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01-18-18 | 76ers +4.5 v. Celtics | Top | 89-80 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Boston 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- Philadelphia has won five of their last six games with their only loss came at the hands of the Celtics in London after blowing a 22-point first half lead.This is just Boston's second game in 11 days and their last time out losing at home to the Pelicans. The 76ers will be without J.J. Redick and that hurts but as long as Joel Embiid has playing time you always have a shot. Granted the Celtics are 3-0 both SU and ATS against Philly this season and have won seven straight at home but this is a 'bigger' game for the Sixers then it is for Boston. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-17-18 | Pelicans v. Hawks +2.5 | Top | 93-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
New Orleans at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Pelicans- The Pelicans' Anthony Davis has returned from his latest minor injury and has scored 48 and 45 points in last last two games along with 16 and 15 rebounds and has scored 30 or more points in seven of his last nine contests. New Orleans has followed his lead winning their last three and are seeking their fifth win in six tries. Atlanta who has the worst record in the NBA have won two-of-three including a 102-99 win over San Antonio Monday and are 8-12 straight-up at home and 11-9 ATS. With the Pelicans off an overtime win at Boston 116-113 and could get caught here. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-17-18 | SMU +9 v. Wichita State | Top | 83-78 | Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
S.M.U at Wichita State 7:00 ET Mustangs (+) over Shockers- Wichita State has switched into the American Athletics Conference and are 5-0 in conference play winning by a 20.8 point margin. Tonight they will host the defending AAC Champion's in SMU who are off a shocking home loss to Temple 66-64 and has dropped their last three. The Shockers have won 27 straight games and 67 of their last 68 games at Charles Koch Arena with most of those wins coming while they were in the weaker Missouri Valley Conference. The Mustangs got caught looking ahead to this contest and will atone for their failure last time out and get the money here. Take SOUTHERN METHODIST! |
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01-16-18 | Kentucky v. South Carolina +2 | Top | 68-76 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
Kentucky at South Carolina 9:00 ET Gamecocks (+) over Wildcats- Kentucky head coach John Calipari is using just seven scholarship players as injuries and transfers have affected the Wildcats lineup. This is the fourth road game in the last five games for Kentucky who is 2-1 Ats in true road games. South Carolina is led by coach Frank Martin and they are 6-1 straight-up at home and have a bit of revenge on their minds as they lost in Lexington 86-69 last season. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! |
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01-16-18 | Pelicans +5 v. Celtics | Top | 116-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
New Orleans at Boston 7:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Celtics- Boston is at it again in the middle of another winning streak this time it has reached seven games. The Celtics are well rested as their last bit of NBA action took place in London last Thursday a 22-point come from behind victory. Boston has won five of the last six meetings against New Orleans and are 6-2 ATS in the eight meetings. The Pelicans of course are led by Anthony Davis and Boogie Cousins probably the best power combination in the league and have enough to pull of the upset if not just getting the money with the points. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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01-15-18 | Rockets v. Clippers +4 | Top | 102-113 | Win | 100 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
Houston at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Rockets- Ah homecomings they create emotions usually for the player that returns and tonight Chris Paul returns to Los Angeles where he played the first six years of his career with the Clippers. LA faced Houston earlier when they were without Paul and the Clippers took advantage with a 128-118 victory when they still had Patrick Beverley who they received for Paul. This time James Harden is out for the Rockets and the Clippers take advantage once again. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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01-15-18 | Florida State v. Boston College +3.5 | Top | 75-81 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Florida State at Boston College 7:00 ET Eagles (+) over Seminoles- No. 23 Florida State travels to Chestnut Hill to face the Eagles who are 10-1 at home. Boston College has defeated then No. 1 Duke and Wake Forest as hosts for it's two ACC wins while losing their only home game to Clemson. The Seminoles who won in double-overtime at Syracuse on Saturday and have had four days in the New England cold. Florida State has been great ATS going 10-4-1 but are in a tough spot tonight. Take BOSTON COLLEGE! |
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01-14-18 | Saints v. Vikings -4 | Top | 24-29 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
New Orleans at Minnesota 4:40 ET Vikings (-) over Saints- This should be (you never can tell) the best games of the weekend as the Saints led by Drew Brees bring their high-powered offense to Minnesota to encounter the NFL's top-rated defense. These two met opening week with the Viking led by San Bradford won easily 29-19. Bradford of course was replaced by Case Keenum in the second half the following weeks and has been behind center the rest of the way. Things are also different for New Orleans as Adrian Peterson was their prime running back to start the season and eventually was shipped to Arizona with the sensational Alvin Kamara picking up the slack. Minnesota also lost their top running back rookie Dalvin Cook who went down in Week 4. in the playoffs defense mounts supreme and the Vikings own it. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-13-18 | Thunder v. Hornets +2 | Top | 101-91 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Charlotte 5:00 ET Hornets (+) over Thunder- Most of 'us' are still waiting for the Thunder to put it together and their inconsistency in the most consistent thing about this club. Oklahoma City with the addition of Carmelo Anthony and Paul George opened the season 8-12 as many saw a lack of team chemistry and then they went out and won 12 of their next 15 but once again have fallen back losing five of their last seven including their last three. Charlotte who had lost 11 straight to OKC has now defeated them three straight times and are 13-5-1 ATS in the last 19 meetings. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-13-18 | Falcons v. Eagles +3 | Top | 10-15 | Win | 100 | 31 h 46 m | Show |
Atlanta at Philadelphia 4:35 ET Eagles (+) over Falcons- It's time to circle the wagons! Never before and their have been many instances where a key player most likely a quarterback when out for a game has the opinion of a team had such a dramatic change. Philadelphia as we are all aware has the best record in the NFC and earned home field throughout the payoffs and no one seems t care. With Carson Wentz gone and Nick Floes now leading (?) the way the Eagles have been grounded. There are a few things to remember, the first of which is that Philadelphia has the third ranked rushing offense and that is after their final two games when they had already clinched the No. 1 seed. Granted the Eagles finished the season with a pair of offensive clunkers but they have had two week (actually 4 weeks) to refresh and revitalize and will be ready for the Falcons. As the first ever top seed to play at home as an underdog in the playoffs the Eagles will rally together. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-13-18 | Auburn v. Mississippi State +2 | Top | 76-68 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 40 m | Show |
Auburn at Mississippi State 3:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Tigers- It looks that Auburn did the 'right' thing team wise in keeping Bruce Pearl despite all of the off-court issues that surround the program. The Tigers are on a roll winning 13 straight and are 3-0 in SEC play overcoming a 10-point half time deficit to defeat Mississippi 75-60 last time out. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs were pulling the opposite scenario blowing a 50-39 half-time lead to Mississippi. With arch-rival Alabama up next the Tigers might get caught with a little look ahead here. With the underdog 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings it's the Bulldogs. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE! |
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01-12-18 | Rockets v. Suns +7 | Top | 112-95 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 60 m | Show |
Houston at Phoenix 10:30 ET Suns (+) over Rockets- The NBA's leading scorer Houston's James Harden has been sidelined the past five games and Chris Paul has picked-up the slack scoring 26.3 points and 10.5 assists. The Rockets have won their last two and posted an early season win at Phoenix defeating the Suns 142-116. The Suns are 7-5 in their last 12 games overall and have won four of their last seven since the return of guard Devin Booker. In what should be a run and gun affair the home Suns could pull out the outright win. Take PHOENIX! |
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01-12-18 | Providence v. DePaul +1 | Top | 71-64 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
Providence at DePaul 8:30 ET Blue Demons (+) over Friars- DePaul has been a bottom feeder in the Big East since joining winning just two conference game in each of the past two seasons but can equal that with a win tonight. Providence is off a huge home upset 81-72 win over No. 10 Xavier on Saturday but will remain short-handed when they enter Chicago tonight. The Friars have struggled away from home going 2-5 ATS and are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Providence is one of the worst rebounding and free throw shooting team in the league and get caught here tonight. Take DEPAUL! |
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01-11-18 | Spurs v. Lakers +3 | Top | 81-93 | Win | 100 | 11 h 39 m | Show |
San Antonio at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Spurs- For a team that doesn't want to play for their coach the Lakers have taken two-giant steps forward with consecutive wins over powerhouses Atlanta and Sacramento. San Antonio is a consistent as ever with an overall 28-14 record and 22-18-2 ATS this season. The Spurs will be without a number of players not because of coach Gregg Popovich is 'resting' them but because of injuries. Missing will be Kawhi Leonard, the leading scorer Rudy Gay, along with Tony Parker and Danny Green. With a new confidence the Lakers get it done. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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01-11-18 | Maryland +4.5 v. Ohio State | Top | 69-91 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
Maryland at Ohio State 7:00 ET Terrapins (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State rolled to their third straight win 80-64 over No. 1 Michigan State Sunday and are 4-0 in the Big Ten. Maryland like the Buckeyes have won eight of their last nine Thursday by the Spartans 91-61. OSU who has missed the 'Big Dance' the past two seasons is 10-1 with their only loss coming at the hands of the team the Buckeyes just vanquished by 30 points last at home but just 4-5 ATS as hosts. The Terps who swept the series last season is 3-2 in conference play and can pull of a win here. Take MARYLAND! |
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01-11-18 | Celtics v. 76ers +3 | Top | 114-103 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 54 m | Show |
Boston vs Philadelphia 3:00 ET 76ers (+) over Celtics- The interesting thing about this game is not that they are playing it in London, it is that the oddsmakers from London, Las Vegas and Off-shore have rated Boston such a small favorite on a neutral site. For the Celtics center Al Horford missed their last outing and is questionable but for Philadelphia Joel Embiid will play. Both clubs enter on winning streaks with Boston having won their last six and the 76ers winning their last four. The 'price' tells me the Sixers have a legitimate shot at winning outright and with Embiid claiming 'we will kick their ass' I believe they will be ready. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-10-18 | Louisville +6 v. Florida State | Top | 73-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Louisville at Florida State 9:00 ET Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- The Cardinals of course are trotting though the season without former coach Rick Pitino and are off an overtime loss to No. 19 Clemson 74-69 on Saturday while Florida State dropped a 80-74 loss to No. 18 Miami Sunday 80-74. The Seminoles are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall including 6-2-1 ATS at home but Louisville holds a 32-10 series domination and seeks to atone for a loss at Tallahassee last season. Take the CARDINALS! |
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01-10-18 | Heat +5 v. Pacers | Top | 114-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Miami at Indiana 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Pacers- Miami has been one of the better road teams this season winning 11 of 19 and going 11-8 ATS but haven't won in Indianapolis since February 2012 a losing streak spanning 10 games. The Heat are 9-44 all-time at Indiana but are off a win at Toronto last last night which brought them their fifth straight win. The Pacers have won their last two after having lost their previous five and have split two games against the Heat in Miami. This time it's...MIAMI! |
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01-09-18 | Heat +4.5 v. Raptors | Top | 90-89 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
Miami at Toronto 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Raptors- Both these clubs are on winning streaks as Miami has posted four straight wins while Toronto has won their last five games. The Raptors DeMar DeRozan has averaged 33.4 points during the Raptors win streak and now with his counterpart guard Kyle Lowry most likely on the shelf tonight will have to pick up the slack. The Heat have dropped five straight in Toronto bit have won their last two on the road. I'm looking for a close game tonight. Take the points. Take MIAMI! |
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01-09-18 | Texas Tech +2 v. Oklahoma | Top | 65-75 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
Texas Tech at Oklahoma 7:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Sooners- No. 8 Texas Tech who is 3-0 in Big-12 action has defeated ranked teams Baylor 77-53 and No. 2 Kansas 85-73 and must now face No. 9 Oklahoma. The Red Raiders have done it with defense ranking fourth nationally in scoring allowing just 59.2 points per game and fifth I field goal percentage (37.5%) while leading the Big-12 in rebounding margin (+8.5). Oklahoma's star guard Trae Young was headed to Tech where his father played but stayed home and is now the Sooners top player. Still, team defense prevails. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-09-18 | Georgetown v. St. John's -6 | Top | 69-66 | Loss | -120 | 6 h 38 m | Show |
Georgetown at St. John's 6:30 ET Red Storm (-) over Hoyas- There was a time when these two Big East rivals were playing each other with National Championships on the line. In those times Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin were battling on the court and now both of the legends are court side as coaches. St. Jon's is winless in conference action and Georgetown is just 1-3 in Big East action and has lost seven of the last 10 meetings at Madison Square Garden. The Red Storm are 28-11 in their series as hosts and the favorite is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take ST. JOHN'S! |
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01-08-18 | Alabama v. Georgia +5 | Top | 26-23 | Win | 100 | 27 h 22 m | Show |
National Championship Megabucks Winner Alabama vs. Georgia 9:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide- Well, the SEC will have it's way on Monday as they had five teams in five New Year's Day games and ended up with these two playing for all the marbles. (Do kids play with marbles anymore?) Alabama crushed as 'we' predicted last week and were so dominate if looks as though they are unbeatable. The Tide who have been weakened by injuries lost another starting linebacker against Clemson and they will need every bit of muscle to contend with the Bulldogs front line and running backs. We know that Nick Saban is 11-0 against former assistant coaches and Kirby Smart was his former Defensive Coordinator. In head-to-head action the underdog is 4-0 ATS. Georgia has to ways to win this bet as the points may become a factor. Take the BULLDOGS! |
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01-08-18 | Cavs v. Wolves | Top | 99-127 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
Cleveland at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Cavaliers- There are two huge differences with these two clubs between last season and this season and it is about defense. Cleveland who was one of the best defensive teams in 2016-17 season and in now ranked 26thand this year the Timberwolves clamped down on defense and have held their last six opponents under 100 points. The Cavaliers are off a season high 131 points in their win (non-cover) at Orlando Saturday night and will the return of Isaiah Thomas their points should go up but their defense will suffer. That win for the Cavs was their first on the road after five straight losses away from home. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-07-18 | Hawks +3.5 v. Lakers | Top | 113-132 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
Atlanta at L.A. Lakers 9:30 ET Hawks (+) over Lakers- It shouldn't be long, not too long before the Hawks pass the Lakers in wins and they can at least tie them tonight. Atlanta, the league's worst has just 10 wins on the season but the are closing in on the Lakers who remain with 11 wins after nine straight losses. Believe it or not the Hawks who were smashed by Portland Friday night for their second worse loss of the season were looking ahead to tonight where they feel the have a chance to win. They are right. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-07-18 | Arizona State v. Utah +2.5 | Top | 80-77 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
Arizona State at Utah 8:00 ET Utes (+) over Sun Devils- Arizona State jumped out to a 12-0 non-conference start under Bobby Hurley with wins over No. 5 Xavier and No. 10 Kansas and they climbed to No. 4 in the rankings. But since PAC-12 action started the Sun Devils are 0-2 in conference play losing at Arizona and Colorado. ASU is undefeated at home but are now just 1-2 in true road games but still 10-2-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. But, that is where the fun stops for the Devils as Utah is 11-0 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Utes are 7-1 straight-up at home and hand ASU another loss. Take UTAH! |
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01-07-18 | Bills v. Jaguars -8 | Top | 3-10 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 48 m | Show |
Buffalo at Jacksonville 1:05 ET Jaguars (-) over Bills- Usually, when making a selection on a side I will weigh the differences and often move one way or another as information is collected. Sometimes, the knowledge you gain will change your original instincts. This has not happened here! The Bills have been good to 'us' this year and they crushed me when I tried to get 'smart' and play against them in Miami (Sick pick). But, with a limited passing ability I believe the Jacksonville defense will create enough positive field position enough times to score and 'cover' this number. I liked the Jags from the start and 'we' are going to win with them Sunday. I like that they lost their last game while Buffalo was shocked to even qualify. Take JACKSONVILLE! |
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01-06-18 | Oklahoma v. West Virginia -4 | Top | 76-89 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Oklahoma at West Virginia 7:15 ET Mountaineers (-) over Sooners- Two of the hottest clubs in the country face-off in their Big-12 encounter as Oklahoma has won their last 10 and West Virginia has reeled off 13 straight wins after an opening loss to Texas A&M. There will be a clash in team strengths in Morgantown as Oklahoma arrives with the nations leading scorer (29.4) and assist (10.6) man in freshman Trae Young. West Virginia who's coach Bob Huggins prides his squad on defense will have Young in their sights. The Sooner lead the nation at nearly 96 points per games while the Mountaineers allow just 65 points per contest with no team topping 79 points. Take WEST VIRGINIA! |
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01-06-18 | Celtics v. Nets +5.5 | Top | 87-85 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show |
Boston at Brooklyn 6:00 ET Nets (+) over Celtics- Boston was in a position to have a let-down last night after their emotional win over Cleveland and responded with their fifth straight win. I attribute that to Brad Stevens and his coaching ability to have his squad ready at every turn. Brooklyn is who much improved this season has played two tight games against the Celtics but lost them both by seven and three points and have lost their last seven meetings. The Nets look to win their third straight game for just the second time this season are doing it with defense as they have held opponents under 100 points ten times and are undefeated in those contests. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-06-18 | Titans v. Chiefs -8 | Top | 22-21 | Loss | -112 | 18 h 13 m | Show |
Tennessee at Kansas City 4:30 ET Chiefs (-) over Titans- I hope the large point spread here will educe many to take the points in this opening Wild Card game even though Tennessee running back DeMarco Murray has been ruled out with an MCI tear. I personally don't believe that there is much of a drop off with Derrick Henry taking his place. Kansas City who enjoys one of the NFL's strongest home field advantages has won a playoff game as hosts in 24 years. The Titans meanwhile are in the post-season for the first time since 2008 after defeating Jacksonville and have dropped three of their last four on the road and just don't measure up here. Lay it...Take KANSAS CITY! |
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01-06-18 | Seton Hall +2.5 v. Butler | Top | 90-87 | Win | 100 | 3 h 17 m | Show |
Seton Hall at Butler 2:30 ET Pirates (+) over Bulldogs- No. 21 Seton Hall has won nine of their last 10 games including their last four while Butler is playing their third ranked team in-a-row. The Bulldogs split those two defeating No. 1 Villanova and falling to Xavier. Butler who is 9-0 at home leads the series with the Pirates 7-2 (8-1 ATS) with each team winning at home last year. The Hall are a much improved club and are looking to start 3-0 in Big East play and are 3-2 ATS on the road. In a tough hard fought well coached battle the Pirates prevail. Take SETON HALL! |
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01-05-18 | Wolves +4 v. Celtics | Top | 84-91 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Minnesota at Boston 7:35 ET Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- Boston is off 'our' Megabucks Best Bet winner over Cleveland and more importantly for them they are now 26-13-1 ATS having won their last four. The Celtics have dominated Minnesota winning 11 straight at home as the Wolves haven't won in Beantown since March of 2005. This game is being played despite blizzard warnings that cancelled the Bruins NHL game yesterday but Minnesota came to town early and will be ready. Boston off that emotional victory over the Cavaliers will get caught here as they are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after a straight-up win. Take the TIMBERWOLVES! |
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01-05-18 | Wisconsin v. Rutgers +3 | Top | 60-64 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Rutgers 7:00 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Badgers- After defeating ranked Seton Hall in a huge rivalry contest Rutgers played with out heart in their next two games losing twice and getting out-rebounded by 32 in those two games. Rebounding is about hustle and effort and they didn't show any of it the past two games and will be out to regain a winning attitude after a good start (10-4). Wisconsin is not the same powerhouse as team of recent seasons as their 4-7 non-conference start will attest although they have won their last five. One of Wisconsin's issues in their play on the road where they are just 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14. Take RUTGERS! |
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01-04-18 | Thunder v. Clippers +2 | Top | 127-117 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Thunder- After poor starts to the season both these clubs have picked up the pace as Oklahoma City has won seven of their last nine while the Clippers have won six of their last seven. This should be a fairly even match as Los Angeles has is 6-0 ATS in their last six at home and the Thunder are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings including a 120-111 win this season. OKC is off a rout of the Lakers but will find the going tougher here. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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01-03-18 | Kentucky v. LSU +2.5 | Top | 74-71 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 47 m | Show |
Kentucky at L.S.U. 8:30 ET Tigers (+) over Wildcats- Every year John Calipari has to deal with a fresh group of freshman as Kentucky is the king of the 'one and done' players. These guys are talented but haven't developed the maturity to win away from home because of their youth. The Wildcats are about the play their first true road game of the season and it is a conference game at Louisiana State who is 7-1 at home while Kentucky is just 2-7 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take L.S.U. |
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01-03-18 | Cavs v. Celtics -3 | Top | 88-102 | Win | 100 | 4 h 5 m | Show |
Cleveland at Boston 8:00 ET Celtics (+) over Cavaliers- After the long awaited debut with Cleveland for Boston All-Star took place last night as he scored 17 points in 19 minutes but will not be in the lineup tonight. The Cavaliers defeated Boston opening night when Gordon Hayward went down for the year five minutes into the Game and Boston responded like champions and are 30-10 on the season. The Cavaliers who have been a money-burner for their backers are just 12-24-1 ATS this season and are 1-8 ATS after a straight-up win. Boston on the other hand is 10-3-1 ATS following a loss. Take BOSTON! |
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01-02-18 | Hawks +2 v. Suns | Top | 103-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Atlanta at Phoenix 9:00 ET Hawks (+) over Suns- Does this look 'right' to you? It doesn't to me! I mean here are the Atlanta Hawks winners of just three of 15 road games in a spot where they virtually have to win the game outright in order to win the wager. When I noticed that the home team has won the last five in this series with the Hawks 0-4 ATS in the last four meetings I really begin to wonder...what's going on? Despite owning the worst overall record in the NBA the Hawks have won three-of-four and win again tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-02-18 | Michigan v. Iowa +3 | Top | 75-68 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 54 m | Show |
Michigan at Iowa 7:00 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- Plenty of stuff to mention about this match-up. Starting with Michigan who was handed a Big Ten conference loss to Ohio State in a game that was played Dec. 4. Both clubs enter this fray on five-game winning streaks each going 4-0 ATS. Iowa lost their first two conference games to Penn State and Indiana losing their first three games in December and the are undefeated since. Add that Iowa has won the last four meetings and the last four meetings at home while the home team is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take IOWA! |
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01-01-18 | Alabama -3 v. Clemson | Top | 24-6 | Win | 100 | 27 h 25 m | Show |
Sugar Bowl- New Orleans, LA 8:45 ET Alabama vs Clemson Crimson Tide (-) over Tigers- From what I here from the 'experts' Alabama is actually an underdog here because they really don't belong in the CFP. But, in reality they are a No. 4 team and favored over No. 1. Now, let me think, who knows more about how good these teams are, the pollsters or the odds-makers. Clemson is 7-0 ATS in their last seven bowl games as now, this is an amazing stat, the underdog in Clemson's last 15 bowl games is 14-1 ATS. This is the third straight championship meetings between these two with the Tigers 'covering' both contests having Deshaun Watson leading the way, he's gone now and so goes Clemson's chances. Take ALABAMA! |
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01-01-18 | West Virginia v. Kansas State +2 | Top | 77-69 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
West Virginia at Kansas State 5:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Mountaineers- Both these Big-12 basketball powers posted road victories in their conference openers. The Big-12 has six of their 10 teams ranked with 11-2 Kansas State not on the list. The Mountaineers blew a 22-point lead in their season opener in Germany to Texas A&M have won 12 straight since. West Virginia prides itself on defense where they force 21 turnovers per game while the Wildcats strength is protecting the ball committing just 10 give-aways per contests. West Virginia has won 7-of-8 in this series but are 2-6-2 ATS in their last nine conference games But, State is 7-0 at home this season. In a tough one the Wildcats eek out a win. Take KANSAS STATE! |
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01-01-18 | Central Florida +11 v. Auburn | Top | 34-27 | Win | 100 | 19 h 53 m | Show |
Peach Bowl- Atlanta, GA 12:30 ET Central Florida and Auburn Knights (+) over Auburn- Last bowl season Auburn was juiced to play Oklahoma and they won easily but this year not-so-much. After playing in the SEC the Tigers will have a condescending attitude toward these American Athletic Conference upstarts! Auburn is more concerned with SEC play as they are 0-4-1 ATS in their last five non-conference games. In an unusual situation Central Florida head coach Scott Frost who took this team from winless in 2015 to undefeated (12-0) this season is coaching for the final time here as he is on to Nebraska. His players respond and out run the Tigers. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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12-31-17 | Hornets +3 v. Clippers | Top | 98-106 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 27 m | Show |
Charlotte at L.A. Clippers 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Clippers- Los Angeles is starting to play better basketball winning four of their last five going 5-0 ATS and are beginning to get healthy with he return of Blake Griffin. Trouble for the Clippers now is that point guard Austin Rivers in down. Charlotte is off a huge win Friday night at Golden State and have not won two straight since Nov. 22. I question why the 'price' is so low and will trust the 'oddsmakers' on this one. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-31-17 | St. John's +10.5 v. Seton Hall | Top | 70-75 | Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
St. John's at Seton Hall 5:00 ET Red Storm (+) over Pirates- These two 'metro' rivals have a rich history with St. John's leading the All-time series 59-38 with the Pirates claiming three wins in the last four meetings. Seton Hall is off a huge win over No. 25 Creighton on Thursday posting a 90-84 victory holding the Blue Jays scoreless the final 3.32. The Red Storm will have the return of Shamorie Ponds who leads them in points, assists, and steals and is 2nd in rebounds who had left the game in their loss to Providence in their Big East. Marcus LoVett the 'Storms' top defender will also return today. Take ST. JOHN'S! |
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12-31-17 | Bills v. Dolphins +3 | Top | 22-16 | Loss | -130 | 20 h 6 m | Show |
Buffalo at Miami 4:25 ET Dolphins (+) over Bills- Quick turn around for a pair of clubs that played two weeks ago in Buffalo where they won 24-16 and need to win again to have a shot at the playoffs for the first time since 1999. Both these clubs are challenged offensively with the Dolphins missing their starting quarterback, two offensive lineman and two running backs amount 14 player in injured reserve. But, Jay Cutler has replaced Tannehill and is 6-7 with little preparation as he was thrown into the mix after quickly after signing.Take MIAMI! |
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12-31-17 | Jaguars v. Titans -2.5 | Top | 10-15 | Win | 100 | 20 h 1 m | Show |
Jacksonville at Tennessee 4:25 Titans (+) over Jaguars- There are a number of teams with nothing to play for and that is not the case with the Titans. Tennessee needs to win in the worst way while Jacksonville who says that they are all-in to win this week have won their division but must play in the AFC Wildcard as a host next week. The Titans have lost their last three and may be without DeMarco Murray who has a MCL tear. As much as Jags coach Doug Marrone insists he will 'play-to-win' the thought of Leonard Foutnette pulling up lame for next week has to be on his mind. Take the team with stronger motivation...take TENNESSEE! |
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12-30-17 | Cavs v. Jazz +4 | Top | 101-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
Cleveland at Utah 8:00 ET Jazz (+) over Cavaliers- Both these clubs are on down trends with Cleveland having lost their last two and and are 1-7 ATS in their last eight while Utah has dropped their last three and 10 of their last 12 and are 1-5 ATS in their last six. The Cavaliers who are 11-23-1 ATS on the season have struggled against the Jazz and are 0-4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and are 1-6-1 ATS in Utah. You can also add that Cleveland is 1-5 ATS following a ATS loss. Take UTAH! |
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12-30-17 | Villanova v. Butler +5.5 | Top | 93-101 | Win | 100 | 4 h 7 m | Show |
Villanova at Butler 4:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- Undefeated and ranked No. 1 Villanova (13-0) has gone 9-0 on neutral or away courts going 8-1 ATS. As a matter of fact the Wildcats are 39-17-1 ATS in their last 57 road games but are up against a formidable opponent. Butler not only defeated the Wildcats twice last season handing them their first loss while ranked No.1 last season and then defeated them against when the Wildcats were ranked No. 2. Villanova of course had won the NCAA Championship the year before. Bulldogs who is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games at home can bite and will once again. Take BUTLER! |
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12-30-17 | Washington +3 v. Penn State | Top | 28-35 | Loss | -125 | 20 h 34 m | Show |
Fiesta Bowl- Phoenix, AZ 4:00 ET Washington and Penn State Huskies (+) over Nittany Lions- I love this match-up with two equally balanced teams that should provide us with great quarterbacking and running football. There will be a challenged here as the Nittany Lions run for 167 yards per contest and Washington is the only Bowl club that did not allow a 100 yard rusher this season. So, it appears Saquon Barkley will need some help from QB Trace McSorley (who I love but may never play on Sundays) who led the Big Ten is passing yards (3,228) with 431 and 11 TD's rushing. Washington will rely on QB Jake Browning and superior coaching. Huskies coach Chris Peterson is 23-5 straight-up and 1 |
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12-29-17 | Kansas v. Texas +4.5 | Top | 92-86 | Loss | -113 | 10 h 34 m | Show |
Kansas at Texas 9:00 ET Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- Both clubs are riding 3-game winning streaks as they enter their Big-12 opener. Kansas has won 13 straight Big-12 Conference titles and have no lost a conference opener in 26 years. Two of the three losses by Texas came against ranked Gonzaga and North Carolina while the two Jayhawks losses in consecutive games were to Washington and Arizona State. The Longhorns have won just one of the last 13 meetings but this is a 'different' Texas clubs coached by Shaka Smart. Take the LONGHORNS! |
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12-29-17 | USC v. Ohio State -7.5 | Top | 7-24 | Win | 100 | 23 h 7 m | Show |
Cotton Bowl- Dallas, TX 8:30 ET Southern California vs Ohio State Buckeyes (-) over Trojans- A pair of national powers that had aspirations of participating in the Final-4 will vent their frustrations in Dallas in this marquis matchup. Quarterbacks are always a key factor when schools of this caliber meet with one being a sure-fired pro in San Darnold of USC while his Buckeyes counterpart may not be a pro but he knows who to put points together in the college game. Ohio State puts up 42.5 points per contest while the USC average 34.5 per game. On defense is where the true difference shows as the Trojans give up 26.3 points while the Buckeyes keep opponents under 20 at 19.9. Add that urban Meyer is 14-3 straight-up and ATS with rest against non-conference opponents! Take OHIO STATE! |
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12-29-17 | Mavs +6.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 128-120 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
Dallas at New Orleans 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Pelicans- I always consider playing 'against' any team that is coming off record setting performances and that means playing against New Orleans. Career and franchise records were set on the Pelicans last outing as Rajon Rondo who has 25 assists in their 128-112 win over Brooklyn Tuesday night. It was 2-1/2 years ago when Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle acquired Rondo from Boston where he fell out of favor before being shipped to Sacramento who sent him to Chicago who dumped his with him ending up with the Pelicans. Dallas has won their last two and are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings in New Orleans. Take DALLAS! |
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12-29-17 | NC State v. Arizona State +7 | Top | 52-31 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 13 m | Show |
Sun Bowl- El Paso, TX 3:00 ET North Carolina State vs Arizona State 3:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Wolfpack- 'You play to win the game!' That is the cry of new Sun Devils head coach Herm Edwards who lost the game that spawned that famous quote. N.C State has its security as they signed head coach Dave Doeren to a five-year extension. Edwards was looking to keep his coaching staff in tact but some have left on their own knowing to dark days that lay ahead. This game doesn't have as much meaning to the Pack as their season final win over North Carolina and they were just 4-8 ATS. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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12-28-17 | 76ers v. Blazers -3.5 | Top | 110-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Portland 10:30 ET Trailblazers (-) over 76ers- I have said it the entire season, Joel Embiid is most impactful in player in the NBA when he is on the floor. Portland found out what he was about in their first meeting when the 76ers won and 'covered' their fifth straight meeting in Philadelphia. The Blazers who have lost six straight home games will have the return of Damian Lillard who averages 26.2 points and will return from a mild hamstring strain. Look for adjustments to be made against Embiid and for the Blazers to win one at home. Take PORTLAND! |
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12-28-17 | Michigan State v. Washington State +1.5 | Top | 42-17 | Loss | -100 | 24 h 19 m | Show |
Holiday Bowl- San Diego, CA 9:00 ET Michigan State vs Washington State Cougars over Spartans- When this match-up was established Washington State opened the favorite and now have moved to the underdog because of the 'public' and 'sharps' reaction and heavy betting on Michigan State. This game caught my eye early as I had great success with and against 'both' these clubs this season winning THREE different Games of the Year (3-0) with them involved! So, where do we go from here...I'm good here and have the Cougars offense and team speed to throttle the Spartans defense. Take WASHINGTON STATE! |
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12-28-17 | Virginia Tech +6 v. Oklahoma State | Top | 21-30 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 44 m | Show |
Camping World Bowl- Orlando, FL 5:15 ET Virginia Tech vs Oklahoma State Hokies (+) over Cowboys- There is no question in my mind the 'public' and for the most part overall 'Free World' will be betting on the Cowboys. Virginia Tech is not a school that generates much interest and I think it has to do with their color scheme. But, they can and they do play good football and with the retirement of Frank Beamer and they haven't skipped a beat. There will a huge clash of styles here as Oklahoma State averages over 46 points per games while Virginia Tech allows only 13.5 points per contest. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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12-27-17 | Purdue +3.5 v. Arizona | Top | 38-35 | Win | 100 | 23 h 58 m | Show |
Foster Farms Bowl Weds. 8:80 ET Purdue vs Arizona Boilermakers (+) over Wildcats- Okay I'm sure the storyline here will be the emergence of Arizona quarterback Khalil Tate who put up phenomenal 'number's rushing and passing the last eight games winning the final two to become bowl eligible. Arizona won those two games surrendering 48 and 42 points and 34.1 points per game this season. Purdue on the other hand prides itself on its defense allowing just 19.3 points. Look for these riled up Boilermakers to focus on Tate and negate his impact. Take PURDUE! |
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12-27-17 | Celtics v. Hornets +1.5 | Top | 102-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
Boston at Charolette 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Celtics- The NBA season is long tough grind and it appears that it has taken its toll on the Boston Celtics before the New Year even started. Boston started the season with two straight losses then went a tear winning 20 of their next 22, but in the last 21 days they have gone 5-6 as the injuries have mounted. Playing Charolette may help the Celtics as they have defeated the Hornets five straight times and nine of their last 10 meetings with the three year anniversary of their last win over the Celtics coming this month. Momentum may be the key here and with Charlotte off a 18-point come from behind win over Milwaukee the Hornets have it and the Celtics don't. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-26-17 | Pacers +2 v. Pistons | Top | 83-107 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Indiana at Detroit 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Pistons- Two very evenly matched clubs face each other in Detroit where the Pistons have been an impressive 10-5 straight-up but are just 7-7-1 ATS. Indiana who is 8-7 on the road have proved to be profiteers away from home going 10-5 ATS. The Pacers have won seven of their last 10 while Detroit has won four of their last five and 2-of-3 meetings this season. Indiana is 7-2 ATS in their last nine meetings and the Pistons have dropped four straight ATS at home. Take INDIANA! |
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12-26-17 | Utah -6.5 v. West Virginia | Top | 30-14 | Win | 100 | 17 h 7 m | Show |
Heart of Dallas Bowl- Dallas, TX 1:30 ET Utah vs West Virginia Utes (-) over Mountaineers- Here once again (Temple) we have a team with an inferior record favored over a better club and by a substantial amount. Utah is facing a losing record having lost to Stanford, USC and Washington by a combined seven points. West Virginia has the 16th rated offense and they are getting points here doesn't seem right to me. After closing the season with back-to-back losses to Texas and Oklahoma there doesn't seem to be much energy from the West Virginia faithful. The game being played the day after Christmas doesn't move them and ticket sales are slow. Utah has better motivation. Take the UTES! |
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12-25-17 | Rockets v. Thunder +3 | Top | 107-112 | Win | 100 | 24 h 51 m | Show |
Houston at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Rockets- What a coincidence...the Rockets won 14 straight games with Chris Paul playing and have lost the last two with him sidelined. Let me think about this, I saw Houston meltdown in the final minutes with James Harden in charge and it was a complete cluster...Okay, I have no problem coming back with Oklahoma City (Megabucks Best Bet Winner) after Saturday's 103-89 romp at Utah. I said before the Jazz game that I think the Thunder of turned-the-corner. Four straight wins and the fifth comes here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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12-24-17 | Jaguars v. 49ers +4.5 | Top | 33-44 | Win | 100 | 22 h 13 m | Show |
Jacksonville at San Francisco 4:05 ET 49ers (+) over Jaguars- Boy, do 'we' love that Jaguars defense! Jacksonville defense is ranked No. 1 in scoring defense, sacks, passing yards forced fumbles and third in total yards and yet they have something in common with San Francisco...they have both won their last three games. Jimmy Garoppolo is undefeated as a 49ers starter (3-0) but will be facing a stone wall Sunday. The Jaguars are little banged-up with Fournette and Allen missing practice time this week. Niners have enough defense to neutralize Blake Bortles inconsistent play. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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12-24-17 | Rams v. Titans +7 | Top | 27-23 | Win | 100 | 19 h 12 m | Show |
Los Angeles Rams at Tennessee 1:00 ET Titans (+) over Rams- Imagine this...fired Los Angeles coach Jeff Fisher is upset because he isn't getting any credit for building this Rams team into what it is today. The LA turn around has been the lead story in the NFL this season and they enter Sunday's contest against Tennessee is important for playoff position. The titans are one of three teams tied for the final two spots and are coming off a horrible offensive performance at Arizona losing 13-7 their second straight loss. Rams off their 'biggest' win of the season at Seattle they should get caught here. Tennessee is much better at home where they are 5-1 straight and they will be getting points here so I like the value. Great spot! Take the TITANS! |
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12-23-17 | Thunder +1 v. Jazz | Top | 103-89 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Utah 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Jazz- After failing to meet the 'experts' expectations playing under .500 the Thunder have won their last three and five of their last six. These two met on Wednesday with Oklahoma City laying a home hurt of the Jazz 107-79. Utah responded with a bounce-back win over San Antonio on Thursday. The Thunder may have turned the corner and are feeling better about themselves and run to a win here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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12-23-17 | Army +7 v. San Diego State | Top | 42-35 | Win | 100 | 19 h 29 m | Show |
Armed Forces Bowl Sat. 3:30 ET Army vs. San Diego State Black Knights (+) over Aztecs- If this game were to be played in 'black and white' one might think he was watching college football in the 1950's. (except the players are huge now a days) Both clubs will run the ball and only put it in the air when necessary. The Army of course moves on the ground and led the nation in rushing at 356 per games while the Aztecs with Rashaad Penny leading the way individually with 2,027 yards. State holds a 2-0 series record winning last at West Point 42-7 in 2012...the Army remembers! Take the BLACK KNIGHTS! |
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12-23-17 | Ohio State +7 v. North Carolina | Top | 72-86 | Loss | -108 | 3 h 9 m | Show |
Ohio State vs North Carolina 1:30 ET Buckeyes (+) over Tar Heels- Oh boy, North Carolina is coming off an upset loss to Wofford and now faces Ohio State in New Orleans. Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann believes that the Tar Heel will be ready to lay a hurt on their next opponent which happens to be the Buckeyes. The Heels have not loss consecutive games since February 2016 and hold an 11-2 series advantage against the State. The Buckeyes enter with five straight wins and will throw everything they have at Carolina. Heels confidence is little shaky right now. Take OHIO STATE! |
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12-23-17 | Texas Tech +3 v. South Florida | Top | 34-38 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 54 m | Show |
Birmingham Bowl Sat. 12:00 ET Texas Tech vs. South Florida Red Raiders (+) over Bulls- Speed, speed and more speed that's what we will see on display here at Legion Field. Two of the nation's top offenses butt heads as No. 25 South Florida with their lightening quick backs average over 38 points per contest while the Red Raiders put up 34.3 out of the Big-12. Bulls first year coach Charlie Strong isn't happy playing in Birmingham after starting 7-0 as they dropped their final game to Central Florida after a loss to Houston in week eight. The Red Raiders head coach Kliff Kingsbury is going with senior Nic Shimonek and it will pay off here. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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12-22-17 | Xavier v. Northern Iowa +6.5 | Top | 77-67 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
Xavier at Northern Iowa 9:00 ET Panthers (+) over Musketeers- No. 8 Xavier has won six straight games and has one of the largest scoring margins in the nation. The Musketeers defeated Northern Iowa twice last season both games on neutral sites. The Panthers are undefeated 6-0 at home and are 12-6 all-time against ranked teams at home and are battled tested having played No. 1 Villanova and No. 5 North Carolina and will come up big here. Take NORTHERN IOWA! |
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12-21-17 | Gonzaga v. San Diego State +6 | Top | 70-72 | Win | 100 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
Gonzaga at San Diego State 10:00 ET Aztecs (+) over Bulldogs- Gonzaga who made it to the championship game a season ago are looking forward to a break in the weather and are happy to be in southern California to play just their second true road game of the year. San Diego State who has been off the past 12 days and is anxious to get their 'big' men on the floor (4 guys at 6'10” or better) against the Bulldogs. The Aztecs have three losses this season all to PAC-12 opponents and are 1-3 against Power-5 conferences but come up big tonight. Take SAN DIEGO STATE! |
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12-21-17 | Celtics v. Knicks +3 | Top | 93-102 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
Boston at New York 8:00 ET Knicks (+) over Celtics- The Celtics have cooled off a bit after starting 22-4 and have split their last eight games going 4-4 since but have dominated the Knicks at Madison Square Garden going 25-12 ATS. The Knicks have the most home wins of any clubs in the East with 14 and are 14-5 ATS as hosts. Kristaps Porzingis will be back in the line-up after missing the past two games (Knicks are 1-5 without him) and looks to gain some revenge for an early season 110-89 loss in Boston. Take NEW YORK! |
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12-21-17 | Temple -7 v. Florida International | Top | 28-3 | Win | 100 | 25 h 4 m | Show |
Temple vs. Florida International 8:00 ET Owls (-) over Panthers- I tried this before (unsuccessfully) where I laid points with a team with an inferior record and playing virtually a road game. The Temple Owls at 6-6 closed the season with three wins in their last four to become bowl eligible defeating the likes of Navy, Cincinnati and Tulsa while falling to undefeated Central Florida. FIU scored 104 points in their last two games victories over W. Kentucky 41-17 and U.Mass 63-45. Both teams put points on the board while giving four touchdowns per game. The points may be the difference but I don't believe so. Take TEMPLE! |
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12-20-17 | Raptors v. Hornets +2.5 | Top | 129-111 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Toronto at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Raptors- Home court advantage is stronger then ever in the NBA. Toronto tonight's road team in this match-up is 11-1 at home but just 9-7 both straight-up and ATS on the road. Charlotte is off a home win Monday night against the Knicks but that was just the Hornets second win in their last seven games as hosts. The Hornets have had their way as hosts against the Raptors as they are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Charlotte including a 113-78 win last January the most recent head-to-head encounter. Add that the Toronto is just 9-23 ATS in their last 32 meetings overall. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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12-19-17 | Cavs v. Bucks +2.5 | Top | 116-119 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Cleveland at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Cavaliers- Well, the Cavaliers are on another winning streak with five straight victories as LeBron James has posted 'triple-doubles' in four of those five wins while Milwaukee has dropped their last three straight-up. These two clubs have one thing in common and that is both have played poorly ATS at home where the Bucks are 9-5 straight-up but just 4-8-2 ATS as hosts and the Cavaliers are 2-14-1 ATS at home. But, the critical point here is that the Bucks were 'favored' in those contests and now they are an underdog. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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12-18-17 | Falcons v. Bucs +7 | Top | 24-21 | Win | 100 | 11 h 35 m | Show |
Atlanta at Tampa Bay 8:30 ET Buccaneers (+) over Falcons- Atlanta who trails New Orleans and Carolina by one-game can survive the Super Bowl loser syndrome by winning their final three games and qualify for the playoffs. Lucky for the Falcons they start with Tampa Bay who has dropped their last three and always seem to fall short when up against this NFC South going 0-5 ATS in their last five division encounters. As a matter of fact Atlanta is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings but Jameis Winston has had some of his better performances against the Falcons throwing for 542 yards and seven scores and only one interception in two meetings last season. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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12-18-17 | Celtics v. Pacers +3 | Top | 112-111 | Win | 100 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
Boston at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Celtics- Something is going on with the Celtics that the 'oddsmakers' must know about that is affecting the lines on their games. They just seem so short this past week. After a 22-4 start Boston has dropped 3-of-5 while Indiana has won five wins in their last seven contests and 11 of their last 16 with the emergence of Victor Oladipo. The Celtics may have lost some of their 'mojo' as they had two horrible losses last week to Chicago 108-85 and Utah at home 107-95. This 'number' is short and I believe the 'man' is telling us to take INDIANA! |
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12-17-17 | Cowboys v. Raiders +3 | Top | 20-17 | Push | 0 | 18 h 18 m | Show |
Dallas at Oakland 8:30 ET Raiders (+) over Cowboys- Two clubs that are battling for their playoff lives face-off Sunday night in Oakland where the 6-7 Raiders will host the 7-6 Cowboys. Both squads are on the outside looking in as they are one game out of the final playoff spot. Dallas defeated the Giants in a 4th quarter romp while Oakland was looking dreadful in their 26-15 loss to Kansas City who allowed the Raiders two 4th quarter scores in a game they were never in. Derek Carr doesn't look he has recovered from the injury that knocked him out the final weeks but has 21 scoring passes and only five interceptions in his last 10 games at home. Take the RAIDERS! |
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12-17-17 | Pacers v. Nets +3.5 | Top | 109-97 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Indiana at Brooklyn 6:00 ET Nets (+) over Pacers- Brooklyn went out and traded Trevor Booker for a pair of No. 1 picks in Jahil Okafor and Nik Stauskas and they made their first appearance last time out in Friday's 120-87 loss at Toronto. Both made their Nets' debut Friday and were contributors as Stauskas scored 22 and Okafor 10 in just 22 minutes. Both clubs enter having lost their last two contests and the Pacers in the past have dominated this series in the past going 11-5 ATS in Brooklyn and 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings but, this is a much different Nets squad. Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-17-17 | Patriots v. Steelers +3 | Top | 27-24 | Push | 0 | 14 h 20 m | Show |
New England at Pittsburgh 4:25 ET Steelers (+) over Patriots- I am having trouble getting past a few facts surrounding this game. To start with Pittsburgh has the best record 11-2 in the AFC, next they are at home and after all that how can they be an underdog' here. It doesn't seem right but then I see that Tom Brady has thrown 22 touchdown passes and zero interceptions in the past seven games against Pittsburgh. The Patriots will have Rob Gronkowski back and have added Kenny Britt. For the Steelers it is difficult to measure the loss of linebacker Ryan Shazier and yet they are the side here. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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12-17-17 | Rams +1.5 v. Seahawks | Top | 42-7 | Win | 100 | 14 h 6 m | Show |
L.A. Rams at Seattle 4:05 ET Rams (+) over Seahawks- Really now...honest, the Seahawks are favored by less then a field goal at home and I'm supposed to believe that they will bounce back from the loss they took at Jacksonville last week. If I look at the history I see that the Seahawks have already defeated the Rams in LA 16-10 and are 8-2 ATS versus the Rams as hosts. But, there is always a but the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take LOS ANGELES. |
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12-16-17 | Chargers v. Chiefs +1 | Top | 13-30 | Win | 100 | 27 h 4 m | Show |
L.A. Chargers at Kansas City 8:25 ET Chiefs over Chargers- The ups-and-downs of the NFL season is evident here as these two 7-6 clubs have taken different routes to get into this position. The Chargers started 0-4 and are 7-2 since while Kansas City won their first five and have dropped six of eight that has brought them together here. LA when getting points is 4-1 ATS in Kansas City but the Chiefs have won the last 1o meetings. Alex Smith has six TD passes and two int's while posting a 108.7 rating in the last three meetings with the Chargers. Take KANSAS CITY! |
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12-16-17 | Jazz v. Cavs -9.5 | Top | 100-109 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
Utah at Cleveland 7:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Jazz- Last night 'we' posted Utah as 'our' 'Highest-Rated' release against Boston and 'we' were rewarded with an 'outright' 107-95 win as a 5-point underdog. So, why would the Cavaliers be almost a double-digit favorite when the Celtics have a much better record. Cleveland is double the points that the Celtics had to lay last night and tonight they win. Take CLEVELAND! |
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12-16-17 | Bears +5 v. Lions | Top | 10-20 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 15 m | Show |
Chicago at Detroit 4:30 ET Bears (+) over Lions- Matthew Stafford even with an injured hand was able to lead the Lions to a 24-21 win over Tampa Bay throwing for 381 yards. He threw for 299 yards in their first meeting a 27-24 last minute win at Chicago. Mitch Trubisky is getting better each weeks as he is off a 25-32 for 271 yard performance and was 18-30 with a TD in the first meeting. The Bears ground game against Detroit run defense will be able to mover the ball. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-16-17 | Northern Iowa +2.5 v. Iowa State | Top | 65-76 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 52 m | Show |
Northern Iowa at Iowa State 4:30 ET Panthers (+) over Cyclones- After losing four starting seniors from last year's squad Iowa State started the season with two losses to Missouri and Milwaukee, since then the Cyclones have reeled off seven straight wins. Northern Iowa has lost two games as well to powerhouses North Carolina and No.1 Villanova. NI has a pair of points guard that understand the game as their father was NBA star Brad Lohaus. Iowa State leads the series 36-13 but the Panthers have won four of the last five. Take NORTHERN IOWA. |
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12-16-17 | Oregon -7 v. Boise State | Top | 28-38 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 16 m | Show |
Oregon vs. Boise State 3:30 ET Ducks (-) over Broncos- Okay here we go...the Bowl season kick-offs for 'us' with this top-rated winner that just doesn't make sense. Here comes Oregon into Las Vegas with a meager 7-5 record including just one road win in five tries going 1-4 ATS. Boise State (10-3) may be without running back Alex Mattison who has an ankle injury and the Ducks Royce Freeman (from Las Vegas will sit out to protect his draft status). The Ducks enter this contest with a 'new' head coach as Willie Taggart left after less then one year at the helm. Boise Sate has won the past two meetings and this time Oregon gets the ring. Take the DUCKS! |
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12-16-17 | Virginia Tech +5.5 v. Kentucky | Top | 86-93 | Loss | -113 | 3 h 13 m | Show |
Virginia Tech at Kentucky 2:00 ET Hokies (+) over Wildcats- No. 8 Kentucky is 8-1 with their lone loss coming to the hands of Kansas 65-61 five weeks ago while Virginia Tech (9-1) received their lone loss at the hands of St. Louis 77-71 at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Hokies lead the nation in scoring at 96.2 points per game and margin of victory (25.5) and are 4th in assists at 20.0. The Wildcats top six scorers are all freshman and are shooting just 22.6 percent from beyond the arch. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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12-15-17 | Jazz +6 v. Celtics | Top | 107-95 | Win | 100 | 6 h 19 m | Show |
Utah at Boston 7:35 ET Jazz (+) over Celtics- The storyline here was supposed to be about Gordon Hayward's first game against his old team but instead it is a homecoming for Jonas Jerebko (yep 'that' Jonas Jerebko). Utah has dropped their last nine games at the TD Garden going 0-6-1 ATS and are 2-9-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings overall. Boston enters this contest a little banged-up as Irving, Horford and Marcus Morris are out or questionable. Jazz look to end their losing ways here. Take the JAZZ! |
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12-14-17 | Pistons v. Hawks +4 | Top | 105-91 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
Detroit at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Pistons- Deep funk is the term being used to describe the Pistons current play as they have lost seven straight going just 2-5 ATS with 1-point 'covers' against Golden State and San Antonio. Atlanta is trending in the opposite direction as they are 4-0 ATS in their last four after a horrid 2-12 start. Detroit posted a 111-104 victory at home over Atlanta in early November but are just 2-5 ATS in the last seven meetings. The Hawks are 3-9 straight-up at home but are 6-6 ATS. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-12-17 | Michigan v. Texas -5 | Top | 59-52 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
Michigan at Texas 9:00 ET Longhorns (-) over Wolverines- Michigan is coming off a huge comeback win over UCLA Saturday where they trailed the Bruins by 15 points in the second half and managed to come all the way back and win 78-69 in overtime for the win and 'cover.' Texas has played two overtime contests losing consecutive games to No. 4 Duke 85-78 blowing a 15-point second half lead and bowing to No. 13 Gonzaga 76-71. Michigan has had the best of this series going 3-0 straight-up the past three seasons and is 8-3 ATS against the Big-12 but five of the past six meetings have been decided by six points or less. Take TEXAS! |
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12-12-17 | Wizards v. Nets +4.5 | Top | 98-103 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Washington at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Wizards- Washington is anticipating the return of John Wall Wednesday and they are 4-4 since his injury. Bradley Beal has picked up some of the slack gong on a scoring spree. Brooklyn meanwhile will activate Jahill Okafor and Nik Stauskas both former first-round picks who were acquired in a trade with Philadelphia for Trevor Booker. The Nets just spent a week on the road playing a pair of games in Mexico City and going 1-2 on their trip. The Wizards have had the best of it between these two having won the last seven meetings and 12 of the 14 but they have lost to the five bottom team in the league already this season and a loss to the Nets will make it the 'bottom six.' Take BROOKLYN! |
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12-11-17 | Raptors v. Clippers +5.5 | Top | 91-96 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show |
Toronto at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (+) over Raptors- Toronto has an six-game winning streak their longest since they won 11 straight in 2015-16 as they are 2-0 on this road trip with LA today and Phoenix up next. The Raptors have taken advantage of their home schedule winning 9-of-10 at home as hosts and have a great history against the Clippers. In head-to head action Toronto has dominated the series going 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings including 11-5 ATS in 16 meetings in Los Angeles. The issue with those numbers is that the Clippers were the favorite in every home game and now the roll is reversed as the Clippers are the home underdog. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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12-10-17 | Eagles v. Rams +1 | Top | 43-35 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 18 m | Show |
Philadelphia at L.A. Rams 4:25 ET Rams (-) over Eagles- Now, as I was speaking to one of my more respected colleagues he mentioned that if this game was played last week that the Eagles not the Rams would be favored and he believes that the 'bookmaker' has over-reacted. Well, maybe he has but the 'public' doesn't seem to care as they are most of the 'action' is on the noble birds. I am aware Philadelphia remained o the west coast after last weeks battle in Seattle but I don't know if that matters. I like this stop for Los Angeles. Take the RAMS! |
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12-10-17 | Celtics v. Pistons +2 | Top | 91-81 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 0 m | Show |
Boston at Detroit 4:00 ET Pistons (+) over Celtics- After a great start (for them) 14-6 the Pistons have dropped five straight after losing to the Warriors Friday and now face the winningest team in the NBA. Boston is off a last second loss to San Antonio but still has 22 wins the most in the NBA although they were beaten at home by the Pistons 118-108 on November 27. Detroit has had problems scoring during their current losing streak but coaching insists that defense is the key. Boston is 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to Detroit including four straight straight-up wins. The Pistons had no trouble on offense on the first meeting and end their streak here. Take DETROIT! |
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12-09-17 | Knicks v. Bulls +3.5 | Top | 102-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 60 m | Show |
New York at Chicago 8:00 ET Knicks (-) over Bulls- At 12-12 New York has shown as much improvement on the floor as any other team in the NBA, the Bulls on the other hand are moving in the other direction. Although Chicago posted just their second road win of the season last night a 119-111 overtime win over Charlotte the Knicks have less road wins at 1-7 and are 2-6 ATS away from home. The Bulls are just 2-8 straight-up at home but 5-5 ATS. New York will still be without Tim Hardaway and their guard play will suffer once again. Take CHICAGO! |
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12-09-17 | Wichita State v. Oklahoma State +5.5 | Top | 78-66 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 32 m | Show |
Wichita State at Oklahoma State 4:00 ET Cowboys (+) over Shockers- Last season Oklahoma State handed the Shockers their worst home loss of the season 93-76 and became only second non-conference team to win at Wichita State since 2008. This series dates back to 1934 and the Cowboys lead it 30-8 including last year's confidence building victory. Wichita State is a strong Final-4 contender with all five starters returning but will catch some resistance here. Take OKLAHOMA STATE! |
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12-08-17 | Cavs v. Pacers +4.5 | Top | 102-106 | Win | 100 | 7 h 0 m | Show |
Cleveland at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Cavaliers- Less then three weeks ago most experts said that the 5-7 Cavaliers were not championship caliber but, 13 straight wins later they are only behind the Celtics in the East. One of those early season losses came against Indiana who took Cleveland down 124-107 on Nov. 1. The Cavs have had a great run but are just 9-16 ATS while the Pacers are 8-4 straight-up at home and are 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings. The Pacers like to start the weekend right and are 4-0 ATS on Friday's and 4-0 ATS following a points spread loss. Take INDIANA! |
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12-08-17 | Warriors v. Pistons +6 | Top | 102-98 | Win | 100 | 7 h 55 m | Show |
Golden State at Detroit 7:00 ET Pistons (+) over Pistons- The have won five straight and they seek their sixth straight road victory at Detroit after a home loss to the Pistons 115-107 on October 29. Golden State is 12-3 straight-up on the road and 8-7 ATS while Detroit is 8-2 straight-up at home and 6-3-1 ATS as hosts. The Warriors will of course be without Stephen Curry and possibly Draymond Green but has seen Kevin Durant pick up the slack. Detroit has dropped their last four but is 6-0 ATS at home against teams with a 60% or better winning percentage. Take the PISTONS! |
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12-07-17 | Saints v. Falcons +1.5 | Top | 17-20 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
New Orleans at Atlanta 8:25 ET Falcons (+) over Saints- I have been very cautious regarding the Saints this year more expecting them to fail rather then succeed and we can see where they are now. Last week I played 'against' New Orleans and paid the price, this week they are on the road against a Falcons team in that closes the season against four division opponents. Two huge trends that can't be ignored is that the underdog is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings and even better Atlanta is 6-1 ATS in their last seven Thursday night games. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-06-17 | Nuggets +5 v. Pelicans | Top | 114-123 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Denver at New Orleans 8:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans will be looking for payback as they host the Nuggets and will most likely be without Anthony Davis who has missed the past two games because of a sprained adductor. Denver handed the Pelicans their worst loss of the season 146-114 three weeks ago in Colorado. DeMarcus Cousins who has seven technical fouls in 24 games could pick up any slack created by Davis' absence but he has to remain in the game and not foul out or get thrown out. The Nuggets have had the best of New Orleans going 5-1 ATS in their last six trips to the Crescent City. Take DENVER! |
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12-04-17 | Pistons +3.5 v. Spurs | Top | 93-96 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Detroit at San Antonio 8:35 ET Pistons (+) over Spurs- As John Candy once said 'When something works, I stick to it!' What I am talking about is the Detroit Pistons. Despite dropping their last two games they are 15-7-1 ATS on the season and have paid dividends for 'us' to date. The Spurs are still as consistent as ever going 10-2 straight-up at home and 8-3-1 ATS. San Antonio has dominated this series winning 31 of the past 43 games but this is a much improved Pistons squad. Detroit hasn't dropped three straight this season...I like them here. Take the PISTONS! |
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12-04-17 | Steelers v. Bengals +6 | Top | 23-20 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 8:30 ET Bengals (+) over Steelers- Two months ago many were wondering what was wrong with the Steelers. Big Ben was throwing intercepting and Le'Veon Bell was have problems finding running room, well, six straight wins later Pittsburgh enters the Queen City looking to continue their dominance over the Bengals. Mike Tomlin has had the best of his counter-part Marvin Lewis winning 17 of the 22 meetings over the past 12 years including 11-1 straight up from Game 10 out. Cincinnati is looking to break their current five-game losing streak in this series. Take the BENGALS! |
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12-03-17 | Panthers +5.5 v. Saints | Top | 21-31 | Loss | -107 | 22 h 33 m | Show |
Carolina at New Orleans 4:25 ET Panthers (+) over Saints- Yeah, I expect the Saints to return home after their loss at Los Angeles last week and for the 'public' to look for them to recover from their first defeat in two months. But, things happen after a loss, the feeling of invincibility is shaken and they will find it difficult to return to their pervious form. Carolina's defense is one of the best in the NFL as it turned the tide (UGH) last week against the Jets. Look for the Panthers to surprise here. Take CAROLINA! |
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12-03-17 | Bucs +2.5 v. Packers | Top | 20-26 | Loss | -105 | 18 h 12 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Green Bay 1:00 ET Buccaneers (+) over Packers- Oh no, don't say it's so...Jameis Winston will be back at quarterback for Tampa Bay. Green Bay is already without their HOF QB as Aaron Rogers is still sidelined and Brett Hundley just doesn't cut it. Oh, so you think he looked good against Pittsburgh last Sunday night but understand this the Steelers were playing that game with the knowledge that at some time Hundley and the Packers would fall...and they did. Green Bay should not be favored over anybody with this guy quarterbacking. Take TAMPA BAY! |