | |
The defending champion Golden State Warriors can get back to the .500 mark here tonight at Cleveland. The Warriors are 23-22 S/U and ATS on the season. They are coming off a loss at Boston on Thursday, 118-121, as a 7-point dog. Now they play in the 2nd of a back-to-back spot tonight at Cleveland. They are 2-5 S/U and 3-3 ATS their last six games. The Warriors are also 5-18 S/U and 7-16 ATS on the road this season. The Warriors guard Andre Igoudale is questionable tonight with a hip injury and guard Klay Thompson will sit out as he rests tonight. Cleveland has been one of the surprise teams this year with a 28-18 S/U record and 24-20-2 spread mark. The Cavs have gone back and forth with wins of late, going 4-4 their last eight games both S/U and ATS. They have played six of their last seven games on the road and gone 3-4 S/U. They return home tonight where they have been very good, going 19-4 S/U and 16-7 ATS on the season. They have also outscored opponents by a 113.9 to 105.7 margin. I like the Cavs at home a lot, especially with Thompson resting tonight. Play Cleveland. |
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01-19-23 | UCLA v. Arizona State +5 | 74-62 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
No 5 UCLA hits the road tonight to take on Arizona State in a PAC-12 clash. The Bruins are having a fine season at 16-2 S/U and 11-7 ATS. They have won 13 straight games since that two game string where they lost to Baylor and Illinois. They are also 8-5 ATS during this 13 game win streak. The Bruins are coming off a win vs Colorado, 68-54, as a 11.5-point favorite. This is a big game in the PAC-12 standing as the 7-0 Bruins are one game ahead of Arizona State, 6-1. The Sun Devils are 15-3 overall on the season, 6-1 in conference and have won four straight games. They just returned from a two-game road stint in Oregon that saw them beat Oregon, 90-73, as a 5.5-point dog and Oregon State, 74-69, as a 9-point favorite. The Bruins will be without two players tonight. Evan Manjikian is out indefinitely with an arm injury. But the bigger injury is that of Amari Bailey, the talented guard who is having foot issues and is listed as questionable. Arizona State is 8-1 at home and will make a tough opponent tonight for UCLA. This game means a lot for this Arizona State team that is looking for some respect in the PAC-12 and a win here tonight will put them on everyone's radar. Arizona will be led by an excellent defense that ranks 8th in the country in field goal defense. ASU a small home dog here tonight and while I can see them winning outright, I will take the points and look for the cover. Play Arizona State. |
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01-19-23 | Cleveland State +4.5 v. Northern Kentucky | 56-57 | Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
The Cleveland State Vikings play their third game in a row tonight as they take on Northern Kentucky. The Vikings have won both games on this road trip, beating IUPUI and IUPU Fort Wayne. The latter by a 72-60 mark, as they covered the 5.5-point underdog line. Cleveland State is 6-2 in the conference and in a four way tie for first place in the conference with Youngstown, Milwaukee and Northern Kentucky. Cleveland State had two starters returning to the club this year after a 20-11 mark last year and 15-6 Conference record. They made the NIT and lost in the first round. Northern Kentucky is 11-8 and 6-2 in conference. However, they have not been good to bettors, going 4-13 vs the number and 3-6 ATS at home. They are coming off a win and cover a Wisconsin Green Bay, 74-53, as a 10-point favorite. That makes them 2-8 ATS their last 10 games. The Norse returned four players this year after a 20-12 mark last season and 14-6 Horizon League finish. The Norse made it to the Horizon League Championship game, but lost. It's no wonder they are contending for another Horizon League title with the talent returning this year. However, their poor results at covering spreads concerns me. I will take the points here tonight with Cleveland State. |
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01-17-23 | Clemson v. Wake Forest -2.5 | 77-87 | Win | 100 | 7 h 29 m | Show | |
The 19th ranked Clemson Tigers hit the road in the ACC for their game at Wake Forest. Clemson is 15-3 S/U and 10-8 ATS this season. The Tigers have won seven straight games, covering six of those in the process. The Tigers lead the ACC with a 7-0 conference record, with Miami at 6-2 in 2nd place and Wake 5-2 in conference. Wake Forest is 13-5 S/U and 10-8 ATS vs the spread. They have won three straight games including last game at Boston College, 85-63, as a 2.5-point favorite. The Demon Deacons have covered five of their last six games. They are also 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games. Should be a great game in the ACC, I'll take the home team to give Clemson their first conference loss. Take Wake Forest. |
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01-17-23 | Baylor +2.5 v. Texas Tech | 81-74 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show | |
Big 12 action here tonight has Baylor taking on Texas Tech. Baylor is 12-5 S/U and 8-9 ATS on the season. Baylor had to endure a three-game losing streak that ended on Jan 11 when they beat West Virginia, 83-78, as a 1.5-point dog. They made it two straight wins by beating Oklahoma State last game, 74-58, as a 7.5-point favorite. Baylor has been a good road team historically, going 34-16-2 ATS their last 52 away games. Texas Tech is 10-7 S/U and 6-11 ATS on the season. The Red Raiders bring a five-game losing streak into this game tonight. They are coming off a loss at Texas, 70-72, as a 8-point dog. That was their only cover in the last five games. They are now 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games vs a team with a winning road record. Going to stick with Baylor here tonight as the Raiders lose their six in a row. Play Baylor. |
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01-17-23 | Alabama v. Vanderbilt +8.5 | 78-66 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
Reason: SEC has Alabama hitting the road tonight to face Vanderbilt. The Alabama Crimson Tide are 15-2 on the season with a 11-6 spread record. Alabama brings a six game win streak into tonight's contest. They are coming off a blowout win over LSU, 106-66, as a 14.5-point favorite. The Tide has also covered five straight games. The 4th ranked Tide don't score 100 point or more often, but when they have they have come out the next game and covered just one of the last six times. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt snapped their two game losing streak with a win last time out over Arkansas, 97-84, as a 3-point dog. That made three covers in a row. The Commodores are 7-3 S/U at home this year, outscoring opponents 73.7 to 65.9 ppg. They are a big home dog here tonight and while the Tide are the better team, the home crowd will be raucous tonight and could fuel an upset win by the Commodores. Play Vanderbilt. |
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01-17-23 | Texas v. Iowa State -2.5 | Top | 67-78 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Great matchup here tonight between a pair of ranked teams as 7th ranked Texas travels to Iowa State to take on the 12th ranked Cyclones. Texas is 15-2 S/U and 6-11 ATS on the season. The Longhorns have won three straight games after only their second loss of the season to Kansas State back on Jan 3, 103-116, as a 8.5-point favorite. While Texas has a great S/U record they have struggled vs the spread covering just one of their last six games and three of their last 12 games. Iowa State is 13-3 S/U and 11-5 ATS on the season. The 12th ranked Cyclones lost just their third game of the season at Kansas last game, 60-62, as a 7.5-point dog. They have covered five straight games and four of their last five home games. The home team has covered five of the last seven in this series and I will be on that home team here tonight. Play Iowa State. |
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01-17-23 | Tennessee -5.5 v. Mississippi State | 70-59 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show | |
More SEC action tonight has Tennessee hitting the road to take on Mississippi State. 9th ranked Tennessee is 14-3 S/U and 9-8 ATS on the season. The Volunteers look to rebound from just their third loss of the season after dropping a home game to Kentucky, 56-63 as a 11-point favorite. They hit a season low 14.3% from the three-point line in the loss. The Vols usually rebound nicely after a straight-up loss, going 5-1 vs the spread the last six games. Mississippi State is 12-5 S/U and 7-9-1 ATS on the season. The Bulldogs look to snap a two-game losing skid here tonight vs the Vols. They are coming off a loss at Auburn, 63-69, as a 7-point dog. That makes them 1-5 S/U their last six and 2-6 ATS their last eight games. The Dogs are also 4-9 ATS their last 13 home games vs a team with a winning road record. Moreover, they are 3-9-1 ATS their last 13 games overall and 1-7-1 ATS their last nine home games. I'll lay the points here with Tennessee. |
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01-16-23 | Hofstra +2.5 v. Towson | 47-68 | Loss | -105 | 1 h 52 m | Show | |
Hofstra Pride returned three starters to this year's edition of their team. They were 21-11 S/U and 13-5 Colonial Conference. The Towson Tigers were 25-9 last year and tied for first in the Colonial Athletic Conference with a 14-4 record. They made the NIT, but lost in the first round. Hofstra is 12-7 this season and 10-8 ATS. They have won four straight games including last time out over Delaware, 86-62, as a 9.5-point favorite. The Price have also covered four straight games and held all four opponents to 62 or fewer points while scoring at least 67 or more in each game. Towson is 9-9 S/U and 8-10 ATS this season. The Tigers rebounded from their loss to Delaware on the 11th with a win over Monmouth on Saturday, 64-48, as a 18-point favorite. The Tigers are now 3-5 ATS in their last eight games. Hofstra getting points here today and I think they should be the favorite. I'll take Hofstra. |
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01-15-23 | Maryland +5.5 v. Iowa | 67-81 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 27 m | Show | |
Big 10 Action here on Sunday has Maryland playing at Iowa. The Terrapins look to improve on last year's 15-17 record and 7-13 Big 10 mark returning two starters to the team. Maryland is 11-5 S/U and 10-6 ATS on the season. They snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over Ohio State last game, 80-73, as a 1.5-point favorite. Maryland has had the last week off so they are plenty rested for today's contest. This team has one of the most experienced teams in the nation with 3.1 years of experience on the entire roster. The Iowa Hawkeyes are 11-6 S/U and 10-7 ATS on the season. After losing three straight games, two in conference, the Hawkeyes have won three straight in conference. They are coming off a win over Michigan, 93-84, as a 5.5-point favorite. Iowa returned three starters to a team that was 26-10 last year and 12-8 in conference. They lost in the NCAA first round. The Terps are getting 5.5-points here today. I'll take the dog in this one. Play Maryland. |
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01-15-23 | Northwestern +4.5 v. Michigan | 78-85 | Loss | -105 | 1 h 19 m | Show | |
Northwestern Wildcats look to rebound from their 4th loss of the season on Wednesday vs Rutgers, 62-65, as a 1-point dog. The Cats are 12-4 S/U and 9-7 ATS on the season. This will only be their fourth road game, but they are a perfect 3-0 S/U and ATS away this season and outscoring opponents by a 76.3 to 69.7 margin. There was much optimism for Northwestern this year as they returned four starters to this team. This team lost a lot of close games last year and looked to change that this season. They are 2-2 S/U and ATS so far in the Big 10 this year. The Michigan Wolverines are just 9-7 and look to snap a 2-game losing streak after their most recent setback at Iowa, 84-83, as a 5.5-point dog. The Wolverines are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games vs a team with a winning road record. I see Northwestern as the better team and with them getting points here today I'll take them. Play Northwestern. |
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01-14-23 | Fordham +1.5 v. La Salle | 66-64 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show | |
The Fordham Rams look to improve on their 13-4 record as they head to La Salle today. The Rams have stumbled a bit of late, going 1-3 in their last four games including losing last time out to Dayton, 58-82, as a 7.5-point dog. The Rams were 16-16 last year and 8-10 in the Atlantic 10 as they return three starters to this year's team. This team is based on defense as they have in the past. They have allowed 67.9 ppg this season while scoring 72.5 ppg. The La Salle Explorers have won two straight games, covering both. Still, the team is just 3-4 over their last seven games. La Salle is just 5-2 S/U and 4-3 ATS at home this year and about even in scoring with a 70.9-70.4 average. La Salle did pick up a big win in their last game at U Mass, 78-77, as a 9-point dog. These teams are pretty evenly matched but my numbers favor the dog in this matchup. Take Fordham. |
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01-14-23 | Wisconsin +4.5 v. Indiana | 45-63 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Big 10 action here on Saturday has Wisconsin taking on Indiana from Bloomington. Wisconsin is 11-4 S/U and 8-7 ATS on the season. They have lost their last two games, both in conference to Illinois and then last game to Michigan State, 65-69, as a 1.5-point dog. The Badgers returned three starters to a team that was 25-8 S/U and 15-5 in the Big 10 last season. The Badgers lost in the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament. Wisconsin was the king of close games last year, winning 12 straight games that were decided by five points or fewer. They are 5-3 this year in games decided by 5 point or fewer. Indiana is 10-6 S/U and 6-9-1 ATS this season. The Hoosiers look to snap a three-game losing streak after they dropped games at Iowa, vs Northwestern and last game at Penn State, 66-85, as a 2-point dog. They have also failed to cover the spread in seven straight games. I'll take the points here today with Wisconsin. |
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01-14-23 | West Virginia +4.5 v. Oklahoma | 76-77 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
A pair of 10-6 Big 12 teams meet here today as West Virginia takes on Oklahoma. The WV Mountaineers had just one player return this year to a team that was 16-17 last year and 4-14 in the Big 12. West Virginia has lost all four of their Big 12 games, but three of those losses where by single digits and an OT loss to Kansas State. Oklahoma would like to forget their start to the season, losing to Sam Houston State as a 16-point favorite. They have just one Big 12 win and that was over Texas Tech last Saturday in OT. Oklahoma has lost three of its last four games including last time out to Kansas, 75-79, as a 10.5 point dog. Both teams struggling in conference play. But I'll take the dog in this one with West Virginia and not be surprised by a straight up win. |
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01-14-23 | Kentucky +12 v. Tennessee | 63-56 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Kentucky looks to improve to 11 wins as they hit the road to take on the Tennessee Volunteers today. The Wildcats are 10-6 S/U and 4-12 ATS on the season. They look to snap a two game losing streak here today after dropping a pair of conference games to Alabama and then last time out to South Carolina, 68-71. The Wildcats were 26-8 last year and finished second in the SEC with a 14-4 mark. They lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament. HC John Calipari usually has great defensive teams that has been his key to success. Last year this team was 98th in defense and that was due to shot blockers in the middle. Calipari's teams are usually near the top in shot blocking and this year they look to return to that echelon. Tennessee is 14-2 S/U and 9-7 ATS this season. They have won five straight games including last game over Vandy, 77-68, as a 16.5-point favorite. The Vols are 3-4 ATS in their last seven. Kentucky getting double digits here today. I'll take a Calipari team with this many points. Play Kentucky. |
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01-14-23 | Miami-FL +4 v. NC State | 81-83 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
A pair of ACC teams that are having a fine season meet today as Miami Florida takes on North Carolina State. The Miami Hurricanes are 14-2 S/U and 9-7 ATS on the year. The Canes rebounded from only their second loss this year at Georgia Tech, 70-76, as a 6.5-point favorite with a win over Boston College, 88-72, as a 11-point favorite. The Canes are 3-1 S/U and ATS on the road and outscoring their opponents by a 73-64.5 ppg average. Miami only returned 2 starters to a team that was 26-11 last year and 4th in the ACC with a 14-6 record. They lost in the NCAA Elite 8 with a nice run. NC State is 13-4 S/U and 8-7-2 ATS on the season. The Wolfpack have won two straight games both S/U and ATS. They are 8-1 S/U at home but just 4-4-1 vs the spread. They returned three starters to a team that was 11-21 last year and 4-16 in the ACC. Miami is 20-7 ATS in their last 27 road games vs a team with a winning home record. The Pack are only 6-23 ATS in their last 29 Saturday games. Miami is a very good team and getting some points here today. I'll take the Hurricanes. Play Miami. |
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01-13-23 | Rockets v. Kings -9.5 | 114-139 | Win | 100 | 13 h 38 m | Show | |
The Houston Rockets make the trip to Sacramento tonight to face the Kings. The Rockets are 10-31 S/U and 16-22-3 ATS on the year. They have lost eight straight games since their last win on Dec 26th over Chicago, 133-118. They are also just 1-7 ATS their last eight games. Meanwhile the Sacramento Kings are having a decent season with a 22-18 S/U and 23-17 ATS mark. They are 1st place in the Western Conference Pacific Division. They have won two straight games both S/U and ATS including last time out against these Rockets, 135-115 as a 9-point favorite. Back-to-back spot here tonight in Sacramento and I don't see any other outcome than the first time these teams met on Wednesday. Your free play is on the Kings. |
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01-12-23 | Utah +12.5 v. UCLA | 49-68 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 10 m | Show | |
PAC-12 clash here late tonight has Utah playing at UCLA. The Utah Utes are 12-5 S/U and 10-7 ATS on the season. The Utes had their three-game win streak snapped last game by Oregon, 60-70, as a 4.5-point favorite. They are 3-1 S/U and ATS on the road and outscoring opponents by a 65.5 to 62.3 margin. They are also 4-1 S/U and ATS in the PAC-12 thus far. UCLA is 14-2 S/U and 9-7 ATS on the season. They have won 10 straight games and are 5-5 ATS during that span. The Bruins are coming off a win over USC, 60-58, but failed to cover the 11-point line. The Bruins are 9-0 S/U at home but just 5-4 vs the spread. They are also 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. A lot of points for the Bruins to by laying here tonight. I like Utah to stay close in this one. Play Utah. |
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01-12-23 | Pepperdine +2.5 v. San Diego | 89-92 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
West Coast Conference clash here late on the Thursday schedule has Pepperdine (7-10 S/U, 5-10 ATS) traveling South to play San Diego (8-10 S/U, 5-11 ATS). The Pepperdine Waves look to snap a four-game losing streak here tonight. They are coming off a loss vs Pacific, 75-80, as a 7.5-point favorite. The San Diego Toreros look to snap a 2-game losing streak here tonight. They are coming off a loss to BYU, 48-68, as a 5-point home dog. They shot jus 31.6% in that loss to the Cougars and 13% from three-point arc. The Toreros are just 3-6 ATS in their nine home games and 7-18-1 ATS their last 26 overall games. The road team is 9-4 ATS the last 13 meetings between these teams. I'll take a shot here tonight plus the points with that road team. Play Pepperdine. |
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01-11-23 | TCU +6.5 v. Texas | 75-79 | Win | 100 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
TCU and Texas both come into tonight's contest with 13 wins each and just two losses. The TCU Horned Frogs are 8-6-1 vs the spread. The Horned Frogs are coming off a home loss to Iowa State, 67-69, as a 5.5-point favorite. They had 18 turnovers in that game and missed 12 free throws, hitting jus 57.1% from the charity stripe. TCU allows just 63.5 ppg this season while scoring 79 ppg. They are also 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 road games vs a team with a winning home record. In addition, they are 21-8-1 ATS their last 30 road games. Texas rebounded from their loss to Kansas State last Tuesday with a win over Oklahoma State, 56-46 as a 3-point favorite. Texas ranks in the top 20 in both offensive and defensive efficiency. They have to recover from losing HC Chris Beard who was fired over alleged domestic violence charges. The Longhorns average 82.3 ppg and will give the TCU defense one of their best tests this season. This should be a great game between two very good teams. I'm going to take TCU here tonight plus the points with their very good defense. |
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01-11-23 | Florida State +8.5 v. Wake Forest | 75-90 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 14 m | Show | |
ACC Action here tonight has Florida State taking on Wake Forest. The Seminoles have had a tough time thus far, going 5-11 S/U and 7-9 ATS. They started the season real bad, going 1-9 through the first 10 games. Since then they are 4-2 S/U and ATS. They are coming off a win over Georgia Tech, 75-64, as a 2.5-point home favorite. FSU only had one returning starter to a team that was 17-14 last year and 10-10 in the ACC. So it could have taken time for the new players to come together as they have lately. Wake Forest is 11-5 and 8-8 ATS on the season. They are coming off a win over Louisville, 80-72, as a 9.5-point favorite. They have struggled a bit of late, going 4-4 S/U and 3-5 ATS their last eight games. FSU getting decent points here today and they are improving. I'll take the shot with the dog in this one. Play Florida State. |
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01-11-23 | Virginia Tech v. Syracuse +3.5 | 72-82 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show | |
ACC battle here as Syracuse hosts Virginia Tech. The Va Tech Hokies are 11-5 but bring a four game S/U and ATS losing streak into tonight's contest. The Hokies are coming off a loss vs NC State, 69-73, as a 5.5-point favorite. Not a good start to conference play for the Hokies as they have lost three straight. They haven't played well on the road either, going 7-19-1 ATS their last 27 road games vs a team with a winning home record. Syracuse is 10-6 S/U on the season and coming off a loss at Virginia, 66-73, as a 13-point dog. The Orange return home where they are 7-3 S/U and 6-4 vs the spread this season. The home team has covered five of the last seven in this series. The way Tech is playing of late and especially on the road, I'll take Syracuse here tonight. |
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01-10-23 | Florida v. LSU +1.5 | 67-56 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 39 m | Show | |
SEC action tonight has Florida hitting the road at LSU. The Florida Gators are 8-7 S/U and 6-9 ATS on the season. The Gators are coming off a win over Georgia, 82-75, but failed to cover the 8.5-point chalk line. That makes Florida, 1-3 S/U their last four games and 4-7 ATS their last 11 vs the number. The win over Georgia was their first SEC win vs two losses. LSU was 12-1 to start the season before losing its last two games including last game at Texas A&M, 56-69. LSU has had an easy non-conference schedule, however they did have a quality win over a very good Arkansas team 60-57 at home as a 4-point dog. With the line basically a pick'em, I like LSU on their home floor. Play LSU. |
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01-10-23 | Dayton v. Fordham +7.5 | Top | 82-58 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 39 m | Show |
Atlantic 10 matchup here has the 11-5 Dayton Flyers taking on the surprising 13-3 Fordham Rams tonight. Dayton is 3-0 in conference play after their win over St Joseph's, 75-56, as a 14-point favorite. They have also covered six straight games since their crushing loss at Virginia Tech on Dec 7, 49-77, as a 6.5-point dog. Meanwhile, Fordham is coming off a win over St Joe's, 66-54, as a 4-point favorite. That win snapped a two game losing streak for the Rams which included losses to Rhode Island and Davidson. Dayton shoots pretty poorly on the raod at just 36.4% and average just 56.7 ppg. Difficult to cover mid-size spread when you don't shoot well or score well on the road. I'll take the points here at home with Fordham. |
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01-08-23 | Houston v. Cincinnati +10 | 72-59 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 30 m | Show | |
The No Houston Cougars would like to get back to the top spot but they have to play here at Cincinnati today. The Cougars have won six straight games after their last win over SMU on Thursday, 87-53. No 1 Purdue lost earlier this week so they could get back that top spot with a win here today. Houston leads the nation in offensive rebounds and it showed in their win over SMU as they held a 21-7 advantage on the offensive glass. A win here today by Cincinnati and that would do wonders for their resume. The Bearcats have won eight of their last 10 games and five of the last six. They have also covered the spread in nine of the last 10 games including eight straight covers at home. Cincy a big home dog here today and I will look for them to stay close and get inside that big number. Play Cincinnati. |
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01-06-23 | Detroit +5 v. Wright State | 85-90 | Push | 0 | 8 h 53 m | Show | |
Detroit Mercy looks to improve on last year's 14-16 overall record with two starters returning to this year's edition of the team. The Titans were 10-7 in Horizon League play. The Titans are just 6-9 S/U and 7-7 ATS overall this season. The Titans are coming off a home loss over Wisconsin Milwaukee, 81-84, as a 7-point favorite. This team has had to play a lot of road games thus far, nine in all. They are 2-7 S/U and 4-5 ATS on the road . Wright State returns three starters to their team this year after a 22-14 campaign last year and 15-7 and 4th place Horizon finish. Wright made the NCAA tournament, but lost in the first round. Wright State is 8-7 S/U and 6-7 ATS on the season. The Raiders are coming off a road win at IUPUI, 82-68, as a 15.5-point favorite. They failed to cover the spread in five of their last seven posted games. They are just 1-3 ATS at home overall this season. Wright State not as good as they have been in previous seasons and this year doesn't look like they have a NCAA caliber team. I'll take the points here today with Detroit. |
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01-05-23 | Wisc-Milwaukee +6.5 v. Cleveland State | 68-64 | Win | 100 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
Two teams near the top of the Horizon league meet here tonight as 8-7 (3-1) Cleveland State hosts 9-5 (3-1) Wisconsin Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Panthers are 6-5 vs the number this season and look to build on their win over Detroit, 84-81 as a 7-point dog. The Panthers have won seven of the last nine games and covered five of their last eight posted games. Milwaukee had to replace all five starters off a team that was just 10-22 last year and lost in the Horizon first round. The Cleveland State Vikings returned two starters to a 20-11 team from last year. They finished tied for 1st in the Horizon with a 15-6 record and lost in the NIT first round. They are 8-7 overall this season and 7-6 vs the number. The Vikings are coming off a win over Robert Morris, 63-54, as a 2-point dog. They are 2-4 S/U and 1-4 ATS over their las five games. Milwaukee getting some decent points here today and I'll take that price. Play Wisconsin Milwaukee. |
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01-05-23 | Bryant +3.5 v. Vermont | Top | 64-74 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
Extra board action today has the Bryant Bulldogs looking to improve to 11 wins tonight. The Dogs are 10-4 S/U and 6-6 ATS on the season. They have won two straight games and four of their last five including last time out over Binghamton, 82-78 as a 13-point favorite. The Bulldogs return just one starter to a team that was 22-10 last season and 16-2 in the Northeast division. The won the Northeast and then lost in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. The Vermont Catamounts are 7-8 and looking to get back to the .500 mark tonight. The Catamounts are 7-7 ATS on the season. They are coming off a win over MD Balt County, 74-61, as a 2-point favorite. They are also 5-1 S/U and 4-1 ATS their last six games. Vermont also returned just one starter to a team that was 28-6 last season and finished first in the America East Conference. Like Bryant, they lost in the NCAA first round. Vermont is 3-13 ATS their last 16 games as at home vs a team with a winning road record. My own numbers had this closer to pick or even Bryant a small favorite. But I will gladly take the 3-points or thereabout that the oddsmaker is giving me. Take Bryant. |
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01-04-23 | Lindenwood v. Arkansas-Little Rock -6.5 | 67-62 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 43 m | Show | |
The Lindenwood Lions are 6-9 to start their season. The Lions are 6-5-1 ATS on the season. They are coming off a win over Tennessee Tech last time out, 82-64. That win snapped a three game losing streak. Their biggest game thus far was at BYU, where they lost 61-90 as a 23.5-point dog. Arkansas Little Rock looks for their sixth win of the season here tonight. The Trojans are 5-10 overall and 7-6 vs the spread. They are coming off a loss to Tennessee State, 69-94, as a 4.5-point dog. This team is undefeated at home, going 4-0 S/U and 2-0 vs the spread and outscoring their opponents by 80.8 to 67.8 margin. I like the Trojans on their home court where they have flourished. Take Arkansas Little Rock. |
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01-04-23 | Belmont v. Illinois-Chicago +4.5 | 77-71 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 13 m | Show | |
The Belmont Bruins returned just one starter to a team that was 25-8 last year and 15-3 in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Bruins lost in the NIT first round last year. Belmont is 9-6 this season and 7-7 vs the spread. The Bruins had their three-game win streak snapped last game by Southern Illinois, 45-63, as a 4.5-point dog. The Bruins are just 2-4 on the road with a 2-4 spread mark in their six away games. They have also been outscored on the road by a 6.5 point margin. Illinois Chicago Flames look to hit the 10 win mark today after a 9-6 start. The Flames are also 10-4 vs the spread. They are coming off a loss at Bradley, 45-79, as a 15-point dog. The Flames are 5-2 S/U and 5-1 ATS at home and outscoring opponents by a 67-61.3 mark. The Flames play well at home while the Bruins have not played well on the road. I'll take the home club here today. Play Illinois Chicago. Illinois Chicago |
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01-04-23 | Auburn v. Georgia +7.5 | Top | 64-76 | Win | 100 | 5 h 44 m | Show |
Two SEC powerhouses meet tonight as 11-2 Auburn takes on 10-3 Georgia. The Auburn Tigers are 11-2 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the season. They have played just two away games and are 1-1 S/U and ATS, but getting outscored by 10 points on the road. They have won two straight games, including last time out vs Florida, 61-58, as a 5.5-point favorite. Georgia looks to extend their win streak to four games here this evening. The Bulldogs are coming off a win over Rider, 79-72, as a 10-point favorite. The Dogs have also been perfect at home, going 8-0 S/U, but covering just three of those games. They have yet to be a home dog and here tonight they will be getting around 7 points. I'll take that with a team that hasn't lost on their home court yet. Take Georgia. |
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01-03-23 | Ball State +8.5 v. Toledo | 90-83 | Win | 100 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
MAC action here today has Toledo hosting Ball State. Ball State begins conference play after a 9-4 S/U and 6-5 ATS mark heading into today's contest. Ball State started the season at just 4-4 before winning their last five games and covering four of their last six games. They are coming off a win over Chicago State, 70-63, as a 11.5-point favorite. The Cardinals returned three starters to a team that was 14-17 overall and 9-10 in the MAC last year. The Cardinals lost in the MAC quarterfinals and did not play in any postseason tournaments. HC Lewis played for Bobby Knight and brings a tough mentality to this team and will rely almost exclusively on a man-to-man defense. Meanwhile, high hopes for a Toledo team that returns four starters to a club that was 26-8 last year and won the MAC with a 17-3 record. The Rockets got snubbed by the NCAA and lost in the first round of the NIT tournament. The Rockets have won the MAC twice in a row and are predicted to win it again this year. They are 9-4 S/U and 7-5 ATS so far this season as they head into conference play today. They have won two straight games and four of their last five. However, they have covered just two of their last five. The dog has done well in this series, covering 16 of the last 23. That's who I am on here today, Ball State. |
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01-03-23 | Marquette v. St. John's +2.5 | Top | 96-85 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 55 m | Show |
A pair of teams with identical 11-4 records meet here today as St Johns hosts Marquette. The Marquette Golden Eagles returned two starters to a team that was 19-13 last year overall and 11-8 in the Big East. The Eagles made the NCAA tournament last year but lost in the first round. They have started well with those 11 wins this year and are also 9-5-1 ATS. They have won two straight games both S/U and ATS and four of the last five games. They are coming off a win at Villanova, 68-66 as a 2.5-point dog. They have played four road games and are just 2-2 S/U and 3-1 ATS away from home. They have also been outscored by 1.8 ppg on the road. Yet, here they are a favorite at another 11-win team. St Johns returned three starters to a team that was 17-15 overall last year and 8-11 in the Big East. The Red Storm looks to break a three game losing streak here today. They have also lost three streak vs the spread. They are coming off a road loss to Seton Hall, 66-88, as a 3-point dog. They have been good at home, going 8-1 S/U but only 3-6 vs the spread and outscoring visitors by a 82.6 to 67.1 margin. Don't really care about the spread record at home since the Storm as a dog here today. I'll take them to just win the game tonight. Play St Johns. |
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01-02-23 | West Virginia +3 v. Oklahoma State | 60-67 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
The West Virginia Mountaineers look to build on an already impressive early season with a 10-3 record and 7-6 spread mark after 13 games. The Mountaineers four game win streak was snapped last time out at Kansas State, 76-82, as a pick'em. West Virginia looks well improved over a team that went 16-17 last season and just 4-14 in the Big 12. They returned just one starter to this year's edition. The moves made this year look to have improved the teams depth and better offensively. So far that looks to be just the case. Oklahoma State is 8-5 S/U and 7-6 ATS to start the season. The Cowboys are coming off a loss at Kansas, 67-69, as a 10-point dog. OK State returned four starters to a team that was 15-15 overall and 8-12 in the Big 12 last year. The Big 12 is one of the toughest conference in basketball with two National Championships in the last two years with Baylor and Kansas. Looks like West Virginia and Ok State will want to throw their respective hats into that pool too this year. I'm taking West Virginia here today. |
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01-02-23 | Mt. St. Mary's +3 v. Canisius | 64-60 | Win | 100 | 4 h 50 m | Show | |
The Mount St Mary's Mountaineers look to climb closer to the .500 mark with a win tonight at Canisius. The Mountaineers are 5-9 S/U and 6-7 ATS on the season. They have lost three straight games after their last loss at Niagara, 55-67, as a 2.5-point dog. They return three starters to a team that finished 14-16 overall last season and 9-9 in the Metro Atlantic. Mt St Mary's was a dominant factor in the NorthEast conference before accepting a invitation to the MAAC conference this season. They lost in the NEC conference semi-finals last season. With the upgrade in conferences this season, the Mountaineers will rely on their solid defense to keep them in games. Even though they are 2-5 their last seven, none of their opponents have scored more than 69 points. Now they face the Canisius Golden Griffins who are just 2-10 S/U and 5-6 ATS on the season. The Griffins have lost eight straight games including last time out to Rider, 64-66, as a 2.5-point dog. The Griffins didn't do well last year either, going 11-21 overall and losing in the MAAC first round. Even though they returned three starters they look to be playing much worse this year. If there is a team that Mt St Mary's should be able to dominate in the MAAC, this is one of them. Play Mt St Marys. |
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01-01-23 | Ohio State v. Northwestern +2.5 | 73-57 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
Big 10 matchup late on the Sunday schedule has Northwestern hosting Ohio State. The Ohio State Buckeyes are 9-3 S/U and 6-6 ATS on the season. The Buckeyes have won two straight and four of their last five games. The one loss in that group was a setback to North Carolina, 84-89 as a 2.5-point dog. This team has really only played one away game and that was at Duke in a 72-81 loss as a 5-point dog. The Northwestern Wildcats enter conference play with a 10-2 S/U and 7-5 ATS record. The Cats have won five straight games and covered three of those. That includes last time out vs Browns, 63-58, as a 13.5-point favorite. The Cats are also 7-1 S/U and 3-5 ATS at home. This will also be their first home games installed as the dog. I like Northwestern here, they have a good home record and will get a few points here today. |
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01-01-23 | Tulsa +8.5 v. SMU | 67-92 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 23 m | Show | |
Two teams looking to climb back near the .500 mark meet here today as SMU hosts Tulsa. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane are just 4-8 and 1-10-1 ATS on the season. They are still looking for their first road win of the season after three losses. They have lost two straight games including to highly ranked Houston, 50-89, as a 20-point dog. This will be a AAC Conference matchup as the SMU Mustangs play their first conference game of the Year. The Mustangs are 5-8 S/U and 6-7 ATS on the season. They are coming off a loss at Hawaii, 57-58, as a 4-point dog. That snapped a 2-game win streak. Two teams having poor seasons thus far and both look to turn things around as conference play begins. I'll take the points as I think this is just too much for this SMU to be laying today. Tulsa can play as we saw them lose earlier in the season to Oregon, 70-73. Take Tulsa. |
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12-31-22 | San Jose State +9 v. Colorado State | 78-70 | Win | 100 | 4 h 23 m | Show | |
Two Mountain West teams face off this afternoon as Colorado State hosts San Jose State. The San Jose State Spartans are 10-4 S/U and 9-4 ATS on the season. The Spartans have won two straight games and four of their last five. They have covered five straight. They are coming of the upset win over UNLV, 75-72, as a 5-point dog. The Spartans are 6-1 S/U and 4-2 at home this season and have outscored opponents by a 71.,0-60.1 margin. The Colorado State Rams are 8-6 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the season. The Rams have lost two straight games both S/U and ATS, including their last game at New Mexico, 69-88, as a 6-point dog. The Rams are just 2-4 S/U their last six and 4-6 their last 10 games. In addition, they are 1-4 ATS their last five games and 3-6 ATS their last nine games. I like the Spartans here today as a nice dog. Take San Jose State. |
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12-30-22 | NC State +2 v. Clemson | 64-78 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 22 m | Show | |
The NC State Wolfpack off to a nice start this season as we exit the holiday break. The Pack are 11-3 S/U and 6-6-2 ATS. They have won three straight games including last game vs Louisville, 76-64. They are just 1-4-1 ATS though during their last six games. The Pack returned three starters to a team that was just 11-21 last year and 4-16 in the ACC. The 21 losses was a school record. HC Keatts said they needed to get bigger, stronger and older if they were to compete this year. So far, it looks like they are doing just that. The Clemson Tigers finished last season at just 17-16 overall and 8-12 in the ACC. They lost in the ACC second round. The Tigers also looked improved as they are 10-3 S/U and 6-7 ATS on the season. The Tigers headed into the holiday break with a win over Georgia Tech on Dec 21, 79-66. That made two wins in a row and six of their last seven. Both these teams look improved over last year's editions. But I'm a bit more impressed with the big turnaround that NC State has had. I'll take them here today plus the small points. |
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12-30-22 | North Carolina v. Pittsburgh +6.5 | 74-76 | Win | 100 | 1 h 51 m | Show | |
The North Carolina Tar Heels are 9-4 to start the season and 4-9 vs the spread. The Heels have won four straight games including last game vs Michigan, 80-76, as a 5-point favorite. This four game streak snapped a four game losing streak and a 5-game spread losing streak. N.Carolina returned four starters to a team that was 29-10 last year and lost in the NCAA Championship game. A lot is was expected of this team this year and so far it's been an up and down and up season. The Pitt Panthers returned three starters to a team that was not good last year, going 11-21 overall and 6-14 in the ACC. They lost in the first round of their conference tournament. The Panthers have almost as many wins as they did all of last year with a 9-4 record so far. They have also been very good to bettors, going 9-2-2 ATS. The Panthers have covered eight in a row and haven't lost in 10 games to the spread. The Panthers have also won three in a row and eight of their last nine games. I think the six-points as a dog are worth the shot here this morning on the Panthers. Play Pittsburgh. |
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12-29-22 | Thunder v. Hornets UNDER 239 | 113-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
OKC Thunder are 15-19 S/U and 21-13 ATS on the season. The Thunder have won four of the last five games both S/U and ATS. The Charlotte Thunder are 9-26 S/U and 15-20 ATS on the season. They have lost two straight both S/U and ATS. I'll be looking at the total in tonight's contest. The THunder are 2-5 O/U in their last seven road games. Charlotte has been a very good under team, going 5-13-1 O/U in their last 19 home games. The last five meetings between these teams have gone under in Charlotte and six of the last eight have gone under overall. That's what I will on tonight. The UNDER. |
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12-28-22 | Alabama v. Mississippi State +1.5 | 78-67 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
A pair of SEC basketball powerhouses meet today as 10-2 Alabama travels to Mississippi State to take on the Bulldogs who are 11-1. Alabama rebounded from their 2nd loss of the season on Saturday the 17th to Gonzaga, 90-100, with a win over Jackson State, 84-64 on the 20th but failed to cover the 29.5-point favorite line. The Tide have failed to cover the spread in three straight. Alabama returned three starters to a team that was 19-14 last year and 9-9 in the SEC. They made the NCAA, but lost in the first round. Miss St is 11-1 S/U and 5-6 ATS. They also have failed to cover their last three games. They are coming off their first loss of the season the 20th to Drake, 52-58, as a 4.5-point favorite. The Bulldogs returned two starters to a 18-16 team from last year. They lost in the NIT first round. The Dogs had Chris Jan take over the helm and he has a reputation of rebuilding teams on Junior College players and transfers. And so far that looks to be just what he has done with the Dogs now at 11-1 on the season. Basically pick the winner here tonight with the Tide a 1-point favorite. I like the home team here. Play Mississippi State. |
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12-28-22 | Kentucky v. Missouri +3 | 75-89 | Win | 100 | 18 h 4 m | Show | |
Reason: Two teams having fine seasons meet here on Wednesday as Missouri hots Kentucky. The Kentucky Wildcats are 8-3 S/U and 4-7 ATS on the season. The Cats have won five of their last six but covered just one of those games. They are coming off a win over Florida A&M last Wednesday, 88-68, as a 37.5-point favorite. The Missouri Tigers are 11-1 S/U and 7-5 ATS on the season. Their only loss coming on Dec 10 to Kansas, 67-95, as a 3.5-point home dog. They are coming off a win over Illinois last Thursday, 93-71, as a 6.5-point home dog. Kentucky returned only two starters to a team that went 26-8 last year and 14-4 in the SEC. The Cats lost in the NCAA first round last year. Missouri had just one returning starter this year after a 12-21 campaign last year. They finished 12th in the SEC and lot in the SEC 2nd round tournament. One more win and they will have as many wins as they did all of last season. The Tigers playing very well and getting a few points at home is a nice bonus today. Take Missouri. |
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12-23-22 | Wizards v. Kings -8.5 | Top | 125-111 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
It's been a rough stretch for the Washington Wizards as they are just 1-11 S/U and 3-8-1 ATS their last 12 games. They are coming off a loss at Utah last game, 112-120, as a 6-point dog. More bad news, the Wizards could be without one of their best players here tonight in Forward Kristaps Purzingis who is battling an illness. Purzingis is averaging 22 points a game this season. Meanwhile, Sacramento is having a decent season with a 17-13 S/U and 19-11 ATS record. The Kings are coming off a win over the Lakers, 134-120, as a 7.5-point favorite. That makes three wins in the last four games both S/U and ATS. The Kings have averaged 123.7 ppg at home this season and if they come close to that tonight I can't see the Wizards keeping pace, especially if they are missing that key cog. Take the Kings. |
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12-21-22 | USC v. Colorado State +3 | 73-64 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
This is the late game on the college hoop slate tonight as Colorado State hosts USC. The USC Trojans are 9-3 S/U and 5-7 ATS on the season. USC has won five straight games, covering just two of those. They are coming off a win over Auburn, 74-71, as a 1.5-point dog. USC has played only one away game this season and that was a win at Cal, 66-51, as a 9.5-point favorite. Colorado State is 8-4 S/U and 5-4 ATS on the season. The Rams are coming off a big upset win at St Mary's, 62-60, as a 11.5-point dog. The Rams are 6-1 S/U and 3-3 ATS at home this season and outscoring their opponents by 85-65.7 marching. This will be the Rams first game at home where they are installed as the dog. Colorado State only returned one starter to a team that went 25-6 last year and lost in the NCAA tournament first round. The Rams look loaded again in their back court. The Rams looking for another NCAA bid are doing their part with that big win over St Mary's. They know another win here tonight against USC will also pad their resume. I like Colorado State here tonight on their home floor. |
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12-21-22 | Denver +8.5 v. Oregon State | 52-57 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
The Denver Pioneers look to rebound from their loss at Nebraska-Omaha, 66-83, as a 1.5-point favorite. The Pioneers having a decent season at 9-4 S/U and 6-5 ATS. They have covered four of their last five spread games. Denver returned two starters that went 11-21 last year and 7-11 in the Summit Conference. With a big step last year they are expect to finish in the top four of the conference this year and thus far they are showing worthy of that. They face an Oregon State team that really has no where to go but up after a 3-28 season last year and 1-19 PAC-12 mark. However, they return just one starter to this year's team. They have already surpassed last year with a 6-6 mark this season. They are also 5-5-1 ATS. The Beavers are coming off a win over Wisconsin Green Bay, but failed to cover the 16-point line, 65-56. The Beavers definitely a better team this year than last, but laying eight points tonight to a decent Denver team is just a bit much for me. I'll take the dog in Denver. |
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12-21-22 | Auburn v. Washington +4 | 84-61 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
A pair of nine win teams face off tonight from Washington as the Huskies host the Auburn Tigers. The Tigers make the long trip West with their 9-2 S/U and 4-7 ATS records. The Tigers are coming off a loss at USC on Sunday, 71-74, as a 1.5-point favorite. That was the teams third straight game that they haven't covered and fifth of their last six games. Washington is 9-3 S/U and 6-6 ATS on the season. The Huskies have won two straight games including last time out over Idaho State, 90-55, as a 14.5-point favorite. Washington is 7-1 S/U at home this season and has only been a home dog once and they won that game over Colorado, 73-63. I like Washington tonight to win this game straight0up, but I'll take the points. Play Washington. |
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12-21-22 | Bucks v. Cavs -1.5 | 106-114 | Win | 100 | 6 h 9 m | Show | |
Two of the Eastern Conference heavyweights will clash here tonight as the 22-8 Milwaukee Bucks travel to Cleveland to take on the 21-11 Cavaliers. The Bucks are 17-11-2 ATS on the season and have covered their last two games. They are coming off a win at New Orleans, 128-119, as a 1-point dog. The Bucks have won seven of their last nine games and are 5-3-1 ATS during that span. The Cavs are 18-13-1 ATS this season and have won four straight games after their win over the Jazz, 122-99, as a 7-point favorite. What I like most about this Cavs team is their play at home. The Cavaliers are 15-2 S/U and 13-4 ATS at home this year and outscoring opponents by a 113.7-1-3.4 margin. Both teams are good and you can make a case for either, but I will take the Cavs at home tonight. |
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12-21-22 | St. John's +5.5 v. Villanova | Top | 63-78 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
The St John's Red Storm having an excellent season as they are off to a 11-1 S/U mark and 6-6 spread record. The Red Storm only loss coming at Iowa State on Dec 4, 60-71, as a 6-point dog. St John's is also 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. The Red Storm returned three starters to a team that went 17-15 last year and 8-11 in the Big East. This team has a bitter taste after last season where they lost six of their final seven games, missed out on the NCAA and didn't even get a NIT invitation. Villanova was a preseason top 25 team, but has not lived up to their expectations. The Wildcats return three starters to a team that was 30-8 last year and lost in the NCAA Final Four. They have struggled to a 6-5 S/U and 3-8 ATS mark so far this season. They have won four straight games, but covered just two of those including last game at St Joe's, 71-64, as a 13-point favorite. Villanova laying around five-points here today. I'm taking the points with a very good St John's team that has something to prove and is doing just that. Take St John's. |
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12-20-22 | Air Force +3 v. Northern Colorado | Top | 67-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
The Air Force Falcons are 8-4 S/U and ATS on the Season. The Falcons started the season 1-3 both S/U and ATS and since have gone on a 7-1 streak both S/U and ATS. They are coming off a win over Tarleton State, 81-67, as a 2.5-point favorite. The Falcons also outscoring their opponents 70.3 to 61.2. The Falcons returned three starters to a team that was 11-18 last year and just 4-13 in the Mountain West. Air Force utilizes the Princeton offense which has been likened to facing a knuckleball pitcher or the Triple option in football. It seems to be working for Air Force this season. The Northern Colorado Bears return just two starters to a team that was 22-16 last year and 13-7 in the Big Sky. The went to the CBI tournament and lost in the semifinals. The strength of this team is their backcourt, considered the best in the Big Sky conference and again will be relied on heavily this season. Thus far its been a tough season for the Bears who are 5-6 S/U and 5-4 ATS. They are coming off a loss to Colorado, 77-88 as a 15.5-point dog, covering their third in a row and fifth of the last six. One loss that stands out big this year was a loss at home to Colorado Christian College, 69-70, with no spread. They have improved since that loss, but it will be a tough task here today against a very good Air Force team. I'll take the points in this matchup. Play Air Force. |
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12-19-22 | Jazz v. Cavs -6 | 99-122 | Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz are in 8th place in the Western Conference standings and have gone 5-5 their last 10 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers are in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and are 7-3 their last 10 games. The Jazz had their two game win streak snapped last game at Milwaukee, 97-123, as a 2.5-point dog. That makes the Jazz 6-10 S/U on the road this year. The Jazz are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on one day rest. The Cavaliers have won three straight games, though covered just one of them. They are coming off a win over Dallas, 100-99, as a 8.5-point favorite. The Cavs are a six point favorite here tonight at home. They have been very good at home, going 14-2 S/U and 12-4 ATS on the season with a 8.6 point differential. With the Cavs at home here tonight I'll lay the points with them Play Cleveland. |
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12-18-22 | Elon +9 v. Valparaiso | 66-71 | Win | 100 | 2 h 49 m | Show | |
The Elon Phoenix are just 2-9 S/U this season and 2-7 ATS. They are coming off a loss to Prebyterian, 63-69, just missing the cover at +5.5-points. Elon only returned one starter to a team that was 10-22 last year and 7-11 in the CAA. They lost in the first round of the CAA tournament. Billy Taylor took over as head coach after Mike Schrage resigned at the end of last year to return to Duke. Taylor has 11 years as a NCAA coach so he brings experience to the team. Valparaiso returns three starters to a team that was 14-18 overall and 6-12 in the Missouri Valley last year. The Beacons are 4-7 this season and 2-8 ATS on the year. They are coming off a loss to Ole Miss, 61-98 as a 15-point dog. The club has been installed three times as the favorite this year and were 2-1 S/U and 1-2 ATS in those games with a +2.3 point differential. Now today here they are laying around eight points to this Elon club. Neither team is very good but I don't see any way that Valpo should be laying these kinds of points. I'll take Elon here plus the points. |
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12-17-22 | Alabama v. Gonzaga +1.5 | 90-100 | Win | 100 | 1 h 14 m | Show | |
Marquee game here on Saturday has Alabama taking on Gonzaga. Alabama is 9-1 S/U and 6-4 ATS on the season. Their only loss coming on Nov 25 at home against U Conn, 67-82 as a 2-point favorite. They have won four games since, including last game over Memphis, 91-88, as a 7.5-point favorite. The Tide were aided by lots of Memphis foul trouble in that game. Gonzaga's 8-3 mark is considered a down season by the Zags, though very good for most teams. The Bulldogs have won three straight games, including last time out at home over Northern Illinois, 88-67, as a 32.5-point favorite. The Zags usually laying lots of points, that's partly why we see them with just a 3-8 spread record. Today will mark just the second time all season that they will be a dog in a the game. You have to go back to Nov 16 vs Texas when they were a 2-point dog and lost 74-93 for the last time. Should be a very good game, but I'm taking Gonzaga as the small dog here on Saturday. |
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12-14-22 | UCLA +1.5 v. Maryland | 87-60 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
UCLA made it all the way to the NCAA Sweet 16 last year before losing. They had a fine season with a 27-8 overall record and 15-5 and 2nd place finish in the PAC-12. They returned two starters to the team for this season. The Bruins looking at another excellent season as they start 8-2 this year. They are also 5-5 ATS. They have won five straight games since their back-to-back losses to Illinois and Baylor. They are coming off a win over Denver, 87-64, as a 26.5-point favorite. Maryland also is off to an 8-2 S/U and ATS start to their season. The Terrapins looking to build off a poor 2021 season that saw the club go 15-17 overall and finish 11th in the Big 10 with a 7-13 mark. They lost in the Big 10 Conference tournament 2nd round. The goal of the team this year is their high shooting percentage and to defend the 3-point line. They do lack depth though so foul trouble could be of concern for this team. Maryland started this season 8-0 but has lost its last two games to Wisconsin, 59-64 and then last game at home to Tennessee, 53-56, as a 5.5-point dog. After not scoring fewer than 71 points in any of their first eight games, they have put up back-to-back performances of less than 60 points. Their shooting percentage they so wanted to be good this year has dropped to season lows 38.28 vs Wisconsin and then their lowest of the year vs Tennessee of 32.7%. With the Terps reeling a bit of late, I'll take the visitors in this one. Play UCLA. |
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12-13-22 | Memphis +8 v. Alabama | Top | 88-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
The Memphis Tigers returned two starters to a team this year that went 22-11 overall and 13-5 in the AAC last year. The Tigers thought they were underated last year and maybe they were. So this season they have come out of the gate with a 8-2 S/U and 6-4 ATS marks. The Tigers have won six straight games and covered four of those. They are coming off a home win over Auburn, 82-73, as a 1-point dog. Alabama also off to a good start at 8-1 on the season with a 6-3 spread record. The Crimson Tide only loss coming against U Conn, 67-82, as a 2-point favoirte. They are coming off a win over highly ranked Houston, 71-65, as a 8.5-point dog. That is their biggest win of the season though they could be in for a letdown here today after that upset. The Tide returned three starters to a team that was 19-14 last year and lost in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Memphis is 13-4 ATS their last 17 vs a team with a win percentage greater than 60%. They are also 18-7 ATS their last 25 games overall. Alabama is only 5-15-1 ATS their last 21 games at home. I'll take the Tigers here tonight plus the points. |
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12-12-22 | Creighton v. Arizona State +3.5 | 71-73 | Win | 100 | 7 h 49 m | Show | |
The Creighton BlueJays are 6-4 S/U and ATS on the season. However, the Jays started the season with six straight wins and have now lost four in a row, including their last game on Saturday to BUY, 80-83, as a 9.5-point dog. That makes two in a rows they have lost straight-up as a heavy favorite. Creighton returned three starters from a team that went 23-12 overall last year and loss in the NCAA tournament 2nd round. This team was red-hot to finish last year and many had them in their preseason top 5. They started hot this year too, but have since cooled down. Arizona State returns two starters to a 14-17 team from last year and didn't make any tournaments. This also looks to be the deepest team that ASU has had in some time. So far it's panned out too with the Sun Devils out to a 9-1 start to the season. They have won seven in a row including last game over SMU, 75-57, as a 5-point favorite. They have also covered six of their last seven games. Their biggest win so far was a win over Michigan, 87-62, as a 7.5-point dog. Still, not getting a lot of respect by the oddsmaker here at home as they have been installed as a 4-point dog. I'll take those points. Play Arizona State. |
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12-12-22 | Cavs -8.5 v. Spurs | 111-112 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 30 m | Show | |
East vs West tonight as the Cleveland Cavaliers head West to take on the San Antonio Spurs. The Cavaliers are 3rd in the East with a 17-10 record and 16-10-1 spread record. The Cavs are coming off a win over the OKC Thunder 110-102 as a 4.5 point favorite. The Cavs are 4-0-2 ATS in their last six games vs a team with a win percentage below .400. They are also 3-1-1 ATS their last five games on one day rest. The Spurs have struggled out of the gate, now just 8-18 overall and 2-8 their last 10 games. The Spurs have won and covered their last two games, snapping a 11-game losing streak. They are off a win and cover at Miami, 115-111, as a 12-point dog. Still, they have covered just two of their last 11 games. They are also 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. The Cavs have covered five of the last six in this series and I look for that to continue here tonight. Play Cleveland. |
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12-10-22 | IUPU Ft Wayne +6.5 v. Missouri State | 65-61 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
The IPFW Mastodons are 6-4 S/U and 3-5 ATS on the season. They have won two straight games over Oakland and then last game over SE Missouri State, 89-68, as a 1-point favorite. The Mastodons have been favorites in all games but two this year. Here they are today getting 6 or 6.5-points against Missouri State. The Missouri State Bears are this big a favorite despite a 4-5 record and 4-4 spread mark. The Bears have lost two straight games both S/U and ATS, including last game at St Mary's CA, 46-66, as a 14.5-point dog. The Bears lost in the NIT first round last year after a 23-11 regular season mark and 13-5 record in the Missouri Valley conference. They only returned one starter though to this team. I just don't believe this Missouri State should be a 6-point favorite here today against a decent Mastodons team. I'll take the points. |
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12-10-22 | Boston College +10 v. Villanova | 56-77 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 15 m | Show | |
Boston College looks to improve on last year's 13-20 record as they returned four starters to the team this season. The Eagles are 5-5 S/U so far this year with a 3-7 spread record. They are coming off a loss to New Hampshire, 71-74 as a 15-point favorite. That on the heals of a loss at Duke, 59-75, where they did cover the 18-point dog line. Villanova struggled out of the gate this year, going 2-5 S/U and 1-6 ATS their opening seven games. They have won their last two games with wins over Oklahoma, 70-66, and over Penn, 70-59. The Wildcats were a pre-season top 25 pick after a 30-8 record in 2021 and a 16-4 Big East finish. They Cats also made it to the NCAA Final Four where they lost. So a lot was expected of this team this year and so far they have disappointed. This is still a top level team that has yet to meet expectations. I'm taking BC here on Saturday until I see the real Villanova show up. Take Boston College. |
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12-10-22 | Brown +16.5 v. Michigan State | 50-68 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 44 m | Show | |
The Brown Bears look to improve on last year's 13-16 record. They returned three starters. The Bears are a solid team all around this year with their backcourt probably just slightly better than the rest. They are young and talented and had a lot of bad luck last year. The Bears started this year 0-3 both s/u and ATS. However, they have gone 6-1 S/U and ATS since including five straight wins. They are coming off a nice win over Rhode Island, 59-58, as a 5-point dog. They also shocked Bryant on the road with a 72-60 win as a 12-point dog. Michigan State coming off a 23-13 season last year and returns just two starters to that team. The Spartans made the NCAA tourney and lost in the 2nd round. Michigan State is 6-4 S/U and 4-6 ATS on the season. They are coming off a win over Penn State 67-58, as a 4-point dog. That snapped a two game losing streak. In fact, they have scored more than 67 point sin their last three games. That has to be concerning here today as they are laying around 16 to Brown. This Brown team has proved they can cover big spreads and I look for that again here today. Take Brown. |
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12-10-22 | Georgia Tech v. North Carolina -13 | 59-75 | Win | 100 | 2 h 24 m | Show | |
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets look to improve to 7-3 on the season as they head to Chapel Hill to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels. Tech returns two starters to a team that was just 12-20 last year overall and 5-15 in the ACC. The team looks below average in their front court and just average everywhere else. North Carolina started the season as the pre-season No 1 team, returning four of their five starters to a team that was 29-10 last year and 15-5 in the ACC. The Tar Heels made it all the way to the NCAA final before losing. The Tar Heels entered the season loaded at every position. That's why it's a bit surprising to see this team at just 5-4 so far and 1-8 vs the number. The Tar Heels have lost four straight including their last game at Virginia Tech, 72-80, as a pick'em. NCU has struggled this year but I like them to start turning thing around here today. Play North Carolina. |
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12-10-22 | Drexel +5 v. La Salle | 65-58 | Win | 100 | 10 h 14 m | Show | |
Early non-conference aciton here on Saturday has the Drexel Dragons taking on the LaSalle Explorers. The Dragons started the season 3-1 and have since gone on a 1-4 run S/U and 2-3 ATS run. They are coming off a loss to Princeton, 63-83 as a 2.5-point dog. Drexel has two starters back thi season and their strength is in their guard play. They finihsed last year at 15-15 overall. LaSalle also returned just two starters to a team that went 11-19 last year and finished 12th in the Atlantic 10. The Explorers are 5-4 S/U and ATS on the season and riding a two-game win streak. They are coming off a win over Buckness, 82-72, as a 6-point favorite. My own numbers have this game closer to a pick'em game. So I'll take the 4 or 4 1/2 points with Drexel today. |
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12-09-22 | Wolves +2.5 v. Jazz | 118-108 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
A pair of Western Conference face off tonight in the NBA as the Utah Jazz host the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves are 11th in the West right now with a 12-12 record. They have won six of their last 10 games. The Utah Jazz are 6th in the West with a 15-12 record and are 4-6 their last 10 games. The Wolves are coming off a win over Indiana on Wednesday, 121-115, as a 5-point favorite. The Wolves are averaging 114.1 ppg on the road while allowing 113.7 ppg. The Utah Jazz are 15-11-1 vs the spread this season. They are coming off a win over Golden State on Wednesday, 123-123, as a 7.5-point favorite. The Jazz are just 3-6 S/U and ATS their last nine games. They are also 2-5 ATS their last seven games playing on one day rest. The Timberwolves are 4-0-1 ATS their last five meetings in Utah. I like the Wolves tonight. Play Minnesota. |
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12-09-22 | Arkansas State v. Air Force -6 | 55-80 | Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
Two teams you don't usually expect to meet play at Clune Arena in Colorado Springs tonight as Air Force hosts Arkansas State. The Ark State Red Wolves are 5-4 S/U and 3-3 ATS on the season. They are coming off a loss at Central Arkansas, 67-72, as a 3-point favorite. That snapped a two-game win streak by the Wolves. The Air Force Falcons are 6-4 both S/U and ATS on the season. The Falcons have won five of their last six games including last time out vs South Dakota, 79-58, as a 4.5-point favorite. Arkansas State is 3-6 ATS in their last nine games. Have to take the host here tonight. Air Force is covering spreads while Arkansas State is not. Air Force also holds opponents to just 61.2 ppg on 39.7% shooting. They are also holding opponents to just 24% from the 3-point line, fifth best in the nation. Take Air Force. |
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12-09-22 | Washington +16.5 v. Gonzaga | 60-77 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
Evergreen State battle here has heavily favored Gonzaga hosting their instate rivals, Washington. The Washington Huskies are 7-2 S/U and 5-4 ATS on the season. They are coming off a win over Colorado, 73-63, as a 1-point home dog. They have now won four of their last five both S/U and ATS. Meanwhile Gonzaga not looking quite as solid as they have the last few season with a 6-3 record. Especially to bettors where they have gone 2-7 on the season and lost five straight to the number. They are coming off a close battle with Kent State where they won 73-66, but never came close to covering the 15.5-point favorite line. So far this year they have straight up losses to Baylor, Purdue and Texas - all as a favorite. The Huskies have a solid offense that is comfortable on the break and a defense that allowing the 35th lowest effective field goal percentage. Washington is much improved while we are looking at a Gonzaga team that looks to be underperforming this year. I'll take the big points here tonight with Washington. |
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12-07-22 | Pacers v. Wolves -4.5 | Top | 115-121 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
The Indiana Pacers are 5th in the Eastern Conference with a 13-11 record. They are the only team though in the top eight with a negative point differential. They have also gone 5-5 their last 10 games. The Pacers are 14-10 vs the spread this year. They snapped a 3-game S/U and ATS losing streak with a win at Golden State on Monday, 112-104, as a 11-point dog. Their road trip continues here tonight as they head back East to play the T'Wolves. This will be the club's 7th straight game on the road. The Minnesota Timberwolves look to get back to the .500 mark today as they sit at 11-12 overall and 8-15 vs the number. The Wolves have lost four of their last five games including last game vs the Thunder, 128-135, as a 5-point favorite. Pacers have to be tired of all this travelling they have done, now with this their 7th straight game on the road. They return home after tonight's game and not soon enough for them. I'll playing against the road weary Pacers tonight. Take Minnesota. |
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12-07-22 | Cleveland State +8 v. St Bonaventure | 42-61 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
The Cleveland State Vikings opened the season with three straight losses. However, they have since won six straight to get to their 6-3 S/U mark. They are also 6-2 vs the number and have covered four straight games. They are coming off a win over Detroit, 92-77, as a 2-point favorite. St Bonaventure lost some key starters from last year so they have to fill gaps this year after a nice NIT run at the end of last season. The Bonnies are 5-3 S/U and 6-2 ATS. They are coming off a loss at Buffalo last game, 66-83, as a 2-point favorite. That loss snapped a four game win streak. The Vikings have covered four of their last five on the road. I'll stick with the Vikings here who have built some good momentum. Just too many points for the Bonnies to lay to a good covering Cleveland State team. Play Cleveland State. |
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12-06-22 | Lakers v. Cavs -5 | 102-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers having a nice start to the season at 15-9 and in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs have won seven of their last 10 games and have the 2nd best point differential in the East at +6.3 ppg. The Lakers got off to a horrible start, losing their first five games of the season. However, they have since gone 10-7 over the next 17. Injuries have once again played a big part in the LA season. It seems like either Lebron James or Anonthy Davis or both are questionable every day. Today, they are both listed as probable, though they do show up on the injury report. The Lakers have won and covered three straight games including last game at Washington, 130-119 as a 1.5-point dog. They have scored 128 or more points in each of those three games. The Cavs are coming off a loss at New York, 81-92, as a 2.5-point favorite. Still, the Cavs are 7-3 S/U and 6-3-1 ATS their last 10. I'm taking the Cavaliers here as Tuesday as I just don't trust this LA team enough. |