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04-28-21 | Spurs +4.5 v. Heat | Top | 111-116 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 36 m | Show |
San Antonio. VIM. Game 575. 5:10 pm pst. Miami is banged-up., But, the absence of Victor Oladipo will be the nails in the coffin here. San Antonio has won three in a row and five of the last six, both SU and ATS. The Spurs are also one of the few NBA teams that have a better road record (18-10) then at home (13-19). Look for the backcourt of DeRozan and Murray (37.1 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 12.4 APG combined) to take this game over. The Spurs are 6-2 ATS L8 at the Heat and 4-0 ATS L4 as a road ‘dog. The Heat are 2-5 ATS L7 on one days rest and 7-18-1 ATS L26 following a SU loss. Take San Antonio. Thank you. |
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04-24-21 | Spurs +3 v. Pelicans | Top | 110-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
Spurs. TEN DIMES PLAY. Game 507. 5:10 pm pst. San Antonio is vying for one of the last two play in spots in the West. The winner of today’s game will earn the head-to-head tiebreaker. The Spurs are hot, winning and covering three of their last four while the Pelicans are 1-4 their last five both SU and ATS. Defense will get San Antonio the outright victory here (held three of last four opponents to 94 or less points). They have covered the last four meetings in New Orleans and the last four overall meetings as well. They are also 5-1 ATS L6 as a visitor. New Orleans is 1-5 ATS L6 on one days rest, 0-4 ATS L4 following an ATS win, and 1-4 ATS l5 as a favorite. Take the Spurs. Thank you. |
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04-21-21 | Nuggets -1 v. Blazers | Top | 106-105 | Push | 0 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
Denver. VIM. Game 549. 7:10 pm pst. Since Jamal Murray went down, Denver has won three in a row SU (2-1 ATS). The Nuggets depth and talent is solid. They face a Portland team that has lost seven of their last 10 SU (4-6 ATS). Look for the Nuggets to pick apart the Blazers from beyond the arc while dominating the boards. Denver is 6-1 ATS L7 in Portland. Take the Nuggets. Thank you. |
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04-19-21 | Suns +2.5 v. Bucks | Top | 128-127 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show |
Phoenix. VIM. Game 511. 5:10 pm pst. Yes, the Bucks are the highest scoring team in basketball. But, facing the frustrating, 4th ranked defense of the Suns, is going to be a tough task. Especially because Phoenix also has some scorers that will light up the erratic Milwaukee “D”. The Suns are 5-1 ATS L6 vs. the Bucks, 4-1 ATS L5 as a ‘dog, and 13-3 ATS l16 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600. Take Phoenix. Thank you. |
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04-03-21 | Houston +5.5 v. Baylor | Top | 59-78 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 37 m | Show |
Houston. Game 801. 1:10 pm pst. Yes, Baylor is a good team that plays in a very competitive conference. However, Houston has the size, strength, speed, and depth to not just compete, but to win here. They own the nations No. 2 defense in points allowed, No.1 in FG%, and No. 4 in 3-point %. The Cougars also outclass the Bears on both the “O” and “D” boards here. Houston is 11-2 ATS L13 as a ‘dog, 21-8 ATS L29 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, and 14-6 ATS L20 overall. Take the Cougars. Thank you. |
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03-31-21 | Bulls v. Suns -7 | Top | 116-121 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 3 m | Show |
Phoenix. TRP. Game 528. 7:10 pm pst. Phoenix, which sits atop the Pacific Division at 32-14, possess the NBA’s No.3 ranked defense. And with Chicago’s top-scorer, Zach LaVine hampered by an ankle issue (still slated to play, check status) the Suns will completely shut down the Bulls here. Chicago is a mess, dropping four in a row, both SU and ATS as their defense or lack thereof, has become a league doormat, yielding over 113.9 PPG. Devon Booker (25.0 PPG) will star in his own highlight reel here. The Bulls are 1-8 ATS L9 vs. teams with a SU winning record and 1-4 ATS l5 as an underdog. The Suns are 5-1 ATS L6 on zero days rest and 22-8 ATS L30 at home. Take Phoenix. Thank you. |
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03-31-21 | Knicks -3.5 v. Wolves | Top | 101-102 | Loss | -103 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
New York. CONSENSUS. Game 517. 5:10 pm pst. No.1, No.1, and No.1. That’s what NY’s defense is ranked in points allowed (104.6), FG% 44.3%), and 3-pt% (33.6%). Minnesota has enough trouble offensively in those areas, ranking among the worst in the NBA in each. So, facing the Knicks here will be fatal. Look for New York to dominate the glass at both ends of the court here while they drain the “3” at will against the Minny, 28th ranked 3-pt “D”. The Timberwolves are 17-38-1 ATS L56 at home and 6-14 ATS L20 overall. The Knicks are 4-0 ATS L4 on the road and 9-1 ATS L10 following a SU loss. Take New York. Thank you. |
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03-30-21 | USC v. Gonzaga -8 | Top | 66-85 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
Gonzaga. OMP. Game 658. 4:15 pm pst. Both teams have won and covered their last three. But, Gonzaga, which is by far the superior team in every aspect here, will not let their foot off the gas. The Bulldogs have the front court to overpower the Trojans offense and frustrate their defense. Gonzaga is 6-1 ATS L7 on neutral sites and 4-1 ATS L5 NCAA Tournament games. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you. |
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03-27-21 | Syracuse v. Houston -6.5 | Top | 46-62 | Win | 100 | 13 h 38 m | Show |
Houston. SWEET 16 BB. Game 648. 6:55 pm pst. The clock strikes midnight for Syracuse here. They have fallen each time they face a top-tier defense this season. And they don’t get any better than the swarming and frustrating ‘D” of Houston. The Orange will also be overmatched on both sides of the court on the boards here as the Cougars rank 5th offensively and 16th defensively on the glass. Look for Quentin Grimes to star in his own highlight reel here. Houston is 20-7 ATS L27 vs. teams with a winning percentage over .600, 7-2 ATS L9 on neutral sites, and 13-5 ATS L18 overall. Take the Cougars. Thank you. |
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03-15-21 | Kings v. Hornets -3 | Top | 116-122 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show |
Charlotte. CONSENSUS PLAY. Game 504. 4:05 pm pst. With three consecutive SYU wins, Charlotte is above .500, at 19-18. They have won and covered the last four meetings with Sacto and enter this contest with confidence, momentum, and the much healthier squad. The Hornets will dominate the boards here but the biggest mismatch is their 6th ranked 3-pt shooting offense facing the 30th ranked 3-pt defense of the Kings. Sacramento is 1-7 ATS L8 as an underdog, 0-7 ATS L7 on pone days rest, and 3-12 ATS L15 overall. Charlotte is 4-1 ATS L5 as a favorite, 4-1 ATS L5 on one days rest, and 5-2 ATS L7 at home. Take the Hornets. Thank you. |
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03-13-21 | Pacers v. Suns -7 | Top | 122-111 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Phoenix. TRP. Game 556. 7:05 pm pst. With the NBA’s 3rd ranked defense, Phoenix has won eight of their last nine, both SU and ATS. Very quietly, the Suns also possess top-10 rankings offensively on FG%, 3-pt%, and FT%. Indiana is not just the coldest pro squad, dropping six of their last seven SU, but they are also wearing the badge of the biggest point spread poisonous team, going 0-7 ATS their last seven outings. The Pacers are 0-9 ATS L9 as an underdog and 0-5 ATS L5 on the road. Take Phoenix. Thank you. |
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03-13-21 | Georgetown +8.5 v. Creighton | Top | 73-48 | Win | 100 | 7 h 43 m | Show |
Georgetown. HR. Game 619. 3:30 pm pst. Georgetown is money, covering seven of their last nine outings and are a very dangerous team here as they have nothing to lose. No one gave them a shot in this Tourney. The pressure is all on Creighton, which played a tiring, barnburner with UConn yesterday. Fatigue may be a factor come the 2nd half. The Hoyas are 5-1 ATS L6 as an underdog and 8-3 ATS L11 vs. teams with a SU winning record. Take Georgetown. Thank you. |
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03-12-21 | Connecticut +1 v. Creighton | Top | 56-59 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 27 m | Show |
Connecticut. TOP-RATED PLAY. Game 849. 6;00 pm pst. UConn covered both meetings with Creighton in 2021. And that was before they started surging. The Huskies have won seven of their last eight SU and all eight ATS. Creighton is all offense and no defense. This doesn’t bode well as Connecticut owns one of the conference’s best “D’s” They are 21-8-2 ATS L31 following an ATS win, 5-1 ATS L6 on neutral sites, and 33-16-3 ATS L52 overall. Take the Huskies. Thank you. |
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03-11-21 | Utah v. USC -7.5 | Top | 85-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
USC. Pac-12 Tourney BEST BET. Game 738. 5:30 pm pst. One of the worst defeats of the season for USC was a February 27, 71-61 loss to Utah. The Trojans dominated the boards in both 2021 matchups (won and covered in early January) and that is where today’s contest will be won. Forward, Evan Mobley takes this game over. Utah is 0-4 ATS L4 following a SU win. USC is 13-4 ATS L17 following an ATS loss. Take the Trojans. Thank you. |
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03-10-21 | Minnesota v. Northwestern +1 | Top | 51-46 | Loss | -114 | 6 h 2 m | Show |
NW. TOP PLAY. Game 638. 3:30 pm pst. Northwestern is hot and Minnesota is not. The Wildcats enter this Tournament winning their last three SU (2-1 ATS) while the “not so” Golden Gophers are on a seven-game slide both SU and ATS. Northwestern thumped Minny, 67-59 a few weeks ago and since then, the Gophers have really struggled even more. Take the Wildcats. Thank you. |
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02-28-21 | Knicks +1 v. Pistons | Top | 109-90 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show |
New York. TOP-RATED PLAY. Game 567. 5:05 pm pst. New York owns a .500 record at 17-17. They are looking to hold on to and moreover, better it. Not only are the Knicks starting to win SU, but they are also covering, getting bettors paid in seven of their last nine contests. Detroit is finding new and improved ways to lose and will be in for a long day here going up against the NBA’s No. 1 defense with their 25th ranked offense. NY us far superior on both boards here as well. They are 6-1 ATS L7 as a favorite. Detroit is 3-9-1 ATS L13 on one days rest. Take the Knicks. Thank you. |
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02-27-21 | Wolves v. Wizards -4 | Top | 112-128 | Win | 100 | 5 h 33 m | Show |
Washington. TOP-RATED PLAY. Game 556. 4:05 pm pst. Washington is starting to stride. They have won and covered six of their last seven games, both SU and ATS. Beal and Westbrook (42.5 PPG and 14.9 RPG combined) will go uncontested here as Minnesota is still without Beasley and Russell. Towns can’t carry the team all by himself. The center will have his hands full dealing with the Wizards big men in this matchup. Washington has covered four of their last five in this series, including a 130-109 romp on New Years Day. The Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS L5 on the road and 0-6 ATS L6 overall. Take the Wizards. Thank you. |
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02-27-21 | Florida Atlantic -1.5 v. Southern Miss | Top | 73-66 | Win | 100 | 5 h 56 m | Show |
FAU. BEST BET. Game 689. 2:00 pm pst. FAU owns one of the nations most potent offenses (79.7 PPG). USM owns of the worst (64.7 PPG). The Owls’ five starters are all either flirting with or averaging double-digits. The “not so” Golden Eagles just can’t compete here. The Favorite is 6-2 ATS L8 meetings in this series. Southern Miss is 0-4 ATS L4 at home and 1-5 ATS L6 overall. Take FAU. Thank you. |
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02-23-21 | Kansas +3 v. Texas | Top | 72-75 | Push | 0 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
Kansas. HIGH ROLLER. Game 643. 6:00 pm pst. Since an early-February loss to drop them out of the top-25 for the first time in a dozen years, the Jayhawks are on a mission, winning and covering five straight. The team, is now ranked 17th and a win over No. 14, Texas will further their status up the polls. To add to their motivation, they can and will avenge their worst home loss in coach, Bill Self’s tenure in Lawrence. The Longhorns embarrassed Self and his squad, 84-59 back at the beginning of the year. This is an ideal time to do just that as Texas is having some issues, dropping five of their last eight SU and seven of those eight ATS. The Road Team is 12-2 ATS L14 meetings in this series. The Jayhawks are 15-7 ATS L22 on the road. The Longhorns are 8-21 ATS L29 at home. Take Kansas. Thank you. |
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02-17-21 | Hawks v. Celtics -3 | Top | 122-114 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
Boston. TOP-RATED PLAY. Game 558. 4:35 pm pst. Boston is back on track following Tuesday’s 112-99 win and cover over Denver. They have dominated Atlanta, winning all three meetings last season and nine of the last 10 SU, going 6-4 ATS. The Hawks are ice-cold, dropping four in a row and seven of t heir last eight SU, covering just twice in those eight outings. Defensively, the Celtics will shut down the Hawks “O”. Boston is 4-1 ATS L5 at home and 7-2 ATS L9 on 0 days rest. Take the Celtics. Thank you. |
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02-13-21 | Arkansas +3 v. Missouri | Top | 86-81 | Win | 100 | 5 h 41 m | Show |
Arkansas. SEC GOM. Game 683. 1:00 pm pst. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Missouri bested Arkansas at the beginning of January. Both teams are playing well. But the Razorbacks are playing better. They account for over 82.7 PPG (12th) and own one of the nations best offensive rebounding corps. The underdog is 13-6 ATS L19 meetings in this series. Take Arkansas. Thank you. |
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02-13-21 | 76ers v. Suns +1 | Top | 111-120 | Win | 100 | 3 h 17 m | Show |
Phoenix. TRP. Game 564. 12:05 pm pst. Phoenix and their 4th ranked “D” can and will neutralize the Philly “O”. The Suns are red-hot, winning and covering four in a row and seven of their last eight. Not only will they slow down the 76ers offense, but they also match up well on the boards here. Philadelphia is 2-5 ATS L7 meetings in this series and 14-35-3 ATS L52 on the road. Phoenix is 5-0 ATS L5 at home and 23-9 ATS L32 overall. Take the Suns. Thank you. |
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02-06-21 | Tennessee -3.5 v. Kentucky | Top | 82-71 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
Tennessee. BEST BET. Game 751. 5:00 pm pst. The 11th ranked Volunteers come in here looking to make a statement. They come off a loss and need to get back on track here. This is the opponent to do just that as they are confident facing a Wildcats team they have beaten three of the last four meetings both SU and ATS. Kentucky is ice-cold dropping five of the last six both SU and ATS. The healthier UT squad owns a swarming defense that ranks 6th nationally yielding only 58.9 PPG. The Road Team is 5-2 ATS L7 meetings in this series. The Wildcats are 1-4-1 ATS L6 as an underdog, 1-5 ATS L6 vs. teams with a SU winning record, and 1-4 ATS L5 at home. Take the Volunteers. Thank you. |
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02-04-21 | Ohio State +5.5 v. Iowa | Top | 89-85 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
Ohio State. Best Bet. Game 731. 4:00 pm pst. The No. 7 and No. 8 teams in the nation square off here. Ohio State has won three in a row and six of their last seven SU, while covering five of those seven outings. This includes outright victories over such notables as Rutgers, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Iowa dropped two of their last three SU and all three ATS to Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan State. Two of those opponents, the Hoosiers and Spartans, they were favored by double-digits. While the Hawkeyes possess a powerful offense, they also yield a lot of points. The Buckeyes can score and own a nasty and frustrating “D”. Luka Garza is arguably the most dominating player in college basketball. But OSU has six solid big men to rotate on the center. 6’7”, 240 lb., Liddell, 6’7”, 215 lb., Sueing, and 6’8”, 225 lb., Young are also monsters and will be too much to handle defensively. The Buckeyes are 4-1 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600 and 4-1-1 ATS L6 as an underdog. Take Ohio State. Thank you. |
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02-03-21 | Virginia -7 v. NC State | Top | 64-57 | Push | 0 | 12 h 48 m | Show |
Virginia. ACC GAME OF THE MONTH. Game 710. 6:00 pm pst. The 14th ranked Virginia Cavaliers roll into PNC Arena angry and looking for redemption. The team comes off their first loss since the end of December. Following a seven game SU win streak (5-2 ATS), the Cavaliers couldn’t do anything right in Saturday’s, 65-51 embarrassing loss to rival, Hokies (as a five-point favorite). This is a team that was way off their stellar numbers of hitting nearly 40% from beyond the arc and an overall 50% from the floor (39.3% and 49.5%). They face a mediocre NC State Wolfpack squad that enters this contest dropping five of their last six SU and covering just twice since mid-December (2-8 ATS run). To make matters worse, they just lost their floor general and leading-scorer, Devon Daniels (16.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.7 SPG) a week ago. The starting back court trio of Murphy III, Clark, and Beekman will control the tempo while forwards, Hauser and Huff (28.4 PPG and 13.3 RPG combined) will go uncontested in the paint. Especially if NC State’s best rebounder, Funderburk (check status) misses another outing. The Cavaliers are 30-13-1 ATS L44 on the road, 7-0 ATS L7 following an ATS loss, and 4-1 ATS L5 overall. The Wolfpack are 1-4 ATS L5 at home, 0-5 ATS L5 following a SU loss, and 2-7-1 ATS L10 vs. teams with a SU winning record. Take Virginia. Thank you. |
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02-02-21 | Grizzlies +5 v. Pacers | Top | 116-134 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
Memphis. TOP-RATED. Game 549. 5:05 pm pst. Winners of seven in a row SU and ATS, Memphis is striding. They are monstrous on the boards and own the league’s 5th ranked defense. The Pacers are 1-5 ATS L6 at home, 1-4 ATS L5 on 1 days rest, and 2-6 ATS L8 overall. Take the Grizzlies. Thank you. |
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02-02-21 | North Carolina -2.5 v. Clemson | Top | 50-63 | Loss | -109 | 6 h 18 m | Show |
UNC. Annihilator. Game 623. 4:00 pm pst. Two teams heading in opposite directions. UNC is red-hot, winning six of their last seven SU while Clemson is cold as ice, losing four of their last five SU and only covering two of their last 10 contests. The Tar heels will dominate the boards here. The Tigers are 0-4 ATS L4 as a ‘dog. Take North Carolina. Thank you. |
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01-30-21 | Kings +4.5 v. Heat | Top | 104-105 | Win | 100 | 7 h 0 m | Show |
Sacramento. Top-Rated play. Game 507. 5:05 pm pst. The much healthier Sacramento team is on a three-game win and cover streak while the depleted Miami squad (eight players out or questionable) has lost five in a row SU and are on a 3-9 ATS slide. The Kings are hot and possess the much stringer inside/rebounding corps. They are 5-1 ATS L6 vs. the Heat and 20-8 ATS L28 as a road ‘dog. The Heat are 1-7-1 ATS L9 on 1 days rest and 0-4-1 ATS L5 at home. Take Sacramento. Thank you |
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01-30-21 | UCF v. Wichita State -5.5 | Top | 88-93 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 22 m | Show |
Wichita State. AAC GOM. Game 678. 1:00 pm pst. Put no concern in the fact that the Shockers are playing just their second game in more than two weeks. Wichita State is motivated here, looking for some redemption following their worst loss of the season. Expect them to swarm Central Florida with their stifling defense and shut down the lackluster, Knights “O”. This team is 4-1 ATS L5 as a favorite, 40-15-1 ATS L56 vs. teams with a SU losing record, and 6-1 ATS L7 overall. UCF is 1-6 ATS L7 on the road, 1-5 ATS L6 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600, and 1-5 ATS L6 overall. Take Wichita State. Thank you. |
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01-24-21 | Bills +3 v. Chiefs | Top | 24-38 | Loss | -100 | 53 h 22 m | Show |
Buffalo Bills. AFC TITLE GAME WINNER. Game 313. 3:40 pm pst. The defending Super Bowl champion, Kansas City Chiefs certainly deserve all their praise. But they haven’t covered a game since November 1. As a matter of fact, their last seven regular season wins came by 2, 4, 3, 6, 6, 3, and 3 points. Throw in the mix last week’s six-point win over the Cleveland Browns, who outscored them in the 2nd half, and you realize they aren’t as unbeatable as their record shows. The Buffalo Bills enter this contest winning their last eight SU and going 9-1 ATS their last 10. In the regular-season matchup, the Chiefs came off their first loss of the campaign and was focused to bounce back against a still-maturing Bills squad. Buffalo has the confidence, the momentum, and the defense to rattle Patrick Mahomes and slow the Kansas City offense down. On the flip side, Josh Allen is 6-0 vs. top-10 total defenses this season. The Bills “O” ranks 2nd in scoring, putting up over 31.3 PPG. This doesn’t bode well as the Chiefs “D” is very beatable. Buffalo is 5-1 ATS L6 at the Chiefs, 4-0 ATS L4 on the road, 7-1-2 ATS L10 as a road ‘dog, and 6-1 ATS L7 vs. the AFC. Kansas City is 1-4 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning record, 0-5 ATS L5 at home, 0-4 ATS L4 as a home fav, and 0-5 ATS L5 vs. the AFC. Take the Bills. Thank you. |
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01-21-21 | Arizona -2.5 v. Arizona State | Top | 84-82 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Arizona. PAC-12 GOW. Game 765. 6:00 pm pst. The Sun Devils seem to be distracted, resulting in a four-game SU losing streak and even worse, a six-game ATS slide. As a matter of fact, ASU is a pitiful, 1-9 ATS this season. Poor shooting from both inside and outside of the perimeter and the 305th ranked defense has been serious issues. But, on both ends of the court, they own just about the poorest rebounding stats in college basketball (330th “O”, 326th “D”). That doesn’t bode well as Arizona possesses one of the best rebounding corps in the conference. Oh, by the way, they also own one of the most explosive offenses in the nation (80.0 PPG). The Sun Devils are 5-16 ATS L21 at home and 5-16-1 ATS L22 overall. Take the Wildcats. Thank you. |
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01-21-21 | Wichita State +3.5 v. Memphis | Top | 52-72 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 34 m | Show |
Wichita State. BB. Game 739. 4:00 pm pst. The Shockers are money winning seven of their last eight SU and all six of the lined games ATS. They have been idle for over a week now but I wouldn’t expect any rust here as interim coach, Issac Brown is proving to be a very thorough and a pretty sharp guy. Memphis is point spread poison covering just once since their season-opener. That’s a 1-9 ATS slide. The WSU defense is way to tough for Memphis’s lackluster “O”. Tyson Etienne (17.9 PPG) is the best player on the court here. The Shockers are 19-7-1 ATS L27 on the road. The Tigers are 0-4 ATS L4 at home. Take Wichita State. Thank you. |
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01-17-21 | Bucs v. Saints -3 | Top | 30-20 | Loss | -112 | 49 h 58 m | Show |
NO. NFC GAME OF THE YEAR. Game 308. 3:40 pm pst. With no running game to speak of, Tampa Bay solely relies upon Tom Brady throwing the ball. Well, New Orleans owns a tough defense (21.1 PPG allowed) that ranks 5th vs. the pass. They have bested Brady and the Bucs both meetings this season SU and ATS and going back a bit, have won and covered five straight in this series. Drew Brees is 100% healthy and has the dangerous Alvin Kamara running the ball. Also, perhaps the most dangerous RB in the NFL coming out of the backfield as a receiver. Brees will hook up often with stellar wideouts, Harris and Thomas especially against the very vulnerable pass defense of the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS L5 in January and 1-4 ATS L5 as a road underdog. New Orleans is 7-1 ATS L8 vs. the NFC and 8-2 ATS L10 overall. Take the Saints. Thank you. |
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01-16-21 | Rams v. Packers -6.5 | Top | 18-32 | Win | 100 | 23 h 3 m | Show |
GB. BCP. Game 302. 1:35 pm pst. There is no team in the NFL that is as “Jekyll & Hyde” as LA. While Green Bay has played the most consistent football in the league this season. Jared Goff will be under center here. That thumb injury may be a factor folks. The Rams won’t be able to keep pace offensively with the No.1 scoring offense in the NFL. FYI, the Packers defense have held their last six opponents to an average of 18.5 PPG. When Green Bay has the ball, the “Big 3” of Rodgers, Adams, and Jones will keep the Los Angeles “D” on the field, on their toes, and very busy. The favorite is 9-1 ATS L10 meetings in this series. The Rams are 0-6 ATS L6 vs. the Packers. The Packers are 7-2 ATS L9 in the month of January. Take Green Bay. Thank you. |
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01-16-21 | UAB -2.5 v. Charlotte | Top | 55-70 | Loss | -100 | 6 h 7 m | Show |
UAB. VIM. Game 687. 1:00 pm pst. In what just might be the biggest mismatch on the board today, UAB and their No.1 ranked defense (55.2 PPG allowed) will completely shut down the lackluster Charlotte offense. The Blazers just smashed the 49ers, 61-37 last night. Expect their quartet of double-digit scoring guards to light it up again here today. UAB is 6-0 ARS L6 vs. teams with a losing record, 6-2 ATS L8 on the road, and 10-4 ARS L14 as a favorite. Take the Blazers. Thank you. |
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01-11-21 | Ohio State v. Alabama -7.5 | Top | 24-52 | Win | 100 | 121 h 58 m | Show |
Alabama. NCAAF CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WINNER. Game 500. 5:00 pm pst. With the National Championship game upon us, for the first time in a long time there are no arguments, no debates, and no protests as to why other teams are more deserving to be here. The last two undefeated ranked teams in the nation square off in the matchup everyone was hoping for. I made the line here between -8 and -10 points depending on injury/illness. When it officially came out making Alabama a seven-point favorite, the public immediately bet it up to -8 and it is now floating between -7 and -8. For many years the favorite won and covered in the Title game. Then the tide (no pun intended) flowed in the opposite direction with the underdogs not just covering but winning a few contests outright as well. For me personally, I am torn. When I was a kid in the early ‘70’s, my father, a respected horse player and sports bettor, turned on the tube one Saturday morning to watch a game he had wagered on. I took one look at Paul “Bear” Bryant on the sideline, arms folded with that stoic look on his face, and that patented houndstooth fedora and I immediately fell in love with Alabama football. But there are two places your heart doesn’t belong, in love and in sports betting. Growing up now, the handicapper in me instantly leaned on the underdog here with all those points. Especially after last week’s dismantling of a Trevor Lawrence-led Clemson team in the Sugar Bowl. Many out there felt (including me) that Ohio State did not belong in the CFP. Prior to last week’s CFP semifinal, I did not feel the Buckeyes would be so dominating on both sides of the ball. They showed how good they are by overcoming a seven-point deficit to then outscore the Tigers 42-14. However, there are no more cards up OSU’s sleeve, the cat is out of the bag now. ‘Bama has seen all they can do. And there are very few coaches as good at preparing a squad for a big game as Nick Saban. And a big no-no in betting is not judging a team solely from their last performance. Saban and Alabama does have their work cut out for them. Ohio State has a well-balanced offense and Justin Fields has taken his game to another level. This is a unit that ranks 42nd in passing, 5th in rushing, and 8th in scoring. Take note, that this “O” revolves around Fields and last week he got banged up a bit against Brent Venables “D”. He will play but those ribs might still be tender here and that may be a factor. Speaking of injuries, the Buckeyes injured list is so long it rivals a Bill Belichick Patriots list (check status). Something the Crimson Tide doesn’t have to worry about, being just about full strength. Head coach Ryan Day must be concerned with the vastly improved defense of Alabama. Outside of the shootout with Florida in the SEC Title game, Pete Golding’s stop-unit have held every opponent to 24 or less since early-October. On the opposite side of the ball, Mac Jones and the explosive Crimson Tide offensive juggernaut, which accounts for 49.7 PPG, the Buckeyes will not have the same success defensively as last week in getting their foe off the field. Bama’s big three, Mac Jones, Najee Harris, and DeVonta Smith will control the clock and keep the OSU defense on the field and more importantly, their offense off of it. Mac Jones is smart and savvy and has the luxury being protected by one of the biggest and stoutest offensive lines in the nation. Ryan Day is a sharp guy and his team is loaded with talent but they are not impervious to perhaps being in a letdown situation here either. That game last week vs. the Tigers was a matchup the Buckeyes were dreaming of since being ousted from last year’s CFP semifinal by Clemson. Maybe the wind just might be out of their sails a bit here. Ohio State is 1-4 ATS the last five following an ATS win and 1-4 ATS the last five vs. teams with a winning record. Alabama is 7-1 ATS the last eight following an ATS loss and 7-1 ATS the last eight vs. the Big Ten. Being that this line is around a hot number, listen to Smokey Robinson’s mama, and shop around and get the best number you can. Lay the points and roll with the Tide. Take Alabama. Thank you. |
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01-03-21 | Titans -7 v. Texans | Top | 41-38 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 50 m | Show |
Tennessee. AFC SOUTH GOM. Game 111. 1:25 pm pst. Tennessee needs to win for a chance at the postseason. They own one of the best scoring offenses in the NFL (30.0 PPG). RB, Derrick Henry is looking to hit the 2,000-yard milestone and has a very good shot at it as he faces the league’s 31st ranked run defense. The favorite is 10-3 ATS L13 meetings in this series. The Texans are 2-5 ATS L7 at home, 3-8 ATS L11 as an underdog, and 5-11 ATS L16 overall. Take the Titans. Thank you. |
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01-03-21 | Cowboys -1 v. Giants | Top | 19-23 | Loss | -114 | 3 h 30 m | Show |
Dallas. NFC EAST GOM. Game 107. 10:00 am pst. A few things need to happen for Dallas to take the NFC East and make the playoffs. But they first need to win here. They have won and covered three straight as their defense has stepped up and both Andy Dalton Ezekiel Elliott are playing their best football of the season. Oh, and both are looking to reach season milestones. The Cowboys are 6-1 ATS L7 meetings in this series. Take Dallas. Thank you. |
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01-02-21 | Wright State -9.5 v. Oakland | Top | 71-81 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
Wright State. HL GOW. Game 701. 2:00 pm pst. Wright State just spanked Oakland, 90-51 yesterday to give the Raiders eight consecutive wins and covers in this series. They are 5-0 ATS L5 on the road and 5-2 ATS L7 overall. Take Wright State. Thank you. |
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01-01-21 | Ohio State v. Clemson -7 | Top | 49-28 | Loss | -113 | 56 h 39 m | Show |
Clemson. BOWL GOY/SUGAR BOWL WINNER. Game 334. 5:45 pm pst. Many people in and out of the college football arena feel that Ohio State does not belong in the CFP. I will leave the debating to those who DO NOT bet on games. I say they do belong here for the sole purpose of them being outclassed gets us paid in this matchup. Just over the past month, the Buckeyes have struggled with the Scarlett Knights, Hoosiers, and Wildcats. And folks, you can combine those three teams and still wouldn’t be close to the talent level that Tigers possess. They have gotten burned for 260.3 yards per game in the air in 2020. I have two words for you, Trevor Lawrence. He is always superb but since returning to action from covid protocol he has been stellar. Don’t forget, he personally took down Ohio State in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl when the Buckeyes were a more talented team than the current squad. Not only will he shred them in the air but the uncharitable Clemson defense (27th vs. the pass, 9th vs. the run, 11th in scoring) will shut them down offensively. The Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS the last six vs. the ACC and 0-4 ATS the last four vs. winners. The Tigers are 10-2 ATS the last 12 Bowls and 17-4 ATS the last 21 on neutral sites. Take Clemson. Thank you. |
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12-22-20 | Tulane v. Nevada +2.5 | Top | 27-38 | Win | 100 | 7 h 33 m | Show |
Nevada. Game 270. 12:30 pm pst. Tulane is making a 1,900-mile trip to play in freezing cold weather here. The Green Wave are a one-dimensional offense relying solely upon the run. That’s going to be a problem as the Wolfpack own the nation’s 30th ranked rush defense. On the flipside, Nevada and their seasoned and savvy QB, Carson Strong (2,587 YP, 69.4% CR, 22/4) will carve up the Tulane 115th ranked passing defense with their top-10 passing unit. The Wolfpack are used to playing in this weather and more importantly, in this stadium. Nevada is 5-0 ATS L5 as an underdog, 4-1-1 ATS L6 Bowl games, 7-2-1 ATS L10 in December, and 9-4 ATS L13 overall. Take the Wolfpack. Thank you. |
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12-19-20 | Boise State v. San Jose State +6.5 | Top | 20-34 | Win | 100 | 31 h 17 m | Show |
San Jose State. MWC GOY. Game 242. 1:15 pm pst.
San Jose State isn’t just undefeated (6-0), they are also one of college football’s best teams against the spread (5-0-1). With all respect to Boise State, I think we would all agree that the Broncos just aren’t the same team when not playing on their blue carpet. Point in fact, they did not cover either of their last two outings, both on the road at Hawaii and Wyoming. Which are two lesser foes. Boise State had problems with the BYU defense in their 51-17 drubbing at the hands of the Cougars. Don’t look now but San Jose State owns a very stingy “D” (13th) that yields a mere 17.5 PPG. The Spartans have held both good passing and good rushing units to some of their lowest performances this season. The Broncos are in for a long day. San Jose State is 12-3-1 ATS the last 16 as a ‘dog, 18-7-3 ATS the last 28 in conference play, and 5-0 ATS the last five in December. Take San Jose State. Thank you. |
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12-13-20 | Steelers +2.5 v. Bills | Top | 15-26 | Loss | -101 | 12 h 55 m | Show |
Pittsburgh. LIM. Game 177. 5:20 pm pst. The pressure is off the Steelers as they come off their first loss of the season. They are also most-likely to see the return of their RB, James Connor. The Bills haven’t had to face a solid defense in months. Well, after their last week, you can expect the No.1 stop-unit in the NFL (17.6 PPG allowed) to come in here angry. Knowing quite well that they just might meet Buffalo in the postseason, Pittsburgh, which is the more seasoned team, will want this win. The Steelers are 6-1 ATS L7 vs. the AFC, 21-7-2 ATS L30 as an underdog, and 4-1 ATS L5 on the road. Take Pittsburgh. Thank you. |
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12-12-20 | Virginia +3 v. Virginia Tech | Top | 15-33 | Loss | -108 | 69 h 45 m | Show |
Virginia. GI GOY. Game 421. 5:00 pm pst. My friends,the odds makers make mistakes too. Trust me when I tell you, they have made a huge error in the line in this matchup. I honestly feel the wrong team is favored. Virginia should be at least a 1.5-2.5 favorite here. The once-feared Virginia Tech defense has fallen from grace to become a doormat, ranking 96th and getting plowed for over 33.8 PPG, resulting in the teams four-game slide both SU and ATS. On the other sideline, Virginia is red-hot, winning four in a row SU and their last five ATS. Cavaliers dual-threat quarterback, Brennan Armstrong has matured nicely. He has racked up over 1,858 yards passing and 529 yards rushing. Believe me when I tell you he will star in his own highlight reel here. Not only does UVA get bragging rights here but they also get to stop their rival from a Bowl invite for the first time since 1992 and aid in a probable departure for head coach, Justin Fuente. The underdog is 6-2 ATS the last eight meetings in this series. The Hokies are 1-4 ATS the last five vs. winners and 1-4 ATS the last five as a fav. The Cavs are 15-5-1 ATS the last 21 on grass and 4-1 ATS the last five as a ‘dog. Don’t be so “Cavalier” and take the underdog all the way to the bank here folks. Take Virginia. Thank you. |
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12-06-20 | Giants +11 v. Seahawks | Top | 17-12 | Win | 100 | 19 h 56 m | Show |
Giants. BB. Game 467. 1:05 pm pst. Colt McCoy takes the reins for a New York team that has won three in a row SU and six of eight ATS. Seattle has gotten burned by just about every offense they have lined up against in 2020. Offensively, you will see a slower pace by the Seahawks as they expect the return of their RB, Chris Carson. The Giants are 5-0 ATS L5 following an ATS loss, 6-0 ATS L6 as a ‘dog, and 21-8 ATS L29 on the road. The Seahawks are 0-4 ATS L4 following a SU win, 0-3-1 ATS L4 in December, and 2-5 ATS L7 overall. Take New York. Thank you. |
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12-06-20 | Saints -2.5 v. Falcons | Top | 21-16 | Win | 100 | 16 h 56 m | Show |
NFC S GOM. Game 463. 10:00 am pst. Taysom Hill brings a whole new dynamic to the New Orleans offense. He along with Kamara and Murray will control the tempo of this game and the clock. They will do it on the ground. Their defense (7.0 PPG allowed L4) will get to Matt Ryan and force mistakes. New Orleans is on an eight-game SU win streak and have covered their last four by over 25.2 PPG. They are also 5-1 ATS L6 meetings in this series, 23-9 ATS L32 vs. losers, and 36-15 ATS L51 on the road. Take New Orleans. Thank you. |
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12-05-20 | Oregon State +11.5 v. Utah | Top | 24-30 | Win | 100 | 25 h 34 m | Show |
Oregon State. Wiseguy Move. Game 379. 7:30 pm pst. Oregon State has four games under their belt this season, going 3-1 ATS. Utah has played only two games in which they got blown out by USC and then gave up a 21-point lead to Washington en route to an 0-2 start. The Beavers have monster playmaker on offense. Tristan Gebbia and Jermar Jefferson are going to light up a Utes “D” that has gotten plowed for over 78 points thus far. Offensively, Utah is missing all their playmakers from the last few seasons. Their two QB’s have tossed a combined 2 TD’s against 5 INT’s. Way too many points here to give a very tough and confident Oregon State squad. The Beavers are 6-0 ATS L6 as an underdog and 8-0 ATS L8 on the road. Take Oregon State. Thank you. |
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12-04-20 | North Texas v. Mississippi State -2.5 | Top | 63-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
Mississippi State. BB. Game 814. 5:00 pm pst. Mississippi State dropped their first two outings of the campaign to two very solid opponents, Clemson and Liberty. They then shredded Texas State to give HC, Ben Howland his 500th career win. Look for them to continue to get back on track here. UNT is a good team in their CUSA conference. But stepping up in class has been disastrous. And they certainly step up big time here. The Bulldogs are 8-3 ATS L11 as a home favorite and 7-3 ATS L10 following an ATS win. Take Mississippi State. Thank you. |
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11-28-20 | Maryland v. Indiana -10.5 | Top | 11-27 | Win | 100 | 88 h 52 m | Show |
Move over Archie Miller, there’s a new sheriff in town. Tom Allen has his Hoosiers 4-1 and ranked 12th in the nation. After suffering their first defeat of 2020 (6-0 ATS) to Ohio State, Indiana will floor it here against a stale Maryland team that hasn’t played since a November 7 win at a winless Penn State. The other Tagovailoa will come in here rusty and overconfident. He is exciting but does not have the experience to compete in this matchup and is certainly not in the class of his counterpart, Penix Jr. The IU quarterback (1,564 yards passing, 14/4) has running back, Scott (373 yards rushing, 5 TD’s) and a quartet of incredible wideouts including superstar, Fryfogle (642 yards receiving, 7 TD’s). The Terrapins are awful defensively and will have no answer for the Hoosiers either on the ground or in the air. This is a “D” that got burned for over 43 points by the Wildcats and 44 points by the Golden Gophers. This just might be one of the biggest mismatches on the board this week. The home team is 4-0 ATS the last four meetings. Maryland is 3-9 ATS the last 12 on the road and 5-11 ATS the last 16 as a ‘dog. Indiana is 5-1 ATS the last six at home, and 6-1 ATS the last seven vs. winners. Take the Hoosiers. Thank you. |
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11-21-20 | UCLA v. Oregon -17 | Top | 35-38 | Loss | -114 | 27 h 12 m | Show |
Oregon. 10 STAR WINNER Game 332. 7:30 pm pst. Chip Kelly returns to the stadium and the team he helped build. As the head coach of the Oregon Ducks, he racked up a 46-7 record, won the Pac-12 a few times, went to two Rose Bowls, a National Championship game, and a Fiesta Bowl. After a short stint in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers, he went back to the college football ranks to coach the UCLA Bruins. The team is just 1-1 this season and if you ask me, the offense relies a bit too much on their mediocre quarterback, Dorian Thompson-Robinson. He’s got some talent but makes a lot of mistakes. It seems that once again, the Bruins can not defend the run at all. Well sports fans, in comes the juggernaut which is the Oregon Ducks ground assault. Through just two outings already, Oregon ranks 6th in the nation in rushing, donning three 100+ yard ballcarriers. Quarterback, Tyler Shough is the next big name in the Pac-12. This kid is a stud, folks. Both in the air and on the ground, this dual-threat play-caller can do it all. He will be his own highlight reel in this matchup. UCLA will not have an answer for him. Oregon has taken the last eight meetings in this series SU, going 5-3 ATS. The Bruins are 2-5 ATS the last seven following a SU loss, 1-4 ATS the last five in conference play, and 1-3-1 ATS the last five on the road. The Ducks are 5-1 ATS the last six following a SU win, 5-2 ATS the last seven in conference play, and 4-1 ATS the last five at home. I figured this game to be around a three touchdown or more blowout guys. My advice is to start working your arms out now because come Saturday you are going to do so many pushups, you won’t be able to count your winnings. QUACK QUACK. Take the Ducks and win. Thank you. |
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11-21-20 | Cincinnati -5.5 v. Central Florida | Top | 36-33 | Loss | -107 | 77 h 53 m | Show |
Cincinnati. EIM. Game 343. 12:30 pm pst. This is one of the most exciting games on the board this week and certainly one of the most anticipated in the AAC this season. I have won with the Bearcats four or five times in this column in 2020 and I’m going to ride that train again here. Cincy ranks 7th nationally and must stay undefeated to have a chance at the CFP. Not only are they winning games, they are covering too, riding a four game ATS streak. Central Florida does score a bit more behind college football’s top-ranked passing units and also owns the top “O” in total yards. Their two losses happened in two shootouts with Tulsa and Memphis. They have yet to face a defense as ferocious and well-balanced as they will here. The Bearcats stop-unit allows a mere 12.4 PPG and has snagged 12 turnovers. The defense will contain the UCF offense. Expect Cincinnati havoc-wreaker, DE Myjai Sanders (five sacks) to get to UCF quarterback, Dillon Gabriel and force mistakes. The Knights are 1-5 ATS the last six in conference play and 1-6 ATS the last seven at home. Under a TD is a gift.Take Cincinnati. Thank you. |
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11-15-20 | Ravens -7 v. Patriots | Top | 17-23 | Loss | -109 | 65 h 23 m | Show |
Take Baltimore. SNGOY. Game 273. 5:20 pm pst. They say revenge is a dish best served cold. For almost two decades, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots have dominated the NFL, making a lot of enemies along the way. Well guys, the Ravens, having never won in five franchise regular season contests in Foxborough, are certainly on that list of enemies. The Baltimore defense, which tops the NFL in scoring (they only allow 17.8 PPG) will completely shut down the lackluster New England offense. But the biggest mismatch you're going to see here is between the league’s No. 1 rushing unit of Baltimore (170.1 YPG) lining up against one of the softest run defenses in football of New England (they rank 25th vs. the rush). The Ravens are 4-1-1ATS L6 at the Patriots, 11-3 ATS L14 vs. the AFC, 7-2 ATS L9 on the road, 6-1 ATS L7 in November, and 13-6 ATS L19 overall. Take Baltimore. Thank you. |
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11-14-20 | SMU +3 v. Tulsa | Top | 24-28 | Loss | -120 | 41 h 38 m | Show |
Take SMU. AAC GOM. 4:00 pm pst. SMU’s sole defeat this season came against the AAC’s top team and the 7th ranked team in the nation, Cincinnati. Yet again this season, the Mustangs own an explosive offense posting over 40.5 PPG. There are NFL teams that would be envious of their backfield. Quarterback, Shane Buechele (2,581 yards passing, 66.8% completion rate, 20/3) and running back Ulysses Bentley IV (774 yards rushing, 10 touchdowns) are one of the most exciting and talented 1-2 punches in college football. That would be impressive enough for anyone to side with them here. But they are also joined by one of college football’s top receiving corps (13th). The quartet of Rice, Granson, Page, and Gray (126 receptions, 1,801 yards receiving, 14 touchdowns combined) will give the Tulsa secondary nightmares for years to come. The Golden Hurricane is no slouch. But in all reality, they just don’t have the firepower to keep pace offensively here. You can count on Tulsa’s mistake-prone quarterback, Zach Smith to continue his INT streak (he has tossed at least one pick in every game thus far). The road team is 5-1 ATS the last six meetings in this series. SMU is 5-2 ATS the last seven at Tulsa and 5-2 ATS the last seven overall. Tulsa is 0-4 ATS the last four as a home fav and 4-9 ATS the last 13 overall as a favorite. Take the Mustangs. Thank you. |
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11-14-20 | Wake Forest +13.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 53-59 | Win | 100 | 53 h 42 m | Show |
Take Wake Forest. EIM. Game 149. 9:00 am pst.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a team that is more Jekyll and Hyde than the Tar Heels. Consistency is important in both football and in sports betting. And, one thing for sure, the Demon Deacons have been a consistent moneymaker, covering five of six outings this season. Wake Forest has been competitive in every contest on the campaign, including an opening-season loss, which they covered to Clemson. Smart and savvy Wake quarterback, Sam Hartman (1,253 yards passing, 62% completion rate, 4/0) doesn’t make mistakes, nor does the rest of the offensive unit (one turnover through six games). As a matter of fact, the team is +14 in turnover margin. Not bad for a squad that puts up over 37.0 PPG. Giving a clever head coach like Dave Clawson two touchdowns is a mistake. The Demon Deacons are 11-4 ATS the last 15 as a road ‘dog. The Tar Heels are 2-5 ATS the lasts seven following an ATS win. Take Wake Forest. Thank you. |
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11-11-20 | Eastern Michigan +9.5 v. Ball State | Top | 31-38 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
EMU. Game 117. 4:00 pm pst. Too many points to lay for a BSU team that can’t lay wood, especially at home where they are 6-15 ATS the L21 in the role as a home fav. As a matter of fact, the Cardinals are a dismal, 12-25 ATS L27 overall when playing host. EMU is a very game team, covering four of the L5 coming in to this matchup and outside of last season’s six-point loss, they took the previous three meetings in this series both SU and ATS. The Eagles are 5-1 ATS L6 at the Cardinals and 23-7 ATS L30 as an underdog. Take EMU. Thank you. |
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11-08-20 | Lions v. Vikings -4 | Top | 20-34 | Win | 100 | 45 h 6 m | Show |
Take Minnesota. This is my TD play. Game 458. 10:00 am pst. I feel this line is off several points, folks. The Vikings should be closer to a TD favorite. This game is do-or-die for them to turn their regular-season around and make a run at the postseason. Sure, the Vikings pass defense leaves a lot to be desired. But, with Matthew Stafford’s status up in the air (he’s eligible to play if tests negative five straight days), either way, the Detroit team will be distracted and out of sync. The Vikings are an entirely different team with Dalvin Cook on the field, s the Packers found out last week (3 rushing TD’s, 1 receiving TD). The Lions rank 23rd in run defense and 26th overall in scoring, giving up 29.4 PPG. With Cook in the backfield, it also allows Kirk Cousins to open up the passing game. And he will, guys. Detroit has lost and failed to cover five straight in this series, is 4-1 L14 vs. the NFC, and 5-13 L18 overall Minnesota is 7-3 L10 in November, 19-9-1 L29 vs. losers, and 38-18-1 L57 at home. Take the Vikings. Thank you. |
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11-07-20 | Western Kentucky v. Florida Atlantic -6.5 | Top | 6-10 | Loss | -110 | 31 h 60 m | Show |
Take FAU. This is my BB play. Game 396. 3:00 pm pst. Western Kentucky covered just one game by a half-point since last November. The Hilltoppers now rank towards the bottom in every major offensive category (106th total yards, 101st passing yards, 91st rushing yards, 105th scoring, 115th turnovers). Things will go from bad to worse facing an Owls defense that allows a mere, 13.3 PPG. They have also won and covered the last three meetings in this series and are 5-1 ARS L6 at home, 6-2 ATS L8 in November, and 5-1 ATS L6 overall. Take FAU. Thank you. |
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11-07-20 | Houston v. Cincinnati -13.5 | Top | 10-38 | Win | 100 | 72 h 27 m | Show |
We cashed in with the Bearcats last week here in the and once again this week, we will do it again. Cincinnati is a perfect, 5-0 in 2020. For the next month, this team faces four AAC creampuffs until their season-finale against the other undefeated conference rep, Tulsa. They must keep their engine revved for both style points and as not to get stale. They catch an overrated Houston team here that has stepped up in class three times this season, and as a result went 0-3 both SU and ATS (Navy, BYU, UCF). The Cougar defense is getting burned for over 34.8 PPG. In comes Desmond Ridder and the high-flying Bearcats “O” (39.6 PPG). That would be enough. But the Houston offense is going to get stuffed by the nation’s 7th raked stop unit of Cincy (12.0 PPG allowed). The Cougars are 1-4 ATS the last five as a ‘dog. Take the Bearcats. Thank you. |
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11-02-20 | Bucs -10.5 v. Giants | Top | 25-23 | Loss | -110 | 80 h 25 m | Show |
Take Tampa Bay. This is my MNF GOM. Game 273. 5:15 pm pst. One of the NFL's top-scoring teams faces one of its lowest scoring here. Tampa Bay accounts for over 31.7 PPG as Tom Brady is putting up MVP numbers (1,910 YP, 18/4). He will decimate the New York secondary here. On the flipside, the Giants account for 17.4 PPG and might not touch the end zone here let alone the scoreboard. The road team is 6-0-1 ATS L7 meetings in this series. The Bucs are 5-2 ATS L7 on the road. The Giants are 6-20-1 ATS L27 at home. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you. |
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10-31-20 | Memphis v. Cincinnati -6.5 | Top | 10-49 | Win | 100 | 36 h 51 m | Show |
Take Cincinnati. This is my GOM. Game 138. 9:00 am pst. Cincinnati has been plowing through opponents en route to a 4-0 start. Granted, they've faced a few powder-puffs, but last Saturday's 42-13 thumping of SMU as a 1-point 'dog has confirmed this team is a force to be reckoned with. This is a very healthy team led by dual-threat quarterback, Desmond Ridder on offense. Defensively, the Bearcats have held their last three foes to a combined, 30 points, containing the Black Knights ground assault and completely shutting down the SMU potent attack. Memphis, which has only covered once since last November (1-6 ATS run) is going to sorely miss their most productive and experienced receiver, Damonte Coxie here (left this week to enter the draft). The Tigers "D" is getting burned for over 33.0 PPG this season. Memphis is 2-8 ATS the last 10 meetings in this series, 1-4 ATS the last five in conference play, and 0-5 ATS the last five as a road 'dog.Under a TD is a winner.Take Cincinnati. Thank you. |
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10-24-20 | Air Force -7 v. San Jose State | Top | 6-17 | Loss | -110 | 34 h 8 m | Show |
Take Air Force. MWC GOM. Game 379. 7:30 pm pst. Air Force has won and covered the last three meetings in this series by an average of 13.6 PPG. San Jose State will once again have no answer for the potent, Air Force triple-option that will control the clock and keep the Spartans defense on the field and gasping for air come the second half. The Falcons are in top-shape as they showed in their 40-7 dismantling over the Middies on October 3. They come in here rested, healed, and focused. The Falcons are 5-1 ATS L6 in conference play, 4-0 ATS L4 in October, and 4-1 ATS L5 overall. Take Air Force. Thank you. |
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10-24-20 | Kentucky -4.5 v. Missouri | Top | 10-20 | Loss | -105 | 27 h 6 m | Show |
Take Kentucky. TEN DIMES. Game 403. 1:00 pm pst. The 1-2 Missouri Tigers are in a big letdown situation here after eking out a 4-point win over this seasons train wreck, LSU Tigers. But that game was two weeks ago. This team has been idle and will once again show rust. RS frosh QB, Bazelak is in way over his head here as he lines up against a nasty Kentucky "D" that is allowing a mere, 20.0 PPG and has forced a combined 10 TO's the last two weeks in wins and covers over Mississippi State and Tennessee. The Missouri "D" is getting plowed for over 38.0 PPG. The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS L5 meetings in this series, 8-2 ATS L10 as a favorite, and 7-0 ATS L7 on field turf. The Tigers are 1-4 ATS L5 in October, 2-8 ATS L10 in conference play, and 2-8 ATS L10 overall. Take Kentucky. Thank you. |
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10-24-20 | Alabama -21 v. Tennessee | Top | 48-17 | Win | 100 | 42 h 59 m | Show |
Take Alabama. Even a Covid-19 scare couldn't stop Nick Saban from beating and beating up a former assistant last week. As Alabama put up 41 points on the highly-touted Georgia defense, Saban took his record against former assistants to 22-0, taking down Kirby Smart. An ex-defensive coordinator, Jeremy Pruitt is in the crosshairs this week as the Crimson Tide face the Volunteers. Mac Jones and Najee Harris lead the nation's second-ranked scoring offense (48.5 PPG). Very few units in college football can match this team score-for-score. Tennessee is not one of those units. They stepped up in class the last two weeks, and the Vols could only muster a combined 28 points in two losses and two no covers vs. the Bulldogs and Wildcats. UT quarterback, Jarrett Guarantano (four TD's/three INT's) just won't be able to move the ball in the air. Especially without the luxury of a true ground game (57th, 134.8 YPG) to keep the 'Bama "D" honest. Saban has owned any UT head coach he's faced since taking the reins at Alabama, winning 13 consecutive meetings SU, and going 9-4 ATS. The Crimson Tide is 8-1 ATS the last nine at the Vols and 6-2 ATS the last eight in October. The Volunteers are 8-18 ARS the last 26 at home and 1-4-1 ATS the last six overall. Take Alabama. Thank you. |
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10-18-20 | Rams -2.5 v. 49ers | Top | 16-24 | Loss | -120 | 31 h 59 m | Show |
Take LA. This is my NFC WEST GOM. Game 273. 5:10 pm pst. This is a chance for LA to gain some ground in the division. A rusty Garoppolo must face the NFL's second ranked pass defense here and will be pressured the entire game. On the flipside, San Francisco lost too many key players on :D" to slow down Goff, Henderson Jr., and Kupp. The road team is 4-1 ATS L5 meetings in this series. LA is 10-3 ATS L13 on the road, 5-0-1 ATS L6 on grass, and 15-5-1 ATS L21 vs. the NFC. take the Rams. Thank you. |
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10-18-20 | Packers v. Bucs | Top | 10-38 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 10 m | Show |
Take Green Bay. This is my ANNIHILATOR play. Game 271. 1:25 pm pst. Penalties, mistakes, pressure, and injuries are hurting Tampa Bay. Their run defense lost one of the best DL in football in Vita Vea. Expect RB, Jones to gain yards here and keep the Bucs "D" honest while Rodgers opens up the passing game as he sees the return of his favorite target, WR, Adams. The Packers are also healthy on the defensive side of the ball and the ever improving stop unit will pressure Brady. Green Bay is 4-0 ATS this season, 4-0 ARS L4 vs. the NFC, and 8-2 ATS L10 vs. winners, and 5-1 ATS L6 in October. Tampa Bay is 2-6 ATS L8 following a SU loss, 3-8 ATS L11 vs. the NFC, 0-5-1 ATS L6 vs. winners, and 1-7-2 ATS L10 at home. Take the Packers. Thank you. |
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10-17-20 | Kansas v. West Virginia -21.5 | Top | 17-38 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 30 m | Show |
Take West Virginia. This is my BIG 12 GOM. Game 128. 9:00 am pst. The sad-sack, Kansas team is 0-3, both SU and ATS. As a matter of fact, they have crushed bettors, covering just once since last October (1-6 ATS last seven). Averaging a dismal, 14.7 PPG this season, Kansas is stuck in the past. This doesn't bode well here as they line up against a very progressive, West Virginia Mountaineers team. Head coach, Neal Brown brought over some schemes from his days at Troy and they are starting to pay off. West Virginia comes in here brimming with confidence, after last week's overtime win and cover over Baylor. The offense will steam roll here with Bowling Green-transfer, quarterback, Jarret Doege and running back, Leddie Brown, while the defense shuts down the lackluster, Kansas "O". The Jayhawks are 3-13 ATS the last 16 following a bye week and 1-5 ATS the last six in conference play. Take West Virginia. Thank you. |
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10-11-20 | Lakers -5 v. Heat | Top | 106-93 | Win | 100 | 22 h 11 m | Show |
Take LA. This is my NBA GOY. Game 711. 4:30 pm pst. Los Angeles was up 3-1 going into Friday's Game 5 matchup. Jimmy Butler put up 35 points and 12 rebounds, but he also played 47:12. His legs will be jelly come the second half here. But even if he wasn't tired here, LeBron James and the Lakers will not allow the Heat to even this series up. They will go back to the basics and what they did in the first four games of the Finals. James and Davis will dominate while their bench, the deeper bench, all contribute. LeBron takes this game on his shoulders and proves he is still the best baller on the planet. Take the Lakers. Thank you. |
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10-10-20 | Florida State v. Notre Dame -20.5 | Top | 26-42 | Loss | -110 | 36 h 49 m | Show |
Despite some recent health issues for Notre Dame, this game is set to go. I read an interesting column this week claiming that the Seminoles have out recruited the Fighting Irish over the last several seasons. HMM. But since 2017, they are just 19-23 compared to the Notre Dame record of 35-6. That might further motivate Brian Kelly in this one. Mike Norvell named Jordan Travis the starter here. In his three seasons, the quarterback has completed just 21 passes, with two TD's and two INT's. He doesn't have the experience or the savvy to go up against the ferocious Irish "D". But, the real problem FSU faces is on defense. They were manhandled by both Georgia Tech and Miami-Florida (both SU and ATS losses) and looked confused in their win and no cover last week against nobody, Jacksonville State. This doesn't bode well here as they face a very well-balanced Notre Dame "O". Notre Dame doesn't have a tough opponent until November when they face Clemson. So, they must stay sharp here. The Seminoles are 1-6-1 ATS the last eight on the road and 5-15-1 ATS the last 21 overall. Notre Dame is 8-3 ATS the last 11 at home and 6-1 ATS the last seven overall. Take Notre Dame. Thank you. |
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10-05-20 | Falcons v. Packers -6 | Top | 16-30 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Take GB. This is my NL. Game 280. 5:50 pm pst. Green Bay, at 3-0 both SU and ATS are playing great football. Aaron Rodgers and the top-ranked Packers offense (40.2 PPG) will shred the 31st ranked defense of the Falcons (31st in PA, 36.0 PPG and 31st in PY allowed). Atlanta is 2-11 ATS L13 in October. Green Bay is 5-1 ATS L6 at home. Take the Packers. Thank you. |
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10-04-20 | Ravens -14 v. Washington Football Team | Top | 31-17 | Push | 0 | 59 h 47 m | Show |
Take Baltimore. This is my BB play. Game 269. 10:00 am pst. The Washington Football Team might want to change their name again. After this matchup, the team, the fans, and the city, are going to want to forget everything about this Sunday. Baltimore, which many feel (including yours truly) are serious AFC contenders, got embarrassed on MNF by the defending Super Bowl champs, Kansas City. Thus ending their 14-game regular season win streak. Facing this opponent six days later will allow the team to take out their frustration and will earn them their redemption. Look for Lamar Jackson and the offense to light up the scoreboard here, while their very angry defense, particularly John Harbaugh's pass rushers to get to the shaky, Dwayne Haskins Jr., and create turnovers. If he tossed three INT'S against the mediocre, Browns "D", the fierce, Ravens stop-unit will definitely take advantage. Baltimore is 5-0 ATS L5 as a road fav, 4-0 ATS L4 vs. teams with a losing record, and 11-3 ATS L14 overall. WFT is 3-8 ATS L11 at home, 1-5 ATS L6 as a 'dog, and 1-5 ATS L6 overall. Take BALTIMORE. Thank you. |
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09-26-20 | Kansas v. Baylor -17.5 | Top | 14-47 | Win | 100 | 28 h 44 m | Show |
Take Baylor. This is my BIG 12 GOM. Game 408. 4:30 pm pst. Any optimism Kansas had for the 2020 season was quickly snuffed out in their 38-23 loss to Sun Belt rep, Coastal Carolina. Les Miles must think he is still at a top-ranked Louisiana school, where he didn't need to go out and recruit to replace graduates. He is going to need a miracle to improve on last year's, 3-9 squad. We finally get to see Baylor after two cancellations. There is some talk that the Bears might be a step down on the defensive side of the ball. But, considering they return several key role players from a stop-unit that allowed just 19.3 PPG last season, I wouldn't worry too much. Especially with quarterback, Charlie Brewer (7,147 yards passing, 64.8% completion rate, 48/18 TD/INT) back at the helm. Baylor is 10-0 SU the last 10 meetings with Kansas, going 9-1 ATS (eight straight covers by 40.5 PPG). Take the Bears. Thank you. |
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09-13-20 | Browns v. Ravens -7 | Top | 6-38 | Win | 100 | 63 h 50 m | Show |
Take Baltimore. This is my AFC NORTH GOM. game 456. 10:00 am pst. After the Ravens lost to the Browns in week 4 last year, they were so motivated, they didn't lose another regular season contest. They did get some payback in a week 16, 31-15 win and cover over the Browns, but they are looking to exact some real revenge here and prove to the rest of the AFC that they are the best team in the conference. Cleveland is 0-6 ATS the last six on the road and 9-19-1 ATS the last 29 vs. the AFC North. Baltimore is 4-0 ATS the last four in Week 1 and 7-1 ATS the last eight vs. the AFC. Take the Ravens. Thank you. |
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09-12-20 | Clemson -32.5 v. Wake Forest | Top | 37-13 | Loss | -110 | 46 h 53 m | Show |
Take Clemson. This is my NO LIMIT. Game 407. 4:30 pm pst. The preseason, top-ranked, Clemson Tigers are on a mission this season. After going 13-0 in the regular season a year ago, they ousted Ohio State from the Bowl semifinals, only to lose badly to LSU in the Title game. This is an ideal matchup to kick off the campaign and make a statement to the rest of college football. They crushed Wake Forest the last two seasons by a combined, 115-6. Don't put too much stock into the whispers that the Tigers lost a lot of talent to the NFL again. This team is stacked higher than the pancakes at your favorite breakfast joint. Their entire defensive line returns and will cut through the Demon Deacons OL like butter, get pressure on the quarterback, and force turnovers. On the flipside, Trevor Lawrence, who Wake Forest could not slow down in recent meetings, is back with an all-star cast. Look for Lawrence to make a serious push out of the gate, in the Heisman race. Clemson is 19-7-1 ATS the last 27 games in the conference, 10-1 ATS the last 11 games as a road favorite and 20-7 ATS the last 27 games played overall. Take the Tigers. Thank you. |
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08-24-20 | Pacers v. Heat -6 | Top | 87-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
Take Miami. Miami is one win away from a sweep over Indiana. Playing in their backyard certainly benefits the team. The Heat have dominated the Pacers in just about every aspect of the game, thus resulting in the average margin of victory coming by 10.0 PPG. With the Milwaukee/Orlando series going at least two more games, this is an opportunity for Miami to finish the series and get a bit of extra time to rest and prepare before round 2. This is a team that is making nearly 15 three-pointers and going to the line 35 times a contest in this round. Five players are accounting for 15 or more PPG in this series. Butler and Dragic are scoring at will her5e. The Pacers are 1-5 ATS the last six vs. the Heat and 0-5-1 ATS the last six a playoffs underdog. Take the Heat. Thank you. |
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08-21-20 | Celtics -5 v. 76ers | Top | 102-94 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
Take Boston. Boston, which has won and covered both meetings in this series is getting it done both with their superior defense and their stellar outside shooting. Jayson Tatum (32.5 PPG) and Jaylen Brown (24.5 PPG) are too much for a 76ers team that is sorely missing Ben Simmons right now. The Celtics are 14-5 ATS the last 19 meetings in this series and 14-2-1 ATS the last 21 Conference QF games. The 76ers are 2-6 ATS the last eight on one days rest and 3-7 ATS the last 10 overall. Take Boston. Thank you. |
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03-07-20 | South Carolina -5 v. Vanderbilt | Top | 74-83 | Loss | -100 | 2 h 18 m | Show |
Take South Carolina. This is my SEC BB. Game 611. 9:30 am pst. South Carolina, which crushed Vanderbilt, 90-64 in the first meeting to give the team three straight wins and covers in this matchup, needs to stomp their SEC rival here then a sustained run through the conference tourney next week to grasp an NCAA at-large bid. The 'Dores are in a "let-down" mode here after Tuesday's, 87-79 outright victory at Alabama (ending a seven-game skid) as a 12-point underdog. Nothing will change from the earlier rout as the gamecock's shot 54.0% from the floor. South Carolina is 9-2 ATS the last 11 on the road and 11-5 ATS the last 16 overall. Take the Gamecocks. Thank you. |
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02-25-20 | NC State +2.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 79-85 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Take NC State. This is my ACC GOM. Game 639. 6:00 pm pst. For the life of me, I can't figure out why UNC can be favored against anyone. The Tar Heels last SU victory came in January, as they are riding a seven-game SU slide. In comes a hungry, NC State squad looking to make a push into the Big Dance bubble and seeking revenge for four consecutive losses against their in-state rival. The road team is 5-1 ATS the last six meetings in this series. The Wolf Pack is 5-2 ATS the last seven following an ATS loss. The Tar Heels are 1-6 ATS the last seven as a home favorite. Take NC State. Thank you. |
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01-27-20 | Kansas -7 v. Oklahoma State | Top | 65-50 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
Take Kansas. Kansas (16-3), which ranks fourth nationally, has taken the last three meetings in this series SU, going 2-1 ATS, just simply outclasses Oklahoma State. The Cowboys own some of the poorest offensive numbers in college basketball (67.5 PPG), while the Jayhawks rank seventh in FG% at 49.4%. KU's defense yields just 60.9 PPG and allows a mere, 37.9% from the floor. They will frustrate and completely shut down the Cowboys non-threatening "O". Oklahoma State is 0-4 ATS the L4 as a 'dog, 1-6 ATS the L7 at home, and 1-6 ATS the L7 overall. Take Kansas. Thank you. |
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01-26-20 | San Diego State -6.5 v. UNLV | Top | 71-67 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 56 m | Show |
Take SD STATE. Fourth-ranked San Diego State (20-0) has handed UNLV four straight defeats, covering all four meetings. Defensively, the Aztecs own one of the toughest squads in the nation, allowing a mere 27.3% from beyond the arc, 36.7% FG%, and just 56.7 PGG. The favorite is 6-0-2 ATS the L8 meetings. SD State is 8-0 ATS the L8 on the road. UNLV is 1-5 ATS the L6 as a home 'dog. Take the Aztecs. Thank you. |
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01-25-20 | Ole Miss v. Georgia -6.5 | Top | 70-60 | Loss | -109 | 5 h 50 m | Show |
Take Georgia. Game 718. 2:30 pm pst. Georgia has covered eight of the last nine matchups with Mississippi and brings into this meeting, an offense too good for 'Ole Miss to keep pace with. the Rebels are ice-cold, dropping six in a row SU and their last eight ATS. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you. |
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01-22-20 | Syracuse +4.5 v. Notre Dame | Top | 84-82 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show |
Take Syracuse. This is my ESPN GOW. Game 785. 4:00 pm pst. These two teams played to a, 88-87 Notre Dame win less than three weeks ago. Syracuse is back and red-hot, winning and covering three in a row, two as an underdog over UVA and VT. Look for another dogfight, coming down to the buzzer. The road team is 5-2 ATS the last seven meetings in this series. Take the Orange. Thank you. |
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01-19-20 | Packers v. 49ers -7.5 | Top | 20-37 | Win | 100 | 30 h 24 m | Show |
Take San Francisco. Game 312. 3:40 pm pst. Giving the experienced and playoff savvy Aaron Rodgers a TD or more seems to be a mistake. This is a team that has rattled off six straight victories, including W's against some strong stop-units (Chicago, Minnesota). But, San Francisco has one of the best and most ferocious front seven's in the NFL. And let's be honest, Rodgers ain't no spring chicken anymore. The 49ers "D" ranks first vs. the pass and yields just 19.4 PPG. Just last week, they sacked Kirk Cousins six times and held Dalvin Cook to a mere, 18.0 yards on the ground. Jimmy Garoppolo has an arsenal of weapons at his disposal, with a talented wide receiving corps, tight end, George Kittle underneath, and the league's second ranked rushing unit, a weakness for the 23rd ranked run defense of the Packers. FYI, the last time meeting resulted in a San Fran, 37-8 win back at the end of November. Green Bay is 2-5 ATS the last seven meetings in this series. San Francisco is 4-1 ATS the last five in the month of January. Take the 49ers. Thank you. |
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01-13-20 | Clemson +6.5 v. LSU | Top | 25-42 | Loss | -115 | 152 h 37 m | Show |
Take Clemson. Game 283. 5:00 pm pst. Whether you are a novice sports bettor or a seasoned veteran, it is vital to know why a game has been given the number it has. The line on the College Football Playoff Title Game is at 5.5 as of post. LSU has a record of 14-0 playing in the SEC, arguably the toughest conference in college football. Personally, I feel the line should be closer to 6.5 or even 7.0, given that the game is being played in New Orleans, Louisiana. If the location would have been in Dallas, Texas, the line would have been a 3.0. The odds makers know the general public, which are favorite bettors to begin with, are thinking the same thing and will bet this number up. I feel for betting purposes the line is exactly where it should be. I think many out there might be overlooking just how good of a coach and a team, Dabo Swinney and Clemson is. In his 12 years as the head coach of the Tigers, Swinney has compiled a record of 130-30 and two National Championships. The team is 29-0 the last two seasons. Let's not forget their two Nationals Titles have come over Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide. As game time approaches, there will be Clemson money coming in. Some by fans and some by the "sharps." Now it's time to touch on the elephant in the room. As a handicapper, I must always look at a team's record, recent performances, and strength of schedule. Yes, LSU faces a tougher slate of opponents. But, we must not overlook the amount of close games they played this season. Texas, Florida (closer than the score), Auburn, and Alabama were all very tight games. At times, their offense needed to score to win, as their defense got beat. In the high-flying ACC, none of Clemson's foes could put up points on their fast and ferocious, defense. So I am not putting too much stock in the disparity between these two teams schedules. Isaiah Simmons is going to be the one you read about the day after the game. The Butkus Award winner is not only an incredible linebacker, but he drops back and acts as a safety. He is a threat to the LSU both behind the line of scrimmage and in front. Quarterback, Joe Burrow has yet to face a player of his ability. Trust me when I say, Burrow will have nightmares about him for years to come. Burrow deservedly won the Heisman. He is an amazing athlete that we have watched mature way beyond his years. He can run and he can throw. More importantly, he thinks well on his feet and reads and reacts to defenses as quick as any quarterback in the nation. All this and yet, many say that Trevor Lawrence, if was eligible this year to enter the draft (not eligible until 2021), would go before Burrow. To be honest, it's would be a good argument. Lawrence has never lost a game he has started at the collegiate level. I like Burrow and think he has a bright future in the NFL. However, Lawrence will have a better game because he faces a defense that leaks at times. He has already faced and conquered solid SEC defenses in the Title game. Because of this, he has confidence entering this Title game. Lawrence can and will exploit the leaks and shine here. I believe this game will be tighter than most think and will come down to the team that makes fewer mistakes. The team that wins this game will be because their defense was able to stop the others quarterback. Burrow and the LSU "O" has not faced a "D" like that of Clemson. Take Clemson. Thank you. |
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01-12-20 | Seahawks +4.5 v. Packers | Top | 23-28 | Loss | -109 | 77 h 35 m | Show |
Take Seattle. This is my LI play. Game 307. 3:40 pm pst. The Seahawks play more close games than any other team in football. I am not looking to take away any respect from Aaron Rodgers and a Packers team that won their last five outings. But, Russell Wilson, who is having a career year, has the ability to escape the pocket and make big plays here. The fourth ranked rushing attack of Seattle will shred the Green Bay 23rd ranked rush defense. One more item, Seattle is 8-1 SU as a visitor this season. The Seahawks are 8-1 ATS the L9 as a road underdog and 11-3-1 ATS the L15 overall on the road. Take Seattle. Thank you. |
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01-11-20 | Vikings +7.5 v. 49ers | Top | 10-27 | Loss | -130 | 51 h 46 m | Show |
Take Minnesota. This is my TEN STAR. Game 301. 1:25 pm pst. While San Francisco is a solid team, there is a huge disparity ATS when they are playing on the road, compared to playing at home this season. The 49ers are 6-2 ATS away from Levi's Stadium, but just 3-4-1 ATS when playing host. Quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo has won two Super Bowls, but never as a starter. And, to be honest, there is a lot more pressure on him than his counterpart, Kirk Cousins, who outdueled future Hall Of Famer, Drew Brees in last week's, 26-20 OT win against New Orleans. Winning on the road in the loudest and craziest venue in the NFL says a lot about the play caller. Look for running back, Dalvin Cook (1,654 total yards , 13 total TD's) to eat up the clock and move the chains on the 17th ranked rush defense here. The underdog is 5-2 ATS the L7 meetings. The Vikings are 7-3 ATS the L10 vs. the NFC, 5-2 ATS the L7 on the road, and 4-1 ATS the L5 overall. Take Minnesota. Thank you. |
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01-08-20 | Long Beach State v. CS-Northridge -6 | Top | 77-95 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Take CS Northridge. This is my BIG WEST GOM. Game 852. 7:00 pm pst. Northridge has covered 7 straight in this series and comes on here winning 2 of their L3 (both SU and ATS) since seeing the return of their top scorer, Lamine Diane (30.7 PPG/11.3 RPG). Long Beach State has yet to win a road game this season, going 0-9 SU and 3-6 ATS as a visitor. Take the Matadors. Thank you. |
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01-05-20 | Vikings v. Saints -7.5 | Top | 26-20 | Loss | -110 | 76 h 39 m | Show |
Take New Orleans. This is my NFC WC GOM. Game 146. 10:05 am pst. Normally, getting more than a TD in the postseason with a 10-6 team would be inviting. And it looks like running back, Dalvin Cook will return to the Vikings backfield (check status). However, this game is being played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, which is just about the loudest and wildest venue in football. So, laying more than a TD with a Saints team that has averaged 40.0 PPG over the last month and that has covered their last three outings, leaves no doubt. Future Hall-Of-Famer, Drew Brees is on fire, tossing 15 TD's and more importantly, 0 INT's during that four-game span. Running back, Alvin Kamara and tight end, Jared Cook have heated up, while wide receiver, Michael Thomas has set a single-season mark for receptions (149). Minny has one offensive weapon in Cook, who will be compromised here. Even if the ball-carrier is 100 percent, he still must line up against the league's fourth ranked run defense. The Saints are 5-1 ATS the L6 meetings vs. the Vikings and 8-3 ATS the L11 vs. the NFC. The Vikings are 4-14 ATS the L18 vs. winners and 2-5 ATS the L7 road playoff games. Just to err on the side of caution, buy this number down for the extra few pennies. Take New Orleans. Thank you. |
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01-04-20 | Bills +3 v. Texans | Top | 19-22 | Push | 0 | 55 h 20 m | Show |
Take Buffalo. This is my AFC WC GOM. Game 141. 1:35 pm pst. Both teams took it easy last Sunday, locked into their playoff seeds. When they last met, a little more than a year ago, Houston prevailed, 20-13. And despite Buffalo still in a maturing phase, their defense sacked Deshaun Watson seven times. Well, since then, the Bills stop-unit has gotten better. They rank fourth vs. the pass, 10th vs. the rush, and second overall in scoring, yielding a mere, 16.2 PPG. Yes, offensively, Buffalo hasn't posted better than 17.0 points in over a month. However, they did face the defenses of Baltimore, Pittsburgh, New England, and the improved, New York Jets. They run the ball very well and will move the chains against the NFL's 25th ranked run defense. J.J. Watt is slated to return here. A player of his caliber will always have an impact. But, he hasn't seen action in months and his timing might be a bit off. The Bills are 8-1-2 ATS the L11 on the road. The Texans are 1-6 ATS the L7 as a home favorite. Take Buffalo. Thank you. |
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01-02-20 | Boston College v. Cincinnati -7 | Top | 6-38 | Win | 100 | 71 h 45 m | Show |
Take Cincinnati. Boston College comes into this matchup without several key faces. Head coach, Steve Addazio was fired. Although Ohio State's co-offensive coordinator , Jeff Hafley will take the reins next season, wide receivers coach, Richie Gunnell will serve as interim head coach here. The Eagles rank 107th in passing and are known as a running team. But, workhorse running back, AJ Dillon (1,685 yards rushing, 14 TD's) is sitting this one out to prepare for the upcoming NFL draft. The high-flying Cincy team comes off back-to-back losses to Memphis (both covers), following a nine-game SU win streak, with a lot to prove. Boston College is 2-7 ATS the L7 Bowls and 1-5 ATS the L6 nonconference games. Take the Bearcats. Thank you. |
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01-01-20 | Michigan v. Alabama -7 | Top | 16-35 | Win | 100 | 45 h 15 m | Show |
Take Alabama. Jim Harbaugh is not a bad coach by any means. He is a pretty sharp guy. He is just not successful when it comes to Bowl games, going 0-3 the last three Bowl contests. Now, he faces the experienced, Nick Saban and an Alabama team that feels playing in anything but a CFP is an insult. Behind arguably the best wide receiving corps in the nation and a bruising running attack, the Crimson Tide has too much offense for the Wolverines to both contend with on defense and keep pace with on offense. Michigan is 1-4 ATS the last five Bowls. Alabama is 6-1 ATS the last seven vs. the Big Ten. Take the Crimson Tide. Thank you. |
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12-28-19 | Iowa State v. Notre Dame -3.5 | Top | 9-33 | Win | 100 | 94 h 8 m | Show |
Take Notre Dame. Game 238. 9:00 am pst. This is a very short number to lay with a talented, Notre Dame team that is on a five-game SU streak, covering the last four. The Iowa State defense had major problems this season when facing well-balanced offenses. It doesn't get too much more complete than the Irish "O", which ranks 13th, averaging over 37.1 PPG. The Cyclones own a one-dimensional offense, revolving around quarterback, Brock Purdy and the passing game. Well, he must face the ferocious, third ranked pass "D" in the nation here. ISU is 2-5 ATS the last seven nonconference games, 0-4 ATS the last four neutral site games, and 1-5 ATS the last six December games. Take Notre Dame. Thank you. |
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12-21-19 | Rams v. 49ers -6.5 | Top | 31-34 | Loss | -106 | 29 h 35 m | Show |
Take SF. This is my NFC WEST GOY. Game 452. 5:15 pm pst. San Francisco can secure the NFC's top seed by wining this week and next week. Look for the 49ers 2nd ranked ground attack to wreak havoc on the Rams 23rd ranked run defense. LA can't run the ball at all and rely solely upon the passing game. This doesn't bode well as San Francisco owns the NFL's #1 pass "D". The Rams are 2-6 ATS the L8 meetings in this series and 4-12-1 ATS the L17 as an underdog. Take the 49ers. Thank you. |
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12-21-19 | Washington v. Boise State +3.5 | Top | 38-7 | Loss | -110 | 50 h 27 m | Show |
Take Boise State. This is my LAS VEGAS BOWL WINNER. Game 216. 4:30 pm pst. Chris Peterson, who left Boise State after eight seasons for Washington, is coaching his final game for the Huskies. U-Dub is a good team, but at 7-5, fell way short of preseason expectations. Boise State, which won its final six games of the season en route to a 12-1 mark, is in a bowl for the 18th consecutive year. As of posting this, it looks like Jaylon Henderson will continue to quarterback the Broncos, although Hank Bachmeier has been cleared to play. Both teams match up well, but playing in Sam Boyd Stadium gives a big edge to Boise State, which has won this event four times since 2011 and is also 3-0 vs. UNLV on this field over that span. On a side note, this team was getting points just once in 2019, when they bested Florida State, 36-31 as a 6.5-point 'dog. The Broncos are 7-0 ATS the last seven as an underdog and 7-3 ATS the last 10 bowl games. Take Boise State. Thank you. |
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12-18-19 | Hornets +3.5 v. Cavs | Top | 98-100 | Win | 100 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Take Charlotte. This is my BB play. Game 517. 4:05 pm pst. Charlotte enters this matchup red-hot, winning 4 of the L5 both SU and ATS while Cleveland is on a 2-16 SU slide and has only covered 4 of the L17 outings. The Hornets took 3 of 4 meetings with the Cavaliers last year, by an average margin of 23.6 PPG. Nothing has changed since. Look for the Charlotte deadly outside shooting of Charlotte to devour one of the worst 3-pt defenses in the NBA. Cleveland is 3-7-1 ATS the L11 at home. Charlotte is 5-1 ATS the L6 on 0 days rest. Take the Hornets. Thank you. |
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12-15-19 | Seahawks -6 v. Panthers | Top | 30-24 | Push | 0 | 19 h 2 m | Show |
Take Seattle. This is my NFC GOM. Game 315. 10:00 am pst. Coming off an embarrassing, 28-12 loss and no cover to the Rams last week, brought the Seahawks to 10-3. Seattle is one full game behind San Francisco in the NFC West and needs to win here. Ron Rivera has been fired as head coach of the Panthers as the team is riding a five-game SU (1-4 ATS) slide. Carolina's defense is one of the worst in the NFL, particularly against the rush (29th) and will get plowed here as the third ranked run offense in football comes to town. The Seahawks are 10-3 ATS the last 13 on the road. The Panthers are 1-5 ATS the last six vs. the NFC. Take Seattle. Thank you. |
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12-14-19 | Weber State v. Utah -9 | Top | 49-60 | Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
Take Utah. This is my MISMATCH GOM. Game 766. 1:00 pm pst. In just what might be the biggest mismatch of the day, Utah and Weber State meet in Ogden. The Utes own the 7th ranked offense in the nation. Offensively, the Wildcats just don't measure up to contend in this matchup. Weber State is 0-5 ATS the L5 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600. Take Utah. State. Thank you. |
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12-08-19 | Seahawks +1 v. Rams | Top | 12-28 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 20 m | Show |
Take Seattle. This is my NFC WEST GOM. Game 157. 5:20 pm pst. Seattle, at 10-2, is playing some of the best football in the NFL. MVP-candidate, Russell Wilson (3,177 yards passing, 67.4 percent completion rate, 26/4) leads one of the most well-balanced offenses in the league. This is a team that is on a five game SU win streak, while covering four straight. Los Angeles is a far cry from the team that went to the Super Bowl a season ago. Opponents now know how to best the Rams. This is why they beat the teams they should and lose to the better teams. The Seahawks are 4-0 ATS the last four vs. the NFC, 6-1 ATS the last seven on the road, and 25-11-1 ATS the last 37 in the month of December. Take Seattle. Thank you. |
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12-07-19 | Wisconsin v. Ohio State -15.5 | Top | 21-34 | Loss | -109 | 24 h 49 m | Show |
Take Ohio State. This is my BIG TEN GOY. Game 120. 5:00 pm pst. Ohio State is the most complete team in college football. Not only that, but they get us bettors paid, going 9-3 ATS this season. This includes a 38-7 shellacking of Wisconsin just six weeks ago. We all know how explosive the Buckeyes are offensively (No. 1, 49.9 PPG). But it is their defense that will shine here (No. 4, 11.8 PPG allowed). You see on a team full of playmakers and future NFL players, the best player on the field, and maybe in the country, is defensive end, Chase Young, who has tallied 16.5 sacks in 10 games (two-game suspension). He will wreak havoc on the 96th ranked passing unit of the Badgers and allow the rest of the Buckeyes "D" to focus on Jonathan Taylor and the ground game. These two Big Ten rivals met three times in recent years in the same situation, with OSU winning and covering all three. Take Ohio State. Thank you. |
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12-03-19 | UTEP +4.5 v. New Mexico State | Top | 56-59 | Win | 100 | 7 h 13 m | Show |
Take UTEP. This is my DOW. Game 791. 6:00 pm pst. UTEP, which is 5-0 SU and 2-0 ATS on the campaign, already thumped NMSU, 65-50 a few weeks ago. The Aggies are missing two key guards in Henry and Harris and just aren't the same team without them. they are 8-1 ATS the L9 nonconference games and 3-7 ATS the L10 at home. Take UTEP. Thank you. |
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11-30-19 | UAB -3 v. North Texas | Top | 26-21 | Win | 100 | 15 h 52 m | Show |
Take UAB. This is my CUSA WEST GOY. Game 421. 1:00 pm pst. There is no room in sports betting for playing teams you like. But, I have released UAB several times this season and they haven't let us down yet. They are in the running for the CUSA West crown (tied at 5-2 with Louisiana Tech and Southern Mississippi). There is a chance that Tyler Johnston III (questionable, check status) will return to action here. Even if the quarterback remains sidelined, the Blazers are all about the defense (fifth vs. the pass, ninth vs. the rush, 17th in scoring). I don't see how a North Texas team that won't be able to score can compete here. This is a team that suffered outright losses to such nobodies as Houston, Middle Tennessee State, Charlotte, and Rice. Let me repeat that last one again, Rice. The Blazers are 4-0 ATS the last four meetings in this series, 19-6-1 ATS the last 26 vs. the CUSA, and 9-2 ATS the last 11 vs. losers. The Mean Green are 2-6 ATS the last eight at home, 3-13 ATS the last 16 vs. the CUSA, and 7-19 ATS the last 26 overall. Take UAB. Thank you. |