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12-03-17 | 49ers +3 v. Bears | Top | 15-14 | Win | 100 | 2 h 48 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME 49ERS +3 With Garoppolo coming in without fully knowing the playbook on the road, it is natural to make the Bears the favorites. But he is more the polished quarterback of the two under center at Soldier Field and a 49ers defense that is making gradual improvements is unlikely to fear Trubisky. Look for the 49ers to pull off an upset, albeit a minor one. 49ers win 23-17. |
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12-03-17 | Patriots v. Bills +9 | Top | 23-3 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 47 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME |
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12-02-17 | Nevada -10.5 v. Cal-Irvine | 76-65 | Win | 100 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 85 DIME GAME NEVADA -10.5 |
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12-02-17 | Arizona v. UNLV +5.5 | 91-88 | Win | 100 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
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12-02-17 | Ohio State -6 v. Wisconsin | Top | 27-21 | Push | 0 | 57 h 10 m | Show |
CFB 100 DIME INSIDE MOVE GOY OHIO ST -6 Ohio State was on early upset alert after falling down 14-0 at Michigan last Saturday, but the Buckeyes eventually pulled away with a 31-20 victory. J.T. Barrett was sidelined with a knee injury late in that game but is expected to play this week against the Badgers. The Buckeyes are just 1-4 ATS over their last five games since going 3-0 ATS in their previous three. Saturday night's total is set at 51.5 points. The OVER is 8-1 in Ohio State's last nine games. The Buckeyes haven't lost a game to Wisconsin since 2010. The Badgers enter this game in much better form, but the Buckeyes may have the mental edge given the recent history between these two teams and Ohio State's experience playing in big games. The key in this game is the Ohio St offense. I have Ohio St winning 34-17. |
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12-01-17 | Creighton +9 v. Gonzaga | 74-91 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME CREIGHTON +9 Creighton is ranked 16th in the nation in terms of offensive efficiency, which should come as no surprise given that the team has scored more than 100 points in three of six outings so far this season. The Bluejays are averaging 92.5 points per game, good for 10th in the country. Senior guard Marcus Foster leads the way with 18.0 points per game, while junior winger Khyri Thomas comes it with a 16.8 ppg clip. Freshman guard Mitchell Ballock is perhaps the most dangerous threat from three-point range on a Creighton squad that is shooting an awesome 59.1 percent from the floor. The Bluejays are also forking up a lot of attempts because they are turning the ball over on just 14.5 percent of their possessions–the 12th lowest number in the nation. They are also shooting 61.3 percent from inside the arc. Creighton has plenty of depth to pull the upset. I like this game within 2-4 points. |
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12-01-17 | Illinois +5.5 v. Northwestern | 68-72 | Win | 100 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME ILLINOIS +5.5 The Illinois Fighting Illini did not defend well in their 80-73 road loss to Wake Forest in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday night in their first loss of the season. The Fighting Illini shot a weak 38% on the night while Wake Forest was able to post a 51% efficiency. Aaron Jordan led the way offensively with a season-high 20 points on 60% shooting. The junior guard is having a strong season, scoring at least 12 points in three straight games, and is currently averaging 13 points on a terrific 63% clip from the field. Illinois’ leading scorer Leron Black had a tough night in the loss to Wake Forest, recording a 3 for 12 mark from the field for a total of ten points along with seven rebounds. The 6-foot-7 junior forward has collected at least seven rebounds in three out of his last four games, and is now posting 14.1 points and 5.7 rebounds per game on the year. The Fighting Illini faced their first real test of the season in the loss to Wake Forest after enjoying the benefits of an easy schedule in their first six games. They are placed 109th overall in Ken Pomeroy’s College Basketball Rankings. Illinois is currently scoring an average of 86.7 points per game, ranking them 31st overall. They are allowing an average of 70.1 points, placing them 143rd overall. Northwestern is overrated, and I like the upset here by 4 points. |
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12-01-17 | Eastern Illinois v. Bradley -7 | 56-67 | Win | 100 | 6 h 5 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME BRADLEY -7 |
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12-01-17 | Davidson v. North Carolina -10 | 75-85 | Push | 0 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME NORTH CAROLINA -10 The Tar Heels bounced back from their abysmal 63-45 loss to the Spartans last Sunday with their convincing win against a strong Michigan team. North Carolina dropped from ninth to 13th in the Top 25 Rankings due to their loss to the Spartans, and could be back in the top ten with their latest victory. They are scoring an average of 85 points per game, ranking them 41st in the Country. The Tar Heels are conceding an average of 71.7 points, placing them 174th overall. North Carolina, has to much firepower, and I have them by 16 points or more. |
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11-30-17 | Pacific v. UC Riverside +3.5 | 57-55 | Win | 100 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
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11-30-17 | South Carolina v. Temple +2 | 60-76 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME TEMPLE +2 Temple had won three straight over ODU, Auburn and Clemson, so they had to feel good about themselves heading into a game against La Salle on the road in Philadelphia. The Owls shot the ball extremely well but they couldn’t hold onto an 11-point lead in the second half and fell by four from Tom Gola Arena. Pookie Powell’s three-pointer gave La Salle an 83-81 lead they wouldn’t relinquish and the Owls fell, despite shooting 55.7 percent from the field. Quinton Rose led Temple with 21 points and seven boards on 10-of-17 shooting. Shizz Alston Jr. added 18 points, while Obi Enechinyia chipped in with 16 points on 4-5 from 3-point range. This game was about turnovers and missed opportunities. Temple turned it over 13 times, while the Explorers committed just three. South Carolina is coming in this game with a 5-1 record. But I don't like them on the road in Temple. I have Temple winning 75-72. |
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11-30-17 | Missouri v. UCF +4 | 62-59 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
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11-30-17 | Notre Dame +6 v. Michigan State | 63-81 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
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11-30-17 | Texas Tech +2 v. Seton Hall | 79-89 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
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11-29-17 | Illinois State v. Nevada -14 | 68-98 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME NEVADA -14 |
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11-29-17 | Duke v. Indiana +9.5 | 91-81 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 8 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME INDIANA +9.5 |
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11-29-17 | Wyoming v. Denver +6.5 | 78-88 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME DENVER +6.5 |
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11-29-17 | UNLV v. Northern Iowa | 68-77 | Win | 100 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
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11-29-17 | Michigan +9.5 v. North Carolina | 71-86 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 7 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME MICHIGAN +9.5 |
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11-29-17 | Arkansas State v. Cleveland State -1 | 72-75 | Win | 100 | 5 h 38 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME CLEVELAND STATE -1 |
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11-28-17 | Louisville +8.5 v. Purdue | 57-66 | Loss | -107 | 3 h 42 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME LOUISVILLE +8.5 the Louisville Cardinals are off to a 4-0 start to the year. The Cardinals travel to Indiana to battle the 18th ranked Purdue Boilermakers. While the Cardinals are under NCAA sanctions, they are still playing for pride and aiming to have a successful season. The Bookmakers have this line wrong. I like Louisville to pull the Upset. 76-72. |
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11-28-17 | Baylor +4.5 v. Xavier | 63-76 | Loss | -103 | 1 h 15 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME BAYLOR +4.5 On a neutral court or in a seven game series, I’d take Baylor to beat Xavier. Xavier is not well prepared to exploit many of Baylor’s weaknesses, and the Bears are more reliable than the Musketeers. I don’t put a lot in Xavier’s loss to Arizona State. The Sun Devils hit 13-of-27 3-point shots and made 92% of their 25 free throw attempts. Some days your opponent doesn’t miss and you can’t win. I said before the season that Baylor would lose this game, and I’ll stick with that call. I love Baylor basketball. I’m a Chiefs fan, and if you told me Alex Smith would remain the Chiefs starting quarterback in 2018, and the team would not make the playoffs for the next two seasons in exchange for Baylor basketball winning this game, I’d tell you Alex Smith is my quarterback. Winning on the road against top 25 teams is ridiculously tough. I fear one of Baylor’s big men will get in early foul trouble, and Xavier will get hot from 3-point range. I expect the Bears to keep it close but fall a little short. I’ll take Baylor to cover, but I’ve got Xavier winning 74-72. |
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11-26-17 | Panthers -4 v. Jets | Top | 35-27 | Win | 100 | 131 h 50 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME Panthers -4 the Panthers running back duo of Jonathan Stewart and Christian McCaffrey also recently began to emerge as Carolina hoped to add speed into the lineup and create running lanes with potential deep threats in the passing game. After trading No. 1 wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, the results have been positive to this point. In two games since the trade Stewart and McCaffrey have combined for 275 total yards and three touchdowns. If Carolina continues to get this production from their running backs they should be set up nicely for a playoff push over the next few weeks. The Jets have defensive lineman Steve McLendon to clog runs up the middle but overall have struggled to contain opposing running backs. New York currently ranks No. 23 in rush defense allowing 117.9 yards per game on average. However, the unit did contain Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy nicely in Week 9, limiting him to just 25 yards on 12 carries after allowing over 100-yards to him in their first meeting. I have the Panthers winning 30-23. Lay the money on the Panthers |
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11-25-17 | Alabama v. Auburn +5 | Top | 14-26 | Win | 100 | 117 h 55 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GOY AUBURN +5 Neither offense will do much of anything, both defenses will be incredible, and it’ll be the tightest of tight games that will come down to one thing. Alabama’s punting game is solid, Auburn’s isn’t. The Auburn punters are combining to average under 40 yards per kick, putting just nine inside the 20 and with just three 50-yard blasts. Alabama’s J.K. Scott is averaging 43 yards per boot with 21 put inside the 20 with 13 kicks of over 50 yards. The Auburn punt coverage team is mediocre, while Alabama has allowed just four returns for five yards. The field will be tilted on Auburn’s side just a wee bit too much. I have Alabama winning 23-20. |
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11-24-17 | Miami-FL v. Pittsburgh +14 | Top | 14-24 | Win | 100 | 89 h 23 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME PITT +14 The Hurricanes have played some close games this season against inferior competition. So, Miami must be ready on a short week to play a Pittsburgh team that played Virginia Tech tough last week. While the Hurricanes may start slow, expect quarterback Malik Rosier and running back Travis Homer to run wild over a Panthers defense that is below average. This game will be close. I have Miami winning by 6-10 points. Take the 14 points here. Miami wins 28-21. |
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11-23-17 | Marist v. West Virginia -29 | 78-84 | Loss | -122 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME WV -29 I am taking West Virginia in this contest. This contest is a huge mismatch and West Virginia should take this one by big points. Marist is allowing an average of over 84 points through three games and opponents are shooting 44% from three-point territory against them, so I expect the Mountaineers to have their way offensively. Furthermore, West Virginia is an experienced squad that have rolled through their weak competition, scoring over 90 points in three straight games, and their patented full-court press should be effective in this one. I have West Virginia by 38 points. |
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11-23-17 | George Washington v. Xavier -17.5 | 64-83 | Win | 100 | 5 h 32 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME XAVIER -17.5 I am taking Xavier in this contest. George Washington has not looked good this season, losing by 20 points to a young Florida State team and just lost to Rider in their previous action. Xavier is completely dominating their competition through four games, shooting a sizzling 56.8%, and defensively they are holding opponents to 32.7% shooting. Trevon Bluiett has the ability take over a game and is already averaging over 24 points per game. The Musketeers are also a strong rebounding team, and they have the decisive edge in all areas in this matchup. I have Xavier by 23 points. |
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11-23-17 | Portland State v. Duke -24.5 | Top | 81-99 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 9 m | Show |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME DUKE -24.5 When senior star guard Grayson Allen can go 2-of-9 from the floor and score just five points, Duke should struggle in most games. Right? Not against Furman or with so much talent on their roster. Freshman forward Marvin Bagley III picked up the slack with 24 points and eight rebounds to lead the Blue Devils to the 29-point home win. Freshman point guard Trevon Duval added 18 points, four rebounds and four assists on 9-of-12 shooting. Duke beat up the Paladins on the boards by 13 and shot 60.9 percent from the floor. About the only things they didn’t do well was shoot the 3 (5-17) and they still managed to score 92 points. They also went to the foul line just 13 times, making nine. Bagley (6-11, 234)looks like the nation’s top freshman with Michael Porter (back) out for the season. he’s averaging 19.2 points and 9.0 rebounds. Freshman Gary Trent Jr. (6-6, 209) adds 11.6 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Duval produces 13.6 points and 7.6 assists per game. Allen is second on the team in scoring with 18.4 points and 3.2 assists. I have Duke winning by 32 points. |
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11-23-17 | Portland v. North Carolina -26 | 78-102 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 8 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME NORTH CAROLINA -26 UNC sharpshooter Kenny Williams (13.3 ppg) poured in a career-high 20 points against Stanford. The Tar Heels also appear to have a big-time post player in the making with 6’11” freshman Sterling Manley, who is averaging 10.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per contest off the bench. North Carolina, which is 6-0 all time in the state Oregon, has shot better than 50 percent in two of its three games. The Pilots have lost nine straight to ranked teams and are 0-24 against top-10 opponents. Portland is 2-5 ATS in its last seven overall, 1-4-1 ATS in its last six non-conference contests, 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 against winning opponents, and 1-4 ATS in its last five following a win. The Tar Heels are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six overall, 4-1-1 ATS in their last six non-conference contests, 15-6-2 ATS in their last 23 neutral-site games, and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five against winning opponents. Look for those trends to continue. |
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11-23-17 | Vikings v. Lions +3 | Top | 30-23 | Loss | -105 | 58 h 22 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME Lions +3 What a great game to enjoy on Thanksgiving, between two evenly matched teams in a showdown that will have a big impact on the NFC North standings. The Vikings have won six straight since losing to the Lions in October and are capable of a dominant defensive effort every week. The Lions have issues on both lines, but Stafford and their opportunistic secondary keep them in every game. The Lions won’t be out of the playoff mix with a loss, but they will be playing for a wildcard. They’re not quite ready for that yet, which means they’ll squeak out a win for their fourth straight. Pick: Lions 20, Vikings 17 |
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11-21-17 | Bulls +6.5 v. Lakers | 94-103 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 46 m | Show | |
NBA 75 DIME GAME BULLS +6.5 |
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11-20-17 | Eastern Illinois v. San Diego State -13 | 63-94 | Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME SAN DIEGO ST -13 The Eastern Illinois Panthers will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Monday; they are 1-2 ATS against the betting line this season, while the San Diego State Aztecs are 0-1 ATS. Eastern Illinois Panthers are 1-2 on betting the total; San Diego State Aztecs are 1-0. |
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11-19-17 | Redskins v. Saints -7.5 | Top | 31-34 | Loss | -116 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME SAINTS -7.5 For the Redskins, receiver Ryan Grant is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, safety DeAngelo Hall has a bone bruise in his right knee, and defensive lineman Anthony Lanier has a sprained knee. Gruden said tight end Jordan Reed is day-to-day after missing the past two games with a hamstring injury. Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last six overall, 1-4 ATS in its last five against the NFC, and 4-9 ATS in its last 13 after allowing more than 30 points in its previous outing. The Saints are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 overall, 4-1 ATS in their last five at home, 9-1 ATS in their last 10 against losing opponents, 5-1 ATS in their last six at home against opponents with losing road records, 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 against the NFC, and 12-2 ATS in their last 14 following a win. Expect those trends to continue. Saints win 34-17 |
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11-18-17 | California v. Stanford -15.5 | 14-17 | Loss | -110 | 53 h 37 m | Show | |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME STANFORD - 15.5 Traditionally, the Big Game can be counted on to provide tightly contested games and dramatic finishes; a total of 52 games between Stanford and California been determined by one touchdown or less. However, this hasn't been the case in recent seasons. The Bears have lost by an average of 21.9 points in their last seven games against the Cardinal. Stanford has big-play capability behind Love and quarterback K.J. Costello that California will be hard pressed to contain. Stanford wins 34-13. |
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11-18-17 | Purdue +8 v. Iowa | 24-15 | Win | 100 | 48 h 3 m | Show | |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME PURDUE +8 There’s nothing more deflating for an offense than a dropped pass. The Hawkeyes had 7 dropped passes last week against Wisconsin, and many were costly. A few would have produced first downs, which could have extended drives. Others were more ambiguous, like the ball bouncing off tight end Noah Fant’s right hand. Maybe it was slightly too far, maybe it wasn’t. Either way, it wasn’t a catch at a crucial time. The drops haven’t affected just one receiver, either. Quarterback Nate Stanley has a live arm, but the receivers know what velocity with which the ball is coming. Matt VandeBerg, Nick Easley and Ihmir Smith-Marsette all have had vital drops in recent weeks. Receiver play and special teams have become a detriment, and it needs to show up this week to ensure senior day is a success. I have Iowa winning 23-20. |
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11-18-17 | Virginia +19 v. Miami-FL | 28-44 | Win | 100 | 44 h 26 m | Show | |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME VIRGINIA +19 |
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11-18-17 | UL-Monroe +37 v. Auburn | 14-42 | Win | 100 | 44 h 22 m | Show | |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME UL-MONROE +37 |
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11-16-17 | Hofstra v. Dayton -1.5 | Top | 72-69 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 9 m | Show |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME DAYTON -1.5 The Dayton Flyers are 1-0, but they could easily be 0-1 right now after their poor defensive showing against the Ball State Cardinals on Friday. The Flyers escaped with a 78-77 win over a Ball State team that wasn’t expected to keep the score close. The Cardinals finished the game shooting 46 percent from the field and had seven players shoot 50 percent or better from the field. Despite the poor defensive effort, the Flyers were able to get the win thanks to a heads up play by Xeyrius Williams, who lobbed a pass to Josh Cunningham, who was able to lay it in with one second left on the clock. Cunningham led the Flyers with 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds as well. Darrell Davis and John Crosby added 16 and 13 points respectively in what ended up being one of the most exciting games on Friday. |
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11-15-17 | Nevada v. Santa Clara +5.5 | Top | 93-63 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
College Hoops 75 Dime Game Santa Clara +5.5 Santa Clara started off the season against Division III La Verne and cruised to a 120-70 point laugher. They were up by 22 points at the break and then throttled them even further by a 54-26 advantage in the second half. The Broncos hit 62.3 percent of their shots and took advantage of 23 turnovers from La Verne. If there was any issue, it was the home team committing 24 fouls and allowing La Verne to hit 9-of-22 from downtown. As expected, both teams cleared out the benches. Santa Clara put in 13 total players and freshman guard Shaquille Walters saw the most action off the bench (23 minutes). He capitalized by hitting 8-of-9 field goals and finishing with 20 points. Starter KJ Feagin led all scoring with 21 points as he nailed 7-of-13 from the field. I like Santa Clara to pull the victory out right! Take the points here. |
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11-15-17 | Pistons v. Bucks -4 | 95-99 | Push | 0 | 2 h 56 m | Show | |
NBA 75 DIME GAME BUCKS -4 The Milwaukee Bucks limited the Grizzlies to 38 points in the second half in their solid 110-103 home win against Memphis on Monday night. The Bucks shot a terrific 48.8% from the field and out-rebounded the Grizzlies by a 48-43 margin. Giannis Antetokounmpo was sharp once again, sinking 27 points on 10 for 22 shooting and picked up nine rebounds. The 22-year old power forward is having a spectacular season, leading the NBA with an average of 31.3 points to go with 10.3 rebounds per game. Antetokounmpo scored 29 points on a 13 for 27 clip from the field in the Bucks loss to the Pistons earlier this month. Eric Bledsoe played his third game as a member of the Bucks on Monday night and collected 17 points and seven boards. The 27-year old point guard is now averaging 14.3 points in six games this season. I have the Bucks beating the Pistons by 6 points. |
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11-14-17 | San Diego State v. Arizona State +1 | 68-90 | Win | 100 | 17 h 29 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME ARIZONA ST +1 Arizona State opened its season with a comfortable 94-74 win over Idaho State last Friday. The Sun Devils, expected to make a run for an NCAA Tournament berth this year after back-to-back losing seasons to start an era under head coach Bobby Hurley, will get a much better gauge of where they stand when on Tuesday. De’Quon Lake, a 6-foot-10 transfer with a 36-inch vertical leap from Iowa Western Community College, stole the show in the opener for the Sun Devils. He scored 24 points, including four dunks, while grabbing eight rebounds and blocking three shots. Lake should have more help on the frontline with 6’8” redshirt freshman Romello White (team rules violation) and 6’7” freshman Kimani Lawrence (sprained ankle) back in business after they missed the opener. Ohio State transfer Mickey Mitchell, a 6’7” forward, is not eligible until Dec. 10. The Sun Devils have one of the top returning backcourts in the Pac-12 thanks to Tra Holder (16.2 points, 3.2 assists per game in 2016-17), Shannon Evans II (15 ppg, 4.4 apg), and three-point sharpshooter Kodi Justice (9.2 ppg, 41.7 three-point percentage). I have Arizona St winning by 3 points. |
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11-14-17 | Purdue -4 v. Marquette | 86-71 | Win | 100 | 17 h 23 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME PURDUE -4 Marquette is scoring 80 points per game on 50.9% shooting from the field, 28.6% from behind the arc and 76.2% from the charity stripe this season. We will update with trends when/if they are released. As much as I want to say that a romp over Chicago State doesn’t mean much, I think Purdue has just as much potential and firepower as they did last season. Marquette opened the year with a solid win of their own, but all in all, I think Purdue just has too much depth here, and the line is pretty reasonable so I’ll lay the points with Purdue. |
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11-14-17 | Michigan State v. Duke -2 | Top | 81-88 | Win | 100 | 16 h 42 m | Show |
COLLEGE HOOPS 100 DIME GAME DUKE -2 On the offensive side of the ball, avoiding turnovers is obviously the major key, but making the Blue Devils work on each possession is top priority. Duke is a deep, talented team, but the Spartans must wear the Blue Devils down with ball movement in order to be effective. Shooting without a single pass will doom Michigan State. Defensively, guarding the perimeter is important. Duke can shoot the lights out from long range and proved that through the first two games, making 46 percent of its 3-pointers as a team. Michigan State can’t get lazy on defense and must account for everyone who is on the floor as they can all shoot from range. I have Duke by 4 points or more |
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11-14-17 | George Washington v. Florida State -15.5 | 67-87 | Win | 100 | 16 h 40 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME FLORIDA ST -15.5 Maybe the biggest mismatch on Tuesday night college hoops card as athletic and talented Florida State is just too much for GW. Colonials lost so much off good team last year and it's going to take a few months to get this young team ready to compete at this level. Final Score Prediction, Florida State Seminoles win and cover ATS 83-64. |
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11-14-17 | Nicholls State +32 v. Villanova | 77-113 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 60 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 75 DIME GAME NICHOLLS STATE +32 The Nichols State Colonels look for the road upset of the Villanova Wildcats on Tuesday. Nichols State opened the season with a wild 111-106 victory at the Texas Rio Grande Vaqueros. This was nothing but run and gun for 40 minutes with the Vaqueros managing eight more looks at the basket thanks to 21 Colonels giveaways to help offset Nichols 45.7-43.8% shooting edge. This is to many points for a competitive team. I have this game within 15 points. |
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11-13-17 | Rhode Island +1 v. Nevada | Top | 81-88 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 17 m | Show |
COLLEGE HOOPS 100 DIME GAME RHODE ISLAND The Rams have been brought back to relevance in College Basketball thanks to Coach Dan Hurley and think Rhode Island keeps it going with 2-0 start to this season. Should be close game as Nevada has nice team but just too much Rams in this one. Rhode Island by 6 points. |
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11-13-17 | Dolphins +9 v. Panthers | Top | 21-45 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 41 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GOW DOLPHINS +9 The Dolphins won three games in a row to reach 4-2 on the season, but they are now trying to stop a two-game losing skid following a 27-24 loss to Oakland last week. Miami led the Raiders well into the second quarter, but they fell down by two scores in the third and couldn't quite recover. Near the end, though, the Dolphins managed a late touchdown that gave them a push ATS as three-point 'dogs. On the night Miami outgained Oakland 395-379, as quarterback Jay Cutler, back in action after missing the previous game with sore ribs, threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. But the Dolphins also missed an extra point, lost a fumble from the Raiders 24-yard line and came up empty on three other incursions inside Oakland territory. At 4-4 overall Miami occupies the No. 7 spot in the AFC standings at the moment, just a game behind Tennessee, Jacksonville and Buffalo, who are all 5-3. Take the Dolphins and the 9 points. |
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11-13-17 | Vanderbilt -3.5 v. Belmont | 60-69 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 2 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 100 DIME GAME Vanderbilt -3.5 Vanderbilt is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games overall and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games while the under is 8-2 in their last 10 games overall. Belmont is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall while the under is 5-3 in their last 8 games overall. I know it’s just one game, but I was more impressed with how Belmont hung around on the road at Washington while this will be a test for Vanderbilt on the road. However, I think Vandy has the deeper team here and while I could very well be wrong, I think this meeting is similar to last year’s meeting which Vanderbilt won by 14 so I’ll lay the points with the Commodores here. |
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11-13-17 | Brown v. Quinnipiac | 79-72 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 36 m | Show | |
COLLEGE HOOPS 100 DIME GAME Quinnipiac -110 The Quinnipiac Bobcats are coming off a solid performance against Dartmouth in which they dominated most of that game and outplayed them far more than what the final score indicated. Beating up on Johnson & Wales (RI) does nothing for me in terms of Brown, and the home team has won seven of the last nine meetings between these two teams. So, with this being damn near a pick em, I'm going to side with the Bobcats at home. Besides, it has the best showing between these two games with one game down. |
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11-11-17 | Notre Dame -3 v. Miami-FL | Top | 8-41 | Loss | -110 | 42 h 35 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME NOTRE DAME -3 The Miami offense isn’t good. It’s awful on third downs, was worse against Virginia Tech at throwing the ball at times, and it struggled way too much to put the game well out of reach. Malik Rosier has been fine, but he misfired on 11 of his 21 throws with three picks. He ran well, but he has to be nearly perfect – he can’t give the Irish O any easy chances. The Hurricanes are second-to-last in the ACC on third downs. This week, that’s not okay against an ultra-efficient offensive machine that doesn’t make a whole lot of mistakes. Yes, Wimbush got hurt. And Ian Book stepped in and hit all eight of his passes. Yes, Adams was out early. And the Irish finished with 380 rushing yards and four scores. The Irish pull the victory 28-17. |
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11-11-17 | Virginia Tech v. Georgia Tech +3 | Top | 22-28 | Win | 100 | 33 h 20 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME GEORGIA TECH +3 The Yellow Jackets are just a few plays away from being 7-1. We’d all be very worried if that was the case. We’re all worried anyway, because of Paul Johnson’s style of offense, but the worry factor would be multiplied by about five if the Jackets had won those close games, or even two of them. The Georgia Tech offense has had four very good offensive games from a points standpoint, one middling offensive game, and one bad offensive game. The Virginia Tech defense is closer to the Miami and Clemson defenses than it is to teams like Pitt, UNC, Wake Forest and Virginia. Still, I don’t see the Hokies holding the Jackets to 10 points like Clemson. I’m hoping for a defensive performance somewhere between Miami and Clemson’s performances against Georgia Tech. With the way the VT offense has been playing, allowing 24 points might not be good enough. Twenty or fewer, however, is very doable. Virginia Tech is 6-3 against Paul Johnson. In VT’s six wins, Georgia Tech has scored 17, 21, 26, 17, 10 and 21 points, for an average of 18.67 points per game. In VT’s three losses, the Jackets have scored 28, 27 and 30 points, for an average of 28.33 points per game. According to my algorithms, I have GT winning 30-27. |
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11-11-17 | Michigan State +17.5 v. Ohio State | Top | 3-48 | Loss | -115 | 33 h 27 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME MICHIGAN ST +17.5 No disrespect to the oddsmakers, but this game has not been a blowout, ever since Urban Meyer's first season as Ohio State's head coach in 2012. Quite commonly, this game comes down to avoiding mistakes, and capitalizing upon the opportunities whenever they are presented. Meyer knows that the skeptics are beginning to whisper about the Buckeyes, and it should make for must-see TV when the ball is kicked off at noon within Ohio Stadium. It should be a tough, traditional, Big Ten-style of game, and Ohio State ekes a close one out at home to keep its division title hopes alive. According to my algorithms, I have Ohio St winning 27-20. |
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11-07-17 | Akron +7.5 v. Miami-OH | Top | 14-24 | Loss | -130 | 6 h 35 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME AKRON +7.5 Akron is still deep in the hunt for the MAC title, needing to win this week to set up a showdown against Ohio in the East game of the year. The Zips might not be doing much offensively, but the defense has been solid against everyone but Toledo. More than anything else, the team has figured out how to win close games, pulling off two one-point wins in the last three outings. Now on a run of four wins in the last five games, everything is set up for a big finishing kick – and to become bowl eligible. Miami is just trying to find something positive. The team that went on a late run to go bowling last year now has to win its final three games to do it again. Win this week, get by Eastern Michigan at home next Wednesday, and beat Ball State – bowl game. The hope is for QB Gus Ragland to be back, healthy, and good enough to go, but the offense hasn’t necessarily been the problem. The Akron offense isn’t anything special, but it’s terrific at keeping the chains moving. Miami doesn’t have a pass rush and it’s not nearly disruptive enough in key moments. While the RedHawks are able to control the clock, they’re not going to control the game. According to my algorithms, I have the Zips winning 28-21. Take the points here. |
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11-05-17 | Raiders v. Dolphins +3.5 | Top | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 10 h 41 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME DOLPHINS +3.5 |
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11-05-17 | Chiefs +2.5 v. Cowboys | Top | 17-28 | Loss | -100 | 17 h 23 m | Show |
NFL 150 DIME GOY CHIEFS +2.5 Don’t let the final score fool you, this game won’t be very close. Without Ezekiel Elliot, the Cowboys offense won’t be able to keep up with Alex Smith’s high powered attack. The Cowboys defense is full of holes, Smith will have one of his best games this season as Hill and Kelce carve up Big D’s secondary. On defense Bob Sutton’s group will have a get right game. The front seven combines for four sacks and holds the Cowboy’s running game under 100 yards. Dallas will make it seem close due to a big play or two from Prescott and Dez Bryant. The Chiefs get a big road win and enter the bye 7-2 atop the AFC. According to my algorithms, I have the Chiefs winning 28-24 |
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11-04-17 | Kansas State v. Texas Tech -3 | Top | 42-35 | Loss | -120 | 12 h 30 m | Show |
INSIDE MOVE 100 DIME GOY TEXAS TECH -3 Texas Tech might see three different quarterbacks Saturday, but the main point of Kansas State's offense will likely remain the same: running the ball. K-State is No. 2 in the Big 12 in rushing offense and last in passing offense. Jesse Ertz is the K-State quarterback who is most likely to throw, while Alex Delton and Skylar Thompson might run more. But all three are threats to carry the ball, along with running back Alex Barnes. Texas Tech is No. 7 in the Big 12 in rushing defense and allowed Oklahoma running back Rodney Anderson to rush for 181 yards on 24 carries last week. I like Texas Tech here, to limit Kansas States's main offense attack. According to my algorithms, I have Texas Tech winning 41-28. |
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10-29-17 | Panthers +1.5 v. Bucs | Top | 17-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
NFL 150 DIME GOY PANTHERS 1.5 Carolina should be able to count on its defense, which knows that Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston can be rattled. So putting a heavy pass rush on him will be a priority. That worked at times against Chicago's rookie quarterback, though it didn't result in turnovers. The Panthers haven't been in a takeaway mode much this season and that's something they'll look to change. Given the amount of pass rush they're capable of applying, they'll need to get more benefits out of that. The Bucs would like to get running back Doug Martin to set the tone and help their play action work. Winston has 10 touchdowns and only four interceptions, so he's protecting the football well. But the Panthers know how to pressure the quarterback, so he has to make quick decisions. The Bucs are without 2 key cornerbacks. The Panthers have the edge here, and should hold the game down. According to my algorithms, I have the Panthers winning 24-17. |
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10-28-17 | New Mexico v. Wyoming -1.5 | Top | 3-42 | Win | 100 | 3 h 32 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 150 DIME GOY WYOMING -1.5 Wyoming might not be all that flashy, and it’s not doing enough with a star quarterback in Josh Allen to lead the way, but it’s still in the Mountain West title hunt – but now it needs some help. New Mexico is fighting for its 2017 survival. It’s not playing all that well, but it’s managing to battle hard in a loss to Colorado State. Now it needs to win three of the final five games to go bowling. The Lobo offense is miserable on third downs, but it’s still running well and it’s still dangerous – it’s just inconsistent. Wyoming has no offense – it’s last in the Mountain West – but the defensive front is outstanding at getting into the backfield and should be able to stuff the Lobos before they get started. At home, Wyoming will win the turnover battle, and the defensive will take over in a low-scoring battle. Wyoming wins 24-17. |
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10-28-17 | TCU v. Iowa State +7.5 | Top | 7-14 | Win | 100 | 1 h 54 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 75 DIME GAME IOWA ST +7.5 Both of these teams have done well against the number this year. TCU is 5-2 ATS, while Iowa State is 5-1-1, but I've been impressed by the Cyclones at home this year. Also, TCU just hasn't been as great on a grass surface. The Frogs are 2-10 ATS in their past 12 on grass. Iowa State, meanwhile, is 10-2 ATS in its past 12 on a natural turf, and also 8-2 ATS in their past 10 at Jack Trice. According to my algoritms, I have this game low scoring. Iowa St wins 20-17 |
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10-28-17 | California +4 v. Colorado | Top | 28-44 | Loss | -110 | 38 h 12 m | Show |
INSIDE MOVE 100 DIME GOY CALIFORNIA +4 Cal has a slight advantage on defense. However, the Bears have sorely missed playmaking linebacker Devante Downs, who was the leading tackler in the Pac-12 when he went down with a season-ending injury against Washington State. Downs led the team with three sacks and also recorded 5.5 tackles for a loss, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The unit as a whole has improved, but it’s difficult to replace such a talented and productive player. Furthermore, both quarterbacks are turnover prone. Colorado's Steven Montez has thrown six interceptions, and Cal starter Ross Bowers has been picked off 10 times, including two last week. Given the uncertainty surrounding Montez as the starter, as well as Cal’s success forcing turnovers and the presence of running back Phillip Lindsay, we can expect the Buffs to lean heavily on the ground game. Since Cal has shown improvement stopping the run. This game will be tight. I have Cal winning 27-23. |
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10-25-17 | Raptors v. Warriors -12 | 112-117 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 4 m | Show | |
NBA 75 DIME GAME WARRIORS -12 This line was delayed as the injury bug has taken a bite out of the Raptors. Starting centre Jonas Valanciunas is reportedly out with an ankle injury and leading-scorer DeMar DeRozan is questionable with a thigh injury. Golden State is 9-1 straight up in its last 10 games against Canada’s hoops team, but the Raptors have made things respectable against the league champs recently. Toronto is 2-1-1 ATS in its last four contests against the Dubs. The Warriors picked up their first ATS win of the season on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. Steve Kerr’s crew is 2-2 straight up and 1-3 against the spread in its first four games. They’ve played over the total in three of their four games as well. Toronto lost and failed to cover as a 2.5-point dog at San Antonio on Monday, bringing its season ATS record to 2-1. I have the Warriors winning 115-100. |
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10-25-17 | Spurs -4 v. Heat | 117-100 | Win | 100 | 4 h 31 m | Show | |
NBA 75 DIME GAME SPURS -4 Hassan Whiteside’s absence will hurt the Heat in this one, especially in the paint against a Spurs team that features Aldridge and Gasol. The Spurs defense has been outstanding, holding opponents to 41.3% shooting from the field, and they limited a potent Raptors team to only 97 points on Monday night. The Spurs won’t need to score big points due to their stifling defensive play that has allowed fewer than 100 points in all three games. I have the Spurs by 8 |
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10-24-17 | Pacers v. Wolves -12 | 130-107 | Loss | -102 | 2 h 58 m | Show | |
NBA 75 DIME GAME TIMBERWOLVES -12 Indiana has really tapered off since their offensive bonanza to start the season against the Nets. The loss of Turner with a concussion has hurt them on both ends of the floor. Minnesota has won two straight against divisional opponents despite surviving a pair of blown calls in the final five seconds that could have swung things the other way. The Timberwolves are at home and have better talent than the Pacers. Look for Minnesota to win their third straight here. |
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10-23-17 | Wizards v. Nuggets -4 | Top | 109-104 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 12 m | Show |
NBA 75 DIME GAME NUGGETS -4 The Wizards are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Nuggets are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 Monday games, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The home team is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings, the favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings and the over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings. The Washington Wizards continue to deal with injuries and a lack of depth, which almost cost them both of their first two victories. Washington also isn't nearly the same team on the road as it is at home. The Denver Nuggets are a legit playoff contender in the West this season and need to take care of home court to make that a reality. A much better showing for the Nuggets in their last game, and I expect them to build on that here |
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10-23-17 | Warriors -12.5 v. Mavs | 133-103 | Win | 100 | 3 h 41 m | Show | |
NBA 75 DIME GAME The Warriors were outplayed by the Grizzlies on the road and lost their cool in the process. Golden State doesn’t have meltdowns like that often and you have to wonder if the three straight long seasons have taken a toll on the rotation. You’re talking about an extra 62 games in the last three postseasons, which is a lot on top of the regular season grind. Dallas is struggling as they’re young and Nowitzki is scuffling in the early going. This one likely is a Golden State romp as the Warriors get back to form with a win here. |
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10-22-17 | Falcons v. Patriots -3 | Top | 7-23 | Win | 100 | 18 h 33 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME PATRIOTS -3 The Falcons are a stellar third in total defense, but they are a more mediocre 12th against the pass. Brady shredded them in the second half and overtime during the Super Bowl and there is no reason to think he will be unable to do so again. Atlanta cannot be playing with confidence, either, having lost to much worse AFC East opposition at home. Atlanta is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 following a loss and 0-4 ATS in its last four in October. The Patriots are 18-7 ATS in their last 25 overall, 26-12-2 ATS in their last 40 at home, 7-2 ATS in their last nine against winning opponents, 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 at home against opponents with winning road records, and 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings between the two teams. Count on those trends continuing. |
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10-22-17 | Broncos +1 v. Chargers | Top | 0-21 | Loss | -110 | 63 h 24 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME BRONCOS +1 the Los Angeles Chargers are one point favorites. So, a slight underdog. The Denver Broncos seem to play well being the underdog. It is going to be really important for this team to get this three game road trip on the right foot. Hopefully, the team will come ready to play. Winning a divisional game on the road is never easy. But I think this Broncos team is going to come out of the gates white-hot mad and do enough to win this game. Philip Rivers will keep the Chargers in the game, but I do not think it will be enough. According to my algorithms, I have the Broncos winning 24-17. |
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10-21-17 | Arizona -2.5 v. California | Top | 45-44 | Loss | -115 | 43 h 8 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME ARIZONA -2.5 California faces another challenging matchup Saturday against visiting Arizona and emerging star Khalil Tate. The sophomore quarterback led the Wildcats to a 47-30 win over UCLA last Saturday in his first start of the season while Cal forced seven turnovers and recorded nine sacks in a 37-3 win over the Cougars. One week after setting the FBS record for rushing for a quarterback with 327 yards against Colorado, Tate rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 148 yards and a score against the Bruins. The future is suddenly bright for the explosive Wildcats, who have won three of their last four games and sit tied with Arizona State for second place in the Pac-12 South after being picked to finish sixth in the preseason media poll. The Wildcats look to maintain their momentum against a Cal team that snapped a three-game losing streak with their surprising win over Washington State. The Bears had five interceptions in the victory but will need to adjust without inside linebacker and leading tackler Devante Downs, who suffered a season-ending injury against the Cougars. Tate has received back-to-back Pac-12 offensive player of the week honors and helped open up a running game led by Nick Wilson, who posted his best numbers since the 2016 opener with 135 yards and two touchdowns against UCLA. Freshman Kylan Wilborn had four of the Wildcats' five sacks against the Bruins while cornerback Jace Whittaker added two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown. The defense has forced 13 turnovers but will be without tackle Parker Zellers for the first half Saturday after the senior was ejected for targeting last week. Downs' injury is a huge blow for the resurgent Cal defense and will place a greater burden on the front line and inside linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk, who was named Pac-12 defensive player of the week after recording 11 tackles, 2.5 sacks and one interception against Washington State. The Bears' offense remains inconsistent but looked sharp against the Cougars as Vic Enwere replaced injured starter Patrick Laird and rushed for season highs of 22 carries for 102 yards with a score. Arizona has averaged 45 points 4 of 6 games. According to my algorithms, I have Arizona winning 37-30. |
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10-21-17 | Iowa +2.5 v. Northwestern | Top | 10-17 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME IOWA +2.5 The Hawkeyes feature an outstanding defense and they are up against a mediocre offense. Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson is scuffling right now, posting a poor 1:4 TD to INT ratio over his last two games, and he will be in tough against the Iowa defense. Furthermore, Hawkeyes QB Nathan Stanley has been tremendous, already throwing 15 touchdowns this season and he is facing a weak pass defense that is allowing an average of 250 passing yards per game, which ranks them down at 101st in the Country. Iowa is 17-7 ATS in their last 24 road games. According to my algorithms. I have Iowa winning 24-17. |
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10-19-17 | Memphis +3 v. Houston | Top | 42-38 | Win | 100 | 66 h 60 m | Show |
HIGH ROLLER 100 DIME GAME Memphis +3 This seems like a well-balanced and even matchup across the board. Memphis has the conference's top wide receiver in Anthony Miller, but Houston's passing game has playmakers as well with Steven Dunbar and Linell Bonner. Where Memphis has the clear advantage is at quarterback with Riley Ferguson. Kyle Postma supplanted Kyle Allen as the starter but can be prone to make a mistake with the ball even if Houston is ahead comfortably (four interceptions were thrown with a lead up to 14 points). Expect another good outing from Ferguson and Miller on the national stage to get Memphis out of Houston with an important win. Houston is not the same team without Head Coach Herman! According to my Predictions, I have Memphis winning 34-24. |
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10-18-17 | Wolves +2 v. Spurs | Top | 99-107 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 19 m | Show |
NBA 75 DIME GAME WOLVES +2 San Antonio is a force to be reckoned with as Popovich gets the most production that anyone would be able to conjure up. The Spurs, though, will be minus two-fifths of their starting lineup with Parker and Leonard out of the mix for this contest. Minnesota has plenty of new talent in the mix with Butler working with Towns and Wiggins combining to form a formidable trio. The Timberwolves have struggled against the Spurs in recent years but they get the upper hand thanks to injuries. Take the points and Minnesota, even on the road. According to my analysis, I have the Timberwolves winning 204-201 |
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10-15-17 | Rams +3 v. Jaguars | Top | 27-17 | Win | 100 | 62 h 59 m | Show |
NFL GOLD 100 DIME GOY The Rams enter this game coming off a loss to the Seattle Seahawks at home 16-10. Entering the game, the Rams offence (second in NFL scoring at 30.4 ppg) was the story of the NFL, but they turned over the ball five times, and that was a key stat in the loss Sunday afternoon. Running back Todd Gurley has had a comeback season and is currently ranked third in league rushing with 405 yards. Of note, receiver Sammy Watkins didn’t have a reception or even a target in the loss to the Seahawks. The Jaguars are coming off their best performance this season (in years?) with a convincing 30-9 victory over the Steelers in Pittsburgh. The defence was outstanding in the win, holding the Steelers no touchdowns, 0 for 3 in the red zone. The Jags defence also picked off Ben Roethlisberger five times, returning two of them for majors. Rookie running back Leonard Fournette is making a case for Offensive Rookie of the Year, as he scrambled for 181 yards and two touchdowns. He already has 466 yards on the ground, good enough for second in the NFL behind Kansas City’s Kareem Hunt. Quarterback Blake Bortles had his struggles this past Sunday. Despite the win Bortles threw a career-low 14 passes for 95 yards the entire game. According to my algorithms, I have the Rams winning 24-20. Take the Points here. |
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10-14-17 | UCLA v. Arizona +2.5 | Top | 30-47 | Win | 100 | 28 h 23 m | Show |
PLATINUM 100 DIME GAME ARIZONA +2.5 Arizona and UCLA combined for just seven wins a season ago; they have six combined coming into this game. Needless to say, both teams are dramatically improved from 2016. The winner will head into the season's second half at 4-2 and above .500 in Pac-12 play, with a real opportunity to make noise in the South division. UCLA has dominated the series since Mora took over, but the matchups have always favored the Bruins. This year looks like the exception. Arizona's multidimensional rushing attack should be able to take advantage of a Bruin defense ranked No. 129 in FBS stopping the run. Arizona's defense has made considerable strides this season, although slowing Rosen and the passing attack could prove difficult. Still, the Wildcats have shown an ability to rise up on that side of the ball, even in the two losses. This time, Arizona should get just enough defense for a win. According to my algorithms, I have Arizona winning 42-35. |
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10-14-17 | Georgia Tech +6.5 v. Miami-FL | Top | 24-25 | Win | 100 | 4 h 24 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 125 DIME GOY GEORGIA TECH +6.5 I remain skeptical of No. 11 Miami. Plus, Georgia Tech is good and well rested coming off three straight wins and a bye week. The game being in Miami doesn’t help the Yellow Jackets’ cause, but Hurricanes leading rusher Mark Walton being out for the season with an ankle injury does. Through four games, Walton had racked up 428 yards on the ground and 91 yards off seven catches. He had more than double the yards of Miami’s next-best back, Travis Homer. According to my algorithms, I have Georgia Tech winning 21-17. |
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10-14-17 | South Carolina +2.5 v. Tennessee | Top | 15-9 | Win | 100 | 132 h 0 m | Show |
CFB 100 DIME INSIDE MOVE GOY South Carolina +2.5 |
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10-14-17 | Michigan -5 v. Indiana | Top | 27-20 | Win | 100 | 132 h 51 m | Show |
CFB MEGA MOVE 100 DIME GOY MICHIGAN -5 The Wolverines were good last week with no excuses. Michigan State struggled to get anything going on the ground other than one 50-yard dash, and ended up throwing for a mere 94 yards. This is still the nation’s No. 1 defense, it’s still fantastic at getting into the backfield, and it’s great at generating pressure in key spots. There isn’t enough of a Hoosier downfield passing game to worry about the field being stretched – the Wolverines will tee off against the IU ground attack and midrange passes. The Wolverines are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. According to my algorithms, I have the Wolverines winning 34-17. |
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10-12-17 | Eagles v. Panthers -3 | Top | 28-23 | Loss | -125 | 23 h 57 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME OFFSET GOY PANTHERS -3 The Carolina Panthers continued their winning ways on the road against Detroit last week. However, set to face the Eagles on Thursday night, Carolina wasn’t left with much opportunity to celebrate. Instead, the team is faced with a short week of preparation and another game just four days removed from their last. Quarterback Cam Newton is riding a hot streak, throwing for six touchdowns in the last two games with only one interception. Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz continues to impress during his sophomore NFL season. The beneficiary of a great offensive line, Philadelphia is expected to be without right tackle Lane Johnson on Thursday. Johnson suffered a concussion on Sunday against the Cardinals and the short week will hinder his opportunity to clear the league’s concussion protocol prior to game time. His impact is obvious as the Eagles are 9-2 when he plays and just 2-11 if he doesn’t, since the beginning of last year. Backup tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai will have a difficult time slowing down the Panthers pass rush provided by Mario Addison and Julius Peppers. The two have combined for eight and one-half sacks already this season. The scary thing for other NFL teams is that both have proven capable of passing various test this season but neither Carolina or Philadelphia has played their best football. Don’t expect an exceptional showing from either team with limited time to prepare but Newton and the Panthers should produce enough for the win in prime time. According to my alogithms, I have the this game at a Tier 1. Panthers win 24-13. |
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10-08-17 | Chiefs -1 v. Texans | Top | 42-34 | Win | 100 | 128 h 41 m | Show |
BOOKIE BLOWOUT 100 DIME GOM CHIEFS -1 Kansas City is the only undefeated team left in the NFL and that is looking like no fluke. Included in the Chiefs’ record is a road win over New England. Their offense is cooking behind Smith, Hunt, Kelce, and Tyreek Hill. The Chiefs are 4-0 ATS in their last four overall, 13-3 ATS in their last 16 on the road, 4-1 ATS in their last five against the AFC, 4-0 ATS in their last four following a win, and 4-0 ATS in their last four after gaining more than 350 total yards in their previous outing. Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last six following a win, 1-11 ATS in its last 12 Week 5 contests, and 2-5 ATS in its last seven at home against Kansas City. Expect those trends to continue. According to my algorithms, I have the Chiefs winning 24-17. |
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10-08-17 | Jets +1.5 v. Browns | Top | 17-14 | Win | 100 | 113 h 21 m | Show |
NFL GOLD GAME 100 DIME GOY I am taking 1.5 points with the Jets in this matchup. The Jets have pulled off two straight impressive wins against two decent teams, so I am confident they can take on the Browns who rank near the bottom of the NFL in points for and against. The Jets running game has been solid led by Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire which has allowed them to score at least 20 points in three straight weeks against some solid defensive teams. Furthermore, Isaiah Crowell has struggled to move the ball on the ground for the Browns and Kizer has not looked good, throwing only three touchdowns with eight interceptions, so I can’t see Cleveland scoring many points The Jets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games against the Browns. According to my algorithms, I have the Jets winning 25-13. |
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10-07-17 | San Diego State -10 v. UNLV | Top | 41-10 | Win | 100 | 76 h 37 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME OFFSET GOY SAN DIEGO ST -10 The defense has been absolutely stifling. The Aztecs haven’t allowed more than 17 points in any of the last six games during their winning streak, and they’re more than used to playing on the road with three of the last five victories coming away from home. The UNLV offense is working, but the defense is getting run over San Diego St. is 9-2 ATS in October games. According to my algorithms, I have San Diego St pulling the Blowout 45-13. |
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10-07-17 | Fresno State -17 v. San Jose State | Top | 27-10 | Push | 0 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
CFB MAX BET 100 DIME GOY Fresno St -17 San Jose State has shown a complete inability to stop opposing teams from moving up and down the field at will. Giving up nearly 550 yards and 41 points to a UNLV team that lost to Howard, an FCS program, as a 44 point favorite shows that the Spartans have major issues. Fresno State bounced back from being crushed by Alabama and Washington to get back in the win column. The Bulldogs make it two in a row by rolling past the hapless Spartans here. The Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS with teams with losing records. This game will be a Blow out! According to my algorithms, I have the Bulldogs winning 38-13. |
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10-07-17 | SMU +10 v. Houston | Top | 22-35 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME GAME SMU +10 The Mustangs sport the No. 3 scoring offense in the country, averaging 48.2 points per game. Houston, meanwhile, is the No. 14 scoring defense, allowing 14.8 points per game. Needless to say, this matchup is going to be the one that determines this game. Appearances in the red zone will be a strength vs. strength matchup -- SMU has scored on 94.4 percent of its trips to the red zone while Houston has allowed no points on a third of its stands inside its own 20. SMU will need to establish its run game quickly against a Houston defense that allows 155.8 rushing yards per game. Houston is a different team without coach Herman. This game could be decided within 3 points. I like SMU to pull the victory. |
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10-07-17 | LSU v. Florida -3 | Top | 17-16 | Loss | -110 | 76 h 12 m | Show |
STRIP CLUB MOVE 100 DIME GOM FLORIDA -3 LSU not having its stuff together with injures and inconsistencies taking over. Star RB Derrius Guice was out against the Trojans, two freshman started on the line, and the defense was missing a few key parts. Florida might not be amazing, but it has its formula down, and now the power running game appears to be working. Troy’s Jordan Chunn tore off 191 yards and a score on the Tigers. Florida only had a few big runs against Vandy, but it controlled the game and took the pressure off Franks and Del Rio by grinding out the O with Malik Davis and Lamical Perine. With a defense that’s dominating on third downs, I don't see LSU offense doing much. The Gator secondary will be a rock, the defensive front will own the wounded LSU O line, and it’ll be yet another hard-fought uggo that will look just fine for Florida in the standings. According to my algoritms, I have this game as a TIER 1. Florida winings 24-17. |
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10-07-17 | West Virginia +13.5 v. TCU | 24-31 | Win | 100 | 28 h 14 m | Show | |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 75 DIME VALUE GAME WEST VIRGINIA 75 DIME GAME West Virginia will get its passing game going and Grier will look great, but this is another TCU showcase game. The lines have been fantastic, Kenny Hill has been solid, and this is a strong, balanced team that doesn’t seem to be knocked off its game in any way. The Horned Frogs are unflappable and relentless. The Bookmakers have this line over inflated. West Virginia has a stunning offense, and a great run game. This game will be within 7-10 points. Take the 13.5 points. |
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10-07-17 | UL-Monroe -5 v. Texas State | Top | 45-27 | Win | 100 | 3 h 3 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 75 DIME TOP PLAY UL MONROE -5 In addition to Luckett, Gore also excelled for Louisiana-Monroe against Coastal Carolina. Gore rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns, giving him four scores in the last two games. He has five rushing TDs in 2017 and also has 56 receiving yards. The Warhawks are 6-2 ATS in their last eight overall, 4-0 ATS in their last four on the road, 5-1 ATS in their last six against the Sun Belt Conference, and 6-1 ATS in their last seven following a win. Texas State is 2-5 ATS in its last seven at home, 2-5 ATS in its last seven following a loss, 2-6 ATS in its last eight after scoring less than 20 points in its previous outing, and 2-5 ATS in its last seven after allowing more than 40 points in its previous outing. Look for those trends to continue. According to my algorithm, I have UL Monroe winning 34-23. |
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10-07-17 | Wake Forest +22.5 v. Clemson | 14-28 | Win | 100 | 25 h 59 m | Show | |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 75 DIME VALUE GAME WAKE FOREST +22.5 This is a bit of a tricky spot for Clemson. After a brilliant opening month, this is where the schedule supposedly eases up. But Wake Forest has a defense that could give the Tigers some problems, especially if the Clemson that showed up in the first three quarters against Boston College reappears. The Tigers are back home, but they’ve actually played better on the road so far in 2017. Clemson will win this game, perhaps even comfortably. Clemson is 25-1 in it last 26 home games. However, of the Tigers' last 13 ATS losses, eight have come at home, where the spreads are often inflated. Meanwhile, Wake Forest is 7-2 ATS over its last nine games on the road. According to my algoritms, I have Clemson winning 34-17. Take Wake Forest and points here. |
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10-05-17 | Louisville v. NC State +4.5 | Top | 25-39 | Win | 100 | 33 h 5 m | Show |
EXECUTIVE 100 DIME GOW NC STATE +4.5 The North Carolina State Wolf Pack have been a pleasant surprise in the Atlantic Coast Conference. While Louisville has been rolling teams, their competition has been pretty poor the last couple weeks. Louisville is going to face a defense that can compete, and problems will arise from that. Look for North Carolina State to have a plan to contain Jackson, and that’s the Cardinals offense. While this could be a pretty fun game, the home underdog is where to bet this game. North Carolina State has emerged as a solid offensive team with more than 34 points per game. The passing game has thrown for more than 293 per game, while rushing for 168 per game. Jaylen Samuels is the top receiver for the Wolf Pack with 321 yards and 3 touchdowns. The run game is anchored by Nyheim Hines, with 411 yards. The Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last five Thursday games. According to my algorithms, I have a Tier 2. I have NC State winning 30-27, and 31-30. I would take the points here. |
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10-01-17 | Raiders v. Broncos -3 | Top | 10-16 | Win | 100 | 48 h 21 m | Show |
NFL HIGH ROLLER 100 DIME GOY BRONCOS-3 Despite the loss, I still have faith in the Denver Broncos. While the Raiders did beat an up and coming Titans team, they showed that they are vulnerable. The Broncos on paper look better than the Raiders do. With this being a home game and a key divisional round, I believe the Denver Broncos bounce back and get the win. And here is a bonus. The No Fly Zone rebounds. Aqib Talib also snatches another chain. Denver is 8-2-1 ATS last 11 against Oakland and the favorite is 8-1-1 ATS last 10 in this series. The Broncos are the better defensive team, allowing just 59.7 rushing yards per game. Von Miller and company will be in Carr’s face all game. According to my algorithms, I have this game at a Tier 3. I have the Broncos winning 28-17, 34-24, and 30-21. |
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10-01-17 | Bengals -3 v. Browns | Top | 31-7 | Win | 100 | 44 h 29 m | Show |
NFL 100 GOLD GAME GOM BENGALS -3 Cincinnati has been bad; Cleveland has been even worse. The Bengals showed some encouraging signs of progress against Green Bay but simply could not get the defensive stop they needed at the end of regulation in order to prevent overtime. Progress should be expected, because they feature veterans at key offensive positions in Dalton and Green. Cleveland, on the other hand, is sporting a rookie quarterback who is struggling mightily and not getting much help. Cincinnati is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 on the road, 10-4 ATS in its last 14 against losing opponents, and 8-2 ATS in its last 10 on grass. The Browns are 6-22-1 ATS in their last 29 overall, 2-8 ATS in their last 10 at home, 1-6 ATS in their last seven against losing opponents, 5-21 ATS in their last 26 following a loss, 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 against the AFC, 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 on grass, and 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings between the two teams. Expect those trends to continue. According to my algorithms, I have a Tier 1! Bengals win 24-17. |
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10-01-17 | Saints -3 v. Dolphins | Top | 20-0 | Win | 100 | 41 h 11 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME MEGA MOVE SAINTS -3 This game will be played overseas and this is a big game for both teams, especially for the Saints, who are looking to get back to .500 for the year, after a 0-2 start. Miami looked horrible on offense in their loss to the Jets and their defense struggled against Josh McCown. Now they take on one of the best QBs in this league and a New Orleans offense that has looked very good so far. The Saints just took out the Panthers on the road, so they are playing with some confidence right now, while the Dolphins have to be questioning themselves after losing 20-6 to the Jets. The Dolphins struggled against the pass in the preseason and that has carried over to the regular, so they don’t really have that big of an edge on defense, while the Saints have a huge edge on offense, especially with Brees over Cutler. I look for the Saints to build off of last weeks road win over Carolina and take this one by at least seven points. The Saints are 7-1 ATS when playing on the grass. According to my algirthms, I have the Saints winning 34-23. Tier 4 Game. |
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10-01-17 | Colorado State -6.5 v. Hawaii | Top | 51-21 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
EXECUTIVE PLAY 100 DIME GOY This one has the makings of a high scoring affair as both teams can pile up points but they struggle to slow the opposition. This could easily turn into whichever team that makes one or two stops winning the game. Colorado State has been effective offensively and had an extra week to prep for this contest. Hawaii scuffled at key times against Wyoming and it cost them. Look for Colorado State, with the extra week of rest, to overcome the time difference and travel factor to come up with the win here. Colorado St. is 7-0 ATS in Conference games. According to my algorithms, I have Colorado St. winning 45-34. |
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09-29-17 | USC -4 v. Washington State | Top | 27-30 | Loss | -110 | 118 h 13 m | Show |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 100 DIME MEGA MOVE GOY USC-4 USC is a very high octane team, that can put numbers on the board. Washington St. is coming in this game 4-0, but they haven't played anybody good. Washington St. will struggle when they play one of College Football's best team in the country. USC is 5-0 ATS last 5 in this series. I expect a lot of turnovers with the Washington St. ground attack. It's not the best in my eyes. I have USC pulling the blowout 42-23. Lay the money on USC! |
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09-28-17 | Rays v. Yankees -1.5 | 9-6 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 58 m | Show | |
MLB 75 DIME GAME The Blue Jays are really struggling down the stretch as they seem to have run out of gas. The Yankees still have a shot at the division title, but still, no matter what happens the rest of the way, they at least know that they have a home game in the wildcard game in their back pockets. Sonny Gray has pitched very well for the Yankees this year, but still he doesn’t have a great record as his team has failed to hold leads for him or just failed to give him much run support. I see the offense waking up some for him in this game as the Yankees really need this game in the worst way and they have been playing far better than the Rays of late. Big win for the Yankees in this one, especially since the Rays are 7-22 in their last 29 games here in New York. The Yankees win here 6-3. |
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09-24-17 | Raiders -3 v. Redskins | Top | 10-27 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 31 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME LATE GAME MOVE RAIDERS -3 The Raiders are the more talented team on paper, the Redskins certainly could make Sunday night’s game interesting. Kirk Cousins could put up good numbers against an Oakland defense that has given up its share of yards to the Titans and Jets. The running game could play a big role in this one if either team wants to try and control the clock with extended drives. That puts more pressure on Marshawn Lynch for the Raiders and Washington’s three-headed backfield, which includes a banged-up Rob Kelley. This is a long road trip for Oakland, coming all the way across the country, but the Redskins just got back from west coast themselves after facing the Rams last Sunday. With a national television audience watching, look for the Raiders to make just enough plays on offense to squeeze out a big road win. The algorithms are a Tier 1. I have the Raiders winning 30-17 |
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09-24-17 | Chiefs -2.5 v. Chargers | Top | 24-10 | Win | 100 | 3 h 10 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME STRIP CLUB MOVE CHIEFS -3 Alex Smith loves playing in southern California. As a Chief Alex Smith has a 109.0 passer rating in away games vs the Chargers. Smith will have another impressive game (250-plus passing yards, two touchdowns) thus adding more fuel to the Alex Smith has changed phenomenon. I wanted to say the Chargers will score less than 17 because I don't think the Chargers offensive line will hold up well against the Chiefs pass rush. This game could get ugly quick as Philip Rivers tries to do too much and eventually turns the ball over. Talent-wise the Chiefs are superior to the Chargers in nearly every position group. The Chargers will have to devise the perfect game plan to win this game, while the Chiefs just need to be average to win. The only thing making this game seem closer than it actually is will be the garbage time touchdown the Chargers always seem to score against the Chiefs. According to my algorithms, I have the Chargers winning 30-20 and 28-17. |
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09-24-17 | Ravens -3 v. Jaguars | 7-44 | Loss | -115 | 14 h 51 m | Show | |
EXECUTIVE GOLD GAME 150 DIME GOY RAVENS -3 The Jaguars are in a tough spot, and after losing Allen Robinson for the season to a torn ACL, their passing attack is going to struggle against the Ravens. To go along with that, rookie running back Leonard Fournette won’t have easy sledding against a defense that’s allowed just 85 rushing yards per game. This game is the money game, and the algorithms are a tier 2. I have the Ravens winning 27-13, and 34-16. Lay the money on the Ravens. |
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09-23-17 | Mississippi State +7.5 v. Georgia | Top | 3-31 | Loss | -135 | 114 h 36 m | Show |
STRIP CLUB MOVE 100 DIME GAME Blowouts of Charleston Southern and Louisiana Tech were nice, but Mississippi State took its talents to another level last weekend. In addition to Fitzgerald and the offense, MSU’s defense limited the Tigers to 270 yards of total offense. The home team won the time of possession battle by 11 minutes and 50 seconds. Mississippi State is 4-1 ATS in its last five overall, 6-2 ATS in its last eight following a win by more than 20 points, and 5-1 ATS in its last six after allowing less than 20 points in its previous outing. Georgia is 2-5 ATS in its last seven at home, 2-7 ATS in its last nine following a win, and 3-12-1 ATS in its last 16 after scoring more than 40 points in its previous outing. Count on those trends continuing. According to my algorithms, I have this game within 3 points of either team. Should be a low scoring game! |
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09-22-17 | Utah -3 v. Arizona | Top | 30-24 | Win | 100 | 93 h 9 m | Show |
HIGH ROLLER 100 DIME GOM Both schools really looked good last week, but both have played against weak teams. The Arizona Wildcats ran for a bundle of yards on the UTEP Miners, but the defense they face in this one will not be so easy to conquer. The Utes led the league in run defense last year and they are lead by a defensive line that rates first in the PAC-12 and 7th in the country. The Arizona defense was one of the worst in the league last year, especially their pass defense. That could be a big problem as Mr. Carrington is one of the better wide outs in Division I ball. Tyler Huntley is hot and should have a very good game against the Wildcats. I look for Utah to win this one by at least seven points. Also, the odds makers have this game’s over/under at 60. This could go either way in my opinion, but the Wildcats would have to score their fair share to get that done. The Utah defense is just to good to lay your money against that in this game. The Utes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games, while The Wildcats are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games overall. Take Utah -3 and watch their defense along with Huntley to Carrington be the deciding factor. |
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09-18-17 | Lions v. Giants -3 | Top | 24-10 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 12 m | Show |
NFL 75 DIME INSIDE MOVE GOW This game sets up for low scoring, with two offenses searching for the plays that could give their defenses a lift. Beckham Jr. holds the keys to this one, and if he's out, the Lions are likely to have too much more than the Giants on offense. But indications are he'll play, and that schematic advantage will help a New York team desperate to avoid an 0-2 start, playing at home on national TV. Between Beckham Jr.'s plays and some Lions special-teams mistakes that won't all disappear in just one week, the Giants get a little bit more scoring to take this one. According to my algorithms, I have the Giants winning 24-17. |
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09-17-17 | Redskins v. Rams -2.5 | Top | 27-20 | Loss | -110 | 143 h 4 m | Show |
NFL 100 DIME GAME The Rams looked good last week! Rams QB Jared Goff was (21-for-29 passing), one-TD performance was easily the best of his pro career. He distributed the ball well too, as three players had five or more receptions, and four different men tallied 50 or more yards – rookie Cooper Kupp’s four catches for 76 yards and a TD led the way, while team newbie Sammy Watkins was efficient, hauling in all five targets for 58 yards. The Rams run game was a little quite, but things worked out great for them. The Rams have made adjustments with coaching. I like this particular matchup with the Redskins. The Redskins are not a money team, but the algorithms are tier 3. According to my algorithms, I have the Rams winning 34-17, 28-20, and 23-16. Lay the money on the Rams. |