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02-07-23 | Knicks v. Magic +1.5 | Top | 102-98 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 20 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday 10* Top Play Orlando Magic +1.5 or +2 vs New York Knicks @ 7:10 ET - This is a great spot to fade the Knicks. Look for the defensive intensity for the Knicks to be lacking in this one. New York is off that huge comeback win over division rival Philly on Sunday. The Knicks held them to just 18 points in the 4th quarter as they rallied for the win. On deck for New York is a trip to that same division rival, in Philadelphia this time. That said, this is a horrible scheduling spot for the Knicks and let us not forget they had lost 7 of 10 games before the shocking win over the 76ers. As for the Magic, they are rested and at home and have won 6 of last 10 games overall. Also, they had won 9 of last 12 home games prior to losing the most recent one so look for a big bounce back effort from the hosts in this one! 10* ORLANDO +1.5 or +2 |
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02-07-23 | Rutgers v. Indiana -4 | Top | 60-66 | Win | 100 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
CBB Tuesday 10* Top Play Indiana Hoosiers -4 vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ 6:30 ET - As the saying goes, if it was too easy everyone would be doing it! That theory applies here. The Hoosiers were a 5 point favorite and are already down to a -4 in early market movement. Why? Because everyone knows they just knocked off the best team in the country when they beat Purdue this past weekend. So that's it, right? It is that easy? Just fade Hoosiers because they beat the #1 team in the country and the fans stormed the court after the game? Ladies and gentlemen, nothing is automatic in this business and nothing is truly easy. The fact here is a quote from Indiana star Trayce Jackson-Davis tells you the key info you really need to know here. What did he reference after the big win over the Boilermakers? Rutgers! Why? Because he was saying that ever since they got drilled by the Scarlet Knights early this season in their Big Ten opener they have toughened up and been a different team. All that said, and this revenge game being at home, you know Jackson-Davis and the Hoosiers are going to bring it in this game! They want payback for being held to just 48 points in the first match-up at Rutgers earlier this season. So this is a classic case where the public views this game in a certain way and the market moves it in the same way and we get line value fading the movement! I love spots like this and feel the Hoosiers get their revenge in a big way on their home court here. The Scarlet Knights have gone 2-4 in road games this season and the Hoosiers are 12-1 in home games! Rutgers last 3 Big Ten losses all by double digits and that includes 0-2 in last two road games. Hoosiers get payback for having one of their worst games of the season against these guys earlier this year. 10* INDIANA -4 |
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02-06-23 | Texas v. Kansas -3.5 | Top | 80-88 | Win | 100 | 16 h 7 m | Show |
CBB Monday 10* Top Play Kansas Jayhawks -3.5 vs Texas Longhorns @ 9 ET - Great spot for Kansas in this one. They are off a sloppy road loss at Iowa State but perhaps got caught looking ahead to this showdown with the team leading the Big 12. Texas is having a great season, even surviving the situation head coach Beard and now having an interim head coach on the sidelines. I did have the Longhorns here as one of my two plays Saturday but it was not an easy win for them at Kansas State. The Horns were down big to the Wildcats at halftime and had to rally back and it was a physical game and it used a lot of energy for UT in the eventual 3-point win. That makes this is a very tough spot for Texas and their win at Kansas State was their first win over a ranked foe that was not a home game for UT. Prior to defeating the Wildcats, the Longhorns other 3 non-home games versus ranked foes had seen them lose in a neutral site game against Illinois plus the Horns lost by double digits at Iowa State and at Tennessee. I feel sure the Jayhawks are going to bounce back strong here Monday after their ugly loss at Iowa State. Also note that the last 8 times Kansas has been off a loss in which they allowed 79 points or less, they have gone a perfect 8-0 in their next game. The Jayhawks get it done again here coming off a loss as the guys surrounding Wilson do a much better job in this home game than they did against the Cyclones Saturday. Home court matters in this key Big 12 battle and KU gets it done at home! 10* KANSAS -3.5 |
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02-06-23 | Clippers -6.5 v. Nets | Top | 124-116 | Win | 100 | 14 h 14 m | Show |
NBA Monday 10* Top Play LA Clippers -6.5 @ Brooklyn Nets @ 7:40 ET - The Clippers won in overtime Saturday night. The guys that led them are who you would expect - Leonard, George, Powell. The Nets are off a win over Washington in which they rallied from a 23 point deficit in the eventual 2-point win. Brooklyn had 2 guys have career-best scoring games in that one and their output was ridiculous and will not be repeated here. Not even close. That said, we have a lot of value here because this Nets team is still without Durant and it sounds like Irving has been traded to Dallas. Also, Brooklyn has a lot of other banged up guys, including Curry who will miss tonight's game. Curry and Durant were the only two guys to score more than 13 points when the Nets upset the Clippers in LA by 15 points earlier this season. So this is a revenge game plus the situation is perfect. Normally I do not laying points on the road but I just can not see the Nets as being able to hang in this game. They are too depleted and guys will not repeat the magic they did on the floor against Washington this past weekend. This is a defensive and revenge-minded Clippers team that Brooklyn has to deal with tonight. 10* LA CLIPPERS -6.5 |
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02-05-23 | 76ers -5.5 v. Knicks | Top | 97-108 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 39 m | Show |
NBA Sunday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -5.5 @ New York Knicks @ 7:05 ET - As per usual, Embiid is on the injury report. As per usual, I am expect him to play. Even if he does not, look for the Sixers to roll any way in this one. But Embiid keeps showing up on the report with left foot soreness but he has played 5 straight games. A key here to why he is likely to play too is Philly was off yesterday and they then have Monday and Tuesday off before facing the Celtics Wednesday. There really is no reason to rest Embiid here. He rested yesterday and can rest Monday and Tuesday too! As for this scheduling situation, it definitely favors the Sixers as the Knicks are off an OT loss to the Clippers last night. That leaves them spent here both emotionally and physically as it was 7th loss in last 10 games for New York also. By the way, each of Knicks last 6 losses have been by at least 6 points. As for Philly, they enter this one on a 22-5 run! They have been one of the hottest teams in the league for months now and 15 of last 22 wins by at least 7 points! They should roll here on the road as they beat the Knicks by 7 the last time they met and that was despite New York having a rare 14-rebound edge over the 76ers in that one. Lay it! 10* PHILADELPHIA -5.5 |
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02-05-23 | Wichita State -5.5 v. Tulsa | Top | 86-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 36 m | Show |
CBB Sunday 10* Top Play Wichita State Shockers -5.5 @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane @ 3 ET - Tulsa is the worst team in the AAC. The Golden Hurricane have lost 10 of last 11 games and the average margin of defeat has been 14 points. Yes, Tulsa almost beat the Shockers at Wichita State but would you believe the Golden Hurricane were up huge in that game and yet still lost despite a crazy stat. The Shockers were 2 of 17 from three point land in that game and Tulsa was 10 of 22 from downtown. That means the Golden Hurricane outscored Wichita State by 24 points from beyond the arc and yet still lost the game by 4 points! I am sure that the Shockers are going to play much better here even though they are on the road and I am projecting a win by a double digit margin. A big key here is Wichita State enters this game angry off a loss. Believe it or not the Shockers are actually a fantastic 4-1 when they are on the road and coming off a loss! The most recent one was a big 13 point win at East Carolina and Tulsa is worse than the Pirates. Also, the only loss for Wichita State when in this situation was at Kansas State and, of course the Wildcats are a ranked Big 12 team that is having an excellent season. There is just a big disparity in these programs right now and I do not see the Shockers being denied off a loss and I look for Tulsa's knack for blowout losses to add another one to the list Sunday. 10* WICHITA STATE -5.5 |
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02-04-23 | Villanova +10 v. Creighton | Top | 61-66 | Win | 100 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
CBB Saturday 10* Top Play Villanova Wildcats +10 @ Creighton Bluejays @ 7:30 ET - The Wildcats recently got Justin Moore back and he is a senior guard who is a key player for them. Villanova also has been a better team since Cam Whitmore joined the playing rotation at the start of the season. What is happening with this line here is that Creighton is over-valued. Yes, the Bluejays are known for playing well at home and have revenge from last year's Big East title loss. But the key here with Creighton is that they are laying double digits against a Nova team that is getting stronger and more confident and healthier. Yes they just lost at Marquette but they had key guys in foul trouble plus it was just the 2nd game for Moore since he came back. He'll be even better here. Note that Villanova is only 10-12 this season but the average margin of defeat is 6.5 points per loss and only one defeat was by more than 10 points. The Wildcats are 0-4 against ranked teams but no loss was by a double digit margin. This is just too many points here. The revenge angle for Creighton is making this line higher than it should be. The Bluejays only scored 63 against a bad Georgetown team in most recent game and, again, the Cats likely would have won at Marquette if not for foul trouble "slowing their roll" in that game. They will be very strong in this game as they are off B2B tight losses but have their team together again with Moore back in the lineup and it is showing in how competitive they have been against ranked foes in the last two games. That continues here and the points are just too much here for the Bluejays to be laying. 10* VILLANOVA +10 |
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02-04-23 | Suns v. Pistons OVER 226 | Top | 116-100 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 22 m | Show |
NBA Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 226 in Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns @ 7 ET - Yesterday's Pistons game had 137 points at halftime and yet stayed under the total. Yesterday's Suns game at Boston totaled just 200 points and stayed way under the total. Both Detroit and Phoenix won those games too. Also, as noted above, both those games were yesterday on Friday so this is a B2B spot for both clubs. All of these factors are situations where I like to take an over and they are all lining up right here on the same game so I am all over this over! The Pistons game was ridiculous in not going over the total yesterday. The Suns are off a very strong defensive effort in an upset win of Celtics on the road. Both teams off wins here so could let up on intensity on the defensive end. Last but not least, is back to back spot for both teams so could be some tired legs taking plays off on the defensive end too. Add it all up and you can see why I am going big on this one. 10* OVER 226 in Detroit |
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02-04-23 | Texas -120 v. Kansas State | Top | 69-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
CBB Saturday 10* Top Play Texas Longhorns Money Line -115 @ Kansas State Wildcats @ 4 ET - The Wildcats are ranked higher. Kansas State also is undefeated at home this season. The Cats also already beat the Longhorns at Texas earlier this season. All that and yet this line is right around a pick'em even though KSU is at home. Must be a mistake, right? No, not at all! The road team has won 4 straight meetings in this series. Also, UT is the better team defensively and you would never know that considering they allowed the Wildcats to put up 116 on them in Austin in the prior meeting this season. You think the Horns have forgotten that? Of course not! UT comes up huge on the defensive end in this one and gets a convincing win! Kansas State is a solid team for sure but the Longhorns are even better. The Wildcats have lost 3 of last 4 games against ranked teams. Texas has won 4 of 7 against ranked teams and they catch KSU off a disappointing big game loss to their biggest rival as they just lost to the Jayhawks. 10* TEXAS -115 |
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02-03-23 | Kent State +2.5 v. Akron | Top | 55-67 | Loss | -115 | 14 h 2 m | Show |
CBB Friday 10* Top Play Kent State Golden Flashes +2.5 @ Akron Zips @ 9 ET - Love this play a ton because the "deeper dive" here reveals key factors that the markets are likely missing here. The markets will look and see that these two teams are tied at the top of the MAC and have identical records in MAC games and then they will look at Akron being at home for this one where they are 11-0 this season. You don't think the odds makers know all these facts too? Yet they set the line at right around a pick'em on this game and, of course, everyone jumping in on the Zips here. Now the line is as high as a 2.5 as of early gameday morning. Now the key factors the odds makers (and yours truly) are considering here! The fact is that Akron lost to Ball State and has yet to play Toledo! Those are the 2 other top teams out of the 4 top teams in the league (with Zips and Golden Flashes being the other 2). As for Kent State, unlike the Zips, they beat Ball State and also they have played the Rockets and they beat them too! So the point is that the records may be identical in the MAC but the Zips have played the weaker in-conference schedule. Also, in terms of overall records, Akron has 6 losses and the average margin of defeat was 12.5 points and they did NOT play the tough non-conference schedule that Kent State did! The Golden Flashes faced both Gonzaga AND Houston and they nearly beat both of them outright! Overall, Kent State only has 2 other losses this season and one was by 2 points in non-conference action and the other was an upset at hands of Northern Illinois but the Huskies shot a ridiculously high percentage in that game including from 3-point land. So the point is all the boxes are checked that this is a HIGH VALUE spot for grabbing the points with Kent State and then you have the final "kicker" that pushes this over the top! The Golden Flashes lost to Akron in the Championship Game of the MAC Tourney and that sent the Zips to the Big Dance where they got to face UCLA in the NCAA Tourney while it sent the Golden Flashes to play in The Basketball Classic and to ponder "what could have been". So all these factors considered plus the rivalry aspect with these two teams and I love the underdog in this spot. 10* KENT STATE +2.5 |
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02-03-23 | Kings v. Pacers +3.5 | Top | 104-107 | Win | 100 | 13 h 40 m | Show |
NBA Friday 10* Top Play Indiana Pacers +3.5 vs Sacramento Kings @ 7 ET - I know the Pacers are in a back to back but I love this spot. Indiana is finally getting healthy. They blew a 14 point 4th quarter lead last night to lose by just a single point. They felt completely ripped off on their home floor in terms of free throw attempts as the Lakers were on the line all night long and Indiana could not buy a trip to the free throw line. Additionally, they are catching a west coast team that has been on the road for a bit already and also will be without their leading scorer tonight as Fox is out for personal reasons. He is a key contributor all over the floor so this is a big deal. Last but, certainly not least, this is a revenge game for the Pacers. They recently lost by 23 points to the Nuggets about a week and a half ago. That tied their biggest margin of defeat this season as the only other time they also lost that big this season was at Sacramento when they fell short by 23 and lost 137 to 114. This will be a payback game for Pacers as their head coach and players are very fired up about the way they lost to the Lakers last night and could not get calls plus they want payback here against the Kings. They should get it but will grab the points here in case Pacers again fall just short of an outright win! 10* INDIANA +3.5 |
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02-02-23 | Lakers v. Pacers +1.5 | Top | 112-111 | Win | 100 | 14 h 22 m | Show |
NBA Thursday 10* Top Play Indiana Pacers +1.5 vs Los Angeles Lakers @ 7 ET - Long-time followers know I am a contrarian so often and that is the case again here. The Pacers have lost 10 of 11 games. This line is about a pick'em on a Lakers team that has won 10 of 17 games. Looks easy right. You know that usually means! Also, though LeBron James and Anthony Davis are expected to play, neither are 100 percent and LA off that OT win over the Knicks. As for the Pacers, though Haliburton is listed as questionable, he is expected to make his return as the Indiana star player has been practicing fully and is ready to go here. What a great spot for his return. Home game versus LeBron and Company. This is a big game for the Pacers and I had them in their lone win in these last 11 games and am 2-0 with picks involving them in 2023. I feel strongly that this is the perfect spot to back them again and I just do not seem them being denied here in this bounce back spot at home. Look for them to rally around the imminent return of Haliburton as he should hit the floor tonight but, even if he did not, this Pacers team ready for a huge run. 10* INDIANA +1.5 |
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02-02-23 | Wright State +6.5 v. Youngstown State | Top | 89-91 | Win | 100 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
CBB Thursday 10* Top Play Wright State Raiders +6.5 @ Youngstown State Penguins @ 7 ET - The Raiders are well-coached and they are use to being at the top of the Horizon League. Youngstown State is having an uncharacteristically strong season thus far. The result is exceptional line value here because the Penguins also have hit threes at a crazy high rate in last two wins and can not maintain that clip. You can bet Wright State will be guarding tight on the perimeter in this one. Youngstown State is tied at the top of the conference for the top spot but one of their 3 losses was to Northern Kentucky and that is who they have on deck next game and the Norse are tied with Penguins in a 3-way tie atop the league standings. Wright State is off B2B wins. Yes, those were home games but the Raiders also have won 3 straight road games and 4 of last 5 away from home. This is a high-quality well-coached team that still has sights set on making a major move up the standings. Keep in mind, this is one of 8 remaining conference games so there is still plenty of time to make a big move before the conference tourney starts at the end of this month. I am looking for a big push from this Raiders team and would not be surprised if they make it 3 straight league wins here but, at the very least, they stay inside this inflated number. The Penguins won at Wright State earlier this season by 11 points but they outscored them by 21 points from 3-point land. That is not happening again here. The Raiders get revenge and, if they don't win outright, they at least stay within a bucket or two in my opinion. Note that Youngstown State, other than the first win over the Raiders, is currently 4-3 SU against teams that currently have a .500 or better record in the Horizon League. The Penguins are over-rated right now. We take advantage. 10* WRIGHT STATE +6.5 |
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02-01-23 | Magic v. 76ers -8.5 | Top | 94-105 | Win | 100 | 13 h 21 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -8.5 vs Orlando Magic @ 7 ET - Even if Embiid, listed as questionable, does not play here I do like Philly to bounce back after losing to the Magic by double digits Monday. The Sixers blew an early 21 point lead there and were still up double digits at halftime in the eventual 10-point loss. They were sloppy, turnover-prone, and out of sorts as that game went on. This will be a payback game for them and they will get their revenge. This is the 6th time this season that Philly has had one of these situations where you facing the same team in consecutive games. Of the first five, they have NEVER lost both games. Also, in four of the five B2B sets like this, the 76ers have won the 2nd game 4 times and they have all been blowouts too! The average margin of victory for the Sixers in those games was 24 points! Philly had won 7 straight games before the loss to Orlando Monday. They are not happy at all about how that one played out and will make adjustments in the 2nd game of this B2B set just as they have done in other ones, including at Orlando, earlier this season! The result is a blowout home win by a double digit margin! 10* PHILADELPHIA -8.5 |
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02-01-23 | Penn State v. Purdue OVER 134.5 | Top | 60-80 | Win | 100 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
CBB Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 134.5 in Purdue Boilermakers vs Penn State Nittany Lions @ 6:30 ET - The Boilermakers are the #1 team in the country and at home and do have some lower-scoring grinder type games on occasion. However, there is no need for that here. They already beat the Nittany Lions when these teams met in a game played in Philly earlier this season. So Penn State was not in their true home for that game and yet they still scored a respectable 63 points despite unimpressive shooting. Purdue scored 76 points in that one and now are at home where they have scored at least 73 points in 8 of last 10 victories. In fact, in those 10 home wins the Boilermakers have averaged 76 points per game. So based on the current line on this game of 10 points that would put this game at 76-66 if Purdue just hits their typical home victory average and that totals 142 points. Not only is that already above the 135 we need for a win here, I do not expect this to be an "average" home game for Purdue. The Boilermakers can score a pile of points on the rather unimpressive defense Penn State plays plus the Nittany Lions come into this game with some confidence on the offensive end so they will be will be willing to play with tempo here. Even though that will prove to be a mistake as the Boilersmakers are so superior to the Lions but the point is PSU will get caught up in a bit of an uptempo game. To their credit, Penn State has scored big in games against Indiana, Iowa and Illinois and won all 3 and the latter was a road game. Even lumping that in with other tough Big Ten they have faced (this Purdue team) it means those 4 games (only 2 of which were played at State College) saw the Nittany Lions score an average of 76 points per game! Also, Penn State enters this game off a win versus Michigan in which they scored 83 points. This Nittany Lions team is playing with some confidence right now and will hang around long enough in this game to make sure it gets over the total in my opinion. I am projecting at least a 75-65 type game though I expect to get well into the 140s actually. 10* OVER 134.5 in Purdue |
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01-31-23 | Clippers -3 v. Bulls | Top | 108-103 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday 10* Top Play Los Angeles Clippers -3 @ Chicago Bulls @ 8 ET - The Bulls are off a win but had lost 5 of 8 games before that win. Also, each of last 8 games for Chicago came against teams that currently have a losing record entering Tuesday's action. This will be the Bulls toughest test in awhile and, making matters even tougher, the Clippers enter this game fired up off a loss. LA had been hot before the loss and they also are a perfect 3-0 the last 3 times they have been off a defeat in which they scored less than 110 points. In this case, Los Angeles off an ugly loss in which they were held to just 99 points and I fully expect a huge response here as a result. The Clippers had won 5 in a row before that loss and get right back on track here. 10* LA CLIPPERS -3 |
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01-31-23 | Virginia Tech v. Miami-FL -4 | Top | 83-92 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
CBB Tuesday 10* Top Play Miami Hurricanes -4 @ Virginia Tech Hokies @ 7 ET - The Hokies are off B2B wins but they were at home. One of the wins was an upset of Duke so now this Virginia Tech team getting a little too much respect on the road here. Not only have they struggled in true road games all season long, the Hokies had lost 7 straight games overall prior to those B2B wins. So, yes, they started the season 11-1 but a lot has changed since then. Now they face a Miami team that is angry off a home loss to Pittsburgh in which the Panthers scored the final 11 points in the 3 point defeat! Ironically, the Hurricanes also blew their home game against the Hokies late last season in a game in which Virginia Tech rallied from a big 2nd half deficit. So the point is that this is a great spot to back a very angry Canes team! Also, Miami has gone 4-0 this season when off a loss. They will respond here and the point spread is small enough at 4 points that this is a very manageable number. The Hurricanes will be very determined off a loss and they catch Virginia Tech at the right time as Hokies on the road after B2B home wins following a 7-game slide. This one gets ugly. 10* MIAMI -4 |
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01-30-23 | Iowa State v. Texas Tech +1.5 | Top | 77-80 | Win | 100 | 14 h 33 m | Show |
CBB Monday 10* Top Play Texas Tech Red Raiders +1.5 vs Iowa State Cyclones @ 9 ET - I have been betting for 3 decades already. I have been a handicapper releasing plays to the public for 2 decades already. Possibly another decade to go with the handicapping and, as for sports betting, that will likely be a part of my life until I am laid to rest. Why the long intro? What is this all about? Well, I have always been a contrarian and will always be a contrarian as long as I am betting. Of course you can't be contrarian on every single game but the point is there are match-ups where it pays to scratch your head a bit and say "Wait, what is going on here?" and this is one of those. Now, of course, nothing is 100% in anything but being contrarian in the right spots pays off more than not long-term. This is one of those spots in my opinion. Just look at this match-up once! Iowa State is ranked #12 in the country and blasted the Red Raiders by 34 points in their meeting earlier this season and the Cyclones are 15-5 this season. They are basically a PICK'EM yes indeed a PICK'EM here against a Texas Tech team that is 0-8 in Big 12 games this season! So the odds makers must have really messed up here, eh? Of course not! This game is priced this way for a reason and I sense the Red Raiders will come up huge on their home floor and get a much-needed conference win! Texas Tech is off a non-conference win and Cyclones are off a loss so many will look at that and point to a play on ISU here. But note Iowa State has been struggling on the road recently and this Red Raiders team is VERY hungry to get that first conference win. Don't let the line lead you astray here, the home team is the bet! 10* TEXAS TECH +1.5 |
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01-30-23 | Magic v. 76ers -9.5 | Top | 119-109 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
NBA Monday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -9.5 vs Orlando Magic @ 7 ET - Normally I do not lay big points in the NBA but this is not a normal situation. The 76ers already beat the Magic twice in Orlando. The average margin of those two victories was 19 points and again this was at Orlando! But that is not all. The Sixers were without Embiid, Harden, and Maxey in those 3 games! Those are 3 key players and most likely all 3 will be on the floor here. The only one who might miss is Embiid as he is questionable again with his foot issue. But again, I just do not think he will be rested in a spot like this where no back to back is involved. Also, the Sixers will have Harden and Maxey and those two guys missed the first two games and those games were still big wins and those were both at Orlando. Note that Philly has won 20 of 24 games. The Magic have lost 10 of 16 games and the average margin of defeat is 14.2 points in those 10 losses. Another blowout defeat for Orlando here as the Sixers roll continues! 10* PHILADELPHIA -9.5 |
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01-29-23 | Pelicans v. Bucks OVER 233.5 | Top | 110-135 | Win | 100 | 13 h 22 m | Show |
NBA Sunday 10* Top Play OVER 233.5 in Milwaukee Bucks vs New Orleans Pelicans @ 8:10 ET - The Pelicans have not been scoring as much lately and are without Zion Williamson but this is a non-conference match-up that should play out with a wide-open style. Not only that, New Orleans most recent game saw them have the pace to score plenty of points but they had a poor shooting night from deep. The Bucks have scored 130 points or more in 4 of last 6 games! Milwaukee home games, prior to a low-scoring win over Denver, saw 4 straight total at least 236 points and those games averaged 246.5 points. Ironically, the last time these teams met earlier this season the game totaled 247 points. We are going to be in that range tonight in my opinion as I just do not expect to see much hunger from either team in terms of generating defensive intensity in this non-conference affair. 10* OVER 233.5 in Milwaukee |
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01-29-23 | Providence -1 v. Villanova | Top | 70-65 | Win | 100 | 5 h 54 m | Show |
CBB Sunday 10* Top Play Providence Friars -120 @ Villanova Wildcats @ Noon ET - The Wildcats are 4-5 in Big East games. They are not the same team they were when they were coached by Jay Wright. Also, their 4 wins are against two of the worst teams in the conference as they have a pair of victories against both Georgetown and St John's. Those two teams are a combined 4-16 in Big East action! Now Villanova is facing a Providence team that is 8-2 this season and we can get the Friars at right around a pick'em price! I will take it! Keep in mind this is also a double revenge game for the Friars as they lost both meetings last season and they were very close games. I know Villanova has played a lot of close games this season but close loss does not mean a win and the fact is the Cats keep falling just short against the better teams in the conference. That should continue here against a very determined visitor in this one. 10* PROVIDENCE -120 |
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01-28-23 | Texas v. Tennessee -5 | Top | 71-82 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
CBB Saturday 10* Top Play Tennessee Volunteers -5 vs Texas Longhorns @ 6 ET - The Volunteers were as high as a -7.5 favorite here and have dropped to a -5 and I love the line value here. Tennessee is a very strong team and home court can mean an awful lot in College Basketball to a team that is firing on all cylinders. The Vols are hot and they are at home here. Give credit to the Longhorns too as they are having a very strong season. However, they have lost 2 of last 3 games against ranked teams and this is a tough road venue for this Big 12/SEC Challenge match-up! The one game they did win in those last 3 against ranked teams came when they rallied from 18 down against TCU but the Horns were at home for that one. This is a whole other situation here and Tennessee has won 8 of 9 games and the only loss was when they shot a ridiculous 3 of 21 from three point land against Kentucky plus the Wildcats had a 25 to 10 edge in free throw attempts and yet the Volunteers only lost that game by 7 points. That says a lot right here and, as I have mentioned often in the past, I have a ton of respect for the odds makers. The Vols opened up as a bigger favorite with good season. The home team rolls big here! 10* TENNESSEE -5 |
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01-28-23 | Seton Hall -2 v. Butler | Top | 70-49 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
CBB Saturday 10* Top Play Seton Hall Pirates -2 @ Butler Bulldogs @ 4 ET - Butler wants revenge for a 25 point loss at Seton Hall 3 weeks ago. However, the Pirates are off a beatdown at home at the hands of Marquette. After losing that one by 21 points, it is certainly noteworthy that Seton Hall is a PERFECT 4-0 this season when off a loss by a margin of 14 points or more. By the way, all 4 of the Pirates wins in this situation have come by more than 21 points! This included a blowout win over the Bulldogs. Yes, Butler is at home and they have been known for being tough at home traditionally. However, that was then and this is now. The Bulldogs have lost 3 straight games overall and have lost 8 of 11 - all in Big East action. They have 3 home losses this season - all in Big East action - and all by a margin of at least 20 points. Considering all of the above and the fact this line is only a -2, this is a great spot for the Pirates! 10* SETON HALL |
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01-28-23 | Nuggets v. 76ers -4 | Top | 119-126 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
NBA Saturday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -4 vs Denver Nuggets @ 3:10 ET - The Sixers have Joel Embiid on the injury report but I can not see him missing this game. The 76ers have not played since Wednesday and they do not play again until Monday. This is not a situation where it would make sense to sit Embiid for what is really best defined as a nagging injury. As for the Nuggets injury report, many of their guys will likely play tonight but they have a long list of players on the report and this includes guys who could miss or who are unlikely to be 100%. That said, I do like the Sixers here even if Embiid does not play. The Nuggets are banged up and have lost 2 of 3. Philly is hot and has won 6 straight and 19 of 23 games! The situation plus home court edge means plenty of value with a rather low number here. 10* PHILADELPHIA -4 |
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01-27-23 | Grizzlies -3 v. Wolves | Top | 100-111 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
NBA Friday 10* Top Play Memphis Grizzlies -3 @ Minnesota Timberwolves @ 7:40 ET - The last time these teams played the Wolves had both Towns and Gobert on the floor and yet still lost by double digits. I know the Grizzlies are now without Adams but the point is that Towns is going to miss tonight for sure as he has been out for two months. As for Gobert, he is dealing with a groin injury and may not play or might be limited. It adds up to a great to back a road team very hungry to get back to winning ways. The Grizzlies have lost 4 straight and will hit the floor running hard tonight and the Timberwolves just do not have the horses to keep up here. Minnesota has a number of injury issues and the road team is favored here for a reason. Don't let the line fool you. Lay it! 10* MEMPHIS -3 |
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01-27-23 | St. Louis -125 v. Davidson | Top | 74-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
CBB Friday 10* Top Play St Louis Billikens -120 @ Davidson Wildcats @ 7 ET - This is a revenge spot for St Louis as they lost in the A-10 Tourney to Davidson by 15 last season plus the Wildcats beat the Billikens by 21 points in the regular season meeting too. St Louis is a 1 or 1.5 point favorite here in this game so the best value is with the money line which is in the -120 range on this one. The Billikens come into this one red hot and rolling with confidence as they have won 5 straight. The Wildcats are off a win but this followed 4 straight losses. We get line value here because many will be looking at Davidson as a home dog here but the Billikens are not 14-6 on the season thus far by pure accident. The road team is the better team in this match-up and the revenge angle helps push this one over the top for me as the motivation angle is a key here too. 10* ST LOUIS Money Line -120 |
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01-26-23 | Pistons v. Nets OVER 231.5 | Top | 130-122 | Win | 100 | 16 h 46 m | Show |
NBA Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 231.5 in Brooklyn Nets vs Detroit Pistons @ 7:40 ET - I look for the Pistons to put up a fight here as they catch the Nets in a tough back to back spot after that intense battle with Philly last night. However, I just can not trust the defensive play of Detroit and that is why I am expecting this one to turn into a shootout with plenty of points. The Nets are 2-5 since Durant got hurt and they have allowed 115 points per game. Brooklyn has scored 120.5 ppg last 4 games and will feast on a Detroit team willing to play uptempo but with constantly getting blown out of games. The Pistons have allowed 127.5 ppg last 10 games. However, they also have scored 116 points per game last 9 games. 10* OVER 231.5 in Brooklyn |
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01-26-23 | Iowa +3 v. Michigan State | Top | 61-63 | Win | 100 | 14 h 9 m | Show |
CBB Thursday 10* Top Play Iowa Hawkeyes +3 @ Michigan State Spartans @ 7 ET - Uh oh...the odds makers did it again and made a massive "mistake" here, right? After all this line opened up at nearly a pick'em even though Michigan State is 8-2 at home this season and the Hawkeyes are 3-5 in games played away from their home in Iowa. Wow...what a "gift" from the odds makers, right? Long-time followers know the respect I have for the odds makers and the fact is this game was priced this way for a reason. Now that we are able to get as much as +3 on this one with the Hawkeyes, it is absolutely "go time" for me. Iowa could get Patrick McCaffery back tonight. Already he is back with the team and this is providing an emotional boost for him and for the team. They are going to rally around this even if he is not on the floor tonight. A big key here is the play of Kris Murray and he could do what his brother Keegan did against Michigan State last season as he dominated in the 26 point win for the Hawkeyes. The fact is Kris Murray is "in the zone" right now and I love the fact Iowa enters this game off a loss in which Ohio State simply shot "lights out" against them. The Buckeyes won the game on ridiculously hot shooting but the Spartans have not been playing like that very often at all this season. Michigan State has lost 3 of 4 while the Hawkeyes had won 4 straight before the loss to the Buckeyes. By the way, the Spartans only win last 4 games was against Rutgers by 13 points but it was a game in which they outscored the Scarlet Knights by 30 points from three point land. Statistical anomaly for sure as it was a classic case of hot versus not for one game on the floor. That is not happening here against the Hawkeyes. 10* IOWA +3 |
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01-25-23 | Nets v. 76ers -5.5 | Top | 133-137 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 6 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -5.5 vs Brooklyn Nets @ 7:35 ET - I am aware Embiid is questionable. I do expect him to play but, even if he does not, note that the Nets are 100% going to be without Durant here. Durant did play in the first meeting this season while Embiid did not. Plus Harden did not play for Philly in that one either. The Sixers still won the game by 9 points. Note that Harrell is coming off a big for the 76ers and could get the call again for a lot of minutes if Embiid misses. But the fact Brooklyn has no KD is the biggest key here. Also, I would really be surprised if Embiid does not play here. It is a divisional game and he has already had time off since neither he nor Harden played this weekend at Sacramento. Also Philly does not play again until this Saturday and that is a non-conference game and this game tonight is a divisional battle. Look for Embiid to go and Harden is not even on the injury report. The Sixers stay red hot here and roll to another win even if Embiid misses. The 76ers take advantage of a Nets team that has lost 4 of 6. The Sixers have won 5 straight and 18 of 22 games! 10* PHILADELPHIA -5.5 |
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01-25-23 | Richmond -115 v. Massachusetts | Top | 76-85 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 44 m | Show |
CBB Wednesday 10* Top Play Richmond Spiders -115 @ Massachusetts Minutemen @ 7 ET - Great spot for a road win here and we get some value in the line since these teams have nearly identical overall records on the season. The key is not the overall records but the record in A-10 action that matters the most here as well as the current situation here. Massachusetts has lost 5 of 7 games in conference action. Richmond was 4-2 in conference action prior to losing to a solid VCU team this past weekend. Now the Spiders will bounce back. I know they do not have a good road record but this Spiders team is better than that shows and this is a great spot for them. They are catching a slumping UMass team and Richmond is actually 4-0 SU the last 4 times they are off a loss! Spiders will bounce back again here after falling short against the Rams. The Minutemen just are not very good defensively this season and the road team takes advantage here. 10* RICHMOND -115 |
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01-24-23 | Bulls v. Pacers +1.5 | Top | 110-116 | Win | 100 | 14 h 15 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday 10* Top Play Indiana Pacers +1.5 vs Chicago Bulls @ 7:10 ET - I am aware of the fact that Andrew Nembhard is listed as questionable for this one with an illness. But he played through that illness Saturday at Phoenix and I do expect him to play here tonight and to be stronger. I know he missed practice yesterday but that was likely just to get him as healthy and full-strength as possible before this game. Even if he does not play, I like the Pacers here at home. Yes they have lost 7 straight games but they have a huge rest edge here. Bulls are in the 2nd game of a B2B after facing the Hawks last night. Chicago also just got back their long travel to Paris late last week. That said, this B2B could prove to be too much as the Pacers have a big rest edge coming off B2B days off. Also, there is plenty of motivation for the Pacers here as they lost early this season at Chicago and they also are hungry to end their losing streak. As for the Bulls, yes they have won 3 straight but they have NEVER WON 4 in a row this season! Also, when on the road this season and having won at least 2 straight games, the Bulls have gone 1-5 SU in those games. Adding to the value here is that this is a B2B for Chicago and they were just in Europe at the end of last week. 10* INDIANA +1.5 |
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01-24-23 | Missouri +1.5 v. Ole Miss | Top | 89-77 | Win | 100 | 14 h 37 m | Show |
CBB Tuesday 10* Top Play Missouri Tigers +1.5 @ Ole Miss Rebels @ 7 ET - Home court is so important in college basketball. Wait a second, if that is the case why am I am playing the road team here in a game that is nearly a pick'em? Well ladies and gentlemen, that is because sometimes the value of home court is so strongly baked into the lines and baked into the minds of the betting masses that it creates value for strong road teams. That is the case here. Let's not forget that Missouri is a respectable 3-4 in SEC action and also 3-3 in games against ranked teams this season. The Tigers have won 14 of their 19 games overall this season! Conversely, Ole Miss is the only team (other than SC) in the SEC with an overall losing record on the season plus they are 1-6 in SEC action plus they have gone 0-4 this season against ranked teams! The Rebels have lost 10 of 13 since they started the season 6-0. There is simply a talent gap between these teams that has not been properly factored here and we will take advantage. Yes, the Tigers can (and will) win on the road here. Grab the +1.5 and look for an upset. 10* MISSOURI +1.5 |
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01-23-23 | Grizzlies v. Kings | Top | 100-133 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 1 m | Show |
NBA Monday 10* Top Play Memphis Grizzlies PK -115 @ Sacramento Kings @ 10:30 ET - The Grizzles are off B2B losses for the 6th time this season. What happened after the first five times this happened? A win all 5 times! In fact that 5-0 mark punctuated by an average margin of victory of 15 points. The beautiful thing about this spot though is we do not have to even worry about covering a spread. The line on this game is essentially a pick'em as of very early Monday morning even if you have to lay slightly more juice (-115) to get the pick'em line. It is worth it! I know Memphis is in a back to back spot here and the Kings have the rest edge. However, the fact the Grizzlies are off B2B losses each by the slimmest of margins will insure a special focus from them here. The Kings are off a loss and want to bounce back but, prior to that loss to Philly, the 6-game win streak of Sacramento was not overly impressive in terms of opposition. As I mentioned in my Saturday NBA write-up: "Although Sacramento has won 6 straight games, note that all the teams have a losing record. In fact 5 teams were faced in those 6 games and their combined record is 84-144." So I am backing the Grizzlies here to get a big road win and make it a PERFECT 6-0 SU this season when entering a game on a losing streak of 2 games. 10* MEMPHIS Pick -115 |
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01-23-23 | New Mexico v. Nevada -2.5 | Top | 94-97 | Win | 100 | 13 h 55 m | Show |
CBB Monday 10* Top Play Nevada Wolf Pack -2.5 vs New Mexico Lobos @ 9 ET - So the Lobos have only 2 losses this season but they are the underdog here? Well, a few keys here. One is that Nevada is at home and very strong there and they are coming off a loss. Nevada, on the season, is 4-0 / 100% PERFECT SU and the average margin of victory in those 4 games was 9 points so the spread should not be a problem here. Lay the small number with the Wolf Pack as they bounce back off a loss. They are catching the Lobos at the perfect time for a big win. New Mexico is off a hard-fought win in OT over Boise State over the weekend. The Lobos would like revenge here as the Wolf Pack knocked them out of the MWC tourney but this is not the right spot for it. Nevada won both meetings with New Mexico last season and they are angry off a loss here. In about two weeks the Lobos get them on their court and that could be different but here on the road it is a too big of an ask. Keep in mind, the two teams New Mexico lost to are a combined 4-10 now in MWC action and I feel they are susceptible to an ugly road result here. 10* NEVADA -2.5 |
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01-22-23 | Grizzlies v. Suns +8.5 | Top | 110-112 | Win | 100 | 15 h 32 m | Show |
NBA Sunday 10* Top Play Phoenix Suns +8.5 vs Memphis Grizzlies @ 8:10 ET - The Suns are playing short-handed and in a back to back spot. However, are you seeing how hungry some of the guys are that are now getting extra playing time? This Phoenix team is fighting hard and has won B2B games. I am well aware that Memphis is off a loss and wants to bounce back here but they also recently embarrassed the Suns by 30 points in Memphis. You can bet Phoenix has not forgotten and they will put up a fight here at home! By the way, 6 of the last 8 Grizzlies games have been decided by a single digit margin. The average margin of those 6 games was 5 points. This game is going to be a lot closer than many expect and, as an added bonus, some Suns guys might be back on the floor tonight. Either way I like them at home catching all these points. 10* PHOENIX +8.5 |
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01-22-23 | Wichita State +2 v. SMU | Top | 71-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
CBB Sunday 10* Top Play Wichita State Shockers +2 @ SMU Mustangs @ 3 ET - SMU is off a win in OT but they were fortunate Tulsa had such a poor shooting night from distance on their home court. Now the Mustangs are back home but there is a reason this line is so low. The Shockers are the better team. Southern Methodist had lost 4 straight and 11 of 16 prior to knocking off the Golden Hurricane. Coming off a rare win, and on the road and in OT no loss, SMU is in trouble here against a hungry Wichita State team. The Shockers are off a loss but Memphis had a hot shooting night from downtown against them. They bounce back here and keep in mind the win the Mustangs just had was against the worst team in the conference. As for Wichita State, this will prove to be a much tougher test. The Shockers are 5-2 SU when coming off a non-OT loss this season. By the way, one of those 2 losses was to a Cincinnati team that is one of the best teams in the conference. 10* WICHITA STATE +2 |
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01-21-23 | 76ers -3.5 v. Kings | Top | 129-127 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 49 m | Show |
NBA Saturday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -3.5 @ Sacramento Kings @ 10 ET - Great spot to fade the Kings as they are in a back to back. Although Sacramento has won 6 straight games, note that all the teams have a losing record. In fact 5 teams were faced in those 6 games and their combined record is 84-144. Now the Kings are in a B2B spot and hosting a 76ers team that is 29-16 this season and has won 4 straight games. Also, the Sixers are off until Wednesday's home game versus Brooklyn. So, prior to finally heading back east, Philly can most certainly leave it all on the floor tonight and, remember, these Sixers have won 17 of 21 games! 10* PHILADELPHIA -3.5 |
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01-21-23 | Texas +1.5 v. West Virginia | Top | 69-61 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show |
CBB Saturday 10* Top Play Texas Longhorns +1.5 @ West Virginia Mountaineers @ 6 ET - Great set-up here. The Longhorns are off a loss by 11 points but they led the game at half and the difference in the game was UT was horrible from 3-point land and outscored by 15 points from there by Iowa State. After the road loss to the Cyclones, look for the Horns to bounce back big here. They have responded well under interim head coach Rodney Terry and UT did win at West Virginia last season too. The Mountaineers are not what they use to be and are scuffling a bit this season. A big key to the value here is West Virginia is off a big home win over a ranked TCU team. Lets not forget that this victory followed 5 straight Big 12 losses for the Mountaineers and the win has the Longhorns attention so they will come in and take care of business here. 10* TEXAS +1.5 |
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01-21-23 | Northern Iowa v. Illinois-Chicago +5 | Top | 78-72 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
CBB Saturday 10* Top Play Illinois-Chicago Flames +5 vs Northern Iowa Panthers @ 2 ET - As long-time followers know, I follow UIC closely and we have had good success in their games though we came up short earlier this week. I really like the Flames in this spot. Illinois-Chicago is tough at home and they catch UNI off a tight 2-point win over the Redbirds. That was at home and now the Panthers are on the road where they lost most recent game and also their most recent win away from home was also by just 2 points. Value with points here with a hungry home dog. The Flames have won 3 of last 5 home games but the last two were very tight losses including one in OT. That said, it is worth noting the two teams that UIC lost to at home so closely are each now 14-6 on the season while Panthers are barely a .500 team on the season. Value here. 10* ILLINOIS-CHICAGO +5 |
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01-20-23 | Nets v. Jazz OVER 227.5 | Top | 117-106 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 16 m | Show |
NBA Friday 10* Top Play OVER 227.5 in Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets @ 9 ET - Jazz are 7-8 last 15 games and a lot of reason for the consistent mediocrity is simply that Utah allows too many points. The Jazz have given up 117.4 ppg last 15 games. Utah has also scored 120.1 ppg last 15 games. You can see why I am expecting this game to get well into the 230s. Yes Brooklyn is without Durant but Simmons will be better here after foul trouble ruined his night last night and he was ejected in a game he only played 18 minutes. Also, the Nets game last night did total 229 and that was against a Suns team that was hungry for a home win and so they did given a solid defensive effort there. Jazz like to play with tempo and will push in this one and Brooklyn will be forced to keep up. The result, in this non-conference battle, should be a very high-scoring game. 10* OVER 227.5 in Utah |
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01-20-23 | Ball State v. Kent State -9 | Top | 65-86 | Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show |
NCAAB Friday 10* Top Play Kent State Golden Flashes -9 vs Ball State Cardinals @ 6:30 ET - At first glance this line might seem too high on Kent State. Key words...first glance. The factors at play here are that when the Golden Flashes come to a game in which their opponent has their full attention, they have been fantastic this season. Overall, Kent State is 15-3 on the season and arguably it is two of the losses that are their most impressive performances of the season. They played at Gonzaga and let the game late before the Bulldogs closed the game on an 11-0 run. The Golden Flashes also played at Houston and led the game late before the Cougars closed the game on a 6-0 run. Houston is the #1 team in the country and Gonzaga is ranked #6 now and BOTH those games were road games for Kent State. These guys can play! This Golden Flashes team has the right mix to win the MAC this season and they are already 5-0 in conference play. One of the possible threats, at least based on early performance, is Ball State as the Cardinals sit just behind them in the standings at 4-1. That said, the Cards have the full attention of the Golden Flashes. Unlike Houston and Gonzaga, Ball State is no powerhouse and this is not a road game for the Flashes either. The result? I am forecasting a huge double digit margin home blowout here. 10* KENT STATE -9 |
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01-19-23 | 76ers -2 v. Blazers | Top | 105-95 | Win | 100 | 17 h 57 m | Show |
NBA Thursday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -2 @ Portland Trail Blazers @ 10:10 ET - Portland was once 10-4 on the season. They have since gone 11-19 in their last 30 games! Philadelphia was once 12-12 on the season. They have since gone 16-4 in their last 20 games. The 76ers have won 5 straight road games. The Sixers are healthy and full of confidence right now. The Trail Blazers have lost 4 straight games against Eastern Conference opponents. Portland did win their last two home games big but they caught the Mavericks in a unique scheduling situation and took advantage. That is not the case here and the better team rolls to a solid road win here. 10* PHILADELPHIA -2 |
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01-19-23 | Michigan v. Maryland -2 | Top | 58-64 | Win | 100 | 13 h 57 m | Show |
CBB Thursday 10* Top Play Maryland Terrapins -2 vs Michigan Wolverines @ 7 ET - The Terrapins are out for big time revenge here. You can not just always play revenge as it certainly is never an automatic. But certain situations, like this one, certainly command attention. The Terps did not just lose at Ann Arbor at the turn of the new year, they were absolutely destroyed by Michigan. However, the game was a bit of a statistical anomaly because the Terrapins actually had a dozen more shots from the field than the Wolverines did in that game yet they lost by 35 points! The Wolverines simply could not miss while the Terps simply could not hit! Overall, Michigan has won some games this season simply on the strength of shooting. Perfect example of that was against Northwestern in most recent game. But now, on the road and facing an angry Terrapins team that you know is going to want to "D up" in this game, the points will be much tougher to come by for Michigan. Also, Maryland has played well at home this season and they are the better defensive team. When you look at the standings in the Big Ten, the Terps are down near the bottom and the Wolverines are up near the top. Don't be fooled, the Terrapins are favored here for a reason and they fully realize the importance of this game and will take advantage of home court and a relentless effort on the floor as they are hell-bent on getting payback here. 10* MARYLAND -2 |
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01-18-23 | Cavs +7 v. Grizzlies | Top | 114-115 | Win | 100 | 13 h 4 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday 10* Top Play Cleveland Cavaliers +7 @ Memphis Grizzlies @ 8:10 ET - Well aware of the Cavaliers likely being without Donovan Mitchell in tonight's game. Keep in mind, he has not played well in either of his last two games and arguably hurt the team more than helped. Why else do you think a Memphis team that is at home and has won 10 straight games opened up in the 7-point range here. I am grabbing the number here as Grizzlies fall flat after their huge revenging win over the Suns. Remember, prior to their 10-game winning streak it was a loss to Phoenix. That win over the Suns in most recent game was a big one for Memphis and I look for the hungry Cavaliers to give the Grizz all they can handle here. Note also that the Grizzlies view this is the non-conference match-up that it is and they have a huge road trip on deck facing Western Conference foes and rivals. Cavs surprise here and, at a minimum, they keep it interesting and get the cash because an outright upset would not shock me here given the situation. 10* CLEVELAND +7 |
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01-18-23 | Connecticut v. Seton Hall +5.5 | Top | 66-67 | Win | 100 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
CBB Wednesday 10* Top Play Seton Hall Pirates +5.5 vs Connecticut Huskies @ 6:30 ET - The Pirates lost to the Huskies in the Big East Tournament last spring in the quarterfinals. Not only that, Seton Hall comes into this game hot plus they are on their home floor and they are catching the Huskies in a slump. Connecticut has lost 4 of 5 after starting the season 14-0. The Huskies are a bit of a fragile team now and will struggle to close out games like this, particularly on the road. The key here too is UConn may not even end up being the team looking to close out this game! The Huskies are likely going to be in a battle just to win it! Seton Hall has won 7 of 9 home games and Connecticut has lost 3 of 5 in their true road games this season. One of the Pirates home losses this season was by just 4 points also and I love the home dog value here with the revenge-minded host in this one. 10* SETON HALL +5.5 |
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01-17-23 | 76ers -115 v. Clippers | Top | 120-110 | Win | 100 | 17 h 54 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -115 @ LA Clippers @ 10 ET - There is a chance Paul George could return tonight for the Clippers. Even if he does he may not be 100% plus the Clips have a Western Conference battle on deck with the Jazz tomorrow. Also, the fact is he played along with Kawhi Leonard in the first game against the Sixers this season and LA blew a 20-point lead in that game and lost by 5. That means a rested 76ers team has plenty of confidence here. Philly barely got by the Lakers Sunday in the 2nd game of a B2B as they looked tired. They will be better here and will be up to the challenge and note a key factor many may not look at here. Luke Kennard is not a big-name player but he is solid and he had a much higher +/- rating than anyone else on the Clips in that game as he was +17 and he will NOT play tonight as he is still out with his calf injury. The Clippers are off a win versus Rockets but Houston is so bad and let us not forget that LA entered that game having lost 7 of 8 games. The Sixers opened as a 1-point favorite here but their last two wins each have been by a single point and I am recommending money line here since it is currently available in the -115 range. So for 5 cent difference on line, we turn any Sixers win into a win at the betting counter. Look for healthy road road team to roll. 10* PHILADELPHIA -115 |
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01-17-23 | Illinois-Chicago +3 v. Valparaiso | Top | 66-76 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 12 m | Show |
CBB Tuesday 10* Top Play Illinois-Chicago Flames +3 @ Valparaiso Beacons @ 7 ET - Valparaiso off their first MVC win of the season but it was against last place Evansville who also had not won an MVC game and, with the loss, dropped to 0-8 in MVC action this season. The Beacons were fortunate to even win the game as the Purple Aces shot a ridiculously poor 18 of 36 from the free throw line! Now we catch a Valparaiso team off a rare win and hosting a Flames team very hungry for a road win. UIC matches up well with the Beacons. Illinois-Chicago is off a loss at Murray State but they shot poorly in that game. The Flames will take advantage of facing a weak Beacons defense in this one! For comparison purposes, both of these teams hosted Belmont this season and UIC lost by just 6 while Valpo lost by 15. Also, both teams faced Indiana State and the results were nearly identical but the Beacons hosted the Sycamores while the Flames were on the road for their meeting with ISU. The point is that we have the better team here catching points and we have situational factors in our favor too. I know this is a match-up of two teams having tough stretches but the road dog is the play here in a game they should win outright. I have been following the Flames closely as long-time followers know and this is a great spot for them to get an outright win. We'll grab the points as added, but likely unneeded, insurance. 10* ILLINOIS-CHICAGO +3 |
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01-16-23 | Princeton v. Pennsylvania -102 | Top | 72-60 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 12 m | Show |
CBB Monday 10* Top Play Pennsylvania Quakers Pick'em vs Princeton @ 7 ET - This line is basically a pick'em so just do the best you can whether you are playing the spread or the money line here. This line looks funny to me and, upon further review, I really like this play including the fact it is an invitation to take Princeton here. Indeed the Tigers have the better record this season and dominated the Quakers in both meetings last season. But, again, there is a reason this game is priced like this. For one thing, Penn is off a road loss in which they blew a huge double digit lead. Additionally, Dingle had a rare poor shooting night yet the Quakers still should have won. They got big games from Spinosa and Martz. It also is worth noting that Slajchert has also proven capable of big games though that was not the case against the Big Green. That said, it is worth noting that this is Penn's Ivy League home opener for this season. They will want to make it count. Dingle will bounce back huge at home and I just do not see the Quakers being denied in what is a huge home game for them. The Quakers have a strange scheduling quirk in that they have a stretch of 6 of 7 Ivy games at home starting late January but, until then, this is the first and only. They make it count and I am confident this game was priced this way for a reason. Don't fall for the trap. Grab the home team. 10* PENNSYLVANIA Pick'em |
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01-16-23 | Suns v. Grizzlies OVER 228 | Top | 106-136 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
NBA Monday 10* Top Play OVER 228 in Memphis Grizzlies vs Phoenix Suns @ 6 ET - I know the Suns are still without some key guys but even the fact that those guys are almost back is going to give this team a mental boost. As for Memphis, I am aware that Ja Morant is listed as questionable. Even if he would not play I would still like this play but I do expect him to be in action here. Memphis had no one play more than 29 minutes in the big win over Indiana plus this is not a back to back situation nor is their one on deck. So the Grizzlies should continue their recent roll here. Plus their current 9-game winning streak started after a home loss to Phoenix! So the Grizzlies are absolutely out for revenge here and will take advantage of the wounded Suns. But Phoenix has been scoring better recently, getting use to the absentees, and the Grizzlies continue to pile up huge points. In their 9-game winning streak, Memphis has averaged 124 ppg! Phoenix has scored at least 116 in 2 of last 3 games and they have allowed 120 ppg last 3 games. 10* OVER 228 in Memphis |
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01-15-23 | 76ers -2.5 v. Lakers | Top | 113-112 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 45 m | Show |
NBA Sunday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -2.5 or -3 @ Los Angeles Lakers @ 9:40 ET - The Sixers are in the 2nd game of a B2B and barely snuck by the Jazz last night in Utah so this would seem like a spot to fade them. However, the Lakers are hurting right now. It was only last month they rallied from a huge deficit to tie the Sixers and force OT but then lost that game by double digits in OT in Philly. But here is the key about that. Some of the key scorers in that game and other contributors are either out or hurting. Davis, Reaves, Walker all were big in that game and none of those 3 will play tonight. Also, Patrick Beverley is questionable with an illness and even LeBron James continues to be listed on the injury report as his knee troubles continue. The point is that the 76ers are the much healthier team. Also, without Davis, the interior defense of LA is really going to struggle against the attacking Sixers. Look for the road team to dominate in this one. 10* PHILADELPHIA -2.5 or -3 |
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01-15-23 | St. John's +14.5 v. Connecticut | Top | 85-74 | Win | 100 | 5 h 15 m | Show |
CBB Sunday 10* Top Play St John's Red Storm +14.5 @ Connecticut Huskies @ Noon ET - Yes the Red Storm just snapped a 5-game losing streak with the win over Butler Tuesday but they were competitive in the majority of those losses and the Big East is ultra-competitive. Of course the Huskies know this all too well as they have lost 3 of 4 after they had an overall 14-0 start to the season. UConn has quickly come back down to earth and Connecticut should win this game but I expect the points to prove to be too much. Look for this one to be decided by a single digit margin. The Red Storm could also get a boost to the rotation with the return of Montez Mathis (toe) but, either way, I like the big dog here. This team has gained confidence with the big win over Butler and they are a gritty, hard-working team that is hard to blowout. 10* ST JOHN'S +14.5 |
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01-14-23 | 76ers -4.5 v. Jazz | Top | 118-117 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 59 m | Show |
NBA Saturday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -4.5 @ Utah Jazz @ 9:10 ET - Since starting the season 10-3 the Jazz have since gone 12-20. Utah was actually on a 10-20 run before B2B wins which were each very tight victories. One of those was last night so this is a very tough spot for Utah as they are in a back to back and facing an angry Philly team. The 76ers have been a strong team when off a loss and had won 13 of 16 games before the loss to the Thunder in their most recent game. Off that ugly home loss by a double digit margin, the Sixers will bounce back big here to start their long road trip with a big win against a Jazz team that will fade as this game goes on as fatigue sets in for the home side. 10* PHILADELPHIA -4.5 |
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01-14-23 | Illinois-Chicago v. Murray State -9 | Top | 64-81 | Win | 100 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
#682 CBB Saturday 10* Top Play Murray State Racers vs Illinois-Chicago Flames @ 4 ET - This is a fantastic set-up. From January 5th to January 22nd this is the only home game for Murray State. The Racers are entering this game off B2B road losses. Though their overall record is similar to that of UIC, note that the Racers are 4-3 in conference action while the Flames are 1-6 in conference action. Illinois-Chicago has found the move to the MVC to be tough while the Racers are proving they belong in this conference! This is simply a great spot for the Racers to race right past the Flames as UIC is off an OT loss at home where they do play much more competitive. On the road, Illinois-Chicago often gets throttled. More of the same expected here. The Flames have 5 losses in true road games (not neutral site) and the average margin has been 24 points per game. 10* MURRAY STATE -9 |
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01-14-23 | Providence v. Creighton OVER 145.5 | Top | 67-73 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
CBB Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 145.5 in Creighton Bluejays vs Providence Friars @ 2 ET - The Friars are loaded with confidence and on a 9-game winning streak. The Bluejays love playing at home in Omaha and are known for putting up big point totals at home and shooting lights out in games here! The Friars, however, will not back down in this one and are loaded with confidence. I look for Creighton to prevail but not sure about laying a half-dozen points here. I think the game is close enough late that we will also see some late fouling and "scramble points" with a late push from the trailing team. The fact is that Providence is averaging 80 points per game this season. Creighton is averaging 77 points per game. I expect this game to get into the 150s. I know it is a big game and so the defensive intensity will be up for this one. However, I just can not ignore the fact that both these teams are loaded with scoring options and that makes them each very difficult to defend. The Bluejays don't mind playing at a fast pace, particularly when they are at home, but this Providence team very comfortable in running right along with them and putting up big points. This should fly over the mid-140s total. 10* OVER 145.5 in Creighton |
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01-13-23 | Thunder v. Bulls -4.5 | Top | 124-110 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 6 m | Show |
NBA Friday 10* Top Play Chicago Bulls -4.5 vs Oklahoma City Thunder @ 8:10 ET - The Thunder had everything falling in for them last night in a big road win at Philly. Now in the 2nd game of a B2B on the road they face an angry Bulls team. Chicago is coming off a road loss at Washington Wednesday in which they blew a 13 point halftime lead. The Bulls are much stronger at home than they are on the road and the same holds true for the Thunder. Given the home/road dichotomy and the situational aspects here, the home team Bulls are the play in this one as they should roll big. OKC had a loss Tuesday at Miami by just a single point but their 3 prior losses all by at least 8 points and this one will be too. Chicago's last 5 wins all by 6 or more points. Also, the Bulls had won 8 of 11 overall before the tight loss at Washington. 10* CHICAGO -4.5 |
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01-13-23 | Nebraska v. Purdue -14.5 | Top | 55-73 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
CBB Friday 10* Top Play Purdue Boilermakers -15 vs Nebraska Cornhuskers @ 7 ET - The Boilermakers have a big game with Michigan State on deck Monday. However, there is no way they are looking past the Huskers here. The Cornhuskers took Purdue to OT when these teams met last month in Nebraska. You can bet the Boilers come to play tonight at home after what happened in that one. Also, the Cornhuskers lost Juwan Gary as he re-aggravated his shoulder injury in most recent game and will be unavailable here. Additionally, the Huskers loss to the Boilers is their only close this season! All of their other defeats have been by a double digit margin. In fact, the average margin of those 7 defeats is 17 ppg! Last year when these teams met here in West Lafayette, the Boilermakers won by 27 points. Purdue has a knack for dominating teams here at home and, after what happened in Lincoln, the Boilermakers will get a huge lead in this game and they will not take their foot off the gas either. Boilers by 20+ is the likely final here. 10* PURDUE -15 |
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01-12-23 | Northern Kentucky v. Wisc-Milwaukee -118 | Top | 75-80 | Win | 100 | 12 h 47 m | Show |
CBB Thursday 10* Top Play Milwaukee Panthers Money Line -115/-120 vs Northern Kentucky Norse @ 8 ET - Instead of laying a point or point and a half and possibly getting burned on a tight finish I would recommend the money line at very small odds here as it is a bargain. Milwaukee has not forgotten what happened on their home floor last year when they hosted the Norse. Northern Kentucky took it to them in that one with a 75-39 shellacking in an embarrassing defeat. The Panthers have a new head coach now and they have responded extremely well so far this season. They have a 5-1 conference record just like the Norse do and I like them here at home to get their revenge. Keep in mind, this is their first home game in a month, it is against a team that beat them by 36 the last time they faced them, and it is against a team off an OT win and a loss in their last two games. Northern Kentucky has been living dangerously so to speak and I just do not see coach Lundy letting his team be denied in this one. The Panthers will be ready for this huge game at the top of the Horizon League standings and they will take advantage of their home floor here. 10* MILWAUKEE -115/-120 |
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01-12-23 | Thunder v. 76ers OVER 231.5 | Top | 133-114 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
NBA Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 231.5 in Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder @ 7:10 ET - These teams recently met in Oklahoma City and the game stayed under the total as the Thunder had a very rough shooting night. Look for them to be much better in the rematch. OKC has scored an average of 124.6 ppg since that ugly home loss to Philly. Trouble for Thunder is on the other end of the floor. Indeed OKC has allowed 115.7 ppg last 7 games. Here they face a 76ers team that is favored by nearly double digits for a reason. The Sixers have scored an average of 122.8 ppg last 6 games and will stay red hot here at home but you know the Thunder will get theirs too. This is Sixers last home game for a period of about two weeks as they have a long road trip on deck. Games like his are often dangerous for the home team and I just don't expect Philly's defensive play to be that sharp in a spot like this but they can certainly score a pile of points against this Thunder team. 10* OVER 231.5 in Philadelphia |
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01-11-23 | Wolves -5.5 v. Pistons | Top | 118-135 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday 10* Top Play Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5 @ Detroit Pistons @ 7:10 ET - First reaction here might be to play the Pistons even though they are in the 2nd game of a B2B as they got blasted last night at Philly. Teams tend to bounce back off ugly losses like that but the problem for Detroit is that this is a B2B with travel involved to get back home and they are hosting a Timberwolves team that they recently beat in Minnesota. In fact, that is the most recent loss for the Wolves so you know a payback revenge response is likely here. The Timberwolves have won 4 straight since then and all 4 victories by at least 7 points and the average margin of victory was 10 points. Another double digit blowout likely here so very comfortable laying the fair price here. 10* MINNESOTA -5.5 |
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01-11-23 | Creighton +3.5 v. Xavier | Top | 87-90 | Win | 100 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
CBB Wednesday 10* Top Play Creighton Bluejays +3.5 @ Xavier Musketeers @ 7 ET - Something is very off with this line and that is why, in typical contrarian fashion, I am on the other side of the line move here. This one opened up at around a -2 and is now up to a 3.5 as everyone grabbing Xavier. After all, the Musketeers are ranked #12 in the country, they have won 9 games in a row and they are on their home floor facing a Bluejays team that has struggled on the road. When you consider all these factors, how could Xavier be such a short home favorite? Precisely! That is just it! The odds makers were on to something here with this one and the fact is that this season's Creighton team matches up well with Xavier and this one has the makings of an upset. The Bluejays have been solid defensively and will get the job done here. Don't be fooled by this line. The Jays had won 3 straight by an average margin of 20 points per game before losing to a strong Huskies team at UConn this past weekend. 10* CREIGHTON +3.5 |
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01-10-23 | Drake v. Illinois-Chicago +10.5 | Top | 76-71 | Win | 100 | 15 h 40 m | Show |
CBB Tuesday 10* Top Play Illinois-Chicago Flames +10.5 vs Drake Bulldogs @ 8 ET - The key here is the home/road dichotomy in addition to revenge in addition to the value of big points being offered. Happy to take a home dog getting double digits given all the key variables here. Drake is off a big home win over Murray State plus has some key games on deck with teams currently ahead of them in the MVC standings. This is a dangerous spot for the Bulldogs as a result. Also, Drake already won at home versus the Flames in early December. UIC wants revenge here and will take advantage of home court too. Illinois-Chicago lost by 13 at Drake last month but the Flames are 5-3 at home this season and only 1 of the 3 losses was by more than 7 points! The Bulldogs are 0-5 on the road this season. Drake is a good team and has won some neutral site games but, still without a win in a true road game this season, the Bulldogs will be challenged just to win this game let alone cover the huge number. 10* ILLINOIS-CHICAGO +10.5 |
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01-10-23 | Thunder v. Heat -4 | Top | 111-112 | Loss | -112 | 14 h 42 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday 10* Top Play Miami Heat -4 vs Oklahoma City Thunder @ 7:30 ET - I am aware of the injury issues for the Heat. However, it would not surprise me if both Adebayo and Herro end up playing in this game. Yes, Lowry is out for this game but Butler has a way of willing his teams to wins in games like this and he is such a gamer and should go off big time here. Also, the Heat are off a loss and known for bouncing back off defeats. Then look at the home/road dichotomy here as the Thunder have lost 5 straight road games and are 5-13 on the road this season. Miami is a modest 11-9 at home this season but had won 10 of last 15 at home before the loss to Brooklyn Sunday. The Heat bounce back big here as the Thunder see their road woes continue. This line has been adjusted down too low based on the injury situation and we can take advantage here. 10* MIAMI -4 |
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01-09-23 | Oral Roberts v. New Mexico OVER 161.5 | Top | 75-82 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 23 m | Show |
Rotation #881 CBB Monday 10* Top Play OVER 161.5 in New Mexico Lobos vs Oral Roberts Golden Eagles @ 9 ET - This non-conference battle is intriguing and should see plenty of points. Defensive-minded Houston shut down the Golden Eagles early this season but in their other games Oral Roberts is 13-2 and has averaged scoring 87 points per game! That is why should not let the big number scare you away from this total. You know the Lobos are going to get their points here. New Mexico is a ranked team that is angry off B2B losses after starting the season 14-2. The Lobos are averaging 88 points per games this season. This one should be played at a very fast pace with plenty of scoring throughout and I look for it to be "raining threes" in this one! 10* OVER 161.5 in New Mexico |
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01-09-23 | Bucks -125 v. Knicks | Top | 111-107 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
NBA Monday 10* Top Play Milwaukee Bucks Money Line -125 @ New York Knicks @ 7:40 ET - If you must lay 2 or 2.5 points here you can but really would recommend taking the money line instead if possible as that is a very reasonable -125 or -130 here. I like the Bucks to win this game. They are off an embarrassing loss to Charlotte and that was at home! Milwaukee gave up 138 points in that one and wants immediate redemption. The Bucks already have beaten the Knicks in both meetings this season as New York can not seem to stop Giannis Antetokounmpo. He has had huge games against the Knicks this season and you know he will be ready to go again her after the ugly loss. Bucks had struggled a bit recently but won 3 of 4 before embarrassing loss to Hornets. Also, the Knicks have won 4 straight but 3 of the victories were against teams that are now a combined 40-80 on the season. Take advantage of the situational value here. 10* MILWAUKEE -125 |
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01-08-23 | 76ers -5.5 v. Pistons | Top | 123-111 | Win | 100 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
NBA Sunday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -5.5 @ Detroit @ 3:10 ET - I know the Sixers are still without Embiid and also will be without Tucker in this game. However, Pistons are missing some guys too and Philly hammered Detroit by 20 points the last time these teams met. Philadelphia off a loss in which they allow a lot of points have a been a great ATS moneymaker in their next game. I like them to bounce back here after allowing 126 to the Bulls in an ugly home loss. The Sixers had won 11 of 13 games before that loss! The Pistons have lost 12 of 16 games. The spread should prove inconsequential here as each of Detroit's last 7 losses by a double digit margin. 76ers roll on the road in this one. 10* PHILADELPHIA -5.5 |
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01-08-23 | Iowa v. Rutgers -6.5 | Top | 76-65 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 33 m | Show |
CBB Sunday 10* Top Play Rutgers Scarlet Knights -6.5 vs Iowa Hawkeyes @ Noon ET - This is a great spot for the Knights. The Hawkeyes rose up big in their first game without McCaffery but they were at home and able to rally from a 10-point halftime deficit. The Scarlet Knights have revenge from losing in the Big Ten tourney to Iowa last season. The Hawkeyes are not as strong as last season and Rutgers is much stronger than last season and so the set-up here is perfect for a convincing home win. Note that the Scarlet Knights have won 5 straight and Iowa had lost 3 straight before sneaking by Indiana. The Hawkeyes are allowing 72.5 ppg this season while the Knights are allowing only 54.9 ppg this season. This sets up as a home rout. 10* RUTGERS -6.5 |
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01-07-23 | Magic v. Warriors OVER 231.5 | Top | 115-101 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 40 m | Show |
NBA Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 231.5 in Golden State Warriors vs Orlando Magic @ 8:40 ET - This is a light spot in the Warriors schedule as they have not played since Wednesday and will not play again until Tuesday. That makes this is an ideal spot for an absolute "run and gun" affair. Warriors love to score big at home and they will look to run the Magic right out of the arena in this one as they seek payback for a loss earlier this season at Orlando. That game totaled 259 points and this should be another wild one here. Golden State's last 3 home games have averaged 238 points per game NOT including the OT points of their recent double OT win. Warriors enter this game off a high-scoring loss and they host a Magic team that has also, unlike earlier this season, been trending toward higher-scoring games. 5 of Orlando's last 8 games have totaled at least 238 points. Another wild one here. 10* OVER 231.5 in Golden State |
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01-06-23 | Bulls +5 v. 76ers | Top | 126-112 | Win | 100 | 13 h 45 m | Show |
NBA Friday 10* Top Play Chicago Bulls +5 @ Philadelphia 76ers @ 7:10 ET - The Bulls have not beaten Philly since March of 2019. I love fading streaks like that when the time is right and this is the time. Embiid is out for Philadelphia. The 76ers are off a tight, hard-fought win over the Pacers without him. Now they faced a Bulls team determined to end that streak of losses against the Sixers and it is a Chicago team that has been playing better of late. When these teams met earlier this season the 76ers ultimately prevailed by 5 points but the game was tied with under a minute to go and Embiid, out for tonight, played a key role in the win. The Bulls are playing much better of late and so they provide excellent value here. Chicago has won 6 of 9 games and one of the losses was in OT and another loss was by just a single point. Excellent value here with the underdog Bulls. 10* CHICAGO +5 |
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01-06-23 | Detroit v. Wright State -3 | Top | 85-90 | Win | 100 | 12 h 9 m | Show |
CBB Friday 10* Wright State Raiders -3 or -3.5 vs Detroit Mercy Titans @ 7 ET - The Raiders are a little better than people realize. Detroit is on the road here and does not shoot as well as Wright State does so the home/road edge is more of a factor here. Both teams known more for scoring prowess rather than defensive ability. However, the Raiders have shown the ability to step up on the defensive end at times and I look for a very strong effort from Wright State here at home. They are known through the years for being a tough team at the Nutter Center. The Titans continue to lose close games and I feel that will take a toll on their psyche now after dropping another tight one at Milwaukee. The Raiders come in fresh off a win at IUPUI but they are well aware that there is work to be done here as Detroit is 2-2 in the Horizon League so far while they are just 1-3. The Raiders are hungry for the league win here and to build momentum as they play their first home game in 3 weeks! They will make the most of it! 10* WRIGHT STATE -3 or -3.5 |
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01-05-23 | Celtics -130 v. Mavs | Top | 124-95 | Win | 100 | 13 h 54 m | Show |
NBA Thursday 10* Top Play Boston Celtics Money Line -130 @ Dallas Mavericks @ 7:30 ET - The Celtics did not just lose at OKC Tuesday, they got embarrassed as the Thunder seemingly knocked down everything in a 150 to 117 final. Suffice to say Boston is ready to respond as they are off B2B losses and that one was embarrassing. They get a key defensive performer back too with Robert Williams back for this one after he sat out the last game for workload management. They will be ready here and, though I certainly do respect this Mavericks team, the Celtics will prove to be too much. Boston is 3-1 this season when entering a game on a losing streak. The Mavs have won 7 straight games but are an underdog here. Why do you think that is? Exactly! Do note that Dallas has big game on deck versus divisional foe New Orleans! 10* BOSTON Money Line -130 |
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01-05-23 | Maryland +6.5 v. Rutgers | Top | 50-64 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
CBB Thursday 10* Top Play Maryland Terrapins +6 @ Rutgers Scarlet Knights @ 6:30 ET - Rutgers just knocked off the #1 ranked team in the country when they beat Purdue in a big upset a few days ago. That has led to them being over-valued here in what is a definite flat spot. Keep in mind they did the same thing last season in terms of knocking off the Boilermakers when Purdue was ranked #1 at the time also. What followed was a 14 point loss for the Scarlet Knights in their next game. Now, I am not saying that is what happens here exactly but I am saying this is a tricky spot for Rutgers and they are likely to end up in a dogfight just to win this game let alone cover the spread. The Terrapins just got hammered at Michigan so the set-up could not be much better than this! Yes the Terps also lost big to a ranked UCLA team but they did beat a ranked Illinois team and only lost by 3 to a #7 ranked Tennessee team. So the Terps can play when motivated and ready and they are catching the Scarlet Knights at the perfect time for an upset. We'll grab the points as added insurance here. 10* MARYLAND +6 |
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01-04-23 | Belmont -4 v. Illinois-Chicago | Top | 77-71 | Win | 100 | 6 h 7 m | Show |
CBB Wednesday 10* Top Play Belmont Bruins -4 or -4.5 @ Illinois-Chicago Flames @ 8 ET - The Bruins just lost to a solid Southern Illinois team but, prior to that, had won 8 of 10 games and one of those two losses was in overtime! Belmont is vastly superior to this Flames team. Illinois-Chicago has an identical 9-6 record but that is where the similarities stop! UIC has had almost all their victories come against very bad teams and/or weak foes. The Flames have been blasted in recent losses to Bradley and Northwestern. In fact, each of their last 5 losses have been my MORE than a DOZEN points and, on the season, their average margin of defeat in their 6 losses is 20 points per game. Look for another blowout here! 10* BELMONT -4 or -4.5 |
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01-04-23 | Pacers +7 v. 76ers | Top | 126-129 | Win | 100 | 6 h 53 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday 10* Top Play Indiana Pacers +7 @ Philadelphia 76ers @ 7:10 ET - The Pacers are playing well with 4 straight wins and victories in 6 of last 7. The Sixers may not have Embiid tonight. First off I will be clear here that I like Indiana here even if Embiid does play for Philly. But I do find it interesting that he was a late add to the injury report this time AND it is different reason (left foot) than the prior one (lower back). The Sixers have been playing well too but this is a lot of points to be laying to quality Pacers team that is getting its confidence back and that also has revenge from losing here in Philly in October. In fact, the Pacers last FIFTEEN games have seen them lose by more than 6 points only ONCE! Give us the points here! 10* INDIANA +7 |
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01-03-23 | Kansas v. Texas Tech +2.5 | Top | 75-72 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 59 m | Show |
CBB Tuesday 10* Top Play Texas Tech Red Raiders +2.5 vs Kansas Jayhawks @ 9 ET - Home court means a lot in this match-up. Texas Tech beat the Jayhawks in Lubbock last season but then lost the regular season match-up and Big Tournament match-up in Kansas. That means double revenge on order here for the Red Raiders and they are a dangerous home dog in this spot. Texas Tech is coming off a loss here and should respond and there is a reason that a highly-ranked one-loss Kansas team is laying such a short number here. Don't let the line fool you here. The home dog is the play. The Red Raiders are 8-0 SU at home this season and I look for another win here as they bounce back off a loss and are catching the Jayhawks off a tight 2-point hard-fought win versus Oklahoma State. 10* TEXAS TECH +2.5 |
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01-03-23 | Celtics -8.5 v. Thunder | Top | 117-150 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday 10* Top Play Boston Celtics -8.5 @ Oklahoma City Thunder @ 8:10 ET - Normally I do not like to lay big points in the NBA and this is particularly true with road teams. However, the key word there is "normally" and this is not a normal situation. The Celtics are angry off a loss and will be in blowout mode here. They are vastly superior to this Thunder team even if OKC was healthy. But therein lies another key in this one. Oklahoma City is not healthy and they have been ravaged by injuries particularly at the forward position. The Celtics are going to dominate the frontcourt in this game and they will ultimately pull away and win this game comfortably by a double digit margin. 10* BOSTON -8.5 |
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01-02-23 | Pelicans v. 76ers -3.5 | Top | 111-120 | Win | 100 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
NBA Monday 10* Top Philadelphia 76ers -3.5 vs New Orleans Pelicans @ 7:10 ET - We are getting line value here because Embiid is listed as questionable for the 76ers due to lower back soreness. I do expect him to play here but, even if he did not, keep in mind that the 76ers actually have had some hot streaks even when he misses. What I like here is the revenge angle with Philly. They just lost at New Orleans last week but that is one of just two losses the Sixers have in their current 9-2 run. This is their only shot at revenge against the Pelicans this season. Philly only has one win by less than 4 points in that 9-2 run and the average margin of victory was 13 points. New Orleans is facing a Philly team that is 9-0 SU in last 9 home games. Pelicans have lost 8 of last 12 road games. Blowout time here. 10* PHILADELPHIA -3.5 |
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01-02-23 | West Virginia +3 v. Oklahoma State | Top | 60-67 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 51 m | Show |
CBB Monday 10* Top Play West Virginia Mountaineers +3 @ Oklahoma State Cowboys @ 7 ET - Yes, Oklahoma State is at home for this game but if you look at this one closely you have to ask yourself why are they even favored here. You can not find a win over a truly impressive opponent when you look at their 8-5 record on the season. Yes, both teams off losses but I like the fact this ranked West Virginia team is off an OT loss and they are 10-3 this season and ready to respond here after letting one slip away in overtime. The Mountaineers are the better team yet we are getting line value here because they are on the road. Catching points with the better team when both teams are off losses is a situation that always has me take a deeper look and I like what I am seeing here. The Cowboys do not have a signature win yet this season and this does not look like the spot to get it either. 10* WEST VIRGINIA +3 |
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01-01-23 | Wizards +7 v. Bucks | Top | 118-95 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
NBA Sunday 10* Top Play Washington Wizards +6.5 @ Milwaukee Bucks @ 8:10 ET - The Wizards are hot with 4 straight wins and could even get Beal back for this game. While he is listed as questionable for Washington, the Bucks have a pair of key guys out with both Middleton and Holiday out for this game. That sets this one up well for a potential upset so I certainly like having the half-dozen points on our side as well. The Wizards have won 4 in a row. The Bucks are off a win but, prior to that, Milwaukee had lost 4 straight games. Excellent underdog line value here. 10* WASHINGTON +6.5 |
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01-01-23 | Butler v. Georgetown OVER 144 | Top | 80-51 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
CBB Sunday 10* OVER 144 in Georgetown Hoyas vs Butler Bulldogs @ 6:30 ET - The two teams currently at the bottom of the Big East are matched up here. Though Butler is a respectable defensive team, I feel certain the Hoyas are going to score very well on their home floor here. The problem for Georgetown is they can stop no one! The Bulldogs enter this game on a 3-game losing streak and have allowed 73 ppg last 3 games. The Hoyas enter this game on a 4-game losing streak and have allowed 88 ppg last 4 games! Georgetown known for scoring very well at home but they just do not play good defense and the Bulldogs will take advantage and this flies over the total as a result. 10* OVER 144 in Georgetown |
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12-31-22 | Heat +4.5 v. Jazz | Top | 126-123 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
NBA Saturday 10* Top Play Miami Heat +4.5 @ Utah Jazz @ 9:10 ET - Both teams in a back to back but like the fact the Heat, a strong defensive team, are off a loss in which the Nuggets shot lights out. Note that Miami is 5-0 SU the last 5 times they were off a loss in which they scored 107 or more points. The Jazz were 12-6 earlier this season and were a big surprise. However, reality is setting in now and they have lost 13 of 20 and I am happy to fade them here plus to be getting more points, 4.5, than the opener of 3.5 in this one. Utah has lost 3 straight and I see no reason for that to change here. 10* MIAMI +4.5 |
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12-31-22 | West Virginia v. Kansas State | Top | 76-82 | Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show |
CBB Saturday 10* Top Play Kansas State Wildcats Pick'em vs West Virginia Mountaineers @ 7 ET - The home team opened up as the favorite here but the ranked road team getting plenty of attention as I expected. That said, this game was priced this way for a reason and I love the Wildcats at home here. The home team won both games in regular season last year and then the kicker is what happened in the Big 12 tourney as that is where the Mountaineers eliminated the Cats. So I love the revenge factor here plus the line and market reaction. The home team gets it done big time in this one and gets their payback. 10* KANSAS STATE WILDCATS Pick'em |
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12-30-22 | USC v. Washington +2 | Top | 80-67 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
CBB Friday 10* Top Play Washington Huskies +2 vs USC Trojans @ 10 ET - This is a fantastic spot for the Huskies. They just got rocked in a loss to Auburn by more than 20 points and will be ready to respond here. They have not lost B2B games this season! They also have struggled against USC in recent years including getting knocked out of the Pac-12 Tourney by the Trojans last season. So that makes this a revenge spot as payback is on order here for the Huskies and neither meeting with Southern Cal last season was in Washington but this one is at American Airlines Arena in Seattle! USC has been red hot but why do you think a team on a 6-game winning streak that has owned the other team resulted in an opening line in the pick'em range for this one? Exactly! Don't be fooled by the opening number. Grab the value now too as Huskies are a small dog in this one and I see them getting revenge! 10* WASHINGTON +2 |
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12-29-22 | Providence +2 v. Butler | Top | 72-52 | Win | 100 | 12 h 14 m | Show |
CBB Thursday 10* Top Play Providence Friars +2.5 @ Butler Bulldogs @ 6:30 ET - This line jumped off the page at me because Butler is known for being strong at home yet this line is down near a pick'em. So, how to interpret this? Do not let the line fool you! Yes the Bulldogs have a great history at home but they are not as strong this season and, so far this season, the Friars are the better rebounding team and higher-scoring team. Providence enters having won 5 straight and Butler enters having lost two straight including one at home. Granted, the one home loss was to a red hot Connecticut team but note the Bulldogs lost that one by 22 and this followed up by again losing by 22 at Creighton. So things are not going well for Butler right now and confidence is running high for Providence. Remember the Friars were 3-0 against the Bulldogs last season and also were a Sweet 16 team in the tourney. Butler was just 14-19 last season including 6-14 in Big East action and the Bulldogs are already 0-2 in Big East action this season as well. 10* PROVIDENCE +2.5 |
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12-28-22 | Illinois State v. Illinois-Chicago -118 | Top | 51-55 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show |
CBB Wednesday 10* Top Play Illinois-Chicago Flames -118 vs Illinois State Redbirds @ 8 ET - UIC just recently joined the MVC. Conversely, Northern Iowa and Illinois State have been clashing for many years. Why does that matter here? Because on Friday the Redbirds are hosting the Panthers and that is who eliminated the Redbirds from the MVC Tourney in the quarterfinals last season. In other words, this is a lookahead situation for Northern Iowa and they are on the road. As for UIC, they are at home and coming off an ugly loss at Northwestern in most recent game. For sure the Flames can not wait to get back on the floor and they are happy to be on their home floor. Prior to the loss to the Wildcats, Illinois-Chicago had won 3 straight and 6 of last 8. This line has dropped from its opener as, on paper, Illinois State looks like the better team. However, this is proof of why the situational factors are so important. 10* ILLINOIS-CHICAGO -118 |
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12-28-22 | Suns -2 v. Wizards | Top | 102-127 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 47 m | Show |
Wednesday NBA 10* Phoenix Suns -2 @ Washington Wizards @ 7 ET - Because the Suns have some injury issues we are getting some line value here on the road against a rather weak team. I know the Wizards have won 2 straight but they have only had one winning streak this season that lasted more than 2 games. Also, both teams in a B2B but that Washington win over a red hot Philly team likely meant more emotionally. As for the Suns, no one had to play more than 27 minutes in last night's win at Memphis so that shows the depth of this Phoenix team and that will pay dividends again tonight. 10* PHOENIX -2 |
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12-27-22 | 76ers -4 v. Wizards | Top | 111-116 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 40 m | Show |
NBA Tuesday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -4 or -4.5 @ Washington Wizards @ 7:10 ET - Philly has won 8 straight games and is one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now. Washington is off a win but had lost 14 of 16 games coming into that one. Just simply do not see them winning another game here against one of the hottest teams around and the 76ers last 8 wins featured only one by less than a 5 point margin. 6 of Wizards last 7 games have been losses by at least a 7 point margin. Lay the points with red hot Philly here. 10* PHILADELPHIA -4 or -4.5 |
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12-25-22 | Grizzlies -6.5 v. Warriors | Top | 109-123 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
NBA Sunday 10* Top Play Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 @ Golden State Warriors @ 8:10 ET - Big time revenge factors here as the Grizzlies want payback for getting knocked out of the playoffs by Golden State in the spring. Right now the Warriors are "wounded warriors" and also have been struggling overall. That makes this a great spot to lay the points and 6.5 is a very fair line here. Memphis has won 8 of 10 games and all 8 of them by at least points. Golden State has lost 7 of 9 and 5 of the 7 losses by at least 8 points! Each of the Warriors last two losses by at least 30 points. Another blowout happening here. This will be a double digits loss for GSW as they are just missing too many guys here and the Grizzlies will avenge the post-season series loss. 10* MEMPHIS -6.5 |
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12-25-22 | Utah State -3.5 v. Washington State | Top | 82-73 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
NCAAB Sunday 10* Top Play Utah State Aggies -3.5 vs Washington State Cougars @ 6:30 ET - The Aggies are off a loss but that was just their 2nd defeat of the season. Both losses by just a 3 point margin. Of their 10 wins this season, all were by a margin of at least 5 points expect for one of them. As for the Cougars, they certainly have an interesting pattern going. Washington State is off a loss and so far this season they have not had a single stand alone loss. Indeed, the Cougars have three 2-game losing streaks already. Look for this to make it four 2-game losing streaks and drop Washington State to 5-8 on the season. The Cougars are not the confident and hot-shooting team that Utah State is. The Aggies are averaging 85 points per game this season while Washington State is averaging only 68 ppg on the season and just 62 ppg in regulation time of their last 7 games. 10* UTAH STATE -3.5 |
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12-23-22 | Clippers v. 76ers OVER 214.5 | Top | 114-119 | Win | 100 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
NBA Friday 10* Top Play OVER 214.5 in Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Clippers @ 7:10 ET - The Sixers game was on pace for 227 points Wednesday heading to the 4th quarter but then an ugly 4th quarter resulted in an easy under as the Pistons in particular did not score well at all and Philly pulled away for the easy win. This one will not be so easy as the Clippers hang around in this game and it should fly over the total. The over/under has dropped from near 220 to the 215 range so there is extra value with the over. The Clippers have won 5 of 6 games and have averaged 111 points per game in the 5 victories. The 76ers are also hot and scoring well. Prior to scoring only 103 in the game against Detroit that finished so ugly, Philadelphia did have a low-scoring OT win versus the Raptors but the 4 games before that in this current 6-game winning streak saw the Sixers average 123 points per game. This one should well into the 220s given the above. 10* OVER 214.5 in Philadelphia |
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12-22-22 | George Washington v. Washington State OVER 136.5 | Top | 64-66 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
CBB Thursday 10* Top Play OVER 136.5 in Washington State Cougars vs George Washington Colonials @ 9 ET - This is part of the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic being played in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Cougars are off a tough loss in a defensive-minded game against Baylor but this one should play out much differently with a more open style as they take on the Colonials. Note that George Washington has allowed 75 ppg last 3 games. The Colonials also have averaged scoring 75.4 ppg last 5 games so you can see why I am expecting this game to get into at least the 140s here. Washington State had scored an average of 74 points last 6 games before the low-scoring loss to the Bears. Also, the Cougars are known for scoring big against teams from weaker conferences. George Washington is certainly on powerhouse and the Cougars scored more than 80 against Texas State, Eastern Washington, and Detroit Mercy. Look for a breakout game here from WSU after losing B2B games. GW averaging 76.6 ppg this season but will not be able to stop the Cougars here. 10* OVER 136.5 in Washington State |
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12-21-22 | Pistons v. 76ers OVER 223 | Top | 93-113 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
NBA Wednesday 10* Top Play OVER 223 in Philadelphia 76ers vs Detroit Pistons @ 7:10 ET - The Pistons have an OT win and 6 losses last 7 games. The last 6 games for Detroit, not including OT points, have seen them allow an average of 123 points! They are an 11 point dog here. That would put this final at 123-112 if the oddsmakers are right and if Pistons keep allowing a lot of points as they have been. Considering this is a back to back and Detroit has tired legs on defense, we should see this game get into the mid 230s rather than just low 220s and that means value with this total to go over. The 76ers are off a tight low-scoring OT win but this was preceded by 4 straight wins in which, not including OT points, the Sixers did average 123 points per game. 10* OVER 223 in Philadelphia |
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12-21-22 | St. John's +5.5 v. Villanova | Top | 63-78 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
CBB Wednesday 10* Top Play St John's Red Storm +5.5 @ Villanova Wildcats @ 6:30 ET - The Wildcats enter this game on a winning streak but they still are not the same team they use to be under coach Jay Wright. That is a big reason they are only 6-5 this season. As for St John's, they are now in 4th season under coach Mike Anderson and the improvement year over year continues. He is building this program the way he has wanted it and they are now 11-1 this season. With this line moving higher on Villanova, we get extra line value here. Blocks, steals, rebounds, field goal percentage on offense, etc. all these factors go in favor of the underdog here. Grab the Red Storm as they continue to develop strongly under Anderson. This is their chance after blowing a 17 point lead in the Big East tournament last season versus Nova and losing the game by a single point. 10* ST JOHN'S +5.5 |
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12-20-22 | Illinois-Chicago v. Northwestern -14 | Top | 54-92 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
CBB Tuesday 10* Top Play Northwestern Wildcats -14 vs Illinois-Chicago Flames @ 9 ET - Normally I do not lay big points but this line has ticked down from a higher opener and I see Northwestern, with their stifling defense, winning this one by 20+ points against a Flames team that does not have the level of defensive play to hang around in this game on the road. Northwestern allowed 87 points in a loss to Pittsburgh but, in the other 9 games they have allowed only 52 points per game. The Flames have allowed 68 points per game last 11 games. UIC has won 3 straight but they have played a weak schedule this season and so their 8-4 record is not as impressive as you would think. UIC is a huge dog here for a reason and they have allowed 73 ppg in their 4 losses this season. Northwestern has allowed 54 points or less in 7 of 10 games this season. I am looking for a 75 to 50 type game in this one. 10* NORTHWESTERN -14 |
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12-19-22 | Texas-Arlington +15.5 v. San Francisco | Top | 68-63 | Win | 100 | 11 h 20 m | Show |
CBB Monday 10* Top Play UT Arlington Mavericks +15.5 @ San Francisco Dons @ 10 ET - When universities are on Christmas break for the holidays how much does home court even matter? Exactly! That said, this is just too many points. San Francisco is off a tight win at UNLV plus they are hosting Arizona State, a Pac-12 foe, on Wednesday! That said, the Dons might look right past UT Arlington and that could prove ot be dangerous. The Mavericks have lost 3 straight but all 3 games by 6 or less points! In 11 games this season the Mavs only have 2 losses by more than 14 points. San Francisco's only wins by a bigger margin than this are 3 out of 12 games this season and 2 of those were against Merced College and Merrimack! Considering that the Mavericks play solid defense in most games and are competitive in most games and the fact the Dons have a huge game on deck, this one is a great value. 10* UT ARLINGTON +15.5 |
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12-19-22 | Raptors v. 76ers -7.5 | Top | 101-104 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
NBA Monday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -7.5 vs Toronto Raptors @ 7:10 ET - The Sixers off a win versus Warriors FRIDAY. The Raptors off a loss versus those same Warriors SUNDAY! So Toronto is in a back to back and has lost 5 straight. Philadelphia is at home and well-rested and has won 4 straight. Philly has won 10 of last 11 home games. The Raptors have lost 9 of last 10 road games. Yes we must cover a fairly large spread here but you can see why a 76ers win is likely. The Raptors continue to deal with injury issues and a back to back spot does not help in that regard. Lay the points with confidence here. 10* PHILADELPHIA -7.5 |
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12-17-22 | Tennessee +4 v. Arizona | Top | 70-75 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
NCAAB Saturday 10* Top Play Tennessee Volunteers +4 @ Arizona Wildcats @ 10:30 ET - This line opened up around a 2 and now is up in the 4 range as of mid-day Saturday. This is a lot of value to give a solid team like the Vols. I know everyone will be looking at the Cats since this game is in Arizona but I love grabbing the road dogs in games like this. The Volunteers are allowing only 51.4 ppg this season. The Wildcats are allowing 75.7 ppg. Look for Tennessee to do a good job in controlling the tempo here and the Vols will frustrate Arizona. A pair of 9-1 teams and value with the underdog as I am fully expecting the solid defensive play of the Volunteers to win this game in crunch time. 10* TENNESSEE +4 |
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12-17-22 | Heat v. Spurs OVER 222.5 | Top | 111-101 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 48 m | Show |
NBA Saturday 10* Top Play OVER 222.5 in San Antonio Spurs vs Miami Heat @ 5:10 ET - We get a rather low total because the Heat are known for lower-scoring games but I love the over here with high-scoring Spurs off a loss following 3 straight wins. San Antonio scores very well but has a leaky defense to say the least. That said, note that SA has scored 112 points or more in 4 straight games. Also, the Spurs have allowed 122 ppg last 15 games. The line on this game is near 10 and 122 to 112 sounds right. That total is a full 10 points higher than the number posted on this game and we have got a great number on this total to work with here. 10* OVER 222.5 in San Antonio |
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12-16-22 | Warriors v. 76ers -8 | Top | 106-118 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show |
NBA Friday 10* Top Play Philadelphia 76ers -8 vs Golden State Warriors @ 7:40 ET - The Sixers will take advantage of a wounded Warriors team here. Curry is out. Even if Green and/or Wiggins play, neither one of them is 100 percent. Of course the loss of Curry - expected out one month - is a big one. Golden State just won't have the firepower to keep up with a surging Philly team in this one. The Warriors are 2-13 on the road this season. Philly is 10-5 at home this season. The 76ers have won 10 of 15 overall and 3 straight and all 3 of the wins by a double digit margin. Golden State has lost 4 of last 5 games. 10* PHILADELPHIA -8 |
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12-16-22 | Xavier v. Georgetown OVER 155.5 | Top | 102-89 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
CBB Friday 10* Top Play OVER 155.5 in Georgetown Hoyas vs Xavier Musketeers @ 6:30 ET - This is a big total but actually dropped some from its opener and this one should get crazy with a ton of points. The Musketeers are averaging 83 points per game this season. The Hoyas are averaging 74 points per game but just can not stop teams. Other than bad teams, and Xavier certainly not one of them, the Hoyas give up tons of points! So Georgetown is at home and will score just fine but Musketeers will score like crazy in this one. I know this total is big but this one set up to get into the 160s or 170s. 10* OVER 155.5 in Georgetown |
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12-15-22 | Bucks v. Grizzlies -1.5 | Top | 101-142 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
NBA Thursday 10* Top Play Memphis Grizzlies -1.5 or -2 vs Milwaukee Bucks @ 8:10 ET - Two strong teams but the key here is home court for Memphis plus the fact Milwaukee is still without starting point guard Jrue Holiday for this one. The Grizzlies have won 12 of 14 home games. Memphis has won 8 of last 9 games and 6 straight home games. Milwaukee has won only 5 of last 9 road games. Bucks really going to miss Holiday when going up against Ja Morant and the Grizzlies. Morant is just such a back court start and will be too much at home for Milwaukee in this one. 10* MEMPHIS -1.5 or -2 |