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02-20-19 | Mississippi State v. Georgia +7 | 68-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Georgia +7) Just a week ago I went against Georgia after head coach Tom Crean called out his team in a real negative way and they didn't disappoint, losing 73-56 at Texas A&M. I was curious to how they would respond after that game and they came out and played their hearts out against LSU at home, narrowly losing 83-79. That's now 6 straight losses for Georgia and I just think they are sick and tired of losing and will give another big effort here against Mississippi State. Whether or not it's enough to get the win is up in the air, but I really like their chances of at least keeping it within the number. The Bulldogs have been extremely inconsistent in SEC play and are now playing short-handed with the suspension to sophomore guard Nick Weatherspoon. Only 7 players were in the rotation in Miss State's last game against Arkansas. This is a game Georgia can win outright. Give me the Bulldogs +7! |
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02-19-19 | Maryland v. Iowa -2 | 66-65 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Iowa -2) I'll take my chances here with the Hawkeyes riding that massive wave of momentum to a hoem win over the Terps. Iowa has won each of their last 2 games on a 3-pointer at the buzzer and have won 4 straight overall. They are 13-2 on their home floor and the last time they hosted a ranked team they cruised to a 74-59 win as a 5.5-point dog against Michigan. Maryland has been better than expected, but are just 3-4 in their last 7 with the only win during this stretch on the road coming against a Nebraska team that is really struggling. The Terps are also a very young team with multiple freshmen playing big roles. I just think the grind of a college season is really starting to take it's toll on these guys and I just don't see them having the energy in their second road game in a 4 day stretch. Give me Iowa -2! |
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02-19-19 | Nebraska v. Penn State -3 | Top | 71-95 | Win | 100 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Penn St -3) I'll take my chances here with the Nittany Lions laying a short number at home against the Cornhuskers. I believe we are getting a great price on Penn State due to the fact that Nebraska comes into this won off back-to-back wins. I'm not buying into the victories for the Cornhuskers, both were at home and they shot 50% from the field and only beat Minnesota by 1. In their 9-point win over Northwestern they only managed 59 points and shot 32.8% from the field. That was the 8th time in the last 9 games for the Cornhuskers where they shot 42% or worse. Trying to take that offense on the road and win is a monumental task. Note they shot 49% from the field back in a mere 6-point win over Penn State. That was back prior to losing Isaac Copeland to a season ending injury. I just don't see Nebraska scoring enough to keep this close. Give me the Nittany Lions -3! |
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02-19-19 | Dayton v. Davidson -3.5 | 74-73 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS MISTAKE (Davidson -3.5) I'll take my chances here with Davidson laying a small number at home. Dayton is a good team and have been playing well, but I think that has the Flyers getting a little too much respect on the road against the Wildcats. Davidson is a perfect 12-0 at home this season and are tied for 1st with VCU on top the Atlantic 10. Wildcats did fail to cover at home last time out against St Joe's, winning by just 8 as a 11.5-point favorite, but have yet to fail to cover back-to-back games in conference play. It's also worth pointing out that Dayton is a team that has been overvalued quite a bit this season. The Flyers are just 4-10-2 ATS in their last 16 games. They are also 1-7 ATS last 8 vs a team with a winning record and 0-6 ATS last 6 vs a team that's won more than 60% of their games. Give me the Wildcats -3.5! |
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02-18-19 | Illinois v. Wisconsin -10.5 | Top | 58-64 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Wisconsin -10.5) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Badgers covering the big number at home against the Fighting Illini. The betting public is all over Illinois as a double-digit dog and while it's not a guarantee by any means, I love going against the public when they are backing a big dog. It certainly looks good for Illinois to cover, as they have won 4 straight, including a win over Michigan State at home. You can take that win over the Spartans however you want, but I'm pretty confident that had a lot more do with how unfocused Michigan State was than anything. The other 3 wins during the winning streak are nothing to get overly excited about. Wisconsin already won by 12 at Illinois and what I love is we can bank on a max effort here from the Badgers, who have lost their last 2 with the most recent a hard fought loss at home to Michigan State. This is only the third time Wisconsin has lost back-to-back games this season. The first time they dropped two in a row they came out the next game and beat Penn State by 19 on the road. The other time saw them respond with a 10-point win at home against nationally ranked Michigan. Give me the Badgers -10.5! |
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02-17-19 | Arizona v. Colorado -4.5 | Top | 60-67 | Win | 100 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
50* NCAAB PAC-12 GAME OF THE MONTH (Colorado -4.5) I'll gladly take my chances here with Colorado as a 4.5-point favorite at home against Arizona. The Buffaloes come into this one arguably playing their best basketball of the season. Colorado has won and covered each of their last 4 and it's not like they have been beating up on bad teams. The 4-game win straight has come against Oregon, @ UCLA, @ USC and Arizona St. It's no secret that Arizona is way down this year. Wildcats have lost 6 straight and are just 5-7 in Pac-12 play. This team has zero confidence and nothing to play for right now, as their only hope of making the NCAA Tournament is to win the Pac-12 Tournament for an automatic bid. Not only will Colorado be out for revenge from an earlier loss at Arizona, but the Wildcats are a program you always get up to play. I think the Buffaloes win here going away. Give me Colorado -4.5! |
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02-16-19 | Tennessee v. Kentucky -3.5 | Top | 69-86 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
50* TENN/KENTUCKY SEC GAME OF THE MONTH (Kentucky -3.5) I'll gladly take my chances here with Kentucky as a small home favorite. I get that the Vols are ranked No. 1, but I'm shocked that the public is all over Tennessee on the road in this one. I for one think the Vols are overrated right now and shockingly a Wildcats team that entered the season ranked No. 1 is undervalued despite the fact that they are 10-1 in their last 11. It just seems like whenever Kentucky is doubted, especially at home, they deliver in a big way. Give me the Wildcats -3.5! |
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02-16-19 | West Virginia v. Kansas -14 | 53-78 | Win | 100 | 6 h 13 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS ATS SLAUGHTER (Kansas -14) I'll take my chances here with the Jayhawks covering the big number here at home against the Mountaineers. It's hard to believe that Kansas actually lost to this West Virginia team earlier this season, but that should work in our favor here, as it will keep the Jayhawks from looking past an inferior opponent. Things have really spiraled out of control for Bob Huggins team. It was already a rebuilding year and now they got some key guys out with injury and two other suspended. They just lost at home to Texas by 22 and prior to that by 31 at Texas Tech. That blowout loss to the Red Raiders was their 4th straight road loss by at least 17 points. Give me Kansas -14! |
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02-16-19 | Indiana v. Minnesota -3.5 | 63-84 | Win | 100 | 4 h 59 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB EARLY BIRD NO DOUBT ATS MASSACRE (Minnesota -3.5) I'll take my chances here with the Golden Gophers as a slim 3.5-point home favorite against the Hoosiers. I just think Minnesota is hands down the better team in this one, yet they are showing value due to the fact that they have lost 4 straight. The thing is, 3 of the 4 losses have come on the road and the other was at home to Wisconsin. Indiana is 1-9 in their last 10 and have followed up that fluke win over Michigan State with back-to-back home losses to Iowa and Ohio State. Gophers are 12-2 at home and this is one they desperately have to have to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Give me Minnesota -3.5! |
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02-13-19 | SMU v. Temple -4.5 | 74-82 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Temple -4.5) I'll take my chances here with Temple covering the 4.5-point spread at home against the Mustangs. I don’t know why the books keep giving this SMU team so much respect. The Mustangs are a mere 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games and the lone cover came with them as a double-digit underdog. In their last two games they lost outright as a home favorite to South Florida and UCF. They are now just 12-11 overall with a 4-7 mark in the AAC. Their only hope of making the NCAA Tournament is to win the AAC Tournament, so that makes these final regular-season games pretty meaningless. I just don’t see them snapping out of their funk against a quality Temple team that will be extremely motivated to get a win after an ugly loss at Tulsa. In fact, I think that 18-point defeat to the Golden Hurricane is playing a big part in this favorable line we are getting here. I know the Owls are just 3-7-1 ATS at home this season, but they are 9-2 SU and there’s a good chance if they win this game they cover the 4.5. Mustangs are 7-21-1 ATS in their last 29 games vs a team that simply has a winning record and have covered just once in their last 5 on the road. Give me Temple -4.5! |
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02-13-19 | Clemson -2 v. Miami-FL | Top | 64-65 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Clemson -2) I'll take my chances here with Clemson as a small road favorite here against Miami. A lot of people wrote off this Tigers team after they started out 1-5 in ACC play, but what the failed to take notice of is that 4 of the 5 losses came on the road (all against good teams in Duke, Syracuse, FSU and NC State) and the other was at home to Virginia. Since that rough start they have won 4 straight and covered 5 in a row. Miami is 2-9 in ACC play and simply aren't very good. However, they are coming off a surprisingly close game at home to UNC, where they lost in overtime as a 15.5-point road dog. I think that's definitely playing into this line, as well as the fact that they have covered 3 in a row, but I don't see them winning this one. I actually think this is a brutal spot for the Hurricanes off that emotional loss to the Tar Heels. There will also be no overlooking Miami by Clemson, as they need to keep winning to keep their tournament hopes alive. Give me the Tigers -2! |
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02-12-19 | Purdue v. Maryland | Top | 56-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Maryland PK) I'll take my chances here with the Terps at a pick'em on their home floor. While Maryland is currently ranked in the Top 20, this is a team that I feel gets overlooked in a loaded Big Ten. They were a 9-point dog earlier this season at Purdue and loss by just 2-points (62-60). I really think they should be favored here, but because the Boilermakers are 8-0 SU and 7-1 ATS in their last 8, we are getting big time value. Give me Maryland PK! |
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02-09-19 | Colorado v. USC -4.5 | 69-65 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB LATE NIGHT ATS MASSACRE (USC -4.5) I'll take my chances here with USC as a small home favorite against Colorado. I think we are seeing some great value here with the Trojans due to the outcomes of the last game for both teams. USC lost 77-70 as a 6-point home favorite to Utah, while the Buffaloes won 84-73 as a 6-point dog at UCLA. Perfect spot for a bad road team like Colorado to revert back to their losing ways and for USC to bounce back with a big time effort. Give me the Trojans -4.5! |
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02-09-19 | Auburn v. LSU -2.5 | Top | 78-83 | Win | 100 | 4 h 35 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (LSU -2.5) I'll take my chances here with LSU as a small home favorite. Auburn is a quality team and get a lot of respect from oddsmakers, but they have not played well on the road in SEC play. Auburn is 1-3 away from home in the conference and the lone win was against Texas A&M, who is 1-8 in league play. LSU on the other hand is a team that I think has been flying under the radar for quite a while now. They are 11-1 at home this season and a dominant 10-1 ATS last 11 with a line of +3 to -3. Give me LSU -2.5! |
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02-07-19 | Cincinnati v. Memphis +4.5 | 69-64 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS KNOCKOUT (Memphis +4.5) I'll take my chances here with Memphis as a home dog against the Bearcats. I think the books have the wrong team favored in this game. Memphis is getting no love right now because of their recent ATS run. The Tigers are 2-6 ATS last 8 games. On top of that, Cincinnati is way overvalued right now due to them riding a 7 game winning streak. The big key here is just how good Memphis is at home. The Tigers only home loss this season is to Tennessee and they played the Vols tough. Give me Memphis +4.5! |
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02-06-19 | Utah v. USC -5.5 | 77-70 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 50 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB LATE NIGHT ATS MASSACRE (USC -5.5) I'll take my chances here with the Trojans laying what I feel is a short number at home against the Utes. This has really been a different team in Pac-12 play, as they have gotten some key guys back from injury. I just don’t think it’s asking a lot for them to cover this number. USC is a perfect 5-0 at home in Pac-12 play and 4 of the 5 wins have come by 9 or more, including a 23-point win over Arizona and a 13-point victory against UCLA. Utah comes in with a winning record in Pac-12 play at 5-4, but 4 of their 5 conference wins have come against teams who currently have a losing record in the conference. They also come in having just lost back-to-back games at home to the likes of Oregon and Oregon State. I just don’t think they will be able to keep this thing close. Both of these teams are very efficient offensive teams, as both come in shooting around 47% from the field. Where USC has the big advantage is on defense. The Trojans are only giving up 65.4 ppg and 38% shooting at home and have carried over that stingy defense at home into conference play. Utah on the other hand is allowing opponents to score 78 ppg and shooting 49% from the field away from home. USC also should have the edge here in both rebounding and turnovers, which I believe will be more than enough to create the separation needed for the cover. Utah is also a mere 4-11 ATS last 15 vs a team with a winning record and the favorite has covered 7 of the last 9 in the series. Give me the Trojans -5.5! |
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02-06-19 | Wisconsin -2.5 v. Minnesota | Top | 56-51 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
50* NCAAB BIG TEN GAME OF THE MONTH (Wisconsin -2.5) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Badgers laying such a short number on the road against the Gophers. Wisconsin comes in red-hot having won and covered each of their last 5. They certainly won't be looking past this game against Minnesota, as the Gophers beat them on their home floor earlier in conference play. Badgers couldn't have played much worse early in that game, as they had just 14 points at the half. Wisconsin is 35-19 ATS last 54 when revenging a home loss. It's also worth noting that road favorites who returned all 5 starters are 37-5 (88%) against the money line when revenging a home loss. While we are laying the points on the spread, this is basically a pick'em at this number, so I feel there's a ton of value with that ML trend. Give me the Badgers -2.5! |
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02-05-19 | Michigan v. Rutgers +10 | 77-65 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Rutgers +10) I'll take my chances here with Rutgers covering as a double-digit home dog against the Wolverines. Michigan just lost by 15 at Iowa and everyone is going to be on them to bounce back. No question that has this line inflated. I fully expect the Wolverines to find a way to win, but I'm also confident that Rutgers will be able to keep it close enough to cover. Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS last 5 at home vs a team that's won more than 60% of their road games and Michigan is just 2-5 ATS last 7 off a game where they failed to cover. Give me Rutgers +10! |
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02-05-19 | St. John's +7 v. Marquette | 70-69 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (St. John's +7) I'll take my chances here with the Red Storm getting 7-points at Marquette. I think this is the perfect time to jump on St. John's, who are coming off an ugly 30-point loss at Duke. Couldn't have gone much worse, as they shot 34% from the field and allowed the Blue Devils to shoot 56%. Marquette just won at Butler in similar style, as they shot 57% and held the Bulldogs to 33%. All of this has the Golden Eagles way-overvalued. I not only think St John's keeps it close, but I give them a legit shot at winning this one outright. Give me the Red Storm +7! |
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02-04-19 | Louisville +5 v. Virginia Tech | Top | 72-64 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Louisville +5) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Cardinals at +5. I not only think Louisville covers this number on the road, but I like them to win here outright. Virginia Tech comes in off that crazy 47-24 win at NC State. While they get all the credit for holding the Wolfpack to 24 points, part of that was NC State settling for way too many 3-pointers (more than half their field goal attempts) and a lot of bad luck. There were countless shots by NC State that went in and out of the basket. What gets overlooked in the win for the Hokies is how bad their offense was in the first game since losing star senior point guard Justin Robinson. I think Virginia Tech is in a lot of trouble with him out. Give me the Cardinals +5! |
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02-02-19 | Syracuse v. Pittsburgh +3 | Top | 65-56 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
50* NCAAB ACC GAME OF THE MONTH (Pittsburgh +3) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Panthers as a home dog in a game I think they win pretty easily. The reason we are getting such great value with Pitt is the fact that they come in having lost 4 straight. Syracuse also won and covered as a 8-point favorite in a meeting between these two on Jan. 19th. The 4-game losing streak looks bad on paper, but 3 of the 4 were on the road and the only game at home during the losing streak was Duke. Prior to losing at home to the Blue Devils, Pitt had beat FSU by 13 and upset Louisville. Syracuse just barely won at BC and were rolled by 22 at Va Tech in their previous road game. Doesn't help the Orange that this is their 3rd straight on the road. Give me the Panthers +3! |
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02-02-19 | Texas Tech v. Kansas -4 | 63-79 | Win | 100 | 5 h 12 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS SLAUGHTER (Kansas -4) I'l take my chances here with the Jayhawks getting right at home in a big showdown with nationally ranked Texas Tech. Kansas doesn't lose often, but we catch them coming into this game off back-to-back losses, as they followed up a 8-point loss at Kentucky with a 10-point loss at Texas a few days later. Those are two really good teams. Jayhawks are going to lay it all on the line in this one and they are 11-0 at home. Texas Tech has a 17-4 record, but they are just 2-8-1 ATS last 11 games. Give me the Jayhawks -4! |
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02-02-19 | Notre Dame v. Boston College -2 | 79-73 | Loss | -104 | 3 h 6 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB AFTERNOON ATS MASSACRE (Boston College -2) I'll take my chances here with the Eagles at basically a pick'em on their home court against the Irish. For starters, Notre Dame is 1-5 away from home this season and while they did beat BC earlier this season, that was at home. That's also the only conference game the Irish have won all season and it was by a mere 3-points. BC covered that game and are 4-1 ATS last 5. They just played Syracuse really tough at home in their last game and their previous home game they beat FSU by 5 as a 7-point dog. Eagles get their revenge and I wouldn't be shocked if they won going away. Give me Boston College -2! |
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01-31-19 | Temple +10 v. Houston | 66-73 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS LINE MISTAKE (Temple +10) I'll take my chances here with the Owls as a double-digit dog at Houston. The Cougars are 20-1 and ranked No. 13 in the country, which has them way overvalued. Houston's lone loss came on the road against Temple. While winning on the road against the Cougars will be a much bigger challenge, you have to like the Owls chances of keeping this close. Give me the Owls +10 |
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01-30-19 | St. John's v. Creighton -4 | 83-67 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS KNOCKOUT (Creighton -4) I'll take my chances here with the Bluejays getting their revenge at home against the Red Storm. Creighton has responded in a big way after their 1-4 start to Big East play. After losing 4 straight, the Bluejays went on the road and upset Georgetown 91-87 and then rolled Butler 75-61 at home. Just so happens the last team they lost to was St John's. That's a big motivator here for Creighton and the Red Storm aren't exactly playing their best basketball right now. St. John's is just 1-4 SU in their last 5. Creighton is 34-21 ATS last 55 as a favorite and 29-14 ATS last 43 at home when revenging a same season loss. Give me the Bluejays -4! |
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01-30-19 | Marquette v. Butler -2.5 | 76-58 | Loss | -104 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Butler -2.5) I'll take my chances here with the Butler Bulldogs -2.5 at home against the No. 10 ranked Marquette Golden Eagles. We have an unranked Butler team that has lost two straight and are just 3-5 in Big East play laying points against a Marquette team that has won 7 straight, are 7-1 in Big East play and ranked inside the Top 10 in the country. Any time I see an unranked team laying points against a ranked opponent, I’m almost always going to play the favorite, especially when everything points to the other side. Not to take take anything away from Marquette, who is a solid team and have a really special player in Markus Howard, but the Golden Eagles are pretty fortunate to be sitting where they are in Big East play. Marquette’s largest margin of victory in their last 6 games is 11-points with 4 of the 6 games decided by 5-points or less. Butler is 3-5 in the Big East, but 4 of the 5 losses are by 8-points or less, including back-to-back 1-point losses at Seton Hall and Xavier. This is a better team than people realize and a big reason why the books have them favored. Butler is also very tough to beat at Hinkle Fieldhouse, where they are 9-2. It’s also worth pointing out that in Marquette’s 18-3 start, they are a perfect 14-0 at home compared to just 4-3 on the road. They have gone 3-0 in road games in the Big East, but needed overtime to win at Creighton, won by just 3 at Georgetown and by 5 at Xavier. The most recent game they played was at the Musketeers and this will mark the first time this season they have played back-to-back on the road. Butler has won 5 straight in the series and are 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Give me the Bulldogs -2.5! |
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01-29-19 | Wisconsin +3 v. Nebraska | 62-51 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB VEGAS ATS LINE MISTAKE (Wisconsin +3) I'll take my chances here with the Badgers as a road dog. I'm shocked that Wisconsin is getting points in this contest. The Badgers are rolling on a 3-game winning streak, while the Cornhuskers have lost 3 straight and just fell at home to an Ohio State team that was playing some of their worst basketball going into the matchup. In the loss to the Buckeyes, Nebraska lost second leading scorer Isaac Copeland for the season and I just think that's too big a loss for this team to overcome. Give me Wisconsin +3! |
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01-29-19 | Virginia v. NC State +7.5 | 66-65 | Win | 100 | 7 h 21 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (NC State +7.5) I'll take my chances here with the Wolfpack covering as a decently priced home dog against the Cavaliers. Virginia comes in having covered 10 straight and 13 of their last 14 overall. The books are going to start jacking up their lines and I think we are seeing exactly that in this game. NC State is 16-4 and 12-1 on their home floor. They are more than capable of not only covering, but leaving this game with a win. Give me the Wolfpack +7.5! |
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01-27-19 | UCF v. Memphis -1.5 | 57-77 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Memphis -1.5) I'll take my chances here with Memphis at home against the Knights. This is just too good a price to pass up on the Tigers at home. Memphis is 10-1 at home this season and the only loss came to Tennessee, who is currently the No. 1 team in the country. Had the Tigers not lost last time out at Temple, this line would be at least a few points higher. Either way UCF is getting way too much respect. Take Memphis -1.5! |
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01-26-19 | Pittsburgh +11 v. Louisville | 51-66 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS SLAUGHTER (Pittsburgh +11) I'll take my chances here with the Panthers as a double-digit dog at Louisville. The Cardinals come in having won 4 straight and I think they are way overvalued right now. These two teams already played once this season and Pitt won 89-86 at home as a 3-point dog. I would expect Louisville to win the rematch on their home floor, but there's definitely no guarantee of that. Plus, all we need is for the Panthers to just keep it respectable. Give me Pitt +11! |
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01-26-19 | Kansas State -4 v. Texas A&M | Top | 53-65 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 46 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Kansas St -4) I'll gladly take my chances here with Kansas State as a small road favorite against Texas A&M. The Wildcats come in playing their best basketball of the season. Kansas State has won 5 straight and covered each of their last 4. That includes road wins at Iowa State as a 8.5-point dog and a road win at Oklahoma as a 5 point dog. While the Wildcats are surging, Texas A&m comes in having lost 3 straight and 6 of their last 7. In their last two games at home they have lost by 23 to Missouri and by 19 to Auburn. Give me Kansas State -4! |
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01-24-19 | Washington v. Oregon -2.5 | Top | 61-56 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 40 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Oregon -2.5) I'll take my chances here with the Ducks as a small home favorite against the Huskies. Washington comes in having won 7 straight and are off to a perfect 5-0 start in the Pac-12. Oregon is a team that people have written off after they lost Bol Bol, but there's a lot of talent still on this team and they recently got back one of their better players in Wooten. Not to mention how difficult it is to win at Oregon. Huskies are 2-0 on the road in Pac-12 play, but those two wins came against Utah and Colorado, who are both bottom half of the league. Give me the Ducks -2.5! |
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01-24-19 | Michigan State v. Iowa +5.5 | 82-67 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Iowa +5.5) I'll take my chances here with the Hawkeyes as a home dog against the Spartans. Michigan State is sitting at No. 6 and are a perfect 8-0 in Big Ten play. No doubt this line is shaded their way, which I believe has created big time value with Iowa. The Hawkeyes are playing their best basketball of the season right now, as they come in having won 5 straight. These two played in early December with Michigan State winning by a final of 90-68. It was a much closer game than the final score would indicate and the biggest thing here is the Hawkeyes are extremely tough to beat on their home floor. I actually like Iowa to pull off the upset, but I'll gladly take the points as some added insurance. Give me the Hawkeyes +5.5! |
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01-23-19 | Purdue v. Ohio State +1.5 | 79-67 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS ERROR (Ohio St +1.5) I'll take my chances here with the Buckeyes as a home dog. I just think we are getting some really good value here with Ohio State in what has to feel like a must-win game. The Buckeyes were sitting pretty at 14-1 and 2-0 in the Big Ten when they started back up conference play in January, but a home loss to Michigan State, back-to-back road setbacks at Rutgers and Iowa, and another home defeat to Maryland has Ohio State sitting at 2-4 in the Big Ten. Add in the fact that their next two games are on the road and this probably is a game they need to have if they want to make the NCAA Tournament. The good news is that Purdue is a team I think they can handle, especially at home. The Boilermakers have arguably the best player in the conference in Carsen Edwards, but definitely not a team that I feel should be a road favorite against a quality team like Ohio State. Offense has been a bit of a problem for Ohio State of late, but Purdue is not that great of a defensive team. The Boilermakers are giving up 75.6 ppg and allowing opponents to shoot 48% from the field on the road this season. Ohio State on the other hand is a very good defensive team. The Buckeyes are only giving up 65.2 ppg at home and Purdue’s offense is not near the same on the road. Boilermakers average 78.2 ppg overall, but just 68 ppg on the road. They are also shooting just 39% from the field, well below their season average of 46%. It’s also worth noting that Ohio State’s most recent loss to Maryland at home came by a final of 75-61. The Buckeyes are a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home. The Underdog is also a perfect 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings. Give me Ohio State +1.5! |
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01-23-19 | Georgia v. LSU -11.5 | Top | 82-92 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
50* NCAAB ATS BLOWOUT GAME OF THE MONTH (LSU -11.5) I got no problem laying the big number with LSU at home against the Bulldogs. The Tigers are 4-0 in SEC play (covered all 4) and it's time to start taking them seriously. They just whooped South Carolina t home by 22 points. Based on what I have seen from Georgia, they got no shot of keeping this close if the Tigers show up to play. The Bulldogs have played 2 conference road games and lost by 15 at Auburn and by 46 at Tennessee. They also have a 10-point loss at home to Florida and a 20-point loss at home to Kentucky. Key here is I think LSU is still playing with a chip on their shoulder, as they just got back into the Top 25, something they accomplished earlier this season, but poor play had them back out of the rankings quickly. They aren't getting big heads the second time around. Tigers are also out for revenge. No one on the roster has a win over Georgia, who swept last year's series. That should be more than enough reason for the Tigers to show up. Give me LSU -11.5! |
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01-22-19 | Duke v. Pittsburgh +13.5 | 79-64 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS KNOCKOUT (Pittsburgh +13.5) I'll take my chances here with Pittsburgh covering as a double-digit home dog to Duke. The Panthers are one of the most improved teams in the league and a big reason for that is first year head caoch Jeff Capel, who got the job based on the work he did as an assistant under Coack K at Duke. His players are going to play their hearts out for him in this game. Blue Devils are also primed for a letdown off that huge win at home against Virginia. This is also their first road game without starting point guard Tre Jones. Give me Pittsburgh +13.5! |
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01-21-19 | Virginia Tech v. North Carolina -4 | 82-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (N Carolina -4) I just can't pass up the Tar Heels as a mere 4-point home favorite against the Hokies. Virginia Tech is getting a ton of love from the books due to their impressive start to the season, but they come in having failed to cover 4 straight. They are 4-1 in ACC play, but in their only two conference road games they have lost by 22 at Virginia and snuck out a 3-point win at Georgia Tech as a 7-point favorite. Hokies shot poorly in both road games. As for UNC, I somehow think they are flying under the radar right now. I think Duke is getting so much of the headlines that people are sleeping on this team and I think they make a statement against Virginia Tech. Give me the Tar Heels -4! |
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01-19-19 | Oregon State +4.5 v. Arizona | 71-82 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PRIME-TIME NO-BRAINER (Oregon St +4.5) I'll take my chances here with the Beavers as a small road dog against the Wildcats. I'm just not a fan of Arizona this year, but there's always a premium on the Wildcats, especially at home. I actually like Oregon State to win this game outright. Beavers didn't play their best and still only lost by 3 at Arizona State last time out. Arizona just lost at home to Oregon and we saw them lose at home to Baylor not that long ago. Give me the Beavers +4.5! |
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01-19-19 | Louisville v. Georgia Tech +5 | 79-51 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS LINE MISTAKE (Ga Tech +5) I'll take my chances here with Georgia Tech as a home dog, as I think the Yellow Jackets are going to win this game outright. Louisville had that big win at UNC and then did the tough thing of not suffering a letdown with a win at home over BC. I think they struggle to bring that same intensity on the road against a Georgia Tech team that has been playing much better of late. Yellow Jackets had covered 3 straight before just missing out on a cover in a 12-point loss as a 9-point dog at Clemson. Give me Georgia Tech +5! |
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01-19-19 | Kentucky v. Auburn -4 | 82-80 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 33 m | Show | |
40* KENTUCKY/AUBURN BIG MONEY MASSACRE (Auburn -4) I'll take my chances here with Auburn covering the small number at home against the Wildcats. The Tigers are a beast at home, where they are 9-0 this season. Auburn is averaging 91.2 ppg and shooting 48% as a team at home this season. Kentucky will struggle to keep pace, as they have not brought the same intensity on defense away from home. Not to mention the atmosphere here will be electric. Give me Auburn -4! |
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01-19-19 | Alabama +14 v. Tennessee | Top | 68-71 | Win | 100 | 4 h 34 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Alabama +14) I'll take my chances here with Alabama covering this massive spread at Tennessee. The Volunteers are really good, but this is too many points against a quality opponent. It's simply an inflated number because Tennessee has looked so good and come in having covered 5 straight. I don't think Alabama has enough to pull off the upset, but I think it's a lot closer than expected. Give me the Crimson Tide +14! |
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01-19-19 | Arkansas v. Ole Miss -7 | 67-84 | Win | 100 | 3 h 33 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Ole Miss -7) I'll take my chances here with Ole Miss laying it on the Razorbacks at home. The Rebels have been a surprise team, as no one thought they would be 13-3. However, some of the buzz around this team was lost in their last game, which saw them get handled at home by LSU. It happens. I love what Kermit Davis is doing here and this is not a good Arkansas team. Give me the Rebels -7! |
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01-18-19 | Maryland v. Ohio State -3 | 75-61 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB FRIDAY NIGHT ATS MASSACRE (Ohio State -3) I'll take my chances here with Ohio State bringing home a win and cover here against the Terps. I think this line is a combination of Maryland being overvalued after their 6-1 start to Big Ten play and the Buckeyes being undervalued right now after losing their last 3. Ohio State is just 2-3 in league play and this is one they have to have. The big thing to keep in mind with the Buckeyes slow start in Big Ten play, they have only had two home games and one of those was against Michigan State. Give me the Buckeyes -3! |
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01-17-19 | Oregon State v. Arizona State -4.5 | Top | 67-70 | Loss | -104 | 13 h 39 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Arizona State -4.5) I'll take my chances here with the Sun Devils winning and covering the small number here at home against Oregon State. There's not a lot of room for error for these Pac-12 teams in terms of making the NCAA Tournament. Even with non-conference wins over Kansas and Mississippi State, a lackluster showing in Pac-12 play will likely keep them out. Coming off an ugly loss at Stanford this feels like a must-win for Bobby Hurley's team and I fully expect them to come through. Give me Arizona State -4.5! |
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01-17-19 | Stanford v. Washington -9.5 | 64-80 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Washington -9.5) I'll take my chances here with the Huskies winning by at least 10 at home against the Cardinal. Washington is one of the top teams in the Pac-12, which is way down this year. Huskies are a perfect 3-0 in Pac-12 play and 2 of the first 3 have been on the road. They won by 18 in that lone home game against Washington State. They also won by 16 as a mere 2-point favorite at Utah and by 7 as a 2.5-point dog at Colorado. Stanford comes in off a home win over ASU, but the Cardinal are not good. Stanford is just 2-7 in road games. They have played 2 on the road in the Pac-12 and lost by 22 at UCLA and by 11 at USC. Washington is a perfect 8-0 at home and I think there's some big motivation here after getting swept by Stanford in the two games last year. Give me the Huskies -9.5! |
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01-17-19 | Oregon +5 v. Arizona | 59-54 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS MASSACRE (Oregon +5) I'll take my chances here with Oregon keeping this closer than expected and cashing in a cover here as a small road dog. I actually think there's a decent chance the Ducks win this outright. A lot of people wrote off Oregon after they lost big man Boi Bol, but there is still a ton of talent on this roster and one guy that is really making a difference right now is 5-star true freshman Louis King, who is just now rounding into form after missing time early with a knee injury. The other thing is the Ducks can get after you defensively and that's what makes them a dangerous road team. Give me Oregon +5! |
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01-16-19 | Georgia Tech +9 v. Clemson | 60-72 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB SITUATIONAL ATS KNOCKOUT (Georgia Tech +9) I'll take my chances here with the Yellow Jackets at this price. Not much was expected of Georgia Tech and we can see how undervalued they have been with their 12-4 ATS mark and 5-0 ATS record on the road. Clemson on the other hand was expected to be stronger and they are 4-12 ATS overall with a 2-7 ATS mark at home. I would give the edge to the Tigers in winning the game, but I don't think it's out of the question that the Yellow Jackets pull off the upset. I mean we just saw Georgia Tech win 73-59 at Syracuse. The same Orange team that beat Clemson at home 61-53. GIve me the Yellow Jackets +9! |
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01-16-19 | Iowa v. Penn State -1 | 89-82 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKERS INSIDER (Penn St -1) I'll take my chances here with Penn State. Iowa is No. 23 and come in having won 3 straight, including home wins over ranked Nebraska and Ohio State teams, as well as a road win at Northwestern. Penn State on the other hand has lost 4 straight and are winless at 0-6 in Big Ten Play. I think the books could have made Iowa a 1-point favorite and they would have still got all kinds of action on the Hawkeyes, but making them a dog is begging the public to take them. That tells me that Penn State is without a doubt the right side in this one. A closer look and you can start to see why. While Iowa won at Northwestern in their last road game, this is a team that has really struggled in true road games of late. That was just the 5th win in a true road game since the start of the 2016-17 season for Iowa. Their only other true road games this season were a 16-point loss at Purdue and a 22-point loss at Michigan State. They were 1-10 in true road games last year. I think you also have to add in just how much this game means to Penn State. While the damage has probably already been done, this has to feel like a must-win for the Nittany Lions. Penn State is also not as bad as their record, especially in conference. 3 of their losses in the Big Ten are by 6 points or less. This is also a team that has had to face Maryland, Alabama, Michigan and Nebraska all on the road. They also have had to host two of the better teams in the league in Wisconsin and Michigan State. This is still that same team that upset Virginia Tech at home in the ACC/Big Ten challenge and that’s the only loss the Hokies have suffered, as they enter Tuesday 14-1 and No. 9 in the country. Iowa doesn’t just struggle to win on the road, they are a mere 4-11-1 ATS in their last 16 road games overall and the home teams is 4-0-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Give me Penn State -1 |
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01-15-19 | LSU v. Ole Miss -4 | 83-69 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
40* VEGAS ODDSMAKERS ATS MASSACRE (Ole Miss -4) I'll take my chances here with Ole Miss laying a short number at home against LSU. Kermit Davis is doing big things with this Rebels team and I just think they are still being undervalued. All they have done is win on the road at Vandy by 10, put it on Auburn by 15 at home and then go back on the road and take down in-state rival Mississippi State. LSU is a good team, but I think this is a tough spot with it being their second straight on the road and the Rebels a perfect 7-0 at home. Give me Ole Miss -4! |
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01-15-19 | Florida v. Mississippi State -4.5 | 68-71 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Miss St -4.5) I'll take my chances here with the Bulldogs in what has to feel like a must-win after starting out 0-2 in SEC play and the next two coming on the road against Vandy and Kentucky. Gators are simply not as good as we thought they would be and are coming off a tough loss at home to Tennessee, where they couldn't hold on to a lead late. Mississippi State was 9-0 at home before losing to Ole Miss, so chances are they return to form at the Humphrey Coliseum. Give me the Bulldogs -4.5! |
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01-14-19 | Baylor v. Oklahoma State -3 | 73-69 | Loss | -106 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Oklahoma St -3) I'll take my chances here with Oklahoma State as a small home favorite against Baylor. I think we are seeing some value here with the Cowboys because of the fact that they just recently went on a streak where they failed to cover 8 straight. However, they have covered their last 2, beating Texas at home as a 3.5-point dog and winning as a 7-point dog at West Virginia. I'm way down on Baylor this season and they are lucky they aren't 0-3. Tough spot as well for the Bears off a crushing home loss to Kansas on Saturday. Give me the Cowboys -3! |
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01-12-19 | DePaul v. St. John's -9 | Top | 79-71 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (St. John's -9) I'll gladly lay single digits with the Red Storm at home against DePaul. While St. John's is 14-2 and ranked in the Top 25, I still think they are flying under the radar because of how poor they were a year ago. Sitting at 2-2 in Big East play and off a crushing loss at Villanova, St Johns is going to be locked in and that's all we need for them to cover this number. Red Storm are a perfect 9-0 at home where they outscoring teams by almost 20 points/game. Give me St. John's -9.5! |
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01-12-19 | Duke v. Florida State +8 | 80-78 | Win | 100 | 5 h 11 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS MASSACRE (Florida State +8) There's no denying that Duke is a great team and without question the team to beat come March, but winning on the road is not easy, especially against a team as talented as Florida State and we know the Seminoles are going to give the Blue Devils their best shot at home. One thing that gets overlooked with Duke and their schedule to this point is they have not played a true road game outside of their home state. I not only think the Seminoles cover, but they got a shot here to win outright. Give me Florida State +8! |
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01-10-19 | Michigan v. Illinois +9.5 | 79-69 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Illinois +9.5) I'm not about to sit here and tell you Michigan isn't any good and won't win this game at Illinois. I just think the number here is too good to pass up. As good as the Wolverines are, it's not easy winning on the road in conference play, especially in the Big Ten. They barely squeaked out a 62-60 win at Northwestern, which is their only conference road game to date. Illinois is 0-4 in Big Ten play, but none of those were on their home floor. This team has been a lot more competitive than their 4-11 record would suggest and I think it's going to be really easy for Michigan to overlook this team and end up in a bit of a dogfight. Give me the Fighting Illini +9.5! |
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01-10-19 | Cincinnati v. Tulsa +7 | 70-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB VEGAS ODDSMAKER ERROR (Tulsa +7) I'll take my chances here with the Golden Hurricane at worst keeping this thing within the number and I wouldn't be shocked at all if they won this game outright. Tulsa hasn't lost at home yet this year, as they are 9-0 and that includes wins over a couple of quality Big 12 teams in Kansas State and Oklahoma State. Cincinnati just lost as a 17.5-point favorite at East Carolina and shot just 37.3% in their previous true road game at Mississippi State. That's not the kind of performance you would expect from a team laying this kind of number on the road. Give me Tulsa +7! |
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01-09-19 | TCU +6.5 v. Kansas | 68-77 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS KNOCKOUT (TCU +6.5) I'll take my chances here with TCU keeping it within the number here against the Jayhawks. I think the perception here is that Kansas will bounce back from that ugly 17-point road loss to Iowa State and the books have inflated the line knowing that. I'm not convinced the Jayhawks will bounce back. They are extremely fortunate to be sitting at 12-2, as so many of their wins have come in closely contested games that could have went either way. TCU is a really good team and can light it up on the offensive side of the ball. Give me the Horned Frogs +6.5! |
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01-09-19 | Butler v. Seton Hall -3 | Top | 75-76 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
50* NCAAB BIG EAST GAME OF THE MONTH (Seton Hall -3) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Pirates as a small home favorite against the Bulldogs. I just think Seton Hall is a lot better than they are getting credit for. I mean we have already seen this team win true road games over the likes of Maryland and Xavier, as well as a neutral site victory against Kentucky. Butler comes in off a blowout win over Creighton at home, but prior to that lost at home to Georgetown and were annihilated at Florida, who they beat early in the season on a neutral court. Bulldogs are just 2-4 SU and ATS on the road and I don't see them improving that mark tonight. Give me the Pirates -3! |
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01-09-19 | Clemson v. Syracuse -3 | 53-61 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show | |
40* VEGAS ODDSMAKER LINE MISTAKE (Syracuse -3) I'll take my chances here with the Orange as a small home favorite against the Tigers. Syracuse comes in having won 3 straight and I just think they are flying under the radar right now. Clemson on the other hand is fresh off a 21-point loss at Duke and I just haven't been impressed enough with this team to think they can go into the Carrier Dome and get a win. Give me the Orange -3! |
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01-09-19 | Auburn -3 v. Ole Miss | 67-82 | Loss | -107 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Auburn -3) I'll take my chances here with Auburn as a small road favorite against the Rebels. I think we are seeing a much smaller line than we would if this was later on in conference play, as Ole Miss is getting a ton of love from their 11-2 start. I also think the Rebels are at a disadvantage here hosting Auburn in the Tigers conference opener, as I might be tempted to take Ole Miss if this was in February and Auburn was coming off a big game, but the Tigers haven't played in 10 days. I expect to see the best Auburn has to offer in this one. Give me the Tigers -3! |
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01-09-19 | Ohio State v. Rutgers +6.5 | 61-64 | Win | 100 | 8 h 5 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SHOCKER (Rutgers +6.5) I'll take my chances here with the Scarlet Knights as a decently priced home dog against Ohio State. I think Rutgers is a lot better than they are getting credit for and will be extremely motivated to tray and get that first conference win an avoid the 0-4 start in league play. I think they are catching the Buckeyes at a good time, as Ohio State is coming off a huge game against Michigan State at home, which they lost by 9. I actually wouldn't be shocked if Rutgers won this game outright. Give me the Scarlet Knights +6.5! |
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01-08-19 | Alabama v. LSU -6 | 79-88 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB SITUATIONAL ATS NO-BRAINER (LSU -6) I'll take my chances here with LSU at home against the Crimson Tide. Alabama is primed for a huge letdown after upsetting Kentucky on their home court and the Tigers are a perfect 8-0 at home and out for some serious revenge against the Crimson Tide. Both teams are 10-3, but the losses for Alabama came against Northeastern, UCF and Georgia St. LSU's 3 losses are against FSU, Houston and Oklahoma St. Tigers should win here by double-digits. Give me LSU -6! |
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01-08-19 | Maryland v. Minnesota -1.5 | 82-67 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Minnesota -1.5) I'll take my chances here with the Golden Gophers at just a pick'em at home against the Terps. I've been really high on Minnesota this year and they haven't disappointed. The Gophers are 12-2 on the season and fresh off a win at Wisconsin as a 9-point dog. They have won 6 straight and this will be the toughest true road game for this young Maryland team so far this season. Give me the Gophers -1.5! |
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01-08-19 | Tennessee v. Missouri +8 | Top | 87-63 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
50* NCAAB SEC GAME OF THE MONTH (Missouri +8) I'll gladly take my chances here with Missouri as a near double-digit home dog against the Volunteers. Tennessee is a really good team, but they are way overvalued here on the road off that ridiculous 46-point win at home against Georgia. Tigers are 7-1 at home and this is only the second true road game of the season for the Vols. The other was at Memphis where they were also an 8-point favorite. Missouri is way better than Memphis and are playing their best basketball right now with a 6-game winning streak that includes wins over UCF, Xavier and Illinois. Give me the Tigers +8! |
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01-06-19 | Nebraska v. Iowa +3.5 | 84-93 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER BOOKIE SLAUGHTER (Iowa +3.5) Give me the Hawkeyes as a home dog all day long. As bad as Iowa can look on the road, they can look just as good at home. I'm not the least bit concerned with the Hawkeyes coming off a bad road loss to Purdue. If anything, it's created exceptional value on this line, as I don't see Nebraska as the kind of team that should be laying points on the road in conference play. Especially against a quality team like Iowa, who has beat a number of good teams this year. This one also means more to the Hawks, who desperately want to avoid an 0-4 start in league play. Give me Iowa +3.5! |
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01-05-19 | Colorado v. Arizona State -7 | Top | 61-83 | Win | 100 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
50* NCAAB PAC-12 GAME OF THE MONTH (Arizona State -7) I'll take my chances here with the Sun Devils bouncing back with a dominating performance here at home against a pretty sub-par Colorado team. Arizona State comes in off back-to-back hard fought losses at home to Princeton and Utah, which came right after their big upset win over Kansas. I think this team maybe got a big head after beating the Jayhawks and after being humbled in their last two will be 100% locked in for this one. Give me the Sun Devils -7! |
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01-05-19 | Maryland v. Rutgers +3.5 | 77-63 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 1 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Rutgers +3.5) I'll take my chances here with the Scarlet Knights as a home dog against the Terps. I think Rutgers is going to be a very profitable team to back at home in Big Ten play. This team is a lot better than they get credit for. Maryland surprised some people early, but are a young team that figures to struggle on the road. I also think this is a bit of a letdown for the Terps off that big home win over Nebraska and the Scarlet Knights are well-rested with 6 days off. Give me Rutgers +3.5! |
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01-03-19 | NC State -1.5 v. Miami-FL | 87-82 | Win | 100 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS MASSACRE (NC State -1.5) I'll take my chances here with NC State at basically a pick'em on the road against the Hurricanes. Miami comes in having won 3 straight, but they were all cupcake non-conference games (favored by at least 14 in all 3). The Hurricane are 6-1 at home and they typically are a tough team to beat on the road in the ACC. However, this year's team is way down and that lone home loss was to Rutgers of all teams. Wolfpack have looked better than expected and I think they are still flying under the radar. Give me NC State -1.5! |
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01-03-19 | Iowa +10 v. Purdue | Top | 70-86 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Iowa +10) I'll take my chances here with Iowa as a double-digit dog against Purdue. This is just too many points for the Boilermakers to be laying. I mean Michigan State was only a 11-point favorite against Iowa back in December. Purdue is no where close to the Spartans level. Iowa ended up losing by 22, but were right there with Michigan State for a good chunk of that game. Hawkeyes also lost at home to Wisconsin and at 0-2 in Big Ten play they are going to do everything they can to avoid going 0-3. Win or lose, that effort should be more than enough to cover this spread. Give me the Hawkeyes +10! |
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01-02-19 | Texas v. Kansas State -2 | Top | 67-47 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 7 m | Show |
50* NCAAB BIG 12 GAME OF THE MONTH (Kansas State -2) I'll gladly take my chances here with Kansas State at basically a pick'em at home against the Longhorns. Wildcats are 10-2 overall and a perfect 7-0 at home this season. Texas is just getting too much respect. The Longhorns are a good team, but have gone just 3-4 in their last 7 and 3 of those losses were at home to Radford, VCU and Providence. I don't see this team being all that great on the road in Big 12 play. K-State's only two losses were true road games at Marquette and Tulsa and they could have won both of those. Give me the Wildcats -2! |
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12-22-18 | Kansas v. Arizona State +3.5 | 76-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB PUBLIC ATS SLAUGHTER (Arizona St +3.5) I'll take my chances here with the Sun Devils as a home dog. My numbers suggest that Arizona State should be favored, but no surprise that the line is shaded big time in favor of Kansas, who is a perfect 10-0 and comes in ranked No. 1 in the country. Not to take anything away from the Jayhawks, who are a really good team, but they aren't going to go undefeated and this Sun Devils team is arguably the best the Pac-12 has to offer. Not only is this Kansas' first true road game of 2018, but it's also a long way from home. I also think Jayhawks are a little lucky to be 10-0. They got 5 wins by single digits. Give me Arizona State +3.5! |
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12-21-18 | Oklahoma v. Northwestern -1.5 | 76-69 | Loss | -113 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Northwestern -1.5) I'll take my chances here with Northwestern at basically a pick'em at home against the Sooners. Oklahoma comes into this game at 10-1 and are getting way too much respect on the road against a quality Big Ten team The Wildcats recently almost beat Michigan on their home floor, losing 62-60 as a 5-point dog. Sooners only loss was a neutral site game to Wisconsin, where the Badgers held them to just 58 points. I think we see Northwestern's defense give them the same kind of trouble, as they are only giving up 61 ppg on the season and 56.3 ppg at home. Give me the Wildcats -1.5! |
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12-20-18 | Utah State v. Houston -4 | 50-60 | Win | 100 | 9 h 54 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Houston -4) I'll take my chances here with the Cougars staying undefeated and covering the short spread at home against the Aggies in the process. Houston is 10-0 with a perfect 8-0 record on their home floor, where they are outscoring opponents by just over 15 ppg. Utah State is a good team and will be one of the better clubs in the MWC, but we saw them get crushed by 15 at BYU in their toughest road game to date and they went off as a pick'em in that game. This 10-0 start for Houston is no joke. They have wins over LSU, Oklahoma State and Oregon. They also won by 14 on the road against that same BYU team that rolled Utah State. Give me the Cougars -4! |
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12-19-18 | Georgia Tech v. Arkansas -8.5 | 69-65 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Arkansas -8.5) I think a lot of people are sleeping on this Arkansas team with all the good teams in the SEC and the fact that the Razorbacks lost so much from last year's team that they just weren't expected to be a serious threat this year. Mike Anderson is vastly underrated as a head coach. Guy has a 351-184 record in 16 years. We knew Daniel Gafford was going to be good and he leads the team in scoring at 17.9 ppg. What we didn't know is all the new pieces that would play big roles. Freshman Isaiah Joe is second in scoring at 16.9 ppg, sophomore transfer, Mason Jones is averaging 13.4 ppg 5.3 rpg and 2.9 apg. New Mexico transfer Jalen Harris is putting in 9.3 ppg and 7.6 apg. Joe and Jones have already made 59 3's and are both shooting better than 42% from deep. Georgia Tech has two guys in double figures and have 54 made 3's as a team. Give me the Razorbacks -8.5! |
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12-18-18 | Drexel v. Connecticut -15.5 | 65-97 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS MASSACRE (UConn -15.5) I'll take my chances here with UConn covering this big spread at home against Drexel. I just don't this is near enough points for the Dragons. The only Power 5 team that Drexel has played is Rutgers and the Scarlet Knights annihilated them 94-66. Drexel plays zero defense and two games ago let Maryland-Baltimore County shoot 60.3% for the game. They have allowed 80+ in 3 straight. UConn has scored 90 or more points in 5 games already this season and all 4 times they won by at least 17 points. Give me the Huskies -15.5! |
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12-15-18 | Cincinnati v. Mississippi State -4 | 59-70 | Win | 100 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS KNOCKOUT (Miss St -4) *Analysis Coming* |
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12-08-18 | San Diego State -3 v. California | 83-89 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 22 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB LATE NIGHT ATS MASSACRE (San Diego St -3) I know this is going to be a very popular side, but I just can't pass up the value here with the Aztecs at basically pick'em against the Golden Bears. San Diego State is 5-3, but two of those losses were neutral site games against Duke and Iowa State. The other a loss to in-state rival San Diego, which was their last game. I think that will have the Aztecs 100% locked in for this game against a Cal team that simply isn't very good. The Golden Bears have just 2 wins on the season and have lost 4 of their last 5, including a 19-point home loss to San Francisco. Give me San Diego State -3! |
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12-08-18 | Arkansas State v. Minnesota -19.5 | 56-72 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS KNOCKOUT (Minnesota -19.5) I'll take my chances here with the Gophers winning here at home by 20+ against Arkansas State. I just don't think this is a big enough spread for the gap in talent here. Minnesota is still flying under the radar. I mean they were just a 4-point home dog to Nebraska (won 85-78). Their only two losses are true road games against BC and Ohio State. The Red Wolves are 3-5 with a 1-5 record on the road, where they have been outscored by 15.3 ppg in their 4 losses. It's not like they have been playing a bunch of Power 5 teams. They lost by 21 at Abilene Christian, 24 at Grand Canyon and 12 at Lehigh. Give me the Gophers -19.5! |
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12-06-18 | Iowa State v. Iowa +2.5 | 84-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB SITUATIONAL ATS MASSACRE (Iowa +2.5) I'll take my chances here with the Hawkeyes as a home dog against the Cyclones. Iowa got off to that impressive 6-0 start, but then couldn't buy a basket in back-to-back losses against Wisconsin and Michigan State. This is still the same team that knocked off Oregon and UConn in back-to-back games and I'm willing to bet they find their shot here at home against their in-state rivals, as they are going to be extremely motivated here knowing they aren't the favorite on their home court. Give me the Hawkeyes +2.5! |
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12-05-18 | Ohio State -5 v. Illinois | Top | 77-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show |
50* NCAAB BIG TEN GAME OF THE MONTH (Ohio St -5) I'll gladly take my chances here with Ohio State covering what I think is a really short number against the Fighting Illini. While this is pretty much a home game for Illinois, it's not on their home court, as they will tip this thing off at the United Center. While it will feel like a home game with all the Illinois fans, it's just not the same and the Fighting Illini haven't won a game that's not been on their home court. Ohio State is a perfect 2-0 on the road and playing with a ton of confidence after throttling Minnesota at home 79-59 on Sunday. I just don't think Illinois has the fire-power to keep this close. Give me the Buckeyes -5! |
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12-04-18 | West Virginia v. Florida -2 | Top | 56-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 54 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Florida -2) I'll gladly take the Gators here to cover the short spread against West Virginia. I'm way down on the Mountaineers this year, as I think they lost some key pieces and it's a lot harder for them to just reload with their style of play. As for Florida, I think a lot of people see that ugly 21-point loss to Florida State and think this team isn't that good. Maybe they aren't as good as we thought, but they should have zero problem here beating West Virginia on a neutral court. Give me the Gators -2! |
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12-04-18 | Indiana v. Penn State -2.5 | 64-62 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 22 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS KNOCKOUT (Penn St -2.5) I'll take my chances here with the Nittany Lions to cover the small spread at home against the Hoosiers. I think this line is an early gift from the books, as I think we are getting a great number with an underrated Penn State team taking on an overrated Indiana team. It's really hard to win on the road in the Big Ten and I just don't think the Hoosiers have the makeup of a team that's going to win a lot of road games in conference play. Give me the Nittany Lions -2.5! |
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12-03-18 | Iowa +11 v. Michigan State | 68-90 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (Iowa +11) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Hawkeyes as a double-digit dog against the Spartans. I really like this Iowa team. While they don't have any real superstars, they are deep and experienced with some quality freshmen added to the mix. They let one get away at home against Wisconsin, but easily could have won despite only shooting 39% from the field. This team has already won big games against Oregon and UConn, beating both without much problem. It's hard to win at Michigan State, but I think this Iowa team is fully capable of pulling off the upset and should have no problem keeping this within the number. Give me Iowa +11! |
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12-01-18 | Northwestern v. Indiana -7 | 66-68 | Loss | -107 | 2 h 38 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB EARLY BIRD ATS ANNIHILATOR (Indiana -7) I'll take my chances here with the Hoosiers laying single-digits at home against the Wildcats. I think this is a great spot to jump on Indiana, who has failed to cover 4 straight and fresh off an ugly showing at Duke. I was on the Blue Devils in that win over the Hoosiers and the last time I played on Indiana was their 96-73 win over Marquette at home, which I feel is almost an identical scenario to what we have here. Northwestern is 6-1 but that's more of the schedule being favorable than them being good. This is a team picked by many to finish in the basement of the Big Ten and this will be the first time all season they are a dog. It's also their first true road game and one of the more difficult places to play. Give me the Hoosiers -7! |
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11-30-18 | Oklahoma State v. Minnesota -3.5 | Top | 76-83 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Minnesota -3.5) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Gophers, as I absolutely love them at this price on their home court. I've been on Minnesota a lot early on, as I think they are flying under the radar in 2018 after injuries really ruined their season a year ago. They got a good head coach in Richard Pitino and these midwest teams have huge home court advantages. I think Oklahoma St is getting a lot of love for a recent blowout win over LSU, but they shot the lights out of the gym at 59%. If that happens were screwed, but rarely do teams shoot that well in an opposing teams arena and there's no better example of that than their first true road game, which was also their season opener. Cowboys lost outright 66-64 at Charlotte as a 13-point favorite (shot 40%). Give me the Gophers -3.5! |
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11-28-18 | Purdue v. Florida State -4.5 | 72-73 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 39 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (FSU -4.5) I'll take my chances here with the Seminoles as a short home favorite against the Boilermakers. Both these teams come into this one at 5-1, but the eye test for me is that FSU is the far superior team and should have no problem here winning by at least 7-points at home. Purdue lost a lot from last year and while they got one of the best players in the Big Ten in Carsen Edwards, he's got to play exceptional for this team to just have a fighting chance. I think it's going to make it really hard for the Boilermakers to be competitive on the road against a top tier team like FSU. Give me the Seminoles -4.5! |
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11-27-18 | Indiana v. Duke -14.5 | 69-90 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (Duke -14.5) I know this line here is probably a couple points high, but I'm laying double-digits with Duke hoping they win by 15. I think the Blue Devils are going to make Indiana look bad and win here by 20+ points. I just think Duke is one of the most talented teams we have seen in a while and if healthy will be the national champs at the end of year. I love taking elite teams like this off a loss, especially the first one and that next game at home. Indiana isn't a bad team and will compete in the Big Ten, but the Blue Devils are on a different level. I think the one game they were super locked in for was the opener against Kentucky and they rolled the Wildcats 118-84. The Hoosiers won't be able to withstand the constant haymakers that Duke throws at them. Give me the Blue Devils -14.5! |
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11-27-18 | Boise State -4 v. Drake | Top | 74-83 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
50* NCAAB SHARP MONEY PLAY OF THE MONTH (Boise St -4) I absolutely love this play. Drake comes in at 3-1 and in my only play involving them this year, I cashed easily on Colorado as a 15-point home favorite. Buffaloes won that game 100-71 and shot a ridiculous 59% from the field. I think the fact that Drake has managed to beat some really bad teams (Buena Vista, Texas State and UMKC), they are getting way too much respect on their home floor. It also helps that Boise State has started out slow at 2-3. Coming off a loss the Broncos will be locked in for this one and should win here by double-digits no problem. Give me Boise State -4! |
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11-26-18 | Minnesota +1 v. Boston College | 56-68 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Minnesota +1) I'll take my chances here with Minnesota to pull out a win on the road against the Tigers. I've cashed in a couple times already on this Gopher team, as I thought they were flying well under the radar after injuries ruined last year's season. Richard Pitino is building something in Minneapolis and this team has started out 5-0 and just won the Vancouver Showcase. Boston College is 4-1 and fresh off a nice upset win over Loyola-Chicago. Sure that's a nice win, but Loyola is getting way too much love early on from what they did last year. Eagles are improved, but still have a ways to go, which is evident by their 76-69 home loss to IUPUI as a 16-point favorite. Give me the Gophers +1! |
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11-21-18 | Louisville v. Tennessee -8.5 | 81-92 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB SITUATIONAL ATS MASSACRE (Tennessee -8.5) I'll take my chances here with the Volunteers making easy work of the Cardinals. I just think Louisville is such a big name that we are catching value here with Tennessee. It helps that Louisville is 3-0, but wins over Nicholls State, Southern and Vermont are nothing to get excited about. They shot 53% from the field and only beat Vermont by 8-points on their home floor. With all that's gone on, there's a lot of new faces in Louisville and while the future is bright under Chris Mack, there's going to be some growing paints this season. The Volunteers are absolutely loaded and just beat Georgia Tech at home by 13, despite shooting 39.6% from the field. That game was also without Lamonte Turner, who is expected back in the lineup today after missing the previous 3. Give me Tennessee -8.5! |
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11-20-18 | Auburn v. Duke -10 | 72-78 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (Duke -10) I'll take my chances here with the Blue Devils laying just 10-points against the Tigers. I get that Auburn is 4-0 and ranked No. 8 in the country, but I just think this Duke team is a class above the rest. That was a pretty good San Diego State team they just annihilated yesterday and note that while they won comfortably and got to rest some starters, Auburn was playing in an OT game against Xavier, where their two studs, Brown and Harper, each played 43 minutes. I just don't see the Tigers having the energy to keep pace with this Duke attack. Give me the Blue Devils -10! |
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11-20-18 | Cornell v. Connecticut -15 | Top | 74-91 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (UConn -15) I'll take my chances here with UConn laying it on Cornell at home tonight. The Huskies laid an egg in the 2nd game of a back-to-back against Iowa after their big win over Syracuse. That's a really good Hawkeyes team that a lot of people don't know about. I think they bounce back here in a big way against a Cornell team that has lost by double-digits at home to the likes of Colgate and Delaware. Should be pretty easy for the Huskies to win here by at least 20. Give me UConn -15! |
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11-19-18 | Nebraska -14 v. Missouri State | Top | 85-62 | Win | 100 | 7 h 40 m | Show |
50* NCAAB VEGAS SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Nebraska -14) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Cornhuskers to cash in an easy win and cover against the Bears. Missouri State comes in at 3-0, which I think is definitely keeping the number here lower than it should be, but they haven't played anyone. Bears are picked to finish near the basement of the Missouri Valley and have not been less than a 7-point favorite, so that tells you the level of talent they have been playing. Nebraska is 3-0 and while they have a couple of cupcake wins, they also won by 23 as a mere 8-point favorite against Seton Hall. I think everyone calling last year's surprise 4th place finish in the Big Ten a fluke and them getting snubbed on the NCAA Tournament, has this team playing with a big chip on their shoulder this year. Give me Nebraska -14! |
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11-13-18 | Drake v. Colorado -14.5 | 71-100 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (Colorado -14.5) I'll take my chances here with the Buffaloes at home against Drake, a I think Colorado wins this thing by 20+ rather easily. Drake made a surprising turnaround last year under first-year head coach Niko Medved, but he bolted for Colorado State. Not only did they lose the guy that made them respectable, but that team was built around 5 seniors. There's only two guys back from last year's team that scored for Drake in any game. Buffaloes got a ton of talent a rising star in the Pac-12 in sophomore McKinley Wright. Give me Colorado -14.5! |
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11-12-18 | Utah v. Minnesota -8 | 69-78 | Win | 100 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NO DOUBT ATS BLOWOUT (Minnesota -8) I'll take my chances here with the Gophers to win at home by at least double-digits against the Utes. I cashed in on Minnesota -14.5 in their season opening 104-76 victory against Nebraska-Omaha. I mentioned in that writeup how underrated this Gophers team is because of all the injuries that derailed the 2nd half of their season last year. This team is way better than people think. As for Utah, they lost three double-digit scorers and 4 of their top six scorers from last season. They went more than 9 minutes without scoring in the 2nd half of their mere 14-point win over Maine. The same Maine team that lost by 43 to San Francisco. Give me the Gophers -8! |
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11-09-18 | Arkansas v. Texas -6 | 71-73 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (Texas -6) I'll take my chances here with the Longhorns laying what I feel is a favorable number against the Razorbacks. Texas might not have the NBA big guy to lean on like they have the last two seasons with Jarrett Allen and Mo Bamba, but I think the roster as a whole is the best of the Shaka Smart era. I think they are very talented an, have a couple of senior leaders who are starters and depth across the board. Arkansas is coming off a 23-12 season, but are likely in rebuilding mode after losing 4 starters, including the dynamic duo of Jaylen Barford and Daryl Macon (34.7 ppg -combined). I also like the edge Texas has here having already played a game, while this is the season opener for the Razorbacks. Give me the Longhorns -6! |
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11-08-18 | Morehead State v. Connecticut -11 | 70-80 | Loss | -112 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB BLOCKBUSTER ATS MASSACRE (UConn -11) I'll take my chances here with the Huskies at this price against a team like Morehead State on their home floor. I get that Morehead State returns all 5 starters and UConn is coming off a bad season and just made a big coaching change. It doesn't change the fact that the Huskies are the far superior team and should win here by 20-plus points. I think UConn made a massive upgrade at head coach bringing in Dan Hurley to replace Kevin Ollie. He takes over at team that might have the best player in the AAC in Jalen Adams. While I like teams with experience early, Morehead State lost by 52 to Xavier, 33 to Virginia Tech and 16 to Butler. They will be improved, but more of that will come inside conference play. Give me UConn -11! |
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11-06-18 | Nebraska-Omaha v. Minnesota -14.5 | 76-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB OPENING NIGHT ATS KNOCKOUT (Minnesota -14.5) I'll take my chances here with Minnesota coming out in their season-opener and laying it on the Mavericks. The Gophers ended up finishing last season at 15-17 and I think it has them way undervalued here to start the new season. This team actually started out the year 13-3 before injuries and suspensions resulted in 4 of their top 6 players unavailable. They got a bunch of guys coming back and keep an eye on true freshman Daneil Oturu. As for Omaha, they got 3 starters back from a team that went 9-22 last year and were awful on the defensive side of the ball. I just don't see them keeping this within 20 points on the road. Give me the Gophers -14.5! |
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04-02-18 | Michigan +7 v. Villanova | Top | 62-79 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
50* MICHIGAN/VILLANOVA SHARP MONEY TOP PLAY (Michigan +7) I'll gladly take my chances here with the Wolverines as a big dog against Villanova in the title game. If you listen to the major media outlets, there's really no point in even playing this game, as most experts on TV/Radio are already claiming Villanova as the winner. I love teams that are considered to have no chance of winning in big games. I not only think the Wolverines can keep this close enough to cover, but I give them a good shot at winning this game outright. Michigan is much better equipped than Kansas was to defend the 3-pointer and are a better offensive team than they have shown in their last two games against FSU and Loyola. Sure, if Villanova hits 50% from long distance they likely win this game going away, but given how well the Wolverines defend the 3-pointer, I don't see that happening. Michigan is the better defensive team and defense wins championships. Give me the Wolverines +7! |
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03-31-18 | Loyola-Chicago v. Michigan -5.5 | 57-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB FINAL FOUR ATS KNOCKOUT (Michigan -5.5) I'll take my chances here with the Wolverines covering the 5.5-point spread against the Ramblers. Loyola-Chicago is this year's Cinderella team and it's been quite a run for this program, but I think they are in for a rude awakening in the Final Four. There' have been multiple No. 11 seeds reach this point and none have been able to reach the finals. The thing you can't overlook with the Ramblers making it this far is just how lucky they have been. They won their first two games on a last second shot and their first 3 wins came by a combined 4 points. They also played in a region where all the top teams went out early, as they got to take on No. 7 Nevada in the Sweet 16 and No. 9 Kansas State in the Elite 8. Michigan is by far the best team they have played to this point and the Wolverines should win here going away. Give me Michigan -5.5! |
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03-27-18 | Western Kentucky v. Utah +2 | 64-69 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
40* NCAAB NIT SEMIFINAL ATS KNOCKOUT (Utah +2) I'll take my chances with the Utes in Tuesday's semifinal action of the NIT against Western Kentucky. Utah didn't make the NCAA Tournament, but there's no denying that this team was playing their best basketball down the stretch and likely could have made some noise in the Big Dance. The Utes closed out the regular season 9-3 over their final 12 games. They lost a heartbreaker in their only game in the Pac-12 tournament, falling 66-68 to Oregon, despite shooting 51.2% from the field and limiting the Ducks to a mere 37.7% shooting. Utah responsded with 3 straight impressive wins over UC-Davis, LSU and St. Mary's to get a chance to play at Madison Square Garden. WKU has also played great, but I think they benefited quite a bit from playing teams like USC and Oklahoma State, who were bubble teams that got left out and weren't all that interested in making a deep run in the NIT. I think the wrong team is favored in this one. Give me the Utes +2! |