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02-15-17 | Hawks v. Clippers UNDER 213 | Top | 84-99 | Win | 100 | 16 h 23 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on ATL@LAC to go UNDER the total.
The Clippers appear to have their mojo back, coming into tonight's home game versus Atlanta as winners of three straight on the road. They put on a defensive clinic in an 88-72 win at Utah on Monday. Blake Griffin scored 26 points, pulled in 10 rebounds and dished out six assists, and the Clippers held the Jazz to just 32.2 percent shooting. Both the Clippers and the Hawks rank in the top 10 in the NBA in opponent's scoring, and both teams are coming off impressive defensive performances. Atlanta allowed Portland to score just 97 points in regulation in an overtime win at the Moda Center Monday. These two teams have failed to reach the total in four of the last five meetings at Staples Center, and the under is 16-7-1 in Hawks last 24 versus Western Conference teams. This looks like a let down spot for the visitors, and I expect the Clippers to grind out a win at home against Hawks team that is 1-5 ATS in it's last six versus the Pacific Division. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-15-17 | San Jose State +7.5 v. Fresno State | Top | 59-77 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 27 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the San Jose State Spartans. |
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02-15-17 | Blazers v. Jazz UNDER 205 | Top | 88-111 | Win | 100 | 19 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on POR@UTAH to go UNDER the total. |
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02-15-17 | La Salle v. St Bonaventure -4.5 | Top | 65-83 | Win | 100 | 17 h 36 m | Show |
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02-14-17 | Iona -110 v. Canisius | Top | 83-89 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Iona Gaels.
Iona has won seven of it's last eight overall, with the only loss during that span coming by just two points versus Siena. Canisius is just 3-3 over it's last six games, suffering home losses to Niagara and Rider during that span. For whatever reason, the Golden Griffins have struggled at home, failing to cover in eight of their last 11 at the Koessler Athletic Center. Iona has no trouble scoring on the road, averaging 81.1 points per game on 44.5 percent shooting. Rebounding has been a huge issue for Canisius, and they were out-rebounded 44-31 by Niagara in their last game. They are averaging fewer than 25 rebounds per game over their last five, and it's tough to win games with those kind of numbers. The Gaels have won seven of the last eight meetings in this series, and two of those win came on the road. I expect that trend to continue here in Buffalo tonight. Take IONA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-14-17 | Tennessee +14 v. Kentucky | Top | 58-83 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 40 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Tennessee Volunteers.
The Wildcats are just 3-3 in their last six games, and one of those was an 82-80 loss at Tennessee. Kentucky is favored to win the rematch at home, and many bettors will be playing the revenge angle here. I think this line is just far too inflated, especially considering how the Wildcats have struggled in recent weeks. They failed to cover in home games against LSU and Georgia, lost at home to Kansas, and got absolutely crushed at Florida. They have won their last three home games versus the Vols, but not one of those wins came by more than 10 points. Seven of the last 10 meetings between the two teams have been relatively close (10 points or less). Kentucky has struggled defensively over it's last five games, giving up 78.2 points per game on 48.7 percent shooting. The Vols have allowed opponents to average 10 points fewer, with a field goal percentage of just 38.4 percent during that same span. Tennessee has been a good bet on the road, covering the spread in eight of their last 11. I'll take the points. Take TEN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-13-17 | Warriors v. Nuggets +12 | Top | 110-132 | Win | 100 | 20 h 2 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Denver Nuggets.
The Golden State Warriors are coming off a 130-114 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City. That game was the second of a back to back, coming off a 122-107 win in Memphis the night before. They will play their third game in four nights on the road in Denver (at altitude) and this game couldn't be any more meaningless for the visitors. This is the ultimate let down spot for Golden State. This team has nothing left to prove to anybody. Kevin Durant scored 34 points in his first game back in Oklahoma City, despite dealing with hostile fans all night long. We don't have to speculate about what the Warriors did after the game, as their party plans are well documented. Durant wanted to rent out the Mahogany Prime Steak House, but was refused. He and his teammates ended up dining with the rest of the restaurant's regular clientele, which includes Russell Westbrook. It could be hard to get up for this game in Denver coming off such a marquee win. The Nuggets have won seven of their last eight home games, and they are battling for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. Denver has covered the spread in six of their last eight versus Golden State, and they look good getting a double digit spread here tonight. Take DEN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-12-17 | Pelicans v. Kings OVER 210 | Top | 99-105 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 57 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on NO@SAC to go OVER the total. |
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02-12-17 | Nevada +3 v. San Diego State | Top | 56-70 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 3 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Nevada Wolfpack. |
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02-11-17 | Warriors v. Thunder +7.5 | Top | 130-114 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 53 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on OKC. The Golden State Warriors visit the Thunder Saturday, in Kevin Durant's first game back at Oklahoma City. This will be the third meeting this season, and the Warriors won the previous two at home. Both of those games were high scoring, but neither game reached the inflated total. Once again the bookmakers are calling for a shootout, with another inflated number. These teams have failed to reach the total in four straight meetings, and the under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. This is a huge game for both teams, and we should see both sides giving 100 percent on both offense and defense. The Warriors have gone under in 19 of their last 26 road games, while the Thunder have failed to reach the total in five of their last seven home games versus a team with a winning record. The Warriors dominated the first two meetings, and Kevin Durant went off for 39 and 40 points (his two highest totals of the season). Playing on back to back nights, and dealing with all the emotions, I could see Durant struggling in tonight's game. He's hired additional security for this game, and that in itself may suggest his mind is on more than just basketball. The Warriors are just 1-5-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Oklahoma City. Take OKC. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-11-17 | Oklahoma +9.5 v. Iowa State | Top | 64-80 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Oklahoma Sooners.
The Oklahoma Sooners have lost six straight, and they are at the bottom of the BIG12 standings with a record of 2-9 within conference. With all the losses piling up, it's easy to forget just how competitive this team has actually been. Their last win came on the road at West Virginia by a score of 89-87. Since then, they've lost by just one point at Texas, and by two points at home versus Oklahoma State. Both of those games were decided by buzzer beaters. A home loss to Iowa State came by a score of 92-87 in double overtime. The Sooners were actually a two point favorite in that game, which means we see a 11.5 point swing in the rematch just three weeks later. These two teams have a history of playing close games, as each of the last five meetings have been decided by five points or less. Nine of the last 10 meetings have been decided by seven points or less, and neither team has been favored by more than 7.5 points in each of the last 10 meetings dating back to 2013. The Sooners are 7-2-2 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5, and the line in this revenge game appears to be grossly inflated. Take OKLA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-11-17 | Fresno State v. Colorado State -3 | Top | 62-78 | Win | 100 | 17 h 5 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Colorado State Rams. |
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02-11-17 | College of Charleston v. William & Mary | Top | 79-89 | Win | 100 | 15 h 4 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the William and Mary Tribe. |
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02-10-17 | Lakers v. Bucks -160 | Top | 122-114 | Loss | -160 | 21 h 12 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Lakers come into Milwaukee as losers of six of their last seven road games, and they've lost five straight at the Bradley Center. The Bucks are coming off a blowout loss to Miami, but the Heat have been beating everybody. Miami has won 12 straight, and during that span they beat both Golden State and Houston. The Bucks are just two games back of the Pistons who occupy the eighth and final playoff spot in the East, while the Lakers are in the middle of a rebuild, looking toward the future. This is a big game for Milwaukee, not so much for the visitors. The Bucks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games versus LA, and they have a .500 record at home. The Lakers are just 6-24 on the road, and they've failed to cover in six of their last seven when playing on one day's rest. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-09-17 | Cavs v. Thunder -3.5 | Top | 109-118 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the OKC Thunder. |
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02-09-17 | North Carolina v. Duke -135 | Top | 78-86 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
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02-09-17 | Predators v. Rangers -130 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 46 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the NYR. |
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02-09-17 | Purdue -125 v. Indiana | Top | 69-64 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Purdue Boilermakers. Jesse Schule |
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02-08-17 | Virginia Tech v. Miami (Fla) -5.5 | Top | 68-74 | Win | 100 | 15 h 39 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Miami Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes will host Virginia Tech tonight, and both teams are 5-5 in conference play. Virginia Tech actually has a better record at 16-6, but the Hokies have been blown out in three of their last four road games. The only exception during that span was a one-point win at Clemson. Miami has won three of it's last four, and that includes a double-digit home win over the #9 ranked Tar Heels. They have played exceptional defense at home, holding opponents to just 61.9 points per game on 38.1 percent shooting. The Hokies are allowing opponents to average over 85 points on better than 50 percent shooting while losing four of six road games. The Hurricanes are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. I don't think the Hokies have what it takes to hang with the Hurricanes in Miami. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-08-17 | Raptors -150 v. Wolves | Top | 109-112 | Loss | -150 | 14 h 4 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Toronto Raptors.
The Raptors had lost eight of 10 before putting together back to back wins. They really missed leading scorer DeMar DeRozan who missed eight games during that span with an ankle injury. DeRozan returned to score 31 points on 11-of-22 shooting in a win over the Clippers on Monday, and he's expected to be back to 100 percent moving forward. Toronto will play on the road at Minnesota tonight, and the Wolves have lost four straight. This T-Wolves team is still young, and has a long way to go before it can expect to be playing in the post-season. The Raptors have won nine of the last 10 meetings between the two teams, and that includes three wins at Minnesota. Toronto has a winning record on the road this season, and is 9-2 ATS in it's last 11 at the Target Center. Zach Lavine's season ending injury has taken the wind out of the sails of this Minnesota team. He was averaging over 18 points per game, and led the team playing 37.2 minutes per game. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-08-17 | Nuggets v. Hawks -175 | Top | 106-117 | Win | 100 | 13 h 29 m | Show |
The Denver Nuggets currently occupy the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, but they are going to be hard pressed to keep it. They are in Atlanta tonight, and the Hawks have won five of the last six meetings between the two teams. Atlanta is coming off a home loss to Utah, but the Hawks are just a half a game back of Washington for the top spot in the Southeast Division. Denver is just 3-9 ATS in it's last 12 visits to Atlanta, and they've lost their last two games in Atlanta by a combined 30 points. The Nuggets leading scorer Danilo Gallinari remains out of the lineup with a groin strain, and Kenneth Faried and Emmanuel Mudiay are both banged up. The Nuggets are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Take ATL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-07-17 | Butler v. Marquette -125 | Top | 68-65 | Loss | -125 | 12 h 15 m | Show |
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02-07-17 | Texas Tech v. TCU -145 | Top | 61-62 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on TCU. |
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02-07-17 | Illinois v. Northwestern -5.5 | Top | 68-61 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 53 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Northwestern Wildcats. |
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02-06-17 | Suns v. Pelicans -4.5 | Top | 106-111 | Win | 100 | 24 h 54 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Pelicans have a losing record at home (13-14 overall), but they have won seven of their last 11 home games. During that span they beat the Spurs, Clippers and Cavs. They host Phoenix Monday, and the Suns have lost six of their last seven overall. Their last five losses have all come by a double digit margin, and they have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six overall. Anthony Davis has been banged up all year, but he's played through various injuries, and continues to dominate. He's averaged over 25 points and 15 rebounds over his last five games. They Suns have allowed opponents to average over 112 points per game, only Brooklyn ranks worse. The Bucks scored a whopping 137 points on 63.4 percent shooting, handing Phoenix a 137-112 home loss on Saturday. The worst team in the Western Conference is unlikely to provide much of a challenge to New Orleans team that is just 3.5 games out of a playoff spot. Take N.O. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-05-17 | Patriots v. Falcons +3 | Top | 34-28 | Loss | -106 | 325 h 23 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Atlanta Falcons.
The New England Patriots will be the favorites in Super Bowl 51, and I can't argue with that. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick might go down in history as the league's best ever coach, and quarterback. It's been amazing watching them keep this team on top, despite the fact that they aren't the league's most talented team. Brady's receiving corps is mediocre at best, especially after the loss of Rob Gronkowski. The Patriots simply don't have the talent that Atlanta and Matt Ryan have to work with. Julio Jones might be the most dominant receiver in the league. They have a pair of dynamic running backs that are equally as dangerous in the passing game as they are running the ball. They led the NFL in scoring during the regular season, and they have played near perfect football so far in the playoffs. The only team that beat Brady this season was Seattle, who Atlanta played twice. The Seahawks rallied to win 26-24 at home in the regular season meeting, but Julio Jones got the better of Richard Sherman with seven catches for 139 yards and a TD. Atlanta won 36-20 in a home playoff win over the Seahawks just a few weeks ago, and once again Sherman couldn't keep Jones from reaching pay dirt. The Patriots defense had no answer for Russell Wilson in a 31-24 home loss to Seattle. Wilson threw for 348 yards and three TDs on 25-of-37 passing. They will have their work cut out for them trying to stop the probable MVP Matt Ryan, who has completed more than 70 percent of his passes for more than 1,000 yards and 11 TDs in his last three starts. The fact that the game is being played in a dome could also be an advantage for the "Dirty Birds". Take ATL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-05-17 | Patriots v. Falcons UNDER 59.5 | Top | 34-28 | Loss | -130 | 40 h 10 m | Show |
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02-05-17 | Blazers v. Thunder -175 | Top | 99-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 46 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
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02-05-17 | Indiana v. Wisconsin -12.5 | Top | 60-65 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 35 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Wisconsin Badgers The Indiana Hoosiers are coming off a triple overtime win over Penn State, by a score of 110-102. They had lost back to back road games prior to that, by a combined margin of 43 points. Now they head to Wisconsin, where the Badgers have won 18 straight. Wisconsin has beaten up opponents at home, winning their last four home games by an average margin of more than 15 points. The Hoosiers are in a tough spot, missing a pair of key players (OG Anunoby and James Blackmon). The Hoosiers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 7.0-12.5. The Badgers on the other hand have covered the spread in four of their last five as a home favorite. This looks like a mismatch of epic proportions.Take WIS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-17 | Oklahoma +7 v. Texas Tech | Top | 69-77 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 44 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Oklahoma Sooners.
Oklahoma has had some bad luck this season. The Sooners have lost four straight, and eight of their last 10. Their leading scorer Jordan Woodard has been battling injury and illness during that span, but despite all the adversity, they've still been quite competitive. Three of four losses on their current losing streak came in games decided by five points or less. They have covered the spread in six of their last eight versus BIG12 teams, and they are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5. Texas Tech hasn't looked that great, failing to cover in six of it's last eight overall. The Red Raiders are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games versus a team with a losing road record. Jordan Woodard no longer appears on the Sooners injury report, and if he's healthy the Sooners might just be a threat to win this game outright. Take OKLA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-17 | Magic v. Hawks -7.5 | Top | 86-113 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show |
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02-04-17 | San Diego State v. Fresno State +1.5 | Top | 70-67 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
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02-04-17 | San Jose State +11 v. New Mexico | Top | 78-68 | Win | 100 | 16 h 35 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the San Jose State Spartans. |
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02-04-17 | Minnesota v. Illinois -1 | Top | 68-59 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 33 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Illinois. |
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02-04-17 | Xavier v. Creighton -3.5 | Top | 82-80 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 34 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Creighton Blue Jays. |
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02-04-17 | George Washington v. Richmond -5.5 | Top | 75-84 | Win | 100 | 12 h 6 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Richmond Spiders. |
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02-04-17 | Seton Hall v. Georgetown -3.5 | Top | 68-66 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Georgetown Hoyas.
The Hoyas come into Saturday's home game versus Seton Hall off three straight wins. That includes a home win over Creighton, and an upset win at Butler, handing the Bulldogs their first home loss of the season. Georgetown is playing it's best basketball, scoring 72.6 points on 49.8 percent shooting in it's last five games. The Pirates have lost five of their last six overall, and they have lost six of seven road games this season. In their last game at Xavier, they struggled from the free throw line hitting just 6-of-12. They are shooting just 58 percent from the charity stripe on the road, and that's going to make it tough to steal a game here at Georgetown, when the Hoyas are hitting better than 73 percent at the line at home. The Hoyas have held opponents to an average of 39 percent shooting at home this season. Take GTWN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-03-17 | Rhode Island v. Davidson -1 | Top | 70-59 | Loss | -110 | 30 h 45 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Davidson Wildcats. Jesse Schule |
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02-02-17 | Blackhawks -145 v. Coyotes | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
10* analysis before game time |
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02-02-17 | James Madison v. Elon -5.5 | Top | 61-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Elon Phoenix.
Elon has won four straight, and sits third in the CAA behind Charleston and UNC Wilmington. They will host bottom feeders James Madison tonight, and the Dukes have lost six of their last seven overall. They are just 2-10 on the road, and they've scored an average of just 64.1 points on 42.7 percent shooting in those games. That's 15 points less than Elon has averaged at home. When looking at these teams overall records, and season averages, it's important to note that Elon played a far tougher non-conference schedule with games against teams like Duke and Georgetown. This is a revenge game for Elon, who lost by just one points at James Madison earlier in the year. Yohanny Delambert scored 15 points, and dominated the boards with 17 rebounds for the Dukes in that game. He's since suffered a season ending injury, and they've really missed him. Take ELON. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-02-17 | Northeastern v. William & Mary -185 | Top | 69-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on William and Mary. |
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02-01-17 | New Mexico v. UNLV +1.5 | Top | 80-77 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 32 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on UNLV.
This is a revenge spot for New Mexico after losing at home to the Rebels by a score of 71-66 earlier this year. The Lobos might be hard pressed to earn a better result here tonight though, coming off a blowout loss to Nevada. Not only did they lose that game by 17 points, they also lost a pair of starters to injury. Most notable is leading scorer Tim Williams, who is out indefinitely with a foot injury. Sophomore guard Dane Kuiper suffered a concussion in the loss to Nevada, and he's expected to be out at least a couple weeks. Kuiper had a team high 17 points in the loss to the Rebels earlier this year. The Rebels are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games, and they should be able to get it done against a shorthanded opponent tonight. Take UNLV. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-17 | Baylor +6.5 v. Kansas | Top | 68-73 | Win | 100 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Baylor Bears.
The #2 ranked Baylor Bears will take on the #3 ranked Jayhawks in Kansas tonight, and if anyone is going to end KU's 12 year reign at the top of the BIG12, it will probably be Baylor. This game reminds me a lot of last year's thriller when Oklahoma came to Lawrence, and lost 109-106 after three overtimes. The Sooners were ranked #2 at the time, and Kansas was ranked #1. This appears to be a difficult spot for the home team, coming off an emotional upset win at Kentucky. The Bears have only lost one game all year, and they haven't had any trouble winning on the road. They are 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 road games, and the road team is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings in this series. The Jayhawks have only covered twice in their last eight games as a favorite, and I expect them to struggle with a tough opponent here in such a huge game for both teams. I'll take the points. Take BAY. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-17 | Florida State v. Miami (Fla) -123 | Top | 75-57 | Loss | -123 | 11 h 40 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Miami Hurricanes.
The Seminoles jumped out to an early lead in the ACC Standings, much thanks to a favorable schedule playing five of their first seven games at home. They come into Miami tonight off back to back losses (@Syracuse and @Georgia Tech). They have lost three of four road games overall, and they are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games. The Hurricanes are 10-1 at home, coming off a 77-62 home win over #9 ranked North Carolina. The Hurricanes have won three straight in this series, and four of their last five home meetings versus FSU. This looks like a tough game for the visitors to get back on track, and I think this FSU team might still be a little overrated. Miami has been a strong bet at home, going 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-17 | Georgia Tech +10 v. Clemson | Top | 62-74 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 35 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Georgia Tech.
Clemson is asked to cover a double digit spread at home versus Georgia Tech tonight, despite a history of close battles with this conference rival. Three of Clemson's last four home games against the Yellow Jackets have been decided in overtime, and six of the last 10 meetings between the two teams have been decided by less than five points. The Yellow Jackets are coming off back to back home wins over ranked teams (Notre Dame and Florida State). They were blown out in road losses at Virginia and Duke, but they've won two of their last three road games against unranked teams, with the one loss coming by a single point at Virginia Tech. Clemson lost 75-63 at Georgia Tech earlier this season, and the road team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings in this series. It sure seems like a tough ask for the Tigers to cover this inflated number. Take GT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-31-17 | Wisconsin v. Illinois +6.5 | Top | 57-43 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 6 m | Show |
The Fighting Illini are just 3-6 in conference play, but five of those six losses have come on the road. Their only home loss during conference play, came by just six points against BIG10 leaders Maryland. They are 10-2 overall at home, and they've averaged 80.5 points on 49.2 percent shooting in those games. Wisconsin is 3-2 on the road, but it's last road game was just a 78-76 win at Minnesota. They needed overtime to avoid a home upset to Rutgers on Saturday, and I think they might have a tough game on their hands in Illinois. The Fighting Illini have already beaten Michigan, Iowa and Ohio State at home, and they are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games. Wisconsin has covered the spread in nine of the last 10 in this series, but in their last four games at Illinois they were favored by -3, -4, -1.5 and -1.5. They are asked to cover a far bigger number here, and I'll take the points. Take ILL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-31-17 | Devils v. Red Wings UNDER 5 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -101 | 17 h 30 m | Show |
10* analysis before game time |
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01-31-17 | Maryland +2 v. Ohio State | Top | 77-71 | Win | 100 | 17 h 4 m | Show |
The #17 ranked Terrapins come into Columbus as winners of six straight, and they are 7-1 in conference play. They've picked up road wins at Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois, but they are an underdog here against the Buckeyes. Ohio State isn't exactly playing great right now, coming off a blowout loss at Iowa. The Hawkeyes won 85-72, despite missing their leading scorer Peter Jok who sat out with a sore back. The Buckeyes are just 3-6 versus BIG10 teams, and that includes home losses to Purdue and Northwestern. Maryland won both meetings last year, winning 66-61 at Columbus in the last meeting. Ohio State has played four ranked teams so far, losing all four of those games. They show now signs of being able to knock off a top 25 team, not even at home. Take MD. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-31-17 | Creighton v. Butler -6.5 | Top | 76-67 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 3 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Butler.
This is a revenge game for the Bulldogs, after getting hammered at Creighton earlier this season by a score of 75-64. The Blue Jays are short-handed this time around, losing guard Maurice Watson Jr for the rest of the season. He led all scorers with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting in the last meeting between these two teams. Without him the Jays have struggled, losing at home to Marquette, and on the road at Georgetown. They beat DePaul at home on Saturday, but playing on the road at Butler is a whole different ball game. The Bulldogs are 11-1 at home, and looking to bounce back after suffering their first home loss to Georgetown on Saturday. The Hoyas were simply shooting out the lights in that game, hitting 63.8 percent from the field, and 50 percent from beyond the arc. The home team has covered in four straight in this series, and Butler is 5-1 ATS in it's last six home games. I'll take the home favorite. Take BUT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-30-17 | Siena v. Quinnipiac +1.5 | Top | 84-75 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Quinnipiac Bobcats. |
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01-28-17 | Ohio State v. Iowa -1 | Top | 72-85 | Win | 100 | 17 h 23 m | Show |
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01-28-17 | Kings v. Hornets OVER 209 | Top | 109-106 | Win | 100 | 16 h 51 m | Show |
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01-28-17 | Notre Dame v. Georgia Tech +6.5 | Top | 60-62 | Win | 100 | 16 h 59 m | Show |
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01-26-17 | Lakers v. Jazz UNDER 202 | Top | 88-96 | Win | 100 | 13 h 17 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on LAL@UTAH to go UNDER the total. |
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01-26-17 | Canucks -104 v. Coyotes | Top | 0-3 | Loss | -104 | 12 h 46 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Vancouver Canucks. |
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01-25-17 | Washington v. Arizona State -160 | Top | 75-86 | Win | 100 | 15 h 7 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Both the Huskies and the Sun Devils sit near the bottom of the PAC-12 standings with a 2-5 record. The Huskies have played two road games so far, losing at Stanford and California. Arizona State will look to snap a four game losing streak, coming off a tough stretch where they lost to UCLA, USC, Arizona and Utah. They've been quite good at home, scoring an average of 91.2 points on 48.2 percent shooting. The Huskies have failed to cover in five of their last six road games, and seven of their last eight as an underdog. The Sun Devils are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. I don't think Washington will be able to keep up with Arizona offensively. Take ASU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-25-17 | Canucks -125 v. Avalanche | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Vancouver Canucks.
Vancouver trails Calgary by just a single point in the Wild Card standings, and the Canucks have three games in hand. They play on the road against the cellar dwelling Avalanche tonight, and they really need to bag two points here. The Avs are dead last in the NHL in both goals scored, as well as goals against. That has resulted in just one win in their last 12 games. Colorado's best player (Matt Duchene) was held out of Monday's loss to the Sharks, and the team said it was due to an illness. There is some speculation that Duchene will be traded to a contender. The Avs are also down a defenseman, with Tyson Barrie out indefinitely with a lower body injury. The Canucks have owned the Avs at the Pepsi Center, winning 11 of their last 15 visits. Expect more of the same tonight in Denver. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-25-17 | Alabama v. Georgia -5.5 | Top | 80-60 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 15 m | Show |
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01-25-17 | Knicks v. Mavs UNDER 204.5 | Top | 95-103 | Win | 100 | 13 h 41 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on NYK@DAL to go UNDER the total.
The Mavericks are coming off a blowout win over the Lakers, and they've held opponents to fewer than 100 points in four of their last five overall. Dallas only averages 96.6 points per game on offense (30th), but they have been one of the better defensive teams in league, allowing just 100 points per game (4th). They host the New York Knicks tonight, and the Knicks are struggling. New York beat the Mavs at home by a score of 93-77 at home in November, but had lost five straight in this series before that. Three of the last four meetings have gone under the total, and tonight's number is higher than it was in any of those previous meetings. Dallas has gone under in four of it's last five home games, and I expect another low scoring game in Texas tonight. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-25-17 | Raptors v. Grizzlies UNDER 201 | Top | 99-101 | Win | 100 | 12 h 12 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on TOR@MEM to go UNDER the total.
The Raptors came up just short in a 108-106 home loss to San Antonio last night, and they have their work cut out for them on the road at Memphis in the second game of a back to back. The Grizzlies have lost three of their last four, but they will like their chances of getting back on track against a short-handed and tired opponent. Toronto's leading scorer DeMar Derozan didn't play last night, and isn't expected to play in Memphis. The Grizzlies are a tough team to score on at the best of times, ranking third in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, allowing fewer than 100 points per game. Toronto won the last meeting between these two teams in a shootout in Toronto, but they had gone under in five straight meetings prior to that. They've failed to reach the total in 13 of their last 17 trips to Memphis. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-25-17 | Rockets -155 v. Celtics | Top | 109-120 | Loss | -155 | 12 h 41 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the Houson Rockets.
The Rockets have alternated wins and losses over their last seven games, and they are coming off a 127-114 at Milwaukee. They will look to get back on track in Boston tonight, and the Celtics are in rough shape. Boston has lost three straight, and they've been brutal defensively during that stretch. They play their second game of a back to back without Avery Bradley, who they have really missed. The Rockets are 6-1 straight up in the last seven in this series, and they are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 at Boston. James Harden should put up some big numbers tonight against this struggling Celtics defense. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-25-17 | Florida State v. Georgia Tech +9 | Top | 56-78 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
The Florida State Seminoles are sitting at the top of the ACC standings, and they are a big road favorite at Georgia Tech tonight. The Seminoles have only played two road games this season, winning by two points at Virginia, and getting blown out at North Carolina. Georgia Tech is just 3-4 in conference play, but three of those four losses came on the road. They've played a lot better at home, including a 75-63 win over the Tar Heels. The Seminoles won at Georgia Tech last year, but it was a close game decided by a score of 57-53. In fact three of the last four meetings between the two teams have been decided by six points or less. Not surprisingly, with so many close games in this series, taking the points has paid off in a big way. The underdog is 20-7 ATS in the last 27 meetings. Take GT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-25-17 | Minnesota v. Ohio State -165 | Top | 72-78 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show |
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01-24-17 | Villanova v. Marquette OVER 152.5 | Top | 72-74 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 8 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Villanova@Marquette to go OVER the total.
The Marquette Golden Eagles have scored at least 80 points in five straight games. Their most recent game was a 102-94 win at Creighton. Earlier this month they gave Villanova a run for their money, losing 93-81 in Philly. The Wildcats will visit the Bradley Center tonight, and Villanova has only lost once this season, losing 66-58 at Butler. Marquette also lost to Butler, but led by a whopping 16 points at halftime in that game. When the Wildcats visited Marquette last year, it was a shootout. Villanova won that game by a score of 89-79, but this year's Marquette team appears to be a lot more talented than it was a year ago. The Eagles are averaging 87.2 points per game on 51.8 percent shooting at home this season, and I think Villanova will have to score plenty of points to avoid another loss. The over is 8-1 in Marquette's last nine games as an underdog, and these teams have gone over in four straight meetings in Milwaukee. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-24-17 | Kent State v. Northern Illinois -165 | Top | 73-66 | Loss | -165 | 8 h 24 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on NIU.
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01-24-17 | St. Joe's v. St Bonaventure -7 | Top | 63-67 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 21 m | Show |
The Bonnies will host St. Joe's on Tuesday, and they are coming off back to back wins by combined 39-point margin. St. Bonaventure has been a beast at home over the last decade, but they haven't been as dominant on their own floor so far this season. While they are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games, their most recent home win came by a whopping 20 points in a 73-53 win over Fordham. The Bonnies have covered the spread in five straight meetings versus St. Joe's, and they won all five of those games by at least eight points. The Red Hawks have failed to cover in five of their last six visits to St. Bonnies, and they have averaged just 66 points per game while losing four of seven on the road. The Bonnies are scoring an average of 85 points per game on 47.4 percent shooting at home, and they should blow the doors off here in this one. Take SBON. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-23-17 | Thunder v. Jazz -5.5 | Top | 97-95 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 52 m | Show |
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01-23-17 | Quinnipiac +10 v. Iona | Top | 74-84 | Push | 0 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
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01-22-17 | Steelers v. Patriots -5.5 | Top | 17-36 | Win | 100 | 130 h 56 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the New England Patriots.
The Pats didn't play particularly well in their win against Houston last week, and still they won by an 18-point margin. The Steelers offense was held to field goals last week, yet they still managed to sneak out of Kansas City with an 18-16 victory. Field goals aren't going to cut it here at Foxboro, and the Steelers are going to need Ben Roethlisberger to have a big game. Big Ben has not looked sharp recently, throwing a whopping eight INTs and just six TD passes over his last five starts. This is a tough matchup for Pittsburgh, facing a Patriots team that has won the last three meetings in this series by at least seven points. The Patriots have the better quarterback, the better defense, and a huge edge when it comes to a chess match between Tomlin and Belichick. The only advantage the Steelers might have is a superior running game with Le'Veon Bell, but the Patriots defense ranks among the league's best versus the run. New England's running game is pretty good in it's own right, with the regular season TD leader LeGarrette Blount. Take NE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-22-17 | Packers v. Falcons -4 | Top | 21-44 | Win | 100 | 126 h 22 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Atlanta Falcons. Jesse Schule |
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01-21-17 | Ducks v. Wild UNDER 5 | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 19 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Ducks vs Wild Under.
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01-21-17 | Ohio v. Northern Illinois -1 | Top | 78-69 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 2 m | Show |
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01-21-17 | Iowa State v. Oklahoma | Top | 92-87 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 33 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Oklahoma Sooners.
At first glance, this looks like a classic let down spot for Oklahoma. The Sooners last game was an upset win at West Virginia, with Jordan Woodard scoring the game winning bucket just before the end of overtime. Woodard leads the Sooners in scoring, and when he was sidelined for four games due to injury, Oklahoma struggled. He played just 24 minutes in a home loss to Kansas, and scored just seven points on 2-of-8 shooting. The Sooners led that game at the half by a score of 36-27, but couldn't hold off the mighty Jayhawks in the second half. Woodard has totaled 47 points in back to back wins over Texas Tech and West Virginia. The Sooners host the Iowa State Cyclones Saturday, and the home team has prevailed in nine of the last 10 meetings in this series. The Cyclones have lost three of their four road games this season, and are coming off back to back losses to Kansas and TCU. I don't expect Oklahoma to suffer a let down here at home, I think they'll be full of confidence and looking to build on some positive momentum. Take OKLA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-21-17 | Louisville v. Florida State -3 | Top | 68-73 | Win | 100 | 10 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Florida State Seminoles.
The Louisville Cardinals scored 92 points in a blowout win over Clemson at home on Thursday, but I think they are primed to suffer a let down on the road at Florida State today. The Cardinal played their last game without starting PG Quentin Snider, who is the team's assist leader. They shot out the lights, hitting 56.3 percent from the field, and 40.9 percent from beyond the arc in the win over the Tigers. They can't count on such a high shooting percentage here in Tallahassee. The Seminoles are 13-0 at home this season, and have scored an average of 91.5 points on 51.6 percent shooting in those games. They've won five of six in conference play, with the only loss coming on the road at North Carolina. Even more impressive is the fact that five of their last eight wins have come against ranked teams. That includes an upset win at #12 ranked Virginia. Louisville has failed to cover in 11 of it's last 15 road games, while FSU is 12-5 ATS in it's last 17 home games. Take FSU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-21-17 | Tottenham Hotspur v. Manchester City OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-2 | Win | 100 | 97 h 46 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on TOT@MCI to go OVER the total. |
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01-20-17 | Panthers v. Canucks -110 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 18 h 18 m | Show |
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01-19-17 | Davidson v. La Salle -135 | Top | 83-91 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the La Salle Explorers. |
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01-19-17 | Senators v. Blue Jackets -155 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -155 | 29 h 12 m | Show |
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01-18-17 | Miami (Fla) v. Wake Forest -1 | Top | 79-96 | Win | 100 | 16 h 0 m | Show |
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01-17-17 | Ohio v. Akron -5 | Top | 68-83 | Win | 100 | 10 h 26 m | Show |
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01-16-17 | Thunder v. Clippers -5.5 | Top | 98-120 | Win | 100 | 33 h 15 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the LAC. |
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01-16-17 | Marquette v. Butler -7.5 | Top | 80-88 | Win | 100 | 3 h 59 m | Show |
The Bulldogs are 10-0 at home so far, and their last three wins have come against Big East rivals Xavier, Villanova and Providence. The average margin of victory in those games was 10 points. They host the Marquette Golden Eagles tonight, and Marquette has been blown out by 20+ points in each of it's last two road games in this series. The Eagles has lost two of three road games this season, and they are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. The Bulldogs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite, and the line here looks reasonable. Marquette scores it's fair share of points, averaging 78.7 points per game on the road. That's only a few points less than Butler averages at home (80.1). Butler is far superior defensively though, holding opponents to just 62.4 points per game at home. The Eagles have given up over 80 points per game on the road. Marquette has only covered in one of the last eight meetings in this series, and I don't think they'll hang with the Bulldogs at Butler.
Take BUT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-15-17 | Steelers +1.5 v. Chiefs | Top | 18-16 | Win | 100 | 112 h 29 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Pittsburgh Steelers. |
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01-15-17 | Devils v. Canucks -125 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -125 | 9 h 40 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Vancouver Canucks.
The Devils have just one win in their last five games, and they are in a tough spot in Vancouver tonight. After playing on back to back nights in Edmonton and Calgary, tonight's game is their third game in four nights. Vancouver has been one of the league's hottest teams since Christmas. The Canucks have earned points in eight of their last nine games overall. Veteran goaltender Ryan Miller has been dominant during that stretch, and he's 10-4 with a 2.17 GAA at Rogers Center this season. He's facing a Devils team that ranks 28th in scoring, and has one of the league's least effective power plays. I like Vancouver's chances of extending a five game home winning streak. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-15-17 | Packers v. Cowboys -4 | Top | 34-31 | Loss | -115 | 66 h 37 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the Dallas Cowboys.
The Packers are all hyped up after winning six games in a row to clinch the NFC North, and Aaron Rodgers has historically great during that run. I think their luck is about to run out here in Dallas, playing a Cowboy's team that has won seven straight at home. The Cowboys might have a rookie quarterback, but unlike Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott has plenty of help. He's playing behind the league's best offensive line, and he's handing off to the NFL's leading rusher. Ezekiel Elliot ran for 157 yards on 28 carries in a 30-16 win at Lambeau during the regular season. The Packers beat the Giants by a score of 38-13 last week, but that game was closer than the final score would indicate. The Giants dominated the first half, but were forced to settle for field goals due o several key drops by their wide receivers. Green Bay didn't score until the final 2:20 of the half, and they added another TD on a Hail Mary pass as the clock expired. Even with all the drops, Eli Manning still threw for 299 yards. Matt Stafford, Sam Bradford and Matt Barkley all threw for over 300 yards against Green Bay in their previous three games, and opponents scored an average of 25 points in those games. I don't think Green Bay can continue rely on one man to bail them out, and with no Jordy Nelson, Rodgers task is that much harder. They can't run he ball, and their defense hasn't stopped anybody. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-14-17 | St. Mary's +7.5 v. Gonzaga | Top | 56-79 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 19 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the St. Mary's Gaels. |
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01-14-17 | Duke v. Louisville -4 | Top | 69-78 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Louisville Cardinals.
Duke is reeling, coming into Louisville off an 88-72 loss at Florida State. Coach K is recovering from back surgery, and assistant coach Jeff Capel has his work cut out for him as the interim bench boss. He's going to be shorthanded here at Louisville, with senior forward Amile Jefferson unavailable for today's game. Jefferson is Duke's leading rebounder, and without him they got killed on the glass in the loss to Florida State. Louisville is one of the more dominant rebounding teams in the country, averaging 39.6 rebounds per game. The Cardinals are 9-1 overall at home this season, and 7-2 ATS. They have won two of their last three home meetings versus Duke, and the Blue Devils have only covered the spread once in their last eight road games. Take LOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-13-17 | Heat v. Bucks -7 | Top | 108-116 | Win | 100 | 21 h 3 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat are two teams trending in opposite directions. The Heat have lost nine of their last 10 overall, and their lost five losses have all come by at least nine points. The Bucks on the other hand have won four of their last six, with their last win coming on the road at San Antonio. The Greek Freak (Giannis Antetokounmpo) did not score a single point in the win, his first game back after sitting out Sunday with an illness. He should be back at 100% here three days later, and that's not good news for the Heat. He had scored 20 or more points in 14 straight before he got sick. The Heat are in a tough spot here, playing their final game of a six game road trip with four of those games in California. Miami is just 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings in this series, and they are 0-5 ATS in their last five games when playing on two day's rest. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-12-17 | Quinnipiac +8.5 v. Siena | Top | 74-81 | Win | 100 | 31 h 5 m | Show |
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01-11-17 | Butler v. Creighton -4.5 | Top | 64-75 | Win | 100 | 18 h 39 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the Creighton Blue Jays.
It was just one week ago that Butler knocked off #1 ranked Villanova at home, and since then the Bulldogs won at Georgetown by a score of 85-76 in OT. They are just 2-2 on the road this season, and playing at Creighton will be their toughest road game to date. They lost 72-64 at Creighton last year, and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between the two teams. Creighton is 8-1 at home, with their only loss coming to the #1 Wildcats. Among those eight wins they've beaten Wisconsin and Seton Hall, with both wins coming by a double digit margin. The Blue Jays are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games, and they are 22-7 ATS in their last 29 as a favorite. They have scored an average of 84.8 points per game on 52.8 percent shooting at home, and it's going to be difficult for the Bulldogs to match that. Take CRE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-11-17 | St. Louis v. Duquesne -10.5 | Top | 66-73 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 10 m | Show |
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01-10-17 | Canucks +1.5 v. Predators | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
This is a 6* play on the Vancouver Canucks +1.5. |
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01-10-17 | Duke v. Florida State -1.5 | Top | 72-88 | Win | 100 | 15 h 43 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Florida State Seminoles.
Duke gave Coach K a proper send off in his final game before taking time off to have back surgery, beating Georgia Tech by over 50 points. They followed up that impressive performance with a lackluster 93-82 win over Boston College. The Eagles out-scored the Blue Devils 48-40 in the second half of that game, but Duke held on for the double-digit win. Grayson Allen had 12 points and 11 assists, but highlights showed that he might have been guilty of another trip. Whether or not it was intentional, you can bet that Allen isn't going to be getting the benefit of the doubt from officials at this point. Amile Jefferson scored 11 points before leaving in the first half with a foot injury, and the Blue Devils leading rebounder will not be available here tonight. The Seminoles are coming off back to back wins over Top 25 teams, including an upset win at Virginia. Duke has failed to cover the spread in six of it's last seven road games, and is 0-5 ATS in it's last five as an underdog of five points or less. This looks like a tough spot for the banged up Blue Devils. Take FSU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-10-17 | Celtics v. Raptors -175 | Top | 106-114 | Win | 100 | 14 h 17 m | Show |
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01-10-17 | Xavier v. Villanova -7.5 | Top | 54-79 | Win | 100 | 14 h 44 m | Show |
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01-09-17 | Clemson +7 v. Alabama | Top | 35-31 | Win | 100 | 166 h 57 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Clemson Tigers.
Alabama has been the best team in the country for the last several seasons, and some consider to be their best team ever. They come into the National Championship Game with a perfect record, favored by a TD over 13-1 Clemson. The Tigers only loss came by a single point, when Pittsburgh kicked a game winning field goal in the final seconds of a 43-42 upset win. Clemson crushed Ohio State by a score of 31-0 in their semifinal game, and they held J.T. Barrett to just 127 yards one 19-of-33 passing with a pair of INTs. The Tide didn't look all that impressive in their last game, struggling to score points in a 24-7 win over Washington. Jalen Hurts threw for just 57 yards on 7-of-14 passing, and if he plays like that here against Clemson, the defending champs might be in trouble. This is after all a rematch of last year's championship game, that was decided by a score of 45-40. That game was tied at the half, and Alabama took just a three point lead into the fourth quarter. Deshaun Watson had himself a night, throwing for 405 yards and four TDs on 30-of-47 passing. He also ran for 73 yards on 20 carries. If Watson delivers that type of performance this time around, Clemson will likely be the National Champions. Take CLEM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-09-17 | Thunder v. Bulls -113 | Top | 109-94 | Loss | -113 | 11 h 13 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Chicago Bulls.
The Thunder will play nine of their next 11 games on the road, and they've lost four in a row away from home. They come into Chicago off a 121-106 home win over Denver, and they've scored over 110 points in four of their last five overall. The Bulls are also surging offensively, they've scored an average of 115 points during a three game winning streak. Jimmy Butler went off for a combined 94 points in Chicago's last two home games, and he should be full of confidence ahead of this matchup opposite MVP candidate Russell Westbrook. The NBA's leading scorer (Westbrook) recorded his 17th triple-double of the season in the win over Denver on Saturday. He's scored 30 or more points in four straight games, and he's averaging 32 points per game on the road this season. All those points have done little in the way of manufacturing wins though, as OKC has a record of 8-10 on the road. The Bulls are hot, with wins over the top 2 teams in the East in their last two games. I'll take the home team. Take CHI. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-09-17 | Quinnipiac +7.5 v. St. Peter's | Top | 54-58 | Win | 100 | 21 h 29 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Quinnipiac Bobcats.
The Bobcats have lost a lot of games this season, but they rarely get blown out. The've won two of their last three, and the one loss was an 83-77 defeat at Canisius, a game that Quinnipiac led until midway through the second half. The Bobcats are getting a bunch of points on the road at St. Peters tonight, and the Peacocks are just 3-3 at home. They are coming off a 56-54 loss to Sienna on Saturday, and it was the fifth time in seven games that they failed to score 60 points. They lost all five of those games, and I think that a team that is struggling offensively is going to have a hard time covering such a big spread here in tonight's game. The Bobcats have scored an average of 74.8 points on 43 percent shooting over their last five games, while the Peacocks have averaged just 59 points on 37 percent shooting during the same span. The last meeting between the two teams was a 56-55 home win for the Bobcats, and I expect a similar result here in this game. Take QUIN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-08-17 | Pistons v. Blazers -3 | Top | 125-124 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 0 m | Show |
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01-08-17 | Giants +5.5 v. Packers | Top | 13-38 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the New York Giants. |