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03-22-18 | Lakers +2.5 v. Pelicans | 125-128 | Loss | -101 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK Both the LA Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans have played more unders than overs lately, and that's a trend I like to continue when the teams meet at Smoothie King Center Thursday night. The Lakers are on a 4-0 under run while the under is 4-1 in the Pels last five. This will be the Pels third game in three nights due to rescheduled games, and I think they'll try and slow down the tempo in this contest. They've defeated Dallas and Indiana in the first two games of this tough stretch, but sweeping the tripleheader will be extremely hard, and the Lakers could very well prove too much to handle here, particularly as the visitors should be pretty fired up for this one, coming off three straight losses and playing on two days of rest. My selection is an 8* play on LA Lakers. |
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03-21-18 | Raptors +1.5 v. Cavs | 129-132 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
RAPTORS @ CAVS *HARDWOOD HAMMER* The Eastern Conference-leading Toronto Raptors will play on no rest here following a 93-86 victory at Orlando on Tuesday, but I don't think that will an issue. All-Star DeMar DeRozan (thigh) sat out yesterday's game but is expected back tonight, and I like the Raptors too keep rolling here as they go for their 20th victory in 22 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers' will play under interim coach Larry Drew as Tyronn Lue is on leave while dealing with health issues, no doubt compounded by the team's poor results. They're just third in the conference, a massive 11 1/2 games behind Toronto and the Raptors have won the last two meetings, including a 133-99 home triumph back in January. The Raptors are a solid 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games while the Cavs are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. My selection is an 8* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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03-19-18 | Lakers v. Pacers -4.5 | 100-110 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show | |
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY The Indiana Pacers had won six of seven before taking back-to-back losses to Toronto and Washington. They've been involved in several low-scoring games lately, and I think the bookmakers have set the total way too high for this contest. The Pacers had seen nine straight games go under the total before losing 109-102 to Washington (with the total closing at 210). They'll take on a Lakers team which lost 92-91 against Miami its last time out and each of its last three games have gone under the total. The Lakers won the last meeting 99-86 back in January (with the total closing at 214). Under is 16-9 when the Pacers are looking to avenge a loss vs. an opponent this season. I expect the Pacers to come through and not only win, but also cover the spread in a low-scoring contest. Note that Pacers are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 Monday games while the Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last five Monday games. My selection is an 8* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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03-18-18 | Clemson +1.5 v. Auburn | 84-53 | Win | 100 | 17 h 11 m | Show | |
CBB *MONEYMAKER* We'll see a battle of the Tigers at Viejas Arena, San Diego, California Sunday evening, when the Clemson Tigers take on the Auburn Tigers. Clemson recorded a solid 79-68 first-round victory over New Mexico State on Friday while Auburn struggled to get past College of Charleston as a 9.5-point favorite. Auburn is 0-5 ATS in its last five games vs. a team with a winning straight up record while Clemson is 4-1 ATS in its last five games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. I'm happy to take the points on a Clemson side which I think should be favored here. My selection is an 8* play on Clemson Tigers. |
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03-18-18 | Rockets v. Wolves +7.5 | 129-120 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER* The Houston Rockets have won 21 of their last 22 games. A simply amazing record, but they're in a tough spot here at Minnesota Sunday night. The Rockets are coming off a 107-101 win at New Orleans last night, but their starters logged heavy minutes and Houston is only 1-6 ATS in its last seven games when its starting five players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day. They'll face a Minnesota team looking to bounce back from a 16-point loss at San Antonio yesterday, and we can note that the Wolves are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 home games and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Minnesota will no doubt be fired up for this one after losing the first three meetings of the season. My selection is an 8* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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03-18-18 | Thunder v. Raptors -6.5 | Top | 132-125 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 21 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA THUNDER @ RAPTORS *BASKET BRAWLER* The Toronto Raptors have won 11 in a row and they've lost just one of their last 19 games. The surge have allowed them to pull five games ahead of the Celtics at the top of the Eastern Conference, but I don't see them slowing down anytime soon. They host the Oklahoma City early on Sunday, and I expect the home team to win and cover the spread. The Thunder have little trouble beating up on the weaker sides in the league, but they're only 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Raptors have no such issues, and here they'll be highly motivated seeking revenge for a 124-107 loss at OKC on Dec. 27 plus going for a franchise-record 12 straight wins. My selection is a 10* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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03-18-18 | Butler v. Purdue -3.5 | Top | 73-76 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* BUTLER/PURDUE *BOOKIE BREAKER* The Purdue Boilermakers have covered the spread in only two of their last 10 games, but they're coming off a dominant 74-48 triumph as a 20-point favorite against Cal State Fullerton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. I think they'll win and cover here when taking on Butler Bulldogs Sunday afternoon. The Boilermakers will be without center Isaac Haas but are still loaded with talent and exceptional three-point shooting ability. Purdue ranks second in the country in three-point efficiency at 42.0% and lit up the Bulldogs from the perimeter back in December, going 9-for-21 from behind the arc in the 82-67 victory. The Bulldogs didn't have an answer then, and I don't see why today would be any different. My selection is a 10* play on Purdue Boilermakers. |
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03-17-18 | Pistons v. Blazers -8.5 | Top | 87-100 | Win | 100 | 21 h 18 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA *BASKET BRAWLER* Two teams heading in opposite directions and in very different positions. The Portland Trail Blazers are in third place in the West, have won 11 in a row but still only 4 1/2 games in front of the Clippers and Nuggets who are tied for ninth. The Detroit Pistons have lost eight of their last 10 to drop 5 1/5 games behind the eighth-place Miami Heat in the East (before Miami's game against the Lakers Friday). Trail Blazers are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 home games. Pistons are 1-8 ATS in their last nine road games. This spread doesn't scare me, and I see no reason not to back the red hot favorite in this matchup. My selection is a 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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03-17-18 | Seton Hall v. Kansas -4.5 | 79-83 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 27 m | Show | |
CBB *CA$H COW* Top-seeded Kansas Jayhawks got off to a slow start and had to come from behind to beat Pennsylvania on Thursday, as they trailed by as much as 10 in the first half. They did however cover the spread in the end, winning 76-60 as a 13.5-point favorite, to improve to 8-0-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. I don't think they'll make the same mistake twice though and expect the Jayhawks to come out fully focused from the very first minute here against Seton Hall Pirates who took down NC State 94-83 in their first round matchup. We can however note that Seton Hall is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games after scoring more than 90 points in its previous game and 1-7 ATS after allowing 80 points or more on the season. My selection is an 8* play on Kansas Jayhawks. |
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03-17-18 | Rhode Island v. Duke -9.5 | Top | 62-87 | Win | 100 | 16 h 36 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* CBB *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The Duke Blue Devils cruised past Iona with a 22-point victory on Thursday while Rhode Island Rams needed overtime to get past Oklahoma, so on top of everything else, there's also a slight rest advantage for the Blue Devils when the teams clash in the second round of the Midwest Region on Saturday in Pittsburgh. The Blue Devils are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall and should have little trouble with this Rhode Island team which relies highly on its defense. Duke has the whole package though and shot an impressive 58% from the field in its win against Iona. Standout freshman and leading scorer Marvin Bagley III recorded 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Rhode Island will find it very difficult to slow him down. Duke is 7-0 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5 this season, and I'm happy to lay the points on the favorite in this contest. My selection is a 10* play on Duke Blue Devils. |
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03-16-18 | Heat v. Lakers -3.5 | 92-91 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 1 m | Show | |
NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER* The Miami Heat took a 123-119 overtime loss at Sacramento on Wednesday, their ninth straight defeat on the road. They're severely banged up at the moment, with several key pieces missing. Josh Richardson missed the last game due to soreness in his left ankle and is not expected to play Friday against the Lakers. Dwyane Wade will miss the game due to a left hamstring strain and Hassan Whiteside will miss his fourth straight game with a hip injury. The Heat are just 15-20 SU away from home on the season, and here they'll face a surging Lakers team which has won eight of its last 11 games overall and is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 home games. My selection is an 8* play on LA Lakers. |
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03-16-18 | New Mexico State v. Clemson -5 | Top | 68-79 | Win | 100 | 23 h 36 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* TGIF NCAA TOURNEY *BOOKIE BREAKER* The New Mexico State Aggies won the Western Athletic Conference tournament to earn an automatic berth to the Big Dance. They'll face a Clemson Tigers team that will be eager to play ball again after getting knocked out in the semifinals of the ACC tournament by eventual champion Virginia, and will be playing its first NCAA Tournament game in seven seasons. Note that New Mexico State has lost its NCAA Tournament opener in its last nine appearances and the Tigers are a perfect 5-0 in their last five game non-conference games. Sure, New Mexico State is WAC champions while Clemson finished tied for third place in its conference, but here the Aggies will face a defense of a different caliber than they've seen so far in a tough Clemson D that is ranked 35th in the nation in opposing field-goal percentage (41%). I have no problem laying points on the superior ACC team here. My selection is a 10* play on Clemson Tigers. |
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03-15-18 | South Dakota State v. Ohio State -8.5 | 73-81 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
THURSDAY AFTERNOON CBB *BOOKIE BLOWOUT* The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes take on the No. 12 South Dakota State Jackrabbits Thursday afternoon, and I fully expect the favorite to run away with this game and win by double-digits. South Dakota State has won 11 straight games and qualified for an automatic NCAA bid by winning the Summit League championship. It's however worth noting that it has suffered first-round losses in the NCAA Tourney in each of the last two seasons, to Gonzaga (66-46) and Maryland (79-74) as a 16th and 12th seeds, respectively. Ohio State's roster only features seven combined games of NCAA Tournament experience, and that's probably the main reason why the books are underestimating this Buckeyes squad. The Buckeyes will be fired up after an early exit in the Big Ten Tournament, and I'm happy to give the points in this matchup. My selection is an 8* play on Ohio State Buckeyes. |
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03-15-18 | Pennsylvania v. Kansas -13.5 | Top | 60-76 | Win | 100 | 6 h 44 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NCAA TOURNEY *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The No.1 Kansas Jayhawks look like a very reasonable favorite here against Ivy League champions Pennsylvania Quakers. The Jayhawks took down West Virginia by double-digits in the Big 12 championship game and won their three tournament games by an average of 13.7 points per game. They should have little trouble with this inferior team, who's coach hardly seem to believe they belong here himself. "Honestly, I didn't even dream about this, I didn't think we could do it," Pennsylvania coach Steve Donahue told reporters after the win in the Ivy League title game. "I drove home last night saying, 'I gotta get that out of my head, I gotta show some confidence. I didn't think it was possible for us to get to the NCAA Tournament until that horn went off." The Jayhawks are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 6-2 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games. My selection is a 10* play on Kansas Jayhawks. |
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03-14-18 | Arizona State v. Syracuse +1.5 | Top | 56-60 | Win | 100 | 19 h 22 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) The Arizona State Sun Devils lost four of their last five to close out the regular season and took a 97-85 loss as a 7-point favorite against an unranked Colorado team in the first round of the Pac-12 tourney last week. I think they're in for some serious trouble here in their First Four matchup with the Syracuse Orange who defeated Wake Forest by nine points before getting by blown out by the defending national champions UNC in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Syracuse has otherwise done very well to accumulate a 20-13 record, considering it has had a top-20 strength of schedule with four wins against top-50 RPI teams. The Orange are ranked 16th in the nation in points allowed, giving up just 64.5 ppg, while the Sun Devils are ranked 254th in the nation in points allowed at 75.3 ppg. Arizona State has an edge offensively, but it won't be enough IMO. My CBB Game of the Week is a 10* play on Syracuse Orange. |
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03-13-18 | St Bonaventure v. UCLA -3.5 | 65-58 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 38 m | Show | |
FIRST FOUR *BANKROLL BUILDER* The UCLA Bruins took Pac-12 Tournament champion Arizona to OT in the semifinals and defeated that Wildcats team as a 9.5-point dog during the regular season, one of several impressive scalps. The Bruins are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and they know what it takes in the Big Dance, making their fifth trip to NCAA Tournament in six years and having won at least two games three years in a row. The St. Bonaventure Bonnies had won 13 straight prior to an 82-70 loss to Davidson in the Atlantic-10 semifinals, taking away all the momentum. The winner of this First Four contest will travel to Dallas to take on sixth-seeded Florida in the first round of the tournament on Thursday. I think that team will be UCLA. My selection is an 8* play on UCLA Bruins. |
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03-12-18 | Heat v. Blazers -6 | Top | 99-115 | Win | 100 | 13 h 30 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER The red hot Portland Trail Blazers have won nine in a row and took down the reigning NBA champions Golden State Warriors 125-108 Friday night. They're 13-2-1 ATS in their last 16 home games and 5-0 ATS in their last five games playing on two days rest. The visiting Miami Heat are coming off an impressive 129-102 drubbing of the Wizards on Saturday, but they're 0-4-2 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and this looks like an obvious let down spot on the road. We can also note that Miami C Hassan Whiteside (hip) sat out Saturday and is questionable for this contest. The Blazers have covered the spread in four straight meetings in the series, including a 102-95 triumph at Miami on Dec. 13. My selection is a 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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03-10-18 | Spurs +4.5 v. Thunder | Top | 94-104 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 11 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The San Antonio Spurs may be banged up, but they're still well coached and extremely hard to beat with Gregg Popovich on the bench. They gave the Warriors a big scare in a 110-107 loss at Golden State on Thursday and I think they'll keep it close enough here at Oklahoma City as well and at the very least cover the spread. The Thunder are coming off a 115-87 win against Phoenix on Thursday but are only 5-13 ATS after a win of 10 points or more this season. They had suffered back-to-back losses to Golden State and Portland prior to that victory and it's more than a month since they last defeated a team with a winning record. The Spurs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games and 4-1 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 while OKC is 2-5 ATS in its last seven home games and 5-11 ATS in its last 16 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The two teams come into this contest in a virtual tie for the fifth spot in the Western Conference but just a couple games from falling out of the playoff picture entirely. Big game for both sides, and I expect a very tight contest where taking the points is the play. My selection is a 10* play on San Antonio Spurs. |
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03-10-18 | Alabama +4.5 v. Kentucky | 63-86 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 0 m | Show | |
SUPER EARLY SEC STEAMROLLER: ALABAMA vs. KENTUCKY The Alabama Crimson Tide came back from a 10-point halftime deficit to take down top-seeded Auburn 81-63 on Friday. A very impressive result and a great confidence boost for the team. "When we're having fun we feel like nobody can beat us," Alabama freshman Collin Sexton told reporters. "We have so much confidence in each other that we feel like we're going to make every shot." Kentucky has had an extra day of rest since getting past Georgia 62-49 on Friday, but I'm taking the points on the dog in this matchup. My selection is an 8* play on Alabama Crimson Tide. |
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03-09-18 | Alabama v. Auburn -5.5 | Top | 81-63 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 39 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY 10* SEC *ATS ANNIHILATOR* No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide are coming off a 71-70 win against Texas A&M on Thursday thanks to Collin Sexton's buzzer beater. It was a hard-fought win, and they had lost five straight prior to that upset win and just 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win. I don't like their chances here when taking on the top-seeded Auburn Tigers in the SEC tournament quarterfinals Friday afternoon. The Tigers will be well rested with plenty of energy as they enter the tournament and they're 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings with the Tide, including a dominant 90-71 triumph back in February. Auburn is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and should get the job done here. My selection is a 10* play on Auburn. |
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03-09-18 | SMU v. Cincinnati -13.5 | 51-61 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 20 m | Show | |
CBB *AFTERNOON ASSASSIN* The Cincinnati Bearcats are a massive favorite when they take on the SMU Mustangs Friday afternoon, but I fully expect them to run away with this game in a blowout fashion. They have already faced SMU twice this season, winning by a combined 41 points and I don't see why today would be any different. We can also note that Cincinnati will have fresh legs while SMU spent a lot of energy in beating UConn on Thursday. My selection is an 8* play on Cincinnati. |
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03-08-18 | Boston College v. Clemson -4 | Top | 82-90 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) The Clemson Tigers will enter the ACC Tournament quarterfinals Thursday afternoon when they take on Boston College Eagles at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Eagles have already played two games in the tournament, first beating Georgia Tech by 10 points followed by a 91-87 upset win as a 3.5-point dog against North Carolina State on Wednesday. This will be their third game in three days, and I wonder how much gas is left in the tank for this contest. The fourth-seeded Tigers have won 22 games this season and defeated Boston College 74-70 on the road back in January. Eagles are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 neutral site games and I think they'll lose this one big. My CBB Game of the Week is a 10* play on Clemson Tigers. |
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03-08-18 | Louisville v. Virginia -6.5 | 58-75 | Win | 102 | 2 h 8 m | Show | |
SUPER EARLY LOUISVILLE/VIRGINIA *ATS ANNIHILATOR* The Louisville Cardinals defeated FSU 82-74 yesterday, but I think they're about to run into some serious trouble when taking on the top-seeded Virginia Cavaliers Thursday afternoon. Virginia has an amazing 28-2 record on the season (18-8-1 ATS) and has already defeated Louisville twice. The Cavaliers are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings and 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Virginia will be well rested (last played on March 3) while Louisville could be slowed down by yesterday's effort against FSU. My selection is an 8* play on Virginia Cavaliers. |
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03-07-18 | Iowa State +6 v. Texas | 64-68 | Win | 100 | 11 h 26 m | Show | |
CBB BANKROLL BUILDER The Iowa State Cyclones have lost six straight and took an 81-60 beating at Oklahoma their last time out. I think they're underrated here though, particularly as they're 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. The Texas Longhorns have covered the spread in only three of their last eight games and freshman forward Mohamed Bamba has missed back-to-back games with a sprained toe and will be a game-time decision for this contest. Texas is coming off an 87-79 OT win against WVU but has been very inconsistent lately and not won consecutive games since Jan. 27. The Cyclones have notched three wins against ranked Big 12 opponents this season and I think they'll give the Longhorns a scare here at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri tonight. My selection is an 8* play on Iowa State. |
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03-07-18 | Raptors -5.5 v. Pistons | 121-119 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Detroit Pistons have lost three straight and eight of their last 10. They're 1-9 ATS during that stretch. You really would expect more from a team fighting for a playoff berth (entering this game 4 1/2 games behind eighth-place Miami with 18 to play), but here we are. The Toronto Raptors meanwhile are currently the beast of the east, sitting atop the Eastern Conference and coming off five straight triumphs (4-1 ATS). The Raptors will be playing on no rest following a 106-90 win over Atlanta at home Tuesday night, but they didn't need to waste much energy in that contest. Raptors are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Pistons are a pathetic 6-20 ATS in their last 26 games overall. Raptors are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Detroit. My selection is an 8* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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03-05-18 | Pistons +7 v. Cavs | 90-112 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 39 m | Show | |
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost four of their last six games (beating bottom feeders Orlando and Memphis) and covered the spread just once during that stretch. Here they'll host a Detroit Pistons team which has lost eight of its last 10 and been absolutely abysmal against the spread lately, but I really think the Cavs are overrated in this spot. The Cavs are 21-11 SU but just a pathetic 6-25-1 ATS home in Quicken Loans Arena on the season while the Pistons are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. The Pistons need to start winning games and should be fired up as they enter the week four games behind eighth-place Miami Heat with 19 to play. Cleveland's fear factor is gone, and teams really seem to sense weakness and pound on this Cavaliers side. I like the Pistons to keep this a close contest. My selection is an 8* play on Detroit Pistons. |
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03-04-18 | Pelicans -3 v. Mavs | Top | 126-109 | Win | 100 | 20 h 52 m | Show |
10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged more than 125 ppg through seven straight wins. They defeated the Spurs 121-116 at San Antonio on Wednesday and will be well rested with plenty of energy for this matchup with the Mavericks Sunday night. The Pelicans are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400 and they'll face a Mavs side which has dropped six of the last seven games. Note that the road team took each of the first two matchups of the season, with Dallas earning a 128-120 win at New Orleans in the most recent meeting on Dec. 29. No doubt a good revenge spot for the red hot Pelicans tonight. Over is 5-0 in Pelicans last five overall. Over is 4-0 in Mavericks last four home games. My money is on New Orleans to win and cover the spread in a high-scoring game. My selection is a 10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. |
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03-04-18 | Pacers v. Wizards -3.5 | 98-95 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 51 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Washington Wizards are looking to hold onto the fourth 4th place in the Eastern Conference as they're coming off back-to-back losses (to Toronto and Golden State). Tonight's opponent, the Indiana Pacers, are just half-game back of the Wizards, so this is no doubt a big matchup for both teams. This is a tough spot for the Pacers though, as they'll play their fourth in a row on the road and had lost back-to-back games before earning a 103-96 triumph at Milwaukee on Friday. Indiana has lost four straight to Washington, including Feb. 5 when the Wizards won 111-102 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. My selection is an 8* play on Washington Wizards. |
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03-04-18 | Temple v. Tulsa -1.5 | 58-76 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
EARLY CBB ATS ANNIHILATOR The Temple Owls (16-13) have lost three of their last four to ruin their chances of a NCAA Tournament berth. The surging Tulsa Golden Hurricane on the other hand have won seven of eight to improve to 18-11 on the season and defeated East Carolina 72-58 on Thursday. Their lone loss in the last eight was an 82-74 setback as Cincinnati as a 17-point dog, so absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Tulsa has already clinched the No. 4 seed and a first-round bye in the upcoming conference tournament, but I still expect the home team to show up here, particularly as it'll seek revenge for a 59-58 loss at Temple back in January; the Golden Hurricane are 5-1 ATS when seeking revenge for a road loss this season. My selection is an 8* play on Tulsa. |
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03-04-18 | Cincinnati v. Wichita State -1.5 | Top | 62-61 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 23 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY CINCINNATI @ WICHITA STATE 10* BOOKIE BREAKER The Wichita State Shockers won the first meeting of the season 76-72 last month, and they would earn a share of the AAC title if they can defeat the conference-leading Cincinnati Bearcats once again here on Sunday. The Bearcats are second in the nation in points allowed at 57.2 ppg, but here they'll face a Shockers team which has scored at least 75 points in 10 straight games and has averaged 83.9 ppg on the season. Bearcats are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Shockers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Shockers are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 Sunday games. Bearcats are 19-41 ATS in their last 60 Sunday games. My selection is a 10* play on Wichita State Shockers. |
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03-03-18 | Celtics +8.5 v. Rockets | 120-123 | Win | 100 | 21 h 39 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK Two of the hottest (and best) teams in the NBA will clash at Toyota Center on Saturday as the Houston Rockets host the Boston Celtics. Houston has won 14 straight while the Celtics have come out of the All Star break with four dominant wins. Boston put a 134-106 beating on Charlotte its last time out and is 16-5-1 ATS in its last 22 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 10-2 ATS as an underdog this season. The underdog is 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings in this series and I'm well happy to take the points on the visitors in this matchup. My selection is an 8* play on Boston Celtics. |
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03-03-18 | Pistons v. Heat -5.5 | 96-105 | Win | 100 | 20 h 41 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Detroit Pistons took a 115-106 OT loss at Orlando last night. Here they'll visit a Miami Heat side which took a 131-113 pounding by the Lakers its last time out. I think we'll see the Heat bounce back and win a high-scoring game. The Heat had won two in a row prior to the loss to the Lakers, and they're 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. Eight of their last 10 have gone over the total, and the home team should be able to take advantage of the visitors tired legs. Pistons are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games playing on no rest and 0-5 ATS in their last five road games. My selection is an 8* play on Miami. |
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03-03-18 | Xavier -7.5 v. DePaul | 65-62 | Loss | -106 | 1 h 57 m | Show | |
CBB BANKROLL BUILDER The Xavier Musketeers will have plenty of motivation here as a win would give them their first outright Big East title in school history. They beat Providence 84-74 their last time out and are 8-0 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a losing home record. DePaul Blue Demons have lost four of their last five games and are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. My selection is an 8* play on Xavier. |
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03-03-18 | West Virginia -4.5 v. Texas | Top | 79-87 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10 CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Texas Longhorns are fighting to get into the NCAA Tournament, and a win over West Virginia Mountaineers would give them a big boost in that regard. For the Mountaineers, the game is also important for the seeding in the upcoming Big 12 Tournament and in the NCAA Tournament that begins March 14. The Mountaineers are just 2-9-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings, but they delivered a 86-51 shellacking on the Longhorns in the first meeting of the year on Jan. 20 in Morgantown. We can also note that Texas will be without suspended guard Eric Davis Jr. and freshman Mohamed Bamba (toe) missed Monday's 80-70 loss at Kansas. He's expected to play here, but in what condition? My selection is a 10* play on West Virginia Mountaineers. |
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03-02-18 | Pistons -2.5 v. Magic | Top | 106-115 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 50 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Detroit Pistons have won just two of their last eight games, but they defeated Milwaukee 110-87 their last time out and should be able to ride the momentum to a win here at Orlando Friday night. The Magic have lost seven straight to find themselves in the basement of the East while Detroit is looking to get back into the playoff picture. The Pistons enter this game three games behind the Heat for the final playoff spot in the conference, and the motivation should be stronger for the visitors in this matchup. My selection is a 10* play on Detroit Pistons. |
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03-01-18 | Wolves v. Blazers -4.5 | 99-108 | Win | 100 | 21 h 16 m | Show | |
LATE WOLVES @ BLAZERS NIGHTCAP The Portland Trail Blazers are on a roll, coming off four straight victories including underdog wins against Golden State and at Utah. The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off dominant wins against bottom feeders Chicago and Sacramento but had failed to cover the spread in six straight games prior to that. Timberwolves are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games and 2-9-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Portland. Trail Blazers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games and earned a 123-114 home win in the most recent meeting in this series on Jan. 24. My selection is an 8* play on Portland. |
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03-01-18 | Cincinnati -13.5 v. Tulane | Top | 78-49 | Win | 100 | 13 h 53 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Cincinnati Bearcats have a matchup with powerhouse Wichita State on deck, but I don't think they'll look past Tulane here as they still have a chance to earn a share of the American Athletic Conference regular-season title. Tulane is in a letdown spot after ending a six-game losing skid with a 79-68 win at South Florida its last time out. Green Wave are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win and 5-22 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Cincinnati is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games following a ATS loss, which it is here after beating Tusla by only eight points as a 17-point favorite its last time out. The Bearcats connected on 15-of-22 attempts from downtown in the victory, and I expect a better defensive performance here with Cincinnati allowing an average of just 57.5 points per game (2nd in the country) and its plus-18.6 average scoring margin leads the country. My selection is a 10* play on Cincinnati Bearcats. |
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03-01-18 | Lakers +4 v. Heat | 131-113 | Win | 100 | 18 h 7 m | Show | |
#NBA 3-PACK The LA Lakers have averaged 120 ppg through three straight victories, admittedly against teams near or at the bottom of the standings in the NBA, but I think they'll be able to pile up the points here at Miami Thursday night as well. The Lakers defeated the Hawks 123-104 at Atlanta their last time out. It's worth noting that they're 7-1 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up win of more than 10 points while over is 5-0-1 in their last six overall. The Heat are coming off back-to-back triumphs against Memphis and Philadelphia. They've performed very well against the spread lately, entering this game on a 5-0-1 ATS run but we can note that they're just 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. The previous two meetings this season have seen an average of 224.5 points and over is 7-2 in Miami's last nine overall. My selection is an 8* play on LA Lakers. |
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02-28-18 | Pelicans +5 v. Spurs | Top | 121-116 | Win | 100 | 21 h 6 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA) The New Orleans Pelicans travel to San Antonio on a six-game winning streak, and they've covered the spread in each of the last three meetings with the Spurs, the most recent a 107-90 triumph at New Orleans back in November. The Spurs are only 6-10 ATS in revenge spots this season and had lost four straight prior to a 110-94 win at Cleveland on Sunday. Let down spot for the home team here after that win, and I'm happy to take the points on the visitors. My NBA Game of the Month is a 10* play on New Orleans Pelicans. |
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02-28-18 | Hornets v. Celtics -7.5 | 106-134 | Win | 100 | 13 h 43 m | Show | |
#NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER Both the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Hornets are undefeated since the All Star break, with Charlotte covering the spread in each of their four games while Boston came up one point short in its 109-98 win over Memphis on Monday. The Hornets are however just 1-5 ATS in their last six road games, and here they'll play on no rest after beating the Bulls 118-103 at home last night. Note that the Hornets are just 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine in the second game of a back-to-back set and 1-9-1 ATS in the last 11 encounters with the Celtics. It's quite a few points to cover, but I think the rest advantage and recent dominance in the series will allow the Celtics to pull away in the second half. My selection is an 8* play on Boston Celtics. |
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02-27-18 | Tennessee v. Mississippi State -1 | Top | 76-54 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 2 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (CBB) The Tennessee Volunteers are coming off back-to-back triumphs to move within one game of first-place Auburn in the SEC. I think they're in for a tough game here though, facing a surging Mississippi State Bulldogs team that has reeled off three straight victories and seven in the past nine (8-1 ATS during that stretch) to vault into third place in the SEC standings. Mississippi State has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2009 and a big win over the ranked Volunteers tonight would be a big boost to the Bulldogs' resume, and it won last season's meeting 64-59. We can also note that the Bulldogs are 18-1 SU home at Humphrey Coliseum on the season and 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. My College Basketball Game of the Month is a 10* play on Mississippi State. |
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02-25-18 | Spurs v. Cavs -4.5 | 110-94 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 41 m | Show | |
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER The San Antonio Spurs beat Cleveland 114-102 at home on Jan. 23, but this is a different Cavs team after being heavily involved at the trade deadline. The Cavs are 3-1 since Larry Nance Jr., George Hill, Jordan Clarkson and Rodney Hood joined the team, and I think they'll get revenge here. The Spurs have lost four straight and they're 2-5 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Additionally, Over is 6-0 in Spurs last six overall and 12-3 in Cavaliers last 15 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. My money is on the Cavs to win and cover the spread in a high-scoring game. My selection is an 8* play on Cleveland Cavaliers ATS. |
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02-25-18 | Pistons v. Hornets -4.5 | Top | 98-114 | Win | 100 | 13 h 20 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY PISTONS @ HORNETS BASKET BRAWLER The Detroit Pistons took a 110-98 loss to Boston in their first game back from the All Star break. They've now lost four of their last five, and this looks like another tough spot at Charlotte Sunday afternoon. The Hornets have won three in a row, two since the All Star break defeating Brooklyn 111-96 on Feb 23. before winning 122-105 at Washington the next night. Hornets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and the favorite is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in this series. The Pistons have failed to cover the spread in six straight games and eight of their last nine. Detroit is in the No. 9 spot in the East with 24 games remaining in the regular season while Charlotte sits in 10th, 2 1/2 games of the Pistons. The Hornets have all the momentum though and ended a three-game losing streak in the series with a 118-107 win at Detroit on Jan. 15. My selection is a 10* play on Charlotte Hornets ATS. |
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02-25-18 | Michigan State v. Wisconsin +8.5 | 68-63 | Win | 100 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
SUPER EARLY CBB BANKROLL BUILDER The Michigan State Spartans have won 11 straight, but they've covered the spread in only two of their last nine. Here the Spartans will come up against a Wisconsin team playing arguably its best basketball of the season coming into this contest on a three-game winning streak. The Badgers won 70-64 as a 3-point underdog at Northwestern on Thursday to improve to 5-1 ATS in their last six games. We can also note that they're 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games vs. a team with a winning road record while MSU is 2-7-1 ATS in its last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. My selection is an 8* play on Wisconsin Badgers. |
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02-24-18 | Mavs v. Jazz -7.5 | Top | 90-97 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 44 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY Both the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks played Friday night. I think the scheduling is giving the home team a massive advantage here on Saturday, plus the fact that the Mavericks are facing several off-court controversies so the visitors might find it hard to focus on playing basketball at the moment. The Jazz will remain home in Salt Lake City following a matchup with Portland here at Vivint Smart Home Arena. They came out flat in the 100-81 loss, and I expect a much better performance tonight. Playing on no rest shouldn't be an issue for the Jazz and they're obviously used to the altitude. The visiting southerners meanwhile are likely to struggle, particularly when playing on no rest after taking on the Lakers in LA last night. Jazz are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on no rest and 9-2 ATS on Saturday's this season. My selection is a 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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02-23-18 | Mavs v. Lakers -3.5 | 102-124 | Win | 100 | 15 h 36 m | Show | |
SUPER LATE MAVS @ LAKERS NIGHTCRAWLER The Los Angeles Lakers lost each of their last three games prior to the All Star break, but those were all on the road and they're a solid 14-14 SU (16-12 ATS) home at Staples Center on the season. The skid started with a 130-123 loss at Dallas, but this looks like a good spot for revenge as they'll host a Mavericks side facing several off-court controversies, so the visitors might find it hard to focus on playing basketball at the moment. Lakes meanwhile must be in a good mood as they hope to have rookie point guard Lonzo Ball back from a sprained ligament in his left knee. Ball returned to practice this week and told reporters after practice Thursday that he still felt "some pain" in the knee but was hopeful he'd be well enough to play Friday night. We can also note that Isaiah Thomas, whom Los Angeles acquired from Cleveland, will play his first game at Staples Center as a member of the Lakers, so he should be fired up to put on a show for the home fans. Lakers are 8-0 ATS in their last eight home games. Mavericks are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 Friday games. My selection is an 8* play on LA Lakers ATS. |
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02-23-18 | Blazers v. Jazz -4.5 | 100-81 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
NBA NO-BRAINER The Utah Jazz had won 11 straight prior to the All Star break, and I think they'll keep winning when they host the Portland Trail Blazers Friday night. The recent surge have pushed the Jazz within 1 1/2 games of the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, but there's still a lot work to be done for them to reach the postseason. Trail Blazers are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings in Utah. My selection is an 8* play on Utah Jazz. |
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02-23-18 | Spurs v. Nuggets -3.5 | Top | 119-122 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) The Denver Nuggets and the San Antonio Spurs are both among the best home teams in the NBA and the Nuggets beat the Spurs 117-109 here at Pepsi Center on Feb 13. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in the series and I really like Denver in this matchup. |
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02-22-18 | Eastern Washington v. Weber State -4.5 | 75-70 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 34 m | Show | |
CBB BANKROLL BUILDER The Weber State Wildcats are coming off nine straight wins and they're 12-1 home at Dee Events Center on the season. I think they'll be fired up here for their final home games of the regular season. Eastern Washington is just 3-4 on Big Sky road trips and 4-10 ATS in its last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Weber State is 8-1 ATS in its last nine games overall and 11-3 ATS against conference foes. My selection is an 8* play on Weber State ATS. |
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02-22-18 | Georgia State -3.5 v. Texas State | 77-50 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY The Georgia State Panthers took an 85-80 loss as a small favorite at Georgia Southern their last time out, but they're looking good to bounce back here at Texas State Thursday night. The Bobcats are coming off a 79-71 road loss to UL Monroe, and returning home to Strahan Coliseum might not need what they need in this spot as they're 0-8 ATS in their last eight home games. Road team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. My selection is an 8* play on Georgia State ATS. |
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02-22-18 | Knicks v. Magic -4 | 120-113 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 12 m | Show | |
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER The New York Knicks have lost eight straight and covered the spread just once during that stretch. They'll have to do without All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis (knee injury) for the rest of the season, and I think they'll come up short here against a Magic side fighting to stay off the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They headed into the All Star break off three straight losses, but all by single digits and they've battled hard in recent weeks covering the spread in five of their last six (13-3 ATS in their last 16) games. The Magic are expected to get Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic back from injuries Thursday, which would no doubt be a huge boost with Gordon (18.4 points) and Vucevic (17.4) ranking first and third on the team in scoring plus the latter leading the team in rebounding with 9.3. My selection is an 8* play on Orlando Magic. |
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02-22-18 | Nets v. Hornets -7.5 | Top | 96-111 | Win | 100 | 18 h 18 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER The Charlotte Hornets need to step up their game if they're to make the playoffs, coming back from the All Star break 5 1/2 games out of the No. 8 spot (Miami) in the East with only 25 games left in the regular season. The Nets entered the break with a 19-40 record, having lost seven in a row, and their season is already all but over. That is particularly true considering Jeremy Lin's season-ending knee injury, although star point guard D'Angelo Russell is expected to make his first start for the Nets since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in November. Still, the Hornets should be the more motivated team here, and I think they'll want to set the tone for the second half of the season with a blowout win. My selection is a 10* play on Charlotte Hornets ATS. |
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02-21-18 | Xavier -6.5 v. Georgetown | Top | 89-77 | Win | 100 | 21 h 17 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) The Xavier Musketeers took a 95-79 beating by Villanova their last time out. The No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is still in play though, and I expect them to be fired up for Wednesday's matchup with the Georgetown Hoyas. Note that the Musketeers are 9-0 ATS in their last nine games after allowing more than 90 points in their previous game and still 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Georgetown is coming off back-to-back upset triumphs over Seton Hall and Butler, but still only 2-8 ATS in its last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. My CBB Game of the Week is a 10* play on Xavier Musketeers. |
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02-20-18 | Rutgers +16.5 v. Ohio State | 52-79 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
CBB 3-PACK The Ohio State Buckeyes suffered back-to-back defeats to Penn State (79-56) and 16th-ranked Michigan (74-62) last week, and while I think they'll win this one straight up I don't see Ohio State covering the spread. Note that the Buckeyes are just 3-12 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and just 2-5 ATS as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points this season. Ohio State won 68-46 at Rutgers on Jan. 14 but the Scarlet Knights are a perfect 5-0 when revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more. My selection is an 8* play on Rutgers. |
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02-20-18 | Buffalo v. Miami-OH +6.5 | 81-84 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show | |
CBB 3-PACK The Miami (OH) Red Hawks look like a solid home underdog here when they host the Buffalo Bulls Tuesday night. The Red Hawks have lost four in a row, but only one of those games were home at Millett Hall where the team is 7-4 SU on the season. We can also note that the Red Hawks are 12-6 ATS as an underdog this season while Buffalo is 7-10 ATS as a favorite. The Bulls have won four of their last five but they're 0-5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall. My selection is an 8* play on Miami (OH). |
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02-20-18 | Creighton v. Butler -4.5 | Top | 70-93 | Win | 100 | 13 h 5 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Butler Bulldogs snapped a three-game slide with a 69-54 victory over Providence their last time out to improve to 13-3 SU (11-5 ATS) here at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the season. I think they'll make it two on the bounce when they host the Creighton Bluejays Tuesday night. Creighton has lost three of its last four after coughing up a 15-point second-half lead in a 90-86 setback Saturday against Marquette, game where it allowed its opponent to shoot 56.3 percent from the field (45.8 percent from behind the arc). Creighton has won three straight in the series, the most recent a 85-74 triumph at home on Jan. 9, but this looks like a good revenge spot for Butler. My selection is a 10* play on Butler Bulldogs. |
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02-18-18 | Penn State v. Purdue -7.5 | 73-76 | Loss | -102 | 17 h 32 m | Show | |
SUNDAY NIGHT PSU @ PURDUE ATS ANNIHILATOR The Penn State Nittany Lions are coming off a 79-56 rout of No. 9 Ohio State on Thursday, but I think they're in for a much tougher game here at Purdue Sunday night. The Boilermakers have suffered narrow losses in their last three games (Ohio State, Michigan State and Wisconsin), but the last two were on the road and we can note that they've won five straight encounters with Penn State (10 in a row at home dating to 2006). The Nittany Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 20 points, 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and I fully expect Purdue to show up in front of the home fans tonight. My selection is an 8* play on Purdue Boilermakers. |
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02-17-18 | Colorado v. Washington -4 | Top | 59-82 | Win | 100 | 19 h 8 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* COLLEGE BASKETBALL BOOKIE BREAKER The Colorado Buffaloes are just 1-8 SU on the road this season and 4-16-1 ATS in their last 21 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. They clearly struggle on the road, and here they'll face a Washington Huskies side that must be desperate for a win after losing three straight to fall out of a valuable top-four spot in the Pac-12 standings. The Huskies picked up a 72-62 win in Boulder on Jan. 20, and I think they'll come through again at home. My selection is a 10* play on Washington Huskies. |
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02-17-18 | UNLV v. San Diego State -4.5 | 56-94 | Win | 100 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
CBB BANKROLL BUILDER The San Diego State Aztecs have split their last six games, but they won all three at home during that stretch and have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games. The UNLV Runnin' Rebels are coming off three straight wins, but all were at home and they're a pathetic 4-20-4 ATS in their last 28 road games. The Runnin' Rebels are 3-8-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings in San Diego St. and the home/away splits alone are enough for me to recommend a wager on San Diego State in this matchup. My selection is an 8* play on San Diego State Aztecs. |
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02-15-18 | Nuggets +3 v. Bucks | 134-123 | Win | 100 | 12 h 0 m | Show | |
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER The Denver Nuggets have won five of their last six games with the lone loss coming at Houston, the only game during that stretch they failed to cover the spread. They took down the Spurs 117-109 their last time out and I think they'll threaten to win outright here at Milwaukee Thursday night. The Bucks are 19-9 SU home at BMO Harris Bradley Center this season, but only 9-15-4 ATS and 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games. The Nuggets are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings and won 110-98 here at Milwaukee on Jan. 3. My selection is an 8* play on Denver Nuggets. |
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02-14-18 | Wizards -4.5 v. Knicks | 118-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The New York Knicks are losers of seven straight games and they've been outscored by a wide margin in most of those games. They're 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games and the Wizards are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings at Madison Square Garden. The visitors will be well rested after ending a two-game slide with a 101-90 triumph at Chicago on Saturday while the Knicks will play on just one days rest after taking a 108-92 beating at Philadelphia Monday night. My selection is an 8* play on Washington Wizards. |
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02-14-18 | Pacers -4.5 v. Nets | 108-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Brooklyn Nets have lost six straight and nine of their last 10 after Monday’s 114-101 setback against the LA Clippers. They're just 3-7 ATS during that stretch and here they'll face a Pacers team that improved to 6-2 in its last eight games with a 121-113 victory over New York on Sunday. Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400 and 5-1 ATS in the last six encounters with Brooklyn. My selection is an 8* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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02-14-18 | Hawks v. Pistons -8.5 | 98-104 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Detroit Pistons have lost three in a row, including a 118-115 setback at Atlanta on Sunday. I think they'll get revenge home at Little Caesars Arena Wednesday night. The Pistons took a 15-point home loss to New Orleans Monday night, but they're 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. The Hawks will play on no rest following a 97-92 loss at Milwaukee last night and I'm confident the home team will get revenge and run away with this game. My selection is an 8* play on Detroit Pistons. |
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02-14-18 | Heat v. 76ers -7 | Top | 102-104 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 30 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) The Miami Heat lost for the sixth time in seven games when they suffered a 115-112 loss at Toronto last night, despite almost completely erasing a 16-point deficit in the last five minutes. I think the late surge will cost them here at Philadelphia, playing on no rest and taking on a 76ers side that has had a days rest since Monday's dominant 108-92 victory over New York. The 76ers have won nine straight home at Wells Fargo Arena, and tonight they'll aim to complete a perfect five-game homestand after claiming the first four contests by an average of 15.3 points. They're 10-4 after a win by 10 points or more this season and I expect them to give it their all here in their final game before the NBA All-Star break. The 76ers are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games and the home team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings in this series. My NBA Game of the Week selection is a 10* play on Philadelphia 76ers. |
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02-13-18 | South Carolina v. Tennessee -12.5 | Top | 67-70 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 52 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Tennessee Volunteers had won six in a row before taking a 78-50 beating at Alabama on Saturday. I expect them to bounce back with a big performance against the slumping South Carolina Gamecocks Tuesday night. South Carolina has dropped five in a row and it has been outscored by an average of 21 points through the last three. The Gamecocks took a 65-41 pounding by Florida their last time out and are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points and 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine on the road. The Vols picked up a 70-63 victory at South Carolina on Jan. 20 and I think they'll win by an even bigger margin here at Thompson-Boling Arena. My selection is a 10* play on Tennessee Vols ATS. |
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02-13-18 | Heat v. Raptors -7.5 | Top | 112-115 | Loss | -107 | 20 h 42 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Miami Heat snapped a five-game slide with a 91-85 win over Milwaukee in Dwyane Wade's return on Friday. I do however think they're in for a lot of trouble when they visit the Eastern Conference-leading Toronto Raptors tonight. The Raptors are enjoying a five-game winning streak and have defeated their opponents by an average of 21 points during that stretch. They'll have plenty of motivation to put a beating on the Heat as well as they seek revenge for a 90-89 loss here at Air Canada Centre on Jan. 9. My selection is a 10* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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02-12-18 | Spurs v. Jazz -4.5 | Top | 99-101 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 43 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Utah Jazz are the hottest team in the NBA and claimed their ninth straight victory with Sunday's 115-96 triumph at Portland. The Jazz are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games playing on no rest and I expect them to roll over the banged up San Antonio Spurs here Monday night. Spurs are coming off a 122-105 loss at Golden State on Saturday, and were without both PGs Dejounte Murray (ankle) and Tony Parker (back) while All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) is expected to sit out tonight's contest. Home team is 34-16-2 ATS in the last 52 meetings and Spurs are 3-7-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Utah. We can expect the home dominance in this series to continue tonight. My selection is a 10* play on Utah Jazz ATS. |
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02-12-18 | TCU v. West Virginia -6 | 66-82 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
CBB BANKROLL BUILDER The West Virginia Mountaineers will try to make up for an 88-85 loss as a 12-point home favorite against Oklahoma State on Saturday. The defeat saw them drop to third place in the Big 12 and I expect them to come out fully focused here when hosting the TCU Horned Frogs Monday night. TCU is coming off an 87-71 home triumph over Texas, but it has not been quite as good on the road. The the Horned Frogs won the last meeting 82-73 on Jan. 22 in Fort Worth; this smells like revenge for WVU. My selection is an 8* play on WVU Mountaineers ATS. |
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02-12-18 | Magic +4.5 v. Bulls | 101-105 | Win | 100 | 23 h 3 m | Show | |
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER The Orlando Magic had won three straight prior to a 111-104 loss to Milwaukee Friday night, and I think they're spotted too many points to pass up on when they visit the lowly Chicago Bulls here on Monday. Chicago has dropped eight of its last nine and is only 1-7 ATS in its last eight. Magic are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games overall and have covered the spread in seven straight on the road. Chicago took the first two meetings by an average of 20 points, but the Magic have all the momentum right now and I would not be surprised to see the visitors win this one outright. My selection is an 8* play on Orlando Magic. |
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02-11-18 | Duke -10 v. Georgia Tech | 80-69 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NO-BRAINER The Duke Blue Devils head into this contest in desperate need of a victory following back-to-back losses at St. John’s and North Carolina. They're still 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600 and I think they'll get back on track when visiting the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Sunday afternoon. Georgia Tech took a 77-54 loss at Louisville on Thursday as it fell for the sixth time in seven games. The Yellow Jackets come into this contest ranked near the bottom of the ACC in nearly every major offensive category while the Blue Devils boast the most effective field goal percentage in the conference at 56.2%. The Blue Devils match up well in this series and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. My selection is an 8* play on Duke Blue Devils. |
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02-11-18 | Cavs v. Celtics -4.5 | Top | 121-99 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 26 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Cleveland Cavaliers were very active on trade deadline day and played with a makeshift rotation when they rolled to a 123-107 win at Atlanta on Friday night. Now they need to work four new guys (George Hill, Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr. and Rodney Hood) into the rotation when visiting the Boston Celtics Sunday afternoon, and they'll face a Celtics team aiming to bounce back from a 97-91 loss to Indiana in the opener of a three-game homestand Friday night. That was however the 2nd game of a back-to-back set, and the Celtics players were probably guilty of looking ahead to this contest already. Celtics great Paul Pierce will have his No. 34 retired in postgame ceremonies Sunday night at TD Garden, and I don't see a focused home team allowing the Cavs to spoil the party. My selection is a 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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02-11-18 | Raptors -3.5 v. Hornets | 123-103 | Win | 100 | 4 h 35 m | Show | |
SUPER EARLY RAPTORS @ HORNETS HARDWOOD HAMMER The Charlotte Hornets have failed to cover the spread in four straight games and they're just 6-17 ATS as an underdog this season. The Toronto Raptors are coming off a 113-88 pounding of the Knicks and they've blasted opponents by an average of 21.3 points through their last four games. All of those were at home, but they won 129-111 here at Charlotte back in December and I reckon they'll steamroll the Hornets here Sunday afternoon. My selection is an 8* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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02-11-18 | Michigan -4 v. Wisconsin | Top | 83-72 | Win | 100 | 14 h 14 m | Show |
SUPER EARLY TOP RATED 10* CBB PLAY OF THE DAY The Michigan Wolverines look good to bounce back from a humbling loss when they visit the Wisconsin Badgers Sunday afternoon. The Wolverines shot a poor 38.6% and scored only scored 20 points in the second half in their 61-52 road loss to Northwestern on Tuesday night, but they're a perfect 4-0 ATS off a loss against a conference rival this season. Wisconsin ended a five-game skid with a 78-69 upset win at Illinois its last time out, but the Badgers are 0-3 ATS off a win against a conference rival. The Badgers are 0-6 against ranked teams this season and lost the last encounter with Michigan here at Kohl Center by 15 points. My selection is a 10* play on Michigan Wolverines. |
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02-10-18 | Wizards -5 v. Bulls | Top | 101-90 | Win | 100 | 20 h 10 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) The Chicago Bulls are just terrible and entered Friday on a seven-game losing streak before taking down the Timberwolves in a close game. I just don't think they can hang around with the Wizards here on no rest. The Wizards will no doubt be eager to record a win coming off back-to-back losses to Philly and Boston, and we can note that they're 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings at United Center. My selection is a 10* play on Washington Wizards. |
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02-10-18 | Florida -2.5 v. South Carolina | Top | 65-41 | Win | 100 | 14 h 57 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) - MIKE'S SUPER EARLY BEST BET The Florida Gators snapped a three-game skid by defeating LSU 73-64 at home Wednesday night. I like them to make it two in a row when they visit the South Carolina Gamecocks Saturday afternoon. South Carolina has lost four straight and failed to cover the spread in each of those games. They're 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 Saturday games and the road team is 19-6-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings. The Gators have not had a great season, but they'll no doubt be fired up for this one trying to avenge a 77-72 home loss as a 10.5-point favorite against South Carolina on Jan. 24. We can also note that they're 6-0 ATS as a road favorite of three points or less or pick through the last three seasons. My selection is a 10* play on Florida Gators. |
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02-09-18 | Hornets v. Jazz -5.5 | 94-106 | Win | 100 | 14 h 42 m | Show | |
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER The Charlotte Hornets suffered a 109-103 overtime setback at Portland last night, and I think they're in for another tough game when taking on the surging Utah Jazz here the very next night. Note that the Hornets are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games playing on no rest and 1-4-1 ATS in their last six road games. The Jazz own the NBA's longest active winning streak at seven games and they're 6-1 ATS during that stretch. Charlotte defeated Utah 99-88 on Jan. 12 in the first meeting this season, but this looks like a great revenge spot and we can note that the Hornets are 1-8-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Utah. My selection is an 8* play on Utah Jazz. |
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02-08-18 | Thunder -3 v. Lakers | Top | 81-106 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 29 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Oklahoma City Thunder put an end to a four-game slide with an emphatic 125-105 triumph at Golden State Tuesday night. I like them to ride the momentum and roll over the Lakers at LA tonight, particularly as they'll seek to avenge a 108-104 home loss to the Lakeshow on Sunday. Thunder are still 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings and picked up a 133-96 victory here at Staples Center on Jan. 3. My selection is a 10* play on OKC Thunder ATS. |
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02-08-18 | San Diego -6 v. Pepperdine | Top | 68-66 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 24 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CBB NIGHTCRAWLER The San Diego Toreros (15-9) have lost back-to-back games (as underdogs against Gonzaga and St. Mary's), but they covered the spread in both games and I think they'll make light work of Pepperdine (4-20) on the road Thursday night. The Waves have dropped three straight and nine of their last 10, covering the spread just once during that stretch. They're 2-10 ATS at home while the Toreros are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games vs. a team with a losing home record. My selection is a 10* play on San Diego Toreros ATS. |
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02-08-18 | Knicks v. Raptors -14.5 | 88-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Toronto Raptors gun for fourth straight win when they host the New York Knicks Thursday night. The visitors are in very tough spot, coming off four straight defeats and averaging only 87 ppg during that stretch. Now they'll also begin life without their top scorer Kristaps Porzingis (22.7 points per game) who suffered an ACL tear in his left knee during Tuesday's 103-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors are not likely to show any mercy as they'll seek revenge for a 108-100 loss at Madison Square Garden back in November. Under is 6-1 in Raptors last seven home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and 4-1 in the last five encounters with the Knicks. My selection is an 8* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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02-07-18 | NC State v. Virginia Tech -5 | 75-85 | Win | 100 | 12 h 8 m | Show | |
CBB BANKROLL BUILDER The North Carolina State Wolfpack are going for a fourth straight victory when they visit the Virginia Tech Hokies Wednesday night, but I think the winning streak will come to an abrupt end. The Hokies will be angry as they seek to bounce back from an 84-75 loss as a 5-point home favorite against Miami. N.C. State meanwhile is a let down spot fresh off a dominant 76-58 victory over Notre Dame. Wolfpack are 5-17 ATS in their last 22 road games (2-6 ATS on the road this season). My selection is an 8* play on Virginia Tech Hokies. |
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02-07-18 | Jazz v. Grizzlies +7.5 | 92-88 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Utah Jazz have been in excellent form of late, coming off six straight victories (6-0 ATS) and defeating quality teams such as Pistons, Raptors, Warriors and Spurs. I would note be surprised to see them come out flat here at Memphis Wednesday night though. First of all, we can note that Utah is just 4-12 ATS in its last 16 road games vs. a team with a losing home record while the Grizzlies are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. Memphis is back home from a four-game road trip which ended with a 108-82 loss at Atlanta last night. The Grizzlies are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games following a road trip of seven or more days and 4-0 ATS in their last four games playing on no rest. My selection is an 8* play on Memphis Grizzlies. |
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02-07-18 | Rockets v. Heat +5 | 109-101 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-113 on Tuesday night, but I think we'll see fewer points on the board when they visit the reeling Miami Heat here the night day. Miami is suffering through its longest losing streak of the season (four straight defeats) and under is 6-2 in Heat's last eight overall. Under is 10-2 in Rockets last 12 overall and 6-2-1 last nine playing on no rest. The Rockets won the last meeting 99-90 home at Houston on January 22, with the total closing at 213 points. Under is 5-2 in the last seven head-to-head meetings. Rockets are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games playing on no rest and 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record. while the Heat are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. My selection is an 8* play on Miami Heat. |
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02-06-18 | Michigan State v. Iowa +11 | 96-93 | Win | 100 | 13 h 41 m | Show | |
CBB BANKROLL BUILDER - MSU @ IOWA The Michigan State Spartans look to extend a six-game winning streak when they pay a visit to the Iowa Hawkeyes Tuesday night. They're however just 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600, and I think they're in for a tough game here against Iowa which is 8-4 SU at home. The Hawkeyes will seek to bounce back from an 82-58 beating at Penn State and they're 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. My selection is an 8* play on Iowa Hawkeyes. |
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02-06-18 | Wizards +6 v. 76ers | Top | 102-115 | Loss | -107 | 17 h 27 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Washington Wizards have won a season-best five straight games since losing All-Star point guard John Wall to a knee-injury for six to eight weeks. They've averaged 115.8 points during that stretch and shot a solid 54.9 percent in Monday's 111-102 victory over Indiana. Sure, they'll be playing on no rest here, but I still think they'll give the Philadelphia 76ers all they can handle. Philly has dropped four of its last five games and the underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in this series. My selection is a 10* play on Washington Wizards. |
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02-05-18 | Bucknell -8 v. Lehigh | Top | 89-92 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 56 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CBB PLAY OF THE DAY The Bucknell Bison have won 10 straight games and I think they'll keep rolling when they visit the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on Monday. Lehigh is coming off back-to-back wins, but it had lost four straight prior to that and here it'll face a Bison team that ranks 41st in scoring offense and defeated the Mountain Hawks 78-65 at home earlier this season. Bison are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games, 8-2 ATS in their last 10 vs. Patriot League and the road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings with Lehigh. My selection is a 10* play on Bucknell Bison. |
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02-04-18 | Bucks -4.5 v. Nets | 109-94 | Win | 100 | 6 h 31 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Milwaukee Bucks have won five of their last six games since firing head coach Jason Kidd, and they've allowed just 97.5 points on 44 percent shooting during that stretch. On Sunday they'll visit a struggling Brooklyn Nets side which has lost five of its last six and been held to fewer than 100 points in four of those games. Under is 12-2 in Bucks last 14 overall and 14-4 in Nets last 18 home games. We can also note that the Bucks are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Brooklyn and I see that trend continue here. My selection is an 8* play on Milwaukee Bucks. |
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02-03-18 | San Francisco v. Santa Clara +4.5 | 70-59 | Loss | -108 | 23 h 7 m | Show | |
LATE CBB NIGHTCRAWLER (11 PM ET START) I think the Santa Clara Broncos are spotted too many points to pass up on here. They took a 63-45 home loss to Pacific their last time out but 5-1 ATS in their last six after scoring less than 50 points in their previous game. They'll host a San Francisco team coming off back-to-back losses at Gonzaga and St. Mary's, most recently taking a 79-43 beating by the Gaels. Dons are 0-5 ATS in the last five meetings and the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last four encounters. My selection is an 8* play on Santa Clara Broncos. |
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02-03-18 | Warriors v. Nuggets +5 | 108-115 | Win | 100 | 22 h 55 m | Show | |
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY The Denver Nuggets are in a favorable spot here, having had a days rest since defeating OKC 127-124 Thursday night. They'll host a Golden State Warriors team that took a 129-99 beating at Utah on Tuesday and played the Kings at Sacramento Friday night. Over is 4-1 in Warriors last five games playing on no rest and 13-3 in Nuggets last 16 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 7-0 in the last seven meetings at Pepsi Center and 19-13 in Warriors games when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season. My selection is a 10* play on Denver Nuggets. |
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02-03-18 | Heat v. Pistons -3.5 | 107-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
NBA HEAT @ PISTONS HARDWOOD HAMMER The Detroit Pistons just barely squeezed by Memphis 104-102 on Thursday in Blake Griffin's debut. The star power forward contributed with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists and I think he and the Pistons will do even better here after spending more time together. The Heat have gone six straight games scoring under 100 points and they are 2-4 in that stretch. They've covered the spread in just one of the last seven meetings at Little Caesars Arena. My selection is an 8* play on Detroit Pistons. |
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02-02-18 | Blazers v. Raptors -4.5 | 105-130 | Win | 100 | 19 h 35 m | Show | |
NBA 3-PACK The Toronto Raptors lost 122-119 to the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, but I think they'll bounce right back with a win here the next night. They'll host a Portland Trail Blazers side in a let down spot after a dominant 124-108 triumph over Chicago in a game where CJ McCollum scored a career-best 50 points including a franchise-record 28-point first quarter. The Raptors have won the last five meetings, including a 99-85 victory at Portland on Oct. 30 and this is not a good spot for Portland to get revenge. My selection is an 8* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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02-02-18 | Pacers +3.5 v. Hornets | Top | 126-133 | Loss | -115 | 18 h 6 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Indiana Pacers head to Charlotte riding a three-game winning streak, including a 105-96 triumph over the Hornets on January 29. Charlotte bounced back by delivering a 123-110 beating to the Hawks at Atlanta on Wednesday but is just 2-8-2 ATS in its last 12 games following a straight up win. Normally I would look to back the Hornets to get revenge here, but we can note that they're just 5-12 ATS in their last 17 home games and 11-20 in revenge spots this season. My selection is a 10* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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02-01-18 | SMU v. Tulsa +3 | Top | 67-76 | Win | 100 | 18 h 19 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Tulsa Golden Hurricane have dropped five of their last six games, but they took down Memphis 64-51 their last time out here at Reynolds Center where they're 8-2 SU (5-2 ATS) on the season. The SMU Mustangs have won three of their last four, but they have a losing road record and took a 63-52 loss at UConn their last time out away from home. SMU has lost junior forward Jarrey Foster and reserve forward Everett Ray to injuries for the season leaving the Mustangs with eight eligible scholarship players for the remaining 11 games of the regular season. Odds are they'll run out of steam soon. Tulsa has lost six straight home games to SMU but this looks like a good time to turn the tables. My selection is a 10* play on Tulsa Golden Hurricane. |
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02-01-18 | Raptors -3.5 v. Wizards | Top | 119-122 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* RAPTORS @ WIZARDS BOOKIE BREAKER The Washington Wizards are coming off back-to-back triumphs since losing their All-Star point guard John Wall to a knee injury for up to two months and ended Oklahoma City's eight-game winning streak Tuesday night with a 102-96 victory. Let down spot here though, and I don't think they got what it takes to compete with Toronto without Wall. We can also note that the Raptors are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five in the series. My selection is a 10* play on Toronto Raptors. |
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02-01-18 | College of Charleston v. Northeastern -5 | 69-64 | Loss | -104 | 17 h 44 m | Show | |
CBB 3-PACK The Northeastern Huskies will be looking to bounce back from a 68-67 loss at Drexel, and they're 8-1 SU (5-1 ATS in lined games) home at Matthews Arena. Their only home loss came Jan. 2 in a one-point defeat against Hofstra. Here they'll be seeking revenge for an 82-66 loss at Charleston back in January and they're 5-1 ATS when avenging a road loss vs. an opponent. My selection is an 8* play on Northeastern Huskies. |
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02-01-18 | Creighton v. Villanova -12.5 | 78-98 | Win | 100 | 16 h 15 m | Show | |
CBB 3-PACK The Villanova Wildcats are 14-7 ATS on the season (favored in all games) and here they'll take on a Creighton Bluejays side that is just 1-5 ATS as an underdog. Creighton is coming off triumphs against bottom-feeders St. John's and Georgetown, but this is a huge step up in competition and Villanova has won six straight meetings, five of which were double-digit victories. My selection is an 8* play on Villanova Wildcats. |
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01-31-18 | Bulls +7.5 v. Blazers | Top | 108-124 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 2 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA ATS ANNIHILATOR (SUPER LATE) The Chicago Bulls have dropped four straight and five or their last six, but they're a solid 23-16 ATS as an underdog this season. Portland won the last meeting 124-120 in OT at Chicago on New Years Day and the Bulls are 15-10 ATS when seeking revenge for a loss vs. an opponent. Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings and we can note that Portland will play on no rest after taking on the Clippers at LA late Tuesday night. My selection is a 10* play on Chicago Bulls. |
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01-31-18 | Virginia Tech v. Boston College +2.5 | Top | 85-80 | Loss | -102 | 20 h 59 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) The Boston College Eagles will be desperate for a victory, coming off back-to-back losses at Louisville and Syracuse. They're still 11-1 SU (5-2 ATS) home at Silvio Conte Forum though (beating both Duke and FSU) and catching Virginia Tech at a good time tonight with the visitors in a let down spot coming off back-to-back upset wins against UNC and Notre Dame. The Hokies are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, the Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. BC is 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings. My selection is a 10* play on Boston College Eagles. |
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01-29-18 | Celtics +2 v. Nuggets | Top | 111-110 | Win | 100 | 24 h 55 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Denver Nuggets are always dangerous home at Pepsi Center, but I think they'll come up short when they host the Boston Celtics Monday night. Boston has dropped five of its last six games despite leading most of the night at the defending champion Warriors before falling just short in a 109-105 loss on Saturday. This will mark the finale of a three-game road swing and the Celtics are perfect 2-0 after playing three consecutive road games this season and 15-8 ATS overall on the road. Denver is in a let down spot coming off three straight victories and just 1-5-1 ATS in its last seven games. My selection is a 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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01-29-18 | Nebraska +3.5 v. Wisconsin | Top | 74-63 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CBB NO-BRAINER The 16-8 Nebraska Cornhuskers are coming off a 98-84 triumph over Iowa, and I think they'll give Wisconsin (10-12) all it can handle here at Kohl Center Monday night. Note that Nebraska is 6-0 ATS in its last six road games and 7-0 ATS in its last seven games following a straight up win giving us our perfect 13-0 angle. Wisconsin has lost five of its last six, including a 63-59 loss at Nebraska on January 9. Its offense is averaging just 62.4 points over the last five games while the Cornhuskers have held opponents to just 63.4 points on average over their last five. This is a no-brainer; give me the points on the visitors. My selection is a 10* play on Nebraska Cornhuskers. |
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01-28-18 | Connecticut +6.5 v. Temple | Top | 57-85 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 1 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The UConn Huskies are coming off a 63-52 upset victory as a 6-point underdog against SMU. I think they look good to record another upset when they visit the Temple Owls on Saturday. Temple shot a season-low 29.6 percent and turned the ball over 20 times when it fell 75-42 at Cincinnati its last time out. The Owls are only 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record and Connecticut has won the last three games in the series, including 64-63 here at Liacouras Center last season. My selection is a 10* play on Connecticut Huskies. |