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01-28-20 | Pittsburgh v. Duke -16.5 | 67-79 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
ACC action here this evening has Duke hosting Pittsburgh. The Duke Blue Demons are ranked 9th in the country with their 16-3 S/U and 11-8 ATS records. Duke is 6-2 S/U and 5-3 ATS in conference play. The Blue Demons are coming off a win at home over Miami, 89-59 as a 18 1/2 point favorite. Pittsburgh is 13-7 S/U and 10-10 ATS on the season. The Panthers are coming off a loss at Syracuse, 61-69 as a 5 1/2 point dog. The Panthers are 3-5 S/U and ATS in conference play. We have to lay a lot of points here tonight with Duke. However, they have quite a few days off before their next game at Syracuse. I expect a full-out effort here tonight by Duke and I will lay the big number. Play Duke. |
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01-28-20 | Purdue v. Rutgers -2.5 | Top | 63-70 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Big 10 action here on Tuesday evening has Purdue playing at Rutgers. Purdue is 11-9 S/U and 9-11 ATS on the season. The Boilermakers are 4-5 S/U and 3-6 ATS in conference play. The Boilermakers are coming off a home win over Wisconsin, 70-51, as a 4-point favorite. It was only the club's third cover in their last 10 games. Rutgers is 15-5 S/U and 13-6 ATS on the season. The Scarlet Knights are 6-3 S/U and 8-1 ATS in conference play. Their only conference non-cover came last game at home vs Nebraska in a 75-72 win as a 13 1/2 point favorite. The Knights have been great covering team this year, especially in conference. I'll lay the points with the home team here tonight. Play Rutgers. |
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01-28-20 | Hawks v. Raptors -12 | 114-130 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Hawks are the 2nd worst team in the NBA and the worst team in the Eastern conference with a 12-35 record. The Hawks are 5-19 S/U and 8-16 ATS on the road this season. They are also being outscored on the road by 13.8 points per game. The defending NBA Champion Raptors are third in the East with a 32-14 overall record. They have won seven straight games and eight of their last 10 games. The Raptors have also covered five of their last seven games. Toronto is 16-7 S/U and 13-10 ATS at home and outscoring opponents by 7 1/2 points. I don't expect much of a fight here tonight from the Hawks. The Raptors are fighting for position in the East and won't take their foot off the pedal with this easy victim. Play Toronto. |
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01-28-20 | Warriors v. 76ers -12 | 104-115 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Still difficult to believe that Golden State is the worst team in the NBA. This is a classic example of going from the Penthouse to the Outhouse in just a few seasons. And it's no wonder that teams are taking delight in beating up on the Warriors, something they did to other teams for many years in a row. The Warriors are 10-37 on the season and 3-20 on the road. They are also 11-12 ATS on the road and getting outscored by double-digits. Philadelphia is the 6th seed right now in the East, bu only 2 1/2 games separate 2nd place from 6th place in the East so wins like tonight are important to Philadelphia. The Sixers have won seven of their last 10 games are 21-2 S/U and 13-8-2 ATS at home. I look for an easy blowout win tonight here by the Sixers. Play Philadelphia. |
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01-28-20 | Knicks +1.5 v. Hornets | 92-97 | Loss | -106 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Two teams that won't be going anywhere come the postseason meet tonight as Charlotte hosts the Knicks. The Charlotte Hornets are 12th in the East with a 15-31 overall record and have lost eight-straight games. They have done slightly better vs the number, going 5-8-2 ATS their last 14-games. Charlotte is 7-14 S/U and 8-11-2 ATS at home and getting outscored by a 4.9 ppg margin. The Knicks are coming off a win over the Nets, 110-97. It was also their fifth cover in a row. New York is 6-17 S/U, but 12-11-1 ATS on the road thsi year and getting outscored by a 4.8 ppg margin. This game around pick or 1-point either way. Need to pick the winner though and that for me is the visitor in this one. Play New York. |
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01-26-20 | Nets v. Knicks -1.5 | 97-110 | Win | 100 | 6 h 58 m | Show | |
A bit of rivalry and bragging rights on the line today when the New York Knicks host their neighbors, the Brooklyn Nets. The Brooklyn Nets are holding onto the 8th spot in the East with a 19-25 record. The Nets have lost seven of their last 10 games. They still hold a 3-game lead over 9th place Chicago. The New York Knicks are 13th in the East with a 12-34 record. The Knicks have lost eight of their last 10 games. This game basically a pick or small favorite either way. The Nets are 8-13 S/U on the road, getting outscored by a 3.7 point margin. The Knicks are 6-17 S/U at home with a -5.6 point differential. I like the home team in this game. The Knicks have been competitive at home, covering recently vs the Raptors, Lakers and Sixers. This is a team they can beat straight-up. Play New York. |
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01-26-20 | Loyola-Chicago +4.5 v. Northern Iowa | 62-67 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 53 m | Show | |
Missouri Valley Conference clash here today as Northern Iowa hosts Loyola Chicago. The NIU Panthers are 15-3 S/U and 8-7 ATS on the season. The Panthers are also 5-2 S/U and 2-4-1 ATS in conference play. NIU has not been good at covering spreads at home, evidenced by their 2-5 ATS mark. As for Loyola Chicago, the Ramblers are 14-6 S/U and 10-8 ATS on the season. They are 6-1 S/U and 4-2-1 ATS in conference play. The Ramblers have also won and covered four straight games. Loyola getting 4 1/2 points here today. I like the points in this one, play Loyola Chicago |
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01-26-20 | Michigan State v. Minnesota +3.5 | 70-52 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 53 m | Show | |
Big 10 action here on Sunday has Minnesota hosting the Michigan State Spartans. Michigan State is ranked 11th in the country with their 14-5 S/U and 9-10 ATS record. The Spartans are 6-2 S/U and 4-4 ATS in Big 10 play. However, Michigan State has lost two of their last three, including last time out at Indiana, 63-67 as a 4-point favorite. The Gophers are 11-8 S/U and 12-6 ATS on the season. They are 5-4 S/U and ATS in Big 10 play. The Gophers coming off a big road win at Ohio State, 62-59 as a 8 1/2 point dog. The Gophers are tough at home, covering eight of 11 spreads. We get about 3-points here today at home. I'll take the Gophers as they can win this game outright. Play Minnesota. |
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01-26-20 | Maryland v. Indiana -2 | Top | 77-76 | Loss | -110 | 1 h 54 m | Show |
Big 10 action here early on Sunday has Indiana Hoosiers hosting the Maryland Terapins. Maryland is 17th ranked in the nation and 15-4 S/U and 10-9 ATS on the season. The Terps are 6-4 S/U and 4-6 ATS in Big 10 conference play. They are coming off a win at Northwestern, 77-66 as a 7-point favorite. Indiana is also 15-4 S/U but not ranked. The Hoosiers are 10-9 ATS, 8-5 ATS at home. Indiana is 5-3 S/U and 3-5 ATS in Big 10 play. The Hoosiers have won and covered two straight games, including a nice home win last time out over ranked Michigan State, 67-63 as a 4-point dog. The Hoosiers find themselves a 1 or 2-point favorite here today. I'm going to take the home team here as the Hoosiers have shown they can beat the best in the Big 10 on their home court. Play Indiana. |
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01-25-20 | UMKC v. California Baptist -6.5 | Top | 67-57 | Loss | -118 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Western Athletic Conference matchup here on Saturday night as Cal Baptist hosts Missouri Kansas City. UMKC Roo's are 7th in the WAC with a 2-4 S/U and 3-3 ATS mark in conference play and a 9-11 overall S/U and 8-10 ATS record. The Roos have lost four straight games S/U in conference play after losing at home to Grand Canyon, 66-69, as a 2-point favorite. The Roos are also 1-3 ATS in their last four games. Cal Baptist is the class of the WAC division at 15-4 S/U and 13-3 ATS. The Lancers are 4-1 S/U and 4-1 ATS in conference play. They have also covered 11 of their last 12 games overall. Great line here to take advantage of a blowout winner on Saturday night. I love the home team, take Cal Baptist. |
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01-25-20 | Bulls v. Cavs -1.5 | 118-106 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Two Eastern conference teams that likely won't be going anywhere this post season but the golf course. The Chicago Bulls are in 10th place and do have a shot at a playoff spot, sitting just 3-games back of Brooklyn for that 8th and final position. However, the Bulls are not playing like they want it, going just 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Bulls are just 11-11 ATS and 7-15 S/U on the road, getting outscored by a 3.2 ppg margin. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers are 13th in the East with a 12-33 record. The Cavs have lost eight of their last 10 games overall. The Cavs are 6-16 S/U and 8-13-1 ATS at home this year. Not too many opportunities for the Cavs to win games, but this is one fo them. They matchup well vs the Bulls and I expect one of those rare S/U wins here tonight for the home team. Play Cleveland. |
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01-25-20 | UTEP v. North Texas -9.5 | 57-67 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
Conference USA action here today has Texas El Paso playing at North Texas. UTEP Miners are 12-8 S/U and 7-10 ATS on the season. The Miners are also 3-4 S/U and 2-5 ATS in conference play this year. They are also just 3-6 ATS overall on the road. The North Texas Mean Green are not only 13-8 S/U on the season, but they are covering spread with a 15-4 ATS mark and 8-1 ATM home mark. North Texas is also doing great in conference play with a 7-1 S/U and ATS mark on the season. Hard to go against a excellent covering team like North Texas. I'm going to take the home team here this afternoon. Play North Texas. |
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01-25-20 | Kansas State v. Alabama -8.5 | 74-77 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 9 m | Show | |
Big 12 conference play here today has Alabama hosting Kansas State. The Kansas State Wildcats are just 8-10 S/U and 6-12 ATS on the season. They are 2-6 ATS on the road and just 1-5 S/U and 2-4 ATS in conference play. Kansas State has covered just three of their last 15 games. Alabama is 11-7 S/U on the season, but covering spread with their 15-3 ATS mark. They are also 7-1 ATS at home. The Crimson Tide are 4-2 S/U and 6-0 ATS in conference play this season. Another great covering team here in Alabama may not win outright all the time, but they sure like covering spreads. Play Alabama. |
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01-25-20 | Ole Miss v. Georgia -6.5 | 70-60 | Loss | -109 | 6 h 39 m | Show | |
SEC action today has Georgia hosting Ole Miss. The Georgia Bulldogs are 11-7 S/U and 9-8 ATS on the season. Georgia is 1-4 S/U and 2-3 ATS in SEC conference play so far and coming off a loss at Kentucky 79-89, covering the 12-point dog line. Georgia returns home where the Dogs are 8-1 S/U and 6-3 ATS on the season. Ole Miss still looking for its first conference win after a 0-5 S/U and 0-4-1 ATS start. The Rebels are 9-9 S/U and 6-11 ATS overall on the season. The Rebels have not covered a spread in their last eight games. Georgia tough at home and I look for them to win this one going away. Play Georgia. |
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01-25-20 | Belmont v. Austin Peay +2 | 78-86 | Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show | |
Ohio Valley Conference clash here on Saturday as Austin Peay hosts Belmont. The Belmont Bruins are 13-6 S/U and 10-9 ATS on the season. The Bruins are 5-2 S/U and 4-3 ATS in conference play after losing last time out at Murray State, 75-85. The Bruins do have a losing spread record on the road at 4-7 ATS on the season and 1-2 ATS in conference. Austin Peay Governors are 13-7 S/U and 13-3 ATS on the season. The Governors are also a perfect 7-0 S/U and ATS in conference play. The Governors hold the top spot in the conference and have been great at covering spreads this year. Since failing to cover their first game of the year they have been on a 13-2 run since. I like the home team a lot here on Saturday at pick or 1-point either way. |
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01-24-20 | Celtics v. Magic -2 | Top | 109-98 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 45 m | Show |
The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic meet up tonight in a Eastern Conference clash. The Celtics have won two straight games, but are still only 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Celtics are 4th in the East with a 29-14 record while Orlando is 7th in the East at 21-24. The Magic are 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Celtics are 12-7-1 ATS on the road this season and out scoring opponents by 4.6 ppg. The Magic are 9-11-2 ATS at home and outscoring opponents by 2.6 ppg. Tonight begins a 3-game road trip for the Celtics after playing six of their last seven games at home. The Magic are the best defensive team, holding opponents to a NBA best 104.3 ppg this season. Magic did a poor job though in their last game, allowing 120 points to Oklahoma City. The Celtics do have some injuries though, with F Jayson Tatum out tonight (21.5 ppg) and Jaylen Brown (20 ppg) questionable with a ankle injury. Plus they are already without C Enes Kanter who has a foot injury. I look for the Magic to rebound from that poor defensive game last time. They pride themselves too much on defense to let that happen again. Take Orlando. |
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01-23-20 | James Madison v. William & Mary -8.5 | Top | 75-88 | Win | 100 | 7 h 12 m | Show |
Colonial Athletic Association action here today has James Madison taking on William & Mary. James Madison Dukes are 8-10 S/U and 6-10 ATS on the season. The Dukes are 1-6 S/U and 1-5-1 ATS in conference play. William & Mary Tribe are having an excellent season with a 14-6 S/U and 13-6 ATS mark on the year. They are also 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS in conference play. The Tribe did lose their first conference game last time out at Drexel, 57-84 as a 3-point road dog. I look for the Tribe to bounce back here at home after that blowout loss. I believe they will take it out here on James Madison tonight. Take the Tribe in a blowout. |
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01-22-20 | Memphis v. Tulsa +3.5 | 40-80 | Win | 100 | 10 h 34 m | Show | |
American Athletic Association action here tonight has Memphis taking on Tulsa from Oklahoma. Memphis ranks 20th in the country with their 14-3 S/U record. The Tigers are 10-6 ATS on the season. They are also 3-2 S/U and 2-4 ATS in conference play. Things haven't gone so well for the Tigers since conference play has started. Tulsa is 12-6 S/U and 10-8 ATS on the season. The Golden Hurricane have won three straight games and are 4-1 S/U and ATS in conference play. The Hurricane find themselves a dog here tonight. Considering the way these teams have played in conference games I'm taking the points with the home team in this one. Play Tulsa. |
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01-22-20 | Illinois State v. Bradley -9.5 | Top | 63-75 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Missouri Valley Conference action here tonight has two rivals playing as Bradley hosts Illinois State. These close proximity teams having very different seasons thus far. Illinois State Redbirds are 6-12 S/U and 5-12 ATS on the season. The Birds have lost five straight games both S/U and ATS (all in conference). This team has also covered just once since December 7th. Bradley is 12-6 S/U and 11-7 ATS on the season. They are also 6-3 ATS at home and 4-2 S/U in conference play. The Braves failed to cover their last game, a home loss to Northern Iowa, 71-86 as a 1-point dog. That was their first non-cover in their last seven games. Still, this Bradley team is much better than Illinois State. This game has lots of recruiting implications for these two teams and that means a Bradley blowout goes a long way. Take Bradley here tonight. |
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01-22-20 | North Dakota State v. South Dakota State | 73-78 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Summit league clash here tonight between North Dakota State and South Dakota State. The North Dakota State Bison having a fine season with a 13-6 S/U and 9-8 ATS record. The Bison are 4-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS in conference play. The Bison hit the road after a pair of home wins where they are just 1-2 S/U their last three games. South Dakota State also having a fine season at 13-8 S/U and 14-6 ATS. They are also 8-1 vs the number on their home court. The Jackrabbits have covered five of their last six games and eight of their last 10. Their only home non-cover came way back on November 19th when they failed to cover the 8 1/2 point home number in a 78-73 win over North Alabama. This should be an excellent matchup here tonight, but I like the excellent home covering team in South Dakota State. |
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01-22-20 | Grizzlies +7.5 v. Celtics | 95-119 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 7 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics are 4th in the Eastern conference as just 2 1/2 games separate 2nd place from 5th place. All those teams are well behind conference leader Milwaukee, who has opened up a 8-game lead. The Celtics are just 4-6 S/U in their last 10 games. The Celtics are coming off a huge win over the visiting Lakers, 139-107. Have to feel there might be some residual from that win as they might be in for a letdown here tonight. The Grizzlies have been playing very well of late, winning seven of their last eight games. They have also covered six of their last eight. Memphis is 9-8-1 ATS on the road and being outscored by just 3.5 points. I like the points here tonight. The Grizzlies are playing well and the Celtics are setup for a flat game after that big Lakers win. Take Memphis. |
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01-22-20 | St. Louis +3 v. Davidson | 59-71 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Atlantic 10 conference play finds St Louis playing at Davidson tonight. The St Louis Billikens are 14-4 S/U and 10-7 ATS on the season. They are also 3-2 S/U 2-3 ATS in conference play. The Billikens are coming off a home loss in OT to Dayton, 76-78 as a 7-point dog. Davidson not having a good season with just a 8-9 S/U and 6-11 ATS record. The Wildcats are 2-3 S/U and 1-4 ATS in conference play. They are coming off their first win and cover in conference play with a road victory at Fordham, 74-62. Still, this team has covered just one of their last six games. Not sure why St Louis is a dog here tonight. But I'll gladly take the points. Play St Louis. |
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01-22-20 | Western Kentucky v. Marshall -1 | 64-60 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Conference USA action here this evening has Western Kentucky playing at Marshall. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 12-6 S/U and 7-10 ATS on the season. The Hilltoppers are 5-1 S/U and 3-3 ATS in conference play. This is a back-to-back series with Marshall as these teams will meet again on Saturday at Western Kentucky. That being said, these teams will likely have had enough of each other after these two games. Marshall looks to get back to .500 today after a 9-10 starts to their season. The Herd are 9-9 ATS but only 3-7 ATS at home this year. Marshall is 3-3 S/U and 1-5 ATS at home in conference play. Marshall a small home favorite here tonight. Recent play favors the visitor quite a bit here in this game. I'm taking the better team in Western Kentucky. |
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01-21-20 | Texas Tech v. TCU +3 | Top | 54-65 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show |
Big 12 action here tonight has 18th ranked Texas Tech taking on TCU. Tech gets the top 25 ranking despite both these teams having identical 12-5 records. The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 12-5 S/U, but only 8-9 ATS. The Raiders are 3-2 S/U and ATS in conference play. They have also covered just three of their last eight games. TCU is 12-5 S/U and 6-10 ATS on the season. The Horned Frogs won their first three conference games, but have now lost two straight (both on the road). TCU has a 10-2 S/U record at home, losing to just USC 78-80 and Xavier, 58-67. Tonight, they are getting around 3 1/2 points from Texas Tech. I believe that TCU can win this game easily and the points are just some insurance for me here tonight. Take TCU. |
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01-21-20 | Akron -4.5 v. Miami-OH | 81-60 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
MAC Action here on Tuesday has the Akron Zips taking on the Miami-Ohio Redhawks from John D. Millet Hall. Akron is having a fine season at 14-4 overall and 10-6 ATS. The Zips are 4-1 both S/U and ATS in conference play, losing their first game last time out at home to Toledo, 89-99. Still, this team is very good at both winning and covering spreads. Meanwhile, Miami is 8-10 S/U and 5-11 ATS on the year. The Redhawks are just 1-4 S/U and 2-3 ATS in conference play. The Hawks only MAC win coming at home over Kent 77-74. Akron laying 4 1/2 points here today. My numbers have them at least a 7 1/2 point favorite. I'll lay the number. Play Akron. |
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01-20-20 | Spurs v. Suns -4 | Top | 120-118 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
The San Antonio Spurs sitting just outside the playoff window at 9th in the West with a 18-23 record, 1 1/2 games back of 8th place Memphis. The Spurs playing the 2nd of a back-to-back spot here tonight after beating the Heat at home last night, 107-102. The Spurs are 8-9-2 ATS on the road this season and being outscored by 2.7 points per game. The Suns have won and covered their last two games, both on the road at Boston and New York. The Suns return home where they are 9-14 S/U and 10-12-1 ATS. They get the Spurs off that tough back-to-back spot here tonight. I'm taking the rested home team here tonight. Play Phoenix. |
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01-20-20 | Texas v. West Virginia -8.5 | 59-97 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
Big 12 Conference action here on Monday as West Virginia hosts Texas. The Longhorns are 12-5 S/U and 7-10 ATS on the season. In conference play, Texas is 2-3 S/U and ATS after losing on Saturday at home to Kansas, 57-66 as a 7 1/2 point dog. West Virginia is 14-3 S/U an 9-7 ATS on the season. The Mountaineers are 3-2 S/U and 4/1 ATS in conference play coming off a road loss at Kansas State on Saturday, 68-84 as 5 1/2 point road favorites. Despite that loss, they are still 5-1 ATS in their last six games. WVU is about a 9-point favorite here tonight. My numbers have them at least four-points higher than that. I'll take the home team and lay the points here tonight. Play West Virginia. |
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01-20-20 | Winthrop +2 v. Radford | 61-56 | Win | 100 | 6 h 9 m | Show | |
Big South Conference action here today on the Extra board has Winthrop playing at Radford. The Winthrop Eagles are 11-7 S/U and 12-4 ATS so far this season. They are a perfect 5-0 S/U and 4-1 ATS in conference play. They also have won and covered all three of their conference road games. Radford Highlanders are 10-7 S/U and 7-6 ATS on the season. Radford is also perfect in conference play at 5-0 S/U, but just 2-3 vs the number. The Highlanders have yet to cover a game at home, going 0-3 ATS on the season. This looks to be a very good game with two undefeated conference teams. I like the visitor though in this one. I'm taking Winthrop. |
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01-20-20 | Kings +7 v. Heat | 113-118 | Win | 100 | 4 h 15 m | Show | |
The Miami Heat are the 2nd best team in the Eastern Conference with a 29-13 record, though they are 8-games back of conference leader Milwaukee. The Heat are just 5-5 in their last 10 games. Miami coming off a loss at San Antonio, 102-107 as a 2-point road favorite. Miami is a nifty 18-1 S/U at home, 13-5-1 ATS on the season. Meanwhile, Sacramento is just 15-27 on the season. However, the Kings have been a good cover team on the road where they are 13-8 ATS and only being outscored by 3.9 points per game. The Heat playing the 2nd of a back-to-back spot here tonight after traveling from Texas yesterday. That's always tough, especially against a good covering road team. I'm taking the points here with the visitor. Play Sacramento. |
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01-19-20 | Packers v. 49ers -7.5 | 20-37 | Win | 103 | 101 h 3 m | Show | |
NFC Championship game here as the winner earns the right to head to the Super Bowl. The Packers jumped out to a big halftime lead over the Seahawks last week and then held on tight for the win, 23-28, just covering the 4 1/2 point spread. The Hawks went for two on a crucial play that ended up being the difference in the cover for the Packers. The 49ers had a much easier time with the Minnesota Vikings. The two teams tied at 7-7 to end the first quarter, but after that it was all 49ers as they easily pulled away for the win. This is a rematch of the week 12 matchup as the 49ers easily beat the Packers in San Francisco, 37-8. The 49ers defense was on display in that game just as it was in last week's divisional series win over the Vikings. They have held four other opponents under 20 points on their home turf and I expect that the defense will once again be key to a 49ers win here on Sunday. I'm laying the points with the home team as the 49ers move on to the Super Bowl. Play San Francisco. |
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01-19-20 | Loyola-Chicago -3.5 v. Illinois State | 62-50 | Win | 100 | 5 h 31 m | Show | |
Missouri Valley conference action here today has Loyola Chicago taking on Illinois State. The Loyola Ramblers are 2nd in the conference standings right now with a 12-6 overall record and 4-1 conference mark. The Ramblers are also 8-8 ATS on the season and have covered their last two games. The Illinois State Redbirds are 6-11 S/U overall and 1-4 in conference play. They have also failed to cover their last four games and are 1-7 ATS their last eight games. The way Illinois State is playing of late they have been terrible and looking at these conference play I have the visitor closer to a 10-point favorite. Take Loyola Chicago today. |
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01-18-20 | Utah State v. Boise State +2 | 83-88 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
Mountain West action here late on Saturday has Boise State hosting Utah State. Utah State having a fine season at 13-5 S/U, but not so good vs the number at just 6-11 ATS and 2-7 ATS on the road. The Aggies are also just 1-3 S/U and ATS so far in conference play. They won their first conference game last time out at Nevada, 80-70. Boise State is 11-8 S/U and 10-8 ATS on the season. They have covered six of their eight home games though. The Broncos are 2-3 S/U and 1-4 ATS in conference play thus far. Though they are 2-0 S/U and 1-1 ATS at home in conference games. Both teams struggling in conference play, but Boise is at least a decent team on their home court. I'm taking them home team. Play Boise State. |
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01-18-20 | Austin Peay -4 v. Tenn-Martin | 92-81 | Win | 100 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
Ohio Valley Conference play here this afternoon has Tennessee Martin hosting Austin Peay. The Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are just 5-11 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the season thus far. The Hawks are 1-4 S/U and 2-2-1 ATS so far in conference play. They have lost two straight conference games at home, covering one of those. Now they face an Austin Peay Governors team that is 11-7 S/U and 11-3 ATS on the season. The Governors are 7-3 ATS on the road. They are also the top team in the conference right now with a perfect 5-0 S/U and ATS mark. Austin Peay just the best in this conference and should have little trouble at a poor Tennessee Martin team this afternoon. Play Austin Peay. |
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01-18-20 | Toledo v. Akron -6 | Top | 99-89 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 45 m | Show |
MAC action here on the hard court this early afternoon has Akron hosting Toledo. The Akron Zips are having a fine season with a 14-3 overall S/U record and 10-5 ATS mark. The Zips are a perfect 4-0 both S/U and ATS so far in conference play. They are coming off a win at Northern Illinois, 72-49 as 2 1/2 point favorites. In fact, so far in their conference games they have won each contest by at least 14 points or more. That will make a tough task here today for a Toledo Rockets team that is just 9-8 S/U and 4-12 ATS on the season. The Rockets are also just 1-3 S/U and 0-4 ATS in conference play. In fact, they have not covered a spread in 10 straight games. I love the hove team here today. Play Akron. |
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01-17-20 | Cavs v. Grizzlies -8 | 109-113 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the worst teams in the Eastern conference, just third from the bottom with only the Knicks and Hawks below them. The Cavs have also lost two straight games and seven of their last 10. Cleveland is 9-11 ATS on the road this year and being outscored by 12 points per game. Meanwhile, the Memphis Grizzlies are holding onto that 8th spot in the West, just 1 1/2 games ahead of San Antonio and Portland. The Grizzlies are hot though, winning six straight and eight of their last 10 games. The Grizzlies have also covered six straight games and are 13-10 ATS at home. The Grizzlies are the hottest team in the West and I like them today laying the points. Play Memphis. |
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01-17-20 | Fairfield +4 v. Iona | 57-64 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
Metro Atlantic Conference matchup here tonight between Fairfield and Iona. The Fairfield Stags are 7-9 S/U and 11-4 ATS on the season. The Stags have started conference play well, going 3-2 S/U and ATS. They have won two straight games and have covered nine of their last 12 games. Iona having a bad season thus far at 3-8 S/U and 2-9 ATS. The Gaels are 1-3 S/U and ATS in their four conference games. They are coming off a home loss to Niagara, 69-70 as a 8 1/2 point favorite. This team has covered just once in their last seven games. Fairfield getting points here on Friday is a bargain. My number actually has Fairfield as a favorite. I'm taking the visitor tonight. Play Fairfield. |
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01-16-20 | Austin Peay -6 v. SE Missouri State | 84-59 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Ohio Valley Conference action here on Thursday as Austin Peay takes on SE Missouri State. The Austin Peay Govenors are 10-7 on the season and 10-3 ATS. The Govenors are 4-0 S/U and ATS in conference play thus far. They have won two straight conference games on the road including wins at Tennessee Tech and Jacksonville State. They are now 6-3 ATS on the road. SE Missouri State Redhawks are just 4-13 S/U on the season and 5-10 ATS. The Hawks, unlike the Govenors, are 0-4 S/U and 1-3 ATS in conference play. Austin Peay just the much better team here tonight. I'll take the visitor. Play Austin Peay. |
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01-16-20 | Jazz v. Pelicans +5.5 | 132-138 | Win | 100 | 7 h 29 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz are 3rd in the Western Conference with a 28-12 record. They are also 7-3 their last 10 games. They face the Pelicans tonight who are 15-26 S/U. The Pelicans are also playing well of late with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games. The Pelicans are also 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games. They are 9-10 ATS at home this year and being outscored by just 0.4 points per game. Utah is 11-10-1 ATS on the road and outscoring teams by just 1.5 points per game. I like the Pelican here tonight. Both teams have been covering spreads, but the Pelicans keep games close at home while the Jazz are not really outscoring opponents by much on the road. Play New Orleans. |
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01-16-20 | North Texas -6 v. Southern Miss | 72-52 | Win | 100 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
Conference USA action tonight has Southern Miss hosting North Texas. The North Texas Mean Green are 9-8 S/U and 11-4 ATS on the season. North Texas has been great at covering spreads this year and have covered three straight and nine of their last 10. They are also 3-1 S/U and ATS in their four conference games. They lost their conference opener to Western Kentucky and since have won three straight. Southern Miss has not been having a good season with a 4-13 S/U and 4-10 ATS on the year. They have lost four straight (all conference games) and also have not covered any of those four. They have not been good at home either, 2-3 S/U and ATS in their last five home games. My number has North Texas a double-digit favorite here while the line is around six. That's a play for me here tonight. Take North Texas. |
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01-16-20 | Illinois State v. Drake -7.5 | 74-84 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Missouri Valley Conference play action on tap tonight from Illinois State and Drake. The Illinois State Redbirds are just 6-10 S/U and 5-10 ATS this season. The Birds are also 1-3 S/U and ATS in conference action including three straight losses. They are coming off a loss at Indiana State, 52-65 as 7-point dogs. The Drake Bulldogs are 12-5 S/U and 8-7 ATS this season. The Dogs are 2-2 S/U and ATS in conference play. They have lost both road conference games and won both home games. They beat Indiana State and Loyola Chicago at home with losses at Bradley and Valpo. With Drake at home here tonight I expect them to win this easily over a poor Illinois State game. Play Drake. |
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01-15-20 | Stanford +1 v. UCLA | 74-59 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
PAC 12 action here late on Wednesday has Stanford playing Westwood to take on the UCLA Bruins. The Stanford Cardinal having a great season at 14-2 overall, but no national ranking with that record. They have also had an excellent cover mark at 12-4 ATS and 3-1 on the road. The Cardinal are 3-0 both S/U and ATS so far in conference play. UCLA not having the kind of season they are accustomed to having with just an 8-8 S/U and 6-8 ATS record. The Bruins are 1-2 S/U and ATS so far in PAC-12 play. They are coming off a home loss to USC, 57-68. Stanford actually has moved from a small favorite to a small dog here in this game. That's fine for me, I'll take that move and play on the Cardinal. Take Stanford. |
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01-15-20 | Auburn v. Alabama +2 | 64-83 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
Late SEC action tonight has Auburn taking on Alabama. The Auburn Tigers put their 15-0 perfect record on the line tonight. Auburn is ranked 4th in the country with that record. However, they are just 8-7 ATS on the year. The Tigers are 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS so far in SEC play. They are coming off a home win over Georgia, 82-60. Alabama is just 8-7 S/U on the season. However, the Tide have been a covering machine at 12-3 ATS and 5-1 ATS at home this year. Alabama is 1-2 S/U and 3-0 so far in SEC action. They are also 5-1 S/U and ATS at home with their only loss coming in their season opener to Penn, 80-81. I like Alabama tonight. They cover spreads and they can easily win this game outright on their home court. Take Alabama. |
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01-15-20 | North Dakota v. South Dakota State -8 | Top | 66-87 | Win | 100 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
Summit League action here on Wednesday has the league's top team, South Dakota State, taking on fourth place North Dakota. North Dakota Fighting Hawks lost their last game at Oral Roberts, 73-88. That was the team's second loss in a row. They are now 8-10 S/U and 5-10 ATS on the season. The Hawks have just five home games this year and so far on the road they are 4-9 ATS. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are tops in the league right now at 4-1 conference record and 12-7 overall. Their only conference loss thus far was their opener at Nebraska-Omaha, 78-81. Since then they are 4-0 in conference both S/U and ATS. That includes their last two road games with wins at Denver and IUP-Fort Wayne. The Rabbits have been a great covering team with four straight covers, seven of 10 and 11 of 13 ATS wins. I like them here tonight to keep their covering ways going. Play South Dakota State. |
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01-15-20 | Pistons v. Celtics -9 | 116-103 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 30 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics are the 2nd best team in the Eastern conference right now with a 27-11 record. They trail first place Milwaukee by 7-games. It gets tight though from 2nd through6th place with just 3 1/2 game separating those teams. Boston is 16-3 S/U and 11-8 ATS at home this season and outscoring opponents by 9.2 points per game. They will take on a Detroit Pistons team that will have to go on without star Blake Griffin who was recently injured. The Pistons have dropped to 11th in the East with a 14-27 record. The Pistons have lost three straight games and are 0-4 their last four vs the number. They are also just 6-12-2 ATS on the road. The Pistons coming off a OT loss Monday and now playing at Boston. I like the Celtics here in an easy win. Play Boston. |
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01-14-20 | Wyoming v. Nevada -14 | 67-68 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 41 m | Show | |
Mountain West action here tonight has Wyoming playing at Nevada. The Wyoming Cowboys one of the worst teams in the conference. They have lost four straight and 10 of their last 12 games. The Cowboys are also just 7-9 ATS on the year and 3-6-1 ATS their last 10 games. Nevada is 10-7 S/U and 9-7 ATS on the year. The Wolfpack is 3-2 S/U and 2-2-1 ATS in conference play so far. They have lost two straight games, on the road at San Jost and then last time out at Utah State, 7-80. The Pack should get back on track tonight though against a very poor Wyoming team. Play Nevada. |
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01-14-20 | Maryland v. Wisconsin -2.5 | Top | 54-56 | Loss | -106 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Big 10 action here tonight has number 17 Maryland taking on Wisconsin. The Maryland Terrapins are 13-3 S/U and 7-9 ATS on the season. The Terps are now 3-2 S/U and ATS in Big 10 play. They are coming off a road loss to Iowa, 49-67 as a 1 1/2 point favorite. Wisconsin is 10-6 S/U and 8-8 ATS on the year. The Badgers are 3-2 S/U and ATS in conference play. They are coming off a road win at Penn State, 58-49 as a 4 1/2 point dog. I look for Wisconsin at home to win this game against a Maryland team that could drop from the top 25 after tonight. Play Wisconsin. |
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01-14-20 | Rockets v. Grizzlies +5.5 | 110-121 | Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Two Western conference teams meet here tonight in Memphis as the Grizzlies host the Houston Rockets. The Rockets are 4th in the West and just a 1/2 game out of 2nd place. The Rockets are 7-3 S/U and 6-4 ATS their last 10 games. The Rockets are coming off a road win at Minnesota, 139-109 as a 11-point favorite. The Memphis Grizzlies are 8th in the West, tied with the Spurs and just 1 1/2 games ahead of both the Blazers and Suns. The Grizzlies have won five straight games and seven of their last 10. The Grizzlies have also covered five straight and are 11-3-1 their last 14 games vs the number. The Grizzlies getting points at home tonight. I like the way the Grizzlies are playing of late. I'll take the points here tonight. Play Memphis. |
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01-14-20 | VCU v. Dayton -8 | 65-79 | Win | 100 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
Atlantic 10 Conference action tonight has VCU playing at Dayton. VCU is coming off a loss at home to Rhode Island, 56-65. They have also not been a very good team to bettors with a 2-8-1 ATS mark their last 11 games. VCU is also 2-1 S/U and ATS in conference play thus far. The Dayton Flyers are having a very good season at 14-2 S/U and 10-6 ATS. The Flyers are 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS in their conference play. They are coming off a home win over U Mass, 88-60 as 19 1/2 point favorites. Dayton is not only tough, but even better at home. I look for a run away win here tonight by the Flyers. Take Dayton. |
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01-14-20 | Jazz -3.5 v. Nets | 118-107 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
The Brooklyn Nets have a solid hold on that number 8 spot in the Eastern Conference, 5 1/2 games ahead of 9th place Charlotte. The Nets have won two straight, but lost seven of their last 10 games. They are also 2-7 ATS their last nine games. The Nets are 11-8 ATS at home and outscoring opponents by 1.4 points per game. The Utah Jazz are 3rd in the Western Conference with a 27-12 record. They have won nine straight games heading into tonight. They are also 9-1 ATS their last 10 games. The Jazz are 10-10-1 ATS on the road this year. I like the visitor here tonight, they are red-hot and covering games. Play the Jazz. |
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01-14-20 | Kent State -4 v. Miami-OH | 74-77 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
MAC conference action here tonight has Kent State playing at Miami Ohio. Kent is 13-3 S/U and 8-5 ATS on the season. The Golden Flashes have won threes straight games (all conference games). They are also 2-1 ATS in those games. Miami Ohio Redhawks look to snap a 3-game losing streak. They are also looking for their first win in conference play after going 0-3 to start conference action. The Hawks have not been good vs the number, going 2-8 ATS their last 10 games. Kent laying five here on the road tonight. My own number has Kent about 3-points higher than the line. I'm taking the road team here tonight. Play Kent State. |
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01-13-20 | Pelicans +2 v. Pistons | 117-110 | Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
These two teams come into today's contest with identical 14-26 records. The Pistons currently sit 11th in the East, 4 1/2 games out of that 8th playoff spot. Still plenty of time to go, but the loss of Blake Griffin will definitely hurt this team's chances to move up. The Pistons have lost two straight games and seven of their last 10. Over in the West that same record gets the Pelicans a 14th spot in the conference. Unlike the Pistons, they have won seven of their last 10 games. New Orleans has been playing much better of late though they did get blown out in their last game at Boston, 105-140. Detroit is coming off a home loss to Chicago, 99-108 as a 4-point favorite. The loss of Griffin looks like it has hurt this Pistons team more than thought. I'm siding today with the road team who has won seven of the last 10 games. Play New Orleans. |
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01-12-20 | Spurs +3.5 v. Raptors | 105-104 | Win | 100 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
A little East vs West action here today as the Raptors host the Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs are 9th right now in the West with a 16-21 record. The Spurs are just 5-12 S/U on the road, but are 7-8-2 ATS and being outscored by just 2.7 ppg. They have also improved vs the number, evidenced by three out of their last four games covering the spread. In addition, they are 8-4 ATS their last 12. The Raptors could be a bit shorthanded here today as power forward Pascal Siakam is questionable with a groin injury. Saikam averages 25.1 points per game and that's tough to replace. I'm taking the visitor in this one plus the points. Play San Antonio. |
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01-12-20 | Wright State -5.5 v. Illinois-Chicago | Top | 72-76 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 32 m | Show |
Horizon League action here today as Illinois Chicago hosts Wright State. Wright State looks to be the class of this conference with their 15-3 S/U record and 9-6 spread mark. The Raiders have won eight straight games including a 5-0 conference record and 3-2 spread conference mark. They face an Illinois Chicago Flames team that is 8th in the conference standings with a 6-12 overall mark, 8-9 spread record and 1-4 S/U conference record. The Flames are burning out these days with four straight losing games. They just got beat bad at home by Northern Kentucky, 52-68 as 1-point dogs. Now they face the best in this conference. I'm a bit surprised that Wright State just a 5.5 point favorite here. My numbers have them all the way up to -12! Take Wright State. |
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01-11-20 | California Baptist +3.5 v. Grand Canyon | 61-57 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Western Athletic Conference contest here on Saturday night as Cal Baptist takes on Grand Canyon. The Baptist Lancers having an excellent season at 12-4 S/U and 11-3 ATS. The Lancers are 2-1 both S/U and ATS thus far in conference play. They have also covered nine of their last 10 games. Grand Canyon Antelopes not having a good year at just 5-10 S/U and 4-9 ATS. The Lopes lost their conference opener at Cal Bakersfield, 62-67. They have covered the spread just once in their last four tries. Grand Canyon a 3 1/2 point favorite here tonight. My numbers have this game at worst at pick with one number coming in at Cal Baptist -4. I'm taking the visitor here tonight. Play Cal Baptist. |
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01-11-20 | Vikings +7.5 v. 49ers | 10-27 | Loss | -130 | 53 h 14 m | Show | |
Division action from the NFC here will determine if the Vikings or the 49ers advance to the Conference Championship game. The Vikings pulled of the huge upset last week at New Orleans, 26-20 in OT. The Saints never got the ball in the OT period. That was the 2nd year in a row that the Saints lost in the playoffs in OT. The Vikings defense played very good, keeping the high flying Saints offense to just 20 points. The offense was back at full strength with Dalvin Cook returning from his shoulder injury and Adam Thielen catching that big OT ball to set up the win. The 49ers had a great season, though they did lose that tough home game to the Cardinals and then almost gave away the NFC West to the Seahawks on the last play of the game. HC Pete Carrol making another bonehead move as his team was hit with a delay of game on the 1 yard line. I'm still amazed at some bonehead moves Carrol makes in big games. The Vikings have rushed for 310 yards in their last two games and now have a healthy Dalvin Cook back. QB Kirk Cousins got that monkey off his back about not winning the big games and getting his first playoff victory. The 49ers defense struggled a bit down the stretch, which concerns me. The Vikings ground game will take pressure off Cousins here today. I expect this to be a close game, just like last week's for the Vikings. That means this 7 or 7 1/2 points is a mountain for the Niners to climb. San Francisco may win this game, but I don't think it will be by more than three-points or an outright loss here today. Take the Vikings plus the points. |
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01-11-20 | Clemson +4 v. North Carolina | 79-76 | Win | 100 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
ACC action here today has two teams having down seasons looking for a much needed win. The Clemson Tigers football team looks for glory on the gridiron on Monday, but the fans will have something to root for here today at North Carolina on the hard court. Clemson is 1-1 S/U and ATS in ACC play and 7-7 S/U and 8-6 ATS overall. The Tigers are off a win at home over NC State, 81-70. North Carolina had high hopes to the beginning of the season with a national ranking and a 5-0 start. However, a rough early tournament gave them a big loss to Michigan and they went on to lose five of their next six games. They have also lost their last two games, both conference games to start 0-2 in ACC play. The Tar Heels are also bad at covering, going 1-7 their last eight games. Points might be valuable in this one and that's what I'm taking. Play Clemson. |
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01-11-20 | Delaware +2.5 v. Towson | Top | 68-84 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 15 m | Show |
Early Colonial Athletic Association action here on Saturday has Delaware playing at Towson. The Delaware Blue Hens are having a fine season at 12-5 S/U and 10-6 ATS. The Hens are 2-2 S/U and ATS thus far in conference play after winning at James Madison last time out, 80-76. Towson not having a great season at just 8-9 S/U and 8-8 ATS. The Tigers snapped a three game losing streak and opened conference play with three straight losses. They have won their last two games though including last time out at home over Drexel, 89-73. The Blue Hens are the better team and getting some points helps. I'll take the visitor in this one. Play Delaware. |
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01-10-20 | Spurs v. Grizzlies | 121-134 | Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Two Western conference teams that are pretty much even with each other on the season meet here in Memphis tonight as the Grizzlies host the Spurs. San Antonio is 8th in the West with a 16-20 record and have won two straight and six of their last 10. The Grizzlies are right behind them with a 16-22 record and have won three straight and six of 10. The Spurs are just 5-11 S/U on the road and 7-7-2 ATS. They are being outscored by 2.1 points per game. The Grizzlies have been a good covering team, with a 11-4-1 ATS their last 15 games. They are 10-10 ATS at home. This game basically a pick'em and that means all we need is a win. I'm taking the Grizzlies here at home tonight. Play Memphis. |
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01-10-20 | Heat -3.5 v. Nets | 113-117 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
The Miami Heat might be the surprise of the East this year. The Heat are 2nd in the East with a 27-10 record and ahead of the Celtics, Raptors and Sixers in the standings. They have won two straight and eight of their last 10 games. Miami is 9-9-1 ATS on the road, but being outscored by 3 points per game. The Brooklyn Nets are 8th in the East with a 16-20 record. They are in the midst of a bad streak with seven straight losses. They are 9-8 ATS at home and about even in point differential at home. However, with this losing streak going on and the Heat laying just three-points here tonight, I'm taking the much better team on the road. Play Miami. |
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01-10-20 | Wright State -10 v. IUPU-Indianapolis | 84-70 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Horizon League action here today has Wright State visiting Indiana-Purdue. Wright State Raiders having a great season at 14-3 S/U and 8-6 ATS. The Raiders have won seven straight games and are 4-0 in conference play thus far. They are also 4-2 ATS their last six games. The Raiders are also 5-3 ATS on the road this season. The IUPUI Jaguars not having such a good year at just 4-12 S/U and 6-9 ATS. The Jags are 1-3 S/U and 2-2 ATS thus far in conference play. They did win at Wisconsin Green Bay for their first conference win last game, 93-78. Still, this is not a good Indiana Purdue team and Wright State should have little trouble here tonight. I'm laying the price with the visitor in this one. Play Wright State. |
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01-09-20 | Kings v. Golden Knights -1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
As we approach the end of the 1st half of the NHL season we find two Western teams going in opposite directions. The LA Kings are dead last in the conference at 17-24-4 (38 points) and have lost three straight games and are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. The Vegas Golden Knights are 5th in the West with 54 points and are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. Vegas lost on Tuesday at home to the Penguins , 3-4. That broke a four-game win streak for Vegas. Still, they are scoring in bunches, getting at least three goals in each of their last 12 games. Meanwhile, the Kings have scored four goals total in their last three games. The offense has not been good and neither has been goalie Jonathan Quick. Vegas laying a huge price tonight so I'm taking them on the puck line as I expect a Vegas rout here tonight. Take Vegas -1 1/2 goals. |
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01-09-20 | Arizona v. Oregon -3 | 73-74 | Loss | -101 | 6 h 20 m | Show | |
Two of arguably the best PAC-12 teams meet here on Thursday evening as Oregon hosts Arizona. Arizona is 11-3 S?U and 7-7 ATS on the season. The Wildcats won their conference opener over their rivals from Arizona State, 75-47. Surprisingly though, the Cats are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games. Oregon is 12-3 S/U and 11-3 ATS on the season. They are 1-1 in conference play, losing at Colorado 65-74 and then winning at Utah, 69-64. Unlike their opponents, they do cover very well. Despite a 2-2 ATS mark their last four games, they have failed to cover just three times in 15 games this season. This should be a great game tonight, but I'm on the home team in this one. Play Oregon. |
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01-09-20 | Cavs +7 v. Pistons | 115-112 | Win | 100 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
Neither one of these teams are very good, but why in the world is Detroit laying 7-point here tonight. The Pistons are 14-24 S/U and the season and 3-7 their last 10-games. The Cavaliers are 10-27 on the season and 4-6 their last 10 games. The Pistons were dealt a further blow when they lost star Blake Griffin for an indefinite time with knee surgery. Griffin was averaging 15.5 points per game this year for the Pistons. The Cavs are 7-9-1 ATS on the road this year and getting outscored by 12.2 points per game. The Pistons are 8-10 ATS at home and outscoring opponents by just 0.8 points. These teams play a back-to-back series here tonight. The Cavs lost at home to the Pistons on Tuesday, 113-115, but covered the 3 1/2 point line. I feel this is just too many points for a Pistons team that now plays without Griffin. I'm taking the visitor here tonight. Play Cleveland. |
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01-08-20 | Kansas v. Iowa State +5.5 | Top | 79-53 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
Big 12 Conference action here tonight as Kansas takes on Iowa State. The 3rd ranked Kansas Jayhawks are 11-2 S/U and 7-5 ATS on the season. The Hawks opened conference play with a win at home over West Virginia, 60-53, but failed to cover the 10 1/2 point favorite line. The Jayhawks are now 1-2 ATS in their last two games. Iowa State is 7-6 S/U and ATS on the season. The Cyclones lost their Big 12 opener at TCU, 79-81 in OT, covering the 3 1/2 point dog line. The Cyclones are 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS at home this season. Iowa State getting points at home here tonight as I expec them to give Kansas all they can handle. Play Iowa State. |
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01-08-20 | Rockets v. Hawks +8.5 | 122-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 38 m | Show | |
Straight-up, the Atlanta Hawks are the worst team in the NBA with just a 8-29 record and losers of eight of their last 10 games. The Hawks are at home here tonight where they are 9-8 ATS on the season and being outscored by just 5.3 points per game. The Hawks have covered three of their last four games. Houston has the third best record in the West at 24-11 and have won seven of their last 10 games. The Rockets are 10-8 ATS on the raod this season, but just outscoring opponents by 2.6 points per game. Getting eight points here tonight at home with the Hawks is just too many for the Rockets to lay. In addition, the Rockets have another game tomorrow night so don't expect their starters to play full out here against the worst team in the NBA. Play Atlanta. |
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01-08-20 | Davidson v. Rhode Island -3.5 | 58-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 2 m | Show | |
Atlantic 10 conference play here tonight has Davidson playing at Rhode Island. Davidson Wildcats are 6-7 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the season. They have lost two straight games both S/U and ATS and will be playing their fourth straight road game here tonight. The Cats also lost their conference opener at Duquesne, 64-71 as a 3-point dog. Rhode Island is 8-5 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the season. The Rams opened conference play with a home loss to Richmond, 61-69 as 2-point favorites. The road weary Wildcats at a disadvantage here tonight. I expect Rhode Island to bounce back with a home win here in this spot. Take Rhode Island. |
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01-08-20 | La Salle v. Massachusetts -3 | 69-77 | Win | 100 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
Atlantic 10 Conference action here tonight has Lasalle taking on U Mass. Lasalle is 10-4 S/U and 11-3 ATS on the season. The Explorers are 1-1 both S/U and ATS so far in conference play after losing their opener at home to Dayton, 58-84 and then winning at Fordam last game, 66-60. Lasalle has been very good at covering spreads this year though lately they have been even at 2-2 in the last four games. U Mass is 6-8 S/U and 9-5 ATS on the season. The Minutemen lost their conference opener at St Louis, 80-83 in OT as 10.5-point dogs. It was the team's fourth straight cover. Despite their difference in record, U Mass the small favorite here tonight. My number also has them as a favorite, though even higher than what the oddsmaker has for them. I'm taking the home team. Play U.Mass. |
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01-08-20 | St. John's +4 v. Georgetown | 66-87 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
Big East action here tonight has St John's taking on Georgetown. St John's Red Storm is 11-4 S/U and 9-5 ATS on the season. They have lost both their conference games though, dropping their opener at home to Butler 58-60 and then losing at Xavier, 67-75. Still, they are 4-1-1 ATS their last six games. Georgetown is 10-5 S/U and 8-7 ATS on the season. The Hoyas also have lost both their conference games, dropping road stints at Providence (60-76) and at Seton Hall, 62-78. They failed to cover the spread in both those games. St Johns getting four points here tonight. The Red Storm can easily win this one outright and I'm taking the points. Play St Johns. |
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01-07-20 | Iowa -8 v. Nebraska | 70-76 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
Big 10 Conference action continues tonight for both of these clubs as Iowa takes on Nebraska from Lincoln. Iowa is 10-4 S/U and ATS on the season. The Hawkeyes look to get even in Big 10 action after starting 1-2 S/U with a loss at Penn State last time out, 86-89. The Hawkeyes have been a very good spread team, winning four straight before losing to Penn State, failing to just miss the cover at +2 1/2 points. Nebraska is also 1-2 in conference play after losing last time out at Rutgers, 62-79 as a 6-point dog. Iowa laying 8-points tonight on the road, but my own number has them around a 13-point favorite. I'm taking the visitor. Play Iowa. |
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01-07-20 | Kings v. Suns -6.5 | 114-103 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Two teams both in need of some wins meet tonight as Phoenix hosts Sacramento. The Suns are 14-22 S/U and 20-15-0 ATS on the season. The Suns have won three of their last five games and covered four of their last five. The Suns are 7-13 S/U and 10-9-1 ATS on the season but outscoring their opponents by 0.9 ppg. The Sacramento Kings are 14-23 S/U and 19-18 on the season. The Kings have covered just three of their last 11 games. Two teams that are pretty equal overall, but at home I give a pretty big edge to the Suns. I'll lay the price here tonight with the host. Play Phoenix. |
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01-07-20 | Villanova v. Creighton -1.5 | 64-59 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Big East conference play continues tonight for both these clubs as Villanova plays at Creighton. Villanova is 10-3 and ranked 16th in the country despite have fewer wins than Creighton. The Wildcats are just 4-7 ATS vs the number this season. They are 1-1 in conference play after losing last time out at Marquette, 60-71 as a 1-point dog. They have also covered just once in their last nine games. Creighton might have something to prove tonight, not being ranked yet having a 12-3 record. Creighton is 1-1 in conference play, beating Marquette at home 92-75 and then losing at Butler, 57-71. They have also covered 5 of their last six games. I like the home team here tonight as they are out to prove something. Take Creighton. |
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01-07-20 | Ole Miss -3 v. Texas A&M | 47-57 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
SEC conference play tonight has Ole Miss traveling to College Station to take on Texas A&M. Mississippi is 9-4 S/U and 6-7 ATS on the season. The Rebels open conference play tonight after losing their last game at Wichita State, 54-74. The loss snapped a four-game Ole Miss winning streak. A&M Aggies are 0-1 in conference play after losing at Arkansas in their opener, 59-69. A&M has been a horrible covering team this year at 2-10 ATS. They opened the season 0-9 before covering two of their last three. I'm going to take the visitor in this one against one of the worst covering teams in basketball. Take Mississippi. |
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01-07-20 | Toledo v. Kent State -3.5 | Top | 77-84 | Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show |
Mid American Conference play tonight has Toledo playing at Kent State. Toledo is 8-6 S/U but just 4-9 ATS. The Rockets have lost their last four games including their conference opener last time out at Ball State, 57-61. The Rockets have also now gone six straight games without a cover. Kent State is having a fine season at 11-3 S/U and 7-4 ATS. They are also 4-1 ATS at home. Kent has won three of their last four including their conference opener at Bowling Green 79-61. Kent laying just 3 1/2 here tonight is a steal for me. Play Kent State. |
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01-06-20 | West Virginia v. Oklahoma State | 55-41 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Big 12 Conference play continues here tonight for both these teams as Oklahoma State hosts West Virginia. West Virginia lost their Big 12 opener at Kansas, 53-60, but covered the 10 1/2 point dog line. It was the team's third cover in their last four games. It was only the second loss on the season for the Mountaineeers, who fell to 11-2 S/U and 6-6 ATS. They did improve though to 5-3 ATS on the road this year. Oklahoma State also lost their opener in conference play, but they were blown out at Texas Tech, 50-85. The loss dropped the Cowboys to 9-4 S/U and 6-7 ATS. They have also covered just two of their last six games. WVU is a one-point road dog tonight and my numbers have them significantly higher than that. I like the visitor in this one. Play West Virginia. |
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01-06-20 | Jazz -3 v. Pelicans | Top | 128-126 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
The Utah Jazz having a fine season as they are 23-12 S/U on the year and have won five straight games and 10 of their las 11. They have also covered six straight games. The Jazz haven't been as good on the road where they are 10-9 S/U and 9-9-1 ATS and about even on point differential. However, they play a very poor Pelicans team here tonight. New Orleans is just 12-24 S/U and 13-20-3 ATS on the season. At home, the Pelicans are 6-11 S/U and 7-10 ATS and being outscored by 1.2 points per game. Utah laying just three-points here on the road tonight. Hard to pass on this small line with a good Jazz team against a poor Pelicans club. Take Utah. |
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01-05-20 | Blazers v. Heat -5.5 | 111-122 | Win | 100 | 6 h 30 m | Show | |
Portland Blazers having a down season, with the club just 15-21 S/U and 14-20-2 ATS on the season. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat doing quite well at 25-10 S/U and 19-14-2 ATS on the season. Portland snapped a five-game losing streak last time out with a win at Washington, 122-103. It was also their first spread cover in their last seven games. Portland is 7-12 S/U and 8-10-1 ATs on the road this year and being outscored by 4.1 points per game. Miami is coming off a loss at Orlando, 85-105. The Heat are 6-2 S/U and 3-5 ATS in their last eight games. Miami is 16-1 S/U and 11-5-1 ATS at home this season and outscoring teams by 11.6 points per game. Heat one of the best at home this year and I expect an easy cover from them here today. Play Miami. |
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01-05-20 | Seahawks -1.5 v. Eagles | Top | 17-9 | Win | 100 | 149 h 37 m | Show |
To say that football can be a game of inches has never been more true than the Seattle Seahawks game with San Francisco in week 17. The Seahawks win that game and they get a bye this week and home games the rest of the playoffs. Lose and they hit the road this week for a Wildcard game. Well, with just seconds left, the Seahawks missed scoring a touchdown literally by inches. The Seahawks had first and goal at the 1-yard line with just a few seconds left and in comes Marshawn Lynch. But that would not be as the Hawks committed a cardinal sin and let the clock run out for a 5-yard penalty. Now it's 1st and goal at the 6-yard line with time for just one play. Wilson completed the pass to Hollister, but he was stopped just inches from the goal line and the 49ers win and clinch home field in the playoffs. Whew! You would think that would deflate the Seahawks. But I don't believe that. The Eagles won the NFC East with their win in week 17 over the Giants. Seattle will be No 5 seed with an 11-5 record but must travel to Philly this week. The Seahawks are a 1 1/2 point favorite here next Sunday. This is a rematch of their week 12 matchup in Philly where the Eagles were a 3-point favorite. The Seahawks won that previous meeting, 17-9. The Eagles have never beaten Russell Wilson, so they have their work cut out for them here today. The Eagles have won four straight to close the season and the Seahawks have lost two straight. For me, the Seahawks have had to play in the tough NFC West, while the Eagles played in the weakest division in football, the NFC East. The Seahawks, in my opinion, are the far better team and with this small line I look for them to sweep the Eagles this year. I love this matchup and will make it my WildCard Game of the Year. Take Seattle. |
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01-05-20 | Iona v. Monmouth +1 | 61-73 | Win | 100 | 2 h 20 m | Show | |
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play here for both teams as Iona takes on Monmouth. Iona Gaels opened conference play with a home loss over St Peters, 74-75 as a 9-point favorite. It was Iona's fourth loss in a row both S/U and ATS. Meanwhile Monmouth is 6-6 S/U and 5-7 ATS on the season. The Hawks lost their conference opener at Siena, 69-75, just failing to cover the 5-point dog line. Still, the Hawks are 4-1 S/U their last five games. Today, they are just a 1-point favorite at home over a poor Iona club. My number has Monmouth at least 5 point favorite. I'm taking the home team. Play Monmouth. |
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01-04-20 | Titans +5 v. Patriots | 20-13 | Win | 100 | 45 h 5 m | Show | |
It came down to the final week of the regular season for Tennessee to make the playoffs. They beat Houston 35-14, though Houston sat many regulars who were ailing with injuries or illness. The NE Patriots could have had a bye this week, but instead their loss in the final week of the regular season vs Miami Dolphins, 24-27 as a 17-point favorite. That led to them playing this game in the Wild Card round instead of having the week off. Tennessee was 2-4 to start the season, but rebounded the second half. Tennessee RB Henry is key here as don't think the Patriots have an answer for him. Tannehill took over at QB this year and the offense changed around after that horrible start. Expect Henry, Henry and more Henry from the Titans today. Take Tennessee. |
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01-04-20 | Oral Roberts +2 v. Nebraska-Omaha | Top | 67-74 | Loss | -111 | 20 h 50 m | Show |
Summit League action here on Saturday has Oral Roberts taking on Nebraska- Omaha. The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are 6-7 S/U and 7-3 ATS. The Eagles are no strangers to playing on the road, with eight road games of their 13 total. They are just 1-7 S/U on the road this year, but have covered five of those games. Their road resume has been a tough one too, with away games at Oklahoma State, Tulsa, Iowa, Wichita State, Creighton and BYU. So playing at Nebraska-Omaha should be of little concern to them here today. Meanwhile, Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks are 8-8 S/U and 8-7 ATS on the season. This game right around a pick'em today, but my numbers have Oral Roberts around 5 to 7 point favorite. Take the road team in this one today. Play Oral Roberts. |
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01-04-20 | Texas A&M v. Arkansas -13.5 | 59-69 | Loss | -109 | 19 h 49 m | Show | |
The SEC sees its first conference game for both of these teams here today as Texas A&M travels to play Arkanas. The A&M Aggies playing their first true road game of the season here today. They are 6-5 and 1-10 ATS on the season thus far and those are all at home and neutral sites. Their one big non-con win was at home over oregon State, 64-49 as a 6 1/2 point dog. Meanwhile, Arkanas having a very good season at 11-1 S/U and 7-5 ATS. The Razorbacks only loss coming on the road in OT to Western Kentucky, 79-86. The Razorbacks are 6-2 ATS at home this season. Arkanas is a 13-point chalk here today, but all my numbers have them over a 20-point favorite. I like the home team in a blowout win here today. Play Arkanas. |
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01-04-20 | Georgia Tech +8.5 v. North Carolina | 96-83 | Win | 100 | 18 h 50 m | Show | |
ACC action here on Saturday has Georgia Tech taking on North Carolina. The Georgia Tech Wrambling Wreck play their third straight road game here before returning home to face Duke. Tech is 5-2 ATS so far in road and neutral site games this season. They did lose last game though at Florida State, 58-70, just failing to cover the 11 1/2 point line. North Carolina is 8-5 S/U and 3-10 ATS on the season. The Tar Heels not having near the kind of season they are used to having. After starting the season 5-0 and 6-1, they are just 2-4 S/U and 1-5 ATS with both those wins coming in their last two games. Here they are laying 9-points to Tech. The Tar Heels are still a class team, but they aren't covering spreads. I'm taking the visitor and the points in this one. Play Georgia Tech. |
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01-04-20 | Bills v. Texans -2.5 | 19-22 | Win | 100 | 43 h 34 m | Show | |
The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans both finished the season at 10-6. The Bills winning a AFC Wildcard and the Texans winning the AFC South division. Buffalo did lose their last two games of the season to the Patriots (17-24) and then last week at home to the Jets, 6-13. Though the latter they had no incentive to win that game. The defense has been great for this team, ranked 3rd overall in the NFL behind the Patriots and 49ers. The Houston Texans defense isn't very good, at least statistically as they rank 28th overall in the league. Houston does hold the edge in offense, ranking 13th to the Bills 24th. Houston had to rest some of their injured stars in the final game, including QB Deshaun Watson (back) and WR DeAndre Hopkins (illness). They should be fine here today. The big news though is the return of DE JJ Watt who tore his pectoral muscle and has missed about half the season. WR Will Fuller could also return here today as he's been battling a groin issue. With the rest the players got last week coupled with Fuller and Watt returning, I like the Texans at home here. Play Houston Texans. |
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01-04-20 | Virginia Tech +8 v. Virginia | 39-65 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 49 m | Show | |
ACC action here today begins in earnest with two old rivals facing off as Virginia hosts Virgina Tech. Virginia Tech is playing only its second true road game here. The last one was opening night way back in November when they won at Clemson, 67-60 to chalk up their first win and conference win. Since then it's been all home games with some tourney games thrown in for good measure. Virginia is 10-2 S/U and 3-9 ATS on the seaason. The Cavaliers have covered just one time in their last 10 games and that was against North Carolina in a 56-47 win. My own line has Virginia closer to 3-points then the 7 1/2 we are seeing here on the board. I can't pass on that line in this rivalry. Play Virginia Tech. |
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01-04-20 | Iowa +2.5 v. Penn State | 86-89 | Loss | -108 | 14 h 49 m | Show | |
Philadelphia, PA is the site for today's Big 10 clash between top 25 teams Iowa and Penn State. No. 23 Iowa is 10-3 S/U and ATS this season. The Hawkeyes have won four straight games both S/U and ATS. They are 1-1 S/U and ATS in Big 10 action from a pair of games in early December. The Hawkeyes are also 4-2 ATS on the road this season including neutral site wins over Cincinnati and Texas Tech. They did lose one neutral site game to San Diego State, 73-83. Penn State is ranked 21 in the country. The Nittany Lions have won four straight games S/U and 2-2 ATS in their last four (all home games). This should be one of the better games on Saturday. I expect this one to come down to the wire, but I'm taking the points with the dog in this one. Play Iowa. |
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01-04-20 | Providence v. DePaul -3 | 66-65 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 48 m | Show | |
Big East conference action here on Saturday has Providence taking on Depaul. The Providence Friars are 8-6 S/U and 4-9 ATS on the season. They are 1-0 both S/U and ATS in Big East play after beating Georgetown at home last game, 76-60. The team has covered two straight after a seven game spread losing streak. Still, the Friars are 0-6 ATs this year on the road. Depaul saw its three game winning streak snapped last game at home to Seton Hall, 66-74. That was the team's first conference game. Depaul is a 3-point favorite here today, but my numbers have them from 5 1/2 to 7 points. I'm going to take the home team here. Play Depaul. |
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01-03-20 | Ohio -7.5 v. Nevada | 30-21 | Win | 100 | 39 h 4 m | Show | |
The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl has Ohio U taking on Nevada. Both of these teams just did become bowl eligible with the Ohio Bobcats finishing at 6-6 and the Nevada Wolfpack finishing at 7-5. Ohio had to win its final two games of the season just to get here beating Bowling Green and Akron by a combined score of 118-27. Don't let their six losses fool you too much, as Ohio lost those six games by a combined 41-points. The Cats have also won their last two bowl games, the 2017 Bahamas Bowl and the 2018 Friso Bowl. The latter bowl they shutout a good San Diego State team, 27-0. Nevada finished the season with a bitter loss to their rival from the South, UNLV, 30-33. The game was marred by a brawl after the game that has led to some suspensions. Saftey Austin Arnol will miss two games, Corner Daniel Brown and DT Hausia Sekona also will not play today. Nevada will also play with three interim coaches on the defensive side. For me, these suspension will play the biggest role. Ohio's offense, which was flying high at the end of the season, will take advantage of these absences. I'm taking the Bobcats here. Play OHIO. |
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01-02-20 | Jazz -3.5 v. Bulls | 102-98 | Win | 100 | 7 h 32 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz enter tonight's contest at Chicago with a 21-12 S/U record and 14-17-2 ATS mark. The Jazz have been hot, winning three straight and eight of their last nine games. They have covered their last four games. They are 8-9 S/U and 7-9-1 ATS on the road this year and 6-2 S/U as an away favorite. The Bulls are 13-21 S/U and 18-16 ATS on the season. are coming off a loss at home vs Milwaukee, 102-123. They are just 7-11 S/U and 9-9 ATS at home this year and 2-8 S/U and 4-6 as a home dog. The Bulls have fared much better for bettors on the road than at home. I like the road team here tonight. Take the Utah Jazz. |
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01-02-20 | Tenn-Martin v. Murray State -12 | 76-89 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show | |
Ohio Valley Conference play begins in earnest tonight for both these clubs. The Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are just 4-7 in non-conference play and 3-6 ATS. They broke a three-game losing streak last game, but that was to Div II Mount St Joseph, 92-72. That was their first home game since November 11th. Now it's back on the road as conference play begins to face the Racers of Murray State. Murray State is 6-5 S/U and 4-6 ATS in their non-conference schedule. They have covered three of their last four games but lost last time out at Evansville in OT, 76-78, failing to cover the 2-point favorite line. We have to lay double-digits here tonight, but I believe the Racers will have little trouble with Tennessee Martin. Take Murray State. |
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01-02-20 | Texas State v. Arkansas-Little Rock +1.5 | 68-72 | Win | 100 | 6 h 6 m | Show | |
Sun Belt action continues for both teams tonight. The Sun Belt got underway early this year as Texas State Bobcats are 0-2 both S/U and ATS in conference play. They play their third of four straight conference road games here tonight. They are 7-6 S/U and 4-6 ATS overall this season. The Arkansas LR Trojans are 8-5 S/U and 8-4 ATS on the season. They are 2-0 S/U and 1-1 ATS in conference play, both on the road. They return home tonight for their first home conference game. Texas State has to be a bit road weary here tonight and I expect the Arkansas LR crowd to be flying high for their first home conference game. Play Arkansas Little Rock. |
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01-02-20 | North Texas +3 v. Western Kentucky | 84-93 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
Both these clubs begin Conference USA action here tonight. North Texas Mean Green were 6-7 S/U and 8-3 ATS in non-con games. The Green have covered their last six games. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 7-5 S/U and 4-7 ATS. The Hilltoppers have lost two straight games and have covered two of their last six games. They are coming off a home loss to Belmont, 62-79 as a one-point favorite. North Texas has been much better team for the bettors and with that I'll be taking the points with there here tonight. Play North texas. |
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01-02-20 | Georgia Southern v. Coastal Carolina -2.5 | 70-67 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
Sun Belt conference action here tonight as Georgia Southern takes on Coastal Carolina. GS Eagles have already got a few conference games under their collective belts, winning at home over Texas State and over Texas Arlington. They are 8-5 on the season and 6-4 ATS. Coastal Carolina is also 8-5 S/U on the season and 5-6 ATS. The Chanticleers will be playing their third conference game tonight. They lost at Troy State, 59-77 and won at South Alabama, 81-69. Carolina just a 1 or 2 point favorite here tonight. My numbers have them anywhere from 3 to 7 points. I'm taking the home team, play Coastal Carolina. |
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01-02-20 | St. Louis +3 v. Duquesne | 59-73 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 34 m | Show | |
Both these teams begin Atlantic 10 Conference action here tonight. The St Louis Bilikins are 10-2 S/U and 8-4 ATS on the season. They have dog wins over Kansas State and Boston College this year. Meanwhile, Duquesne is also 10-2 S/U and little less successful vs the number at 5-6. The Dukes have not been a dog yet in any of their games, thus their best opponents have been Austin Peay, UAB and Marshall. They lost at home to Marshall in their last game, 61-83 as a 7-point favorite. I like the visitor to win this one outright tonight. I'm taking St Louis. |
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01-01-20 | Utah State -7 v. UNLV | Top | 53-70 | Loss | -112 | 13 h 27 m | Show |
Utah State opens the New year with a road conference game here late on Wednesday at UNLV. This is not their first Mountain West conference game. The Aggies played two games in early December, beating San Jose State and Fresno State, but failing to cover both as double-digit favorites. The Aggies finally broke their spread drought, covering last spread game vs Florida, 65-62 as a dog. UNLV not having a good year under first year coach TJ Otzelberger. The Running Rebels have won and covered their last two home games vs Robert Morris and Eastern Michigan. The Rebels are 7-7 ATS. My number has Utah State at or over 10 point favorite. Here they are laying around 7 and I'll lay that number tonight. Play Utah State. |
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01-01-20 | Baylor +6 v. Georgia | 14-26 | Loss | -110 | 146 h 54 m | Show | |
Sugar Bowl here on New Year's day as No 7 Baylor takes on No 5 Georgia. Georgia just missed out on the playoff final four teams, finishing fifth in the country. Both teams had a chance to make the Football Playoffs, but both teams lost in their respective conference Championship games. Both of these defenses are excellent, as both allow fewer than 20 points. Georgia QB Fromm will likely be without two of his top targets in Lawrence Cager and Dominick Blaylock. That will be a big loss here for the Bulldogs. In a great defensive matchup like this I like taking the points. Take Baylor. |
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12-31-19 | Texas +7.5 v. Utah | 38-10 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Alamo Bowl action here on New Year's eve has Texas taking on No 11. Utah. The Texas Longhorns finished the regular season with a win over Texas Tech, 49-24. The Longhorns defense is their Achille's heal, they had a terrible year. The good news, the Utah offense isn't exactly all that great. Utah had hopes getting into the College playoffs, but those hopes were dashed when they lost the PAC-12 Championship to Oregon. The big problem for Utah, as we are seeing more and more these years, are players opting out of the game for the NFL upcoming draft. That's the case here with Utah. The Utes will be missing some of their star players here. The defense is their key and one loss is star defensive cornerback Jaylon Johnson who opted out of today's game. They will have to content with WR Collin Johnson, who is returning from an injury. I'm going to take the touchdown here with the Longhorns. Play Texas. |
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12-31-19 | Georgetown -1 v. Providence | 60-76 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
Big East conference play begins today with Georgetown taking on Providence tonight. The Georgetown Hoyas finished their non-conference slate with a 10-3 S/U mark and 8-5 ATS record. The Hoyas are on a six game win streak S/U and have covered six straight and eight of their last nine games. Their only losses have come to Duke and UNC Greensboro. The later coming on the heals of the Duke loss. Providence has not had the kind of non-conference results it would like, posting a 7-6 S/U and 3-9 ATS record. The Friars have covered just once in their last eight games and that came in the last outing at home over Texas, 70-48. The Friars have had mixed results, losing by 28 to Florida, beating Stony Brook by just four, losing to both Long Beach and College of Charleston and losing to Northwestern. Georgetown the much more consistent team here and they have been covering spreads. I'm taking the visitor in this one. Play Georgetown. |
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12-31-19 | Northern Iowa -5.5 v. Illinois State | Top | 70-76 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 45 m | Show |
Both these teams open conference play today as Northern Iowa travels to Illinois State to play a Missouri Valley Conference contest. Northern Iowa had a great non-conference slate, going 10-1 S/U and 6-3 ATS. The Panthers only loss coming to West Virginia in a tournament. Illinois State has not had a very good non-conference schedule, going just 5-7 S/U and 4-7 ATS. The Redbirds have failed to cover their last three games and five of their last seven games. They are 5-1 S/U at home, but that has come against the likes of Illinois-Springfield, Morehead and Belmont. They haven't played anyone of this caliber at home. I'm taking the visitor here on Tuesday. Play Northern Iowa. |
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12-30-19 | Wisc-Milwaukee v. Wright State -12 | 70-82 | Push | 0 | 16 h 20 m | Show | |
Horizon League game here on Monday has Wisconsin Milwaukee playing at Wright State. The WMU Panthers have lost six straight games and are 1-7 ATS their last eight games. The Panthers are also 0-4 in road games and 1-2 in tourney games with a spread record of 1-6. Meanwhile, Wright State is having a good season at 11-3 S/U and 6-5 ATS. The Raiders opened conference play with a win at home over Wisconsin Green Bay, 90-84, but didn't cover the 10 1/2 point line. Still, the club is 4-2 ATS their last spread results. They are 6-2 S/U at home and 2-3 ATS. I'm going to lay the points here tonight with Wright State. Play Wright State. |
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12-30-19 | Northeastern -2 v. James Madison | Top | 88-72 | Win | 100 | 16 h 20 m | Show |
Both these Colonial Athletic teams come into tonight's contest with seven wins. The Northeastern Huskies opened conference play with a win at Towson State, 61-45, covering the 2-point dog line. It was the team's second straight road win and cover. Northeastern is 4-2 S/U and AS on the road this year. The James Madison Dukes are 7-5 S/U and 5-6 ATS on the season. The Dukes lost their conference opener at home to Hofstra, 76-82, failing to cover the 2 1/5 point dog line. The line in this game has Northeastern around 2 1/2 to 3 point favorite. My own line has them closer to seven points. I will take the road team here on Monday. Play Northeastern. |