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03-31-17 | Pacers +6 v. Raptors | 100-111 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Indiana at Toronto 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Raptors- Indiana who has lost their last two games have dropped four of their last five contests and have not won back-to-back games since early February. The last time this two met 12 days ago in Toronto the Raptors 'pounded' the Pacers off the boards maintaining a 51-33 advantage while posting a 116-91 win. Although Indiana is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings the Raptors are 24-10 ATS in the last 34 meetings in Toronto. Does all that matter...not this time out. Take INDIANA! |
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03-31-17 | Coastal Carolina +8.5 v. Wyoming | 59-83 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 46 m | Show | |
Coastal Carolina at Wyoming 7:00 ET Chanticleers (+) over Cowboys- We got what we expected in Game 2 of this Best-of-Three tournament as Coastal Carolina wan't able to handle the trip out west, the home crowd and the high altitude. Wyoming improved to 18-3 at home this season in their 81-57 rout of CC as the visitors shot 31.3% from the field. With three days to adjust and two days to lick their wounds the Chanticleers will be better this time out. Take COASTAL CAROLINA! |
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03-30-17 | Rockets v. Blazers +1.5 | Top | 107-117 | Win | 100 | 12 h 51 m | Show |
Houston at Portland 10:35 ET Trailblazers (+) over Rockets- Houston has defeated Portland in both meetings so far averaging 128 points with James Harden leading the way with 32 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds winning by 16.5 points a game. Right now, the Trailblazers are the hottest team in the NBA winning 12 of 15 games in March and hold a one-game lead over Denver for the final playoff spot in the West. Harden put up his 20th triple-double against Golden State Tuesday night but it was obvious to viewers that Harden is 'hurting' as he injured is left wrist. That may be the difference tonight. Take PORTLAND! |
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03-30-17 | Cavs v. Bulls +6 | 93-99 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Chicago 8:30 ET Bulls (+) over Cavaliers- The World Champion Cavaliers are limping into the playoffs going 6-9 in March and are off an embarrassing 103-74 loss to the Spurs on Monday. Cleveland was struggling on both ends of the floor as they looked slow and heavy as they now hold a one-game lead in the loss column over Boston for the top spot in the East. The Cavs are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games and are just 7-22 ATS in their last 29 meetings against the Bulls and are 2-5 ATS in Chicago. Take the BULLS! |
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03-30-17 | Georgia Tech +4 v. TCU | Top | 56-88 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
Georgia Tech vs Texas Christian 8:00 ET Yellow Jackets (+) over Horned Frogs- After getting 'crushed' in the NIT Tuesday I feel somewhat better after last night's win with Wyoming in the CBI as another of my 'Highest-Rated' releases. This one seems a bit odd as both these teams were a four seed and yet TCU comes up a strong favorite on a neutral court in New York. It seems even more out of the realm when we realize that Georgia Tech is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games. The Horned Frogs are now 6-1 since dropping their final seven regular season games and have coach Jamie Dixon who is 27-15 lifetime at Madison Square Garden having led Pittsburgh to the Big East title nine years ago. In a tough one...take GEORGIA TECH! |
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03-30-17 | Nets +5.5 v. Pistons | 89-90 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Detroit 7:35 ET Nets (+) over Pistons- Detroit stands behind Miami for the final playoff spot in the East but are having difficulties winning 'close' games as their free throw shooting is terrible down the stretch of games when it is needed most. Brooklyn has by far the worst record in the NBA but their not tanking because their top draft pick is going to the Boston Celtics. As a matter of fact the Nets have won three of their last five while the Pistons have now dropped their last five games and 8-of-9 while Brooklyn is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings including two wins in New York this season. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-29-17 | Coastal Carolina v. Wyoming -8 | Top | 57-81 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show |
Coastal Carolina at Wyoming 9:00 ET Cowboys (-) over Chanticleers- To start with as a former High School teacher and coach I had to find out what a Chanticleer because I had no idea what I was writing about. Okay, it's a 'feisty rooster' in Fairy Tales, sort of like the idea that Coastal Carolina has a chance tonight. Not in my book! The Cowboys who are 3-10 on the road took it on the chin in Conway, South Carolina and now those 'feisty roosters' find themselves tied by a Cowboy lasso as Wyoming is 17-3 straight-up at home and 7-2 ATS in their last nine including their Game 1 loss. CC is just 3-10 on the road losing by a 11.2 average. Take WYOMING! |
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03-29-17 | Heat v. Knicks +3.5 | 105-88 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 3 m | Show | |
Miami at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Heat- Miami came up with a big win last night in Detroit which kept them in the eighth playoff spot ahead of the Bulls. I would expect a let-down out of Miami after that late emotional win and they should be pretty cocky facing New York who they are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings at Madison Square Garden and 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings overall. The Heat are an amazing 10-1 ATS in the second game of back-to-backs and are not expected to rest anybody. This time around with a well-rested Knicks squad they fall short. Take NEW YORK! |
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03-29-17 | Thunder v. Magic +6.5 | 114-106 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 36 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Thunder- If ever anyone wants to make the case for Russell Westbrook as the NBA MVP just take a close look at his last performance. He scored 12 points in the final two-minutes in a 14-0 run to close the game in their 92-91 win over Dallas on Monday. These two have met once this season with the Magic pulling off a 119-117 home win as a 10-point underdog despite Westbrook's triple-double with 41-points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds. OKC is 0-4 ATS in their last four meetings with the Magic and the Thunder could be distracted by their huge Monday win. Take ORLANDO! |
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03-29-17 | Hawks v. 76ers +1.5 | Top | 99-92 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers over Hawks- As long as any team that has Dwight Howard as their center is an imposter and won't winning anything that counts. Atlanta who just broke a seven-game losing streak beating Phoenix 95-91 last night has defeated the 76ers in the last six meetings and are 6-1 AST in their last seven meetings in Philadelphia. The 76ers return home after a five-game (2-3) road trip where they are 17-19 straight-up. But, their home advantage is really against the points where they are 15-2 ATS in their last 17 games playing as hosts. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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03-28-17 | Nuggets +2 v. Blazers | 113-122 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
Denver at Portland 10:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Here are two teams with the exact same record battling it out in the west where Portland who has won 11 of their last 14 are a meager favorite. Denver has dropped three of their last five to bring the teams even at this point but are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games. Nuggets coach Michael Malone was annoyed by his team's effort in their last to New Orleans last time out and I expect a huge effort from them this time out. Note, Denver is 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight meetings in Portland and get it done here. Take the NUGGETS! |
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03-28-17 | TCU v. UCF +2.5 | Top | 68-53 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
Texas Christian vs Central Florida 9:00 ET Knights (+) over Horned Frogs- A pair of No. 4 seeds meet at Madison Square Garden in New York City as the NIT plays their semi-final contests. Texas Christian has reeled off three impressive wins in the tourney after the season with seven straight wins. TCU coach Jamie Dixon has done a great job setting school the record for wins (22) and bring this long time basketball doormat some pride. The Knights are fifth in the nation in scoring defense allowing just 61 points per contest. Central Florida is actually a higher four seed and will be getting points. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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03-28-17 | Warriors v. Rockets -115 | 113-106 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Golden State at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Warriors- Golden State who went through a period of adjustment when Kevin Durant went down and now after seven straight wins are one win away from reaching 60 once again. The Warriors have had the edge against Houston in the past but this is a different Rockets team although they are just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in Houston. The clubs have spilt their two meetings this season and with Houston 28-9 straight-up at home and the Warriors 16-21-1 ATS on the road I like my side. Take HOUSTON! |
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03-28-17 | Heat v. Pistons +2.5 | Top | 97-96 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Miami at Detroit 7:30 ET Pistons (+) over Heat- I an really kind of annoyed at missing out on playing 'against' the Pistons last night in New York where the Knicks lead from start to finish winning 109-95. Detroit had reached .500 but have now lost four straight and 7-of-8 but play three of their next four at home where they are 23-14. Miami who is within three games of the break-even mark has dropped their last two and are 14-22 on the road. Add that the Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last five visits to Detroit gives me the Pistons. Take DETROIT! |
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03-28-17 | CS Bakersfield +2.5 v. Georgia Tech | Top | 61-76 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Cal-State Bakersfield vs Georgia Tech 7:00 ET Roadrunners (+) over Yellow Jackets- Really now, how many of you were aware that Cal-State Bakersfield win the Western Athletic Conference regular season title. The Roadrunners feel that they have something to prove as they were left out of the 'Big Dance' after qualifying for the first time in school history last season. Bakersfield who is 19-6 ATS in their last 25 games 'lined' overall has a great balance with three seniors, a junior and sophomore starter that are looking to showcase their talent. Georgia Tech has 15 losses on the season and this will be their final one...Take CAL-STATE BAKERSFIELD! |
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03-27-17 | Thunder v. Mavs +2 | Top | 92-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Thunder- Oklahoma City has the most exciting player in the NBA with Russell Westbrook who has posted 36 triple-doubles this season breaking all-time NBA record for a single season. But, most of the good things that can be said of the Thunder pretty much end there. Granted OKC is secure in their playoff position but they have not played well away from home and that spells trouble in the Playoffs as they will be seeded 5th or lower and will not have any home court advantage. The Thunder are 14-21 on the road (3rd worse among playoff teams) and have dropped eight of their last 10 as visitors. Take DALLAS! |
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03-27-17 | Cavs +5 v. Spurs | 74-103 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Cleveland at San Antonio 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Spurs- San Antonio has been the model of consistency for as long as Greg Popovich has been their leader the last 21 seasons while the Cavaliers have only been on the leader board since the arrival of LeBron James. Cleveland 'has had to deal with various injuries to numerous players and have fallen into a tie with Boston for the top spot in the East while dropping three-of-five. The Spurs have won their last four but are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 following a straight-up win. The Cavaliers will get Iman Shumpert back for this contest and his added depth will help. Take CLEVELAND! |
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03-27-17 | Magic +9 v. Raptors | 112-131 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Orlando at Toronto 7:30 ET Magic (+) over Raptors- 'Yes, I am the great imposter,' that is the way I feel about the Toronto Raptors and although they are on a five-game winning streak and 15 games over .500 I don't believe that they are going anywhere when the playoffs start. Orlando has won three of their last four and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings against the Raptors. The Magic have won the last two meetings outright including a 114-113 win in Toronto in late January and are 18-18 ATS on the road. Take ORLANDO! |
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03-27-17 | Wyoming v. Coastal Carolina +1 | 81-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Wyoming at Coastal Carolina 7:30 Chanticleers (+) over Cowboys- With their College Basketball Invitational victories Coastal Carolina has moved about the .500 mark on the season. There are virtually nothing to compare these two teams with as they play in conference that will never meet except under these type of tournament situations. What we have here are tow teams that excel at home but struggle on the road. Wyoming is just 3-9 straight-up as visitors while Coastal Carolina is 14-6 straight-up and 9-4-2 ATS while playing as hosts. With this a best 2-of-3 I'll start with the home team here. Take the CHANTICLEERS! |
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03-26-17 | Blazers v. Lakers +6.5 | 97-81 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
Portland at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET Lakers (+) over Trailblazers- Portland by winning five of their last six have moved within one-game of eighth-place Denver finishing a three-game home stand last night with a 112-100 win over Minnesota. The Trailblazers have dominated this series in recent years winning the last 11 meetings, going 41-16 ATS in the last 57 meetings and 20-8 ATS in Los Angeles. As a matter of fact the last Lakers win over Portland came over three years ago at home. LA just broke a six-game slide with an overtime win over Minnesota and will carry that positive play into today's game. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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03-26-17 | Kentucky +2.5 v. North Carolina | 73-75 | Win | 100 | 7 h 13 m | Show | |
Kentucky vs North Carolina 5:05 ET Wildcats (+) over Tar Heels- I love it! Two of the BEST! No. 1 seed North Carolina versus No. 2 seed Kentucky and two of the most storied programs in college basketball history. Kentucky enters with 14 straight wins and an SEC Championship and the Tar Heels are the All-time NCAA leader in victories (2,239). The key here is that Kentucky can win the money and not win the game. This game will be that close and the points could be the difference. The Wildcats are 20-8-1 ATS when under the spotlight on Sunday. Take KENTUCKY! |
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03-26-17 | South Carolina v. Florida -3.5 | Top | 77-70 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 12 m | Show |
South Carolina vs Florida 2:20 ET Gators (-) over Gamecocks- Growing up within 30 miles of MSG when I was a youngster I realized South Carolina was always a New York favorite because of former Knicks star and Gamecocks coach Frank McGuire. So, I had no problem taking them against Baylor here in the Regional opener. Now, I see them in a position where it is so easy to take them after the way Florida blew a 12-point lead before beating Wisconsin 78-77. South Carolina is just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 overall and 1-9 ATS against the SEC. I have a source that I respect back 'East' who told mean South Carolina is the beat team left in the East and yet when this match-up was established his response was...'Fade them.' I trust him and I believe he is right. Take FLORIDA! |
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03-26-17 | Nets +7 v. Hawks | 107-92 | Win | 100 | 2 h 6 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Atlanta 1:00 ET Nets (+) over Hawks- The Atlanta Hawks would be if possible playing their way out of the playoffs with six straight losses. Meanwhile, the Nets are the only team in the East that has been eliminated from the playoff race but are 5-1 ATS in games following a loss. Brooklyn is 6-8 in March and are actually a point-spread winning on the road 18-14-3 ATS while the Hawks are a loser at home going 14-22 ATS. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-26-17 | Suns v. Hornets -11.5 | Top | 106-120 | Win | 100 | 2 h 9 m | Show |
Phoenix at Charlotte 1:00 ET Hornets (-) over Suns- What a joke. I know and 'love' Devin Booker the Suns bright-light who scored 70 points in the loss at Boston Friday night. But, after jumping out to a 25-3 lead the Celtics coasted the rest of the game playing little defense as Booker scored 51 points after halftime. Phoenix has lost seven straight and have not allowed fewer then 97 points in a game since January 5th. No kidding! Even eight game under .500 the Hornets still are fight for the final playoff spot in the East trailing the Bulls and Pistons by a 1.5 games. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-25-17 | Oregon +7.5 v. Kansas | 74-60 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Oregon vs Kansas 8:50 ET Ducks (+) over Jayhawks- How good did Kansas look on Thursday night, Purdue never really had a chance as the Jayhawks were just bigger, stronger and quicker against the over-matched Boilermakers. This time out they will be up against a different kind of animal as the Ducks can't fly but they can jump and they are quicker then the Hawks last Big Ten opponent. Oregon is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games as they enjoy the spotlight and they will have it here. This one comes down to the final buzzer. Take OREGON! |
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03-25-17 | Oregon v. Kansas UNDER 157 | 74-60 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
Oregon/Kansas 8:50 UNDER Total- There is no question these two clubs are explosive offensively as both clubs can run the floor and can put up points. But this is not a regular seas encounter when Jayhawks games were 7-2 non-conference overs, but in NCAA Tournament games Kansas plays a different tune and goes under 27-10. Kansas is the first team since 1995 to score 90-plus points in each of their first three games in the Tournament and that ends here. Play this game UNDER! |
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03-25-17 | Raptors v. Mavs -123 | 94-86 | Loss | -123 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Toronto at Dallas 8:35 ET Mavericks over Raptors- The Toronto Raptors have won four straight and don't seem to be missing point guard Kyle Lowry as they match towards the playoffs. DeMar DeRozan has picked up the slack and scored 40-points in back-to-back games. The Raptors are now 10-5 without Lowry and I wonder if they are so hot why are they an underdog against Dallas. T believe they stumble here. Take DALLAS! |
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03-25-17 | Wizards -125 v. Cavs | Top | 127-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
Washington at Cleveland 7:30 ET Wizards over Cavaliers- Washington who is playing the best basketball of any NBA team is starting a five-game road trip at Cleveland and there is something way wrong with the Wizards being favored here. The Wizards will play eight of their final 10 games on the road as they look to break a three-game losing streak to the Cavaliers. The Wizards will come to play tonight. Take WASHINGTON! |
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03-25-17 | Xavier v. Gonzaga -7.5 | Top | 59-83 | Win | 100 | 7 h 0 m | Show |
Xavier vs Gonzaga 6:09 ET Bulldogs (-) over Musketeers- The Musketeers pulled off the upset of the Tournament defeating Arizona 73-71 scoring the last nine points of the game over the final 2:39. Xavier has won three straight with guard Trevon Bluiett averaging 25 points and have never been to the Final Four and they are going to fall short once again. Gonzaga has never been there either and this will be their first trip to the Finals. These two clubs have met four times with the Bulldogs holding a 3-1 series lead and they will post another win with their heavy bodies leading the way. Take GONZAGA! |
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03-24-17 | Wisconsin v. Florida -123 | 83-84 | Win | 100 | 13 h 19 m | Show | |
Wisconsin vs. Florida 9:55 ET Gators (+) over Badgers- Both these clubs have turned it up a notch and have been two off the more impressive teams in the tournament thus far. Wisconsin is coming off a win over No. 1 overall seed Villanova 65-62 and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall. Florida who won back-to-back National Championships has changed their style from a smothering defense to averaging 78 points per game while Wisconsin who is trying to reach the Final Four for the three times in four years allows just 61.8 points per game. The Gators top scorer KeVaughn Allen is ready to break out after totaling just 11 points in the two victories. Take FLORIDA! |
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03-24-17 | UCLA v. Kentucky +1 | Top | 75-86 | Win | 100 | 13 h 1 m | Show |
UCLA vs. Kentucky 9:35 ET Wildcats (+) over Bruins- Without a doubt this will be the most heavily 'played' game of the weekend as these two high scoring high profile programs clash late Friday night. Just to show how thing change during the season the first week of the December these two met in Lexington and the Bruins pulled out a 97-92 victory as an 11-point underdog. Now, on a neutral site they are favored. When you get this far a team need more then talent and coaching becomes a big part of how thing play out. The edge their goes to Kentucky with John Calipari as he is 10-2 straight-up and ATS in Sweet-16 games including 5-0 with the Wildcats. UCLA on the other hand is 2-9 ATS in their last 11 Sweet-16 games. Take KENTUCKY! |
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03-24-17 | South Carolina +4 v. Baylor | 70-50 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
South Carolina vs. Baylor 7:25 ET Gamecocks (+) over Bears- boy, it is so tough backing this South Carolina team as they have such difficulties putting the ball in the basket but shot 63% and 59.5% in the second half of. The fact that the Gamecocks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 doesn't bother me although the Bears have won the last three meetings and 4-of-5 straight-up going 3-2 ATS. After upsetting Duke 88-81 the Gamecocks were subdued as coach Frank Martin said 'let's win this thing' and with the SEC Player of the Year Sindarius Thornwell they have a chance. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! |
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03-24-17 | Nets v. Wizards -12 | 108-129 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (-) over Nets- 'Break-up the Nets' that is the cry around New York as the Nets have won two straight but still have an NBA low 15 wins five below the nearest competitor. Brooklyn has posted four wins in their last seven outings their best stretch of the season but are 0-3 this year against Washington. As a matter of face the Wizards have won the last six meetings and 11 of the last 13 and are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings in Washington. Lay-it...take the WIZARDS! |
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03-24-17 | Nuggets +2 v. Pacers | 125-117 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show | |
Denver at Indiana 7:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Pacers- The Pacers are a wealth of trends that just seem to go on and on and on. Indiana has lost five of their last nine including all losses on the road (0-5) so they have won their last four at home. Denver currently is in sole possession of the final playoff spot in the West and must fend off the Trailblazers who are just one-game behind. The Nuggets who crushed Indiana 140-112 in the 'Mile High City' and are 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to Indiana. Take DENVER! |
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03-24-17 | Cavs v. Hornets +3.5 | Top | 112-105 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
Cleveland at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Cavaliers- The Cavaliers are struggling (0-3-1 ATS in last four)and even with the return of both Kevin Love and Kyle Korver they are having problems playing defense as the Nuggets 53% shooting last time out. Charlotte who has won their last three are chasing Miami for the final playoff spot in the East play their next three games at home and then will play five of their remaining games are on the road. In need...Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-23-17 | Purdue +5.5 v. Kansas | Top | 66-98 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 44 m | Show |
Purdue vs. Kansas 9:35 ET Boilermakers (+) over Jayhawks- According to Kansas coach Bill Self 'We haven't seen a team that plays through their bigs,' and they will get their chance Thursday. Purdue will count on Center Caleb Swanigan who keys their offense that averages over 80 points per game. The Jayhawks have gone 6-2 ATS in their last eight to rise their over ATS record to 13-18-1. This is not impressive but they have won 10-of-11 straight-up. Boilermakers are 6-1 both straight-up and ATS on neutral sites and Kansas is 5-3 both ways. In their last meetings the Jayhawks prevailed in the 2012 NCAA Tourney 63-60 as an 8-point favorite. Take PURDUE! |
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03-23-17 | Clippers v. Mavs +4.5 | Top | 95-97 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Los Angeles- If there is one playoff team that I believe is an imposter it's the Los Angeles Clippers. There just always seems to be something lacking be it injuries or bonehead plays under pressure but I just don't see it. Here come the Clippers winners of three straight by an average margin of 21 points up again the Mavericks who are sitting 10th in the West. Having to overcome Denver and Portland is not an easy task but the Mavericks can here their cause with a win here. Take DALLAS! |
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03-23-17 | West Virginia +4 v. Gonzaga | 58-61 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
West Virginia vs. Gonzaga 7:35 ET Mountaineers (+) over Bulldogs- I hate to do it, because I really like this Bulldogs team but, the gods-that-be (Vegas) doesn't like their chances. To start with Gonzaga who is 22-9-1 ATS on the season is 0-2 ATS in the tourney so far as they face tougher competition progressively. These two have met three times the last in the first game of the 2012 NCAA tournament with the Bulldogs winning 77-54 defeating the Mountaineers for the third time without a loss. West Virginia has a 'chip' on their shoulder and will use their 'Press Virginia' defense that forces a nation leading 20.1 turnovers a game to lead the way. Take WEST VIRGINIA! |
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03-23-17 | Michigan v. Oregon +1.5 | 68-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show | |
Michigan vs. Oregon 7:05 ET Ducks (+) over Wolverines- Of course I am aware that Michigan is a 7-seed and is favored over a 3-seed and when this happens the lower seed (Michigan) usually win. That is because the Vegas odds-makers know more about who is good then the bias selection committee. Oregon showed their metal with a come-from-behind win over Rhode Island and are 16-7 ATS in their last 23 games. But, the Wolverines have much to boost about themselves as they are ranked first nationally in fewest turnovers per game at 9.2 and they are 4-0 lifetime against the Ducks. Michigan's run winning their last seven including the Big Ten title ends here as a beaten favorite. Take OREGON! |
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03-22-17 | Knicks v. Jazz -10.5 | 101-108 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
New York at Utah 10:30 ET Jazz (-) over Knicks- Three game losing streaks are common for New York but the Jazz are in the mist of one that will turn around tonight. Utah currently is in the fourth spot in the west a half-game ahead of the LA Clippers although they lead the Northwest Division. The Knicks are 16-games under .500 and just don't have the talent to compete against the Jazz. Take UTAH! |
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03-22-17 | Cavs v. Nuggets +4 | Top | 113-126 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Cleveland at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Cavaliers- Denver is off back-to-back losses to Houston by one and four points getting beat 125-124. That is significant because the Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games after allowing 100 points. They are also 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight-up loss. Now, don't get the idea that I have nothing to say about the Cavaliers. To start with they are 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Denver and 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven. The clincher for me is that Cleveland is just 18-16 straight-up on the road and only 14-20 ATS. Take the NUGGETS! |
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03-22-17 | Utah Valley +3 v. Wyoming | 68-74 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 36 m | Show | |
Utah Valley State at Wyoming 9:00 ET Wolverines (+) over Cowboys- Now, I know you have heard of Wyoming because ah come-on it is a state but...Utah Valley State I just don't think so much. It's pretty difficult to come up with trends or other comparable stats as the Wolverines were only on the board five time this season. Although they entered tournament play Utah Valley is 5-0 ATS in lined games. The Wolves won six of their last seven with their only loss coming in overtime to Cal-Santa Barbara. Take UTAH VALLEY STATE! |
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03-22-17 | CS Bakersfield +6.5 v. Texas-Arlington | Top | 80-76 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
Cal-State-Bakersfield at Texas-Arlington 9:00 ET Roadrunners (+) over Mavericks- Two unusual suspects are vying for a trip to Madison Square Garden as the NIT continues in Arlington with the 27-8 Mavericks hosting 24-9 Cal State Bakersfield. Both clubs made it the hard way as the Mavs were seeded 6th and the Roadrunners 8th. But, Bakersfield routed both California and Colorado State while Arlington took out BYU in Provo and Akron at home. The Mavericks have won 17 straight at home and are undefeated 14-0 this season. But, the Roadrunners are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games and 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games overall. I'll take the points. Take CAL-STATE BAKERSFIELD! |
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03-22-17 | 76ers v. Thunder -10.5 | 97-122 | Win | 100 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (-) over 76ers- Maybe the Thunder can't beat Golden State as they were just crushed by the Warriors for the fourth straight time this season but we know they can beat Philadelphia as they seek their 16th straight win in the series. Personal stats might be a part of tonight's performance as Russell Westbrook has failed to record a triple-double in either of the last two games and needs seven more to set the NBA record at 41. OKC bounces back here...take the THUNDER! |
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03-22-17 | Illinois v. UCF -3.5 | 58-68 | Win | 100 | 9 h 46 m | Show | |
Illinois at Central Florida 7:00 ET Knight's (-) over Illini- Central Florida has made an incredible run under interim coach Jamall Walker who took over from fired coach John Groce on March 11. The Knights performed the near impossible feat by beating Illinois State on their floor where they had won 22 straight and now host Illinois who is just 3-6 on the road. The Illini sat at home and disposed of Valparaiso and Boise State and now will be the visitor where they haven't been at their beat. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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03-21-17 | Spurs v. Wolves +5 | 100-93 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Minnesota 9:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Spurs- The is one of those NBA match-ups that is so one-sided that it will be difficult to present solid and justifiable reason to take Minnesota. San Antonio has won 10-straight in this series including five in a row at Target Center. The Timberwolves are off a three game road losing streak where they are 13-games under .500 while they are 18-18 (19-17 ATS) at home. Many of the Wolves players admitted that they could have put forth a better effort on the road and will try and make up for it at home. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-21-17 | Warriors v. Mavs +5 | Top | 112-87 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Golden State at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- After losing three straight the Warriors appear to be 'back' as they have won their last four. Poor shooting was the problem where they scored just 91 points per game during the losing streak and in the last four they averaged 114 points. The injury to Kevin Durant didn't help but it appears Golden State has adjusted. The Warriors have dominated this series wining the last five meetings and 12 of the past 13. Dallas is just two-games out of playoff contention and are 6-1 ATS versus teams with a winning record. Take DALLAS! |
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03-21-17 | Grizzlies +2 v. Pelicans | 82-95 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Memphis at New Orleans 8:05 ET Grizzlies (+) over Pelicans- It definitely has potential but I still don't have confidence in New Orleans who has won their last two games and four of their last five two of which they were without DeMarcus Cousins. Memphis who has won their last four are baring down on Oklahoma City and the Clippers for the No.5 seed and had won seven straight in the series until the last meetings in February when the Pelicans posted a 95-91 victory in Memphis. The Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in their last four meetings and that tough defense (92.8) will do its work. Take MEMPHIS! |
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03-21-17 | Richmond v. TCU -7 | 68-86 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
Richmond at Texas Christian 7:00 ET Horned Frogs (-) over Spiders- The 'Big-12' has accounted well for itself in the NCAA's and it's the Horned Frogs chance to impressive the NIT. What I'm getting at here is that Richmond who has a fine program has won more games and loss less games the Texas Christian they just don't have the pedigree or the horse to match-up with the Horned Frogs. TCU hung-on in overtime at Iowa posting a 94-92 win while the Spiders who are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games defeated Oakland at home 87-84. Welcome to Big-12 country. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN! |
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03-20-17 | Akron v. Texas-Arlington -5 | Top | 69-85 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
Akron at Texas-Arlington 7:30 ET Mavericks (-) over Zips- Texas-Arlington has been under the radar all season but have posted some impressive wins including routing BYU at their place and handing St. Mary's one of their four losses the other three came from Gonzaga of course. Akron has had a wonderful season but have not rewarded their backers as they are just 13-18 ATS while the Mavericks are 17-11-1 ATS. They are also 13-0 straight-up at home. Take TEXAS-ARLINGTON! |
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03-20-17 | Wizards +4 v. Celtics | Top | 102-110 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Washington at Boston 7:30 ET Wizards (+) over Celtics- The battle for the second spot in the East continues with this match-up between clubs that have had some intense meetings this season. They play of both squads have leveled out as Boston is 4-4 in their last eight while Washington has dropped three of their last four. Celtics dynamo Isaiah Thomas has missed the last two games and should return tonight but how effective he will be is the question. This is the fourth meetings between these two this season and the home team has won all three with the Wizards 0-4 ATS in their last four visits to Boston. That changes tonight. Take WASHINGTON! |
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03-20-17 | Hawks v. Hornets -5.5 | 90-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (-) over Hawks- Somehow the Hornets who are nine-games under .500 actually believe that they have a chance to make the post-season. The over-rated Atlanta Hawks are playing with an ailing Paul Milsap who has been ineffective in recent starts. When looking at the 'price' of this game with the Hornets so far below .500 and the Hawks still in the playoffs but are not playing with a need or energy. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-20-17 | Jazz v. Pacers +2.5 | 100-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
Utah at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (-) Jazz- Utah leads the league in scoring defense (96.3 points per) but have dropped their last two because of their lack of scoring 84.5 points per contest. The Jazz have won the last three in this series including a 109-100 home win in their last meeting. Indianan is 24-10 straight-up at home and are off their lackluster effort at Toronto yesterday and will regroup here. Utah is 7-18-1 on the road against teams with winning home record and the Pacers are 5-0 ATS after allowing 100 or more points in a loss. Take INDIANA! |
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03-19-17 | Cincinnati +4.5 v. UCLA | Top | 67-79 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 56 m | Show |
Cincinnati vs UCLA 9:40 ET Bearcats (+) over Bruins- A huge contrast in styles will be facing off in Sacramento as the nation's highest scoring team UCLA (90.6) will be up against the nation's fifth best scoring defense (60.8) with Cincinnati. The Bearcats have held 28 of their 35 opponents under 70 points this season while the Bruins haven't scored less then 74 points in any game this season. UCLA averages 21.5 assists per game, the most in the NCAA since 1995 but it won't be enough. Take CINCINNATI! |
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03-19-17 | USC v. Baylor -6.5 | 78-82 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 49 m | Show | |
USC vs Baylor 7:45 ET Bears (-) over Trojans- The 'Magic' ride for the Trojans end this afternoon in Tulsa where the Baylor Bears will end USC's dreams. They do lead the nation in double-digit comeback wins after trailing by 12 or more points winning 13 times in that fashion. The Baylor program has come a long way as their No. 3 seed will attest and they love playing on Sunday's when they are 9-4 ATS. The Trojans made a great comeback against Providence and took SMU down with a late surge, this time around they fall short. Take BAYLOR! |
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03-19-17 | Arkansas +11.5 v. North Carolina | 65-72 | Win | 100 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Arkansas vs North Carolina 6:10 ET Razorbacks (+) over Tar Heels- This is a tough call as I believe the Tar Heels are going to advance to the Final Four and already routed Texas Southern 103-64. Although they have won nine of their last 11 Arkansas is 0-8 lifetime against No. 1 ranked teams and will have problems with the size of North Carolina. Seton Hall out-rebounded the Razorbacks by 14 boards on Friday and must control the ball to have any chance and they will. Take ARKANSAS! |
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03-19-17 | Blazers v. Heat -6.5 | 115-104 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
Portland at Miami 6:00 ET Heat (-) over Trailblazers- The Miami Heat who were once 19-games under .500 have made an incredible comeback on the season and are with one game of the break even mark. Portland which was Saturday's Megabucks winner have won seven of their last nine and now come up a game-and-a-half behind the final playoff spot in the West. Although Portland is 4-1 ATS in their last five road games and 5-0 when playing back-to-backs they will falter here. Take MIAMI! |
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03-19-17 | Wolves +3 v. Pelicans | 109-123 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Minnesota at New Orleans 6:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Pelicans- These two clubs are trending in opposite directions as the Pelicans have won three of four while Minnesota has lost three of four. New Orleans is 3-7 since acquiring DeMarcus Cousins and 2-0 in games he has missed. Playing Anthony Davis and Cousins at the same time is taking a bit of adjusting that the Pelicans haven't been able to make yet. The Pelicans have won nine of the past 11 meetings and two games this season by a combined 37 points. Why then at home is this price so short. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-19-17 | Suns v. Pistons -9.5 | Top | 95-112 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
Phoenix at Detroit 4:30 ET Pistons (-) over Suns- Both clubs are on a three-game slide but the losses by the Pistons were more critical as they have dropped out of the final playoff spot in the East. Detroit lost their three games by a total of 58 points and now they come up a 10-point favorite. They seems a bit high as the Vegas odds-makers are aware that the Suns are doing their best job of 'tanking' their remaining 13 games as they are sitting out their best player in Eric Bledsoe. The is the first of a six-game road trip and it will be a dark trip for the Suns. Take DETROIT! |
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03-18-17 | Bucks v. Warriors -11.5 | 92-117 | Win | 100 | 14 h 11 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Golden State 10:30 ET Warriors (-) over Bucks- The Warriors have it a difficult patch where they are 4-4 since the loss of All-Star Kevin Durant and have even looked good in any of their wins. Golden State is aware that they have to pick up the pace of they are to remain the No.1 seed in the West as their lead against San Antonio is just 1.5 games. Golden State has won six of the past seven meetings but Milwaukee is 10-2-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games at Golden State. That's all fine and good for the Bucks but the Warriors will enter this game with a different attitude. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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03-18-17 | Spurs v. Grizzlies +3.5 | 96-104 | Win | 100 | 13 h 54 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Memphis 9:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Spurs- No one can say that the Spurs have no heart as LaMarcus Aldridge has return after his heart issue has been resolved, but has it? This was the third time Aldridge has had heart issues since joining the NBA but no one seems to worried. Memphis defeated San Antonio as hosts already posted a home win over the Spurs in early February when San Antonio was without Gasol and Leonard they may be back but this time spark-plug Tony Parker will be missing his fifth straight game. Take MEMPHIS! |
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03-18-17 | St. Mary's +5.5 v. Arizona | Top | 60-69 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 23 m | Show |
St Mary's vs Arizona 7:40 ET Gaels (-) over Wildcats- This one can be a great match-up in Salt Lake City. Arizona set a season's high in points scored last time out when the trounced under-manned No. 15 seed North Dakota 100-82 in round one. St. Mary's defeated VCU 85-77 as they shot 56% in Thursday's round one win. The Gaels defense has lead the way this season holding opponents to 56.1 points second in the nation to Virginia as they are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight. St. Mary's has lost four games this season three of which were to No.1 seed Gonzaga and the other loss was to Texas Arlington. Take ST MARY'S! |
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03-18-17 | Middle Tennessee v. Butler -3.5 | 65-74 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
Middle Tennessee State vs Butler 7:10 ET Bulldogs (-) over Blue Raiders- No. 12 seed Mid-Tenn State pulled off the upset everyone was expecting a 12th seed defeating No. 5 seed Minnesota as the favorite. Last season the Blue Raiders upset Michigan State and then fell to Syracuse and I expect more of the same in round two. The Raiders are 4-8 lifetime in the NCA Tournament but are 24-10 ATS this season while the Bulldogs are a respectable 18-12 ATS with two outright wins against the overall No. 1 seed Villanova. The have the perigee to win here, Take BUTLER! |
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03-18-17 | Blazers +3 v. Hawks | Top | 113-97 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
Portland at Atlanta 6:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Hawks- The Trailblazers are off an impressive 110-106 win at San Antonio the night after an embarrassing 100-79 loss at New Orleans and they need to continue on this path to catch Denver for the final playoff spot in the West. Atlanta has dropped their last two contests and are 0-4 ATS in their last four home games including a home loss to Memphis last time out. Atlanta posted a win at Portland a month ago and now it's 'turnabout.' Take PORTLAND! |
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03-18-17 | Wisconsin +6 v. Villanova | 65-62 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
Wisconsin vs Villanova 2:40 ET Badgers (+) over Wildcats- There is plenty of big game experience as Wisconsin has been to the Final Four two of the past three season's while Villanova is defending National Champion. The Wildcats have defeated teams from the Big-Ten 11 of 12 times ATS but this is the first meeting in the NCAA tournament between these two. Defense will be the key between these two grizzled experienced clubs. Take the points, take WISCONSIN! |
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03-17-17 | Kent State +18.5 v. UCLA | 80-97 | Win | 100 | 20 h 24 m | Show | |
Kent State (14) vs UCLA (3) 9:57 ET Golden Flashes (+) over Bruins- We all are aware of who the 'public' and media want here as the UCLA storyline is typical Hollywood crap. They have great talent we are all aware but don't always play both ends of the floor. There is concern over Lonzo Ball's thumb that he injured against Arizona and finished with only eight points. Hey while we are hear all kinds of stuff remember the 14th seed has had an upset win in each of the past four NCAA Tournaments. Take a shot...take KENT STATE! |
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03-17-17 | Magic +3 v. Suns | 109-103 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
Orlando at Phoenix 10:00 ET Magic (+) over Suns- The stuff that is going on in the NBA is an absolute disgrace as teams just give groups of players 'rest' and cheat the attending audience that come to see the 'World's Best' at work but often they are a no show. That is just one major problem another is the 'tanking' that a number of clubs are doing to move up in the draft process. Now, teams like the Suns along with the Lakers and Bulls are sitting their best talent the rest of the way as Phoenix is doing with Eric Bledsoe. These two met in November when the Suns posted a 92-87 win but the revenge is on Magic's side. Take ORLANDO! |
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03-17-17 | Marquette v. South Carolina -118 | 73-93 | Win | 100 | 20 h 1 m | Show | |
Marquette (10) vs South Carolina (7) 9:50 ET Gamecocks over Golden Eagles- To start with this game is being played in Jim Boeheim's favorite city Greenville, South Carolina and that can only help a Frank Martin coached team. Marquette has the nation's top 3-point shooter with Markus Howard who will find little room to shoot as the Gamecocks will be swarming the floor. They will need that and more to win as they are a weak 41% shooting team. But with the crowd and intensity the 'Cocks' walk. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! |
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03-17-17 | Wolves +4.5 v. Heat | 105-123 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Miami 7:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Heat- Both these clubs had terrible starts to the season but are now fighting for the 8th and final playoff spot in their respective conferences. Miami won only 11 of their last 41 games and now are tied for the final spot in the East and just a half-game behind Milwaukee for the 7 seed. Minnesota with 15 games remaining is two game behind Portland for the final playoff spot in the West and can not afford many more losses. Take TIMBERWOLVES! |
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03-17-17 | Rockets v. Pelicans +5 | Top | 112-128 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
Houston at New Orleans 8:05 ET Pelicans (+) over Rockets- it's all just supposed to come together this way isn't it. I mean the Rockets come blasting winning three in-a-row including a 139-100 trouncing over the Lakers. With the 'Glitter Boys' not putting up much resistance Houston will find getting to the hoop a little more difficult with Davis and Cousins defending the basket. New Orleans has dropped seven of the past eight meetings but things are obviously different now with the addition of Cousins and the return of Holiday. At home off a loss (2-6 since trade) Pelicans in need of a win. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-17-17 | Kansas State v. Cincinnati -3 | Top | 61-75 | Win | 100 | 18 h 59 m | Show |
Kansas State (11) vs Cincinnati (6) 7:27 ET Bearcats (-) over Wildcats- 'We' posted Kansas State as a 'Megabucks Best Bet' on Tuesday and they responded by running Wake Forest off the court scoring 95 points. That many points for the Wildcats is an anomaly as they average just over 72 points per contest. Cincinnati very quietly has set as school record for wins (29) and will have a 'chip' (Ha) on their shoulder as coach Mike Cronin was miffed at the Bearcats seeding. I've never really had much luck with Cincinnati in big games but this just sets up so nice. Take CINCINNAT! |
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03-17-17 | Oklahoma State +2.5 v. Michigan | Top | 91-92 | Win | 100 | 11 h 16 m | Show |
Oklahoma State (10) vs Michigan (7) 12:15 ET Cowboys (+) over Wolverines- The Wolverines come flying into Indianapolis have swept through the Big Ten Tournament taking no prisoners. Oklahoma State was in the same position as Michigan (both 20-11) and while the Maze and Blue won four straight the Cowboys got stomped by Iowa State. One thing that this has done is give Oklahoma State eight days to recover and put together solid practice time while Michigan has been basking in the Championship glory and the number show this does not bode well for them. The Cowboys enter with three straight losses and this is a great spot for them to put it together. Take OKLAHOMA STATE! |
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03-16-17 | Virginia Tech v. Wisconsin -5.5 | Top | 74-84 | Win | 100 | 12 h 48 m | Show |
Virginia Tech (9) vs Wisconsin (8) 9:40 ET Badgers (-) over Hokies- The selection committee once again is under scrutiny and it's understandable why. I'm not going to go through it all as a number of 'lower' seeds end up the favorite but, that is not the case here. Wisconsin is making their 19th straight NCAA appearance while Virginia Tech is 'here' for the first time in 12 years. The Hokies have fared well against the Big Ten going 5-2-1 ATS in eight games and are 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 games. (That's pretty damn good!) But, the Badgers have big game experience and a defense that can shut down Delay and Allen and that will be enough. Note that tourney teams that lost their conference Championship game by more then 15 points are 23-7 ATS in the opening round. Take WISCONSIN! |
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03-16-17 | VCU +4.5 v. St. Mary's | 77-85 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
St. Mary's (7) vs Virginia Commonwealth (10) 7:20 ET Rams (+) over Gaels- The five returning starters St. Mary's used this season lost only three games this season in the weak West Coast Conference with all three losses to Gonzaga and the other loss to NIT bound Texas-Arlington. So with the impressive resume (really?) they garner a 7 seed and come up favored against VCU who lost in the Atlantic-10 Championship game to Rhode Island. This is the Rams seventh straight trip to the 'Dance' and that experience goes a long way in 'big' games. Take VCU! |
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03-16-17 | Grizzlies v. Hawks -3.5 | 103-91 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Memphis at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (-) over Grizzlies- Well, I like the spot and have a variety of angles to look examine. These two met in Memphis on Saturday and the Hawks recorded a 107-90 beat-down of the Grizzlies at home. They rebounded off that loss with a 113-93 win over Milwaukee to end a 5-game losing streak as they finished their home stand 1-3. Lookinh for revenge over last week's pasting I find the Grizz just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games in Atlanta. Take the HAWKS! |
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03-16-17 | Nets +4 v. Knicks | Top | 121-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Brooklyn at New York 7:35 ET Nets (+) over Knicks- After putting forth their best defensive effort of the season in a win over Indiana when the allowed only 81 points Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said the team at 27-41 was out of the playoffs. New York's young budding star Kristaps Porzingis is ailing and with no chance for the playoffs will most likely sit this one out. There are number of different trends that I could use but I like tis one; the Nets are 5-1 Ats in their last six games following a loss. Brooklyn is look for their first win in Manhattan after three straight losses. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-16-17 | Jazz +6.5 v. Cavs | 83-91 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Utah at Cleveland 7:00 ET Jazz (+) over Cavaliers- 'We' have got to be careful with the Cavaliers as they will sooner or later make their final push in insure their No. 1 seed in the East. They established who they are with a 128-96 rout of the Pistons on Tuesday just their fourth win in their last 10 games. Even though Utah has lost in each of their last four visits to Cleveland they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. This is going to be a knock-down drag out battle and it's just whether they keep the intensity. I bet not! Take the JAZZ! |
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03-16-17 | Middle Tennessee v. Minnesota +1.5 | 81-72 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 17 m | Show | |
Middle Tennessee State (12) vs Minnesota (5) 4:00 ET Gophers (+) over Blue Raiders- Mid-Tenn St is supposed to be the 'best team you have never heard of' but most knowledgeable handicappers know exactly who the Blue Raiders are and now I'm afraid almost everyone understands how good they are! Think of it, the 12th seed is favored over the 5th seed. Is that the work of Las Vegas or the selection committee? Richard Pitino in his 4th year has done a great job with Minnesota and like other coached 'Pitino' teams they have gotten better as the season rolls on. The most popular trend now among the media is the 12 seed defeating the 5 seed. I am surprise the Gophers are seeded this high and the Blue Raiders this low. But, I'm siding with the Committee on this one. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-15-17 | Texas-Arlington +5.5 v. BYU | Top | 105-89 | Win | 100 | 13 h 43 m | Show |
Texas Arlington at Brigham Young 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Cougars- These type of match-ups are difficult to handicap because of the drastic differences in their conference play. When going over the schedules I find that Texas-Arlington have defeated three NCAA tournament teams and defeated Texas for haha's 72-61 in Austin. BYU of course plays in a weak conference as well and were just pounded by St. Mary's 81-50 a team the Mavericks beat St. Mary's 65-51. Add that the Cougars have lost three players to injury during the course of the season and are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. TAKE TEXAS-ARLINGTON! |
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03-15-17 | USC v. Providence +2.5 | Top | 75-71 | Loss | -104 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
Southern California vs Providence 9:10 ET Friars (+) over Trojans- An oddity about this match-up is that they played each other in the first round game last season and the Friars took down the Trojans 70-69 on a buzzer beater to advance. USC has made the tourney for the 2nd straight year and for Providence this is their 4th straight appearance. The Trojans come to Dayton with losses in five of the their last eight while the Friars had won six straight before bowing to Creighton. Providence who is a money maker at 20-12 ATS for the season and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. Playing well and with confidence take...PROVIDENCE |
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03-15-17 | South Dakota +12 v. Iowa | 75-87 | Push | 0 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
South Dakota at Iowa 7:00 ET Coyotes (+) over Hawkeyes- Have any of you seen South Dakota play? Living in out west in Las Vegas 'we' get to see games broadcast from every region and at any hour. So, I can honestly say I never really paid attention to the Summit League. Iowa made the Tourney the last three season but failed this year because to tell the truth they just weren't that good. Although they were 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 home games they and could host three NIT games the Coyotes are 20-8-2 ATS in their last 30 games overall. Take SOUTH DAKOTA! |
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03-15-17 | Grizzlies v. Bulls +3 | 98-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Memphis at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Grizzlies- both these squads ended five-game losing streaks on Monday as the Bulls rebounded from a devastating loss to Boston on Sunday when the only scored26 points in the first half and the Grizzlies defeated Milwaukee 113-93. Part of the answer for the Bulls was the return to action by Rajon Rando who assisted with five players scoring double figures and three getting 20 or more. Although Memphis is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Chicago the Bulls still get the edge here. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-15-17 | Wolves +6.5 v. Celtics | 104-117 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Boston 7:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- The youthful Timberwolves are improving as the season wears down as having won seven of their last 10 and are 4-0 ATS playing on one days rest. Boston is off a beat-down of the Bulls on Sunday when they allowed just 26 first half points but will find it more difficult to defend Karl-Anthony Towns who has 50 'double-doubles' this season. The late season emergence of Ricky Rubio has lifted the Timberwolves to a points where they can compete with anybody anywhere. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-15-17 | Mavs +7 v. Wizards | Top | 112-107 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Dallas at Washington 7:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Wizards- The Wizards fell in their final game of their 5-game west coast road trip as they were taken down by Minnesota 119-104 on Monday. Washington finds themselves just a half-game behind Boston for the 2nd spot in the East but have still won eight of their last nine. Dallas meanwhile was blown-out by Toronto on Monday and have dropped their last two but have a home 113-105 win over the Wizards and are 3½ games out of the payoffs right now. With a huge effort the Mavericks get it done. Take DALLAS! |
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03-14-17 | 76ers v. Warriors -16.5 | 104-106 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Golden State 10:30 ET Warriors (-) over 76ers- Well, I don't want to hear any excuses tonight as the 'rested' Warriors Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala return to action while Kevin Durant remains sidelined. Golden State played eight games in eight different cities in 13 days and were dragging home with a three game losing streak. (Their first since Nov. 2013) Philadelphia is at the end of a four-game west coast road trip and posted a win over the Lakers Sunday, but will find things a little different tonight. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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03-14-17 | Richmond v. Alabama -7 | 71-64 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Richmond vs. Alabama 9:15 ET Crimson Tide (-) over Spiders- I must admit I'm a little annoyed over the fact that I pass on the Tide their last time out a straight-up loss 79-74 to Kentucky but a point spread 'cover.' Richmond lost their opportunity for a 'Ticket' when the failed in overtime against VCU on Saturday losing 87-77 as a 6.5 point dog. The Spiders have trouble off the boards were they ranked No. 325 in Division I while Alabama ranks No. 31. I like what I've seen from Avery Johnson and the Tide roll. Take ALABAMA! |
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03-14-17 | Kansas State -110 v. Wake Forest | Top | 95-88 | Win | 100 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
Kansas State vs. Wake Forest 9:10 ET Wildcats (+) over Demon Deacons- These two clubs are right where they are supposed to be and they were both good to me during the regular season. Both squads come in off of loses (of course, otherwise they would have won their conference tournaments) and are break NCAA droughts here. This is the first appearance in the 'Big Dance' for Wake Forest since 2009-10 and it's been two years for Kansas State. Playing early in the week doesn't bother the Wildcats as they are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games on Tuesdays. That's enough for me...Take KANSAS STATE! |
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03-14-17 | Thunder v. Nets +6 | 122-104 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Thunder- Well, the Nets just ended the third longest home losing streak in NBA history with a 112-104 win over their arch rival New York Knicks. I'm sure the media will be running faster then Russell Westbrook looking for a storyline but its the same old tune with the Thunder, but what they should here is this. To start with Brooklyn is playing much better with four straight covers while Oklahoma City is 0-4 ATS in their last four road games and just 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings. Westbrook will get his but the Nets will get the money. Take BROOKLYN! |
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03-14-17 | Pacers v. Knicks +3.5 | Top | 81-87 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Indiana at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Pacers- The Knicks are one of those dysfunctional teams that can only win or 'cover' after you have given up on them. You know, you see them here or there and think this is 'the' spot and then they go out an make a mess of everything. Right now Carmelo Anthony is not shooting and I don't just mean not shooting well I mean he's not shooting the ball at all. In Detroit Saturday night he took a total of nine shots from the field and last night he 'missed' 16 shots. You know this is the perfect time and spot for the Knicks to rebound with a win. Take NEW YORK! |
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03-14-17 | Ole Miss +2.5 v. Monmouth | 91-83 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
Mississippi at Monmouth 7:00 ET Rebels (+) over Hawks- for the second straight season the Monmouth Hawks find themselves in the NIT and are bitterly disappointed. They missed out last season losing in the Metro Atlantic semi-finals last year to Iona and this season to Siena. The problem here any team that loses to Iona and Siena when it counts most can not be trusted. AN inflated record has them a favorite over an Ole Miss squad that is 8-3-1 ATS on the road. Take MISSISSIPPI! |
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03-13-17 | Hawks +6 v. Spurs | 99-107 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
Atlanta at San Antonio 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Spurs- The Spurs are off a huge home win over Golden State on Saturday as the Warriors 'rested' their top three starters and had two other missing because of injury issues. Tonight, it is San Antonio who will be missing three key players as Tony Parker, Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge will all be sidelined. The Spurs have won 10-of-11 but dropped a 114-112 New Year's Day game to the Hawks in Atlanta but are 12-4-1 ATS against the Hawks in San Antonio. But note that the Hawks are 7-1 against the Southwest including 4-0 on the road. Take ATLANTA! |
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03-13-17 | Wizards v. Wolves -110 | 104-119 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
Washington at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves 9+) over Wizards- Talk about oddities but these two teams have alternated wins and losses in their last 15 meetings and this time it is the Wolves turn to win. Washington as we are all aware is the 'hottest' team in the NBA winning 26 of their last 31 including a 21-point come-back win Saturday night over Portland. The Timberwolves have won three straight at home including wins over the Warriors and Clippers and are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings against the Wizards in the Target Center. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-13-17 | Mavs +4.5 v. Raptors | Top | 78-100 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
Dallas at Toronto 7:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Raptors- The Raptors who are off a 2-3 five game road trip are really feeling the affects of Kyle Lowry's absence as was evidenced by their loss to Miami Saturday night when the accumulated but seven assists. This is the first meeting of the season between these two and Toronto swept both meetings last season as Dallas tries to rebound from only their second loss in their last eight contests. After a terrible start without Dirk Nowitski in the line-up are just two-games out of the final playoff spot. Toronto has lost 15 of their last 25 and are about to lose any home court advantage in the playoffs. Take DALLAS! |
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03-12-17 | Cavs +7 v. Rockets | 112-117 | Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Houston 9:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Rockets- Believe it or not the Houston Rockets have a better record then the Cavaliers as the defensing champs have dropped five of their last seven. Houston unlike other NBA clubs does not 'rest' players and the run the floor end to end every night out. Cleveland who is 3-7 on the road against the West is just 1-10 ATS in their last 11 trips to Houston but in this contest the Cavaliers have a little more incentive. Take CLEVELAND! |
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03-12-17 | Knicks v. Nets +1.5 | Top | 112-120 | Win | 100 | 5 h 56 m | Show |
New York at Brooklyn 6:00 ET Nets (+) over Knicks- There was once a time when New York City was considered the hotbed of basketball both on the professional and college level. But, there has been a dramatic change in what we get from basketball out of the 'City' now-a-days. Got are the college power houses CCNY, LIU and St. Johns along with the New York Knicks and the Russian owned Brooklyn Nets. New York who lost last night at Detroit are just 3-9 in the second of back-to-back contests and are 11-23 straight-up on the road. Brooklyn meanwhile is just 7-24 straight—up at home but are 29-32 ATS on the year. Take the NETS! |
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03-12-17 | Bulls +7.5 v. Celtics | 80-100 | Loss | -109 | 3 h 40 m | Show | |
Chicago at Boston 3:30 ET Bulls (+) over Celtics- The Bulls have dropped their last four and are now on the outside looking in as far as the NBA Playoffs are concerned and they are off a 21-point loss to the Rockets while the Celtics are off a loss at Phoenix after beating Golden State a night before. Chicago who is 17-8-2 ATS in the last 27 meetings has had internal turmoil as their team chemistry has been volatile. With Jimmy Butler and Dwayne Wade both back in the line-up the Bulls will gore Boston Here. Take CHICAGO. |
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03-12-17 | Cincinnati +2 v. SMU | Top | 56-71 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 9 m | Show |
Cincinnati vs SMU 3:15 ET Bearcats (+) over Mustangs- The 'hottest' team entering the play-downs is Southern Methodist who has won 15 straight and 25 of their last 26 after a 4-3 start and are 21-6-1 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Cincinnati who has had many great teams in the past has already set a school record with 29 wins and is seeking their first conference title since they won the Conference USA tournament in 2004 where Bob Huggins was coaching. The Bearcats clear the hurdle here. Take CINCINNATI! |
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03-12-17 | Michigan +2 v. Wisconsin | 71-56 | Win | 100 | 3 h 57 m | Show | |
Michigan vs Wisconsin 3:00 ET Wolverines (+) over Badgers- It happens every season where an upstart (8th seed) runs the table and captures the automatic bid to the Big Dance. Wisconsin who were the early season favorite started the season 18-1 but have dropped five of their last nine including two Big Ten playoff victories. Michigan who will be the lowest seed to win the Big Ten if they prevail and they have won four straight and nine of the last 11. Stay with the hot hand here. Take MICHIGAN! |
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03-12-17 | Arkansas v. Kentucky -7.5 | 65-82 | Win | 100 | 1 h 0 m | Show | |
Arkansas vs Kentucky 1:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Razorbacks- The Wildcats who are considered 'over-rated' by most of the media have won their last 10 contests and are 30-10 all-time in the SEC tournament. Kentucky has won the SEC title three of the past four years and are 8-3 ATS at neutral sites. Arkansas has won eight of their last nine after getting routed 97-71 by the Wildcats in Lexington and are 7-2 ATS in their span. But, the Wildcats have gotten better under Calipari and capture the title here. Take KENTUCKY! |
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03-11-17 | Duke -4.5 v. Notre Dame | Top | 75-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Duke vs. Notre Dame 9:00 ET Fighting Irish (+) over Blue Devils- 'We' missed out on the Irish last time out but cashed-in huge with Duke as our 6th straight 'Highest-Rated' Megabucks winner and now more of the same tonight. This should be a great basketball game as both teams are fundamentally sound with the Blue Devils winning the only meeting 84-74 at Notre Dame. Despite that win, Duke is just 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings but they are BACK. Take DUKE! |