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01-19-21 | Duke v. Pittsburgh +4 | 73-79 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
Duke at Pittsburgh 9:00 ET Panthers (+) over Blue Devils- The 7-2 Panthers have played two games in the last 25 days posting a pair of wins over Syracuse. Duke (5-3) is still trying to find the right mix as Krzyzewski faces his biggest challenge as his raw talents are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games and are off a week ago loss at Virginia Tech. Pitt is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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01-19-21 | Thunder v. Nuggets -9.5 | 101-119 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Thunder- Denver is playing their third straight home game with their last being a 109-105 loss to Utah where they failed to execute during crunch time. Although Oklahoma City has been tough has little star power they are tough on the road going 5-1 SU and are 2-7 ATS in their last 29 as road underdogs but are 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to Denver and are 1-11 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Take DENVER! |
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01-19-21 | Ole Miss +2.5 v. Mississippi State | 64-46 | Win | 100 | 9 h 26 m | Show | |
Mississippi at Mississippi State 9:00 ET Rebels (+) over Bulldogs- Interesting matchup as Mississippi State coach considered last Saturday's win over Florida as a 'must win' and they did win so what about playing your arch-rivals. Mississippi has dropped thee straight as these two foes have split the season series in each of the past three years alternation wins and the last one was the Bulldogs at home 69-44 but the Rebels have won 10 of the last 14 meetings. But the home team is 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings...take MISSISSIPPI |
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01-19-21 | Penn State +10 v. Illinois | 65-79 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 53 m | Show | |
Penn State at Illinois 8:30 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Illini- Right now Illinois coach Brad Underwood isn't very happy with his team's play as his 9-5 Fighting Illini haven't shown as much fight as he would like and are playing off their headlines. No. 22 Illinois has what many believe is four NBA draft picks playing for themselves. Penn State has been dreadful firing their coach and have lost four straight and haven't posted a win since Dec. 8. Illinois is 0-5-1 ATS at home against teams with losing records and the underdog is 19-9-2 ATS in the last 20 meetings and the road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take PENN STATE! |
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01-19-21 | South Carolina +6 v. Missouri | 70-81 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show | |
South Carolina at Missouri 7:00 ET Gamecocks (+) over Tigers- No. 19 Missouri is 8-2 and only suffered losses at Mississippi State and in their last home game on Dec. 30 73-53 to Tennessee. South Carolina has had to postponed two SEC games and has just six games under their belts having played just two road games losing at Houston and to LSU 85-50 (+7) last Saturday. Gamecocks are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 road games and Missouri is just 1-4 ATS in their last five after a straight-up win. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! |
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01-19-21 | Purdue +5 v. Ohio State | 67-65 | Win | 100 | 7 h 4 m | Show | |
Purdue at Ohio State 6:30 ET Boilermakers (+) over Buckeyes- This is the second meeting of the season between these two with Purdue taking the first meeting 67-60 as a 7-point favorite (Push) back on Dec. 16 and have won three straight playing six of eight on the road. Ohio State is a perfect 7-0 SU at home and 5-2 ATS this season and 21-7 ATS in their last 28 home games while the Boilermakers are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a straight up win. Looking for the upset and series sweep...take PURDUE! |
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01-18-21 | Kansas v. Baylor -8.5 | 69-77 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
Kansas at Baylor 9:00 ET Bears (+) over Jayhawks- The Big-12 once again is providing us with ranked teams going at it as No. 2 Baylor is hosting perennial conference champion No. 7 Kansas. The Bears are undefeated at 12-0 SU and an impressive 10-2 ATS and score 87.3ppg while defending at 61.1ppg allowed. The Baylor offense shoots the eyes out of the ball as they say and they are over 50% from the field and 42.3% from long range. There are numerous positive trends supporting both squads but the Bears score 11ppg more than the Hawks and allow 6.5ppg less. The line is way high. I don't ever remember Kansas being this big an underdog against anybody anytime. Take BAYLOR! |
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01-18-21 | Bucks -2 v. Nets | 123-125 | Loss | -106 | 17 h 43 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Bucks (-) over Nets- Oh, give me a break with this one...the 'Drama Queens' are in Brooklyn and it one scene after another with Kyrie 'World is Flat' Irving who hasn't given any NBA a professional effort since parting from LeBron James, Kevin Durant who is so insecure about who he is has to create false identities a to criticize other players and of course James Harden who is still trying to figure a way to inbound the ball to himself. Bucks starting to play some ball having won their last four and seven of their last eight and they are favored at Brooklyn where they are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 visits. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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01-18-21 | Suns v. Grizzlies +4 | Top | 104-108 | Win | 100 | 14 h 19 m | Show |
Phoenix at Memphis 5:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Suns- Ja Morant is back for the Grizzlies and he always has an impact when in the lineup and he joins his teammate as they ended a 3-game home losing streak before capturing their last four. Phoenix is playing their fourth straight road game and it have been an extended trip as they haven't played in over a week and last time out the were blown out by a 1-win Wizards team. The Suns are improved and will be great to watch this season but the Grizzlies are a 'comer' as they have fantastic balance with seven players averaging double figures. Take MEMPHIS! |
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01-18-21 | Spurs -115 v. Blazers | 125-104 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show | |
San Antonio and Portland 3:00 ET Spurs over Trailblazers- How can I not love this game? I get another opportunity to bad mouth Carmelo Anthony (who actually have been better of late...just wait) and cheer on a legendary coach he has his work cut out for him. Gone are the days when Gregg Popovich would be commanding the attention but that is basically for the most part provided to winners. But, hey the Spurs have won five of their last seven while Portland has won five of six and are an underdog at home. Go figure! Spurs are 8-3 ATS in last 11 on the road when not favored and the Blazers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games and 1-6 ATS as home underdogs. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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01-17-21 | Knicks +7 v. Celtics | Top | 105-75 | Win | 100 | 3 h 52 m | Show |
New York at Boston 1:00 ET Knicks (+) over Celtics- Two eastern clubs that are moving in opposite directions as Boston has won five straight and after a quick start the Knicks are now 5-8 SU after losing their last five. The Celtics have been dealing with COVID issues and finally have 12 players in uniform and have played once in the last nine days. Boston has won four of the last five meetings and are 5-1 ATS at home but Tom Thibodeau will have his young squad eager and ready. Take NEW YORK! |
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01-17-21 | Penn State +5 v. Purdue | 72-80 | Loss | -109 | 2 h 27 m | Show | |
Penn State at Purdue 1:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Boilermakers- Penn State has lost three straight but have managed to go 2-1 ATS and are off an OT 87-85 loss at Indiana and that was 17 days ago as the Lions have had four straight postponements. Purdue returns home after four straight road games and with wins over Michigan State and Indiana. The Boilermakers are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games as favorites and 0-3-1 ATS in their last four home games. The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last five meetings and the fog is 4-1-1 last six. Take PENN STATE! |
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01-16-21 | Hawks +5 v. Blazers | 106-112 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 3 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Portland 10:00 ET Hawks (+) over Trailblazers- The Hawks were flying high when the season started winning four of their first five but have been grounded of late losing five of six (1-5 ATS) and were trounced by the Jazz in Utah 116-92 last night. Atlanta's scoring machine Trae Young had his worst night as a pro scoring just four points on 1-for-11 shooting. Portland mostly likely has lost center Zach Collins for the season and Jusuf Nurkic is also out after breaking his wrist Thursday night. Blazers are 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-16-21 | 76ers v. Grizzlies +1 | 104-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over 76ers- The 76ers look like a different team on the court under the leadership of new head coach Doc Rivers as they have become more consistent day-to-day. But, like past years I hope that they revert to their previous resume. Philadelphia is 7-1 at home but has been one of the worst road teams in the league for a number of seasons and are 16-34 32% ATS in their last 50 road and are 1-2 already in 2020-21 and they are 5-16-1 ATS in 22 games as road favorites. Meanwhile, after a slow start Memphis has won three straight and returns home where they are just 1-5 straight up. Tale the GRIZZLIES! |
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01-16-21 | Hornets v. Raptors -7 | 113-116 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (-) over Hornets- This game being played in Florida and considered a 'home' game for Toronto who have played all 11 games in the USA and are 1-6 when away and 2-2 where ever they play as the designated home team. This is the second of a 2-game series with the Raptors winning Thursday 111-108 as a 10-point favorite and tonight the price has dropped to -7. Charlotte has lost their last two after posting four straight wins and will be without Gordon Hayward once again. Take TORONTO! |
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01-16-21 | Baylor v. Texas Tech +5 | 68-60 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 15 m | Show | |
Baylor at Texas Tech 4:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Bears- The Big-12 has given us some great matchups as it is one of the deepest better basketball conferences in the nation. This one pits No. 2 Baylor against the Red Raiders who just jettisoned Texas 77-75 while the undefeated Bears were taking care of TCU in their house last Saturday. A game this week for Baylor against West Virginia was postponed. Baylor averages 89ppg while Texas Tech only allows just 59.4ppg. Although the Raiders are 0-6 ATS in their last six home games the home team in this series is 5-2 ATS in the lat seven meetings and the underdog is 4-1 ATS. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-16-21 | Arkansas +2.5 v. Alabama | Top | 59-90 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 51 m | Show |
Arkansas at Alabama 3:30 ET Razorbacks (+) over Crimson Tide- After a slow start Alabama has won six straight and is 5-0 in SEC action and is 6-0 ATS in their last six overall. Arkansas has lost 3-of-4 but still have a point differential advantage of 87.2 to 69.2 and are 5-0 ATS after a straight-up loss. The Razorbacks are well balanced with five players averaging double figures and getting points gives them the edge as the underdogs is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take ARKANSAS! |
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01-16-21 | Kentucky +2 v. Auburn | 59-66 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 25 m | Show | |
Kentucky at Auburn Wildcats (+) over Tigers- As we are all aware this is not a really good Kentucky basketball team and most would agree that they stink especially if you witnessed their 85-75 loss at home to Alabama their worst loss ever in Rupp Arena to Alabama and the worst in Lexington since 1974. But, Kentucky is 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games while Auburn even tho the are off a 95-77 win at Georgia they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games overall. The Wildcats have dominated this series 95 wins to 21 losses at one point winning 18 straight from 2001-2015. Take KENTUCKY! |
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01-16-21 | Michigan v. Minnesota +6 | 57-75 | Win | 100 | 13 h 11 m | Show | |
Michigan at Minnesota 2:00 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Wolverines- A week ago when playing 'against' the undefeated and unranked Wolverines I was overwhelmed by a swarming quick as life defense and an offense that averages 82ppg. That will be a challenge for this Rich Pitino coached team that is 10-0 at home (0-4 away) including 5-0 ATS in the last five. Michigan is 6-2 ATS on the road in their last eight. Wolves have defeated three straight ranked teams by 10 points or more this time they will face some better competition. Take GOLDEN GOPHERS! |
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01-16-21 | North Carolina +4 v. Florida State | 75-82 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
North Carolina at Florida State 12:00 ET Tar Heels (+) over Seminoles- Both of these clubs are coming off victories but how they achieved them by different routes. North Carolina won their third straight getting by a scrappy Syracuse squad while Florida State was setting school and SEC records by shooting 70.7% from the floor and 12-of-18 from behind the arc. The Seminoles may have their best team since Leonard Hamilton took over but UNC is still Carolina and they will control the boards as they lead the nation in offensive rebounds and will get those second chance points. Take the TAR HEELS! |
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01-15-21 | Hawks +6 v. Jazz | 92-116 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 0 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Utah 9:00 ET Hawks (+) over Jazz- Utah comes home for the first time since January 1 after six straight road games winning and covering their last three going 4-2 SU. Atlanta broke a four-game losing streak with a win over Philadelphia on Monday and are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. Utah who once owned one of the strongest home court advantages are just 1-2 SU this season and are only 8-23-2 ATS in their last 33 games as favorites and are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings with the Hawks. Take ATLANTA! |
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01-15-21 | Wisconsin v. Rutgers +3 | Top | 60-54 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 48 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Rutgers 7:00 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Badgers- Yeah, I was one of those guys that was sucked in, into taking Wisconsin last time out at Michigan when they trailed 69-29 getting out-scored 36-3 during one stretch. Usually I would look to rebound with a team after a bad loss but this is something a bit different. The Badgers have failed against Marquette, Maryland and Michigan as their shooting hasn't kept up with their relivable defense. Rutgers has lost a step as well opening 6-0 and getting ranked as high as No. 11 but have dropped their last four including a 78-68 home loss to Ohio State on Saturday. Looking for the Knights to rebound at home as the hosts are 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take RUTGERS! |
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01-15-21 | Magic +3 v. Celtics | Top | 97-124 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 38 m | Show |
Orlando at Boston 7:00 ET Magic (+) over Celtics- Boston hasn't been able to play for a week as they could not put the minimum eight players in uniform and now they get to play with a skeleton crew minus Jayson Tatum and Robert Williams. Orlando has dropped three straight all by at least 10-points including a 121-99 loss Monday at Milwaukee yet they are just a long FG try underdogs. The Magic are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 road games and 4-1 ATS in their last five trips at Boston. Take ORLANDO! |
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01-15-21 | UABÂ v. Charlotte +1 | 61-37 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 49 m | Show | |
UAB at Charlotte 5:00 ET 49ers (+) over Blazers- UAB is 9-1 overall and 2-0 in CUSA action and visits 5-5 Charlotte who is 3-5 SU at home. The Blazers are an impressive 9-1 at home and are just 1-0 on the road winning at E. Tenn. St. of the Southern Conference. Charlotte who is playing their fourth straight home games has played five straight close games with decisions by 3, 4, 4, 1 and 3 with the last two going OT. The 49ers are 5-1 ATS after a SU loss and the heaviest of them all is the underdogs is 14-2 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-15-21 | Old Dominion -3 v. Rice | 59-69 | Loss | -105 | 4 h 11 m | Show | |
Old Dominion at Rice 3:00 ET Monarchs (-) over Owls- Let's see now, Rice better record 9-3 (5-1 at home) while Old Dominion 7-3 (2-3 on the road) and the Monarchs are favored. This makes no sense as they are 2-6 ATS on the road and 2-7 ATS against a team with a winning record. The Owls are 4-1 last five and this just doesn't figure as they are 11-5 ATS against teams with winning records. I don't get it...Take OLD DOMINION! |
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01-14-21 | Purdue +4 v. Indiana | 81-69 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
Purdue at Indiana 7:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Hoosiers- These two Indiana schools have a tense rivalry that won't be diminished because of the lack of student attendance. These clubs are very similar as they don't possess much firepower on offense but play some of the toughest defense in the nation. The Hoosiers allow just 66.6 ppg while staying neck and neck is Purdue who allows just 66.2 ppg. Purdue has struggled on the road going just 5-12-3 ATS in their last 20 road games but have won seven straight against the Hoosiers. Take PURDUE. |
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01-14-21 | Heat v. 76ers -10 | 108-125 | Win | 100 | 7 h 46 m | Show | |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (-) over Heat- These two just played and overtime game where the Sixers won 137-134 as an 8.5-point favorite. Philadelphia wins by 3-points in overtime and the line goes up...hum. Both teams are dealing with protocol issues as the Sixers are down four men but the line is now higher maybe because Ben Simmons in back although he was sub-par his first game back and 'we' expect more tonight. Miami has just eight player available and they will need them all. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-14-21 | Washington State v. UCLA -9 | 61-91 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show | |
Washington State at UCLA 5:00 ET Bruins (-) over Cougars- This seems a bit odd that a pair of 9-2 teams meet from the same conference and one team is double-digit favorites. UCLA has won four straight and are off a sweep in Arizona defeating both desert teams and now face a Cougars squad that is playing just just their second true road game and are on the road for the third straight game as their loss to Stanford was played in Santa Cruz. Washington State is just 7-17-1 ATS in their last 25 road games while UCLA is 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games and the home team is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Take UCLA! |
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01-14-21 | Stanford v. Utah +1.5 | Top | 65-79 | Win | 100 | 5 h 16 m | Show |
Stanford at Utah 5:00 ET Utes (+) over Cardinal- These two Pac-12 clubs are struggling to find regular scheduled games and are moving in opposite directions. Stanford has won three straight and are 4-1 in conference play while Utah has lost four straight and is 1-4 in Pac-12 action blowing 10-point second half leads in their last two games against Colorado and Oregon (two pretty good clubs). The Utes have won five straight at home against the Cardinal and have swept all the Bay area schools at home since 2014-15 and the home team is 8-1-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take UTAH! |
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01-13-21 | Blazers v. Kings +3.5 | 132-126 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 25 m | Show | |
Portland at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Trailblazers- These two met four days ago in Portland and the Trailblazers embarrassed the Kings 125-99 and it wasn't that close. The Blazers were taunting Sacramento and as professionals they are seeking a bit of revenge. The problem is the Kings always seem to have numerous injuries and they expect injured guard Buddy Hield to suit up tonight. Portland has one three straight including a 112-111 buzzer beating win over Toronto Monday and three in-a-row in enough for these guys. The Kings are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games as underdogs. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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01-13-21 | Texas A&M +7 v. Mississippi State | 56-55 | Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
Chip's SEC Power Play Winner Texas A&M at Mississippi State 9:00 ET Aggies (+) over Bulldogs- Mississippi State has been good to 'us' as we are 3-0 ATS in their last four games and they are off a non-cover win at Vanderbilt after defeating Missouri at home. Meanwhile A&M is looking for the right chemistry after a 68-54 home loss to Tennessee. The Aggies worked hard on the boards and out-rebounded the Vols wiped the glass clean for a 31-23 advantage. They will have to do that and then some to get by the Bulldogs huge front line that outscored Vanderbilt 42-18 in the paint but are just 63% at Free Throw line. Miss St is favored but the dog is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take TEXAS A&M! |
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01-13-21 | Texas Tech +2.5 v. Texas | Top | 79-77 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
Texas Tech at Texas 9:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Longhorns- I love this Texas team as Shaka Smart has finally turned out a product the alumni can be proud of being ranked No. 4 to start the week. Undefeated 4-0 in Big-12 action they managed to avoid an upset after defeating Kansas by 25-points taking down Iowa State and won at the buzzer at West Virginia. They have shown me plenty of character and against will face a stiff test in state rival Texas Tech who have won their last two and four of five. The Red Raiders had lost seven straight before their 91-64 win at Iowa State and they are ready to start a new trend. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-13-21 | Nets v. Knicks +6.5 | 116-109 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
Chip's NBA Money Game Winner Brooklyn at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Nets- Boy on boy, there has just got to be drama round these 'queens' as Kyrie ('the World is Flat) Irving still hasn't decided if his going to take his third straight season off. Kevin Durant took his mini 10-day vacation and is pleased with Irving's absence as he get to handle the ball more and can make more anonymous social media comment about his teammates. Hey, not to be out done the Knicks showed some life early on but keep tossing bricks from the floor as they are one of the worst shooting teams I have ever seen at this level. But, new coach Tom Thibodeau has the Knicks playing defense going 2-9 to the under with the last 11 meetings going under. Take NEW YORK! |
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01-13-21 | Mavs v. Hornets +4.5 | Top | 104-93 | Loss | -114 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
Dallas at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Mavericks- Dallas has won their last four and are now over .500 (5-4) for the first time this season The Mavericks last game scheduled against New Orleans was postponed as the Dallas did not have the minimum of eight players cleared to play. But, they should have enough players tonight as Kristaps Porzingis is supposed to return to play. Although the Mavs have dominated the Hornets in Charlotte going 14-3 ATS in their last 17 visits but they are 1-6 ATS as favorites including 0-5 ATS on the road as favorites and the Hornets are 15-5-1 ATS as underdogs and 7-0 ATS as home dogs. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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01-13-21 | Arkansas +2 v. LSU | 76-92 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
Arkansas at LSU 7:00 ET Razorbacks (+) over Tigers- Arkansas is one of the highest scoring teams in the country averaging 88.2 points a game and are coming off a 99-69 point win over Georgia rebounding from consecutive losses to Missouri and at Tennessee. LSU has won two straight with a win over Georgia as well, but the Tigers had to go overtime to win 94-92 at home but they off a 75-61 win at Mississippi. The Tigers are just 3-9 ATS is their last 12 games after a straight-up win while the Razorbacks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven against teams with winning records and the road team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take ARKANSAS! |
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01-13-21 | Auburn -118 v. Georgia | 95-77 | Win | 100 | 7 h 8 m | Show | |
Chip's SEC Heavy Hitter Winner Auburn at Georgia 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Bulldogs- Talk about 'Don't make sense' this line sure doesn't do it for me. Here is Georgia 7-3 still looking for the first SEC win 7-0 SU at home favored by less than a bucket against an Auburn squad that has lost four straight. Georgia has six players averaging double figures but they commit 18.1 turnovers a game. Auburn has played three true road games and lost them all and are 0-3 ATS and yet they are less than a field goal underdog. Don't make sense...take AUBURN! |
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01-13-21 | NC State +3.5 v. Florida State | 73-105 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
N.C. State at Florida State 6:30 ET Wolfpack (+) over Seminoles- Both these club play defense first but Florida State is considered more talented and more athletic (ha yeah code for not smart players). The Seminoles field goal defense has held opponents under 70 points four times but they haven't played in 16 days and have missed numerous practices. N.C. State plays pressure defense that ranks 7th in steals (9.8) as they force 18.6 turnovers per game. Wolfpack 0-2 on the road but break through her as road team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take NC STATE! |
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01-12-21 | Syracuse +5 v. North Carolina | 75-81 | Loss | -108 | 7 h 6 m | Show | |
Syracuse at North Carolina 9:00 ET Orange (+) over Tar Heels- This game has been scheduled today because both the Tar Heels and Orange had games cancelled against Clemson this week as here we are. Syracuse under Jim Boeheim's reign have always been a defense first team and they are still playing that way as they contain their foes shooting percentages at 39% from the field and just 30% from beyond the arc. North Carolina is not the dominate team that we are used to seeing as they have had six games decided by six points or less as they struggle to find offensive chemistry. The Heels rank #263 in offense with poor shooting from the floor (41%) but rebound well averaging 41.7 rebounds. Still, it's defense and the Orange. Take SYRACUSE! |
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01-12-21 | Lakers v. Rockets +4.5 | 117-100 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 31 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Lakers- Two huge variables make this a difficult side to settle on one good the other not so good. The first is of course is LeBron James who is looking to guide Los Angeles to back-to-back championships. The other is Houston's James Harden who knows how to score points but not win games is a factor is he wants to 'play.' These two met Sunday at the Toyota Center and the Lakers won easy 120-102 as the Rockets shot poorly and didn't protect the ball committing 21 turnovers. LA is just 3-8 after a straight-up win but after that, Lakers get cocky and Rockets get back. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-12-21 | Kansas v. Oklahoma State +4 | Top | 70-75 | Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
Kansas at Oklahoma State 8:00 ET Cowboys (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas may have the matchup they want as coach Bill Self prefers to play an 'inside' game as their 'big man' David McCormack is expected to clean the boards and managed to score 37 points in the past two games including scoring the game winner against Oklahoma Saturday. The Cowboys play tough defense allowing opponents just 39% FG shooting although undersized and ranking No. 222 in defensive rebounding. The Jayhawks are tough on the road going 9-2 ATS as favorites but State is 4-1 ATS as underdogs and the home team is 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take OKLAHOMA STATE! |
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01-12-21 | Heat v. 76ers -7 | Top | 134-137 | Loss | -106 | 6 h 49 m | Show |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (-) over Heat- This has got to be the COVID game of the year with both clubs struggling to provide the minimum of eight available players. Miami has their last game cancelled against Boston as the Heat had eight players on the protocol list. Philadelphia has had their own virus issues and have dropped three straight after starting the season 7-1. The Sixers were beaten in Atlanta last night as they were missing five players of their own but they expect the return of en Simmons tonight. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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01-12-21 | Wisconsin +3.5 v. Michigan | 54-77 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 41 m | Show | |
Chip's Big Ten Major Shocker Winner Wisconsin at Michigan 7:00 ET Badgers (+) over Wolverines- This should be one of the better played games of the day as the Big Ten matchup pits No. 7 Michigan (10-0, 5-0) against No. 9 Wisconsin (10-2, 4-1). This basketball season the Big Ten is by far the strongest conference in the country and these two have contrasting style as the Wolverines are looking to out gun and out score you while the Badgers use their defense to keep opponents at 61.5 ppg and holding them to 38.9% shooting. Take the points...WISCONSIN! |
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01-12-21 | Ole Miss +3 v. Florida | 63-72 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 41 m | Show | |
Chip's SEC Power Play Winner Mississippi at Florida 7:00 ET Rebels (+) over Gators- After quick starts these two clubs are backsliding as Florida has dropped their last two assuring they have dropped from the ranking and Mississippi has lost three of four after starting the season 4-0. This seems like a very short 'number' as the Rebels have struggled as road dogs going 0-5 ATS against teams with winning records but they bounce back after double-digit losses to go 20-6 ATS next time out. The Gators always a decent team is usually favorite but don't get there as they are 10-21 ATS in their last 31 home games. Take MISSISSIPPI! |
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01-12-21 | Duke v. Virginia Tech +1.5 | 67-74 | Win | 100 | 5 h 40 m | Show | |
Chip's ACC Vegas Hotline Winner Duke at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET Hokies (+) over Blue Devils- A lot of things are changing in the ACC and the dominating play of North Carolina and Duke appear to be in the rear view mirror. Although they have played and won four more games than No. 19 Duke the Hokies are ranked No. 20 below the Blue Devils as old reps remain with the perennial powers. Virginia Tech is a strong rebounding team bullying Notre Dame on the boards last time out gaining a 41-24 rebounding advantage. Devils are just 1-6 ATS overall and 1-6 ATS as road favorites while Tech is 5-1 ATS in their last six games and the home team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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01-11-21 | Raptors +5 v. Blazers | 111-112 | Win | 100 | 7 h 43 m | Show | |
Toronto at Portland 10:00 ET Raptors (+) over Trailblazers- It's kinda funny with the Raptors having their road record listed at 1-5 when in reality ALL their games are road games as the 'great White North' has banned their play. Toronto has a beaten favorite (-3) last night at Golden State dropping a 106-105 decision while Portland has won their last two and are 5-12-1 ATS after a win of 10-points or more and 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. The Raptors are 7-3 ATS in last 10 as roads underdogs. Take TORONTO! |
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01-11-21 | Pacers v. Kings +5.5 | 122-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 42 m | Show | |
Indiana at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Pacers- The Kings have dropped five of their past six games and their main issue is the lack of intensity on defense as they ranked 28th surrendering 121 ppg and last 30th in defensive FG's as opponents shoot 49.6%. Indiana takes to the road after playing six of seven at home and they are 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 road games when favored and 9-3 after a SU loss. Sacramento is 0-5 ATS in their five games overall and are looking to rebound from consecutive 20-point ATS losses. Take the KINGS! |
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01-11-21 | Suns v. Wizards +5.5 | Top | 107-128 | Win | 100 | 4 h 45 m | Show |
Phoenix at Washington 7:05 ET Wizards (+) over Suns- A year ago these two clubs were both outsiders trying to reach the playoffs. Both teams made changes in the off-season and they both have different looks and results. Phoenix has added Chris Paul and is off to a 7-3 start including 4-2 AU on the road. The Suns have improved to the point where they are favored on the road while the Wizards with the addition of the most 'overrated' player in NBA history Russell Westbrook now hooked up with scorer Bradley Beal are last in defense allowing 123 ppg. Although Phoenix is 12-2 ATS at Washington this is the first time that they have been favored here. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-11-21 | Connecticut v. DePaul +5.5 | 60-53 | Loss | -115 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
Connecticut at DePaul 6:00 ET Blue Demons (+) over Huskies- Connecticut is 6-1 under Dan Hurley's leadership with their only blemish a 76-74 OT loss to Top-10 ranked Creighton and have already beaten DePaul 82-61 on Dec. 30 for their ninth straight series victory. The Blue Demons who have struggled in the Big East over the years and are 0-3 in conference play also losing to Providence in double-OT and Seton Hall. 'We are a work in progress' according to coach Dave Leitao as the Demons get ready for just their fifth game of the season. Take DEPAUL! |
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01-11-21 | Colorado v. Utah +3 | Top | 65-58 | Loss | -112 | 5 h 33 m | Show |
Colorado at Utah 6:00 ET Utes (+) over Buffaloes- Colorado who is off a 79-72 home win over Oregon were in the middle of a four-game home stand but instead are on the road in Salt Lake City tonight. Utah on the other hand is also off a home game against the Ducks but with different results as they fell 79-73 and have lost three straight in Pac-12 play. The Buffaloes are 6-1 ATS in their last games seven as favorites but it is a different story when on the road where as favorites as they are 6-16 ATS in that role and 11-40-1 ATS in their last 52 road games overall. Take UTAH! |
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01-10-21 | Raptors -3 v. Warriors | Top | 105-106 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
Toronto at Golden State 8:30 ET Raptors (+) over Warriors- Golden State has picked up the tempo and are off a great come-from-behind win over the LA Clippers, trailing by 20-points in the second half Curry goes on a run and the win outright 115-105 going away. The Raptors finally put and end to a slide that saw them dropped 7-of-8 ATS as they ran away from the Kings in Sacramento 144-123. Toronto has been tough on the road against winning teams and are 21-10 ATS in that role. Take TORONTO! |
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01-10-21 | Maryland +10 v. Illinois | 66-63 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Maryland at Illinois 8:00 ET Terrapins (+) over Illini- The Big Ten has more than one good 'big man' in the conference and Illinois' 7-foot center Kofi Cockburn is making his presence felt. Leading the No. 12 Illini they are now 5-1 in Big Ten play and after trailing by 15 points at the half they outscored Northwestern 53-13 in the second half. Maryland has lost three straight and the last one to Iowa and their big man Garza who dominated the Terps. Let's hope that they learned something. Underdog 5-0 ATS last five meetings and hopefully get there again...take MARYLAND! |
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01-10-21 | Cincinnati +2.5 v. Wichita State | Top | 76-82 | Loss | -119 | 5 h 20 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Wichita State 4:30 ET Bearcats (+) over Shockers- The Bearcats who have been the 'kiss-of-death' to backers broke through with an outright win over SMU for 'us' last time out and from what I am hearing they actually like what it feels like to be a winner. So, I am giving them another opportunity to prove their worth against not-so talented group of Shockers. Hey how about this the underdog is 4-0 ATS in their season and the road team is 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take CINCINNATI! |
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01-10-21 | Bulls v. Clippers -11 | 127-130 | Loss | -107 | 4 h 14 m | Show | |
Chicago at L. A. Clippers 4:00 ET Clippers (-) over Bulls- Hey, make the Bulls aren't all that bad at least by point-spread standards as they have won four straight and seven of their last eight against the number. But, tonight they will pay for the LA's sins, as the Clippers rebound from blowing a 20-point second half lead to Golden State Friday losing 115-105. Tonight they play a full 48 minutes with or without Leonard as the Clippers are 38-14 ATS after straight-up loss. Take LA CLIPPERS! |
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01-10-21 | Jazz v. Pistons +8.5 | 96-86 | Loss | -106 | 3 h 11 m | Show | |
Utah at Detroit 3:00 ET Pistons (+) over Jazz- Utah has been a bit inconsistent to date after dropping two straight in Gotham City to the Knicks and Nets then they rebounded with an impressive 131-118 win at Milwaukee when the set a franchise record 25 3-pointers in 53 attempts. Detroit has shown some life after a terrible start losing their first four and seven of eight before posting a 110-105 OT win over Phoenix Friday night. The Jazz have won the last eight meetings but are just 2-7 ATS as road favorites and 6-23-2 ATS in their last 31 overall as favorites. Pistons a 'live' home dog going 5-1 ATS in last six. Take DETROIT! |
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01-10-21 | Minnesota +10 v. Iowa | 71-86 | Loss | -102 | 3 h 19 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Iowa 2:30 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Hawkeyes- Well, I couldn't have positioned it any better myself, but let see if it plays out correctly. Hawkeyes flying high at home winning all eight games as hosts and looking for revenge for their loss on Christmas Day at Minnesota 102-95 in overtime. Losing at Michigan 82-57 last time out brings the Gophers road road to 0-4 SU and ATS. Not only is Iowa 21-4-1 ATS in their last 27 home games the home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Tough call but it's MINNESOTA! |
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01-09-21 | Nuggets -5.5 v. 76ers | 115-103 | Win | 100 | 4 h 31 m | Show | |
Denver at Philadelphia 3:00 ET Nuggets (-) over 76ers- Okay either this is the biggest 'gift' of the day (believe me the bookies don't like giving away anything) as the 3-5 Denver Nuggets are favored at 7-2 Philadelphia and I smell a rat. The 76ers are 5-0 straight up at home and here they are getting points from a sub .500 club. It looks like Embiid will get to play point guard as he wishes as three Sixers' guards are out because of virus and other crap. It's just DENVER! |
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01-09-21 | Baylor v. TCU +12.5 | 67-49 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 7 m | Show | |
Baylor at T.C. U. 3:00 ET Horned Frogs (+) over Bears- No. 2 Baylor is 10-0 and not really been tested winning every game by at least 11 points with an average margin of victory of 28.8 per game. The one contest that would have given some perspective against Gonzaga was cancelled. TCU is off a 30-point beat down by Kansas but have given the Bears fits winning four of the past six meetings the last three years outright. Prior to that blowout loss to the Jayhawks the Frogs had won five in-a-row and they are 7-3 ATS following a Su loss. The Bears are tough everywhere and are 19-7-1 ATS in their last 27 road games. Still, this spot here today it's the Horned frogs...Take T.C.U.! |
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01-09-21 | Seton Hall v. DePaul +3.5 | 76-68 | Loss | -106 | 3 h 3 m | Show | |
Seton Hall at DePaul 2:00 ET Blue Demons over Pirates- I usually like to take teams to bounce back from blowout losses but when a team losses the way Seton Hall lost to Creighton at no time showing any resistance. Even coach Kevin Willard said that they have got to regroup as he deals with the 'dog' in his Pirates. Seton Hall is just 7-16 ATS when playing teams with a losing record and the underdog in this series in 5-1 ATS last six meetings. Take DEPAUL! |
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01-09-21 | Mississippi State v. Vanderbilt +3.5 | Top | 84-81 | Win | 100 | 2 h 5 m | Show |
Mississippi State at Vanderbilt 1:00 ET Commodores (+) over Bulldogs- Mississippi State is coming off a great come-from-behind win over No. 13 Missouri 78-63 trailing by 16 at one point while Vanderbilt trailed Florida and Kentucky and never recovered and stand 0-2 in SEC play. The only positive trend that I can find for the 'Doors is that the underdog is 9-4-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings and that they are 4-2 SU at home. Bad spot for Bulldogs who may get caught napping. Take VANDERBILT! |
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01-09-21 | Ohio State +4 v. Rutgers | 79-68 | Win | 100 | 1 h 5 m | Show | |
Ohio State at Rutgers 12:00 ET Buckeyes (+) over Scarlet Knights- Rutgers jumped out with a pair of Big Ten wins to start conference play but have dropped 3-of-4 since including their last two to Iowa and Michigan State. Ohio State is 2-3 in conference action also losing last time out at Minnesota making it three Big Ten road losses and two home wins. The favorite in this series is 5-1 ATS and the home team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. But hey...this is why we call it handicapping...take BUCKEYES! |
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01-09-21 | Alabama v. Auburn +5.5 | 94-90 | Win | 100 | 1 h 4 m | Show | |
Alabama at Auburn 12:00 ET Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide- From top to bottom that's the way this rivalry seems to be headed as the SEC's only undefeated basketball (3-0) team Alabama (hard that before) travels to play the conference's only winless team (0-3) that's Auburn. The Tide have won four straight including a win 15-point win over Florida and a win at Tennessee. The number don't favor the Tigers but Bruce Pearl should have them ready for this one. Take AUBURN! |
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01-08-21 | Raptors -5 v. Kings | Top | 144-123 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show |
Toronto at Sacramento 10:00 ET Raptors (-) over Kings- Toronto who won the NBA championship two seasons ago is 1-6 SU this year and 0-4 SU and ATS on the road. 0-4 ATS on the road and yet they are favored here at Sacramento where the Kings are 3-1 SU. This doesn't make any kind of sense what-so-ever although the Kings De'Aaron Fox strained his right hamstring last time out and mostly likely will be sidelined tonight. The Raptors are 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings and the Kings 1-6 ATS after scoring over 125 points the pervious game. Take TORONTO! |
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01-08-21 | Dayton v. Davidson -7 | 89-78 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Dayton at Davidson 9:00 ET Wildcats (-) over Flyers- As the song goes 'what a difference a day makes...', it supposed to to be '24 little hours.' But, what I am seeing is two different teams one season to the next as Dayton doesn't measure up to last year's version. The Flyers were just defeated by Fordham 55-54 in a game where they were 12-point favorites and they trailed the entire game. Now they show up as underdogs on the road where they are 4-11 ATS in their last 15. The Wildcats are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 as home underdogs. Take DAVIDSON! |
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01-08-21 | Jazz +5.5 v. Bucks | 131-118 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
Utah at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Jazz (+) over Bucks- Utah has played five road games and surprisingly they are 3-2 SU on the road while Milwaukee is 4-0 SU at home and 3-1 ATS. This is the fourth straight road game for the Jazz who opened this trip with a win at San Antonio but were crushed in their last two at Brooklyn and New York. Despite those pair of losses Utah is 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games as underdogs. The Bucks who owned the best record in the league the past two seasons is just 1-5-1 ATS after a SU win. The Jazz have dominated the series between these two going 27-8 ATS in the last 35 meetings. Take UTAH! |
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01-08-21 | Wizards +4.5 v. Celtics | 107-116 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 54 m | Show | |
Washington at Boston 7:30 ET Wizards (+) over Celtics- Washington has two of the most exciting guards in the NBA but there is one proverb that stands true through time when playing this game and it is 'they only play with one ball.' Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal can virtually score at will but have just two wins in eight games. Boston at 6-3 is respectable as they try and find the proper mix after some major personnel changes. The Wizards have won the last two meetings and are 4-0 ATS on the road this season. The inconsistent Celtics are 2-7 ATS after an ATS win and 1-4 ATS as favorites. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-08-21 | Purdue +5.5 v. Michigan State | Top | 55-54 | Win | 100 | 6 h 16 m | Show |
Purdue at Michigan State 7:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Spartans- Boilermakers have covered but once in their last nine games going 1-6-2 ATS and have dropped their last two straight-up. Michigan State is bouncing back from a 3-game slide with a pair of wins over Nebraska and No. 13 Rutgers but had lost seven straight to the 'number' before the win over the Scarlet Knights. Purdue has won the past two meetings and are 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take the BOILERMAKERS! |
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01-07-21 | Wolves v. Blazers -10 | 117-135 | Win | 100 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Portland 10:00 ET Trailblazers (-) over Timberwolves- Portland has dropped two straight and 3-of-4 with their lone win a beating over the Warriors 123-98 and in general are not playing so great going 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Now, Minnesota...there's a team that just can't dig a hole deep enough losing their last five by an average 24 points but, they are coming off a 'cover' 123-116 at Denver. I really don't care for the Blazers as a team, so for me to back anyone that has Carmelo Anthony on their roster is a team to 'FADE.' But just look at the number, they have no business being a double-digit favorite against anyone. This is a chance for them to rout somebody and they will. Take PORTLAND! |
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01-07-21 | USC +4.5 v. Arizona | Top | 87-73 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
U.S.C. at Arizona 9:00 ET Trojans (+) over Wildcats- This could play out as one of the better Pac -12 match-ups as 9-1 unranked Arizona winners of four straight including a pair of wins over the Washington schools hosts 6-2 USC off a smothering win over Utah. The Trojans who have the size to get the ball off the rim held the Utes to 27.9% shooting and just 46 points. Arizona also makes claim to the ball off the boards as they possess a plus-11.4 edge in rebounds. USC is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as road underdogs and 17-7 ATS against teams with a winning record while Arizona is 2-6 ATS against teams with a winning record. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! |
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01-07-21 | Cincinnati +6 v. SMU | 76-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 21 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at S.M.U. 7:00 ET Bearcats (+) over Mustangs- I hope that I not getting caught in the 'switches' here as was a supporter of the Mustangs as they entered their showdown against Houston on Sunday, as SMU and my Power Play release went down the tubes. So, here I am looking to play one of the absolute 'worst' cover teams in NCAA sports be it basketball or football. Cincinnati (2-6) is a dreadful 1-7 ATS on the season and this isn't anything new as they are 15-37 ATS in their last 52 games overall including 3-14 ATS as road underdogs. Gosh that is terrible but believe it or not the Bearcats have won the last seven meetings straight-up. Take CINCINNATI! |
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01-07-21 | Iowa v. Maryland +5.5 | Top | 89-67 | Loss | -109 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Iowa at Maryland 7:00 ET Terrapins (+) over Hawkeyes- Iowa as most are aware have one of the best 'big men' in the country in Luke Garza but many are not aware of the fact that they are a great 3-point shooting team that helps open the inside. The Hawkeyes have rebounded from their OT loss at Minnesota and are off a 77-75 win at No. 14 Rutgers. Maryland has dropped two straight after an upset win at Wisconsin and will try and get it done with defense as they allow 66.6 ppg while Iowa scores at a 92.7 clip. The trends are all one-sided and if I wrote them out it might steer me away from who I believe is the winner. Take MARYLAND! |
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01-06-21 | Raptors +3.5 v. Suns | 115-123 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
Toronto at Phoenix 9:00 ET Raptors (+) over Suns- Boy, this looks easy, too easy. Toronto at 1-5 is off to their worst start is 14 seasons and the fact that they are forced to call Tampa, Fl home doesn't help. Meanwhile, Phoenix is 5-2 and off to their best start in a decade. Despite their woes the Raptors are 9-4 ATS as underdogs and 13-6 ATS after a loss of 10-points or more. Phoenix has risen and the Suns are hot going 15-3 ATS in their last 18 overall remember they closed out the 'Bubble' 8-0 SU and ATS! The trends and numbers support the home team here as the Suns are 6-1 ATS against the Raptors as hosts. Sill, this time around it's TORONTO! |
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01-06-21 | Minnesota +7.5 v. Michigan | 57-82 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Michigan 8:30 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Wolverines- There are only three teams that remain undefeated from major conferences No. 10 Michigan is one while No. 1 Gonzaga and No. 2 Baylor is the other. How are there seven teams ranked between the No. 2 and No. 10. Minnesota is 10-2 and ranked No. 16 and are 0-2 in road games going 0-2 ATS at Wisconsin and Illinois. But, the road team is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings tough call with the coaches both on top of their game. Take MINNESOTA! |
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01-06-21 | St. John's +7 v. Xavier | 61-69 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 21 m | Show | |
St. John's at Xavier 8:00 ET Red Storm (+) over Musketeers- St. John's jumped back into the win column after three straight Big East losses by beating Georgetown 94-83 at home ending a 0-4 ATS slide. Xavier got of the mark quick with an 8-0 start but have been stopped at Creighton and at home a week ago against Seton Hall. There is one thing both these clubs do and that is score points as the Red Storm put up 83 points a game and the Musketeers fire-up 80.2 ppg with X's defense about 10-points better per game. St. John's is the leading scoring team in the Big East and they play a pressure defense that forces mistakes of while the Musketeers are prone. Take RED STORM! |
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01-06-21 | Rockets +2 v. Pacers | 107-114 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
Houston at Indiana 7:00 ET Rockets (+) over Pacers- Here comes Houston and the NBA's 3-time leading scorer James Harden off his worst game of the season, his first game under 30-points this year. Indiana is off a very fortunate to win 118-116 OT at New Orleans where they trailed by 9-points with 17 seconds to go and 6-points with 6 seconds left and tied the game at the buzzer. The Rockets have two home wins both over Sacramento and are off a home loss to the Mavericks 113-100 but are 5-1 ATS against the Pacers in the past six meetings. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-06-21 | Wizards +6.5 v. 76ers | Top | 136-141 | Win | 100 | 8 h 45 m | Show |
Washington at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over 76ers- Can Doc Rivers really be the difference in Philadelphia...as the 76ers who have been the biggest underachievers in the NBA the past three seasons currently have the best record (6-1) in the league. 'We' caught 'on' the Sixers three times during their four game SU and ATS streak but now it's about to turn. Washington started in horrid fashion losing their first five games including opening night to Philadelphia 113-107. The Wizards have won their last two as Westbrook and Beal are starting to mesh. Although they haven't fared well in Philly the Wiz are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take WASHINGTON! |
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01-06-21 | Virginia Tech +5 v. Louisville | Top | 71-73 | Win | 100 | 6 h 53 m | Show |
Virginia Tech at Louisville 6:30 ET Hokies (+) over Cardinals- No. 19 Virginia Tech (8-1) has played seven games at home and two on neutral sights which makes this their first true road game of the season. But, how much of an 'actual' road game can this be if there are no spectators, no fans there to intimate their opponents and to harass the refs. Still, the Hokies are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games and are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 overall. The Hokies had their game with Virginia postponed so it has been a week since their 80-78 win over Miami their fourth straight. No. 25 Louisville has won three straight after suffering pounding at Wisconsin 85-48 their sole loss and are 6-2-1 ATS at home. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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01-05-21 | Missouri v. Mississippi State +2.5 | Top | 63-78 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show |
Missouri at Mississippi State 9:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Tigers- No. 13 Missouri is the surprise of the SEC (aside from Kentucky being 2-6) and are 7-1 and coming off a huge win at Arkansas. That makes them but 1-1 in conference play falling to Tennessee 73-53. Mississippi State was good to 'us' at Georgia winning 83-73 outright as a 3-point dog a week ago but fell to Kentucky in overtime at home Saturday 78-73. The Tigers haven measured up to the competition on the road going 3-8 ATS in their last 11 against teams with winning records while the Bulldogs are 10-4 ATS after a SU loss. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE! |
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01-05-21 | Connecticut +100 v. Marquette | 65-54 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
Connecticut at Marquette 9:00 ET Huskies (+) over Golden Eagles- There have been a lot of changes at Connecticut since Jim Calhoun retired as Kevin Ollie his replacement last six season with plenty of controversy as the University sued to keep from paying him for numbers violations. But, now they have Dan Hurley at the helm and he has his Huskies back in form at 4-1 with their only loss against Creighton 76-74 in overtime. Marquette is 6-5 but has not been very impressive as they are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games and really just have an early win over Wisconsin. The road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and the underdogs is 4-1 ATS in last five. Take CONNECTICUT! |
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01-05-21 | North Carolina v. Miami-FL +4 | 67-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show | |
North Carolina at Miami-Fl 8:00 ET Hurricanes (+) over Tar Heels- UNC is 1-6 ATS in their last seven and are 0-3 SU on the road and yet they are favored here. Coach Roy Williams has six freshman in his rotation with four of them getting the bulk of playing time and their inexperience has been evident. Miami who also use on pair of freshman are 4-4 and have lost a pair if games on final shot buzzer beaters. The Tar Heels have dropped in quality play as they are 5-14-1 ATS in their last 20 games following a SU win and just 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 as favorites on the road, while the Hurricanes are 4-1 ATS in their last five as home underdogs. Take MIAMI! |
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01-05-21 | Jazz v. Nets +5 | 96-130 | Win | 100 | 7 h 27 m | Show | |
Utah at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Jazz (+) over Nets- So Kevin Durant is down for seven days minimum and the Nets have been disappointing after a quick 2-0 start and are 1-4 SU and lost five straight to the number. It looks like Brooklyn is so cocky about their ability to score with all their firepower they don't feel the need to play defense as they have allowed 120 ppg in their last five. Utah has put together a pair of wins for the first time this season and they have always gotten the best of the Nets. Utah has won the past four meetings and 7-of-8. The Jazz are also 9-2-1 ATS as road underdogs and are 5-1 ATS in their last six at Brooklyn and the Nets are 1-4 ATS against teams with winning records. And yet now without Durant the Nets will play defense and reverse this trend. Take BROOKLYN |
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01-04-21 | Kings v. Warriors +2.5 | 106-137 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
Sacramento at Golden State 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Kings- How Golden State is at .500 is a bit of a shock after the way they started the season with losses by 26 to Brooklyn and 39 points to Milwaukee. But since then they have won 3-of-4 as Stephen Curry took it upon himself to get aggressive scoring a career high 62 points against Portland Sunday night and Draymond Green has returned to the lineup. One thing about great shooters is that when they are hot they stay 'on' as they find their groove. The Kings just dropped a pair of games at Houston and they finish their three game road trip tonight. Sacramento has played well is 7-0 ATS in their last seven trips to Golden State but all as underdogs. They are also 11-4 ATS after a SU loss but just 1-6 ATS as road favorites and 7-15 ATS as favorites overall. Take the WARRIORS! |
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01-04-21 | Pacers +1.5 v. Pelicans | 118-116 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
Indiana at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Pelicans- Both clubs are moving in opposite directions as New Orleans has won two-in-a-row for the first time this season and stand at 4-2. Indiana is also 4-2 but they opened the year with three straight wins and have now dropped 2-of-3 all at home. This is just the Pacers second away game with the only other road game a 21-point win at Chicago. Somehow the Pelicans are 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings and that bother me a bit but, they were receiving a bushel of points then whereas they are not favored as they are 3-7 ATS as home favorites. Indy is 8-3 ATS after a SU loss and will rebound here. Take INDIANA! |
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01-04-21 | Knicks +7 v. Hawks | Top | 113-108 | Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
New York at Atlanta 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Hawks- Break-up the Knicks! New York has won 3-of-4 and two of three which came on the road on this current four game trip. Atlanta's free wheeling style opened the season with three straight wins and 4-of-5 also incurred their defeat at the hands of Cleveland Saturday as they committed 20 turnovers. The Knicks have a completely new outlook under Tom Thibodeau and attitude and the difference is striking. NYK is 3-0-1 ATS in their last four trips to Atlanta while the Hawks are 0-4-1 ATS in their last five games as home favorites. Take NEW YORK! |
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01-03-21 | Blazers v. Warriors +5.5 | Top | 122-137 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Portland at Golden State 8:30 ET Warriors (+) over Trailblazers- This is the second of the two-game home series between these two as the Trailblazers took out the Warriors 123-98 Friday night. In that game Portland turn the tide by made 20 3-point shots while the Warriors made only seven. Golden State at times looks like the worst the in the NBA as all of their three losses have come by double-digits losing by 26, 39 and 25 points as their defense ranks No. 30 (Dead last). Although State is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games they are 24-11 ATS against the Blazers at home. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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01-03-21 | Mavs v. Bulls +6 | 108-118 | Win | 100 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Dallas at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Mavericks- Chicago returns home after a three game road trip where they won a pair at Washington before getting blown out at Milwaukee 126-96. Dallas just finish a two-game home stand rebounding from a loss to Charlotte with a win over Miami on Friday and still are waiting for the return of Kristaps Porzingis averages 20 points and nearly 10 rebounds a game. Two trends of note are that the Mavericks are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games and 8-21-2 ATS after a SU win. Chicago is 4-1 ATS after a SU loss but are just 12-30 ATS in their last 42 home games as underdogs. So 'we' will tread lightly but have...CHICAGO! |
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01-03-21 | Nuggets -8.5 v. Wolves | 124-109 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show | |
Denver at Minnesota 7:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Timberwolves- Both of these clubs are struggling right now as Minnesota opened the season with a pair of wins but have now dropped three straight while the Nuggets have lost 4-of-5. The Timberwolves will be without start center Karl-Anthony Towns who will miss his fourth straight game and his absence leaves a huge void that the Wolves can't fill. Minnesota's losses have been by an average of 26.7 points. Take DENVER |
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01-03-21 | Houston v. SMU +3 | Top | 74-60 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 6 m | Show |
Houston at S.M.U. 7:00 ET |
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01-02-21 | Cavs +7 v. Hawks | Top | 96-91 | Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
Cleveland at Atlanta 7:30 ET Cavaliers (+) over Hawks- The Hawks are flying high and if Trae Young continues to score at this rate many will be hard pressed to match Atlanta's offensive output. They are No.1 in scoring at 129 ppg and are 4-1 coming off a huge 114-96 win at Brooklyn and return home for this game tonight. Cleveland jumped out 2-0 on the season and have dropped their last two including a 119-99 loss to Indiana two nights ago. The Cavaliers will be without Kevin Love and often that is a plus as they have started playing more competitive basketball going 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. Atlanta as favorites haven't done all that well going 1-3-1 ATS in their last five and they are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 on zero days rest. Take CLEVELAND! |
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01-02-21 | Knicks +9.5 v. Pacers | 106-102 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
New York at Indiana 7:00 ET Knicks (+) over Pacers- These two met in their season opener 10 days ago a 119-99 home win for the Pacers who are playing hosts to the Knicks once again. New York had their mini winning streak stopped New Year's Eve by Toronto as they shot a franchise low 8% from beyond the arc going 3-for-36. The Knicks have four guards sidelined with injuries but altogether they don't equal the single player that Indiana had to shelve in T.J. Warren who led the team in scoring last season. New Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has his squad playing defense first and they 5th in total points allowed and 3rd in defensive FG percentage. Indiana is 12-5 ATS as host against New York and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 as favorites. But, things change...take NEW YORK! |
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01-02-21 | Hornets v. 76ers -9.5 | 112-127 | Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (-) over Hornets- Charlotte is off a home loss last night as crippled Memphis came to town and netted the Hornets to the tune of 108-93. Although they closed the 2020 season along with this season are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as underdogs and 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. I have more they are 9-3 ATS in the second of back-to-backs. Philadelphia who seem to be more focused under Doc Rivers are 7-2 ZATS in their last nine as home favorites and 14-6 Ats in their last 20 home games overall and they are also 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings Take the SIXERS! |
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01-02-21 | LSU +1.5 v. Florida | Top | 79-83 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 59 m | Show |
LSU at Florida 2:00 ET Tigers (+) over Gators- Both clubs are coming off dominate performances as Florida was never headed at Vanderbilt winning 91-72 while the Tigers manhandled Texas A&M 77-54. I must give the gators credit as they are 4-1 and have played four of their first five games away from home only hosting Stetson winning 86-40 as 24-point favorites. LSU (6-1) unlike the Gators have played just one true road game at St. Louis receiving their only defeat 85-81 as the Billikens made 44-of-70 shots.Neither team has any impressive trends to speak of other than the road team is 5-1-1 in the last seven meetings. Take LSU! |
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01-02-21 | Creighton v. Providence +4.5 | 67-65 | Win | 100 | 3 h 6 m | Show | |
Creighton at Providence 12:00 ET Friars (+) over Bluejays- No. 11 Creighton extended their Christmas holiday and chose not to play Georgetown on Wednesday and open the New Year with a game in Providence with the Friars are 4-0 SU this season. The Bluejays have won their last three while Providence has won 5-of-6 including their last two outings at home over DePaul and Butler. The Friars lead the series 16-11 including a 9-3 mark at home and they are 5-2 ATS at home versus teams with winning records. Take PROVIDENCE |
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01-02-21 | Texas +4 v. Kansas | 84-59 | Win | 100 | 3 h 2 m | Show | |
Texas at Kansas 12:00 ET Longhorns (+) over Jayhawks- This game is simple to figure out. If the Longhorns veteran trio of guards hit their 3-point shots it will negate the Kansas size advantage. The Jayhawks are 8-0 since their opening 102-90 loss to No. 1 Gonzaga while Texas only loss came to Villanova 68-64. The visitors are 501 ATS in their last six on the road and the road team is 11-2 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take TEXAS! |
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01-01-21 | Blazers v. Warriors +4 | 123-98 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 42 m | Show | |
Portland at Golden State 10:30 ET Warriors (+) over Trailblazers- Golden State started the season with blowout losses to Brooklyn and Milwaukee but have responded with wins at Chicago and Detroit. This is their home opener and it will be a back-to-back home series against the Trailblazers as they meet again on Sunday. The turnaround was strictly because he just took over the last two times out scoring 67 points with 10 three-pointers. Golden State will be aided by the return of two players for the Warriors Draymond Green returns and for Portland Carmelo Anthony returns and that can only help any opponent. Portland is 10-24 ATS in their last 34 trips to Golden State. Take the WARRIORS! |
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01-01-21 | Clippers v. Jazz +3.5 | Top | 100-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (+) over Clippers- I wonder about these 4-1 LA Clippers because in their loss to Dallas they scored just 27 points in the entire first half. Now, I will give you that Leonard was not in the lineup, but they have played and won countless times while he's getting his nails clipped. After opening with a win at Portland the Jazz have failed to cover three straight and squeezed out their lone will against the striped bare Oklahoma City Thunder. Going back to last season the Jazz opening win was the only ATS win in their last nine games overall. Still, it's time...take UTAH! |
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01-01-21 | Lakers v. Spurs +6 | 109-103 | Push | 0 | 9 h 15 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at San Antonio 7:30 ET Spurs (+) over Lakers- Los Angeles had their way with the Spurs two nights ago as LeBron celebrated his birthday in a big way as the Lakers had their best shooting night of the short season. That of course was the game that 'Popovich' helped the NBA make a political statement by arranging the first female to coach in the NBA to get her opportunity. Wow, what a history making league! So impressive was Becky Hammon's performance (they lost 121-107) that the Spurs will have another shot at the Lakers. They get the money tonight...take SAN ANTONIO! |
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01-01-21 | Old Dominion v. Florida International -120 | 67-82 | Win | 100 | 16 h 34 m | Show | |
Old Dominion at Florida Int 7:00 ET Panthers over Monarchs- Giving you the winner of this game will explain my true expertise or not. You see I am a 'numbers' guys. I really don't know many of the players names but I know that the kid playing point guard that No. 12 is real good. So, don't get me wrong, I see more than most others when observing a game. Well, my point here is that Old Dominion has a basketball pedigree of sort while Florida Int is where again...and has no national recognizance. Boy, if 'we' don't win this game it's back to square one. Take FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL! |
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12-31-20 | Colorado +2 v. USC | 72-62 | Win | 100 | 21 h 9 m | Show | |
Colorado at USC 10:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Trojans- Now is a tricky one have I believe that 'we' win here with the Buffaloes we will make plenty of money on and against them the rest of the way. Colorado went to Arizona a place where that haven't won since entering the Pac-12 in 2011 and Arizona at home was a 2-point favorite. That 'price' tells me the bookmakers have a bit of respect for the Buffs. USC just had a 20-day break and posted an 86-63 win over Santa Clara on Tuesday and now are back on the court within 48 hours.Considering that Colorado is 13-40 ATS in their last 53 road games is not reflected in the line. Take COLORADO! |
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12-31-20 | Michigan v. Maryland +1.5 | Top | 84-73 | Loss | -109 | 19 h 15 m | Show |
Michigan at Maryland 7:00 ET Terrapins (+) over Wolverines- So here comes No. 16 ranked and undefeated Michigan (7-0) into College Park and the Terrapins return home after upsetting ranked Wisconsin in Madison. The Wolverines just had an easy time as Nebraska where they were never threatened winning 80-69 as a 7.5-point favorite. That was Michigan's first game since Dec. 13 and in their last meeting in the final game last season the Big Ten co-champs who closed the season with a 83-70 win over the visiting Wolverines. Take MARYLAND! |
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12-31-20 | Knicks v. Raptors -9 | Top | 83-100 | Win | 100 | 18 h 21 m | Show |
New York at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (-) over Knicks- Okay, enough le'ts get back to reality! Having 'had' the Knicks both games I am quite comfortable looking to pay against them here. Toronto who isn't sure where home is hasn't won a game (0-3) and they haven't covered' either. Now, the Raptors who have defeated New York eight straight times are a healthy 9-point favorite. If ever there was a spot to use a cliché this is 'what the doctor ordered' as Toronto needs a fix in the worst way. Last time out the blew a 14-point second half lead to the 76ers and they have already claimed that this is a 'must win' and I agree. Take TORONTO! |