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02-08-20 | St. Louis v. Dayton UNDER 138.5 | 65-71 | Win | 100 | 12 h 41 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Under 138.5. The Flyers beat Saint Louis earlier this season, hitting a buzzer beater to tie the game at 69-69 to force overtime. Then they hit another buzzer beater for the game winner. This game isn't expected to be as close, with Dayton favored by double digits at home. The Flyers are 12-0 at home, and they have held opponents to just 61 points per game. The total for this game is higher than it was in any of the last nine head to head meetings. The under is 10-4 in the Billikens last 14 games as an underdog. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-08-20 | Kentucky -140 v. Tennessee | 77-64 | Win | 100 | 5 h 38 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Kentucky Wildcats. The Wildcats come into Knoxville as winners of five of their last six, and they are just a game out of first place in the SEC. The Vols had lost three straight before edging out a win at Alabama by a single point in their last game. The Volunteers are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games, and they might not have the talent to pull off an upset here against Kentucky. Their best free throw shooter and best three-point shooter (J.J. James) is listed as doubtful to play against the Wildcats. Take UK. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-07-20 | Raptors v. Pacers -105 | 115-106 | Loss | -105 | 24 h 49 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Pacers. This might be the mother of all let down spots for Toronto. The Raptors trailed by as many as 22 points, and were down double digits in the final 2.5 minutes at home versus Indiana on Wednesday, but rallied to win a franchise best 12th straight game. Now they face those same Pacers on the road in the second game of this home and home set. This sets up the big revenge angle for a tough Pacers team that is 18-7 on their home floor this season. History certainly favors the home team in this series, with the hosts winning nine of the last 10 straight up. Take IND. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-07-20 | Grizzlies +6 v. 76ers | 107-119 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Sixers are really struggling, coming into tonight's game as losers of four straight. While they have struggled on the road, they are still 22-2 at home. This isn't an easy home game though, playing the second game of a back to back, facing a Memphis team that has won 13 of it's last 16. The Grizzlies have all the momentum, and they are getting a ton of points here all things considered. The Sixers have failed to cover in five of their last six when playing on no rest, and the starters logged plenty of minutes in Milwaukee last night. I have a tough time believing that a team that is playing so poorly can simply flip the switch just because they are back home. Take MEM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-07-20 | Kent State v. Northern Illinois +2 | 54-57 | Win | 100 | 23 h 57 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Northern Illinois Huskies. The Huskies lost both games against Kent State in 2019, and they look to return the favor here in 2020. They already beat the Golden Flashes by a score of 76-69 on the road earlier this year, and they will be an underdog here at home in the second meeting. Kent State may have a better overall record, but the Huskies have a better record in the MAC, and they have won five straight overall. The Golden Flashes appear to be currently overvalued, failing to cover in six straight as a road favorite, and they are 2-6 ATS in their last eight overall. The Huskies are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as an underdog, and the underdog is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take NIU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-06-20 | Sharks v. Oilers -161 | 6-3 | Loss | -161 | 15 h 10 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers suffered a let down in their first game following a big road win at Calgary in the Battle of Alberta. They should get back on track here at home versus San Jose, a team that is no longer in the hunt for the playoffs. The Sharks won two nights ago in Calgary, but a sweep here in Alberta isn't going to be easy. San Jose is banged up, losing several star players to injuries. The Sharks have lost five of their last six road games, and they are 7-19 in their last 26 games as a road underdog. Edmonton has won four of five at home, and seven of their last 10 overall. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-05-20 | LSU v. Vanderbilt +12 | 90-99 | Win | 100 | 27 h 19 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Vanderbilt Commodores. I cashed in a winner with Vanderbilt on Saturday, and here is what I said prior to their loss to Florida. "The Vanderbilt Commodores are in last place in the SEC, and they have lost plenty of games by double digits. They are coming off a nine point loss on the road at 1st place Kentucky. They easily covered a 20+ point spread in that game, and they have played well against the top teams in the conference. They also lost by just four points at #5 ranked Auburn." The Tigers appear to be overvalued, coming in with an 8-0 record in the SEC. It's important to understand that LSU hasn't played any Top 25 teams, and the majority of their wins came in close games. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-05-20 | Grizzlies +5 v. Mavs | 121-107 | Win | 100 | 26 h 41 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Mavs have already proved that they shouldn't be taken lightly just because Luka Doncic isn't in the lineup. They have won back to back games without him, and they are now 4-3 in their last seven when he doesn't play. They will face a particularly tough opponent tonight though, with the Grizzlies coming in as winners of 12 of their last 15 games. Dallas hasn't had a lot of success at home, with a record of just 14-12 on their home floor. The Mavericks are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 home games. This looks like a good spot to take the points with a Grizzlies team that has plenty of momentum. Take MEM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-20 | Sharks v. Flames -170 | 3-1 | Loss | -170 | 27 h 0 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Calgary Flames. Coming off an embarrassing home loss to bitter rivals Edmonton, the Flames are badly in need of a get right game. They couldn't have asked for a better opponent, with their next game coming against the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks are indeed an endangered species, sitting 11 points out of the final playoff spot in the West. They could be without their three best players, as Brent Burns is battling a shoulder injury, and Logan Couture and Thomas Hertl are both sidelined with serious injuries. The home team is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings, and the Sharks are 0-5 in their last five road games. Take CAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-20 | Oilers +1.5 v. Coyotes | 0-3 | Loss | -225 | 27 h 58 m | Show | |
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02-04-20 | Predators v. Jets +1.5 | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 26 h 60 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the WPG Jets. I had the Jets as a home dog against St. Louis on Saturday, and here is what I said before the game: "The Jets have lost seven of their last eight overall, but each of their last two losses have come by just one goal. They out-shot the Boston Bruins 37-23 on Friday, but a bad bounce cost them the game. It's only a matter of time before the Jets snap out of this streak, and they look good as a home dog against the St. Louis Blues tonight. The Blues have lost four of their last five, and their one win during that span came by just one goal. Four of the last five head to head meetings have been decided by one goal." Take WPG. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-20 | Canadiens -131 v. Devils | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 25 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Montreal Canadiens. I had Montreal on Saturday, and they won 4-0 at home versus Florida. Here is what I said before the game: "The Habs are still a long way's back of the final playoff spot in the East, but after what the Blues did last year nobody is going to count them out. They come into Saturday's home game against Florida as winners of five of their last seven, and veteran goalie Carey Price has been sharp during that span. Price has allowed one goal or less in four of his last six starts. Montreal is getting healthier, and the addition of Ilya Kovalchuk has paid dividends. The veteran winger has four goals in his last four games played." Take MTL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-20 | Golden Knights v. Lightning -167 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 25 h 36 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Tampa Lightning. Tampa Bay was the best team in the NHL during the regular season last year, but they got off to a slow start this season. They are really on a roll now though, coming into tonight's game against Vegas as winners of 15 of their last 18. The Knights are at the end of a long road trip, and they have won three of six so far. The Golden Knights are 7-21 in their last 28 games as a road underdog, and they have lost five of their last seven versus Eastern Conference teams. The Lightning are 74-33 in their last 107 games as a favorite. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-20 | Virginia Tech v. Georgia Tech UNDER 131 | 57-76 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Under 131. The Yellow Jackets are always a tough out on their home court, and they have been quite competitive all season long. They are coming off an 80-72 loss at Notre Dame, but they have won back to back home games, holding opponents to fewer than 60 points in both those games. Georgia Tech will host Virginia Tech tonight, and the Hokies struggle to score on the road averaging just 61.7 points per game while winning three of six away games. The bookmakers set the total at just 122 when these teams met last year, but they went way over that number. Tonight's total is far higher, and six of the last eight meetings have gone under. The Yellow Jackets leading scorer is also listed as questionable after missing their last game. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-03-20 | Pistons v. Grizzlies -8.5 | 82-96 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizz are coming off a double digit road loss to New Orleans, but they had won 11 of their previous 13 games. They still hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the West, but Porland is now on their heels sitting a game and a half back. They host the Pistons tonight, and Detroit comes off an overtime win at home over Denver on Sunday. Derrick Rose left the game after suffering a groin injury in the first half, and he should look to rest here in the second game of a back to back. The Pistons had lost five straight (all by double digits) prior to Sunday. Detroit is just 1-5 ATS when playing the second game of a back to back, and they have failed to cover in four of their last five versus Memphis. Take MEM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-03-20 | 76ers v. Heat -2 | 106-137 | Win | 100 | 25 h 28 m | Show | |
8* |
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02-02-20 | 49ers v. Chiefs OVER 53 | 20-31 | Loss | -115 | 329 h 24 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Over 53.5. The Chiefs come into Super Bowl LIV as favorites, despite the fact that San Francisco has a better record. The 49ers are statistically better both on offense and defense, and they appear to have very few weaknesses. One thing that San Francisco doesn't have is Patrick Mahomes. There is no doubt that Mahomes is the one player that is most likely to directly influence the result of this game. He's capable of driving down the field and putting points on the board quite quickly. The 49ers ranked second in the NFL in scoring this season behind Baltimore, and the Chiefs have scored a combined 87 points in their wins over Tennessee and Houston. With two weeks for these coaching staffs to scheme, expect both offenses to be explosive. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-02-20 | 49ers +1.5 v. Chiefs | Top | 20-31 | Loss | -105 | 254 h 13 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the San Francisco 49ERS. The Chiefs come into Super Bowl LIV as favorites, despite the fact that San Francisco has a better record. The 49ers are statistically better both on offense and defense, and they appear to have very few weaknesses. One thing that San Francisco doesn't have is Patrick Mahomes. There is no doubt that Mahomes is the one player that is most likely to directly influence the result of this game. As difficult as it is for me to bet against Mahomes, I am more than a little concerned about just how much pressure he will be facing. The 49ers don't need a great game from their quarterback, or any single player. If their defensive line can control the line of scrimmage the way they did against Green Bay, Mahomes might not be able to save the Chiefs. Kansas City has been very impressive in these playoffs, but let's not forget that they fell into a big hole in both their wins over Houston and Tennessee. It might not be so easy to come from behind against this San Francisco team. Take SF. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-02-20 | Blue Jackets v. Canadiens -135 | 4-3 | Loss | -135 | 5 h 46 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Montreal Canadiens. I had Montreal on Saturday, and they won 4-0 at home versus Florida. Here is what I said before the game: "The Habs are still a long way's back of the final playoff spot in the East, but after what the Blues did last year nobody is going to count them out. They come into Saturday's home game against Florida as winners of five of their last seven, and veteran goalie Carey Price has been sharp during that span. Price has allowed one goal or less in four of his last six starts. Montreal is getting healthier, and the addition of Ilya Kovalchuk has paid dividends. The veteran winger has four goals in his last four games played." Take MTL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-20 | Oilers +1.5 v. Flames | 8-3 | Win | 100 | 20 h 7 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Edmonton Oilers. The Battle of Alberta resumes tonight in Calgary, and the Edmonton Oilers have a score to settle. The Oilers lost 4-3 at home to Calgary last week, and both previous meetings in 2020 have been decided by one goal. Going back much further, five of the last 10 head to head meetings have been one goal games. I'll take Edmonton to at least keep in close in this revenge game. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-20 | Florida v. Vanderbilt +12 | 61-55 | Win | 100 | 18 h 32 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Vanderbilt Commodores are in last place in the SEC, and they have lost plenty of games by double digits. They are coming off a nine point loss on the road at 1st place Kentucky. They easily covered a 20+ point spread in that game, and they have played well against the top teams in the conference. They also lost by just four points at #5 ranked Auburn. The Gators are coming off three straight losses, and they may be hard pressed to cover such a big number. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-20 | Bruins v. Wild +1.5 | 6-1 | Loss | -195 | 18 h 9 m | Show | |
5* |
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02-01-20 | Blues v. Jets +1.5 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 17 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the WPG Jets +1.5. The Jets have lost seven of their last eight overall, but each of their last two losses have come by just one goal. They out-shot the Boston Bruins 37-23 on Friday, but a bad bounce cost them the game. It's only a matter of time before the Jets snap out of this streak, and they look good as a home dog against the St. Louis Blues tonight. The Blues have lost four of their last five, and their one win during that span came by just one goal. Four of the last five head to head meetings have been decided by one goal. Take WPG. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-20 | Stars -150 v. Devils | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 17 h 8 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Dallas Stars. The Western Conference is ultra competitive this season, and only two points seperate the 3rd place Dallas Stars from the eighth place Arizona Coyotes. That means that every game is so important, and teams like Dallas can't afford to slip up on the road against the bottom feeders like New Jersey. The Devils have lost four of their last five, and they have allowed 5+ goals in all of those losses. Only the Detroit Red Wings have allowed more goals this season than New Jersey. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-20 | Houston v. Cincinnati -3 | 62-64 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 3 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Cincinnati is likely better than their record indicates, and they look to prove just that with a home win over rivals Houston on Saturday. Cincinnati has a home record of 9-1 this season, and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. The improved play of Jarron Cumberland has played a role in the Bearcats recent success. "I didn't coach him last year. I just know what I see now," coach Brannen said of Cumberland. "He's definitely healthy. A big part of him being on the ball more is he's in great shape. He's able to do what he's capable of doing. Great players make the game easier for others. That's where Jarron is right now." This Cincinnati team appears primed to make a move in the American Conference. Take CIN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-20 | Wolves v. Clippers +4 | 106-118 | Win | 100 | 19 h 42 m | Show | |
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02-01-20 | Panthers v. Canadiens -110 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs are still a long way's back of the final playoff spot in the East, but after what the Blues did last year nobody is going to count them out. They come into Saturday's home game against Florida as winners of five of their last seven, and veteran goalie Carey Price has been sharp during that span. Price has allowed one goal or less in four of his last six starts. Montreal is getting healthier, and the addition of Ilya Kovalchuk has paid dividends. The veteran winger has four goals in his last four games played. Take MTL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-20 | Michigan State -5 v. Wisconsin | 63-64 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Michigan State. The Wolverines come into Madison looking to take advantage of an undermanned Wisconsin team. The Badgers are in a bad place right now, with leading scorer Kobe King leaving the team, and starting guard Brad Davison serving a suspension. Wisconsin is coming off back to back road losses at Iowa and Purdue, and they have lost three of their last four overall. They scored just 55 points in a double digit loss at East Lansing in January, and it's going to be tough to do any better here on Saturday. The Spartans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. Take MSU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-31-20 | Grizzlies v. Pelicans UNDER 242 | Top | 111-139 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 9 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on MEM@NO to go Under the total. The first thing that comes to mind when you see the Grizzlies playing the Pelicans might be that a high score is expected. That's fair enough, as both teams rank in the Top 10 in scoring, and the bottom 10 in defense. This hasn't been lost on the bookmakers, who have set the total for this game higher than 240. Neither of these two teams have reached that number since the last time they played each other. The Grizzlies have been a completely different team over their last 13 games, going 11-2 during that span. They are now in a position to make the playoffs, and an increased emphasis on defense should be expected. These two teams have failed to reach the total in eight of the last 10 head to head meetings. The Grizzlies have gone under in seven of their last nine, and they have gone under in five straight versus New Orleans. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-30-20 | Northeastern v. William & Mary -2.5 | 58-59 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 51 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CWM. The Tribe are coming off a rare home loss to Towson, and here is what I had to say prior to that game: "The Tribe have been the class of the CAA so far, winning six of seven games in conference play. They are an absolute juggernaut at home, and their last three home games were double digit wins over UNC Wilmington, Charleston and James Madison. They have now covered the spread in six straight home games." They are back on their home court Wednesday night against Northeastern. The Huskies last road game was a loss to last place UNC Wilmington, and they are coming into tonight's game off a home loss to Delaware. The Tribe won a close game at Northeastern earlier this season. Take CWM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-30-20 | Roger Federer +550 v. Novak Djokovic | Top | 0-3 | Loss | -100 | 37 h 6 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on (no straight sets winner). Novak is an enormous favorite to win this Semi Final matchup versus Federer, despite the fact that Roger won in straight sets the last time they faced each other. Prior to that they met in the Wimbledon Final in an epic match that lasted four hours and 57 minutes. This match was named the greatest men's tennis match of the 2010s by Tennis Magazine. Only twice in their last five matches has a winner been decided in straight sets. I like Roger's chances for making this Semi Final interesting. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-29-20 | Grizzlies -139 v. Knicks | 127-106 | Win | 100 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
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01-28-20 | Ohio v. Northern Illinois -147 | 59-61 | Win | 100 | 1 h 32 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Northern Illinois Huskies.
The Huskies played Ohio three times in 2019, winning all three of those games. Two of those wins came at home, and both were decided by a double digit margin. The Bobcats are just 2-5 in the MAC, and they have lost seven of their last 10 overall. The Bobcats are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 road games, and they are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS win. The home team has covered in six of the last eight head to head meetings. This looks like a great spot to back a Huskies team that has been notoriously tough at home in recent seasons. Take NIU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-26-20 | Suns v. Grizzlies -2 | 109-114 | Win | 100 | 26 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies have won eight of their last 10 overall, and four of their last five home games. They are just a small favorite here on Sunday versus Phoenix, and history doesn't favor the Suns here. The Suns are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall, and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win. Coming off a close win over an uninsprired Spurs team, they should be primed for a let down here against the grittier Grizzlies. The Grizzlies come in with the NBA's seventh-best 2-point field-goal average at 53.3 percent. Take Memphis. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-26-20 | Celtics v. Pelicans +103 | 108-123 | Win | 103 | 12 h 57 m | Show | |
This is a Free play on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Celtics come into New Orleans with Jason Tatum, Marcus Smart, Jalen Brown and Enes Kanter all on their most recent injury report. Kanter will not play on Sunday, and the status of the others remains in question. The Pelicans have lost back to back close games to San Antonio and Denver, but they have to be pleased with the effort from Zion Williamson. In just his third NBA game, he's still looking for his first win. New Orleans is finally healthy, and this team appears to primed for a big run. This looks like a let down spot for a banged up Boston team. The Pelicans are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. Take NO. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-25-20 | Towson v. William & Mary -6 | Top | 70-58 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 36 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on William and Mary. The Tribe have been the class of the CAA so far, winning six of seven games in conference play. They are an absolute juggernaut at home, and their last three home games were double digit wins over UNC Wilmington, Charleston and James Madison. They have now covered the spread in six straight home games. The Tribe won a close game at Towson last year, and in 2018 they won both meetings by double digits. The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings, and I think the Tribe deserve to be closer to a double digit favorite here. Take CWM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-24-20 | Suns v. Spurs -170 | 103-99 | Loss | -170 | 21 h 30 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs three game winning streak includes a road win over the Suns, and they have won six of their last seven home games against Phoenix. The Spurs hold the final playoff spot in the West, and they are showing signs of turning their season around. They have roughly the same squad they had a year ago, and that team had the best home record in the NBA. The Suns are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games overall, and they are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss. San Antonio has won four straight home meetings against the Suns, and three of those four games were decided by double digits. Take SA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-23-20 | James Madison v. William & Mary -9 | 75-88 | Win | 100 | 18 h 17 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the College of William and Mary. The Tribe have been the class of the CAA so far, winning six of seven games in conference play. They are an absolute juggernaut at home, and their last two home games were double digit wins over UNC Wilmington and Charleston. The James Madison Dukes have lost six of seven games in conference play, and they are 1-6 straight up in their last seven versus the Tribe. The Dukes are 7-15 ATS in their last 22 road games, and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up loss. The Tribe are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. Take CWM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-23-20 | Liverpool v. Wolverhampton Wanderers OVER 2.5 | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 217 h 47 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Over 2.5. Liverpool sits 13 points clear of second place Manchester City in the Premier League standings, and they come into Thursday's game against Wolves as winners of nine straight matches in all competitions. They haven't conceded a single goal in seven straight matches. Wolves aren't an easy out at home, where they have scored 17 goals in 11 matches. Liverpool though has scored 21 goals in just 10 away matches. The last time Liverpool played on this pitch they lost 2-1 in last year's FA Cup. I expect to see at least three goals in this match. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-22-20 | Red Wings v. Wild -1.5 | 2-4 | Win | 104 | 21 h 18 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Minnesota Wild. The Detroit Red Wings have lost five straight, and four of those five losses came by at least two goals. In fact six of their last seven losses were by more than one goal. They have lost three of their last four visits to Minnesota, and all three losses were by more than one goal. Minnesota is still battling for a playoff spot, and can't afford to overlook an inferior opponent. Detroit's veteran goaltender Jimmy Howard is now 0-13-2 in his last 15 starts. The Red Wings are 0-6 in their last six in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Take MIN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-22-20 | 76ers v. Raptors -6 | 95-107 | Win | 100 | 23 h 35 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on the Toronto Raptors. The Sixers come into Toronto as winners of four straight, and people are talking about how they haven't missed Joel Embiid. Let's put things in perspective though, they have won four games against teams with a losing record. The Raptors don't just have a winning record, they are defending NBA Champions. Despite being hit hard by injuries, they sit just a game back of second place Miami. Marc Gasol, Fred Van Fleet and Pascal Siakam have all returned to the lineup, and Toronto has scored an average of 128.5 points during a four game winning streak. The 76ers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight road games, and they are 2-7 ATS in the last nine meetings in Toronto. The play is on TOR. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-22-20 | St. Louis +2.5 v. Davidson | Top | 59-71 | Loss | -109 | 20 h 10 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Saint Louis Bilikens. The Davidson Wildcats are still one of the more recognizable brands in the Atlantic-10 Conference. They have been far more successful than Saint Louis over the last decade, but so far this season there is no doubt that the Bilikens have been the better team. Saint Louis is 14-4 overall, and three of their four losses came against ranked teams. The one loss against an unranked opponent came against a Duquesne team that is on the cusp of being ranked. They are 3-2 in conference play, and both losses came against the top two teams in the conference. Most recently they lost in overtime on a buzzer beater by a score of 78-76 at home versus Dayton. These two teams split the season series in 2019, and Saint Louis won by 20+ points at Davidson. They had previous lost to the Wildcats by a single point at home earlier in 2019. I think the Bilikens should be the favorite here. Take SLU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-21-20 | Florida +2.5 v. LSU | 82-84 | Win | 100 | 16 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Florida Gators. While LSU sits at the top of the SEC with a perfect 5-0 record in conference play, they have yet to play any of the top teams. The majority of their wins came in close games against the weaker teams in the SEC. Wins over Arkansas, Mississippi State and Mississippi came by a combined seven points. History doesn't bode well for the Tigers as a home favorite versus Florida, with the home team losing outrihgt in four of the last five head to head meetings. Florida is coming off back to back wins by a combined 38 points. They held #4 ranked Auburn to just 47 points in their last game. Take FLA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-20-20 | Spurs v. Suns OVER 228 | 120-118 | Win | 100 | 27 h 49 m | Show | |
8* |
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01-20-20 | Lakers -140 v. Celtics | 107-139 | Loss | -140 | 6 h 12 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Lakers. LeBron and company are rolling into Boston as winners of 10-of-11. Anthony Davis has been sidelined with a sore backside, but it hasn't really been much of a pain in the ass for the Lakers. The Celtics have lost six of their last eight, and show no signs of being ready to compete with the league's best teams. Both Kemba Walker and Anthony Davis are listed as questionable for Monday's game, but surely the Celtics would miss Walker more than the Lakers would miss Davis. Regardless, expect LeBron to put on a show here in such a high profile game. Take LA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-19-20 | Packers v. 49ers -7.5 | Top | 20-37 | Win | 103 | 118 h 42 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the 49ers. The Packers took advantage of a banged up Seattle team at home, and they barely hung on in the second half of that game. Seattle outscored them 20-7 after halftime, and they will need to avoid another blowout loss in San Francisco. The 49ers beat them by 29 points in San Francisco earlier in the season. Aaron Rodgers was sacked five times and threw for just 104 yards on 20-of-33 passing. As much as you could call this a revenge game, the Packers might not be equipped to do anything about the ferocious San Francisco pass rush. The Packers are thin at several key positions, and they have a rookie head coach. An interesting stat to keep in mind is that over the last five seasons, seven times we've seen Conference Championship games featuring teams that played during the regular season. The team that won the first meeting has won six of those seven games. Take SF. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-19-20 | Titans v. Chiefs OVER 51.5 | 24-35 | Win | 100 | 113 h 41 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Titans to go Over the team total. The Chiefs were down 24-0 early in the second quarter at home against the Texans, and Houston suffered the worst collapse since Atlanta's in Super Bowl 51. The Titans come in as a big underdog, and the bookmakers aren't expecting them to score a lot of points. I think that's a mistake, as this team averaged over 33 points per game in their final seven games of the regular season. They have the NFL's leading rusher, and the top ranked quarterback during that span. Kansas City on the other hand gives up a lot of points, as evidenced in their 51-31 win last week. Even if the Chiefs have a big lead, their inability to run should allow the Titans plenty of opportunity to score points of their own. Henry ran for 188 yards and two TDs in the previous matchup versus the Chiefs. He's been a beast in the playoffs, and he should get every opportunity to score here in Kansas City. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-19-20 | Donald Cerrone v. Conor McGregor -325 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 81 h 31 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Connor McGregor to win in the first round. I hate to sound like a conspiracy theorist, but this match looks a little suspicious. Connor McGregor is still one of the biggest draws in the fight game, and there is big money to be made promoting his fights. A lot more money in a rematch versus Khabib than there is in fighting Cowboy. This looks like a set up for a bigger fight. Connor has a record of 21-4, and 13 of those 21 wins came in the first round. He's five years younger than Cowboy, and Cerrone is coming off back to back losses, both of those fights ending early. I'll take the plus money on Connor to win this fight early. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-18-20 | BYU v. Gonzaga OVER 153.5 | Top | 69-92 | Win | 100 | 24 h 27 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the BYU@GONZ to go Over the total. These teams played twice last season, and Gonzaga scored over 100 points at home, and more than 90 points on the road. They won and covered in both games, and each of those games went over the total. The Cougars come into tonight's game playing great offensively, they've scored 90+ in back to back wins, and they scored 84 points in a loss to St. Mary's in their last road game. Gonzaga has gone over in six of their last seven home games, and the Cougars have gone over in five straight as a road underdog. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule. |
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01-18-20 | Kings v. Flyers -164 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 22 h 24 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Philadelphia Flyers. Philly has been solid at home this season, winning nine of 12 and boasting a record of 15-4-4 overall at the Wells Fargo Center. The Kings have just seven wins in 27 road games so far. This is a tough road trip for the Kings, playing their fifth straight road game on the other side of the country. Philly has a huge edge in special teams play, and this is just not a good spot for the struggling Kings. Take PHI. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-16-20 | Oregon State +4.5 v. Washington | Top | 56-64 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Oregon State. The Beavers are getting a bunch of points on the road at Washington, and history tells us that the underdog has been the play in recent meetings. These teams have gone to overtime three times in the last five head to head meetings. The underdog has covered the spread in four of those games. The Huskies are shorthanded, with their starting PG missing the last two games since being ruled academically inelligeble. Quade Green leads the team in assists, and he's the Huskies best free throw shooter and he's also their biggest threat from beyond the arc. Green isn't available until late March. The Huskies are 0-2 without him, failing to score 60 points in each of those losses. The road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five head to head meetings. I'll take the points. Take ORST. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-15-20 | Pistons v. Celtics -10.5 | 116-103 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 23 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics. Boston is coming off back to back double digit home wins, one of those a win over New Orleans by a whopping 35 points. The Pistons on the other hand come into the Garden as losers of 12 of their last 15 overall. Most recently they lost at home in overtime to the Pelicans, and New Orleans was without Brandon Igram, JJ Reddick, Derrick Favors and Jrue Holliday. The Pistons can't even beat one of the worst teams in the league with four starters out of the lineup on their home floor. It's hard to expect them to compete against a healthy Celtics team that is 16-3 at home. The Pistons are 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 road games, and they have lost back to back visits to Boston by a combined 28 points. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-14-20 | Canucks v. Jets -130 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 16 h 59 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Winnipeg Jets. The Vancouver Canucks have been on a roll, and they are at the end of a five game road trip tonight in Winnipeg. They haven't had a lot of success in Winnipeg in recent years, losing their last eight visits. In fact the Jets have owned Vancouver, winning 13 of the last 14 meetings. This looks like a let down spot for a Vancouver team that is starting to like their own smell, and a get right game for a Jets team badly in need of a win. Take WPG. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-13-20 | Clemson v. LSU -5.5 | Top | 25-42 | Win | 100 | 360 h 43 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on LSU. After being held scoreless in the first 20+ minutes in the Fiesta Bowl, the Tigers scored a pair of TDs in the final three minutes of the first half. They held the Buckeyes to just seven points in the second half, and ended up winning 29-23. They will no doubt have to play better here against LSU, but I really don't see anybody stopping Joe Burrows. LSU scored 49 first half points against the Sooners in the Peach Bowl, and they held Oklahoma to just 28 points. LSU is 5-1 ATS in their last six non-conference games, and they have covered the spread in four of their last five bowl games. The under is 13-6 in Clemson's last 19 bowl games. The total for this game is higher than in any of Clemson's last 10 games. I like LSU to win, holding Clemson under 30 points. Take LSU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-13-20 | Clemson v. LSU UNDER 70.5 | Top | 25-42 | Win | 100 | 261 h 50 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Under. After being held scoreless in the first 20+ minutes in the Fiesta Bowl, the Tigers scored a pair of TDs in the final three minutes of the first half. They held the Buckeyes to just seven points in the second half, and ended up winning 29-23. They will no doubt have to play better here against LSU, but I really don't see anybody stopping Joe Burrows. LSU scored 49 first half points against the Sooners in the Peach Bowl, and they held Oklahoma to just 28 points. LSU is 5-1 ATS in their last six non-conference games, and they have covered the spread in four of their last five bowl games. The under is 13-6 in Clemson's last 19 bowl games. The total for this game is higher than in any of Clemson's last 10 games. I like LSU to win, holding Clemson under 30 points. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-12-20 | Seahawks +4 v. Packers | Top | 23-28 | Loss | -105 | 161 h 8 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Seattle Seahawks. The Packers will be four point favorite at home versus Seattle, and this is a game that figures to be decided in the fourth quarter. The Seahawks beat the Packers by a score of 27-24 at home last year, and the last time these two teams met in the playoffs the Seahawks won in overtime in a thriller. As much as Green Bay has the home field advantage, the Seahawks won seven of eight games on the road this season. The Seahawks are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 road games. At this point it appears that Russell Wilson is a better quarterback than Aaron Rodgers, and the defense looked great in Philly last week. The Packers deserve to be the favorite, but it might be wise to take the points in a game that could go either way. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-12-20 | Texans +9.5 v. Chiefs | 31-51 | Loss | -120 | 171 h 27 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Houston Texans. The Chiefs are a double digit home favorite against the Texans, and historically these two teams have been pretty evenly matched. They are 4-4 in the last eight head to head meetings, and only one of the last seven meetings were decided by double digits. The Texans are 3-2 in their last five games at Kansas City, and only one of those two losses came by as many as 10 points. The Chiefs are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 playoff games, and they have failed to cover in five of their last six home playoff games. The road team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-11-20 | Titans +10.5 v. Ravens | 28-12 | Win | 100 | 153 h 36 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Tennessee Titans. The Titans held the Patriots scoreless in the second half at Foxboro on Wild Card Weekend, and Derek Henry ran wild. Mike Vrabel will likely look to continue to pound away with his power running game, especially given the weather here in Baltimore. The Ravens are perfectly comfortable running the ball, and with both teams leaning on the run we should see the clock run. The Ravens defense held opponents to just over 17 points per game this season, while Tennessee allowed just over 20 points per game. Lamar Jackson tore up the league this year, but it remains to be seen if that success will translate in the post-season. It didn't last year, in a 23-17 loss to the Chargers. He completed less than 50 percent of his passes for 194 yards, 2 TDs and an INT. Both his touchdowns came in garbage time after the Ravens trailed 23-3 in the fourth quarter. The under is 5-1 in the Titans last six playoff road games, and the Ravens have gone under in six straight home playoff games. This game has the potential to be very close, and an upset isn't out of the question. Take TEN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-11-20 | Titans v. Ravens UNDER 47 | Top | 28-12 | Win | 100 | 117 h 48 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on TEN@BAL to go Under the total. The Titans held the Patriots scoreless in the second half at Foxboro on Wild Card Weekend, and Derek Henry ran wild. Mike Vrabel will likely look to continue to pound away with his power running game, especially given the weather here in Baltimore. The Ravens are perfectly comfortable running the ball, and with both teams leaning on the run we should see the clock run. The Ravens defense held opponents to just over 17 points per game this season, while Tennessee allowed just over 20 points per game. Lamar Jackson tore up the league this year, but it remains to be seen if that success will translate in the post-season. It didn't last year, in a 23-17 loss to the Chargers. He completed less than 50 percent of his passes for 194 yards, 2 TDs and an INT. Both his touchdowns came in garbage time after the Ravens trailed 23-3 in the fourth quarter. The under is 5-1 in the Titans last six playoff road games, and the Ravens have gone under in six straight home playoff games. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-11-20 | Vikings +7 v. 49ers | 10-27 | Loss | -115 | 142 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings were an 8* underdog in New Olreans last week, and there were plenty of questions heading into that game. Was Dalvin Cook healthy? Can Kirk Cousins step up in a big game? Can their defense keep them in the game? I bet on the Vikings, and here is what I said prior to that game: "There is no question that the Saints are the better team, and they deserve to be the favorite at home in the dome. The question is, how much better are the Saints than the Vikings? New Orleans won three more games than Minnesota during the regular season, but three of the Vikings six losses came in games decided by seven points or less. Kirk Cousins doesn't have the same resume as Drew Brees, but he's younger and he's perfectly capable of outplayng his counterpart. Dalvin Cook might be the best running back in the NFL when healthy, and he will be ready to go for this game. The Vikings defense allowed fewer yards and fewer points than the Saints. The Saints are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite, and I think it might be asking too much for them to win by more than a TD." As far as I am concerned, the Vikings answered all those questions last week. Give me seven points and I'll take the underdog all day. Take MIN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-11-20 | College of Charleston v. William & Mary OVER 142 | 56-67 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on COFC@CWM to go Over the total. The College of William and Mary are always a strong home team in the CAA, and they are 5-0 at home so far this season. They have averaged over 80 points per game at home. Charleston will know that they need to score to keep up with the Tribe, but the Cougars are 5-0 in the CAA and have averaged 78 points per game so far. The last meeting between these two teams went to overtime, and the Tribe won 86-84. Six of the last seven head to head meetings have gone over the total, and the total for this game is lower than it was in the previous six meetings. The over is 36-16 in Tribe last 52 home games, and they have gone over in eight of their last nine as a home dog. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule. |
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01-11-20 | Burnley v. Chelsea OVER 2.75 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 50 | 79 h 51 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Over 2.5. Chelsea sits fourth in the Premier League table, and they come into Saturday's home fixture versus Burnley off a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup. Clean sheets have been few and far between for Chelsea, and they have conceded a whopping 29 goals in 21 matches. Burnley can certainly score, they have 24 goals in 21 matches. Chelsea hasn't been all that strong at Stamford Bridge, with just a +1 goal differential. These two teams have scored at least three goals combined in the last five head to head meetings, and they have scored at least four in each of the last three meetings. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-09-20 | Blazers -130 v. Wolves | 102-116 | Loss | -130 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Portland Blazers. |
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01-09-20 | Devils v. Rangers -150 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 21 h 41 m | Show | |
8* |
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01-09-20 | Celtics +2.5 v. 76ers | 98-109 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Boston Celtics. The Celtics have lost back to back games, first in Washington without leading scorer Kemba Walker, and then again last night at home versus the Spurs. Walker returned to action last night but was ejected for the first time in his career after getting hit with a pair of technical fouls. After such an embarrassing home loss, you can expect to see the Celtics playing with purpose here in Philly just 24 hours later. The Sixers are reeling, coming into this game as losers of four of their last five. Making matters worse, Joel Embiid will not play after dislocating his finger against Oklahoma City. The Celtics have had plenty of success against Philly in recent seasons. They are 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings, and they are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Philadelphia. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-08-20 | Spurs +6.5 v. Celtics | 129-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
8* |
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01-08-20 | Davidson v. Rhode Island UNDER 143 | 58-69 | Win | 100 | 20 h 37 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on DAV@URI to go Under the total. Davidson comes into Rhode Island looking for their first conference win, and they can get back to .500 with a win over the Rams. The Wildcats have struggled offensively, averaging less than 70 points per game. They have been solid defensively however, only giving up 66 points per game. The Rams are coming off a 69-61 home loss to Richmond, and leading scorer Fatts Russell scored just three points on 1-of-12 shooting. The under is 6-1-1 in the Wildcats last eight overall, and four of their last five versus Rhode Island have gone under. All five of those games saw fewer than 142 points. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-07-20 | Penguins v. Golden Knights -140 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -140 | 22 h 18 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Vegas Golden Knights. The Penguins have done just fine without the best player in the world, coming into Vegas tied for second place in the Metropolitan Division. With Crosby nearing a return, the Pens have been dealt a cruel blow. Leading scorer Jake Guentzel will be done for the season after suffering a shoulder injury at the end of December. The Penguins have since lost two of three games. Vegas is looking for a fifth consecutive home victory, and they are 14-7-3 overall at home this season. The Penguins have never won in Vegas, and the home team has won four of the five previous meetings since the Knights joined the NHL. Take VGK. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-07-20 | Thunder -125 v. Nets | 111-103 | Win | 100 | 20 h 18 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Oklahoma City. |
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01-06-20 | Bucks v. Spurs +8 | 104-126 | Win | 100 | 31 h 37 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs host the Bucks in the second game of a home and home series after losing by nine in Milwaukee on Saturday. It seems reasonable to expect a much closer game here in San Antonio, where the Spurs are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games as a home underdog. The Bucks have lost three of their last four at San Antonio, and the one game they won came by a seven point margin. The Spurs are 6-3 straight up om their last nine home games, and their last home loss came by just three points. Take SA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-05-20 | Blazers v. Heat UNDER 223 | Top | 111-122 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 34 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on MIA@POR to go Under the total. The Miami Heat own the best home record in the NBA at 16-1. They host Portland on Sunday, and the bookmakers have the total listed sky high at 223. These teams haven't seen a total as high as 220 in any of the previous 10 head to head meetings. Only one of those games saw a total higher than 215. Both these teams come in cold, with Portland coming in as losers of five of six overall. They scored an average of 107 points in those losses, well below their season average of 112+ points per game. The Heat are coming off back to back games scoring fewer than 90 points. They scored 84 in a home win over Toronto, then followed up with just 85 points in a loss at Orlando. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-05-20 | Seahawks -119 v. Eagles | 17-9 | Win | 100 | 92 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Seattle Seahawks. The injuries just keep piling up for the Eagles, but they just keep winning games. They closed the season with four straight wins, clinching first place in the NFC East. Not one of those wins came against a team with a winning record, playing the Giants twice and beating the Redskins in Washington. Now they host the Seattle Seahawks, an eleven-win NFC West team that missed a first round bye by literally inches. Seattle's would be go ahead TD came up inches short as time expired in their season finale versus San Francisco. The Seahawks come into Philly with a 7-1 road record. Seattle has the better quarterback, and I think that finally the injuries should catch up to the Eagles. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-05-20 | Vikings +9 v. Saints | 26-20 | Win | 100 | 109 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on the Minnesota Vikings.
There is no question that the Saints are the better team, and they deserve to be the favorite at home in the dome. The question is, how much better are the Saints than the Vikings? New Orleans won three more games than Minnesota during the regular season, but three of the Vikings six losses came in games decided by seven points or less. Kirk Cousins doesn't have the same resume as Drew Brees, but he's younger and he's perfectly capable of outplayng his counterpart. Dalvin Cook might be the best running back in the NFL when healthy, and he will be ready to go for this game. The Vikings defense allowed fewer yards and fewer points than the Saints. The Saints are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite, and I think it might be asking too much for them to win by more than a TD. Take MIN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-04-20 | Titans v. Patriots -4.5 | 20-13 | Loss | -110 | 93 h 19 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on the New England Patriots. After an embarrassing home loss to the Dolphins, everyone is predicting the end of the Patriots Dynasty. There is no doubt that New England isn't as mighty as they once were, but keep in mind that they also lost to Miami last Decemnber, and they went on the win the Super Bowl. They beat a very solid Buffalo Bills team by seven points the previous week, and they still have the NFL's # 1 scoring defense. The Titans looked sharp last week, beating the Texans backups, but had lost back to back games the previous two weeks. The Patriots are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 playoff games as a favorite, and they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight playoff home games. It's going to take a lot more than +4.5 points to tempt me to bet against Belichick and Brady in a January game at Foxboro. Take NE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-04-20 | Towson v. NC-Wilmington OVER 131 | Top | 67-60 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 56 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on TOW@UNCW to go Over the total. The Seahawks were once the powerhouse in the CAA, but they have slipped all the way to the cellar. They will be a home underdog against Towson on Saturday, and their poor play doesn't inspire me to back them in this role. That being said, they still average over 77 points per game at home, and history suggests they will score their fair share against the Tigers. These two teams have played eight times since 2015, and all of those previous eight meetings saw a total higher than 140. Towson gave up 81 points in a loss to Charleston in their last game, and the over is 5-1 in the Tigers last six games following an ATS loss. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-04-20 | Raptors v. Nets UNDER 217.5 | Top | 121-102 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 24 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on TOR@BKN to go Under the total. The Raptors have been hit hard by injuries, playing without Marc Gasol, Norm Powell and leading scorer Pascal Siakam. They lost 84-76 at Miami in their last game, shooting just over 30 percent from the field. Siakam hasn't played since December 19th, and the Raptors have scored an average of 106.5 points in eight games since (well below their season average). They have also stepped up on defense during that span, and they have held opponents under 100 points in four straight games. The under is 5-1-1 in the Raptors last seven road games, and they have failed to reach the total in four of their last five in Brooklyn. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-04-20 | Bills v. Texans -135 | 19-22 | Win | 100 | 86 h 30 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Houston Texans. I am not all that excited about betting against the Buffalo Bills. This team has impressed, especially on defense. That being said, they are on the road in a dome against a team with a superior (far better) quarterback. The Texans have more weapons on offense, and the return of JJ Watt should spark the defense. The Bills offense sputtered down the stretch, failing to score 20 points in each of their last four games. They say defense wins championships, but maybe quarterbacks win Wild Card games? My money is on Deshaun Watson and the Texans. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-04-20 | Tulane v. Southern Miss OVER 56 | 30-13 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 9 m | Show | |
8* |
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01-03-20 | 76ers v. Rockets -175 | 108-118 | Win | 100 | 24 h 41 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets and the Philadelphia 76ers have identical overall records (23-13). Both teams though have earned the majority of their wins at home. The Sixers are just 7-11 on the road, and the Rockets are 12-4 in Houston. The Sixers have lost three straight and are coming off a blowout loss at Indiana, while the Rockets just beat Denver by 20+ points. Eric Gordon is back in the lineup for the Rockets, and Houston is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest. The 76ers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine road games. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-02-20 | Tennessee -150 v. Indiana | 23-22 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Tennessee. The Vols will face Indiana in the Gator Bowl on Thursday, and this game features two teams trending in opposite directions. The Hoosiers lost two of their final three games, while Tennessee closed the season with six wins in their final seven games. The only loss during that span came against Alabama. The Hoosiers are 1-5 ATS in their last six neutral site games, and the Volunteers are 4-1 ATS in their last five bowl games as a favorite. Vols quarterback Jarrett Guarantano finished the season strong, and he threw for 778 yards, 8 TDs and three INTs in four non conference games during the season. Take TENN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-01-20 | Wisconsin v. Oregon +3 | Top | 27-28 | Win | 100 | 555 h 12 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Oregon Ducks. My regular season Game of the Year was a winner with the Ducks as an underdog versus Washington. Then I bet on the Ducks again in the PAC12 Championship game, and once again they won outright as an underdog. The PAC12 doesn't get a lot of respect these days, but PAC12 teams have owned the Rose Bowl. Oregon deserves a little more respect, already going toe to toe with the likes of Auburn, USC, Washington and Utah. The Badgers played Ohio State twice this season, giving up over 70 points and losing both games. This Oregon team is a lot more like Ohio State than Michigan and Iowa. Take ORE. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-01-20 | Wofford v. East Tennessee State OVER 142 | 48-49 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 6 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on WOF@ETSU to go Over the total. The Eastern Tennessee State Buccaneers will host conference rivals Wofford on New Years Day, and history tells us we can expect a high score. These teams have gone over the total in six of the last seven meetings, and the under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. They haven't just gone over the total, they have gone way over. They have scored 150 points or more in five of the last eight head to head meetings. The over is 47-19-2 in Buccaneers last 68 home games, and the Buccaneers have averaged over 85 points per game at home. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-01-20 | Michigan +7.5 v. Alabama | 16-35 | Loss | -105 | 39 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Michigan Wolverines. If this was a playoff game, you might feel comfortable backing Alabama to win by double digits. Both these teams came into this season expecting to make the playoffs, but a News Day Bowl game is still an accomplishment for the Wolverines. That's not the case for the Crimson Tide, and Alabama has a history of suffering a let down in these type of situations. A few years ago they were blown out in a loss to Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. This game has that same sort of feel to it. The Wolverines should be the more motivated team here, and I'll take the points. Take MICH. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-31-19 | Texas +7.5 v. Utah | 38-10 | Win | 100 | 6 h 58 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Texas Longhorns. |
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12-31-19 | Warriors v. Spurs OVER 220 | 113-117 | Win | 100 | 24 h 8 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on GS@SA to go Over the total. The Spurs have turned things around, winning five of their last seven home games. San Antonio is one of the highest scoring teams in the NBA, averaging over 113 points per game. They would have a lot better record if they weren't allowing opponents to average over 115 points per game. The Warriors had won four straight, but then lost 141-121 at home to Dallas on Sunday. The over is 12-3 in the Spurs last 15 games as a home favorite, and they have gone over in four straight at home. The Spurs hit a season high 18 three-point shots in a win over Detroit on Saturday. Take Over. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-31-19 | 76ers v. Pacers +1 | 97-115 | Win | 100 | 22 h 50 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Indiana. The Pacers are one of the top home teams in the NBA, with a record of 14-3 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Sixers are also great at home, but they really struggle on the road with a record of just 7-10. The Pacers are just a game back in the overall Eastern Conference standings, and they look good as a home dog here versus Philly. Ben Simmons missed practice on Monday, and his status for tonight's game is in question. The 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a road favorite, and they are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight road games. Take IND. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-31-19 | Florida State v. Arizona State OVER 53.5 | Top | 14-20 | Loss | -108 | 168 h 27 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on the Arizona State Sun Devils. Arizona State comes into the Sun Bowl with a 7-5 record, but when you really look at where they got their wins, it's more impressive than one might think. This is a team that was 3-1 against Top 25 teams. The Seminoles on the other hand don't have a lot to hang their hat on, they finished with a 6-6 record, and none of those six wins were at all impressive. FSU will not have new head coach Mike Norvell for this bowl game, instead interim head coach Odell Haggins will be filling in. Leading rusher Cam Akers is sitting out, and his backup will miss the game due to injury. That leaves FSU without any running backs with any experience. James Blackman will have to carry the team if FSU is going to compete here, and he's shown little signs that he's up to the task. Take ASU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-31-19 | Florida State v. Arizona State -180 | 14-20 | Win | 100 | 168 h 26 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on the Arizona State Sun Devils. Arizona State comes into the Sun Bowl with a 7-5 record, but when you really look at where they got their wins, it's more impressive than one might think. This is a team that was 3-1 against Top 25 teams. The Seminoles on the other hand don't have a lot to hang their hat on, they finished with a 6-6 record, and none of those six wins were at all impressive. FSU will not have new head coach Mike Norvell for this bowl game, instead interim head coach Odell Haggins will be filling in. Leading rusher Cam Akers is sitting out, and his backup will miss the game due to injury. That leaves FSU without any running backs with any experience. James Blackman will have to carry the team if FSU is going to compete here, and he's shown little signs that he's up to the task. Take ASU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-30-19 | Seton Hall v. DePaul UNDER 139.5 | 74-66 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 57 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on HALL@DEPAUL to go Under the total. I bet the under in Seton Hall's recent win over Maryland, and here is what I said prior to that game. "The Seton Hall Pirates have lost back to back games, but they have even bigger problems. Leading scorer Myles Powell suffered a concussion, and he won't play tonight at home versus Maryland. Powell is averaging 21.2 points per game this season, one of just two players averaging in double figures. The other is junior forward Sandro Mamukelashvili, who is averaging just 10.9 points per game. Neither of the two will be available for tonight's game, and perhaps for the remainder of 2019. The Pirates struggled without them, scoring just 48 points in a loss to Rutgers." The Pirates went on to beat Prairie Valley by a score of 75-55 after beating Maryland 52-48. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-29-19 | 49ers v. Seahawks +3.5 | Top | 26-21 | Loss | -115 | 25 h 41 m | Show |
10* |
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12-29-19 | Hornets v. Grizzlies OVER 217.5 | 104-117 | Win | 100 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
8* |
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12-29-19 | Devils v. Senators -129 | 4-3 | Loss | -129 | 4 h 36 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Ottawa Senators. The Devils come into Ottawa as losers of 10 of their last 13 overall, and they have gone from bad to worse since trading away their best player (Taylor Hall). The Senators aren't exactly lighting it up either, although they have won five of their last 10 overall. The Sens are 4-1 in their last five home games. The home team has won five of the last six head to head meetings, and the Devils are 18-45 in their last 63 road games. The Sens have won four straight as a home favorite. Take OTT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-29-19 | Eagles v. Giants +4.5 | Top | 34-17 | Loss | -109 | 127 h 33 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on NYG. If you checked last Sunday's scores, you might think that the Eagles beat the Cowboys last week? Well I watched that game quite closely, and let me tell you that Dallas beat the Cowboys. Poor decisions from head coach Jason Garrett beat the Cowboys. A boat load of dropped balls by the Dallas receivers beat the Cowboys. On a crucial 3rd and 1 late in the game, with Dallas having an opportunity to take the lead, they ran a toss to Tony Pollard that lost yards. Zeke Elliott was on the bench. Philly is a mess, banged up in the secondary and in their receiving corps. Zack Ertz has fractured ribs, and they come into New York asked to cover a bunch of points. My money is on Danny Dimes and Saquon to terrorize this Eagles team, and I think the Giants win outright. Take NYG. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-29-19 | Titans -190 v. Texans | 35-14 | Win | 100 | 47 h 58 m | Show | |
7* |
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12-28-19 | Pistons v. Spurs -4.5 | 109-136 | Win | 100 | 30 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the San Antonio Spurs. |
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12-28-19 | Clemson v. Ohio State +2.5 | Top | 29-23 | Loss | -110 | 422 h 0 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Ohio State Buckeyes. The defending champion Clemson Tigers bring a perfect 13-0 record into their College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup versus Ohio State. The Tigers had a much softer schedule than the Buckeyes, who also went 13-0 during the regular season. Ohio State had five wins against Top 25 teams, beating Wisconsin twice, Michigan, Penn State and Michigan State. Ohio State has played more big games, and has proven a lot more than this year's Clemson team that only faced two ranked teams. Clemson is a team that thrives as an underdog in big games, but the Tigers haven't fared as well when coming in as the favorite. They have failed to cover in six of their last eight when asked to cover points. Take OSU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-28-19 | Oklahoma v. LSU UNDER 76.5 | 28-63 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 29 m | Show | |
The Sooners scored plenty of points in the BIG12 this season, but they will be a big underdog against the #1 ranked SEC champions LSU. The Tigers allowed a combined 17 points in wins over Georgia and Texas A&M at the end of the season. The Tigers are a double digit favorite, so this game isn't necessarily expected to be close. It's going to be hard to reach such a high total if LSU wins in commanding fashion (as expected). The under is 18-3-1 in the Sooners last 22 games in December, and they have failed to reach the total in eight of their last 10 versus SEC teams. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-27-19 | Washington State +3 v. Air Force | 21-31 | Loss | -130 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
This is a 5* play on Washington State. It was a disappointing season for the Cougars, finishing with a 6-6 record and losing their final game to Washington in the Apple Cup. They scored a combined 103 points in home wins over Oregon State and Stanford prior to that. Mike Leach is still one of the top offensive minds in college football, and you have to imagine he will have a solid game plan here for this bowl game. They came out flying in last year's Alamo Bowl, outscoring Iowa State 21-10 in the first half. Air Force won 10 games against inferior opposition in the Mountain West, but the Falcons might struggle against this potent Cougars offense. Washington State is 4-1 ATS in it's last five versus Mountain West teams. Take WSU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-26-19 | Spurs +7 v. Mavs | 98-102 | Win | 100 | 8 h 29 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs appear to have turned things around, coming into Dallas as winners of five of their last eight overall. The Mavs sit seven games clear of San Antonio in the standings, but they haven't been all that strong at home. In fact 11 of their 19 wins have come on the road. They are 2-2 since losing Luca Doncic to an ankle injury, and they have lost three of their last four home games. Doncic is questionable to return for tonight's game, but the Mavs would be wise to be extremely cautious with their young star. We saw LeBron come back to play on Christmas Day only to aggravate a nagging groin injury. Take SA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-25-19 | Clippers -130 v. Lakers | Top | 111-106 | Win | 100 | 32 h 53 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the LA Clippers.
Here is what I said prior to the first meeting between these teams earlier this season: "The Clippers were a playoff team last year and the Lakers were not. The Lakers are expected to be dramatically better with Anthony Davis, and so are the Clippers with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. The Lakers though are old, I don't like their depth, and I think it's inevitable that LeBron loses a step. The Clippers are shorthanded without Paul George, but the Lakers won't have Kyle Kuzma. Anthony Davis isn't 100 percent either, and I think this Lakers team is going to really struggle to live up to all the hype. My money is on Kawhi to become the NEW .. King of LA." Now LeBron and AD are both banged up, and LA comes in off three straight losses. I think Kawhi has got this! Take LAC. GL, Jesse Schule |