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 |
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
|
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
|
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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02-02-25 |
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 |
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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 |
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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01-28-25 |
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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01-25-25 |
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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01-22-25 |
La Salle v. St. Louis -10 |
Top |
52-64 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 17 m |
Show
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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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01-20-25 |
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 |
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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01-15-25 |
Lafayette v. Army -1 |
Top |
68-70 |
Win
|
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 |
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 |
UCLA v. Rutgers +3.5 |
|
68-75 |
Win
|
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 |
VMI v. Chattanooga -13.5 |
|
66-91 |
Win
|
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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01-09-25 |
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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01-04-25 |
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 |
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59-77 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 37 m |
Show
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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
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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 |
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97-89 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 54 m |
Show
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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 |
VMI v. East Tennessee State -15.5 |
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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 |
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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
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100 |
8 h 59 m |
Show
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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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12-30-24 |
Cincinnati v. Kansas State +4 |
Top |
67-70 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 29 m |
Show
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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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12-28-24 |
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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12-21-24 |
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
|
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 |
Tennessee State +4.5 v. Southern Indiana |
Top |
75-77 |
Win
|
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
|
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 |
Houston Christian v. Louisiana-Monroe -6 |
|
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 |
Navy v. Virginia Tech -13 |
|
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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12-11-24 |
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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12-07-24 |
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 |
|
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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12-04-24 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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11-30-24 |
Robert Morris v. Ohio -10 |
|
68-84 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 8 m |
Show
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At 2:00pm ET, my CBB Ground and Pound selection is on Ohio. Robert Morris has gotten off to a solid start but the wheels will come off at the Convocation Center this afternoon. The Colonials did manage a win at Cornell but have otherwise played a soft schedule. They're 5-0 at home but 1-2 on the road. They were blown out 87-59 by the only really good team which they encountered. Don't worry too much about the Bobcats record. They have played 7 games and only 1 was at home. They won that one. Now the work they put in on the road will pay off. This is a strong Ohio team, projected by many to win the MAC. They believe they can make the NCAA Tournament. Look for the Bobcats to reward the home faithful with a big win, letting them know that everything's going to be "just fine" this season.
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11-29-24 |
Appalachian State v. Colgate -1.5 |
|
72-50 |
Loss |
-115 |
5 h 43 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm Et, my NCAAB Early Riser is on Colgate. The Raiders always have a quality program. They won 25 games last season and this year's team has excellent depth. Appalachian State is coming off a huge season. But the Mountaineers are rebuilding. They have 0 starters from last year, only 3 returning players overall. This game will be played at Raiford G. Trask Coliseum in Wilmington, North Carolina. The Raiders, who knocked off UNC Wilmington here on Wednesday, have already gotten used to playing on the road and have faced a tough early schedule. The Mountaineers did manage a close win here over Sam Houston Wednesday but that was only their second road or neutral game this season and they lost the other one by more than 30. They're not ready for the Raiders. Play on Colgate.
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11-28-24 |
USC v. St. Mary's -4.5 |
Top |
36-71 |
Win
|
100 |
14 h 42 m |
Show
|
At 9:00pm ET, my Game Of the Week is on St. Mary's. St. The Gaels allow only 64.8 points per game, which is significantly less han the 70.5 points per game that USC's defense gives up. All of the Trojans wins have come against fairly weak teams. They lost to Cal. St. Mary's win neutral site win over Nebraska was more impressive than anything USC has accomplished. The Gaels play a controlled, slower-paced game that wears down opponents. They're excellent at dictating the tempo and reducing the number of possessions. That's going to prove effective against a USC team which has shown inconsistency on both sides of the ball. Those early season inconsistencies are expected from the Trojans as returned 0 starters from last year's team and have a new coach. They aren't ready for what St. Mary's will bring to the table. Lay the points.
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11-28-24 |
Minnesota +2.5 v. Wichita State |
|
66-68 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 50 m |
Show
|
At 12:00pm ET, my Early Riser is on Minnesota. The Gophers have been winning their games without covering the spread. Now for this afternoon's game they are underdogs. So, a win will also result in an ATS victory. The Shockers can really score but the Gophers are great defensively. They're the best defensive team which Wichita State has seen. Minnesota's Dawson Garcia, averaging 22.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, will pose a matchup problem for the Shockers. A very experienced team, the Gophers have shown an ability to win close games. They'll hand the Shockers their first loss this afternoon.
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11-27-24 |
CS-Northridge v. Montana |
|
75-83 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 13 m |
Show
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At 9:00pm my Slam Dunk Club selection is on Montana. The Grizzlies won 24 games last season. This year, they were the preseason favorites to win the Big Sky Conference. Cs Northridge won 19 games last season (9-11 in Big West) but a high amount of roster turnover had them projected to finish in the bottom half of the Big West, entering this season. The Grizzlies have a very real advantage of playing this game at Dahlberg Arena. They are 0-3 on the road but 4-0 at home. Those road games were at Oregon, Tennessee and Utah State. Playing those difficult opponents will help the Grizzlies tonight. These teams faced each other in early December 7 years ago and the Grizzlies clobbered the Matadors. They'll be the better team again Wednesday night.
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11-26-24 |
Detroit v. Tulsa -8.5 |
|
44-63 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 25 m |
Show
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At 12:00pm ET, my Early Riser is on Tulsa. We will see a big difference between these clubs at the "The Reef" at the Florida State College Jacksonville South Campus this afternoon. Detroit is 3-3. All 3 losses came by 10 or more. Tulsa is 3-3. All 3 victories came by 9 or more. Tulsa took a big step forward last season and wants to continue that progression this season. Detroit is a team which went 1-31 last season! Their only victory was at home against IU Indy. The good news for Detroit fans is that their team has a new coach and has already surpassed last year's number of victories. The bad news is that they are still a very weak team which is going to take time to grow. They're improved but they aren't ready for a team like Tulsa. Off 3 straight losses, the Golden Hurricane need to get things turned around today. They will get the job done and they will do so by a wide margin. Lay the points and enjoy the blowout.
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11-25-24 |
South Carolina v. Xavier -5.5 |
|
66-75 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 32 m |
Show
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At 8:30pm ET, my Cake-Walk selection is on Xavier. This game will be played at Suncoast Credit Union Arena, in Fort Meyers Florida. Everything went right for the Gamecocks last season. They're still pretty good but they're going to take a step back from last season. The Gamecocks lost outright to North Florida and they were crushed by Indiana. Not so for Xavier. Unlike South Carolina, the Musketeers had everything go wrong for them last year. They're going to be much better this season and are already off to a 5-0 start. All 5 wins came by 9 or more. The opponents were pretty weak but the list did include a respectable Wake Forest team and the Musketeers beat them by 15. Beating an SEC team which is coming off a big season is important to Coach Miller. He's got a deep and talented team and they will improve to 6-0 with an impressive victory on Monday night.
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11-23-24 |
Detroit v. Wake Forest -22.5 |
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57-67 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 48 m |
Show
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At 4:00pm ET, my Slam Dunk Club is on Wake Forest. The difference in class between these programs will be on clear display this afternoon. The Demon Deacons won 21 games last season and this year's team is better. In my opinion, they are one of the top 5 teams in the ACC and they will be going to the NCAA Tournament. Detroit is a team which went 1-31 last season! Their only victory was at home against IU Indy. The good news for Detroit fans is that their team has a new coach and has already surpassed last year's number of victories. The bad news is that they are still a very weak team which is going to take time to grow. They're improved but they aren't ready for a team like Wake Forest. Lay the points and enjoy the blowout.
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11-22-24 |
George Washington v. Kansas State -8 |
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71-83 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 34 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm ET, my CBB Slam Dunk Club is on Kansas State. George Washington has amassed a 4-0 record by playing 4 creampuffs. The Revolutionaries, formerly known as the Colonials, were favored by at least 13.5 points in every game. Now they are fairly big underdogs which shows what a jump in class they are taking. GW was a 15-17 team last season (also against a soft non-conf schedule - they were 4-14 in conf play) and brought back only 2 starters. Built to compete in the Big 12, the Wildcats are solid from top to bottom. They tip off their Paradise Jam Tournament with a big first round win. Lay the points.
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11-21-24 |
Radford v. Clemson -22 |
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51-79 |
Win
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100 |
7 h 2 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my CBB Ground and Pound selection is on Clemson. Off a loss to Boise, the Tigers will show their teeth tonight. When these teams met last December, the Tigers were favored by 15.5 points. The won by 35 points! It was 49-23 by halftime and 93-58 by the end of the game. The gap between the teams is perhaps even larger this season. The Tigers are an experienced team with three older returning starters complemented by the addition of three veteran transfer players. Radford didn't bring back a single returning starter. The Highlanders have only played one good team (Pittsburgh) and they lost by 40. This will be another blowout. Lay the points.
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11-19-24 |
Cal-Riverside v. Santa Clara -7 |
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54-96 |
Win
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100 |
14 h 3 m |
Show
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At 10:00pm ET, my CBB Ground and Pound selection is on Santa Clara. The Leavey Center will be rocking as Santa Clara returns home ready for ande in need of a big win. The Broncos are 2-1 all-time against the Highlanders, the home team winning all 3 games. Both Santa Clara wins came at Leavey Center. The Highlanders have a respectable team this season but not quite on the level of Santa Clara. The Broncos have had a challenging opening schedule. They just got blown out at Nevada which was their 3rd straight loss. Before that they were beaten by North Dakota State and Arizona State. They beat St. Louis. With games versus Stanford and TCU coming up after this, the Broncos really need to make sure they win tonight's game. Though they have had a difficult time lately, this is a Santa Clara team projected to finish near the top of the West Coast Conference. They didn't lose a single player to the transfer window, something very uncommon these days. They had 20 wins last season and this year's team is more talented. . Facing their first instate foe, the Broncos will remind everyone of that with a big win and cover on Tuesday night.
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11-18-24 |
Northern Colorado v. Washington State -10.5 |
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69-83 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 50 m |
Show
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At 9:30pm ET, my CBB Ground and Pound selection is on Washington State. The Cougars will be too much for the Panthers tonight. The Cougars are an entirely different team from the one which won 25 games last season. New players, new conference and a new coach. The new coach David Riley brought his own staff and players with him. You may remember him as the 2-time Big Sky Coach of the Year for Eastern Washington. Riley's teams dominated lesser opponents and were 4-0 SU and 3-1 versus the spread in 4 games against Northern Colorado the past 2 seasons. His new team will pick up where his old one left off. Lay the points.
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11-16-24 |
UMKC v. Creighton -21 |
Top |
56-79 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 55 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my November CBB Game Of The Month is on Creighton. Things will get easier for the Roos after this game. For now, they're forced to take a 2nd straight beating at the hands of a superior opponent. Off a 26-point road loss at Iowa State, they face an equally dangerous Creighton team. Tuesday's game against the Calvary Warriors can't here fast enough! The Bluejays have been getting better each time out. They won their first game by 13 points. They doubled that margin with a 26-point victory in their 2nd game. In their 3rd game, the Bluejays won by 35. It's been awhile since these teams faced each. The last time was 2018. Creighton was favored by 18.5 and won by 36. I've got the Bluejays winning by 25+ once again.! Lay the points.
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11-15-24 |
VMI v. Tennessee Tech -4 |
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71-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 23 m |
Show
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At 3:30pm ET, my Slam Dunk Club selection is on Tennessee Tech. VMI's perfect start to the season will come to an end at Colonial Hall this afternoon. The Golden Eagles are more talented than they were last season and this is a great opportunity to prove that to themselves. They're 2-1 and the only loss was by 5 points at Georgia when they were 24 point underdogs. VMI was a 4-28 team last season and the Keydets didn't bring back a single returning starter. They've still got a long way to go and that will be evident against a solid Tennessee Tech team. Lay the points with the more experienced Golden Eagles.
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11-14-24 |
Northern Iowa v. Wichita State -8 |
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73-79 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 60 m |
Show
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At 7:30pm ET, my CBB Cake-Walk is on Wichita State. The Panthers are always solid but the Shockers are going to be too much for them today. Improved from last year, the Shockers are playing with purpose and hunger. They handled WKU on the road by 7 and then blew out Montana State by 20 at home. Off a 20-point loss to UC Irvine, the Panthers aren't yet ready for primetime.
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11-13-24 |
Hofstra v. Seton Hall -4.5 |
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49-48 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 26 m |
Show
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At 8:00pm ET, my CBB Cake-Walk is on Seton Hall. Snubbed by the selection committee, the Pirates narrowly missed out on the NCAA Tournament last season. Having gone 13-7 in the highly competitive Big East, they certainly had a case for making it. The Pirates are anxious to make things right and get to the tournament this year. They learned the importance attached to every single game. Off a loss to Fordham, a team St. John's (another Big East team snubbed by the committee last year) already beat 92-60, the Pirates will be fired up to get back in the win column. With only 1 returning starter, Hofstra lost a lot from last year. This is nearly an entirely new team. The Pride will take some time to get going and won't yet be ready to take on an angry Big East foe. Lay the the points.
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11-12-24 |
Akron v. St. Mary's -14 |
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68-87 |
Win
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100 |
13 h 30 m |
Show
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At 10:00pm ET, my Cake-Walk is on St. Mary's. The Gaels won 26 games last year. They are going to be very good again, one of the best in the WCC. They have won their first 2 games this season but narrowly missed out on the cover in each of them. Tonight, they will reward their backers by winning by enough to also ensure the cover. Akron lost its only game. The Zips lost 4 of their 5 starters (and 8 scholarship players) from last year including the MAC Player Of The Year, a 2nd Rd NBA pick. This early in the season, they will not be ready for a late game at University Credit Union Pavilion, some 2500 miles from home. The Gaels flex their muscles with their biggest win of the season to date. Lay the points.
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11-11-24 |
Western Michigan v. Butler -16.5 |
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65-85 |
Win
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100 |
12 h 38 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my CBB Cakewalk is on Butler. The Bulldogs were upset by Austin Peay last game. That doesn't sit well with coach Thad Matta. He will demand more and his Bulldogs will rid the bad taste in their mouths by beating up on the Broncos today. Matta: "We've got to get better at taking a punch and fighting back." Though the result against the Governors wasn't what they wanted, the Broncos are getting balanced scoring with 4 players in double-figures. Western Michigan hasn't had a winning season since 2017-18. With 1 returning starter, the Broncos are going to be one of the weaker teams in the MAC. They're walking into a bad situation. The Bulldogs will show their teeth in this one. Lay the points.
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11-08-24 |
North Carolina v. Kansas -7 |
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89-92 |
Loss |
-110 |
11 h 24 m |
Show
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At 7:00pm ET, my CBB Cakewalk is on Kansas. This classic matchup will go the way of the favorite. North Carolina is really good but Kansas is even better! Bill Self has a 299-17 record at Allen Fieldhouse. Off a 30-point win in their opener, Self said this of his Jayhawks: "I thought we looked fast. We looked athletic. We pitched (the ball) ahead, and we ran a transition better than what we had been," Self said. "And I thought defensively, we really pressured them and did some good things." UNC failed to cover its first game. The Tar Heels even briefly trailed Elon with less than 7 minutes to go. The losses of Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram will be felt for some time. They might fare better if these teams meet in March but the Tar Heels aren't yet ready for what they'll have to contend with tonight. Lay the points.
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11-07-24 |
Robert Morris +6.5 v. Delaware |
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77-81 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 45 m |
Show
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At 6:30pm Et, my Cake-Walk selection is on Robert Morris. This is too many points for a bad team like Delaware to be laying. The Blue Hens were favored for their first game and they lost outright by 12! The Colonials played at West Virginia in their first game. So, this will seem like a much easier place to play and a far less intimidating opponent. The last 2 meetings were each very close, both decided by 4 or less. Delaware won 73-69 at Robert Morris last December. The Colonials are more athletic this season and should be an improved team. This will be another very competitive game. Grab the points.
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11-04-24 |
Denver v. Stanford -17.5 |
Top |
62-85 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 26 m |
Show
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At 4:00pm ET, my Game Of The Week is on Stanford. The Cardinal were 10-6 at home last season and they will start this season and the Kyle Smith era with a big win for the home fans at Maples Pavilion. The Cardinal brought back last year's leading scorer Maxime Raynaud. The 7-foot-1 center averaged 15.5 points at 9.6 rebounds per game last season. Denver has been getting better the past few years but is still not capable of competing with a team like Stanford. The Cardinal are 7-0 SU in 7 all-time head-to-head meetings. Also, the Pioneers lost their top three scorers, including Tommy Bruner who averaged 24 points, from last season and are going to take some time to find their way. Coach Smith stated: "We need winning seasons here." Raynaud won't be3 stopped and this will be a great spot to start. Lay the points.
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04-02-24 |
Utah v. Indiana State -2.5 |
Top |
90-100 |
Win
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100 |
31 h 45 m |
Show
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Indiana State has a far superior record and is the better team here. Inside or outside their conference, the Sycamores have handled their business. The Sycamores were 19-4 against Missouri Valley Conference opponents and 12-2 in non-conference play. Utah was only 10-12 within its conference. The Pac-12 has some good teams but so does the Missouri Valley. The level of competition doesn't account for such a large discrepancy in records! The Utes are 0-3 versus the spread their last 3 tries as a neutral court underdog of 3 points or less or pick. They were only 4-7 ATS as underdogs this season. They won only 5 of their 12 road games. The Sycamores are 20-11 ATS as favorites. They are 30-14 ATS their last 44 tries after scoring 80 or more. Lay the small number!
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03-31-24 |
Tennessee +3.5 v. Purdue |
Top |
66-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
27 h 30 m |
Show
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Zach Edey is a different kind of player. He changes the game. You have to worry about him when you're on both offense and on defense. Worry too much about him on offense and he'll mess up your shot, if he hasn't blocked it. Worry too much about him on defense and he'll kick it out to Purdue's capable 3-point shooters. So far, that formula has worked for the Boilermakers. That was before they had to contend with the Tennessee Volunteers! Purdue hasn't faced a defense like this one in this tournament. Tennessee allowed 49 and 58 points its first 2 games! Excellent on both sides of the ball, the Volunteers are peaking at exactly the right time. They got a taste of Purdue in the Maui Invitational. The Boilermakers pulled away late for a 4-point win. The experience of having faced Edey once will help Tennessee in Sunday's rematch. The Volunteers know what he's all about. They know they could have won that game. They know that they've improved since then. The Boilermakers average more than 80 points a game but the Volunteers are 7-1 their last 8 tries versus the spread against teams which average 77 or more per game. Grab the points!
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03-30-24 |
Illinois +9 v. Connecticut |
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52-77 |
Loss |
-115 |
8 h 49 m |
Show
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The Huskies have been impressive but this is the game they finally get tested and this is way too many points. The Illini have also impressed. The stats aren't that far enough. Not far enough to warrant such a big number. The Huskies did win a few more games and they do allow fewer points. The Illini played in a tougher conference though and they also score more points. Its important to recognize that NONE of Illinois' 8 losses has been by more than 9 points. The Illini do not get blown out. They're 7-0 their last 7 games, 10-1 their last 11. The only loss was by 6 against Purdue. With a 6-1 ATS record, as an underdog, grab the points with Illinois!
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03-29-24 |
Duke v. Houston -3.5 |
Top |
54-51 |
Loss |
-120 |
52 h 54 m |
Show
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Houston versus Duke. In the past, you'd expect the Blue Devils to be favored over the Cougars. Those days are over. The Cougars are the better team, as they were last year. Duke still carries the name and the tradition though and that has helped in preventing this line from being even higher. The Cougars are 12-7-1 against the spread in 20 tries with 3 or more days rest. The Cougars only allow 57.7 points a game. Their defense is for real. The Cougars are 10-2 versus the spread their last 12 tries, a perfect 12-0 straight up, in a neutral court game where the total is 130 to 134.5. The Blue Devils are only 2-5 versus the spread their last 7 tries as an underdog. They found themselves in that role twice this season and went 0-2 ATS with losses against Wake Forest and UNC. This is the end of the road for the Blue Devils!
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03-27-24 |
IUPU Ft Wayne v. Norfolk State +1.5 |
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67-75 |
Win
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100 |
10 h 46 m |
Show
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So, we've got 2 teams with essentially equal records (Norfolk State is 23-11 and IPFW is 23-12) and one of them is playing at home. But the other is favored. Hmmm. What's the deal? The biggest reason for this is that the Horizon League is considered to be (and is) stronger. That doesn't make the Mastodons better on the road than the Spartans are at home. Ipfw is a solid 12-7 on the road but Norfolk State is a perfect 14-0 at home! If we go back to the beginning of the season, Norfolk State was projected to be near the top of the MEAC. IPFW was expected to be near the bottom of the Horizon. The Mastodons didn't return a single starter from last season. They should be commended for having the season which they've accomplished but it will end with a loss. The Spartans outscore teams by a 84.5 to 62.6 point margin at home. That cannot be ignored. Make it 15-0 after tonight!
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03-26-24 |
Fairfield v. Seattle University -7 |
Top |
58-75 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 17 m |
Show
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Seattle was 9-3 versus the spread in non-conference action. Having beaten Grand Canyon during the season, the Redbirds know that they can beat this Fairfield team. The Stags are 1-5 versus the spread their last 6 tournament games and the Redbirds are 5-1 versus the spread. The Redbirds are the stronger team but they also have a scheduling advantage. They play 2 games in 2 days but the Stags are playing 3 games in 3 days. That extra Sunday game played by Fairfield, as opposed to Seattle playing on Saturday, will be a factor. Lay the points with the Redbirds!
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03-25-24 |
Montana +3 v. Arkansas State |
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61-74 |
Loss |
-111 |
3 h 21 m |
Show
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My CakeWalk selections are usually reserved for favorites which I expect to win with ease. They don't have to be though. When I am getting points with an underdog which I expect to win outright, as I am here, I can occasionally use that title. Here, we've got a Montana team which won 24 games. Arkansas State won 19. Both teams score roughly the same number of points but Montana allows a lot less. Though the points aren't likely to come into play, both teams did see their last game decided by 2 or less. Montana won by 1 and Arkansas State won by 2. If this turns out to be another game decided on the final possession, I'd rather be getting points than laying in them. The Grizzlies are 10-3 straight up (9-4 versus the spread) their last 13 tries when playing with 1 days rest or less. They are 25-11 SU their last 36 tries. Let's go Grizzlies!
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03-24-24 |
Yale v. San Diego State -5 |
Top |
57-85 |
Win
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100 |
13 h 2 m |
Show
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The San Diego State Aztecs are an experienced team which made a deep run in this tournament. They have the type of team suited to winning at this time of the year. The Yale Bulldogs were fortunate to win the Ivy League Finals. Then, they pulled off a first round upset over Auburn. That was a big win but they won't duplicate it tonight. The Aztecs will dial up the defensive intensity and low-scoring games don't really suit Colorado. The Buffaloes are just 1-3 versus the spread their past 4 when the total was 120 to 129.5. San Diego State is a perfect 5-0 ATS its past five tries, as a neutral court favorite of 3.5 to 6 points. The Aztecs caught a break by getting Yale and they will take advantage of it!
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03-24-24 |
Northwestern v. Connecticut -14 |
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58-75 |
Win
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100 |
11 h 11 m |
Show
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The top teams in the Big East are right there among the best and it starts with UConn. The defending champions are taking no prisoners this year. They have scored over 90 points in 2 of their past 3 games. Northwestern won't be able to keep up! Playing on a neutral court must feel like playing at home for the Huskies. They are 7-1 versus the spread (8-0 SU) their past 8 games on a neutral court. They are 20-6 ATS their last 26. They are now 7-1 ATS their last 8 NCAA Tournament games. Some team will test them but Northwestern won't be the one to do it. Lay the points!
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03-24-24 |
Colorado v. Marquette -3.5 |
|
77-81 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 53 m |
Show
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In case you've haven't noticed, the Big 3 in the Big East are all special teams. The Huskies are the defending champs and didn't miss a beat this year. Arizona can compete with the top 3 in the Big East but the other Pac-12 teams cannot. We saw Creighton dismantle Pac-12 Tournament Champion Oregon last night. Marquette is another special Big East team which has the potential to go a long way. The Buffaloes are 2-4 versus the spread as an underdog. The Golden Eagles are 17-9 versus the spread as a favorite. Lay the points!
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03-22-24 |
TCU -3.5 v. Utah State |
Top |
72-88 |
Loss |
-110 |
81 h 56 m |
Show
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A small line is offering excellent value with the Big 12 team. The Mountain West is a solid conference but the Big 12 is stacked. The Horned Frogs have wins over teams like Houston, Texas Tech, Baylor, K-State Cincinnati and Oklahoma. They were within a bucket of beating Kansas, and Iowa State. In fact, there were numerous very close losses. This team is better than its record! The Horned Frogs are 21-9 versus the spread their last 30 tries, off a loss against a conference rival. The only time that they played with 7 or more days rest in between games resulted in an easy cover, a 77-42 blowout. The Frogs were 14-10 versus the spread as favorites, 3-1 ATS as road favorites. TCU is 7-1 straight up its last 8 against Mountain West teams. The Aggies are 1-5 ATS as underdogs and 0-3 ATS versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games. Lay the small number!
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03-22-24 |
Northwestern +4 v. Florida Atlantic |
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77-65 |
Win
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100 |
3 h 15 m |
Show
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Too many points between two equal teams in a game which will be close. The Wildcats are 4-0 versus the spread their last 4 NCAA tournament games. The Owls are 3-7 versus the spread their last 10 tries as a neutral court favorite of 3.5 to 6 points. The Wildcats are also 6-2 versus the spread their last 8 tries, off a loss against a conference rival. Northwestern has 8 losses since getting blown out on January 2nd. All 8 losses came by single digits. During that time they have beaten teams like Illinois and Michigan State. They know that they can beat this Florida Atlantic team. Grab the points.
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03-21-24 |
Oakland v. Kentucky -13.5 |
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80-76 |
Loss |
-110 |
12 h 41 m |
Show
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Oakland will be outclassed. Kentucky has disappointed in recent tournaments and will be ready to run up the score. It doesn't matter that the coaches are friends. The Wildcats were 8-5 versus the spread against non-conference opponents and they outscored them by an average of 16 points a game. The Wildcats are 12-2 versus the spread their last 14 tries as a neutral court favorite of 12.5 to 15 points. Oakland was great with no rest but not so good with lots of it. The Golden Grizzlies are 0-3 versus the spread the last 3 times that they played with 7 or more days rest and 2-6 ATS their last 8 tries in that situation. Lay the points!
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03-21-24 |
Michigan State v. Mississippi State +1.5 |
|
69-51 |
Loss |
-115 |
48 h 30 m |
Show
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We get a good one right out of the gate: SEC taking on the Big Ten. 8 versus 9. Tom Izzo is a legend but Chris Jans is also a winner. I give the edge to the Bulldogs on the floor. Playing the game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte shouldn't bother the Bulldogs. Did you know that Mississippi State is 9-0 when playing on a neutral court? The only loss came versus Auburn and the Bulldogs were playing their 3rd game in 3 days. The Bulldogs did beat Auburn earlier. They also beat Tennessee twice this year. When facing a Big Ten opponent, they thumped Northwestern. The Spartans split with NW but were outscored by 10 points in the two games combined. Let's go Bulldogs!
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03-20-24 |
UNLV v. Princeton -2.5 |
Top |
84-77 |
Loss |
-115 |
31 h 19 m |
Show
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Getting to play this game in Jadwin Gymnasium is a big advantage for Princeton. The Tigers were undefeated on their home floor this season. In going 12-0, they outscored visiting teams by an average of 16.8 points. UNLV had some big wins but came up short when it mattered. The Rebels are a long way from home and aren't going to be as motivated as the Tigers. The Tigers score more points and they allow less. That's not all from the Ivy League schedule either. The Rebels are only 2-5 versus the spread in 7 tries in a road game where the total is 135 to 139.5. The Tigers are 6-3 ATS in nine tries, off a loss against a conference rival. Lay the small number!
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03-19-24 |
Wagner +3.5 v. Howard |
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71-68 |
Win
|
100 |
12 h 11 m |
Show
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Not much separates these teams and I'm happy to grab the points being offered. Wagner was 9-7 versus the spread as an underdog. Howard was just 7-11 versus the spread as a favorite. The Seahawks don't score many points but they don't allow many either. Those type of teams give the Bison trouble. Howard is 1-4 ATS their last 5 tries versus poor offensive teams - scoring
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