01-24-18 |
Stanford v. USC -10 |
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64-69 |
Loss |
-104 |
12 h 31 m |
Show
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-Stanford hits the road off back-to-back home games with their last being a 2-point loss; bad spot -offense is shooting 35.1% from three vs. defenses that allow 35.2% shooting from three -Cardinal defense allows 40.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs offenses that shoot 36.6% from 3 -USC only lost by a single point (77-76) at Stanford 17 days ago; now at home, expect a big win -offense averages 82.1 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 71.8 points per game -Trojans defense allow 42.2% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% 10* Play USC (-).
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01-24-18 |
St. Joe's +7 v. St Bonaventure |
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67-70 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 45 m |
Show
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-St. Joseph’s has 9 losses on the season, but seven of those losses have come by 6 points or less -offense averages 75.2 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 71.6 points per game -Hawks defense has given up just 183 points in their last three games; in terrific current form -St. Bonaventure is just 1-4 SU and ATS over their last five games; in terrible current form -offense is shooting 44.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 44.5% shooting from the field -Bonnies defense is in poor current form; allowed 79.6 points per game over their last 5 games 9* Play ST. JOSEPH’S (+).
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01-23-18 |
Duke v. Wake Forest +10 |
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84-70 |
Loss |
-105 |
8 h 20 m |
Show
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-Duke will be playing their 4th road game in their last 6 games; just 2-2 SU last 4 road games -offense scored 253 points on 50.3% (85-169) shooting in their last 3 games; can’t maintain that -Blue Devils defense allows 79.7 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 76.4 ppg -Wake Forest has lost 5 straight games; 3 were on the road; 2 home losses by 10 and 8 points -offense shoots 47.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow just 42.5% shooting -Demon Deacons defense allows 73.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 76.1 ppg 10* Play WAKE FOREST (+).
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01-22-18 |
Blazers v. Nuggets -3 |
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101-104 |
Push |
0 |
6 h 1 m |
Show
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-Portland has won 3 straight games, but all came at home; 0-3 last 3 road games; bad spot here -offense is shooting 45.2% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 46.2% shooting -Blazers defense allows 44.5% shooting from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 46.1% -Denver lost their last game at home, and with 2 days off and at home again, expect strong effort -offense hits 47.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field -Nuggets defense allows 102.5 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 105.4 ppg 10* Play NUGGETS (-).
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01-22-18 |
Maryland v. Indiana +1 |
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68-71 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 41 m |
Show
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-Maryland is 0-3 their last 3 road games; off a home win; 3rd road game in 4 games; bad spot -offense has scored 69 points or less in their last three road games; expect more of the same here -Terrapins defense has given up 250 total points in their last 3 road games; in poor current form -Indiana returns home off an ugly 28-point road loss; Juwan Morgan is out, but he’s been limited -offense hits 46.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 43.3% shooting from the field -Hoosiers defense allows 41.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.8% 9* Play INDIANA (+).
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01-21-18 |
Vikings -3 v. Eagles |
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7-38 |
Loss |
-100 |
15 h 54 m |
Show
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-Minnesota comes in off a miraculous win, but ignore that; they led 17-0 late in the 3rd quarter -offense is averaging 24.2 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 22 points per game -Vikings defense has only allowed 16.2 points per game on 4.9 yards per play this season -Philadelphia is the #1 seed yet they were home dogs to #6 seed Atlanta and here; line is telling -offense has scored just 34 total points in their last three games; bad matchup vs. Vikings defense -Eagles defense faced terrible offenses that only averaged 20.8 ppg this season; big step-up here 10* Play VIKINGS (-).
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01-21-18 |
Nets v. Pistons -6 |
|
101-100 |
Loss |
-107 |
13 h 24 m |
Show
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-Brooklyn is just 2-6 over their last 8 games; on the road off 3 straight home games; bad spot -offense is shooting 43.6% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.9% shooting from the field -Nets defense allows 109.7 points per game vs. offenses that only average 105.1 points per game -Detroit has lost 4 straight games, but they are stepping way down in class; expect strong effort -offense hits 40.4% from three at home vs. defenses that allow 35.9% shooting from three -Pistons defense allows 101 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 106.1 ppg 9* Play PISTONS (-).
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01-21-18 |
Miami-FL v. NC State +1.5 |
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86-81 |
Loss |
-108 |
10 h 38 m |
Show
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-Miami FL is just 1-3 over their last 4 games; off a meltdown home loss to Duke; bad road spot -offense is shooting just 33% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.6% shooting from 3 -Hurricanes defense has given up 72, 74, and 83 points in their last 3 games; in poor current form
-NC State is 3-1 over their last 4 games; 4th home game over their last 5 games; scheduling edge -offense hits 49.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 43.1% shooting from the field -Wolfpack defense allows 31.4% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 36% from 3
9* Play NC STATE (+).
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01-20-18 |
St. Mary's v. Pacific +10.5 |
|
72-69 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 9 m |
Show
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-St. Mary’s is off a huge upset win at Gonzaga on Thursday; 4th straight road game; terrible spot -offense shot 56.6% (30-53) from the field and 61.5% (8-13) from 3; major regression coming -Gaels defense allows 46.8% shooting from the field vs. defenses that shoot 45.5% from the field -Pacific has won and covered 4 straight games; in excellent current form; 4 of 5 games at home -offense shoots 49.5% from the field at home vs. defense that allow 44% shooting from the field -Tigers defense allows 45.5% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46.1% from the field 10* Play PACIFIC (+).
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01-20-18 |
Memphis v. Tulsa -3 |
|
51-64 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 9 m |
Show
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-Memphis beat Tulsa at home 2 weeks ago; trailed at half; shot 50% and only won by 9 points -offense averages 62.8 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 70.1 points per game -Tigers defense gives up 39.9% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 35.1% from 3 -Tulsa has lost 4 consecutive games, but 3 of those were on the road; expect a strong home effort -offense averages 82.7 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 72.4 points per game -Golden Hurricane allow 41.4% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.4% 9* Play TULSA (-).
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01-20-18 |
Grizzlies v. Pelicans -8.5 |
|
104-111 |
Loss |
-115 |
6 h 56 m |
Show
|
-Memphis hits the road after a home win last night; on a back-to-back and 3rd game in 4 nights -offense is averaging 99.4 points per game vs. defenses that give up 106.1 points per game -Grizzlies defense allows 37.3% shooting from 3 on the road vs offenses that shoot 36.3% from 3 -New Orleans had two nights off after playing a 3-game road trip; rested and ready for tonight -offense is shooting 50.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 46% shooting -Pelicans defense is allowing 46.1% shooting from the field vs. offenses that also shoot 46.1% 9* Play PELICANS (-).
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01-20-18 |
Tennessee -3 v. South Carolina |
|
70-63 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 21 m |
Show
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-Tennessee comes in off a loss at Missouri; it was a flat spot off 3 big wins; expect bounce back -offense is shooting 39.3% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 33.6% shooting from 3 -Vols defense only allows 69.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 78.1 points per game -South Carolina is off back-2-back upset wins over Kentucky and at Georgia; major flat spot here -offense is shooting 40.8% from the field vs. defenses that give up 42% shooting from the field -Gamecocks defense is in poor current form; allowed 74 points or more in 3 of their last 6 games 9* Play TENNESSEE (-).
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01-18-18 |
USC +3.5 v. Oregon |
|
75-70 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 38 m |
Show
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-USC hits the road off back-to-back home blowout wins; positive momentum carries over here -offense hits 48.1% from the field on the road vs. defenses that only allow 43.5% shooting -Trojans defense allows 43.6 shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% from the field -Oregon is just 2-3 SU over their last 5 games, and one of those wins came by 4 points; bad form -offense only shoots 35.5% from three vs. defenses that also give up 35.5% shooting from three -Ducks defense has given up 169 total points in their last three games; in terrible current form 9* Play USC (+).
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01-18-18 |
Magic v. Cavs -10 |
|
103-104 |
Loss |
-107 |
7 h 58 m |
Show
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-Orlando is 2-16 SU over their last 18 games; expect another loss here as they step-up in class -offense is shooting just 35.4% from three vs. defenses that give up 36.2% shooting from three -Magic defense allows 112.8 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 105.8 ppg -Cleveland has lost 4 in a row, but with 2 days off, expect a big performance with a drop in class -offense is shooting 48.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 46% shooting -Cavaliers defense is much better at home; 10 of last 13 games were on the road; big effort here 10* Play CAVALIERS (-).
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01-18-18 |
Northeastern v. William & Mary -1.5 |
|
90-70 |
Loss |
-105 |
6 h 39 m |
Show
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-Northeastern is playing their 3rd straight road game, and their 6th in their last 9 games; bad spot -offense is shooting 31.6% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 36.1% shooting from 3 -Huskies defense allows 47.7% from the field on the road vs. offenses that only shoot 44.4% -William & Mary is off a 26-point home loss; HC Tony Shaver’s teams are 18-5 ATS in this spot -offense is shooting 49.8% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 37.5% shooting from 3 -Tribe defense only gives up 34.3% shooting from 3-point land; big matchup edge in this game 9* Play WILLIAM & MARY (-).
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01-17-18 |
Nuggets +3 v. Clippers |
|
104-109 |
Loss |
-102 |
8 h 48 m |
Show
|
-Denver is just 2-4 over their last 6 games, but they played good defenses; big step-down in class -offense scored 123 and 129 points on the Clippers in last 2 meetings; won by 15 and 25 points -Nuggets defense allows 105.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 105.3 points per game -Los Angeles has won their last 4 games after scoring 485 points; regression off big Houston win -offense is shooting 35.9% from 3 at home vs. defenses that allow 36.4% shooting from 3 -Clippers defense allows 106.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 105.2 points per game 9* Play NUGGETS (+).
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01-17-18 |
Ohio State v. Northwestern +3.5 |
|
71-65 |
Loss |
-115 |
7 h 59 m |
Show
|
-Ohio State comes in off 3 straight blowout wins; on a back-to-back road set now; flat spot -offense has faced a poor collection of opposing defenses that give up 71.7 ppg; step-up in class -Buckeyes defense allows 36.6% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses shoot 36.3% from 3 -Northwestern returns home off an ugly 20-point road loss at Indiana; expect big effort tonight -offense hits 45.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 42.8% shooting from the field -Wildcats defense allows 62.1 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 74.5 ppg 10* Play NORTHWESTERN (+).
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01-17-18 |
Indiana State v. Evansville -3.5 |
|
71-66 |
Loss |
-107 |
6 h 54 m |
Show
|
-Indiana State needs to play a fast pace; 2-4 SU when held to less than 70 points this season -offense is shooting 41.3% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 42.5% shooting -Sycamores defense is poor on the road; they give up 76.3 ppg on 44% shooting from the field -Evansville returns home off a close road loss at Missouri State; expect a strong effort tonight -offense is shooting 48.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 45.5% shooting -Aces defense only gives up 58.2 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 73 ppg 9* Play EVANSVILLE (-).
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01-16-18 |
Drake v. Northern Iowa -5.5 |
|
54-68 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 21 m |
Show
|
-Drake needs to play a fast pace; 0-4 SU on the road when held to less than 70 points -offense has scored less than 70 points on Northern Iowa in their last 6 meetings; bad matchup -Bulldogs defense is terrible on the road; they give up 81.1 ppg on 48.4% shooting from the field -Northern Iowa snapped their 7-game losing streak with a home win on Saturday; momentum -offense is shooting 43.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 42.4% shooting -Panthers defense only gives up 57 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 72.6 ppg 10* Play NORTHERN IOWA (-).
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01-15-18 |
Maryland +8 v. Michigan |
|
67-68 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 25 m |
Show
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-Maryland comes in off an ugly 22-point road loss at Ohio State; expect big effort tonight -offense is shooting 48.1% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.3% shooting from the field -Terrapins defense allows 66.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 75.5 points per game -Michigan returns home off upset win at rival Michigan State as 9.5-point underdogs; flat spot -offense has faced a poor collection of opposing defenses that give up 73.6 ppg; step-up in class -Wolverines defense allows 37.1% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses shoot 35.5% from 3 10* Play MARYLAND (+).
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01-15-18 |
Spurs v. Hawks +8 |
|
99-102 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 51 m |
Show
|
-San Antonio will hit the road once again after making a pit stop at home for one game; bad spot -offense is only averaging 96.3 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 105.4 ppg -Spurs defense has given up 100 points or more in three of their last four road games; bad form -Atlanta has had 2 days off to get rested and ready; expect a big performance off a home loss -offense is shooting 38.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that only allow 36.1% shooting from 3 -Hawks defense has allowed less than 100 points in 2 of their last 3 home games; good form 9* Play HAWKS (+).
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01-14-18 |
Saints +4 v. Vikings |
|
24-29 |
Loss |
-107 |
116 h 50 m |
Show
|
-New Orleans is a terrific home team inside the dome; big benefit playing inside a dome here -offense is averaging 28.2 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 21.6 points per game -Saints defense gives up just 18.2 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 22 ppg -Minnesota beat New Orleans 29-19 in Week 1, but Saints were just 20% (1-5) in the red zone -offense is only averaging 5.5 yards per play vs. defenses that also give up 5.5 yards per play -Vikings defense has faced terrible offenses that only average 22 points per game; big step-up 10* Play SAINTS (+).
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01-13-18 |
San Diego State +3 v. Boise State |
|
80-83 |
Push |
0 |
9 h 11 m |
Show
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-San Diego State has won and covered the spread in 3 straight games; in excellent current form -offense is averaging 78.1 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 72.5 points per game -Aztecs defense gives up 64.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 73.3 points per game -Boise State needs to play a fast pace to be at their best; 2-2 SU when held to less than 70 points -offense has scored less than 70 points on SDSU in 8 of their last 9 meetings; terrible matchup -Broncos defense has given up 71 points or more in 5 of their last 7 games; in bad current form 9* Play SAN DIEGO STATE (+).
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01-13-18 |
Valparaiso +4.5 v. Northern Iowa |
|
76-81 |
Loss |
-105 |
8 h 32 m |
Show
|
-Valparaiso had lost 7 of their previous 8 games, but they’ve won their last 2 games; trending up -offense is shooting 45.4% from the field vs. defenses that allow 44.2% shooting from the field -Crusaders defense allows 67.1 points per game vs. offenses that average 70.7 points per game -Northern Iowa has lost 7 consecutive games, including their last 3 home games; in terrible form -offense only averages 64.7 points per game vs. defenses that give up 71.4 points per game -Panthers defense has given up 69 points or more four times during their losing streak; bad form 9* Play VALPARAISO (+).
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01-13-18 |
Texas A&M +3.5 v. Tennessee |
|
62-75 |
Loss |
-105 |
5 h 21 m |
Show
|
-Texas A&M has lost 4 straight games, but they played a brutal schedule; big step down in class -offense is shooting 46.2% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.6% shooting from the field -Aggies only allow 38.8% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.4% from the field -Tennessee is off back-to-back big win over Kentucky and at Vanderbilt; major flat spot here -offense shot 56.6% from the field and 53.8% from 3 in their last game; major regression here -Volunteers defense is in poor current form; allowed 84 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games 9* Play TEXAS A&M (+).
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01-12-18 |
Rockets v. Suns +7 |
|
112-95 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 4 m |
Show
|
-Houston has won their last 2 games after scoring 237 points; regression without James Harden -offense is worse on the road; they shoot 45.4% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.7% -Rockets defense allows 107.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 105 points per game -Phoenix has had 4 days off to get rested and ready for this game; expect a big performance -offense has scored 104 points or more in 4 of their last 5 home games; in good current form -Suns defense allows 35.3% shooting from three at home vs. offenses that shoot 36% from three 10* Play SUNS (+).
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01-11-18 |
Portland +30 v. Gonzaga |
|
57-103 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 53 m |
Show
|
-Portland is off back-to-back closes losses in their last two games; expect more of the same here -offense shoots 42.5% from three on the road vs. defenses that allow 34.7% shooting from three -Pilots defense has given up 68 points or less in three of their last four games; good current form -Gonzaga is off 3 straight wins where they scored 85 points or more; major regression here -offense scored 275 points on 54.7% (105-192) shooting in their last 3 games; can’t maintain that -Bulldogs defense gives up 36.4% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that only shoot 34.5% from 3 10* Play PORTLAND (+).
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01-10-18 |
Pelicans v. Grizzlies +1.5 |
|
102-105 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 32 m |
Show
|
-New Orleans hits the road after playing 4 of last 6 games at home; 2-3 last 5 games; bad form -offense has scored 95 points or less against Memphis’ defense in last 3 meetings; bad matchup -Pelicans defense allows 110.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 105.9 points per game -Memphis has had 4 days off to get rested and ready for this game; expect a big performance -offense has scored 100 points or more in 6 of their last 7 games; in good current form -Grizzlies defense allows 43.5% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46.2% 9* Play GRIZZLIES (+).
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01-10-18 |
Bulls v. Knicks -4.5 |
|
122-119 |
Loss |
-107 |
7 h 2 m |
Show
|
-Chicago is just 1-5 their last 6 games; in terrible current form; playing their 6th game in 10 days -offense is shooting 43.9% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting from the field -Bulls defense allows 112.3 points per game vs. offenses that average 105.9 points per game -New York returns home after playing 6 of their last 7 games on the road; 2 days off; big effort -offense shoots 47.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field -Knicks defense allows 42% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% 10* Play KNICKS (-).
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01-10-18 |
St. Joe's v. George Mason +4 |
|
79-81 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 31 m |
Show
|
-St. Joseph’s hits the road after 2 home underdog wins; now laying points on the road; bad spot -offense shoots just 40.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 43.6% shooting -Hawks defense gives up 78.6 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 73 ppg -George Mason comes in off an ugly 27-point home blowout loss; expect big effort tonight -offense is shooting 44.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 43.4% shooting -Patriots defense gives up 72 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 76.1 ppg 9* Play GEORGE MASON (+).
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01-09-18 |
Kings +6.5 v. Lakers |
|
86-99 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 33 m |
Show
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-Sacramento is 1-4 SU their last 5 games; taking a huge drop in class here; expect big effort -offense is shooting 38.1% from three vs. defenses that allow 36.1% shooting from three -Kings defense allowing 106.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 106.5 points per game -Los Angeles is off a 19-point win where they scored 132 points; regression off that big effort -offense is shooting 31.3% from three at home vs. defenses that allow 36.2% shooting from three -Lakers defense allowing 111.8 points per game vs. offenses that average 106.8 points per game 10* Play KINGS (+).
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01-09-18 |
South Carolina v. Alabama -4 |
|
62-76 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 10 m |
Show
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-South Carolina has lost their last 3 road games by a total of 37 points; expect another loss here -offense shoots 33% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.9% shooting from 3 -Gamecocks defense is in poor current form; allowed 74 points or more in 2 of their last 3 games -Alabama returns home off back-to-back road losses; last was a blowout loss; expect big effort -offense is shooting 50.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 42% shooting -Crimson Tide defense gives up 66.7 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 74.8 ppg 9* Play ALABAMA (-).
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01-08-18 |
Nuggets +11 v. Warriors |
|
114-124 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 1 m |
Show
|
-Denver comes in off a loss in Sacramento; with last night off, expect a big performance here -offense is averaging 107.4 points per game vs. defenses that give up 105.8 points per game -Nuggets defense allows 105.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 105.2 points per game -Golden State returns home off a 3-game road trip where they scored 370 points; flat spot here -offense shot 51.8% (185-357) from the field and 42.5% (57-134) from 3 in last 4 games; regress -Warriors defense allows 36.1% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 36.1% from three 9* Play NUGGETS (+).
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01-08-18 |
Alabama -3.5 v. Georgia |
|
26-23 |
Loss |
-108 |
9 h 57 m |
Show
|
-Alabama head coach Nick Saban will face former assistant Kirby Smart; assistants are 0-11 SU -offense averaged 6.7 yards per play vs. defenses that gave up 5.6 yards per play; 37.9 ppg -Crimson Tide defense only gave up 11.1 points per game on 3.9 yards per play this season -Georgia won a high-scoring shootout vs. Oklahoma in overtime; freshman QB regresses here -offense needs to run the ball to have success; Alabama defense allows just 91.8 rypg on 2.7 ypr -Bulldogs defense allows 143.1 rushing yards per game on the road; Alabama runs for 255.8 ypg 10* Play ALABAMA (-).
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01-08-18 |
Raptors v. Nets +8 |
|
114-113 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 2 m |
Show
|
-Toronto has won 3 straight games while scoring 124 points or more in each game; regression -offense is shooting 34.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 36.2% shooting from 3 -Raptors defense has allowed 574 total points in their last five games; in terrible current form -Brooklyn will be playing their 4th straight home game; off a loss, expect a big effort tonight -offense is averaging 107.8 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 105.3 ppg -Nets defense allows 45.3% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 46% 9* Play NETS (+).
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01-07-18 |
Thunder v. Suns +9 |
|
100-114 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 35 m |
Show
|
-Oklahoma City plays their 3rd straight road game; they won their last 2 while scoring 260 points -offense shot 56.9% (107-188) from the field and 45.3% (29-64) from 3 in last 2 games; regress -Thunder defense allows 46.1% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46% -Phoenix returns home off back-to-back blowout road losses; with last night off, expect big effort -offense is averaging 105.5 points per game vs. defenses that give up 105.2 points per game -Suns allowing just 35.6% shooting from three at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.9% from three 9* Play SUNS (+).
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01-07-18 |
Iowa v. Maryland -7.5 |
|
73-91 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 47 m |
Show
|
-Iowa comes in off back-to-back home losses; at 9-8 overall, it’s clear that this team is way down -offense shoots 34.3% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.3% shooting from 3 -Hawkeyes defense is in poor current form; allowed 73 points or more in four straight games -Maryland returns home off an ugly 30-point road loss at Michigan State; expect big effort -offense is shooting 48.4% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 43.3% shooting -Terrapins defense gives up just 59.6 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 75.1 ppg 9* Play MARYLAND (-).
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01-07-18 |
Knicks +5.5 v. Mavs |
|
100-96 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 35 m |
Show
|
-New York has lost 3 games in a row, but they are taking a huge drop in class; expect big effort -offense is shooting 46.4% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field -Knicks allowing just 44.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.6% from the field -Dallas has lost back-to-back games after scoring 122 and 124 points; hard to do that; flat spot -offense is averaging 102.1 points per game vs. defenses that give up 104.5 points per game -Mavericks defense has allowed 485 total points in their last four games; in terrible current form 9* Play KNICKS (+).
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01-07-18 |
Panthers +7 v. Saints |
|
26-31 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 54 m |
Show
|
-Carolina lost both regular season meetings against New Orleans, but expect a close game here -offense is averaging 22.7 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 21.4 points per game -Panthers defense only allows 19.6 points per game on 5.4 yards per play on the road this season
-New Orleans lost 31-24 last week, and with 2 wins over Carolina already, expect tight play -offense has to throw the ball to be successful, but Carolina gives up just 6.5 yppa; bad matchup -Saints defense is worse at home where they give up 22.5 points per game on 5.6 yards per play
10* Play PANTHERS (+).
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01-07-18 |
Bills v. Jaguars -8 |
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3-10 |
Loss |
-115 |
10 h 19 m |
Show
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-Buffalo is in a bad scheduling spot; it will be their 3rd straight road game off a must win effort -offense is only averaging 17.6 points per game on 4.8 yards per play on the road this season -Bills defense gives up 24.6 points per game on the road vs. offenses that only average 21.4 ppg -Jacksonville returns home off back-to-back road losses; good spot for a big bounce back effort -offense is averaging 25.9 points per game at home vs. defenses that only give up 22.7 ppg -Jaguars defense gives up just 16.7 points per game on 4.9 yards per play this season 9* Play JAGUARS (-).
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01-06-18 |
Kentucky v. Tennessee -3.5 |
|
65-76 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 34 m |
Show
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-Kentucky comes in off a perfect game at LSU; now on a back-to-back road set; terrible spot -offense shot 50% (31-61) from the field and 41.7% (5-12) from 3 vs. LSU; regression here -Wildcats defense has given up 76, 83, and 71 points in their last three games away from home -Tennessee is off back-to-back losses with their last an ugly 10-point home loss; bounce back -offense is shooting 39.1% from three vs. defenses that only give up 34.7% shooting from three -Volunteers defense allows just 67.1 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 80.9 ppg 9* Play TENNESSEE (-).
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01-06-18 |
Falcons +6 v. Rams |
|
26-13 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 16 m |
Show
|
-Atlanta won a big game at home vs. Carolina last week, so expect momentum to carry here -offense is averaging 6.2 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that only allow 5.6 yppl -Falcons defense is only giving up 19.7 points per game on 5.3 yards per play this season -Los Angeles rested their starters last week, but with a young QB and team, that was a bad idea -offense needs to throw the ball to be successful, but Atlanta gives up just 6.2 yppa; bad matchup -Rams defense is worse at home where they give up 22.3 points per game on 5.6 yards per play 10* Play FALCONS (+).
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01-06-18 |
Oklahoma v. West Virginia -4.5 |
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76-89 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 54 m |
Show
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-Oklahoma is off a 1-point road win and a high-scoring blowout home win; bad spot stepping-up -offense shot 54.7% from the field and 55.6% from 3 in their last game; major regression here -Sooners defense is in poor current form; allowed 83 points or more in 5 of their last 7 games -West Virginia returns home off back-to-back road games; expect big effort against a young team -offense is averaging 90.4 points per game at home vs. defenses that only give up 70.3 ppg -Mountaineers defense allows 37.6% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses shoot 44.1% 9* Play WEST VIRGINIA (-).
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01-06-18 |
Celtics v. Nets +5.5 |
|
87-85 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 0 m |
Show
|
-Boston plays on a back-to-back set after winning 2 straight spotlight games; terrible spot -offense is averaging 101.6 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 105.6 ppg -Celtics defense just held two of the top offenses in the NBA to season-low in points; regress -Brooklyn will be playing their 3rd straight home game; off back-to-back wins; in good form -offense is averaging 109.1 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 105.4 ppg -Nets allowing just 35.2% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 36.6% from three 9* Play NETS (+).
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01-04-18 |
UCLA v. Stanford +3.5 |
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99-107 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 18 m |
Show
|
-UCLA won back-to-back blowouts after upsetting Kentucky; now on the road in a bad spot -offense is much worse on the road where they average 7.9 points per game less (75.2-83.1) -Bruins defense is also much worse away from home where they allow 76.6 points per game -Stanford will be playing their fifth consecutive home game; huge schedule advantage here -offense is shooting 45% from the field vs. defenses that give up 43.6% shooting from the field -Cardinal defense allows just 69.1 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 77.1 ppg 10* Play STANFORD (+).
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01-04-18 |
Houston v. Wichita State -10 |
|
63-81 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 4 m |
Show
|
-Houston is 12-2 SU against an extremely mediocre schedule; now on the road stepping way-up -offense is much worse on the road where they average 5 points per game less (75.6-80.6) -Cougars defense is in poor current form; allowed 72 points or more in 3 of their last 5 games -Wichita State is 11-2 SU against a difficult schedule; step-down in class here; expect big effort -offense is shooting 50.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 43.9% shooting -Shockers defense allows 37.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses shoot 45.4% 9* Play WICHITA STATE (-).
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01-03-18 |
NC State v. Notre Dame -7 |
|
58-88 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 23 m |
Show
|
-NC State needs to play at a fast pace to be at their best; 0-3 SU when held to less than 70 points -offense is much worse on the road where they average 67.5 points per game on 38.6% shooting -Wolfpack defense is also much worse away from home where they allow 73.2 points per game -Notre Dame is 6-1 SU at home this season; all 6 wins have come by 9 points or more -offense is averaging 84.6 points per game on 48.9% shooting from the field at home this season -Irish defense allows just 38.9% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.3% 9* Play NOTRE DAME (-).
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01-03-18 |
Illinois v. Minnesota -8 |
|
67-77 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 13 m |
Show
|
-Illinois struggled to a 62-58 home win over Grand Canyon; now on the road stepping way-up -offense shoots just 41.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 42.6% shooting -Illini defense much worse on the road where they give up 75.8 points per game; 6.3 ppg more -Minnesota will be playing their fifth consecutive home game; huge schedule advantage here -offense is shooting 47.7% from the field at home vs. defenses that only give up 44.1% shooting -Golden Gophers defense allows 37.7% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses shoot 44% 9* Play MINNESOTA (-).
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01-03-18 |
Pacers +7.5 v. Bucks |
|
101-122 |
Loss |
-102 |
5 h 7 m |
Show
|
-Indiana has lost 4 straight games, and off a 17-point home loss, expect a strong effort here -offense shoots 48.5% from the field on the road vs. defenses that only allow 46% shooting -Pacers allowing just 35.9% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that shoot 36.4% from 3 -Milwaukee has played 3 straight draining games with the last 2 on the road; terrible spot here -offense only shoots 33.7% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 36.2% shooting from 3 -Bucks defense allows 46.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that only shoot 45.3% 10* Play PACERS (+).
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01-02-18 |
Florida v. Texas A&M -2 |
|
83-66 |
Loss |
-115 |
6 h 53 m |
Show
|
-Florida hits the road for their first true road game of the season after 2 weeks at home; bad spot -offense scored 69 points or less in four of six games prior to 81-point outburst; regression here -Gators defense worse on the road where they allow 82 points per game on 47.6% shooting -Texas A&M returns home off a 22-point road loss at Alabama; expect strong bounce back here -offense shoots 47.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that only allow 43.8% shooting -Aggies defense only gives up 62.9 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 78.7 ppg 10* Play TEXAS A&M (-).
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01-02-18 |
TCU v. Baylor +1 |
|
81-78 |
Loss |
-100 |
4 h 53 m |
Show
|
-TCU is 12-1 on the season; off their first loss and in their first true road game, this is a bad spot -offense has faced a terrible slate of defenses that give up 73.6 points per game; big step-up here -Horned Frogs defense has allowed 75.3 points per game on neutral courts; expect worse here -Baylor returns home off a 24-point road loss in their last game; expect strong bounce back here -offense is shooting 53.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 44.5% shooting -Bears defense only gives up 64 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 76.2 ppg 9* Play BAYLOR (+).
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01-01-18 |
Alabama -3 v. Clemson |
|
24-6 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 21 m |
Show
|
-Alabama is 11-1 on the season, and off their first loss, expect a supreme performance here -offense averaged 6.9 yards per play vs. defenses that gave up 5.7 yards per play; 39.1 ppg -Crimson Tide defense only gave up 11.5 points per game on 4.0 yards per play this season -Clemson went 12-1 on the season; ugly loss came to Syracuse; will face top-rated defense -offense averaged 5.7 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that allowed 5.7 yards per play -Tigers defense was worse away from home; gave up 5.4 ppg and 0.7 yppl more on the road 9* Play ALABAMA (-).
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01-01-18 |
Lakers +10.5 v. Wolves |
|
96-114 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 37 m |
Show
|
-Los Angeles has lost 6 straight games, and off a double overtime game, line is greatly inflated -offense averages 107.6 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 105.7 ppg -Lakers allowing just 34% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 36.3% from three -Minnesota returns home off back-to-back road games; back-to-back set and 4th game in 6 nights -offense only shoots 35.4% from three vs. defenses that give up 36.4% shooting from three -Timberwolves defense allows 48.3% shooting at home vs. offenses that only shoot 45.6% 9* Play LAKERS (+).
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12-31-17 |
Virginia Tech +3.5 v. Syracuse |
|
56-68 |
Loss |
-107 |
5 h 35 m |
Show
|
-Virginia Tech is 11-2 on the season against a tough schedule, including a road game at Kentucky -offense shoots 54.5% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.1% shooting from the field -Hokies defense gives up 40.3% shooting from the field vs. offenses shoot 44.3% from the field -Syracuse is also 11-2 on the season, but they’ve played a very easy schedule; phony record -offense is only shooting 29.8% from 3 vs. defenses that give up 34.4% shooting from 3 -Orange defense has skewed stats; gave up 76 points to Kansas and 79 points to Georgetown 9* Play VIRGINIA TECH (+).
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12-31-17 |
Raiders +7 v. Chargers |
|
10-30 |
Loss |
-119 |
6 h 53 m |
Show
|
-Oakland has lost 3 straight games, but they are still playing hard; lost 17-16 to Chargers earlier -offense is averaging 5.5 yards per play vs. defenses that also give up 5.5 yards per play -Raiders defense has held four of their last five opponents to 20 points or less; good current form -Los Angeles returns home off back-to-back road games; they’ve gone just 1-3 ATS last 4 games -offense is only averaging 21.7 points per game vs. defenses that give up 22.4 points per game -Chargers defense allows 5.6 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.5 yards per play 10* Play RAIDERS (+).
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12-31-17 |
Panthers v. Falcons -3.5 |
|
10-22 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 52 m |
Show
|
-Carolina has played their last three games at home, and now hit the road; bad scheduling spot -offense is only averaging 5.3 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.6 yards per play -Panthers defense is giving up 5.7 yards per play vs. offenses that also average 5.7 yards per play -Atlanta returns home off an ugly 10-point loss in New Orleans; expect a big effort in a big game -offense is averaging 6.2 yards per play vs. defenses that only give up 5.6 yards per play -Falcons defense is giving up just 17.7 points per game on 5.2 yards per play at home this season 9* Play FALCONS (-).
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12-31-17 |
Packers v. Lions -7 |
|
11-35 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 38 m |
Show
|
-Green Bay has lost their last two games and seem to have quit on the season; in a bad spot here -offense is only averaging 5.2 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.4 yards per play -Packers defense allows 26.7 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 21.9 ppg -Detroit returns home off a road loss in Cincinnati, and off that ugly loss, expect a big effort -offense is averaging 25.9 points per game at home vs. defenses that only give up 20.7 ppg -Lions defense has given up just 57 points in their last three games; in good current form 9* Play LIONS (-).
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12-30-17 |
Wisconsin -6 v. Miami-FL |
|
34-24 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 12 m |
Show
|
-Wisconsin is 12-1 on the season, and their first loss came in their last game; expect bounce back -offense is averaging 33.8 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 25 points per game
-Badgers defense is allowing just 4.2 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.5 yards per play
-Miami FL went 10-2 after losing their final two games; easy early schedule caught up to them -offense only scored 17 total points in their two losses; scoring trouble will continue in this game -Hurricanes defense gave up 62 points in their losses against run-based teams; face similar here
10* Play WISCONSIN (-).
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12-30-17 |
Knicks +5.5 v. Pelicans |
|
105-103 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 19 m |
Show
|
-New York has lost 4 straight games, but they were facing teams in great spots; expect big effort -offense shoots 46.6% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field -Knicks allowing just 44.3% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.4% from the field -New Orleans is off back-to-back games in which they scored 120 and 128 points; regression -offense shot 51.4% from the field and they hit 25 three’s in their last two games; won’t repeat -Pelicans defense allows 113.3 points per game vs. offenses that average 105.6 points per game 9* Play KNICKS (+).
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12-29-17 |
Kansas v. Texas +5 |
|
92-86 |
Loss |
-107 |
7 h 36 m |
Show
|
-Kansas needs to play at a fast pace; 1-1 when held to less than 70 points; only won by 4 points -offense has played a terrible group of defenses that allow 74.8 points per game; big step-up here -Jayhawks defense worse on the road where they allow 41.2% shooting; allow 38.6 % overall -Texas has three losses on the season; two have come in overtime and the other came by 7 points -offense shoots 47% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 43.4% shooting from the field -Longhorns defense only gives up 57 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 76.3 ppg 9* Play TEXAS (+).
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12-29-17 |
Rockets v. Wizards +2 |
|
103-121 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 8 m |
Show
|
-Houston plays on a back-to-back road set after blowing a 27-point lead last night; terrible spot -offense is shooting 45.8% on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.6% shooting from the field -Rockets defense allows 46.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.7% from field -Washington returns home off a 14-point road loss; off last night, so expect a strong effort -offense shoots 47.8% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting -Wizards allowing just 44.8% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 45.7% 9* Play WIZARDS (+).
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12-29-17 |
Utah State -4 v. New Mexico State |
|
20-26 |
Loss |
-104 |
6 h 45 m |
Show
|
-Utah State lost their season finale; 4-1 off a loss, so expect a supreme effort in this game -offense was better on the road where they averaged 32 points per game on 6.0 yards per play -Aggies defense allows 5.2 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.6 yards per play -New Mexico State may be the worst team to make a bowl game this season; 6-6 SU on the year -offense averaged 29.6 points per game vs. defenses that gave up 29.9 points per game -Aggies defense gave up 37.3 points per game on 6.0 yards per play on the road this season 10* Play UTAH STATE (-).
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12-29-17 |
NC State -7 v. Arizona State |
|
52-31 |
Win
|
101 |
4 h 45 m |
Show
|
-NC State went just 2-3 to close the season; Clemson and Notre Dame were 2 of their losses -offense is averaging 30.6 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 26 points per game -Wolfpack defense is allowing just 5.5 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.8 yards per play -Arizona State went 7-5 this season; they gave up 30 points or more in all five of those losses -offense only averaged 5.6 yards per play vs. defenses that also gave up 5.6 yards per play -Sun Devils defense gave up 32.8 points per game on 6.8 yards per play on the road this season 9* Play NC STATE (-).
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12-28-17 |
Stanford v. TCU -3 |
|
37-39 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 4 m |
Show
|
-Stanford lost 4 games this season, and all of them came away from home; more of the same here -offense was much worse on the road where they averaged 4.9 points per game less (27.1-32) -Cardinal defense allows 5.9 yards per play vs. offenses that average 6.0 yppl; average unit -TCU is playing in their home state, and off a loss to Oklahoma in Big 12 title, expect big effort -offense averaged 33.2 points per game on 6.0 yards per play this season; scoring will continue -Horned Frogs defense only gives up 17.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 31.2 ppg 10* Play TCU (-).
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12-28-17 |
LSU -2.5 v. Memphis |
|
71-61 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 57 m |
Show
|
-LSU is 9-3 on the season vs. a tough schedule; one of their losses came by a single point -offense is shooting 52% from the field vs. defenses that allow 44.9% shooting from the field -Tigers defense gives up 44.3% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46% from the field -Memphis is also 9-3 on the season, but against a very weak schedule; big step-up in class here -offense is shooting 30.4% from three vs. defenses that give up 34.7% shooting from three -Tigers defense allows 35.6% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.1% from three 9* Play LSU (-).
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12-28-17 |
Knicks v. Spurs -12 |
|
107-119 |
Push |
0 |
5 h 13 m |
Show
|
-New York will play on a back-to-back road set; also their 3rd game in 4 nights; bad spot -offense is averaging just 97.3 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 105.4 ppg -Knicks allow 47.1% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.4% -San Antonio in good form as they’ve won 5 of their last 6 games; off last night; good spot -offense shoots 47.9% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting -Spurs defense is allowing just 98 points per game vs. offenses that average 104 points per game 9* Play SPURS (-).
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12-28-17 |
Virginia Tech +7 v. Oklahoma State |
|
21-30 |
Loss |
-115 |
5 h 24 m |
Show
|
-Virginia Tech went 9-3 during the regular season; Clemson and Miami were 2 of their losses -offense is averaging 28.7 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 26.8 points per game -Hokies defense is allowing just 13.5 points per game on 4.8 yards per play this season -Oklahoma State also went 9-3 this season; they gave up 151 total points in their 3 losses -offense put up big numbers against terrible defenses that gave up 5.9 yppl; big step-up in class -Cowboys defense gives up 30.1 points per game vs. offenses that average 29.6 points per game 9* Play VIRGINIA TECH (+).
|
12-27-17 |
Missouri v. Texas +3 |
|
16-33 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 58 m |
Show
|
-Missouri won their last 6 games of the season after a 1-5 start; long layoff bad for their rhythm -offense put up big numbers vs. bad defenses that gave up 29.9 ppg on 6.1 yppl; step-up in class -Tigers defense was awful on the road; gave up 33.4 points per game on 6.1 yards per play -Texas is playing in their home state, and off a loss to Texas Tech in their finale, expect big effort -offense scored 93 points in their last 3 games; scoring ways will continue with extra prep time -Longhorns defense allows 21.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 31.1 points per game 9* Play TEXAS (+).
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12-27-17 |
Purdue +3 v. Arizona |
|
38-35 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 29 m |
Show
|
-Purdue got back on track late in the season as they closed on a 3-1 SU and ATS run; good form -offense is averaging 5.6 yards per play vs. defenses that only allow 5.3 yards per play -Boilermakers defense allows 17.8 points per game on 5.1 yards per play on the road this season -Arizona closed the season by going 1-3 SU and ATS; opposite direction of their opponent -offense put up big numbers against terrible defenses that gave up 32.7 ppg; big step-up in class -Wildcats defense was terrible on the road; gave up 40.2 points per game on 6.3 yards per play 10* Play PURDUE (+).
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12-27-17 |
Mavs v. Pacers -5 |
|
98-94 |
Loss |
-107 |
5 h 40 m |
Show
|
-Dallas hits the road after an upset home win last night; bad scheduling spot on a back-to-back -offense is averaging just 98 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 103.9 ppg -Mavericks allow 49.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 46.1% -Indiana returns home off a 24-point road loss last night; off the ugly loss, expect a strong effort -offense shoots 47.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting -Pacers defense is allowing just 45.9% shooting from the field at home this season 9* Play PACERS (-).
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12-26-17 |
Kings +5 v. Clippers |
|
95-122 |
Loss |
-102 |
10 h 46 m |
Show
|
-Sacramento hits the road off a 9-point home loss, and with two nights off, expect a strong effort -offense is shooting 38.5% from three vs. defenses that only give up 36.2% shooting from three -Kings defense allows 105.1 points per game vs. offenses that average 106.4 points per game -Los Angeles has played 6 of their last 7 games on the road; home for Christmas; bad spot now -offense shoots just 34.8% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 36.3% shooting from 3 -Clippers defense gives up 106.3 points per game vs. offenses that average 104.5 points per game 9* Play KINGS (+).
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12-26-17 |
Jazz +6 v. Nuggets |
|
83-107 |
Loss |
-108 |
8 h 27 m |
Show
|
-Utah will hit the road off a 14-point home blowout loss; with 2 days off, expect a big effort -offense is shooting 38.1% from three vs. defenses that allow 36.3% shooting from three -Jazz defense is giving up 45.8% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.7% -Denver has played 9 of their last 11 games on the road; now home off upset win at Golden State -offense has scored 98 points or less against Utah’s defense in four of their last five meetings -Nuggets defense allows 47.7% shooting from the field vs. offenses that only shoot 45.9% 9* Play JAZZ (+).
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12-25-17 |
Middle Tennessee v. Miami-FL -6 |
|
81-84 |
Loss |
-108 |
19 h 15 m |
Show
|
-Middle Tennessee State is just 1-2 SU over their last three games; big step-up in class here -offense is shooting 34.6% from three vs. defenses that give up 35.4% shooting from three -Blue Raiders defense allows 44.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. teams that shoot 45% -Miami Florida is 10-1 on the season; off their first loss, expect a strong bounce back effort here -offense is shooting 48.3% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45% shooting from the field -Hurricanes defense gives up 57 points per game vs. offenses that average 72.1 points per game 10* Play MIAMI FLORIDA (-).
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12-25-17 |
Raiders +10 v. Eagles |
|
10-19 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 60 m |
Show
|
-Oakland hits the road after back-to-back losses; scored just 32 total points; expect bounce back -offense is averaging 5.6 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.5 yards per play -Raiders defense has held 3 of their last 4 opponents to 20 points or less; good current form -Philadelphia returns home off 3 straight draining road games; natural letdown spot here -offense scored 34 points in backup QB Nick Foles’ first start this season; regression in this game -Eagles defense has given up 88 total points in their last three games; in bad current form 9* Play RAIDERS (+).
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12-24-17 |
Seahawks +5 v. Cowboys |
|
21-12 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 18 m |
Show
|
-Seattle is off back-to-back losses with their last being a blowout home loss; expect big effort -offense is averaging 5.6 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.5 yards per play -Seahawks defense is giving up just 18 points per game on 5.1 yards per play on the road -Dallas has won 3 straight games, but with Ezekiel Elliott returning, their identity changes -offense is only averaging 5.4 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up 5.6 yards per play -Cowboys defense is giving up 24.1 points per game on 6.1 yards per play at home this season 10* Play SEAHAWKS (+).
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12-24-17 |
Chargers -6.5 v. Jets |
|
14-7 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 55 m |
Show
|
-Los Angeles lost 30-13 in Kansas City last week, and off that ugly loss, expect a big effort -offense is averaging 6.0 yards per play vs. defenses that only allow 5.5 yards per play -Chargers defense is giving up 18.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 22 points per game -New York has lost their last two games by a combined score of 54-19; in terrible current form -offense is averaging 5.3 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.5 yards per play -Jets defense allows 24.4 points per game vs. offenses that only average 21.6 points per game 9* Play CHARGERS (-).
|
12-24-17 |
Falcons v. Saints -5.5 |
|
13-23 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 54 m |
Show
|
-Atlanta is off 3 straight close games with their last two being 3-point wins; back-to-back road -offense is only averaging 22.7 points per game vs. defenses that give up 22 points per game -Falcons defense has faced terrible offenses that only average 22.4 points per game; big step-up -New Orleans has scored 30 points or more in their last 4 home games; expect more of the same -offense is averaging 31.1 points per game at home vs. defenses that only allow 21.9 ppg -Saints defense gives up 5.5 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.6 yards per play 9* Play SAINTS (-).
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12-23-17 |
Vikings v. Packers +9 |
|
16-0 |
Loss |
-105 |
18 h 19 m |
Show
|
-Minnesota is in a bad scheduling spot; it will be their 3rd road game in 4 weeks; 6th in 8 games -offense is averaging just 5.3 yards per plat on the road vs. defenses that allow 5.6 yards per play -Vikings defense gives up 4.4 points per game more (21.7-17.3) on the road than overall average -Green Bay returns home off a road loss in Carolina; 2nd home game in last 5 games; good spot -offense has scored 24 points or more in each of their last four games; in excellent current form -Packers defense gives up just 20.9 points per game on 5.5 yards per play at home this season 9* Play PACKERS (+).
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12-23-17 |
Appalachian State +7 v. Toledo |
|
34-0 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 15 m |
Show
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-Appalachian State lost 4 games; 3 of those losses came by 7 points or less; Georgia lone big loss -offense averaged 40.3 points per game in their last three wins; expect scoring ways to continue -Mountaineers defense is giving up just 21.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 25.1 ppg -Toledo went 11-2 SU against my 102nd rated schedule this season; both losses were blowouts -offense put up big numbers against terrible defenses that gave up 30.7 ppg; big step-up in class -Rockets defense was poor on the road; gave up 29.4 points per game on 6.0 yards per play 10* Play APPALACHIAN STATE (+).
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12-22-17 |
Southern Illinois v. Nevada -12.5 |
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64-86 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 34 m |
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-Southern Illinois owns 7 wins against terrible opposition this season; big step-up in class here -offense is shooting 30.6% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.3% shooting from 3 -Salukis defense is allowing 76.2 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 73.6 ppg -Nevada is 10-2 SU on the season with their two losses coming by a combined 10 total points -offense is averaging 83.4 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 69.9 points per game -Wolf Pack defense allows 42.4% shooting from the field vs offenses that shoot 45.5% from field 9* Play NEVADA (-).
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12-22-17 |
Hawks +10.5 v. Thunder |
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117-120 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 2 m |
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-Atlanta 60% ATS on road this season with average loss by just -5.8 points per game -offense is shooting 37.9% from three vs. defenses that only give up 36.5% shooting from three -Hawks' defense allows 35.9% shooting from 3pt on road vs. offenses that shoot 36.4% from 3pt -Oklahoma City off a 28-point blowout win; they shot 51.9% (40-77) from the field; will regress -offense shoots just 43.6% from the field vs. defenses that give up 46.1% shooting from the field -Non-conference letdown spot tonight, especially with road game on deck tomorrow at Utah
10* Play HAWKS (+).
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12-22-17 |
Central Michigan +3 v. Wyoming |
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14-37 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 55 m |
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-Central Michigan closed the season strong by going 5-0 over their last 5 games; cohesive team -offense was better on the road where they averaged 32.7 points per game on 6.0 yards per play -Chippewas defense gave up just 5.1 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.4 yards per play -Wyoming lost their last 2 games of the season; QB Josh Allen is dealing with a shoulder injury -offense averaged just 4.7 yards per play versus defenses that gave up 5.8 yards per play -Cowboys defense played a terrible slate of opposing offenses that averaged 24.7 ppg this season 9* Play CENTRAL MICHIGAN (+).
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12-21-17 |
Gonzaga v. San Diego State +6.5 |
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70-72 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 37 m |
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-Gonzaga is off 3 straight wins where they scored 89 points or more; major regression here -offense scored 101 points on 68% shooting and 44.4% from 3 in last game; can’t repeat that -Bulldogs defense gives up 40.7% shooting from 3 on the road vs. offenses that average 34.9% -San Diego State is off a 63-62 home loss in their last game; expect a strong bounce back effort -offense shoots 49% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 43% shooting from the field -Aztecs defense only gives up 56.4 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 72.5 ppg 10* Play SAN DIEGO STATE (+).
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12-21-17 |
Celtics v. Knicks +3 |
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93-102 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 52 m |
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-Boston hits the road after losing at home last night; 3rd game in 4 nights; bad scheduling spot -offense is averaging just 102.1 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 105.2 ppg -Celtics defense has given up 107 points or more in four of their last six games; bad current form -New York has had two full days of rest to prepare for this game; off a loss, expect a strong effort -offense shoots 48.5% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 46% shooting from the field -Knicks defense allows just 101.2 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 105.4 ppg 9* Play KNICKS (+).
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12-21-17 |
Temple -6.5 v. Florida International |
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28-3 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 60 m |
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-Temple closed the season strong by going 3-1 over their last four games; lone loss to UCF -offense averaged 37.3 points per game in those three wins; expect scoring ways to continue -Owls defense is giving up just 5.6 yards per play vs. offenses that average 6.0 yards per play -Florida International’s last two games of the season were their best; time off a negative here -offense much worse on the road; they averaged just 22.4 ppg vs. defenses that gave up 26.2 ppg -Golden Panthers defense awful on the road; gave up 37.4 points per game on 6.4 yards per play 9* Play TEMPLE (-).
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12-20-17 |
Kansas State -8.5 v. Washington State |
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68-65 |
Loss |
-105 |
9 h 54 m |
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-Kansas State is 9-2 SU on the season with their two losses coming by a combined 9 total points -offense is shooting 49% from the field vs. defenses that allow 45.4% shooting from the field -Wildcats defense allows 38.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 43.4% from field -Washington State is 1-3 SU over their last four games; win over Indiana-Purdue; step-up in class -offense has scored 69 points or less in 3 of their last 4 games; scoring troubles will continue -Cougars defense is allowing 80.6 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 74 ppg 10* Play KANSAS STATE (-).
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12-20-17 |
Louisiana Tech v. SMU -4 |
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51-10 |
Loss |
-103 |
4 h 0 m |
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-Louisiana Tech went just 6-6 this season despite playing a terrible slate of opponents -offense was average while averaging 5.7 yards per play vs. defenses that also gave up 5.7 yppl -Bulldogs defense gave up 6.1 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that averaged 5.6 yppl -SMU went 1-3 down the stretch; those losses came to UCF, Navy and Memphis; step-down here -offense is averaging 40.2 points per game vs. defenses that give up 31.9 points per game -Mustangs defense played very strong offenses this season; big step-down in class for this game 9* Play SMU (-).
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12-19-17 |
Cal Poly +20.5 v. SMU |
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64-84 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 55 m |
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-Cal Poly Slo has yet to lose a game this season by more than tonight’s posted point spread -offense is shooting 38.4% from the 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 35.5% shooting from 3 -Mustangs defense gives up 70.8 points per game vs. offenses that average 72 points per game -SMU is off 3 straight wins in which they shot greater than 50% from the field; regression here -offense scored 79 points or more in those games; total is only 134; expect low point output -Mustangs defense fouls a lot; last 2 opponents only hit 62.5% from line; Cal Poly hits 73.5% 9* Play CAL POLY SLO (+).
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12-18-17 |
Falcons v. Bucs +7 |
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24-21 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 15 m |
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-Atlanta will be playing their first road game in a month; letdown spot after Saints and Vikings -offense is averaging just 22.6 points per game vs. defenses that give up 21.9 points per game
-Falcons defense gives up 22.8 points per game vs. offenses that average 22.6 points per game
-Tampa Bay is playing their second straight home; good scheduling advantage here off a loss -offense is averaging 5.7 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.6 yards per play -Buccaneers defense is giving up just 16.7 points per game on 5.3 yards per play at home
9* Play BUCCANEERS (+).
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12-18-17 |
Heat v. Hawks +3 |
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104-110 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 2 m |
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-Miami will hit the road once again for the 5th time in their last 7 games; bad scheduling spot -offense is averaging just 100.1 points per game vs. defenses that give up 104.8 points per game -Heat defense allows 45.2% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.8% from the field -Atlanta has had two full days of rest to prepare for this game; off a loss, expect a strong effort -offense is shooting 39.6% from 3 at home vs. defenses that only give up 36.5% shooting from 3 -Hawks defense has given up just 32.1% shooting from 3 against division opponents this season 10* Play HAWKS (+).
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12-18-17 |
Wake Forest -4.5 v. Coastal Carolina |
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84-80 |
Loss |
-105 |
8 h 11 m |
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-Wake Forest opened the season with a 1-3 record, but they’ve won 5 straight games since then -offense is averaging 80 points per game, 48.5% shooting from the field, and 39.8% from 3 -Demon Deacons defense allows just 38.6% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45%
-Coastal Carolina is just 2-3 over their last five games with wins over Montreat and Hampton -offense is shooting just 28.3% from 3 on at home vs. defenses that allow 33.7% shooting from 3 -Chanticleers defense gives up 36% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 33.3% from 3
9* Play WAKE FOREST (-).
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12-17-17 |
Patriots -2.5 v. Steelers |
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27-24 |
Win
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100 |
14 h 53 m |
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-New England was in a terrible spot for their game on Monday night; expect big bounce back -offense is averaging 28.3 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 22.4 points per game -Patriots defense is only giving up 15 points per game and 5.6 yards per play on the road -Pittsburgh has won 8 straight games, but 6 of those wins came by 6 points or less; jump in class -offense is averaging 94.8 rushing yards per game at home vs. defenses that allow 112.4 rypg -Steelers defense has faced terrible offenses that only average 21.2 ppg on 5.3 yppl; big step-up 10* Play PATRIOTS (-).
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12-17-17 |
Rams +1.5 v. Seahawks |
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42-7 |
Win
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100 |
14 h 33 m |
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-Los Angeles lost 16-10 at home to Seattle earlier this season, and off a loss, expect a big effort -offense is averaging 30.5 points per game vs. defenses that only allow 22.4 points per game -Rams defense is giving up 20.4 points per game vs. offenses that average 22.1 points per game -Seattle is 3-3 SU over their last 6 games; 2 of those 3 wins came against the 49ers and Cardinals -offense has scored 17 points or less in three of their last four meetings against the Rams defense -Seahawks defense allows 5.6 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.5 yards per play 9* Play RAMS (+).
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12-16-17 |
UNLV -8 v. Pacific |
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81-76 |
Loss |
-103 |
7 h 51 m |
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-UNLV is 8-2 SU on the season with both of their losses coming in overtime; cohesive team -offense is averaging 91.5 points per game, 51.4% shooting from the field, and 37.3% from 3 -Runnin’ Rebels defense allows just 27.3% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that shoot 33.9% from 3 -Pacific has lost back-to-back games, and now they are taking a huge step-up in class; poor form -offense is shooting just 32.5% from 3 on at home vs. defenses that allow 33.8% shooting from 3 -Tigers defense is allowing 73 points per game vs. offenses that average 70.3 points per game 9* Play UNLV (-).
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12-16-17 |
Arizona -14.5 v. New Mexico |
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89-73 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 2 m |
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-Arizona is 7-3 SU on the season, and they are one of the most efficient teams in the country -offense is shooting 51.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 42.6% shooting from the field -Wildcats defense allows 43.4% shooting from the field vs. offenses shoot 46.5% from the field -New Mexico comes into this game in terrible current form; just 1-7 SU over their last 8 games -offense shoots just 41.8% from the field vs. defenses that give up 44.2% shooting from the field -Lobos defense gives up 76.2 points per game on 45% shooting from the field this season 9* Play ARIZONA (-).
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12-16-17 |
Marshall +3.5 v. Colorado State |
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31-28 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 2 m |
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-Marshall closed the season on a terrible 1-4 run, but 3 of those losses came by a total of 8 points -offense averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt on the road vs. defenses that gave up 7.1 yppa -Thundering Herd defense only gives up 5.0 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.5 yppl -Colorado State closed on a 1-3 SU slide, but their three losses came by a combined 27 points -offense was much worse away from home this year; averaged 9.8 points per game less (24-33.8) -Rams defense gives up 6.2 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.4 yards per play 9* Play MARSHALL (+).
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12-16-17 |
Bears +5 v. Lions |
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10-20 |
Loss |
-110 |
12 h 38 m |
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-Chicago is playing with legitimate revenge after blowing a 17-7 home lead to Detroit last month -offense is averaging 124.3 rushing yards per game vs. defenses that only give up 107.2 rypg -Bears defense is only giving up 5.2 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 5.6 yppl -Detroit is 2-2 SU over their last four games, but both of those wins came by exactly 3 points -offense is only averaging 76.3 rushing yards per game vs. defenses that give up 104.5 rypg -Lions defense is giving up 25.3 points per game vs. offenses that average 21.4 points per game 10* Play BEARS (+).
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12-15-17 |
Hawks v. Grizzlies -6 |
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94-96 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 28 m |
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-Atlanta is playing their 5th game in 7 nights on a back-to-back set; terrible scheduling spot -offense is shooting 44.4% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.9% shooting -Hawks defense allows 109.1 points per game vs. offenses that average 105.7 points per game -Memphis returns home off a road loss; they had last night off, so expect a strong effort tonight -offense will finally face a terrible defensive opponent; expect an offensive breakout here -Grizzlies defense gives up 100.2 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 106.7 ppg 10* Play GRIZZLIES (-).
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12-13-17 |
Nuggets v. Celtics -6.5 |
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118-124 |
Loss |
-103 |
7 h 29 m |
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-Denver is playing their 6th game of a road trip, 3rd in 4 nights on a back-to-back set; bad spot -offense is shooting 43.8% from the field on the road vs. defenses that allow 45.8% shooting -Nuggets defense allows 48.3% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.8%
-Boston returns home off 23-point road blowout loss; with Kyrie Irving back, expect big effort -offense is shooting 38.1% from three at home vs. defenses that allow 36.5% shooting from three -Celtics defense only gives up 97.2 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 104.5 ppg
10* Play CELTICS (-).
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12-13-17 |
Villanova -8.5 v. Temple |
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87-67 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 31 m |
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-Villanova is a perfect 10-0 on the season, and one of the most efficient teams in the country -offense is shooting 50% from the field vs. defenses that give up 42.9% shooting from the field -Wildcats defense is allowing 61 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 76.8 ppg -Temple comes in off a high-scoring 81-78 rivalry win over St. Joe’s; big step-up in class here -offense is shooting just 33.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 36.1% shooting from 3 -Owls defense is allowing 36.2% from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 33.8% shooting from 3 9* Play VILLANOVA (-).
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