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04-17-24 | Reds v. Mariners -127 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #930 Seattle over Cincinnati (4:10p.m., Wednesday, April 17 MLB.tv) The Mariners are going for the sweep of the Reds on Wednesday afternoon and have the right person the mound in Bryce Miller. He has pitched outstanding this season, especially in his last two starts going 13 1/3 innings and allowing just 1 unearned run. Look for more of the same on Tuesday, as the M’s complete the sweep in what likely will be a low scoring pitching duel. |
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04-16-24 | Guardians v. Red Sox -109 | 10-7 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #972 Boston over Cleveland (7:10p.m., Tuesday, April 16 MLB.tv) The Red Sox have a winning record on the season despite going 2-5 in their first 7 games at Fenway Park. That needs to change and look for them to win tonight as they have the edge in starting pitching. Tanner Bibee has been hit hard in two of his three starts and I see that happening to him as well in this one. Garrett Whitlock has been outstanding this season with a low E.R.A. and WHIP. Look for both trends to hold true on Tuesday, as the Red Sox even up this series at one game apiece. |
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04-15-24 | Yankees v. Blue Jays OVER 8.5 | 1-3 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take Over in New York @ Toronto (7:07p.m., Monday, April 15 MLB.tv) The pitchers in this game will have a tough time containing the offenses of each team. Luis Gil has walked 7 batters in just 9 innings of work. Chris Bassitt has a WHIP of 1.81 and that means the Yankees should put a ton of traffic on the bases. We will not worry about who wins this game and just focus on the over. |
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04-15-24 | Islanders -115 v. Devils | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 6 h 21 m | Show | |
The Islanders are playing as well as anyone right now. They have won six of seven, and the lone loss was last time out at the Rangers. They take a big step down in competition here against the already-eliminated Devils, and New York will want to keep their momentum going into the postseason, where anything can happen. This team was once lest for dead, but they are now a contender, and we like them to keep in going on Monday. |
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04-14-24 | Avalanche v. Golden Knights -108 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 3 h 25 m | Show | |
The home team has won three straight in this series, and we look for more of the same here on Sunday. Colorado is coming in on a back-to-back and Vegas has more rest. Vegas has been in better form over their last 10 games. Colorado was completely embarrassed last night at home with a 7-0 loss to Winnipeg, and that was their third loss in four games. Vegas barely broke a sweat in their 7-2 win over Minnesota on Friday, and they will be ready here today! |
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04-14-24 | Hawks v. Pacers -14 | Top | 115-157 | Win | 100 | 1 h 58 m | Show |
This is a very important game for the Pacers. They need to win here to stake their claim to a playoff spot and avoid the play in tournament. If they make the playoffs, they will have plenty of time off before their first round matchup. So they have to go all out here. Atlanta plays mid week in their play in game and all their focus is on that matchup. They don’t want to expend too much energy here or risk injury. And Indiana is a team that can really pour on the points, so we don’t think they will have any trouble getting the cover here. |
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04-13-24 | Canucks +115 v. Oilers | 3-1 | Win | 115 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
When Canadian teams meet up we always like to look at the underdog to see if they have value, since these games are always rivalries. And tonight fits the bill. The Canucks have won three straight in this series. They are well rested, while Edmonton comes in on a back-to-back. Not only that, but they lost to Arizona in OT and this will be their third game in four nights. |
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04-13-24 | Braves -1.5 v. Marlins | 1-5 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 9 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #906 Atlanta (-1.5 RL) -120 over Miami (4:10p.m., Saturday, April 13 MLB.tv) Chris Sale in on the mound as the Braves look to take the first two of this series. Miami is one of the worst teams in the league in 2024 and now they have to face one of the best teams that will challenge for a World Series spot come October. |
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04-12-24 | Jazz v. Clippers -15 | Top | 110-109 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
It’s fade city for Utah tonight. We sometimes mention a team being Fat and Happy. That is when a poor team gets a big win that wasn’t expected and they usually rest on their laurels and come out flat in the next couple contests. This is the case for Utah tonight as they are on a back-to-back after winning in Houston last night as a double-digit underdog. Utah has a very thin roster with injured starters and this is a very tough back-to-back, no matter who plays for the Clippers. LA has a very deep roster and they have something to play for as seeing is still a factor for the first round. This win for Utah last night was their first in 14 games, and they have covered only four games during this stretch despite very generous odds from the bookies. These teams played here earlier this month, without Kawhi, and the win and cover were never in question for LA. We think this will be a one-sided game from the opening tip. |
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04-12-24 | Cubs v. Mariners OVER 8 | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #977 Over in Chicago Cubs @ Seattle Mariners (9:40p.m., Friday, April 12 Apple TV) The Mariners got back on track on Wednesday exploding in extra innings and I look for that to carry over into this game on Friday. They get to face former first round pick Jordan Wicks, a lefty that should be hit hard tonight since most of the Mariners pop comes from the ride hand side of the plate. Wicks has a high WHIP and Miller gives up the long ball. That should set up a strong play with the over tonight. We will not worry about who wins this pick’em game and instead just focus on the total. Chicago has already accumulated over 100 hits as a team this season. I see too much traffic on the bases for this game to not go over the posted number. |
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04-12-24 | Coyotes v. Oilers -1.5 | 3-2 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
The Oilers have won seven straight in this series and eight of nine. Six of those wins came by multiple goals. This team has been very solid on the puckline at home, and we think they get the job done here in a big way on home ice. Edmonton has won three straight and they look to be getting playoff ready. They beat the Knights, Flames and Avs, and all with a goal differential of +10 and covered the puckline in all those games. Now they take a step down in class and we expect a similar result. |
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04-11-24 | Knicks -2.5 v. Celtics | Top | 118-109 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
Love the Knicks in this spot. The Celtics have nothing but pride to play for, while the Knicks need this game for seeding, With the new NBA playoff format with the play in tourney, there is no momentum for teams already set in the bracket, so we don’t think Boston cares at all about this game or if they lose out for the regular season as long as they are healthy for the playoffs. The Knicks are legit championship contenders this year and we think they bring their A Game here tonight. |
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04-11-24 | Orioles v. Red Sox OVER 8.5 | 9-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #913 Over in Baltimore @ Boston (7:10p.m., Thursday, April 11 MLBN) The Birds have scored 7 runs in each of the first two games and expect a big number from them on Thursday. Both pitchers have started off well this season, but these lineups are too strong for them to keep it up in this game. Play the over and we will not worry about who wins this pick’em game. |
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04-11-24 | Capitals v. Sabres -129 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
Nice value here on the Sabres at home. Last time these teams met here, just earlier this month, it was a 6-2 Buffalo win. The Sabres also scored a blowout in the Capitals previous visit as well, and we think they match up well here. Buffalo has been playing very well at home recently and we see the pattern continuing tonight. |
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04-10-24 | Marlins v. Yankees OVER 8.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #977 Over in Miami @ New York (7:05p.m., Wednesday, April 10 Prime) Both games so far have stayed under the posted total and thus I expect the series finale to go over the posted total. The Yankees missed a ton of chances last night to score run and look for them to cash in tonight. Marcus Stroman pitched well in his last game but gave up 3 runs in his first start this season. If he does that again on Thursday, we should be able to cash with the over. The Yankees will be facing a left-handed pitcher for the second straight day and look for them to hit Ryan Weathers hard in his game. Neither team played very good defense last night and that should help us with the over as well. |
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04-09-24 | Knicks -4.5 v. Bulls | Top | 128-117 | Win | 100 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
This is a quick revenge spot as the Knicks lost to the Bulls by 8 here on Friday. The Bulls don’t have much chance to rise above the play in tourney, while the Knicks can definitely drop into the play in. So they have the motivational edge tonight along with revenge. They have won and covered in four of the last six meetings, and we will give them a mulligan for the poor performance on Friday and expect them to bounce back strong here. They are also fairly healthy tonight, while the Bulls have a long injury list and could be missing key players tonight. |
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04-09-24 | Rangers v. Islanders +117 | 2-4 | Win | 117 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
Not only is this a rivalry game but this is pretty much a must win for the home squad. We think they will bring their A Game in what is one of their biggest games of the season. They will come into this one confident on a four-game winning streak and their playoff position is far from set in stone as there are a host of teams hot on their tail. We think this game means a lot more for the home team tonight. |
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04-09-24 | Marlins v. Yankees -1.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
6 Unit Play. Take #928 New York (-1.5 RL) +110 over Miami (7:05p.m., Tuesday, April 9 MLB.tv) No bet against the Marlins is a bad bet early in the 2024 season. They have numerous pitching injuries and have struggled to be competitive in most of their games this season. A.J. Puk has given the Marlins no depth this season pitching just 6 innings in two starts and giving up 8 runs in those outings (6 earned runs). He has more walks than strikeouts and this is the best hitting lineup he has faced in 2024. Look for the Yankees to jump out early and cruise to a victory and we will take advantage of an underdog price. |
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04-08-24 | Marlins v. Yankees OVER 8 | 0-7 | Loss | -120 | 7 h 34 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #971 Over 8 in Miami @ New York (6:05p.m., Monday, April 8 MLBN) The Marlins are a terrible pitching and defensive team. The Yankees have a loaded lineup and expect both teams to score some runs in this game. Miami’s only chance to win would be a slugfest and that sets up nicely for a strong play on the over. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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04-06-24 | Pistons v. Nets -8.5 | 103-113 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
Detroit is not a deep team by any means and not only are they on a back-to-back, but they are playing their third game in four nights. The Nets have had two nights off. Brooklyn has been eliminated as well but they will want to finish the season strong and should take this game seriously and this is one they should win by double digits. |
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04-06-24 | Maple Leafs v. Canadiens +1.5 | 4-2 | Loss | -145 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
This is one of the biggest rivalries in sports and the Canadiens have either won or lost by a goal in eight of the last ten meetings. This is their Super Bowl and since they aren’t going to the playoffs, this game is much more important to them than the Leafs. And Montreal has been one of the best puckline teams in the league this season. They are 24-14 at home ATS and 48-27 ATS overall. The Leafs are 17-20 ATS on the road. We have to lay some juice here but we expect a close game and it would not surprise us to see the home team win outright. |
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04-06-24 | Mets +106 v. Reds | 6-9 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 58 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #957 New York +105 over Cincinnati (4:10p.m., Saturday, April 6 MLB.tv) We used the Mets with a similar line last night and collected and we will try and hit another underdog winner on Saturday. The Reds pitching should allow the Mets to break out of their offensive funk and follow-up their winning performance last night. |
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04-04-24 | Guardians v. Twins -148 | 4-2 | Loss | -148 | 5 h 14 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #956 Minnesota over Cleveland (4:10p.m., Thursday, April 4 MLB Extra Innings) Cleveland is off to a great start this season but that is what should happen when you play Oakland early in the season. Minnesota is coming off a split with the Brewers and now has their home opener and the right person on the mound. Pablo Lopez was outstanding in his first start of the season and look from another strong showing on Thursday. |
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04-03-24 | Cavs v. Suns -5.5 | 101-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
The Suns have been one of the worst ATS teams this season but they seem to be making a playoff push and are playing some of their most inspired basketball of the season. They have covered in five of their last seven, and they catch the Cavs on a B2B and Mitchell is questionable after missing their game against Utah last night. We think Phoenix is just in better form right now, and these back-to-backs, especially on the road, really start to take their toll here at this point of the season. |
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04-03-24 | Devils v. Rangers -1.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
The Rangers are the much better team than last year when the Devils beat them in an epic playoff series. The Rangers have been getting revenge every time these teams meet, as all the games this season have been multiple-goal wins. The Devils have looked awful lately in multi-goal losses to Pittsburgh and Buffalo. It doesn’t get any easier tonight. With both teams at their best, and both should be motivated tonight, the Rangers score another multi-goal win. |
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04-02-24 | Cardinals v. Padres OVER 7.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #955 Over in St Louis @ San Diego (9:40p.m., Tuesday, April 2 MLB Extra Innings) The Padres have exploded on offense multiple times this season especially when they are coming off a loss in their previous game. I look for that to happen again on Tuesday, as neither one of the these starting pitchers impress me that much. |
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04-02-24 | Cavs v. Jazz +12 | Top | 129-113 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 22 m | Show |
The Jazz stink and are missing some key players here, but this is simply too many points. The Jazz still have some players that can compete, and they have one of the better home court advantages in the NBA. Despite players in and out of the lineup, they have played well enough at home recently to keep games close and haven’t lost by more than 10 in four straight, including games against the Mavs and Timberwolves. Cleveland has covered in only one of their last seven games, so the oddsmakers have them a bit overvalued recently. We think the home team keeps this one within double digits. |
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04-02-24 | Ducks v. Flames UNDER 6 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Anaheim just can’t score right now. They have notched only 12 goals in their last 10 games. They put up a goose egg in four of those games as they couldn’t even muster a single goal. They are in tough tonight at Calgary, and we don’t see them breaking out here. Looks like they will have to rely on defense to stay competitive. They have been a bit inconsistent but overall they have been playing solid D, and they held the Canucks to only three goals last time out. Calgary hasn’t exactly been lighting the lamp themselves, and they have scored two or fewer in four of their last six. Four of the last five have gone under when these teams meet, and the last meeting was a 3-0 Calgary win. We expect a similar type game here. |
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04-01-24 | Kings +109 v. Jets | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
The Kings have won three of the last four meetings and they have won three straight in Winnipeg. This is one of the best road teams in the NHL and their defense should get them through to the win tonight. The Jets are in a freefall and have lost six straight. They have scored only 10 goals in that stretch. The Kings have been in better form even though they have lost two straight, but they have won four of six and this should be a good spot for them to get back on track tonight. |
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04-01-24 | Blazers +16.5 v. Magic | 103-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Whenever we see a line this high, we always try and figure out a reason to take the underdog. And we like the Blazers to keep this somewhat close tonight. Even if this one is a blowout, we can cash the ticket with this many points, and a backdoor cover is always in the mix. The reason we like the Blazers here is because of the very low total. In a low-scoring game, every point becomes all the more valuable. Portland had one of their worst games of the season last time out but have had a couple days off and we think we see a more focused effort here tonight. |
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04-01-24 | Pirates +106 v. Nationals | 8-4 | Win | 106 | 5 h 13 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #903 Pittsburgh over Washington (4:05p.m., Monday, April 1 MLB Extra Innings) The Nationals have their home opener on Monday, but I see the Pirates winning their fifth straight game. Pittsburgh got off to a hot start last season and are doing the same thing in 2024. The Pirates are really hitting the baseball this season scoring at least 6 runs in all of their games. That should be good enough to win today in the District. |
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03-31-24 | Lakers v. Nets +6.5 | 116-104 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 50 m | Show | |
The Nets have won two straight in this series, and we think they will challenge for the win today. The Lakers are banged up and we don’t yet know who will suit up. Even with the Lakers at full strength, we think Brooklyn will play well at home. The Nets are still alive but their season is on life support and this is essentially a must win game. They have won three straight and are playing well at the moment. And the Lakers have been a lousy team all season on the road, where they are 14-21 on the season. |
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03-31-24 | NC State v. Duke -7 | 76-64 | Loss | -109 | 6 h 34 m | Show | |
1 Unit Play. Take #658 Duke -7 over NC State (5:05p.m., Sunday, March 31 CBS) The Elite 8 is the round most Cinderella teams go to die. NC State has not beaten Duke twice in a season since 1995. I do not see it happening on Sunday, as Duke makes the Final 4. |
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03-31-24 | Ducks v. Canucks UNDER 6 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 102 | 3 h 17 m | Show |
Both teams have struggled offensively lately and especially the Ducks, who will have to rely on defense to stay competitive in this one. They have been shut out in four of their last nine games and scored 11 goals total in those nine games. It’s doubtful they are going to break out for a big day here. They have had a couple bad games defensively during that stretch but have generally been decent in defense, keeping the opposition from lighting up the scoreboard. Vancouver has been held to three or fewer goals in four of their last six games, and their offense isn’t exactly humming right now. We think they will get their goals, but nothing too crazy. They haven’t scored more than three goals in any of the last five meetings, and all of those games went under. |
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03-31-24 | Twins -114 v. Royals | 0-11 | Loss | -114 | 3 h 39 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #969 Minnesota -115 over Kansas City (2:10p.m., Sunday, March 31 MLB Extra Innings) The Twins should challenge again for the top spot in the AL Central and are looking to start off the season with a sweep of the Royals on the road. The Twins have only given up 2 runs thus far and if they do that again it should be another easy victory. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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03-30-24 | Guardians -127 v. A's | 12-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 32 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #919 Cleveland -130 over Oakland (4:07p.m., Saturday, March 30 MLB Extra Innings) I guess you need to fade Oakland until they show they can actually win a game. They have no fanbase, payroll, or adequate stadium. Look for Cleveland to win the first three games of the season. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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03-29-24 | NC State +6.5 v. Marquette | Top | 67-58 | Win | 100 | 21 h 9 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #643 NC State over Marquette (7:09p.m., Friday, March 29 CBS) We collected going against Marquette last week and feel we will be able to cash another ticket on Friday night. This is a lot of points to be laying, and the ACC has already proven they should have had more teams make the field of 68. NC State has some size that they can use to their advantage, and I feel they will get this game close late in the second half and take it down to the wire. Take the points in the first Sweet 16 game on Friday. |
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03-28-24 | Bucks v. Pelicans OVER 224.5 | 100-107 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
The over has hit in seven straight meetings, and we expect another high scoring affair here. Milwaukee has been playing well offensively and has scored 114 or more in six straight games. Just like the oddsmakers, we expect a very close game here and we think both teams will get their points, and overtime is not out of the realm of possibility. We see a similar type of result to the Pelicans last game against OKC here at home that easily went over the total. |
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03-28-24 | Sharks v. Wild -1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
The Sharks are a dumpster fire and their only close game in their last eight was a home overtime loss to the Blackhawks. All other seven games were multiple goal losses. This team badly wants the offseason to arrive so they can reset last season. They waived the white flag on the season at the trade deadline, and team morale is nonexistent right now. The Wild are on the outside looking in of the playoff picture and can’t afford a loss here. |
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03-28-24 | San Diego State v. Connecticut -10.5 | Top | 52-82 | Win | 100 | 26 h 13 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #634 Connecticut over San Diego State (7:39p.m., Thursday, March 28 TBS) This is a rematch of the 2023 National Championship, and I feel it will be another side sided affair. San Diego State did not have a great year especially during Mountain West play and they will be running into a buzzsaw having to play UCONN in Boston. The Huskies have been on a roll of late and I do not see any team being able to knock them off before the Final Four. They have too much size for the Aztecs and if they shoot it well at all they should be able to win this game by double digits. We will not overthink this play and just back the home Huskies. |
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03-28-24 | Giants -101 v. Padres | 4-6 | Loss | -101 | 5 h 56 m | Show | |
6 Unit Play. Take #909 San Francisco +100 over San Diego (4:10p.m., Thursday, March 28 MLB Extra Innings) Just feel the Padres offense is not as good as it should be outside of two players. The Giants have their man on the mound today for opening day and I would expect a good performance from Logan Webb on Thursday. The Giants made some late free agent signing to bolster their offense and I expect them to start the season on the right note. Their manager was the Padres manager the last two years and he looked miserable in the Padres dugout all last season. Yu Darvish did not last long last week in Korea and I am not expecting a strong showing on Thursday. |
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03-27-24 | UNLV v. Seton Hall OVER 141 | 68-91 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #621 Over in UNLV @ Seton Hall (7p.m., Wednesday, March 27 ESPN) UNLV is an over team and Seton Hall is an under team. Expect the Rebels to be able to control the pace of this game, as they already played in New Jersey during this tournament and got the Tigers to up their pace. |
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03-26-24 | Mavs v. Kings -114 | Top | 132-96 | Loss | -114 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
Dallas has been racking up wins lately, but they have played some bad teams on the road and their toughest matchups at home. We feel they are a bit overvalued in this spot as we had the Kings laying a couple more points in our handicapping. The Kings have been playing well also (also against an easy schedule), and they scored a very impressive win at Orlando two games ago. We think they will be up for this game as these teams have identical records so this is am important game for playoff position. Sacramento has won two straight meetings, and three of four, and has covered in four straight meetings. |
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03-26-24 | Cincinnati v. Indiana State -3.5 | 81-85 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #612 Indiana State over Cincinnati (9p.m., Tuesday, March 26 ESPN) Indiana State is over the heartbreak of not making the NCAA Tournament and now seems poised to make the Final Four in Indianapolis, IN. They have already beat two Power Conference teams and are getting better as the tournament goes on. Cincinnati has played two mid major programs and playing this one on the road will be too much for them to overcome. |
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03-26-24 | Bruins v. Panthers -125 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -125 | 6 h 12 m | Show |
Wins and losses normally come in bunches in the NHL, and Boston has lost two straight, while the Panthers ended their losing streak last time out with a 4-1 win at Philly and look to start a winning streak tonight against the team they knocked out of the postseason last year. Boston already got their revenge as they have won both regular-season meetings, but we feel it is Florida’s turn now. They are the better team and they will definitely want this game as Boston normally gets the best from every opponent they face on a nightly basis. We feel this price is more than fair and a very public line in favor of the Bruins, who are one of the big public betting teams in the NHL. |
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03-25-24 | Kings +114 v. Canucks | Top | 3-2 | Win | 114 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
We are getting a great price here for one of the best road teams in the NHL. And they have dominated in the last two visits to Vancouver, with a pair of dominating wins and a +7 goal differential. Vancouver doesn’t lose often at home, but they are vulnerable tonight. This is a more important game for the Kings regarding the postseason picture, and we think they will play their best here in this important divisional matchup. |
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03-25-24 | Nets v. Raptors +6.5 | 96-88 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 59 m | Show | |
Toronto should play hard in this winnable game and they will want to end their long winning streak. But this is more a bet against the Nets than for the Raptors, as there is no situation where Brooklyn should be favored by this many on the road against any team. This team is 10-26 on the road this season. They have lost five straight on the road. Nice value on the Raptors tonight. |
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03-24-24 | Sabres v. Flames OVER 6 | 4-1 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Calgary has been trending heavily to the over, and we think this one is headed that way as well. We expect a close game here and think both clubs will get their share of the total. All of the last three meetings have gone over the posted total, and those games have averaged more than eight goals each. |
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03-24-24 | Warriors v. Wolves UNDER 220 | 110-114 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Four of the last five meetings have gone under the posted number, and we expect a low scoring game here as well. The last meeting totaled 205, and we would not be surprised to see a similar score. Minnesota has one of the best defenses in the league, and we think they will set the tempo at home. |
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03-22-24 | Seattle Kraken v. Coyotes -110 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Seattle is in a freefall right now and they have lost six straight. Not only that, but they are coming in on a back-to-back after playing in Vegas last night against the world champs, and they undoubtedly wanted to win that game more than this one over lowly Arizona. But the Kraken fell flat on their faces and lost, 3-1. They face a step down in competition here but the Coyotes are well rested and have won two of three against better teams than Seattle. They have 10 goals in their last three games, while Seattle hasn’t even racked up that many goals during their six-game losing streak. |
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03-22-24 | Grizzlies v. Spurs -5.5 | 99-97 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
Memphis has a long history of success in this series but the tide is turning and the Spurs are the better team now. Memphis is wrought with injuries this season and they are fielding a glorified G-League squad right now. The Grizzlies are a team likely to reset in the offseason, so this team is a fade the rest of the way out, while the Spurs are building something special here with their phenomenal rookie and some nice supporting players. We think, with both squads eliminated, that there will be not a lot of defense played here but when all is said and done, the Spurs should win this one by double digits. |
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03-22-24 | Texas A&M +1.5 v. Nebraska | Top | 98-83 | Win | 100 | 32 h 6 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #779 Texas A&M over Nebraska (6:50p.m., Friday, March 22 TNT) NCAA TOURNAMENT GAME OF THE YEAR. The Cornhuskers are getting some love after making it to the NCAA Semifinals and having a unique star in Keise Tominaga. But I am not buying them and feel they would have to shoot it outstanding to win this game. They did that in the first half against Illinois on Saturday and still lost that game by 11 points. Tominaga is a liability on defense and look for the Aggies to exploit them. Nebraska has never won an NCAA tournament game and they will struggle with the physicality of Texas A&M. Nebraska has not beaten an NCAA tournament team this season since 2/1/24. Texas A&M underachieved most of the season but they have been playing better of late winning 5 of their last 6 games. They do not shoot it very well but rebound extremely well and should be able to take advantage of this undersized Huskers team. The SEC was a strong conference this season and the middle is much better than what Nebraska faced in the Big 10. They also have the best player on the floor in Wade Taylor IV. Most of the Huskers wins came at home this season and this game will be played in Memphis, TN. This is not the type of team that is good enough to break the NCAA Tournament drought and I feel there will be a carryover effect going into this game from their last game. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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03-21-24 | Colorado State v. Texas -2 | 44-56 | Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
5 Unit Play. Take 732 Texas over Colorado State (6:50p.m., Thursday, March 21 TNT) The Rams are riding high after beating Virginia on Tuesday, but I do not expect them to follow that up with another win. Texas is not Virginia, and I am not expecting them to go an actual hour without scoring a basket in this game. Texas underachieved this year, but this still have talent and expect them to reach the round of 32. |
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03-21-24 | Nevada -1 v. Dayton | 60-63 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 50 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take Nevada over Dayton (4:30p.m., Thursday, March 21 TBS) Many people were surprised that Dayton and Virginia made the NCAA Tournament. We saw how well Virginia did with their performance and I think Dayton will lose as well. Nevada is a veteran team and should benefit from the week off after losing to Colorado State in the quarter-finals last week in Las Vegas. |
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03-21-24 | Akron v. Creighton UNDER 142.5 | 60-77 | Win | 100 | 3 h 33 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #740 Under in Akron vs Creighton (1:30p.m., Thursday, March 21 TNT) We will ride the under in this early start game in Pittsburgh, PA. We think of Creighton over the year’s as an up-tempo team that can score a ton of points. But that is not the case with Coach McDermott’s squad this year. Their scoring has come against bad team and Akron should not allow them to light up the scoreboard. The Zips are 178th in scoring in college basketball this season. |
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03-20-24 | UNLV v. Princeton -3 | 84-77 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #708 Princeton over UNLV (8p.m., Wednesday, March 20 ESPN+) Just do not see UNLV putting forth much effort in this game. Princeton is happy to play in the NIT and getting to host a home game makes them motivated to win this game big. UNLV lost again early in the conference tournament and has a coach that is squarely on the hot seat. |
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03-20-24 | Dodgers v. Padres OVER 8.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -120 | 19 h 19 m | Show | |
5 Unit Play. Take #931 Over in Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres (6:05a.m., Wednesday, March 20 MLBN) Pitching will be a challenge in this game against these lineups and I feel one team will have a scoring output in this game. Each lineup has a ton of power, and it would not surprise mean if one of these teams come close to going over this posted number by themselves. Yu Darvish did not have a very good year in 2023 with a 4.56 E.R.A. and gave up almost a hit per inning. Tyler Glasnow is now a Dodger and he played in a very pitcher friendly park and will not have the luxury in this game against this Padre lineup. This is a hitter friendly park with very little foul territory and the weather will not be a factor. We expect double digits in scoring, and we will not worry if the Dodgers can cover this big of a number and instead just collect with the over. |
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03-19-24 | Sabres v. Canucks -1.5 | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Buffalo has been playing well lately but when they lose, they lose badly. And we think this is a bad spot for them. They are on a back-to-back and playing their third game in four nights. Vancouver is well rested and has enjoyed a very light schedule lately, which is crucial at this juncture of the season. Plus the Canucks need a win. They have lost two straight one-goal games to playoff teams. They don’t want a three-game losing streak with the playoffs looming, and Buffalo is definitely vulnerable tonight. Vancouver is one of the best home teams in the NHL and we think they take care of business in a big way tonight. |
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03-19-24 | Colorado State v. Virginia +2.5 | 67-42 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take 672 Virginia Cavaliers over Colorado State Rams (9:10p.m., Tuesday, March 19 Tru Tv) Everyone is upset that Virginia made the NCAA Tournament and thus I expect them to come out and prove people wrong. Colorado State did not do much during the MWC play, most of their damage was done during the nonconference portion of the season. Virginia still plays good defense and if they can make any shots, they should be able to take this one down to the wire and grind out a victory. |
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03-19-24 | Nuggets -7.5 v. Wolves | Top | 115-112 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
Minnesota is banged up (Towns is out and Gobert is now questionable for tonight), and they are on a back-to-back and playing their third game in four nights. We don’t see them doing well against the defending champs, who are playing championship-caliber basketball right now and playing as well as any team in the NBA. They are rested since they had Monday off, and Minnesota has to be running on fumes after a hard-fought game at Utah last night. Minnesota has looked good lately but this line being so large for Denver on the road is very telling, and we think the Wolves run into a buzzsaw tonight and the Nuggets get a comfortable win on the road. These teams also have identical records, so this game will be important for playoff seeding. Another reason for Denver to bring their A Game. |
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03-17-24 | Nets v. Spurs -1.5 | Top | 115-122 | Win | 100 | 6 h 49 m | Show |
The Spurs aren’t favored often, but they are a rightful favorite tonight. Brooklyn is at the tail of a long road trip that has seen them go 1-4, with losses to Detroit and Charlotte. They needed a strong showing on this road trip for any hopes of the postseason, but they fell flat on their faces. They probably just want to get home, and we don’t see them suddenly giving an inspired performance here in San Antonio against an improving Spurs team. Brooklyn is also on a back-to-back, and they were run ragged by the Pacers on Saturday in a 20+-point loss. The Spurs were off on Saturday and they will enjoy home court advantage tonight. The Spurs have been underrated by the oddsmakers and they have covered six of nine. This team has been quietly improving all season long and they have some nice players that have been developing. We see them notching a comfortable win tonight. |
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03-17-24 | Red Wings +124 v. Penguins | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 46 m | Show |
Both teams have been awful lately but the Red Wings are the much better team. They snapped their losing streak on Saturday with a big win over Buffalo and we think they will start a winning streak here. The Wings have won three of four meetings, and the last two by multiple goals, and they are more motivated tonight with their postseason lives on the line. |
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03-17-24 | Wisconsin +3 v. Illinois | 87-93 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 11 m | Show | |
5 Unit Play. Take #649 Wisconsin Badgers over Illinois Fighting Illini (3:30p.m., Sunday, March 16 CBS) These two teams played a contested game a few weeks ago and I see this one going down to the wire as well. Wisconsin is poised to win this conference tournament championship for the first time under Gregg Gard and this will silence a bunch of his critics. Badgers have more rest than the Illini and I do not expect Wisconsin to go cold like Nebraska did yesterday. This means more to Wisconsin and they get it by winning straight-up! |
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03-16-24 | Iowa State v. Houston OVER 121.5 | 69-41 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 23 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #621 Over 121.5 in Iowa State vs Houston (6p.m., Saturday, March 16 ESPN) Iowa State has been playing outstanding and will have a big crowd edge in this game. Houston will need to score in the sixties to win this game and thus we expect this game to easily go over the posted number. Best of Luck - Doc's Sports |
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03-15-24 | Baylor v. Iowa State -1 | Top | 62-76 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #854 Iowa State Cyclones over Baylor Bears (9:30p.m., Thursday, March 15 ESPN) CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT GAME OF THE YEAR We went against Baylor last Saturday for our top play and will do so again on Friday as our Conference Tournament Game of the Year! The home crowd plays a major edge in the Big 12 Conference Tournament and Iowa State is driving distance away from Kansas City. Baylor is not the same team as they have been in past years, and they do not shoot it as well against good teams. Iowa State has revenge, losing their only meeting with Baylor this season and just do not have any bad conference losses on the season. They want to play Houston in the finals, whereas Baylor might want the extra rest. Hilton South will be alive and kicking as the Cyclones move on and we lay the small change with them on Friday night. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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03-15-24 | Kings v. Blackhawks +1.5 | 5-0 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
The Blackhawks have been surging and playing well. They have won three of four. Two of those wins were against Arizona and one against Anaheim, but they had a goal differential of +11 in those three games. The Kings have dropped three of five, so they aren’t in championship form right now. Six of the last nine games have been one-goal games, and five of those games saw extra time. We just don’t see the Kings dominating this one and expect a close game. The Kings play at Dallas on Saturday, so they are probably more focused on that matchup than the Hawks. |
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03-15-24 | Magic -8.5 v. Raptors | Top | 113-103 | Win | 100 | 7 h 45 m | Show |
Orlando is one of the best ATS teams in the league and they keep quietly getting the job done. They have son six of eight and have covered in every win. Toronto has all sorts of problems and they are not only banged up now but have a major non-hoops related absence tonight. They have lost seven of eight and covered in only two of those games despite some very generous lines from the oddsmakers. The Magic blew the Raptors out in the last meeting and we think there is a very good chance this is another double-digit win as the Magic are healthy and well rested. |
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03-14-24 | New Mexico +1.5 v. Boise State | 76-66 | Win | 100 | 13 h 11 m | Show | |
5 Unit Play. Take #789 New Mexico over Boise State (11:30p.m., Thursday, March 14 CBSSN) The Lobos are fighting for their tournament life and likely need to win this game to qualify for the NCAA Tournament next week. This is another situation where I truly believe Boise State cannot beat New Mexico 3 times in one season. Losing at home to the Broncos is what spiraled the Lobos season, but they will get back on track during the conference tournament. I believe New Mexico is the most talented team in the conference and has great guard play. Guards are what wins during March and look for them to win this game and advance to the semifinals of the MWC Tournament. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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03-14-24 | 76ers v. Bucks -7.5 | Top | 105-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show |
Embiid is really an MVP type player and the way the Sixers have fallen apart really shows how much he means to the team. They put up 79 points last time out in a loss to the Knicks, and this will be another tough game for them. No doubt Doc Rivers will want to lay the beat down on his former team. We don’t see the Bucks letting down for this matchup and we expect them to keep hooping until the final buzzer sounds. |
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03-14-24 | Coyotes v. Red Wings -151 | 4-1 | Loss | -151 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
We love the Wings here as this is a big revenge spot for them from their game in Arizona last week. That was somewhat of a fluky game as the Red Wings had some shots that hit the post and besides a slow start they played a lot better than the final score indicated. They haven’t won since but have had a tough schedule. This is their best chance to end the losing streak, and we think they put all their effort into getting the win. They are in the thick of the playoff race but are now on the outside looking in after this losing streak. They are learning to play without Larkin, and they should have a big performance here as we think they win by multiple goals. |
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03-14-24 | Bowling Green -2.5 v. Central Michigan | 66-56 | Win | 100 | 3 h 57 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #713 Bowling Green over Central Michigan (1:30p.m., Thursday, March 14 ESPN+) Like our selection with Utah last night, it is hard for Central Michigan to beat Bowling Green three times in one season. These are similar talented teams and I see the Falcons prevailing in this game and will enter the semifinals winning 3 straight games. The Falcons being favored is a key indication that they are the better team. |
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03-14-24 | Arizona State v. Utah -5.5 | 57-90 | Win | 100 | 12 h 26 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #678 Utah -5.5 over Arizona State (11:30p.m., Wednesday, March 13 PAC12N) The Bobby Hurley era may be coming to an end shortly and I do not expect the Sun Devils to make any noise in the conference tournament in Las Vegas. Utah had a disappointing season and actually lost to ASU twice this season. Arizona State is not good enough to beat any team in this league three times in a season. The Utes will win this game by double digits. |
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03-13-24 | Rutgers v. Maryland OVER 125.5 | 51-65 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #685 Over 125.5 in Rutgers vs Maryland (6:30p.m., Wednesday, March 13 BTN) Both these teams are offensively challenged and bad, but I expect them to open things up in the conference tournament. If you are going to be bad, you at least need to be exciting to get some fans out to support you. One of these teams should reach 70 points and that will allow us to collect with the over. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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03-12-24 | Gonzaga -165 v. St. Mary's | 60-69 | Loss | -165 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #633 Gonzaga over Saint Mary’s (9p.m., Tuesday, March 12 CBS) Gonzaga is one of the most improved teams during the second half of the season. Both teams are squarely in the tournament, but I feel Gonzaga will win this rubber match. The Bulldogs have not lost a game since February 3rd when they hosted Saint Mary’s. |
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03-12-24 | West Virginia +9.5 v. Cincinnati | 85-90 | Win | 100 | 4 h 20 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #609 West Virginia over Cincinnati (3p.m., Tuesday, March 12 ESPN+) Just do not see why Cincinnati is this big of a favorite in a neutral site conference tournament game. Both teams split games on their home court with the Bearcats winning big last game. It will be hard for them to follow up that game and I see this game being played in single digits. West Virginia has won 5 of the last 6 games against Cincinnati. |
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03-11-24 | Celtics -9.5 v. Blazers | 121-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
Boston has won two of the last three and three of the last four visits to Portland by double digits. We just don’t see a letdown here for the best team in the NBA, in our opinion. The Celtics are rolling right now and they just won in Phoenix by 10, so we think they can do even better here. They have covered in seven of their last nine games, and when they win, they usually win big and big enough to cover the large number. |
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03-11-24 | Wisc-Milwaukee v. Northern Kentucky | 82-75 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #858 Northern Kentucky over Milwaukee (9:30p.m., Monday, March 11 ESPN2) This is the rubber game between these two schools for a berth in the winner take all Championship Game tomorrow night. Both schools won on their home floor, but I feel Milwaukee’s season will end having to play an extra game to reach the semi-finals. The Norse have won 7 of their last 9 games and avenged one of those losses last time out. |
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03-11-24 | Devils v. Rangers -130 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 34 m | Show | |
We think the Rangers still have revenge in their hearts for the playoffs last year and they have won both meetings this season by a comfortable margin. Both of those were on the road, and this one could get even uglier at MSG. The Rangers are the far superior team this season and they are in better form, as the Devils have dropped four of their last five. Three of those losses were by multiple goals. The cream rises to the top tonight. |
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03-10-24 | Pacers v. Magic -1.5 | Top | 111-97 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Orlando is by far the strongest ATS team in the league this season and they are being underestimated by the oddsmakers once again. This is a young team and they will have a dud every now and then. That was surely the case last time out as they played one of their worst games of the season, a 98-74 loss at New York. We will give them a mulligan on that one, however, and expect they come out strong here in this one. Indiana has lost three of four and this team has been inconsistent lately. Orlando has held four of six opponents under the century mark and we think that defense wins this matchup on Sunday. |
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03-10-24 | Nebraska v. Michigan +5.5 | 85-70 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #802 Michigan over Nebraska (12p.m., Sunday, March 10 BTN) Juwan Howard may be on his way out, but I just do not believe Nebraska is good enough to be laying this many points on Senior Day in Ann Arbor. Michigan has talent and Nebraska is 2-8 in true road games this season. Take the points and hope Michigan gives some effort in this game. |
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03-09-24 | New Mexico +3.5 v. Utah State | 85-87 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #713 New Mexico +3.5 over Utah State (8:30p.m., Saturday, March 9 CBSSN) New Mexico needs this victory to solidify a spot in the NCAA Tournament and I feel they will get it. Utah State does not have the same homecourt advantage as they have had over the last two decades. They have a lot on the line as well, playing for an outright conference championship, but I expect them to play tight and struggle in this game. New Mexico has the most talent of anyone in the league and they Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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03-09-24 | Nets -6.5 v. Hornets | 99-110 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 43 m | Show | |
The Nets are coming off an embarrassing loss at Detroit and they should give much better effort here against a team that is probably worse than the Pistons. Brooklyn should be getting some injured players back tonight, and this team needs a win badly for the play in tournament. They have covered in three of the last four meetings, and they are the much better team here. A motivated Brooklyn squad should get the comfortable win. |
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03-09-24 | Maple Leafs v. Canadiens +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
This is the Super Bowl for the Canadiens and this is their biggest rival. They are having another bad season, but a win over Toronto will do a lot to make this bad season bearable. Montreal always play well at home when these teams meet, and we think they will give it their best effort here. Toronto has biggest aspirations, so this isn’t as big of a game for them. Montreal has been one of the best ATS teams in the NHL this season. |
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03-09-24 | Baylor v. Texas Tech -1.5 | Top | 68-78 | Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
7 Unit Play. Take #686 Texas Tech over Baylor (6p.m., Saturday, March 9 ESPN2) An unranked team that is favored over a ranked team is always a strong betting trend. This is senior day in Lubbock, TX and I am looking for the Red Raiders to take care of business against an overrated Bears team. Baylor is coming off back-to-back wins against their traditional rivals in Kansas and Texas and I see a letdown for them in this game. Baylor is 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games following 3 straight wins. Homecourt is still strong in the Big 12 and Texas Tech wants this game to finish off with 3 straight wins and improve their seeding in both the conference and NCAA Tournaments. |
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03-08-24 | Boise State v. San Diego State -7.5 | 79-77 | Loss | -111 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #868 San Diego State -7.5 over Boise State (10p.m., Friday, March 8 FS1) Neither team can win the league, but I look for the Aztecs to take out their frustrations and improve their seed for the upcoming NCAA Tournament later this month. The Aztecs do not want to have to play in the prelims next week in Las Vegas and a win ensures that they will not have to. Boise State laid an egg at home earlier this week against Nevada and I do not see them bouncing back tonight. This will be a double-digit victory for the home team. |
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03-08-24 | Red Wings -130 v. Coyotes | Top | 0-4 | Loss | -130 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
Detroit is in the thick of the playoff race, while the Coyotes are in a freefall. Some teams are chasing the Red Wings for the Wild Card, and they can’t afford a loss here. If they give full effort, this should be no problem picking up the win here. Arizona has lost 16 of their last 18. This homestand is not going well to start off. They lost to the Blackhawks to start things off, 5-2, and Chicago is probably the absolute worst team in the league. Then they played on Thursday and lost to the Wild by an identical 5-2 score. So they come in on a back-to-back against the strongest team of that bunch, and we don’t see things going well for them tonight. The Red Wings aren’t in the greatest form, however. They have lost three straight. Those losses were to the Avs, Panthers and Islanders, though, so this is their chance to get back on track tonight in a very winnable game against the team possibly playing the worst in the league right now. The Coyotes don’t have that home mystique that they enjoyed last season and this squad looks like a team that is already looking to the offseason. |
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03-08-24 | Magic -1.5 v. Knicks | 74-98 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
This spread is short, in our opinion, as we had the Knicks as 4.5-point dogs here with a lean to Orlando at that number. Orlando is healthy, while the Knicks are banged up and a shell of the team that looked like a true championship contender earlier in the season. New York has dropped eight of 11, and this team might not even make the play in. Orlando is playing amazing defense, and we don’t see the Knicks cracking the century mark tonight and they will have to lean on defense to keep this competitive. We don’t see them keeping this one close, and there is nice value here with the road team. |
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03-07-24 | Arizona State v. USC -9.5 | 73-81 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 57 m | Show | |
6 Unit Play. Take #772 USC Trojans over ASU Sun Devils (11p.m., Thursday, March 7 FS1) USC has the second most talent of anyone in the PAC-12 this season and are starting to show signs that they can make a run next week in Las Vegas. ASU has a lame duck coach, and they are just playing out the string of games this season. They have some blowout losses this season and they gave all they had last week against Arizona but still lost big. Injuries have taken its toll on the Sun Devils and they just do not field much of a roster in March. The line being this big with a 12-17 tells me all I need to know about the talent of each team. |
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03-07-24 | Rutgers v. Wisconsin OVER 131.5 | 66-78 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #827 Over in Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ Wisconsin Badgers (7p.m., Thursday, March 7 FS1) We nailed our Big 10 GOY on the over with Wisconsin and look to collect again on Thursday with a smaller play with them. This is one of the worst defensive teams Wisconsin has ever had and Rutgers will get many open looks in this game. |
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03-06-24 | Fresno State v. New Mexico -18.5 | 58-79 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #716 New Mexico over Fresno State (10:30p.m., Wednesday, March 6 FS1) The Lobos are squarely on the bubble and likely need to win their last two games to ensure they make the NCAA Tournament. They have a strong NET rating but have some bad losses, especially at the PIT. They need to beat one of the bottom feeder teams in the MWC by at least 20 points tonight to keep their strong NET rating. Fresno State has a lame duck coach and are just playing out the string of games. They have lost big a bunch this season and tonight should be no different. |
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03-06-24 | Clippers -6.5 v. Rockets | 122-116 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 58 m | Show | |
The Clippers have won eight straight meetings and covered in five of those. We love to take a good team off a bad or embarrassing loss, and that is the case with the Clippers tonight. Last time they were on a back-to-back against a banged up Bucks squad and really fell apart late in that game after relinquishing a big lead. So we think they will be a lot more focused tonight. Houston is a solid team but they are a couple rungs below the Clips, who are a true championship contender and probably the second best team in the league behind Boston. We think a determined Clippers team wins this one comfortably. |
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03-06-24 | Sabres v. Maple Leafs OVER 6.5 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 25 m | Show |
This is the first time in a long time we aren’t getting this matchup at 7 on the total. These teams have topped this total in seven straight meetings. Buffalo had been trending to the under, but they played high scoring games in their last two and now they are trending the other way. We think this will be a competitive game and both teams will get their share of the total. Both of the last two meetings saw 10 or more goals scored, and we think they will put on a show once again. |
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03-05-24 | Pistons +11.5 v. Heat | Top | 110-118 | Win | 100 | 7 h 54 m | Show |
Miami has been playing great basketball but we think the oddsmakers have overinflated this number so we have to plug our nose and take the Pistons here. The Pistons had a horrible start to the season and injuries were a major issue. Some felt heading into the season that this team could make the play in. But they ended up setting the NBA record for longest losing streak. But this team has gotten healthy and has been very competitive lately. They are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games. There were a couple of those ATS losses that were close, also. They didn’t play well last time out vs. Orlando so we think we will see a better effort here. And Miami goes on the road after this one to play at Dallas and at OKC on back-to-back nights starting Thursday. They probably won’t give full effort here and that should play to our advantage. Detroit has covered in seven of the last eight meetings, so they normally get up for this opponent. |
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03-05-24 | Oilers v. Bruins UNDER 6 | Top | 2-1 | Win | 104 | 7 h 50 m | Show |
These teams played a very high scoring game about two weeks ago in Edmonton. That was just one of two games that have gone over in the last 10 meetings. We don’t see these teams having a repeat, and as we inch closer to the postseason we think teams will really start to amp up the defense in preparation. Edmonton hasn’t allowed more than two goals in four straight games, and Boston is coming off an excellent showing at Toronto, holding the Leafs to only one goal. |
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03-05-24 | Purdue v. Illinois -1.5 | 77-71 | Loss | -117 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #618 Illinois over Purdue (7p.m., Tuesday, March 5 Peacock) Illinois is favored in this game against what many feel is the best and most accomplished team in the country. The Illini are coming off one of their best games of the season on Saturday against Wisconsin and look for them to win this game as well. Purdue just needs to beat Wisconsin at home on Sunday to win the regular season title and I see them faltering in this game in a hostile environment. Illinois is a great offensive team and sooner or later they will get hot from the arc and pull away late in this game. |
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03-04-24 | Seattle Kraken v. Flames -121 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -121 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Calgary has a very strong history here as they have won 8 of 10 meetings. We think that trend holds strong today, and this price is more than fair. Calgary has won five straight and they are playing great team hockey right now. Those wins weren’t against slouches, either: they beat Winnipeg, Boston, Edmonton, LA Kings and Pittsburgh. We expect another strong effort here today, and this is a very winnable game against a Seattle team that has been quite inconsistent lately. Their offense hasn’t been efficient lately, and Calgary has been excellent on both sides of the puck. |
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03-04-24 | Clippers v. Bucks -5.5 | Top | 106-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
The Clippers have been overrated by the oddsmakers lately compared to their effort on the court and they are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10. They come in on a back-to-back after a hard-fought win at Minnesota in a game that probably meant more to the team than tonight’s matchup at Milwaukee from the Eastern Conference. This Clippers squad isn’t the youngest team, so back-to-backs can really take their toll at this point in the season. It doesn’t get any easier with this matchup at the Bucks, who have won and covered five straight and are rounding into postseason form. We think Doc Rivers will do all he can to beat his old team, and the Clippers are definitely looking vulnerable tonight as they have been inconsistent since the all start break and we just think this is a real bad spot for them tonight. |
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03-03-24 | Indiana +9 v. Maryland | 83-78 | Win | 100 | 3 h 16 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #823 Indiana over Maryland (2p.m., Sunday, March 3 CBS) Did Maryland become good overnight and worthy of laying this many points against anyone in the Big 10? Indiana is terrible on the road, but they did play one of the better games on the season last week hosting Wisconsin and I look for them to follow that up on Sunday. Maryland cannot shoot very well and does not score many points and thus we will take the dog on Sunday. |
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03-02-24 | Rockets +9.5 v. Suns | 118-109 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Houston has covered in four of five meetings, and we think they will keep this one close tonight. There was a point where the Rockets started to be overvalued by the oddsmakers, but that time has passed. We really like them coming off a loss, yet a hard-fought one that included an ATS cover, against these Suns here on Thursday. It’s very difficult to beat a team twice in a row, and we have also seen some reverse line movement on this game that would favor the Rockets to cover. |
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03-02-24 | Golden Knights v. Sabres +100 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
Buffalo has actually won two straight in this series and three of four. They have gone under in five straight games and they have been playing excellent defense. We think they can hold the Knights to a low score here at home. Vegas hasn’t looked great on this road trip and this is a prime letdown spot for them after playing road games at Toronto and Boston. |