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01-12-21 | Duke v. Virginia Tech +1 | 67-74 | Win | 100 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
The Duke Blue Devils are 5-2 S/U and 1-6 ATS to start the season. Duke's only cover this season in six tries has come against Notre Dame back on December 16. Duke has only played one true road game and that was the one at Notre Dame. Virginia Tech Hokies are having a nice season at 9-2 S/U and 7-3 ATS on the season. They have covered five of their last six games and are 7-1 S/U and 4-3 ATS at home this season. The home team has covered seven of the last nine in this series. I like the home team here today to win the game. Play Virginia Tech. |
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01-11-21 | Temple +12 v. SMU | 68-79 | Win | 100 | 1 h 9 m | Show | |
Temple has only three games thus far this season at 1-2 S/U and ATS. The Owls opened with a win and have lost two straight to SMU and Houston. The Owls playing in this back-to-back spot against SMU. The Mustangs beat Temple, shooting over 51% from the field and 40% from the 3-point stripe. Despite these high numbers they won by just 8-points, just covering the 7.5 point spread. While the Owls will be playing SMU two straight games, the Mustangs have had two games between. SMU is 6-2 S/U and 5-3 ATS on the season. The Mustangs have lost two straight since beating Temple back on Dec 30th. They lost at home to both Houston and Cincinnati. SMU now laying 12-points here to Temple. That's almost 5-points more then the last meeting. Considering SMU shot so well in that last meeting yet barely covered the 7.5 point spread, I'll take the bigger number here today. Play Temple. |
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01-10-21 | Browns v. Steelers -5.5 | 48-37 | Loss | -108 | 80 h 60 m | Show | |
The Steelers didn't finish the season as they really wanted. After an 11-0 start, the Steelers lost four of their next five games. The Steelers and Browns split the regular season games. The Browns taking week 17 contest with Pitt not having anything to play for and the Browns a lot to play for. Week 6 the Steelers blew out the Browns, 38-7. The Steelers haven't been in the playoffs in two three seasons and don't want to lose and go home here today. In week 17 the Steelers nearly beat the Browns, despite playing mostly reserves. The Browns are only 3-3 against terams with a .500 or better record and 8-2 against teams below .500 mark. The line is just Pitt -4 here right now, but I expect that to go up. So I'm getting down early on a Pittsburgh team that won't take the Browns for granted and look past them. Play Pittsburgh. |
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01-10-21 | Ravens v. Titans +3.5 | 20-13 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 26 m | Show | |
The Baltimore Ravens look to avenge their last loss to the Tennessee Titans back on Nov 22, losing in OT 24-30. Derrick Henry ran all over the Ravens in that contest, much like he has done to the entire NFL this season. Henry became just the 8th back in the NFL history that rushed for more than 2,000 yards after his 250 yard performance last week at Houston. The Ravens finished 11-5 on the season and winners of five games in a row. This game will be filled with rushing. Henry for the Titans and QB Lamar Jackson for the Ravens. Jacks rushed for 97 yards in their blowout win at Cincinnati last week. The Titans are 7-3-1 ATS their last 11 games against Baltimore. This is going to be a battle of rushing attacks, but with the Titans having the best back in the NFL I like them here today to win this game outright. Play Tennessee Titans. |
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01-09-21 | Rams v. Seahawks -3 | 30-20 | Loss | -115 | 30 h 25 m | Show | |
The 10-6 LA Rams take on the 12-4 Seattle Seahawks from Seattle this Saturday in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. These teams split during the regular season. The Rams likely won't know their starting QB until shortly before kickoff. QB Jared Goff broke his finger against Seattle back on Dec 27 and had surgery the following day. John Wolford started against Arizona, helping the Rams clinch their playoff spot. Wolford was 22 of 38 passing for 231 yards and rushed for a team-high 56 yards. The Rams have a great defense, tops in the NFL in fewest points allowed, passing yards allowed, TD passes, 1st downs and total yards. They will rely on that defense here today to keep Seattle QB Russel Wilson in check, which isn't easy. The Hawks had to rally from 10 points down vs the 49ers to clinch the NFC West last week. Seattle has done well in Wildcard rounds, going 6-1 ATS their last 7 times. The Hawks are also 10-4 ATS in their last 14 meetings with the Rams in Seattle. I'll put my trust here in Wilson over either Goff or Wofford. Play Seattle. |
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01-08-21 | Northern Kentucky v. Cleveland State -1.5 | Top | 44-58 | Win | 100 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
Northern Kentucky Norse are 5-4 S/U and 3-4-1 ATS on the season. The Norse have won two straight games, both against IUPU-Fort Worth by scores of 70-68 and 75-68. They hit the road here today where they are 0-3 S/U and 1-1 ATS on the season. Cleveland State Vikings are 6-3 S/U and 6-1-1 ATS on the season. The Vikings have won six in a row after starting the season 0-3. They have also covered their last six games. At home they are 2-0 both S/U and ATS. Cleveland State also sits atop the Horizon conference standings with a 6-0 conference record, while Northern Kentuky is 4th at 3-1. I like the home team here today. Play Cleveland State. |
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01-07-21 | Cincinnati v. SMU -5 | 76-69 | Loss | -114 | 7 h 44 m | Show | |
The Cincinnati Bearcats are not having the kind of season they are used to having at just 2-6 S/U and 1-7 ATS. The Bearcats have lost five games both S/U and ATS. They are coming off a loss to Tulsa, 66-70 as a 5.5-point home favorite. The SMU Mustangs are 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS on the season. They are coming off their first loss of the season, a 60-74 setback to Houston as a 2-point home dog. The Mustangs look to be the much better team so far this season. They return home here today and will look to bounce back after that loss to Houston. Play SMU. |
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01-06-21 | St. John's v. Xavier -6.5 | Top | 61-69 | Win | 100 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
The St Johns Red Storm are 6-4 S/U and 4-6 ATS thus far on the season. The broke a three game losing streak with a win at home over Georgetown, 94-83. They were also riding a four game spread losing streak that was broken. St Johns hasn't been a good road team, evidenced by their 6-13-1 ATS road record in their last 20 games. The Xavier Musketeers are 8-2 S/U and 5-4 ATS on the season. They look to break a two-game losing streak here tonight after loss at home to Seton Hall and at Creighton. Still, the Musketeers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games. The favorite is 4-1-1 ATS the last six meetings. For me, I'm taking the favorite Xavier side here. Play Xavier. |
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01-06-21 | Rockets v. Pacers -1.5 | 107-114 | Win | 100 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
The Houston Rockets have struggled to a 2-3 S/U and ATS record to start the season. The Rockets are coming off a home loss to Dallas, 100-113. The Rockets have covered just two of their last nine games overall. They are also 1-7 ATS in their last eight games when playing at a winning team. The Pacers have a winning record at 5-2 S/U and ATS. They are coming off a win at New Orleans, 118-116. The Pacers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 games when installed as the favorite. Pacers just playing the better ball right now. And with the Pacers laying just 1 to 2 points at home, that's a bargain for me. Play Indiana. |
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01-04-21 | Kings -2 v. Warriors | 106-137 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
The Sacramento Kings are off to a 3-3 S/U and 4-2 ATS start to the season. The Kings are 1-2 S/U and 2-1 ATS on the road. The Kings look to snap a two-game losing streak here tonight after dropping a pair of games back-to-back to the Rockets. Tonight they take on the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are also 3-3 S/U and 2-4 ATS. They are 1-1 S/U at home with a 1-1 spread record. The are coming off a split in their back-to-back games against Portland. Stephen Curry had 62 points in their win over Portland in the last game, 137-122. The Warriors played last night, so that's a strike against them. They have to be a bit tired after their 137 point performance last night. I'll take the better rested team here tonight. Play Sacramento. |
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01-04-21 | Wyoming v. Fresno State -2.5 | Top | 61-81 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
The Wyoming Cowboys are 7-1 S/U and 4-4 ATS to start the season. In this Covid era, teams are playing back-to-back against their conference opponents and that's what we have here tonight. The Cowboys just played at Fresno on Saturday and won, 78-74. They shot over 40% from the 3-point stripe. The win was the team's 6th in a row. The Fresno State Bulldogs are just 2-3 S/U on the season and 0-3 ATS. The Bulldogs lost both games to Colorado State by a 156-112 margin. So here we are again tonight, looking for the Dogs to lost their fourth straight to just two opponents. They played much better against the Cowboys though, just losing as a 2-point favorite. Tonight they are 3-point favorites. That's because the Cowboys not exactly as good as CSU is this year. I look for Fresno to win this game tonight as I don't see them losing to an equal opponent for the 2nd straight time on their home court. Play Fresno. |
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01-04-21 | Monmouth +3 v. Siena | 62-76 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 42 m | Show | |
The Monmouth Hawks are 3-3 S/U and 4-1-1 ATS to start the season. Monmouth had their two-game win streak snapped last game with a loss at Siena, 77-78, though they did cover the 2.5 point dog line. Now, because of Covid protocols, they are facing Siena in the 2nd of a back-to-back spot. Believe it or not, the Siena Saints just played their first game of the season, a 78-77 win over Monmouth. Some teams have 10 or more games play, but not Siena, playing just their second of the season. For me, Monmouth has much more time in-game then Siena does. It showed in game one and I think we'll see another close game, if not an outright Monmouth win here tonight. Play Monmouth. |
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01-03-21 | Ohio State v. Minnesota +1 | 60-77 | Win | 100 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
Ohio State is 8-2 S/U and 4-4-1 ATS on the season. The Big 10 is loaded with talented teams so just about every game is a tough one for these teams. Ohio State lost at Northwestern, 70-71 and then rebounded with a win last game over Nebraska, 90-54. The Buckeyes are 2-1 thus far in the Big 10. The Sooners have yet to cover on the road, goign 1-2 S/U and 0-2-1 ATS. Minnesota another of those scrappy Big 10 teams at 9-2 S/U and 7-4 ATS. The Gophers are coming off a loss at Wisconsin, 59-71. That snapped a three game win streak that included wins over Michigan State and Iowa. The Gophers are a perfect 9-0 S/U at home and 7-2 vs the number. Minnesota getting 1-point at home here today, but I like them to win going away in this one. Play Minnesota. |
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01-03-21 | Packers v. Bears +4.5 | 35-16 | Loss | -120 | 21 h 16 m | Show | |
These age old enemies meet here in the last week of the regular season and this game is big. The Bears are 8-7 and red hot hosting the 12-3 Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. The Pack can lock up the No 1 overall seed and the Bears can gain a Wild Card spot. The Bears have won three in a row and if they win, they are in. They could still make it if they lose, but that requires an Arizona loss to the Rams. The Bears will have to be at their best here today as the Packers have won five in row. Mitchell Trubisky regained his starting position after losing it to Nick Foles. And since his return he has been very good. David Montgomery has also contributed a lot to the Bears down the stretch with 354 yards in his last three games. The Packers are laying four points here today. I'll take those points with the Bears. Play Chicago. |
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01-03-21 | Jets +3 v. Patriots | Top | 14-28 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 51 m | Show |
The NY Jets will have the No 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. Today's game will have no bearing on that pick, win or lose. That way they can try and end the season on a winning note. In fact, the Patriots have nothing to play for here either as they are eliminated from the playoffs. The Patriots usually play a lot of backups in a meaningless Week 17 matchup. The Jets can end the season with a three game win streak here today. The Patriots will likely have Jarrett Stidham starting here at QB. The bad news is that the Jets won't land Trevor Lawrence in the draft. This won't likely be a game to watch, but the Jets will want to win it more than the Patriots will. I'll take the field goal with the Jets who likely win outright. Play NY Jets |
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01-02-21 | North Carolina v. Texas A&M -7 | 27-41 | Win | 100 | 22 h 41 m | Show | |
The late game on the Bowl schedule for Saturday is the Orange Bowl and it pits Texas A&M against North Carolina. NCU had an excellent season, finishing 8-3 under Mack Brown. A&M finished 8-1 and just missed being in one of the CFB Playoff games. A&M boasts one of the best offensive lines in the country so you can expect a lot of ground and pound here today. The Aggies were 2nd in the SEC in rushing offense with a 202.9 yards per game average. The offense should have little trouble with a Tar Heels defense that allowed 28.4 points per game this year. NCU will also have to contend with one of the best defenses this year in Texas A&M. At full strength this would be a tough game for the Tar Heels. But they also have players opting out of this game, including Chazz Suratt, Michael Carter and Dyami Brown. They lose their leading tackler, leading rusher and leading receiver here on Saturday. Sure, Mack Brown will say this is a chance for others to step up, but against this Texas A&M team that has something to prove by not getting a playoff spot - well it's just too much in my opinion. Take Texas A&M. |
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01-02-21 | Oregon v. Iowa State -4 | 17-34 | Win | 100 | 18 h 41 m | Show | |
Fiesta Bowl has No 25 Oregon taking on No 10 Iowa State here on Saturday in Glendale, AZ for the first meeting ever between these clubs. Oregon was only able to get in six games in the PAC 12 play, going 4-2. Iowa State got a bit more action on the season with a 8-3 record. Iowa State has an excellent defense including a very good defensive line. They have 35 tackles for loss this season and should likely provide lots of problems for Oregon that has struggled at times on offense. The difference for me in this matchup is the aggressive defensive front of Iowa State. Plus the Cyclones have something to prove after losing the Big 12 Championship. Take Iowa State. |
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01-01-21 | Ohio State v. Clemson -7 | 49-28 | Loss | -115 | 34 h 4 m | Show | |
NCAA football playoffs here between No 3 Ohio State and No 2 Clemson in the Sugar Bowl. Ohio State had an abbreviated year due to Covid, but still finished 6-0. Clemson was 10-1 with that one loss coming at Notre Dame when QB Trevor Lawrence missed due to Covid. These teams met last year in the Fiesta Bowl playoff and in one of the most exciting games of the year, Clemson rallied from a 0-16 halftime deficit to win 29-23. Clemson is 4-0 against Ohio State in their history. Ohio State QB Justin Fields leads the team. He is a great QB, but was underperforming at times this season. That could have been to cancelled games or the discontinuity of the season. The Clemson offense might be a tad under last year's squad, but they still average 44.9 points per game this year. Lawrence missed two games due to Covid and one was that loss at Notre Dame. Lawrence likely the the No 1 NFL Draft pick this year. The defensive edge goes to Clemson, which always puts up great defenses. Should be a great game with two of the best QB's in college football. Let's hope we get another game like last year. For me, I am taking Lawrence here today and the Tigers. Play Clemson. |
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01-01-21 | Notre Dame v. Alabama -19.5 | Top | 14-31 | Loss | -109 | 30 h 44 m | Show |
College Football playoffs begin here with No 4 Notre Dame taking on No 1 Alabama. Alabama laying a lot of wood in this game, currently around 19-20 points. This is the Rose Bowl, but not your normal Rose Bowl as it's been moved to Arlington, Texas from Pasadena due to Covid restrictions in California. Alabama makes it's sixth appearance in the NCAA FB playoffs in its seven year history. Alabama is an offensive juggernaut with Mac Jones at QB, Najee Harris at RB and WR DeVonta Smith that give this team a three-headed monster for defenses. The Tide have scored at least 52 points in four of their last five games and only one decided by less than 15 points. The only chance for Notre Dame here is to win the battle in the trenches and keep the ball out of Alabama's hands. If Notre Dame can't get a running game going, this will be a long day for the Irish. After what Clemson did to Notre Dame last time out I don't see how Alabama will be kept in check here today. I look for an Alabama blowout win. |
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01-01-21 | Cincinnati +7 v. Georgia | 21-24 | Win | 100 | 26 h 44 m | Show | |
Two top 10 teams matchup here on New Year's Day in the Peach Bowl as Georgia takes on undefeated 9-0 Cincinnati. Cincy will be looking to send a statement here today that they deserved to be in one of the playoff games. Yet, the oddsmaker isn't giving them any love, despite being undefeated they are a TD dog here today. This will be the Bearcats biggest challenger all season though. Georgia is good and better since JT Daniels took over at QB. I expect a high scoring game here today and with that maybe the last team to have the ball will cover. I will take the Touchdown though with a undefeated Cincinnati team. |
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12-31-20 | San Diego v. San Francisco -12.5 | 62-70 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 12 m | Show | |
San Diego Toreros are 1-3 S/U and 1-2 ATS in their four games thus far. They have not been on the court since December 19th, so this long layoff could be bad for them here today. THey are coming off a loss at UC Irvine, 53-85. Their long win coming at Cal Poly SLO, 70-61. Conversely, the San Francisco Dons already have 10 games under their belt. The Dons are 6-4 S/U and 4-5 ATS. They are coming off a win over Grand Canyon, 68-85. The Dons haven't shied away from strong competition, with games against Oregon, Cal, Nevada, Rhode Island and Virginia. That last game against Virginia they pulled a huge upset win with a 61-60 victory as a 15-point dog. This San Fran team is way bettor then their counterparts from the South. I'll lay the points here today with the Dons. Play San Francisco. |
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12-31-20 | Mississippi State +1.5 v. Tulsa | 28-26 | Win | 100 | 13 h 33 m | Show | |
Armed Forces Bowl from Fort Worth Texas here on New Year's eve has Tulsa taking on Mississippi State. This will be the first ever meeting between these teams. Mississippi State Bulldogs opened the season very nice with a big win over LSU, 44-34. However, they then proceeded to drop their next four games and while they had a losing season, they did finish with a win over Missouri, scoring 51 in that season finale. Tulsa had quite a few come from behind wins this year coupled with Covid cancellations. Their two losses were by a combined 12 points. The offense has struggled at times and has not scored more than 30 points in any of their last four games. Miss State has a top 25 rushing defense. Tulsa also commits a lot of penalties, 2nd most per game in the FBS. Both teams have their issues in this contest, but I'll take the SEC team here. Play Mississippi State. |
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12-30-20 | SE Missouri State v. Tennessee Tech | Top | 63-72 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
SE Missouri State Indians not off to a good start at just 2-5 S/U, but they are 5-2 ATS. They have lost four straight games S/U but are 3-1 in their last four and 4-1 ATS in their last five games. The Indians have also been dogs in every game but one. That one game happens to be their only loss to the spread in the last five games. Tennessee Tech looking for its first win of the season against nine losses. In addition, the Golden Eagles are just 3-6 ATS on the season. This team has been within six point just once in their last four games. In fact, they have been blown out in most of their games. Mo State laying one just means we need to win here today. I look for them to send Tenn Tech to 0-10 after today's game. Play SE Missouri State. |
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12-30-20 | Florida v. Oklahoma -6.5 | 20-55 | Win | 100 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
College Cotton Bowl action here tonight has Florida taking on Oklahoma. Bowls are a different animal these days. Not only is Covid effecting who's playing, but you have players opting out so they don't get hurt if they are going into the NFL draft. That's what has happened here tonight as the top 4 wide receivers of Florida are all OUT here tonight. That's big since QB Trask likely hasn't many reps with receivers this low down on the list. Yes, the line has now moved from Oklahoma -4.5 to around a touchdown. But I'll take the Sooners here as I'm not sure Florida can keep up offensively with so many receivers not playing. Take Oklahoma. |
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12-30-20 | Mississippi State +2 v. Georgia | 83-73 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Mississippi State Bulldogs are 5-3 S/U and 4-4 ATS on the season. The Bulldogs are looking for their first road win of the season after suffering three losses. They have won two in a row over Mississippi State and Central Arkansas. Georgia is a perfect 7-0 S/U and 4-2 ATS on the season. The Bulldogs haven't really played anyone except for Cincinnati and they are having a down season. So tonight is their first real test of the season in this SEC contest. Georgia opened 3 1/2 and has dropped to 2-points. I actually agree with the move here today as I think that Miss State will give Georgia their first real game here tonight. Play Mississippi State. |
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12-29-20 | Colorado +8 v. Texas | 23-55 | Loss | -114 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
It's the Alamo Bowl here today from San Antonio Texas with Colorado taking on Texas. These are old foes, both going back to their days in the Southwest Conference and now the Big 12. Now, Colorado plays in the PAC-12 so these teams haven't met since 2009. The leader of this Texas team is QB Sam Ehlinger, who quietly put up 25 TD's on the season. Ehlinger had preseason Heisman hype, but that never materialized during the season. Ehlinger will be without his favorite receiver in Brennan Eagles, who opted out for the NFL draft prep. The Colorado defense is very good against the pass, intercepting a pass in every game this year but one. They have also only allowed seven TD passes on the season. Texas will also be without tackle Samuel Comsi and Derek Kerstetter. The former opting out and the latter being injured. This will also cause issues for the Texas QB. Too many questions and changes for this Texas team heading into today's contest. Yet here they are laying just over a touchdown to Colorado. I look for Colorado to quite possibly win this game outright. Therefore, I'll take the points with Colorado. |
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12-29-20 | Ole Miss v. Alabama -1.5 | 64-82 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
Ole Miss Rebels take their 5-1 S/U record to Alabama tonight to play the Tide. The Rebels are also 4-2 ATS on the season. Ole Miss coming off a win over Tennessee-Martin, 90-43. Their only loss was two games ago at Dayton, 62-65. They are 1-1 both S/U and ATS on the road this season. Alabama is 5-3 S/U and 3-5 ATS on the season. The Crimson Tide had very high hopes starting the season, but those have not been met just yet. The Tide are 3-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS at home this season. Tonight we get the Tide laying just 2-points or right about that number. For me, that's good enough with a team that is underperforming this year. Play Alabama. |
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12-29-20 | Purdue v. Rutgers -3 | Top | 76-81 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
Purdue hits the road here for their second straight away game, tonight at Rutgers. The Boilermakers are 7-3 S/U and 3-6-1 ATS thus far on the season. They have yet to win on the road, going 0-2 both S/U and ATS. Their margin of loss on the road has also been -9.5 points. Rutgers has been a nice surprise this year, posting a 6-1 S/U and 3-3-1 ATS mark on the season. They are also 5-0 S/U at home and 2-2-1 vs the number. They had a nice win over highly ranked Illinois, 91-88 as a 4.5 point dog. They also have quality wins over Maryland and Syracuse. Their only loss coming in their last game at Ohio Sate, 68-80. I like the Scarlet Knights here at home, especially against a Purdue team that has struggled on the road. Play Rutgers. |
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12-29-20 | Oklahoma State -1 v. Miami-FL | 37-34 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
Cheez-It Bowl here on Tuesday has two nationally ranked teams squaring-off as Oklahoma State takes on Miami Florida. Miami is still reeling from that beating they took in their last game against North Carolina, 26-62. Conversely, Oklahoma State is coming off a blowout win over Baylor on Dec 12, 42-3. Miami is just 1-2 this season against ranked teams, with their only win coming against Louisville when they were 18th ranked. Ok State is 1-1 vs ranked teams with their win coming against Iowa State. The Cowboys will be without their star running back, Chuba Hubbard, who opted out to prepare for the NFL draft. They can replace him though with Dezmon Jackson who rushed for 235 yards in a win over Texas Tech this season. Miami will be without a their star defensive ends in Jeaelan Phillips and Quincy Roche, both of whom opted out to prepare for the draft. This one should be quite an offensive show here today. The loss of those defensive ends will hurt Miami more then the loss of Ok State's running back. Should be a good one, but I'll be on Oklahoma State. |
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12-28-20 | Bills -7 v. Patriots | 38-9 | Win | 100 | 20 h 52 m | Show | |
The Buffalo Bills clinched their first AFC East Title since 1995 with their win last week. They are now 11-3 and can still pick up the No 2 seed in the playoffs. The New England Patriots are hearing words they and their fans are not used to hear, they have been eliminated from the playoffs. In all the years that Tom Brady was in New England, they failed to make the playoffs just once and that was because Brady was hurt. Cam Newton should play tonight, despite the fact they have failed to score an offensive TD in the last two weeks. Wouldn't be surprised to see Jarrett Stidham at some point in this game or next. The Bills have everything to play for while the Patriots have nothing. The Bills have momentum with four straight wins and the motivation of kicking the Pats behinds. I look for a Buffalo blowout here on Monday. Play the Bills. |
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12-28-20 | Missouri State +4 v. Northern Iowa | 75-85 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
In this Covid year, the NCAA has teams that normally would play two times a year spread out, now they must play back-to-back. That's what we have here today as Missouri State once again plays at Northern Iowa after easily beating NIU yesterday, 79-59. The Bears shot 51% from the field and 44% from 3-point stripe while holding NIU to just 33% from the field and 20% from 3-point land. The Bears are now 4-0 on the season S/U and 3-0 AST. NIU Panthers are just 1-5 S/U and 0-5 ATS so far this season. Their lone win coming vs St Ambrose, 99-53. Against division one foes, they are yet to win a game. I don't see that happening again here today either. Yet somehow a 1-5 team is laying points to a 4-0 club? Not sure how the oddsmaker is figuring this one, but I'll take the points and look for another straight up win with the Bears. |
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12-28-20 | Drake -4 v. Indiana State | Top | 73-66 | Win | 100 | 6 h 53 m | Show |
One of the two earlier games going here on Monday has Drake, playing once again at Indiana State. In this Covid year the NCAA has teams that normally would play two times a year spread out, now they must play back-to-back. Yesterday, Drake beat Indiana State handily, 81-63. It was close at the half, but the Bulldogs pulled away in the 2nd half for the win. They are now a perfect 10-0 S/U and 7-0 ATS on the season. This team has been very good and they get another shot here today at the Sycamores. Indiana State is just 3-3 S/U and 2-3 ATS on the season. Their two game win streak snapped by Drake here on Sunday. What's the saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it? Well, Drake should have little trouble against here today keeping their perfect record in tact. Play Drake. |
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12-27-20 | Colts v. Steelers -1.5 | 24-28 | Win | 100 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
The Indianapolis Colts have won three straight games since their loss to Tennessee back on November 29th. The defense got 5 sacks last week in their win over the Houston Texans, 27-20. The Colts are in a log jam in the AFC at 10-4 they are tied with the Titans Browns. Currently they hold the 6th playoff. Meanwhile, the Steelers have dropped three straight games after starting 11-0. The Steelers were shocked by the Bengals last week in Cincinnati, 17-27. Teams that usually limp into the playoffs don't do well, so I look for the Steelers to want to finish strong these last two weeks. In addition, the Colts with be without a pair of offensive line starters, which could be bad for QB Rivers against the excellent Steelers defense. With Pittsburgh laying just one or two points here on Sunday I'll take them to get back in the win column. Take Pittsburgh. |
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12-26-20 | Liberty +7 v. Coastal Carolina | 37-34 | Win | 100 | 13 h 25 m | Show | |
Coast Carolina Chanticleeers have been the Cinderella team of 2020. From their starting win to their big win over BYU, this 11-0 team and nationally ranked club might have expected a bit better than today's Cure Bowl against Liberty. This game was scheduled late in the regular season before it had to be cancelled due to Covid related issues. Despite their 11-0 record and big win over BYU, it just wasn't enough in the eyes of the selection committee to put them in a New Year's day playoff bowl. Liberty also had a great season, their lone loss coming at NC State 14-15, a game they could have easily won. Both these teams are very good and this should not only be a great game, but one that I see coming down to the wire. And with that, I'll take the TD with Liberty here on Saturday. Play Liberty. |
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12-26-20 | 49ers v. Cardinals -4 | Top | 20-12 | Loss | -105 | 103 h 6 m | Show |
Nothing on the line here today for the San Francisco 49ers. They will be playing out the last few weeks of the season. At 5-9 and in 12th place in the NFC playoff race they have been eliminated. Not so though for the Arizona Cardinals who are sitting in that 7th and final playoff spot in the NFC at 8-6. They have two teams above them at 9-5, the Rams and Bucs, with the Bears breathing down their back at 7-7 and the Vikings two back at 6-8. The 49ers have one of the longest injury lists in the NFL. It has been a horrid season for the defending NFC Champions. They don't even have a home field anymore as they play their home games here in Arizona. The 49ers have won just one of their last seven games both S/U and ATS. Additionally, the Cardinals have won and covered five of the last six vs the 49ers. The Cards need the win to hold onto that last playoff spot and the 49ers are just too beat up to contest here today. Arizona is my NFL Game of the Year for 2020. |
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12-25-20 | Pelicans v. Heat -4.5 | 98-111 | Win | 100 | 20 h 60 m | Show | |
Miami Heat came close to winning the NBA Championship last season, losing to the Lakers in the finals. So high hopes for this team this season with Jimmy Butler leading the way. The Heat opened the season on Wednesday with a loss at Orlando. The Heat fell behind in the 2nd quarter and then never lead again in the game as they lost, 107-113. The New Orleans Pelicans opened with a win in game one at Toronto, 113-99. The Pelicans looks to be very good defensively this year. The Pelicans hit 52.5% from the field and 45.2% from the 3-point stripe in that win. Very early here in the season, but I do like this Heat team to pick up about where they left off last year. Take Miami. |
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12-24-20 | Hawaii +9.5 v. Houston | 28-14 | Win | 100 | 4 h 20 m | Show | |
The only game on the entire sporting slate today is the New Mexico Bowl. Well, sort of, as it's being played in Frisco, TX this year because of Covid issues in New Mexico. Still, should be a good one as Hawaii takes on Houston. Houston was only 3-4 on the season due to numerous cancellations and a very late start to the season. They have played just one time since Nov 14, a loss at Memphis, 27-30. Hawaii was 4-4 overall on the season. The Rainbow Warriors really depend on QB Chevan Cordeiro. He's a duel threat and when he plays well the team wins. Houston is an offensive team, averaging 32 points per game this year. I have to wonder how the long layoffs will effect this Houston team. Rust could be a big factor here today, especially on offense. For me, the layoff is too much to overlook along with the generous points the oddsmaker is giving us. Take Hawaii |
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12-23-20 | Hornets -2 v. Cavs | 114-121 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
Opening night for both of these teams as the Cavs host the Hornets. Charlotte won 23 games last year. The Hornets are banking on the growth of their young players this year. They also got LaMelo Ball in the draft who will be their point guard. The Cavs won 19 games last year. The Cavs are also very young team with the exception of Kevin Love and Andre Drummond. They got Isaac Okoro in as their lottery pick. The Hornets come into the season riding a pretty good streak, going 5-1-1 their last seven road games and 7-0-1 ATS overall their last eight. Charlotte looks the better team all around and I'll lay the 2 or 2 1/2 points here. Play Charlotte. |
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12-23-20 | Villanova v. Marquette +5 | 85-68 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 15 m | Show | |
Another great matchup here on Wednesday has 7-1 Villanova traveling to Marquette tonight. The Villanova Wildcats are 7-1 S/U and 5-3 ATS on the season. Their lone loss coming back on Nov 28 at home to Virginia Tech, 73-81. They are coming off a win over St Joe's, 88-68 as a 21-point favorite. Marquette Golden Eagles are 5-4 S/U and 4-5 ATS. The Eagles having a down season thus far by their standards. They have lost two straight games and three of four. But they return home where they are 4-2 S/U on the season. Getting points at home here with Marquette and I won't be surprised with straight-up win. Play Marquette. |
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12-23-20 | Georgia Southern -6.5 v. Louisiana Tech | 38-3 | Win | 100 | 2 h 15 m | Show | |
New Orleans Bowl pits Georgia Southern vs Louisiana Tech. The Bulldogs of La tech had a strange year, starting 2-0 and then then 2-2 before having 30 days off because of Covid. They finished their season with a tough blowout loss to TCU on Dec 12, 10-52. Ga Southern won three of its first four games. Five of their wins have come by a TD or less. Georgia Southern is a run dominated team with a good defense. They are deep at running back and use them all. Southern has the better team and I look for the win and cover here today. Play Georgia Southern. |
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12-22-20 | West Virginia +2.5 v. Kansas | 65-79 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
Two top 10 teams matchup here tonight as Kansas hosts West Virginia. No 7 West Virginia is 7-1 S/U and 4-3 ATS on the season. The Mountaineers only loss has come against top ranked Gonzaga, 82-87, though they did cover the 8.5-point spread. Kansas is also 7-1 S/U and 3-4 ATS with their lone loss also coming in their opener to Gonzaga, 90-102. WVU has four players averaging double digits this season led by Mile McBride's 15-points per game. This looks to be the best game of the night, but for me I think West Virginia is the better team and will prove it here this evening. Play West Virginia. |
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12-22-20 | Tulane -2.5 v. Nevada | 27-38 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 34 m | Show | |
A pair of 6-win teams meet here on Tuesday in the Idaho Potato bowl as 6-5 Tulane takes on 6-2 Nevada. Jim his opening bowl game Monday with App State over North Texas. Both of today's teams have played in three straight bowl games. Nevada started the season 5-0 before dropping two of its last three games. Those losses coming to San Diego State and to San Jose State. This should be an offensive game as both teams can score. Nevada rides the arm of sophomore QB Carson Strong. Tulane will put the pressure on Strong here today, as they led the AAC with 36 sacks. This is going to be a close game here as both teams should score. But I will lay the points with a slightly better Tulane squad. Play Tulane. |
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12-21-20 | Murray State -3 v. Austin Peay | Top | 70-74 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
Murray State Racers come into tonight's contest with a 4-2 S/U and 1-2-1 ATS mark. The Racers are coming off a blood thirsty blowout win over Transylvania, 90-49. Their two losses have come at the hands of Southern Illinois, 66-70, and Mid Tenn State, 61-78. You can't count their win over Greenville where they scored 173 points. I think that is a no go there. Austin Peay Governors are 4-3 S/U and 0-4 ATS. The Governors have losses to Florida A&M, Murray State and Abilene Christian. They lost to this Racers team back on Dec 8th, 57-87, at Murray State. Murray hit 59.6% from the field and 40% from 3-point line. Don't think we'll see the same results here today, but I still like Murray State. |
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12-21-20 | North Texas v. Appalachian State -21 | 28-56 | Win | 100 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
The Bowl season kicks-off here on Monday with the Myrtle Beach Bowl between App State and North Texas. App State plays in its sixth straight bowl game and brings a perfect 5-0 record into today's contest. App State was 8-3 on the season and finished with a win over Georgia Southern, 34-26. North Texas is just 4-5 overall and is coming off a win over UTEP, 45-43. Mean Green are just 1-3 in bowl games under HC Seth Littrell. App State is led by QB Zac Thomas who has 58 TD's in his career. Thomas will have that extra year to come back because of Covid if he wants or he may try his hand in the NFL Draft. App State is a big favorite here today and rightfully so. We have one of the most successful programs in App State with one of the best QB's in school history going against a North Texas team that has a losing record. I expect a App State blowout here on Monday. Play App State. |
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12-21-20 | Wofford +6.5 v. Texas A&M | 52-70 | Loss | -101 | 3 h 33 m | Show | |
Wofford Terriers are 3-2 S/U and 2-1 ATS to start their season. The Terriers opened with a pair of softball games against Brewton-Parker and Carver Bible. Both easy blowout winners. How to toss those games out. Their last three are what we will look at. They lost to Richmond, 72-77 as a 12.5-point dog then lost to South Florida, 56-58 a 1.5-point dog and then beat Coastal Carolina, 88-77 as a 6-point favorite. The could easily be 3-0 vs the spread except for that half point loss. Texas A&M Aggies are 4-1 S/U and 1-4 ATS thus far. They also have some softball games against Tarleton State and UT Rio Grande Valley. They easily beat New Orleans, 82-53 then got beat badly by TCU, 55-73, before winning their last game vs SE Louisiana, 69-52. This A&M team is a middle of the road team in the conference. Laying 6.5-points here isn't something I want to do with a team that has just one cover as a favorite in four tries. I'll take the points with Wofford here on Monday. |
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12-20-20 | Chiefs v. Saints +3 | 32-29 | Push | 0 | 15 h 23 m | Show | |
The New Orleans Saints look to welcome back QB Drew Brees here on Sunday. However, it looks more and more like he'll be splitting time with Taysom Hill. Hill has led the team these last four weeks with Brees on the injury list. And, Hill has done a very good job too. This game will pit the NFL's top ranked offense in the Cheifs against the NFL's 2nd ranked defense of the Saints. The Saints have the 2nd rated defense vs the run and 4th vs the pass. The Chiefs have the NFL's top passing attack and the 17th running game. Patrick Mahomes has just five INT's on the season, that's second best to only Aaron Rodgers four INT's. The Saints lost last week for the first time under Hill, dropping a 21-24 contest at Philadelphia. Kansas City held on for the win at Miami last week, 33-27 despite four turnovers and 15 fewer offensive snaps. Should be a very good one here today, but the infusion of Brees back into the lineup gives the home dog Saints all I need to see for the taking. Play the Saints. |
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12-20-20 | Weber State -4 v. Portland State | 72-74 | Loss | -118 | 4 h 10 m | Show | |
Weber State Wildcats are 3-1 S/U and 2-0 ATS to start their season. They have a couple of quality wins under their belt, including a 94-66 blowout of Portland State just here on Friday. This year in the COVID world we are seeing these back-to-back games like this. So here they are again, now playing Portland State again here on Sunday. They hit 48.4% from the field in the first game and a whopping 52.6% from beyond the 3-point arc. Portland State Vikings are just 1-3 S/U and 0-2-1 ATS. Their only win coming against Northwest College by 40-points with no line on that contest. If you throw out that game, the Vikings have not hit better than 38% from the field and 24% from 3-point land. Weber a mid size road chalk here today, but I expect them to win this second game against the Vikings also. Play Weber State. |
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12-19-20 | Alabama -17 v. Florida | Top | 52-46 | Loss | -112 | 21 h 35 m | Show |
SEC Championship game from Atlanta, GA here on Saturday has No 1 Alabama taking on No 7 Florida. Alabama looks to keep its perfect record in tact here on a top seed in the NCAA playoffs on New Year's day. Florida lost a shocker last week to LSU at home. LSU has had a horrible season with multiple injuries and COVID tests, but somehow pulled the biggest upset of the season. The Crimson Tide are almost a perfect team, difficult to find any weakness on this club. With QB Mac Jones, RB Najee Harris and WR DaVonta Smith they have three legitimate Heisman candidates. Alabama has won all year and won BIG! They are sending a statement the the NCAA that they are the team to beat this year and I have to agree with that. Even with Florida's excellent QB in Trask, I look for a Alabama blowout here on Saturday. I don't even know if Florida can recover from that LSU loss, let alone do so against the best team in the country. Play Alabama here on Saturday. |
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12-19-20 | Bills v. Broncos +5.5 | 48-19 | Loss | -108 | 5 h 21 m | Show | |
The Buffalo Bills have won three straight games after that devastating loss to the Cardinals back on November 15th. They have covered five straight games after a four game losing streak. Buffalo handed Pittsburgh its second straight loss last week, 26-15. The Bills held the Steelers to just 224 total yards and had 16 more offensive plays. Denver is coming off a road win last week at Carolina, 32-17, despite having five less yards than the Panthers and one more turnover. Drew Lock passed for 269 yards on 21-of-27 passing. Buffalo ranks 10th overall in total offense while the Broncos are 25th. Denver has the slightly better defense, ranked 15th to Buffalo's 20th ranked D. Buffalo closes out their season with games at New England and then at home against Miami. The Broncos might catch the Bills in a bit of a letdown spot here today after their big win last week. I'll take the points at home with Denver. |
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12-19-20 | Oklahoma v. Iowa State +6 | 27-21 | Push | 0 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
Big 10 Championship here on Saturday has No 10 Oklahoma taking on No 6 Iowa State. Iowa State has already beaten Oklahoma once this year, 37-30, on October 3rd in Ames, Iowa. Here today the Cyclones are the dogs. The Oklahoma offense is impressive with Spencer Rattler at QB and the return of Rhamondre Stevenson at running back. Stevenson has averaged six yards per carry in the games he's played. Iowa State has a very balanced offense and will look to keep the ball out of the OU hands with a deliberate style of play. For me it's tough to pass on the 5.5 points or thereabout with a team that has proven they can beat the Sooners. I see these teams as even and as such I'll take the points. Play Iowa State. |
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12-18-20 | UAB v. Marshall -4.5 | Top | 22-13 | Loss | -102 | 17 h 15 m | Show |
Conference USA Championship game here on Friday has the 5-3 UAB Blazers vs the 7-1 Marshall Thundering Herd. Marshall hasn't won in more than a month as they enter play here tonight. Marshall had their final game against Charlotte cancelled. Their only loss of the season coming at the hands of Rice where they gained just 245 total yards and QB Wells threw five interceptions. Marshall leads the FBS in points allowed, just 11.4 per game. Marshall has the 2nd best rushing defense, allowing just 73.0 yards per game. This Marshall defense will be a huge task for UAB to overcome here today. UAB hasn't won a game this year in which they have allowed more than 16 points, except their opening game against Central Arkansas. I look for Marshall to rebound from that Rice loss and use it's vaunted defense to shut down UAB. Play Marshall. |
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12-18-20 | Drake -6.5 v. South Dakota | 75-57 | Win | 100 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
Game of the Week: Drake Bulldogs bring their perfect 6-0 S/U and 3-0 ATS mark into tonight's game at South Dakota. The Bulldogs have had only one road game thus far, a 80-70 win at Kansas State in their opener. South Dakota Coyotes are 1-5 S/U and 2-4 ATS thus far on the season. The Coyotes got their first win of the season last time out at home over South Dakota State, 91-78 as a 10.5 point dog. The Coyotes have played their last three games against South Dakota State, North Dakota State and North Dakota, going 1-2 S/U and ATS. Now they step up in competition against an undefeated Drake Bulldog team. I look for Drake to control this contest and come away with their 7th win. Take Drake. |
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12-18-20 | SIU-Edwardsville v. Morehead State -5.5 | 69-65 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
Southern Illinois Cougars are 2-4 S/U and 3-2 ATS to start their season. The Cougars are coming off a blowout loss at Valparaiso, 58-80 as 11-point dogs. The Cougars are 1-2 both S/U and ATS on the road this year. Their only win coming at Northern Illinois, 75-53 as a 9-point dog. The Morehead State Eagles are 4-4 S/U and 4-2 ATS so far this year. They are perfect at home with a 4-0 S/U and 2-0 ATS record. They are coming off a 75-62 home win over Eastern Kentucky as a 5.5 point dog. SIU not a good road team and tonight they have to play at a undefeated home club. I'll lay the points here this evening with Morehead State. |
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12-17-20 | Long Island -5 v. Sacred Heart | Top | 72-87 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 53 m | Show |
LIU Brooklyn Sharks have just one game played thus far and that was a 75-55 win over this Sacred Heart team as a 3.5 point favorite. The Sharks return four starters to a team that was 15-18 overall last year and 9-9 in the Northeast Conference. This team was favored to win the conference last year, but many injuries derailed that goal. This team loves to run, evidenced by their 23rd fast tempo in college last season. If HC Kellogg can keep this team healthy with four starters back, they may just reach that goal of conference champs this year. The Covid season has seen schedules change, and one thing are these back-to-back games we are seeing. With these teams having just met, they meet again here tonight. Sacred Heart is 0-2 S/U and 1-1 ATS on the season. They opened with a loss at Rutgers, 63-86, but covered the 27-point dog line. Then they lost to this Brooklyn team by 20 points at Long Island. I don't see a change here tonight though the venue is different. Another Brooklyn win and cover. Take LIU Brooklyn. |
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12-16-20 | North Carolina-Asheville v. Chattanooga -5.5 | Top | 66-69 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
UNC Asheville Bulldogs are 3-2 S/U and 3-1 ATS on the season. The Bulldogs have back-to-back wins over High Point. They also have their third win over South Carolina State, 77-56, as a 15-point favorite. The two losses coming against Western Carolina, 81-83, and UNC Wilmington, 68-76. Chattanooga Mocs are a perfect 5-0 on the season. They are 2-0 ATS in their only two board games. That includes a win over Mid Tenn State, 80-70 and at Tennessee Tech, 62-54. Chattanooga the much better talented team here today. Asheville also will possibly be without guard Devon Baker here today who is questionable. Baker averaged 16.5 points over his last 31 games. I'll gladly lay the points at home with Chattanooga here today. |
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12-16-20 | Pittsburgh -2.5 v. Miami-FL | 70-55 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show | |
The Pitt Panthers are 4-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS so far this season. The Panthers have yet to play a top tier team with their best win coming as a 2.5-point dog at Northwestern, 71-70. Pitt coming off a down season last year at just 16-17 overall and 6-14 in the ACC where they finished 14th. Pitt has some young talent to help this year and while this team is still a work in progress, they are headed in the right direction. Miami Florida is 3-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the season. The Hurricanes have been at least 19-point favorites in three of their games. One of those they lost, a 62-66 home setback to Florida Gulf Coast as a 19-point chalk. They did beat a decent Purdue team at home, 58-54 as a 3-point dog. For me, this about two programs that are both looking to rebuild. Miami was 10th in the ACC last year with a 7-13 record. I believe Pitt has progressed a bit better than Miami has. I'll take the Panthers here today. Play Pittsburgh. |
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12-15-20 | Georgia Tech +8 v. Florida State | Top | 61-74 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Georgia Tech comes into tonight's contest at 2-2 S/U and ATS. After starting the season 0-2, the Yellow Jackets have responded with a pair of wins over Kentucky and Nebraska. Florida State is 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS on the season. The Seminoles returned three starters to their team that was 26-5 overall last year and 1st in the ACC with a 16-4 record. FSU is not expected to contend for the ACC crown this year. They blend a mix of newcomers and veterans. Florida State laying around 8-points here tonight looks to be a bit too much for me. Georgia tech playing much better and should give the Seminoles all they can handle here tonight. Play Georgia Tech. |
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12-15-20 | Clemson +2 v. Virginia Tech | 60-66 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Clemson puts its perfect 5-0 record on the line tonight as they take on Virginia Tech. The Tigers are also 5-0 ATS with wins over Mississippi State, Purdue, Maryland and Alabama. The Tigers have shot under 44% in only one game and that was their opener against Mississippi State. The defense has been excellent, holding four of their five opponents to 56 points or fewer. VA Tech Hokies are 4-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the season. They are coming off a blowout loss to Penn State, 55-75 as a 5.5 point home favorite. They have beaten ranked Villanova though in game two of the season, 81-73. After shooting 47% or higher in each of their first three games, they have hit just 35 and 37 percent the last two games. I love the Clemson defense here today and that has been the biggest difference for them this year. I'll take the road team in this one. Play Clemson. |
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12-14-20 | Eastern Kentucky v. Morehead State +6.5 | 62-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Eastern Kentucky comes into tonight's contest with a 5-1 S/U and 4-1 spread record. Aside from Xavier, they really haven't had much on the schedule. Though they already played this Morehead team on their home court and that was a 71-68 win and their only non-cover for the Colonels this year. In that game, E Ky allowed Morehead to shoot 67% from the field and 46% from the 3-point stripe, yet somehow still won the game, though failed to cover the 10-point spread. Morehead State Eagles are 3-4 S/U and 3-2 ATS on the Season. They got beat bad by Kentucky in the opener, 45-81 and then lost to Richmond, 64-82. They also lost to Ohio State, 44-77. The Eagles havent' shied away from stiff competition thus far. However, today they are getting 3-points at home from Eastern Kentucky. They have some confidence against this team already and the points are just a bonus. Play Morehead State. |
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12-13-20 | Saints -7.5 v. Eagles | Top | 21-24 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 33 m | Show |
The New Orleans Saints hold the top playoff spot in the NFC with a 10-2 overall record. Philadelphia is pretty much out of it, even in the NFC East as they are just 3-8-1 on the season. The Saints will play again tomorrow with QB Drew Brees. But that hasn't been a problem with Taysom Hill at the Helm. He's guided them to three straight starting wins. The defense has been great and it should be as it's the tops in the NFL (2nd vs rush and 4th vs pass). That doesn't bode well today as the Eagles will start Jalen Hurts at QB. They have wanted to get Hurts into the mix, but this is more like throwing him to the wolves. Hurts brings a run/pass dynamic to the Eagles, but his passing leaves a lot to be desired. Now he must face the 4th best pass defense. The Saints have gone under in five straight games, mainly because Hill is more a controlled rusher with short passes. Since Hill has bee at the helm, the rushing yards have gone up to 168, 229 and 207 yards in each of their last three games. I like the Saints here today as they completely shut down this Eagles Team. Play New Orleans. |
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12-13-20 | Cardinals v. Giants +3 | 26-7 | Loss | -120 | 13 h 8 m | Show | |
The Cardinals have seen their playoff hopes drop drastically over the last few weeks as they now sit 6-6. Arizona has lost three straight since their miracle win over Buffalo back on November 15th. There is lots of concern with QB Kyler Murray who has been nursing various injuries, which could account for the lack of offense in recent weeks. The Cards had just 232 total yards last week and 298 yards the previous week. Meanwhile, the Giants are in the driver seat to win the NFC East. They had that big win last week at Seattle and own the tiebreaker over Washington based on head to head win percentage. More good news, they get back QB Daniel Jones here today, who has been nursing a hamstring injury. These teams headed in different directions plus the Cards make that long West to East trip, which is never good. Take New York Giants. |
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12-12-20 | Virginia +3 v. Virginia Tech | 15-33 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 46 m | Show | |
Rivalry game here as Virginia takes on Virginia Tech. Virginia can finish above .500 with a win here in their final game. The Cavs have won three straight games are 4-4 as they head into the finale. They have also covered three of their last four games and scored at least 43 points in each of their last three games. Virginia Tech has lost four straight games both S/U and ATS. The Hokies have scored just 24 points combined in their last two games. Last year Virginia won this game 39-30 as a 3-point home dog. Tech laying small points at home here today but I see Virginia winning this game straight-up. Take Virginia. |
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12-12-20 | USC -3 v. UCLA | Top | 43-38 | Win | 100 | 21 h 31 m | Show |
The annual USC vs UCLA rivalry game will lose some luster this week without the usual full Rose Bowl of rabid fans. USC has just four games this year after beating Washington State 38-13 and improving to 4-0 on the season. UCLA is 3-2 on the season after beating Arizona State, 25-18 on December 5. It's hard to figure who is more interested, but that appears to be USC with their perfect 4-0 record and top 20 ranking. Without the fans I have to be on the USC side in this one. |
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12-12-20 | Wisconsin v. Iowa +2.5 | 7-28 | Win | 100 | 16 h 17 m | Show | |
Wisconsin looking forward to this year being over. Between Covid cancelled games and just four games they will welcome the end today. The Badgers opened the season with two wins, scoring over 45 points in both games. Then they went into Northwestern and lost 7-17 and then last week lost at Indiana, 6-14. The defense has been great, but the offense has gone South the last two weeks. They face an Iowa team that is 5-2 and won five straight games after starting the season 0-2. The Hawkeyes have also covered four of their last five games. They finish up here today against Wisconsin and should make a bowl game either way. Their defense has been very good, not allowing more than 21 points in any of their last six games. Should be a low scoring game here today and Iowa at home against a Wisconsin team looking for the season to end is the play for me. Play Iowa. |
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12-12-20 | Coastal Carolina v. Troy +14 | 42-38 | Win | 100 | 16 h 46 m | Show | |
Coastal Carolina could be in for a bit of a letdown here today after coming off that big win over BYU last time out. They had been looking for legitimacy and they got it with that win over the Cougars. Now they have to finish the season at Troy and I'm looking for a Chantileers club to come out a bit flat here. They are laying 2 touchdowns and that might be just too many points against this Troy club. Troy is coming off a win over South Alabama on the road, 29-0. Troy one of those few teams with a full slate of games this year at 5-6 S/U and 4-7 ATS on the season. Some clubs have just 2, 3 or 4 games they have been able to play. Obviously Coastal the better team, but I'm looking for a letdown here today as they are coming off that big win over BYU. Take Troy plus the double digits at home. |
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12-12-20 | Rutgers +7.5 v. Maryland | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 13 h 45 m | Show | |
Rutgers looks to finish its regular season with a win here today at Maryland. The Scarlet Knights are 2-5 S/U and 4-3 ATS on the season. They have played a tough Big 10 season but can highlight wins over Michigan State and Purdue to build on. Now they face a Maryland team that has been able to play just four games this season and is 2-2 S/U and ATS. Maryland one of those teams effected greatly by Covid this season. They haven't played since Nov 28th as they close out the season here today. Hard to gauge a team with such few games, but for me Rutgers has a lot more experience this year with a full slate of games. Maryland might be looking at just getting out of this season and looking forward to next year. Play Rutgers. |
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12-11-20 | Marquette +4.5 v. UCLA | Top | 60-69 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
The Marquette Eagles are 4-1 S/U and 3-2 ATS to start the season as they head West to take on the UCLA Bruins. Marquette coming off a win over Wisconsin Green Bay, 82-68, but failed to cover the 20-point line. Marquette also has a huge win over Wisconsin, 67-65 as a 3.5-point dog. Their only loss coming at the hands of Oklahoma State, 62-70. UCLA also 4-1 S/U and ATS on the season. The Bruins are coming off a win over San Diego, 83-56 as 20-point favorites. The only loss was on opening night at San Diego State, 58-73 as they shot a season low 39% from the field. UCLA laying 4 1/2 point here tonight at home to Marquette. These teams looks pretty equal across the board and without fans in the stadium I'm going to take the points here tonight. Play Marquette. |
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12-10-20 | Patriots +5 v. Rams | 3-24 | Loss | -104 | 19 h 47 m | Show | |
The Patriots defense came up big last week in their win at the LA Chargers, getting the shutout win, 45-0. The Pats also got three sacks and two fumbles to go with big special teams plays. They held the Chargers to seven yards rushing and 188 yards passing. Tonight, they get the other host of SoFi stadium, the Rams. The Rams are coming off a big win over Arizona to take over the NFC West lead. The Rams defense held the Cardinals to just 92 yards rushing and 140 yards passing. The Rams have four games left with three of those at home (Pats, Jets and Cardinals) and their lone road game coming at Seattle. The Rams have the third ranked offense in the league (8th rush, 6th pass) whit the Patriots coming in at 22nd. Both teams are top 10 defenses, Patriots at 9th and Rams and No 2. Should be a good defensive battle here on Thursday. Off what I saw last week, the Pats have a lot of confidence built up and I'm going to take the points with them here tonight. Play New England. |
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12-09-20 | SE Missouri State +8 v. Lipscomb | Top | 74-80 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
Se Missouri State Indians are 2-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS on the young season. The Indians are playing a back-to-back series with Lipscomb here today. These teams met at Missouri State on Monday with the Indians coming out on top 82-77 as a 4-point dog. In fact, Missouri State has scored over 71 points in all three games. The Lipscomb Bisons are 1-4 S/U and ATS so far in five games. The Bisons were favored at Tulane and lost 66-68 and also at Lamar and won 76-73 in their opener, but failed to cover the 8.5 points spread. Now here we find a 1-4 team laying 7.5-points at home to a decent Missouri State team. Not sure what the oddsmakers had in mind here, but a straight-up win by SE Missouri State isn't out of the question. Play the visitor here, play SE Missouri State. |
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12-08-20 | Syracuse v. Rutgers -4 | 69-79 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
Syracuse Orange are now 3-0 S/U and 2-1 ATS to start the season. The Orange just did get by Bryant in their opener, 85-84 as a 22.5 point favorite. They rebounded with a win and cover over Niagara and then beat Rider, 87-52 last time out for the cover. Rutgers is also 3-0 S/U and 0-2-1 ATS. The Scarlet Knights beat Hofstra last time out, 70-56, pushing the 14-point chalk line. Syracuse returns four starters to a team that was 18-14 last year. Rutgers also returns four starters to their team that finished last year 20-11. HC Steve Pikiell has turned this program around and they improve each year of his four years with the program. This team was NCAA bound last year and that is fully expected again this season. I like the Scarlet Knights here tonight. Play Rutgers. |
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12-08-20 | Cowboys v. Ravens -9 | 17-34 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show | |
Both teams need a win here today to keep their respective playoff hopes alive. The Dallas Cowboys are coming off a bad loss at home to Washington, 16-41. The loss snapped the nice win they had the week before at Minnesota, 31-28. The Ravens had that crazy week with Covid where their Thursday game got moved four times until they played last Wednesday, losing to the Steelers 14-19. With as many losses to Covid, they performed very well in the loss. However, it was their third loss in a row. Baltimore's offense is ranked 25th overall. However, they have the league's 3rd ranked rushing attack. Dallas is 9th in the league and 7th in passing. However, a lot of those came with Dak Prescot who is out for the season. Raven's QB Lamar Jackson should return today from his Covid protocols. With Jackson and their full contingent of running backs, I'll take the Ravens here today. Play Baltimore. |
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12-08-20 | Boston College +7 v. Minnesota | 80-85 | Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
Boston College Eagles come into this evenings contest with a 1-3 S/U and 2-2 ATS recrod. They haven't skimped on tough games early on either. The Eagles lost to Villanova (covered the spread), beat Rhode Island and covered, lost to St Johns and failed the cover and last time out lost to Florida, 70-90 and failed to cover. BC was just 13-19 last year and returns three starters to that team for HC Jim Christian. The Eagles look to improve this year based on the returning talent from the bench and transfers. Minnesota Gophers had a lackluster season last year, finishing just 15-16 overall and 8-12 in Big Ten. They return just two of those starters this year. The Gophers look better on paper this year and its showed thus far with a 4-0 S/U record. However, unlike BC who has played top lever talent, the Gophers wins have come against Wisconsin Green Bay, Loyola Marymount (twice) and North Dakota. Only the latter where they not a favorite of 13 or more points. Today is a big test for Minnesota against not a great, but improving BC team. I like the teams BC has faced and they are prepared for Minnesota tonight. I'll take the points with the visitor. Play Boston College. |
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12-07-20 | Bills v. 49ers +1 | 34-24 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 22 m | Show | |
The Buffalo Bills make the trip West, but not to San Francisco to play the Niners but to Arizona. The 49ers are forced to play the rest of their home games in Arizona now. Buffalo and Josh Allen don't really want to visit this place again after they lost to the Cardinals here in that last second "Hail Murray" pass. Buffalo beat the Chargers last week, 27-17. The offense only had 332 total yards and three turnovers but somehow still pulled out the win and cover. The 49ers came off that big win at the Rams, 23-20, holding the LA offense to just 308 total yards and taking the ball away four times from the Rams. This game is basicially a pick here today. This is the early game going at 2pm PT and I will take the 49ers in this one. Play San Francisco. |
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12-07-20 | Washington Football Team +7 v. Steelers | 23-17 | Win | 100 | 18 h 7 m | Show | |
The Pittsburgh Steelers kept their perfect record in tact last Wednesday against an undermanned Baltimore Ravens team. Baltimore was hit hard by Covid issues and didn't even have starting QB Lamar Jackson. The Steelers play the late game on Monday against the Washington. The big question is if Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger will play with his knee injury. Offjavascript:__doPostBack('eAddPickPackage','')icially he's questionable but even if he does play how effective will he be tonight? James Conner is also questionable with Covid issues and Center Maurkice Pouncey also has Covid issues. So many questions surround this Steelers team this week. Pittsburgh has the third ranked defense, but Washington is right behind them, ranked 4th overall. Washington has the 2nd best pass defense and that will come into play here tonight. Pittsburgh laying 7 or 7 1/2 right now. I'm going to get on the dog right now with this very good Washington defense. Play Washington. |
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12-06-20 | Xavier +2 v. Cincinnati | 77-69 | Win | 100 | 5 h 47 m | Show | |
Xavier is 5-0 S/U and 1-3 ATS to start the season. The competition hasn't been top level, with their toughest game being against Bradley in a 51-50 win. The Musketeers returned two starters to their team that was 19-13 last year. This Xavier team has always been a good defensive team, but this year they are trying to add more offensive power. Xavier was 4th in the conference in scoring defense last year. Cincinnati has just one game played and that was a win over Lipscomb, 67-55 as a 13.5 point favorite. The Bearcats returned three starters to their team that was 20-10 last year and tied for first in the American conference. Cincinnati should be good again this year though they are in a bit of a rebuild mode too. But with just one game under their belt here I'm going with Xavier today that has already played five games. Play Xavier. |
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12-06-20 | Saints v. Falcons +3 | 21-16 | Loss | -116 | 16 h 44 m | Show | |
New Orleans will be without Drew Brees again this week with his rib injuries. Taysom Hill will start again here today. The Saints beat the Broncos last week as Denver had no quarterbacks and New Orleans had little issues in the 31-3 win. Still, the Saints managed just 63 total passing yards to go with their 229 rushing yards. The Falcons had the week off after beating the Raiders the week before, 43-6. The team has won three of their last four games both S/U and ATS. Their one loss came to these Saints on Nov 22nd, 9-24 in New Orleans. Atlanta's offense has improved to 10th overall and 6th passing. The Saints are 13th, 7th rushing. The Saints defense is ranked No 1 overall, 2nd against the rush and 5th against the pass. This will be a tough task today on the road for the Saints against a improving Falcons club. I expect a lot of rushing from the Saints as they limit Hill's passing attempts. The Falcons plus the points here look very good to me as I fully expect a outright Falcons win. Play Atlanta. |
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12-06-20 | Villanova +1 v. Texas | 68-64 | Win | 100 | 3 h 46 m | Show | |
Villanova is 3-1 S/U and 2-2 ATS after four games this season. The Wildcats one loss came to Virginia Tech, 73-81 as a 9-point favorite. The ranked Cats have lots of expectations with four starters returning to a team that was 24-7 overall and 13-5 in the Big East last season. This is a deep and talented team and should be competing for the Big East Title once again this year. They have three seniors that will lead the team this year. Texas is 4-0 S/U and 3-1 ATS to start the season. The Longhorns are coming off a win and cover over North Carolina, 69-67. They also beat Indiana, 66-44 and Davidson, 78-76. Texas has all five starter returning to a 19-12 team from last year. Though they were just 9-9 in the Big 12 and tied for 3rd. The knock on Texas has been the inability to win close games. They have already shaken that with close wins over Davidson and North Carolina. This team will be better and they have already showed that, but I'm taking Villanova here on Sunday. |
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12-05-20 | Colorado -7 v. Arizona | 24-13 | Win | 100 | 19 h 32 m | Show | |
Colorado only has a pair of games under their belts but the offense has been clicking. The opened with a 48-42 win over UCLA at home as a 7-point dog and then beat Stanford on the road, 35-32 as a 7-point dog, covering both games. Arizona has three games played and has lost all three while covering one. They have allowed at least 27 points in each game, not a good sign against this high flying Colorado team. Arizona has the 97th ranked offense and a rezone efficiency of just 66.1%. In their three games they have scored just four redzone TD's. Colorado has the 52nd ranked offense and a redzone efficiency of 91.2%, scoring 11 TD's in 13 redzone trips. Buffaloes laying just a TD here looks like a steal to me. Play Colorado in a blowout. |
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12-05-20 | Georgia Southern -3 v. USC Upstate | 72-69 | Push | 0 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Georgia Southern Eagles are off to a nice 2-0 S/U start, though no spreads on either game. They beat Florida National in their opener, 97-65 and then Coastal Georgia, 91-79 in their second game. USC Upstate is 0-3 S/U and 0-2 ATS thus far. Unlike GA Southern, they have played some mainstream teams, losing to Furman 63-91 and then losing to Eastern Kentucky 8-95. But what's most disconcerting is their loss to Southern Wesleyan, 72-82. This team can't play any defense and that bothers me here today. I'm taking Georgia Southern minus the few points in what should be another scorefest. Play Georgia Southern. |
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12-05-20 | BYU -10.5 v. Coastal Carolina | 17-22 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 3 m | Show | |
Monster matchup here between two teams that both feel they should be in the NCAA Playoff final four come New Year's Day. This game will show which team might have a legitimate claim to that fame. No 13 BYU is 9-0 on the season while No 18 Coastal is also 9-0. Coastal was set to face Liberty today, but Covid issues cancelled that game and BYU stepped in willingly. BYU needs to prove they can beat the tough teams on the road. Both teams have great offenses, with BYU ranking No 5 nationally. BYU also ranks in the top 10 defensively (7th), with the Cougars just one of two teams to rank in the top 10 in both categories. Coastal ranks 29th offensively in the nation and 14th in defense. This is a great matchup, but for me I'm taking the Cougars in this one. Play BYU. |
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12-05-20 | Fairleigh Dickinson v. Providence -18.5 | 67-79 | Loss | -125 | 5 h 57 m | Show | |
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights might be in for a bad afternoon if their previous three games are any indication. The Knights are 0-3 S/U and 1-2 ATS thus far, losing to Quinnipiac 66-84, Rutgers 75-96 and Hofstra 58-73. Their only cover coming at Rutgers as a 25-point dog. Providence is 2-2 S/U and 0-3 ATS. They have played some stiff competition in Davidson, Alabama, Indiana and Fairfield. They beat Fairfield 97-56 and also beat Davidson 63-62. I don't think 18-20 points is enough to give the Knights here. Providence rolls in this game. Play Providence. |
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12-05-20 | Texas A&M v. Auburn +5.5 | 31-20 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 36 m | Show | |
Texas A&M plays its last scheduled game of the season here today. The Aggies defense has come alive the last two games, holding both LSU and South Carolina to a combined 10 points while scoring 68 themselves. A&M is now 6-1 S/U and 3-4 ATS on the season. Auburn also on its last scheduled game is coming off a beating at the hands of Alabama, 13-42. That loss broke a three-game win streak for the Tigers. Auburn is 5-3 S/U and 4-4 ATS on the season. A&M has the 47th ranked offense in the nation while Auburn comes in at 66th. A&M has a very good defense, ranked 20th overall with Auburn coming in at 65th. Auburn playing at home here today getting points is really a bargain for me. I believe they win this game outright, but I'll still take the points. Play Auburn. |
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12-04-20 | Oregon v. Seton Hall +3.5 | Top | 83-70 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Oregon has only one game played and that was a loss to Missouri, 75-83 as a 3-point favorite. The Ducks have just two starters back to their PAC-12 conference winning team from last year that finished 24-7 overall and 13-5 in the conference. Despite just two returns to the starting lineup, this will be a team with lots of combined experience and should be loaded once again. The fine tuning to get the right combinations will come early and thus their loss to Missouri. That might just happen again here tonight as they continue to find the winning adjustments. Seton Hall is 1-2 S/U and 2-1 ATS thus far. The Pirates covered their first two games against Iona and Louisville. They lost last time out and failed to cover the spread against Rhode Island, 63-76. Seton Hall has two starters back to a 21-9 team from last year. They tied for 1st in the Big East with a 13-5 record, first time doing this since 1993. Seton Hall has posted 20-win seasons the last five years. Seton Hall might not have the senior talent it had last year, but they have the pieces to be very good and get those 20 wins again this season. Tonight, I'm taking Seton Hall as Oregon still finding it's right combinations. Play Seton Hall. |
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12-04-20 | UL-Lafayette +3 v. Appalachian State | 24-21 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show | |
This is a rematch of the last two Sun Belt Championship games. Louisiana will play for another belt while App State will miss out due to their loss to Coastal Carolina. The App State Mountaineers look to spoil the Top 25 ranking of Louisiana here tonight. Louisiana coming off a big blowout of UL Monroe last week, 70-20. Louisiana is 8-1 this year, their only loss coming to Coastal Carolina who they will meet in the championship game. App State also lost to Coastal Carolina a few weeks ago, 23-34. They also lost to Marshal earlier this year. App State won this game last year, 45-38 in a shootout despite Louisiana having 18 more plays. It was the three Louisiana turnover that made the difference. I look for a different outcome here tonight. I'll take the 2.5 or 3 points with the Ragin Cajuns in this one. Play Louisiana. |
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12-04-20 | South Dakota State +1 v. Bradley | 88-84 | Win | 100 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 2-2 S/U and 3-1 ATS entering play here tonight. SD State is coming off a nice win over Iowa State, 71-68 as a 1.5-point dog. They returned all five of their starters from a team that went 22-10 last year and tied for 1st in the Summit league with a 13-5 record. They are favorites to win the league this year and they have the talent and experience to make the NCAA and do well. Bradley is 3-1 S/U and 1-1 ATS on the season. They have played two weak teams in Judson College and Oakland with wins in both. However, they failed to cover the 15.5 point favorite spread against Oakland. They lost to Xavier in a close game, 50-51 and beat Toledo, 61-59. The Braves only returned two starters to a team that was 23-11 last year and third in the Missouri Valley conference. They won't likely content for the conference crown this year with UNI and Loyola packing all the power. This will be a tough game for them today against this talented SD State team. I'll take State and lay the 1 point or so. Play South Dakota State. |
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12-04-20 | North Texas +3.5 v. Mississippi State | 63-69 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
North Texas Mean Green is 1-1 S/U and ATS in their two games this season. They opened with a win over Mississippi Valley State, 116-62 and then lost to Arkansas, 54-69 as a 8-point dog. North Texas has three starters returning to a team that was 20-11 overall last year and 14-4 and tied for 1st in the Conference USA. They have four of six top scorers returning this year. They will have to work on turnovers that had them ranked 284th nationally last year. But this is a talented group of players who should do well this year. The Mississippi State Bulldogs are 1-2 S/U and ATS this year. They got their first win and cover last time out with a win over Texas State, 68-51. They had previous losses to Liberty and Clemson. North Texas getting some points here tonight is too much for me to pass on. Take North Texas. |
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12-04-20 | Wisconsin v. Marquette +4.5 | 65-67 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
Wisconsin Badgers enter tonight 3-0 S/U and 1-2 ATS on the young season. The Badgers are coming off a blowout win against Wisconsin Green Bay, 82-42. It was their first cover in three contests. Wisconsin will be one of the favorites to win the Big 10 again this year after being tied for 1st last season with a 14-6 conference record and 21-10 overall mark. They return four starters to this team this season. This team has Final Four aspirations with six seniors and lots of experience returning. Today will be their toughest matchup against Marquette. The Golden Eagles are 2-1 S/U and ATS so far. Their lone loss coming last game against Oklahoma State, 62-70. Marquette has two starters returning to a team that was 18-12 last year and 6th in the Big East. This team is in a bit of a rebuilding mode this year. They will once again be great on the boards, but they need to find that long shooting threat. Today, Marquette gets points at home and that's worth a shot for me. I'll take the points with Marquette. |
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12-04-20 | Georgia State v. Charlotte +3.5 | 76-65 | Loss | -100 | 5 h 18 m | Show | |
Georgia State Panthers are 2-1 S/U and 1-1 ATS entering tonight's play. The Panthers are coming off their first loss against Mercer, 69-86. They did beat non div 1 Toccoa Falls and also beat Georgia Tech. GA State has four starters back to a team that was 19-13 overall last year and 4th in the Sun Belt. HC Rob Lanier took over the team last year and had big shoes to fill as the team won the previous two Sun Belt titles. Back court will be their strength as they return all back court players from last year. It's the frontcourt that needs to step up this year and if that happens they should be good. Charlotte has just one game this season, a loss to East Carolina, 57-66. Charlotte has two starters returning to a team that was 16-13 last year. The 49ers did double their win total last season under Ron Sanchez's second year with the club. The backcourt will be the strength of the team, but they will have to improve their offense if they hope to compete in the Conf USA. The team has plenty of talent coming in and that should help. Sanchez seems to be heading this team in the right direction. Taking points at home here with Charlotte looks like the play for me tonight. Play Charlotte. |
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12-03-20 | Florida v. Boston College +6 | 90-70 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
Florida playing just its second game of the young season after beating Army in their opener yesterday, 76-69. They failed to cover the 23.5 point line. Florida returns three starters to a team that was 19-12 last year and 11-7 in the SEC (4th). HC Mike WHite looked ready to head the Gators to their fourth straight NCAA showing last year before the season was cancelled. The team returns a lot of experience and should have a deep bench this year. Boston College is 1-2 S/U and 2-1 on the season after losing to St Johns last time out, 93-97 as a 2-point favorite. Their lone win coming against a good Rhode Island team, 69-64. The Eagles have played good competition thus far so we know they can play with them as they were in all three games. However, not sure about Florida as they under-performed vs Army in their lone game. I'm taking Boston College today. |
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12-03-20 | Louisiana Tech v. North Texas +1 | 42-31 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
Louisiana Tech definitely not as good as previous versions of this team. Tech is coming off a win over UAB, 37-34 as a 12-point dog. The win snapped a 2-game losing streak. They are just 2-4 AST on the season. North Texas is coming off a loss to Texas San Antonio, 17-49 on the road. That snapped a 2-game win streak. North Texas has the nation's fourth ranked overall offense. La Tech has bad a big dropoff this year, now ranked 110th on offense. North Texas has a terrible defense, ranking 126th with La Tech 73rd. North Texas back home and with a very good offense looks to be the side for me. Play North Texas. |
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12-02-20 | Drexel -5 v. Quinnipiac | 66-48 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
Drexel has just one game thus far, that being a loss to Pittsburgh, 74-83 though they did cover the 10-points spread. The Panthers return three players to a team that was 16-17 last year and 14th in the ACC. This Pitt team has made steady progress under HC Capel. They have experience returning to build around this year as they fill in with younger talent. This could be the season for Pitt to finally content in the conference. Quinnipiac Bobcats were 15-15 last year and 5th in the Metro Atlantic. The Cats have no superstars on the team this year so they will have to rely more on contributors. They are considered a favorite in thee conference and opened with a win over Farleigh Dickinson, 84-66. Today is a big test for the Bobcats. This tourney game will be a tough one for them. I will take the favorite here today and that's Drexel. |
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12-02-20 | Hartford +4 v. Fairfield | 66-61 | Win | 100 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
Hartford finished 2019 with a 18-15 overall mark and 9-7 America East record (3rd). The Hawks won the American East Semifinals last season. At the time of the NCAA suspension of season, the Hawks were playing their best basketball. The program now has three winning seasons in a row and look to be on the right track. They just need to develop their young players. Fairfield returns three starters to a team that was 12-20 last year and 8th in the Metro Atlantic. The Stags will have to be more reliable on the offense if they hope to compete in the conference. The defense was very good, allowing just 62.9 points per game last season. But should they be laying points? I don't believe so. I'll take Hartford. |
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12-02-20 | Providence +2.5 v. Alabama | Top | 71-88 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 54 m | Show |
Providence has opened the season with a 2-1 record S/U and 0-2 record vs the spread. The Friars are coming off a win over Davidson, 63-62 as a 1.5 point favorite. They led the entire game over Davidson and only failed to cover the spread in the last minute. A lot was expected out of Alabama this year and thus far it's been mixed results. They opened with a win over Jackonsville, 81-57 and then got whipped by Stanford, 64-82. The rebounded last night with a win over UNLV, 86-74, pushing the 12-point line. However, they trailed the entire first half and only came on the second half. I'm not as impressed with this Alabama team as I expected to be. I'm going to take Providence here today. |
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12-02-20 | VCU +4.5 v. Penn State | 69-72 | Win | 100 | 3 h 54 m | Show | |
VCU is 2-1 both S/U and ATS so far this young season. The Rams were 8th in the Atlantic 10 last season and 18-13 overall. The returned just one starter this season. The beat Utah State to open the season, then lost to West Virginia and won their last game over Memphis, 70-59 as a 5.5 point dog. Penn State has just one game thus far and that was a win over VMI, 86-65. The Nittany Lions returned three starters to a team that was 21-10 last year and finished 5th in the Big 10. This team has gone through ups and downs the last few years but the biggest issue is in the frontcourt. HC Stevens need someone to step up this year and be a leader. It's early, but I'm going to take the points here with VCU. |
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12-01-20 | Western Kentucky +4 v. Louisville | Top | 54-75 | Loss | -108 | 6 h 7 m | Show |
: Get some Kentucky action here this afternoon as Western Kentucky looks for some bragging rights and recruiting edges as they go up against instate rival Louisville. The Hilltoppers are 2-1 S/U and ATS thus far with a pair of nice wins over Northern Iowa (93-87) and over Memphis (75-69), covering both. They did lose last time out to West Virginia, 64-70 and just failed to cover the 5.5 point dog spread. Louisville is 3-0 S/U and 1-2 ATS thus far. The Cardinals beat Evansville, 79-44, then just got by Seton Hall, 71-70, before cruising to a win over Prairie View A&M, 86-64. Louisville returns four starters from last year's team that went 24-7 overall. The Cardinals always play tough non-conference schedules and that leaves spots to get some wins against them. That comes today as the Hilltoppers more motivated in this matchup then the Cards. Play Western Kentucky. |
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11-30-20 | Seahawks -6 v. Eagles | Top | 23-17 | Push | 0 | 21 h 40 m | Show |
If the Playoffs started today the Seahawks would be in and the Eagles out. Philly is only 3-6-1 on the season, but because the NFC East is so bad, they still have a chance. The Giants won today and took over the division lead, but there are still some games left and anything can happen in that crazy division. Seattle coming off a big win over NFC West foe Arizona last week, 28-21. Russell Wilson played a great game, going 23 of 28 with no turnovers. Philly has lost two in a row and now trails both Washington and the Giants in the crazy NFC East. The fans are calling for Jalen Hurts to takeover at QB and that might happen if they lose here tonight. Seattle has the league's third ranked offense and 2nd passing attack. Philly ranks 27th as they are 27th running and 22nd passing. Philly does hold the edge on defense, as they rank 10th overall compared to the Seahawks 32nd ranked defense. Don't see the Eagles offense being able to keep up with Seattle's here on Monday. I'll lay the price on the road with Wilson and the Seahawks. |
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11-30-20 | St. John's v. Boston College | 97-93 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 44 m | Show | |
St Johns Red Storm have opened the season 2-0 S/U and 1-1 ATS. They opened with a win over St Peters, 76-75, though they barely covered as a 11-point favorite. Then they rebounded with a nice win over Lasalle, 82-65. Boston College is 1-1 S/U and 2-0 ATS. The Eagles opened with a loss to top 10 Villanova, 67-76 and then beat a very good Rhode Island team, 69-64. St John's returned four starters to a team that was 17-15 last year and 5-13 in the Big East. Last year was a transition year and the record showed that. They still have a long way to go to be a factor in the Big East, but they have the building blocks to do so. BC returns three starters to a 13-19 team from last year. The Eagles lost in the 2nd round of the ACC tournament last season. Even though BC lost starters to graduation, they returned enough talent to actually make them better this year. That has showed as they played two very good teams and were in both games and in fact covered both. This is the game they get to win here today against an inferior St Johns squad. |
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11-29-20 | Rhode Island -1 v. San Francisco | 84-71 | Win | 100 | 7 h 35 m | Show | |
Rhode Island got their first win of the season after a pair of losses. I had RI on Saturday and was big on how good this team really is and that they were primed for a win and they go the blow out win for me. Rhode Island finished last year at 21-9 overall and 13-5 in the Atlantic 10 (3rd place). The club returns two starters to this year's team. This team has a lot of talent and will be deep on their bench. They also have an excellent backcourt and will pressure in a lot of man-to-man situations. San Francisco Dons are 2-1 S/U and ATS after three games. They beat Virginia on Friday, 61-60 as a 15-point dog. They also got beat in their opener by UMass-Lowell, 68-76 as a 14-point favorite. I still like this Rhode Island team a lot and look for them to continue their winning ways today. Play Rhode Island. |
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11-29-20 | Titans +3 v. Colts | 45-26 | Win | 100 | 14 h 17 m | Show | |
The Titans have proven they can play with anyone, even on the road. They beat the Raven last week in Baltimore, 30-24 as a 6-point dog. Their only loss on the road this season came at Cincinnati of all places. The Colts coming off a win last week against the Packers, 34-31. It was the team's second win and cover in a row. The Colts had 420 yards to the Packers' 367 yards. The Titans rolled-up 173 yards on the ground against the Ravens last week. The Titans offense is ranked 10th overall and 5th rushing. The Colts offense is ranked 13th overall. The Indy defense is very good at No 2 in the league. Now Tennessee is getting points in this spot. This game will be the Titans rushing vs the Colts defense. Don't expect another shootout like last week. I'll take the points as the Titans have shown they can win outright on the road. Play Tennessee. |
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11-29-20 | Panthers +3 v. Vikings | 27-28 | Win | 100 | 14 h 16 m | Show | |
Just when you think the Minnesota Vikings are playing better, they lay an egg. The Vikings had won three straight games including a 28-22 win at Green Bay. So you would think a depleted and down Cowboys team visiting Minnesota would be an easy win. Not so! The Cowboys put together a excellent game and kept Minnesota from a late 4th quarter winning drive to beat the Vikings, 31-28. Now they host Carolina, another team with injuries. Carolina beat Detroit last week 20-0 holding the Lions to just 185 yards of offense and getting five sacks and three turnovers. The Panthers will be without RB Christian McCaffrey, something they have been accustomed to this year. However, they look to get back QB Teddy Bridgewater, who missed last week with a knee injury. A big loss for the Vikings this week will be WR Adam Thielen who has to sit out due to Covid issues. For me, the Panthers are the better team here and the points are a bonus. Play Carolina. |