11-19-21 |
Eastern Washington v. CS-Northridge +2 |
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67-64 |
Loss |
-107 |
7 h 38 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker CS NORTHRIDGE
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11-19-21 |
Yale +5.5 v. Vermont |
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53-61 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 31 m |
Show
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11-19-21 |
Bradley v. Colorado State -11.5 |
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60-66 |
Loss |
-108 |
17 h 8 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker COLORADO STATE
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11-18-21 |
Wyoming +3 v. Washington |
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77-72 |
Win
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100 |
27 h 19 m |
Show
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11-18-21 |
San Jose State v. California Baptist -8.5 |
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66-67 |
Loss |
-105 |
30 h 58 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker CAL BAPTIST
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11-18-21 |
Northern Illinois v. Missouri -14.5 |
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37-54 |
Win
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100 |
28 h 0 m |
Show
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11-18-21 |
Coastal Carolina v. NC-Wilmington |
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53-65 |
Loss |
-110 |
27 h 2 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker COASTAL CAROLINA
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11-18-21 |
Tennessee Tech v. North Carolina-Asheville |
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55-61 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 33 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker NC ASHEVILLE
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11-18-21 |
Davidson v. New Mexico State |
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64-75 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 21 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker NEW MEXICO STATE
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11-17-21 |
Arkansas-Little Rock +16 v. Loyola Marymount |
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63-82 |
Loss |
-110 |
24 h 30 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK
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11-17-21 |
Utah Valley v. Long Beach State +1 |
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84-78 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 25 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker LONG BEACH STATE
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11-17-21 |
Texas Southern -2 v. Air Force |
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57-61 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 28 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker TEXAS SOUTHERN
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11-17-21 |
Missouri State v. Sam Houston State +4 |
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77-55 |
Loss |
-108 |
22 h 3 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker SAM HOUSTON STATE
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11-17-21 |
Detroit v. Mississippi State -15 |
Top |
64-77 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 47 m |
Show
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Taking MISSISSIPPI STATE. If these guys don't win by 20, I will be shocked. Detroit is giving up 80 to Toledo and Wyoming on the road. We have seen 86 and 75 out of these guys already to go along with Mississippi State allowing only 49 in both contest. More of the same to fatten up that record. 5* Best Bet MISSISSIPPI STATE
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11-17-21 |
Tulane v. Florida State -17.5 |
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54-59 |
Loss |
-120 |
22 h 41 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker FLORIDA STATE
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11-17-21 |
Michigan State -2.5 v. Butler |
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73-52 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 22 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker MICHIGAN STATE
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11-17-21 |
Toledo -1.5 v. Oakland |
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59-80 |
Loss |
-107 |
21 h 17 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker TOLEDO ROCKETS
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11-17-21 |
Rider +1 v. Bucknell |
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74-81 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 57 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker RIDER BRONCS
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11-17-21 |
George Mason +11.5 v. Maryland |
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71-66 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 23 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker GEORGE MASON
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11-17-21 |
Merrimack +1 v. Army |
|
51-74 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 29 m |
Show
|
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11-16-21 |
George Washington v. CS-Fullerton -1.5 |
Top |
59-74 |
Win
|
100 |
27 h 43 m |
Show
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Taking FULLERTON. Like this little Big West bunch. Good spot for them too. Home. They played first 2 on the road. Santa Clara and San Jose are still in Cali. GW is in their 3rd straight away from D.C. A little bit of a haul. A win at home. Then a loss at Maryland. Hope a flight to San Diego to get trucked by 20 in a 2pt dog roll. And here they are again in the same spot. This is the schedule spot for a Titans win after 2 on the road. 5* Best Bet CS FULLERTON
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11-16-21 |
BYU v. Oregon -4 |
|
81-49 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 23 m |
Show
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11-16-21 |
Seton Hall v. Michigan -9 |
|
67-65 |
Loss |
-110 |
24 h 53 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
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11-16-21 |
Denver v. Texas-San Antonio -12 |
|
64-78 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 27 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker UT SAN ANTONIO
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11-16-21 |
South Alabama +23 v. Alabama |
|
68-73 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 29 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker SOUTH ALABAMA
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11-16-21 |
Creighton v. Nebraska -2.5 |
|
77-69 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 2 m |
Show
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Taking NEBRASKA. I am sure people are going to think Creighton, and just auto play them as a dog. But this is a different team. Not the Sweet 16 bunch of last year. A lot of freshmen talent. But as we saw in their last game, there will be bumps along the way. This is a tough Cornhusker bunch. Fred Hoiberg's bunch already had returning seniors at key spots. They have a pretty good freshmen shooting the lights out. A senior transfer from Arizona State who is 2nd in scoring on the team. The new guys have come to play. 4* Money Maker NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS
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11-16-21 |
Tennessee Tech v. Chattanooga -14 |
|
62-69 |
Loss |
-105 |
22 h 23 m |
Show
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Taking CHATTANOOGA. Let's hope the cat isn't out of the bag on our Mocs. They beat these guys on the road last year 62-54. I think they are better this year. So Con faves in my eyes. Tenn Tech a middle road OVC team. So Con a much better conference top to bottom. They battled Memphis losing by 25. Not a bad loss. We had the Mocs as a road dog against Marymount and they won by double digits. They came home and pasted Asheville by 30. 35-18 at half and never looked back laying 12. I think this game plays out the same way. 4* Money Maker CHATTANOOGA
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11-16-21 |
Jacksonville State -4 v. Troy State |
Top |
65-69 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 12 m |
Show
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Taking JACKSONVILLE STATE. Another one of the small schools we like. I think they give Liberty a run in the ASUN this year. They are tough. This is solid small school. They gave Wichita all they could handle. Troy a bottom tier Sun Belt team that was bad last year. Maybe they improve. But this number is short enough where the Gamecocks take care of business. 8* Sure Shot JACKSONVILLE STATE
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11-16-21 |
William & Mary v. Norfolk State -2 |
|
74-91 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 56 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker NORFOLK -- Let's go MEAC. Beat a bottom tier CAA squad.
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11-16-21 |
Wright State +16.5 v. Purdue |
|
52-96 |
Loss |
-106 |
5 h 24 m |
Show
|
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11-16-21 |
Miami-FL -5 v. Florida Atlantic |
|
68-66 |
Loss |
-115 |
22 h 40 m |
Show
|
Taking MIAMI. Interesting line here. I think Miami is the better team. In off a 95-89 loss at home to UCF as 4pt faves. We faded FAU in Game 1 and cashed as they lost 99-92. Not to get on the tota, but, those are 2 scores that I really didn't think would be happening. The total was 140 to open. The Miami/UCF game was 137.5. So we are seeing totals going over by 50+ ! If this game plays into the 180s, I think laying 5, maybe, a little trouble covering. A 146 posted on this one for those interested I think that is where it should be. But back to the side, and think the Hurricanes pull this one out. The team usually starts falling part later in the season. So out of the gate, we will lay it. 4* Money Maker MIAMI HURRICANES
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11-15-21 |
Utah Valley +6.5 v. Pepperdine |
|
86-74 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 53 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker UTAH VALLEY
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11-15-21 |
Southern Utah +11 v. St. Mary's |
|
51-70 |
Loss |
-108 |
24 h 45 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker SOUTHERN UTAH
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11-15-21 |
Oregon State -2.5 v. Tulsa |
|
58-64 |
Loss |
-110 |
24 h 45 m |
Show
|
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11-15-21 |
San Diego v. California -4.5 |
|
70-75 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 41 m |
Show
|
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11-15-21 |
Grambling State v. New Mexico -9 |
|
61-86 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 40 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker NEW MEXICO
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11-15-21 |
Texas Southern +9 v. Washington |
|
65-72 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 35 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker TEXAS SOUTHERN
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11-15-21 |
North Florida v. Arizona State -16 |
|
63-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 30 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker ARIZONA STATE
|
11-15-21 |
Samford v. San Francisco -19.5 |
|
55-77 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 0 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker SAN FRANCISCO
|
11-15-21 |
Northwestern State v. SMU |
Top |
48-95 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 48 m |
Show
|
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11-15-21 |
Maine v. Colorado -24.5 |
|
46-90 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 46 m |
Show
|
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11-15-21 |
The Citadel v. Presbyterian +1 |
|
70-74 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 10 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker PRESBYTERIAN
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11-15-21 |
Bryant +14.5 v. Clemson |
|
70-93 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 3 m |
Show
|
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11-15-21 |
Bowling Green v. Ohio State -15 |
|
58-89 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 52 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker OHIO STATE
|
11-15-21 |
Nicholls State v. Baylor |
Top |
60-89 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 24 m |
Show
|
|
11-14-21 |
South Dakota v. Drake -15.5 |
|
50-99 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 4 m |
Show
|
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11-14-21 |
Florida State +1 v. Florida |
|
55-71 |
Loss |
-113 |
20 h 51 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker FLORIDA STATE
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11-14-21 |
Binghamton v. Sacred Heart -7 |
|
72-60 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 8 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker SACRED HEART
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11-13-21 |
Texas +7.5 v. Gonzaga |
|
74-86 |
Loss |
-110 |
25 h 27 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker TEXAS LONGHORNS
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11-13-21 |
George Washington v. UC San Diego +1 |
|
55-75 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 18 m |
Show
|
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11-13-21 |
Eastern Kentucky v. Wisc-Milwaukee -6 |
|
77-71 |
Loss |
-105 |
25 h 42 m |
Show
|
Taking MILWAUKEE. We like this bunch. EKU a good team. New move to the ASUN. Best 2 guys went transfer portal. Still solid. But lean back with Milwaukee who we had in Game 1. 4* Money Maker MILWAUKEE
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11-13-21 |
Monmouth +5 v. Towson |
|
79-71 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 59 m |
Show
|
Taking MONMOUTH. Maybe its the Jersey in me, but I like me some King Rice. This is always a tough program. Getting points, sign me up. 4* Money Maker MONMOUTH
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11-13-21 |
Youngstown State v. SE Missouri State -6 |
|
97-79 |
Loss |
-108 |
24 h 42 m |
Show
|
Taking SE MISSOURI STATE. Didn't play the Penguins as 17 point dogs in their 75-59 loss to Penn State. SEMST comes in off a big win over Missouri State as nearly the same big dog (16) as Youngstown. Let down. I don't think so. Not a big number. And Youngstown is still pretty raw. They scored 59 vs PSU and SE is probably going to want to push it like last game. Penguins shot 39% from the floor, 22-56 and 42% from 3 (10-24). The made a little push and to get within 8 with 6 to play and still nearly lost by 20. PSU shot 6-30 from 3. I think this is a 10pt win for the home team. 4* Money Maker SE MISSOURI STATE
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11-13-21 |
St. Peter's +14 v. St. John's |
|
70-91 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 35 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker St. PETERS
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11-13-21 |
Howard v. Bradley -7.5 |
|
76-64 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 42 m |
Show
|
Taking BRADLEY. Howard played 5 games and called it quits last December going 1-4. They are 2-0. They beat the District of Columbia Firebirds. Not sure if that is an over 40 rec league team. Howard shot 4-23 from 3 in a 87-59 win - then beat Regents University 118-54. Shot much better overall 59%. But, just cause you paste University on something doesn't mean it's a real school. Bradley at least had a full 12-15 season. They are in off a loss to South Dakota State. Jackrabbits a tough Summit team. Braves get right at home and eat some Bison for a late lunch. 4* Money Maker BRADLEY BRAVES
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11-13-21 |
Air Force +14.5 v. Tulsa |
|
59-58 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 37 m |
Show
|
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11-13-21 |
Nebraska-Omaha v. Ball State -9 |
|
69-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 40 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker BALL STATE
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11-12-21 |
Indiana State v. Purdue -25.5 |
|
67-92 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 8 m |
Show
|
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11-12-21 |
Bethune-Cookman v. Middle Tennessee +15 |
Top |
51-71 |
Win
|
100 |
25 h 59 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
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11-12-21 |
Pennsylvania v. George Mason -6 |
|
66-87 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 25 m |
Show
|
Taking GEORGE MASON. No shame in Penn getting pounded by Florida State. I think the Noles win the ACC. Mason looked good in their first game. And I had Stony and it wasn't even close. When you hit 52% of your shots and the other team hits 34%, you can win by 20. And that is exactly what Mason did. Penn is a team I have pegged in the middle of the Ivy. They have 2 nice young pieces. But lost 3 big ones to graduation. 4* Money Maker GEORGE MASON
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11-12-21 |
East Tennessee State v. Appalachian State -2.5 |
|
67-69 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 44 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker APPALACHIAN STATE
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11-12-21 |
Western Kentucky -2.5 v. Minnesota |
|
69-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 49 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker WESTERN KENTUCKY
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11-12-21 |
Eastern Washington v. UC-Davis -8 |
|
76-84 |
Push |
0 |
20 h 15 m |
Show
|
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11-12-21 |
Northern Colorado v. Hawaii +2 |
|
81-78 |
Loss |
-105 |
23 h 52 m |
Show
|
Taking HAWAII. Ah, the Rainbow Classic. Hawaii faces Hawaii-Hilo and should win by about 20. Northern Colorado (we cashed with) had a dog fight vs Pacific. I'm no weatherman, but I am guessing Northern Colorado in November is a bit chilly. These guys soaking up the sun on a beach. Rainbows always tough at home because of the flight out here so a built in edge. I will not be shocked when this line comes down to PK. Actually a little surprised it wasn't a PK to even Hawaii favored to start. Maybe it's the low hanging fruit game and I have this all wrong. I just think that - No Col rolled out to a 16-0 lead 6 minutes into the game. 5 minutes into the 2nd half, we have 42-41 game and it's a battle. As I write this one, Hawaii was up 21-3 with 10 to go in the first half. Again. One team was pushed to the limit in a back and forth game, and is in a back to back on the road. Give me the home team in this spot. 4* Money Maker HAWAII
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11-11-21 |
Cal-Riverside +10.5 v. Arizona State |
|
66-65 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 45 m |
Show
|
Taking RIVERSIDE. As much as I like my Big West teams, this is pretty much a fade Arizona State spot. Yeah. They get good recruits and transfers. But there is still one ball. And we saw them have trouble putting away Portland. Those guys with a new coach and transfers from Eastern Washington. Not the talent of ASU imports like - MAC Player of the Year or starters coming in from BC and Illinois State averaging 15ppg. Highlanders will D it up. They come in off ugly game vs San Diego State 66-53. Aztecs a tad better defensively than the Sun Arizona State. I think this one stays within 10. 4* Money Maker CAL RIVERSIDE
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11-10-21 |
Pacific v. Northern Colorado +2.5 |
|
65-67 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 7 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker NORTHERN COLORADO
|
11-10-21 |
Florida Atlantic v. New Mexico +2.5 |
Top |
92-99 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 57 m |
Show
|
Taking NEW MEXICO. Trying to figure out how FAU is favored. I know New Mexico had a terrible end to their season last year. Haven't played here in 'The Pit' since February. The fans will be fired up. Not just to see their, but a new coach too boot. With a basketball name like Pitino attached to it. I like some the transfer pieces. Lobos get it done here as home dogs. Outright winner on tap. 5* Best Bet NEW MEXICO LOBOS
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11-09-21 |
Chattanooga +8.5 v. Loyola Marymount |
|
75-64 |
Win
|
100 |
30 h 51 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker CHATTANOOGA
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11-09-21 |
Montana State +15 v. Colorado |
|
90-94 |
Win
|
100 |
26 h 30 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker MONTANTA STATE
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11-09-21 |
UC-Davis +11.5 v. Utah State |
|
72-69 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 7 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Wisc-Milwaukee -7 v. North Dakota |
|
75-60 |
Win
|
100 |
28 h 6 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
St. Thomas -5 v. Chicago State |
|
72-77 |
Loss |
-108 |
28 h 60 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Jacksonville State +9.5 v. Wichita State |
|
57-60 |
Win
|
100 |
26 h 40 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE STATE
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11-09-21 |
Marist +3 v. American |
|
73-77 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 0 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
UMKC +8.5 v. Minnesota |
|
56-71 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 54 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker KANSAS CITY
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11-09-21 |
St Francis PA +6.5 v. George Washington |
|
72-75 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 17 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker ST FRANCIS PA
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11-09-21 |
Niagara v. Xavier -16 |
|
60-63 |
Loss |
-110 |
28 h 39 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Evansville v. Cincinnati -8.5 |
|
43-65 |
Win
|
100 |
27 h 44 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker CINCINNATI
|
11-09-21 |
Toledo -3.5 v. Valparaiso |
|
69-61 |
Win
|
100 |
27 h 34 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Northeastern +8.5 v. Colgate |
|
58-65 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 17 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN
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11-09-21 |
Towson +3 v. Albany |
|
77-56 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 58 m |
Show
|
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11-09-21 |
Stony Brook +3 v. George Mason |
|
52-74 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 56 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker STONY BROOK
|
11-09-21 |
UC San Diego +16.5 v. California |
|
80-67 |
Win
|
100 |
25 h 12 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO ---- There will write ups with CBB. But some times, there won't be.
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04-05-21 |
Baylor v. Gonzaga -4.5 |
Top |
86-70 |
Loss |
-108 |
45 h 10 m |
Show
|
Taking GONZAGA. Not going to overreact to Saturday games. Baylor rolls. Gonzaga survives OT. Look. First time Bears are a dog all season. We can say how we should take them. 2 losses on the year. One, to Kansas when they were just getting their legs back after their Covid break. And in the Big 12 tourney where they shot under 40 from the field and 20% from 3. You won't be any good teams like that. And then the Zags laying the shortest number for them this year since opening -4 vs Kansas and winning 102-90. I couldn't believe the way UCLA was keeping up with these guys and shooting nearly 60% for the game. That won't get you a title and undefeated season. This line has dropped a full point since coming out. I think the people are forgetting the entire season for the Zags. Size inside a big edge for Gonzaga. Bears will be firing away from 3 all night. Should be a wild one. That said, let's look at Gonzaga vs 'Big Time Conferences' -After taking care of UCLA, Zags now 14-1 vs 'power' conference teams last 15 games. Team and Win Margin - UCLA (3), USC (19), Creighton (18), Oklahoma (16), Virginia (22), Iowa (11), West Virginia (5), Auburn (23) and Kansas (12) this season. Oh, the shortened Covid Season? - Wins at Arizona, Washington and Texas A&M. Home win over North Carolina. Neutral win over Oregon, loss against Michigan. Let's add in a 71-65 loser to North Carolina in the 2017 National Championship. A game tied 65-65 with 1.40 remaining, Mark Few knows how to handle the pressure. 5* Best Bet GONZAGA BULLDOGS
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04-03-21 |
UCLA v. Gonzaga -13.5 |
|
90-93 |
Loss |
-105 |
92 h 12 m |
Show
|
Taking GONZAGA. We lost by fading UCLA last game, but we will do it again here in the Final Four. Zero chance that the Zags shoot like Michigan. Michigan couldn't hit a 3. Couldn't hit a FT. Bruins shoot 39% and win. Crazy. Did you happen to catch the game before it though? We had a Best Bet there. We will run it back again here on this bunch. First Four to Final Four. Great story. But, they are fairy tales for a reason. Zags and Baylor have been on a collision coarse all year. I said I would lay anything short of 20 with Gonzaga vs any team not named Baylor, Illinois or Michigan. And I am doing it here. 4* Money Maker GONZAGA
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04-03-21 |
Houston v. Baylor -4.5 |
Top |
59-78 |
Win
|
100 |
104 h 56 m |
Show
|
Taking BAYLOR. This is a tough one since we have been so high on Houston since their AAC Tourney run and Championship win. I have said how good on both sides of the ball these guys are. But, always a but, as we just saw in them giving away a monster lead the other night - the offense can go missing. I mean, hats off for shooting 32% from the field and still, nearly cover. We have seen 3 crisp games from them lately. Over Cincy in the AAC Championship, running roughshod over Cleveland State, and the Syracuse game. We saw the Orange shooting regression coming and cashed. We didn't see the Oregon State let's not play for 17 minutes coming from our side. Rutgers game I toss up to a clunker. You can't take off 3 minutes against Baylor. This team will be all over you. I said at the start of the NCAAs this Bears team is very good. They have unfinished business from last year to attend to. It seems like Gonzaga/Baylor was what we have been expecting since December. As I write this Tuesday morning we don't even know who the other 2 Final Four teams are. Cougars are 28-3. This is by far, the best team they have seen all season. We can talk about the seeds they faced to get here. Overall schedule is no contest. Baylor, battle tested. I am not sure how Houston responds to a huge step-up in opponent today. 5* Best Bet BAYLOR BEARS
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03-30-21 |
UCLA v. Michigan -6.5 |
|
51-49 |
Loss |
-107 |
22 h 43 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker MICHIGAN WOLVERINES
|
03-30-21 |
USC v. Gonzaga -9 |
Top |
66-85 |
Win
|
100 |
43 h 50 m |
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Taking GONZAGA. We had USC last game. But this team has been really playing over it's head lately. Let's start vs Kanas. We had USC there also. But, 11-18 on 3s, 32-56 FG good for 59%. Over Oregon. 10-17 3pts, 57%! Another 31-54 57% FG game. 10-12 from FT line. Are you kidding me? They are a 64% FT team on the season, 34% from deep. I said way back I would lay 15-20 with the Zags vs really anyone but Baylor, Michigan, Illinois. And I stand by that. USC has had a nice run, and a nice season. But Gonzaga has too many bodies, to much talent for the Trojans. Zags by double digits, probably by 13+. 5* Best Bet GONZAGA
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03-29-21 |
Arkansas v. Baylor -7 |
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72-81 |
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100 |
46 h 56 m |
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Taking BAYLOR. I'll be honest. I had an entire write up done on how I think this can be a 3-6 point game. It really all came down to the rebounding of Arkansas. We split by having both of these guys Saturday. A big 10* win on Baylor, a 8* loser on the Razorbacks. And this isn't to simply fade off that loss. It is what we have seen all tournament from Arkansas. Which is, to rally from down double digits. You can pull that off against Colgate and Oral Roberts. You aren't getting away with that vs a team like Baylor who is an elite program. I think people forget about how good this defense is because everyone loves the 3 ball. Well, they didn't bring that in a suitcase last game, and still won by 10. This team can do it inside or out. And, they will force turnovers. Arkansas still a young bunch at the guard position. I think they TOs for some easy baskets. Bears double, or even triple their 3 ball count from last game. Much more confident in a 10pt Baylor win, than taking the points and thinking Razorbacks keep it within 4-6. 5* Best Bet BAYLOR BEARS
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03-29-21 |
Oregon State v. Houston -8.5 |
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61-67 |
Loss |
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42 h 23 m |
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Taking HOUSTON. I think the Ball, or in this case, the Big Dance, is ending for CinderFella. We made some money on the Beavers, now it is time to move on. They do have some size here, but Houston is scrappy. This is an underrated team, 27-3! I have said on the daily show since Conference Tournaments began. This team is one of the top offense/defense efficient teams in the country. I think this line is right around where it should at 8/9 points. And you can argue that taking the points would be the 'sharp' move since Oregon State is playing well. They are a 12 seed for a reason. They are here off a miracle run in the PAC 12 tourney. Houston has been sitting in the Top 10 all season. Maybe I am a bit biased on the Cougars. We have seen them in top form crushing Cincy and Cleveland State recently. We saw a ho-hum, we somehow pulled it out game vs Rutgers. We saw some ugly vs Syracuse and they still won by 16. I'm riding them again. 4* Money Maker HOUSTON COUGARS
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03-28-21 |
Oregon v. USC -2 |
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68-82 |
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100 |
122 h 21 m |
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Taking USC. We loved us Oregon and had USC last time these games played. Both playing very well right now. But going back to their regular season matchup. USC wins 72-58, and that was going 7-17 (41%) from 3. That isn't a terrible number. They were 11-25 from 3 against Iowa, 55% FG overall. Trojans bring a bit of a better defense. Ducks also had no answer for Garza inside who put on a show, 14-20, 3-4 3pts 37 points and 9 boards. The Mobley's arent' Garza, but the inside game will be a big edge for USC here. 4* Money Maker USC
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03-28-21 |
UCLA v. Alabama -5.5 |
Top |
88-78 |
Loss |
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120 h 6 m |
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Taking ALABAMA. Time for CinderFella to exit the ball. UCLA has treated us very nicely this tournament. The clock is ready to strike 12, or 7pm on Sunday night. Tide will win this one going away. It would be great if it goes like our last 10* Money Bomb when Alabama rolled the Terps on Monday night. Although almost hitting 100 points might be out of the question, Tide pull away in the 2nd half. UCLA really got a nice break in Round 2 vs Abilene and not Texas. I can't see them keeping up today. 10* Money Bomb ALABAMA
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03-28-21 |
Florida State +3 v. Michigan |
Top |
58-76 |
Loss |
-110 |
118 h 56 m |
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Taking FLORIDA STATE. I thought that Michigan would get picked off last game. They are a talented bunch. But I am on the 'Noles. I thought these guys have been a solid unit all season. I do have a Final Four future on them. As they say, hedging is for gardeners. I thought they were good enough to get to start the tournament. My thoughts have not changed. 5* Best Bet FLORIDA STATE
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03-28-21 |
Creighton v. Gonzaga -13.5 |
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65-83 |
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100 |
6 h 10 m |
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03-27-21 |
Oral Roberts v. Arkansas -11 |
Top |
70-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
96 h 47 m |
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Taking ARKANSAS. It does hurt going against our squad. We have been on this bunch since their Summit League Conference tournament. We said to grab them as a dog to win it. And they delivered cash hand over fist. They have delivered again here in the NCAAs. But this bank account is about to run dry. Time to find a new source of income. One - rebounding. Oral can't compete vs the Hogs. These guys played in December. Rebounding edge 54-25. Oh, Oral did sport a nice 40-30 half-time lead on the road. 57-36 in the second half and Oral did pull out a cover. They have managed to pull off not 1, but 2 big upsets while being out rebounded 68-50. You can't keep shooting 11-35 and 10-30 from 3 and expect to win or lose by 3 every game. You will meet a team that will run you out of the building. Especially when your 2 top guys have played every minute of your 2 games, 1 being an OT game. Shots will be short - Arkansas rebounds, off to the races. Razorbacks by 20. After beating SEC buddy Florida, the 2 seed Buckeyes, and, holding a 10pt road lead over them, not a chance that Arkansas takes this team lightly. 8* Sure Shot ARKANSAS
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03-27-21 |
Villanova v. Baylor -6.5 |
Top |
51-62 |
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100 |
137 h 3 m |
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Taking BAYLOR. Again all in on these guys. What have we seen out of Nova. A win over Winthrop that was tight. And them throttling North Texas. Bears by double digits and it won't be close. 10* Money Bomb BAYLOR BEARS
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03-27-21 |
Memphis v. Colorado State +4 |
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90-67 |
Loss |
-109 |
17 h 58 m |
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4* Money Maker COLORADO STATE
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03-25-21 |
Boise State v. Memphis -4.5 |
Top |
56-59 |
Loss |
-109 |
57 h 46 m |
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03-24-21 |
Coastal Carolina v. Pepperdine -4.5 |
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61-84 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 55 m |
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03-23-21 |
Pepperdine -4 v. Bellarmine |
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82-71 |
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100 |
8 h 43 m |
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4* Money Maker PEPPERDINE
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