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03-03-21 | Jazz v. 76ers OVER 227.5 | 123-131 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
40* JAZZ/76ERS NBA TOTAL MONEYMAKER (Over 227.5) I just can't help myself here with the OVER with a total of just 227.5 in Wednesday's game between the Jazz and 76ers. These two teams just played on Feb. 15 at Utah and combined for 157 points in a 134-123 win for the Jazz. Neither team had an answer for the opposing offense, as both teams shot 50% or better from the field. Philadelphia also got to 123 points despite only making 8 of 23 from long-distance (avg 12 made 3's at home). I just don't think it's asking a lot for these two teams to each hit 114 points in this game, as that would be enough to cash the OVER right there. Utah hasn't scored fewer than 112 in 11 straight games and the 76ers are averaging 117.7 ppg at home. Give me the OVER 227.5! |
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03-03-21 | Providence v. St. John's -1.5 | 67-81 | Win | 100 | 28 h 41 m | Show | |
40* PROVIDENCE/ST JOHN'S NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (St. John's -1.5) I'm going to take the St. John's Red Storm -1.5 at home against the Providence Friars. I just think this is a great spot to sell high on Providence and buy low on the Red Storm. St. John's comes into this game having lost 3 of their last 4, but could have easily gone 3-1 in this stretch, as 2 of the 3 losses were by 4 or fewer. The one that really sticks out is their most recent, which was a 58-81 thrashing on the road at the hands of Villanova. Prior to losing 3 of 4, the Red Storm had won 6 straight, which included road wins over UConn, Marquette and Providence, so they aren't that far removed from playing really good basketball. Not only do I like the fact that St. John's was able to beat the Friars on the road, but I also love that they have been sitting on that loss to Villanova for a week now. I full expect this team to be 100% locked in when they take the floor at Carnesecca Arena Wednesday night. Providence has won 3 of 4, but two of those are nothing to get excited about. One was a win over UConn without their best player in James Bouknight and another was against a Depaul team that has lost 7 of 8. They did just beat Xavier by 15 at home in their most recent game, which looks really good, but that was a result of them shooting lights out. Friars shot 54% from the field, including 11 of 21 from deep. This is a team that had shot better than 43% just once in their previous 8 games. They have also shot just 42.7% from the field in road games this season. St. John's is a very strong 9-3 at home this season and have been a great team to back at home over the last couple of years, going 19-10 ATS on their home floor the last 2 seasons. They are also great in this spot off a big loss, as they have covered 8 of their last 9 at home off a conference loss by 10 or more. They are also a perfect 6-0 ATS at home this season against teams like Providence who don't force many turnovers, averaging 14 or fewer turnovers/game. Friars are also 1-8 ATS last 9 games vs up-tempo teams who average 62 or more shots/game. St. John's averages 65 and play at the fastest tempo of any team in the Big East and rank 12th nationally in pace of play. Give me the Red Storm -1.5! |
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03-02-21 | Nuggets v. Bucks -7 | 128-97 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
40* NUGGETS/BUCKS NBA ATS NO-BRAINER (Bucks -7) I got no problem laying the 7-points with Milwaukee at home against the Nuggets. I'm still pissed about Denver pulling off that stupid cover last night against the Bulls. Nuggets were lucky not to lose that game after leading by double-digits. I just don't see Denver having enough gas in the tank here to keep it close against a Bucks team that I believe is starting to get back on track. Not only are the Nuggets playing on no rest, this will be their 3rd road game in 4 days. A stretch that is that much more difficult when you factor in all the guys the Nuggets have been without. Bucks have won 5 straight and covered in 4 of those. They are also riding a huge wave of momentum after their comeback win at home over the Clippers last time out. Give me Milwaukee -7! |
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03-02-21 | Kentucky v. Ole Miss -3 | Top | 62-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 3 m | Show |
50* KENTUCKY/OLE MISS NCAAB *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Ole Miss -3) I love the value here with Ole Miss as a mere 3-point home favorite against Kentucky. Lot of people might be hesitant to back the Rebels after watching them lose outright at Vandy on Saturday as a 10.5-point favorite, especially given the Commodores were down their two best players. Thing is, the Rebels really didn't have much to play for. Even though Ole Miss had won 5 of 6 coming into that game, they know their only path to the NCAA Tournament is to win the SEC Tournament. Makes it pretty easy for them to struggle to show up with the right kind of mindset against a bad Vandy team that didn't figure to put up a fight without their two best players. I expect to see a completely different Ole Miss team when they take the floor here against Kentucky. I know the Wildcats have played better of late, but this is just not their season. Books have also continued to overvalue this team. Kentucky is just 3-9 ATS in their last 12. Give me Ole Miss -3! |
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03-02-21 | Duke v. Georgia Tech -1.5 | 77-81 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
40* DUKE/GA TECH NCAAB SHARP STAKE (Georgia Tech -1.5) I'll take my chances here with the Yellow Jackets as a slim 1.5-point home favorite against Duke. The Blue Devils have been playing better here of late and all the talk right now is what Duke has to do to make the NCAA Tournament. I'm not denying that the Blue Devils are playing better, I just think it has them overvalued here against the Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech is one of the better teams in the ACC that people don't know about. The Yellow Jackets are just 9-6 in league play, but could be much better as they have had a number of games not go their way late in games. They have figured out how to close games out here of late, as they come in having won 4 straight. One of those games they felt like they should have won that they didn't was a 68-75 loss at Duke earlier this season. No way they have forgot about that loss. Yellow Jackets are also 12-3 ATS last 15 at home after 2 straight games where they made 50% or more of their shots and a perfect 7-0 ATS last 3 seasons when they come in having won 3 or more games in a row. Give me Georgia Tech -1.5! |
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03-02-21 | Grizzlies v. Wizards +1 | 125-111 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
40* GRIZZLIES/WIZARDS NBA ATS SLAUGHTER (Wizards +1) I think we are getting some exceptional value here with the Wizards as a home dog against the Grizzlies. Washington isn't viewed as a very good team and are just 13-19 on the season. Thing is the Wizards have been playing their best basketball over the last couple of weeks. Washington is 7-2 SU and 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games. The other big thing here is we are seeing Memphis way overvalued after their 133-84 thrashing of the Rockets on the road in their last game. That was more of Houston being an absolute mess than anything. Not saying the Grizzlies aren't a good team, but I don't think they should be favored on the road here. Wizards are 10-1 ATS last 11 home games after covering 4 of their last 5. Give me Washington +1! |
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03-02-21 | Wake Forest v. Pittsburgh -4.5 | 57-70 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show | |
40* WAKE FOREST/PITT NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Pittsburgh -4.5) I will gladly take my chances here with Pitt as a slim 4.5-point home favorite against Wake Forest. I know the Panthers have had a couple of key guys decide to leave the team via the transfer portal, but it's not as bad as it might look. Pitt comes in having lost 5 straight and 8 of their last 9, but could easily have a winning record during this stretch. Of those 8 losses, 7 have come by 10 or fewer with 3 of them by 3 or fewer. I just think that this team has been so close that they are going to show up here and take care of business against the Demon Deacons. I don't even know if they need their best showing to win and cover here. Wake Forest has lost 5 straight and have struggled to even keep games close. In their last 4 games they have lost by 24 at home to Duke, by 18 at home to NC State, by 21 at home to Clemson and by 38 at Virginia Tech. Give me Pittsburgh -4.5! |
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03-01-21 | Hornets v. Blazers OVER 233 | 111-123 | Win | 100 | 12 h 12 m | Show | |
40* HORNETS/BLAZERS NBA LATE NIGHT BAILOUT (Over 233) I like the OVER 233 in tonight's NBA matchup between the Blazers and Hornets. The OVER has been cash money in games with Charlotte as the road team. The Hornets have played 16 games away from home and 12 have gone OVER the total. Charlotte is averaging 114.1 ppg on the road and giving up 117.3 ppg. In just the last 5 games the Hornets are scoring 116.8 ppg and giving up 121.8 ppg. Key here is the Blazers figure to get back on track offensively after really struggling on that side in their 4-game skid. Portland just ran out of gas playing short-handed. They should have their legs back under them in this one, as they have had the last 2 days off. Prior to losing 4 straight, Blazers had scored at least 115 in 5 straight and I think they easily get there in this one. In fact, I see both teams reaching 120. Give me the OVER 233! |
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03-01-21 | Oklahoma -1.5 v. Oklahoma State | 75-79 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
40* OKLAHOMA/OKLAHOMA ST NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Oklahoma -1.5) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Sooners as a 1.5-point road favorite against the Cowboys. This line smells something awful. Oklahoma just lost at home to Oklahoma State 90-94 in OT on Saturday. That's now back-to-back losses for the Sooners, while the Cowboys have won 4 straight. The betting public won't be able to help themselves here with Oklahoma State as a home dog. When it looks like the wrong team is favored, especially this late in the year, in a game of this magnitude, you got to look the other way. That's exactly what I'm doing. I still think the Sooners are the better team. Keep in mind it took a career-high 40 points from freshman Cade Cunningham for the Cowboys to get that win in Norman on Saturday. Oklahoma State is also a mere 1-9 ATS in their last 10 home games when off 2 or more consecutive wins and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 if off 3 or more consecutive wins. Sooners are 11-3 ATS last 14 on the road when playing a good team that's won 60% to 80% of their games. Give me Oklahoma -1.5! |
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03-01-21 | Nuggets v. Bulls +5 | Top | 118-112 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
50* NUGGETS/BULLS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Bulls +5) I love the value here with the Bulls catching 5-points at home against the Nuggets. Denver is just getting a little too much love here on the road coming off that big 30-point road win over OKC. Even with that win the Nuggets are just 6-7 over their last 13 games. Denver figures to continue to struggle until they get back to full strength. They are down two key players right now in Milsap and Harris. They also won't have JaMychal Green. Bulls come in off a 9-point home loss to the Suns, but had won 5 of 6 prior to that loss. What I love here is that Chicago is well rested, playing on a full 2 days off. They also haven't had to deal with any travel, as they last played on the road Feb. 22nd. Bulls have covered 12 of their last 16 vs a team from the Western Conference. Nuggets are also just 3-15 ATS last 18 off a game where they made 55% or more of their shots and 4-16 ATS last 20 on the road after a win by 15 or more. Give me the Bulls +5! |
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02-28-21 | Wizards v. Celtics -5.5 | Top | 110-111 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
50* WIZARDS/CELTICS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Celtics -5.5) I will take a shot here with the Celtics as a 5.5-point home favorite against the Wizards. Boston made it clear they wanted to finish out their last 4 games before the All-Star break and they delivered in their first game, beating the Pacers 118-112. I've seen it all from this team over the last couple months, but I'm confident they show up here and make easy work of Washington. Boston caught a lot of grief losing at Washington as a 7-point road favorite a couple weeks ago, so I don't see them looking past the Wizards. This is also a brutal spot for Washington, who will not only be playing on the road in the 2nd leg of a back-to-back, but their 5th game in the last 7 days. Give me the Celtics -5.5! |
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02-28-21 | Clippers v. Bucks UNDER 237 | 100-105 | Win | 100 | 7 h 11 m | Show | |
40* CLIPPERS/BUCKS NBA VEGAS INSIDER (Under 237) There's no denying that these are two of the better offensive teams in the league, but the total here suggests that neither of these two teams will play any defense. I know the defensive numbers aren't great at times for either of these teams, but I think a lot of that is these two teams have a tendency to play defense when they want. I think both can be elite on that side of the ball if they so choose. I think both of these teams are going to treat this game a little different. I see it more as a final statement for each team before the All-Star break. I also think the unusual 3:30 EST start time will have both teams a little bit out of their comfort zone on the offensive side of the ball. Give me the UNDER 237! |
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02-28-21 | Michigan State v. Maryland -2.5 | 55-73 | Win | 100 | 6 h 41 m | Show | |
40* MICHIGAN ST/MARYLAND NCAAB SHARP STAKE (Maryland -2.5) I think we are getting big time value here with the Terps as a small home favorite against the Spartans. Michigan State has made quite a statement over their last 3 games, beating Indiana on the road before knocking off Illinois and Ohio State at home. No question Tom Izzo has this team playing better, but this is the Big Ten we are talking about. Winning on the road in this conference is extremely difficult. I think all the talk coming into this game will be about how good the Spartans are playing. I don't think it will sit well with a Maryland team that has won 4 straight and are 8-4 in their last 12 overall. I just feel laying less than 3 points at home with the Terps is too good to pass up. Give me Maryland -2.5! |
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02-27-21 | Mavs v. Nets OVER 238.5 | 115-98 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
40* MAVS/NETS NBA TOTAL STEAMROLLER (OVER 238.5) I know we have had hit a bit of a rough stretch here with the OVERs in Brooklyn games, as the UNDER has cashed in 3 of their last 4, but I'm not ready to jump off the ship just yet. I think we are actually getting some decent value here, as my numbers suggest that this total should be closer to 245. I just think the fact that Dallas is coming off a game where they score just 97 points at Philly and the Nets off a game where they held the Magic to 92, has this total much lower than it should be. Brooklyn is still scoring at an elite level and the Mavs when right are one of the best offensive teams in the league. Key here for me is I think Porzingis will be back for Dallas, as he practiced on Friday. I also think Doncic should be able to expose Harding and Irving, as neither of those like to play defense. I see both teams in the 120s. Give me the OVER 238.5! |
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02-27-21 | Pacers +1 v. Knicks | 107-110 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 2 m | Show | |
40* PACERS/KNICKS NBA ATS SLAUGHTER (Pacers +1) I think this is the perfect spot to jump on the Pacers. We are getting some exceptional value here with Indiana because of the fact that they have lost 9 of their last 13, while the Knicks come in having won 5 of their last 7. It's clearly not been great for Indiana of late, but I just think more than anything they haven't got some breaks in games and have had played a pretty tough schedule during their current skid. New York is clearly better than they were a season ago, but this is still a mediocre team at best. I mean their 5 wins during this 5-2 run have come against the Kings, Timberwolves, Hawks, Rockets and Wizards. Indiana was a 10-point home favorite against New York back on Jan. 2, which means if those two would have played in NY on that day the line would have been something like Pacers -6 or -7. I just don't think the Pacers are that much worse and the Knicks are that much better that this line should be adjusted this much. Give me Indiana +1! |
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02-27-21 | Alabama -5.5 v. Mississippi State | 64-59 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
40* ALABAMA/MISS ST NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Alabama -5.5) I know this is going to be a big public play, but if there's one team in the SEC that I will go down swinging with it's Alabama, especially when the Crimson Tide are coming off a loss like they are here. Alabama played about as poorly as they could in Wednesday's 66-81 setback to Arkansas. I'm confident Nate Oats will have this team ready to go on Saturday at Mississippi State. A team they can beat with ease if they show up with the right mindset. I just don't see the Bulldogs being able to keep pace offensively. Alabama is scoring 83.4 ppg in SEC play and Mississippi State averages a mere 66.9 ppg in conference games. Give me the Crimson Tide -5.5! |
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02-27-21 | Florida State v. North Carolina +3.5 | Top | 70-78 | Win | 100 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
50* FLORIDA ST/N CAROLINA NCAAB *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (North Carolina +3.5) I really like North Carolina as a 3.5-point home dog against Florida State. I think we are getting exceptional value with the Tar Heels because of the fact that they come into this game off an ugly loss at home to Marquette, losing by 13 as a 9.5-point favorite. While I didn't think they would lose, that wasn't a surprising result for me (I was on Marquette), as I thought that was a trap game for UNC off that huge 99-54 win against Louisville and having this huge game against FSU on deck. Florida State is a really good team and are currently 2-games in front in the ACC standings over Virginia, but I don't know that the Seminoles are elite. I think they are getting a little too much love in this spot. North Carolina is a team that has gotten better and better as the season has went on and simply put this game means a lot more to them than it does the Seminoles. UNC also has proven they can hang with FSU, as they lost by just 7 on the road earlier this season. Give me the Tar Heels +3.5! |
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02-27-21 | Illinois v. Wisconsin -4 | 74-69 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 18 m | Show | |
40* ILLINOIS/WISCONSIN NCAAB SHARP STAKE (Wisconsin -4) No way am I passing up a play on Wisconsin as a mere 4-point home favorite against Illinois with the Fighting Illini down not just their best player but one of the best players in the country in Ayo Dosunmu. I get Illinois destroyed Nebraska by 16 without Dosunmu on Thursday, but that's Nebraska. Most of the top Big Ten teams could beat the Cornhuskers by double-digits on their home floor without their best player. Not only that, but the Fighting Illini are playing this game at Wisconsin on just 1 day of rest and as good as the Badgers are, it will be hard for Illinois to not look ahead to Tuesday's huge road game at Michigan. As for Wisconsin, they really need a win here after going just 4-5 in their last 9. They will definitely be the fresher team, as they have been off since Sunday. I think it all adds up to not just a win but an easy win for the Badgers. Give me Wisconsin -4! |
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02-26-21 | Clippers -6.5 v. Grizzlies | 119-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show | |
40* CLIPPERS/GRIZZLIES NBA VEGAS INSIDER (Clippers -6.5) I'll take my chances here with the Clippers exacting their revenge and covering the 6.5-point spread against the Grizzlies tonight. These two teams played last night in Memphis and the Grizzlies embarrassed LA in a 122-94 win as a 8-point dog. As you can see we are getting 1.5-points of value off the spread, which I think is huge given how motivated the Clippers should be for this game. LA couldn't have played much worse in last night's loss, as they shot just 40% from the field and allowed Memphis to shoot 54%. They were also -8 in turnovers, were outscored 74-24 in the paint and 21-4 in fast break points. No way this team plays that poorly in back-to-back games against the same team. Give me the Clippers -6.5! |
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02-26-21 | Suns -5.5 v. Bulls | Top | 106-97 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
50* SUNS/BULLS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Suns -5.5) I will gladly lay the 5.5-points on the road with Phoenix against the Bulls. I just think Chicago is getting a little too much respect in this one. Bulls have gone 5-1 SU and 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games, but it's really not that impressive when you look at who they have played. The 5 wins during this stretch have come against the Pacers, Pistons, Kings, Rockets and Timberwolves. So 4 of those wins are against teams who currently own the 4 worst records in the league in Detroit, Sacramento, Houston and Minnesota. Indiana is just 15-15 and have been playing some of their worst basketball of late. Phoenix is one of the best teams in the league with a 20-11 record. The Suns have won and covered 9 of their 14 road games this season and will definitely be motivated for this game coming off an ugly 121-124 loss at home to Charlotte as a 9-point favorite. Give me Phoenix -5.5! |
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02-26-21 | North Texas v. Marshall -3.5 | 77-65 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
40* N TEXAS/MARSHALL NCAAB SHARP STAKE (Marshall -3.5) I will gladly lay the 3.5-points at home with Marshall on Friday as they get ready to host Nort Texas. The Mean Green come in tied with WKU for the best record in C-USA at 8-2, but it's a bit misleading. North Texas has only played 2 games to this point against the Top 5 teams in the conference (N Texas, WKU, La Tech, UAB and Marshall). Those both coming against LA Tech at home. They lost the first game to the Bulldogs and barely won the second by a final of 57-55. Simply put I think the Mean Green are way overvalued in what will easily be their toughest road challenge since playing 3 on the road in non-conference against Arkansas, Miss St and W Virginia. Marshall has won 6 of their 8 home games with the only setback at home in conference play against what I think is the best team in C-USA in WKU (only lost by 2). Give me the Thundering Herd -3.5! |
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02-25-21 | Ohio State v. Michigan State +4 | 67-71 | Win | 100 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
40* OHIO ST/MICHIGAN ST NCAAB SHARP STAKE (Michigan St +4) I will take a shot here with Michigan State as a 4-point home dog against Ohio State. You always expect a Tom Izzo coached team to progress as the season goes on and it feels like this Spartans team has turned a big corner in the last week. It started on Saturday when they went on the road and beat Indiana 78-71 as a 6.5-point road dog. They followed that up with an even more impressive win, beating Illinois 81-72 as a 8.5-point home dog. There will be no letdown or taking the foot off the gas, as Michigan State needs this game to really improve their chances at an NCAA Tournament bid. Most will see this as a big bounce back game for Ohio State after having their 7-game winning streak snapped in Sunday's 87-92 loss to Michigan. I'm not sold on that being the case. That was such a huge game against the Wolverines. I actually think they could come out flat here. Keep in mind they got two massive games on deck to close out Big Ten play at home against Iowa and Illinois. Buckeyes will also be short-handed in this game. Starting power forward Kyle Young is out with a concussion. They could also be without key reserve Musa Jallow, who is questionable after missing their last game with an ankle injury. Give me the Spartans +4! |
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02-25-21 | Magic v. Nets OVER 228 | Top | 92-129 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
50* MAGIC/NETS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Over 228) If you have been following my NBA picks this year, you knew that the OVER in tonight's Brooklyn/Orland game was going to be on the board. I just don't know the books can make the numbers high enough for these Nets games. I definitely will be a little more cautious with the OVER going forward when Brooklyn plays a top tier team, as we did just see the UNDER cash in their two games with the Lakers and Clippers, but no way am I not taking the OVER when they are playing a sub-par team like Orlando. The Nets are so good offensively, even without Durant, that they know they don't have to play all that hard on the defensive end to win games. I definitely don't see them being interested in giving that extra effort against the Magic and it's not like we need 240 in this one, we just need to get to 230. These two combined for 137 in a recent meeting on Jan. 16 and that was with them only reaching 102 at the half. Give me the OVER 228! |
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02-25-21 | Western Kentucky +12 v. Houston | 57-81 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
40* W KENTUCKY/HOUSTON NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (WKU +12) I really like the value here with the Hilltoppers as a 12-point road dog against No. 12 Houston. We cashed in a very similar spot last night with Marquette as a 9.5-point dog at North Carolina. The Golden Eagles not only covered, they won the game outright 83-70. Playing out of conference this late in the year is a bit challenging and I think it's more so for a team like Houston, who doesn't have a whole lot to prove right now. Cougars also have to be feeling themselves a little bit after absolutely destroying Cincinnati 90-52 in their last game. This game means so much more to a team like Western Kentucky and you can bet they aren't too happy about how big a dog they are in this game. That's only going to light the fire that much more for the Hilltoppers. Not like we haven't seek WKU show out against top tier teams, as they only lost by 6 to West Virginia on a neutral floor back in November and won at Alabama 73-71 in mid-December. Give me the Hilltoppers +12! |
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02-24-21 | Tennessee v. Vanderbilt +8 | 70-58 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 19 m | Show | |
40* TENNESSEE/VANDERBILT NCAAB ATS ANNIHILATOR (Vanderbilt +8) I'm willing to take a shot here with the Commodores as a near double-digit home dog against the Volunteers. Vanderbilt comes into this game a mere 6-12 overall and 2-10 in SEC play, but if you look closely you will see that the Commodores haven't been playing as bad as their record would indicate. Out of their 10 losses in SEC play, 7 have come by 7 points or fewer, which includes each of their last 5 conference losses. They just lost by a mere 4-points at Alabama in their last game, who is by far the best team in the league. Tennessee did beat Vandy by 20 at home earlier this year, but the Vols aren't playing at near the same level now as they were when they faced off in mid January. Tennessee just lost at home to Kentucky 70-55 in their last game. Any time a good team like the Vols are off a bad loss and playing a bad team, public loves to back them and it creates value on the other side. Give me Vanderbilt +8! |
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02-24-21 | Wolves v. Bulls -4 | Top | 126-133 | Win | 100 | 26 h 14 m | Show |
50* WOLVES/BULLS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Bulls -4) I love the Bulls -4 at home against the Timberwolves tonight. Chicago has won 4 of their last 5 and have owned bad teams at home like Minnesota, cashing 8 of their last 10 at home against a team with a losing road record. The Timberwolves are just 1-9 in their last 10 games, have failed to cover 5 straight and are a mere 3-13 on the road this season. If that's not bad enough, Minnesota is also in a horrible rest situation playing on no rest and their 3rd road game in 4 days. This line should be closer to 7. Give me the Bulls -4! |
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02-24-21 | Indiana v. Rutgers -3 | 63-74 | Win | 100 | 29 h 9 m | Show | |
40* RUTGERS/INDIANA NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Rutgers -3) I'm going to take the Rutgers Scarlet Knights -3 at home against the Indiana Hoosiers. I think this is a great buy low spot on Rutgers, who comes in having lost 3 of their last 4. While two of those were road games at Iowa and Michigan, the most recent was a 59-68 setback at home to Maryland as a 5-point favorite. That's the game the betting public will have trouble looking past and I believe why we are getting such a great price in this matchup. Big thing to note with the bad showing against the Terps is it did come on just 2 days of rest after really laying it all on the line against Michigan the game before. While Rutgers hasn't been as dominant at home as they were last season, they are a very respectable 9-4 at the Athletic Center and prior to the loss to Maryland the other 3 home losses were all to teams ranked in the Top 15 at KenPom in Iowa, Ohio State and Wisconsin. Last two times they have hosted Indiana they have come away with easy wins. Last year they beat the Hoosiers 59-50 and the year before won 66-58. As you can see Rutgers defense really made life miserable on Indiana's offense and I think we are going to see that trend continue. Scarlet Knights are only giving up 66.9 ppg on 41.1% shooting at home this year and the Hoosiers are far from a great offensive team. While Indiana does average 70.3 ppg on the road, they have shot just 43% from the field in those games and those ppg numbers are a bit skewed because of the fact that they have played 5 OT periods on the road this year. I just don't see the Hoosiers being able to keep pace in this one and I think we are getting a solid 2-3 points in value on the number here. Give me Rutgers -3! |
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02-24-21 | Warriors v. Pacers -3 | 111-107 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 24 m | Show | |
40* WARRIORS/PACERS NBA ATS NO-BRAINER (Pacers -3) I'm going to take the Indiana Pacers -3 at home against the Golden State Warriors. I just feel this is too good a price to pass up with the Pacers at home, given the huge rest edge they will have on Wednesday. Indiana has had the last week off after Saturday's game at Houston was postponed because of the ice storm that hit Texas and Monday's game at home against the Spurs because of a Covid outbreak within the San Antonio organization. While the Pacers will be fresh and eager to get back in action, the Warriors will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back after Tuesday's game in New York against the Knicks. Not only will Golden State be on no rest, but this will be their 4th game in 6 days as they played a back-to-back at Orlando and Charlotte on Friday/Saturday. The word is the Warriors could be getting back two big men in Kevon Looney and James Wiseman for the game against the Knicks. Those are definitely two key guys returning for Golden State, but if they play against New York I wouldn't be shocked if they played it safe and didn't play them against the Pacers. Either way those two figure to be a little rusty. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Warriors didn't rest some other guys in this spot. Also worth pointing out Golden State has been a good fade on no rest, as they are just 5-17-1 ATS in their last 23 games in the second of a back-to-back. They are also just 5-13 ATS last 18 trips to Indiana. Give me the Pacers -3! |
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02-24-21 | Marquette +9.5 v. North Carolina | 83-70 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
40* MARQUETTE/N CAROLINA NCAAB ATS SLAUGHTER (Marquette +9.5) I really like the value here with Marquette as a 9.5-point road dog against the Tar Heels. I just think we are getting exceptional value with the Golden Eagles, who are just 2-6 in their last 8 games. What I like with Marquette is they are coming off one of their best games, beating Butler 73-57 last Wednesday and will be chomping at the bit having had a full week off. As for the Tar Heels, we are seeing them way overvalued in this game after their 99-54 thrashing of Louisville on Saturday. Thing to keep in mind is that was an awful spot for the Cardinals playing their first game in nearly 20 days. I also don't love the spot for UNC with a massive home game on deck against ACC front-runner Florida State. Not saying the Tar Heels won't win, but I think they are sloppy enough to let Marquette hand around and keep it within the number. Give me the Golden Eagles +9.5! |
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02-23-21 | Kansas v. Texas -2.5 | 72-75 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show | |
40* KANSAS/TEXAS NCAAB ATS NO-BRAINER (Texas -2.5) I like the value here with the Longhorns as a 2.5-point home favorite against the Jayhawks. Texas has to be chomping at the bit here to get back on the floor after blowing a 19-point 2nd half lead in Saturday's 82-84 loss at home to West Virginia. I also think we are getting value here because of the fact that Kansas comes in having won 5 straight with the most recent being a big 67-61 win at home over Texas Tech. Thing is the only two games on the road during this 5-game winning streak were at ISU and K-State, the two worst teams in the Big 12. Prior to those 2 road wins, Kansas had dropped 5 straight away from home in Big 12 play. Jayhawks also lost 59-84 at home to Texas earlier this season, so we know the Longhorns matchup well here. Give me Texas -2.5! |
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02-23-21 | Ole Miss v. Missouri -3 | Top | 60-53 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
50* OLE MISS/MISSOURI NCAAB *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Missouri -3) I love the value here with Missouri as a mere 3-point home favorite against Ole Miss. Missouri got back big man Jeremiah Tilmon after he had missed the last two and it resulted in an easy 93-78 win at South Carolina as a mere 4-point favorite. I think the books are still undervaluing the Tigers here at home against the Rebels. Part of the reason for the value here is the fact that Ole Miss beat Missouri 80-59 at home recently on Feb. 10th. What gets overlooked in that outcome is the fact that the Tigers were in a huge letdown spot coming off two hard fought wins at home over Kentucky (75-70) and Alabama (68-65). There will be no overlooking the Rebels in the rematch at home. Give me Missouri -3! |
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02-23-21 | 76ers -1.5 v. Raptors | 109-102 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
40* 76ERS/RAPTORS NBA ATS SLAUGHTER (76ers -1.5) I'll take my chances here with the 76ers as a mere 1.5-point road favorite against the Raptors. I know Toronto has been playing well here of late, having won 4 straight and covered in 9 of their last 12. Raptors also just beat Philly at home 110-103 on Sunday as a 3-point dog. I just think it's going to be really tough here for Toronto to beat this 76ers team in back-to-back games. One thing to keep in mind with that recent meeting is Philadelphia was right there with a chance to win despite shooting a miserable 38.8% from the field and allowing the Raptors to shoot 49.4%. 76ers get their revenge. Give me Philadelphia -1.5! |
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02-23-21 | Kings v. Nets OVER 242 | 118-127 | Win | 100 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
40* KINGS/NETS NBA TOTAL STEAMROLLER (Over 242) We have lost with the OVER in each of the Nets last two games against the Lakers and Clippers and looking back it probably wasn't the best move to take the OVER in those two games given just how badly the Nets wanted to beat those two teams. We are still way in the profit with the OVER in Brooklyn games this season and will take another shot with the OVER here against the Kings. I got a good feeling that the Nets are going to revert right back to their sluggish defensive ways now that they are facing a bad team in the Kings. You also have to factor in that these two teams just played roughly a week ago and combined for 261 points in a 136-125 Brooklyn win. I wouldn't be shocked if we saw a very similar score in the rematch. Give me the OVER 242! |
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02-23-21 | Warriors -2.5 v. Knicks | Top | 114-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
50* WARRIORS/KNICKS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Warriors -2.5) I absolutely love this spot and price with Golden State as a mere 2.5-point road favorite against the Knicks. Warriors are going to be extremely motivated to get back in the win column after giving away their last two games at Orlando and Charlotte. I also think there's some value here because of how well New York has been fairing of late. Knicks are 6-3 SU and 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games. Thing is a lot of these wins have come against bad teams. I think they also benefit a lot from teams not showing up with their "A" game against them. The Warriors will be ready for this one and could be getting a huge boost to their rotation. After playing several games now without a traditional center, both Kevin Looney and James Wiseman could be returning for this game. Both practiced in full, so while they are questionable, it seems likely both will suit up. Either way, I like the Warriors to get the win and cover here. Give me Golden State -2.5! |
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02-23-21 | Florida v. Auburn -1 | 74-57 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
40* FLORIDA/AUBURN NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Auburn -1) I like the value here with Auburn as a mere 1-point home favorite against Florida. It's been a rough go here of late for the Tigers, who have lost 5 of their last 6, but 3 of those defeats could have easily went the other way. I just think their ability to put up a big number here offensively will propel them to a win. Auburn is averaging 81.3 ppg at home and will be facing a Florida defense that gives up 76.8 ppg on the road. The Tigers are also much better defensively at home than on the road and will be facing a Gators team that is shooting just 44% as a team in their last 5. Give me Auburn -1! |
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02-23-21 | Notre Dame v. Louisville -4 | 57-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
40* NOTRE DAME/LOUISVILLE NCAAB SHARP STAKE (Louisville -4) I'm willing to take a shot here with Louisville as a mere 4-point home favorite against Notre Dame. We played against the Cardinals at UNC on Saturday and won easily, as the Tar Heels cruised to a 99-54 win. I just hated that spot for Louisville playing on the road against a red-hot Tar Heels team after not having played a game in almost 20 days. I expect a much better showing out of the Cardinals here at home, where they are 8-1 on the season. It's also not a great spot here for Notre Dame, who is off a loss at Syracuse on Saturday and back on the road after just 2 days off. Cardinals have really responded well to an ugly loss, as they are a perfect 6-0 ATS last 2 seasons off a loss by 10 or more. Give me Louisville -4! |
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02-22-21 | Hornets v. Jazz OVER 229 | Top | 110-132 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
50* HORNETS/JAZZ NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Over 229) I love the OVER 229 in today's game between the Jazz and Hornets. These two teams played earlier this month (Feb. 5) and combined for a ridiculous 259 points as the Jazz won 138-121 on the road. Now I'm not expecting them to approach to 260 again, but I don't think getting to 230 is asking a lot. I wouldn't be shocked at all if Utah score 130 on their own in this one. The big key here being how good a 3-point shooting team Utah is and how bad the Hornets are at defending it. Jazz are shooting 39% and averaging 16 made 3-pointers on the season. Charlotte is allowing opponents to shoot 40% from deep with an average of 16 made 3-pointers on the road. The other thing here is because the Jazz figure to have such an easy time scoring, are fresh off two grueling games against the Clippers and have a big home game on deck against LeBron and the Lakers, I don't see them really investing a lot of energy on defense in this one. Give me the OVER 229! |
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02-22-21 | Grizzlies v. Mavs OVER 231.5 | 92-102 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
40* GRIZZLIES/MAVS NBA TOTAL NO-BRAINER (Over 231.5) I will take my chances here with the OVER 231.5 in Monday's NBA matchup between the Mavs and Grizzlies. Dallas might not be on the same level as the Nets in terms of an OVER team, but they aren't far off. Mavericks are exceptional on the offensive side of the ball and really have no choice but to try and outscore their opponents with how much they struggle defensively. The OVER has cashed in each of the last 7 games for the Mavs and 12 of their last 15 overall. Every game during this 7 game OVER streak has seen at least 235 combined points. This play becomes even easier to make when you look at how Memphis has been playing. Grizzlies consistently have been in high-scoring games as they too are clicking offensively and struggling defensively. OVER is 7-1 in their last 8 and 10-2-1 in their last 13. Give me the OVER 231.5! |
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02-22-21 | Syracuse v. Duke -5 | 71-85 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
40* SYRACUSE/DUKE NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Duke -5) I will gladly lay the 5-points at home with Duke against Syracuse. I've mentioned this quite a bit, the Orange are simply a team that you need to look to back at home and fade on the road. It's why I unloaded on Syracuse with a 50* Top Play as a small home favorite against ND on Saturday (won 75-67) and will now instantly fade them on the road against the Blue Devils. Syracuse is 11-1 at home compared to just 2-5 on the road. The offense takes a dip on the road as expected, but the defense really regressess. Duke is also a team I want to be on right now. Blue Devils have won and covered 3 straight and are a team on a mission as they try to finish strong and make a case for a NCAA Tournament bid. Duke has got their offense going with 5 straight games shooting 50% or better from the field. I just don't see Syracuse's defense being able to hold up. Give me the Blue Devils -5! |
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02-21-21 | Nets v. Clippers OVER 237 | 112-108 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
40* NETS/CLIPPERS NBA TOTAL NO-BRAINER (Over 237) We didn't get there with the OVER in Brooklyn's last game against the Lakers, but I'm confident we will see a shootout here in LA against the Clippers. I think both of these teams are going to have a hard time bringing their "A" game on the defensive side of the ball. The Nets just played as good a defense as they could in their last game against LeBron and the Lakers. Same thing for the Clippers, who laid it all on the line in their revenge game against Utah. With Leonard and George back in the mix for the Clippers, they should really score at will against this Nets defense. Same thing for Brooklyn's offense with Harden and Irving. I got both teams hitting 120 in this one. Play the OVER 237! |
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02-21-21 | 76ers -2.5 v. Raptors | 103-110 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
40* 76ERS/RAPTORS NBA SHARP STAKE (76ers -2.5) I will gladly lay the 2.5-points on the road with the 76ers as they visit the Raptors on Sunday. When Philadelphia has had their full complement of players this season, they have been extremely tough to beat. While the Nets may have overtaken Philly as the team to beat in the East, this is still an extremely talented team. Toronto has been playing better here of late, but are unlikely to have one of the best players in Kyle Lowry. I just think that's a big loss to overcome in this matchup. We saw the Raptors only score 86 points in their last game against the Wolves without him. I know this team just swept the Bucks in a mini 2 game series at Milwaukee, but I think it has them a bit overvalued in this spot. Give me the 76ers -2.5! |
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02-21-21 | Pistons v. Magic -1.5 | Top | 96-105 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
50* PISTONS/MAGIC NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Magic -1.5) I can't help myself here with the Magic as a mere 1.5-point home favorite against the Pistons. Orlando has won 3 of their last 4 and covered 4 of their last 5. It's no coincidence their recent strong play has coincided with them getting back a few guys from injury. I just don't think the number here is near enough with what the Pistons are working with right now. Detroit won't have Delon Wright for this game and are sitting one of their best players in Blake Griffin to be traded. It's a real struggle for this Pistons team to score and it's why this team is a mere 2-13 SU in road games this year. Give me the Magic -1.5! |
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02-21-21 | Penn State +11.5 v. Iowa | 68-74 | Win | 100 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
40* PENN ST/IOWA NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Penn St +11.5) I think there's some pretty good value here with the Nittany Lions as a double-digit road dog against the Hawkeyes. Iowa comes in having won and covered 3 straight and I just feel it has them laying a few too many points in a really tough spot. The Hawkeyes are fresh off a huge 77-62 road win at Wisconsin on Thursday and will have a really tough time here not looking ahead to their next game against Big Ten leader Michigan. Not saying they won't win at home here, but Penn State is not going to go down without a fight and if they can hit shots they will be in this thing right down to the wire. Give me the Nittany Lions +11.5! |
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02-21-21 | Davidson v. St Bonaventure -5 | Top | 58-69 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show |
50* ST. BONAVENTURE/DAVIDSON *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (St Bonaventure -5) I think we are getting a great price here to back the Bonnies as a mere 5-point home favorite against Davidson. Good spot to jump on St Bonaventure, who will be motivated here after losing last time out at VCU, especially given they haven't got a chance to play in 8 days. Bonnies are a perfect 6-0 SU and 4-2 ATS at home this season. They have also won every game at home in A-10 play by at least 13 points, including a 70-54 win over VCU as a mere 3-point favorite. Davidson comes in having won 5 in a row, but their only game since Jan 24th is a cupcake game against a non-DI school in Southern Virginia, which they won 101-51. This basically the first real test the Wildcats will have had in almost a month and it's on the road against one of the best teams in the conference. Give me St Bonaventure -5! |
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02-20-21 | Kings -2 v. Bulls | 114-122 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 20 m | Show | |
40* KINGS/BULLS NBA NO DOUBT BLOWOUT (Kings -2) I have to take a shot here with Sacramento. The Kings come in having lost 5 straight, all at home, and yet are laying points on the road against the Bulls? This line makes absolutely no sense. The betting public is going to be all over Chicago. There's no choice here but to trust the oddsmakers and take the Kings. Sacramento is definitely going to be motivated to get back in the win column, but their biggest advantage in this game is rest. Kings were off yesterday and will be playing just their 2nd game in the last 5 days. Bulls on the other hand are playing on no rest after last night's prime time matchup with the 76ers on ESPN. Give me Sacramento -2! |
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02-20-21 | Heat +3 v. Lakers | 96-94 | Win | 100 | 12 h 56 m | Show | |
40* HEAT/LAKERS NBA ATS NO-BRAINER (Heat +3) I will take my chances here with the Heat as a small 3-point road dog against the Lakers. The betting public can't help themselves when it comes to betting LA, but this is not the time to be backing the Lakers. They are without Anthony Davis and Dennis Schroder right now. The got LeBron, but that offense looked a bit lost in their last game against an awful Brooklyn team. The Nets didn't care who was suiting up for LA, they wanted to send a message to the defending champs. It's going to be the same thing for Miami, who as even more incentive to want to win here after losing the Lakers in the Finals last year. Give me the Kings +3! |
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02-20-21 | Louisville v. North Carolina -5.5 | 54-99 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show | |
40* LOUISVILLE/N CAROLINA NCAAB STEAMROLLER (North Carolina -5.5) I was ready to lay the short number at home with Louisville on Wednesday against Syracuse, but that game got postponed because of more Covid problems for the Cardinals. It's unclear who will be available for Louisville in this one and I just feel the value is with the Tar Heels at home. North Carolina has been playing much better after a sluggish start to the year. Tar Heels are 8-3 since starting out 5-4. They are also a perfect 7-0 on their home floor this season. Louisville is just 3-3 on the road and are scoring just 64.5 ppg away from home. UNC averages 78.1 ppg at home. I don't see the Cardinals keeping up in this one. Give me UNC -5.5! |
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02-20-21 | Purdue v. Nebraska +7 | 75-58 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
40* PURDUE/NEBRASKA NCAAB ATS SLAUGHTER (Nebraska +7) I'm willing to take a shot here with Nebraska as a 7-point home dog against Purdue. The Cornhuskers are just 1-11 in Big Ten play and are easily considered the worst team in the league. Thing is they have been playing much better here of late. Nebraska is 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games and the one game they didn't cover as a 10-point dog at Maryland they should have, as they completely fell apart in the final minutes of that game allowing the Terps to go on a late 13-2 run. Thing is, Nebraska is considered to be such a bad team that even though their recent play suggests this is a team to back, the betting public just can't do it. I not only think they can cover the big number against the Boilermakers, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they won this game outright. Give me the Cornhuskers +7! |
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02-20-21 | Auburn v. LSU -4 | 80-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
40* AUBURN/LSU NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (LSU -4) I will gladly lay the 4-points at home with LSU as they host Auburn. The Tigers have won 2 straight since dropping 4 of 5 and are fresh off a huge 78-65 home win over Tennessee. The good thing is that big upset win came last Saturday, so there's no concern here with a letdown. While LSU is surging, Auburn has really fallen off of late. The Tigers are just 1-4 in their last 5 games and have played just 1 game in the last 10 days. Not to mention the only win during this poor run is a mere 6-point win over bottom-feeder Vanderbilt. Auburn is 2-10 ATS last 12 on the road after a game where they failed to cover and 1-9 ATS last 10 on the road after an upset loss as a road favorite. Give me LSU -4! |
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02-20-21 | Missouri v. South Carolina +3.5 | 93-78 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
40* MISSOURI/S CAROLINA NCAAB SHARP STAKE (South Carolina +3.5) I'll take a shot here with South Carolina as a home dog against the Tigers. This line screams take the Gamecocks. Everyone is going to be on a ranked Missouri team here against a South Carolina team that has lost 4 straight, including each of their last 3 at home. Thing is the Tigers aren't exactly in prime form right now. Missouri has dropped their last 3 games and are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7. It's a great spot here to back the Gamecocks off that ugly 20-point loss to Tennessee (73-93) on Wednesday. South Carolina is 11-2 ATS last 13 off a conference loss by 10 or more and 6-0 ATS last 6 after giving up 90 or more in their last game. Give me the Gamecocks +3.5! |
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02-20-21 | Notre Dame v. Syracuse -2.5 | Top | 67-75 | Win | 100 | 6 h 39 m | Show |
50* NOTRE DAME/SYRACUSE NCAAB *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Syracuse -2.5) I love the Orange as a slim 2.5-point home favorite against Notre Dame today. Syracuse is just one of those teams you want to back at home and look to fade on the road. The Orange are 10-1 at the Carrier Dome, compared to 2-5 on the road. I also like that we have a very fresh and motivated Syracuse team in this one, as they haven't played in a week after Wednesday's game against Louisville was postponed. Also, I feel the value here is stemming from the fact that the Irish enter this game having won 2 straight and 6 of 8 overall. I just feel their recent run is more a result of the schedule being easy than it is this team is any good. Give me Syracuse -2.5! |
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02-19-21 | Pistons v. Grizzlies OVER 220.5 | 95-109 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 43 m | Show | |
40* PISTONS/GRIZZLIES NBA TOTAL NO-BRAINER (OVER 220.5) I will gladly take my chances here with the OVER 220.5 in tonight's NBA game between the Pistons and Grizzlies. Memphis is just one of those teams that you almost have to take the OVER blindly right now. The OVER has cashed in 6 straight and is 9-1-1 in the Grizzlies' last 11 games. The average combined score in Memphis' last 5 games is 238 and all we need here is 221. I think the only reason the total here isn't more is because the Pistons aren't a great offensive team, but they are going to score against this Memphis defense. Grizzlies have allowed 7 of their last 9 opponents to shoot 50% or better and given up 110 or more in 9 straight. Give me the OVER 220.5! |
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02-19-21 | Suns v. Pelicans OVER 231 | 132-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 35 m | Show | |
40* SUNS/PELICANS NBA TOTAL MASSACRE (Over 231) I got no problem taking a shot with the OVER 231 in tonight's matchup between the Suns and Pelicans. The OVER has cashed in each of New Orleans' last 6 games. The Pelicans have scored 124 or more in 4 of their last 6 and at least 110 in 9 straight and 14 of their last 15. Hard to see them not scoring 120+ in this one, as the Suns are slipping on defense right now, having allowed 4 of their last 5 opponents to shoot 50% or better from the field. Thing is the Pelicans have to score a lot because they are not a good defensive team. New Orleans is giving up 114.5 ppg on 47% shooting on the season and in their last 5 games are allowing 126.8 ppg on 54% shooting. That defense will have to work tonight without big man Steven Adams, so don't expect this to be the game they turn it around. Give me the OVER 231! |
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02-19-21 | Bulls v. 76ers OVER 230.5 | Top | 105-112 | Loss | -113 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
50* BULLS/76ERS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Over 230.5) I really like the OVER 230.5 in tonight's game between the Bulls and 76ers. The OVER had cashed in 3 straight games for Chicago before Wednesday's low-scoring game with Detroit, where both teams had an awful quarter that kept it UNDER. With the way Chicago can score and their limitations on defense, this is team that should be in a lot of high-scoring games. I definitely think that's the case here. The 76ers are really clicking on offense. Philadelphia has scored at least 111 points in 6 straight and 9 of 10 overall. They also have allowed 110 or more in 8 of their last 9. With the uptempo style the Bulls like to play and their lack of defense, I could see this flying past the number here. Give me the OVER 230.5! |
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02-18-21 | Nets v. Lakers OVER 235.5 | 109-98 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
40* NETS/LAKERS NBA TOTAL ANNIHILATOR (Over 235.5) We are back at it again with another OVER in a game involving the Nets. After flying past their total of 226.5 in their last game at Phoenix (won 128-124) the OVER is now 21-3 in the Nets last 24 games. While Durant is out for Brooklyn, they still figure to score at will in this game with the duo of Kyrie Irving and James Harden. As for the Lakers, they won't have AD. I think his loss hurts them a lot more defensively in this matchup. Offensively the Lakers should be just fine here, as Brooklyn has no one that can defend James. I think both teams have a very good shot at getting to 120 in this game. Give me the OVER 235.5! |
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02-18-21 | Rutgers +9 v. Michigan | 64-71 | Win | 100 | 12 h 45 m | Show | |
40* RUTGERS/MICHIGAN NCAAB ATS NO-BRAINER (Rutgers +9) I'm willing to take a shot here with the Scarlet Knights at +9 on the road against Michigan. I think we saw the books discount the Wolverines a little bit in their last game against Wisconsin, which was their first game back after more than 3 weeks off. While it took a huge 2nd half comeback, the betting public is only concerned about the final result, which ended in a 67-59 win. I think it has them a bit overvalued here at home now against Rutgers, one of the hottest teams in the league. Scarlet Knights are 5-1 in their last 6 games. They also desperately need this game to really help out their NCAA Tournament resume. As for Michigan, they are sitting pretty right now. I think coming off that big comeback win over Wisconsin and a massive game on deck against No. 4 Ohio State, who also is their biggest rival, makes this a perfect play against spot. Give me Rutgers +9! |
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02-18-21 | Utah v. Oregon State +2.5 | Top | 56-74 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show |
50* UTAH/OREGON ST NCAAB *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Oregon State +2.5) I love the value here with Oregon State as a home dog against the Utes. This is a perfect buy low spot on the Beavers, who come in having lost 3 straight. Thing is, those 3 losses all came on the road. The first two were against two of the best teams in the Pac-12 in Colorado and Arizona. The other was a mere 2-point loss at Arizona State on just 2 days of rest. Prior to this stretch the Beavers had won 5 of 7 and the only 2 losses during this stretch were road games at USC and UCLA. Oregon State has won 7 of their last 9 at home and I just don't think they should be a dog here. Utah has won 3 of 4, but just lost at Stanford 66-73. This will also be the Utes 3rd straight road game and 6th out of their last 7 away from home. Utah is also dealing with some key injuries right now. The Utes recently lost big man Mikael Jantunen and one of their top guards, Rylan Jones, is questionable with a arm injury that has kept him out of their last two games. Give me Oregon State +2.5! |
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02-18-21 | Ohio State v. Penn State +4.5 | 92-82 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 40 m | Show | |
40* OHIO ST/PENN ST NCAAB SHARP STAKE (Penn State +4.5) I will take my chances with the Nittany Lions as a 4.5-point home dog against the Buckeyes. I just feel like this is a great spot to back Penn State, who is way undervalued after just losing at home to Nebraska as a double-digit favorite in their last game. The Nittany Lions had won their 4 previous home games before that shocking loss and it's almost like they took the Cornhuskers lightly. They won't take No. 4 ranked Ohio State lightly. A team they know they can hang with, as they only lost by 4 on the road to the Buckeyes earlier this season. Another huge factor here is the spot for Ohio State. This could be a really tough game for them to bring their "A" game. Buckeyes come in having won 6 straight and just crushed Indiana by 19 in their last game. Easy for them to not give their full attention to a struggling Penn State team with a massive game on deck Sunday at home against Michigan. Give me the Nittany Lions +4.5! |
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02-18-21 | Raptors v. Bucks -5.5 | 110-96 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
40* RAPTORS/BUCKS NBA ATS SLAUGHTER (Bucks -5.5) I will gladly lay the 5.5-points at home with Milwaukee against the Raptors. This feels like the ultimate time to buy low on the Bucks, who have dropped 4 straight and the most recent loss was a 113-124 home loss to the same Toronto team on Tuesday. So not only do we have one of the best teams in the league extremely motivated to get back in the win column, but they are playing with some serious revenge. Toronto could also be down one of their best players with Kyle Lowry questionable to play after leaving the game on Tuesday with an ankle injury. Bucks are 32-16 ATS last 48 off an upset loss as a favorite and 15-3 ATS last 18 when off loss by 10 or more as a favorite. Give me Milwaukee -5.5! |
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02-17-21 | Minnesota v. Indiana -4.5 | 72-82 | Win | 100 | 28 h 10 m | Show | |
40* MINNESOTA/INDIANA NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Indiana -4.5) I'm going to take the Indiana Hoosiers -4.5 at home against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. This is just too good a price for me to pass up with Indiana. To say the Gophers have been awful on the road this year would be putting it nicely. Minnesota has played 7 road games and lost all 7. Everyone of those coming in Big Ten play. It's not just the inability for the Gophers to win on the road, they struggle to simply keep games close. Of those 7 road losses, 6 have come by double-digits. A big reason for that is their offense can't score. Minnesota averages a respectable 75 ppg on the season, but only 63.6 ppg on the road. Gophers are also the worst 3-point shooting team in the Big Ten, which plays right into the strength of this Indiana defense. The one thing that Minnesota's offense does well is rack up offensive rebounds. They are No. 2 in the Big Ten in that department. That figures to be negated some here, as Indiana is 4th best in the Big Ten at keeping opponents off the offensive glass. It's not just the offense that goes missing for the Gophers away from home. They are giving up a staggering 80.0 ppg on the road. Not to mention only Iowa and Northwestern have a worse defensive efficiency in the Big Ten. Look for the Hoosiers to get a lot of easy looks and rack up a big edge at the free throw line. Indiana is No. 1 in the Big Ten in free throw rate and Minnesota is No. 12 in the conference in terms of sending opponents to the free throw line. I just don't think 4.5 is enough, as I would make this closer to 6-7 point spread. Give me the Hoosiers -4.5! |
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02-17-21 | Pistons v. Bulls OVER 220 | Top | 102-105 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 1 m | Show |
50* PISTONS/BULLS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Over 220) I love the value here with the OVER 220 in Wednesday's game between the Bulls and Pistons. This is a late addition to the slate, as the league threw this game together last minute after both teams had their original schedule opponents unavailable to play. I believe it's going to lead to a more high-scoring game than what me night normally see between these two division rivals. Detroit went from suppose to playing the Spurs at home last night and the Mavs in Dallas tonight to traveling to Chicago. I just don't see them being locked in, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Chicago is scoring 114.8 ppg over their last 5 games and really matchup well here. Bulls are a great 3-point shooting team, hitting 38.3% as a team and will be facing a Detroit defense that is allowing opponents to shoot 39% from deep. As for the Bulls defense, it's one of the worst in the league. Chicago is giving up 116.0 ppg on 48% shooting. Pistons aren't known for their offense and are only averaging 108.9 ppg on the season, but are averaging 115.4 ppg in their last 5. A stretch that has seen them eclipse 120 on 3 different occasions. If either team hits 120 (both are more than capable) this should fly past the mark. Give me the OVER 220! |
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02-16-21 | Nets v. Suns OVER 231.5 | 128-124 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
40* NETS/SUNS NBA TOTAL NO-BRAINER (Over 231.5) If you have been following me of late, you shouldn't be the least bit surprised that I'm taking the OVER 231.5 in Tuesday's game between the Suns and Nets. At this point, it's going to take quite a bit for me to get off the OVER bandwagon in Brooklyn games. The OVER has cashed in 20 of the Nets last 23 games. To no surprise, given how good Brooklyn is offensively and how bad they are defensively. I don't have many concerns with the Nets offense, as long as they got at least 2 of their big 3 in action. As for their defense, I think they could be in for a long night here against a red-hot Suns team, especially given Brooklyn is playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back and have massive road games against the Lakers and Clippers looming. I think at least one of these teams will hit 130 points and could see both eclipsing 120. Give me the OVER 231.5! |
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02-16-21 | Pelicans v. Grizzlies OVER 231.5 | 144-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
40* PELICANS/GRIZZLIES NBA TOTAL MASSACRE (Over 231.5) I will gladly take my chances here with the OVER 231.5 between the Pelicans and Grizzlies. You will be hard pressed to find two teams playing worse on the defensive side of the ball going into a matchup than what we have here. In the Pelicans last 3 games they have allowed 129 to the Bulls, 143 to the Mavs and 123 to the Pistons. All 3 of those teams shot at least 54% from the field and all 3 games saw at least 235 points. Note that that while the defense has been sloppy, New Orleans is playing great offensively, averaging 121.2 ppg in their last 5. They have scored 109 or more in 13 straight games. As for Grizzlies, they have allowed 5 straight opponents and 6 of their last 7 to shoot 50% or better from the field. Memphis has allowed 110 or more points in 7 straight games. Give me the OVER 231.5! |
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02-16-21 | Nuggets v. Celtics -2.5 | 99-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
40* NUGGETS/CELTICS NBA SHARP STAKE (Celtics -2.5) I think this is the perfect spot to back the Celtics as a slim 2.5-point home favorite against the Nuggets on Tuesday. Boston couldn't look much worse here of late, as they have lost 4 of 5 with the last two being ugly losses to the Pistons as a 7-point home favorite and the Wizards as a 7-point road favorite. I just think enough is enough with this poor play and we are going to see the Celtics come out with one of their best showings of the season tonight. On the flip side of this, I love fading the Nuggets here. Denver is in a big letdown spot after their big home win over the Lakers on Sunday. On top of that, this is a banged up Nuggets team, who will be without Garry Harris, Will Barton and Paul Millsap. Monte Morris is also questionable. If Morris can't play they got absolutely nothing at the guard position outside of Murray. Give me the Celtics -2.5! |
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02-16-21 | Nebraska v. Maryland -10 | 50-64 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
40* NEBRASKA/MARYLAND NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Maryland -10) I will take another shot at fading the Cornhuskers on the road. I played on Penn State -11 at home against Nebraska on Sunday and was shocked to see the Cornhuskers not only cover but win the game 62-61. That's not going to keep me from taking Maryland here. Clearly getting that elusive win in Big Ten play was a big deal for Nebraska. They were winless at 0-9 in conference games going into that contest and had lost 26 conference games in a row dating back to last year. They also snapped a 24-game road losing streak. The fact that they got that win only makes me like the Terps more, as I see Nebraska having a big letdown in this game. Not only is this game less of a big deal since they got that elusive win, but it's also their 3rd game since playing an OT game against Illinois on Friday and their 4th game in the last week. Not to mention their second straight on the road with just 1 day of rest. Give me Maryland -10! |
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02-16-21 | Missouri v. Georgia OVER 153.5 | Top | 70-80 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 0 m | Show |
50* MISSOURI/GEORGIA NCAAB *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Over 153.5) I love the OVER 153.5 in Tuesday's SEC showdown between Georgia and Missouri. The Bulldogs are exactly the kind of team you want to take an OVER with. Georgia is potent offensively and like to play at a face pace. The Bulldogs rank 5th in the SEC in tempo and are scoring 76.4 ppg in SEC play (79.6 ppg last 5 games). They also play little to no defense, giving up 84.8 ppg in conference play this season. Missouri like to play at a little slower tempo, but given how easy it figures to be on the offensive end for them, I look for them to speed it up a little tonight. In the Tigers last 12 games they have faced two teams who rank outside the Top 90 at KenPom in defensive efficiency. In those games they scored 88 against Auburn (No. 93) and 102 against TCU (No. 148). Georgia ranks 140th. It's also worth noting that Missouri will be without big man Jeremiah Tilmon, who is their best defensive presence inside. He missed their last game against Arkansas and the Tigers gave up 86 in a game that saw a combined score of 167. Give me the OVER 153.5! |
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02-15-21 | Nets v. Kings OVER 241.5 | 136-125 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show | |
40* NETS/KINGS NBA TOTAL NO-BRAINER (Over 241.5) I feel like a broken record with the OVER in Nets games, but it's been one of the best bets in the NBA for well over a month now. The OVER is 19-3 in their last 22 games. It's also 6-0 in their last 6 and 7-1 on the season in games with a total of 238 or more. Even with Durant out for this game, I still feel great about the Nets and Kings eclipsing the mark here of 241.5. Brooklyn is still elite offensively with the duo of Irving and Harden and will be up against a Sacramento defense that has allowed 110 or more in 6 straight. As for the Kings offense, they have scored 110 or more in 7 straight and 9 of 10 overall. Brooklyn has allowed 115 or more in 13 of their last 15 with 11 of those teams scoring 120 or more. I think both teams hit 120 in this one. Give me the OVER 241.5! |
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02-15-21 | Rockets v. Wizards UNDER 228.5 | Top | 119-131 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
50* WIZARDS/ROCKETS NON-CONF TOTAL OF THE MONTH (Under 228.5) I love the value here with the UNDER 228.5 in Monday's NBA matchup between the Rockets and Wizards. A lot of people just see the fact that Washington is giving up 119.1 ppg and just immediately look to play the OVER. Thing is the Wizards have had a bit of bad luck on the defensive end this year. They advanced stats suggest they should be allowing a lot less than they have been and those stats are starting to show as the UNDER has hit in 6 of the last 7 games for the Wizards. Not only is it their defense, but it's also their struggles offensively, as Washington has shot 42% or worse from the field in 6 of 7. Houston is in a major offensive funk right now as well, as they are really missing Christian Wood and will also be without Oladipo. Rockets have shot 43% or worse in 5 straight and are scoring just 98.8 ppg during this stretch. Give me the UNDER 228.5! |
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02-15-21 | Virginia v. Florida State -1 | 60-81 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
40* VIRGINIA/FLORIDA ST NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Florida State -1) I'm confident we will cash a winner here with Florida State at basically a pick'em at home against Virginia. I wasn't surprised to see the Seminoles struggle a bit with Wake Forest on Saturday, as that was their first game in almost 2 weeks. The important thing is they found a way to win in OT and now will be 100% locked in for this game against the Cavaliers. Considering the fact that Florida State has won 23 straight conference home games, that's really enough for me to back the Seminoles at this price at home. I know Virginia is 5-1 in ACC road games, but those 5 wins have come against Notre Dame, BC, Clemson, NC State and Georgia Tech. All of those teams rank outside the Top 45 at KenPom, where FSU is ranked 20th. Seminoles have also gone 8-1 ATS last 9 at home against great defensive teams like Virginia, who are allowing 64 or fewer points/game. They are also 11-3 ATS last 14 at home vs a ACC opponent. Virginia is 3-11 ATS last 14 off a win by 10 or more and 1-8 ATS last 9 after allowing 55 or less. Give me Florida State -1! |
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02-14-21 | Blazers v. Mavs OVER 235.5 | 121-118 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show | |
40* BLAZERS/MAVS NBA TOTAL NO-BRAINER (Over 235.5) I just think the OVER is a really strong play right now in games involving the Mavs. Dallas has finally gotten healthy and we are starting to see them regain that elite offensive form they showed last year. The Mavs are averaging 127.6 ppg on 49.4% shooting in their last 5. As good as they have been offensively, they have been just as bad, if not worse, on the defensive side. Dallas is giving up 129.6 ppg over this same 5-game stretch. Blazers are down two starters in Nurkic and McCollum, which I think has people thinking they aren't as strong offensively. Thing is, as long as they got Lillard running the point they are going to be an offensive juggernaut and they got plenty of other guys who can score. Blazers are scoring 117.0 ppg and giving up 115.9 ppg in road games this year. Play the OVER 235.5! |
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02-14-21 | Spurs v. Hornets OVER 228.5 | Top | 122-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
50* SPURS/HORNETS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Over 228.5) I love the OVER 228.5 in Sunday's matchup between San Antonio and Charlotte. I see these two teams easily getting to 230 points. That's basically been every game here of late for the Hornets. In Charlotte's last 5 games they are scoring 118.6 ppg and giving up 114.6 ppg. Spurs aren't exactly viewed as a great offensive team, but they are quietly averaging 110.7 ppg and that jumps up to 113.2 ppg on the road. In their last road game at Atlanta on Friday they scored 125 points on 53% shooting and were better than that as they had 110 points thru 3 quarters before throwing in the scrubs in the 4th. Spurs are also not a great defensive team. They are giving up 111.5 ppg on 47% shooting from the field and 39% from behind the 3-point line on the season. That poor 3-point defense figures to be a major problem against the Hornets. Charlotte is averaging 14 made 3's and shooting 38% from deep on the season. Give me the OVER 228.5! |
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02-14-21 | Nebraska v. Penn State -11 | 62-61 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
40* NEBRASKA/PENN ST NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Penn State -11) I will lay the 11-points with Penn State at home against Nebraska. I know the Cornhuskers are searching for that elusive Big Ten win, but this is a team that has simply not been competitive on the road in conference play. Nebraska is 0-4 in away games in the Big Ten, losing by 14 at Wisconsin, 36 at Ohio State, 10 at Michigan State and by 18 at Minnesota. They also lost by 24 at Creighton in their only non-conference away game. I just think the Cornhuskers are getting a little love after taking Illinois to OT at home in their last game. I actually think they it will be harder for them coming so close to beating a team like the Fighting Illini and coming up short. As for Penn State, they should be motivated here off a loss at Michigan State. Penn State has won 4 straight at home in Big Ten play and have to have this one. Give me the Nittany Lions -11! |
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02-13-21 | Utah v. Stanford -4.5 | Top | 66-73 | Win | 100 | 13 h 6 m | Show |
50* UTAH/STANFORD PAC-12 GAME OF THE MONTH (Stanford -4.5) I backed Stanford as a slim home dog against Colorado on Thursday and it didn't go well with the Cardinal losing 51-69. It was just a bad game from the start for Stanford, who fell behind 10-0 to start the game and gave up 3 different 10-0 runs in the game. You got no chance of beating a team like the Buffaloes doing that. I just feel that performance has the Cardinal showing some really good value here as a slim 4.5-point home favorite against Utah. The Utes have won 3 straight, but are not a team to be trusted on the road. Utah is a mere 5-14 ATS on the road over the last 2 seasons, where they are losing by an average of 10 ppg. Stanford is 14-5 ATS last 19 as a home favorite or pick, 22-9 ATS last 31 at home after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 and 14-5 ATS last 19 at home off a home game. Give me the Cardinal -4.5! |
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02-13-21 | Nets v. Warriors OVER 242.5 | 134-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show | |
40* NETS/WARRIORS NBA STEAMROLLER (Over 242.5) I'm not about to give up with the OVER in Brooklyn games after one low-scoring game. The Nets are off a 104-94 win at home against the Pacers. That was the first time in 8 games they held a team under 120 points. I just think it was more of Indiana not being able to buy a shot in the 1st half. Pacers had 30 points at intermission and then scored 64 in the 2nd half. I don't see the Nets slowing down the Warriors, especially with how well Curry is playing right now. At the same time, Brooklyn could go off in this one. They will be getting back Durant and you know he's going to be excited for this one. Nets scored 60+ points on the Warriors in each half when these two met on opening night. Brooklyn has gotten even strong on offense since that game with the addition of Harden and worse defensively. Warriors are also a completely different offensive team now compared to then. Give me the OVER 242.5! |
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02-13-21 | Ole Miss -1.5 v. South Carolina | 81-74 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
40* OLE MISS/S CAROLINA VEGAS INSIDER (Ole Miss -1.5) I will gladly back the red-hot Rebels as a slim 1.5-point road favorite against South Carolina. Ole Miss comes in off about as impressive 3-game stretch as you will find in SEC play. The Rebels knocked off Tennessee at home, beat Auburn on the road and then absolutely destroyed Missouri 80-59 at home in their last game. South Carolina on the other hand has lost 6 of their last 8 games, including the last two at home. They lost by 16 at home to a very mediocre Mississippi State team last Saturday and then lost 78-81 at home to the top SEC team in Alabama. I just think they put everything they had into that game against the Crimson Tide and to lose they way they did, I just think it's going to be really hard for them to bounce back with the kind of effort needed to take out Ole Miss. Give me the Rebels -1.5! |
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02-13-21 | Duke -3 v. NC State | 69-53 | Win | 100 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
40* DUKE/NC STATE NCAAB ATS NO-BRAINER (Duke -3) I'm willing to take a shot here with Duke as a mere 3-point road favorite against NC State. I just feel like now is the time to buy low on the Blue Devils, who come in having lost 3 straight with the last two coming as home favorites against UNC and Notre Dame. It just feels like it's now or never for Duke to flip the switch and get this thing turned around. I don't know that there's a better team for them to do that against than the Wolfpack. NC State is just 4-7 in ACC play and have lost 7 of their last 9 with their only two wins coming against bottom feeders Wake Forest and Boston College. Give me the Blue Devils -3! |
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02-13-21 | Georgia v. Alabama -13 | 82-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
40* GEORGIA/ALABAMA NCAAB SHARP STAKE (Alabama -13) I got no problem laying the 13-points with Alabama at home against the Bulldogs. The Crimson Tide are coming off a game where they failed to cover in a 81-78 win at South Carolina. However, they really should have covered. They led 78-70 with 3:37 to play and managed to score just 3 points the rest of the game. On the flip side of things, Georgia is coming off a very fortunate cover on the road against Tennessee. The Bulldogs trailed by 23 with just under 11 minutes to play in the game and wound up only losing by 8. I don't think they are going to be able to keep it close at all against Alabama. The Crimson Tide are just as good, if not better, defensively than the Vols and are way better on the offensive side of the ball. After the sloppy finish against South Carolina, which followed a loos at Missouri, I look for Alabama to really come out with one of their better performances. Give me the Crimson Tide -13! |
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02-13-21 | 76ers v. Suns +1 | 111-120 | Win | 100 | 6 h 37 m | Show | |
40* 76ERS/SUNS NBA VEGAS MASSACRE (Suns +1) I will gladly back the red-hot Suns as a home dog against the 76ers in Saturday's early matchup on the pro hardwood. I really like this Philadelphia team, but this is far from an ideal spot for the 76ers, who are playing their 3rd of 4 on their west coast trip. While Philadelphia's likely running on fumes at this point, the Suns are going to be extremely fresh. Not only has Phoenix had to deal with no travel of late, playing their 5th straight at home, they also will be playing here on a full 2 days of rest. Suns are also playing their best basketball of the season. They are 7-1 SU and 7-1 ATS over their last 8. Chris Paul and Devin Booker are really starting to gel together. Give me the Suns +1! |
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02-13-21 | Iowa -4.5 v. Michigan State | 88-58 | Win | 100 | 5 h 19 m | Show | |
40* IOWA/MICHIGAN ST NCAAB ATS ANNIHILATOR (Iowa -4.5) I will lay the short number on the road with the Hawkeyes against Michigan State. Iowa snapped out of it's recent funk with a convincing 79-66 home win over Rutgers. The Hawkeyes were in control of that game from the get go and it wasn't a huge surprise to see Iowa get back on track with the return of C.J. Fredrick. When he's on the court this is just a different team. I know the Hawkeyes failed to cover as a 9.5-point home favorite against the Spartans earlier this season, winning by just 6. However, they still put up 84 points and won the game despite a really off night from behind the 3-point line. They were just 5 of 17 (29.4%). This is a team that averages 10 made 3-pointers a game and is shooting 39% as a team from deep. Not only was Iowa off, Michigan State went 12 of 29 (41.4%) from deep. That's not normal for the Spartans, who only average 7 made 3's per game and are shooting just 33% as a team. I just think Iowa is the much better team and are playing with a sense of urgency after their recent 1-4 stretch. Give me the Hawkeyes -4.5! |
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02-12-21 | Clippers -6 v. Bulls | 125-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
40* CLIPPERS/BULLS NBA VEGAS INSIDER (Clippers -6) I will gladly take a shot here with the Clippers now that this line has dropped down. LAC has been one of the better road teams in the league the last few years. Despite how often they are asked to lay big numbers, the Clippers have gone 31-16 ATS in their last 47 as a road favorite. They are 10-4 SU and 9-5 ATS away from home this season. I think we are getting value here due to the fact that they have failed to cover each of their last 3. As well as the fact that Chicago is coming off such an impressive 129-116 win at home over the Pelicans. Bulls shot a ridiculous 59.3% from the field in that game and hit a franchise record 25 3-pointers. I see that game as more of a fluke than anything. Chicago had gone just 2-6 SU in their previous 8 games and it's worth noting they were catching the Pelicans in the second game of a back-to-back. Bulls are just 1-12 ATS last 13 home games off a home win. Give me the Clippers -6! |
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02-12-21 | Pelicans +3 v. Mavs | 130-143 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
40* PELICANS/MAVS NBA on ESPN NO-BRAINER (Pelicans +3) I was just on the Mavs in their last game against Atlanta, which they won SU but couldn't cover as a 3.5-point favorite. It was an impressive win for the Mavs, who looked dead in the water in the 3rd quarter. It took some ridiculous shooting for them to win that game in the 4th and I just don't think it's sustainable. With how bad their defense is, its really bad, it's hard to trust this team against a Pelicans team that is really clicking on the offensive end. I don't think the Mavs will have any answer for Zion after watching John Collins score 33 against them on Wednesday. Note Collins scored 35 against them the week before. Pelicans are off a 116-129 loss at Chicago, but they shot 50.6% from the field. Chicago just couldn't miss. It was the 5th straight game that New Orleans hit at least 50% from the field. I just don't know that a tired Mavs team will be able to keep pace. Give me the Pelicans +3! |
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02-12-21 | Wolves v. Hornets -3.5 | 114-120 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
40* WOLVES/HORNETS NBA ATS STEAMROLLER (Hornets -3.5) I just can't help myself here with Charlotte as a small home favorite against the Timberwolves. As obvious as this play might look to some, I do think we are getting a good price here because of the fact that Minnesota has gone 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games and just covered at home against LAC in the first game with Karl Anthony-Towns back in the mix. Towns was decent in his first game back, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's a little more sluggish in his second game on the road with just 1 day between games. Aside from Towns and the T-Wolves recent ATS surge, I also think we are getting a good price with Charlotte given they are coming off an ugly 114-130 loss at Memphis. Hornets shot 55% from the field in the defeat and have scored 111 or more in 7 straight. Lastly, let's also not overlook the fact that the Timberwolves are a mere 2-11 SU on the road this season and are giving up 118.6 ppg on 49% shooting away from home. They also will be without one of their top scorers in D'Angelo Russell. Give me the Hornets -3.5! |
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02-12-21 | Knicks v. Wizards UNDER 218.5 | Top | 109-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
50* KNICKS/WIZARDS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Under 218.5) I really like the UNDER 218.5 in Friday's slate between the Knicks and Wizards. Washington's defensive numbers don't look great, as they are giving up 120.9 ppg on the season and 126.4 ppg at home. I'm not saying this is a great defensive team, but the advance stats strongly suggest they are a better defensive team than what it shows. Teams have just shot lights out against them. That's where the Knicks come into play. New York is one of the few, if not the only, team that wants to win games strictly on their defense. New York is only scoring 101.7 ppg on the road this season. 101.7 ppg would be decent 10 years ago. It's awful in this day an age. With Bradley Beal sitting out this game for rest, the Knicks should be able to turn this into more of a half-court game and keep it well below the number. Give me the UNDER 218.5! |
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02-12-21 | Tulane +5.5 v. UCF | 49-53 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
40* TULANE/UCF NCAAB ATS SLAUGHTER (Tulane +5.5) I like the points with Tulane as they hit the road against UCF on Friday. Some might see the fact that the Knights just played a really good game at home against Wichita State (lost 60-61) as a positive, but often times losing a close game like that is a lot harder to bounce back from than if you got your teeth kicked in. I just think for a team like UCF, who is 5-10 overall and 3-9 in the AAC, with no shot at making the NCAA Tournament, that only makes it that much harder to bounce back. As for Tulane, they just upset Tulsa 58-48 on the road Wednesday and have really been playing some of their better basketball here of late. This is not only a game they can keep close, but win outright. Give me the Green Wave +5.5! |
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02-11-21 | Raptors v. Celtics UNDER 223 | 106-120 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
40* RAPTORS/CELTICS NBA SHARP STAKE (Under 223) Most will be quick to take the OVER in Thursday's game between Toronto and Boston, as the OVER has gone a perfect 7-0 in the Raptors' last 7 games. While Toronto has clearly got some things figured out on offense, they have played a bunch of bad defensive teams during this stretch. I believe there's reason to believe that this game will be lower-scoring than expected. The Raptors will be playing their 6th straight road game and will be playing this game on no rest. It's also their 5th game in the last 7 days. While Toronto figures to be playing at a slower pace than they have been, they also figure to be up against a very motivated Celtics team that will be looking to snap a 2 game skid. Boston did give up 122 at Utah in their last game, but had allowed just 106.8 ppg over their previous 5. They also only give up 107.4 ppg at home. UNDER is 8-1 in Toronto's last 9 vs a team with a winning record and 5-1 in their last 6 after a game where they scored 125 or more (had 137 last night). UNDER has also cashed 7 straight times when they are playing their 5th road game in 7 days and is 5-0 this season after allowing 110 or more in 4 straight games. Give me the UNDER 223! |
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02-11-21 | Heat v. Rockets +2.5 | Top | 101-94 | Loss | -113 | 10 h 47 m | Show |
50* HEAT/ROCKETS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Rockets +2.5) I will gladly back the Rockets as a home dog against the Heat. I know that Miami has won 3 straight, but this team has a long way to go before they can be treated like the team that made the NBA Finals last year. Those 3 wins were against the Knicks twice and the Wizards. Not to mention they barely beat New York in their two meetings with them and had lost two days earlier to Washington before winning the rematch. Houston has lost their last 3, but they haven't been full strength much at all here of late. They rested Wall and Gordon in the first of a back-to-back and Oladipo in the second game. Not having those guys combined with the injury to Wood put them in a horrible spot. All 3 of those guys should be in action here. Simply put, the Heat should not be a road favorite in this one. Give me the Rockets +2.5! |
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02-11-21 | Purdue v. Minnesota -3.5 | 68-71 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
40* PURDUE/MINNESOTA NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Minnesota -3.5) I will gladly take a shot here with Minnesota as a small home favorite against the Boilermakers. Some might be hesitant to back the Gophers given they lost by 19 (62-81) at Purdue roughly two weeks ago. Thing is, Minnesota is just a different team at home than they are on the road. Gophers are 12-1 SU and 10-3 ATS at home compared to 0-6 SU and 1-5 ATS on the road. You also have to love how head coach Richard Pitino has got his team to respond when revenging a blowout loss to an opponent. As a head coach, Pitino's teams are 21-9 ATS at home when revenging a loss of 10 or more points. Gophers are also a dominant 20-9 ATS in their last 29 at home against a team with a winning record. Give me Minnesota -3.5! |
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02-10-21 | Pelicans v. Bulls OVER 231 | 116-129 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
40* PELICANS/BULLS NBA TOTAL NO-BRAINER (Over 231) I like the OVER quite a bit with the Pelicans at the Bulls. New Orleans has scored at least 109 points in 10 straight games and have failed to reach that mark only 3 times all season. The Bulls are giving up 114.8 ppg on 48% shooting at home this season. I believe the only reason the total here isn't higher, is the fact that Chicago has been in a bunch of low scoring games here of late. However, that's more a result of who they have played, as their last 5 have come against the Knicks (twice), Magic (twice) and Wizards. I'm confident the Pelicans will get to at least 120 in this game, but the real key here is that we should get a big output from Chicago as well with New Orleans playing the second of a back-to-back on the road. OVER is 6-1 in the Pelicans last 7 on no rest and 8-1 in their last 9 as a favorite. Give me the OVER 231! |
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02-10-21 | LSU +2.5 v. Mississippi State | 94-80 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
40* LSU/MISS STATE NCAAB ATS SLAUGHTER (LSU +2.5) I think we are getting big time value here with LSU as a dog against the Bulldogs. The Tigers had started out 10-2 before going just 1-4 over their last 5 games. It might seem like LSU isn't playing well, but in reality the schedule has been brutal. Two of the 4 losses were to the best team in the SEC in Alabama, they also lost at Kentucky and a heartbreaker at home to Texas Tech in the SEC/Big 12 challenge. I look for LSU to get back on track in a big way here against Mississippi State who is just 2-4 in their last 6 games and those 2 wins have come against ISU and South Carolina. Bulldogs figure to have a hard time keeping up offensively with the Tigers in this one, especially given LSU is almost a sure-in to win the turnover battle. Tigers are No.1 in the SEC in offensive TO%, while Mississippi State is No. 13 in defensive TO%. Give me LSU +2.5! |
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02-10-21 | Pacers v. Nets OVER 235 | 94-104 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
40* PACERS/NETS NBA OVER/UNDER STEAMROLLER (Over 235) I'm going to keep playing the OVER in Brooklyn games until they quit going OVER the total at this ridiculous rate. The OVER is 18-2 in the Nets last 20 games. You really can't ask for a better over team. The Nets are one of the best offensive teams in the league and play absolutely no defense. Even without Durant they got more than enough fire-power with Irving and Harden to keep cashing these overs. Nets defensively are as bad as I have seen. They have given up 120 or more points in each of their last 7 games and several of those have come against bad offensive teams. With the way Indiana can score and Brooklyn playing here on no rest, I wouldn't be shocked at all if the Pacers eclipsed 130 in this game. Nets are going to score at least 110 and more than likely will be in the 120s. Give me the OVER 235! |
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02-10-21 | Hawks v. Mavs -3.5 | 117-118 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 57 m | Show | |
40* HAWKS/MAVERICKS NBA VEGAS INSIDER (Mavs -3.5) I'm going to take the Dallas Mavericks -3.5 at home against the Atlanta Hawks. I just can't help myself here with the Mavs at this price. While Dallas has won 3 of 4 since enduring that 6-game losing streak, they have failed to cover each of their last 3 and are just 1-9 ATS over their last 10 games. I strongly believe that this recent stretch of failed covers is playing into a very favorable line with Dallas at home. Their only cover during this stretch was last week's 122-116 win at Atlanta. Note that the Mavs were a 2-point road favorite in that matchup, which means they should be closer to a 5.5-6-point home favorite against the Hawks. Another thing to note from that recent meeting is Dallas was able to win by 6 on the road, despite the fact that the Hawks shot 50% from the field and were 14 of 38 from deep. The Mavs won that game at the free throw line and with a +6 edge in turnovers. I think now that they have got everyone back and into the mix of things, this is an even stronger Mavs team than the one that won in Atlanta. It's also not like the Hawks are playing great basketball. They come in off a win at home over the Raptors, but had lost 3 straight prior and caught Toronto coming off a huge game against the Nets the night before. Simply put I think Atlanta is getting way too much respect here. Give me the Mavs -3.5! |
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02-10-21 | Rutgers v. Iowa -6 | 66-79 | Win | 100 | 27 h 7 m | Show | |
40* RUTGERS/IOWA NCAAB SHARP STAKE (Iowa -6) I'm going to take the Iowa Hawkeyes -6 at home against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Most are going to want nothing to do with Iowa in this one, as they are just 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games. I think it has Iowa showing some decent value here. Note that in 4 of their last 5 home games they have been a favorite of 9.5 or more. Not to mention they already went on the road and beat Rutgers earlier this season. It's been a combination of a lot of things that has played into the Hawkeyes recent slump. They aren't shooting the ball quite as well from deep, especially in the 2nd half of games, the defense has been sloppy at times and they just haven't closed games out. In almost all of these losses Iowa has had a big lead and let it slip away. I just think with their backs against the wall, we are going to see them deliver in a big way at home against the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers has won 4 straight after losing 5 in a row, but none of those wins have come against a top tier team in the Big Ten. This is also a Scarlet Knights team that has had a much harder time scoring on the road.They are averaging 72.6 ppg on the season and yet just 65.3 on the road. They also are shooting 46.5% from the field on the season, but only 43.8% on the road. You have to be able to score to keep it close against the Hawkeyes and I just don't think Rutgers will have the fire-power to do that. Give me Iowa -6! |
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02-10-21 | Raptors v. Wizards OVER 232 | Top | 137-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
50* RAPTORS/WIZARDS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (OVER 232) I love the OVER 232 in today's game between the Raptors and Wizards. Washington has seen the UNDER cash in 4 straight, but all of those were on the road and against some subpar offensive teams in the Heat (twice), Hornets and Bulls. Prior to this recent stretch the OVER had cashed in 11 of 16 games involving the Wizards. OVER is also a dominant 7-2 in the 9 home games Washington has played. Not a big surprise that the Wizards are an OVER team at home. They play at one of the fastest tempos in the league, are scoring 121.3 ppg at home and giving up 125.2 ppg. As for the Raptors, they are red-hot offensively right now. Toronto is averaging 122.0 ppg over their last 5 and are scoring 116.5 and giving up 115.7 ppg on the road this season. OVER has cashed in each of the Raptors last 6 games and is 9-4 in their 13 road games. Give me the OVER 232! |
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02-10-21 | Virginia v. Georgia Tech +4.5 | Top | 57-49 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
50* VIRGINIA/GA TECH NCAAB *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (Georgia Tech +4.5) I really like the Yellow Jackets here as a home dog against Virginia. Georgia Tech is just 2-3 in their last 5 games, but have been playing better than that record would lead you to believe. They had two games they could have easily won on the road against Virginia and Duke. They ended up losing 62-64 to the Cavaliers, despite leading by double-digits in the 2nd half. I will take the points in the rematch, but I'm confident the Yellow Jackets win this game outright. Virginia is 4-1 in true road games, but only one of those road wins was against a team that ranks in the Top 50 at KenPom. The loss was by 14 at Va Tech. Even in their last two wins they haven't been all that impressive, beating NC State by just 7 on the road and Pitt by 7 at home. Cavaliers are just 9-19 ATS over the last 2 seasons vs a team with a winning record. Georgia Tech on the other hand is 9-2 ATS last 11 when playing a team that's won more than 80% of their games. Yellow Jackets are also 47-28 ATS last 75 as a home dog of 6 or less and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 after failing to cover 2 of their last 3. Give me Georgia Tech +4.5! |
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02-09-21 | St. John's +1 v. Butler | Top | 73-76 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
50* ST. JOHN'S/BUTLER *BIG EAST PLAY OF THE MONTH* (St. John's +1) I love the value here with St. John's as a dog against the Bulldogs on Tuesday. The Red Storm are the hottest team in the Big East right now, as they come in having won 6 straight with 4 of those 6 wins coming on the road, including a 92-81 victory at Providence on Saturday. Butler is coming off a 68-58 win at home against DePaul, but that's nothing to get excited about given how bad the Blue Demons have been in conference play (1-8). Butler just doesn't do much that gets you excited. Their offense is anemic and the defense isn't a whole lot better. These two already played once and St. Johns won by 12 despite shooting just 45% from the field. No way should the Red Storm be a dog here. Give me St. John's +1! |
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02-09-21 | Knicks v. Heat -5.5 | 96-98 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
40* KNICKS/HEAT NBA ATS NO-BRAINER (Heat -5.5) We cashed on the Heat -5.5 at New York on Sunday, as Miami did just enough to secure a cover in a 109-103 win. That's now back-to-back wins and covers for the Heat after a brutal stretch where they went just 1-7 SU and 1-7 ATS over 8 games. Key here is Miami has got back their best player in Jimmy Butler and while they aren't full strength, they are as healthy as they have been. Heat also are in a position where they have to keep fighting for every win, as they got a lot of ground to make up with a record of 9-14. Simply put, they can't afford a loss here at home to a mediocre Knicks team and it's a big deal that they are switching venues, as it's not been factored into the line at all as we are getting Miami at the same price as we just got them on the road. Give me the Heat -5.5! |
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02-09-21 | Nets v. Pistons OVER 230 | Top | 111-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
50* NETS/PISTONS NBA *BEST BET* TOP PLAY (OVER 230) I love the OVER between Brooklyn and Detroit tonight. Even with Kevin Durant sidelined, the Nets are still an offensive juggernaut with Irving and Harden. Those two can more than carry the load and I expect both to be on point here to make sure the Nets don't lose a 3rd straight game. Thing is those two are also a big liability on the defensive side of the ball and we have seen the Nets consistently give up a ton of points to bad offensive teams like Detroit. Brooklyn has allowed 120 or more points in 10 of their last 11 games. There's a good chance both teams hit 120 points in this game. The total here should be closer to 240. Give me the OVER 230! |
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02-09-21 | Alabama -6 v. South Carolina | 81-78 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
40* ALABAMA/S CAROLINA NCAAB VEGAS INSIDER (Alabama -6) I got no problem laying 6-points on the road with Alabama. This is a huge bounce back game for the Crimson Tide after suffering their first conference loss of the season in Saturday's 65-68 loss at Missouri. Alabama couldn't have shot any worse (33.3%) and yet they still almost found a way to win on the road against one of the better teams in the SEC. I definitely don't think they will have any problem getting their offense back on track against the Gamecocks, who are one of the worst teams in the SEC in almost all of the major defensive categories. You also just have to look at common opponents to see how big an edge the Tide have here. Alabama is 5-1 outscoring common opponents by 12 ppg (84.8 to 72.8). Gamecocks are 1-4 against common opponents and getting outscored by 8.8 ppg (73.4 to 83.2). Tide are 8-1 ATS last 2 seasons off a loss by 6 or less and a perfect 7-0 ATS when coming off a loss by 3 or fewer. Give me the Crimson Tide -6! |
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02-09-21 | Notre Dame v. Duke OVER 146.5 | 93-89 | Win | 100 | 7 h 51 m | Show | |
40* NOTRE DAME/DUKE NCAAB STEAMROLLER (Over 146.5) I like the OVER 146.5 in today's ACC clash between Duke and Notre Dame. Both of these offenses are capable of putting up 80 points in this game. Notre Dame is absolutely on fire right now on the offensive side of the ball. Irish have shot 51% or better from the field in each of their last 3 games and scored at least 79 in all 3. They will be going up against a Duke defense that has allowed each of their last two opponents to shoot 50% or better from the field. The Blue Devils have scored 75 or more in 4 straight and are averaging 77.4 ppg at home on the season. Duke scored 75 points on 52% shooting in an earlier meeting this season. That was the first time 5 meetings the Blue Devils didn't score at least 83 on the Irish. OVER is 8-2 in Duke's 10 conference games this season, 20-6 in their last 26 at home and a perfect 6-0 in their last 6 at home off a conference loss. OVER is also a perfect 6-0 in Notre Dame's last 6 off a road loss by 3-points or less. Give me the OVER 146.5! |
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02-08-21 | Wizards v. Bulls -2.5 | 105-101 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
40* WIZARDS/BULLS NBA VEGAS INSIDER (Bulls -2.5) I'll back Chicago as a slim 2.5-point home favorite against the Wizards. The Bulls will be without a few key players in Lauri Markkanen, Otto Porter and Wendell Carter, but this Chicago team is filled with a bunch of above average role players. They still got plenty at their disposal to take out a bad team like Washington. Wizards are just 5-15 overall and 3-8 on the road. The books were way off with their number in their last game, listing the Wizards as a 1.5-point road favorite. A game they lost 97-119. Now they are another near pick'em on the road in a bad spot, playing their 4th straight on the road and on no rest. Give me the Bulls -2.5! |