02-08-25 |
Texas Tech v. Arizona -3 |
Top |
73-82 |
Win
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100 |
13 h 60 m |
Show
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At 10:30pm ET, my CBB Game Of The Week is on Arizona. Both teams are red hot but in my opinion, the Wildcats have the stronger squad. They lost at Lubbock earlier but are now playing at home. Arizona is 10-1 on its home floor. Texas Tech star JT Toppin went down with a twisted ankle last game. If he plays tonight, he's likely to be at less than 100%. That will impact the Red Raiders at this difficult venue. Since the loss at Texas Tech, the Wildcats have been on a mission. They've won 5 straight and none of the games were close. They've been waiting for this game and will take care of business on their home floor. Lay the small number.
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02-08-25 |
Blazers v. Wolves -6 |
Top |
98-114 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 35 m |
Show
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At 8:10pm ET, my #1 Northwest Div. Game Of the Month is on Minnesota. This will be the fourth and final meeting between the teams during the regular season. The home team won all 3 games. The game at Minnesota resulted in a 25 point win for the Timberwolves. The Trail Blazers have been on quite the run but it will come to an end tonight. Lay the points.
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02-08-25 |
Richmond +9.5 v. Davidson |
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60-71 |
Loss |
-105 |
4 h 54 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm ET, my Early Riser is on Richmond. This is too many points to be giving the Spiders. Nine of the past 10 meetings, including each of the past 6, have been decided by 6 points or less. The only one that wasn't that close was a 17-point win by Richmond back in 2020. Every other game has been super close. The Spiders just snapped a 7-game skid by defeating Duquesne in their last game. Understand that 4 of the 7 losses during the losing streak were by 6 or less and 5 of those 7 losses were by 9 or less. Davidson has lost consecutive games, both losses by 6 or less. As a matter of fact, the Wildcats have lost 5 of their last 6 and the only win was by 6. Five of those 6 games were decided by 6 or less. Close games have been the order of the day and this will be another one. Grab the points.
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02-07-25 |
St. John's v. Connecticut -2.5 |
Top |
68-62 |
Loss |
-115 |
12 h 11 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm ET, my Big East Game Of The Year is on Connecticut. When was the last time that you could get the Huskies at this low a line for a home game against St. John's? No time in my memory! That shows just how strong this year's St. John's team is. The Red Storm are on a 9-game winning streak and they have to lose in 2025. Impressive stuff but they aren't yet ready to beat the Huskies at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. With the return of star player McNeely and the fact that it's "$2 beer night" in Storrs, the stadium is going to be rocking. McNeely has been out for nearly a month. Even if he doesn't immediately dominate, his return will inspire the rest of the team. The fired up UConn fans will also help provide the Huskies with an extra boost of energy that will put them over the top. The Huskies are off one of their best games, as they beat Marquette on the road. They are 10-1 at home this season. The Red Storm will put up a good fight but it won't be enough. Lay the points.
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02-06-25 |
Montana +6.5 v. Northern Colorado |
Top |
86-78 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 54 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm Et, my Underdog Game Of The Month is on Montana. These are 2 of the best teams in the Big Sky Conference. Northern Colorado is 9-1 in Big Sky action and Montana is 8-2, good for 1st and 2nd in the conference. This is very important for both teams and we should expect a game which comes down to the wire. As a matter of fact, I believe the visitors will score the upset. The Bears embarrassed them at Montana last month and the Grizzlies have been waiting to settle the score! Prior to last month, 3 of the previous 4 meetings were decided by 6 points or less. The Grizzlies were struggling when they hosted Northern Colorado last month but they have since hit their stride. They have won 4 straight games, going 3-0-1 versus the spread. The Grizzlies are 5-3 ATS the past 8 times that they were underdogs and they're 6-3 ATS the past 9 times that they were underdogs of 6 points or greater. Grab the points.
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02-04-25 |
Western Michigan v. Ohio -9.5 |
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69-94 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 2 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my Super Slam Dunk selection is on Ohio. The Bobcats are missing Hadaway but they are still loaded and still have more than enough to beat up the Broncos. Ohio, 7-1 at home, throttled Western Michigan 82-55 in the MAC Tournament last year. The Bobcats have won 6 of the past 7 meetings. Off consecutive losses, they will want to "win big." The Broncos are no strangers to getting blown out. Western Michigan, 3-8 on the road, has seen its last 3 losses come by 21, 9 and 20 points. The class difference will be clear as Ohio is a far stronger squad. Lay the points.
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02-03-25 |
Suns -4.5 v. Blazers |
Top |
119-121 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 37 m |
Show
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At 10:10pm Et, my NBA Revenge Game Of the Week is on Phoenix. It didn't really surprise me that the Trail Blazers took Saturday's game. Phoenix was coming off a big win over GSW the night before. The Trail Blazers were playing well and playing with double-revenge. Tonight will be a different story. The Suns will now be the team playing with revenge and both teams are now on equal footing, when it comes to rest. Phoenix got pounded on Saturday and that won't sit well with the team, especially when former-Sun Ayton was a big part of Portland's win. We will see an entirely different Suns team this time. The Suns are 5-0 straight-up and 4-1 versus the spread, the past 5 times that they were off a loss. They won by 10, 8, 7, 24 and by 25. The Suns are healthy and tonight they will have their revenge. Lay the points.
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02-02-25 |
Bulls +5.5 v. Pistons |
Top |
119-127 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 43 m |
Show
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At 3:10pm ET, my Central Division Game Of the Month is on Chicago. The Bulls have been playing without LaVine recently and they're playing with the knowledge that changes are likely before the deadline. That didn't stop them from winning big last game and it won't prevent them from cashing for us this afternoon. The Bulls shot 50.6 percent from the field last game and they had assists on 34 of their 45 field goals. The Bulls own the Pistons. They've won 18 of the past 20 meetings. Their last 2 visits to Detroit resulted in double-digit victories. The Pistons are 3-6 versus the spread their last 9 as favorites, 1-4 ATS their last 5 as favorites in the -3 to -7 range. Grab the points.
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02-02-25 |
West Virginia v. Cincinnati -4.5 |
Top |
63-50 |
Loss |
-115 |
6 h 36 m |
Show
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At 2:00pm Et, my Big 12 Game Of The Year is on Cincinnati. I used the Bearcats as my biggest play from the Big 12 last season. They were +9 point underdogs against BYU and won outright by 11. They're not underdogs today but will deliver us another 10+ point victory. Playing at home is important to each of these teams. The Mountaineers won 69-65 when they hosted the Bearcats at Morgantown last year. But when they played at Cincinnati, the Bearcats smashed them by 36 points. Cincy would go on to win the important tie-breaker, a 90-85 victory in the Big 12 Tournament. WVU lost all 5 starters from last year's team and its starting to show. The Mountaineers are off 3 straight defeats. The Bearcats can relate as they have also dropped 3 in a row. Two of those were on the road though and they are still 8-3 at home. Seven of their 8 home wins came by at least 7. WVU might win when these teams meet again on Feb. 19th but this afternoon's game will be all Cincinnati. Lay the points.
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02-01-25 |
Houston Christian v. Incarnate Word -3 |
Top |
64-74 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 23 m |
Show
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At 6:00pm ET, my Southland Game Of The Year is on Incarnate Word. These teams squared off against each other 3 weeks ago, at Houston Christian. The Huskies won by 5 points. The Huskies also won a close game, at Houston Christian, against the Cardinals, last season. The Cards won the game on their home floor last season though and they will win again at home today. Incarnate Word is 2-7 on the road but 7-4 at home. The Cards just snapped a 6-game slide by blowing out New Orleans last game. That was just the spark that they needed and they will ride an emotional high into today's game. This is the 3rd straight road game for the Huskies and they've got another one on Monday. That will catch up to them against the hungry Cardinals today. The Cardinals are stronger than they were last year and they have one of the better backcourts in the Southland Conference. Guards Bailey, Anderson and company will lead their team to a 2nd straight win. Lay the points.
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02-01-25 |
Florida v. Tennessee -5 |
|
44-64 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 26 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm ET, my ESPN Early Riser is on Tennessee. The Volunteers have only lost 4 games this season. One of those came at the hands of the Gators, at Florida. That wasn't just any loss. It was a 30-point demolition. Made worse was the fact that Tennessee was undefeated and the top ranked team in the country, at the time. The Vols other 3 losses this season came by just 8 combined points. Today, they will have their revenge from that January 7th debacle. The Vols also also lost big at Florida last year but responded with a 19 point victory in the game at Knoxville. Tennessee coach Barnes said this: "I know our guys are disappointed -- which, I know how much they care, I know how hard they work. ... So we can get better and we've got to get better. And, knowing what I know about these guys, I think we will get better." Barnes team "gets better" and bounces back to blow out the Gators. Lay the points.
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01-30-25 |
Rockets v. Grizzlies -4.5 |
|
119-120 |
Loss |
-115 |
13 h 56 m |
Show
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At 9:30pm Et, my Thursday Slam Dunk Club is on Memphis. The Memphis Grizzlies have a score to settle with the Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies have only lost 16 times this season but 3 of those losses have come at the hands of the Rockets. The Grizzlies are 19-5 at home and they haven't lost a home game since January 9th. The team that beat them that day? You guessed right, it was the Rockets. There is no way they want to let Houston complete the 4-game series sweep. The Grizzlies are off their worst loss of the season on Monday. They've had the past 2 days off to think about it and they're absolutely going to be bringing it from the get-go tonight. The Grizzlies score 123.3 points per game, the most in the entire NBA. The Rockets average 113.89. The Grizzlies will push the pace and the Rockets will be no match for them tonight. Lay the points.
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01-30-25 |
Idaho v. Weber State -2.5 |
Top |
82-74 |
Loss |
-115 |
13 h 31 m |
Show
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At 9:00pm ET, my Big Sky Game Of The Month is on Weber State. The Wildcats played without leading scorer Blaise Threatt for several games and that had a negative effect. Threatt has now returned and the Wildcats are much better because of it. In their last game, Threatt had 26 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals. Weber State won 87-81 at Sacramento State. The Wildcats used a different starting lineup and the move paid off. Viljami Vartiainen scored a career-high 22 points. The Wildcats will use that same starting lineup against Idaho and are going to win their 2nd straight. Threatt had 24 points when Weber State hosted Idaho last season, a one-sided 88-65 victory for the Wildcats. The Vandals are off a home loss versus Northern Arizona and their last 2 road games were losses of at least 10 points. This is a team that the Wildcats match up well against. This is the start of 4 straight home games and Weber State needs to tip it off with a victory. Lay the points.
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01-29-25 |
DePaul v. Connecticut -14.5 |
|
61-72 |
Loss |
-108 |
12 h 35 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm ET, my Wednesday Wipeout is on Connecticut. Outmatched at every position, the Blue Demons know what's in store for them at the XL Center on Wednesday. They lost 85-56 here last January and they're absolutely going to get blown out once again tonight. With 3 losses in 5 games, the Huskies are going to be hostile. No strangers to getting crushed, the Blue Demons just lost by 17 against Butler and by 24 against Creighton. UConn won by 13 when these teams met at Chicago on New Year's Day. That result could have been an even more lopsided if the Huskies had been motivated to run up the score as they were up by 21 at half-time, before taking their foot off the gas a little in the 2nd half. With the Huskies off a loss to Xavier, there will be no such mercy tonight. This one will get ugly. Lay the points.
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01-29-25 |
Nets v. Hornets -3 |
Top |
104-83 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 48 m |
Show
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At 7:10pm ET, my NBA Eastern Conference Game Of The Month is on Charlotte. It looks like they won't have LaMelo Ball but that won't prevent the Hornets from taking down the Nets on Wednesday. The Hornets have won 4 of 7. The Nets have lost 7 straight. Even without Ball, the Hornets are still the healthier team. The Nets are dealing with numerous injuries, including Cameron Johnson. That will make Hornet fans happy as it was Johnson who led the Nets with 34 points in defeating Charlotte by 1 point earlier in the season. The Nets are also missing Cam Thomas (and several others) and he still leads the team in scoring. Between Johnson and Thomas, they average 44.1 points per game. No other Brooklyn player averages more than 13.2 points. The Hornets acquired forward Josh Okogie a couple of weeks ago. A big addition, he had 19 points last game. Josh Green said this of his new teammate: "The energy he has brought from us, offensive rebounds to defensive rebounds, pushing the pace, it's been amazing. He's great to play with." Charlotte won by 11 the last time that it hosted Brooklyn. Lay the points.
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01-28-25 |
San Jose State v. San Diego State -14.5 |
Top |
68-71 |
Loss |
-105 |
14 h 33 m |
Show
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At 11:00pm ET, my MWC Game Of the Week is on San Diego State. I'm confident that the Aztecs are going to smash the Spartans tonight. San Diego State just beat a much better team (Nevada) on the road, by 19 points. That same Nevada team beat SJ State by 9 the previous week. The Spartans are only 1-5 on the road. The Aztecs lost their last home game so they are going to be chomping at the bit to get back in the win column here with a decisive victory. Their last 2 home wins came by 15 over Colorado State and by 29 over Air Force. Still capable of dominating defensively, the Aztecs will not be easy to score against tonight. They have owned the Spartans for years and I expect them to deliver us a 20+ point victory. Lay the points.
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01-28-25 |
Lakers v. 76ers +4 |
Top |
104-118 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 27 m |
Show
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At 7:30pm Et, my NBA Non. Conference Game Of The Week is on Philadelphia. The Lakers are in a difficult scheduling spot tonight. They battled Charlotte right down to the end last night, Davis and James both playing more than 36 minutes. (Reaves and Christie also played 37 and 39 minutes.) Tonight will be their 2nd road game in 2 nights, their 3rd game in the past 4. The Lakers are 7-13 versus the spread the past 20 times that they played 2 games in 2 days. The last time they played 2 road games in 2 days, they lost by 29. The 76ers still have injury issues but they are well rested and they are also off consecutive victories. They won by 12 at Chicago in their last game and they defeated a really good Cleveland team in their last home game. Grab the points with the rested home underdog.
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01-27-25 |
Magic v. Heat +1.5 |
|
119-125 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 53 m |
Show
|
At 7:40pm Et, my Eastern Conference Annihilator is on Miami. Wrong team favored here, in my estimation. The Magic won their last game but are still only 2-7 their last 9 games. They are 15-9 at home but only 9-14 on the road. Their last 3 road games have all resulted in blowout losses. The Heat allowed just 97 points in winning their last game. They build on that with a big win over Orlando on Monday! Play on Miami.
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01-25-25 |
Western Kentucky v. Sam Houston State -3 |
Top |
75-66 |
Loss |
-108 |
7 h 56 m |
Show
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At 3:30pm Et, my CUSA Conference Game Of The Year is on Sam Houston. The Bearkats are better than many people realize. Even though their record may not be that impressive, they arguably have the best backcourt in their conference. They are 5-2 on their home floor. The Hilltoppers are also perhaps better than their record and are a solid team. They are just 2-6 on the road though. The Bearkats won both games against WKU last season en route to winning the conference regular season, in their first year as a member of CUSA. They brought back a handful of players from that team including Lamar Wilkerson, one of the best players in the conference. Wilkerson is averaging 19.6 ppg this season and has scored at least 20 in four of his past 5. Look for him to lead his team to victory. Lay the points.
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01-25-25 |
SMU v. NC State +3.5 |
|
63-57 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 48 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm ET, my Early Riser is on NC State. Home court will make the difference in this game. The Wolfpack are 0-4 on the road but they are a solid 9-3 at home. With a road game at Duke on deck and off 3 straight losses, the Wolfpack know how important this game is for them. The Mustangs are tough, like most teams in the ACC, but not unbeatable. SMU is 3-2 on the road. The Mustangs just lost by 25 points to Louisville. NC State should win this game outright but getting points in what should be a close game will make things far more comfortable. Keep in mind that the Wolfpack have played 4 straight games which were decided by 3 or less. NC State coach Kevin Keatts will have his team more than ready to snap their skid. Grab the points.
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01-24-25 |
Penn State v. Iowa -3.5 |
Top |
75-76 |
Loss |
-120 |
11 h 15 m |
Show
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At 9:00pm ET, my Big 10 Game Of The Week is on Iowa. Last season's games were both won by the home team. The Nittany Lions won by 10 at Penn State and the Hawkeyes won by 9, at Iowa. This season, both teams have been much better on their home floor. The Nittany Lions are 10-2 at home, 1-3 on the road. Also 10-2 at home, the Hawkeyes are winless (0-4) on the road. This is the only meeting of the season. Off 3 straight losses, the Hawkeyes badly need to bounce back with a win. They got off to a slow start last game but Iowa coach Fran McCaffery will have the Hawkeyes ready to go from the opening tip tonight. Averaging 91 points per game at home, the Hawkeyes are going to be tough to keep up against. Lay the points and look for them to deliver us a win and cover.
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01-23-25 |
NJIT v. Vermont -15.5 |
Top |
64-68 |
Loss |
-108 |
10 h 10 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my America East Game OF the Year is on Vermont. In terms of talent, these are two teams at the opposite end of the America East Conference. The Catamounts are stacked and the the Highlanders are not. Vermont plays great defense and the Highlanders can't stop anyone. NJIT is coming off a win but each of its wins this season has been followed by a double-digit loss. The Highlanders are 0-10 on the road. Vermont is 6-1 at home. After a slow start, the Catamounts have started to roll. They've won 4 of their last 5. They've defeated the Highlanders by 21, 27, 16, 39 and 21 the past 5 meetings here. They will keep their foot on the foot on the gas and remind the Highlanders who the top team in the conference still is. Vermont by 20+. Lay the points.
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01-23-25 |
Spurs +3.5 v. Pacers |
|
140-110 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 24 m |
Show
|
At 2:10pm ET, my Early Riser is on San Antonio. The Pacers are listed as the home team but the Spurs are going to have the crowd on their side. The game is the first of 2 that the Spurs and Pacers will play in Paris. Keep in mind that this was where Victor Wembanyama played when he started his pro career in the French league. Also, the Spurs had other connections (Tony Parker, Boris Diaw) to France in the past. Wembanyama, who led France to the gold medal game in the Olympics here, says he thinks about playing in Paris again, all the time. “The way I approach this trip is my way of giving back a little to the French public, trying to please many people who will never have the chance to go to the United States. It’s really important to me." The Spurs star is a special player and he's very likely going to have a monster game. His teammates also know how important this is to him and will give us a complete team effort. Grab the points.
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01-22-25 |
Warriors v. Kings -7.5 |
|
117-123 |
Loss |
-105 |
13 h 24 m |
Show
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At 10:10pm ET, my Wednesday Wipeout is on Sacramento. The Kings dismantled the Warriors the last time that these teams met. The 129-99 wipeout was their 4th straight win in the series. With the way the teams are currently playing, we can expect another blowout on Wednesday. The Kings are a perfect 6-0 at home since Christie took over the head-coaching duties. Off a 23-point win last game, they're 9-1 their last 10 games overall. The Warriors are off a 40 point loss in their last game. They are missing Green and Kuminga. They''ve got some winnable home games coming up but before they get to them, they will get blown out by the Kings one more time. Lay the points.
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01-22-25 |
La Salle v. St. Louis -10 |
Top |
52-64 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 17 m |
Show
|
At 8:00pm ET, my A-10 GOW is on St. Louis. There is a clear class difference between the Billikens and the Explorers. St Louis has beaten La Salle 6 straight times. Every one of those victories came by more than 10 points. Last year, they won by 18. The Billikens have won 5 o their last 6 games and the Explorers are off an 18-point loss at UMass. The Explorers have dropped 3 of their last 5 and their last 7 losses have all been by more than 10 points. With the Billikens 9-1 at home, this will be another blowout. Lay the points.
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01-21-25 |
Wyoming v. UNLV -8.5 |
Top |
63-61 |
Loss |
-108 |
15 h 30 m |
Show
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At 11:00pm ET, my MWC Game Of the Week is on UNLV. These are two teams going in opposite directions. The Cowboys are 0-3 their last 3 games. The losses came by 65 combined points! Their last road game was a 44 point loss. The Rebels just defeated Utah State (now 16-2) and then they won at San Diego State, which is never easy. They will appreciate facing a much weaker Wyoming team. The Rebels have won 4 straight in the series and the wins came by an average of 11 points. Catching the Cowboys at right time, I've got the Rebels winning by even more than that tonight. Lay the points.
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01-21-25 |
Blazers v. Heat -10.5 |
|
116-107 |
Loss |
-108 |
12 h 9 m |
Show
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At 7:40pm Et, my NBA Super Smash is on the Miami Heat. The Heat have worked out their issues. They snapped their losing streak with a 21 point win over the Spurs. Six Miami players scored 12 or more point.s Now they host a Portland team which they know they can handle and which is just 5-16 on the road. The Heat hammered the Blazers by 21 when they met 10 days ago. The last time that they played at Miami, the Heat won by 60! They're 5-1 the past 6 meetings (3-0 last 3) and all 5 wins came by double-digits. The Trailblazers have followed up each of their 2025 victories by losing their next game. The Heat will win this one big. Lay the points.
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01-20-25 |
Hawks v. Knicks -6.5 |
|
110-119 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 32 m |
Show
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At 3:10pm ET, my MLK Day Super Smash is on the New York Knicks. The Hawks have won the first 2 games of this 3-game road trip. The Knicks will cool them off this afternoon! The Hawks defeated the Knicks in November and again in December. Playing with double-revenge and also having lost consecutive home games, New York isn't going to let it happen a 3rd time! The Knicks have been in a win/loss pattern of L,W,L,W,L,W,L. Each loss has been followed by a victory. Off a loss to Minnesota, the pattern will continue and the Knicks will bounce back with a big win. Lay the points.
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01-20-25 |
Mercyhurst v. Long Island -7.5 |
|
63-72 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 24 m |
Show
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At 2:00pm Et, my Under The Radar Rout is on Long Island. The Sharks are playing terrific basketball and that will continue in this afternoon's game versus Mercyhurst. Off 6 straight point spread victories, the Sharks are 8-1 against the spread their last 9 games. Their last 3 home games were all wins by at least 13 points. The Lakers are 3-10 on the road and this will be their 4th consecutive road game. They will get a run of home games after this but for now all the road games will catch up to them. The Sharks will smell the blood in the water and run the road-weary visitors right out of town. Lay the points.
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01-19-25 |
Robert Morris v. Wisc-Milwaukee -6 |
Top |
81-79 |
Loss |
-115 |
8 h 52 m |
Show
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At 3:00pm Et, my Horizon League Game Of the Year is on Wisconsin Milwaukee. The Panthers looked great again in their last game. They beat Youngstown State by 15 points. That's back to back double-digit wins and brings them to 8-2 their last 10 overall. They're a perfect 9-0 at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena! The Panthers average 84.7 points per game here and they only allow 67. The Colonials have also been strong at home but they are below .500 on the road. In 7 meetings between these teams since 2021, the home team has won every time. From a matchup perspective, it is my feeling that the Panthers are better inside and outside. The Panthers impressive play at home continues. Lay the points.
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01-18-25 |
Presbyterian v. High Point -13 |
Top |
66-77 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 56 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my Big South Game Of the Year is on High Point. The Panthers were 27-9 last season and they're already 15-5 this season. They're not used to losing but when they do, they immediately bounce back. They lost for the 5th time last game. After their previous 4 losses this season, they went 4-0 the next game. Last time that the Panthers were off a loss, they went on the road and defeated Charleston Southern by 14 in their next game. The time before that they were off a loss, their next game resulted in a 18-point win over Radford. Presbyterian is a team like Radford which the Panthers can handle with ease. The Blue Hose are 1-9 on the road. They are 0-3 their last 3 games and 1-5 their last 6. High Point has won the past 5 meetings. The Panthers' 6th straight win in the series will be a destruction. Lay the points.
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01-18-25 |
Virginia +15.5 v. Louisville |
|
67-81 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 53 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm ET, my Early Riser is on Virginia. If Bennett was still the coach of the Cavaliers, this line would be nowhere near what it is. Without him, nobody thinks too much of Virginia, at the moment. The Cavaliers are still a dangerous squad though and they've always had Louisville's number. The Cavaliers have won 9 of the past 10 meetings and they won by 17 at Louisville last January. They nearly beat SMU last game, losing by 2. They're coming around and will be a far tougher challenge than Cardinal fans are hoping for. Grab the points.
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01-17-25 |
Raptors v. Bucks -10.5 |
|
112-130 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 5 m |
Show
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At 8:10pm ET, my Slam Dunk selection is on Milwaukee. The Raptors have shown that they can beat just about anybody at Toronto. They defeated the Celtics there last game and the Warriors before that. Winning on the road is an entirely different ballgame. The Raptors are a terrible 1-18 away from Toronto. That's the worst road record in basketball. The Bucks have won by 24 and 14 points the last 2 meetings. Each of their past 3 wins over the Raptors has come by at least 14. The Bucks have won 2 in a row and 5 of 6. Their last win came by 29 and this will be another smash-job. Lay the points.
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01-17-25 |
VCU v. St. Joe's +1.5 |
Top |
78-69 |
Loss |
-105 |
10 h 39 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm Et, my A-10 Game Of the Month is on St. Josephs. The value of homecourt advantage will be on full display at Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena on Friday. VCU is a perfect 9-0 on its home floor. St. Josephs is a solid 7-3 on its home floor. Both teams are only 1-2 on the road. The Rams have been rolling but the Hawks are off the type of game that will have them oozing with confidence. The Hawks will be ready to take down a team which has been a pesky thorn in their side for years. The Hawks beat Loyola-Chicago 93-57 last game. That was a team which swept them last season. They will carry the momentum into Friday and upset the Rams. Play on St. Josephs.
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01-16-25 |
Gonzaga -9.5 v. Oregon State |
|
89-97 |
Loss |
-105 |
15 h 35 m |
Show
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At 11:00pm ET, my road warrior selection is on Gonzaga. The Beavers will finally get a taste of what the top team in the WCC brings to the table. Consistently one of the better teams in the country, year in and year out, Gonzaga rules the roost in the WCC. The Bulldogs are going to want to show the (temporary) league newcomers how things are. Winning on the road isn't an issue for Gonzaga. The Bulldogs have won 11 consecutive true road games, dating to last season. With six players scoring in double digits, the Bulldogs have won five in a row since the start of WCC play. They will flex their muscles and deliver a double-digit victory. Lay the points.
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01-16-25 |
Rockets v. Kings -3.5 |
Top |
127-132 |
Win
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100 |
13 h 18 m |
Show
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At 10:00pm ET, my Western Conference Game Of the Month is on Sacramento. Strong situational advantage for the Sacramento Kings in this game. They catch the Rockets off a 128-108 win at Denver. The Kings will dictate the pace and control this game. Lay the points.
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01-15-25 |
Heat +5 v. Lakers |
Top |
108-117 |
Loss |
-105 |
13 h 46 m |
Show
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At 10:10pm ET, my NBA Underdog Game Of the Month is on the Miami Heat. Off a loss against the Clippers, the Heat are going to really go all out to avoid going winless in their 2 games at Los Angeles. Though they tend to struggle against the Clippers, the Heat have a recent habit of beating the Lakers. They hammered the Lakers by 41 points at Miami in December. They also swept the Lakers last season. They were 5-point underdogs here and won by 14. As a matter of fact, the Heat are 7-2 their last 9 games against the Lakers and the 2 losses each only came by 3 points. The Lakers have lost 3 straight and were outscored 37-13 in the fourth quarter of their last game. Grab the points.
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01-15-25 |
Mavs v. Pelicans +2.5 |
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116-119 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 47 m |
Show
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At 8:10pm ET, my Wednesday Wipeout is on New Orleans. The wrong team is favored at New Orleans tonight. These are 2 teams going in opposite directions. The Pelicans have Zion Williamson back and are playing some of their best basketball of the season. The Mavericks are still missing Doncic and others and are struggling. It's uncertain whether Irving will play in this backend of 2 games in 2 nights. The Pelicans haven't forgotten that the Mavericks manhandled them at Dallas. Doncic led the way for Dallas and Zion didn't play for New Orleans. Things will be much different tonight! Grab the points.
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01-15-25 |
Lafayette v. Army -1 |
Top |
68-70 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 1 m |
Show
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At 6:00pm ET, my Patriot League Game Of The Year is on Army. In a battle of 2 evenly matched teams, homecourt is going to make a big difference. The Leopards won both games last year but each was very close. The game at Lafayette was a 5-point game and the game at West Point went to Overtime. The Black Knights are improved this season and turning those close games into a victory will be a good measuring stick. Both teams are 6-2 at home but each has struggled on the road. The Leopards are only 1-8 in away games. Their only road victory was a 4-point win at Mercyhurst, a team which has lost 10 of its last 13. The Black Knights are off consecutive victories and this make 3 straight. Play on Army.
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01-14-25 |
Nets v. Blazers -6 |
Top |
132-114 |
Loss |
-107 |
13 h 37 m |
Show
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At 10:10 PM ET, my NBA Non-Conference Game Of The Week is on Portland. Fans of the Trail Blazers will be anticipating a victory tonight. The Trail Blazers, 2-0 against the Nets last season, can climb back to .500 at home with a win tonight. They haven't been favored by this much all season but the Trail Blazers are 7-2 straight up and 6-3 versus the spread the past 9 times that they were favored by greater than 5 points. The Nets have lost 5 straight and 8 of 9. The inspired Trail Blazers will be too much for them. Lay the points.
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01-14-25 |
Wyoming v. Boise State -14.5 |
Top |
55-96 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 33 m |
Show
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At 9:00pm ET, my MWC Game Of The Week is on Boise State. Wyoming has been ok but the wheels are about to come off as the Cowboys are walking into the wrong building. With 2 losses in 3 games, the Broncos are angry and they're going to be hostile. The Broncos are 5-0 straight up and 4-1 versus the spread their last 5 games versus the Cowboys. This year, the Cowboys returned 0 starters from last season and are projected to finish near the bottom of the MWC. Projected to finish near the top of the conference and with a massive edge in the frontcourt, the Broncos will have their way with Wyoming tonight. Lay the points.
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01-13-25 |
Wolves -13.5 v. Wizards |
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120-106 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 46 m |
Show
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At 7:10pm ET, my Road Warrior selection is on Minnesota. The Timberwolves are a much better team with matchup advantages all over the floor. They are off a loss on Saturday and will provide a maximum effort tonight. The Wizards are a bad team and they're in a difficult spot. They played last night and are now playing their 5th game in the past 7 days. They don't have the depth or the talent to overcome that type of schedule. The Timberwolves won by 11 here last season. At the time, Washington was playing with 2 days rest. With no rest at all, this will be an even bigger blowout. Lay the points.
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01-13-25 |
UCLA v. Rutgers +3.5 |
|
68-75 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 9 m |
Show
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At 6:30pm ET, my Slam Dunk selection is on Rutgers. Many bettors are going to see the big bad Bruins laying a short number and they'll jump all over them. Fine by me! I've got the Scarlet Knights winning this game outright. UCLA is 1-2 on the road. Rutgers has had issues on the road, too. The Scarlet Knights are 0-3 in their road games. Even off a couple loss, they're still 7-2 at Jersey Mike's Arena though. They badly need to salvage something from their 3-game homestand and will be giving everything they've got to get this victory. The Bruins understandably have more important things on their mind. They've lost 3 straight and 4 of 5. I'll take the points.
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01-12-25 |
Nets +4 v. Jazz |
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111-112 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 6 m |
Show
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At 8:10pm Et, my Slam Dunk Club selection is on the Brooklyn Nets. Utah favored? Say it ain't so! If it seems unfamiliar to see the Jazz favored, its because it hasn't happened since last March. The Jazz haven't been favored a single time all season. That's largely because they're terrible at home. They have a 2-14 record here. The Nets are a far more competitive 8-13 on the road. The Nets have had this game circled since the Jazz defeated them at Brooklyn just before Christmas. The last time that the Jazz were favored was last March and they lost outright. They are 3-5 versus the spread their last 8, as a favorite. After the December loss, the Nets have still won 4 of the last 6 h2h meetings. This is their chance at a victory with another potentially winnable game on deck. They will get it done. Grab the points.
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01-12-25 |
VMI v. Chattanooga -13.5 |
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66-91 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 60 m |
Show
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At 12pm ET, my Early Riser is on Chattanooga. The Mocs have defeated the Keydets 5 straight times. The last time the Mocs hosted the Keydets, they won 109-61, a 48-point obliteration. This season, the Keydets are 1-7 on the road. This is their 4th road game in their last 5 games. They just lost by 13 at Samford. This will be an even tougher place to play for the Keydets. Off an upset loss in its last game, Chattanooga will show the Keydets no mercy. Three of the Mocs' past 4 wins in the series have been by 20 or more points. This will be another wipeout. Lay the points.
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01-11-25 |
Washington State v. Gonzaga -17.5 |
Top |
75-88 |
Loss |
-110 |
13 h 47 m |
Show
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At 9:00pm ET, my WCC Game Of the Month is on Gonzaga. If you're looking for a blowout on Saturday night, this should fit the bill. The Bulldogs have won 4 straight overall and they're 8-0 at home. The Cougars are off a gut-wrenching 1-point OT loss to Pacific. They were favored by 15.5 points! If they can't beat the Tigers at home, they surely can't beat the Bulldogs on the road. Each of the Cougars' 3 previous losses was by double-digits and they haven't played a team this good. The Bulldogs are going to run them out of the building. Lay the points.
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01-11-25 |
Morgan State v. Howard -8.5 |
Top |
95-100 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 56 m |
Show
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At 4:00pm ET, my MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Game Of The Year is on Howard. The Bison are one of the best teams in the MEAC. The Bears are projected to finish near the bottom of the conference. The most recent meeting came in last season's MEAC Tournament and Howard won by 13. Both teams have been having trouble away from home. The Bison are 1-6 on the road and the Bears are 0-8! Morgan State is very familiar and comfortable with getting blown out. The Bears' last 5 losses came by 14, 22, 27, 61 and 21 points. The Bison have the best backcourt in the conference and they also have the edge in the frontcourt. They will win this by 10+. Lay the points.
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01-10-25 |
Thunder v. Knicks +3.5 |
Top |
126-101 |
Loss |
-105 |
12 h 3 m |
Show
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At 7:40pm ET, my Revenge Game Of the Month is on New York. The Knicks recently lost by 10 points at Oklahoma City. Tonight, the teams will square off at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks want to show that they can hang with the top teams and this is their chance to do so. The Knicks are stronger at home than they are on the road. The Thunder are tough no matter where they play but they aren't quite as good on the road. Four of their 6 loses have been away from home and one of those came at Cleveland in their last game. At the same time that the Thunder were losing to the Cavaliers, the Knicks were regaining their swagger by trouncing the Raptors. Revenge will be theirs. Play on New York.
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01-09-25 |
Grand Canyon -3.5 v. Utah Valley |
Top |
64-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
13 h 35 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm ET, my WAC Game Of the Year is on Grand Canyon. These teams are currently tied atop the WAC standings. The Wolverines are playing at home where they are 5-0. The Antelopes lost their only road game but they're still favored here. What gives? The reason is that Grand Canyon is a much better team than Utah Valley. The low spread is providing outstanding line value. The Antelopes have the best backcourt in the WAC and they have the best front court. They were 17-3 in conference play last season and that including 2 double-digit wins against the Wolverines. The Antelopes won the game at Utah Valley by 19 points, an 86-67 thrashing. They are 5-1 the past 6 meetings (2-0 at Utah Valley) and all 5 wins came by 10 or more. They will remind the Wolverines about how things are in the WAC tonight. Lay the points.
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01-09-25 |
NC-Greensboro v. Chattanooga -3.5 |
|
78-75 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 42 m |
Show
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At 5:00pm ET, my selection is on Chattanooga. Playing this afternoon's game at McKenzie Arena will favor the Mocs. This is the Mocs' first home game of 2025 and they will be ready to resume their strong play here. Chattanooga is 6-1 at home but 3-5 on the road. The Spartans are 6-0 at home but 2-4 on the road. These teams had equal 12-6 records in the Southern Conference last season but Chattanooga should finish ahead of UNC Greensboro this season. The Spartans are expected to take a step back. The Mocs are off a 13 point win at The Citadel and they will ride the momentum into today's game. Lay the points.
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01-08-25 |
Ole Miss v. Arkansas -3.5 |
Top |
73-66 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 45 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my SEC Game Of The Month is on Arkansas. This game will be played at Bud Walton Arena. Advantage Razorbacks. Both these teams are a perfect 8-0 on their home floor. Each has tasted defeat on the road. Ole Miss won at home last January but Arkansas had won the previous 5 meetings. Last game here at Bud Walton Arena was a 69-57 win for the Hogs. Ole Miss had the better record last season but Arkansas, a preseason top 25 team, is the more takented team this year. You'll see that on display tonight. Lay the points.
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01-07-25 |
Fresno State v. Colorado State -14.5 |
Top |
64-91 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 42 m |
Show
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At 9:00pm ET, my MWC Game Of the Month is on Colorado State. We won with the Rams when they went on the road and took down Nevada. Now they're at home against an inferior Fresno State squad. All signs point to a lopsided contest. The Bulldogs have lost 4 straight and 9 of 10. The Bulldogs returned 0 starters from last year and it's showing. They are 1-6 on the road, a narrow 3-point win at Long Beach State. They've lost at places like UC Santa Barbara, California Baptist and Cal State Bakersfield. Eight of Fresno's 11 losses were by double-digits. The Rams are 10-0 the last 10 meetings. Last season's only game was at Fresno and CSU won by 12. Playing at home, this will be an even bigger blowout. Lay the points.
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01-06-25 |
Ohio State v. Minnesota +5 |
Top |
89-88 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 54 m |
Show
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At 9:00pm ET, my Big Ten Game Of The Week is on Minnesota. Things didn't go very well for the Golden Gophers against Purdue. A game against the Ohio State Buckeyes will work out better for them. The Buckeyes have some talented players but they're still all learning to play together and have yet to win a true road game. The Buckeyes lost at home to Michigan State in their last game. The Buckeyes are also 0-2 on the road. The Golden Gophers are now 8-3 at home. Last season's games were both won by the home team. The Golden Gophers defeated the Buckeyes by 9 at Williams Arena. This is likely going to be a very close game and I'm grabbing the points. Play on Minnesota.
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01-06-25 |
Bucks -7 v. Raptors |
|
128-104 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 37 m |
Show
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At 7:40pm ET, my Road Warrior is on Milwaukee. The Bucks got a little fat and happy over Christmas and New Year's. They are just 1-4 their last 5 games. The losses have really been inexcusable and they will correct that tonight. Getting on the road will be a good thing after consecutive stinkers at home. The Bucks beat the Pacers by 8 last time they played a road game. Reality has set in for Toronto fans that their team is in for a very long season. The Raptors are 1-9 their last 10 and 8-27 on the year. The Bucks beat the Raptors by 14 earlier this season. The Bucks also beat the Raptors by 16 the last time they visited Toronto. They will get back on track with another big win on Monday. Lay the points with Milwaukee.
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01-04-25 |
Blazers v. Bucks -12 |
|
105-102 |
Loss |
-109 |
12 h 12 m |
Show
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At 8:10pm Et, my Slam Dunk Club selection is on Milwaukee. The Trail Blazers are visiting Milwaukee at the wrong time. The Bucks are off an upset loss to the Nets and have dropped 3 of their past 4. They can't afford to lose another home game to another weak team. They've got 3 of their next 4 on the road and need to win at home. The Trail Blazers have a 3-14 record on the road, so that shouldn't be a problem. Three of Portland's last 4 losses have been my more than 20 points. This will be another blowout. Lay the points.
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01-04-25 |
Grambling State -2 v. Prairie View A&M |
Top |
55-73 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 16 m |
Show
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At 5:30pm ET, my SWAC Game Of The Year is on Grambling State. With a low line, I will step in and support the better team in Saturday's game at the William J. Nicks Building. Forget the Tigers winless road record and poor overall record from this season. They've been playing road games at places like Cincinnati, Florida, Ole Miss, New Mexico and USC. Instead, remember that the Tigers won a First Four game last season after advancing to the NCAA Tournament. Everything starts today for the Tigers and they are ready to remind everyone that they are still the best in the SWAC. The Panthers gave up 90 points to "College of Biblical Studies" in winning their first game. Since then, they've lost 12 in a row. The Tigers won both meetings last season. Lay the points.
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01-04-25 |
NC State v. Wake Forest -5.5 |
|
59-77 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 37 m |
Show
|
At 12:00pm Et, my CBB Early Riser is on Wake Forest. Homecourt has meant everything to these teams. The Wolfpack are 8-1 at home but 0-2 on the road, 0-4 if counting neutral site games. The Demon Deacons are 1-3 on the road and 7-1 at home. After a poor start at the betting window, they've covered the spread in 2 of their last 3. The home team won both games last season. The line is low. Lay the points.
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01-03-25 |
Creighton +10 v. Marquette |
Top |
71-79 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 0 m |
Show
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At 9:00pm ET, my Big East Game Of The Week is on Creighton. The Golden Eagles sure looked impressive in their big win at Providence. The Bluejays didn't look as good in their win versus St. John's. Those results will stick in everyone's memories. But if we only got back one game further, the Bluejays beat Villanova more convincingly than the Golden Eagles beat Xavier. They're both really good teams! The Bluejays won big last March but the previous 2 games were both very close. The Golden Eagles won by 5 when they last played here. This is going to be another close one and I will gladly grab all the points being offered!
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01-02-25 |
Purdue v. Minnesota +6.5 |
Top |
81-61 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 51 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm ET, my Big 10 Game Of The Month is on Minnesota. The Golden Gophers visited Purdue last year as 16.5 point underdogs. Even on the road and with Zach Edey delivering 24 points and 15 rebounds, Minnesota lost by only 8 points. Tonight the Golden Gophers face the Boilermakers at Williams Arena and with Edey no longer part of the picture. They are 8-2 at home. The Boilermakers are 0-2 on the road and they are 2-4 in road/neutral site games with one of those victories coming by only 2 points. Off consecutive victories and knowing they gave Purdue all it could handle last season, the Gophers and coming in confident and thinking upset. Grab the points.
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01-02-25 |
Austin Peay +7 v. North Florida |
|
97-89 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 54 m |
Show
|
At 2:00pm ET, my Early Riser selection is on Austin Peay. The Governors could easily win this game outright. At the very least, it's going to be very close. Three of the past 4 meetings went to Overtime and the other was a 2-point game: 101-98 (OT), 95-91 (OT), 73-71 and 90-85 (OT). The Ospreys were last in action on 12/21 and they lost 99-45. The Governors just won 93-46 on 12/29. Grab the points with the team which has played recently and which is coming off a huge win, against a team hasn't played in nearly 2 weeks and which hasn't won in nearly 3. Play on Austin Peay.
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01-01-25 |
76ers v. Kings -6.5 |
Top |
107-113 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 3 m |
Show
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At 10:10pm ET, my January NBA Game Of the Month is on Sacramento. The coaching change was just what Sacramento needed. This is what I stated prior to Sacramento's win over Dallas: "The Kings have lost a lot of close games and have been a disappointment so far overall. They were a playoff team last year though and have a talented roster. They finally fired coach Mike Brown and are going to extremely determined to snap their losing streak and get new interim coach Doug Christie a victory. It will help that the Mavericks are short-handed. Most importantly, Doncic is out. Also, Naji Marshall is out and Lively is questionable. The Kings will take advantage and close out their final game of 2024 with a big win." The Kings did close out 2024 with that big win and now its all systems go to start 2025. The Kings beat the 76ers by 12 points the last meeting and that snapped a lengthy losing streak in the series. Fox had 23 points and Sabonis had a triple-double. The 76ers have had 3 straight big games (37, 32, 27 points) from Embiid and they won all 3 games but he's been listed as out for tonight's game. Lay the points.
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01-01-25 |
VMI v. East Tennessee State -15.5 |
|
69-84 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 7 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm ET, my Early Riser is on East Tennessee State. ETSU is 1-5 on the road but 6-1 at home. VMI was 1-17 in Southern Conference action last year. They may be moving in the right direction but this is still going to be another difficult season for the Keydets. They're 1-5 on the road so far this season. The Buccaneers have beaten the Keydets five straight times and they’re 9-1 the past 10 meetings. The last time the teams met, East Tennessee State won by 32. This will be another wipeout. Lay the points.
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12-31-24 |
Utah State v. Nevada -3.5 |
|
69-64 |
Loss |
-120 |
11 h 54 m |
Show
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At 10:00pm Et, my final play of 2024 is on Nevada. Utah State is off back-to-back impressive road wins over strong opponents. The Aggies beat both San Diego State and Saint Mary's. Winning a 3rd straight road game against another strong opponent is going to be very difficult. Off 2 straight close losses, Nevada will be bringing maximum energy to the Lawlor Events Center. The WolfPack smashed the Aggies at Utah State last season and they also defeated them the last meeting at Nevada. They won by 14 the last time that that they were off 2 straight losses. Lay the points.
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12-31-24 |
UAB +5 v. North Texas |
Top |
75-78 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 59 m |
Show
|
At 4:00pm ET, my AAC Game Of The Year is on UAB. You've heard me say it plenty of times over the years but it bears repeating. I always love getting a handful of points when I expect my team to win outright! The Blazers won here in Overtime last year. They also defeated North Texas, at UAB. That Blazer team went to the NCAA Tournament. With 4 returning starters, this year's team is even stronger. They're ready to make an even deeper run into the NCAA Tournament. For their part, the Mean Green returned only 1 starter from a team which lost in the 2nd round of the NIT last year. The Blazers have scored more than 90 points in each of their past 2 games and they've scored 89 or more in 4 straight and 5 of 6. North Texas hasn't scored more than 83 all season. Grab the points.
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12-31-24 |
Raptors v. Celtics -16.5 |
|
71-125 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 12 m |
Show
|
At 3:10pm ET, my Afternoon Annihilator is on the Boston Celtics. The Celtics took the Raptors lightly the last time the teams played here. Boston won but needed Overtime to do so. The Celtics will have. learned their lesson from that near upset. Coming off a loss to the Pacers, Boston is going to be ready to run the Raptors right out of TD Garden. The Celtics last 4 victories have come by 37, 25, 14 and 24 points. The Raptors have lost 10 straight and their last 2 losses each came by 29 points. This game won't be close. Lay the points.
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12-30-24 |
Mavs v. Kings -3.5 |
|
100-110 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 36 m |
Show
|
At 10:10pm ET, my Slam Dunk Club selection is on Sacramento. The Kings have lost a lot of close games and have been a disappointment so far overall. They were a playoff team last year though and have a talented roster. They finally fired coach Mike Brown and are going to extremely determined to snap their losing streak and get new interim coach Doug Christie a victory. It will help that the Mavericks are short-handed. Most importantly, Doncic is out. Also, Naji Marshall is out and Lively is questionable. The Kings will take advantage and close out their final game of 2024 with a big win. Lay the points.
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12-30-24 |
Cincinnati v. Kansas State +4 |
Top |
67-70 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 29 m |
Show
|
At 7:00pm ET, my Big 12 Game Of the Month is on Kansas State. The arrival of Big 12 play comes at the right time for the Wildcats. This Kansas State team has a lot of new faces from last season and used the non-conference schedule to come together and get ready for Big 12 play. The big day is here and they'll be ready to go! My expectation is that Kansas State wins outright. Cincinnati lost by 8 last time it was on the road. Points could come in handy though as this game could easily be decided at the final buzzer. Both teams have had some close ones in recent weeks. The Bearcats beat Xavier by 3 and the Wildcats lost to Drake by 3. Last year's game was played at Cincinnati and it resulted in a 2-point win by the Bearcats. It was close the entire way. K-State wins a close one this time. Grab the points.
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12-29-24 |
Spurs v. Wolves -6 |
|
110-112 |
Loss |
-110 |
13 h 40 m |
Show
|
At 8:10pm ET, my Show-Time selection is on the Minnesota Timberwolves. These teams have split a pair of meetings this season. In both cases, the winning team won by at least 10 points. Both those games were at San Antonio. The Spurs are a solid 11-7 in their home games. They are just 5-8 on the road though. They've lost each of their last 3 visits to Minnesota by at least 8 points. The Timberwolves have won 2 in a row and are off a momentum-building comeback win at Houston. They outscored the Rockets 23-8 to close the game and will carry the momentum into tonight's game. Lay the points.
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12-28-24 |
Pacific v. St. Mary's -21.5 |
Top |
60-70 |
Loss |
-115 |
37 h 46 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm Et, my WCC Game Of The Year is on Saint Mary's. The Gaels have beaten the Tigers 5 straight times and 9 of the past 10. Last season's 2 games were both absolute blowouts, Saint Mary's winning both games by more than 40. The Gaels won 76-28 at home and 84-43 on the road. With the Gaels off a loss to Utah State, Pacific is going to have their full attention. The Tigers have lost 5 straight games and their last loss was by 23 at home, versus Idaho. They were favored for that game and got destroyed. That doesn't bode well for the Tigers for Saturday night. They know they're in line for another beating and will already be looking ahead to Monday's more winnable game at San Diego. Lay the points.
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12-27-24 |
Cavs v. Nuggets +2.5 |
Top |
149-135 |
Loss |
-107 |
14 h 42 m |
Show
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At 9:10 PM ET, my Non-Conference Game Of the Month is on Denver. Getting points is a bonus as I expect the Nuggets to win this game outright. The Cavaliers are really strong at home this season but they can be beaten on the road. They've lost at Miami, Boston and Atlanta and they haven't played many Western Conference road games yet. As a matter of fact, Cleveland's only road game against a Western Conference team was at New Orleans. The Pelicans are 5-26 this season, worst in the West. Now they play on the road in altitude against one of the best in the west. The Nuggets play with revenge from a loss at Cleveland. They also lost at Cleveland last season and they responded by blowing the Cavaliers out in the 2nd game. Grab the points.
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12-25-24 |
Wolves +6 v. Mavs |
Top |
105-99 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 50 m |
Show
|
At 2:40pm ET, my NBA Game Of The Week is on Minnesota. This game means a lot to the Timberwolves. They've lost 3 straight games and they were defeated by Dallas, at home, earlier this season. Perhaps even more importantly, the Wolves were knocked out of the playoffs by the Mavericks last season. For all these reasons, we're going to see a very motivated Minnesota team on Wednesday afternoon. The last game between these teams here was decided by only 5, a Minnesota win last May. Since the Wolves blew out the Mavericks on January 31, 2024, 6 of the 7 meetings have been decided by single digits. This will be another close one and the Wolves have a strong chance at the outright win. Grab the points.
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12-23-24 |
Nets v. Heat -10 |
Top |
95-110 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 20 m |
Show
|
At 7:40pm ET, my NBA Eastern Conference Game Of the Month is on Miami. Both these teams are currently struggling. For the Nets, that was expected. They're 11-17 record may actually be better than many would have thought. The Heat are in a different situation. They're 13-13 record is well short of where they would have liked to have been. They squandered their last game which prompted coach Spoelstra to say: "These are tough ass lessons to complete a game. This is the modern NBA right now. A 20-point lead is not what it was a decade ago and you have to finish all the way through." The Heat are going to want to snap their 3-game losing streak before Christmas and a game against Brooklyn is the perfect remedy for what ails them. The Heat score more points than the Nets and they also allow fewer points. Spoelstra will make sure they keep their foot on the gas. Lay the points.
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12-21-24 |
Colorado State +8 v. Nevada |
Top |
66-64 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 48 m |
Show
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At 5:00 pm ET, my Mountain West Conference Game Of the Month is on Colorado State. The Rams lost quite a lot from last year's team which went to the NCAA Tournament and defeated Virginia in the First Four. The cupboard is far from bare though. Off a 10 point win, they bring some momentum into conference play. They used the non-conference slate to gel with the new lineup. A neutral site win against TCU shows they can win away from home. Nevada is a good team but the Wolfpack were also good last year. The Rams beat them in the MWC Tournament. The previous meeting was a 3-point Nevada win. The Wolfpack's loss to Loyola Marymount shows that they can be beaten. Both teams have played several close games and this likely to be another one. Grab the points.
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12-21-24 |
Vermont -5.5 v. Dartmouth |
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54-84 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 13 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm Et, my Early Riser is on Vermont. Beating Dartmouth is an annual tradition for Vermont. A look at the past 10 years shows that Vermont is 10-0 against the Big Green. Last year's win was by 11 points. The last 7 Vermont wins over Dartmouth were all by at least 9 points. Off a loss to the "Le Moyne Dolphins," Dartmouth won't be ready for the Catamounts. Vermont snapped a 3-game losing streak last game with an 8-point win. The Catamounts will ride the momentum into the weekend and continue their dominance of Dartmouth. Lay the points.
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12-20-24 |
St. John's v. Providence +6.5 |
Top |
72-70 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 43 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm ET, my Big East Game Of the Month is on Providence. The Friars followed up a 7-point win with a 4-point loss. In all likelihood, this is going to be another close game. Talent-wise, these teams are quite evenly matched. Even when they're not, the games between them always seem to come down to the wire. The past 5 meetings had scores of 75-72, 75-73, 73-68, 83-80 and 86-82. This is the first true road game which St. Jonn's has played all season. The Friars are 6-0 at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Grab the points.
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12-19-24 |
Lakers v. Kings -5 |
Top |
113-100 |
Loss |
-110 |
38 h 38 m |
Show
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At 10:10pm ET, my Pacific Division Game Of The Month is on Sacramento. I won with the Lakers last game when they upset the Grizzlies. Here's what I said: "We can't rely on Lebron as it seems he's likely to miss tonight again. Even if that is the case, we can rely on the Lakers to "get physical" and up their game. Two meetings this season and both have gone the way of the home team. When they're playing at Memphis, the Grizzlies are very difficult to beat. They're not the same team on the road as they're only 6-5. There's a lot of negativity surrounding the Lakers but they are still 8-3 at home. They've only played 1 home game in December and they won it. The value is with the home underdog." The Lakers rewarded us that game improving to 9-3. The problem for them is that they're now on the road. Their road record is just 5-9. The Kings lost their last game by 1 to Denver but they had won their previous 3. The Nugget game didn't go their way but they've been playing better recently. The Kings lost at LA in October but they are 8-2 their last 10 against the Lakers and 2-0 the past 2 meetings at Golden 1 Center. Teams meet again Saturday. Kings will take this one. Lay the points.
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12-19-24 |
Tennessee State +4.5 v. Southern Indiana |
Top |
75-77 |
Win
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100 |
13 h 10 m |
Show
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At 8:30pm ET, my Ohio Valley Conference Game Of the Year is on Tennessee State. Depending on their specific situation, different coaches handle the non-conference schedule differently. Some teams from bigger conferences go all out to win every game, as those early wins may be the difference between getting a tournament invite or not. Teams from lesser conferences aren't going to get "at large bids" the same way. If getting to the NCAA Tournament is their ultimate goal, they need to win their conference tournament. So, their non-conference games aren't necessarily as important. Where I'm going with this is that I'm not overly concerned with Tennessee State's 3-7 non-conference record. The Tigers have an entirely new starting five and they used the non-conference schedule to come together to get ready for Ohio Valley play. Though its a new roster, its a talented one. They flip the switch and start getting serious now. Southern Indiana was only 8-24 last year, 5-13 in conference play. Still transitioning to the league, the Screaming Eagles aren't yet eligible for the NCAA or NIT Tournaments. In my opinion, they shouldn't be favored by this much against what I believe to be a more talented opponent. I'm jumping in and grabbing the points.
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12-18-24 |
Appalachian State v. UL - Lafayette +2 |
Top |
62-68 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 41 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm ET, my Sun Belt Conference Game Of The Year is on Ul Lafayette. The Rajin' Cajuns are arguably the better team in this matchup. They're playing at home (Cajundome) and they're even getting a couple of points. Appalachian State is coming off a fantastic season (a year where they returned all 5 starters) but they lost every starter from that team. As a matter of fact, 7 members of last year's team entered the transfer portal. This year's Mountaineers have yet to show that they can win on the road. A 31-point loss at Wisconsin was excusable but the Mountaineers also lost by 15 at UNC Wilmington. The start of Sun Belt play offers the Cajuns a chance at a fresh start after a tough offseason (lost star center) and start to the season. Beating last year's best (Sun Belt) team is a great place to begin. The Cajuns have taken 7 of the past 10 meetings. Grab the points.
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12-18-24 |
Albany +3.5 v. Sacred Heart |
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74-66 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 45 m |
Show
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At 11:00am ET, my Early Riser selection is on Albany. These teams faced each other 1 year ago, on December 19th, 2023. That game was at the Broadview Center in Albany while this one is at William H. Pitt Center in Fairfield. Playing at home, the Great Danes won by 14. Though they are now on the road, this is another game which the Great Danes can win. Albany plays at a fast pace which will again give Sacred Heart fits. This year's team has taken a little bit to gel and to adapt to a change in defense. Road games at venues like Syracuse and Georgetown will serve them well. They're improved talent-wise from last season and we will begin to see that now. The Pioneers are off a 10-point loss. Grab the points.
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12-17-24 |
Bucks +5 v. Thunder |
Top |
97-81 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 38 m |
Show
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At 8:30pm ET, my NBA Game Of The Week is on Milwaukee. The Thunder have been playing great all season. The Bucks took some time to get going but they are also now playing great basketball. They're every bit as talented and capable as the Thunder. They've won 3 straight and 8 of 10. We're getting a good handful of points though as the markets still haven't caught up with the fact that the Bucks are back. This tournament has brought out the best in them and now they're ready to go out and win it. Grab the points.
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12-17-24 |
Houston Christian v. Louisiana-Monroe -6 |
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74-68 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 19 m |
Show
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At 8:30 PM ET, my selection is on Ul Monroe. The Sun Belt Conference. is quite a lot stronger than the Southland Conference. Depending on the criteria one uses, the Sun Belt ranks around 17th and the Southland ranks around 27th. The Huskies are one of the weakest teams in the Southland. They returned 0 starters from last season and they have a first year coach. The Warhawks pounded Arkansas Pine Bluff by 16 in their last home game. Houston Christian is 0-3 on the road and 1-5 its past 6 overall. Homecourt and superior overall talent will lead to a big win for the Warhawks. Lay the points.
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12-16-24 |
Montana +9.5 v. Northern Iowa |
Top |
76-104 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 3 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm ET, my #1 Underdog Game Of The Month is on Montana. The Panthers are off 3 straight impressive victories. Those big wins have helped in giving us a lot of points to work with. The Panthers are going to find things a lot more challenging against this really good Montana team. I've got the Grizzlies as the most talented team in the Big Sky Conference this season. The Grizzlies have 4 losses but they've played away from home against teams like Tennessee, Oregon and Utah State. Those teams are a combined 30-1! A visit to Northern Iowa isn't nearly as daunting. The Panthers also have 4 losses but they haven't faced teams like the 3 that I just mentioned Montana had to contend with. That experience against top level competition will benefit the Grizzlies tonight. Grab the points.
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12-15-24 |
Grizzlies v. Lakers +4 |
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110-116 |
Win
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100 |
13 h 5 m |
Show
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At 9:40 PM ET, my NBA Show-time selection is on the LA Lakers. We can't rely on Lebron as it seems he's likely to miss tonight again. Even if that is the case, we can rely on the Lakers to "get physical" and up their game. Two meetings this season and both have gone the way of the home team. When they're playing at Memphis, the Grizzlies are very difficult to beat. They're not the same team on the road as they're only 6-5. There's a lot of negativity surrounding the Lakers but they are still 8-3 at home. They've only played 1 home game in December and they won it. The value is with the home underdog. Grab the points.
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12-15-24 |
Navy v. Virginia Tech -13 |
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72-80 |
Loss |
-115 |
3 h 28 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm Et, my Early Riser is on Virginia Tech. The Hokies hammered North Carolina AT&T last game. They'd been on a losing streak so that 95-67 dismantling was just what the doctor ordered. Navy is on a losing streak of its own. The Midshipmen have dropped 3 straight. Those losses came against teams from the America East and Coastal Athletic Conferences. Now they're up against a team from the ACC. Last meeting was at Navy and VT won by 20. Yesterday was a big win for the Navy football program but today will be a big loss for the basketball team. Lay the points.
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12-14-24 |
Pacific v. UNLV -12.5 |
Top |
65-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
15 h 56 m |
Show
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At 10:30pm ET, my December Game Of the Month is on UNLV. The Runnin' Rebels have dropped 3 games in a row. Those losses are excusable though. The first game against a tough SEC (Mississippi State) opponent. The Rebels would have preferred a better result but there was no shame in losing that one. The next loss was the very next day agains a Big Ten (Northwestern) team. It was close but playing 2 difficult games in 2 days was too much and the Rebels lost by 5. The last loss was on the road against Creighton, one of the better teams in the entire country. Those 3 teams are 8-1, 7-3 and 7-3. Losing all 3 wasn't the end of the world. It does mean that the Rebels will be feeling some urgency tonight though. Pacific isn't anywhere close to what the Rebels have been dealing with. The Tigers are already 0-5 on the road and those losses came by an average of 16.8 points. This will mark their 3rd straight road game and that is starting to take a toll. The Rebels have another relatively difficult game (road game at Dayton) on deck and will absolutely make sure that they win convincingly tonight. Lay the points.
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12-14-24 |
Memphis +6.5 v. Clemson |
|
87-82 |
Win
|
100 |
4 h 40 m |
Show
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At 11:00 AM ET my Early Riser is on Memphis. This battle of Tigers is important for both Memphis and Clemson. Each wants that victory on its resume. They faced each other at Memphis one year ago and Memphis won by 2 points. This is going to be another close game and that makes getting all those points a great option. Clemson is a good team and is playing well. But Clemson was also strong last season (went to Elite 8) and Memphis won. This year, Clemson doesn't have PJ Hall. He led Clemson with 21 points (and 3 blocks) in last year's game. Memphis was upset last game but it responded to its only previous loss by bouncing right back. This year's Memphis teams is perhaps stronger than last year's and has NCAA Tournament aspirations. The (Memphis) Tigers already defeated Michigan State and UConn, as well as other solid teams like UNLV, Missouri and SF. Memphis has seen 4 of 6 decided by 10 or less and Clemson has seen 3 of its last 4 decided by 10 or less. Clemson's last game here was decided by only 4. Grab the points.
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12-13-24 |
Clippers v. Nuggets -6 |
Top |
98-120 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 59 m |
Show
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At 9:10 ET, my Revenge Game Of the Week is on Denver. The Nuggets lost twice to the Clippers, once on October 26th and then again on December 1st. It's not happening a 3rd time! The Nuggets won their last game by 30 points. Nikola Jokic scored 48 points with 14 rebounds and eight assists. When he's playing like that, the Nuggets are close to unstoppable. The Clippers lost their last 2 games by 39 combined points, each loss coming by double-figures. They may have upset the Nuggets here once but they are still only 5-5 on the road. Looking to win back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a month, Jokic and the Nuggets will have their revenge. Lay the points.
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12-13-24 |
Hornets +6.5 v. Bulls |
Top |
95-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 42 m |
Show
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At 8:10 ET, my NBA Underdog Game Of the Month is on Charlotte. The Hornets snapped a lengthy losing streak in their last game. The win over Indiana, which proved the Hornets can win without LaMelo Ball, combined with some extra rest to recover has them feeling good coming into Friday's action. They'll still be without Ball but at least for tonight's game but now they have the confidence to know they don't always need him. After losing to Charlotte, Indiana coach Rick Carlisle said: "I think the Hornets were trying harder." The Bulls are dealing with injury issues of their own and they're off consecutive losses. With stars Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball and Nikola Vučević all candidates to get moved before the February 6th trade deadline, the Bulls hunger may not fully be there. They know changes are likely coming. One one league figure with knowledge of the Bulls' thinking recently said: "The fact they were willing to move DeMar and Caruso this past offseason, they're willing to move anybody now." The Hornets are coming to play! Grab the points.
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12-12-24 |
Kings v. Pelicans +6.5 |
Top |
111-109 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 39 m |
Show
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At 8:10 PM ET, my Western Conference Game Of the Month is on the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams have had the time off but the Kings were hot and would have preferred to keep playing. The break came at a better time for New Orleans. Just as the Pelicans were starting to get healthy, they've endured some more injuries. This is a team which is used to that though. They've still got outstanding guards and they're going to be coming to play tonight. They always get up for the Kings. Coach Willie Green has had the Pelicans really working during the off time for due to the NBA Cup. Green said this: "It's almost like a training camp for us. It's great for us in the sense that we got a day off to fill our cup, rest, recover. We had two high-level, detailed practices. It allows you to take a step back and look at some of our concepts that we're doing well and areas that we can improve in and try to pick some of those to go work on the floor and work on." New Orleans has beaten Sacramento 6 straight times. Grab the points.
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12-11-24 |
Maine v. Duquesne -6.5 |
|
61-56 |
Loss |
-110 |
10 h 30 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my Wednesday Wipeout is on Duquesne. Its been awhile since these teams faced each other. Duquesne won the last meeting 72-46. Different faces for this game but the result will be another wipeout in favor of the Dukes. Duquesne put it all together last game, a blowout of the Delaware Blue Hens. It was a quality team victory which the Dukes will build from. The Black Bears are off a 15-point loss at Fordham and are now 1-5 on the road. Another road game, this time against a solid A-10 team, will be too tall a task. The point spread is reasonable and could be larger. Lay the points.
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12-10-24 |
Michigan v. Arkansas +4 |
|
87-89 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 40 m |
Show
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At 9:00pm ET, my CBB Slam Dunk Club is on Arkansas. Michigan is hot and has cracked the top 25. This is also a really strong Razorbacks squad. Calipari's first Arkansas team has won its past two games and will take down the Wolverines at MSG on Tuesday. The Razorbacks 2 losses came against Illinois and Baylor, both really good teams. They beat Miami 2 games ago and blew out UTSA last game. Playing their best basketball of the young season, they get a chance for that elusive "big win." Michigan's last 2 wins were both decided by 3 or less. They will get all they handle once again. Play on Arkansas.
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12-09-24 |
Knicks -6 v. Raptors |
Top |
113-108 |
Loss |
-109 |
11 h 2 m |
Show
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At 7:40pm ET, my Atlantic Division Game Of The Month is on the NY Knicks. New York was 4-0 against the Raptors last season and the Knicks will be too much for their hosts again tonight. The Knicks are off a loss last game and they are 5-0 straight up after their last 5 defeats. They won those 5 games by an average of more than 13 points each. Three of last season's 4 wins (against the Raptors) by the Knicks were by double-digits. That includes both the games at Toronto. The Knicks won their last visit here by 44 points, outscoring the Raptors by 9 or more in every single quarter! This will be another blowout. Lay the points.
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12-07-24 |
Thunder v. Pelicans +9 |
Top |
119-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 34 m |
Show
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At 7:10pm ET, my Revenge Game Of The Month is on New Orleans. OKC pounded the Pelicans 106-88 a few weeks back. At the time, New Orleans was very short-handed. As a matter of fact, they were missing 4 starters and another 2 rotation players. The Pelicans are healthier now and they're looking for some payback. Guards CJ McCollum and Dejounte Murray missed the first game but both are now back. New Orleans received a big boost Thursday when leading scorer Brandon Ingram returned from a five-game absence. He was joined by Herbert Jones, the team's best perimeter defender, who returned from an 18-game absence. With those important players back, the Pelicans are a different team. They snapped their losing streak last game and that gives them some important positive momentum. Grab the points.
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12-07-24 |
La Salle v. St. Joe's -6 |
Top |
68-82 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 29 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my Atlantic-10 Conference Game Of The Year is on St. Josephs. The Hawks are off their 3rd loss of the season. They've responded brilliantly to each of the first 2 losses. They upset Villanova off their first loss and destroyed Coppin State 83-54 off their 2nd loss. The Explorers are well-coached and they typically fight hard. The roster just isn't there to seriously contend in the A-10 though. They were 6-12 in Conference play last season and are very likely going to finish near the bottom of the A-10 again this season. The Hawks bring back 3 starters (including the top returning scorer in the conference and the last year's rookie of the year) from the team which had a strong run through the A-10 Tournament last year; they're confident and expecting a big season. The Hawks were 2-0 straight up and against the spread against La Salle last season. They won the game at Wells Fargo Center by 20. We can expect another big win today. Lay the points.
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12-07-24 |
Boston College v. Wake Forest -10 |
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66-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 20 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm ET, my Early Riser is on Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons are poised to blow out the Eagles at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Saturday afternoon. They're 0-2 as the road team but 5-0 as the home team. Wake Forest is one of the stronger teams in the ACC this season. Boston College is one of the very weakest teams. Last season's only meeting was at Boston College and the Deacons won by 6. The talent gap is wider this season and now the Deacons play at home. Prior to the Deacons 6-pt win at BC last season, WF's previous 2 wins over the Eagles came by 22 and 30 points. Boston College is off consecutive losses and was routed 73-51 by South Carolina last game. Playing their first road game, this will be another tough afternoon for the Eagles. Lay the points.
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12-06-24 |
Wolves +2 v. Warriors |
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107-90 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 50 m |
Show
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At 10:10 PM ET, my NBA Ground and Pound selection is on Minnesota. The Warriors are off a hard-fought win over Houston last night. The Rockets make you work. Curry and Green had the night off and are probably going to play tonight. Neither is 100% perfect though, nor is Wiggins. The rest of the Warriors who played last night will be in a 3 games in 4 days situation. Kerr said this about Wiggins (who is dealing with a sore ankle) after last night's game: "I don't even know if he should have played. But he knew Steph and Draymond were out and he knew how important this game was and he gutted it out. Ironman. He's been that ever since he's been here." Even when healthy, GSW doesn't match up well against Minnesota. The Timberwolves swept the Warriors last season and have defeated them 5 of the past 6. Minnesota is starting to play well and comes in rested. They will beat the Warriors for a 5th straight time.
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12-04-24 |
NJIT v. Seton Hall -16 |
Top |
56-67 |
Loss |
-110 |
12 h 7 m |
Show
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At 8:30pm ET, my Non-Conference Game Of The Week is on Seton Hall. The Highlanders will encounter a hostile band of Pirates at the Prudential Center this evening. Seton Hall is angry after getting upset by Monmouth. That was another NJ-based school which they were supposed to blow out. They will make absolute certain that it doesn't happen again. NJIT is at the end of a lengthy road trip. They (1-8) won 7 games last season and wins are going to be hard to come by for the Highlanders again this year. A perfect 6-0 the past 6 meetings, the Pirates crushed the Highlanders by 29 the last time these teams faced each other. This will be another one-sided blowout. Lay the points.
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12-03-24 |
Washington v. UCLA -11 |
Top |
58-69 |
Push |
0 |
14 h 37 m |
Show
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At 10:30pm ET, my Big Ten Game Of the Month is on UCLA. The Bruins are going to be much better this season as they are now playing in the Big Ten. Thankfully, for UCLA fans, they are. The Bruins returned 4 starters from last year and they landed 6 significant transfers. They've been playing well to start the season and are going to want to make a splash with a big win in their first ever Big Ten game. Playing at home against a lesser opponent, one they are very familiar with, is a bonus. With all the travel that's going to come from the new schedule, it's imperative to make the most of winnable home games. They beat the Huskies by 12 here last season and the gap is much wider this year. With no returning starters, Washington essentially has an entirely new coaching staff and team. They're not yet ready for what's in store for them at Pauley Pavilion tonight. Lay the points.
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12-02-24 |
Texas-Arlington v. Louisiana-Monroe +8 |
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84-70 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 16 m |
Show
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At 7:30pm ET, my selection is on UL Monroe. Games between the Mavericks and the Warhawks are close. That past 5 meetings, dating back to January 2021, were all decided by 7 or fewer points. The last one was a 3-point game and the one before that went to Overtime. The Mavericks have a solid squad but they're also 0-2 in true road games. Now they are being asked to go on the road and win by quite a few points. They've had a few days off now but the Mavericks are still fresh off 3 games in 3 days. The Warhawks are coming in fresh and thinking upset. Playing at Fant-Ewing Coliseum will provide them with the edge that they need. Grab the points.
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12-01-24 |
NJIT v. Massachusetts -17.5 |
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68-80 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 4 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm ET, my Early Riser is on Massachusetts. Bigtime gap between these 2 programs. The Minutemen won 20 games last year and this year's team is better. Coach Frank Martin said before the season: "If I was in the Big 12 or the SEC, I'd be happy with the team I put together here." NJIT (1-7) won 7 games last season and wins are going to be hard to come by for the Highlanders again this year. After a tough early season schedule and now facing a much weaker team, the Minutemen will be more than happy to run up the score on Sunday afternoon. Lay the points.
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