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01-25-23 | Texas A&M +4.5 v. Auburn | Top | 79-63 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Texas A&M and Auburn 9:00 ET Aggies (+) over Tigers- Auburn is supposed to be red hot as they return home after a two-game road sweep and have won five straight and seven of eight. The Tigers have the nation’s longest home winning streak having won 29 straight as hosts and at 6-1 in the SEC trail Alabama (7-0) for the top spot in the conference and A&M after their loss at Kentucky are 5-1. Texas A&M has played well on the road and are 5-1 ATS in last six away games and the road team is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Tigers are just 6-17 ATS following a SU win. Take TEXAS A&M! |
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01-24-23 | Bulls v. Pacers +2.5 | Top | 110-116 | Win | 100 | 6 h 52 m | Show |
Chicago at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Bulls- Indiana was cruising along playing decent basketball and was five game above .500 and then they started a road trip where they played five away games after a pair of home games and they have lost them all. The Bulls have won three straight including a 110-100 win over Atlanta last night. But, Indiana is 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games against teams with losing records. Take INDIANA! |
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01-24-23 | Ohio State +4 v. Illinois | Top | 60-69 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Ohio State at Illinois 7:00 ET Buckeyes (+) over Illini- Both of these Big Ten squads have be considered a disappointment at this point of the season. Illinois was ranked as high as No. 6 during the early season polls but haven’t play like even a Top-10 or 20 team already having lost six games including a 80-65 home loss to Indiana last Thursday and have been sitting home rehashing the last four days. Ohio State had lost five in-a-row until their 93-77 home win over Iowa Saturday bringing their home record to 8-2. On the road the Buckeyes are 1-4 SU and ATS and the 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. Take OHIO STATE! |
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01-23-23 | Hawks +1.5 v. Bulls | Top | 100-111 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 55 m | Show |
Atlanta at Chicago 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Bulls- Often times we in the handicapping world consider road trips and travel of a team as a factor but, how do you factor a road trip where their last game was played in Paris...no not Paris, Texas (been there) but Paris, France (been there too). Atlanta was on a five-game winning streak in the states until Charlotte handed them a 122-118 loss blowing a 19-point lead where All-Star Trae Young was 1-of-12 from the floor. The high flying Hawks have been ground in Chicago where they are just 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings and the Bulls are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven home games. But, the long trip from the other side of the Atlantic will take its toll. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-22-23 | Clippers +1.5 v. Mavs | Top | 112-98 | Win | 100 | 5 h 38 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Dallas 2;30 ET Clippers ()+) over Mavericks- Los Angeles has played the entire season like the previous two years and that is injury plagued. But, already three times this month Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have just played their third game together this month as they have missed playing together 41 times. The Clippers had lost nine of 11 before their return and now believe they can surprise some people the rest of the way. Dallas has dropped three in-a-row but a day after getting reamed by coach Jason Kidd for their lack of defensive effort scored a 115-90 win over Miami on Friday. But, I’m afraid that was a one-game effort and they will fall back once again as the line says that they are in trouble here as the Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Dallas. Take LA CLIPPERS! |
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01-21-23 | Virginia Tech +2 v. Clemson | Top | 50-51 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
Virginia Tech at Clemson 6:00 ET Hokies (+) over Tigers- Okay here it is! There is some kind of business (money business for the Tigers to open just a two-point favorite. Let us review the facts. Clemson who in 70 years in he ACC has one just one regular season title and no ACC Playoff titles is leading the conference (7-1) and is a perfect 10-0 at home. Now, the down trodden Virginia Tech is 0-6 on the road for the season and have lost their last six games overall and haven’t defeated a Division I school since Dec 11. So, why are the Conference leaders such a meager favorite at home against this pitiful club...I sure hope they are doing business...Money Business (otherwise we have no shot). Expect something unusual it is our only hope. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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01-21-23 | Celtics v. Raptors +1.5 | Top | 106-104 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 59 m | Show |
Boston at Toronto 5:00 ET Raptors over Celtics- Toronto returns home after a three-game rod trip where they opened with a win at New York but lost at Milwaukee and Minnesota. Boston of course won a come-from-behind overtime victory over Golden State on Thursday. Considering these two clubs overall record and past series results I find this spread to be ludicrous as the Celtics are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Toronto. Yet, the odds-makers tell us that this is a virtual pick-em affair. This one smells...Take TORONTO! |
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01-21-23 | Syracuse v. Georgia Tech +3 | Top | 80-63 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 43 m | Show |
Syracuse at Georgia Tech 12:00 ET Yellow Jackets (+) over Orange- The Engineers from Georgia Tech better figure a way to get the ball into the basket. On a 4-game losing streak and 6-of-7 the Yellow Jackets come off one of the more abysmal shooting performances by anyone this season making just 2-of-21 from beyond the arc against NC State Tuesday. This is the third straight home game for Tech and they have had four days of shoot-arounds to sharpen their eyes. Syracuse who is nothing special this season blew an 11-point lead at No. 17 Miami losing 82-78 on Monday. The underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take GEORGIA TECH! |
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01-20-23 | Boise State +3 v. New Mexico | Top | 79-81 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
Boise State at New Mexico 11:00 ET Broncos (+) over Lobos- I’ll always remember my first college basketball game at Madison Square Garden when I was 10 years old and the New Mexico Lobos were first team introduced and I learned that a Lobo was a dog of some sort. But this year’s cage club are not dogs as they average 81.9 PPG ranking No. 16 and are a stellar 11-6-1 ATS on the season. Their nemesis today plays a different style of basketball as they are ranked No. 15 on defense allowing just 60.6 PPG and are an even more impressive 12-5-1 ATS this season. When push comes to shove it is more difficult for an offensive to to slow down when facing a deliberate style offense. Take BOISE STATE! |
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01-20-23 | Thunder +3.5 v. Kings | Top | 113-118 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Sacramento 10:00 ET Thunder (+) over Kings- These two clubs are among the most improved in NBA action this season as the Thunder are just 1-game under .500 and are a leading 29-16 ATS this season. Sacramento has canceled their early May golf tournament and are now making plans for the playoffs. The Kings have won their last five and OKC are winners in their last four. Both clubs are hot but the Thunder are taking everyone by surprise and the bookies haven’t caught up with them as of yet as they are 41-19 ATS in their last 60 road games. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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01-19-23 | 76ers v. Blazers +2 | Top | 105-95 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 5 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over 76ers- There is plenty of fodder for this contests with each teams bringing prolific scores to the encounter. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid is torching the nets and blocking shots and rebounding like a madman averaging 35/7 points in his last six game. His counterpart for the Trailblazers Damion Lillard has had a six game run scoring 44 and 40 in the last two and averaging 39 PPG. The 76ers have been notoriously bad on the road in recent seasons but this year seem have made more of an effort on the road goin11-9 SU but are still 2-7 ATS on the road against teams with winning records. Blazers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games at home and ZI have more. Philly is 16-2 ATS in the last nine meetings and 0-4-2 ATS in the last six in Rose City. Take PORTLAND! |
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01-19-23 | Rutgers +3 v. Michigan State | Top | 57-70 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 40 m | Show |
Rutgers at Michigan State 6:30 ET Spartans over Scarlet Knights- The Spartans are looking to rebound after a pair of losses at Illinois and against Purdue at home falling 64-63. Prior to those setbacks Michigan State had won seven-in-a-row. Rutgers has become a formidable foe in the Big Ten having defeated then No. 1 Purdue and Ohio State and they are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss. The Scarlet Knights have won the last two meetings but prior to that the Spartans won the first 11 meetings. Knights 7-0 ATS against team winning 60% or better. Take RUTGERS! |
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01-18-23 | Arkansas +2 v. Missouri | Top | 76-79 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
Arkansas at Missouri 9:00 ET Razorbacks (+) over Tigers- The SEC has been tough for both these clubs since the New Year as they have lost their last four games between them. Arkansas lost twice by double-digits at home to Alabama and at Vanderbilt (Power Play winner) while the Aggies lost at Missouri and at Florida. The Razorbacks open their seasons slowly of late but still managed reach the Elite-Eight in both of the past two years. Missouri started the season hot going 13-2 SU but have already started to fade. Take ARKANSAS! |
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01-18-23 | Hawks +2.5 v. Mavs | Top | 130-122 | Win | 100 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
Atlanta at Dallas 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Mavericks- Great fodder for this game is the comparisons between each teams Super Star who were drafted No. 3 Luca Doncic by Atlanta and Dallas drafted Trae Young No. 5 and they were immediately swapped for each other. Both have thrived as pro’s and both teams claim success and are happy with the results of the deal. Atlanta has won their last three games getting to .500 with the return of Clint Capella and have a fully intact rooster for the first time this season. Dallas returns home after five game western swing and only won once...when playing the Lakers. Sometimes thing just don’t seem to make sense like when one team for one reason or another always gets the better of the other and it is not always the better team with the edge. In this series the Hawks are 13-4 ATS in the last 17 meetings including 6-2 ATS at Dallas. Who knows why...Take ATLANTA! |
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01-18-23 | Wizards +6.5 v. Knicks | Top | 116-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
Washington at New York 7;30 ET Wizards (+) over Knicks- New York is the only team with a winning record in the NBA that is under .500 at home. Yet, they beat the Wizards at home on Friday as a 3.5-point favorite 112-108 for the cover and now they are -6 after winning at Detroit and blowing another one at home to Toronto (Megabucks winner). Washington has lost five of six after winning five-in-a-row without Bradley Beal who as missed the past six games. Kristaps Porzingis returns to New York and it has been four years since the Knicks sent him packing to Dallas and now he is looking to show why the Knicks drafted him in the first place. The Wizards are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 trips to MSG. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-17-23 | Texas +2.5 v. Iowa State | Top | 67-78 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Texas at Iowa State 8:00 ET Longhorns over Cyclones- Boy, I hate to do this as I really like what’s going on in Ames as TJ Otzelberger has No. 14 Iowa State (13-3, 4-1) playing a tough style of defense that allows just 57.9 PPG ranking No. 7 nationally. This of course translates to ATS wins as the Cyclones are 11-5 ATS on the season. No. 10 Texas (15-2, 4-1) has had to fight through major drama as they lost their coach due to domestic violence charges. Iowa State just had heir six game win streak stopped at TCU but are 5-0 ASTS in their last five games while the longhorns are 1-5 ATS in their last six games. This should be a true test for State as Texas offense puts up 81.5 PPG as their inside game can dominate the paint. If the Cyclones have a weakness it is in their offense which ranks No. 205. Take TEXAS! |
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01-17-23 | Raptors +4.5 v. Bucks | Top | 122-130 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Toronto at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Bucks- Is there possibly something really wrong with Giannis has missed three straight games with knee soreness. After a pair of losses in Miami the Bucks returned home once again without Antetokounmpo managed to defeat Indiana 132-119. In the trio of games with The Greek Freak sidelined Jrue Holiday has picked up the slack and had three double-doubles. Toronto finally won (0-3) an overtime game yesterday in New York defeating the Knicks 123-121 and they have already lost in OT to the Bucks two week ago. The Raptors are 4-1 ATS in their last five overall and are 4-1 ATS on the road as well as 5-0 ATS in their last five games in Milwaukee. Take TORONTO! |
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01-17-23 | Kansas v. Kansas State +1.5 | Top | 82-83 | Win | 100 | 7 h 34 m | Show |
Kansas at Kansas State 7:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Jayhawks- The cage battle for bragging rights in Kansas and will have the attention of all college basketball enthusiasts from Van Pelt to Dorothy and Toto. The Sunflower State will pit No. 2 Kansas (16-1, 4-1) has posted 10 straight after their lone loss to Tennessee in the Bahamas on November 25, a game in which they were a 1.5-point underdog. The Jayhawks have dominated this series winning the last seven meetings and 15 of 16. The Wildcats might have been caught looking ahead to this meeting as they were blown out at TCU Saturday (Power Play winner). Although the series has been one sided the home team whoever they may be is 24-8-2 ATS in the last 34 meetings and State is 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take KANSAS STATE! |
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01-16-23 | Heat v. Hawks +1.5 | Top | 113-121 | Win | 100 | 14 h 38 m | Show |
Miami at Atlanta 3:30 ET hawks (+) over Heat- Miami has won three straight including a pair of home wins over the Milwaukee Bucks who played twice without Giannis the Greek Freak as he was rested (I guess three days in Miami will do that to some people). So Miami has developed a false confidence that can be shattered by the high flying and sharp shooting Hawks who have won their last two and return home after playing six of seven game on the road. The Heat are 0-5 ATS following a SU win over 10-points. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-16-23 | Purdue -3.5 v. Michigan State | Top | 64-63 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 26 m | Show |
Purdue at Michigan State 2:30 ET Spartans (+) over Boilermakers-Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water shit happens. Like poor Michigan State who thought that their seven-game win streak would mount as they went to Illinois but were shocked and upended 75-66. Purdue who has lost but one game and they have been able to dominate enough to use their bench generously. Boilermakers rise to the better teams on the road going 5-1 ATS while Spartans against winning teams at home are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 as hosts Take PURDUE! |
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01-15-23 | Mavs v. Blazers -6 | Top | 123-140 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Dallas at Portland 9:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Mavericks- This feels a little risky if you are going to back the Trailblazers who defeated Dallas Friday night 136-119. In the contest Damian Lillard got the best of NBA scoring leader Luca Doncic netting 36 points and 10 assists while Luca was just 7-of-19 and 0-5 from three. Portland entered that fray on a six game losing streak and they closed as 4-point favorites and this time around they opened at minus-6. The Mavericks who are short handed are just 8-21 ATS in their last 29 road games and the Blazers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games (see how that fits so nice). Take PORTLAND! |
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01-15-23 | Northwestern +4.5 v. Michigan | Top | 78-85 | Loss | -105 | 1 h 23 m | Show |
Northwestern at Michigan 12:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Wolverines- Northwestern is an upstart squad that has taken a number of opponents by surprise. The Wildcats have just trip to the NCAA Tournament and this season it looks to be their second invite to the Big Dance in school history. At 12-4 they have a huge leg up on conference foe Michigan who is 9-7 is off a 93-84 overtime loss to Iowa as they folded in crunch time. There has been a steady decline in Michigan’s basketball program since Juwan Howard took over a coach. Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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01-14-23 | Cavs v. Wolves +5 | Top | 102-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
Cleveland at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Cavaliers- Ya know I was so looking forward to playing on the Cavaliers this season and they have played well, so well in fact that the odds maker has raised his value to the point where we are now looking for the advantage playing against them but they are tough to beat. Thursday night Portland had them dead in the water and some how they caught fire late and won going away. Now they visit the T’wolves who are starting to play the way so many expected winning five of their last six SU. Minny has taken it to the Cavs going 5-1 ATS in the lat six meetings as Cleveland is 3-11-2 ATS in their last 16 road games. Timberwolves are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games at home. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-14-23 | Duke +105 v. Clemson | Top | 64-72 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 51 m | Show |
Duke at Clemson 5:00 ET Blue Devils (+) over Tigers- The Clemson Tigers (14-3, 6-0) are roaring in ACC play leading the conference with a perfect 6-0 record but have yet to crack the Top-25. No. 21 Duke (13-4, 4-2) will be hard pressed to remain ranked with a loss here. The Blue Devils rallied against Pittsburgh trailing by 11 at the half to pull away with a 77-69 victory. Clemson is 9-0 SU at home but just 4-5 ATS and this will be thew devils fourth road game and they have yet to cover away from Cameron. The Tigers are coming off a romp over hapless Louisville who handed them 15 turnovers and that won’t happen here. Take DUKE! |
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01-13-23 | Nuggets v. Clippers -2.5 | Top | 115-103 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 47 m | Show |
Denver at LA Clippers 10:00 ET Clippers (+) over Nuggets- LA had lost six straight games until the return of Kawhi Leonard and he help end that losing streak by scoring 33 points his season high and grabbed nine rebounds. Denver is tied for first place in the Western Conference have defeated the Clippers twice already this season including a 122-91 trouncing a week ago in Denver. The Nuggets have four in-a-row and 14 of 17 as they are No. 1 in 3-point FG and No. 2 in FG percentages. There is a gray cloud among all they good and it is that the Nuggets are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games and the Clippers are 6-2 ATS following a SU win. Take LA CLIPPERS! |
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01-13-23 | Michigan State v. Illinois -6 | Top | 66-75 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
Michigan State at Illinois 9:00 ET Illini (-) over Spartans- I am starting to see what it was that made Illinois such a highly rated team as they are starting to perform better on the court. Their last two times out they won and covered as Power Play winners over Wisconsin and at Nebraska. Michigan State who started 5-4 have won seven straight going 6-1 ATS and I think the points are an inducement to take the Spartans. MSU has a better record but the teams stats say different. The Illini are beginning to roll as they are 8-3 ATS following a win by 20 points or more and they are 6-2 ATS at home. Take ILLINOIS! |
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01-12-23 | Colorado +4 v. USC | Top | 61-68 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
Colorado at USC 9:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Trojans- Starting in Pac-12 play USC was 3-0 until their long road trip ended with a pair of losses to Washington State and UCLA after a seven game win streak. Colorado has won their last two against both Oregon schools and seven of their last eight games. USC returns home for their first game as hosts since Dec. 18 and they come back to a place where they are 7-19 ATS as hosts and they are 3-9 ATS after an ATS win. Add the road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take COLORADO! |
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01-12-23 | Bucks v. Heat -4 | Top | 102-108 | Win | 100 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Miami 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Bucks-Here is something for you that I have never seen before and doubt we’ll ever see again and that is the Miami Heat going 40-for-40 from the free throw line as a team. Milwaukee who started the year 9-0 haven’t been so impressive since but did pull out a win at Atlanta last night out-scoring the Hawks 13-2 in the final two minutes. The Bucks will be without Grayson Allen who turned his ankle last night missing the entire second half. The heat have the leagues No. 2 defense allowing just 109 PPG while the Bucks who were the scoring leaders last season are averaging 112.4 PPG and are ranked below the top half at No. 19 offensively. Bucks are 3-7-1 AYS in the last 11 road games while the Heat are 4-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MIAMI! |
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01-11-23 | Bucks v. Hawks +3 | Top | 114-105 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee is coming off a 111-107 win at New York where they erased a 17-point deficit and they are elated with the win as Antetokounmpo had a poor shooting night (6-15) and scored just 22 points. The Bucks were especially pleased as they did it without two key components in Serge Ibaka and Khris Middelton who are sidelined. I’m expecting a bit of a let down here from them and I’m looking for the Hawks to fly over them tonight. Atlanta has won two of the last three meetings and four straight at home and are 16-5 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-11-23 | Creighton +3 v. Xavier | Top | 87-90 | Push | 0 | 6 h 46 m | Show |
Creighton at Xavier 7:00 ET Bluejays (+) over Musketeers- Former Arizona coach Sean Miller has taken the reins at Xavier and he has already accomplished feats that the Musketeers have not repeated in 66 years. Xavier not only won their first ever Big East win at Villanova it was the first win in Philadelphia since 1956 (how bout dat). So, maybe you can see the X-men getting a bit full of themselves especially with a struggling Bluejays club that had lost six in-a-row, won three and then was upended by Connecticut Saturday. The Musketeers are 5-0 in Big East play for the first time and that euphoria won’t last long. Note that Bluejays are 9-2 ATS on the road against teams with winning records higher than 60% and the underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take CREIGHTON! |
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01-10-23 | Mavs v. Clippers -110 | Top | 101-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
Dallas at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers over Mavericks- There are no one-man teams in the NBA but the Mavericks do have a player they can’t win without. Luca Doncic has missed four games this season and they are 0-4 including Sunday’s loss at Oklahoma City. On Sunday the Clippers lost their sixth straight to Megabucks winner Atlanta 112-108. The Mavericks are just 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings. LA gets a healthy cast of players tonight with the return of Kawai Leonard. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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01-10-23 | Florida v. LSU | Top | 67-56 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Florida at LSU 7:00 ET Gators (+) over Tigers- Now this makes no sense whats-so-ever as the 8-7 Gators are favored at LSU who is 12-3 on the season including a perfect 9-0 at home. The odds makers have not been giving LSU any respect at all and not just here they were made an 11-point underdog at Kentucky while the Wildcats were 8-4 and the Tigers were 12-1 (Cats won at final moments 74-71). Florida has been over-rated as much as the Tigers are under-rated and they have dropped 3-of-4 both SU and ATS. The Gators are 6-13 ATS in last 19 overall and and horrific 5-17 ATS against winning teams while the Tigers are 5-2 ATS against winning teams. The best thing that I can say for support is that the road team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Hold your breath and take FLORIDA! |
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01-09-23 | Lakers v. Nuggets -9.5 | Top | 109-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Lakers- With a healthy Lebron James and an injured Anthony Davis sidelined the Lakers have won five straight a season high. LeBron it could be said is the MVP every time he takes the court but the reining two-time MVP is playing for Denver and Nikola Jokic has averaged a triple-double since late November and he is averaging 25.3 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9.5 assists and has had 10 Triple-doubles. The Lakers defense is No. 27 and the Nuggets will exploit this in the Mile High City as they are 4-13-1 ATS on the road against teams with winning records and are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six trips to Denver. The Nuggets has won and covered their last four at home and tonight make five. Take DENVER! |
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01-08-23 | Wolves v. Rockets +2.5 | Top | 104-96 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 38 m | Show |
Minnesota at Houston 7:00 ET Rockets (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota who is on just their third 3-game win streak has been one of the more disappointing teams in the NBA (at least in my eyes) as their off-season moves may have ruined a working chemistry.They have had five losing streaks of three or more this season. Houston who is so young have shown flashes of talent despite losing their last eight games and 11-of-12. Whoa, they better start putting something together soon...like right now, tonight! The Rockets actually have a better overall ATS then do the T’wolves at 19-20 while Minny is 17-23. Take HOUSTON |
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01-08-23 | Purdue v. Penn State +5.5 | Top | 76-63 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 41 m | Show |
Purdue at Penn State 6:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Boilermakers- We have been against the Boilermakers twice since they were deemed No. 1 in the country and we are 2-0 in those two contests and they say that the third time is a charm so once again we will take the points with the home underdog. The Boilermakers are 7-18-3 ATS overall and 6-17-3 ATS in their last 26 after a SU win. Lions 24-11-1 ATS in last 36 games overall. Take PENN STATE! |
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01-08-23 | Ohio State v. Maryland -115 | Top | 73-80 | Win | 100 | 1 h 22 m | Show |
Ohio State at Maryland 1:00 ET Terrapins (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State is off a heartbreaking loss to No. 1 Purdue on a 3-pointer at the buzzer where as Maryland is coming off a pair of losses to Michigan and Rutgers by a combined 51 points and two games before this they were routed by UCLA 87-60. Maryland coach Kevin Willard says a loss is a loss and not to well on the losses but rediscover their play from when they were 8-0 and ranked No. 13. I expect the Buckeyes to be down trodden and for the Terrapins to be ready to play. Take MARYLAND! |
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01-07-23 | Lakers v. Kings -9 | Top | 136-134 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (-) over Lakers- Break up the Lakers...winners of four straight are making a move, yeah right! Sacramento who at 3-games over .500 at this point of the season have their best record in 17 seasons. LA still has Lebron James preforming at an incredible pace for a 20 year veteran and still is posting double-doubles and even numerous Triple-double on a consistent basis for a fundamentally flawed team. The kings are 2-0 against LA this season and have won the last three meetings. The beat goes on. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-06-23 | Blazers +1.5 v. Pacers | Top | 99-108 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 39 m | Show |
Portland at Indiana 7:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Pacers- Portland enters Indianapolis off a Wednesday loss at Minnesota and has now dropped five of their last seven while the Pacers who just lost in heartbreaking fashion 129-126 in overtime at Philadelphia and that ended a 4-game win streak and 6-of-7. The Trailblazers have had their way with Indiana and are 15-5 ATS in the last 20 meetings including 4-1 ATS at Indiana. The Pacers are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall and 4-0 ATS at home but that all ends here. Take PORTLAND! |
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01-05-23 | Indiana v. Iowa -118 | Top | 89-91 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Indiana at Iowa 9:00 ET Hawkeyes over Hoosiers- Indiana hasn’t played since Dec. 23 a home win over Kennesaw State and before that they defeated powerful Elon. Playing those patsies at home and then taking to the road to face the boys of the Big Ten will be a difficult task as they are 1-3-1 ATS on the road. Iowa is looking to post their first conference win after three losses and are 6-2 ATS at home and the Hoosiers are 0-4 ATS in their last four games overall. Take IOWA! |
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01-05-23 | Grizzlies v. Magic +7.5 | Top | 123-115 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 5 m | Show |
Memphis at Orlando 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Grizzlies- One thing about this game it has the two teams that I try to avoid and this is playing on Orlando or against Memphis. But of you look at each teams overall record we find that the big bad Grizzlies are just 9-10 SU and 6-13 ATS on the road and the magic are 13-8 ATS at home. It seems that Orlando has performed some magic as former No. 1 pick and total NBA failure Markelle Fultz has played in just nine game but is starting to have an impact with his scoring, rebounding and assists. The Grizzlies are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 road games and are 2-5 ATS in their last seven trips to the Magic Kingdom while the Magic are 11-3 ATS in their last fourteen games overall and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games at home. Take ORLANDO! |
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01-05-23 | Purdue +2 v. Ohio State | Top | 71-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Purdue at Ohio State 7:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Buckeyes- These two clubs have one thing in common and that is both have played Rutgers with the Megabucks Buckeyes prevailed 67-66 while Purdue was knocked from the undefeated ranks thanks to Megabucks Rutgers winner. it is not unusual for a team that is this deep into the season and is handed their first loss to fall the next time out. The Buckeyes are off a huge road win over Northwestern on New Year’s Day are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after a SU win. The road team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings. take PURDUE! |
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01-04-23 | TCU v. Baylor -5.5 | Top | 88-87 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
TCU at Baylor 9:00 ET Bears (-) over Horned Frogs- No. 16 Baylor will host No. 17 Texas Christian in what could be an epic battle. the Horned Frogs have won 10 straight and are off a come-from-behind 67-61 home win over Texas Tech while Baylor was getting their face stomped at Iowa State 77-62. Bears coach Scott Drew Scott was upset at his clubs lack of team play recording only seven assists while committing 19 turnovers. TCU has taken a page out of the Baylor playbook and are allowing only 61 PPG ranked No. 32. Frogs 20-8-1 ATS on the road in last 29 but the favorite is 11-2-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Bears respond as they are 4-0-1 ATS after a SU loss. Take BAYLOR! |
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01-04-23 | Suns +5.5 v. Cavs | Top | 88-90 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Phoenix at Cleveland 7:00 ET Suns (+) over Cavaliers- Like some many NBA teams going on the road can be a nightmare even for those that are supposed to be the better clubs. Phoenix after making a run at the NBA title in recent years has fallen into that road maze as they are just 6-13 on the road (this is a contender?) This is the final game of a season long road trip and the Suns have lost their last three and four of five entering tonight’s contest. They will have to deal with Donovan Mitchell who is off a record setting 71 point and 11 assists in a 145-134 overtime win over Chicago. The Cavaliers have been tough everywhere but especially at home where they are 17-4 but just 1-7-1 after allowing 125 or more points in their previous game. Take PHOENIX! |
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01-04-23 | Penn State +4 v. Michigan | Top | 69-79 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 8 m | Show |
Penn State at Michigan 8:00 ET State has reeled off five straight wins while Michigan well, so not much overall but is coming off a beat down on Maryland New Year’s Day 81-46. A lot of things have to go right for you to win by that margin in a conference game and the Terrapins are 10-4. Still the Wolverines are just mid-land at 8-5 and have a chance to man-up as a small favorite against the 11-3 Nittany Lions who are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games. Michigan who won huge last time out are 6-20 ATS after a win and 0-5 straight-up after a win of 20 points or more. Nittany Lions are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games. It might look too good...take PENN STATE! |
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01-03-23 | Kings +3.5 v. Jazz | Top | 117-115 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show |
Sacramento at Utah 9:00ET Kings (+) over Jazz- Ten days ago the Kings took down Utah 126-125 at home as a 3.5-point favorite getting the non-cover victory but following that on New Years Day they were out-classed by Memphis 118-108 while the Jazz were dropping a 126-123 loss to Miami on New year Eve. Although, the Jazz have dominated this series over the years this is a different Kings club that is looking to even the score with everyone. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-03-23 | Kansas v. Texas Tech +1.5 | Top | 75-72 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Kansas at Texas Tech 9:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas made a huge comeback last time out versus Oklahoma State 69-67 after trailing by 15 points at half and opening the second half with a 22-5 run worthy of their No. 3 status. Texas Tech on the other side of coin blew a 11-point halftime lead to TCU bowing 67-61 while committing 23 turnovers. While the Jayhawks are playing just their second true road game of the season the Red Raiders are 8-0 SU at home and are on a 29-game home winning streak. Tech is 10-2 ATS after a SU loss. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-03-23 | LSU v. Kentucky -9.5 | Top | 71-74 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
LSU at Kentucky 8:00 ET Wildcats (-) over Tigers- Whoa Nellie...is this right? I mean really talk about ‘Don’t make sense’ listen to how this game sets up. Here is LSU 12-1 and winners of six straight entering Lexington including a 60-57 win over No. 9 Arkansas as a huge underdog. Kentucky is 9-4 on the season and has yet to be impressive against Division I opponents. The Wildcats who are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games have won six of the last seven meetings but otherwise all trends and stats point to the Tigers and it is over kill. One other thing this is the first true road game for LSU. That might be the why the line is where it is. Take KENTUCKY! |
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01-02-23 | Hawks +1.5 v. Warriors | Top | 141-143 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Atlanta at Golden State 10:00 ET Hawks (+) over Warriors- Just looking at the line should tell you something about this match up as it appears the mighty have fallen. Golden State is saddled with injuries as the Warriors line against the Hawks has dropped over 10-points in 18 months. Golden State is 18-2 straight-up at home and yet here they are barely the favorite against an Atlanta squad is 6-11 on the road. This one smells! Take ATLANTA! |
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01-01-23 | Kings +4.5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 108-118 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 48 m | Show |
Sacramento and Memphis 8:00 ET Kings (+) over Grizzlies- I can’t remember that last time that the Kings were on top of the Pacific Division and at 19-15 there they are ahead of the LA Clippers. For years all Sacramento was a playoff outcast but with the addition of Domantas Sabonis who is described as a walking double-double they are an up and coming team that will have to be dealt with. Memphis who trails the Pelicans by a half-game still have not played at the level expected and Ja Morant at times has been spectacular and other times not so much. The Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and they are 17-8-1 ATS in their last 26 rod games. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-31-22 | Arizona v. Arizona State +6.5 | Top | 69-60 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 35 m | Show |
Arizona at Arizona State 2:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Wildcats- Yeah well, there was no way I could avoid this one as 12-1 No. 5 Arizona comes to Tempe leading the nation in field goal percentage at 53.2 and is No. 2 in scoring averaging 90.2 PPG. Arizona State returns home from San Francisco having been trashed by the Dons 97-60 as Bill Russell and KC Jones must have been there in spirit. I have to believe that this rivalry match-up had the Sun Devils looking ahead and they got caught and beaten badly. That loss ended their own nine game winning streak and they are 11-2 ATS in 13 games after a 20 point loss. The Wildcats are 2-6 ATS after scoring 90 or more points. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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12-31-22 | Baylor v. Iowa State +2 | Top | 62-77 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Baylor at Iowa State 2:00 ET Cyclones (+) over Bears- Okay, there are some trends that you do not want to hear about if you are looking to back the Cyclones against Baylor. To start with the Bears have won the last six meetings and nine of the last 10. But this year’s version of Iowa State has coach T.J. Otzelberger’s mantra and that is play defense from one end of the floor to the other end and you do this for the full 40 minutes. Iowa State is ninth in the nation in total defense allowing just 56.9 PPG. Baylor is playing just their second true road game and they are already 0-1 losing at Marquette. Bears defeated Nicholls State by 30-points last time out and they are 0-8 ATS after winning by 20 or more points. Take IOWA STATE! |
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12-30-22 | Heat +4.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 119-124 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
Miami at Denver 9:00 ET Heat (+) over Nuggets- Ya know we should really give this Erik Spoelstra credit as every season I expect them to waver but they always end up being very competitive. After a slow start Miami has risen above the .500 mark by winning six of their last eight. The constant thing the he gets out of his players is their commitment to playing defense which once again is top ranked at No. 4 allowing just 108.9 PPG and they make their free throws at 82.2%. Take MIAMI! |
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12-29-22 | Knicks v. Spurs +5.5 | Top | 115-122 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
New York at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Knicks- Tent days ago the Knicks were riding an eight game winning streak and then the holidays happened and so have four straight losses. San Antonio hasn’t had much to brag about either having lost 5-of-7 and are already out of the playoff picture at 11-23. Things are so bad on the court for the Spurs that HOF coach Gregg Popovich is getting ejected earlier and earlier and last time out got the thumb one minute into the second quarter.The Knicks blew a 9-point lead to Dallas in the final 33 seconds and are still in shock.Spurs take advantage. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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12-28-22 | Alabama v. Mississippi State +1.5 | Top | 78-67 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Alabama at Mississippi State 9:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide- Both of these clubs are off record setting start as Mississippi (11-1) is second only to their 13-0 start in 2003-04 season while Alabama at 11-2 is their best start since 2007. We have had our way with the Tide as week are 4-0 ATS in games where they are 3-1 SU. The Bulldogs have been a point spread nightmare covering just once since November 17 while going 1-6-1 ATS. The push was a win over Marquette so we know that they can play although their competition has been second and third rate. Bama has played some big boys and has defeated two different No. 1 teams and then of course fell themselves. In true road games the Crimson defeated then No.1 Houston but the road team is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings. That’s enough for me here. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE! |
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12-28-22 | Suns v. Wizards +2.5 | Top | 102-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
Phoenix at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (-) over Suns- Phoenix and I don’t know how have the most 30-point wins of any team in the NBA this season...really, how can that be, and they won by 17 last night in Memphis. Washington ended a 10-game losing streak and have now won 3-of-4 as they get healthy. Phoenix just snapped a 3-game losing streak by winning in Memphis and is just 6-10 on the road. Suns 2-6 ATS following a win by 10 points or more. Wizards are 39-17-1 ATS in the second in back-to-back games. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-27-22 | 76ers v. Wizards +5 | Top | 111-116 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over 76ers- Currently the hottest team in the NBA Philadelphia has won eight straight and are 7-1 ATS since their OT loss to Houston back on December 5. The 76ers have been doing this without one of their more impact players in Tyrese Maxey who returns to action tonight. These two have already split two games this season each winning on the others home floor. The Sixers have done it with defense which is second allowing 107.7 and they won seven of those games at home. on the road they are a different team as they are 9-19-1 ATS in their last 29 road games. Take WASHINGTON! |
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12-26-22 | Wolves +2 v. Heat | Top | 110-113 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 20 m | Show |
Minnesota at Miami 7:30 ET Timberwolves (-) over Heat- The Heat have fallen below the break even mark by dropping their last two games at home with Jimmy Butler ailing. Miami is 5-7 without Butler and just don’t play at the high level of more recent seasons. The T-wolves are a weak rebounding team and Miami is even worse but they can shoot the ball ranking third at 49% from the floor while the Heat are second to last in scoring only ahead of the Clippers. The Heat are just 3-13-1 ATS at home while Wolves are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-25-22 | Suns +3.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 125-128 | Win | 100 | 18 h 18 m | Show |
Phoenix at Denver 10:30 ET Suns (+) over Nuggets- After cruising in a 26-point win over the LA Lakers Phoenix dropped a pair at home to Washington and then Friday night to the Grizzlies by 25 points. The Suns have been without Devin Booker who missed the last two games and has missed five of seven but expected to play Christmas night. Denver has won their last five home games and this is their fourth in-a-row as hosts. No matter Suns are 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings and the Nuggets are 4-10 ATS after a 10-point win. Take PHOENIX! |
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12-25-22 | Bucks v. Celtics -4.5 | Top | 118-139 | Win | 100 | 13 h 49 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Boston 3:30 ET Celtics (-) over Bucks- Despite a mini slump where they just lost three straight and five of six everyone in the know seems to think that Boston is the team to beat this year and by the looks of this line I believe the odds-maker thinks so too. Milwaukee has dropped their last two games and this is their four straight on the road while Boston has been home since Dec. 16 and this will be their fifth straight at home. The Celtics just have so much fire power with Brown and Tatum leading the charge and balancing the ‘Greek Freak.’ Take BOSTON! |
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12-23-22 | Raptors +4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 118-107 | Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Toronto at Cleveland 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Cavaliers- It seems that we will need a reversal of fortune to win this match-up as the Cavaliers have the best home record in the NBA going 16-2 straight-up 13-4-1 ATS while Toronto is just 4-12 SU but 7-9 ATS. I really like this Cleveland squad but the Raptors who just ended a 6-game losing streak by defeating the Knicks and stopping their winning streak at eight. Now, they can stop the Cavs who have five straight wins and are 2-5 ATS after a win. Take TORONTO. |
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12-23-22 | Clippers +3.5 v. 76ers | Top | 114-119 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Clippers (+) over 76ers- Tonight finishes a 14 day seven game home stand for Philadelphia and they have won all six covering five time. The started against the Lakers and will end it against the Clippers tonight. LA has won their last two as they are starting to get healthy and have played tough through their adversary. Joel Embiid leads the NBA in scoring and appears to be on that MVP mission and stated that he’s finally apply to see that the 76ers will be playing on Christmas day so he can showcase his talents to the world. But, that is Sunday...take LA CLIPPERS! |
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12-21-22 | USC v. Colorado State +3 | Top | 73-64 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 36 m | Show |
Colorado State vs Southern California 11:00 ET Rams (+) over Trojans- As their coach stated ‘this is our biggest win of the year by far.’ Comments that make me think that USC must really be full of themselves after their 74-71 victory over No. 19 Auburn. If the Trojans continue to think of how great a win they had last time out they will get ambushed this time at home against Colorado State. On the other end of the spectrum the Rams were defeated earlier this season by Northern Colorado who was rated No. 207. CSU is off a 62-60 win at St. Mary’s (not as easy to do as you might think. This number is way too low and I won’t be surprised of the Rams win on the floor. Take COLORADO STATE! |
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12-21-22 | Auburn -3.5 v. Washington | Top | 84-61 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Auburn at Washington 11:00 ET Tigers (-) over Huskies- Auburn started the season 8-0 but have dropped 2-of-3 as the competition got tougher as they lost to Memphis and in their first road game to USC Sunday. It was one of those games where even a 32-19 rebounding edge over the Trojans didn’t help as 23 turnovers were key. The Huskies have played two games against real competitors and lost them both to Gonzaga and Oregon State. The Tigers lead the nation in blocked shots averaging an incredible 7.5 blocks. The cream rises and the tigers bite the Huskies. Take AUBURN! |
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12-21-22 | Raptors +2 v. Knicks | Top | 113-106 | Win | 100 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
Toronto at New York 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Knicks- So here we have the hottest team in the NBA the New York Knicks who have won eight straight at home against the raptors who have lost six in-a-row. So, how can the odds maker decide that the Knicks should be less than a bucket favorites. It looks too easy especially when we see that the Raptors are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings in New York. Take TORONTO! |
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12-20-22 | Virginia v. Miami-FL +4 | Top | 64-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Virginia at Miami-FL 8:30 ET Hurricanes (+) over Cavaliers- I have seen No. 6 Virginia up close and alone with UCLA I believe to be the most over-rated teams in college basketball. The Cavaliers suffered their first loss of the season last time out against Houston (Megabucks winner) while No. 22 Miami are winners of seven straight games. Virginia has won the past six meetings and under coach Tony Bennett are once again defensive leaders allowing just 59.1 PPG. The Canes have averaged 81.6 PPG during their current winning streak and are No. 8 in offensive efficiency. Take MIAMI-FL. |
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12-20-22 | Bulls +5 v. Heat | Top | 113-103 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
Chicago at Miami 7:30 ET Bulls (+) over Hurricanes-Miami defeated the Bulls 116-108 in the season opener and will meet for the second time tonight. The Heat are struggling on offense and are second to last in points scored and are at the bottom in most offensive categories. In a mirror of each other the Bulls have lost four straight while Miami have won four straight. Reverse of form here. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-19-22 | Bucks v. Pelicans +1.5 | Top | 128-119 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Milwaukee at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Bucks- New Orleans returns home having lost three straight on the road after blowing a 24-point lead to Phoenix Saturday night. They started on their trek with a seven game winning steak and are 4-1 ATS in their last five games at home. Milwaukee rebounded from a 41-point loss to Memphis with a 123-97 win over Utah without Giannis and Middleton and they are 2-8-2 ATS after a SU win. This match-up is a clash of trends as the Bucks bring the No. 4 defense while the Pelicans bring the No. 4 offense to play.Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-18-22 | Auburn +1 v. USC | Top | 71-74 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 45 m | Show |
Auburn at USC 5:30 ET Tigers over Trojans- USC is looking to gain some recognition on the hard wood not just the gridiron and a win over No. 19 Auburn in the cages would show their progress (8-3) by defeating a ranked ream. The Trojans have won four straight but just can’t match the Tigers when it comes to depth or defense. Auburn under Bruce Pearl play defense and only allow 61 PPG. USC is 7-19 ATS in their last 26 home games and are 2-7 ATS after a SU win. Take AUBURN |
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12-17-22 | Vanderbilt +6.5 v. NC State | Top | 66-70 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Vanderbilt vs N.C State 10:30 ET Commodores (+) over Wolfpack- These two have very different records and only one common opponent to judge them. This will be a late start in Chicago and is the final game of a quadruple-header at the United Center. For Vanderbilt it will be their first ‘live’ action in nine days and they are ready to get back to the hardwood. This is the sixth meeting with the Commodores having a 3-2 advantage with all six games having being played on neutral sites and Vandy is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games at neutral sites. NC State who is off a huge 92-73 win over under-manned Furman are 5-15-1 ATS after a SU win. Take VANDERBILT! |
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12-17-22 | Jazz +4 v. Bucks | Top | 97-123 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 43 m | Show |
Utah at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Jazz (+) over Bucks- I don’t know about these Bucks as this line just doesn’t seem right to me. Memphis is supposed to be one of the stiffer competitors and the Bucks who trailed by 15-points after the first quarter out-scored the Grizzlies by 56 points the final three quarters. I don’t think they’ll do it in back-to-back games and will put my trust in the Jazz who have won their last two games over New Orleans and overcame a 15-point deficit themselves. The Jazz are 30-9 ATS in the last 39 meetings and 6-2 ATS in their last eight trips to the Brew City. Take UTAH! |
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12-16-22 | Hawks v. Hornets -2.5 | Top | 125-106 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 25 m | Show |
Atlanta at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Hawks- Both of these clubs have seen better days and have been very disappointing for their backers to date. Charlotte who is expecting the return of Gordon Hayward (Isn’t he always returning from some aliment) have dropped six straight games and the Hawks have been just one-game better in their last six contests going 1-5 SU. But more importantly for the Hornets LaMelo Ball returned to action Wednesday and had 23 points and 11 assists in their loss at Detroit. The Hornets have had their way with Atlanta winning going 10-4-1 ATS as hosts in their series and get it done tonight. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-15-22 | Bucks +2 v. Grizzlies | Top | 101-142 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Memphis 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis has won six straight and is showing what we all know they can do as they are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games. Milwaukee who is looking to get back into the winners circle are off a message sending 128-111 win at Golden State and have won 8-of-10. The Bucks continue to pressure their opponents and are No. 2 in defense in points scored allowing 107.6 PPG and are No. 1 in FG % defense. The Grizzlies are off a 128-103 win over Atlanta on Monday and are 2-6 ATS after scoring 125 points or more in their previous game while the Bucks are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games after a win of 10 points or more. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-14-22 | South Carolina v. UAB -16 | Top | 70-84 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
South Carolina at UAB 7:00 ET Blazers (-) over Gamecocks- Here are a pair of schools that are moving in opposite directions as the once proud Gamecocks have fallen to the point where a Conference USA team is a double-digit favorite over an SEC team. When you look at the stats you can see why the price is what it is. South Carolina is one of the more offensively challenged team in the NCAA ranked No. 331 averaging just 64.2 PPG and their defense is ranked at 211 PPG. The Blazers are one of the top scoring team’s in the nation at No. 6 averaging 87.9 PPG. shooting 49.1% from the floor. Take ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM! |
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12-13-22 | Kings +5.5 v. 76ers | Top | 103-123 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Sacramento at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Kings (+) over 76ers- It might be surprising to you because it was to me when I realized it but Sacramento has a better record than the Sixers. Be it just one game but it sort of caught my attention. Now, Philly is coming off an epic performance by Joel Embiid (53-points) who is still on a mission to prove he’s the league’s best and a huge win on Sunday, while the Kings were blown out in New York. Okay, here’s some supporting info, Kings are 15-5 ATS after a loss of 10 points or more as well a 15-7-1 ATS in their last 23 road games. Although Philly holds a big series edge the Kings are 4-1 ATS in the last five game in Philadelphia. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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12-12-22 | Creighton v. Arizona State +4 | Top | 71-73 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
Arizona State at Creighton 9:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Blue Jays- No. 21 Creighton won’t be ranked in the Top-25 mush longer as they have lost four straight games and now face a red hot Arizona State squad that has won seven in-a-row. The Sun Devils won 58-57 at Creighton last season and look to do it again with a defense that only allows 59.8 PPG. Devils are 6-0 ATS when playing a team with a winning record. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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12-11-22 | Wisconsin +4.5 v. Iowa | Top | 78-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Iowa 6:30 ET Badgers (+) over Hawkeyes- Iowa was a huge winner for us last time out as they beat down rival Iowa State 75-56 on Thursday as the won without Kris Murray who leads the team in scoring (19.4) and rebounds 10.1. This time around it will be a little tougher without him as the Badgers (7-2, 1-0) look to win their second Big Ten contest. This game will pit the No. 22 offense of Iowa against the no. 24 defense of Wisconsin. The Badgers are 5-1 ATS on the road and the road team is 9-4-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Take WISCONSIN! |
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12-10-22 | Nets v. Pacers +1.5 | Top | 136-133 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Nets- Brooklyn with the combo of Irving and Durant have reeled of five wins in their last six games. These wins came after a 128-117 loss to the Pacers in Indiana back on November 25. Last night the Nets posted a 120-116 win over Atlanta and this being the second of back-to-back games they will have a number a players who will rest. One of course will be Ben Simmons and the other will be Durant and possibly even Irving. Nets are 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings against the Pacers and are 1-10 ATS when starters play a combines 150 minutes the previous night. Take INDIANA! |
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12-09-22 | Wolves +2.5 v. Jazz | Top | 118-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Minnesota at Utah 9:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Jazz- The return of 3-time defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to Utah in a different uniform for the first time is the storyline in the Great Salt Lake state. The Jazz of course are also without Donovan Mitchell and have performed surprising well to date this season winning 17 of 31. The Jazz are off a 124-123 win over Golden State and I don’t expect them to meet that level of play against tonight. T’wolves are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five visits to Utah. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-08-22 | Rutgers +6.5 v. Ohio State | Top | 66-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Ohio State at Rutgers 7:00 ET |
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12-07-22 | Celtics v. Suns +2.5 | Top | 125-98 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 39 m | Show |
Boston at Phoenix 10;00 ET Suns (+) over Celtics- Boston is out to prove that this is their season as they lead the NBA in scoring (120.1 PPG), 3-point shooing (40.2%) and Free Throws (84.4%) and have won six of seven. Phoenix who has been playing without Chris Paul for the past 16 games expects his return soon and maybe even tonight. The Suns were caught in a look-ahead at Dallas Monday night and were crushed 130-111 and are 7-0 ATS after a SU loss. They are also 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings in Phoenix. Take the SUNS! |
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12-05-22 | Celtics v. Raptors -105 | Top | 116-110 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Boston at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Celtics- Toronto has gone back to the NBA days when home teams had a major advantage and on the road not so much. The Raptors are a stellar 9-2 SU at home while struggling with a 3-9 record on the road. Boston the leagues highest scoring team has no such troubles as they win everywhere...well, almost. Not tonight! Take TORONTO! |
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12-04-22 | Nuggets +1.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 106-121 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 51 m | Show |
Denver at New Orleans 3:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Pelicans- Now, here’s a good one...New Orleans is the division leader in the Southwest and it has surely been the impact of Zion Williamson that has made the difference in this years club. The Pelicans have won eight of their last 10 and the last three were without leading scorer Brandon Ingram and he is day-to-day. Nuggets had won four straight before a Friday defeat at Atlanta and will rebound here wit the line being to clue. Take DENVER! |
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12-03-22 | Indiana v. Rutgers +4 | Top | 48-63 | Win | 100 | 6 h 50 m | Show |
Indiana at Rutgers 4:00 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Hoosiers- Oh boy! Ain’t we got fun...Indiana pops into the Top-10 for the first time in over five years after defeating an over-ratted North Carolina clubs that has now dropped three in-a-row. This is a perfect spot to ambush the 7-0 Hoosiers who are playing their first true road game and they are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 road games after three straight at home. And get this the Scarlet Knights are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 home games against teams with winning records, add that the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take RUTGERS! |
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12-02-22 | Gonzaga v. Baylor +2.5 | Top | 63-64 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Baylor at Gonzaga 8:00 ET Bears (+) over Bulldogs- These two teams played for the National Championship in 2021 and it wasn’t pretty for the Zags as the 4.5-point underdog Bears led from start to finish as they highest scoring team in the nation was stifled. This time around Gonzaga is playing behind a closed window as it is Baylor that scores 88.1 PPG ranking No.6 while on defense the Bulldogs have dropped to No. 331 allowing 76.7 PPG. Bears are off a beat down by Marquette 96-70 and they are 6-1 ATS after a loss of 20-points or more. Gonzaga is 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games. The underdogs is 5-0 ATS in this series. Take BAYLOR! |
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12-02-22 | Raptors +1.5 v. Nets | Top | 105-114 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Toronto at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Nets- Brooklyn has finally gotten over the .500 mark for the first time this season and are still led by the NBA’s new game iron man Kevin Durant who not only has scored an average of 38.7 PPG in his last four contests but he also leads the NBA in minutes played per game. But, the Nets drama continues as off-court antics are just a side show circus. Toronto on the other side of the coin nee to win to stay about .500 and they will. Take TORONTO! |
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11-30-22 | Bulls +5.5 v. Suns | Top | 113-132 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Chicago at Phoenix 9:00 ET Bulls (+) over Suns- Phoenix is looking unstoppable of late having won their last six and that is without Chris Paul. The Suns will wait until the games become important and then be sure to install Paul into the lineup to insure another payoff failure. Devi Booker is picking up the slack scoring 44 points against the Kings Monday night. The Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 trips to Phoenix and the Suns are 2-6 ATS after a SU win. Take CHICAGO! |
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11-29-22 | Virginia -3.5 v. Michigan | Top | 70-68 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
Virginia at Michigan 9:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Wolverines- I saw No. 3 Virginia defeat Baylor and Illinois in Las Vegas and although they were crowned tourney champs I can say that I was all that impressed. Although, I feel that they will win games because of their experience and depth. As Claude Reins would say ‘I am shocked...’ yep, I am shocked at how little respect the Wolverines are receiving from the book-makers as I expect them to be ranked which they are not and I don’t expect them to be such an underdog at home Now, the decision is do I believe my lying eyes or a lying bookmaker. Maybe, they know something a Michigan is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games and they are 2-9 ATS after a SU win. Cavaliers 7-2 ATS in last nine against winning teams above .600. Looks too easy to take the Wolves...take VIRGINIA! |
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11-29-22 | Missouri v. Wichita State +2.5 | Top | 88-84 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Missouri vs Wichita State 8:00 ET Shockers (+) over Tigers- Missouri opened the season with seven straight wins and that is always impressive even if they defeated the likes of SIU Edwardsville, Southern Indiana, Lindenwood, Mississippi Valley State, Coastal Carolina and of course Houston Christian. Now, not that seven sub-division schools isn’t bad enough they played them all at home. Now, this isn’t a true road game as it is a neutral site but they are playing a real basketball team. Take WICHITA STATE! |
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11-29-22 | Warriors v. Mavs +1.5 | Top | 113-116 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Golden State at Dallas 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- This Nationally Televised game will feature two of the biggest NBA stars with Golden State’s Stephen Curry (31.4) still the league most popular player and the Mavericks Luka Donic (33.1) who are 1 and 2 in scoring. The Warriors have finally put in together on the road (2-9) and have won three straight and five of six while the Mavericks have dropped their last four and are an amazing 1-13-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Mavericks 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings as hosts. In a rebound and much needed situation the Mav’s respond. take DALLAS! |
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11-28-22 | Bulls +2 v. Jazz | Top | 114-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Chicago at Utah 9:00 ET Bulls (+) over Jazz- Okay, here we go, Utah who at this early stage of the season are 4-games up on Chicago and are 6-2 at home. The Bulls who are 3-6 on the road seem and are a very short underdog and are only 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. The Jazz have dropped their last four SU but got the money last time out as our Megabucks winner bowing to Phoenix 112-111 plus 6.5-points. Utah on a slide and the price shows it. Take CHICAGO! |
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11-27-22 | North Carolina v. Alabama -115 | Top | 101-103 | Win | 100 | 4 h 51 m | Show |
North Carolina vs Alabama 3:30 ET Crimson Tide over Tar Heels- Okay here we go again. The Odds-makers versus the Pollsters. The Poll people have North Carolina ranked on top at 1 and to date I have not been impressed. Bama who does impress me is ranked No. 18 by the Pollsters and yet the odds-makers opened the Tide a small favorite on a neutral site. I could go through a lot of stuff but it is simply a matter of those who really are in the know and those that think they are. Take ALABAMA! |
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11-25-22 | Cavs +4.5 v. Bucks | Top | 102-117 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bucks- Cleveland is looking avenge a 113-98 loss to Milwaukee. The loss marked the Cavaliers fifth straight but won over the Hornets, Heat, Hawks and Trail Blazers. Bucks are 9-2 SU at home but Cavaliers are are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 following a straight up win. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-25-22 | Iowa v. Clemson +8.5 | Top | 74-71 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show |
Iowa vs Clemson 7:00 ET Hawkeyes over Tigers- As I have said before because power schools schedule so many powder puffs it is difficult to evaluate just how good they may actually be. Clemson has had one game among their five against a Division I school and they lost to South Carolina. Iowa has covered all four games playing one legit opponent defeating Seton Hall by 17 points in the Pirates Cove. Hawkeyes are 17-8-2 ATS at neutral sites while the Tigers are 5-1 ATS at neutral sites they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. One thing to respect is that Clemson has 20 years of playing experience among their starters. Take CLEMSON! |
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11-24-22 | Alabama -3.5 v. Michigan State | Top | 81-70 | Win | 100 | 21 h 44 m | Show |
Alabama vs Michigan State 10:30 ET Crimson Tide (-) over Spartans- This one gets me with Michigan State being the higher ranked team at No. 12 and the Crimson Tide being the favorite ranked No. 18 and it is not a tiny number. The bookmaker is telling us that Alabama is the better team and although the media believes otherwise and I trust the bookies (Not really) to have better knowledge. What concerns me is the schedule that these two squads have undertaken as the Spartans have dealt with Kentucky, Gonzaga and Villanova while the Tide were dealing with the likes of Longwood, Liberty, South Alabama and Jacksonville State who combined are all under .500. Comparing stats it is easy to see why Books have chosen this price as the Tide are better at both ends of the court, be it against inferior opposition but regardless they rank 26th on offense and MSU is 177th and on defense No. 31 for Bama and 140 for State. P.S.- Tide lead the nation in rebounding. Take ALABAMA! |
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11-24-22 | Iowa State +2.5 v. Villanova | Top | 81-79 | Win | 100 | 14 h 45 m | Show |
Iowa State vs. Villanova 3:30 ET Cyclones (+) over Wildcats- Oh, I like what is coming out of Ames as T.J. Otzelberger has taken the air out of the ball and returned to fundamentals starting with defense. Iowa State holds their opponents to an absurd 45.0 PPG while holding opponents to 32.8% shooting from the floor. Add that Villanova who is just not the same since Jay Wright took a powder and it will show here as they are ranked No. 260 on offense scoring just 69 PPG and are ranked No. 346 (Yep) in rebounding. Cyclones 6-2 ATS last eight neutral site games and Cats are 1-4 ATS in last five. Take IOWA STATE! |
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11-22-22 | Nets -7.5 v. 76ers | Top | 106-115 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:30 ET Nets (-) over 76ers- So, here we go with the daily drama that is the 76ers. Joel Embiid will be out for the next two games joining James Harden and Tyrese Maxey out with minor injuries. And of course the return of Ben Simmons to Philadelphia for the first time since his mental issues began. Kyrie Irving of course will attract more attention to this NBA circus. The Nets are starting play beyond the noise and have are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games and they are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. 76ers are 5-0 ATS in last five home games but just 2-7 ATS when hosting a team with a losing record. Take BROOKLYN! |
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11-21-22 | Hawks +2.5 v. Cavs | Top | 102-114 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Atlanta at Cleveland 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Cavaliers- Oh yeah, perfect spot for turn around upset. Cleveland as our Megabucks release Sunday rand they responded by blowing out the Heat 113-87 and now host the high flying Hawks. It would be a long shot that the Cavaliers can repeat that type of performance. If trends are any sign the home team and series record would have us on the Cavs, but not us! We smell a rat here or at least something not so good. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-20-22 | Heat v. Cavs -9.5 | Top | 87-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Miami at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Heat- Fresh off their five game losing streak Cleveland hosts Miami who is on a two-side of their own. The Heat have taken to the road and have been downed at Toronto and Washington. They are having difficulties keeping talent on the court as Butler and Adebayo are plagued with injuries. The Heat are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 against teams with winning records and the Cavaliers are 8-1 after a SU win. Take CLEVELAND! |
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11-20-22 | Baylor v. UCLA +2.5 | Top | 80-75 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
UCLA vs. Baylor 5:30 ET Bruins (+) over Bears- One of these wild critters will leave Las Vegas with two consecutive losses and a damper on the start of their season. UCLA held a 41-28 lead in the second half before the Illini when on a shooting spree and outscored the baby bears 51-29. The Bears allowed Virginia to shoot 56% and trailed by 23-points in the second half and were never really in it. Bruins are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss and Naylor is 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. Take UCLA! |
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11-19-22 | Wolves -3 v. 76ers | Top | 112-109 | Push | 0 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:30 ET Timberwolves over 76ers- The 76ers have won three straight and four of five with Joel Embiid leading in the most dominate fashion possible. Minnesota who dropped six of seven previous games have won their last two with the team posted season highs in points scored. Embiid will most likely sit out the second of back-to-back contests. Tyrese Maxey went down in Friday’s win over the Bucks and without Embiid the Sixers fall short. Take MINNESOTA! |