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02-25-24 | Bucks v. 76ers +5.5 | Top | 119-98 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Philadelphia 1:10 ET 76ers (+) over Bucks- There is no question that Philadelphia is a totally different team without MVP Joel Embiid in the line-up. The 76ers even without their superstar who was leading the league in scoring when he went down will be ready to greet their former mentor and last season’s coach Doc Rivers return to the ‘City of Brotherly Love.’ I do not believe he will be welcomed back and he should hear it from the Philly faithful who are known to extremely rude. Milwaukee is 4-7 since Doc took the reins.Te PHILADELPHIA! |
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02-25-24 | Creighton v. St. John's +2.5 | Top | 66-80 | Win | 100 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
Creighton at St. John’s 12:00 ET Red Storm (+) over Blue Jays- Don’t let the Red and Blue lead you astray this is not a political battle. It is a meeting between a streaking Blue Jay squad that has won four in-a-row including a rout of No. 1 Connecticut securing their ninth straight season with 20 wins or more. St. John’s is falling short of expectations and have lost eight of 11 after starting 4-1 in Big East play, St. John’s coach Rick Pitino was so critical of his cue that he apologized to each player individually. The Jays have won seven straight including a 66-65 win when the crew from Queens blew a nine-point second half lead. Not this time...take ST. JOHN’S! |
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02-24-24 | North Carolina v. Virginia +3 | Top | 54-44 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 29 m | Show |
North Carolina at Virginia 4:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Tar Heels- Oh Lordy! I can’t truly explain the sensation that went through my body when I first gazed upon this match-up. No. 10 North Carolina is off their longest break in action (six days) in two months and enter Charlottesville looking for their first win there in 12 years Virginia is off their worst loss of the season falling at Virginia Tech 75-41 (that is not a typo). With only one player scoring double figures the Cavaliers shot 33% and were outscored 62-29 from mid-first half and were already thinking of the Tar Heels. Founder Thomas Jefferson would be proud of his ‘Public Ivy’ who had won 8-of-9 before their debacle. Huge bounce back...take VIRGINIA! |
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02-23-24 | Suns v. Rockets +4.5 | Top | 110-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Phoenix at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Suns- The Rockets who surprised the league with the quality of their plat early on in the season have hit a patch where they have dropped six of their past seven games including a 127-105 blowout loss against New Orleans. Phoenix has had to deal with injuries but have managed to win five of six but will be without Bradley Beal. The Suns dropped to 14-12 while playing Beal-less nd are 12-14-1 ATS on the road whereas Houston is 19-9 SU at home and have won two-of-the-last three meetings. Take HOUSTON! |
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02-23-24 | Yale +2.5 v. Cornell | Top | 62-65 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 53 m | Show |
Yale at Cornell 7:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Big Red- The Ivy’s best go at it in Ithaca, New York as Cornell who has won nine-of-10 host Yale who are off a loss at Princeton to end a 10-game winning streak. In the Bulldogs 73-62 loss 7’0” center Danny Wolf who scored 84 points in the previous four games went scoreless missing all 10 of his shots taken. The Yalie’s have won the past three meetings including an 80-78 victory two weeks ago and are 8-2 straight-up in the last 10 meetings. Take YALE |
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02-22-24 | Celtics v. Bulls +9.5 | Top | 129-112 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Boston at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Celtics- Boston has won three of the last four meetings including a 124-97 blowout in Boston in late November, but they are 5-5 straight up in the last 10 with Chicago going 8-2 ATS. The Celtics by far have the best record in the NBA and I expect the rest of the pack will close that gap a bit and they could wane their way back to the pack. Take CHICAGO! |
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02-22-24 | Ohio State +3.5 v. Minnesota | Top | 79-88 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
Ohio State at Minnesota 8:00 ET Buckeyes (+) over Golden Gophers- It is a rare college basketball experience for a coach to be fired in mid-season but Ohio State made the move that had to be done. The Buckeyes were repeating a scenario that played out last season where they failed to win on the road and this year they are 0-7 SU in Big Ten action this year are that led to Chris Holtmann’s departure. Under interim coach Jake Diebler Ohio State posted a 73-69 win over No. 2 Purdue on Sunday and will keep the momentum here. Take OHIO STATE! |
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02-21-24 | Dayton v. George Mason +2.5 | Top | 67-71 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
Dayton at George Mason 7:00 ET Patriots (+) over Flyers- The line tells the tale on this one as the 6th ranked Dayton Flyers come to Washington as small favorites against a Patriot club that is capable of surprising a mid-ranked team at home. George Mason is 12-2 SU at home and are off a 90-57 rout of George Washington and are look for their third straight in over the Flyers. These two clubs usually meet just once a season and this is the first meeting and only meeting barring a play off match-up. Take GEORGE MASON! |
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02-18-24 | Utah +2.5 v. UCLA | Top | 70-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
Utah at UCLA 7:00 ET Utes (+) over Bruins- The last time these two met (Megabucks winner) Utah crushed the Bruins 90-44 the worst loss in UCLA Big-12 history. That lost was the eighth in nine games but since then the Bruins turned things around having won 8-of-9 and are looking to avenge the embarrassing defeat. The Utes have dropped three straight and 6-of-9, are off a loss at Southern Cal and are 0-6 on the Pac-12 road. UCLA is tough defensively but challenged offensively averaging just 66.1 while allowing 63.9 ranking eighteenth nationally. Utes scoring 78.5 and surrendering 72.2. This should come down the the final buzzer. Take UTAH! |
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02-17-24 | Marquette +7.5 v. Connecticut | Top | 53-81 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 54 m | Show |
Marquette at Connecticut 4:00 ET Golden Eagles (+) over Huskies- The nation’s top team Connecticut has not backed down like most of the other after being named No. 1 and have won 13 games in-a-row. The Huskies warmed up for this battle with the last Big East champion before UConn by crushing DePaul 101-65 who is 0-13 in conference play. It believe that it does not aid a team to pay a weak-sister before an important match-up as it leads to a false confidence. The Big East Conference Player of the Year Tyler Kolek has led the Golden Eagles to eight straight wins and the confidence need to overcome the Huskies. Take MARQUETTE! |
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02-17-24 | Florida v. Georgia +4.5 | Top | 88-82 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 3 m | Show |
Florida at Georgia 1:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Gators- The impostor Gators have won six of seven including our Highest-Rated Megabucks over Auburn last Saturday 81-65. Florida has defeated the Bulldogs nine straight times winning the first meeting this year 1-0-2-98 in OT as an 8-point favorite. Georgia is on a five game losing streak which started with their loss to the Gators and will end with their loss at Arkansas last Saturday. The Bulldogs have had a full week to put their heads together and will be ready for this huge rivalry encounter. Take GEORGIA! |
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02-15-24 | Warriors v. Jazz +1.5 | Top | 140-137 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
Golden State at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz over Warriors- Golden State has to have an eerie feeling coming to Utah to make up a contest that was canceled because of the untimely death of coach Dejan Milojevic. Utah has turned their season around after starting 4-11 as they have won 12 of 14 and are now 22-20 on the year. Draynond Green has return to the lineup for Golden State after his second suspension of the season and the Warriors are virtually a different team when he is on the floor. The Jazz have dropped three straight including a 129-107 home loss to the Warriors three days ago but are 18-8 ATS at home. Take UTAH! |
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02-15-24 | Memphis v. North Texas -115 | Top | 66-76 | Win | 100 | 7 h 38 m | Show |
Memphis at North Texas 8:00 ET Mean Green over Tigers- North Texas has been good to ‘us’ the past two seasons even sweeping through the NIT last season and several upset win this year. Memphis has always had the ‘flash’ that draws people into looking for spots the bet on them. But, for the most part the Tigers had been a point spread disappointment when playing in big games and are currently 8-16 ATS. The Mean Green plays a patient offense and a defense that will harass you from baseline to baseline with their constant pressure braking teams down and forcing turnovers. They are also 9-2 SU at home. Take NORTH TEXAS! |
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02-14-24 | Kings +5.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 102-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
Sacramento at Denver 9:00 ET Kings (+) over Nuggets- The defending NBA Champions have dropped two straight for the first time since December losing by 17 to Milwaukee Monday and on Friday lost at Sacramento by 29 points. Usually I would be jumping on Denver in a situation like this where a team returns home and plays a club that crushed them on the road a few days earlier. But, the Nuggets are hurting and most likely will be without their starting back court including Jamal Murray. The Kings have lost their last two but have defeated Denver in the past two meetings and 3-of-4. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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02-14-24 | Xavier +2.5 v. Seton Hall | Top | 70-88 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 48 m | Show |
Xavier at Seton Hall 7:00 ET Musketeers (+) over Pirates- This is the second meeting of the year between these two with Xavier winning at home 74-54 over the Pirates the game after they had upset Connecticut in their Big East opener. Seton Hall responded with five straight wins after that defeat and have now lost four of six and is coming off their worst game of the season losing 80-54 against Villanova after wins over lowly Georgetown and DePaul. Xavier has wins in 3-of-4 and have won the past four meetings. The beat goes on...take XAVIER! |
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02-13-24 | St. John's +1.5 v. Providence | Top | 72-75 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
St. John’s at Providence 7:00 ET Red Storm over Friars- When Rick Pitino took over St. John’s coaching job expectations soared as visions a revitalization of New York basketball was on tap. Well, the Red Storm have dropped six of eight including a loss Saturday to Marquette 86-75 after blowing a 15-point lead. Currently at 14-10 the Johnnies will need a late season surge to qualify for the Big Dance. Providence has lost three of their last four and were defeated by the Red Storm 75-73 four weeks ago getting the cover. This time it will be a storm that gets the money. Take ST. JOHN’S! |
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02-12-24 | Warriors v. Jazz +1.5 | Top | 129-107 | Loss | -120 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
Golden State at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Warriors- Both of these two clubs are off games against a common opponent with different results. Golden State used a last second 3-point shot by Stephen Curry to defeated Phoenix 113-112 whereas Utah who last played at Phoenix on Thursday fell 129-115 to the Suns. The Jazz are 18-6 ATS at home and get the cash tonight. Take UTAH! |
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02-12-24 | Kansas v. Texas Tech -3 | Top | 50-79 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show |
Kansas at Texas Tech 9:00 ET Red Raiders over Jayhawks- Kansas rebounded from their loss at Kansas State (Megabucks winner) last Monday with at win over Baylor despite having only seven scholarship player available. Texas Tech had been playing short-handed for two weeks and lost three straight before defeating Central Florida 58-57. Kansas is an underdog here although they have won four straight and 8-of-9 in the series a role that they have not been in against Tech in five years. The Red Raiders are a stellar 12-1 SU at home while the Jayhawks are just 2-4 in true road games. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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02-11-24 | 49ers -125 v. Chiefs | Top | 22-25 | Loss | -125 | 24 h 24 m | Show |
San Francisco versus Kansas City 6:30 ET 49ers over Chiefs- When it comes to Super Bowls for the most part the public will side with the established or considered better quarterback. There is no question that Patrick Mahomes gets the nod over Brock Purdy. But, it is a fact the Brock Purdy led all NFL quarterbacks in efficiency and actually had more TD’s and passing yards than Mahomes and averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt while Patrick average just 7.0 yards per pass attempt. The Niners have yet to covered in the post season and still come up the favorite but maybe not by game time. I prefer to lay a small money line price. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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02-11-24 | North Texas +5.5 v. SMU | Top | 68-71 | Win | 100 | 3 h 21 m | Show |
North Texas at SMU 2:00 ET Mean Green (+) over Mustangs- The defending NIT champions North Texas has already corralled the Mustangs two weeks ago 68-66 as a 1-point underdog at home. They promptly lost their next three games before getting back on the winning side against Tulsa. After that loss and another at Wichita State before reeling off three straight win including a 26-point win over in-state rival Rice scoring 95 points. The Mean Green will beat you will a defense that frustrates their opponents allowing just 59.7 PPG ranking No. 4 in the nation. SMU will find points more difficult this time out as Mean Green pester you to death. Take NORTH TEXAS! |
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02-10-24 | Auburn v. Florida +2 | Top | 65-81 | Win | 100 | 14 h 14 m | Show |
Auburn at Florida 3:30 ET Gators over Tigers- Auburn posted a convincing home win over arch rival No. 16 Alabama on Wednesday while Florida fell 67-66 at Texas A&M Saturday. The Gators failed to score in the final 3:04 ending a four-game win streak and have had a full week to stew over a game that they should have won. Florida has won 14 of the last 18 games between the two and are 5-1 ATS the past six meetings and 8-2 ATS last 10. Take FLORIDA! |
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02-08-24 | Wolves +1.5 v. Bucks | Top | 129-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
Minnesota at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Timberwolves over Bucks- If it ain’t broke don’t fix it...it seems that I have heard that time and again and it needs to be said time and again. Okay here is Milwaukee (two weeks ago) 34-12 and leading their division and feel the need to remove the newly hired first year coach who replaced a NBA champion coach in Milwaukee and since the hire of Dic Rivers they are 1-4. Not to say that it is Rivers influence but a move like that shakes a team up and they really didn’t need it. Timberwolves have lost 2-of-3 and 3-of-6 as they blew another huge half-time lead, this time 22 points against Chicago. Rudy Gobert has stated the need to stay focused for the full game. Take MINNESOTA! |
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02-08-24 | Iowa -114 v. Penn State | Top | 79-89 | Loss | -114 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Iowa at Penn State 700 ET Hawkeyes over Nittany Lions- Penn State has dropped a few notches this season from what they have been in most recent seasons but are coming off a pair of road wins at Indiana and Rutgers. Without leading scorer Kanye Clary with Nittany Lions have shown great effort the past five games but this will fade and tonight is the start of their swoon. Iowa is favored on the road in a series where the home team has won the past six meetings. So, why then are the Hawkeyes favored...Take IOWA! |
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02-07-24 | Wisconsin v. Michigan +5.5 | Top | 68-72 | Win | 100 | 6 h 5 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Michigan 7:00 ET Wolverines (+) over Badgers- The is the worst Michigan (7-15) basketball team in 16 seasons when they were 10-22 in 2007-08. The Wolverines after winning and covering their first three games of the season have gone a miserable 3-16 ATS in their last 22 games overall. Wisconsin has dropped out of the Top-10 (formerly No. 6) falling to No. 11 by losing their past two games including a 75-69 home loss to No. 2 Purdue on Sunday. But, if one thing that can be said about the Wolves is that they have had double-digit leads in seven of their losses and just need to finish games. Take MICHIGAN! |
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02-06-24 | BYU +2 v. Oklahoma | Top | 66-82 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
B.Y.U. at Oklahoma 8:00 ET Cougars (+) over Sooners- The Cougars have been impressive to date in their inaugural Big12 season leading the nation in 3-point field goals made per game with 12.1. BYU has made at least seven 3-points in every game. Oklahoma has fallen out of favor with the pollsters and have lost three of their last four including being a beaten favorite at Central Florida (Power Play winner) on Saturday. The Cougars center Fousseyni Traore has return to action after missing seven games and in his first start back against Texas he poured in 24 points with nine rebounds. Take BYU! |
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02-05-24 | Kansas v. Kansas State +4.5 | Top | 70-75 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Kansas at Kansas State 9:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Wildcats- These two rivals had different starts to their season and are currently trending in another direction. Kansas State has lost four in-a-row and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall while the Jayhawks are off a huge win over No 2 Houston on Saturday in a game that they took command early and were never headed. his is the first meeting this season and the pair split two games last yer but Kansas had won the previous seven meetings. Hawks are just 2-3 SU on the road while Wildcats are 12-2 SU at home. Take KANSAS STATE! |
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02-05-24 | Clippers v. Hawks +3 | Top | 149-144 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 26 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Clippers- It’s called ‘mojo’ and Atlanta has found it for the first time this season and have won a season high four straight wins. The Hawks who have had the NBA’s worst ATS record this entire season especially at home where they were 3-18 ATS prior to their currently home stand are averaging 133.5 points during their win streak. Los Angeles has won eight of their last nine and and are 5-1 on their current road trip which ends here. After spending two weeks on the road the Clippers are longing to return home and stop living out of a suitcase. The Hawks are still flying high and their momentum will help carry them tonight. Take ATLANTA! |
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02-04-24 | Bucks v. Jazz -2.5 | Top | 108-123 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Utah 8:00 ET Jazz over Bucks- Well, Doc Rivers has broken his cherry as Milwaukee posted their first win for their ‘new’ coach last time out defeating Dallas (Megabucks loss) 129-117 after trailing by 25 points in the third quarter. That lone win propelled Rivers into coaching in the All-star game as both the No. 1 (Boston) and No. 2 seeds (Bucks) coaches are ineligible. Utah collapsed late falling to Philadelphia on Thursday and vowed to stay focused for all four quarters. Take UTAH! |
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02-04-24 | Purdue v. Wisconsin +2.5 | Top | 75-69 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 37 m | Show |
Purdue at Wisconsin 1:00 ET Badgers (+) over Boilersmakers- If things go to Hoyle the Badgers should win here. No. 2 Purdue I understand but when I saw Wisconsin ranked at No. 6 my thoughts were that it wouldn’t last long and the next time out in classic fashion they blow a 16-point lead at Nebraska and lost in overtime. Purdue got their revenge for one of their two losses and quelled Northwestern as Zach Edey had 30 points and 15 rebounds. The Boilermakers won last year’s match-up 63-61 in Madison and with the line being what it is you should just have the winner. It should be...WISCONSIN! |
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02-03-24 | Bucks v. Mavs +4.5 | Top | 129-117 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Bucks- If it ain't broke don’t fix it! I know that is simple to say after two straight losses by Milwaukee. You see they were cruising along at 32-14 with one of the best records in the NBA and it wasn’t good enough to retain rookie coach Adrian Griffin. This is a team that management expected to go undefeated after trading for Damian Lillard after all they fired Bud Budenholzer before the season, a man who led them to an NBA championship and was Coach of the Year in 2021 and was a Gregg Popovich disciple. No one can be absolutely sure what is going on with the Bucks, but we have seen just as much nonsense coming out of Dallas in recent seasons dealing with their personnel egos. But, all the Mavericks really need is just for Luca Doncic to be himself and Kyrie Irving come to play. Take DALLAS! |
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02-03-24 | Nets +3.5 v. 76ers | Top | 136-121 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 6:00 ET Nets (+) over 76ers- Ben Simmons returns...does he only the ‘Shadows Knows’ (sorry about that Lamont Cranston fans, the rest google it). Anyway, in this meeting the story line is of who is going to and not going to play. MVP Joel Embiid is out for Philadelphia but that only means Tyrese Maxey has more ball time to display his wears and boy has he taken advantage. Maxey, a first-time All-star poured in 51 points in the 76ers 127-124 win over Utah Thursday ending a 4-game losing streak. Aside from Embiid the Sixers have five other roster players hobbled one way or another. As far as Brooklyn is concerned they were short-handed in heir loss against the Suns with Ben Simmons resting after playing one game after returning from a three-year rest. In his debut he had 10 points, 11 assists, 2 steals, a blocked shot while going 5-5 from the field in just 18 minutes. Simmons plays the Nets win. Take BROOKLYN! |
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02-03-24 | Houston -1 v. Kansas | Top | 65-78 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 3 m | Show |
Houston at Kansas 4:00 ET Cougars (-) over Jayhawks- Houston is making quite an impression in their inaugural Big-12 season and have won five straight entering Lawrence to battle Kansas. The Jayhawks on their way to 20 wins or more for the 35th consecutive seasons are just 4-3 in their last seven games. The Cougars are off an overtime (Money Game winner) 76-72 win at Texas while the Jayhawks bounced back from a pair of losses to pound cellar dweller Oklahoma State. There is a new kid on the block and they are challenging the conference bully and they smack the Jayhawks. Take HOUSTON! |
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02-01-24 | Oregon v. USC +2.5 | Top | 78-69 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
Oregon at USC 10:30 ET Trojans (+) over Ducks- The Pac-12 has switched roles between their conference football and basketball whereas their once proud Pac-12 basketball level of play is not of previous standards. USC enters this contest against the conference leader Oregon having lost five straight while the Ducks limp into LA losing three of their last four. This is the second meeting of the season with Oregon winning at home 82-74 but this time they are burdened with numerous injuries and the Trojans take advantage. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! |
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02-01-24 | Pacers +3 v. Knicks | Top | 105-109 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 58 m | Show |
Indiana at New York 7:30 ET Pacers (+) over Knicks- New York has won eight straight games and winning 14 games in January was their most wins in a month since 1994. But, as of yesterday two of the Knicks main cogs will be sidelined as both Julius Randle and OG Anunoby are nursing injuries. Indiana is one of the highest scoring teams in the league and have shown that they can play with the best of the NBA having defeated Milwaukee in back-to-back games. Pacers Tyrese Haliburton is back after missing 10 games and with New York pair of starters out take advantage. Take INDIANA! |
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01-31-24 | Mavs v. Wolves -12.5 | Top | 87-121 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Dallas at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (-) over Mavericks- Surprisingly enough Minnesota has the best record in the West keeping a narrow lead over Oklahoma City and Denver with a victory Monday night over the Thunder. It was just one short year ago when these two clubs met in Minnesota the Mavericks were small favorites on the road with Dallas winning and covering. Well, look at the line today! T’wolves are huge double-digit favorites and there has got to be for the book-makers to put a line out like that. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-31-24 | Baylor v. UCF +4 | Top | 77-69 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 29 m | Show |
Baylor at Central Florida 7:00 ET Knights (+) over Bears- No. 18 Baylor has dropped three straight conference games by a total of nine points and have played three overtime games already so close games are the norm. Eight of the Big-12 schools are ranked and although Central Florida is not one of them they have posted wins over ranked teams No. 3 Kansas and Texas. The Knights are off a loss at Cincinnati and will be playing their fifth Top-25 ranked opponent. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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01-30-24 | Mississippi State +1.5 v. Ole Miss | Top | 82-86 | Loss | -120 | 8 h 14 m | Show |
Mississippi State at Mississippi 8:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Rebels- At the onset of the college basketball season I was slightly taken back at the respect that was given to this Mississippi team which at 17-3 was worthy of the odds-makers regard. But, I am now taken back because they are not ranked in the Top-25. Although undefeated at home 12-0 they aren’t even favored by a bucket against rival Mississippi State who hasn’t won a road game this season going 0-4 SU and 0-4 ATS. The Bulldogs have respect because they have defeated a pair of ranked teams Tennessee and last time out Auburn both at home. State’s defense the key here ranking 45th while the Rebels limp in at 135th but No. 223 in rebounding and 350th in offensive rebounding among 354 teams, Take MISSISSIPPI STATE! |
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01-29-24 | Clippers v. Cavs +1.5 | Top | 108-118 | Win | 100 | 5 h 43 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Cleveland 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Clippers- The hottest teams in the NBA clash today where the Cavaliers will hosts the LA Clippers who have won five in-a-row and 13 of their last 15 games. Cleveland who just defeated Milwaukee has won and of its past 10 games while the Clippers just handed Boston their worse loss of the season. LA has their big man Ivica Zubac out and may rest Paul George as well. The Cavaliers are 15-8 at home and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 outings. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-28-24 | Lions v. 49ers -7 | Top | 31-34 | Loss | -110 | 67 h 57 m | Show |
Detroit at San Francisco 6:30 ET 49ers (-) over Lions- The party’s over...turn out the lights sweet darling. It was a nice run and a good season for Detroit but there will be no Androcles around to remove the thorns that the Niners will inflict on their person. Although Jared Goff has been to this game before and even to the Super Bowl it will not be enough. For the rest of their crew playing in the championship game is fresh and new and when they realize where they are things play out differently. I’ve heard a lot of how the Lions are weak on the rod, well I don’t see it as they were 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS not too shabby. But, the Lions to a man went over the top with their celebration after defeating Tampa Bay who was pretty much accepted as the worst team to make the playoffs even less regarded than Green Bay the final seed. San Francisco is making their third straight championship game appearance while the Lions their first since 1957. Niners averaged 140 YPG rushing five more yards than Detroit and they held opponents to 89.7 YPG rushing and Shanahan is 2-0 lifetime against the Lions. Brock Purdy struggled in the rain last week but will return to form here. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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01-28-24 | Suns v. Magic +1.5 | Top | 98-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Phoenix at Orlando 6:00 ET Magic (+) over Suns- I think there is something going on with the Suns as they are hotter Pete Davidson’s girl friends (nothing is hotter than those that have chased him). Phoenix lost 133-131 at Indiana on Friday ending their seven game win streak. These two met on New Year’s Eve with the Suns (-6) winning 112-107. Orlando is in a swoon having lost their last two and seven of nine. The Magic may be without Jalen Suggs who was Banged up in their lost to Memphis on Friday. Tricksters are 14-7 SU ar home. Take ORLANDO! |
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01-28-24 | Chiefs v. Ravens -3.5 | Top | 17-10 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 7 m | Show |
AFC Championship Kansas City at Baltimore 3:00 ET Chiefs (+-) over Ravens- This should be an encounter worth watching as the Chefs enter their sixth straight AFC Championship game and Baltimore has a chance for the first time since 2012. MVP’s abound as QB Patrick Mahomes has two MVP and Super Bowl rings and Lamar Jackson has one MVP and most likely a second this season. These two great quarterbacks have met four times with Mahomes & co. winning three. The Ravens led the NFL in scoring defense allowing just 16.5 PPG. and Mahomes number have dropped this season from last in passing yards 5,250 to 4183 and in TD passes from 41 to 27 and he had a career high with 14 interceptions. I’ have been reminded all week of Mahomes fantastic record as an underdog (9-1-1 ATS) and of Jackson’s short-comings. Too much overload for me...rake BALTIMORE! |
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01-27-24 | Heat +4.5 v. Knicks | Top | 109-125 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 11 m | Show |
Miami at New York 3:00 ET Heat (+) over Knicks- Last’s season Eastern Conference Champions the Miami Heat are on a five-game losing streak and are currently out of a guaranteed playoff spot. Four of those losses came against against conference foes while New York is on a roll having won their last five and have moved into the fourth playoff spot which guarantees a home series in the playoffs. The Heat have yet to win (0-2) since acquiring guard Terry Rozier from Charlotte and coming to Madison Square Garden will have them focused against the Knicks a team that they love to get up for. Take MIAMI! |
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01-27-24 | North Carolina v. Florida State +7 | Top | 75-68 | Push | 0 | 12 h 13 m | Show |
North Carolina at Florida State 2:00 ET Seminoles (+) over Tar Heels- A pair of hot ACC schools hook-up in Tallahassee where the Seminoles winners in six of their last seven host No. 3 North Carolina who have won nine straight. The last time the Tar Heels lost was in Atlanta against Kentucky on December 16 and are a perfect 8-0 in conference play. Florida State started 6-6 including a home loss to Lipscomb and since their lone defeat was a home to Clemson. This afternoon they will be ready to ambush the Heels. Take FLORIDA STATE |
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01-25-24 | Celtics v. Heat +8 | Top | 143-110 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- A rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals has the Conference Champion Miami on a four-game slide after falling to lowly Memphis last night. The Heat added Terry Rozier who averaged 23.2 points for Charlotte before being picked up by the Heat who surrendered Kyle Lowery who was scoring just 8.2 PPG. and he should help the Heat as he becomes part of their team chemistry. Take MIAMI! |
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01-24-24 | Suns v. Mavs +3 | Top | 132-109 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Phoenix at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Suns- It looks like Phoenix has finally put it together winning six straight and 11 of their last 14 games after sinking below .500 with a loss to Dallas on Christmas Day. The Suns are embarking on a seven game road trip their longest of the season. The Mavericks are off their loss to Boston on Monday and willhave a healthy (at least physically) Kyrie Irving and Doncic had 50 points against the Suns last month. Take DALLAS! |
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01-24-24 | Maryland +5.5 v. Iowa | Top | 69-67 | Win | 100 | 7 h 8 m | Show |
Maryland at Iowa 7:00 ET Terrapins (+) over Hawkeyes- Iowa had their three game win streak end Saturday in Ames by Purdue 84-70. They played as well as they could shooting well and protecting the ball with only seven turnovers but a 50-24 rebound deficit was way too much to overcome. Since defeating Illinois 76-67 ten days ago Maryland has dropped their last two including a Sunday loss to Michigan State 61-59 where they had the looks but missed the shots. The Hawkeyes have won the last four meetings but are just 5-6 ATS at home while the Terrapins are snapping at their heel which will be on the floor because they don’t rebound. Take MARYLAND! |
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01-23-24 | Houston v. BYU +3 | Top | 75-68 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
Houston at B.Y.U. 9:00 ET Cougars (+) over Cougars- The most unlikely same conference ‘rivals’ will meet for just the third time is schools history with each winning on the others floor back in 2018 and ‘19. Houston currently No. 4 is 1-2 SU in true road games this season and 0-3 ATS while BYU is 10-1 SU at home going 9-2 ATS and the Cougars return home after a loss Saturday at Texas Tech while Houston recovered from a one-point loss at TCU with huge wins over Texas Tech and UCF. Home cooking is the answer here especially for this dog. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG! |
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01-22-24 | Cincinnati +8.5 v. Kansas | Top | 69-74 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Kansas 9:00ET Bearcats (+) over Jayhawks- Over the years Kansas has dominated most of the action the Big-12 except for one nemesis and that is playing at West Virginia where they are 5-7 and lost once again Saturday in Morgantown as turnovers spelled defeat. Cincinnati was blown out in the second half at home against Oklahoma the same day as they got ‘killed on the boards’ said coach Wes Miller. He has put his club threw the riggers of intense practices and the Bearcats will be more aggressive against the No. 3 Jayhawks. Take CINCINNATI! |
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01-21-24 | Heat v. Magic +1.5 | Top | 87-105 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show |
Miami at Orlando 6:00 ET Magic over Heat- These two Florida clubs have dropped their last two games with Orlando losing five of their last six games. Miami will be at full strength as Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler and Ben Adebayo are finally playing together as a unit as injuries have prevented them from meshing as a cohesive unit. The Heat have won both meeting between these clubs this season and it is time for the Magic to pull off tricks and win her. Take ORLANDO! |
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01-21-24 | Bucs +6.5 v. Lions | Top | 23-31 | Loss | -120 | 16 h 1 m | Show |
Tampa Bay at Detroit 3:00 ET Buccaneers (+) over Lions- You have to admit Tampa Bay is the least likely of the remaining contenders to make it t the Super Bowl. With that being stated it should understood that they will have the most money bet against them especially in Detroit where the ‘Public choice’ Lions dominate (7-2) opponents. Last week my lone Megabucks playoff gaff was when I backed them and a back door score & cover by the Rams (all part of the game) made Monday’s sweep so vital. The Buccaneers were really aggressive offensively as our Megabucks winner Monday pushing Philadelphia around. Baker Mayfield (337 YP) was his usual self and the Buc’s managed to win with defense taking the ball away. If there is any pressure it is on the Lions as the Buccaneers are meshing together a they are as healthy as they have been all season. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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01-21-24 | Memphis v. Tulane +3.5 | Top | 79-81 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Memphis at Tulane 1:00 ET Green Wave (+) over Tigers- Both of these rivals are coming off defeats and more than likely were caught look toward this national TV game in New Orleans. Not many know how intense the rivalry is between these two, so much so that in the point shaving scandal by Tulane they refused to lay down against one team...Memphis. No, maybe the Green Wave can’t stand up with the Tigers talent wise but they will band together to take down a team that only had seven assists in their loss blowing a 20-point lead to Central Florida. Take TULANE! |
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01-20-24 | Packers v. 49ers -9.5 | Top | 21-24 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 9 m | Show |
Green Bay at San Francisco 8:15 ET 49ers (-) over Packers- Who needs Aaron Rodgers...the Packers will find out Saturday night as their Love-in ends. Before I start how good Green Bay and Jordan Love looked against Dallas last week. Good enough for many to believe the Packers have a shot on the money line this week, a thought that never came to mind last week and certainly not here. Remember, that they were playing the Cowboys and they ambushed the cowpokes in their own back yard. Not about to happen this week as the Niners are as healthy as they have been all year and they will not take Love lightly after what we all saw last week. Take SAN FRANCISCO! |
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01-20-24 | Thunder +3 v. Wolves | Top | 102-97 | Win | 100 | 14 h 60 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Minnesota 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Timberwolves- Both of these clubs have shown that they are playoff worthy and have stars that can take over a game at any time. Minnesota has won their last four games and are off an easy 118-103 romp over Memphis while OKC has been as consistent as ever winning five of seven and 10-of-14. Anthony Edwards leads the T’wolves scoring 26.1 PPG and the Thunder are led by Gilgeous-Alexander who’s all around game has OKC ranked second in points at 122.2 PPG. The Timberwolves are first in scoring defense allowing 107.4 PPG and are 17-2 SU at home but are only favored by one bucket and that seems shallow to me. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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01-20-24 | BYU +1.5 v. Texas Tech | Top | 78-85 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 32 m | Show |
Brigham Young at Texas Tech 6:00 ET Cougars (+) over Red Raiders- In recent seasons all we hear from the media is how the SEC dominates the football scene the ACC the basketball but for the past number of seasons the Big-12 has stepped up and can play with anyone at any level in any sport. Texas Tech was handed their first conference loss on Wednesday as Houston ended the Red Raiders nine game winning streak. Like in most sports when a team has the breaks going their way their confidence is high and then a simple loss allows doubt to creep into your head, and then...Bang-Bang! The lose again! BYU leads the Big-12 in scoring averaging 85.7 PPG and have five players averaging double figures in scoring. take BYU! |
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01-18-24 | Thunder -2.5 v. Jazz | Top | 134-129 | Win | 100 | 19 h 7 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Utah 9:00 ET thunders (+) over Jazz- Utah had all momentum they need entering yesterday’s shootout with Golden State and then were shocked at the death of the Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic and the cancellation of their game. The Jazz have won six straight and 12 of 14 and will be hosting one of the improved teams in all of sports Oklahoma City who despite a pair of losses in Los Angeles are still 11-8 on the road and have already defeated Utah 134-120 and will do it again here. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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01-18-24 | Illinois v. Michigan +2.5 | Top | 88-73 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 23 m | Show |
Illinois at Michigan 8:30 ET Wolverines (+) over Illini- I expect Illinois even at No. 14 to be the same as they have always been and that is over-rated and able to disappoint their backers at the most inopportune time. The Illini have dropped four spots in the rankings after losing two of their last three including a 76-67 to Maryland on Sunday. Michigan is off to their worst start that I can remember but are off a 73-65 win over Ohio State on Monday (there first ATS win in seven games) and are looking for their first back-to-back conference wins. Wolves are 0-6 SU L-6 meetings but got the money last time out and the previous four meetings. Take MICHIGAN! |
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01-17-24 | UCLA +3.5 v. Arizona State | Top | 68-66 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
UCLA at Arizona State 9:00 ET Bruins (+) over Sun Devils- Both of these clubs ended four-game streaks last time out as UCLA won over Washington on Sunday and Arizona State was defeated by the Huskies on Thursday. The Bruins had lost to Utah 90-44 the previous game and that was a lesson they won’t forget all to soon as they are filed by a new spirit. UCLA’s confidence should be high as they have defeated the Sun Devils three straight times and six of the last seven meetings with their lone loss having to go overtime. Take UCLA! |
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01-16-24 | Texas A&M v. Arkansas +3.5 | Top | 77-78 | Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
Texas A&M at Arkansas 9:00 ET |
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01-16-24 | Purdue -9 v. Indiana | Top | 87-66 | Win | 100 | 6 h 11 m | Show |
Purdue at Indiana 7:00 ET Boilermakers (-) over Hoosiers- Purdue formerly ranked No. 1 has played three true road games this season and they have won just one of them losing at Northwestern and Nebraska. Indiana has been outstanding at home going 9-1 SU (6-4 ATS) with their lone home defeat coming at the hands of Kansas 75-71 in which they were plus+6.5 and got the money. The Hoosiers swept the series (2-0) last season and have won 3-of-4 meetings including the last two in Bloomington. The Boilermakers have the best big man in college basketball in Zach Edey and a number of capable 3-point shooters which helps open the interior. Take PURDUE! |
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01-15-24 | Eagles v. Bucs +3 | Top | 9-32 | Win | 100 | 17 h 24 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Tampa Bay 8:15 ET Buccaneers (+) over Eagles- The once high flying Eagles who at 10-1 had already clinched a playoff spot have been grounded for six weeks losing five times. They only defeated the pitiful Giants (who beat them on the final day of the season) and are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. I didn’t expect mush out of Philadelphia after they clinched but I never really thought that they would tank this what I saw put of Jalen Hurts was a slower banged of version of the last year’s NFC Champions. Truth be told, I was fully accepting the losses and was looking forward to playing on them when the playoffs began (not even thinking of what the match-up or line would be). Now, Tampa Bay is probably the least respected team in the playoffs even if they won their division and are hosting a wild card game. These two met in Florida week #3 with the visitor winning 25-11 as Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was inconsistent as he is prone to be. One of the surprising stats that I came across is that the Philly defense is surrendering 357 YPG and is ranked No. 26 (Not what I expected). What troubles me here is that there must be so many more people that were having the same thoughts as the Eagles backers would rather fade the Buc’s. I will take the points here and see if my side can keep it within 3-points. Take TAMPA BAY! |
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01-15-24 | Bulls +4 v. Cavs | Top | 91-109 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
Chicago at Cleveland 7:00 ET Bulls (+) over Cavaliers- Fist it was the in-season NBA Tournament and in their expanding effort to showcase the league around the globe the Cavaliers are off a win over Brooklyn in a game played in Paris (Paris, France not Texas in case you were wondering). Played on Thursday Cleveland may still feel the affects of the time difference and adjustment can be more difficult than one might realize. The Cavs have won four straight and are 15-3 SU against teams with losing records and have defeated Chicago five straight times going 4-0-1 ATS. The Bulls have picked up the pace in the New Year and have won four-of-five. Take CHICAGO! |
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01-14-24 | Rams v. Lions -3 | Top | 23-24 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 14 m | Show |
Los Angeles Rams at Detroit 8:15 ET Lions (-) over Rams- Story lines abound this match-up between the Rams and Lions as they two clubs will reunite a battle between two quarterbacks that were virtually swapped for each other. Matthew Stafford went from Detroit to Los Angeles and won a Super Bowl while Goff was banished to the Lions form LA and after early struggles lead his club to their first division title since before dirt. The rams have won seven of their last eight games and maybe that is why this line is as low as it is as I expected the NCF North Champ to garner more resect. But, maybe they aren’t supposed to have it as the general public is backing the Rams and driving the price even lower. Goff threw for 4,575 yards and 30 TD passes and is looking to prove Sean McVay made a mistake jettisoning him to Detroit (difficult to do as the Rams won it all with Stafford leading the way). Way too much support for LA while the Lions will roar once again at home. Take DETROIT! |
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01-14-24 | Pacers v. Nuggets -10.5 | Top | 109-117 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 18 m | Show |
Indiana at Denver 12:30 ET Nuggets (-) over Pacers- Indiana is red hot having won three straight and nine-of-10 and of late have done it without spectacular Tyrese Haliburton who has a pulled hamstring. In his absence the leagues highest scoring team placed eight different players in scoring last time out in their 126-108 win over Atlanta their third win over them this season. Bruce Brown returns to Denver where he was a big part of the Nuggets championship team last season and he may be able to help with prep notes but when face-to-face with Nikola Jokic no much is going to help. Denver has had some stinkers of late but have still managed to win 10 of their last 13 with Jokic going 73-of -92 (79.3%) from the floor while averaging 10 assists. The Nuggets have won the last six meetings and are 16-4 SU at home and with the line this high against a team as hot as the Pacers I expect a blowout win. Take DENVER! |
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01-13-24 | Cincinnati +6.5 v. Baylor | Top | 59-62 | Win | 100 | 15 h 16 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Baylor 8:00 ET Bearcats (+) over Bears- I guess if you are a Bearcat that is a step above being just a Bear. Cincinnati burst onto the Big-12 scene with a win over BYU (really they are Big-12) and blew a late lead by missing free throws in a home loss to Texas. Baylor enters this f ray on a four-game win streak after a come-from-behind victory over BYU last Saturday (defeating our Power Play) outscoring the Cougars by 15 points in the second half. Bearcats out to prove they belong and give the No. 14 Bears all that they can handle. Take CINCINNATI! |
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01-13-24 | Browns v. Texans +2.5 | Top | 14-45 | Win | 100 | 18 h 35 m | Show |
Cleveland at Houston 4:30 ET Texans (+) over Browns- So what was the biggest difference between the Houston team that had the least amount of wins last year and the club that is hosting an NFL Wild Card game. My first thoughts run to coaching and DeMeco Ryans and the job he has done or is it the decision to draft CJ Stroud (who they say they would have selected even if Bryce Young was available). Coaching in football has the most impact of any sport and having a quarterback rookie or not that has made it through the season with just five interceptions ,23 TD passes and over 4,000 passing yards. Stroud’s numbers surpass the rookie seasons of most Hall of Fame QB’s and that being known, it is also known that rookie quarterbacks starting their first NFL Playoff game is not a good investment and they are in a fade position. The Cleveland has won four in-a-row and have settled on their QB following a scenario of five different quarterbacks reaching for out to the retired and former Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco who has 15 post-season starts. Browns are 4-1 behind Joe although he has already thrown eight picks but the No. 1 defense has bailed themselves out. Not today. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-13-24 | Kansas State v. Texas Tech -6 | Top | 59-60 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
Kansas State at Texas Tech 4:00 ET Red Raiders (-) over Wildcats- Coaching match-up today features a pair of former assistant coaches that worked on the same staff at Baylor . They will face off in Lubbock where Kansas State coach Jerome Tang and Red Raiders coach Grant McCasland won’t be able to pull any tricks on each other and know what to expect. The Wildcats may be 2-0 on the road but the Red Raiders home court advantage is Gaels something to acknowledge as they are 9-0 and on a current eight game win streak as they have a high assist rate and low on turnovers. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-13-24 | Kentucky v. Texas A&M -2 | Top | 92-97 | Win | 100 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
Kentucky at Texas A&M 2:00 ET Aggies over Wildcats- What we have here is a failure...nah, so No. 6 Kentucky has opened and underdog at Texas A&M and the last time I checked the Aggies have yet to be ranked. The Wildcats opened 2-0 in SEC play while A&M (0-2) is still looking for their first conference victory. It seems a bit ‘strange’ that having reeled off six straight wins and covers (6-0 ATS) with four of their six wins by double-digits. Although Kentucky has won 8-of-10 meetings but the odds makers say not today...take TEXAS A&M! |
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01-12-24 | Raptors +3.5 v. Jazz | Top | 113-145 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Toronto at Utah 9:30 ET Raptors (+) over Jazz- A team that was considered an also-ran at the start of the season and lost 16 of their first 23 games Utah has now won 9-of-11 and have won their last three defeating Philadelphia, Denver and Milwaukee defeating three of the NBA’s strongest contenders. The Jazz have had their way against Toronto of late winning the last three meetings and six of seven. Although the Raptors are just 6-14 SU on the road they are 11-9 ATS and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Utah not used to the favorites role fall short. Take TORONTO! |
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01-12-24 | Pacers v. Hawks -5.5 | Top | 126-108 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
Indiana at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (-) over Pacers- Points should not be a problem here as the No. 1 and No. 3 scoring team face off for the third time this season. Indiana leads the NBA in scoring averaging 126.5 PPG and the Hawks are third averaging 122.7 PPG. They have met twice with the Pacers scoring 157 and 150 points winning both contests and have scored over 130 points 15 ties this season. But, they will be without their leading scorer and All-star Tyrese Haliburton who will be out two weeks with a hamstring pull. Hawks starting to get it together after a horrid ATS start at home going 3-12 ATS. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-11-24 | Stanford -4.5 v. Oregon State | Top | 88-84 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
Stanford at Oregon State 11:00 ET Cardinal (-) over Beavers- Maybe there is something going on that I am not aware of but make me understand how a 7-7 team who is 1-2 on the road can be the favorite that they are at a 9-6 team that is 9-1 SU at home. Stanford is off a loss at USC while Oregon State is off a pair of losses to the two Washington schools. The Cardinal have won the past three meetings and have gotten the money four straight. Despite the defeats I like to believe that although Stanford is just at 500 a win over Arizona has shown that they are better than that. Take STANFORD! |
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01-11-24 | Celtics v. Bucks -4.5 | Top | 102-135 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
Boston at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Bucks (-) over Celtics- Boston is off a tough overtime win over Minnesota where the trailed by nine points late in the fourth before tying and winning with an OT cover. Milwaukee has hit a lull losing four-of-five (All-star break will give them rest) but for now they return home after a loss to Utah. These two met in Boston in November by three points after building a 21-point lead. Damian Lillard has been out but returns tonight to aid in the Bucks victory. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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01-10-24 | Kansas v. UCF +7.5 | Top | 60-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show |
Kansas at Central Florida 7:00 ET Knights (+) over Jayhawks- Talk about expectations, Kansas has won nine straight games and managed to fall a spot in the national rankings this week. The Jayhawks who defeated TCU 83-81 Saturday were dropped to No. 3 while No. 2 Houston was beaten by Megabucks winner Iowa State last night. UFC was routed in their first Big-12 encounter by Kansas State who also routed West Virginia last night so maybe they are not so bad. The Knights had their worst shooting night of the season and will be more comfortable a home where they are 7-2 SU. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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01-09-24 | Houston v. Iowa State +2.5 | Top | 53-57 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
Houston at Iowa State 7:00 ET Cyclones (+) over Cougars- The Cougars are ranked No. 2 in the nation and many have said that with nine of their 14 wins are by 30 or more points that they could easily be Number One over Purdue. For starters Houston entered the Big-12 Saturday with an 89-55 home win over West Virginia. The Cougars will be playing their 2nd conference game but it will be their first one on the road and jst their second of the season. Iowa is off a disappoint performance at Oklahoma where hey struggle from behind for 35 minutes, take the lead and then falter losing 71-63. But, it seems like every year I see T.J. Otzelberger coaching the Cyclones and I am reminded how fundamentally sound his coached teams are and they are in good hands. Take IOWA STATE! |
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01-08-24 | Washington v. Michigan -4.5 | Top | 13-34 | Win | 100 | 28 h 27 m | Show |
Washington and Michigan 8:01 ET Wolverines (-) over Huskies- I hate to do it I really do and it has nothing to do with a bias walking in. To start with I have professed the entire second half of the season that Washington had the best offensive line for pass protection in the country. I believe that have shown that not only when Penix passed 42 times against the No. 5 defense in the nation (Oregon) in the Pac-12 championship and he was not sacked once and was never pressured and we saw the same protection against Texas. Michigan has been a powerhouse all season and many said that it was their schedule as they pretty much shut down the SEC defeating the Crimson Tide, but they were not very impressive doing it. The Wolves QB McCarthy caught a number of breaks off the top and had a shaky start before putting together a final drive. Okay, before the playoffs began I was touting the Huskies at 7-1 to win it all and when I first saw an opening number of Michigan -4.5 my immediate reaction was ‘Washington is going to win it all.’ Now, remember that was just moments after the Huskies victory and that image was fresh in my mind. Later that evening as I was digesting my Game of the Year winner Michigan (7-1 GOY) I realized how good the Huskies looked and how fortunate the Wolverines were to not only win but over as well. As I was receiving phone calls continuously after the game and before my head hit the pillow I realized that I kept thinking that Washington is not a hard bet to make. They are 14-0 have won every day outright when an underdog and dominated a championship and playoff game and they are getting points. It just didn't set right and I expected money on the dog to show. At first a trickle and then the pace picked and now I believe that so many believe it is easier to take the points in this match-up than it is to lay it after what we saw last. I don't know how and rarely predict scores as all I care is to win be it 7-6 or 44-0 just win. Take MICHIGAN! |
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01-07-24 | Michigan State v. Northwestern +3.5 | Top | 74-88 | Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Michigan State at Northwestern 7:30 ET Wildcats (+) over Spartans- Feel good here having used MSU as a Power Play winner over Penn State on Thursday while the Wildcats were getting pounded by No. 9 Illinois. Northwestern coach Chris Collins attested that his cats were so bad that there is too many issues to address and we should just flush it (the NY version is ‘fagetboutit), put it behind you. His club is looking for their third straight win over the Spartans something NW hasn’t done since 1962 (the NY Mets inaugural season). PS they lost 120 games, but the Wildcats used up one of their nine lives Thursday and tonight the visitor pays (no matter who it is) Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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01-07-24 | Hawks -130 v. Magic | Top | 110-117 | Loss | -130 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
Atlanta at Orlando 3:30 ET Hawks (-) over Magic-This without a doubt in my mind the ‘Don’t make Sense’ game of the day. So much so that I was forced to check a number of different outlets to be sure the line on this contest was not an error. Orlando who has improved to the point where they have to be considered a playoff threat. The Magic are an amazing 12-4 SU and ATS at home and they have been established as an underdog to Atlanta who in six game under .500 and a horrid 8-26 ATS on the year including 6-13 ATS on the road. I need not go any further with this. This game is either in the tank or not...I believe it is...it is he only way and it’s a winner. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-07-24 | Chiefs v. Chargers -3.5 | Top | 13-12 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 27 m | Show |
Kansas City at LA Chargers 4:25 ET Chargers (-) over Chiefs- We are all aware that the Chiefs will be looking to heel some of the walking wounded this week but the question is are the Chargers able to take advantage of the skeleton crew Kansas City puts out on the field. The defending champs are locked into the No. 3 seed win or lose and will be very conservative while LA will be without QB Herbert but trying to end on a positive note after sour season. With one team cares and the other is just going though the motions there is only one side to play...take LA CHARGERS! |
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01-06-24 | Texans v. Colts +1.5 | Top | 23-19 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 21 m | Show |
Houston at Indianapolis 8:00 ET Colts (+) over Texans- This encounter has so many variables that it is difficult to sort out what is relevant and what is not. The first and most important factor is that who ever wins here is guaranteed a Wild Card spot in the NFL post-season and the winner could capture the NFL South and wrap up a home game if Jacksonville losses to Carolina. (without Lawrence the Jaguars just -3 on the road). Houston has a slew of injuries to key personnel as sack lead Greenard is out along with their starting tight end and six other starters are with out or questionable. Yet, as long as CJ Stroud is starting at quarterback for the Texans the public will be backing them. In last year’s finale Houston gave away the Number 1 pick by converting a two-point conversion on the games final play to win by 1-point over who?...here it comes...the Colts. This time around even that isn’t good enough. Take INDIANAPOLIS! |
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01-06-24 | Utah +14 v. Arizona | Top | 73-92 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 22 m | Show |
Utah at Arizona 8:00 ET Utes (+) over Wildcats- Whoa Nellie...Thursday, I let it be know that Utah had a terrible record in Arizona and that the Sun Devils had beaten the Utes the last four games in Tempe (ASU Megabucks winner) and it gets even worse in Tucson where they have lost 11 straight times not winning there since 1986 when the New York Mets were World Series champions. Arizona destroyed Colorado Thursday night leading by 50 points at one time and finishing 97-50 dominating all phases of the game. Utah may have struggled in the desert but they are well coached and fundamentally sound. I expect a fierce competitive battle with the decision going down to the final buzzer. Take UTAH! |
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01-04-24 | Nuggets v. Warriors +3.5 | Top | 130-127 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
Denver at Golden State 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Nuggets- It sorta like the sophomore jinx in baseball which basically says for first time winners (a rookie in baseball) the second time around is a bit more difficult. Denver won their first NBA championship last yer and are feeling the affects of their champagne hangover. Golden State is nothing close to what they were in recent championship years but, hey still have the greatest shooter in NBA history in Stephen Curry as well a possible runner-up in Klay Thompson (must admit he has not returned to form since his major injury). The point is the Nuggets are just 10-8 SU on the road and 7-11 ATS. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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01-04-24 | North Texas +1.5 v. Wichita State | Top | 74-62 | Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
North Texas at Wichita State 9:00 ET Mean Green (+) over Shockers- A couple many a few more years back Wichita State made a great run entering the post-season undefeated. As a matter of fact it was 2014 and the Shockers finished the season 34-0 with the Missouri Valley Championship and lost to Kentucky 78-76 in the third round ending 35-1. That started a four year conference championship run and they have been nothing special ever since even going 17-18 last season. Paul Mills is in his first season as head coach with the Shockers and he and his squad will get a lesson in ugly basketball and tough tenacious defense tonight by the current NIT champions. I saw them defeat UAB in the NIT finals at the Orleans in Las Vegas and it is unbelievable they way they can take a team out of their game out of their comfort zone. I really like this side tonight after all Wichita State is 7-0 at home and the odds makers give the visitor and even money shot to win outright. Take NORTH TEXAS STATE! |
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01-03-24 | Clemson -115 v. Miami-FL | Top | 82-95 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 39 m | Show |
Clemson at Miami-FL 8:00 ET Tigers over Hurricanes- This one is a tough call for me but one that I had to make. Miami the city and University is one of my favorites places to be for sporting events and everything else that it has to offer. What is offered here is a well coach basketball team headed by Jim Larrannaga who is in his 14th season guiding the Hurricanes. The Miami is 8-0 SU at home and opened a small underdog to No. 16 Clemson (11-1, 1-0) in this one. The Canes have won three straight and are off a 95-55 rout of North Florida and coming off such an easy romp like that does nothing to help against a ranked club like Clemson. Just as long as the Tigers stay focused here and not have thoughts wondering to Saturday’s hosting of North Carolina they should prevail. Take CLEMSON! |
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01-03-24 | Thunder v. Hawks +1.5 | Top | 138-141 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show |
Oklahoma City at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Thunder- We missed out on the Celtics and Thunder winner last night as Oklahoma City won their fifth straight game 127-123 over Boston the team with the best record in the NBA. But, I shall atone for it today with the winner here. Atlanta broke a streak of their own of four losses in-a-row Sunday by defeating lowly Washington 130-126. These two met in early November with the Thunder (+1.5) prevailing 126-117 (it was no surprise then as we did post the winner in that meeting) and this is the final meeting of the season. Last year they split the series and I see the same thing happening here. The Hawks have been putrid both SU and ATS especially at home where they are 1-12 ATS. But, they will play 13 of the next 18 at home and are looking to make up ground starting tonight. Thunder are playing back-to-back and the Hawks are flying high with confidence off the Sunday victory. The line seems a bit short and OKC looks like an easy play. Therefore...take ATLANTA! |
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01-02-24 | Nets +6 v. Pelicans | Top | 85-112 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Brooklyn at New Orleans 8:00 ET Nets (+) over Pelicans- There two things that should happen at games end tonight is that Brooklyn will end a season long three game losing streak and the Pelicans will have their two-game win streak end. No question New Orleans has a big 3 in their line up with Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum who can carry a team as they have the past two games each scoring at least 20 points in wins over the Lakers and Jazz. The Nets who are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games are 8-1 SU and ATS in the last nine meetings and rebound here. Take BROOKLYN! |
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01-01-24 | Mavs v. Jazz +3.5 | Top | 90-127 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show |
Dallas at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Mavericks- The last time these two cagers met the Mavericks handed Utah a 50-point loss (147-97) the second worse loss in Jazz history and goes back to when they played in New Orleans where it made more sense to called them the Jazz. In the last meeting Utah was shorthanded and Luca Doncic dropped in 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in just three quarters but since that defeat they have won seven of 10 and are healthy. Healthy or not Dallas most likely be without the services of Kyrie (Flat world) Irving who is resting and a regular basis. Take UTAH! |
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01-01-24 | Texas -3.5 v. Washington | Top | 31-37 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 47 m | Show |
Texas vs Washington 8:00 ET Longhorns (-) over Huskies- Undefeated (13-0) Washington has done everything you could possibility ask of a football team during a perfect season. Deemed underdogs three time during the year they rose to the occasion each time beating Oregon twice as underdogs and at Oregon State. Texas who is favored here was an underdog once, to Alabama, the win that put them into the FBS Final Four. The Huskies have the nation’s No. 1 passing attack and No. 10 total offense averaging 344 YPG with Michael Penix leading the way. Texas moves the ball even better having the No. 9 offense with better balance. Now, here we go with The Longhorns being the lowest ranked team team in the Finals and they are favored over the No. 1 seed...that smells. I am and you should wait as long as you can and get the best price laying...TEXAS! |
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01-01-24 | Alabama v. Michigan -125 | Top | 20-27 | Win | 100 | 47 h 35 m | Show |
Alabama vs Michigan 5:00 ET Wolverines over Crimson Tide- As far as I am concerned this ended up as the perfect match-up between two teams with similar styles. These two should slug it out for awhile and totals players will probably see it just one way. Michigan of course overpowered most of their opponents in what is considered a weaker Big Ten. Alabama meanwhile struggled but managed to clean their plate with a win over Georgia for the SEC championship after a miracle Hail-Mary that was answer against Auburn on a fourth and goal from the 29 yard line with 30 second to go. We had Alabama as our Conference Game of the Year winner over Georgia and are so looking forward to see this ‘Bama impostor go down hard here. Saban did an incredible job getting the Tide here but they are just not of the same cloth as their other champions. Take MICHIGAN! |
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12-31-23 | Rams v. Giants +6 | Top | 26-25 | Win | 100 | 19 h 28 m | Show |
Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants 1:00 ET Giants (+) over Rams- Well, Tommy ‘Cutlets’ DeVito’s 15-minutes are up and the Jersey native can always say what was but from here on out he will on the sidelines (if that). The Giants, one of the two disasters that have been playing professional football in New York this year have not quit on the season. Unlike their AFC rival the New York Jets and they are reviving QB Tyrod Taylor who I liken to Geno Smith. Taylor who started at QB in the 2010 Orange Bowl opposite Andrew Luck, has a Super Bowl ring (Baltimore), a Pro Bowl appearance and 13 years under his belt. He was very inconsistent in his early years but has been around long enough to mature into the quarterbacking position and can still be ‘electric’ creating explosive plays. The Giants have not quit and can pull the outright upset win (always take the points) over the Rams. The Rams have been overachievers this season and and have finally caught the eye of the public and it will catch up to them here. Take NEW YORK GIANTS! |
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12-31-23 | Saints +2.5 v. Bucs | Top | 23-13 | Win | 100 | 17 h 50 m | Show |
New Orleans at Tampa Bay 1:00 ET Saints (+) over Buccaneers- I’m hearing quarterback Baker Mayfield has been outstanding controlling the ball and has grown into the position after a number of disappointments. In his sixth season and with his fourth team in the last three years, he currently has the highest QB rating of his career at 96.7 and the Bucs have won four in-a-row. New Orleans is still live in the division but only with a win here and they were defeated soundly by Tampa Bay 26-9 in the Superdome and are looking to extract a turn about here. Saints defense up to the ask as Mayfield under pressure reverts back to form. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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12-30-23 | Lions v. Cowboys -5 | Top | 19-20 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 6 m | Show |
Detroit at Dallas 8:15 ET Cowboys (-) over Lions- There are a couple of key factors that I must consider when viewing this contest. To start although Detroit still has motivation to gain home field and the No. 1 seed they should still be hung-over from celebrating the clinching of the NFC North Division title for the first time in 30 years. Meanwhile, Dallas needs a win in the worst way after getting thumped by Buffalo 31-10 and then last week blew every opportunity to win and finally could not make a stop against Miami in a 22-20 loss. The Cowboys have dominated all opponents at home scoring over 30 points in all seven wins going 6-1 ATS. Take DALLAS! |
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12-30-23 | Heat v. Jazz +1.5 | Top | 109-117 | Win | 100 | 16 h 11 m | Show |
Miami at Utah 5:00 ET Jazz (+) over Heat- This looks to me like a mirror image of the Thursday’s game with the Heat being a small underdog to the Warriors and now it has folded over with them as a small favorite at Utah. The Jazz just finished a five-game road trip and won the middle three games before falling at New Orleans Thursday night. The Jazz should be a full strength health wise for the first time this season while Miami continues to play hurt and continues to win. Utah has been under-maned most of the season and yet have managed to post a winning record at home going 8-5 SU and more importantly 9-3 ATS. The Heat have won the last five meetings, but the Jazz got the money the last meeting and will get it done here. Take UTAH! |
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12-30-23 | Auburn v. Maryland +6.5 | Top | 13-31 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show |
Auburn at Maryland 11:00 ET Terrapins (+) over Tigers- This was one of the first games that I gravitated toward and that was because the line opened Auburn minus-2.5 and I thought the line was short and was looking forward to a Maryland outright upset win. But, as they say in the Crescent City ‘shit happens’ and it did here. The Terrapins were 7-5 and led by Taulia Tagovailoa (yeah little brother) set Maryland and Big Ten records for passing and they still lost five times. The Tigers of course closed their season 30 seconds too late otherwise would have defeated rival Alabama and probably be playing New Year’s Day. As it is they are now close to a TD favorite. But, the Auburn offense which was limited to start with be without three defensive starters and a total of six offensive backs and receivers opt out. Take MARYLAND! |
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12-29-23 | San Diego State +7.5 v. Gonzaga | Top | 84-74 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show |
San Diego State at Gonzaga 9:00 ET Aztecs (+) over Bulldogs- Each of these two programs have represented the west in the NCAA Final Four over the past three years with San Diego State falling this past April and Gonzaga in 2021 and 2017. These two programs have split four previous meetings and the Aztecs have won their last three with their two losses coming against BYU and Grand Canyon (much better than people realize). Gonzaga is the big name team coming from the west but San Diego State has won 20 games or more in 17 of 18 seasons and will keep this one close with their stellar defense. Take SAN DIEGO STATE! |
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12-29-23 | Missouri +5 v. Ohio State | Top | 14-3 | Win | 100 | 16 h 9 m | Show |
Missouri vs Ohio State 8:00 ET Tigers (+) over Buckeyes- This game has been all over the place with Ohio State opening at minus-6.5 and moving to the dog at as high as plus +3.5. Rumors of he is and who is not paying have settled down and the line returned to where it should have been the entire time. Missouri (10-2) expects a full roster and appear to be motivated more than the Buckeyes. After getting bounced out of the FBS Championship contention OSU lost their quarterback to the transfer portal (Syracuse of all places) and lost all incentive. If it is a matter of motivation the game belongs to the Tigers. Take MISSOURI! |
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12-29-23 | Kings v. Hawks | Top | 117-110 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Sacramento at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+)over Kings- Atlanta may be the biggest underachiever in the NBA this season as they ave one of the worst home records in the league. The Hawks are a meager 4-8 SU at home but are an horrid 1-11 ATS as hosts despite having one of the top guards Trae young who averages 28.1 points and 11.3 assists. Sacramento can match the Hawk front court play as De’ Aaron Fox averages 30.2 and 6,1 assists. The Kings have won six of 10 while the black birds have lost three straight and won just three of their last 12 games. They are ranked No 3 on offense with 122.3 PPG while the Kings are NO. 22 on defense allowing 118 PPG. Take ATLANTA! |
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12-28-23 | Arizona -135 v. Oklahoma | Top | 38-24 | Win | 100 | 21 h 13 m | Show |
Arizona vs Oklahoma 9:15 ET Wildcats (+) over Sooners- Oh boy...what do the Sooners have left after numerous transfers and defections( Every aspect of their play has been affected. I wonder after missing out on a New Year’s Day game and having replacement players in the lineup how much incentive will they have. Some have said that a second-string player at Oklahoma is still better than a starter at Arizona and at one time that might have been true but...not this season. The Wildcats will be playing their last game as a member of the Pac-12, a once proud football conference that dominated the NCAA scene during the late 60’s and 70’s (Anyone remember OJ). The Wildcats who had only one player opt out appreciates being here as they haven’t qualified for a bowl game in six years. They have kept their team and chemistry intact for this one as everyone is psyched and wants to play. In 2021 when head coach Jedd Fisch took over the Wildcats had lost 20 straight games and two years later he told his squad “It is a privilege to play in a bowl game.” I think so too and love what he has going on there. Take ARIZONA! |
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12-28-23 | Jets +8 v. Browns | Top | 20-37 | Loss | -120 | 29 h 22 m | Show |
New York Jets at Cleveland 8:15 ET Jets (+) over Browns- Talk about quarterback issues both of these teams are on their fourth starting quarterbacks and one of them was on a couch in his living room before coming out of a forced retirement. Cleveland has been through Watson, Thompson-Robinson, PJ Walker and now Joe Flacco who has led them to four straight wins and at 10-5 which has them a No. 3 seed in the AFC. The Jets, well, it is sad. They have been through Arron Rodgers (4-plays), Wilson, Tim Boyle (who has been released) and now Trevor Siemian who is in his seventh year and fourth different team in the last three years and his highest completion percentage in any season was 57 and his current QB rating after three games with the Jets is 53.8 with one TD pass and three interceptions. Not very impressive is it. The Browns are 7-1 both SU and ATS at home while the Jets have covered once in six road games. But, I expect both of these AFC rivals to move toward the center with the jets being better and the home team sliding a bit. Siemian led the green slime to 30 points last week against Washington and he can keep this one close as their defense steps up. Take NEW YORK JETS! |
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12-28-23 | Rutgers -125 v. Miami-FL | Top | 31-24 | Win | 100 | 14 h 27 m | Show |
Rutgers vs Miami-FL 2:15 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Hurricanes- Miami has been underachievers under Mario Critobal’s reign as they started the past two seasons with what many felt was going to be a first round draft choice at quarterback. Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has moved into the transfer portal and is on his way to Wisconsin (so I guess his career as a QB should end there). Rutgers has shown huge improvement since entering the Big Ten which didn’t always show up as wins but they haven’t played Miami since 2003 when they lost their 11 straight to the Canes and are looking to post their first series win here. The Scarlet Knight will enjoy playing in Yankees Stadium with the nasty weather and home crowd support. Miami will be thinking of South Beach before the end of the half. Take RUTGERS! |
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12-27-23 | Louisville v. USC +6.5 | Top | 28-42 | Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Louisville vs USC 8:00 ET Trojans(+) over Cardinals- This game has left me swinging in the wind as trends and key factors point toward and away from both clubs. Southern Cal will of course be without last year’s Heisman winner Caleb Williams and will have 19 other players either in transfer portal or prepping for the NFL draft. The Trojans were 6-0 but closed the season losing five of their final six. Miller Moss will get his first start for USC although he has been part of the team for three years and seeing this as his only opportunity to showcase his talents. Louisville has dropped their last two including the ACC Championship game to Florida State. The Trojans are 36-20 in bowl action and those whose didn’t get their chance during the regular season will shine here. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! |
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12-27-23 | Bucks v. Nets +5 | Top | 144-122 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 40 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- When reviewing the Bucks play to date my thoughts run to this club scoring points and not playing the tough defense needed to win during the playoffs. Milwaukee is second in the NBA in points scored with 124.5 per game but allow 119.1 and have surrendered 120 points or more 15 times this season as their interior presence has been soft allowing 53 points per game in the paint. They have gone ‘over’ the total in 20 of their 30 games. Brooklyn who is 11-4-1 ATS at home have dropped nine of 11 SU against the Bucks but have gone 3-1 ATS in the last four meetings and 5-of-6 have gone under. The Nets had dropped five straight until their two wins against Detroit and are 1-6 ATS in their last seven. They are a young club that will surprise the league in their play before the season’s end and they are eager to measure up against the Bucks. Take BROOKLYN! |