12-11-18 |
Colorado v. New Mexico +5 |
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78-75 |
Win
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100 |
23 h 40 m |
Show
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Taking NEW MEXICO and will be looking for some ML action also. How are you backing Colorado who is 9-26 on the road and are laying points? I get that New Mexico hasn't looked good in its last 2 games. But this team was thought of as a Top 3 in the MWC. Colorado a bit lower in the PAC 12. If they had a pair of respectable losses their last 2 games, this game is a Pk or Lobos favored. But - 85-60 at St Mary's shooting 35% and 4-16 (15%) from 3 and you aren't hanging close to anyone. And losing 100-65 to New Mexico State. Well. 28% shooting from the floor will spell doom vs a last place team from any conference. Inflated home dog value. I think New Mexico outright. 4* Money Maker NEW MEXICO
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12-11-18 |
Villanova v. Pennsylvania +7 |
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75-78 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 46 m |
Show
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Taking PENN. Will grab the points in the Battle of Philly. These guys are a tough team. Should be battle for the top of the Ivy. Got crushed last 2 years by Nova. But this is a different Villanova. I'll grab the little brothers in this one. 4* Money Maker PENN
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12-10-18 |
Long Beach State v. Pacific -6 |
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68-74 |
Push |
0 |
11 h 5 m |
Show
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Taking PACIFIC. Like what I have seen so far from Damon Stoudamire coaching here. LBST has some bad shooters on the team. After your center who is literally under the basket - your best shooters 41% 38% 36% 31%. We will lay it with the home faves. 4* Money Maker
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12-10-18 |
Morehead State v. Marshall -13 |
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64-76 |
Loss |
-105 |
8 h 11 m |
Show
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Taking MARSHALL. We had Toledo over these guys Saturday. But they get it done tonight. Morehead won't be able to keep pace. 4* Money Maker MARSHALL
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12-08-18 |
Montana v. Cal-Irvine -4 |
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51-60 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 13 m |
Show
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Taking CAL IRVINE. 4* Cal Irvine
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12-08-18 |
Dayton v. Auburn -15 |
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72-82 |
Loss |
-125 |
11 h 51 m |
Show
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Taking AUBURN. I like this team a lot. Clearly a Top 5 program. I think they punish Dayton with a 20pt win. 4* Money Maker AUBURN
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12-08-18 |
Harvard v. Vermont -3.5 |
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65-71 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 3 m |
Show
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Taking VERMONT. These guys and Harvard both are pretty much top dogs in their conferences. At this point, the Catamounts are just a tad better. 4* Money Maker VERMONT
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12-08-18 |
Creighton v. Nebraska -6.5 |
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75-94 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 24 m |
Show
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Taking NEBRASKA. Like this Big 10 school. Creighton on the road for the first time. 4* Money Maker NEBRASKA
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12-08-18 |
Houston v. Oklahoma State -2 |
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63-53 |
Loss |
-108 |
6 h 28 m |
Show
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Taking OKLAHOMA STATE. Grabbing the small home fave with 5 double digit scores. Plus 2 guys off the bench who contribute. Off b2b losses, Cowboys need a win and an undefeated Houston team will have their full attention. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA STATE
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12-08-18 |
Rider v. Hofstra -2.5 |
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73-89 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 14 m |
Show
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Taking HOFSTRA .. 4* Money Maker Waiting for a few smaller lines to come up..
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12-08-18 |
Toledo +2.5 v. Marshall |
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75-74 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 37 m |
Show
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Taking TOLEDO. I know people like this Marshall team. But the Rockets can push it and keep pace. 4* Money Maker TOLEDO
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12-08-18 |
Rhode Island v. Holy Cross -2 |
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79-63 |
Loss |
-110 |
3 h 19 m |
Show
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Taking HOLY CROSS. 4* Money Maker
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12-08-18 |
Michigan State v. Florida +3 |
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63-59 |
Loss |
-105 |
3 h 38 m |
Show
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Taking FLORIDA. Gators still a Top 25 program in my ratings. This game should come down to the wire and I'll grab the home dog. 4* Money Maker FLORIDA GATORS
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12-07-18 |
NC-Greensboro -12.5 v. Elon |
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75-74 |
Loss |
-106 |
20 h 18 m |
Show
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Taking GREENSBORO. Have cashed with these guys a few times already. They are a top mid-major program. Elon will be bringing up the rear in the CAA, while NCG should be dancing for the So Con. Greensboro crushed these guys last year 75-44 and I would think about 15-20 win is on tap tonight. 4* Money Maker NC GREENSBORO
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12-06-18 |
Drake -2 v. Wisc-Milwaukee |
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75-61 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 46 m |
Show
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Taking DRAKE. Milwaukee back from dropping a pair of games in Ireland. I think Drake will dictate their tempo and the Panthers don't shoot well enough to cover even this small number. 4* Money Maker DRAKE BULLDOGS
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12-05-18 |
Loyola Marymount +3.5 v. CS-Fullerton |
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59-49 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 19 m |
Show
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Fellas. I don't know what to say. Northeastern really wet the bed for us. But another near miss by a bucket with CMU. This is starting to remind me of 2 years ago when I had nearly 55 games decided by a half to 3 points, all in the wrong direction. Just one play as of now - Taking LOYOLA MARYMOUNT. 4* Money Maker -- - Texas, Cal , Rio Grande could be in play later today.
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12-05-18 |
VCU v. Texas -10 |
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54-53 |
Loss |
-107 |
10 h 4 m |
Show
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Taking TEXAS. As double digit faves they lose to Radford. They won't be overlooking Shaka's old school. I think they run VCU out of the building tonight. 4* Money Maker TEXAS
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12-05-18 |
North Texas +2 v. Indiana State |
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80-69 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 7 m |
Show
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Taking NORTH TEXAS. Have these guys as the #2 in CUSA. Indiana State the middle of MVC. Short line, you can go ML. 4* Money Maker NORTH TEXAS
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12-04-18 |
Northeastern +12.5 v. Syracuse |
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49-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 14 m |
Show
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Taking NORTHEASTERN. Don't think we see many points. So getting double digits is nice. I have NE at the top of the CAA. Coach an old BC assistant so he has seen the Orange defense and won't be surprised. 4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN
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12-04-18 |
Notre Dame v. Oklahoma -2 |
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80-85 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 58 m |
Show
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Taking OKLAHOMA. These guys are pretty similar - Just think Sooners a bit better and will pull this out in MSG. 4* Money Maker OKLAHOMA
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12-04-18 |
Central Michigan -8 v. Youngstown State |
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100-94 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 55 m |
Show
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Taking CENTRAL MICHIGAN. Youngstown not a good team at all. Should be in the basement of the Horizon. CMU with some experienced players. Chips should really win this one by double digits. 4* Money Maker CENTRAL MICHIGAN
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12-01-18 |
Stanford v. Kansas -18.5 |
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84-90 |
Loss |
-110 |
17 h 16 m |
Show
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Taking KANSAS. Think these guys roll this afternoon. Won't be shocked to see a 25-30 point win today. 49+46 vs Wiscy and Florida. Can't see them getting to 60 . 4* Money Maker KANSAS
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12-01-18 |
Eastern Michigan v. Northeastern -9 |
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67-81 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 50 m |
Show
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Taking NORTHEASTERN. Not sold on EMU, especially on the road. These guys had 36 points vs Rutgers. 4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN
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12-01-18 |
Kansas State +2 v. Marquette |
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71-83 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 23 m |
Show
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Taking KANSAS STATE. Numbers show me that K-State is the better team right now. Getting points a bonus. 4* Money Maker KANSAS STATE
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12-01-18 |
Gonzaga -5.5 v. Creighton |
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103-92 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 56 m |
Show
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Taking GONZAGA. Best team in the land. I just don't have Creighton that high. It might be close the first half. Zaga will wear the Blue Jays down. 4* Mony Maker GONZAGA
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12-01-18 |
NC-Greensboro +11.5 v. Kentucky |
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61-78 |
Loss |
-111 |
13 h 56 m |
Show
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Taking GREENSBORO. These guys have put money on our pockets already. Won't be shocked if this line goes up. Public will be all over Kentucky. Look at some of these lines already for them. 26.5 28.5 22.5 33.5 18.5 - Only single digit game, vs Duke -2.5 and get rolled by 34. Greensboro is tough and will keep it close. 4* Money Maker NC GREENSBORO
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12-01-18 |
St. John's -3 v. Georgia Tech |
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76-73 |
Push |
0 |
2 h 19 m |
Show
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Taking ST JOHNS here. I think Mullin finally has a decent crew here. I like these guys. I really don't remember Mullin/ Walter Berry teams. But I know I loved the Malik Sealy, Boo Harvey bunch and followed them since. Talent is there for them to get to the NCAAs. - 4* Money Maker ST JOHNS As I said the other day. CBB is very frustrating right now.(48-51) - With 125 games in College today, I had a pretty big ticket. I left these smaller schools off simply because of 1 - Several people have messaged me saying they can't get action on them. And 2 - When we are dropping close games, I know it is tough for you to back teams like this. - These guys nearly made the cut. Northern Alabama +10.5 - Bowling Green +1 - Boston U +1.5 - FAU -3 - Cal Baptist NL yet, I'm saying 3.5 or 4.
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11-30-18 |
Appalachian State +1 v. East Carolina |
|
81-83 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 4 m |
Show
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Taking APPALACHIAN STATE. Will take the experienced Sun Belt team. ECU in a total rebuild with a new HC and a young roster. Give me the small school playing a bigger name, even if it is just ECU. 4* Money Maker APPALACHIAN STATE
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11-30-18 |
Marist -2 v. Long Island |
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70-53 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 42 m |
Show
|
Taking MARIST. -- First up. I know our CBB has been up and down so far. And that is very disappointing for me as I normally come out very strong in November hoops. Last November, 57-43 good for 57% - This year, 47-50. And seems like every game, win or lose, is decided by a bucket or 2. Like yesterday UCF. That could be a win, lose or push. Belmont misses by a bucket. I'm frustrated that I haven't delivered like I should be on the hardwood. We'll turn this around. Last year, we were the #1 Total Money Capper in College Basketball. We know what we are doing, won't panic, and continue to find winners to grind out our daily bankroll. We will back Marist here. Numbers have the Red Foxes winning this one. 4* Money Maker MARIST
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11-29-18 |
California Baptist -1 v. UC Riverside |
|
80-70 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 11 m |
Show
|
Taking CAL BAPTIST. First year here in D1 - But do not fret. This team won 20+ for 5 straight years and made the DII tournament 5 straight years. Riverside is not a good Big West team. Never over .500 in 18 years in Big West play. A new HC and an overhauled roster. We'll take the small school in-state rival? I mean, they have to be rivals right? WAC vs Big West for Thursday night! 4* Money Maker CAL BAPTIST
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11-29-18 |
Belmont -8 v. Samford |
|
99-93 |
Loss |
-108 |
11 h 34 m |
Show
|
Taking BELMONT. Will grab the top team in the OVC tonight. Samford a young group. Going with the experienced, better team. 4* Money Maker BELMONT
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11-29-18 |
Central Connecticut State -3.5 v. North Carolina A&T |
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60-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 49 m |
Show
|
Taking CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE 4* Money Maker
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11-29-18 |
Alabama v. UCF -6.5 |
|
64-70 |
Loss |
-105 |
10 h 12 m |
Show
|
Taking UCF. Like this bunch. Always brings the defense. Think they are the better team. 4* Money Maker UCF
waiting on Belmont and Central Connecticut State lines to be posted. Sorry for multiple emails.
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11-28-18 |
Cal-Irvine +6.5 v. St. Mary's |
|
80-75 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 8 m |
Show
|
Grabbing IRVINE. I think Mary's will be a bit down this year. Irvine one of those teams that should win their conference, and maybe steal one from a decent school on the road. Enough points that we are in this thing. Gaels getting scoring from 2 guys. 4* Money Maker CAL IRVINE
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11-28-18 |
San Diego +6.5 v. Ole Miss |
|
86-93 |
Loss |
-105 |
9 h 39 m |
Show
|
Taking SAN DIEGO. We have a team getting a nice amount of points, that plays better defense. This should come down to the last minute. Points at a premium. 4* Money Maker SAN DIEGO
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11-28-18 |
Syracuse +4.5 v. Ohio State |
|
72-62 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 37 m |
Show
|
Taking SYRACUSE. Lot of games on tap today, so I am going to keep these short. These 2 really close - but I like the Orange defense to be the difference maker. 4* Money Maker SYRACUSE
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11-28-18 |
Bradley -3.5 v. IUPU-Indianapolis |
|
73-85 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 13 m |
Show
|
Taking BRADLEY. Deep rotation. Plenty of upperclassman. They have knocked off Penn State and SMU on neutral courts. IUPUI is a 1 man show. 4* Money Maker BRADLEY
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11-28-18 |
Georgia State -3.5 v. Tulane |
Top |
80-76 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 11 m |
Show
|
Taking GEORGIA STATE. I have GaSt as a Top 20 mid-major program. And as we have seen other times this year, no better time to take these guys vs a 'bigger' school. Always with a chip on their shoulder, you know you will get their 'A' game. These guys will win the Sun Belt and are led by conference POY. They just knocked off Georgia, and have beaten the Bonnies. I would put Tulane below those 2 programs right now. Tulane will most likely be pulling up the rear of the AAC. 5* Best Bet GEORGIA STATE
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11-27-18 |
Texas-Arlington v. Tulsa -9.5 |
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58-72 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 14 m |
Show
|
Taking TULSA. This Arlington team lost everyone from last year. 5 starting seniors and 3 others in their rotation. Tulsa with a nice experienced guard to make the team go. I think they win this one by 14 or so. 4* Money Maker TULSA
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11-27-18 |
Pittsburgh v. Iowa -13 |
|
68-69 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 50 m |
Show
|
Taking IOWA. Yes. Pitt is 6-0 this year. I get they have a new HC in Capel. High hopes. Of course there are high hope, 8-24 last year. Youngstown, VMI, Troy, Central Arkansas, North Alabama. That is 5 of your 6 wins. This Hawkeyes team is pretty good. We had them rolling Oregon back in MSG. They should win this one by 20. 4* Money Maker IOWA
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11-27-18 |
Temple +2.5 v. Missouri |
|
79-77 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 31 m |
Show
|
Taking TEMPLE. Give me the small dogs here. Two teams that play some defense 65.7 Temple 65.6 Missouri. But only 1 at 74.5 (Temple) outscoring their opponents. Tigers can't muster much offense logging 63.6ppg - Think the Owls can scrape enough O together to pull out W tonight. 4* Money Maker TEMPLE OWLS
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11-27-18 |
Nevada v. Loyola-Chicago +7 |
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79-65 |
Loss |
-115 |
10 h 45 m |
Show
|
Taking LOY CHI. So you can roll out how Nevada is coming in with NCAA revenge and are one of the Top 5,10 teams in the country. This line will probably go up a tick. But I will grab the home dogs tonight. I can't see Wolfpack getting their 92ppg average tonight. Loy Chi will force the temp and stay in this thing. 4* Money Maker LOYOLA CHICAGO
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11-27-18 |
South Dakota +13.5 v. Baylor |
|
57-63 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 13 m |
Show
|
Taking SOUTH DAKOTA. Will take the big dogs here. Don't sleep on my Summit League buddies. A nice experienced bunch returns. These guys lost at UCLA by 3 last year and at Duke by 22. Playing at young Baylor team will not be difficult. I think we keep it close, and possibly, if things go very well, we get an outright win. 4* Money Maker SOUTH DAKOTA
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11-27-18 |
Virginia Tech -3 v. Penn State |
|
62-63 |
Loss |
-105 |
8 h 57 m |
Show
|
Taking VIRGINIA TECH. Ok. Might be a bit of square play here. But I can't see VT losing this one. I have Penn State near the bottom of the Big 10. VT is a tough team. I hate laying such a short number with the 'ranked' team. I'm going to stick to my numbers and back the small road fave. 4* Money Maker VIRGINIA TECH
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11-26-18 |
Wofford +9 v. South Carolina |
|
81-61 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 7 m |
Show
|
Taking WOFFORD. Will grab the in-state rival in this spot. These guys should be the 1 or #2 team in the SoCon. I get it isn't SEC hoops. But South Carolina isn't that much better in ratings. Experienced bunch from the Terriers. They only beat Georgia Tech and North Carolina on the road last year. A team that was inexperienced at the time went on to win 21 games. Wofford has 2 losses this year, both by 11 to Oklahoma and NC. They will be in this one. 4* Money Maker WOFFORD
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11-25-18 |
Drexel v. Bowling Green -6 |
|
71-81 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 44 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker BOWLING GREEN
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11-24-18 |
Hofstra +4.5 v. VCU |
|
67-69 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 54 m |
Show
|
Taking HOFSTRA. Have these guys right near the top of the CAA while VCU in the middle of the A10. Like the Pride balance. They do everything just a bit better than VCU right now. 4* Money Maker HOFSTRA
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11-24-18 |
Santa Clara v. San Jose State -2 |
|
71-63 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 41 m |
Show
|
Taking SAN JOSE STATE. This Clara team is pretty bad right now. They aren't scoring much. And they have given up 80+ in 3 of 4 games. So the defense sure isn't helping. Now. Spartans aren't a basketball powerhouse. Their lone win was over someone called Life Pacific. But, always a but people! -- They did go 0-3 in their tournament. lost by 2 to CMU, lost by 1 to Bakersfield, and by 8 to Weber. These guys are competitive. After some close calls, they get it done here at home. 4* Money Maker SAN JOSE STATE
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11-24-18 |
Louisiana Tech v. NC-Greensboro -3 |
|
73-80 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 32 m |
Show
|
Taking GREENSBORO. You know this our team. Cashed with them a couple times already. Both of these guys in my Mid-Major Top 25 rankings. I just have NCG rated a bit higher. Should be able to cover this number. But both of these teams should be on your list of teams to be backing this season. 4* Money Maker NC GREENSBORO
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11-24-18 |
Western Kentucky -3.5 v. Indiana State |
|
54-63 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 21 m |
Show
|
Taking WESTERN KENTUCKY. Indiana State a two man team. Not shocking, since those 2 guys are their only returning contributors from last years team. I have WKU as one of the Top 15 mid majors in the country. They should take care of this bunch. These guys are the top dogs in CUSA. They opened losing at Washington. Beat Tenn-Martin, Valpo and West Virginia. Dropped the next game to UCF in a let-down spot. Should win this one by 10. 4* Money Maker WESTERN KENTUCKY
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11-24-18 |
DePaul +5.5 v. Notre Dame |
|
70-95 |
Loss |
-105 |
2 h 9 m |
Show
|
Taking DEPAUL. I really don't think these teams are that far apart. Won't be shocked if this line goes up a bit since people love 'big names" and in CBB or CFB, Notre Dame is one of those names. Strus for DePaul the best guy on the floor. 4* Money Maker DEPAUL
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11-23-18 |
NC-Greensboro -6 v. Delaware |
|
84-65 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 58 m |
Show
|
Taking GREENSBORO. Like this team. Have backed them before. NCG beat these guys by 13 last year. Spartans a good team. Should be in the NCAAs this year. Blue Hens near the bottom of the CAA. 4* Money Maker NC GREENSBORO
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11-22-18 |
Seton Hall v. Grand Canyon +5.5 |
|
82-75 |
Loss |
-110 |
12 h 43 m |
Show
|
Taking GRAND CANYON. Like this WAC bunch. Down on the hall. Think the Lopes win this puppy outright. 4* Money Maker GRAND CANYON. College Football for Friday - Saturday will be coming up later today.
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11-21-18 |
Marquette v. Kansas -8.5 |
|
68-77 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 52 m |
Show
|
Taking KANSAS. I do like Marquette. We got crushed backing them at Indiana. I just do not like this match-up for them. Kansas with too much size. I'm laying it. 4* Money Maker KANSAS
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11-21-18 |
CS-Fullerton +5 v. Hofstra |
|
71-80 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 51 m |
Show
|
Taking FULLERTON. Like both of these schools and conferences. This isn't that bad of a spot for CSN. They were just in a tourney down in South Carolina. So they have been on the east coast for a bit. The points are nice considering all the pieces back from the Big West Tournament Champs. 4* Money Maker CS FULLERTON
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11-21-18 |
Georgia v. Georgia State +1.5 |
|
67-91 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 40 m |
Show
|
Taking GEORGIA STATE. Will grab the Sun Belt over the SEC. I have said I am not high on Georgia and they could be the worse team in conference. This line shows that. GST will win the Sun Belt. They have the best player in conference. They have size, hit 3s, can play some D. Give me the experienced small school to prove themselves vs in-state brother. 4* Money Maker GEORGIA STATE
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11-21-18 |
Jacksonville State v. North Florida +2.5 |
|
83-78 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 41 m |
Show
|
Taking NORTH FLORIDA. All 5 starters back and their 6th man. I do like Jackson State. But will grab the Ospreys as a small dog and if the sites had it, would be on the ML. 4* Money Maker NORTH FLORIDA -- Line is now NF +4.. still a play
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11-21-18 |
South Dakota State -6.5 v. Colorado State |
|
78-65 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 26 m |
Show
|
Taking SOUTH DAKOTA STATE. Lost backing these guys the other day. But will jump on them in this spot. With these early tourneys, we are on or off a lot of the same teams. SDST is a tourney team that will steal a win or two. I have Colorado State nearly at the bottom of the Mountain West. 4* Money Maker SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
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11-21-18 |
Texas-San Antonio +1 v. Florida Gulf Coast |
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76-65 |
Win
|
100 |
2 h 18 m |
Show
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Taking SAN ANTONIO. Have to grab the 0-5 Roadrunners. This is a pretty experienced C-USA team. They get their first win this morning. 4* Money Maker UTSA
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11-21-18 |
St. Louis -4.5 v. Pittsburgh |
|
73-75 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 41 m |
Show
|
Taking ST LOUIS. Cashed these guys as a top 10* over Seton Hall as a nice doggy outright. Today, flipping sides as a favorite. Not high on this rebuilding Pitt team. A-10 would love to take out a big Conference school. 4* Money Maker ST LOUIS
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11-20-18 |
UL-Lafayette v. Toledo +3 |
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64-77 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 14 m |
Show
|
Taking TOLEDO. Will grab the Rockets as a little dog here. This is a pretty even game, but even on the neutral I rate Toledo as the fave. So them getting points is an auto play. ULL loses most of it's big stars from last year. So a bit of a rebuild. I think the Rockets can win the MAC this year. 4* Money Maker TOLEDO
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11-20-18 |
Bowling Green -3.5 v. Detroit |
|
67-82 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 8 m |
Show
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Taking BOWLING GREEN. Not high on Detroit. It's that simple. Line isn't that steep. I have BG winning this by 9. 4* Money Maker BOWLING GREEN
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11-20-18 |
Bradley +2.5 v. SMU |
|
75-62 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 51 m |
Show
|
First up.. What a brutal day of CBB yesterday. Obviously our worse day out of the gate this season. Not the start to a new week I looking for. 7-16 the last 2 day. Uh. Sick to my stomach. Look - I don't like losing. Taking an L is part of the job. But We have a lot of new weekly + monthly people who join up on weekends. And that is a bad taste to have in your mouth for a Friday to Monday run of plays. I hope that my long term returns for the last 30-60-90 days show everyone that a bad couple is just that. A bad couple days - It's Thanksgiving week. We aren't going to start putting plays on tilt cause a bad couple days. Our numbers are strong and we will bounce back. No matter what site you are getting my picks on - We are still on the leader-boards in NFL, College Football, NBA, NHL and just fell off CBB because of a terrible day. I was #1 or 2 in NFL Money Last year. #1, 2 or 3 in CBB Money last year. As I say on Free Pick Video. Win or lose, ALWAYS the truth. And, when the month ends, we will have a winning month. When NFL ends, I am looking to be #1 Money Leader again. We have bowls next month. Playoffs ahead. Let's get back to grinding out our winners, and build some bankroll. Taking BRADLEY. Might be able to get a bit of better line as I think everyone will come down on SMU. And I think SMU has some talent and should be right there in the AAC Title hunt. Braves are middle tier of MVC. But just think they are deeper and play a bit better defense. 4* Money Maker BRADLEY
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11-19-18 |
Loyola Maryland +2.5 v. Detroit |
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63-91 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 10 m |
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Taking LOYOLA here. Have these guys favored even on this court. And we get Detroit giving a couple. Detroit is young with a new coach and no major parts back. Give me the more experienced club. 4* Money Maker LOYOLA MD
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11-19-18 |
Old Dominion -4 v. Northern Iowa |
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53-54 |
Loss |
-108 |
4 h 5 m |
Show
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Taking OLD DOM. Just another team that I am high on. 4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION
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11-19-18 |
Auburn -10 v. Xavier |
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88-79 |
Loss |
-105 |
4 h 38 m |
Show
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Taking AUBURN. One. I think they are really hounding you to grab Xavier and the points in this spot. This is different X team. New HC. Lost 2 of the better players to play at the school. 3 transfers (Columbia, San Jose St, Ferris? D2) not exactly hoops factories. Auburn already made a statement crushing Washington. Auburn is deep. Should run X out of the building and into the Pacific. 4* Money Maker AUBURN
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11-19-18 |
Georgia v. Illinois State +4 |
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80-68 |
Loss |
-110 |
3 h 45 m |
Show
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Taking ILLINOIS STATE. Taking the dog here in the Caymans. Have Ill-St as a top MVC team. While Georgia will struggle in the SEC. This is the kind of game middies have to rise up for. This line is 4 and I have it basically a PK on a neutral. 4* Money Maker ILL STATE
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11-19-18 |
South Dakota State -8 v. Tulane |
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80-84 |
Loss |
-108 |
11 h 42 m |
Show
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Taking SOUTH DAKOTA STATE. Have these guys as the kings of the Summit. Mike Daum is a beast. But also has a pretty good wing man in David Jenkins. You should already have had these guys circled as a play-on early this season. Tulane should be one of the worse AAC teams this season. 4* Money Maker SOUTH DAKOTA STATE
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11-18-18 |
Weber State -3.5 v. CS Bakersfield |
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67-68 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 4 m |
Show
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Taking WEBER. Weber a proven middy out of the Big Sky. They are always at the top of the conference. This year will be no different. They just everything just a bit better than Bakersfield. The Roadrunners reloading a little bit with some part time starters back in the fold. Just have to give the edge to Weber. 4* Money Maker WEBER
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11-18-18 |
UCF -1 v. Western Kentucky |
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78-62 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 59 m |
Show
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Taking UCF. A couple teams that I like facing each other. But have to give it to UCF. Just think they are a tad better. WKU off huge win over West Va. I still think UCF is under-valued in college circles. We'll back them just as we had their basketball brethren cashed as huge 10* last night over Cincy $$ 4* Money Maker UCF
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11-18-18 |
Indiana -3 v. Arkansas |
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72-73 |
Loss |
-105 |
15 h 20 m |
Show
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Taking INDIANA. Man. These guys dropped the hammer on me the other night. I thought they would be good, but wasn't expecting this out of the gate. Tough to lay on the road, especially vs a SEC team. But I think the Razorbacks are a young group. I really have the rated at the bottom of the SEC. Can't see Hoosiers coming in overlooking them. As I said - young. 8 of their top 10 guys are gone from last year. 1 junior - All FR. (8) or SO. (3) Archie Miller should have Indiana ready for this, and take care of the task at hand. 4* Money Maker INDIANA
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11-18-18 |
CS-Fullerton -7 v. Monmouth |
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87-63 |
Win
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100 |
2 h 8 m |
Show
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Taking FULLERTON. I live in NJ. This Monmouth team is not good. This isn't that fun team from a couple years ago knocking off Power Conference schools. They are at best, a middle of the road MAAC team. CSF at best is the best, or 2nd best team in the Big West. A lot of scoring back. They should be able to pull away to a double digit cover. 4* Money Maker CS FULLERTON
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11-18-18 |
Ball State -4 v. Appalachian State |
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94-86 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 12 m |
Show
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Taking BALL STATE, again. I got nothing to say. 4* Money Maker BALL STATE
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11-17-18 |
Maryland-Baltimore County v. High Point +1.5 |
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68-59 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 6 m |
Show
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Taking HIGH POINT. This isn't last year.. MBC has to replace some guard play. That is big early in the season. High Point has played some solid mid-majors already. Did you Tubby Smith is coaching this group? Yeah, That Tubby with the ring from Kentucky. I'm grabbing the Panthers. 4* Money Maker HIGH POINT
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11-17-18 |
St. Louis +6 v. Seton Hall |
Top |
66-64 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 19 m |
Show
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Taking ST LOUIS. Like this bunch. A lot of good talent. If HC Ford can piece it together, this is an NCAA team. Transfers. Isabell from Drexel 21ppg 7boards -- Wiley from Maryland 6ppg . That doesn't include returnees, Goodwin 11ppg 7boards , Bess 13/7, French 9/7, Forman 7ppg, Welmer 8/5. These guys are deep. On the flip side - Seton Hall lost nearly 60% of it's scoring. STL is ready to take a big step. Nearly played them +210 on the ML here on the sites. Pirates with Powell scoring 27 and Nzei 12. After that, it is a loose ball crap shoot of where the points are coming from. Billikens get the call. 10* Money Bomb STL BILLIKENS
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11-16-18 |
Towson v. Pepperdine |
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65-74 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 37 m |
Show
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Taking PEPPERDINE. So. I will tell you. Not a fan of Romar at all. We know the guy can recruit. First round drafts all over the place. But getting Ws is a problem. I though about Towson. But they just have a lot of role pieces back from last year. Waves bring back some double digit scores. I know this is hike from Cali. And, I can't say who's family is affected by the fires, if any. Best case, I have the Waves moving up to the WCC, while I have Towson pegged towards the bottom of the CAA. 4* Money Maker PEPPERDINE
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11-16-18 |
Connecticut v. Iowa -3.5 |
Top |
72-91 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 29 m |
Show
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Taking IOWA. Although pegged for a middle tier Big 10 team, I like Iowa in this spot. Everyone real contributor back for them. They beat a pretty good Ducks team last night. Let-down. Nah. Then we would have to say let-down for UConn. Huskies ceiling was about basement level. But with a new HC, they took down old Big East rival Syracuse last night. Think size and experience wins out tonight. 5* Best Bet IOWA
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11-16-18 |
Syracuse v. Oregon +1 |
Top |
65-80 |
Win
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101 |
5 h 2 m |
Show
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Taking OREGON. Both of these guys were probably thinking they were going to be playing in the 2K Classic Championship Game. Look. This is like a home game for 'Cuse. I think they are ok. I mean -middle of the road ACC team. Will be ranked, and go dancing. I have Ducks pegged for the top of the PAC 12. I like Dana Altman. I think this team is pretty good. And I will grab them this afternoon. 5* Best Bet OREGON DUCKS
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11-16-18 |
Florida A&M v. Campbell -11 |
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59-66 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 25 m |
Show
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Taking CAMPBELL. No interest in Florida A&M. Big South isn't a sexy conference, but they have better teams than the MEAC. And the Camels are right on Radford's heels for the top spot. Campbell should be able to pull away from these guys. 4* Money Maker CAMPBELL
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11-16-18 |
Ball State +3 v. Alabama |
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61-79 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 3 m |
Show
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Taking BALL STATE. Had these guy last game, will do it again. Faded Alabama last game, will do it again. 4* Money Maker BALL STATE
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11-16-18 |
Central Connecticut State v. Austin Peay -3 |
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78-80 |
Loss |
-108 |
3 h 37 m |
Show
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Taking AUSTIN PEAY. Will grab these guys again. Lost with them vs So. Florida. I know that CCS has a local legend at the helm- And it has translate so far this season. This is a school we should keep an eye on. Beating their local rivals, and playing Georgetown tough- They will have Peay's attention. Both teams on the young side. Still have the Govs rated higher really based on the OVC being better than the NEC. CCS is really a 2 man show right with Kohl 25ppg and Krishnan at 18. 4* Money Maker AUSTIN PEAY
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11-16-18 |
Montana -22.5 v. Incarnate Word |
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93-66 |
Win
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100 |
2 h 21 m |
Show
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Taking MONTANA. This is a lot of fading of Incarnate Wood. These guys are bad for even Southland Conference standards. 4 So. and 9 Frosh on the roster? Montana was a NCAA team last year. Should be back again this year. This is a veteran team. I know Montana to the Bahamas has to be a great trip in mid November. But I think they take care of business. Size, experience, (especially Guard play which I rate huge early) and the lack thereof for Wood. I'll lay it. 4* Money Maker MONTANA
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11-16-18 |
Virginia Tech v. Northeastern +5.5 |
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88-60 |
Loss |
-110 |
1 h 21 m |
Show
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Back on NORTHEASTERN. Fading VT again. Nothing changing. We like the CAA experienced team. This is a big game for them. Big, bad ACC. No motivation needed. 4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN
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11-15-18 |
Belmont v. Lipscomb +2 |
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87-83 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 5 m |
Show
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Taking LIPSCOMB. Everyone probably knows that Belmont is the class of the OVC. But Bisons do a pretty good job taking care of business in the Atlantic Sun. All 5 starters and nearly everyone back from a team that won 23 games last year. In those were 2 victories over the Racers winning both in the home and home. 74-66 away and 69-54 at home. Belmont will be replacing their PG this season. And for a mid-major, they do restock talent. They have just 3 big contributors back from last season. Will grab the home dog here. 4* Money Maker LIPSCOMB
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11-15-18 |
Hartford +2.5 v. Quinnipiac |
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68-54 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 21 m |
Show
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Taking HARTFORD. So the Hawks won by 2 last year over Q - In 3 of the last 4 years we have seen win margins of 2-4-4. Q lost to Villanova by 33 in their first game of the season. Not sure if that is good or bad. I mean, you would think Nova would go easy on an ex-coach. Then see Nova get trucked by Michigan. So is Q that bad? I don't think that. I mean, Hartford comes in 0-2, losing to Utah State 100-73 and Mississippi State 77-59. I can toss out Utah State, as the Aggies are always tough at home and that is tough place to play. SEC team still an SEC team vs America East. I think this is a good measure for both clubs. Just that I have higher numbers on the dog right now. 4* Money Maker HARTFORD HAWKS
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11-15-18 |
Delaware v. Cornell -2 |
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73-56 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 1 m |
Show
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Taking CORNELL. Just think we are going to see a jump in improvement from these guys. Have both towards the bottom ends of their conferences. Blue Hens do have some scoring punch back- Just think that we score a close win. 4* Money Maker CORNELL
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11-15-18 |
Alabama v. Northeastern +3 |
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52-68 |
Win
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100 |
16 h 58 m |
Show
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Taking NORTHEASTERN. Another smaller school. Love me my middies. Again. A team that should be at the top of the CAA when things roll around in March. Already played a tough Boston team, and beat Harvard who should be the Ivy NCAA team. Experienced team that plays great defense getting a couple points. I'm in. Alabama is your typical middle of the pack Power Conference team. They will get an invite based on 21 wins and being in the SEC. Give me the hungry dogs. 4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN
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11-15-18 |
Ball State +7.5 v. Virginia Tech |
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64-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 34 m |
Show
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Taking BALL STATE. You know we are dogging up early here. I love my mid-majors who are favored to win their conference stepping up vs the big boys. VT is a very good team. 3 starters back. Deep, experienced bench. But give me the disrespected little guys. Cards bring back their own top 4 scores, plus a couple decent transfers from the SEC(Missouri, Arkansas). These guys beat Notre Dame last year. They won't be scared of another ACC team. 4* Money Maker BALL STATE
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11-14-18 |
Marquette +6 v. Indiana |
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73-96 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 1 m |
Show
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Taking MARQUETTE. So we get big name action tonight. Have both of these guys almost at the top of their respected conferences. I think that Wojo could be on the hot-seat if this team doesn't move the meter in March. It's a talented bunch. Archie Miller in year 2 for the Hoosiers. Still getting his troops in order. I think at this point in time, Marquette has the edge. With the points, have to grab the dog. As the season moves a long, I will be watching more closely this Indiana bunch. 4* Money Maker MARQUETTE
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11-14-18 |
Northern Arizona v. Nebraska-Omaha -8 |
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76-66 |
Loss |
-108 |
22 h 55 m |
Show
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Taking NEBRASKA. So we had South Dak over the Lumberjacks last game. Ended with a push on the sites, but bettors most likely cashes as the line came down in before tip-off. You know how little I think of Northern Arizona. Omaha isn't any great shakes either out of the Summit. But I think they have more on the shelf than NA. Hate to lay it, but I think this is a double digit win for the home team. 4* Money Maker NEBRASKA OMAHA
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11-14-18 |
Seton Hall v. Nebraska -8 |
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57-80 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 50 m |
Show
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Taking NEBRASKA. Yeah, I'm in Jersey. Hall in my back yard. Only 5 Pirates have seen significant play. and that was as role players. A pair of transfers, 2 freshmen and a walk-on man the bench. Nebraska in off 22 win season with some high hopes with 4 starters back. Hall have to make up for 4 3-year starters who departed. Cornhuskers with the chip on the shoulder out of the gate should pull away to a double digit win. 4* Money Maker NEBRASKA
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11-14-18 |
Boston University +4 v. Albany |
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71-61 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 49 m |
Show
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Taking BOSTON U. Give me a dog who has a core back who averaged 13-10-9-9ppg. Albany with 6 freshmen and 3 sophomores. A slew of new guys trying to make it work. 4* Money Maker BOSTON U
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11-14-18 |
Toledo +3 v. Wright State |
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74-84 |
Loss |
-108 |
21 h 14 m |
Show
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Taking TOLEDO. Now. I like Wright State. Think they are a decent Horizon team. Should be a the top of league play with Ill-Chi. But the Raiders have a lot of new faces. Both teams lost their best player from last year. The Rockets, to me, have the deeper team. Have to grab the points in this mid-major battle. 4* Money Maker TOLEDO
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11-13-18 |
Arkansas-Little Rock v. Tennessee State -6 |
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83-67 |
Loss |
-108 |
18 h 10 m |
Show
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Taking TENNESSEE STATE. Probably don't even know what conference these schools play in. Quick report. Little Rock should be a bottom feeder in the Sun Belt. 22-42 the last 2 years. New HC in NBA coach Darrell Walker. Plenty of turnover on the roster. It was clear in their first game. An OT win over South East Oklahoma State. You need to go to out when you are shooting 56% from the floor vs SE Ok St? Now, Tenn State isn't an OVC juggernaut. In fact, they are a bottom tier team. But, gotta like their coach. Even with a young team he goes into Lipscomb (A-Sun top dog) with all 5 starters back, and puts up a good fight losing 86-79. Had it at 74-73, but couldn't pull it out. Just think that the 2 teams are at different levels right now. And that's the coaching edge. Going to lay it here. 4* Money Maker TENNESSEE STATE
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11-13-18 |
Mercer v. Georgia State -11 |
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60-62 |
Loss |
-115 |
18 h 51 m |
Show
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Taking GEORGIA STATE. These guys should be dancing this year out of the Sun Belt. Very talented. Size, depth. A stud NBA prospect leading the way in G Simonds. Mercer lost 2 of their top scorers. Not sure who steps up. I can bet that it won't be one of 7 freshman on the 13 man roster. 4* Money Maker GEORGIA STATE
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11-13-18 |
Rhode Island v. College of Charleston -2 |
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55-66 |
Win
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100 |
18 h 42 m |
Show
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Taking CHARLESTON. I like this ole College of Charleston squad. Think they can battle for the top spot of the CAA with Northeastern and Hofstra. This is really a fade of the Rhode Island. New coach in place. Yes, he was the assistant to Hurley who left. But only 3 returning rotation players. That is a lot of new parts to fill in with a guy making a big jump in his first coaching gig. Playing another mid-major on their home court not an easy place 5 freshman to learn on the fly. I always tend to favor a home team, in this case, one that is basically in a Pk'em position over a 'bigger' school. Small A10 vs smaller CAA. This is like a big brother / little brother fight. 4* Money Maker CHARLESTON
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11-13-18 |
NC-Greensboro -6.5 v. NC-Wilmington |
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82-61 |
Win
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100 |
18 h 34 m |
Show
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Taking GREENSBORO. 4 of their top 5 scored back on a 13 seed from last year. This team is probably the class of the SoCon. They are team I will be looking to back often early on. We have a huge in state game - Bragging rights on the smaller level. Not NC/ NC State, but there is probably enough bad blood here. Wilmington out of the CAA is a nice little team. They have some talent. But I just think in the end, UNG is pulling away for a double digit win here. Home dogs are nice. And I love me some doggies. I have UNW pegged as a middle road level team in conference. NCG will want to make a statement. 4* Money Maker NC GREENBORO
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11-12-18 |
Illinois-Chicago +5.5 v. Duquesne |
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88-89 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 9 m |
Show
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Taking ILL-CHI. Look. Don't be fooled by 0-2. They lost to Notre Dame and Radford. Who? Radford? Like is that a school named for Robert Redford? - Radford was only in the Big South Championship Game last year, and should do it again this season. As for Ill-Chi. I have these guys right in the fight for the top of the Horizon. This is guard driven team with a lot of experience back. Not sure what to expect out of the Dukes early. They 2 bring back a pair of 14ppg scoreres. Plus, a huge influx of transfers - 3 from the MAC (Akron, Miami O) plus Memphis and Missouri. And 7 freshman. There are a lot of new working parts that will take time to get on the same page. As I said - Flames a bit more experienced, getting a nice number. We'll side with the dogs. 4* Money Maker ILLINOIS CHICAGO
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11-12-18 |
Northern Arizona v. South Dakota -16 |
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74-90 |
Push |
0 |
21 h 47 m |
Show
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Taking SOUTH DAKOTA. This Northern Arizona team isn't very good. Yes, they just won a game. But they were 5-27 last year. 9-23 the year before, 5-25 before that. So is this they year they are 27-7? No. Have them at the bottom of the Big Sky again. SoDak brings back 4 starters. Yes, their star player is gone. But this is still a good team. It is a big number to lay for sure - 4* Money Maker SOUTH DAKOTA
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11-12-18 |
Austin Peay +1 v. South Florida |
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70-74 |
Loss |
-108 |
21 h 45 m |
Show
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Taking AUSTIN PEAY. So, I have these guys pegged for the top couple spot of the OVC. I have South Florida in a dog-fight for one of the worse teams in the AAC. Whenever I can get a small school that I believe is better in game like this. I am on them. Have a good mix of SRs and younger players. USF is in for a long season. A couple of grad transfers to go with 1 returning started and really, a bunch of youth. This is a game Peay must win. 4* Money Maker AUSTIN PEAY
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