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01-24-23 | Clippers -5 v. Lakers | 133-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show | |
Despite the Clippers struggles recently, they are the better team here, and they are almost worthy of a blind bet when playing the Lakers. They are 11-0 ATS when the Lakers are the HOME team. They are 37-17 ATS in the last 54 meetings, one of the strongest betting trends in the NBA long term. They are getting healthy and have been playing well, and the Lakers are not healthy at the moment and we expect a dominating performance. |
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01-24-23 | Sharks +131 v. Red Wings | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 29 m | Show | |
San Jose plays better on the road than at home for some reason and we think this is a very winnable game for them against the Struggling Red Wings. The Wings normally play down to their level of competition as they are 1-6 in their last seven against teams with a winning percentage under .400. We think this game is a coin flip as to the winner, so a coin flip at these odds is always a great bet. |
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01-24-23 | LSU +13 v. Arkansas | 40-60 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. #619 LSU over Arkansas (7p.m., Tuesday, January 24 ESPN2) Just do not believe Arkansas is that strong this season to be laying double-digits against conference opponents. LSU has been on a bad streak of late but they have played a brutal schedule and Arkansas is the worst team they will have played in their last 7 games. The Razorbacks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games. The underdog has covered the spread in 4 of the last 5 meetings between LSU and Arkansas. |
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01-23-23 | Grizzlies -115 v. Kings | Top | 100-133 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
Sacramento has won six of seven, but most of those wins came against sub par competition. They face one of the best in the west tonight, and we think the Grizzlies are quite a bit better than the Kings. The Grizzlies started this road trip with consecutive losses to the Lakers and Suns, by a combined three points. So they will really be focused on getting a win here and this team doesn’t want to drop three straight. They can do it against a team they have had a lot of success against. They have covered in all four of their recent trips to Sacramento and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings overall. |
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01-23-23 | Islanders v. Maple Leafs -1.5 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 118 | 7 h 43 m | Show |
The Islanders are in a freefall and have lost eight of their last nine. Five of those losses were by multiple goals. Things won’t get any easier tonight as they face a Toronto team that has won five of eight and is playing very well. They tangled with their biggest rival on Saturday and lost as a big favorite in Montreal despite playing a hard-fought game. They will no doubt be looking to get back on track here. Toronto has won five of seven in the series, and four of those wins have come by multiple goals. |
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01-23-23 | Wisconsin +3 v. Northwestern | 63-66 | Push | 0 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
6 Unit Play. Take #875 Wisconsin +3 over Northwestern (6:30p.m., Monday, January 23 BTN) This game was delayed until Monday due to Covid within the Northwestern program (yes that is still a thing). Just do not believe the Wildcats should be favored, as Wisconsin has dominated this series this century. Tyler Wahl should play much better in this game and the size of Wisconsin will be the difference in this game. Northwestern is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games played on Mondays. Wisconsin is 12-5 ATS in their last 17 road games against teams with a winning home record. |
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01-22-23 | Cowboys v. 49ers -3.5 | Top | 12-19 | Win | 100 | 101 h 1 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #318 San Francisco 49ers over Dallas Cowboys (6:30p.m., Sunday, January 22 FOX) The Cowboys played great last week against the Buccaneers, but I just do not believe they can follow that up with a second straight road victory. San Francisco has won 11 games in a row and have two extra days to prepare for this game. They have also covered the spread in 12 of their last 14 home games. Brock Purdy has been up to the challenge thus far and feel he will be playing with a lead most of this game. QB Prescott just had not been very consistent this season and playing his fourth straight road game will be too much to overcome. Dallas is 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games played in January. San Francisco is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 divisional playoff games. |
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01-22-23 | Michigan State +5 v. Indiana | 69-82 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 33 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #829 Michigan State over Indiana (12p.m., Sunday, January 22 CBS) Still believe Michigan State is the healthier team and getting points with them is too good to pass up. Michigan State got back on track last time out and look for another strong showing on Sunday. The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings between Michigan State and Indiana. The Hoosiers are 2-7 ATS in the last 9 games overall. |
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01-21-23 | Avalanche v. Seattle Kraken -106 | 2-1 | Loss | -106 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Seattle has won the last two meetings between these teams and they catch the Avs on a back-to-back. Seattle had a couple bad games recently but they have been playing as well as any team in the NHL and we think they get the win here. |
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01-21-23 | Giants +7.5 v. Eagles | 7-38 | Loss | -110 | 79 h 47 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #303 New York Giants over Philadelphia Eagles (8:15p.m., Saturday, January 21 FOX) The Giants got a lot of confidence last week playing against the Vikings and look for that to carryover into this game. They also have momentum and Philadelphia has not looked the same since Jalen Hurts when down with an injury. New York has covered the spread in 14 of their last 18 games this year and our 10 of 12 ATS when they are an underdog (6 straight-up wins). This is a divisional game and I expect it to go down to the wire. We will come out on top with whoever wins this close game by taking the Giants. |
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01-21-23 | Maple Leafs v. Canadiens +310 | 2-3 | Win | 310 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
Montreal has won or covered the puckline in all of the last eight matchups. And those were all when the Canadians stunk. They raise their game to another level against their biggest rival, and we see a close game again here and the Canadians could compete for a win at home. Montreal has won two of their last three, so they are no pushover at the moment. |
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01-21-23 | Cleveland State v. Wright State -3 | Top | 85-77 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 19 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #786 Wright State over Cleveland State (7p.m., Saturday, January 21 ESPN+) Just feel the Vikings playing 4 straight road games will be the difference in this game. The Raiders are the much better offensive team scoring close to 80 points per game and that will allow them to cover this field goal spread. They also have the best player floor in Trey Calvin, who has scored 49 points per game in his last two outings. Cleveland State is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against teams with a losing record. Wright State is 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS loss in their previous game. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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01-21-23 | Celtics v. Raptors UNDER 225.5 | 106-104 | Win | 100 | 4 h 28 m | Show | |
Boston is missing Tatum for this one, so their offense will definitely take a hit. Toronto has been trending to the over, so we think we are getting an inflated number here. But four of the last five meetings have gone under the posted number, and we see a defensive battle here this afternoon. |
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01-20-23 | Boise State v. New Mexico -2.5 | 79-81 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 0 m | Show | |
1 Unit Play. Take #896 New Mexico over Boise State (11p.m., Friday, January 20 FS1) We have gotten burned twice this week with teams not covering low numbers, so we will focus on the money line tonight expecting the Lobos to win. New Mexico is 12-1 at home this season and Boise State is just not the same team away from home. |
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01-20-23 | Avalanche v. Canucks +150 | 4-1 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
Vancouver has won three straight meetings, two by multiple goals. We think they are in a good bounce back spot after a rough loss to the Lightning last time out. Colorado has looked good lately but this team has been inconsistent. We think the home underdog has value tonight. |
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01-20-23 | Clippers -7 v. Spurs | Top | 131-126 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 31 m | Show |
This is an opponent that the Clippers normally play well against. They are 4-1 ATS in the last five visits to San Antonio and 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. LA has been playing horribly. They have been dealing with more injuries, a problem that has to this point derailed their season. But it looks like the Big 2 will be playing tonight, and this team is desperate for a win. They have lost many games lately, but they have had a tough schedule littered with playoff teams. Their last easy opponent was vs. Houston, and they won by 21. We think we could see s similar result here as if the Clippers don’t get a convincing win here then it might be time for heads to roll in LA. We think they bring their A Game tonight. |
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01-19-23 | Nets -1.5 v. Suns | 112-117 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
We have seen that the Suns aren’t a great team at full strength, but with the two best guys of their Big 3 missing and some other injuries, this team has been in a free fall lately. The Nets are without Kevin Durant, and they have lost three straight. But Kyrie Irving should be back tonight, and the Nets have a much better roster taking the court tonight, and this should be a nice spot to get back on the winning track. |
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01-19-23 | Panthers v. Canadiens UNDER 6.5 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
It wasn’t long ago that the Canadians allowed 20+ goals in three games. But they made some defensive adjustments and they have been playing lights out defense lately. They held the Rangers and the Jets to one goal each in their last two, both wins, and they lost to NY Rangers on the road, 2-1, before that. The Panthers are trending under as well, as only two of their last seven games have gone over, with one push for a game lined at 7. They have a lot of shots each game but aren’t very efficient. We expect a low scoring game here and the under has some nice value tonight. |
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01-19-23 | Northeastern -1 v. Stony Brook | 79-66 | Win | 100 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #741 Northeastern over Stony Brook (7p.m., Thursday, January 19) Both teams have similar overall records and similar records in the CAA. The Huskies being favored on the tells me something and I feel they are the much better team. |
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01-18-23 | Lightning v. Canucks OVER 6.5 | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
Vancouver is one of the best over teams in the NHL at 25-14 to the over on the season. We think they will be competitive at home to get their share of the total tonight. They have scored three or more goals in six straight games, so there’s a very good chance they get at least three tonight. Tampa Bay is averaging almost five goals per game in recent contests. They should have no problems scoring against the No. 31 scoring defense. Both of these offenses are Top 10, and we see a high scoring affair tonight. These teams met last week and put up nine total goals in Tampa. The over is 19-7-1 in the last 27 meetings. |
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01-18-23 | Pacers v. Thunder -3.5 | 106-126 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
OKC is playing excellent basketball right now. They went 3-1 on their recent four-game road trip, with wins at Philly and Brooklyn. They have home blowouts vs. Dallas and Boston in their last eight games. Indiana is going the other direction as they have lost four straight and they have covered in only one of their last five, showing they have been overvalued by the oddsmakers recently. We think that is the case again tonight. |
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01-18-23 | Florida v. Texas A&M -3.5 | 52-54 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #686 Texas A&M over Florida (7p.m., Wednesday, January SECN) Florida is overvalued in this situation and we will ride the red hot Aggies tonight at Reed Arena in College Station, TX. The Aggies have won 6 straight games and five of them have been via blowout. They even won at Florida during this winning streak. The Gators are 6-16 ATS in their last 22 games against teams with a winning record. The Aggies are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games being played on Wednesday. |
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01-17-23 | Penn State v. Wisconsin -3.5 | 60-63 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
5 Unit Play. Take #642 Wisconsin over Penn State (8:30p.m., Tuesday, January 17 BTN) Tyler Wahl practiced on Monday and should give the Badgers a lift after laying an egg over the weekend in Bloomington. Home court means everything in the Big 10 and Wisconsin needs this game to get back on track. Penn State is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a win in their previous game. Not often you see this low of a number for a true road game for Penn State and we expect a Badger victory by close to double digits. |
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01-17-23 | Raptors v. Bucks UNDER 224.5 | Top | 122-130 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 25 m | Show |
This one has a strong history of the under, with 10 of the last 12 meetings going under the posted number. These are two Top 10 defenses, and the offenses are towards the bottom of the league. Both teams are coming in on a back-to-back, where the teams are a combined 8-3 to the under on the second end of a B2B. We expect a low scoring game here. |
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01-17-23 | Ducks v. Flyers -1.5 | 2-5 | Win | 131 | 6 h 2 m | Show | |
Philly is playing very well despite a 6-0 loss to Boston last time out, but we can certainly give them a mulligan for that one. But they have won seven of nine, with six of those wins coming by multiple goals. Anaheim is one of the worst teams in the league and they are horrible against the puckline, where they are normally getting plus goals, and we see a probable blowout here. |
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01-16-23 | Cowboys v. Bucs +2.5 | Top | 31-14 | Loss | -105 | 148 h 5 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #152 Tampa Bay Buccaneers over Dallas Cowboys (8:15p.m., Monday, January 16 ABC) Do not trust either coach in this game, but I do trust the greatest quarterback of all time. Dallas has not played well on offense of later, struggling to run the football and turning over the ball at an alarming clip. Tom Brady is 7-0 in his career against Dallas. Tampa Bay won the first meeting this season by a score of 19-3 and that was in Dallas. The Cowboys do not play well on grass and it showed last week in Washington and will show this week in Tampa. |
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01-16-23 | Devils v. Sharks UNDER 6.5 | 4-3 | Loss | -100 | 4 h 1 m | Show | |
San Jose’s offense has been very inconsistent and they have scored two or fewer goals in four of their last nine matchups. They scored only one last time out vs. Edmonton. What they did on defense in that game is why we like the under here. They gave up a whopping seven goals in that one in a real embarrassing home performance in front of the home fans. We feel they will do everything in their power to put forth a better defensive game here. Their offense isn’t likely to break out against the No. 3 defensive team. Four of the last five meetings have gone under, and the last meeting saw a 2-1 final, and we think we could see that type of game here on Monday. |
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01-16-23 | Raptors v. Knicks -2 | Top | 123-121 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 4 m | Show |
The Knicks are coming in on a back-to-back, but they have a winning record ATS in these situations, so we aren’t really worried about that aspect too much. They barely broke a sweat in a blowout at Detroit yesterday. The Knicks are playing their best basketball of the season. They have won seven of eight and covered in six of those contests. The oddsmakers are punishing them too much here for the B2B. Toronto is 5-13 on the road this season and this will be another tough situation for them to get the win. They hosted the Knicks earlier in the month and lost by four. This one should see a larger margin of victory. |
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01-16-23 | Purdue v. Michigan State +4 | 64-63 | Win | 100 | 4 h 45 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #864 Michigan State over Purdue (2:30p.m., Monday, January 16 FOX) Michigan State has gotten healthy and I just do not believe Purdue is all that strong outside of Zach Edey. Michigan State needs this more since they are at home and I expect them to win it straight-up on Monday. The home team is 6-2 ATS (1 push) in the last 9 meetings between Purdue and Michigan State. |
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01-15-23 | Magic +10.5 v. Nuggets | 116-119 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
The Magic have been solid as a big underdog, with a 16-10-1 ATS record when getting five or more points. This team has cooled off since their big win streak but they have still been covering, as they enter on a two-game cover streak and they have covered in three of four overall. They catch a Nuggets team that is a little banged up now, though Jokic should return tonight. But this game is sandwiched between important conference games against the Clippers and Blazers, so if there were to be a game they would take less seriously, it would probably be this matchup against the Magic, who we think can keep this one within single digits. |
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01-15-23 | Canadiens v. Rangers UNDER 6 | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 5 h 48 m | Show | |
These are two teams that trend heavily to the under this season, and we feel like those trends will continue here on Sunday. This one is simple. Montreal has the worst offense in the league and is coming in on a back-to-back after scoring only one against the Islanders on Saturday. They are facing one of the best defensive teams today, and we don’t see them scoring much, if at all. They have one or fewer goals in three of their last five games. These teams met 10 days ago and Montreal could only muster one goal in a 4-1 home loss. |
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01-15-23 | Giants +3 v. Vikings | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 121 h 30 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #147 New York Giants over Minnesota Vikings (4:40p.m., Sunday, January 15 FOX) The Vikings metrics do not align with their 13-4 record. This team has been very fortunate in close games all season long and I look for that even out in this game. Minnesota is just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games this season. Minnesota has a bad defense and look for New York to be able to move the football through the air and ground in this game. The Vikings have had only two double digit victories this season and I don’t really count the last one taking place last week against the Bears. The road team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 games between New York and Minnesota. The Giants are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games following a loss in their previous game. |
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01-15-23 | Marquette v. Xavier -160 | 76-80 | Win | 100 | 1 h 36 m | Show | |
1 Unit Play. Take #828 Xavier over Marquette (12p.m., Sunday, January 15 FOX) Xavier has been one of the most surprising teams in the country this season. They are 6-0 in the conference and 9-1 at home. Look for them to improve upon those numbers today with another victory. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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01-14-23 | Wisconsin +5.5 v. Indiana | 45-63 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 34 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #623 Wisconsin +5 over Indiana (1p.m., Saturday, January 14 CBS) Both teams have played games now without their key players, Tyler Wahl for Wisconsin and two starters for Indiana. Just trust Greg Gard more than Mike Woodson and feel Wisconsin should be able to take this game down to the wire. The underdog has covered in this matchup 5 of the last 6 games. |
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01-13-23 | Utah State v. Nevada -1.5 | 70-85 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show | |
6 Unit Play. Take #886 Nevada over Utah State (11p.m., Friday, January 13 FS1) The Aggies shoot a lot of three point shots, but the Wolf Pack has the guards to defend them tonight at Lawlor Events Center. Nevada is coming off a loss at San Diego State, but they played well in the second half and cut into a major deficit. They have won all of their games after a loss this season. The home team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings between Utah State and Nevada. The Aggies pounded the Pack last season in Reno and you can bet Nevada has not forgotten that. |
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01-13-23 | Oilers v. Sharks OVER 6.5 | Top | 7-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show |
These teams are a combined 52-28 to the over this season. That this total isn’t up to 7 is a head-scratcher, and there is great value here at 6.5, even with the heavy juice. We love the over even if it moves to 7. San Jose averaged more than three goals per game at home, and we think they can get that or more tonight. Edmonton comes in with the No. 5 scoring offense and No. 1 power play, and that is a big reason that they have gone over so many times. We don’t see the Sharks slowing them down, especially with Kahkonen likely in net tonight. The over is 6-2 in the last eight meetings in San Jose and 18-7-3 in the last 28 meetings overall. |
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01-13-23 | Nuggets v. Clippers -2.5 | Top | 115-103 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Note: there will likely be line movement in this game because of MVP favorite Jokic and his injury status. He is questionable with a wrist injury. We like the Clippers for a comfortable win whether he plays or not. We think Revenge is an overrated NBA handicapping angle. That is unless the teams played recently. And the Clippers no doubt remember that game last week in Denver where they got spanked, 122-91. The Nuggets have won six of seven, but they have been enjoying some home cooking lately. All those wins were at home, but they are just 2-4 in their last six road contests. Even though George is out tonight for the Clippers, this team is very deep with talent, but they just have not had consistent rotations. But they looked real good last time out in a double-digit home win vs. the Mavs, and wins and losses have come in bunches for this team. But they need to start stacking some wins together after the lackluster start to the season, and we expect them to bring their A Game tonight and for Kawhi to lead the way to a win and cover. |
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01-12-23 | Stanford v. Washington -2 | 69-86 | Win | 100 | 12 h 53 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #852 Washington over Stanford (11p.m., Thursday, January 12 FS1) Stanford is one of the most disappointing teams in the country and Jerod Haase will survive come March. You can pretty much just fade them blind and that is what we will do tonight in the largest city in Washington. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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01-12-23 | Thunder +9.5 v. 76ers | Top | 133-114 | Win | 100 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
Oklahoma City was one of the best ATS teams last season, and they are doing it again as they are the No. 1 betting team this season at 25-16 ATS. This is the perfect betting team as they play hard almost every night yet keep it close more often than getting the outright win. They have covered in four of their last five games, and we expect them to keep this close tonight. OKC does most of their ATS damage as a big dog as they are 18-7 ATS when getting three or more points. If this line goes up to double digits, they are a perfect 5-0 ATS in those scenarios. While teams like the Lakers and Warriors get the best shot from other teams even when they aren’t high in the standings, OKC is a team they often overlook and we don’t see the Sixers bringing their A Game tonight. OKC has covered in four of the last five meetings in Philly. |
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01-12-23 | Seattle Kraken +1.5 v. Bruins | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show |
Love the puckline here for the Kraken, one of the hottest teams in the NHL and one that is playing as well as any team in the league right now. They have won six straight entering this one. Those includes multiple-goal wins on the road at Toronto and Edmonton, so it’s not like this team is just beating up on a bunch of scrubs. They won’t be intimidated heading into Boston. Boston has won both lifetime meetings, but both were one-goal results and the last meeting went to OT. One of the key factors here why we like the road team is that Boston has been off since Sunday. While the rest was much needed, that is a long layoff in the middle of the season and it probably will throw their momentum off here. Boston doesn’t lose at home. But they do have close games here. The last three home games for the Bruins have all been one-goal games. We are expecting the same here on Thursday. |
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01-11-23 | Rockets v. Kings -9 | 115-135 | Win | 100 | 10 h 39 m | Show | |
The tanking Rockets are in a freefall right now and have covered only one of their last seven games despite very generous lines from the oddsmakers. The Kings have been inconsistent but they are coming in off a confidence-boosting blowout of a better Orlando team. We think they can ride that momentum to a double digit win here. The Kings have covered in four of the last five meetings. |
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01-11-23 | Sharks v. Kings UNDER 6.5 | 3-4 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
Four of the last five meetings in LA went under the posted total. These teams are big rivals and will probably pick up the defensive intensity to a playoff level. It hurts the Sharks chances here, however, being on a back to back. They probably won’t get many goals here. They have only four goals in the last three meetings and were shut out once. |
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01-11-23 | Indiana v. Penn State -2 | 66-85 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #688 Penn State over Indiana (7p.m., Wednesday, January 11 BTN) The Hoosiers will struggle to compete in the Big 10 without two of their main players. Penn State is looking to get back to .500 in Big 10 play and they need to win their home games to have a chance to make the NCAA Tournament come March. Indiana is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings between Indiana and Penn State. |
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01-10-23 | Mavs v. Clippers -1 | Top | 101-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
For Dallas, Luka Doncic is questionable for this matchup. If he plays, the line will move. But we like the Clippers to win this one by a comfortable margin despite the line movement. Paul George is out for LA but Kawhi should play. Tonight., we have to plug our noses and take the Clippers, who are on a 6-game losing streak. This is the worst losing streak in years. This team has been inconsistent. But this just has the feeling of a Must Win game, and we think LA will respond to the pressure tonight. It’s not like they have lost to scrubs, as all the losses were to playoff type teams. They played their best game of the bunch last time out vs. the Hawks, who eventually rallied for the win. But LA has covered in five of the last seven meetings, and this is a good familiar foe with which to halt the losing streak. |
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01-10-23 | Seattle Kraken v. Sabres OVER 6.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
Seattle has scored 26 goals in their last five games. They have the No. 3 offense in the NHL. Tonight they take on the No. 1 scoring offense in the NHL, and we expect both teams to get their goals in what should be a very competitive match. Both teams enter on a back to back so we don’t see the defenses playing up to normal standards. |
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01-10-23 | Michigan State v. Wisconsin | 69-65 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #619 Michigan State over Wisconsin (7p.m., Tuesday, January 10 ESPN) Tyler Wahl was in a boot on Saturday and Michigan State has won 3 of the last 4 games in Madison. |
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01-09-23 | Bulls +9 v. Celtics | Top | 99-107 | Win | 100 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
Two teams on winning streaks as the Bulls have won three straight and the Celtics have won two straight. But Boston has not been covering many lines as they have been overvalued by oddsmakers and they haven’t been playing at their top level. They have covered only one of their last four games. Chicago covered in all three of their recent wins. We expect a hard fought game here. The Bulls typically bring their A Game when playing Boston. They are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and they have covered four straight in Boston. We were planning to take the Bulls here and thought the line would be closer to 6, so there is excellent value here tonight. |
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01-09-23 | Seattle Kraken v. Canadiens OVER 6.5 | Top | 4-0 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 46 m | Show |
Montreal’s defense has been a sieve as they have given up at least four goals in seven straight matches. They have given up 36 total goals during that stretch. That’s a real good sign for the Kraken. They have 18 goals in their last three games, including eight last time out at Ottawa. All signs point to them having another big offensive night tonight. Montreal scored five goals last time out vs. St. Louis, and they should be able to get their share here at home to get this one over the posted number. |
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01-08-23 | Lions v. Packers -4.5 | 20-16 | Loss | -110 | 127 h 32 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #460 Green Bay Packers over Detroit Lions (8:20p.m., Sunday, January 8 NBC) This line may change depending on the results of the Seahawks game taking place earlier in the day. Either way, I expect the Lions to play to win, but that is not something they have done very often at Lambeau Field over the last 4 decades. Detroit has won only 3 times at Green Bay since 1992. The Packers know that they just have to win, and they will earn the No. 7 seed in the playoffs and a likely trip to the Bay Area next week. The home team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 games between Green Bay and Detroit. The Packers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games. |
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01-08-23 | Chargers v. Broncos +3 | Top | 28-31 | Win | 100 | 123 h 37 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #470 Denver Broncos over Los Angeles Chargers (4:25p.m., Sunday, January 8 CBS) Denver has gotten clarity on their coaching situation and they played better last week. The Chargers do not have much to play for in this game and would not be surprised if they rest a few of their starters. Denver has won 4 of the last 7 meetings between these two teams and all 4 of those victories came as an underdog. The Broncos are 3-0 straight-up (3-0 ATS) as well in the last 3 games against the Chargers played in Denver. QB Wilson wants to finish the season on a high note and look for that to occur on Sunday. |
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01-08-23 | Ohio State v. Maryland -1 | 73-80 | Win | 100 | 2 h 12 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #846 Maryland -1 over Ohio State (1p.m., Sunday, January 8 ESPN) Ohio State is coming off another bad loss which they led by 3 with under 40 seconds to go and lost in regulation. Maryland has been a sinking ship as well, but they have talent and sooner or later they will start to make their 3 pointers. Maryland is 10-3 ATS in their last 3 home games. |
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01-07-23 | Pelicans v. Mavs -7 | Top | 117-127 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
We took the Celtics for a big play last time out against the Mavs after their embarrassing loss to the Thunder and they destroyed Dallas by nearly 30. Now we are going to back Dallas with the same philosophy, backing a good team after an embarrassing loss. They didn’t show up in that game, and they will no doubt produce a better effort here win or lose. They come in rested, while the Pelicans are on a B2B after a game they probably wanted more in Brooklyn last night that was hard fought but ended up a loss. New Orleans is not a very deep team, and they are missing two of their Big Three and we think their lineup will be lacking here in the B2B. Dallas has been an awful ATS team this season, but that can turn around. We think they have a great chance for a blowout here. |
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01-07-23 | Red Wings v. Maple Leafs -1.5 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 49 m | Show | |
Toronto has dominated this series. They have won eight straight meetings, and seven of those have come by multiple goals. They are rested and at home here and catching the Red Wings on the second end of a back-to-back. The Leafs are coming off a shellacking here at the hands of the Kraken last time out, so we expect them to be focused here. We see them really teeing off late in the game as the Wings should be pretty worn out to finish this one. |
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01-06-23 | Clippers v. Wolves -3.5 | 115-128 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
The Clippers look to have hit rock bottom last night with a 30+-point loss in Denver. Now they are on a back-to-back against a surging Timberwolves team that has won two straight. We don’t know what roster moves Ty Lue will do tonight, as Kawhi and/or George may site the second end of the B2B. But if they both do play, that is probably a sign of pure desperation. Both were ineffective last night. In fact, no starter scored in double digits. |
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01-06-23 | Coyotes v. Blackhawks -1.5 | 0-2 | Win | 220 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
All three games on this road trip for Arizona have been multiple-goal losses. This team is not playing well at the moment. They are facing a worse team tonight than any of their recent opponents, but they are on a back to back here and playing their third game in four nights, so we don’t see things going well for them against a rested Blackhawks squad. |
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01-05-23 | Celtics -2.5 v. Mavs | Top | 124-95 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
The Mavs have won seven in a row, while the Celtics have been blown out in two straight and lost to OKC by 30+ last time out. Yet the Celtics are still favored here on the road. That tells us a lot. We always like to take a good team after an embarrassing loss. The Celtics certainly fit the bill here as they are arguably the best team in the NBA. And that loss is certainly embarrassing, but it’s also forgivable. During the long grind of the NBA season, teams just don’t always show up to play. But after a real poor effort, we expect the Celtics to bring their A Game tonight in Dallas. The Celtics have covered in 12 of 17 meetings here and they are the much better team. We think they show it tonight. |
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01-05-23 | Rangers v. Canadiens OVER 6 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 6 m | Show |
The Canadians have allowed 30 goals in their last five matches, and we expect the Rangers to be able to light up the scoreboard tonight. Montreal has scored seven goals in their last three. While that isn’t a lot, they should be able to contribute enough goals here at home to get this one over the posted total. The over is 5-2-1 in the last eight meetings in Montreal, and we think that trend will continue here on Thursday. |
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01-05-23 | Purdue v. Ohio State -1.5 | 71-69 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #760 Ohio State over Purdue (7p.m., Thursday, January 5 FS1) Purdue has the best team in the Big 10, but Matt Painter just does not seem able to close the deal. They had been treading water of late and Rutgers got them on Monday in West Lafyette. Now they face a better team on the road and I look for Purdue to suffer their second straight setback. Since a bad loss to North Carolina, Ohio State has won 3 straight games in blowout fashion. Purdue is 6-18 ATS (3 pushes) in their last 27 games. Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games against teams with a winning road record. |
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01-04-23 | Colorado State v. Nevada -4 | 69-80 | Win | 100 | 11 h 25 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #730 Nevada over Colorado State (10:30p.m., Wednesday, January 4 FS1) Nevada has some depth issues but will be able to beat Colorado State at home tonight by double digits. Colorado State has a bad defense and thus Nevada should be able to light up the scoreboard tonight at Lawler Events Center. The Rams are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with a winning record. The Wolf Pack are 7-1 ATS (1 push) in their last 9 home games. |
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01-04-23 | Lightning v. Wild UNDER 6.5 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
Both teams are trending heavily to the under with a combined 14-5-1 to the under in their last 20 combined games. We think that trend will continue tonight. Tampa Bay’s defense has been elite lately and they have allowed only six goals in their last four games, so the Wild will have to work hard for goals tonight. We don’t see either team lighting up the scoreboard tonight and think this will be mostly a defensive battle. |
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01-04-23 | Suns v. Cavs UNDER 217 | Top | 88-90 | Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
The Suns offense is really struggling right now. They have scored 104 or fewer points in four of their last six games and put up only 83 last time out vs. the Knicks. Things won’t get any easier for them tonight against the Cavs, the No. 1 defensive team for points allowed this season. The Suns are a pretty good defensive team also, so they will have to rely on that facet of the game to stay competitive here and Cleveland probably isn’t going to light up the scoreboard tonight. The under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Cleveland, and we expect another low scoring game here tonight. |
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01-03-23 | Wizards v. Bucks -7.5 | Top | 113-123 | Win | 100 | 7 h 35 m | Show |
This is the perfect revenge spot for the Bucks, who lost to Washington here on this same floor in a blowout Sunday. Antetokounmpo and Holiday, the Bucks two best players this season, missed that game but both should be back here. Milwaukee has lost five of six, so there should be a sense of urgency here tonight. Four of those losses were on the road, and three were to the other top teams in the east, so it’s not like they have been beaten by a bunch of bad teams. This looks like a good spot for a blowout win and revenge. |
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01-03-23 | Canadiens v. Predators -1.5 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 115 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
Montreal is in the worst form of any NHL team right now. They have lost eight of nine games. They have a goal differential of -17 in their last four games. Nashville is a solid team that has been playing .500 hockey in their last six games, but their three losses have come to Colorado (OT), Dallas by one goal, and Vegas (OT). So even in their losses they have been very competitive. But we don’t think they will pass up this chance for a big win here over a struggling team. In Montreal’s eight recent losses, only two have come by one goal. Nashville has won six of seven in this series, and three of the last four wins have come via multiple goals. This one looks like a major mismatch to us. |
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01-03-23 | Nebraska v. Michigan State OVER 131.5 | 56-74 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #613 Over in Nebraska @ Michigan State (7p.m., Tuesday, January 3 BTN) Nebraska has not been able to slow down opponents and I see Sparty scoring close to 80 points in this game. Michigan State has gone over the posted total in 7 of their last 9 home games. Both teams need to show they can score in the seventies if they want to consistently win games in the Big 10. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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01-02-23 | Heat v. Clippers -2.5 | 110-100 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
The Clippers finished out their road trip with two losses and they need a win here. We think they will get it against a Heat team that is banged up right now. The Clippers will have close to a full roster tonight and are one of the deepest teams in the league. The Heat are 1-7 ATS in the last eight meetings, and Miami has been one of the worst teams for bettors this season at 13-22-2 ATS. |
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01-02-23 | Golden Knights v. Avalanche UNDER 6 | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
These teams are a combined 41-29 to the under on the season. These are two solid defensive clubs, and we expect this to be a defensive match. It usually is when these teams meet up, as seven of nine meetings have gone under the posted total, including four straight. The last three for Colorado have gone over, due mainly to opponents scoring, but that followed a long string of unders, and the under is 21-13 for Colorado as a whole this season. Vegas has been trending to the under, with two of the last three going under the posted number. |
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01-02-23 | Bellarmine v. North Alabama +1.5 | 69-65 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #306874 North Alabama +1.5 over Bellarmine (7p.m., Monday, January 2 ESPN+) Atlantic Sun play continues on Sunday with a pair of teams battling at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL. The Lions are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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01-02-23 | Mississippi State v. Illinois | Top | 19-10 | Win | 100 | 139 h 22 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #277 Mississippi State Bulldogs over Illinois Fighting Illini (11a.m., Monday, January 2 ESPN2) ReliaQuest Bowl. Bowl Game of the Year. Just feel Mississippi State wants to send out the pirate with a win. The Bulldogs have most of their key players and have promoted from within to take over for Mike Leach next season. Mississippi State is making their 13th straight bowl appearance and I feel that Illinois got exposed during the second half of the season. They lost 3 of their last 4 games including two home games against so-so teams in Michigan State and Purdue. The Illini have a strong defense, but their competition was not of SEC caliber offenses, and they will be without CB Witherspoon for this game. The Bulldogs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following an ATS win in their previous game. The Fighting Illini are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Expect a low scoring game that the Bulldogs win straight-up and end the Mike Leach era on a positive note. |
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01-01-23 | UCLA v. Washington +10.5 | 74-49 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #830 Washington over UCLA (7p.m., Sunday, January 1 PAC12N) Just do not see a blowout in this second game for UCLA against the Washington schools. UCLA was taken down to the wire by Washington State and I see a similar result in this game. Washington is 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following an ATS loss in their previous game. Best of Luck – Doc’s Sports |
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01-01-23 | Vikings v. Packers -3 | Top | 17-41 | Win | 100 | 120 h 46 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #128 Green Bay over Minnesota (4:25p.m., Sunday, January 1 CBS) The Packers continue to win games of late. We expect them to run the table and make the playoffs. Minnesota has already clinched the division and they luck in one score games continues to be impressive. When they lose, they seem to lose big and that is what we are looking for on Sunday afternoon. Minnesota is 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with a losing record. The home team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings between Minnesota and Green Bay. |
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01-01-23 | Jets v. Seahawks +2 | 6-23 | Win | 100 | 95 h 41 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #124 Seattle Seahawks over New York Jets (4:05p.m., Sunday, January 1 FOX) The bettors continue to pound the Jets and it has not been paying any dividends of late. This team is terrible on offense, and I do not believe Mike White will be able to save them in this game. Seattle is in freefall as well, but they have been going up against some good teams and I feel they are better than their recent play indicates. The Jets had their chance last Thursday, when they were favored at home against Jacksonville with weather playing a role. Seattle is 10-0 ATS in their last 10 home games when coming off back-to-back underdog losses. Seattle has won 4 straight games against New York (4-0 ATS as well). Geno Smith gets revenge as the Hawks get a much-needed victory at home. |
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01-01-23 | Dolphins v. Patriots -2.5 | 21-23 | Loss | -122 | 92 h 36 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #118 New England Patriots over Miami Dolphins (1p.m., Sunday, January 1 CBS) Teddy Bridgewater is back trying to resurrect the struggling Dolphins. I do not see them playing well in this cold weather game in Foxboro on Sunday. Miami has lost 4 straight games, and this will be their 4th road game in their last 5 games. The Dolphins are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 road games. |
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12-31-22 | TCU +7.5 v. Michigan | 51-45 | Win | 100 | 96 h 30 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #276 TCU Horned Frogs over Michigan Wolverines (4p.m., Saturday, December 31 ESPN) Not many people are giving TCU a chance in this game after they lost to Kansas State in the Big 12 Championship Game. I feel they have the talent on both sides of the football to make this a competitive game for 60 minutes. TCU is a very veteran team with a ton of talent returning from last season and I really like their quarterback, Max Duggan. Coach Harbaugh does not have a great record in bowls at Michigan and if TCU can stabilize this game early expect panic for the favored Michigan to set in. Michigan is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 bowl games. That includes going 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in December. TCU is 9-3 ATS (1 push) in their last 13 games. |
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12-31-22 | Utah +3 v. Stanford | Top | 71-66 | Win | 100 | 5 h 38 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #729 Utah over Stanford (4p.m., Saturday, December 31 PAC-12N) The Cardinal just cannot put together a solid season under Jerod Hasse. He has had talented players and experience but has yet to reach the NCAA Tournament and this will be his last year at the farm. Utah continues to improve in year two of Craig Smith and they returned most of their talent from last season. They are 3-0 in conference play and do not have any bad losses on the season. They also have the best player on the floor in Branden Carlson and if they keep winning games like this, they will be an NCAA Tournament team coming March. The Tues are 17-6 ATS (1 push) after allowing less than 50 points to their opponent in their previous game. Stanford is 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games played on Saturdays. Maples Pavilion during the holiday break will not provide any atmosphere or home crowd edge for the home team. Utah wins this game straight-up. |
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12-30-22 | Jazz v. Kings -3 | Top | 125-126 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 31 m | Show |
Utah has not been playing great on the road and is 1-4 ATS in their last five road games. The Kings shine has worn off since the start of the season as this team has been inconsistent. But they are healthy here and this line is more than fair. This homestand hasn’t been the best, but they head on the road after the new year so we think this game is a priority to get a win and salvage the homestand. Utah hasn’t looked very good the last couple games and even lost to the Spurs. They are 7-13 on the road and we think they are in for another tough game tonight. |
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12-30-22 | Devils v. Penguins UNDER 6.5 | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 6 h 28 m | Show | |
Six of the last seven have gone under for the Devils. They are having offensive issues right now and their defense has been just good enough to keep the opponent from lighting up the scoreboard. Only one of the past six meetings have gone over this posted total. Both teams trend to the under on the season, and we think this will be another low scoring contest. |
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12-30-22 | NC State v. Clemson -1.5 | 64-78 | Win | 100 | 5 h 49 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #868 Clemson -2 over NC State (4p.m., Friday, December 30 ACCN) Just do not trust middle of the pack ACC teams to win road games. Clemson is always a tough out at home and look for that to continue on Friday afternoon. NC State is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games. Clemson is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. |
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12-29-22 | Clippers +7 v. Celtics | Top | 110-116 | Win | 100 | 7 h 13 m | Show |
Boston has been the best team in the NBA to start the season, but now that the Clippers are healthy, they have possibly the strongest roster in the league. They should have most of the squad playing tonight, and this is just too many points. The Celtics were in a big slump but have won three straight, but wins over Minnesota and Houston don’t really move the needle. Just don’t think this club is in top form right now. The Clippers always seem to play well in Boston, where they are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings, and we think they bring their A Game tonight. |
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12-29-22 | Canadiens v. Panthers UNDER 6.5 | 2-7 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
Both teams are trending to the under recently. The Canadiens are in a big time offensive drought and they have only four goals in their last three games. We are shocked this line isn’t at 5.5, and there is very nice value here. |
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12-29-22 | Green Bay +15 v. Detroit | 59-76 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 3 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. #695 Green Bay over Detroit (7p.m., Thursday, December 29 ESPN+) Green Bay is awful and Coach Will Ryan (Son on Bo) is squarely fighting for his job. That being said, I feel they can keep this game under the posted number with the slow style of play. Green Bay is 11-3 ATS (1 push) in their last 15 games played on Thursdays. |
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12-28-22 | Arkansas v. LSU +4.5 | 57-60 | Win | 100 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #640 LSU over Arkansas (9p.m., Wednesday, December 28 ESPN2) We will follow the line movement in this game. Arkansas is without two key players and LSU has the best offensive player on the floor in KJ Williams. LSU is 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games played on Wednesdays. |
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12-27-22 | Oklahoma State v. Wisconsin -3 | 17-24 | Win | 100 | 174 h 54 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #244 Wisconsin Badgers over Oklahoma State Cowboys (10:15p.m., Tuesday, December 27 ESPN) We will follow the line movement in this game and side with the Badgers, favored by around a field goal. Both teams have a top of players out for this game including starting quarterbacks. Wisconsin has the better defense and running game. That should allow them to win this game by close to double digits. The Badgers have won 7 straight bowl games and went 5-1-1 ATS in those games. Oklahoma State is 1-4 straight-up in their last 5 games (1-4 ATS). This game may be ugly at times but expect the Badgers to win it and build towards the Luke Fickell era. |
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12-27-22 | Sharks v. Canucks OVER 6.5 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 3 m | Show |
These are two of the top OVER teams in the NHL this season and they are a combined 40-25 to the over this season. These teams are rested after the break and we think there will be more fireworks tonight in Vancouver. These teams played early this month, and the scoring came early and often, with at least three goals in each of the three periods. That game made the over 5-0-1 in the last six meetings. We expect another close matchup and we think both teams will get their share of the total here. |
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12-27-22 | Clippers +5 v. Raptors | 124-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 37 m | Show | |
The Clippers played last night so enter on a back-to-back but the starters played limited minutes and Kawhi was out, but he should play here and should bring his best against his former team. The Clips are the much better team and a deep club and they should be fine here. That the bench came back last night from a huge deficit in Detroit showed the depth of this Clippers team. |
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12-25-22 | Bucks v. Celtics UNDER 226.5 | 118-139 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 53 m | Show | |
Both teams have struggled and we think this will be a lower-scoring, hard fought game. Boston is the more complete club right now and in slightly better form, and we see them putting together a strong showing in front of the home crowd today. The under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings, and both clubs will want a strong defensive showing under the bright lights today. |
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12-25-22 | Packers +4.5 v. Dolphins | 26-20 | Win | 100 | 117 h 30 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #475 Green Bay Packers over Miami Dolphins (1p.m., Sunday, December 25 CBS) These two teams seem to be heading in opposite directions. The Dolphins have lost three straight games and the Packers have won two straight games. Both teams do their damage against bad teams in the league, but the Packers offense is coming alive of late. Green Bay has won 4 of the last 5 games against Miami including a 19-point victory the last time these two teams met. The young wide receivers of the Packers are starting to make plays and Rodgers seems intent on running the table to finish out the regular season. Green Bay is 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games played on grass. Miami is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a loss in their previous game. The Packers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games against the Dolphins. |
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12-24-22 | Raiders +3 v. Steelers | Top | 10-13 | Push | 0 | 100 h 45 m | Show |
10 Unit Play. Take #473 Las Vegas Raiders over Pittsburgh Steelers (8:15p.m., Saturday, December 24 NFLN) The Mike Tomlin consecutive winning seasons will come to an end in 2022. The Raiders are the much more talented team on offense, and they will win this game straight-up. Just do not believe the Steelers have the weapons to exploit this suspect Raiders defense. The Raiders went into Pittsburgh last season and won by 9 points and expect a similar performance in this game. Las Vegas is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against Pittsburgh. The underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the Raiders and Steelers. |
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12-24-22 | Bengals -3.5 v. Patriots | 22-18 | Win | 100 | 93 h 31 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #459 Cincinnati Bengals over New England Patriots (1p.m., Saturday, December 24 CBS) Just too many weapons that Cincinnati has compared to New England. The Patriots do not have much confidence in Mac Jones, and he will be without his starting center for this game. Cincinnati dominated the second half against Tampa Bay last week and they will dominate some portion of this game as well. Cincinnati is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in December. New England is 0-3 ATS (1 push) in their last 4 games played on Saturday. The fans have given up on the Patriots after their debacle last week and I do not see them being competitive in this game. |
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12-23-22 | Canucks v. Oilers -1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
This is a great spot for the home team to get a dominating win. Vancouver is no good anyways, and they played an OT game last night while the Oilers are fresh entering this contest. Vancouver has allowed five goals in three straight games, and we think they will probably allow even more than that tonight. Vancouver hasn’t won in five straight meetings, and they are at a real disadvantage tonight. |
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12-23-22 | Pistons +9 v. Hawks | 105-130 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Atlanta has covered only two of their last nine games. Yet here they are laying another big number. They are 4-11 when laying more than three points. The Pistons are 12-3-3 when getting 7.5 or more. They have also covered in seven of the last 10 meetings. We expect a very competitive game here. |
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12-23-22 | Wake Forest -1 v. Missouri | 27-17 | Win | 100 | 74 h 60 m | Show | |
4 Unit Play. Take #231 Wake Forest Demon Deacons over Missouri Tigers (6:30p.m., Friday, December 23 ESPN) Really like Sam Hartman and feel he can outscore Missouri and win this game. Wake Forest had a disappointing finish to the season losing 4 of their last 5 games, but it was not because of their offense. They struggled because of their pass defense and I am just not sure Missouri can take advantage of this. Wake Forest does better out of ACC play, covering the spread in 5 of their last 6 nonconference games. Missouri is 2-12 ATS in their last 12 games played during the month of December. |
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12-22-22 | Spurs +8.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 117-126 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Brandon Ingram has been out for the Pels but now the main member of the Big 3, Zion Williamson, will join him as he has been placed in Health and Safety protocols. We have no doubt players will step up in his absence, but we don’t think they will cover this big number. The Pels haven’t been playing great even with Zion in the lineup as they have lost four straight both SU and ATS heading into this matchup. And now they have to face the Spurs without their two best players. San Antonio was looking like the worst team in the NBA for awhile as they lost nine straight and didn’t cover in any of them. But they have been playing a lot better recently. They come in with confidence after a blowout win at Houston. They have won four of six and covered in all those wins as an underdog. They have covered in all seven of their most recent visits to New Orleans, and they have one of the best coaches in the league that probably devised a nice gameplan here with two days off to maximize the chance of being competitive here. |
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12-22-22 | Arkansas-Little Rock v. Arkansas State -5.5 | 75-77 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 39 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #804 Arkansas State over Little Rock (3p.m., Thursday, December 22 ESPN+) Home court will be the difference in this game allowing the Red Wolves to win their third straight game. The Trojans have not won a true road game this season. UALR is 7-21 ATS in their last 28 road games. Arkansas State is 13-4 ATS (1 push) in their last 18 games following an ATS loss in their previous game. |
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12-22-22 | Flyers v. Maple Leafs -1.5 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -130 | 1 h 24 m | Show |
This is a great spot for a dominating Leafs win. They are coming off a big three-goal home win over Tampa Bay. Philly has dropped five of seven and they haven’t looked like the same squad they did at the start of the year. Toronto normally brings their A Game when these teams face off. They have covered the puckline in all of the last four meetings, all Toronto wins. They have a goal differential of +12 in those games and won all by three goals. This one could get even uglier for the road team today. |
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12-21-22 | Hornets v. Clippers OVER 224.5 | 105-126 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
The Clippers should have nearly a full squad tonight and at full strength this team should start to play better offensively. They should put up a big total on a Charlotte defense that is among the worst in the league. Charlotte is getting key players back recently and we think they will push the pace here. These teams played earlier this month and that was the Clippers highest scoring game of the month. They could do even better tonight with a more dangerous roster. |
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12-21-22 | St. Mary's v. Wyoming +8.5 | 66-54 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
2 Unit Play. Take #732 Wyoming over Saint Mary’s (8:30p.m., Wednesday, December 21 ESPN+) This is a fade play against Saint Mary’s, as they are not the same team as they have been the last decade. They always play a home/neutral site schedule and will not travel well for this game in Phoenix. We will grab the points with the team from a stronger conference, as we expect this game to go down to the wire. |
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12-21-22 | Canadiens +1.5 v. Avalanche | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Colorado has been winning, but their offense hasn’t been lighting up the scoreboard. This total is 5.5, and we agree this should be a low scoring contest. That makes the plus goals puckline great on the value scale. When these teams meet it always tends to be close, and we think that’s the case again tonight. |
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12-20-22 | Flames v. Sharks +162 | 7-3 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 19 m | Show | |
These teams played here Sunday and the game was pretty close throughout until the Flames got three quick goals at the start of the third period. We think the Sharks will make some adjustments here and it’s very difficult to beat the same team twice in consecutive games, with both in San Jose. The Sharks will have their best goalie in net as Reimer is likely in here, while backup Kahkonen was in goal Sunday. San Jose has won five of the last eight meetings, and we expect a much better performance tonight. |
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12-20-22 | Oklahoma +3.5 v. Florida | 62-53 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
3 Unit Play. Take #635 Oklahoma over Florida (9:30p.m., Tuesday, December 20 ESPN2) Just believe Oklahoma is farther along in year two under Porter Moser compared to year one under Todd Golden. Both teams have lost some games during the nonconference portion of the season, but I like the rotation of the Sooners led by transfer Grant Sherfield. Florida is 5-16 ATS in their last 21 games following a win in their previous game. Oklahoma is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 neutral site games. |
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12-20-22 | Warriors v. Knicks UNDER 222 | 94-132 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
The Knicks have gone under the total in eight of nine and this team is playing the best defense in the league recently. During this streak, they have held four opponents under the century mark, and two finished in the 80s. With Curry out, the Warriors of course aren’t as potent offensively. They are a banged up team right now and we think they have a poor night. The Knicks have covered seven straight games and we expect another great defensive effort tonight. |