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12-30-19 | Hofstra +1 v. Towson | 75-67 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
Early game here on Monday in the Colonial Athletic Association has Hofstra playing at Towson. Hofstra, 10-4 S/U and 8-5 ATS, opened conference play with a win at James Madison, 82-76, covering the 2 1/2 point favorite line. It was the fourth straight win for the Pride, both S/U and ATS. The Towson Tigers lost their conference opener at home to Northeastern, 45-61, failing to cover the 2-point line as a favorite. The Tigers are 1-4 ATS their last five games and 2-3 S/U. This game is a pick, but I have the road team favored in this one. I'm taking the road team. Play Hofstra. |
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12-30-19 | Western Michigan +3.5 v. Western Kentucky | 20-23 | Win | 100 | 66 h 44 m | Show | |
The First Responder Bowl on Monday has Western Michigan taking on Western Kentucky. These are teams that have had a long history a long time ago in the pre 1950 era. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are led by QB Ty Storey. Storey is a grad transfer who had 11 TD's and a 70% completion rate. The only bad thing is that Storey also had 10 INT's this year. WKY scored 20 points or more in all but one game this year, while averaging 30 ppg. They will have to cutdown on turnovers though, with 19 give aways this year. Western Michigan has a balanced attack with QB Jon Wassink and RB LeVante Bellamy. Bellamy was the MAC offensive player of the Year. They rely a lot on Bellamy, who had over 1400 yards and 23 rushing TD's this year. This is going to be if Western Kentucky's defense can stop the Western Michigan offense. I think this is a close game and as such I'll take the points with Western Michigan. |
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12-29-19 | Titans -6 v. Texans | Top | 35-14 | Win | 100 | 41 h 44 m | Show |
These two AFC South foes close out the regular season here today. Tennessee has their playoff hopes on the line today. Good news for the Titans is that Houston QB Deshaun Watson is questionable with a back injury. Considering that Watson likely will miss this game, that will help the Titans immensely here. The Titans need this game and the Texans don't. Get on this one early, play the Titans. |
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12-29-19 | Eagles v. Giants +4 | 34-17 | Loss | -105 | 41 h 43 m | Show | |
The Philadelphia Eagles win and they are the division champions and make the playoffs. They lose and they will need Dallas to lose to Washington at home to make the playoffs. If I was Philly I wouldn't count on that to happen. That puts them really in a must win spot here Sunday. The Giants would like nothing better than to spoil those hopes. Philly is 2-4 ATS in their last six games while the Giants have covered four of their last five at home. Philly also hasn't done well vs the Giants, going 1-4 ATS their last five vs New York. Saquon Barkley had a great week last week and looks to be healthy again after an injury. The Eagles will also be without some big weapons on offense in the person of TE Zack Ert who is out today along with WR Nelson Algholor who is out. They join Alson Jeffrey, the WR who is also out. Key offensive losses will make this a close game. I don't expect the Giants to go quietly here. Take the points with the Giants. Play New York. |
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12-29-19 | Colts -4 v. Jaguars | 20-38 | Loss | -110 | 41 h 43 m | Show | |
The Indianapolis Colts can still finish at 8-8 on the season with a win here today at Jacksonville. The Colts beat the Panthers last week, 38-6 while the Jags lost at Atlanta, 12-24. The Colts will look to duplicate their effort vs the Jags from week 11 in which they ran for 264 yards. They tallied 218 yards last week, so they are still hitting on all cylinders in the run game. The only incentive for the Colts here is to make it to .500 and I believe that's enough vs this poor Jacksonville team. Take the Colts. |
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12-29-19 | Raiders v. Broncos -3 | 15-16 | Loss | -124 | 41 h 42 m | Show | |
The Oakland Raiders still have a shot to make the playoffs, but it's a longshot. First, they have to win at Denver today and then they need about eight other things to happen to have a shot. All of which don't look probable. The Raiders snapped a four game losing streak last week with a win over the Chargers, 24-17. That 1-4 their last five games really hurt their playoff chances. They opened the season against the Broncos with a home win, 24-16. The Broncos hope to payback the effort here in the last game. The Broncos are off a home win over Detroit, 27-17. Von Miller returned, though he wasn't 100% healthy. The Broncos have looked like a new team with QB Lock starting the last four games. They have wins over the Chargers, Houston and Detroit. I look for Denver to end the Raiders playoff hopes today with a win. Play Denver. |
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12-28-19 | Northern Arizona +6.5 v. Montana | 72-79 | Loss | -117 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Big Sky Conference action starts today as Northern Arizona takes on Montana in both team's conference openers. NAU finsihed their non-con schedule 6-3 S/U and 5-2 ATS. They did beat a good South Dakota team, 76-72 and a good Nebraska-Ohaha club, 73-65. They have now covered four straight games. Montana finished their non-con schedule at 4-7 S/U and 3-6 ATS. The Grizzlies lost their last two games to Nebraska-Ohaha and Oregon, failing to cover either game. This team was not competitive in their games vs Stanford, Arkansas, Washington and Oregon, losing by double digits in all those games. NAU getting 6.5-points here tonight which is a bit too high according to my numbers. I'll take the points with Northern Arizona. |
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12-28-19 | Clemson -2 v. Ohio State | 29-23 | Win | 100 | 274 h 16 m | Show | |
One of the Final four games here on December 28th has No 3 Clemson playing No 2 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. Both these clubs went undefeated in FBS regular season. This is a rematch from three years ago and Clemson came away winners in that game as they went to win the Championship. This game will be all about the Clemson defense vs the Ohio State offense. Clemson has the nation's overall top rated defense, allowing just 245 yards per game. They also have one of the best redzone efficiency ratings of 53.7%. Ohio State has the 5th ranke offense in the country, averaging 531 yards per game. Clemson ranks 3rd in offense with 548 yards per game. Ohio State is one of the few FBS teams allowing fewer than 100 yards per game, which will be put to the task against this potent Clemson offense today. Clemson will be tasked with containing Ohio State QB Justin Fields. Fields had 40 passing TD's this year and only one INT. For me, Clemson is just too talented on both sides of the ball and with that many weapons and laying just one point here today, I'm taking the defending National Champions in what could be a high scoring game. Play Clemson. |
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12-28-19 | NC-Wilmington v. Delaware -12 | Top | 68-82 | Win | 100 | 7 h 27 m | Show |
Colonial Athletic Association conference play begins today for both these teams as UNC Wilmington travels to Delaware. The UNCW Seahawks finished their non-con schedule with a 5-8 S/U and 4-5 ATS record. Three of those wins came against Div II teams Johnson & Wales, North Carolina Weslyan and Emory & Henry. Not exactly a great resume of wins there. They have covered just one of their last five games heading into today's contest. They will face a very good Blue Hen's squad that was 10-3 in their non-con games with a 8-4 spread record. Delaware is one of the best in this conference. They started the season 9-0 before dropping three of their last four games. I expect this team to be at the top come conference tourney time. I'll lay the points with them here today. Play Delaware. |
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12-28-19 | CS-Northridge +9 v. Boise State | 72-103 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 27 m | Show | |
Big West conference Cal Northridge Matadors travel to Idaho to take on the Mountain West's Boise State Broncos this evening. Northridge not having a good non-con result thus far at just 3-10 S/U and 6-6 ATS. The Matadors started the season 0-5 ATS, but since then they have covered six of their next seven games. The good news for CSUN is that they get back their most dynamic scorer in Lamine Diane. Diane returned after coming off an injury to score 30 points in the team's last game vs Pacific. That will be a huge boost to this Matadors' team. Boise State plays its last non-con game here today. The Broncos are 8-5 S/U and 8-4 ATS thus far. They are coming off a win over Texas El Paso on Christmas day, 72-67. Boise looks to content for the Mountain West title this year as they have a decent team. For me, with Diane back for CSUN, I think this is too many points to give them tonight. Play Cal State Northridge. |
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12-28-19 | Oklahoma +14 v. LSU | 28-63 | Loss | -106 | 45 h 27 m | Show | |
Playoff game here as No 1 LSU takes on No 4 Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl from Atlanta, GA. This marks the first time we'll see a Heisman trophy winner in Joe Burrows vs OK QB Jalen Hurts. Oklahoma finished the season 12-1 with their only loss coming at Kansas State. This is a high flying offense with Hurts tossing for over 3,600 yards and 32 TD's. This is the nation's 2nd ranked overall offense. They will have their work cut out for them gainst this LSU defense. Plus, the Sooners will have to contend with Joe Burrows and that LSU offense, ranked No 1 in the country. Burrows has thrown for over 4,700 yards and 48 TD's with the Tigers being undefeated this year. Oklahoma's defense is much improved over last year, ranking 24th overall in the country. I think this one comes down to if Hurts can do damage on the ground as he has done most of the year. LSU is going to have to account for Hurts and that could be a key here. I'm going to take the double-digit points with an Oklahoma offense I believe can stay up with LSU. Play Oklahoma. |
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12-28-19 | Eastern Washington -2 v. Weber State | 79-77 | Push | 0 | 4 h 27 m | Show | |
Big Sky conference game here today features Eastern Washington at Weber State. Eastern Washington Eagles are 7-4 S/U and 7-2 ATS on the season. The rest of the way it's all Big Sky for the Eagles. They are coming off a big loss, but it was to powerhouse Gonzaga, 77-112. It was their first spread loss in their last seven games. Weber State is just 4-7 S/U and 2-6 ATS as they head into conference play. The Wildcats are off a loss to instate rival BYU, 61-91. It was their 2nd spread loss in a row. Two of the cats four wins have come against Div II opponents West Coast Baptist and Bethesda University. They also scored just 34 points at their other instate rival Utah back in their opening game. This Weber State team is not very goo while Eastern Washington looks to be one of the top Big Sky teams this year. Play Eastern Washington. |
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12-28-19 | Memphis v. Penn State -6.5 | 39-53 | Win | 100 | 17 h 14 m | Show | |
Two more teams that have never met before will matchup here in the Cotton Bowl. The Nittany Lions were 10-2 in the regular season. Memphis was 12-1 in the regular season under new HC Ryan Silverfield. Memphis has a top 10 ranked offense this year with 40.5 ppg average. QB Brady White is the leader with 33 touchdowns and 3,560 yards passing. For Penn State it's all about the defense, especially stopping the run. This will make getting Kenneth Gainwell starting tough. This Penn State defense will be the best Memphis has faced all season. This PSU defense is the only one that was able to handle Ohio State for most of the game. They should have little trouble containing Memphis. I'm taking Penn State. |
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12-28-19 | Iowa State +3.5 v. Notre Dame | 9-33 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 14 m | Show | |
First meeting every between these teams and that's with both teams being in existence since the 1800's. They finally meet here on Saturday in the Camping World Bowl. No 14 Notre Dame finished the season 10-2 and a 5-0 record in November. Not so for Iowa State, that ended their season losing three of their last five. I have to wonder how much Notre Dame will be into this game considering they had a legitimate chance at the Playoffs. Iowa State finished 7-5, however of their five losses four of those came to ranked teams. I like the points here with Iowa State. |
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12-26-19 | Miami-FL v. Louisiana Tech +6.5 | 0-14 | Win | 100 | 150 h 46 m | Show | |
Independence Bowl action here on Thursday with afternoon start time between Miami Florida and Louisiana Tech. Miami is coming off a season ending loss at Duke, 17-27. It was the team's 2nd straight loss to finish the season both S/U and ATS. La Tech finished their season with a win at home over Texas San Antonio, 41-27, but failed to cover the 20-point line. It was the club's third straight spread loss after winning four straight. The Tech offense, which ranked 30th in total offense, faces a Miami defense ranked 16th vs the run and 22nd vs the pass. Miami had just a 6-6 year and just got to bowl eligible. With losses to Florida International and Duke, it was not a good finish to the season. Miami's offense has been inconsistent all season while the defense has been strong. However, the defense did wear down those final two games and face a solid offense here today. For me, Louisiana Tech getting 6 1/2 points is a bonus since I look for a straight up Tech win. Play Louisiana Tech. |
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12-25-19 | Houston v. Washington +1 | Top | 75-71 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Christmas Day basketball action has the Diamondhead Classic from Honolulu tonight. It's the Houston Cougars taking on the Washington Huskies in late game. Both these teams having excellent seasons. The Cougars are 9-3 S/U and 6-6 ATS on the season. The Cougars are 2-0 both S/U and ATS in the Diamondhead Classic, beating by Portland 81-56 and then Georgia Tech, 70-59. Washington comes in ranked 21st in the country. The Huskies beat Ball State in the opener, 85-64 and then beat host Hawaii, 72-61, covering both games. This should be a great finish to the Classic tonight. I'm taking the Huskies here as either pick'em or plus 1. Play Washington. |
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12-23-19 | Pelicans v. Blazers -6 | 102-94 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
New Orleans Pelicans are 7-23 and 9-19-2 so far this season. The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 15 games and have covered just two of those 15 losses. The Pelicans are 3-12 S/U and 4-9-2 ATS on the road and being outscored by a 9.4 point differential. The Blazers having a down season at just 14-16 S/U and 13-15-2 ATS. However, Portland is on a four game win streak in which they are 2-1-1 ATS. The Blazers are 8-6 S/U and 6-7-1 ATS at home this season and outscoring opponents by 3.4 points. Blazers laying six here tonight at home. While they haven't had a good season, they are still much better than the lowly Pelicans are. Take Portland tonight. |
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12-23-19 | Packers +5.5 v. Vikings | 23-10 | Win | 100 | 20 h 34 m | Show | |
The NFC North Title is on the line tonight in Minnesota as the 11-3 Green Bay Packers take on the 10-4 Vikings. The Packers have improved greatly under first year coach Matt LaFleur after a 6-9-1 season last year. The Vikings have won eight of their last 10 games. The Rams loss on Saturday clinched the Vikings a playoff spot. The Vikings will have to play on Monday without star running back Dalvin Cook, who will miss Monday's game with a bad shoulder. Alexander Mattison is his backup, but he's not near healthy either with an ankle sprain. That leaves Matt Boone as possibly the starter here on Monday. Whoever is rushing the ball will face the league's fourth best rushing red zone defense in the Packers. I like the points here on Monday, with the Pack getting about 5 or 5 1/2 points. If Cook were playing this would be a much more even contest. Take Green Bay. |
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12-22-19 | Hornets v. Celtics -13 | 93-119 | Win | 100 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics are one of the best home teams in the NBA with a 11-1 record and 8-4 spread mark. In addition, they are outscoring opponents by a +9.8 points per game margin. They are coming off a home win over Detroit, 114-93 to improve on those numbers. It was their second win and cover in a row and 6-2 S/U and ATS their last 8 games. Charlotte just 13-19 on the season but has a winning spread mark at 17-14-1. They are 6-10 S/U on the road and 9-7 ATS, getting outscored by a 9.1 point margin away from home. The Hornets have lost two straight games including their last at Utah, 107-114, pushing the 7-point line. I like the Celtics here today. They are very good at home and should be able to cover this double-digit line. Play Boston. |
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12-22-19 | Cardinals +10 v. Seahawks | 27-13 | Win | 100 | 38 h 28 m | Show | |
Arizona just playing for fun right now as they won't be going anywhere this postseason. The Cardinals showed just that last week, knocking off Cleveland, 38-24. Now they travel to the Northwest to take on the Seahawks. Seattle and San Francisco are tied in the NFC West with 11-3 records. The Seahawks had to hold on last week to beat the Panthers, 30-24, pushing the 6-point favorite line. This after jumping out to a big lead. This is not a game the Seahawks really care about because they have the 49ers up next week in the season finale. That game will likely determine the division winner and possibly the best record in the NFC. The Seahawks also have two key defensive injuries, Jadeveon Clowney and Bobby Wagner, neither of which have practiced. The Flu has also circulated through the locker room the last couple of weeks, hitting the defense particularly hard. They should be back today, but those effects could linger into this week's game. Just too many factors that make me believe that Seattle will be disinterested in this game. I expect them to win, but not cover this big spread. Take Arizona. |
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12-22-19 | Saints v. Titans +3 | 38-28 | Loss | -130 | 23 h 12 m | Show | |
New Orleans Saints still hoping to get that best record in the NFC with a 11-3 record. The Saints have two games left and are tied with three other teams at 11-3. New Orleans had an easy win last Monday night over the Colts, 34-7, covering the 9-point favorite line. The Saints get the shorter week here today as they play at the Titans. Tennessee is fighting for that last AFC Wildcard spot with Pittsburgh. Both teams tied at 8-6 with two games left. The Titans lost last week to division foe Houston, 21-24 at home. They finish up next week against Houston. The Titans could still win the AFC South as Houston is one game ahead at 9-5. Lots on the line here for the Titans, they can win the division, become a Wildcard or miss the playoffs all together. For me, the Saints coming off that short week and laying a few points here both go against them. I like the way Ryan Tannehill has led this Titans team and they had some bad luck last week that put them in an early hole. I look for the Titans to rebound here today. Play Tennessee. |
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12-21-19 | UAB v. Appalachian State -16 | 17-31 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
New Orleans Bowl action here on Saturday is the late game between UAB and 20th ranked Appalachian State. UAB coming into this game after getting totally demolished in their conference championship game. UAB lost to Florida Atlantic in the Conference USAQ Championship, 6-49 and never was in that game. Appalachian State finished 12-1 on the season after beating Louisiana in the Sun Belt Championship. App State lost to Georgia Southern in October and since then has average 40.8 points per game and over 400 yards per game. UAB has relied way too much on their running game since QB Tyler Johnston has been injured. Johnston should be back here today, but I'm not sure that will help the Blazers out that much. App State has an excellent rushing defense, allowing just 2.79 yards per carry in November. This App State team has it all, balanced offense, excellent defense and they should easily get their first ever 13 win season. I expect a Appalachian State blowout here on Saturday. Play Appalachian State. |
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12-21-19 | Weber State v. BYU -17.5 | 61-91 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Battle of the Beehive State here this evening as BYU takes on Weber State from Provo, UT. Weber not having a very good season at just 4-6 S/U and 2-5 ATS. These teams didn't meet in their recent Beehive Tourney where Weber lost to Utah U, 49-60. They did come back with a win over Bethesda last time out, 109-62. This Weber team has wins over Bethesda, Westcliff and West Coast Baptist, not exactly top notch talent there. BYU is 9-4 S/U and 7-5 ATS. The Cougars have won three straight games both S/U and ATS. In the Beehive tourney they beat Utah State, 68-64 as a 1-point dog. That was a week ago, as the Cougars are well rested for today's contest. This is a total mismatch as BYU should easily win this game and cover the 17.5 point spread. My own numbers have BYU well over a 20 point favorite in this one. Play BYU. |
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12-21-19 | Cincinnati v. Iowa -2.5 | 70-77 | Win | 100 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
Chicago Legends Classic Tourney here today from Chicago, Illinois as Cincinnati takes on Iowa. Cincinnati is 7-4 S/U and 3-8 ATS on the season. The Bearcats are coming off a win over Tennessee at home, 78-66, covering the 1.5-point dog line. The Cats haven't covered much this year. In fact that was just the second time in their last nine games. Iowa has won two straight games and three of their last four. They have covered two straight and three of four. This is a good covering team in the Hawkeyes. Iowa just a 3-point favorite here this evening. My number has Iowa up around 7 to 8 points here tonight. I'm taking IOWA. |
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12-21-19 | Oregon State -6 v. Texas A&M | Top | 49-64 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
Oregon State not getting a lot of love as they are not ranked despite a nice 9-1 S/U record. They have also covered eight of 10 spreads, so they are doing well for the bettors too. The Beavers haven't lost since Nov 12 to Oklahoma. Since then they are 7-0 S/U and 6-1 ATS. They are off a win at Texas San Antonio, 88-78 as a 8.5-point favorite. This team can score points, evidenced by their 80+ points in five straight games and six of the last seven. Texas A&M is 4-5 S/U and 0-9 ATS on the season. The Aggies have yet to cover a spread, which is horrible. They finally snapped a four-game losing streak though with a win over Texas A&M Corpus Christi, 63-60. Unlike OSU, this team doesn't score much, 63 or fewer points in eight straight. Big mismatch in my opinion here tonight. Oregon State is a 6.5-point road favorite here tonight. My own numbers have OSU over a double-digit favorite tonight. I'm taking the Beavers tonight. Play Oregon State. |
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12-21-19 | Rams v. 49ers -6.5 | 31-34 | Loss | -107 | 18 h 19 m | Show | |
The 49ers final two games of the season are not easy ones. They play a LA Rams team today that likely is out of the playoffs. The Rams lost big last week to the Cowboys, 21-44. That was the first win against a winning team by Dallas. The loss dropped the Rams to 8-6 in the West and now two-games back of the Vikings with two games to play for the Wild Card. The 49ers lost a heart breaking game last week to Arizona, 22-29. The 49ers were leading with seconds left when Arizona scored a touchdown that had to be reviewed and overturned as the player just broke the plane of the goal line. That came with just a few seconds left in the game. The subsequent kickoff turned into another Atlanta touchdown during the throw backs by the Niners. San Francisco is tied with Seattle for the NFC West at 11-3 and they face each other next week. Normally I might expect a look ahead here by the Niners, but coming off that loss I expect them to be fully ready for the Rams here today. Plus, I feel the Rams will not be in the game here today as they have nothing left to play for as their playoff hopes are realistically gone after last week. Play San Francisco. |
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12-21-19 | Washington v. Boise State +3.5 | 38-7 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 36 m | Show | |
Las Vegas Bowl action on Saturday evening has No 19 Boise State taking on Washington. Despite being ranked, Boise finds itself a small dog here in this game. The Broncos are 12-1 S/U and 8-5 ATS. The Broncos finished their regular season with a win over Hawaii, 31-10. Washington finished 7-5 S/U and and ATS. The Huskies finished with a win over Washington State, 31-13. Boyd Stadium hosts its final bowl game with the new Allegient Stadium taking over next year. The Broncos might be sorry to see Boyd go away, they are 4-0 on this field in bowl games. The Broncos were a 7-point dog vs Oregon in the 2017 Vegas Bowl and won, a 2.5-point dog in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl and won. They are now 5-3 on neutral site games. Washington HC Chris Petersoon announced his retirement and that means DC Jimmy Lake will be taking over has head coach. Two of the Huskies best offensive players have opted to skip this bowl game in favor of the NFL draft. A disappointing offensive season will be all the more disappointing this season. I don't see much motivation for Washington here. They are playing in a bowl they really don't want to play in and with a new coach. Look for Boise State to take this one. Play Boise State. |
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12-21-19 | Dayton -5 v. Colorado | 76-78 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 52 m | Show | |
Chicago Legends Classic tourney action today from Chicago Illinois has Dayton taking on Colorado. Dayton ranked 13th in country with a nifty 9-1 S/U record and 7-3 ATS mark. The Flyers only loss this season was an OT setback to Kansas back on Nov 27th, 84-90 as a 4-point dog. The Flyers did fail to cover last time out though as a 16-point chalk, beating North Texas, 71-58. Colorado started the season nicely, going 7-0 S/U. However, since then they are just 2-3 S/U, though they have won their last two games over Colorado State and Prairie View A&M. The Buffs got beat badly by Kansas (similar opponent), 58-72, failing to cover the 10-point line. Dayton favored by 5.5-points here today. My own line has the Flyers at least 3-points more than that. I like Dayton here today. Play Dayton. |
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12-21-19 | Kentucky v. Ohio State -2.5 | 65-71 | Win | 100 | 5 h 12 m | Show | |
The Marquee matchup of the day in college basketball comes in the CBS Sports Classic tournament in Las Vegas, NV. No 6 Kentucky takes on No 5 Ohio State. The Buckeyes find themselves a 3 to 4 point favorite in this matchup. Ohio State is 10-1 S/U and 9-2 ATS this season. The Buckeyes only loss came just last week on Dec 15 when they lost at Minnesota, 71-84 as a 7.5 point road favorite. The Buckeyes did take it out on SE Missouri Stat the next game, beating them by 32 points, 80-48 and covering the 29-point line. Kentucky is 8-2 S/U and 3-6 ATS this season. The Wildcats are coming off a loss on a neutral court to Utah, 66-69 as a 11-point favorite. I had Utah in that game. The Cats are not a good covering team, that is the difference between them and Ohio State. This is going to be a great game and likely a close one. But I like a team that proves they can cover spreads and for me, that's Ohio State. |
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12-21-19 | Bills +7 v. Patriots | Top | 17-24 | Push | 0 | 15 h 34 m | Show |
The Buffalo Bills moved to within one game of the New England Patriots with a win last week over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 17-10. It was the Bills fourth spread win in their last five games. The Patriots improved to 11-3 with their win last week over Cincinnati, 34-13. It was the first spread win for the Pats in their last four games and five of the last six. The Pats offense has been stagnant, scoring 24 or fewer points in five of their last six games. Both of these teams have excellent defenses. Buffalo ranks 3rd overall and New England ranks 1st in the NFL. I think nearly a TD is too many points for a good defense like the Bills. Plus the Pats just not scoring like they were. I'm taking the Bills. |
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12-21-19 | Liberty +4.5 v. Georgia Southern | 23-16 | Win | 100 | 27 h 2 m | Show | |
Cure Bowl action here on Saturday from Orlando Florida has the Liberty Flames taking on Georgia Southern Eagles. Liberty finished the season 7-5 to become bowl eligible. Liberty in just its 2nd season in the FBS and their first ever bowl trip here on Saturday. The highlight of the season for Georgia Southern this year was a big win over Appalachian State on the road, 24-21. After that big win, it was a flat rest of the season with just a 2-2 record. Liberty has the 31st ranked offense with 33.7 points per game this year. They have a balanced offense both through the air and on the ground. Georgia Southern is a better running team than passing. This is evidenced by a 8th ranked nationally rushing game. I look for a shootout here and that favors Liberty. They don't want to let GSU take this to a ball control game. I'm taking Liberty here on Saturday. |
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12-20-19 | Pistons v. Celtics -9 | Top | 93-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
The Detroit Pistons bring their 11-17 record to Boston tonight to face the 18-7 Celtics. Detroit has dropped two straight games both S/U and ATS. They are off a loss at home against the Raptors, 99-112. The Pistons are just 4-9 S/U on the road and 4-7-2 ATS. They are getting outscored by 2.7 points on the road. The Celtics snapped a 2-game losing streak last time out with a win at Dallas, 109-103 as a 2.5-point dog. The Celtics are a good covering team at 15-9-1 ATS on the season. At home they are 10-1 S/U and 7-4 ATS and outscoring opponents by 8.7 points. I like the home club here tonight. Get on this side before the line moves too much. Play Boston. |
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12-19-19 | Appalachian State +5 v. South Alabama | 81-71 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Two 6-4 teams matchup here tonight as South Alabama takes on Appalachian State. The App State Mountaineers are coming off a road win at Howard, 81-59. That was their third cover in a row and fourth in their last five games. South Alabama Jaguars are off a home win over Alabama A&M, 89-79 but failing to cover their 18.5-point favorite. It was their third game in a row without a cover. My own line has this game very close to a pick'em. For me, I like App State to even win this game outright. Play Appalachian State. |
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12-19-19 | William & Mary -1 v. St. Joe's | Top | 69-84 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
William & Mary having a fine season thus far at 8-3 S/U and 8-2 ATS. The Tribe have won three straight games and covered three of their last four line games. St Joe's not having such a good season at just 2-9 S/U and 4-6 ATS. The Hawks have lost eight straight games and covered just one of their last six. The Hawks are off a 47-point loss at Temple, 61-108. Still, despite what I see as a big edge to the visitor, they are just a 1 to 2 point favorite here tonight. My own number has them well above that. Take William & Mary. |
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12-19-19 | Maryland -6 v. Seton Hall | 48-52 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
Maryland ranked 7th in the country entering tonight's contest at Seton Hall. The Terps are 10-1 S/U and 5-6 ATS on the season. Maryland suffered its first loss in the last game at Penn State, 69-76. That also was the team's first true road game. Seton Hall is 6-4 S/U and ATS on the season. The Pirates have lost two straight games to Iowa State (66-76) and then at Rutgers (48-68). The Terps are 6 1/2 point road favorites here tonight. My own numbers have Maryland a bigger favorite here tonight. I like the Terps on the road tonight. Play Maryland. |
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12-18-19 | Kentucky v. Utah +11.5 | 66-69 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
Las Vegas, NV is the venue for tonight's game between two eight-win game teams. No 6 ranked Kentucky will take on 8-1 Utah. Kentucky has won six straight games since their one loss back on Nov 12 to Evansville, 64-67 as a 25-point dog. The Wildcats should be a perfect 11-0 and could be ranked No 1 if not for a loss to a 25-point dog. The Cats aren't the best covering team though, with a 3-5-1 ATS mark. In fact, after starting the season 2-0 ATS they are just 1-5-1 since. Utah's lone loss this year has come at the hands of Coastal Carolina of all teams. The Utes lost that game on a neutral court back on Nov 21st as a 4 1/2 point chalk. They have covered three straight games. One of my lines has Utah just a 3-point dog here tonight, well below the current 11-point dog line. I'm going too take the points with the dog here tonight. Play Utah. |
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12-18-19 | Cal Poly v. CS Sacramento -10 | 56-57 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
Cal Poly Mustangs brings a 2-8 record into Sacramento to play the Hornets, 6-2. The Hornets had a very good season, going 6-2 S/U on the season and covering all six of their posted lines. This also has been accomplished with just one of those lines at home this year. Cal Poly has just two wins and they are off a drubbing at the hands of Fresno State, 37-62. Fresno not a good team this year so this games shows us how bad Cal Poly is this year. I like Sac State quite a bit tonight. Play Sacramento State. |
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12-18-19 | Celtics -2.5 v. Mavs | 109-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 38 m | Show | |
Both these clubs having good seasons. The Boston Celtics are 17-7 S/U and 14-9-1 ATS on the season. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are 18-8 S/U and 16-10 ATS. The Celtics look to snap a two-game losing streak here tonight after dropping their last game at home to the 76ers, 109-115. Boston is 7-6 S/U and 7-5-1 ATS on the road this season and outscoring opponents by 5.1 points. The Mavs are coming off a win over the Bucks, 120-116. The Mavs are 8-6 S/U and 6-8 ATS at home this season, which is not as good as their overall record indicates. Should be a great matchup here tonight, but I'm taking the road team. Play Boston. |
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12-18-19 | St. Mary's v. Arizona State +1.5 | Top | 96-56 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
Hall of Fame Showcase tourney action tonight is a semi-home game here for Arizona State as they take on St Mary's. This game being played in Phoenix and ASU in nearby Tempe. St Mary's is 9-2 S/U and 4-7 ATS on the season. The Gaels are off a win over Cal, 89-77, but lost the game before on a neutral court to Dayton, 68-78. The Gaels have covered just one of their last four and two of six. Arizona State has won five straight games after their last win over Georgia, 79-59 as a 4.5-point favorite. The Sun Devils are 5-0 S/U at home and like I stated, they will have a slight home advantage here tonight. I think ASU should be a slight favorite here tonight, but they are getting 1 to 2 points. I'll take that with a very good ASU team. Play Arizona State. |
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12-18-19 | Canisius +8.5 v. Buffalo | 73-82 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 57 m | Show | |
Metro Atlantic vs Mid American conference here tonight. Canisius of the Metro, is 5-4 S/U and 6-2 ATS on the season. The Golden Griffins had covered six straight games until last time out where they beat Holy Cross 80-72, but failed to cover the 11-point line. Still, this is a very good covering team that is also 4-1 ATS on the road this year. Buffalo is 6-4 S/U and 3-6 ATS on the season. The Bulls are off a home loss to Army, 76-89 as a 15.5-point favorite. The Bulls are installed as a 8 to 9 point chalk here today. I feel that is way too many points to give a good covering team like Canisius. One of my lines have this closer to Buffalo minus two points. I'm taking the visitor here, Take Canisius. |
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12-17-19 | Miami-FL v. Temple -2 | Top | 78-77 | Loss | -117 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
Hall of Fame Invitational tournament action here tonight from Brooklyn, NY has the Temple Owls taking on the Miami Florida Hurricanes. The Canes are 6-3 S/U and 7-2 ATS so far this season. Miami has covered just one of its last five games. Their last tourney they went 1-2 S/U and 0-3 ATS. Temple has also been in one tourney and they went 2-1 S/U and 3-0 ATS. They are now 7-1 S/U and 5-3 ATS on the year. The Owls have covered five of their last six games now. Temple laying just 1 or 1 1/2 here tonight. One of my numbers have the Owls as a much larger favorite on this neutral court. I'm taking the Owls here tonight. Play Temple. |
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12-15-19 | Purdue -12 v. Nebraska | Top | 56-70 | Loss | -109 | 14 h 12 m | Show |
Big 10 Conference action here on Sunday as Purdue takes on Nebraska. The Purdue Boilermakers are 6-3 S/U and 5-4 ATS on the season. Purdue has had four days off since they beat Big 10 opponent Northwestern, 58-44. The Boilermakers beat defending Champion Virginia the previous game, 69-40. The defense has been outstanding, holding four of the last six opponents to under 50 points. Nebraska plays its second Big 10 contest here today. The Huskers are 4-6 on the season both S/U and ATS. Nebraska lost it's opener in the Big 10 in OT at Indiana, 90-96, covering the 17.5 point dog line. Nebraska returns home for the first time in its last eight games. After today, they have two non-conference games before jumping into the Big 10. Purdue laying 12 here today. One of my key numbers has the Boilermakers just over 18. I like Purdue here today as I'll lay the double digits. Play Purdue. |
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12-15-19 | Seahawks -6 v. Panthers | Top | 30-24 | Push | 0 | 50 h 27 m | Show |
The Seahawks NFC West division hopes were dealt a blow last week as they lost to the Rams in a key contest. The Hawks dropped to 10-3, now a game back of the 49ers. The Rams are just two games back of the Hawks at 8-5 and hold that head-to-head advantage. The Hawks have Carolina this week, at home vs Arizona next week and then finish with a big game at home vs the 49ers in the final week. Seattle looks to bounce back here at Carolina this week. The Panthers got beat bad last week at Atlanta, 20-40. It was the team's fifth straight loss. Carolina allowed 461 yards and turned the ball over four times in their loss at Atlanta. The Panthers just not a good team at this point and Seattle has a lot on the line. Take Seattle. |
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12-15-19 | Broncos +11.5 v. Chiefs | 3-23 | Loss | -135 | 45 h 13 m | Show | |
The Denver Broncos have the 27th ranked offense this season, but since they made the move to QB Drew Lock two weeks ago they have looked very good offensively. Lock had missed the season to that point with an injury or this could have been a much different season with all the close games the Broncos have lost. Denver's defense is still good, not great, ranked 12th in the league. They will contend with the 6th ranked offense here in Kansas City. QB Patrick Mahomes should play today, though he has been nursing a bad hand which could impact his performance today. KC has gone under in two of its last three games as the defense has played much better, not allowing more than 17 in any of those three contests. The Chiefs have the division locked up with a 9-4 record and Oakland sitting second at 6-7. That could come into play since Baltimore will have home field with the conference best record at 12-2. That being said and the fact that Lock has looked great and injected some enthusiasm into this Broncos team, I'm taking the points here today. Take Denver. |
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12-14-19 | Drake v. Dayton -15 | Top | 47-78 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Drake comes into tonight's contest a large dog, despite their 8-2 record they aren't getting much love from the oddsmaker here in this one. Looking at their games, tehir one real tough game is a loss at Cincinnati, 59-81 as a 11.5-point dog. Their other loss came in a neutral site tourney game to Miami Ohio, 59-67 as a 4.5-point favorite. Dayton meanwhile, is 7-1 S/u and 6-2 ATS and has played plenty of tough competition. They lost in OT in their one setback to Kansas, 84-90. They beat a good St Mary's team by 10 points, Georgia by 19 points and Virgina Tech by 27 points. My number has Dayton over a 20 point favorite here tonight and I can see why because of the level of competition. I'll lay that big number with the Flyers here tonight. Play Dayton. |
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12-14-19 | Oklahoma v. Wichita State -4 | 75-80 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
Oklahoma making a visit here this evening to Wichita State. Both teams enjoying fine seasons thus far with the Sooners at 7-1 S/U and 4-4 ATS. Meanwhile, the Shockers are 8-1 S/U and 5-4 ATS. Surprisingly, neither team ranked in the top 25. Oklahoma coming off a narrow road win at North Texas last time out, 82-80, failing to cover the 6-point spread. The Sonners have covered just one of their last five games. Wichita State is coming off a big road win at Oklahoma State, 80-61, covering the 4-point dog line. It was their 2nd cover in a row and third in their last four games. The Shockers are a perfect 6-0 at home, while covering three of the six. Small line to cover here tonight for the Shockers. I'll lay the points with the home team. Play Wichita State. |
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12-14-19 | San Francisco -9 v. CS-Fullerton | 91-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 56 m | Show | |
San Francisco having a fine season thus far at 8-2 S/U and 4-5 ATS. The Dons are coming off a big win over their rivals, California, 76-64, covering the 8 1/2 point line. Tonight, they lay around 8-points to Cal Fullerton. Fullerton is just 3-8 S/U and 3-7 ATS on the season. They are also 0-3 ATS at home this year. They have lost five straight games and covered just one of their last five. Fullerton has lost their last two games, both at home, to San Diego 54-66 and to Sacramento State, 59-62. This is not a very good Fullerton team that must now content with a very good San Francisco club. I'll lay the points here tonight. Play 683. San Francisco. |
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12-13-19 | Knicks v. Kings -8.5 | Top | 103-101 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
Never thought I would put the Golden State Warriors in the phrase "Worst team in the NBA" but they hold that distinction with tonight's team, the Knicks. The Knicks and Warriors both have just 5 wins this season. The Knicks have lost nine of their last 10 games and have a league worst -10.6 point differential. The Jazz are 6th in the West with a 14-11 record. The Kings have won three straight and have covered three of their last four games. Sacramento is 6-4 S/U and 5-5 ATS at home this year with a -1.3 point differential. The Knicks have a -13.7 point differential on the road and are 2-10 S/U and 6-6 ATS. The Knicks did just cover at that other worst team, the Warriors, winning straight up, 124-122. They still have two games left on this Western road trip and they get tougher now with Sac tonight and Denver on Sunday. I'm going to lay the points here tonight in a blowout win. Take the Kings. |
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12-12-19 | Mavs -5.5 v. Pistons | Top | 122-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show |
Tonight's contest being played in Mexico City, Mexico has the Dallas Mavericks taking on the Detroit Pistons. The mavs are having an excellent season at 14-9 S/U and ATS. The Pistons will have to do better if they want to make a postseason, currently sitting at 10-14 S/U and 10-12-2 ATS. Dallas had its five game win streak snapped last time out vs Sacramento, 106-110. The Mavs have covered five of their last six and 10 of their last 12 games. While this isn't a true road game, they have been very good away from home, posting a 8-2 mark both S/U and ATS. The Pistons have won two straight and four of their last five both S/U and ATS. Detroit hasn't been so good away from home with a 3-9 mark S/U and 3-7-2 ATS. The Mavs just too good a road team to pass on the points here tonight. I'll take Dallas and lay the number. |
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12-11-19 | Hawks v. Bulls -5 | 102-136 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
The Atlanta Hawks just 6-18 S/U and 11-13 ATS on the season. The Hawks have split their last four games, 2-2 both S/U and ATS. However, they are 0-10 S/U and 4-6 ATS the previous four games. The Hawks are 3-10 S/U and 5-8 ATS on the road this year and being outscored by 13.2 points per game. The Bulls are 8-17 S/U and 12-13 ATS on the season . They have covered five of their last six games. At home, the Bulls are 4-9 S/U and 6-7 ATS and being outscored by 4.3 points. These are the matchups that the Bulls can win, against the worst teams in the East. Bulls laying just five point here tonight at home. Hawks in the 2nd of a back-to-back spot here and had to go to OT last night where they got beat by 14 by Miami. This team could be out of gas here tonight. Play Chicago. |
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12-10-19 | Indiana v. Connecticut +1.5 | 57-54 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Jimmy V Classic from New York, NY here tonight has Indiana taking on U Conn. The Hoosiers are 8-1 S/U and 6-3 ATS thus far on the season. Indiana played its first road game of the season last time out and picked up its only loss, losing at Wisconsin, 64-84 as a 1-point dog. Now they play a road game, though not true road game on this neutral court. U Conn has played three neutral court games thus far, going 2-1 S/U and 3-0 ATS, with their only loss an OT setback to Xavier, 74-75. Indiana laying right at 2-points here tonight. I'm going to take U Conn as I look for them to win this game. Indiana didn't look good on the road and U Conn has had plenty of road experience thus far. Take Connecticut. |
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12-10-19 | Butler +5 v. Baylor | Top | 52-53 | Win | 100 | 21 h 4 m | Show |
19th ranked Butler looks to improve to a perfect 10-0 here tonight at 11th ranked Baylor. The Bulldogs not only are a 9-0 to start the season, but have covered six of their eight spread games. The Bulldogs are coming off a win at home over Florida, 76-62 as a 4-point favorite. Baylor also having a good season at 7-1 S/U and 5-3 ATS. The Bears lone loss coming back in game two to Washington, 64-67. Baylor is a 5-point favorite here tonight. My numbers have them smaller, closer to 2 or 2 1/2. That being said, I expect a close game here tonight that could go either way. I'll take the five points though with the dog. Play Butler. |
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12-10-19 | Nuggets +4 v. 76ers | 92-97 | Loss | -104 | 20 h 4 m | Show | |
Denver looks to snap their 2-game losing streak here tonight at Philadelphia. The Nuggets are 14-7 S/U and 8-11-2 overall on the season. On the road, they are 6-4 S/U and 4-5-1 ATS. Meanwhile, Philly has won two straight and six of their last seven games. They have covered two of their last three also. At home, the Sixers are a perfect 12-0 S/U and 7-5 ATS, outscoring teams by 13.3 points this season. The Denver Nuggets boast the best defense in the NBA, allowing just 101.9 points per game this year. The Nuggets have also been good on the road. Getting some points with the best defensive team in the NBA is something I like. Yes, the Sixers have the best home record in the NBA, but they will have to lose at home some time and that time could be tonight. Take the points, play Denver. |
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12-08-19 | Kings v. Mavs -7.5 | 110-106 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
The Sacramento Kings are playing their third game on this road trip through Texas with Houston on deck. The Kings have lost three straight games and are 1-2 vs the number. Sacramento is 3-9 S/U and 8-4 ATS on the road this year with a -5.4 point differential away from home. Dallas having a fine season thus far at 16-6 S/U and 14-8 ATS. The Mavs have an overall point differential of +10.3 ppg. At home they are 8-4 S/U and 6-6 ATS with a +11.4 point differential. This Texas swing is always tough for teams and we see that here with Sac already. I expect the Mavs to handle them easily here tonight. Play Dallas. |
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12-08-19 | Bulls v. Heat -7 | 105-110 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 21 m | Show | |
Miami having a very good season thus far, going 16-6 S/U and 13-7-2 ATS. The Heat have won three of their last four games and nine of the last 12. The Heat are a perfect 9-0 S/U and 7-1-1 ATS at home this year, outscoring opponents by 17.1 ppg. The Bulls saw their 2-game win streak snapped by Golden State last time out, 98-100. The Bulls are just 3-5 ATS their last eight and 4-7 ATS their last 11 games. The Bulls are 4-7 S/U and 5-6 ATS on the road, being outscored by just 1.6 ppg. The Heat have been a great home team and blowing out their competition. I like them at home a lot. Play Miami. |
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12-08-19 | Steelers v. Cardinals | 23-17 | Win | 100 | 17 h 56 m | Show | |
With just four regular season games left, the Pittsburgh Steelers increased their odds of grabbing one of the Wild Card slots with a big win over Cleveland last week, 20-13. The Steelers are 7-5 now and tied with the Tennessee Titans for that last playoff spot. That makes all these game of great importance as they have a huge impact on their postseason chances. The Steelers defense has held three of the last four opponents to 13 points or fewer. Arizona got manhandled last week at home by the LA Rams, 7-34. They never were in that game, failing to come close to the +2.5-point line. Arizona has now allowed 28 or more points in each of their last five games. Arizona is now dead last in overall defense in the NFL. Pittsburgh's defense has climbed to 6th in the league now, though the offense is ranked 28th. This game has a lot more importance to the Steelers. I'm taking them here with the much better defense. Play Pittsburgh. |
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12-08-19 | Dayton -3.5 v. St. Mary's | 78-68 | Win | 100 | 5 h 9 m | Show | |
Neutral site game here on Sunday between two very good teams as Dayton takes on St Mary's in the Jerry Colangelo Classice in Phoenix, AZ. Dayton ranked in the top 25 with their 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS records. They play St Mary's which is 8-1 S/U and 3-6 ATS on the season. This is the 2nd tournament for Dayton after playing a three-game set at the end of November. They suffered their only loss of the season in that tournament in OT to Kansas, 84-90. St Mary's has played predominately at home, with just one road game vs Wisconsin and one tournament game thus far. Their only loss came in a home shocker to Winthrop, 59-61 in which they were a 17 1/2 point favorite. This team hasn't covered spreads well though, going just 3-6. Today is the first time in the dog role though as Dayton a small favorite. One of my numbers has Dayton much higher though. I like Dayton here today. Play Dayton. |
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12-08-19 | 49ers +2.5 v. Saints | 48-46 | Win | 100 | 14 h 33 m | Show | |
Ever since Drew Brees has returned to the NO Saints, this club has look out of sorts. They just haven't been as fluid as they looked with Teddy Bridgewater running the show. Now, they may have to play without two starting offensive linemen who are hurt. That not only will hurt the running game, but pass protection. The 49ers lost a tough game last week in a driving rain at Baltimore 17-20 on a last second field goal by Justin Tucker. The loss drops the 49ers into a tie with the Seahawks at 10-2. No doubt that the 49ers will make the playoffs, but there is a big difference between a Wild Card and the best record in the NFC. So these last four games of the regular season are of utmost importance to the 49ers. The 49ers have the best point differential in the NFC with a +166 mark. Compare that to the Seahawks who they are tied with at just +36. The Saints are also 10-2 and have a +50 differential. Right now I believe the 49ers are a better team than the Saints. I look for the 49ers to be more hungry to win this game on Sunday. I'm taking San Francisco. |
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12-07-19 | Wisconsin v. Ohio State -15.5 | Top | 21-34 | Loss | -107 | 34 h 54 m | Show |
Big 10 Championship from Indianapolis, IN has Wisconsin taking on the nation's top ranked team in Ohio State. Wisconsin is coming off a win over Minnesota last week, 38-17. It was the team's fourth win since they lost to these Buckeyes back on October 26th, 7-38. The Wisconsin offense is ranked 35th in the country and is predominantly a running team, averaging 244 yards per game. The defense comes in ranked 6th in the country. They will have their work cut out for them today against the 5th ranked offense of Ohio State. Ohio State also has the nation's top ranked defense, holding rushing teams to just 91 yards on the ground. I'm looking for a repeat of the first meeting where Ohio State dominated. I'm having no problem laying the points here with the Buckeys who have covered three of the last four in this series. Play Ohio State. |
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12-07-19 | Fresno State v. Utah State -12.5 | Top | 70-77 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 33 m | Show |
Fresno State not a very good team at just 2-5 S/U and 0-5 ATS on the season. Now they face 25th ranked Utah State here on Saturday afternoon. Utah State is 8-1 S/U and 4-5 ATS on the season. Fresno is so bad that they game a 0-7 Cal Northridge team its first win of the season, 72-73. Then lost at home to UNLV, 80-81, two teams they were favored against and lost straight up. Now they hit the road for a three straight beginning with today's game. Utah State has just one loss, that coming on the road to a very good St Mary's team, 67-75 as a 2.5-point dog. The Aggies rebounded though with a win at San Jose State, 71-59. I am very anti-Fresno and with a very good Utah State team here today laying just 12 1/2 points, that's an early Christmas present as far as I'm concerned. Take Utah State in a blowout. |
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12-07-19 | Hawaii v. Boise State -13.5 | 10-31 | Win | 100 | 5 h 59 m | Show | |
Boise State is 19th ranked in the nation as they play the Mountain West Championship here today against Hawaii. Boise gets somewhat home field here today with the game being played in Boise. Hawaii already having to make the long trip East to play here today. The Rainbow Warriors have one of the best offenses in the country, ranked 12th thanks in big part to a passing game that racks up 332 yards per game. Hawaii beat Army last week, 52-31. They trailed most of the 1st half before Army went for a 4th and 1 on it's own 32 yard line late in the half and failed, allowing Hawaii to score a TD. It was all Warriors after that. Hawaii is vulnerable to good defenses though, evidenced by their 14 points against San Diego State two weeks prior. I expect a shootout though in this one as Boise has the 29th ranked offense. They get to face a Hawaii defense ranked 94th in the country. Boise has scored 50 or more points in three games this year and 30 or more in nine games. Here on the mainland this Hawaii team doesn't have that huge home field it possesses back on the island. Boise should have little trouble against this poor defense today. Take Boise State and parlay it to the OVER. |
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12-07-19 | Pelicans v. Mavs -8.5 | Top | 84-130 | Win | 100 | 3 h 57 m | Show |
Contrast of teams here today as the visiting New Orleans Pelicans are just 6-16 on the season with an 11-11 spread mark. They must face a very good Dallas Mavericks team that is 15-6 S/U and 13-8 ATS. The Pelicans have lost seven straight games and gone 1-5-1 ATS during that stretch. They are just 2-8 away from home and have been outscored by 7.7 points. Dallas is first in the Southwest Division. They have won four straight both S/U and ATS. They are also 9-1 S/U and ATS their last 10 games. The Mavs are 7-4 at home and outscore opponents by 8.3 ppg. I like the Mavs a lot in this early game. Take Dallas. |
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12-06-19 | Stephen F Austin +10.5 v. Alabama | 68-78 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Stephen Austin Lumberjacks having a fine season at 7-1 S/U and 5-1 ATS. The Lumberjacks have already beaten Duke in OT, 85-83 and a decent Drexel team, 82-67. Their lone loss this season came at Rutgers, 57-69. They will go on the road here tonight and play Alabama. Despit their losing record of 3-4 S/U, the Tide find themselves installed as a double-digit favorite here on Friday. Alabama just came off a three-game tournament in which they went 1-2, winning the last game over Southern Miss, 83-68 as a 11.5 point favorite. The Tide have lost at home to Penn this year, 80-81. One of my numbers has Alabama as a dog in this game. That's a number that reflects their total play and shows that this team has had its issues. I'm taking the double digits here today with the dog. Play Stephen Austin. |
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12-05-19 | Cowboys v. Bears +3 | 24-31 | Win | 100 | 34 h 31 m | Show | |
A bit confused to how Dallas is a road favorite here tonight at Chicago. The Cowboys have lost two straight games, losing last Thanksgiving at home to Buffalo, 15-26 and the week before at New England, 9-13. They play their third good defensive team here tonight, scoring 24 points total their last two weeks. Meanwhile, Chicago has won its last two games and three of the last four. The Bears defeated Detroit on Thanksgiving, 24-20 and the Giants the week before 19-14.The NFC East is just a mess, with the Cowboys leading at 6-6 and the Eagles right behind at 5-7. A loss today by the Cowboys and the division leader won't even be at .500 after this week. The Bears are 6-6 and look like they are out of any playoff implications. That doesn't mean they won't want to deal the Cowboys a blow here today. The Cowboys have the league's top ranked overall offense, but it sure hasn't looked that way the last few weeks. This team looks all out of sorts and now they look to have a lame duck head coach to top it all off. I'm going to take the points here with the Bears on Thursday and expect them to win outright. Play Chicago. |
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12-05-19 | Nuggets -9 v. Knicks | Top | 129-92 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
Denver is now 13-5 S/U and 7-9-2 ATS after a 2-game losing streak to the Lakers and the Kings the last couple of outings. The Nuggets are also 4-3 ATS their last seven games. Still, the Nuggets are atop the Western Conference Northwest division. Denver is 5-2 S/U and 3-3-1 ATS on the road this year where they have outscored opponents by a 2.9 point margin. The Knicks just can't seem to do much right, off to a 4-17 S/U record. The Knicks have now lost seven straight games and are also 1-4-1 ATS their last six games. They are 3-8 S/U at home and 4-6-1 ATS. They are being outscored by a 5.6 point margin on their own court. No doubt Denver is much better. The points are a bit stiff in this one, but I'll lay them with the much better team. Play Denver. |
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12-04-19 | UNLV +4.5 v. Fresno State | 81-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
The 3-6 UNLV Running Rebels play a conference game tonight as they take on the 2-4 Fresno State Bulldogs. Both clubs have had tough non-conference results thus far. UNLV has lost two tough OT games against good teams. They lost in OT to Kansas State, 55-60, and then last time out lost in OT at Cincinnati, 65-72. They did cover the last game as a 12-point dog. Fresno is coming off a loss to Cal Northridge, 73-73 as a 7-point favorite. They gave Northridge their first win of the season against seven losses. Fresno has yet to cover a game this year, with five losses and one push. Not sure Fresno should be laying points to anyone at this juncture of the season. Tonight they give UNLV 4 1/2 points. UNLV has shown they can play good teams and hang in there. I'll take these points tonight. Play UNLV. |
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12-04-19 | Bucks -8.5 v. Pistons | Top | 127-103 | Win | 100 | 6 h 58 m | Show |
Milwaukee looks to be the team to beat in the NBA Eastern Conference. The Bucks sit atop the conference with a 18-3 S/U record and have the highest scoring differential in the entire NBA at +12.4 ppg. The Bucks have won 10 straight games and are led by the amazing Giannis Antetokounmpo with 30.8 ppg and also leading the team in assists with 5.8 per game. The Detroit Pistons sit 9th in the East right now with a 8-13 record. The Pistons have +1 scoring differential. The Pistons are a better home team with a 6-4 record both S/U and ATS and have a +6.8 score differential. Still, the Bucks are just too good a team to pass on here tonight. Play Milwaukee. |
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12-03-19 | Murray State +4.5 v. Missouri State | 69-71 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
Murray State comes into this game with a 4-3 S/U and 1-5 ATS record. The Racers lost two of their three in their recent tournament. They failed to cover all three games also. SW Missouri State is 3-5 S/U and 4-3-1 ATS. The Bears have been in every game except their last which they lost to LSU, 58-73. Mo State laying around four tonight. My number has them quite a bit higher. I'm taking that and laying the point with the home club. Play SW Missouri State. |
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12-03-19 | Texas A&M Corpus Christi +8 v. Texas-San Antonio | 67-89 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 19 m | Show | |
Battle of Texas here tonight as Texas A&M CC takes on Texas San Antonio. The San Antonio RoadRunners have not covered a spread in their six attempts. They are also 1-6 S/U with their only win coming at home to Wiley College, 90-68. This has not been a very good team. They must now face a Corpus Christ team that has won three straight games and covered two straight. The Islanders are just a 2-point dog accouridng to both my numbers. Yet, the oddsmaker has installed them a 8-point dog to a team that has just one win and no covers this season. I fully expect Corpus Christi to have a good shot at winning this game outright, but I'll take the 8-points that the oddsmaker has genously given me. Play Texas A&M Corpus Christi. |
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12-03-19 | Mavs -4 v. Pelicans | 118-97 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show | |
Dallas Mavericks having a fine season at 13-6 overall and 11-8 ATS. The Mavs are atop the West Conference Southwest Division and have won two straight games and seven of their last eight. They have also covered seven of their last eight games. The Mavs have been one of the best road teams, going 7-2 both S/U and ATS this season and outscoring opponents by 7.6 points. New Orleans not having such a good season at 6-14 S/U and 8-11-1 ATS. The team is slightly better at home with a 4-6 S/U and 5-5 ATS mark. Still, the Mavs are playing very good right now. I'll lay the points with the Dallas Mavericks. |
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12-03-19 | Michigan +5.5 v. Louisville | Top | 43-58 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 50 m | Show |
Michigan has climbed all the way up to No 4 in the country as they take on top ranked Louisville tonight. This in in big part to their recent play, which included wins over Gonzaga (82-64), North Carolina (73-64) and Iowa State (83-76). Those key wins improved the Wolverines to 7-0 S/U and 5-2 ATS on the season. Top ranked Louisville is also 7-0 S/U, but just 3-4 ATS on the season. Louisville laying around 5 1/2 points here tonight. My numbers have this game anywhere from pick to 2 points on Louisville. Michigan proved they can beat the best and I won't be surprised if they pull it off again here tonight. Take the points with the visitor in this one, play Michigan. |
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12-02-19 | Bulls v. Kings -5 | 113-106 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
The 6-14 Chicago Bulls continue their West coast road trip to take on the Sacramento Kings tonight. The Bulls have already played and lost at Portland (94-117), Golden State (90-104) and Portland (103-107), only covering the last game. This will be the final of this swing before returning home to play Memphis. The Bulls have only covered one of their last five and 2 of their last eight. On the road this year they are 3-7 S/U and 4-6 ATS and being outscored by 2.5 points. Sacramento has covered four straight and 12 of their last 13 games. They are 5-3 S/U and ATS at home this year. I like hot teams and the Kings are a hot covering team right now. Play Sacramento. |
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12-02-19 | Vikings v. Seahawks -2.5 | 30-37 | Win | 100 | 21 h 57 m | Show | |
The Seattle Seahawks will likely make the postseason as they sit at 9-2. However, they can catch the 49ers at 10-2 with a win tonight over Minnesota as the 49ers lost on Sunday to the Ravens. What is more surprising is that Seattle is 3-2 at home this year and 6-0 on the road. Minnesota can also climb into a tie in the NFC North division with the Green Bay Packers with a win here today that would make both teams 9-3 on the season. The Vikings needed a big come from behind victory two weeks ago to defeat the Broncos, 27-23. The club had last week off to prepare for this game. Seattle has won four straight games after beating the Eagles on the road last week, 17-9. Seattle is now 11-5-1 ATS their last 17 vs the NFC and 10-4-1 ATS their last 15 on Monday Night football. I like the home team here tonight. Take Seattle. |
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12-02-19 | Columbia v. Delaware -6 | Top | 76-84 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Delaware puts its perfect 8-0 record on the line tonight at home against the Ivy league's Columbia. The Blue Hens are also 6-1 against the number this year. While the resume has no heavyweights on it, they are all the caliber of tonight's opponent. Their only non-cover came in their last game in a win over Maryland Eastern Shore, 75-56, failing to cover the 20.5 point chalk line. Columbia is 3-5 S/U and 4-4 on the season. The Lions have won two straight games over Central Connecticut and Lehigh. This team has played some heavyweights, losing to Virginia (42-60), Wake Forest (63-65) and St Johns (63-82). Don't see Columbia coming close to putting a "L" in that Delaware loss column. I'm taking Delaware tonight. |
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12-01-19 | Jazz v. Raptors -2 | 110-130 | Win | 100 | 7 h 34 m | Show | |
NBA Game of the Day : Don't tell the Toronto Raptors that their post Kawhi Leonard season would be a big letdown without the star. The Raptors have quietly posted a 14-4 S/U and 12-6 ATS record this year. Today, they face the 12-7 S/U and 8-11 ATS Jazz. The Raptors have won 6-straight games and covered five of the last six. At home they have been great, going 8-0 S/U and 7-1 ATS. They have been outscoring opponents at home by a 14.8 point margin. The Jazz are 1-2 S/U in their three game road swing. They lost at Milwaukee, 118-122 and then lost at Indiana 102-121 before winning last game at Memphis, 103-94. They have a tough one here today against one of the better teams in the East. I'm laying the points here with the Raptors. |
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12-01-19 | Spurs +3 v. Pistons | 98-132 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 34 m | Show | |
Both these teams are struggling, though that's nothing new to the Pistons, it is to the Spurs. San Antonio is 7-13 S/U and 4-15-1 ATS this season. The Spurs did pull a big upset win in their last game at home over the Clippers, 107-97. The Pistons are 6-13 S/U and 6-11-2 ATS here today. They are 3-3 ATS as a home favorite. I'm not a fan of the Pistons laying points. Two poor teams, I like the points. Take the Spurs. |
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12-01-19 | Raiders +13 v. Chiefs | 9-40 | Loss | -117 | 18 h 10 m | Show | |
On paper this looks to be shootout with the poor defense of the Raiders and the high flying Chiefs offense. However, mother nature will be raring her ugly head a bit here in the form of some winds. Wind affects totals and sides more than rain or even snow. Winds, especially cross winds can hurt field goals and passing games. That being said, we can throw out all kinds of stats to play this game over or the favorite in this one. For me, I expect the winds to cause these teams to be a bit more conservative than usual. That being said, the +10.5 points for the Raiders might be a bit much if the scoring isn't going to be as high as normal. I'm taking a chance on the dog here. Play the Oakland Raiders. |
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12-01-19 | Southern Illinois v. St. Louis -12.5 | 60-69 | Loss | -118 | 4 h 30 m | Show | |
Southern Illinois is 3-4 S/U and 2-4 ATS on the season. The Salukis snapped a four-game losing streak with a win at home over NC Central, 64-48, covering the 9-point chalk line. St Louis has been really good this year, going 6-1 S/U and 5-2 ATS. The Billikens are coming off a road win at Boston College, 64-54 as a 1.5-point dog. The team's only loss came at home to Seton Hall, 66-83. St Louis laying 13 points at home today. My one indicator has them much higher than that. I'll lay the points here with St Louis. |
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12-01-19 | NC-Wilmington +20 v. Stanford | 54-72 | Win | 100 | 4 h 30 m | Show | |
Stanford might be the class of this PAC-12 with a 7-1 S/U and 7-1 ATS record. The Cardinal just lost its first game though, a neutral site setback to Butler, 67-69 as a 3 1/2 point dog. Now they return home for one game and will lay about 20-points here to Wilmington. UNC Wilmington is 5-4 S/U and 3-3 ATS. Wilmington can cover these big spreads, they covered 22-points in a loss to North Carolina, 62-78. My own number has Stanford laying about 4-points less. I rely on my own numbers a lot early in the season. Take the points here, play UNC Wilmington. |
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12-01-19 | Redskins v. Panthers -10 | 29-21 | Loss | -102 | 15 h 45 m | Show | |
The Washington Redskins are 2-9 on the season, but looking for win number two in a row here today at Carolina. They beat the Lions last week, 19-16 at home. Rookie QB Dwayne Haskins has looked terrible in that role, but the Redskins are sticking with the young QB. Haskins has 654 total yards with two TD's and six INT's. The Skins defense ranks 20th and don't put too much into that 16 points they allowed to the Lions. Detroit was playing with backup QB Driskell. The Panthers gave New Orleans all it could handle last week, losing on the road 31-34. That coming after a horrible outing at home the previous week against Atlanta which they scored just three points. Washington has been outscored in every quarter this year. I don't have much faith in the Washington QB here on the road today. Carolina still has a solid defense that can give Haskins all kinds of problems. I'm laying the points with the home team here on Sunday. Play Carolina. |
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11-30-19 | Arizona +14 v. Arizona State | 14-24 | Win | 100 | 33 h 50 m | Show | |
Late game here as Arizona takes on rival Arizona State. Arizona has lost three straight to drop to 5-6. The Wildcats offense has generated just 13 total points the last two games vs Utah and Oregon. Arizona State broke a four-game losing streak with a upset win over Oregon last week, 31-28 as 14.5-point favorites. That win made the Sun Devils season and I can't help believe they will be in for a huge let down this week. This matchup has been a shootout the last five years with four of those going over the total and the one under they combined for 72 points and went under the 75 total. I still believe ASU got their big win last week and this week they will be in a let down mode. take the visitor, Arizona U. |
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11-30-19 | Tennessee v. VCU +1 | Top | 72-69 | Loss | -109 | 5 h 18 m | Show |
Emerald Classic first round action today from Niceville, Florida has Tennessee taking on VCU. Both teams suffered their respecitve first losses of the season in this tournament. Tennessee was 5-0 before losing last night to Florida State, 57-60, narrowly missing the +1.5-point cover. VCU lost a hard-fought battle to Purdue last night, 56-59, also just failing to cover the 2.5-point dog line. This game is very evenly matched and I won't be surprised to see this one come right down to the end of the game to find a winner. However, taking 2-points with VCU is what I'm doing here tonight since I look for VCU to win this game outright. Play Virginia Commonwealth. |
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11-30-19 | NC-Greensboro +7 v. Georgetown | 65-61 | Win | 100 | 3 h 17 m | Show | |
A bit surprsed that Greensboro getting seven pints here today on the road. This has been a decent team at 5-2 S/U and 4-2 ATS. The Spartans have only played one true road game and that was a tough one at Kansas that they lost 62-74, but covered the 14.5 dog line. The Georgetown Hoyas return home after a two-game tournament that saw them go 1-1 S/U and 2-0 ATS. In fact, those were the only two covers so far this season by Georgetown after going 0-4 ATS at home the previous four. They return home today and will try for that first home cover. My own number has this closer to a 3/12 pints GT spread. I like these 7-points and will take them today. Play UNC Greesboro. |
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11-30-19 | William & Mary +8 v. Buffalo | 77-88 | Loss | -109 | 3 h 17 m | Show | |
William & Mary comes into today's contest at 5-2 on the season with a 6-1 spread winning mark. The Tribe are a 8 to 8 1/2 point road dog today to Buffalo. My own numbers have that way lower. Why? Because Buffalo is only 4-2 S/U and has covered just one of five spread games. The Bulls have failed to cover their last three including a recent home win over Missouri State, 75-74. William & Mary has already played five road games, including Oklahoma and Stanford and their only non-cover came to the Cardinal. I like the Tribe getting these kind of points today. I wouldn't even be surprised by an outright win. Play William & Mary. |
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11-30-19 | Ohio State v. Michigan +9.5 | 56-27 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 54 m | Show | |
Huge game here today for top ranked Ohio State. A loss to their bitter rivals, Michigan, and it will be interesting to see if they drop from the Playoff final four - though I doubt they would. Still, Ohio State has the nation's top rated defense with Michigan ranked 4th. Ohio State has the 6th ranked offense with Michigan coming in at 69th. Michigan getting more than a TD at home here is very tough to pass on. Michigan has covered three of the last five years, though OSU has won all five of those. I'm taking the points here today in what looks to be the best game on the board. Play Michigan. |
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11-30-19 | Louisville +3.5 v. Kentucky | 13-45 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 49 m | Show | |
Louisville is bowl eligible, but would like nothing better than to end its season with a big win over its rivals, Kentucky. Louisville has been a potent offense, scoring 30 points or more six times this year including last game in a big win over Syracuse, 56-34. Kentucky is 6-5 S/U on the season and last week had a easy win over Tennessee Martin, 50-7. The road team has covered the last five meetings between these rivals and that's what I'm looking for again here today. Play Louisville. |
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11-30-19 | Florida International v. Marshall -7.5 | 27-30 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 48 m | Show | |
Florida International 6-5 S/U and 3-6-1 ATS on the season. FIU looks like they are bowl bound after beating Miami Florida last time out, 30-24. Fla Intl has the 62nd ranked defense in the country with Marshall ranking slightly better at 46th. FIU offense comes in at 93rd in the country with Marshall at 65th. Marshall is 7-4 S/U and 4-7 ATS on the season. I'll lay the 7 1/2 or 8 points here with Marshall. |
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11-29-19 | Utah State +4 v. St. Mary's | 73-81 | Loss | -109 | 23 h 45 m | Show | |
Utah State comes into tonight's contest at St Mary's as a dog, but don't tell the Aggies that. Utah State is 7-0 S/U and 4-3 ATS on the season. Utah State has scored 80 or more points in six of their seven games. St Mary's is 5-1 S/U and 2-4 ATS this year. The Gaels lost to Winthrop at home as a 17.5 point favorite, their only loss. Utah State may not have the big name basketball players of St Mary's, but they have produced results all season. I'm taking the four points here tonight with the visitor. Play Utah State. |
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11-29-19 | VCU +3 v. Purdue | 56-59 | Push | 0 | 21 h 21 m | Show | |
VCU one of the unbeaten teams at 6-0 S/U and 2-4 ATS on the season. VCU finds themselves a small dog here tonight in the Emerald Coast Classic 1st Round. I find that difficult to believe considering they have yet to lost a game. Purdue is 3-2 S/U and 2-3 ATS. The Boilermakers have played two quality teams and lost to both. That included a home loss to Texas, 66-70 as a 8-point favorite and then losing the next game at Marquette, 55-65 as a 1-point dog. I like VCU here on a neutral court getting points. Play Virginia Commonwealth. |
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11-29-19 | NC-Wilmington +13.5 v. Boise State | 59-80 | Loss | -108 | 20 h 15 m | Show | |
NC Wilmington is a big dog in today's game at Boise State. Wilmington is 5-3 S/U on the season and 3-2 ATS. Boise State is 3-2 S/U and 2-2 ATS so far this season. The Broncos have won two straight games, both having to go to Overtime. They beat BYU, 72-68 and then at Pacific, 82-76. They did lost at home to UC Irvine, 61-69 and at Oregon, 75-106. The points look awfully tempting to take here with a decent Wilmington team. Play NC Wilmington. |
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11-29-19 | Cincinnati v. Memphis -11 | Top | 24-34 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 47 m | Show |
We could be seeing a preview of the AAC Championship game here on Friday as Memphis plays Cincinnati. A Memphis win here on Friday means that Cincinnati would have to stay in town and play the AAC Championship next week. A Cincinnati win means they get to host the AAC Championship and that would either be against Navy or these Memphis Tigers. Memphis has scored at least 42 points in each of its last five games, including last week's win over South Florida, 49-10. Cincinnati is more a of the defensive team, holding each of its last three opponents to 17 points or fewer. This looks to be a great matchup on Friday, but more at state here for Memphis. I will take the Tigers in this one. Play Memphis. |
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11-29-19 | DePaul +4 v. Minnesota | 73-68 | Win | 100 | 14 h 16 m | Show | |
Depaul off to an excellent start to the season at 7-0 S/U and 4-2 ATS. The Blue Demons have beat Iowa, 93-78, a a 9-point dog and they beat Boston College, 72-67, a a 1-point favorite - both these games on the road. Minnesota is 3-3 S/U and 4-1-1 ATS on the season. The Golden Gophers lost at Butler, 56-64 and lost at Utah, 69-73. Both those games on the road. The Gophers really have no quality wins this season. I like Depaul in this game. Play Depaul. |
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11-29-19 | Massachusetts +9 v. Rutgers | 57-82 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 16 m | Show | |
Both these clubs have five wins this year, but for some reason Rutgers laying 8 1/2 points. My number has them around four points so I'm taking a good look at the visitor in this one. U Mass has covered five of their seven games while Rutgers is 2-4 ATS on the year. Rutgers barely got by Bryant, 73-71, as a 21.5 point favorite and lost outright to St Bonny's, 74-80, as a 8 1/2 point favorite. The Rutgers team too inconsistent for me. I'm taking the points with U Mass. |
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11-28-19 | Pepperdine v. Arizona -14.5 | 91-93 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 37 m | Show | |
Wooden Legacy 1st Round action has 16th ranked Arizona taking on Pepperdine. Arizona is a perfect 6-0 S/U and 5-1 ATS this season. The Wildcats benefited from all six of those games being played at home with big wins over Illinois (90-69) and a good South Dakota State team (71-64). That South Dakota win was the only game they haven't covered this year. Meanwhile, Pepperdine is 3-3 S/U and ATS on the season. The Waves are coming off a home loss to Sacramento State, 72-77 as a 9 1/2 point favorite. In fact, the Waves have lost their only two home games this year, with the other coming to UC Irvine, 73-77. Expect a fast paced game out of Arizona here today. Arizona has scored 83 or more points in all but one game this year. They shouldn't have any trouble covering this big spread. Play Arizona. |
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11-28-19 | Creighton v. San Diego State -2 | 52-83 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
Las Vegas Invitational 1st Round action here late on the Thursday schedule has Creighton taking on San Diego State. San Diego State plays in the Mountain West and is used to playing in Vegas, so not much of a departure for the Aztecs here. San Diego State is 6-0 S/U and 4-2 ATS this season and a win here tonight could propel the Aztecs into the top 25. Creighton is 4-1 S/U and 1-4 ATS. Creighton has only played one road game and that was at Michigan, a 69-79 loss as a 5.5 point dog. Creighton hasn't really played anyone other than Michigan. San Diego State has beaten a very good BYU team on their resume. Aztecs just a 2-point favorite here tonight. I like the undefeated Aztecs to keep it going tonight. Play San Diego State. |
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11-28-19 | Bills +7 v. Cowboys | 26-15 | Win | 100 | 17 h 35 m | Show | |
Lots of discourse in Big D this week after they laid an egg last week at New England. The Cowboys lost to the Patriots, 9-13 despite out-gaining the Pats, 321-282 yards. The Cowboys rushed for 109 yards, but just couldn't pull out the win. Jerry Jones may have had it with his head coach and could be shopping. Problem is, the Cowboys played the 2nd ranked defense in the NFL last week and now face the 3rd ranked defense in the Bills. Dallas is no slouch though, ranking 6th themselves on defense. The good news for Dallas is that they still are tied for the best offense in the league with 433 yards per game. That will be tested here today against this stubborn Bills defense. Buffalo has allowed over 21 points just one time all season and that was 31 points to Philadelphia. The Bills look to have a solid hold on one of the Wild Card slots at 8-3. Dallas needs a win here to stay ahead of Philly who is just one game back of the Cowboys for the NFC East division. I like the points here, the Bills just don't allow enough points and this touchdown looks like a mountain to climb for Dallas. Play the Bills. |
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11-28-19 | Wake Forest v. College of Charleston -2 | 65-56 | Loss | -109 | 6 h 7 m | Show | |
Wooden Legacy first round action here on Thanksgiving Day from Anaheim, CA has College of Charleston taking on Wake Forest. Charleston is 3-2 S/U and 2-2-1 ATS on the season. The lost last time out at Central Florida, 71-72. Their toughest game this year was at home vs Oklahoma State and they lost badly, 54-73 as a 4-point dog. Wake Forest has had five days off after beating Davidson in a tourney game, 82-70. The Deacons are 3-2 S/U and 2-3 ATS this season. Their two losses both came on the road at Boston College (70-77) and Charlotte (65-67). Wake Forest comes from the better conference, but their road losses have me concerned. Getting a few points here with Charleston, a team I believe can win this game, is good for me. Take College of Charleston. |
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11-27-19 | Hofstra +1 v. San Diego | Top | 69-79 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
Hofstra continues its one West Coast trip this season with a final game here at San Diego. The Pride started this swing at UCLA with a big win over the Bruins, 88-78 and then a blowout win at Cal State Fullerton, 79-57. Hosftra is now 4-2 S/U and 3-2 ATS on the season. San Diego is 2-5 S/U and 3-3-1 ATS on the season. San Diego has lost three straight games, getting beat by at least 17-points in each of those games. Things won't get much better here tonight as they have to play a very good Hofstra team. I like the visitor in this one. Play Hofstra. |
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11-27-19 | South Dakota -1 v. California Baptist | 84-83 | Push | 0 | 11 h 25 m | Show | |
South Dakota one of the better teams in the Summit League as they are 5-1 S/U and 4-2 ATS on the season. SD lost its first game of season last time out at Arkansas, 56-77 as a 14.5-point dog. Now they travel to the West Coast to play Cal Baptist. Cal Baptist is a new entry into the WAC and they are just 4-2 S/U and 3-2 ATS on the season. The Lancers won last time out on a neutral court against Georgia State, 82-69. I see a big difference in class among these two schools. South Dakota laying just 1 1/2 points is a deal for me. Play South Dakota. |
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11-27-19 | St. Louis +2 v. Boston College | 64-54 | Win | 100 | 3 h 26 m | Show | |
Two teams having a good start to their respective seasons meet here on Wednesday as Boston College hosts St Louis. The St Louis Billikins are 5-1 S/U and 4-2 ATS this season. The Billikins have played all their games at home this season and play their first road game of the season here today. Boston College is 4-2 S/U and 3-3 ATS. The Eagles covered their first three games of the season, but have dropped their last three. They have played five of their games at home thus far. BC a 2-point favorite here today, but my numbers slightly favor the visitor in this one. I'll take St Louis. |