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03-18-23 | Auburn v. Houston -5 | 64-81 | Win | 100 | 18 h 3 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON HOUSTON COUGARS -5: I will gladly take my chances with Houston as a 5-point favorite against Auburn. I'm just not buying into the Tigers win over Iowa in the first round. The Hawkeyes couldn't have shot the ball worse and Iowa has no chance when they don't make shots given how bad they are on defense. I don't see Auburn's offense having near the success here against this Houston defense. The Tigers go from facing an Iowa defense that ranked 308th in effective FG% defense to facing a Cougars team that was No. 2 in the country in that category. There are no easy looks. Houston was No. 2 in defending the 3-pt shot and No. 4 against 2-pt attempts. Give me Houston -5! |
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03-18-23 | Arkansas v. Kansas -3.5 | 72-71 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 19 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT PLAY ON KANSAS JAYHAWKS -3.5: I don't typically like to be on the same side as a big public play, but I just can't help myself with Kansas only laying 3.5 against the Razorbacks. Kansas is without question one of the most talented teams in the country and they put their ugly loss to Texas in the Big 12 title game behind them with a convincing 96-68 win over Howard on Thursday. Arkansas was able to beat Illinois 73-63, but that's not really saying a lot. Fighting Illini were way overrated if you ask me. Razorbacks had lost 4 of their last 5 games to close out the regular-season and in the SEC Tournament. They were a mere 8-11 over their final 19 games of the regular season (started the year 11-1). It's going to take a really bad game by Kansas just for Arkansas to keep this close. Give me the Jayhawks -3.5! |
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03-18-23 | Duke -3 v. Tennessee | Top | 52-65 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 46 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Rdd of 32 PLAY OF THE WEEKEND PLAY ON DUKE BLUE DEVILS -3: I will gladly take my chances with Duke as a slim 3-point favorite against the Volunteers. Duke was my pick to make it out of the East and that has not changed. If anything, I like it even more, as No. 1 seed Purdue was knocked out in the 1st round by No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson. Blue Devils didn't get off to their typical start. They were just 17-8 overall and 8-6 in ACC play after a loss at Virginia on Feb. 11. That was to be expected. This is a young team that was transitioning away from Coach K. Duke hasn't lost since. They won 6 straight to close out the regular-season, 3 more in route to a ACC Tournament title and then cruised to a 74-51 win over Oral Roberts. Books were way off on that line in their first round matchup with the Golden Eagles. Duke was only a 5.5-point favorite. While Tennessee is certainly a more challenging opponent, I don't think 3 is near enough. Vols got off to a great start. They were 18-3 going into February. They were 7-1 in SEC play and fresh off a big win over Texas. They went just 4-6 over their final 10 and then got bounced early by Missouri in the SEC Tournament. Give me Duke -3! |
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03-17-23 | Kent State v. Indiana -4.5 | 60-71 | Win | 100 | 13 h 48 m | Show | |
9* NCAA Tournament Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON INDIANA HOOSIERS -4.5: I'll gladly take my chances with Indiana as a slim 4.5-point favorite against Kent State. I think the Hoosiers are flying a bit under the radar coming into the NCAA Tournament. Indiana got off to a dismal start. They were just 10-6 overall and 1-4 in Big Ten play back on Jan. 11th. They proceeded to win 12 of their next 17. They had a nice 10-point win over Maryland in their first game of the Big Ten tournament before losing the next day to another very underrated team in Penn State. They did not shoot the ball well at all vs the Nittany Lions and still only lost that game by 4 points. The one thing Kent State does well is force opponents into mistakes, but that's not going to be easy to do against a more talented and athletic Indiana team. I also just don't think that the Golden Flashes have the size inside to contain one of the best big men in the country in Trayce Jackson-Davis. Give me the Hoosiers -4.5! |
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03-17-23 | Montana State v. Kansas State -7.5 | Top | 65-77 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
10* NCAA Tournament Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON KANSAS STATE WILDCATS -7.5: I love K-State as a 7.5-point favorite against Montana State. The Wildcats to me are coming into the tournament a bit undervalued after losing their regular-season finale and then having a poor showing in a 13-point loss to TCU in the Big 12 Tournament. This is a K-State team they swept their 2 games vs Baylor and split their two meetings with Kansas and Texas. I just don't think Montana State is anywhere close to being on the same playing level as the Wildcats. The Bobcats won the Big Sky Tournament, but it is worth noting they needed 2OT to get by Weber State in the semis and benefited from top seed Eastern Washington getting upset in their first game. The biggest thing for me when I look at Montana State is their non-conference. They were just 7-6 in games outside of the Big Sky. Their best non-conference win being a 3-point victory against Southern Utah, who finished ranked 112th at KenPom. They also played two Pac-12 teams and were not competitive in either, losing by 30 to Oregon and by 21 to Arizona. Give me K-State -7.5! |
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03-17-23 | Florida Atlantic v. Memphis -1.5 | 66-65 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 4 m | Show | |
9* NCAA Tournament No Doubt ATS MASSACRE PLAY ON MEMPHIS TIGERS -1.5: I got not problem laying the 1.5 with Memphis against FAU. The Owls have one of the best records of any team in the tournament at 31-3, but they also played the 246th toughest non-conference slate. I just feel that their record has them getting way too much respect against a Tigers team that feels like they are flying under the radar. Memphis won the AAC Tournament, defeating Houston by 10 in the title game. They were 15-4 over their last 19 games. Two of those losses came in OT and the other two were close losses to Houston. They also had a 3-point loss on the road to Alabama. They too me at the very least should be a No. 5 seed and I think there's a case to be made they are one of the Top 15 best teams in the country. Give me Memphis -1.5! |
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03-17-23 | Iona +9.5 v. Connecticut | 63-87 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
9* NCAA Tournament Vegas LINE MISTAKE PLAY ON IONA GAELS +9.5: I will take my chances with Iona covering the 9.5 against UConn. This is not so much a play against the Huskies, as it is too good a price to pass up with the Gaels. Iona comes into this game on the nations 2nd longest winning streak at 14 games. They absolutely steamrolled their way to a MAAC regular-season and tournament title. They are coached by non other than the legendary Rick Pitino. Iona plays outstanding defense. They finished No. 16 in the country in effective FG% defense. They were 8th best at defending the 3-PT shot and 4th in block%. You just don't get a lot of easy looks against this team. Gaels are also decent at forcing turnovers, ranking 43rd in TO%. Protecting the ball is one of the Huskies biggest weakness (236th in Off. TO%). I believe those turnovers will negate the edge UConn figures to have on the board. If the Gaels can get hot from the outside, they just might pull off the upset. Give me Iona +9.5! |
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03-16-23 | Penn State +2.5 v. Texas A&M | 76-59 | Win | 100 | 13 h 5 m | Show | |
9* NCAA Tournament Late Night BAILOUT BLOWOUT PLAY ON PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS +2.5: I will gladly take the Nittany Lions as a 2.5-point dog against Texas A&M. I think Penn State is one of the most underrated teams going into the Tournament, especially of teams with a double-digit seed or worse. Nittany Lions went 5-1 over their final 6 regular-season games and then won 3 games in 3 days vs Illinois, Northwestern and Indiana (all tournament teams), before losing a heartbreaker 65-67 to Purdue in the title game. I think the Nittany Lions are playing with all the confidence in the world right now and they don't rely on just one guy to do all their scoring. They got 3-4 guys who can get hot and carry that offense. Texas A&M is a good team, but how good I'm not so sure. Aggies had an impressive 15-3 mark in SEC play and made it to the SEC Tournament title game. However, they were just 8-5 in non-conference. Their best win coming against a Depaul team that ended up ranked No. 142 at KenPom (went 3-17 in Big East play). I just don't think the Aggies have the offense to keep up with Penn State. Give me the Nittany Lions +2.5! |
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03-16-23 | Colgate v. Texas -13 | 61-81 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
9* NCAA Tournament No Doubt ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON TEXAS LONGHORNS -13: I don't typically play many big favorites in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament, but this is one I just can't help myself on. You have a Texas team that is good enough to win it all. They were 2nd in the Big 12 regular-season race and won the Big 12 Tournament (destroyed KU in the title game 76-56). As for Colgate, I think they are frauds. The Raiders were 20-1 (17-1 regular-season, 3-0 Patriot League Tournament) against conference opponents this year. They were 6-7 against every body else. Their only non-conference game vs a team ranked inside the Top 120 on KenPom as a road game at Auburn, which they lost 66-93. If Auburn (No. 223 in effective FG% offense) can score 90+, the Longhorns got a shot at 100 in this one. Give me Texas -13! |
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03-16-23 | Auburn v. Iowa +1.5 | Top | 83-75 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
10* NCAA Tournament Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON IOWA HAWKEYES +1.5: I really like the Hawkeyes as a 1.5-point dog against Auburn. Iowa should not be a dog in this matchup. Yes, Iowa is a very vulnerable team, largely do to the fact that they are all offense and no defense. If the shots aren't falling, they can lose to anybody. At the same time, if they make their 3-PT shots, there's not a team they can beat. They are extremely efficient on offense. They were No. 3 in the country in offensive efficiency. Auburn is a team that relies on their defense and effort to carry them, because scoring the basketball is a problem. Tigers were 223rd in effective FG%. They were also 315th in 3P%. I just don't think they will be able to capitalize on Iowa's poor defense and this Hawkeyes team is going to put up points. Another thing, is how these teams started compared to how they finished. Auburn opened up 16-3 (were 6-1 in SEC play), only to finish up 20-12 with a 10-8 conference mark. Iowa was 8-6 and 0-3 in Big Ten play to start out and ended up a win away from being the No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. Speaking of, I think the Hawkeyes upset loss to Ohio State in that tournament has them greatly undervalued coming into this game. Give me the Hawkeyes +1.5! |
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03-16-23 | Utah State -1 v. Missouri | 65-76 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 20 m | Show | |
9* NCAA Tournament Early Bird ATS MASSACRE PLAY ON UTAH STATE AGGIES -1: I got no problem backing No. 10 seed Utah State as a slim 1-point favorite against No. 7 seed Missouri on Thursday. The fact that the Aggies are favored as the worse seed says a lot and I agree with the oddsmakers on this one. The Tigers are a talented team, but they rely too much on their offense, as they are very poor on the defensive side of the ball. Missouri ranked 274th in effective FG% defense and 266th in 3PT % defense. Utah State finished the year 13th in offensive efficiency, 11th in effective FG% and 10th in 3PT %. While they are from an elite defensive team, the Aggies were a respective 58th in effective FG% defense and 29th in 2PT% defense. Missouri isn't a bad 3-PT shooting team (75th), but most of their points come inside. Tigers also foul a lot (Utah State 29th in FT%) and give up a bunch of offensive rebounds, while failing to grab many of their own. Give me Utah State -1! |
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03-15-23 | Warriors v. Clippers -1.5 | 126-134 | Win | 100 | 12 h 44 m | Show | |
9* NBA Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS -1.5: I will gladly take my chances with the Clippers as a slim 1.5-point home favorite against the Warriors on Wednesday. Golden State comes in off a couple of nice wins, beating the Bucks 125-116 and the Suns 123-112, but both of those games were at home. Warriors are just 7-26 SU and 9-24 ATS in road games this season. Clippers got off to a slow start after adding Westbrook to the mix, but have won 3 straight at home coming into this game. The defense has been outstanding in the last two games, holding the Raptors to 38.5% shooting and the Knicks to 35.6% from the field. The home team has won and covered each of the last 5 in the series. In all 5 of those games, the home team won by double-digits. Give me the Clippers -1.5! |
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03-15-23 | Youngstown State v. Oklahoma State -5.5 | Top | 64-69 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
10* NCAAB NIT PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS -5.5: I'll take my chances with Oklahoma State laying 5.5 against Youngstown State in the first round of the NIT. Yes, the Cowboys played themselves out of the NCAA Tournament by going just 2-6 over their final 8 games. A lot of that has to do with just how good the Big 12 is, because this is one of the Top 40-50 teams in the country. They went 18-15 and 12 of the 15 losses were to teams that finished the year ranked inside the Top 30 at KenPom. On the flip side of this, you have a Youngstown State team that went 24-9. The Penguins won the Horizon League regular-season title, but lost in the semis of the Horizon League Tournament. That's a bad Horizon conference. They are the only team that ranked inside the Top 150 (No. 129) at KenPom. Out of the 11 teams that makeup the conference, 6 rank outside the Top 225. Youngstown State's best win all season was a win against Northern Kentucky, who is No. 162. The best team they played all season by KenPom standards was No. 131 Ohio. I just don't think the Penguins are going to be ready for this massive step up in competition. Give me Oklahoma State -5.5! |
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03-14-23 | Mississippi State -2 v. Pittsburgh | Top | 59-60 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 48 m | Show |
10* NCAAB First Four VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS -2: I'll take my chances with Mississippi State as a slim 2-point favorite against Pitt in Tuesday's First Four matchup. Defense has a way of reigning supreme in the NCAA Tournament and there's no debate who the better defensive team is in this one. Mississippi State finished the season No. 6 in the country in defensive efficiency and No. 19 in defensive effective FG%. Pitt ranked 142nd in efficiency and 108th in effective FG%. That's also a Panthers defense that has really struggled down the stretch. They gave up 81 to Georgia Tech in their first game of the ACC Tournament. That's a Yellow Jackets offense that ranks 192nd in offensive efficiency and 285th in effective FG%. It's why I'm not overly concerned here about the bad offensive numbers for the Bulldogs. Give me Mississippi State -2! |
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03-14-23 | Yale v. Vanderbilt -3 | 62-71 | Win | 100 | 11 h 10 m | Show | |
Tuesday's Free NCAAB Pick PLAY ON VANDERBILT COMMODORES -3: I'll take my chances with Vandy laying just 3 against Yale in Tuesday's NIT action. The Commodores resume wasn't quite good enough to make the NCAA Tournament, but this was a team that certainly was playing like one of the 64 best teams over the final month of the season. Commodores closed out the regular-season winning 8 of their last 9, which included wins over Tennessee, Auburn, Kentucky and Miss St. They followed that up by winning their first 2 games in the SEC Tournament, which included another win over the Wildcats before eventually bowing out to Texas A&M. If this team comes to play, it would not surprise me at all if they won the NIT. Either way, I like them to get the job done tonight. GIve me Vanderbilt -3! |
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03-14-23 | Lakers +1.5 v. Pelicans | 123-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
9* NBA Vegas Oddsmakers LINE MISTAKE PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS +1.5: LA continues to be a team that I'm looking to back, as I just the market is undervaluing them because of LeBron's absence. The Lakers are a much more talented and deeper team than they were prior to the trade deadline. They are hard set on getting to the playoffs and every game to them is massive. I also think they are playing with a bit of a chip on their shoulder, as these other guys want to show it's not just LeBron that makes this team. As for the Pelicans, they come in off an impressive 17-point win at home over the Blazers, but Portland is a mess right now. New Orleans is just 3-7 over their last 10 games. They continue to be without Zion and Ingram is questionable. Even if he plays, I still like LA to get the win. Give me the Lakers +1.5! |
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03-14-23 | Toledo +6.5 v. Michigan | 80-90 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON TOLEDO ROCKETS +6.5: I always like to look for which team is going to be more motivated to show up and play in the first round of the NIT. Both teams will be dealing with some disappointment. Toledo won the MAC regular-season title, but were left out of the Big Dance after losing to Kent State in the championship game of the MAC Tournament. As for the Wolverines, Michigan has to be wondering how they got to this point. Most viewed the Wolverines as a Top 25 team coming into this season, but they could just never get on track. Back-to-back OT losses to close out the regular-season coupled with a one-and-done showing in the Big Ten Tournament (lost 50-62 to Rutgers), was enough to keep them out of the NCAA Tournament. I think they are going to have a hard time getting up for this game. One thing that I think is working in Toledo's favor is that while these two teams are from different states, it's just a 55 minute drive from Toledo to Ann Arbor. I think this is the perfect opponent for the Rockets to put that loss to Kent State behind them. Would not be surprised if Toledo won outright. Give me the Rockets +6.5! |
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03-13-23 | Jazz +8 v. Heat | Top | 115-119 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
10* NBA Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON UTAH JAZZ +8: I'll gladly take my chances with Utah as a 8-point road dog against the Heat on Monday. I don't get why Miami is getting so much respect in this one. The Heat are simply not playing great basketball and frankly haven't played up to expectations all season. They just on the road to the Magic 114-126 on Saturday, falling to 4-8 over their last 12. Utah comes in off back to back road wins and have covered 3 straight. Collin Sexton should be returning from his hamstring injury any day and there figures to be a good chance Jordan Clarkson returns from a finger injury that has kept him out of their last 3 games. Either way, I like Utah to keep this within the number. Give me the Jazz +8! |
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03-12-23 | Knicks v. Lakers -2.5 | 112-108 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
9* NBA Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -2.5: I feel like a broken record, but the books just aren't giving this Lakers team they respect they deserve. Big part of the that lack of respect is the injury to LeBron James. If this was two months ago and we were talking about the Lakers roster before the trade deadline, I would understand. Thing is, LA greatly improved at the deadline and are just a better team from top to bottom. Some teams hanging on the Playoff/Play-In bubble I don't think they really care if they make the playoffs or not. LA cares and every game is crucial to them down the stretch. Lakers have won 6 of 8 to move from the outside looking in to the No. 9 seed. They are only 2-games back of the Warriors at No. 6 and 2.5 back of the Clippers at No. 5. Knicks had a great stretch of basketball in the month of February and early March, but come in having lost 3 straight. They will be on no rest after playing the Clippers in LA last night. Jalen Brunson is also unsure to go with a foot injury. Give me the Lakers -2.5! |
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03-12-23 | Memphis +6 v. Houston | Top | 75-65 | Win | 100 | 5 h 9 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON MEMPHIS TIGERS +6: I'll take the points with Memphis in Sunday's American Athletic showdown against No. 1 ranked Houston. These two teams played twice in the regular-season. The Cougars won both matchups, but both games were closely contested. Houston won 72-64 at home in the first meeting and 67-65 at Memphis in the rematch. The Tigers have to be ecstatic that will be getting another crack at the Cougars. It's not easy beating the same team 3 times in the same season and the best part is we don't even need Memphis to win the game. I certainly think they can, but there's also a great chance if they lose that they keep it close. Memphis just doesn't get the credit they deserve. They were 10-3 in non-conference play with their 3 losses coming by 6 to St Louis, 1 to Seton Hall and by 3 on the road against Alabama. They were 13-5 in AAC play. Outside of their two losses to the Cougars their 3 other losses came by a combined 11 points. Two of those losses came in OT. Give me Memphis +6! |
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03-11-23 | Duke -2.5 v. Virginia | Top | 59-49 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show |
10* NCAAB ACC PLAY OF THE MONTH PLAY ON DUKE BLUE DEVILS -2.5: What a matchup we have here. Both Duke and Virginia have looked great in their first two games of the ACC Tournament. Virginia beat UNC 68-59 on Thursday and Clemson 76-56 on Friday. Duke has a 96-69 win over Pitt and a 85-78 victory against Miami. Virginia did win at Duke in the only meeting in the regular-season, but needed OT to do it. I just think this EXTREMELY young Blue Devils team has grown up a lot since they played back on Feb. 11. In fact, Duke hasn't loss since that game. This teams reminds me a lot of the Kentucky teams that were so freshman loaded. They always seemed to peak at this time. I also think it's huge that these freshman have seen this Virginia defense before. In the end, I just feel the Duke offense will be too much. Give me the Blue Devils -2.5! |
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03-11-23 | Celtics v. Hawks +5 | 134-125 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
9* NBA Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON ATLANTA HAWKS +5: I will grab the points with Atlanta at home in Saturday's game against the Celtics. Hawks are basically at full strength coming into this game and being the more healthy team this time of year can go a long way. I also feel like this is a flat spot for Boston, as they are off a big 22-point win and have two days off looming before a lengthy 6-game road trip. Hawks are 5-3 since coming back from the All-Star break, with all 3 losses coming by 8 or fewer. Celtics had lost 3 straight prior to blowing out the Blazers at home. Also feels like the books are begging you to take Boston in this one. Give me the Hawks +5 |
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03-11-23 | Penn State v. Indiana -3 | 77-73 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 12 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON INDIANA HOOSIERS -3: I really like to back teams that I feel have a significant rest advantage in these conference tournaments. Indiana certainly has the edge in that department. Hoosiers had a double-bye. Yesterday's 70-60 win over Maryland was their first game of the tournament. Penn State will be playing their 3rd game in 3 days. Both of their first two games came right down to the wire. They scraped by Illinois 79-76 on Thursday and then won an absolute dog fight against Northwestern 67-65 in OT on Friday. As good as the Nittany Lions are playing down the stretch, I got to roll with Indiana in this one. Give me the Hoosiers -3! |
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03-10-23 | Maryland v. Indiana | 60-70 | Win | 100 | 12 h 56 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON INDIANA HOOSIERS PK: I got not problem backing Indiana at a Pick'em against the Terps. Let's not get carried away with Maryland's 16-point win over Minnesota. The Gophers were a 13-point dog in that game and are easily the worst team in the conference. That's the only team Maryland has beaten away from their home floor since the beginning of December. Their only other true road win outside of Minnesota was against a bad Louisville team. Indiana had road wins over the likes of Illinois, Michigan and Purdue in Big 10 play. Hoosiers will also have the rest edge with a double-bye to start this tournament. Give me Indiana PK! |
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03-10-23 | Nets v. Wolves -4.5 | 124-123 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
9* NBA Situational ATS MASSACRE PLAY ON MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES -4.5: I will gladly take my chances with the Timberwolves as a 4.5-point home favorite against the Nets. Really tough spot for Brooklyn, playing on no rest in what will be their 3rd road game in a span of just 4 nights. Minnesota on the other hand has had two days off and should be motivated to get back on the floor after an ugly 94-117 home loss (3-point favorite) to the 76ers. Wolves had won and covered 3 straight prior to the bad showing against Philly. Give me the Timberwolves -4.5! |
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03-10-23 | Arkansas v. Texas A&M | Top | 61-67 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON TEXAS A&M AGGIES PK: I got no problem backing Texas A&M at a pick'em against Arkansas in Friday's SEC Tournament action. Aggies are a team I'm thinking could surprise some people with a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. A lot of people wrote this team off after a home loss to Wofford dropped them to 6-5 overall. After that loss to Wofford, Texas A&M has gone 17-3. They were 15-3 in SEC play, second in the SEC behind only Alabama, who went 16-2. They should be a bigger favorite here. Arkansa pulled out a narrow 3-point win over Auburn yesterday. Davonte Davis played the full 40 minutes and Anthony Black logged 37 minutes. Tigers had lost 3 straight prior to that win. Give me Texas A&M PK! |
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03-09-23 | Knicks v. Kings -2.5 | 117-122 | Win | 100 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
9* NBA Situational ATS NO-BRAINER PLAY ON SACRAMENTO KINGS -2.5: I got no problem laying the 2.5-points with the Kings at home against the Knicks on Thursday. New York to me is way overvalued in the market right now. Even after Tuesday's surprising 95-112 loss at home to the Hornets as a 9-point favorite, there's a lot of hype with this team right now. Knicks had won 9 straight before that. Most just assume a team that has a long winning streak snapped are going to rebound and win the next time out, but more times than not a loss after a long win streak is the start of a stretch of poor play, especially in the betting market. At the same time, the Kings come into this game playing some really good basketball. Sacramento has gone 6-1 SU and 4-2 ATS in the 6 games since returning from the All-Star break. They have been shooting the absolute cover off of the basketball during this run. All 6 games they have shot at least 52.4% from the field. Kings should be a bigger favorite than this. Give me Sacramento -2.5! |
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03-09-23 | Ohio State v. Iowa -3 | 73-69 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 12 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON IOWA HAWKEYES -3: This to me is just too good a price to pass up on the Hawkeyes. Iowa has to be kicking themselves for not beating Nebraska at home on Sunday, as that loss prevented them from being a Top 4 seed and getting a double-bye. I just think it was a tough spot for them. They had that crazy come back late to stun Michigan State at home 112-106 on 2/25 and then went on the road and laid it on Indiana 90-68. That's also a rivalry game and I just think Nebraska put everything they had into winning that game. Certainly feels that way after watching them lose to an awful Minnesota in the opening round yesterday. Simply put, I expect the Hawkeyes to bounce back in a big way in this one. Ohio State had a nice win over Wisconsin on Wednesday, but that's a Badgers team that was all over the place in Big Ten play. Now they are at a big rest disadvantage playing on no rest. They are almost certainly going to get Iowa's best effort in this one. Give me the Hawkeyes -3! |
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03-09-23 | Iowa State v. Baylor -3.5 | Top | 78-72 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 17 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON BAYLOR BEARS -3.5: I love Baylor in this spot and at this price. These two teams just played each other on Saturday and ISU pulled off a shocking upset, embarrassing the Bears on Senior Night 73-58. Cyclones also had a 15-point (77-62) win at Baylor earlier this season. It was a great win by ISU, as they had an emotional response to Caleb Grill being kicked off the team. I just don't trust this Cyclones team going forward. They had lost 4 straight and were 4-9 over their previous 13 games. The offense can disappear in a heartbeat and I don't know that they can bank on outworking the Bears in this one. If these Baylor kids have any pride, they are going to be extremely motivated for this rematch with ISU. They get the job done here. Give me Baylor -3.5! |
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03-08-23 | Minnesota v. Nebraska -6 | 78-75 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 40 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS -6: I got no problem laying 6-points with Nebraska as they take on Minnesota in the opening round of the Big Ten tournament. The Cornhuskers really came on strong down the stretch. They were 6-2 over their last 8 Big Ten games, capping it all off with a 81-77 win at Iowa in the finale, preventing the Hawkeyes from a top 4 seed in this tournament. This team has to be coming into this thing with a ton of confidence. On the flip side, this Minnesota team is bad and I got to think there's at least a few guys on that roster that just want this thing to be over with. Give me the Cornhuskers -6! |
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03-08-23 | Georgia Tech v. Pittsburgh -7 | 81-89 | Win | 100 | 4 h 26 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON PITTSBURGH PANTHERS -7: I have no problem laying the 7 with Pitt as they take on Georgia Tech in the 2nd Round of the ACC Tournament. Not only are the Panthers the much better team (they went 14-6 in ACC play, while the Yellow Jackets were 6-14), they have a big rest advantage in this one. Georgia Tech had to play in the 1st round against FSU on Tuesday in a game that went right down to the wire (won 61-60). Pitt won both regular season meetings by more than this number, winning by 11 on the road and by 8 at home. Give me the Panthers -7! |
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03-07-23 | Grizzlies v. Lakers -1.5 | Top | 103-112 | Win | 100 | 23 h 59 m | Show |
10* NBA Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS -1.5: I'll take my chances with the Lakers as a 1.5-point home favorite against the Grizzlies on Tuesday. I've backed this LA team quite a bit since the trade deadline and will continue to look to do so until I feel the books have properly adjusted for how much better this team is. Even without LeBron, this team is still improved than what they were. There's so much more quality depth throughout the lineup and there's a good chance they will be getting back D'Angelo Russell, who has missed the last 5 games with an ankle injury. On the flip side of this, Memphis is down several key players right now. Morant is away from the team indefinitely, Brandon Clarke was lost for the season just a few days ago to an Achilles injury and steven Adams is still out with a back injury. Also a tough scheduling spot for the Grizzlies, who are finishing up a 4-game road trip that started last Tuesday in Houston. Give me the Lakers -1.5! |
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03-05-23 | Michigan v. Indiana -4 | Top | 73-75 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Situational PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON INDIANA HOOSIERS -4: I love the spot and price with Indiana as a mere 4-point home favorite against Michigan. Big bounce back spot for the Hoosiers after Tuesday's ugly 68-90 loss at home to Iowa. Hawkeyes shot 13 of 23 (56.5%) from behind the 3-point line in that game. Iowa is just too good offensively that they are almost impossible to beat when they shoot it that well from the outside. Indiana had won their previous 6 games at home in Big Ten play. As for Michigan. The Wolverines have showed some life here down the stretch, winning 6 of their last 9 games, but this is a brutal spot for them coming off of Thursday's 2OT loss at Illinois. Michigan had 4 different guys play at least 44 of a possible 50 minutes in that game. Note that the Wolverines are playing here on just 2 days of rest, while Indiana is playing on 4 days rest. Give me the Hoosiers -4! |
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03-05-23 | Warriors v. Lakers +5.5 | 105-113 | Win | 100 | 6 h 12 m | Show | |
9* NBA No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS +5.5: Even with Steph Curry expected to be returning from injury for this game, I still think there's some great value here with the Lakers as a 5.5-point home dog. Yes, Golden State comes in having won and covered in 5 straight, but all 5 of those games were played on the road. Warriors are just 7-23 on the season in road games. It's also worth pointing out that while Curry is expected to be back, Golden State is still missing a key piece in Andrew Wiggins. Lakers will be without LeBron, but have shown they can compete without him in the lineup. Too many points to pass up with the home team in this one. Give me the Lakers +5.5! |
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03-05-23 | Maryland v. Penn State -3 | 64-65 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 40 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Smart Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS -3: I will gladly take my chances with Penn State as a slim 3-point home favorite against Maryland. Nittany Lions have won 4 of 5 with 3 of those wins coming on the road. This team is one of the best in the country on the offensive side of the ball. They are No. 12 in effective FG%, No. 2 in TO%, No. 7 in 3-PT%. Maryland on the other hand, is just not the same team on the road as they are at home. Terps only road win in Big 10 play this season was against bottom feeder Minnesota. Last time out they scored just 62-points in a 11-point loss at Ohio State. That game against the Gophers is the only time they have scored more than 67 in a road game. I just don't see the Terps being able to keep pace offensively in this one. Give me Penn State -3! |
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03-04-23 | Wolves v. Kings -5 | 138-134 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
9* NBA Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON SACRAMENTO KINGS -5: I got no problem laying the 5-points with Sacramento at home against the Timberwolves. Both of these teams will be in similar spots to some regards. Both will be on no rest and both are coming off hard fought wins on Friday. Minnesota held off LA in a 110-102 road win, while the Kings sneaked out a 128-127 win at home vs the Clippers. Big thing to keep in mind is that win over the Lakers did come without LA having the services of LeBron. I also think it's a huge edge here for the Kings having no travel on no rest. While it is a short trip from LA to Sacramento, you got to remember that Minnesota is now playing their 4th and final game of a west coast trip that started with big games against the Warriors and Clippers. Got to think the gas tank is running on empty. I have a hard time seeing them keep up with this surging Kings offense. Sacramento has won 5 straight out of the All-Star break. They are averaging 136.8 ppg and shooting 54.4% from the field during this win streak. Give me the Kings -5! |
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03-04-23 | Duke v. North Carolina -3.5 | Top | 62-57 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
10* NCAAB ACC PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON NORTH CAROLINA -3.5: I will gladly lay 3.5-points at home with North Carolina as they get ready to host rival Duke in prime time. We have been waiting and waiting for this Tar Heels team to wake up and play up to their potential. They come in having won 3 straight and will be out for some serious revenge after blowing the first meeting between these two teams in Durham. Tar Heels ended up losing that game 57-63. They only lost by 6, despite shooting just 39.5% on 2-pt shots and going just 2-3 at the free throw line. Duke comes in having won 5 straight, but 4 of those 5 wins were at home. The lone road win coming at Syracuse, who is not very good this season. Even with that win, the Blue Devils are just 3-6 in ACC road games with the two other wins coming against BC (by just 1-pt) and Georgia Tech. Give me the Tar Heels -3.5! |
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03-04-23 | Kansas v. Texas -3 | 59-75 | Win | 100 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Big Money ATS MASSACRE PLAY ON TEXAS LONGHORNS -3: I love the value and spot with Texas as a slim 3-point home favorite against Kansas. Longhorns should be highly motivated here to take their crack at the Big 12 regular-season champs, especially with it being senior day and them looking to snap a 2-game skid after dropping back-to-back games at Baylor and TCU. Winning at home is something this team is pretty good at. They are 16-1 on their home floor this season. Kansas has looked like a legit No. 1 seed and maybe the team to beat if the tournament started today, but there's not much incentive for them in this game. They locked up that Big 12 regular-season title with Tuesday's win at home vs Texas Tech. I think they struggle to match the intensity of Texas and let's not forget the Longhorns showed they can play with KU in their previous meeting this season. Give me Texas -3! |
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03-04-23 | TCU -1.5 v. Oklahoma | 60-74 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT PLAY ON TCU HORNED FROGS -1.5: I've been all over TCU down the stretch. Largely due to the market not making a big enough adjustment to Mike Miles returning from injury. K-State is 3-6 in games where Miles doesn't play (including game vs Miss St he played just 4 minutes). They are just 1-4 in Big 12 games without him. They are 17-4 with him on the floor. This to me is just too good a discount to pass up as we basically are getting them at a pick'em. Winning games in the Big 12 has been a struggle for Oklahoma, home and away. The Sooners are just 4-13 in conference play. When they went to TCU earlier this season, the Horned Frogs went on to win that game by 27 points (79-52). Give me TCU -1.5! |
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03-04-23 | Kansas State v. West Virginia -4.5 | 81-89 | Win | 100 | 4 h 47 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS -4.5: I got no problem laying the 4.5 at home with West Virginia as they host Kansas State. The Mountaineers are one of the more underrated teams in the country. They come into this game no where close to being ranked in the Top 25 and yet they are the No. 19 ranked team overall at KenPom. West Virginia has one of the best home court advantages in the country. (KenPom has it No. 2 overall). K-State comes in ranked No. 11 in both the AP and Coaches Polls and are riding a 4-game win streak. Thing is, 3 of the 4 wins came at home. The lone road win was against a reeling Oklahoma State team by just 5 points. Prior to that win over the Cowboys, K-State had lost 5 straight on the road in league play. Give me West Virginia -4.5! |
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03-03-23 | Knicks -2.5 v. Heat | Top | 122-120 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
10* NBA Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON NEW YORK KNICKS -2.5: I love the Knicks as a mere 2.5-point road favorite against the Heat. New York is playing well above their market value right now. Knicks have won 7 straight. They were 5-1 in their last 6 before the All-Star break and have won 4 straight since coming back. NY is 9-1 ATS during this run. Miami is a team going in the complete opposite direction. Heat have lost 4 of their last 5 and are just 3-11 ATS in their last 14. Clearly playing below their market value. Miami continues to be without point guard Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler figures to sit either tonight or tomorrow (listed as questionable). Even with Butler, I like New York to win and cover. GIve me the Knicks -2.5! |
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03-02-23 | Arizona v. USC +1.5 | Top | 87-81 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 54 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Pac-12 PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON USC TROJANS +1.5: Really like USC as a 1.5-point home dog against Arizona. The Trojans come into this game having won 4 straight and 8 of 10 overall. They just won at Colorado and at Utah in a span of just 3 days. They dominated in both games, beating the Buffaloes by 19 and the Utes by 13. I got to think they will be very excited about this game. They did not play well in a 66-81 loss at Arizona back in mid-January. The biggest different in that game was 3-point shooting. USC was 4-17 (23.5%) from deep, while the Wildcats were 12 of 24 (50%). The Trojans should shoot better at home, while Arizona should see some regression. One other thing to keep in mind, is that these two are pretty much destined to meet in the semis of the Pac-12 Tournament. They are tied for 2nd in the Pac-12 standings, 3-games back of UCLA with two to play and 2 in front of Arizona St. If UCLA wins at home over the Sun Devils, these will be your No. 2 and No. 3 seeds in the tournament. Having already beat USC and knowing they might face them again, maybe Arizona holds a little back in this one. Either way, I like the Trojans to win this game outright. Give me USC +1.5! |
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03-01-23 | Penn State v. Northwestern -3.5 | Top | 68-65 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 20 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Vegas Insider PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS -3.5: I'll take my chances with Northwestern as a 3.5-point home favorite against Penn State. This to me is the perfect spot to back the Wildcats. Northwestern has lost their last two games. Both were on the road. One they gave up a massive lead at Illinois and the other was against a red-hot Maryland team. Prior to those losses they had won 5 straight, which included a 3-game home win streak against Purdue, Iowa and Indiana. I got to think they are going to be fired up for this one. Not only to get back on track, but it's senior night and they got two good ones in Boo Buie and Chase Audige. Nittany Lions have won their last two on the road, but they came against Minnesota and Ohio State. Prior to that they had lost 6 in a row on the road. Give me Northwestern -3.5! |
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03-01-23 | Lakers +1.5 v. Thunder | Top | 123-117 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
10* NBA Underdog PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS +1.5: I'll gladly take my chances with the Lakers as a 1.5-point dog in this game. I get LA is playing without LeBron and are on no rest after a game last night in Memphis. I just think the Lakers are not only playing desperate, they are a better team after the all-star break. Yes, OKC and them are both neck and neck in the standings. I just think the Lakers are the more motivated of the two to actually get in the playoffs. I also don't think near enough is being made of the Thunder playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He might be the most underrated player in the game. Guy is averaging 31.0 ppg, 5.7 apg, 4.7 rpb. 1.6 steals/game and 1.1 blocks/game. On top of that, this is not a team that plays much defense. They have allowed 120+ in 4 straight. Give me the Lakers +1.5! |
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03-01-23 | Bulls -5.5 v. Pistons | 117-115 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
9* NBA - No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT PLAY ON CHICAGO BULLS -5.5 Easy play for me on Chicago as a 5.5-point road dog against the Pistons. I think we are getting some value here with the Bulls, due to them coming off a loss and playing on no rest after a game last night at Toronto. Bulls lost that game 98-104 despite them shooting 52.1% from the field and the Raptors shooting 40.4%. In the 3 games since returning from the All-Star break, they have shot 50% or better and allowed 42% or less in each game. Pat Beverley has given this team a real spark. Chicago can't afford to not win this game if they want to make the playoffs and I think that's something they clearly want to do. They are 1.5-games back of the Wizards for the final play-in spot. Detroit is down several starters and simply aren't playing well. What homecourt do they really have right now? Give me the Bulls -5.5! |
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03-01-23 | Maryland -1.5 v. Ohio State | 62-73 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Vegas Oddsmakers LINE MISTAKE PLAY ON MARYLAND TERRAPINS -1.5: I don't know how you don't lay the 1.5 with the Terps in this one. This Ohio State team has been one of the most overrated teams all country. Sure they just beat Illinois by 12 at home in their last game. Who cares. They were 1-14 over their previous 15 games. Maryland is the exact opposite. This team doesn't get near the hype it should. The Terps are ranked No. 21, but have been playing more like a Top 15 team. They are 8-2 over their last 10 games with the two losses being by 5 at Mich St and by 4 in OT at Nebraska. Their only two losses outside of the Big Ten are to Tennessee and UCLA. It's not easy winning on the road in the Big Ten, but this feels like a big enough mismatch. Give me the Terps -1.5! |
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03-01-23 | Xavier v. Providence -3.5 | 94-89 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON PROVIDENCE FRIARS -3.5: I'll take my chances with Providence as a 3.5-point home favorite. Friars are a perfect 15-0 on their home floor this season. Having already knocked off all the Big Elites at home (Marquette, UConn, Creighton and Villanova. Xavier is a solid team, but they struggled to put away Providence at home in the first meeting. Musketeers won that game 85-83 in OT. Friars are 21-8. They have just two loses vs teams outside the Top 40. One of those coming against St Louis on a neutral floor by 3 on no rest. They also lost by 5 at St John's. Xavier did just win at Seton Hall, but had dropped each of their previous 3 on the road. Give me Providence -3.5! |
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02-28-23 | Villanova -1.5 v. Seton Hall | 76-72 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS MASSACRE PLAY ON VILLANOVA WILDCATS -1.5: I'll gladly take my chances with Villanova as a slim 1.5-point road favorite against Seton Hall. This is really as simple as I think we got two teams headed in different directions down the stretch. The Wildcats are surging towards the finish line. Villanova looked dead in the water after a 3-8 stretch early in 2023, but they have since won 5 of 6. The last two being a road win at Xavier and a 12-point win at home over Creighton. Good programs always seem to peak at this time. A month ago, Seton Hall was rolling, having won 7 of 8. Things have took a turn, as they are just 1-4 in their last 5. Yes, this came against a tough slate of opponents. The four losses were to Creighton, Villanova, UConn and Xavier. I'm more concerned about how they played in those losses, losing by 13 to Creighton, by 9 to UConn and by 22 most recently at home to Xavier. Give me Villanova -1.5! |
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02-28-23 | Bucks v. Nets +6.5 | Top | 118-104 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
10* NBA Eastern Conf PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON BROOKLYN NETS +6.5: Even with Antetokounmpo expected back for the Bucks after he missed their last game against Phoenix, I love the value we are getting with Brooklyn in this spot. Milwaukee is simply being way overvalued right now. The Bucks have won 14 straight and with Boston's loss last night at New York, they have overtaken the Celtics for the top spot in the East. Even though Giannis didn't play, that was a big game for this team, given the history those two teams have having met up in the finals two years ago. I think they could have a hard time mentally getting up for this game against a Nets team that is no longer a threat with Durant and Irving leaving town. Brooklyn may not have the superstar talent it did a couple weeks ago. That doesn't mean they are just a pushover. Lot of guys trying to prove something on this team. Nets have covered 5 of their last 6 at home (only non-cover was a 3-pt loss as a 2-pt dog). I think there's a really good chance they don't just cover, but win this game outright. Give me Brooklyn +6.5! |
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02-28-23 | Iowa v. Indiana -5.5 | 90-68 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON INDIANA HOOSIERS -5.5: Easy play for me on the Hoosiers as a 5.5-point home favorite against Iowa. The Hawkeyes have been awful on the road in Big Ten play. They are 1-5 in their last 6 on the road, with the only win coming against an awful Minnesota team (didn't play great - only scored 68 points). In the 5 losses they have a 16-point loss at Ohio State, 14-point loss at Purdue, 20-point loss at Northwestern and a 12-point loss at Wisconsin. In their 5 road losses they are scoring just 64.6 ppg. That's nothing close to their season average. Iowa for the season is putting up 80.4 ppg and rank No. 5 in the country in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency rating. They needed 91 points to beat Indiana by just 2 at home earlier this season. Hoosiers have also gotten better since these two teams last played. That loss to Iowa came in a 2-5 stretch. They have since gone 10-3 with all 3 of the losses coming on the road. Indiana's only home loss all season is by 1-point to Northwestern back in that 2-5 stretch. Give me the Hoosiers -5.5! |
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02-27-23 | Celtics v. Knicks +2.5 | 94-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
9* NBA Smart Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON NEW YORK KNICKS +2.5: I'll gladly take my chances with the Knicks as a 2.5-point home dog against the Celtics. I'm mad at myself I haven't gotten on board with New York. For me, it was the fact that while they were playing better, they were taking advantage of a soft schedule and I focused more on what this team was before. The more I looked into it, the more I started to believe that the Knicks might be one of those teams that flip the script around the All-Star break and go on a 2nd half tear. Thibodeau has always been known as a coach that guides teams who are limited offensively but give everything on the defensive side of the ball. This isn't a team that can't score and the Knicks are rolling offensively coming into this game. They can get some of that respect they are searching for with a win over Boston. Celtics have won 3 straight and 7 of 8 overall, but they are still playing without Jaylen Brown. They have could have easily lost their first two games back from the All-Star break. They won by 4 at Indiana on Thursday and by 3 at Philly on Saturday. It just feels like it's a great spot for the Knicks to get a big home win. Give me the Knicks +2.5! |
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02-26-23 | Rutgers v. Penn State -2.5 | Top | 59-56 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 58 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Situational VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON PENN STATE -2.5: I will gladly take my chances with the Nittany Lions as a slim 2.5-point home favorite against Rutgers on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights aren't exactly playing their best basketball down the stretch and I just feel this team is getting way too much respect on the road against a Penn State team that is 12-2 SU on their home floor this season. Nittany Lions only home loss since Dec. 7th was in OT against Wisconsin. Yes, Rutgers annihilated Penn State 65-45 at home back in late January. You just can't read too much into results in the Big Ten with how drastically different a lot of these teams are playing at home compared to on the road. Rutgers is one of those teams that is much worse on the road. Scarlet Knights are 4-7 SU in road games this season. They are 356th out of 363 teams in Hasalmetrics away from home rating. Rutgers is scoring 63.7 ppg away from home, while Penn State is averaging 79.1 ppg on 49.8% shooting at home. Give me the Nittany Lions -2.5! |
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02-26-23 | Wizards v. Bulls -4 | 82-102 | Win | 100 | 5 h 43 m | Show | |
9* NBA No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT PLAY ON CHICAGO BULLS -4: I cashed on Chicago as a mere 2-point home favorite against Brooklyn on Friday in their first game back from the All-Star break. Bulls won that game with ease, crushing the Nets 131-87. They shot 56.8% from the field and allowed 37%. I think the Pat Beverly addition was a sneaky good pickup by Chicago, as he just brings a different level of energy on a nightly basis and this team desperately needed a spark like him to get them going. The talent is definitely there for Chicago. I just think given what we saw in that game against Brooklyn, the Bulls have to be a team worth targeting until the market adjusts. I don't think 4-points is near enough for Washington to get the cover, especially with Porzingis out of the lineup now with a knee injury. Give me Chicago -4! |
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02-25-23 | Pelicans +3 v. Knicks | 106-128 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 29 m | Show | |
9* NBA Public Money ATS MASSACRE PLAY ON NEW ORLEANS PELICANS +3: I will gladly take my chances with the Pelicans as a 3-point road dog against the Knicks. I think this Pelicans team is a bit undervalued coming out of the All-Star break. New Orleans has fallen off significantly since the beginning of the year and are still waiting on Zion to make his return. Thing is, Brandon Ingram was also out a good stretch of that. In fact, Ingram has played 3 fewer games than Zion this year. Ingram has only played in 10 games since late November. They have looked better with him and I think they could be a team ready to go on a run. This is also an ideal spot to bet against the Knicks. New York will be playing in the 2nd of a back-to-back and had to use a lot of energy in their game on Friday, rallying from 19-points down to beat the Wizards 115-109. It took a career-high 46 from Julius Randle to win that game. I know the Knicks have won a bunch of games of late. I'm just not a buyer in this team and given the spot I think the Pelicans win this outright. Give me New Orleans +3! |
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02-25-23 | Auburn v. Kentucky -4 | 54-86 | Win | 100 | 15 h 56 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON KENTUCKY WILDCATS -4: I don't have any problem laying 4-points with Kentucky at home against Auburn. I cashed a winning ticket on the Wildcats as a mere 2-point favorite at Florida on Wednesday. As I mentioned in my analysis of that game, I just feel that Kentucky is one of those teams surging to the finish line. Something they tend to do quite a bit with these underclassmen loaded teams under John Calipari. The game before beating the Gators, they won by 12 at home against Tennessee. Auburn to me is just getting too much respect here. The Tigers are a solid team, but their only road win this entire season vs a team ranked inside the Top 100 at KenPom is a win over No. 98 ranked Washington. As much as Kentucky gets the juices flowing, there's a much bigger game looming on deck Wednesday against rival Alabama. I just think Kentucky dominates this game from start to finish. Give me the Wildcats -4! |
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02-25-23 | Texas v. Baylor -3.5 | 72-81 | Win | 100 | 14 h 31 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Situational ATS NO-BRAINER PLAY ON BAYLOR BEARS -3.5: Absolutely love this spot for Baylor as a slim 3.5-point home favorite against Texas. This might now feel like the time to jump on the Bears after losing by double-digits on the road in back-to-back games vs Kansas and Kansas State. The thing is, this is just one of those teams that struggle to play well on the road and look like a Final Four team at home. Bears are 13-2 at home this season with the two losses coming by a combined 3-points with 1 of those coming in OT. Texas is kinda of the same way. The Longhorns are 3-1 in their last 4, but all 3 wins came at home. The lone loss was by 7 on the road against Texas Tech. I also feel that despite the recent results, Baylor is a better team now than they were early in the year. People are quick to forget that they had won 10 of 11 before losing their last two. Give me the Bears -3.5! |
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02-25-23 | Arkansas +8.5 v. Alabama | 83-86 | Win | 100 | 13 h 2 m | Show | |
8* NCAAB Oddsmakers LINE MISTAKE PLAY ON ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS +8.5: This is just too many points to pass up on the Razorbacks in this spot. Talent wise, Alabama is the far superior team, but basketball is not the biggest focal point surrounding this team right now. All anyone is talking about is Brandon Miller and his involvement in a murder. Lot of people don't think he should be playing. Give Miller some props he played great despite all the negative publicity around him in their last game, scoring 41 with 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 3 steals. Thing is, Alabama needed OT to sneak out a 78-76 win on the road against a bad South Carolina team. I don't think they can be less than 100% locked into playing and expect to beat this Arkansas team by more than 8 points. The Razorbacks are no joke and you know they are going to be all-in for this one. Give me Arkansas +8.5! |
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02-25-23 | Kansas State v. Oklahoma State -2 | Top | 73-68 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 12 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS -2: I will gladly lay 2-points at home with Oklahoma State as they get ready to host Kansas State. Great buy-low spot on the Cowboys, who come in having lost 3 straight. A lot of teams would be on a 3-game skid given this slate. It started with a loss at home to Kansas, then two difficult road games vs TCU and West Virginia (had to play the Mountaineers on just 1-day of rest). They have been off since Monday and I look for them to bounce back with a great performance here at home. Keep in mind that prior to losing 3 in a row, they had won 7 of 8, including 5 straight at home. K-State is off back-to-back big wins at home vs ISU and Baylor, but those are two teams that have really struggled away from home. Wildcats have lost 5 straight Big 12 road games, which includes a 8-point loss at Texas Tech and 14-point setback at Oklahoma. Give me the Cowboys -2! |
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02-24-23 | Nets v. Bulls -1.5 | Top | 87-131 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
10* NBA Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON CHICAGO BULLS -1.5: I'll take my chances with Chicago as a slim 1.5-point home favorite against the Nets. I just feel this is a good spot to buy-low on the Bulls in the first game back from the All-Star break. They have to be itching to get back on the floor after losing 6 straight going into the break. Brooklyn has played well since the big trades depleting them of their two best players in Durant and Irving, but I don't think it's sustainable. The guys left behind and brought in felt like they had something to prove. Not saying they won't fight, I just think they are a better bet at home than basically being priced to win outright on the road to cover. Bulls have done well as a home favorite. Chicago is 30-16 (65%) ATS as a home favorite over the last 2 seasons. Give me Chicago -1.5! |
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02-23-23 | USC v. Colorado -2.5 | Top | 84-65 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 1 m | Show |
10* NCAAB PAC-12 PLAY OF THE MONTH PLAY ON COLORADO BUFFALOES -2.5: This to me is just too good a price to pass up on Colorado at home. The Buffaloes are just one of those teams who look like an NCAA Tournament team on their home floor and then a team that doesn't even deserve the NIT on the road. Colorado is 11-2 at CU Events Center and just 4-11 on the road. This to me is also a Buffaloes team that is sneaky good. People forget they beat Tennessee by 12 (78-66) and destroyed Texas A&M by 28 (103-75). They got a lot of close losses. Of their 13 losses, their largest defeat is just 14 points and that was on the road vs UCLA. USC comes into this game with some momentum, as they have won 6 of their last 8. I think it has them overvalued on the road. Trojans have just 1 road win since the start of January. Buffs have a solid defense. They are No. 2 in the Pac-12 in Offensive Efficiency. They are No. 2 in TO%, No. 1 in offensive rebound rate. USC's got a good defense, but are No. 334 in the country in giving up offensive rebounds, which is an area the Buffs do well in, ranking No. 78 overall. Colorado's offense is just different at home. They are shooting 47.1% from the field and getting to the foul line 20 times a game at home. They shoot 43.7% on the season. That tells you how night and day it is with this team. Give me the Buffaloes -2.5! |
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02-22-23 | Providence v. Connecticut -7 | Top | 69-87 | Win | 100 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Big East PLAY OF THE MONTH PLAY ON UCONN HUSKIES -7: I got no problem laying the 7 with UConn at home against Providence. The Huskies looked elite during a 14-0 start to the season. They then hit a wall and lost 5 of 6. They are no longer viewed in the same way. I think they are still that team and are on the right track to close out the season. UConn has won 5 of their last 7. The two losses coming by 3-points a piece. They had a 1-pt loss at Seton Hall at the tail end of that 1-5 stretch. Last time out they beat Seton Hall at home by 9, revenging that earlier loss to the Pirates. Their previous home game they beat Marquette by 15 after the Golden Flashes had beat them by 6 earlier in the season. Now it's time for them to get their revenge on the Friars. Providence won the first meeting 73-61. Friars aren't exactly playing bad coming in, which is why the betting public is all over them and the points. I just think the Huskies are a different animal at home and will easily cover this number. Give me UConn -7 |
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02-21-23 | Baylor v. Kansas State +2 | Top | 65-75 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Smart Money PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON KANSAS STATE WILDCATS -2: I'll take my chances with K-State as a 2-point home dog against Baylor. I get the Bears have been playing much better of late, but this is not an ideal spot for them. They just played one of their biggest games of the season to date at Kansas. A loss they could have a hard time getting over, as they watched a 40-23 1st half lead turn into a 71-87 loss. Could be hard to bounce back playing another road game with a mere 1-day break between games. K-State is the exact opposite. They are now just 8-6 in Big 12 play after a 6-1 start. Big thing to note with that, is 4 of their 5 losses during their slide have come on the road. Their only home loss all season is a 3-point setback against Texas. This feels like a bit of a statement game for them. Remind everyone they are one of the Big 12's best. Give me the Wildcats +2! |
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02-20-23 | Kansas v. TCU -1.5 | Top | 63-58 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 6 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON TCU HORNED FROGS -1.5: I'll take my chances with TCU as a slim 1.5-point home favorite against Kansas in Monday's Big 12 matchup. I cashed an easy winner on TCU Saturday, as they crushed Oklahoma State 100-75. No surprise they played their best game in weeks in the first game they got back Mike Miles Jr.. He sat out the previous 5 games and played just 4 minutes in the game he was injured. TCU is now 17-4 with him on the floor with 3 of the 4 losses by 4 or fewer points. They were 1-5 in those 6 games he didn't start and finish. So while Kansas is a very good team and off an impressive come from behind win over Baylor (won by 16 after trailing by as many as 17), I think TCU is the right side in this one. It takes a lot out of you overcoming a deficit like KU did on Saturday. Also not an ideal spot playing on just 1 day of rest in what will be their 3rd road game in the last 10 days. Give me TCU -1.5! |
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02-19-23 | Iowa v. Northwestern +1.5 | Top | 60-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS +1.5: I'll gladly take my chances with Northwestern as a 1.5-point home dog against Iowa. I just feel that the Hawkeyes are getting way too much respect in this one. The home/away splits for Iowa is pretty significant. They are 13-2 at home compared to just 4-7 on the road. They have lost 3 of their last 4 on the road in Big Ten play, with the only win being a 68-56 win over Minnesota (didn't play great, Gophers are just bad). Northwestern is 12-4 on their home floor, having won 4 of their last 5 at home in Big Ten play. The last two being some big time wins. They knocked off Purdue last Sunday and then snuck out a win over Indiana on Wednesday. Wildcats will be out for revenge in this one, as they watched an early 9-point 1st half lead turn into a 16-point road loss when these two teams played in Iowa City back on Jan. 31. Iowa simply couldn't miss in that game. They shot 61.3% on 2-pt attempts and 47.6% on 3-pt attempts. They are shooting 51.9% (105th) on 2-pt shots for the season and 35.1% on 3-pt attempts (126th). Worth noting they are only shooting 29.7% from 3 on the road this year. Keep in mind that was a tired Northwestern team when these two last played. Wildcats were playing their 4th game in a span of 9 days. I think that had a lot to do with Iowa's great shooting, as this is a team that on the season ranks 23rd, allowing a mere 45.4% on 2-pt attempts. Give me Northwestern +1.5! |
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02-18-23 | Michigan State v. Michigan -2 | 72-84 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON MICHIGAN WOLVERINES -2: I'm going to take another shot with Michigan. This time as a slim 2-point home favorite against in-state rival Michigan State. Wolverines come in having lost their last two games, but could have easily won both. They suffered a heartbreaking 61-62 loss at home to Indiana last Saturday after leading by double-digits in the 1st half. They followed that up with a 5-point loss at Wisconsin. I like the Wolverines to respond here with a huge effort and get their revenge on Sparty, who only won by 6 at home in the previous meeting this season. Michigan State is just 6-15 ATS last 3 seasons in road games 15+ games into the season vs team with a winning record, losing in this spot by close to 8 ppg. Too much value to pass up with the Wolverines. Give me Michigan -2 |
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02-18-23 | Texas A&M v. Missouri -2 | Top | 69-60 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
10* NCAAB SEC PLAY OF THE MONTH PLAY ON MISSOURI TIGERS -2: I love the value and spot for Missouri as a slim 2-point home favorite against Texas A&M. The Tigers got embarrassed on the road Tuesday in a 56-89 loss at Auburn. Missouri trailed in that game by as many as 49 points. Whenever a team has an awful performance like Missouri did, they end up showing some decent value in the next game. Expect a complete 180 in terms of effort and shots should fall at home, where Missouri is 14-2 on the season with their only 2 losses coming at the hands of Kansas and Alabama. Texas A&M has really taken the SEC by storm, as no one saw this team jumping out to a 11-2 start in conference play after their 6-5 start to the season. They are 13-2 over their last 15 games, but 9 of those 15 games have come at home. Simply too good a price to pas up on the Tigers. Give me Missouri -2! |
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02-18-23 | Oklahoma State v. TCU -5.5 | 75-100 | Win | 100 | 4 h 13 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT PLAY ON TCU HORNED FROGS -5.5: I'll lay the 5.5 with TCU at home against Oklahoma State on Saturday. Perfect buy-low spot on the Horned Frogs. TCU comes into this game having lost 4 straight. A streak that started with a 73-79 loss on the road to the Cowboys. The big thing to note is that TCU has had to play each of their last 4 games without one of the best players in the conference in Mike Miles Jr (Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year). Horned Frogs are 15-5 with him on the floor and just 2-5 without him. Oklahoma State had been rolling, but had their 5-game winning streak snapped in a 76-87 loss at home to Kansas. I think they struggle to pick themselves up on the road against a very underrated, motivated and desperate Horned Frogs team. Give me TCU -5.5! |
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02-18-23 | Iowa State v. Kansas State -3 | 55-61 | Win | 100 | 4 h 10 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON KANSAS STATE WILDCATS -3: I'll lay the 3-points with K-State at home against Iowa State. I'll be the first to admit, I've not had great luck betting against the Cyclones this year, but this is just too good a spot and price to pass up with the Wildcats. We know we are going to get a huge effort here from K-State, as they enter this matchup having lost their last 2 and 4 of their last 5. Thing is, 3 of those losses came on the road, where wins are extremely hard to come by for Big 12 teams. The lone loss at home was by just 3-points to Texas in a game they led by as many as 14 in the 1st half. That's the only home loss on the resume for the Wildcats this season. ISU is a great home team (I've backed them a lot at Hilton), but aren't as formidable on the road. After winning their first two road games in Big 12 play, ISU has lost 5 straight away from Ames. That streak extends to 6 today. Give me Kansas State -3! |
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02-15-23 | TCU v. Iowa State -3.5 | 59-70 | Win | 100 | 11 h 4 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON IOWA STATE CYCLONES -3.5: I will gladly take my chances with Iowa State as a mere 3.5-point home favorite against TCU. Both of these teams come in desperate for a win. Horned Frogs have lost 3 straight and the Cyclones have dropped 4 of their last 5. I still feel this is too low a price for ISU to be laying at home. Yes, they just lost at home to Oklahoma State 56-64 on Saturday. That was their first home loss of the season. In their previous 5 conference home games they had bat Kansas by 15, K-State by 4, Texas by 11, Texas Tech by 34 and Baylor by 15. Let's also not ignore just how bad they shot in that loss to TCU. The Cyclones were 13 of 35 (37.1%) on 2-PT attempts. They shoot 51.4% on 2-PT attempts for the season. Those kind of nights happen against elite defenses like Oklahoma State. Now TCU's defense is pretty darn good, but it's not on the same level as the Cowboys. It's also a defense that comes in having not played well. They have allowed 70+ points in 5 straight games. Give me the Cyclones -3.5! |
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02-15-23 | Kentucky v. Mississippi State -3 | 71-68 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 19 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON MISSISSIPPI STATE BULLDOGS -3: I'll take my chances with Mississippi State as a slim 3-point home favorite against Kentucky. The Bulldogs are hot. Mississippi State has won 5 straight. A win streak that started after they opened up 1-7 in SEC play. People overlook how many close games this team lost earlier in the year. They two losses to Alabama by a combined 14 points. They have 4 other losses by 8 or fewer. They are special defensively. Bulldogs are No. 4 in the country in defensive efficiency and No. 15 in both effective FG% defense and Turnover%. Kentucky got talent, but are not as good as they have been in the past. They come in poor form having lost by 15 at home to Arkansas and by 7 on the road to Georgia in their last two games. Give me the Bulldogs -3! |
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02-14-23 | Warriors v. Clippers -8 | 124-134 | Win | 100 | 12 h 48 m | Show | |
9* NBA No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT PLAY ON LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS -8: I think LA win tonight in a blowout. This is a huge letdown spot for the Warriors. Golden State is in the 2nd of a back-to-back and just days away from the All-Star break. Got to think they are going to rest guys like Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, maybe even Andrew Wiggins. Last time they were in the 2nd of a back-to-back they lost by 17 at Denver (Green and Thompson didn't play, also still had Steph Curry). Clippers are at the other end of the rest spectrum, having not played since last Friday. They also are one of the healthiest teams in the league right now. Got to think they are going to be excited to showcase their new look after adding a couple sneaky pieces at the deadline in Bones Hyland and Eric Gordon. Not to mention they have lost their last two games. It would take an incredible shooting night and an awful shooting night by the Clippers for this to even be respectable. Give me the Clippers -8! |
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02-14-23 | Kansas v. Oklahoma State +2.5 | Top | 87-76 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Big 12 PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS +2.5: No way I'm passing up on Oklahoma State as a home dog. The Cowboys should not be a dog at home to any team in the Big 12 with how they are playing. After starting just 9-8 and 1-4 in Big 12 play, Oklahoma State has gone 7-1 over their last 8 games. They are on a 5-game winning streak, most recently knocking off a very good ISU team 64-56 on the road (Cyclones first home loss of the season). Kansas is good, but they feel a bit overpriced to me, which is what you would expect. People just bet Kansas because it's Kansas and the books will take advantage of that and put a tax on the Jayhawks. Kansas has been vulnerable on the road, especially on conference games. They have lost 3 of their last 4 conference road games with the only win against a mediocre Oklahoma team. Not saying Jayhawks can't win this game, but they should not be favored. Give me Oklahoma State +2.5! |
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02-13-23 | Lakers +2 v. Blazers | 115-127 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 42 m | Show | |
9* NBA Oddsmakers LINE MISTAKE Play on Los Angeles Lakers +2: The only reason this isn't a bigger bet, is there is a minor concern that LeBron could miss this game. He's sat out the last two, essentially giving him a week off (hasn't played since setting scoring record last Tuesday). There are just two more games left on the schedule until the All-Star break, so maybe LA just doesn't play him until after the break. Thing is, I don't know that they can, given how big every game is to them in terms of making the playoffs. They are 2-games back of the Thunder for the final play-in spot and have two teams to jump before getting to OKC. This is a game they can easily win and I just have to believe he plays. With that said, I think LA is good enough to win this game without him. I love what this team did at the trade deadline and really think they could go on a HUGE run down the stretch to get into the playoffs. I got to take them in this spot at this price against a Blazers team that isn't close to full strength and not playing great basketball. Give me the Lakers +2! |
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02-13-23 | Miami-FL v. North Carolina -4.5 | 80-72 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT Play on North Carolina Tar Heels -4.5: I think this is a fair price and even better spot to lay it with North Carolina at home against Miami. It just feels to me like the Tar Heels have went through the motions for the first 3+ months of the season. Which is why they have been so inconsistent. It could plague them all season, but teams can flip a switch. Prime example of that would be Baylor in the Big 12. It's do or die time for the Tar Heels and I think the 3-game losing streak to start February will end up being the turning point of their season. All 3 of those games could have went their way. Had they, this team would be on a 9-game winning streak and 14-2 run over their last 16. They bounced back with a 20-point thrashing of Clemson on Saturday. I just like them to stay hot, especially at home. Miami is a good team, but they really haven't been tested on the road. This will be just their 2nd true road game vs a team ranked in the Top 60 at KenPom since playing at UCF (No. 57) back around Thanksgiving. Give me North Carolina -4.5! |
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02-11-23 | Indiana v. Michigan -2.5 | Top | 62-61 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 41 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money PLAY OF THE MONTH PLAY ON MICHIGAN WOLVERINES -2.5: I love the Wolverines as a mere 2.5-point home favorite against Indiana on Saturday. Perfect time to sell-high on the Hoosiers, who are coming off two huge home wins over Purdue and Rutgers. They are also 7-1 over their last 8 games. Thing is, most of that success came at home (5 of the 7 wins) and one of the road wins was against Minnesota. Last time they played on the road, they lost by 11 at Maryland. This is also a team that has lost on the road by 19 at Penn State, 22 at Kansas and by 15 at Rutgers. This might not be a top tier Michigan team, but one that I think is better than it gets credit for. Wolverines are 8-5 in Big 10 play. They come in having won 3 straight. Of their 5 conference losses, three have come by 6 or fewer and one was a 9-point loss at Iowa in OT (should have won in regulation). Their only loss at home in Big Ten play is a 5-point loss to Purdue. This is simply way too good a price to pass up with Michigan. Give me the Wolverines -2.5! |
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02-11-23 | Alabama v. Auburn +2.5 | 77-69 | Loss | -115 | 16 h 43 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON AUBURN TIGERS +2.5: I really like this spot for Auburn and believe they are going to win this game outright. Neville Arena is not an easy place to win at and I expect the home crowd to be electric with the No. 3 ranked Crimson Tide coming to town. Yes, Auburn has lost 4 of their last 5, but 3 of those losses came on the road by 5 or fewer points. People forget this team was 16-3 to start the year. Nothing against Alabama, who is a very good basketball team, but they haven't looked nearly as good on the road as they have at home. Might sound crazy for a team that is 5-0 in SEC road games this year, but the numbers back it up. In their last 2 road games they got annihilated 93-69 by Oklahoma and only beat a bad LSU team by 10. Never led by more than 12 the entire game. I like the Tigers to step up and get a signature win to solidify their Tournament status. Give me Auburn +2.5! |
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02-10-23 | Mavs +2 v. Kings | 122-114 | Win | 100 | 12 h 4 m | Show | |
9* NBA Vegas Oddsmakers LINE MISTAKE PLAY ON DALLAS MAVERICKS +2: I want to bet the Mavs right now. I think people are really sleeping on the Kyrie Irving addition, especially after the Durant deal stole the headlines. Irving is a headcase and could derail this thing at any point, but right now it's all good. Irving is an ELITE basketball player and was outstanding in his Dallas debut Wednesday, scoring 24 points in a 110-104 road win against the Clippers, who had their big two of Kawhi and George. That was without Luka, who has missed the last 3 games. However, it feels optimistic that Luka could return for this game. If it clicks between Irving and Doncic, this offense is going to be hard to stop. Kings have established themselves as a legit playoff team in the west, but it's not been their best stretch of basketball coming into this game. Yes, they have won their last two, but both of those were against a tanking Rockets team. They are just 4-4 in their last 8 with those 2 wins and the other two were against the T-Wolves and another tanking team in the Spurs. Kings are also in a bit of a flat spot. They just finished up a 7-game road trip on Wednesday and will be playing their 4th game in 6 days. Give me the Mavs +2! |
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02-10-23 | Suns v. Pacers -1.5 | Top | 117-104 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
10* NBA Vegas Insider PLAY OF THE MONTH PLAY ON THE INDIANA PACERS -1.5: The Suns were the big winners of the trade deadline, landing Durant from the Nets. They are now the favorites to make the Finals out of the West. I think it has them overvalued in the betting market tonight. Durant isn't playing until after the All-Star break, Booker is expected back after sitting the first of a back-to-back, but he's still being eased back from a groin injury that cost him more than a month. They gave away two huge rotation pieces in Cam Johnson and Mikal Bridges. Of the 9 guys that saw minutes last night, 5 played more than 30 minutes. It's a getaway game with it being the last of a long 5-game road trip east. The big reason there's value here, is because of how bad Indiana looks on paper right now. The Pacers are just 2-13 over their last 15 games. That's just two wins in more than a months time. A lot of that losing came without their best player in Haliburton. He's back and should be back close to 100%. Indiana as a team should also be real fresh here. This is just their 2nd game in 5 days. They should be extremely motivated here and that should be enough to get them the win. Give me the Pacers -1.5! |
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02-09-23 | Iowa v. Purdue -8 | Top | 73-87 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON PURDUE BOILERMAKERS -8: This might seem like a steep price to lay on Purdue against an Iowa team that comes in having won 3 straight and are 7-2 in their last 9 games. Big thing to note about this 7-2 stretch, is 6 of the 7 wins came at home, where Iowa is just a different team. Iowa is shooting 45.8% from the field and 35.2% from deep in all games this season, yet are only connecting on 40.7% from the field and 29.3% from deep away from home. They just aren't a great 3-point shooting team and aren't going to get any easy looks inside against Purdue and 7-4 big man Zach Edey. I also love this spot for the Boilermakers. Not only is Purdue going to be motivated coming off a loss at Indiana, but I got to think there's some want back against the Hawkeyes after losing to them in last year's Big 10 Tournament Championship Game. Boilermakers really dominated both meetings in the regular-season last year. They won by 10 at Iowa in a game they led by 20 in the 2nd half. They did win by just 7 at home, but in that game by 19 with under 10 minutes to go. They should have no problem winning here by 10 or more. Give me Purdue -8! |
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02-08-23 | Wolves v. Jazz -5 | 143-118 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 16 m | Show | |
9* NBA Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON UTAH JAZZ -5: I'll take my chances with the Jazz as a slim 5-point home favorite against the Timberwolves. Minnesota is in a brutal back-to-back, having played at Denver last night and now at Utah. I also think the Timberwolves are a bit overvalued on the road right now. Minnesota comes into this game having won 13 of their last 20, but 11 of those wins came at home and the two road wins were against an awful Rockets team and a depleted Pelicans team. I also feel like this is a good spot to buy low on the Jazz, who are coming off home losses to Atlanta and Dallas. Utah is still a very strong 18-11 at home this season. Jazz are 12-4 ATS when they come in having lost 2 of their last 3. Utah should be able to play this game at their tempo and really push the pace. I don't see Minnesota being able to keep pace offensively. Give me the Jazz -5! |
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02-08-23 | Wisconsin v. Penn State -4 | Top | 79-74 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS -4: I'll gladly take my chances with Penn State laying 4 at home against the Badgers. Good time to buy low on the Nittany Lions. Penn State is just 5-7 in Big 10 play and have lost 6 of their last 9 overall. Thing is, none of those losses came on their home floor. The 3 wins they did have, all came at home and all were relatively easy wins. They beat Indiana 85-66, Nebraska 76-65 and Michigan 83-61. Wisconsin is also trending in the wrong direction. Badgers are just 2-7 in their last 9. Thing is, it hasn't just been a downfall due to playing a bunch of games on the road. They have 3 home losses during this stretch. I have a hard time seeing Wisconsin figure it out on the road against a talented and hungry Penn State squad. Give me the Nittany Lions -4! |
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02-07-23 | TCU v. Kansas State -4.5 | 61-82 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT PLAY ON KANSAS STATE WILDCATS -4.5: I'll gladly take my chances with K-State covering the 4.5 at home against a TCU team that continues to play without their best player, Mike Miles Jr. There will be no overlooking the Horned Frogs for the Wildcats, who I expect to be extremely motivated to take the floor after losing their last 2. They are now just 6-4 in Big 12 play after starting 6-1. Thing is, the 3 losses came against arguably the 3 best teams in the league in ISU, Kansas and Texas. Both teams will be playing this game on short rest, as each will have had just 2 days off following their game on Saturday. I just think it's a much tougher spot for TCU, especially with them missing Miles Jr. Horned Frogs are also playing their 2nd road game in 4 days, where K-State had zero travel with Saturday's game also being at home. Wildcats 11-0 at home before losing by 3 at home to Texas last time out. I don't see them dropping back-to-back games on their home floor. Give me K-State -4.5! |
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02-07-23 | Maryland v. Michigan State -3 | Top | 58-63 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS -3: I'll gladly take my chances with Michigan State as a mere 3-point home favorite against the Terrapins. It's been a tough go for the Spartans of late. Michigan State is just 2-5 SU over their last 7 games, which I believe has them undervalued in this spot. The Spartans' recent struggles have a lot to do with their schedule. Only 1 of the 5 losses during this stretch came on their home floor and that was a 1-point loss to No. 1 ranked Purdue. Maryland on the other hand comes in way overvalued. Terps are riding a 4-game winning streak. Thing is, 3 of the 4 wins came at home and the lone road win was against a Minnesota team that is 1-11 in Big 10 play. Prior to that win over the Gophers, Maryland 0-5 in Big Ten road games. Give me Michigan State -3! |
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02-07-23 | Knicks v. Magic +1.5 | 102-98 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
9* NBA Situational ATS NO-BRAINER PLAY ON ORLANDO MAGIC +1.5: I'll take my chances with the Magic as a 1.5-point home dog against the Knicks on Tuesday. Great spot here to bet against New York. Knicks will be playing in the 2nd of a back-to-back and 3rd game in 4 nights after using up a ton of energy rallying from 21-points down to beat the 76ers 108-97 at home last night. The Magic are also a team I'm looking to back in certain spots, as I feel this is a team that is much better than their 22-32 record would suggest. Books have clearly been undervaluing this team of late, as Orlando comes into this game 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games. Last time out the Magic won 119-113 on the road against the Hornets as a 2-point dog. Orlando is 12-4 ATS last 16 off an upset win as a dog and 8-8 ATS last 8 off a win by 6 points or less. Give me the Magic +1.5! |
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02-06-23 | Cavs v. Wizards +3 | 114-91 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
9* NBA Situational ATS NO-BRAINER PLAY ON WASHINGTON WIZARDS +3: I'll take my chances with Washington as a slim 3-point home dog against the Cavs. Cleveland was impressive in Sunday's 122-103 win at Indiana. I was on the Pacers in that matchup. Indiana didn't play great, but Cavs also shot the ball extremely well. It wasn't enough for me to look to chase my money on Cleveland. I think this is a bad spot for them in the second on the road in a back-to-back. Let's not forget this a team that is just 11-16 in road games this season. Cleveland is just 1-9 ATS this season in road games when they come in having won 4/5 of their last 6. Wizards come in having lost their last 2, but were very competitive in both losses. They had won 6 straight before losing those last two. This is a team I'm going to be looking to back a lot in the coming weeks, at least until the market catches up on them. Give me Washington +3! |
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02-05-23 | Cavs v. Pacers +5 | Top | 122-103 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 60 m | Show |
10* NBA Central Division PLAY OF THE MONTH PLAY ON INDIANA PACERS +5: This to me is the time to buy big on the Pacers. Indiana is off a win and cover, but are just 2-11 SU over their last 13 games. They also didn't dominate in their win, sneaking out a 107-104 victory against the Kings, so I'm not expecting the public to be crazy about backing them just yet. I think it all adds up to their being some great value here with the Pacers. Most of the losing during their 2-11 stretch, came with star point guard Tyrese Haliburton sidelined. He returned in Thursday's 111-112 loss at home to the Lakers. He was great, scoring 26 points with 12 assists on 46% shooting. He didn't play great offensively in their win over the Kings and yet they still be a good Sacramento team playing on 0 days rest. Keep in mind, prior to Haliburtons injury, Indiana was playing great basketball. This is not going to be an easy game for the Cavs, who are just 10-16 SU on the road this season. Just too much value to pass up. Give me the Pacers +5! |
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02-04-23 | Blazers v. Bulls -5.5 | 121-129 | Win | 100 | 21 h 56 m | Show | |
9* NBA Situational ATS NO-BRAINER PLAY ON CHICAGO BULLS -5.5: The Blazers did me dirty on Friday. I had the Wizards -4 at home and they lost 116-124 to Portland, blowing a 20-point lead in the process. Washington scored 69 points in the 1st half and then just 47 in the 2nd half. I'm not going to let that bad beat keep me from fading the Blazers again on Saturday. This is a massive flat spot for Portland, as they will face the tall task of playing the second of a back-to-back road game (3rd road game in 4 nights). Keep in mind those were some taxing minutes they played last night. It takes an enormous effort to come back from a 20-point deficit. Lillard played a team-high 40 minutes, three other starters played 36 or more, while Watford played 30 off the bench. You got to think they will be looking to rest some guys or at the very least limit the minutes of their top guys. Bulls are playing just their second game in 4 days and have had zero travel to deal with. This will be Chicago's third straight game at home. Bulls are 5-2 in their last 7 home games and are 14-3 ATS last 17 at home vs marginal losing teams (WP% between 40% and 49%). Give me Chicago -5.5! |
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02-04-23 | Syracuse -2 v. Boston College | 77-68 | Win | 100 | 18 h 33 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB No Doubt ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON SYRACUSE ORANGE -2: I really like the value we are getting with Syracuse at basically a pick'em on the road against Boston College. Homecourt isn't as big a factor in the ACC like it is in the Big 10 and Big 12. It's really all about finding good matchups and spots to back a team. It's why I really like Syracuse in this one. The Orange are just 6-6 in ACC play and have lost 3 straight. All 3 came against teams in the Top 60 with two of those being narrow home losses to UNC and Virginia. BC ranks 168th overall at KenPom. The Eagles have won 3 of their last 4, but only one of those was a somewhat decent win. That being a 62-54 home win over No. 70 Clemson last time out. The other two were wins over No. 157 Notre Dame and No. 293 Louisville. THeir only other win this season over a Top 100 team was a 70-65 OT win at home vs Va Tech back in December. The matchup heavily favors the Orange. To really attack Syracuse's zone, you got to be able to hit from the outside. BC doesn't like to shoot 3's (335th in 3PA/FGA) and don't make many when they do (342nd in 3P%). Eagles have done a nice job generating offense on the break, but Syracuse has one of the top transition defenses in the ACC. I don't think it will be much better for the Eagles defense. Syracuse has won and covered each of the last 5 meetings in this series. Give me the Orange -2! |
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02-04-23 | TCU v. Oklahoma State -3.5 | Top | 73-79 | Win | 100 | 14 h 11 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Big 12 PLAY OF THE YEAR PLAY ON OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS -3.5: I took one on the chin betting against Oklahoma State in Tuesday's 71-61 win on the road against in-state rival Oklahoma. Cowboys had complete control of that game from the get go. That's now 4 wins in their last 5 games for Oklahoma State with the only loss coming on the road against Texas. TCU comes into this game with the better record and are ranked No. 15 in the country (Oklahoma State not ranked at this time). This might seem like a decent price to back them, even with Mike Miles Jr. out. They won without him in their last game at home against West Virginia. I actually think we are getting a discount here on the Cowboys. The Horned Frogs would be nowhere near a Top 25 team without Miles Jr. and they didn't exactly dominate the Mountaineers without him, winning by just 4 points on their home floor. They did so, shooting 58.3% from inside the 2-pt line. They were a dreadful 2-10 (20%) from behind the 3-pt line. Oklahoma State's 2PT% defense is one of the best in the country. I just don't think the Horned Frogs are going to be able to generate enough offense without Miles Jr to keep this game close at all. Give me Oklahoma State -3.5! |
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02-03-23 | Blazers v. Wizards -4 | Top | 124-116 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
10* NBA Non-Conference PLAY OF THE WEEK PLAY ON WASHINGTON WIZARDS -4: I really like the value we are getting with the Wizards as a 4-point home favorite against the Blazers on Friday. Washington has been rolling of late. Wizards have won 6 straight and are a perfect 6-0 ATS in those games. This team has finally gotten healthy. Because they were so bad early on, the public is slow to get on board, which allows the value to linger with them. I don't think 4 points is a lot to ask them to cover with how well they are playing, especially with this not being an ideal spot for the Blazers. Portland is coming off a big 122-112 win at Memphis as a 5.5-point dog on Wednesday. Solid win, but the Grizzlies aren't at full strength right now. I think they could be a little flat here, especially with this being the first of a back-to-back. Potential for guys to sit out or have their minutes reduced. I also think the Blazers are just a bit overvalued right now. Not only are they off the big upset win, but they have won 4 of their last 5. Those 3 wins were against the Spurs, Jazz and Hawks, all at home. Prior to beating the Grizzlies in Memphis, Portland hadn't won on the road since beating the Rockets in Houston back on Dec. 17! Give me the Wizards -4! |
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02-02-23 | Michigan v. Northwestern -3 | Top | 68-51 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 24 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS -3: I'll gladly take my chances with Northwestern as a slim 3-point home favorite against Michigan. Northwestern is coming off what looks to be an ugly 70-86 loss at Iowa, but that game really didn't get away from them until the final 10 minutes. It was 56-57 at the 10 minute mark and then Iowa went on a 29-14 run to end the game. I think it has the Wildcats a bit undervalued here at home against the Wolvines. Northwestern is 10-3 on their home floor this season. Michigan is just 1-5 in true road games with the only win coming against B10 bottom feeders Minnesota. They just lost by 23 on the road to Penn State last time out. Northwestern is also out for revenge from a 78-85 loss at Michigan back on Jan. 15. Wildcats couldn't have started slower in that game, falling behind 20-9 in the first 10 minutes. They would storm back and take the lead by half, but just ran out of gas late, much like they did on the road against Iowa. Look for them to start a lot stronger and maintain that edge at home. Give me the Wildcats -3! |
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02-01-23 | Oklahoma State v. Oklahoma -3.5 | Top | 71-61 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON OKLAHOMA SOONERS -3.5: I'll take my chances with the Sooners as a slim 3.5-point home favorite against in-state rival Oklahoma State. These two teams played just a couple of weeks ago in Stillwater, with the Cowboys securing an impressive 72-56 win. It was a dreadful 2nd half for Oklahoma in that game, as they led 30-24 at the half. I'm not too concerned about the margin of victory in that one. It really just comes down to home court for me. Oklahoma State has really struggled away from home. They are 0-4 in Big 12 road games and 3 of the 4 losses have come by 8 or more points. Oklahoma is just 2-3 at home in Big 12 play, but their losses have come against 3 of the better teams in the league in Texas, Baylor and Iowa State by a combined 6 points. On Saturday they showed just how good they can be at home in a 93-69 thrashing of then No. 2 Alabama. I think there would be some concern of a letdown off a big win like that it if wasn't Oklahoma State as their opponent, especially having already lost to them earlier this season. I think they come out on fire tonight and that letdown probably comes on Saturday in a game at West Virginia. Give me the Sooners -3.5! |
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02-01-23 | Kings -7.5 v. Spurs | 119-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show | |
9* NBA No Doubt Doubt ATS BLOWOUT PLAY ON SACRAMENTO KINGS -7.5: I got no problem laying the big number on the road with Sacramento, as visit the Spurs on Wednesday night. Kings snapped a 2-game skid with a hard fought 118-111 OT win at Minnesota on Monday. I don't see them having any problem here winning by double-digits. San Antonio has completely fallen flat on their face over the last month. The Spurs have lost 6 straight 2-14 SU over their last 17 games. They have really struggled to keep games close of late. Their last 5 losses have all come by at least 9 points. Most recently losing 106-127 at home to the Wizards as a 5.5-point favorite on Monday. These two teams played in San Antonio on Jan. 15 and the Kings won that game 132-119, despite trailing 63-64 at the half. They were only a 7-point favorite that time around, so the line has barely been adjusted. Books just aren't adjusting enough with San Antonio and it shows with the Spurs failing to cover in each of their last 5. Give me the Kings -7.5! |
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01-31-23 | Indiana v. Maryland -2.5 | Top | 55-66 | Win | 100 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON MARYLAND TERRAPINS -2.5: I'll gladly take my chances with Maryland laying just 2.5 at home against the Hoosiers. Even after going against Indiana at home against Ohio State and losing, I still think it's wise to look to fade these Hoosiers right now. Indiana is being way overvalued on a 5-game winning streak. It's hard to sustain that kind of success in the Big Ten, especially on the road against a good team. Maryland is 11-1 at home this season. The only loss coming to UCLA. They are 5-0 at home in Big Ten play. Just way too good a price to pass up. Give me the Terps -2.5! |
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01-31-23 | Lakers +3.5 v. Knicks | 129-123 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
9* NBA Vegas Oddsmakers LINE MISTAKE PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS +3.5: I'll gladly take my chances with the Lakers as a 3.5-point road dog against the Knicks on Tuesday. LA comes into this game off a 104-121 loss at Brooklyn on Monday and it just feels like they are being a bit undervalued here due to playing on no rest. Big thing to note about that, is LeBron James and Anthony Davis both didn't play last night. The reasons given were because of injuries, but it was really just a load management deal. I expect both to be back on the floor and I really like what I've seen out of this Lakers team over the last couple of weeks, especially since getting back Davis. I think if they had this roster intact from the get go, there would be zero debate on if this was a playoff team. I also think them losing last night to Brooklyn, really puts an emphasis on them winning this game. As for the Knicks, I'm just not a believer in this team. They are just 2-5 SU over their last 7 games. Yes those were two good wins, beating the Cavs at home and Celtics on the road, but could easily have lost both of those games and be on a 7-game skid. Lastly, LeBron has been playing out of his mind of late and you know he's going to want to put on a show at MSG. Give me the Lakers +3.5! |
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01-30-23 | Kings v. Wolves | Top | 118-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 36 m | Show |
10* NBA Revenge PLAY OF THE MONTH PLAY ON THE SACRAMENTO KINGS PK: I'm going big on the Kings in Monday's rematch vs the Timberwolves. Love Sacramento in this spot. These two teams played in Minnesota on Saturday with the Timberwolves pulling out a 117-110 win. Minnesota also comes in having won 3 straight and 5 of their last 6. I just feel it has them way overvalued here. Kings are going to be the more motivated side having lost the first meeting and are the better team to begin with. I just don't think the line move is justified given the spot. Kings were a 3-point road favorite on Saturday and now are a pick'em in some spots? Kings are 22-10 ATS last 32 on the road when revenging a same season loss over the last 3 seasons (7-3 ATS this season in any revenge spot). They are 6-0 ATS this season when they come in having lost 3 of their last 4 and 5-2 ATS as a road favorite of 6 or less. Give me the Kings PK! |
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01-28-23 | Raptors v. Blazers -4.5 | 123-105 | Loss | -112 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
9* NBA Situational ATS SLAUGHTER PLAY ON PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS -4.5: |
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01-28-23 | Lakers +8.5 v. Celtics | Top | 121-125 | Win | 100 | 11 h 59 m | Show |
10* NBA - Sharp Money VEGAS INSIDER PLAY ON LOS ANGELES LAKERS +8.5: I'll gladly take my chances with the Lakers as a 8.5-point road dog against the Celtics. No question that Boston is the better team, but 8.5 is ridiculous given how well the Lakers have been playing and the fact that they got back Anthony Davis from injury and recently added a quality bench player in Rui Hachimura. He 12 points and 6 boards off the bench in just 22 minutes in his Lakers debut, posting a +17 +/-. They could also be getting back guard Lonnie Walker, who hasn't played since late December. Walker is 4th on the team in scoring (14.7 ppg) and arguably their best 3-point shooter (38.4%). Celtics will be playing without Marcus Smart, who might be the 3rd or 4th best player on their team, but easily the heart and soul of this team. He brings a different level of energy that I think the rest of the guys feed off of. Boston is also a team that has really solidified itself in terms of being an elite team. They don't got much to prove. Lakers are a team trying to save their season. Just too many points for me to pass up. Give me Los Angeles +8.5! |
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01-28-23 | Ohio State +5.5 v. Indiana | 70-86 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
9* NCAAB - Vegas Oddsmakers LINE MISTAKE PLAY ON OHIO STATE BUCKEYES +5.5: I will gladly take my chances with the Buckeyes as a slim 5.5-point road favorite against Indiana. I just think this a great spot and price to sell-high on the Hoosiers, who come into this game having won 4 straight. Also a good buy-low spot on Ohio State who has gone just 1-6 over their last 7. Buckeyes recent record may suggest they aren't that good, but it's been a bit of bad luck. During this stretch they have a 2-point loss at home to Purdue, 3-point loss at home to Minnesota, 2-point OT loss at Turgers and 3-point loss at Nebraska. You won't find many 11-9 teams that are ranked inside the Top 10 in the country in offensive efficiency (No. 9). Ohio State also is 27th in effective FG% defense. Indiana hasn't exactly fared well against top tier offenses. They are 9-0 vs teams that rank outside the Top 150. That makes them 5-6 vs teams in the Top 150 and 2-4 vs teams in the Top 50. They are also just 3-5 vs teams in the Top 100 in defensive effective FG%. Just a few too many points for the Hoosiers to be laying. Give me Ohio State +5.5! |
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01-28-23 | Florida v. Kansas State -4.5 | Top | 50-64 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
10* NCAAB Non-Conference PLAY OF THE MONTH PLAY ON KANSAS STATE -4.5: I absolutely love the value and price with K-State as a mere 4.5-point home favorite against Florida. Wildcats should be pretty motivated for this one after losing at Iowa State on Tuesday. Just the third time all season K-State has failed to come out with a victory. The other two also coming in true road games. Wildcats are a perfect 10-0 at home. I also think it's a great spot here to sell-high on Florida. Gators come in having won 5 of their last 6, but all 5 wins came against teams ranked outside the Top 50 at KenPom. Florida is 0-7 this season against Top 50 teams. Of those 7 losses, 5 came out of conference, including losses by 9 on a neutral to Oklahoma and by 29 on a neutral to West Virginia, who are both 2-6 in Big 12 play this year (K-State is 6-2). Simply put, the Wildcats should be a much bigger favorite here. Give me K-State -4.5! |