02-16-23 |
Old Dominion v. James Madison -8 |
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67-76 |
Win
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100 |
3 h 44 m |
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Thursday, out in the Sun Belt James Madison will host Old Dominion in an important battle for fourth place in the conference. Both teams met recently on February 2nd with James Madison defeating the Monarchs on their home floor by five points. It’s the only game that Old Dominion has lost since January 21st, but they have also been on the road in five of their past seven games. Take James Madison to pull away on the big number.
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02-13-23 |
Hampton v. Elon -6.5 |
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68-70 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 20 m |
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On today’s light college basketball slate, both of my plays are in the Colonial conference. The conference has several teams struggling at the bottom with five and six wins. Two of those teams with just six wins each will meet as Hampton faces Elon. Hampton does have spurts of offense but their record is indicative of a team that struggles mightily defensively. Grab Elon on the big number as they’ve won four of their past five games.
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02-13-23 |
North Carolina A&T -1 v. Monmouth |
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71-85 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 20 m |
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Monmouth which began the season 1-20, had their four game win streak snapped on Saturday 86 to 57 at the hands of conference co-leader Hofstra. Monday, they’ll face the team that they began their win streak against in North Carolina A&T. In that outing, North Carolina A&T’s Kam Woods had a rare off night in which he went 1 for 13 from the floor. Look for Woods and the Aggies to not take Monmouth lightly this time as they gain the win.
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02-11-23 |
Stephen F Austin -5.5 v. UT-Rio Grande Valley |
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82-72 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 41 m |
Show
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Stephen F Austin -6 Heavy road travel is a big factor in handicapping college basketball in the months of February. There are going to be numerous lay an egg spots, but there are also opportune favorites to jump on. Today, Stephen F Austin is on their third straight road game, and sixth in their past eight games. They’ve actually lost four straight on the road, but sandwiched in between was a seventeen point home victory over UT Rio Grande. That ties as the their best margin of victory this season over a division one school. Lay the points here.
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02-09-23 |
Gardner-Webb +3.5 v. Radford |
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61-48 |
Win
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100 |
3 h 43 m |
Show
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Thursday, Radford has a chance to take the season series over Gardner Webb. Back on January 7th, the Highlanders topped the Runnin’ Bulldogs by four points. It was a stretch of basketball for Gardner Webb that featured extensive losses against the top four teams in the conference. In fact, their record dropped all the way to 8-11. They’ve since won five straight games albeit against bottom level competition. Expect a tight game and for Gardner Webb to challenge Radford’s nine game winning streak. Take the points with the underdog.
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02-09-23 |
Louisiana Tech +1.5 v. Florida International |
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62-66 |
Loss |
-120 |
3 h 42 m |
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Louisiana Tech is in the midst of the toughest stretch of their season with four of five games on the road. Today, they’ll face a Florida International team that they have won three straight close games against. The Bulldogs have also shown a quality in conference in tight games, as they are 2-0 in-conference in games that go to overtime. With their guards excelling in Cobe Williams and Isaiah Crawford back Louisiana Tech.
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02-08-23 |
Monmouth v. Stony Brook -3.5 |
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61-54 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 54 m |
Show
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It’s rare to see a one win team suddenly go on a win streak at any juncture of a season. Yet, here we are as the Monmouth Hawks have surged with three straight wins over North Carolina A&T, Delaware, and Drexel. Although the Seawolves are 1-6 over their last seven games they handled Monmouth relatively easily in an early January win. Take the Seawolves as they complete the season sweep over Monmouth.
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02-06-23 |
Duke +3 v. Miami-FL |
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59-81 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 45 m |
Show
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The Duke Blue Devils have pulled off four of five wins, with three being close calls. Wins over Wake Forest and Miami were by a mere two points, and they defeated UNC Saturday in what was a tied game with two minutes to go. Their prior win over Miami and a quick turn around from Saturday to Monday should make tonight another close grudge match. Miami’s lone Saturday to Monday game experience was a sloppy first 30 minutes against Syracuse. Take the points here with Duke.
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02-04-23 |
Seattle University v. New Mexico State -1.5 |
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75-82 |
Win
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100 |
2 h 15 m |
Show
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Seattle has been one of the top juggernauts over the last two seasons, where they have shined in WCC play. A season ago they jumped out to an 8-0 conference record, and jumped out to a 7-0 conference record this season. Early February has plagued them as they sustained consecutive losses last year including a fifteen point loss at New Mexico State. On a current three-game slide, tail the Aggies who have confidence coming off their first conference win.
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02-04-23 |
Norfolk State -8.5 v. Hampton |
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83-71 |
Win
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100 |
1 h 3 m |
Show
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A rare neutral site game will take place today in the Legacy Classic between Norfolk State and Hampton. This is a main network telecast which will give both teams a national spotlight. While Hampton has the ability with a veteran team to hang around, expect Norfolk State to have no issues scoring at will. A barrage of points will help Norfolk State pull away from the number. Lay it with the Spartans.
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02-02-23 |
NC-Greensboro v. Mercer +3.5 |
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69-49 |
Loss |
-110 |
3 h 35 m |
Show
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Thursday, the Southern Conference Mercer Bears will be aiming for revenge against UNC Greensboro. The Spartans toppled the Bears three games ago by hindering Mercer to just 48 points. It’s the only game over Mercer’s past five that the Bears have lost. While UNC Greensboro has the stout conference record at 8-2, this is a tough road spot with a Bears team growing at the tail end of the season. Grab the home underdog.
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02-02-23 |
College of Charleston -7 v. Drexel |
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69-70 |
Loss |
-110 |
3 h 34 m |
Show
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In their last outing College of Charleston suffered just their second loss of the season to Hofstra. The loss took Charleston out of the top twenty five, and now the Cougars will go on the road to face Drexel. Although this marks Charleston’s third road game over their past four, I expect a refocused team that shakes off their loss to Hofstra. Take Charleston as the big road favorites.
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01-31-23 |
San Diego State -2.5 v. Nevada |
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66-75 |
Loss |
-115 |
11 h 8 m |
Show
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The Aztecs are a team that has jumped back into the top twenty five this week. They’re a team that will drive you nuts with in-game letdowns, but their talent and depth is a big advantage in the Mountain West. Off the bench they are going to get 30 to 35 points consistently from Micah Parrish, Adam Seiko, and Jaeden Leedee. Tail the Aztecs to outlast the Wolf Pack who have dropped three of their last five games.
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01-31-23 |
Vanderbilt +15.5 v. Alabama |
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44-101 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 37 m |
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As dominant as Alabama has been with an 8-0 SEC conference record, they are coming off their worst loss of the season against Oklahoma. They have also been on the road three of their past four games, with the lone home game being a three point win against a Mississippi State team that is 1-7 in conference. On a line that has jumped up two points grab the value on Vanderbilt, which is 4-0 on the road in SEC conference play.
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01-28-23 |
Arizona State v. Washington State -3 |
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58-75 |
Win
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100 |
2 h 6 m |
Show
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Arizona State has hit the conference wall that plagues a majority of non top twenty five teams in college basketball. They have dropped three straight games to formidable Pac-12 opponents in UCLA, USC, and Washington. Facing Washington State has always been a challenge as their last three matchups have all been decided by six points or less. Take the Cougars to even the season series as ASU continues to spiral.
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01-28-23 |
California Baptist -6.5 v. UT-Rio Grande Valley |
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58-64 |
Loss |
-115 |
2 h 36 m |
Show
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The majority of the season California Baptist was floating around .500. They have now shown some upward momentum with victories in five of their last six games. Look for their winning trajectory to continue today against UT Rio Grande Valley who has just one win in-conference, and has lost three straight by double figures. Play California Baptist
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01-28-23 |
Maine -1 v. Albany |
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72-68 |
Win
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100 |
1 h 7 m |
Show
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Maine is certainly not an upper tier team with just eight wins, and Albany has their own stuggles with just six wins. But Maine has actually had success against Albany. Last year they had a victory in one game and the other they let a big lead slip away in the final minutes. Off their first two conference wins play Maine has the slim road favorite.
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01-28-23 |
St. Peter's v. Mt. St. Mary's -1 |
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73-62 |
Loss |
-110 |
2 h 2 m |
Show
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Mount St. Mary’s first season in the MAAC conference has led to a 3-8 start. Today they should have a winnable game on their home floor against a St. Peter’s team that has a tough time after last seasons’ Elite 8 run. They lack the consistency to score for stretches and that should bog them down on the road today. Grab the Mountaineers on the small number.
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01-27-23 |
Air Force +13 v. New Mexico |
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73-81 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 22 m |
Show
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New Mexico is a very talented team that will likely make some noise in March Madness. Yet, Friday is a bad spot for them as they’ve played consecutive over time games. They also lost to Nevada in a demoralizing way blowing a five point lead in the first overtime, and losing in the second overtime due to a flagrant foul on Morris Udeze with sixteen seconds left. New Mexico defeats Air Force but does not cover he double digit line.
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01-27-23 |
Rider v. Marist +2.5 |
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68-52 |
Loss |
-106 |
2 h 22 m |
Show
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Marist has suffered consecutive losses to Mount St. Mary’s and Saint Peter’s, whom are both towards the bottom of the conference. Expect a reverse of fortune tonight as Marist will host Rider. Rider may be towards the top of the conference but six of their last seven games have been decided by five points or less, and five by three points or less. Grab the points with Marist.
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01-26-23 |
Wisc-Milwaukee +4.5 v. Wright State |
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86-93 |
Loss |
-110 |
2 h 9 m |
Show
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After making it to March Madness last season, Wright State has not been able to replicate their success this year. Trey Calvin is still a dynamic scorer but they are subpar defensively and rank 174th in the country in rebounding. Although they did defeat Milwaukee earlier this season, look for the Panthers to play much better as the leader of the Horizon Conference. Take the points.
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01-26-23 |
Drexel -2.5 v. North Carolina A&T |
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55-68 |
Loss |
-113 |
2 h 9 m |
Show
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Out in the Colonial Conference Drexel is a dark horse contender for the conference. Today they’ll face a North Carolina A&T team that is above .500 in their first season in the Colonial Conference. Yet, their wins have all come against the bottom level teams in Elon, Stony Brook, Hampton, and William and Mary. Take Drexel as the small road favorites
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01-25-23 |
Samford v. Furman -4.5 |
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84-91 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 34 m |
Show
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Samford has had one of the best turn arounds of any mid-major team. At the tail end of non-conference play they lost seven straight games, including one against a non division one school. The Bulldogs have resurged with an 8-0 start in-conference. Yet, only one of those wins came agains a team that is not floating around .500. Furman excels offensively where they rank 18th in the country in PPG, and is has two role players in JP Pegues and Alex Williams coming off of season highs. Take Furman
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01-25-23 |
Xavier v. Connecticut -6.5 |
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82-79 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 5 m |
Show
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The Huskies downfall in Big East play began with a road loss at Xavier. The Musketeers challenged the Huskies defense and were the first team to score more than eighty points against UConn. Yet, the main problem in that contest was the Huskies allowing Xavier to have a nineteen point edge at the free throw line. Look for the Huskies to play a much better all around game and even the season series against Xavier.
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