11-30-17 |
South Florida +10.5 v. Elon |
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78-79 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 28 m |
Show
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Taking SOUTH FLORIDA. Now. I don't have the Bulls high in conference play. And I think Elon will be a top tier CAA team. But I call me a sucker. I don't care. I will take these points. I think SoFla has a shot at an outright win here. Maybe my notes are totally off and we lose by 18. But I see a close game, easily withing a couple buckets. 4* Money Maker SOUTH FLORIDA
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11-30-17 |
Texas Tech v. Seton Hall -1.5 |
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79-89 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 7 m |
Show
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Taking SETON HALL. Interesting game for sure. Looking at this line move that now has the Hall favored after starting as the dog. I like A&M. They have looked pretty good. But I think the Pirates rate a notch better. This is like a home game for them at MSG. It's their backyard. This is a huge measuring stick for both clubs as they come in 'ranked'. In the end, I think our inside play is the difference. 4* Money Maker SETON HALL
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11-29-17 |
Illinois State v. Nevada -12 |
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68-98 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 22 m |
Show
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Taking NEVADA tonight. Big number. Maybe. This isn't 17-1 Missouri Valley Illinois State though. Mussleman just gets these transfers and reloads and reloads. I'll tell you what. Forget about repeating as Mountain West Champs. These guys should be a Final 8 team at the minimum come March. That is how highly I think of the Wolf Pack. 4* Money Maker NEVADA
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11-29-17 |
Evansville v. New Mexico -4 |
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59-78 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 29 m |
Show
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Taking NEW MEXICO. Would have been a tough spot for Evansville in 'The Pit' even before they lost their leading scorer. Now with Taylor and his 21ppg out, things get even rougher. Now. We have a new coach with Weir coming across from New Mexico State. So the talent level isn't top of the Mountain West caliber. As nice as Evansville 5-1 start is, this team was still one of, if not the worse, in the Missouri Valley. Like I said. Taylor out. Now they have 1 guy scoring more than 9ppg. This is a big must win for the Lobos with a visitor down their star player. 4* Money Maker NEW MEXICO
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11-29-17 |
San Jose State v. Bowling Green -10 |
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79-85 |
Loss |
-115 |
21 h 43 m |
Show
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Taking BOWLING GREEN tonight. Ok. This is a weird game for me. I see this double digit number. So I look at where I have both teams. San Jose. Bottom of the Mountain West. BG, below a middle rung, but not a MAC bottom feeder. Then i see last year, San Jose won at home by 1. And the proverbial 'icing on the cake.' Bowling Green, off a home loss, to Abilene Christian? Count me on the home faves. 4* Money Maker BOWLING GREEN
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11-29-17 |
George Mason -1.5 v. James Madison |
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76-72 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 46 m |
Show
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Taking GEORGE MASON tonight. So I am not expecting much from either team in their conference play. But Madison, in my eyes, is the worse of the bunch. I guess you can think, hey. Low spread. Bad teams. This is one the home team should get. But I have more faith in Mason. They have played some better opponents. In a battle of uglies, we are on the small road fave. 4* Money Maker GEORGE MASON
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11-29-17 |
Air Force v. Indiana State -6 |
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64-74 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 13 m |
Show
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Taking INDIANA STATE. We opened up our College Hoops sports betting season with one of our first wins on the Sycamores upsetting Indiana. We found another great role for them tonight. Now. Normally hate getting on a team that is getting bet up. But I still think we have value here. Indiana State should win this one by 10. We get them off a bad loss to Ball State. So I expect defense to be really turned up a notch tonight. Also. Air Force? I love and RESPECT all my service schools. But they don't have any edge match-ups in this contest. 4* Money Maker INDIANA STATE
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11-28-17 |
Loyola-Chicago +4.5 v. Boise State |
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53-87 |
Loss |
-115 |
6 h 11 m |
Show
|
Taking LOY-CHI tonight. Nearly went +160 ML here. That is how highly I think of the Ramblers. Look. I love me some Missouri State to win the MVC, but these guys. Let's just say I will be heavy on them come conference tournament time. Boise is no slouch. I don't they win the Mountain West, but they should get 20 wins. 4* Money Maker LOYOLA CHICAGO
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11-28-17 |
Colorado State v. Missouri State -7.5 |
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67-77 |
Win
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100 |
17 h 11 m |
Show
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Taking MISSOURI STATE. You know we are on the Missouri Valley tonight. These guys are my choice to win the conference. Not a fan of Colorado State. They will win some games, but I don't think that is in the cards for tonight. They are 3-3 on the year. Just ended a 3 game losing streak beating Northwestern State. Their losses to teams with the same kind of talent I see in Missouri State. Now for a travel update on Colorado State. So they left Fort Collins to head to Montego Bay Jamaica. So that flight is through Kansas City then FT Lauderdale. After losses to Tulane 80-53 and Florida State 90-73, the fun starts. International flight into Houston. Then quick jet over to San Antonio to El Paso. Where, they get on a bus for 50 minutes to play New Mexico State in Las Cruces (89-76 loser). As I said earlier, they then beat Northwestern State at home. Now back on the road to face the Missouri Valley favorites with, Colorado on deck. They haven't shot straight on the road yet. Don't think it improves here. We add in the look ahead and I think the Bears win this one going away. 4* Money Maker MISSOURI STATE
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11-28-17 |
Western Michigan +4.5 v. St. Louis |
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65-51 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 5 m |
Show
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Taking WESTERN MICHIGAN. Again. Maybe I should be just going +170 ML on these small dogs. I like WMU. I think they have a shot (Buffalo) to be the MAC NCAA reps if things fall into place. They have a great player in Wilder. I look at STL. I know they won't be awful like last year. I see improvement. But this is still a middle tier A10 team. And what I have learned over the years. Mid majors who are thought to be conference champions can play and more importantly win on the road vs average Power 5 teams. 4* Money Maker WESTERN MICHIGAN
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11-28-17 |
Baylor v. Xavier -4.5 |
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63-76 |
Win
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100 |
16 h 55 m |
Show
|
Taking XAVIER tonight. College hoops does not disappoint as we get another marquee game early on. Gotta love these early tournaments, and when teams don't schedule cupcakes to pad wins to their records. So I like X. I do think Baylor is a tourney team. Just not 100% sold on them at this points. Undefeated? Yes. But Alcorn State, Texas A&M CC and Central Arkansas are tune ups. They did hang on to beat Wiscy by 5. A Badgers team who I saw put up 37 points tonight as lose to Virginia. And they battled back to beat Creighton. Again. 2 nice early wins. Now they catch the X off a terrible upset loss to Arizona State in Las Vegas Invitational. Up 2 at half when ASU trucks them for 58 2nd half points to cruise 102-86. I think off that loss, a huge home crowd of support, X should pull away for a 10pt win. 4* Money Maker XAVIER
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11-27-17 |
Oakland -7.5 v. Oral Roberts |
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93-86 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 21 m |
Show
|
Taking OAKLAND here. Big number to lay on the road. But the Grizzlies are the class of the Horizon. They are looking to rebound from a conference tournament showing last year. They are 2-3 out of the gate having dropped 3 straight away from home. They lost to 13 to Toledo after a 5 minute cold spelled doomed them to a 14 halftime hole they would not recover from not making a run. A 24pt loss to Syracuse at the Carrier Dome. And finally getting run out of the building by Kansas to the tune of 102-59. Some of that bad play. But I think that getting Jalen Hayes backs helps a ton. Oral Roberts is a bottom rung Summit team. Last year, Oakland won 92-64. I think this a great spot for them to take out some frustration and get a big win before heading home. They need some momentum and I think this is a great team for them to feast on. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND
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11-27-17 |
Cornell +4.5 v. Duquesne |
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78-71 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 59 m |
Show
|
Taking CORNELL tonight. Ok everyone. Sorry not many write ups over the tournaments Thanksgiving Week. With all the football, plus many lines coming up mid-morning, it is difficult to post some sentences when I am going over 100 games. . So for tonight, a little winner from the Ivy. Now, both these teams I have pegged for the lower rungs of their conferences. But Big Red has a JR G in Matty Morgan who does pretty well for them. The entire team struggled vs Syracuse, but in his other 4 games. 23-24-25-26 points. Also, Cornell now playing their 6th game, while Duquesne just their 4th. They have a brand new coach. And as much success as Dambrot had at Akron, this Dukes team was 10-22 last year. Again, Big Red not any better at 8-21. But catching points, and with players familiar with a system, I won't be shocked if we score an outright win tonight. 4* Money Maker CORNELL
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11-26-17 |
North Carolina v. Michigan State -1 |
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45-63 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 54 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker MICHIGAN STATE
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11-26-17 |
UC-Davis +8 v. Washington |
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70-77 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 17 m |
Show
|
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11-26-17 |
Jacksonville State +7.5 v. Mississippi State |
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56-59 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 22 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE STATE
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11-26-17 |
Miami-OH v. Austin Peay -2 |
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61-86 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 21 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker AUSTIN PEAY
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11-26-17 |
Youngstown State v. South Dakota -14.5 |
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53-81 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 19 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker SOUTH DAKOTA
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11-26-17 |
Texas v. Gonzaga -2.5 |
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71-76 |
Win
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100 |
1 h 26 m |
Show
|
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11-25-17 |
Central Michigan +4.5 v. CS Bakersfield |
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75-72 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 29 m |
Show
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5* Best Bet CENTRAL MICHIGAN
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11-25-17 |
Old Dominion -5.5 v. William & Mary |
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77-79 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 9 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION
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11-25-17 |
Georgetown v. Richmond +4 |
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82-76 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 9 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker RICHMOND SPIDERS
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11-25-17 |
Youngstown State v. Southern Miss -3 |
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64-71 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 9 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker SOUTHERN MISS
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11-25-17 |
Furman -3.5 v. Northeastern |
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78-67 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 54 m |
Show
|
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11-25-17 |
Gardner-Webb v. Fairfield -3.5 |
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64-75 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 52 m |
Show
|
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11-25-17 |
Tennessee Tech -12 v. Maryland-Eastern Shore |
|
90-60 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 54 m |
Show
|
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11-25-17 |
Idaho -2 v. CS Bakersfield |
|
62-64 |
Loss |
-116 |
27 h 17 m |
Show
|
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11-24-17 |
North Texas +16.5 v. Georgia Tech |
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49-63 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 51 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker NORTH TEXAS
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11-24-17 |
East Carolina v. Rutgers -12 |
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47-61 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 44 m |
Show
|
Alright everyone.. A lot of games unlined early. So I will post most likely after 12 with all other college hoops Taking RUTGERS here though. These guys might be a bottom Big 10 team, but they are improving enough under Pikiell that they should take care of ECU. Now, these guys are a bottom AAC team. They are in for a long year. Not that I like to use Team A beat Team C&D by this many and Team B did this to those teams. But- Rutgers thrashed Cleveland State 70-38 and beat CCSU 71-67. While ECU beat Cleveland State 72-69, while losing to CCSU 79-68. 4* Money Maker RUTGERS
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11-24-17 |
Arkansas State -1.5 v. South Florida |
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61-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
1 h 47 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker ARKANSAS STATE
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11-23-17 |
Rider v. Cal-Irvine |
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90-82 |
Loss |
-110 |
24 h 34 m |
Show
|
Taking IRVINE. I like this group. Think they have a shot at winning the Big West. On the other side of the coin is Rider. I have them pegged for a bottom team in the MAAC. Toss out the records. Irvine lost to a pair of legit NCAA tourney teams in Arizona State and Kansas State. While Rider's lone loss was to Xavier. Just think this a nice match-up for the Anteaters. 4* Money Maker CAL IRVINE
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11-23-17 |
Oregon State v. St. John's -5 |
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77-82 |
Push |
0 |
15 h 1 m |
Show
|
Taking ST JOHNS here. I have to say. I am a Redmen fan. Or The Johnies. Or Red Storm. Whatever you call. What I like about this years bunch is the gamble. They aren't afraid to step in lanes and force things. They are averaging nearly 10 steals a game so far this year. They can generate some easy buckets off turnovers. Not the earliest of starts at 2pm, but still early by Oregon State standards. I think teams are pretty even when it comes to what to expect on the entire season. But I think SJ rates the better value today with their depth and defense. 4* Money Maker ST JOHNS
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11-23-17 |
Long Beach State +12 v. Missouri |
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58-95 |
Loss |
-108 |
3 h 40 m |
Show
|
Taking LONG BEACH STATE. These guys always run off a non-conference schedule that is a who's who if college basketball. At the least, it is loaded with Power 5 schools on the road. We know that LBST sometimes gets mauled and limps into Big West play with 3-11 records. So off a 29pt loss to West Va, and an 8pt loss at Oregon State, LBST players aren't in a doom and gloom mindset. But in this spot, not only do I like the points, but I might do some ML +575. Everyone knows Missouri just lost their star player for the entire year. It is one thing playing thinking he will be back. I thought that Porter was good enough to get the Tigers to the NCAA tournament. I mean, I think they are a bubble team without him. They lost by 18 to Utah, and then eked out a 67-62 win over Emporia State in a game that was tied 28 at the half. 4* Money Maker LONG BEACH STATE
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11-21-17 |
Creighton v. Baylor -1.5 |
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59-65 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 12 m |
Show
|
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11-21-17 |
CS Sacramento v. UC-Davis -7 |
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47-64 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 14 m |
Show
|
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11-21-17 |
UCLA v. Wisconsin -2 |
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72-70 |
Loss |
-124 |
9 h 43 m |
Show
|
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11-21-17 |
Northern Illinois v. Florida Atlantic +4 |
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67-77 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 44 m |
Show
|
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11-20-17 |
Texas A&M -5.5 v. Oklahoma State |
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72-55 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 24 m |
Show
|
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11-20-17 |
Creighton -3 v. UCLA |
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100-89 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 17 m |
Show
|
Taking CREIGHTON today. The old, unranked favored over a 'ranked' team. This is nearly always an auto play for me. In hoops or college football. Don't let some number make you think a team is better than what it is. And lets not forget all the stupid turmoil around UCLA off their China trip. Give me the better coached team every time. 4* Money Maker CREIGHTON
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11-20-17 |
Oakland +9 v. Syracuse |
|
50-74 |
Loss |
-105 |
9 h 12 m |
Show
|
Give me OAKLAND and the points. Almost want to go big ML play here. Not a fan of Syracuse. But I like my mid-major Grizzlies. Top dogs in the Horizon, should be able to hang with Orange. 4* Money Maker OAKLAND
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11-20-17 |
VCU v. Marquette -3 |
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83-94 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 47 m |
Show
|
Taking MARQUETTE. Short line in Maui. VCU with new coach, albeit an old assistant. But this Marquette team can score. Might be a dark-horse in this tourney if their shooters really get hot. 4* Money Maker MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES
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11-20-17 |
UMKC v. Manhattan -7 |
|
74-63 |
Loss |
-110 |
2 h 35 m |
Show
|
Taking MANHATTAN early today. I think these are 2nd best in the MAAC behind Iona. They have a nice little cast of players. Not high at all on bottom-tier Roos of the WAC. 4* Money Maker MANHATTAN
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11-19-17 |
Samford +7 v. Loyola-Chicago |
|
67-88 |
Loss |
-107 |
4 h 41 m |
Show
|
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11-19-17 |
Northeastern +9.5 v. Ohio State |
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55-80 |
Loss |
-108 |
5 h 1 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN
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11-19-17 |
Bradley v. Weber State +2 |
|
70-64 |
Loss |
-100 |
3 h 48 m |
Show
|
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11-19-17 |
South Carolina v. Western Michigan +9 |
|
79-66 |
Loss |
-105 |
3 h 38 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker WESTERN MICHIGAN
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11-19-17 |
Indiana State v. Ohio -2 |
|
94-96 |
Push |
0 |
2 h 53 m |
Show
|
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11-19-17 |
Liberty -10.5 v. Quinnipiac |
|
84-72 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 59 m |
Show
|
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11-18-17 |
Northern Kentucky -1 v. Iona |
|
85-72 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 59 m |
Show
|
Taking NORTHERN KENTUCKY. Two of my favorite mid-majors battle and it's painful to choose a side! But. I like NK. A bit more returning experience gets the nod from me. 4* Money Maker NORTHERN KENTUCKY
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11-18-17 |
Oakland -1 v. Toledo |
Top |
74-87 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 22 m |
Show
|
Taking OAKLAND. These guys should win the Horizon, and I have the Rockets as mid MAC team. Toledo also replacing some of their better players. Easy early edge on the Grizzlies even in a tough venue. 5* Best Bet OAKLAND GOLDEN GRIZZLIES
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11-18-17 |
Youngstown State +7.5 v. Canisius |
|
84-104 |
Loss |
-108 |
9 h 55 m |
Show
|
Taking YOUNGSTOWN. Like the new coach. Will bring some defense to the court while not sacrificing his offense. Canisius laying what I think, a too big a number here. They need to replace some guys. Won't be shocked at an outright win here, but I think this a 2 possession game. 4* Money Maker YOUNGSTOWN STATE
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11-18-17 |
James Madison v. Weber State -3.5 |
|
65-73 |
Win
|
100 |
1 h 23 m |
Show
|
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11-17-17 |
Clemson v. Hofstra +9 |
|
78-59 |
Loss |
-105 |
10 h 43 m |
Show
|
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11-17-17 |
Iona -4.5 v. Weber State |
|
80-72 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 57 m |
Show
|
Taking IONA. Had these guys last game, coming back again. Class of the MAAC. These guys are good. They just reload and move on. Weber is a good club. Should be battling for the Big Sky Championship. But I think it will take a bit for them to get it things rolling this year. Plus, this is a haul from Utah playing the Bahamas. We have an 0-2 favored over a 2-0 team. West Coast Baptist and Southern Utah are easy outs. Iona hung tough with Syracuse and lost at Albany who probably team 1A in America East. So this, as much as it is 2 mid-majors on a bracket buster Saturday in February, it is I think, a bit of step down for the Gaels. Sitting at 0-2, we might see the old circle the wagons play to get in the win column. 4* Money Maker IONA
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11-17-17 |
Elon v. Florida International +13 |
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95-87 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 40 m |
Show
|
Opinion play.. I wanted the +700 on the ML. But will grab the points. OPINION PLAY only
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11-17-17 |
Northeastern +8.5 v. Stanford |
|
59-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 24 m |
Show
|
Taking NORTHEASTERN here. Like this bunch. A couple years ago, these guys were goldmine for me. I am hoping it is the same this year. Have them as my CAA sleeper. As for Stanford, eh. A mid-tier team in the PAC 12. I know the travel isn't kind for our Huskies. But they can use a nice upset win over a Power 5 school come selection Sunday. Would really be heavy on Northeastern if Stanford hadn't just lost to Eastern Washington. So they have their upset goggles on. We have an experienced back-court which always helps early. Stanford struggled shooting the ball last game, and that can be a season long problem. 4* Money Maker NORTHEASTERN
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11-17-17 |
Indiana State v. Old Dominion -4.5 |
|
44-62 |
Win
|
100 |
2 h 51 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION
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11-17-17 |
Illinois State -1.5 v. Boise State |
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64-82 |
Loss |
-105 |
2 h 32 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker ILLINOIS STATE
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11-17-17 |
Vermont -7 v. Bradley |
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65-64 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 50 m |
Show
|
Taking VERMONT. Bradley is getting a bit more experienced, but I don't think that matters. They always seem to have problems putting the ball in the hoop. Vermont is a very strong mid major. This line might be a bit inflated off their loss to Kentucky. Make no mistake, these guys should beat up on lesser mid major schools. Early start here in the Bahamas. 4* Money Maker VERMONT
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11-16-17 |
Xavier +1 v. Wisconsin |
Top |
80-70 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 0 m |
Show
|
Taking XAVIER. Like this bunch. They should be a deep tournament team. These guys will fight Nova for the Big East Title. Now Wiscy. These guys are always a solid bunch. But I don't think they are a Top 3 team in the Big 10. Just think X is the better team and it will show. 8* Sure Shot XAVIER
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11-16-17 |
Ohio +10.5 v. Clemson |
|
76-81 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 16 m |
Show
|
Taking OHIO here. Another game I would get down a little +450 ML on. Bobcats one of the more talented MAC teams. This isn't football. Clemson was a bottom rung ACC team in hoops last year. They aren't climbing to the top. Maybe an NCAA berth based on conference alone. While Ohio will have 20+ wins and if it doesn't win its tournament, it is NIT bound. These kids know this. This a one of those circle the date games to knock off a Power 5 school. 4* Money Maker OHIO
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11-16-17 |
Indiana State +7.5 v. Auburn |
|
64-83 |
Loss |
-107 |
2 h 55 m |
Show
|
Taking INDIANA STATE. We cashed with these guys as they won outright against Indiana. Should probably man-up and grab them +275 ML today. But we are looking to build our football bankroll with bowl games ahead. A lot of pre-season turmoil in Auburn. I don't like Pearl either. I had this team pegged for at, or near the bottom of the SEC. I like the Sycamores coach. The team is obviously playing with confidence off that Hoosiers win. Let down? eh. This is a small mid major. They can't afford let downs. I would think that they would see a win over an SEC school as another feather in their cap. Give me the hot shooting dog. 4* Money Maker INDIANA STATE
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11-15-17 |
UC-Davis +3.5 v. Pacific |
|
62-58 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 48 m |
Show
|
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11-15-17 |
Montana +12.5 v. Penn State |
|
57-70 |
Loss |
-102 |
3 h 25 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker MONTANA GRIZZLIES
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11-15-17 |
Jacksonville State v. Buffalo -2.5 |
|
76-81 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 24 m |
Show
|
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11-15-17 |
UC-Santa Barbara +5 v. Pittsburgh |
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62-70 |
Loss |
-102 |
3 h 22 m |
Show
|
4* Money Maker UCSB GAUCHOS -- sprinkle in some +190 ML
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11-15-17 |
Indiana +11.5 v. Seton Hall |
|
68-84 |
Loss |
-120 |
3 h 57 m |
Show
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4* Money Maker INDIANA HOOSIERS
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11-14-17 |
Kansas -4.5 v. Kentucky |
Top |
65-61 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 53 m |
Show
|
Taking KANSAS here. Look. Both of these teams are very talented. But with Kentucky, they just roll out like 7 new guys every year. It takes a bit of time to gel. These are still young kids. As much as Kansas gets new talent, they just seem to a plug a guy in who seems to have been there for 2-3 years. I just think Self does a good job with the young (one) and dones and having experience returning. Coach Cal always seems to be bringing in 5-6 star freshman to replace some top 10 draft picks. That being said. I am going with the albeit not that all much more experienced team at this price. 8* Sure Shot KANSAS JAYHAWKS
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11-14-17 |
Georgia State -7 v. Rice |
|
75-54 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 47 m |
Show
|
Taking GEORGIA STATE tonight. Hate laying a number like this on the road. But the Panthers are a talented bunch. They have the best guy on the floor. They play a better defense. We can't forget that Rice is breaking in a new coach, albeit their old assistant. They have 10 freshman and sophomores on the roster. Give me the road faves. 4* Money Maker GEORGIA STATE
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11-14-17 |
Iona +10 v. Syracuse |
|
62-71 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 19 m |
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Taking IONA here. Should really go big balls and grab the ML. So Iona lost 3 starters. But they don't be rebuild here, they just reload. Going for 3 straight MAAC Championships. This is a tough squad. Let's not think the Orange are some great juggernaut. The last 3 years these guys have gone 18-13, 23-14 and 19-15. They lost 6 of their top 7 scorers. This is a big line and I have to grab a tough mid major and the points. 4* Money Maker IONA
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11-14-17 |
Michigan State +2.5 v. Duke |
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81-88 |
Loss |
-105 |
18 h 11 m |
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Taking MICHIGAN STATE here. Normally I would be shying away from a game like this. We have a lot of youngsters on both teams and you never know how they will gel early in the year. Especially when playing against top players and coaches. But I think edge resides with Sparty. Izzo teams always bring a toughness. I will never have to worry about effort or hustle points. They bang and board. ML, points, doesn't matter. I think MSU wins this one. 4* Money Maker MICHIGAN STATE
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11-13-17 |
Rhode Island v. Nevada -2 |
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81-88 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 4 m |
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Taking NEVADA here. Man this team is like transfer central. And these aren't guys coming from small schools or JUCOs. They have scorers. Rim protectors. Guys who can stretch it with the 3. Just a deep team. Look. I like this Rhode Island team. I do. They should win the A10. But this is a tough spot to be opening up the season in Game 2. A cake-walk over NC Asheville isn't a good warm-up. Wolfpack should win this one going away. 4* Money Maker NEVADA
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11-13-17 |
Vanderbilt v. Belmont +3.5 |
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60-69 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 35 m |
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Taking BELMONT. Will grab the small dogs. These guys have been very good and dominate in the OVC. Vandy now is a middle of the pack SEC team. Just think that the small school will be extra excited here. Bruins are tough. Outright win should be in the cards tonight. 4* Money Maker BELMONT BRUINS
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11-13-17 |
South Dakota -2.5 v. Bowling Green |
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88-79 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 50 m |
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Taking SOUTH DAKOTA tonight. I have the Coyotes pegged 2nd behind SDST in the Summit, while I think Bowling Green will be a middle team in the MAC. Defense travels, and I think we have the better unit on the floor tonight. 4* Money Maker SOUTH DAKOTA
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11-13-17 |
Jacksonville State +3 v. Richmond |
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94-61 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 41 m |
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Taking JACKSONVILLE STATE. These guys won the OVC last year. Not Belmont. Or Murray State. I think they are a talented mid-major. Richmond has some problems. As 10pt faves, they lost by 13 to the Blue Hens of Delaware. 4* Money Maker JACKSONVILLE STATE
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11-11-17 |
Loyola Marymount v. Texas-Arlington -13.5 |
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80-85 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 28 m |
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11-10-17 |
Iowa State +5 v. Missouri |
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59-74 |
Loss |
-110 |
25 h 30 m |
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4* Money Maker IOWA STATE
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11-10-17 |
Yale +7 v. Creighton |
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76-92 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 41 m |
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11-10-17 |
Missouri State -1.5 v. Western Kentucky |
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85-80 |
Win
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100 |
24 h 35 m |
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4* Money Maker MISSOURI STATE
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11-10-17 |
Eastern Kentucky -2 v. Rice |
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73-72 |
Push |
0 |
23 h 25 m |
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4* Money Maker EASTERN KENTUCKY
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11-10-17 |
Georgia Southern +10.5 v. Wake Forest |
Top |
85-83 |
Win
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100 |
23 h 7 m |
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5* Best Bet GEORGIA SOUTHERN
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11-10-17 |
Indiana State +14.5 v. Indiana |
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90-69 |
Win
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100 |
23 h 45 m |
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4* Money Maker INDIANA STATE
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11-10-17 |
Towson v. Old Dominion -3.5 |
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54-57 |
Loss |
-110 |
23 h 43 m |
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4* Money Maker OLD DOMINION
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11-10-17 |
Texas A&M v. West Virginia -6 |
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88-65 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 1 m |
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4* Money Maker WEST VIRGINIA alright everyone. sorry for the lack of write ups this weekend in some spots.
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04-01-17 |
South Carolina v. Gonzaga -6.5 |
Top |
73-77 |
Loss |
-110 |
43 h 29 m |
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Taking GONZAGA here. I can't knock South Carolina one bit. What a run. Knocking off Baylor, Duke and Florida. Great job. But I just think Gonzaga team is playing old, we are getting no respect card here. Let's be honest. As much as everyone is shocked South Carolina here. Everyone also thought that the Zags might be caught sleeping against Mike Daum and South Dakota State. Then it was Vandy who would knock them off in Round 2. Alas, Northwestern was not up to the challenge. But oh that Press Virginia. They will beat this over-rated WCC team. This is a tough squad. Gamecocks playing with house money for sure. But this Zags bunch is very good, and I believe under-rated since they are the WCC. They are that 'mid-major' that people don't realize aren't a mid-major anymore. These guys needed a deep run for all their early departures lately, and they got it. I think Few will have the troops ready. These guys took care of business all year. In conference, and out. Do we forget them beating Arizona, Florida and Iowa State? Best teams SC beat were Michigan and Florida all year before the NCAAs. They beat a Duke team with no PG. Baylor, who underachieves like that is their championship game. And Florida again. Please. Marquette went 19-13 this year. Not a special club at all. I think Zags win this one going away. 5* Best Bet GONZAGA
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03-31-17 |
St. Peter's v. Texas A&M Corpus Christi +4.5 |
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62-61 |
Win
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100 |
23 h 32 m |
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Taking CORPUS CHRISTI here. Had these guys over MBC, and will come back here in the CTI Championship. Texas A&M CC going for their 5th win of the tournament tonight! They have already won 3 in a row on their home court and get a chance to do it again tonight. A Championship Game home puppy? Where do I sign up? Wins by 16,9 and 16 at home already in this tournament. They clearly have the best player on the floor, Rashawn Thomas. He is getting great help from 17ppg scorer Ehab Amin. As much as I like the Peacocks defense, I just think that this CC team is a pretty tough out at home (16-1). St Peter's had Furman looking foolish as they raced out to a 37-19 half-time lead. Furman hit their first FG 9 minutes into the game. This is a tough home venue that the Peacocks are coming into. I can't see them getting off to a fast start like that. 4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M CORPUS CHRISTI
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03-31-17 |
Coastal Carolina v. Wyoming -8.5 |
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59-83 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 44 m |
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Taking WYOMING again. Backing the Cowboys for the 3rd time in this best of 3 championship series. As I said the other night. Coastal not that good on the road. Just 3 wins. So they had some time to get used to the altitude. Will they make a difference tonight? The Chanticleers were already down their 3rd leading scorer (Wiggins) coming into their conference tournament and here in the CBI. Now you add in a loss of Cyr who puts up 10ppg, but more importantly was their 2nd leading rebounder at 6.5 a game. I thought the size would be the difference maker when I wrote my Game 1 preview. And I still think it is a huge factor tonight. 4* Money Maker WYOMING
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03-30-17 |
Georgia Tech v. TCU -4 |
Top |
56-88 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 6 m |
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Taking TCU here. Yep. Lost both semis taking dogs. But I will grab TCU here. Just think they are the better team. They were looking at an NCAA spot before a late fade. But they have handled themselves beating what I believe are better teams. Fact is that heading into Mississippi, Tech had won 2 road games all year. Not sold on them after getting Indiana in a defacto home game. Who didn't want anything to do with the NIT and opted to play on the road. And fired their coach after the loss. Luck into Belmont at home. They did win at Mississippi. And took care of a hot WAC team in Bakersfield. Frogs do everything just a tad bit better in my eyes. 5* Best Bet TCU HORNED FROGS
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03-29-17 |
Coastal Carolina v. Wyoming -8 |
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57-81 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 54 m |
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Taking WYOMING here. Lost with these guys in Game 1. Think the led 4-2 and then the wheels fell off. A terrible showing. CC just rolled over them like a hot knife through butter. But as I see this line, I think they are begging you to take Coastal. I mean. Win by 10 and get 8? Look. I liked the Cowboys in Game 1. Maybe I should have though about the cross country flight more. And now they are making it again to come home. But they will clearly have a big edge as CC isn't familiar with the altitude. Cowboys went 17-3 at home. CC 3-10 on the road, beating Texas State, Arkansas Little Rock and South Alabama. 2 of those were sub .500 programs. Championship Game, at home, do or die. Give me the home team. 4* Money Maker WYOMING COWBOYS
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03-29-17 |
Texas A&M Corpus Christi +2.5 v. Maryland-Baltimore County |
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79-61 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 54 m |
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Taking CORPUS CHRISTI here. Will grab the small pups here. These guys went 25-8 a year ago an lost in the CIT, dropping their opening to UL Lafayette by 24. After dropping 2 straight conference tournaments, I think that it is safe to say that senior F Rashawn Thomas is on a mission. After scoring 22 ppg, he has upped his play going for 26,29 and 31 in this tournaments 3 games so far. To go along with 16,8, and 9 boards. Thomas and G Ehab Amin have been pacing the Islanders this tournament. I know that MBC can put up the points (82ppg). Just think that A&M CC has a bit more to prove. 4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M CC
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03-28-17 |
TCU v. UCF +2.5 |
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68-53 |
Loss |
-105 |
11 h 34 m |
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Taking CENTRAL FLORIDA here. It is easy to take an ACC and Big 12 fave to reach the NIT Final, especially with these short numbers. But again, I am liking the dog here. I had Illinois State and UCF climbed out of an 18pt hole to win. On the road. It was Ill State's only home loss of the year. Defense baby. That is what I think will push them over the top here tonight. 4* Money Maker CENTRAL FLORIDA
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03-28-17 |
CS Bakersfield +2.5 v. Georgia Tech |
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61-76 |
Loss |
-115 |
8 h 8 m |
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Taking CAL BAKERSFIELD here. Have to ride this team. Heck. I didn't like them their last 2 games. I thought all the travel, playing on the road, and hot shooting would eventually come to an end. But you get the whole, team of destiny feel coming from the Roadrunners. GT obviously out of a stronger conference, and has beaten superior teams. But the line tells me that even though Tech has wins North Carolina, Florida State and Notre Dame. Bakersfield was WAC Champ this year and won the WAC Tourney last year. A nice veteran group that should shock an ACC team tonight. Bakersfield will not be a pushover. Dog it up at MSG. 4* Money Maker CAL BAKERSFIELD
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03-27-17 |
Wyoming -1 v. Coastal Carolina |
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81-91 |
Loss |
-105 |
20 h 50 m |
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Taking WYOMING here. Just think the Cowboys are a little better. I think that Coastal is going to have some problems matching up with the size of Wyoming. Cowboys have run a lot of guys at you. A guy who is scoring 1.7ppg played 13 minutes last game! And he's also a 6'8 big which helps us on the glass. In a close road game like this. I like rebounding and FT shooting. Cowboys have the edge there in my eyes. 4* Money Maker WYOMING
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03-26-17 |
Kentucky +2.5 v. North Carolina |
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73-75 |
Win
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100 |
32 h 25 m |
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Taking KENTUCKY here. Had these guys Friday night, and will come back on them today. Just think they match-up well. We saw NC have some problems with Arkansas, and the Wildcats are a tad bit better. We know that Berry isn't 100%. Fox and Monk just went off for 60 vs UCLA. This good be a big problem for the 'Heels. 4* Money Maker KENTUCKY
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03-26-17 |
IUPU Ft Wayne v. Texas A&M Corpus Christi +2 |
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62-78 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 58 m |
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Taking TEXAS A&M CC here. Not making the same mistake I made with Wisconsin going ML with a short number. That was a terrible way to go down after battling back and taking a nice lead in OT. That being said, let's move to the Islanders here. As much as I like Ft Wayne earlier this year, especially that win at Indiana, I think we saw how these worked out. Mastodons, I thought, were going to be an easy conference winner. They struggled (8-9). Like this big kid Thomas for A&M. He has been playing great, and will be a tough match-up for anyone on Ft Wayne. 4* Money Maker TEXAS A&M CC
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03-25-17 |
Oregon +6.5 v. Kansas |
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74-60 |
Win
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100 |
26 h 7 m |
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Taking OREGON here. If I was over .500 for this tournament I would be all in ML on this game. I just can't get a good rhythm going here in NCAA action. Conference tournaments. Winners with my eyes closed. These last 2 weekends have been tough, and I don't force big plays. Have to chip away and that is what we are doing. Like the Ducks though. I think they have the guys to really get this Kansas team in trouble. Think Brooks is a good match-up on Jackson. Kansas shy on inside depth. Like Bell to be the 'X' factor tonight. I think he gets a huge double /double and the Ducks quack into the Final Four. 4* Money Maker OREGON DUCKS
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03-25-17 |
Xavier +8.5 v. Gonzaga |
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59-83 |
Loss |
-109 |
23 h 17 m |
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Taking XAVIER here. Well. I didn't think these guys would get past last week. So maybe I am late to the party. You can say they are due for a let down. But each game they have surpassed the amazing of the game before. No way I can trust the Zags to finally have a complete game. They have cost me the last 2 games. This is a big nut against a team that is clearly have an amazing March run. Gonzaga has been in dog fights and all X has done is rattle off a 9-0 run to win their last game over a 1 seed and blitz a 3 seed in Florida State the game before. Have to take the dogs. 4* Money Maker XAVIER
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03-25-17 |
St. Peter's v. Texas State |
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49-44 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 13 m |
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Taking ST PETERS here. Like this little MAAC squad. I think they do the little things, just a tad better than State. FT, boards, 3pt shooting and defense. Well, both bring pretty good D's do the floor this afternoon. But I think Peacocks in the better conference and had the better non-conference schedule. In a coin flip like this, have to go with what I have seen of St Peter's in their tournament. 4* Money Maker ST PETERS
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03-24-17 |
South Carolina v. Baylor -3.5 |
Top |
70-50 |
Loss |
-110 |
58 h 57 m |
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Taking BAYLOR here. I get Baylor was on a 5-5 run heading into the Big 12 Tourney and promptly lost to Kansas State. But that was then. They notched an easy win over New Mexico State. Then had to battle USC to the wire. I mean. I clearly remember these guys the #1 team in the land when I unload on West Virginia giving them 5 when the Bears came to visit. (we won that big play $) - The guys lost to tournament teams Kansas, Kansas State, West Virginia and Oklahoma State. Their worse loss was a 6 point road game at TCU. Which doesn't look all that bad since TCU is at MSG for the NIT quarter-finals. I am not anywhere near sold on South Carolina. So they beat Duke. I had Duke! - But prior to beating the NCAAs, want to know how many tournament teams they beat. 3 - Vermont - Michigan, in November, Wolverines shot 19% from the field, 7% from 3! - and Florida off an OT game. All at home. South Carolina playing with house money for sure. But I can only see them coming down after that win over Duke. The coach was crying after the game! A 2nd round game!! Give me the Bears. 10* Money Bomb BAYLOR BEARS
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03-23-17 |
Xavier v. Arizona -7.5 |
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73-71 |
Loss |
-105 |
37 h 50 m |
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Taking ARIZONA. Tough to lay these points, but I just think the depth of Xavier will be the downfall tonight. Wildcats are a very good team, you see the number we are laying. I will tell you I thought that Florida State was going to roll over these guys. And boy was I wrong. So we get Sean Miller facing his old program. He took X to the NCAAs in 4 straight years including the Elite 8 and Sweet Sixteen his last 2. He faces his former assistant in Chris Mack. Safe to say, these guys probably know each others' tendencies pretty well. But this isn't a regular season game in December. This is for an Elite 8 spot. Arizona was bounced in the 1st round last year. No way they play like a 'friend.' They need a win. And I think their depth and length will outlast the guts of X. I know that Xavier has put together a nice little run, but that ends tonight. 5* Best Bet ARIZONA
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