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03-21-18 | Pacers -1 v. Pelicans | Top | 92-96 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Indiana at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Pelicans- This game is an oddity of sorts as it is a rescheduled contest from early February when the Smoothie King Center was leaking. These clubs enter this fray with identical records with 11 games left in the regular season. Indiana has won 12 of the last 15 meetings although New Orleans posted a 117-112 win over the Pacers in their only meeting this season back in November. This time around Indiana will set the pace. Take the PACERS! |
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03-21-18 | Western Kentucky +4.5 v. Oklahoma State | Top | 92-84 | Win | 100 | 11 h 44 m | Show |
Western Kentucky at Oklahoma State 8:00 ET Hilltoppers (+) over Cowboys- Oklahoma State was one of the schools that felt 'shafted' by the NCAA selection committee and they look like they are out to prove that they were good enough to make the 'Big Dance.' Western Kentucky on the other hand was good enough to get selected but a loss in the Conference USA final to Marshall 67-66. The Hilltoppers have been a great side the entire season posting a 13-6 ATS record away from home and a 22-12 ATS overall record. Take the points with WESTERN KENTUCKY! |
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03-20-18 | Rockets -5 v. Blazers | 115-111 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
Houston at Portland 10:30 ET Rockets (-) over Trailblazers- It isn't often that I am siding with the Rockets but this looks like a spot to take them tonight. Both these clubs have been playing their best basketball of the season as Portland has won their last 13 and Houston has won five straight and 26 of their last 28 and now have the best record in the NBA. The Rockets are 2-0 against the Blazers this season and has won five of the last six meetings. Houston has 29 road victories and are an unheard of 24-13 ATS. Take HOUSTON! |
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03-20-18 | Mississippi State +5.5 v. Louisville | Top | 79-56 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
Mississippi State and Louisville 9:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Cardinals- Louisville who usually is in the 'Big Dance' has a chance to go to the NIT semi-finals and a trip to New York's Madison Square Garden with a win tonight. This is the Cardinals first season without former coach Rick Pitino and they for the most part survived the turmoil and seek their fourth trip to the NIT semi's since 2006. Mississippi State dropped 3-of-4 before posting a pair of NIT victories against Nebraska and Baylor covering both contests. This should be another close contest where the points might come into play. Take the BULLDOGS! |
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03-20-18 | Mavs +8.5 v. Pelicans | 105-115 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 46 m | Show | |
Dallas at New Orleans 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Pelicans- New Orleans is off a win over short-handed Boston on Sunday but have still dropped four of their last six while Dallas as usual is off a loss (two actually) and are just 8-26 straight-up on the road. The Pelicans lead by Anthony Davis is just 14-19-1 ATS at home whereas the Mavericks are 19-14-1 ATS on the road. The Pelicans posted a 126-109 win at Dallas two weeks ago and now it is turn-about. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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03-20-18 | Clippers +3.5 v. Wolves | Top | 109-123 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Minnesota 8:00 ET Clippers (+) over Timberwolves- This is so typical of teams battling for a playoff spot (the final playoff spot) as they have both have lost their most recent crucial games. The Clippers have dropped their last three and now trial Minnesota by two-games in the loss column as there are just three-games that separate the fourth through 10th seeds in the West. The T-wolves have lost their last two but still have a chance to finish as high as fourth. This means more to L.A. As time runs down. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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03-19-18 | Western Kentucky +4 v. USC | Top | 79-75 | Win | 100 | 13 h 9 m | Show |
Western Kentucky vs USC 11:30 ET Hilltoppers (+) over Trojans- USC is one of the only No. 1 seeds still alive but their issue is that they are playing in the NIT. The Trojans managed to win 103-98 in double overtime against UNC Ashville without their All-American center who is sitting out the tournament to protect his draft status. Also, their senior guard Jordon MeLaughlin is considering sitting out tonight. I DO NOT want teams whose players don't want to play...I want them hungry. The Hilltoppers will get it done insider where they hold a 345-point advantage in the paint. Take WESTERN KENTUCKY! |
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03-19-18 | Bucks +2.5 v. Cavs | Top | 117-124 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 32 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Cleveland 7:00 ET Bucks (+) over Bucks- After a lengthy road trip where they went 3-3 the Cavaliers return home for the first time since March 5 and host Milwaukee a club they have defeated five straight time as hosts. Cleveland who is secure in the third playoff seed in the East has been playing with a plethora of injuries along with a mystery illness that has even sidelines coach Tyronne Lue who is missing time of late. The Bucks have won three of their last four and have posted a 119-116 win at home earlier this season. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-18-18 | Florida State +5.5 v. Xavier | 75-70 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
Florida State vs Xavier 8:40 ET Seminoles (+) over Musketeers- These two teams meet for the second straight year in the second round as this year's No. 1 seed Xavier looks to repeat the 91-66 rout with another win over Florida State. The Musketeers have virtually the same squad as last season with the addition of graduate transfer Kerem Kanter and a pair of sophomores. The Seminoles who lost two starts from that team to the NBA has revenge on their mind and this one will be mush closer. Take FLORIDA STATE! |
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03-18-18 | Clemson v. Auburn -122 | Top | 84-53 | Loss | -122 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
Clemson vs Auburn 7:15 ET War Eagles over Tigers- Despite his checkered back ground we know one thing for sure and that is that Bruce Pearl knows who to coach and recruit. Under his leadership Auburn is in the NCAA's for the first time since 2003. The War Eagles have lost three players including their starting center Anfernee McLemore to injury and suspensions and yet here they are. They forced 21 turnovers in their first round win and that same defense will lift them over their ACC name-sake. Take AUBURN! |
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03-18-18 | Rockets v. Wolves +7.5 | Top | 129-120 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Houston at Minnesota 7:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Rockets- With the Golden State Warriors have so many key players sidelined the Rockets have a chance to made a mover for the No. 1 overall seed as they have won their last four and 21 of their last 22. They should be very confident entering tonight's fray as Houston has defeated Minnesota five straight times. After dropping their last outing in San Antonio the T'wolves are two-games clear for the eighth playoffs spot in the West. At home with the generous points the Wolves can howl tonight. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-18-18 | Texas A&M +6.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 86-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
Texas A&M vs North Carolina 5:15 ET Aggies (+) over Tar Heels- Now, wait a second, I'm hearing that Texas A&M will try and rely on their hight advantage against North Carolina. Let me say this, if you have a height advantage over the Tar Heels you are a big sized team. The Aggies front court runs 6-10,6-10 and 6-9 as they are the fifth-ranked rebounding team in the country. A&M who out-rebounded Providence 44-26 have more experience at the post. Take TEXAS A&M! |
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03-17-18 | Pistons +8.5 v. Blazers | 87-100 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Detroit at Portland 10:00 ET Pistons (+) over Trailblazers- Two clubs headed in opposite directions clash at the Moda Center where the Trailblazers will host the Detroit Pistons. Portland has an 11-game win steak working while Detroit who was embarrassed 110-79 at Utah on Thursday are against a 'Blazers' squad that just beat the Cavaliers. The Piston have lost eight of their last 10 (3-7 ATS) but are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings and suck it up here. Take DETROIT! |
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03-17-18 | Warriors v. Suns +3 | Top | 124-109 | Loss | -103 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Golden State at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Warriors- If this team doesn't have enough injury issue Golden State has lost Super-Star Kevin Durant for a number of weeks due to fractured rib (on his right side) and will join his Super-Star teammate Stephen Curry (and Klay Thompson) on the bench. So, now the ravaged Warriors who defeated the Suns 129-83 five weeks ago in their only meeting this season and have won 16 of the last 19 meetings as the Suns enter with seven straight losses. But, this is just a shell of themselves and Phoenix will be all in. The line is the indicator...take PHOENIX! |
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03-17-18 | Houston +3.5 v. Michigan | Top | 63-64 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show |
Houston vs Michigan 9:40 ET Cougars (+) over Wolverines- Michigan enters this game for a 'Sweet-16' berth having won 10 in-a-row with four straight covers and 9-of-10 ATS. Houston has been on an up swing of their own and are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Comparing the season long 'numbers' of these two they come out very similar. Same course record on the road and at neutral sites with the Cougars holding a slight point differential advantage but of course they have player a lesser schedule. The thing is Las Vegas is giving Houston a huge amount of respect and so will I. Take the COUGARS! |
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03-17-18 | Ohio State +3.5 v. Gonzaga | Top | 84-90 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Ohio State vs Gonzaga 7:45 ET Buckeyes (+) over Zags- 'Sweet-16 here I come...' Yeah well, for who? Both these clubs were winners in tough first round competition as Gonzaga won their 15th straight and look to return deep into NCAA Tourney play. (Yeah, well who isn't) The interesting thing about this match-up is that they have played twice before. The first time in NCAA Tournament action in Pittsburgh where 2nd seeded OSU beat the 7th seeded Zags. The last time was earlier this season in Portland on November 23 as the Zags crushed the Buckeyes 86-59. Thing will be different Saturday night. Take OHIO STATE! |
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03-17-18 | Seton Hall +4.5 v. Kansas | 79-83 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
Seton Hall at Kansas 7:10 ET Pirates (+) over Jayhawks- You know 'we' just might be learning something about the Big East as they step-up and meet the competition. The Jayhawks dropped their final Big-12 contest to Oklahoma State and then cruised through the conference champions and handled a well disciplined Penn squad for four straight covers. Seton Hall was ousted for the Big East tourney by Butler on a final second buzzer beating shot 75-74 and rebounded with a comfortable 94-83 win in Rd 1 over NC State and are 6-0 ATS in their last six overall. Take SETON HALL! |
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03-17-18 | Rockets v. Pelicans +7.5 | 107-101 | Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Houston at New Orleans 7:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Rockets- Back at it again the Rockets are on a 3-game win streak and have won 20 of their last 21. New Orleans who is in the sixth seeded spot in the west are just 1.5 games away from the 10th spot so every game down the stretch is vital. These two have split their first two meetings this season each winning at home with the Pelicans winning the last encounter 115-113 in late January. Houston does not have a rich history in the Crescent City where they are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 trips. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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03-16-18 | Heat +4 v. Lakers | 92-91 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Miami at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Heat (+) over Lakers- 'Numbers never lie, but the can be very misleading.' Miami who is almost assured of at least a 7th or 8th seed in the East have dropped their first two of a 3-game road trip and have lost nine in-a-row on the road overall. Now, this is where the 'Numbers stuff' comes into pay as the Heat are a stellar 21-13-1 ATS away from home. LA has won eight of their last 11 and 12 of its last 13 at home but will be missing a vital cog in their offense as Kyle Kozma is questionable. Take MIA |
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03-16-18 | New Mexico State v. Clemson -4.5 | Top | 68-79 | Win | 100 | 13 h 56 m | Show |
New Mexico State vs Clemson 9:57 ET Tigers (-) over Aggies- It looks like the 'public' is expecting there to be plenty of support for New Mexico State as the games are being played in San Diego, where as Clemson has to travel from the east. The Tigers who are making their first appearance in the Tourney in seven years losing in the first round in its past five appearances. That isn't as bad as the Aggies who have lost its NCAA Tournament opener nine straight years. Take CLEMSON! |
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03-16-18 | Clippers +5 v. Thunder | Top | 113-121 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Clippers (+) over Thunder- OKC has put together four straight win as their roster becomes a bunch of walking wounded. All-Star forward Paul George in questionable as is center Steve Adams. LA is just one-game behind San Antonio and Utah and a game and-a-half behind sixth place New Orleans and need every win. Clippers 21-11-1 ATS on the road while the Thunder are 15-20 ATS at home. After a poor shooting night and a loss at Houston last night I expect to Clippers to rebound here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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03-16-18 | Mavs +11 v. Raptors | 115-122 | Win | 100 | 7 h 59 m | Show | |
Dallas at Toronto 7:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Raptors- Toronto trailed the Pacers by 12 in the third quarter last night before rallying for their 10th straight victory. Dallas who is just 8-24 straight-up on the road but a respectable 18-13-1 ATS when traveling. The Raptors have won seven of the last 10 meetings but the Mavericks won the most recent meeting 98-93 in December. The Mavs know the are capable of beating this team and will competitive tonight. Take DALLAS! |
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03-16-18 | Butler v. Arkansas +2 | 79-62 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
Butler vs Arkansas 3:10 ET Razorbacks (+) over Bulldogs- This one doesn't pass the eye test as No. 10 seed Butler is the Vegas favorite over No. 7 seed Arkansas. Okay. So my first instinct is is to be the anti-Christ and take the Bulldogs as a team with an inferior record and a 'higher' seed being favored! I believe Butler has gotten the benefit of the location of this game being played in Detroit a much closer proximity that Arkansas. The Razorbacks are 42-31 in NCAA tourney action including 20-11 in the first round and are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11. Take ARKANSAS! |
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03-16-18 | Providence v. Texas A&M -2.5 | Top | 69-73 | Win | 100 | 3 h 59 m | Show |
Providence vs Texas A&M 9:15 ET Aggies (-) over Friars- A record eight SEC teams made the tournament with Tennessee the highest seed at No. 3 and Texas A&M is No. 7. Providence made a great run in the Big Tournament losing to Villanova in the Championship Game after defeating regular season champ Xavier. The Aggies started the year 11-1 and then opened SEC play 0-5 and finished 9-9. The Aggies have 11 NCAA wins with eight of them coming since 2006. A&M's balanced attack will wear the Friars out. Take TEXAS A&M. |
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03-15-18 | St Bonaventure v. Florida -5 | Top | 62-77 | Win | 100 | 12 h 10 m | Show |
St. Bonaventure vs Florida 9:55 ET Gators (-) over Bonnies- St. Bonaventure set a school record with their 26th win over UCLA on Tuesday and are now facing the 6th seed Florida in Dallas. The last time the Bonnies made the 'Big Dance' it wasn't even a big dance in 1970 as Bob Lanier was the star. Florida struggled down the stretch losing five of their final eight games but is a tourney tested team that has played at least four games in each of the last five times they have reached the NCAA Tournament. Gators bit hard here...take FLORIDA! |
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03-15-18 | Cavs +5 v. Blazers | 105-113 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Portland 10:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Trailblazers- Surprisingly enough and for different reasons both these clubs are a No. 3 seed in their conferences. Portland is another NBA club that is streaking at the right time as they have won their last 10 while Cleveland has lost four of their last seven and their last four at Portland. With his 'new' cast of teammates James is pulling this team together with his best basketball and will lead this team to a win tonight. Take CAVALIERS! |
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03-15-18 | Alabama +2 v. Virginia Tech | 86-83 | Win | 100 | 11 h 23 m | Show | |
Alabama vs Virginia Tech 9:20 ET Crimson Tide (+) over Hokies- Alabama coach Avery Johnson aid he wasn't surprised the Tide when so deep into the SEC tournament because of the leadership of freshman Collin Sexton who came to 'Bama with high expectations and he delivered on every front. Sexton who has been compared to Kimba Walker can take over a game at any point. Virginia Tech who has a negative rebounding margin are off a deflating loss to Notre Dame where they had a 21-point lead with 15 minutes left in the 2nd half and they will struggle against the Tide's quickness. Take ALABAMA! |
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03-15-18 | Pelicans +4 v. Spurs | 93-98 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
New Orleans at San Antonio 8:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Spurs- As 'Norton' would say 'time and time wait for no man.' To which makes us take a look at the Spurs who are showing their age and have dropped nine of their last 12 games and find themselves out of the playoff at this moment. The best part of the reminding schedule for San Antonio is that they play 12 of their final 14 games against teams above them in the standings. More bad news is that New Orleans is 7-0 ATS in their last seven road games and are 4-0 ATS in the alst four meetings. Take the PELICANS! |
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03-15-18 | Davidson +5 v. Kentucky | Top | 73-78 | Push | 0 | 9 h 13 m | Show |
Davidson vs Kentucky 7:10 ET Wildcats (+) over Wildcats- Davidson was able to qualify for the 'Tourney' by winning 11 of their last 13 games and upsetting top-seeded Rhode Island for the Atlantic-10 Championship and securing the bid. Kentucky's youth were able to put it together and win the SEC Tournament and now will face a pair of seniors including at A-10 Co-Player of the Year Peyton Aldridge who is anxious to face 'major' competition. Take DAVIDSON! |
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03-15-18 | Raptors v. Pacers +4 | Top | 106-99 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
Toronto at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Raptors- The two 'hottest' team in the NBA clash tonight at Indiana as the Pacers have won their last three and 21 of their last 30. Not to be out done, Toronto has won nine straight and 16 of their last 17. The trends between these two are one-sided as the Pacers are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings including 0-4 ATS in the last four at Indiana. Take the PACERS! |
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03-14-18 | Heat v. Kings +6.5 | 119-123 | Win | 102 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
Miami at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Heat- With 14 regular season games remaining Miami has a 5.5 game lead over Detroit for the final playoff spot in the East. The Heat bring an eight-game road losing streak to Sacramento and are a half-game behind Milwaukee for the seventh spot and really have no pressure here. Miami hasn't won on the road since January 29 in Dallas and will be may be without Hassan Whiteside and Dwayne Wade and that won't help the Heat's cause. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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03-14-18 | Nebraska v. Mississippi State -4 | Top | 59-66 | Win | 100 | 12 h 35 m | Show |
Nebraska at Mississippi State 9:00 ET Bulldogs (-) over Cornhuskers- These two had their NCAA 'bubble' dream burst as they were passed bye for the 'Big Dance' and now settle for a chance to pay at Madison Square Garden. Of these two squads the 'word' seems to be that it was Nebraska that got shafted in the selection process and yet are only a No. 5 seed. The Cornhuskers closed their regular season winning eight of the final nine games before being eliminated by Michigan 77-58. Mississippi State meanwhile is 18-2 at home which includes and early season loss to Nebraska 76-72 which helped the Cornhuskers to a 4-7 straight-up record on the road. Take NEBRASKA! |
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03-14-18 | Wizards -2.5 v. Celtics | Top | 125-124 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
Washington at Boston 8:00 ET Wizards over Celtics- Guys, I hope 'we' are not being sucked into this match-up as the 'numbers' just don't add up. Washington has lost their last two and now they are favored in Boston where they have lost nine of their last 10 meetings. This is a tough spot for the Celtics as they have four players 'out' of this contest including this years glue Kyrie Irving. The deleted Boston club also have a questionable Al Horford and will be missing Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown. Take WASHINGTON! |
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03-14-18 | Bucks v. Magic +8.5 | 117-126 | Win | 100 | 8 h 37 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Orlando 7:05 ET Magic (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee has had a number of 'face changes' the past month starting with the firing of coach Jason Kidd. Upon his firing the Bucks when out an won six of seven and then lost six of seven before defeating a pair of bottom feeders New York and Memphis. Orlando has dropped their last five on the road and return home to host the Bucks who they have defeated 20 of the last 23 meetings at home. Take the MAGIC! |
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03-13-18 | Nuggets v. Lakers +2 | 103-112 | Win | 100 | 14 h 36 m | Show | |
Denver at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET Lakers (+) over Nuggets- It is the same old story surrounding the Nuggets who use a strong home court advantage (26-10 SU) and they just can't seem to break through on the road. Denver is 11-20 straight-up on the road and will be playing their playoff final stretch 10 of their last 15 away from Mile High City. Luke Walton turned thing around 'before' the return of Lonzo Ball as LA is 15-7 straight-up in their last 22. Nuggets off a walkover against the Kings 130-104 but will find this contest a bit different. Take the LAKERS! |
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03-13-18 | St Bonaventure +3.5 v. UCLA | Top | 65-58 | Win | 100 | 25 h 57 m | Show |
St. Bonaventure vs UCLA 9:10 ET Bonnies (+) over Bruins- Who ever wins this contest will enter the field of 64 as an 11-seed and will go to Dallas Thursday and play Florida. UCLA is making their 49th NCAA Tournament appearance and come in losing three of their last five games including the Pac-12 semi to Arizona getting out-scored 13-0 in overtime. St. Bonnies comes in losing to Davidson the eventually A-10 champion but have won 13 in-a-row before that conference playoff defeat. They are back in the 'Dance' first the first time since 2012. Both these clubs like to go with their starters and don't gibe the bench much of an opportunity and the Bonnies have better overall balance. Take ST. BONAVENTURE! |
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03-13-18 | Hornets +4.5 v. Pelicans | 115-119 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show | |
Charlotte at New Orleans 8:00 ET Hornets (+) over Pelicans- After a 10-game winning streak New Orleans has dropped their last two while Charlotte just ended their own five-game losing streak with a win over Phoenix on Sunday. The Suns were without leading scorer Devin Booker and tonight the Pelicans Anthony Davis will be back against to face Dwight Howard who has had 30-points in two of his last three games. The Crescent City boys have won three straight in the series but that ends tonight. Take the HORNETS! |
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03-13-18 | Pacers +5.5 v. 76ers | Top | 101-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Indiana at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over 76ers- Even t he 'players' on the 76ers admit they are a bit up-and-down as they alternate wins and losses off a 2-2 road trip. These two have spilt the first two meetings each winning at home including Philly 121-110 back on Nov. 3. The Sixers like to beat-up on the 'little' guy but struggle against the better clubs and are 1-5 ATS against teams with a winning record while the Pacers are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take INDIANA! |
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03-11-18 | Warriors v. Wolves +5 | Top | 103-109 | Win | 100 | 4 h 36 m | Show |
Golden State at Minnesota 3:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Warriors- Minnesota was sitting atop of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference in the third playoff spot but have faltered since the injury to Jimmy Butler. The Timberwolves have lost their last three land are facing falling to the 10th spot with a loss here. Golden State is a 1/2-game behind Houston for the lead in the West and they really don't seem very concerned. Sort of reminds me of the Cavs and Celtics last year. They know they will catch and pass them but not today. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-10-18 | Magic v. Clippers -11.5 | 105-113 | Loss | -102 | 13 h 5 m | Show | |
Orlando at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (-) over Magic- The LA Clippers have won 12 of their last 17 games and have defeated Orlando eight straight times with the Magic last defeating the Clippers in November 2013. Los Angeles is off a huge win last night over Cleveland but realize a letdown here would wipe out last nights win. Orlando is off a last-second loss in LA to the Lakers at Staples Center 108-107 as the officials incorrectly took away their final opportunity to score and win the game. No Magic here...take the CLIPPERS! |
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03-10-18 | USC +3 v. Arizona | Top | 61-75 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 16 m | Show |
USC vs Arizona 10:00 ET Trojans (+) over Wildcats- After last night's 'Bad Beat' loss with UCLA (+6) in overtime against Arizona I have a knot in my stomach when looking at this contest. Arizona who won last season's Pac-12 Tournament came away with the ATS overtime win out-scoring the Bruins 13-2 in the extra period. The Wildcats have won the last four meetings between the two and have a huge 9-3 ATS advantage in the last 12 meetings. With such strong trends my question is why have the oddsmakers made this such a shallow line...Take the TROJANS! |
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03-10-18 | Grizzlies v. Mavs -9 | 80-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 16 m | Show | |
Memphis at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (-) over Grizzlies- Does NBA Commissioner Adam Sliver realize just how bad some of the 'Association' teams really are. Some of them don't even have to 'tank' to get to the worst record in the NBA. Here is Dallas a team who's owner stated he wants his team to 'tank' and they are a huge favorite over a team that is so bad they don't have to lay-down to lose. Memphis is winless since January 29 and has lost 16 straight and 13 straight on the road. Just ti cinch matters the Grizzlies are 0-16 this season without Tyreke Evans and will mis his ninth straight game tonight. Take DALLAS! |
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03-10-18 | Spurs +4.5 v. Thunder | Top | 94-104 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
San Antonio at Oklahoma City 8:35 ET Spurs (+) over Thunder- Which of these two teams would you believe is not going to make the playoffs? The key word is 'team' and that gives the Spurs the advantage as they have played like one for years while OKC is more play ground and breaks apart when it counts most. San Antonio doesn't have a winning road record but it is still better then the Thunders home record. Oklahoma City is off a win and that is bad new for them as they are 1-7 ATS after a straight-up win and add that the Spurs are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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03-10-18 | West Virginia -120 v. Kansas | Top | 70-81 | Loss | -120 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
West Virginia vs Kansas 6:00 ET Mountaineers (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas has won 13 straight Big-12 regular season titles and has won the conference tournament seven times in 15 years while West Virginia hasn't won a conference championship since winning the Big East in 2010. The Jayhawks swept the season series 2-0 with a pair of 'covers.' I can see West Virginia with their tough pressing defense and pulling out the upset. Take the MOUNTAINEERS! |
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03-10-18 | Houston +3.5 v. Wichita State | 77-74 | Win | 100 | 5 h 55 m | Show | |
Houston vs Wichita State 3:30 ET Cougars (+) over Shockers- Two of the better rebounding team is the nation face-off as No. 14 Wichita State has a plus-9.8 rebound differential and No.19 Houston posts an advantage of plus-7.8. Both these clubs are evenly matched as they enter this contest with the same overall record and split their pair of meetings this season with each winning as hosts. The Cougars have won their last four and are playing with confidence where as the Shockers are aware they blew the AAC regular season champions at hoe against Cincinnati a week ago and will feel the pressure here. Take HOUSTON! |
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03-10-18 | Alabama +4 v. Kentucky | 63-86 | Loss | -103 | 3 h 18 m | Show | |
Alabama vs Kentucky 1:00 ET Crimson Tide (+) over Wildcats- No. 4 seed Kentucky has won three straight conference SEC Championships winning 12 of their last 13 SEC Tournament games. As if that isn't enough to intimidate Alabama how about nine straight wins over the Crimson and 16 of the last 18 meetings. It was in this same spot the semi-final where the Wildcats defeated the Tide 79-74. Things do get tighter in conference tournaments and the Tide are brimming with confidence after their huge 81-63 win over No. 1 seed Auburn. Stay with the momentum here. Take ALABAMA! |
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03-09-18 | Cavs v. Clippers -110 | Top | 102-116 | Win | 100 | 12 h 10 m | Show |
Cleveland at L.A. Clippers 10:35 ET Clippers over Cavaliers- The 'new look' Cavaliers have won and 'covered' their last five on the road and are 6-4 with their up-graded roster. Los Angeles made a trade of their own which was a shocker when they sent Blake Griffin to Detroit and they are 9-4 straight-up since the move. The Clippers are off a home loss to New Orleans and are among a group fighting for spots 3-10 in the West and the Clippers can compete and are currently in the 8th position. These two met last November in Cleveland as the Cavs won 118-113 in overtime. This time the Clippers win on the floor. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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03-09-18 | West Virginia v. Texas Tech +2 | 66-63 | Loss | -101 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
West Virginia vs Texas Tech 9:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Mountaineers- These two split their season series with both teams winning at home with the Mountaineers getting the 'money' in both games. Texas Tech hit a poor patch as they lost four in-a-row without senior guard Keenan Evans who was missing in the loss to West Virginia but have won their last two since his return. Yesterday was The Red Raiders first Big-12 Tournament win since the beat West Virginia in 2013...They do it agin here. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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03-09-18 | North Carolina +4.5 v. Duke | Top | 74-69 | Win | 100 | 10 h 30 m | Show |
North Carolina vs Duke 9:30 ET Tar Heels (+) over Blue Devils- Always a treat when these two clash as the ACC 'elite' meet once again with No. 4 Duke against No. 11 North Carolina. The amazing thing to me is that the Blue Devils are where they are with four freshman and Grayson Allen the senior guard leading the way. Well, sort of, the 'big' man for Duke is freshman ACC Player of the Year Marvin Bagley III who had 33 points and 17 rebounds in yesterday's 88-70 win over Notre Dame. The two teams split this season each holding serve and wining at home and both are playing well at this time of the year as should be expected as Duke is 7-1 ATS in their last eight and the Tar Heels are 7-3 ATS in their last 10. What it comes down to is 'Can the Heels contain Bagley III?' They do have the size and coaching. Take NORTH CAROLINA! |
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03-09-18 | UCLA +5.5 v. Arizona | Top | 67-78 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
U.C.L.A. vs Arizona 9:00 ET Bruins (+) over Wildcats- There sure will be plenty storylines on this Pac-12 tourney game being played at T-Mobil Arena in Las Vegas. We can start with Arizona coach Sean Miller who is in the mist of an FBI report (that can NOT be good under any circumstances) has returned to his duties and the Wildcats have won their last three. Although Arizona has won nine of its last 11 Pac-12 tourney games but that nemesis from Los Angeles the Bruins actually have the edge. UCLA is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 and 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings and the underdogs is 14-2 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take UCLA! |
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03-09-18 | Lakers v. Nuggets -6.5 | 116-125 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Denver 9:00 ET Nuggets (-) over Lakers- Just when it counts most the Nuggets have stubbed their toe losing their last two and three straight at home. Denver is now in the ninth playoff spot in the West and but is only four games away from the No. 3 spot now occupied by Portland. Lonzo Ball has returned to the lineup and has sparked the Lakers as they are 5-0 ATS in their last five road games while Denver is 0-4 ATS in their last four home games but are also 4-1 ATS against the Lakers are home. Take DENVER! |
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03-09-18 | Rockets v. Raptors +2.5 | Top | 105-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Houston at Toronto 7:30 ET Raptors (+) over Rockets- Houston's winning streak is now at 17 and look to make it 18 at Toronto against the Raptors who have won six straight of their own. The Raptors are the first team to clinch a playoff spot and look to hold the top spot in the East. When a pair of good team like this meet the trends are always positive for both clubs as is the case here. The Rockets are 9-0 ATS in their last nine road games against teams with winning records while Toronto is 4-0 ATS following an ATS loss. My key factor here is that the Raptors are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Toronto. Take the RAPTORS! |
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03-08-18 | Baylor +5 v. West Virginia | 65-78 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 16 m | Show | |
Baylor vs West Virginia 9:30 ET Bears (+) over Mountains- These two will meet for the third time with the Mountaineers winning the first two contests by holding the Bears to a 57 point average. The Bears are on the wrong side of the 'bubble' after having lost three of their final four one of those losses was to West Virginia. The Mountaineers with 22 wins should not have to worry about the 'bubble' as they have a number of quality wins over ranked opponents. The Bears have more incentive and double revenge. Take BAYLOR! |
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03-08-18 | North Carolina v. Miami-FL +6.5 | Top | 82-65 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
North Carolina vs Miami-Fl 9:00 ET Hurricanes (+) over Tar Heels- I'm so confused...no, not about my side but the way different agencies interpret the same information. To start with Miami is the ACC's No. 3 seed and received the double-bye while North Carolina is the 6th seed and defeated Syracuse 78-59 (who was no threat). Now, here is where the fun starts, no. 3 seed Miami is ranked 25th and sixth seed North Carolina is ranked 11th so, go figure. The Tar Heels are a strong favorite here off their dominating performance last night but the Hurricanes are well rested and know they can beat this club again as they did this season at Chapel Hill 91-88. Take MIAMI-FL |
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03-08-18 | Celtics v. Wolves +2.5 | Top | 117-109 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Boston at Minnesota 8:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Celtics- Boston who started the season with 18 straight wins have come out after the All-star break winning five of six but now trail Toronto by two-games in the East. Both clubs will be missing their top players as the Celtics Kyrie Irving has a knee injury and Minnesota will be with Jimmy Butler. Boston is the better overall club and are 5-2 without Irving and the Wolves are 4-6 without Butler. Minny has had five days rest after their loss at Utah where Karl-Anthony Towns and Jeff Teague were ejected. T'wolves are 25-7 straight up at home and come together for a win tonight. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-08-18 | 76ers v. Heat +1 | 99-108 | Win | 102 | 8 h 38 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at Miami 7:30 ET Heat over 76ers- This is the 4th meeting between these two this season as the 76ers lead 2-1 with two home wins and then Miami got to hold serve at American Airlines Arena 102-101 just nine days ago. This is the first meeting that Philadelphia gets to see the rejuvenated Dwayne Wade for the Heat and he has been an added spark with 8th seeded Miami. Look for the Heat who are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 continue their fine play. Take MIAMI! |
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03-08-18 | Nets v. Hornets -6.5 | 125-111 | Loss | -113 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (-) over Nets- Both these clubs have dropped their last four games straight-up and are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 overall and 1-12 straight-up in last 13. Charlotte had won five straight before their losses and are still in contention in the weak East but still have enough time to qualify but they can not afford a loss tonight to last place Brooklyn. Charlotte has won the last five meetings but the Nets are 4-1 ATS in those games. Tonight the Hornets sting...take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-08-18 | LSU +1.5 v. Mississippi State | 77-80 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
L.S.U. vs Mississippi State 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Bulldogs- Interesting match-up as Mississippi State comes limping into the SEC playoffs off two straight losses one of which was to tonight's opponent LSU who defeated the Bulldogs 78-57. Despite those two losses Miss. St. is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 versus the SEC. The Bulldogs are also 4-0 over LSU in their last four tournament meetings. These two clubs ended the season against each other and I see the same result here. Take LSU! |
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03-08-18 | Texas +6.5 v. Texas Tech | 69-73 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Texas vs Texas Tech 7:00 ET Longhorns (+) over Red Raiders- If there ever was a team on the 'bubble' it is the Longhorns as their 19-13 record does have some shinning moments while No. 2 Big-12 seed Texas Tech need not worry. These two split their two meetings this season each winning on their home court. The Red Raiders had lost four straight before the return of Keenan Evans who return in the seasons final scoring 23 points in a win over TCU. Losers of four of their last five and yet are the No. 2 seed, I see a flaw here. Take TEXAS! |
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03-08-18 | UNLV +6.5 v. Nevada | 74-79 | Win | 100 | 5 h 19 m | Show | |
UNLV vs Nevada 3:00 ET Rebels (+) over Wolf Pack- UNLV just ended a five-game losing streak with an overtime non-cover win over lowly Air Force while Nevada-Reno who is ranked No. 22 and had a first round bye. Eight-days ago the Wolf Pack destroyed the Rebels 101-75 in Las Vegas and now in the rematch Reno is a 6-point favorite. The Rebels did defeat Nevada 86-78 in Reno but the Wolf Pack did win the regular season Mountain West title and they the 'players' have spoken and believe that they have already done enough to get a bid for the 'Big Dance.' Wrong attitude! Take UNLV! |
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03-07-18 | Cavs v. Nuggets -3 | Top | 113-108 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Cleveland at Denver 10:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Cavaliers- So, Denver has gone from a beaten road favorite at Dallas last night to a home favorite over Cleveland tonight. Maybe, the 126-117 win the Nuggets posted at Cleveland on Saturday has them confident enough to beat the Cavs twice in a row. Cleveland of course will be looking for payback but they are still a team in transition as they continue to struggle. Kevin Love is still out and it is the rest of the team that appears to have 'panic' attacks as LeBron's supporting cast is still adjusting. Take DENVER! |
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03-07-18 | Rockets v. Bucks +6.5 | 110-99 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
Houston at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over Rockets- Did you see the Rockets last night as they ran out the Thunder 122-112 at Oklahoma City and won their 16th straight. Even though the game was never close Houston has 'covered' 10 of their last 14. Milwaukee lost to Indiana Monday and have dropped five of the last six games after winning 10 of their last 13 after firing coach Jason Kidd. I believe although the Rockets are paying fabulous ball they should have a slight letdown after their National TV winner at OKC. Take the BUCKS! |
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03-07-18 | Raptors v. Pistons +5.5 | 121-119 | Win | 100 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
Toronto at Detroit 8:00 ET Pistons (+) over Raptors- Toronto who owns the top spot in the East and have won five straight and 12 of their last 13 going 10-3 ATS in the span. The numbers here for the Pistons are pathetic as they have lost nine of their last 11 games since trading for Blake Griffin and are coming off an 0-3 road trip. The Raptors pounded the Pistons 123-94 last week in Toronto and I expect Detroit to to forth a big effort to redeem that performance. Take the PISTONS! |
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03-07-18 | St. John's -4.5 v. Georgetown | 88-77 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
St. John's vs Georgetown 7:00 ET Red Storm (-) over Hoyas- This one seems a bit 'off' as once again we find the lower seeded team an underdog. No. 8 seed Georgetown won and 'covered' both meetings this season and now we find No. 9 seeded St. John's a favorite, be-it the game being played in Madison Square Garden. But, now the Hoyas have lost their last four and are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 while St. John's is 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight and the favorite is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Take the RED STORM! |
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03-07-18 | Notre Dame -2 v. Virginia Tech | 71-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech 7:00 ET Fighting Irish over Hokies- Now, this should be an interesting affair as ACC 7th-seed Virginia Tech is the only ACC team to defeated No. 1 Virginia in conference play and are an underdog against No. 10 seed Notre Dame. The Hokies enter this contest losing 2-of-3 while the Fighting Irish won Tuesday over Pittsburgh 67-64 in Round 1. The reason for the Irish being favored here against a higher seeded team that defeated them at home (80-75) is the return of two standouts Matt Farrell and Bonzie Colson. Notre Dame is 13-4 with those two in the lineup and just 6-9 without them. Take the FIGHTING IRISH! |
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03-07-18 | Vanderbilt +2 v. Georgia | Top | 62-78 | Loss | -102 | 8 h 28 m | Show |
Vanderbilt vs Georgia 7:00 ET Commodores (+) over Bulldogs- I know and understand that Georgia is the 12th seed in the SEC tournament and Vanderbilt is the 13th seed but this 'line' just doesn't look right. Even though the Bulldogs have lost their last two and Vanderbilt is off a win they are just 12-19 on the season and a miserable 8-20 ATS with a 12-game ATS losing streak included. With the Commodores having won only one game in 13 tries away from home and with this 'line' they will have to win this game outright and so they will. Take VANDERBILT! |
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03-06-18 | BYU +9.5 v. Gonzaga | 54-74 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
Brigham Young vs Gonzaga 9:00 ET Cougars (+) over Bulldogs- So, you think Kansas has a strangled hold on the Big-12 with 14 straight regular season titles and you are right but Gonzaga has out done the Jayhawks bu appearing it their 21 straight WCC Championship game. The Bulldogs have won 16 consecutive WCC Tournament games and have a current 13-game winning streak but are just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games overall. BYU has defeated the Bulldogs three straight years in Spokane before losing both meetings this season. Take BYU! |
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03-06-18 | Nuggets v. Mavs +5 | 107-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Denver at Dallas 8:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Nuggets- Denver enters this contest winners of their last two both on the road against lowly Memphis on Friday and Cleveland on Saturday. Dallas as usual is on a losing streak the current run is at a negative three but have a number of strong trends that support their 'action.' The Mavericks who have lost enough games by double-digits are 4-0 ATS at home following a double-digit loss at home and they are 5-1-1 ATS against the Nuggets in Dallas. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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03-06-18 | Rockets v. Thunder +5.5 | 122-112 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 32 m | Show | |
Houston at Oklahoma City 8:00 ET Thunder (+) over Rockets- So, much has changed since the last time these two met Christmas Day when the Thunder defeated the Chris Paul-less Rockets 112-107 at home. At that time Houston was in the mist of a stretch where the lost seven of the nine games while OKC posted their fifth straight win. Now, Houston has won 15 straight and have dominated the Thunder going 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings and are 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings in Oklahoma City. OKC has won five of their last seven but have not defeated a team with a winning record since Feb. 6. I look for Carmelo Anthony and Russell Westbrook to balance the Rockets attack. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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03-06-18 | 76ers v. Hornets +2 | Top | 128-114 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over 76ers- Two of the stronger NBA rebounders will face-off as the 76ers Joel Embiid and the Hornets Dwight Howard meet and the last meeting between the two did not go so well for the veteran from Charlotte. These two went head-to-head on Friday and Embiid dominated Howard outscoring him 23-6 and out rebounding him 15-6 as Philadelphia won at home 110-99. Even though the 76ers are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings they are 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine road games while the Hornets are 3-0 straight-up and ATS in their last three at home. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-06-18 | Wake Forest +5 v. Syracuse | Top | 64-73 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 28 m | Show |
Wake Forest vs. Syracuse 7:00 ET Demon Deacons (+) over Orange- The way I see it Syracuse has to win deep into the ACC Tournament to have a chance of getting an invite to the 'Big Dance' while No. 14 seed Wake Forest would have to win it all to get a bid and at 11-19 they won't be going anywhere else. These two split their two meetings both posting victories at home. The Orange are off a win over No. 20 Clemson while the Deacons have lost their last two and are just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games. But, crazy stuff happens in conference tournaments and I expect it to start here. Take WAKE FOREST! |
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03-05-18 | BYU +4.5 v. St. Mary's | Top | 85-72 | Win | 100 | 13 h 49 m | Show |
Brigham Young vs. St. Mary's 11:30 ET Cougars (+) over Gaels- Sharp shooting St. Mary's somehow ended up the second seed in the WCC and have won four-in-a-row. The Gaels lead the nation in field goal percentage (51.5) and ranked 10th in 3-point field goal percentage at 40.8% and have defeated BYU five straight times with five straight 'covers.' Without a doubt the best player on the floor will be St. Mary's 6-11 senior Jock Landale the WCC Player of the Year scoring 21.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per contest who led the Gaels to their regular season 28 wins. The Cougars will try and avenge their 81-50 loss in the WCC tournament last season and will keep this one close. Take BYU! |
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03-05-18 | Blazers v. Lakers +2 | Top | 108-103 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
Portland at L.A. Lakers 10:35 ET Lakers (+) over Trailblazers- The two 'hottest' teams in the NBA face-off tonight in Los Angeles where the Lakers host Portland who has won 14 straight in this series. LA has won their last five with the return to the line-up of Lonzo Ball who is 14-of-22 from three point range since his return four games ago. Portland has won their last six and that dynamic duo of guards Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum have led the way. The Blazers won the first meeting in LA 95-92 and the Lakers are much improved since then and get the 'money' tonight. Take LAKERS! |
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03-05-18 | Magic v. Jazz -9.5 | 80-94 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
Orlando at Utah 9:00 ET Jazz (-) over Magic- Both these clubs have won their last two games but for Utah it has so much more significance as they are two games out of the No. 8 playoff seed in the West while Orlando is 23-games under the break-even mark. Utah won 11 straight before the All-Star break and have now won 13-of-15. The Jazz have won the last three in the series including a 125-85 pounding at Orlando. This game too much to Utah for them to make a mistake here. Take the JAZZ! |
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03-05-18 | Celtics v. Bulls +8.5 | 105-89 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 5 m | Show | |
Boston at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Celtics- Both these clubs had streaks ended last time out as Boston had their four-game win streak ended at Houston Saturday night and Chicago broke into the win column after five straight losses with a win over Dallas 108-100 Sunday. Believe it or not the Bulls have won five consecutive meetings in Chicago including a 108-85 in December the Celtics worst loss of the season. Usually I would come back with the squad that was destroyed but the Bulls have confidence and Boston is off an emotional game against Houston. Take CHICAGO! |
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03-04-18 | 76ers v. Bucks +2 | Top | 110-118 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Bucks (+) over 76ers- The Bucks are dropping fast losing their last four games but still are in a solid position to make the playoffs entrenched in the seventh spot 1.5 games behind the Sixers. Milwaukee made a coaching change jettisoning Jason Kidd to the unemployed and immediacy when on a winning streak but the euphoric effects seem to have worn off. The mini slump for the Bucks has seen Giannis Antetokoumpo shoot under 40% the last four game and a turn around is expected here. Take MILWAUKEE! |
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03-04-18 | Pelicans v. Mavs +4 | 126-109 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 14 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Dallas 7:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Pelicans- It appears that with DeMarcus Cousins 'down' Anthony Davis has more room to work with on the court and has been putting up some amazing numbers. In the last 11 games Davis has averaged 35 points, 13 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.2 blocks with the Pelicans going 8-3 in that span. These two have split their two games this season with each winning on the others court. This time the home court advantage stands as Dallas gets the money. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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03-04-18 | Pacers +4 v. Wizards | 98-95 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
Indiana at Washington 6:00 ET Pacers (+) over Wizards- The Wizards have started their four-game with losses to Golden State and Toronto and have dropped to 12-19 ATS at home. Washington has taken the last four in the series including a 111-102 win at Indiana four weeks ago. It looks as though the Wiz are finally feeling the effects of the absence of John Wall as they have committed 18 turnovers in each of the past two games. Who knows why but the Pacers are 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings in Washington. Take INDIANA! |
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03-04-18 | Connecticut +14.5 v. Houston | 71-81 | Win | 100 | 6 h 49 m | Show | |
Connecticut at Houston 4:00 ET Huskies (+) over Cougars- It doesn't seem to matter to Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson that Houston is seeded behind conference leaders Cincinnati and Wichita State because as he put it 'we have already beaten everybody in this league.' Strangely enough, the Cougars are undefeated at 'home' going 14-0 straight-up and 8-1-1 ATS using a temporary home at Texas Southern. The Huskies are a virtual lock for the final seed and are 5-5 in this series. Look for the points to come into play. Take CONNECTICUT! |
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03-04-18 | Temple +2 v. Tulsa | Top | 58-76 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 3 m | Show |
Temple at Tulsa 3:00 ET Owls (+) over Golden Hurricane- Two clubs that were considered dead even about two weeks ago have taken different paths down the stretch. Tulsa has won seven of eight while the Owls have dropped three of four. The Golden Hurricane are locked into the 4th seed in the AAC while Temple who lost heartbreakers to Wichita State and Houston before a loss to lowly Connecticut. A small conflict in trends has Tulsa 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games while Temple is 7-2 ATS in their last nine games overall. Take the OWLS! |
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03-04-18 | Cincinnati +3.5 v. Wichita State | Top | 62-61 | Win | 100 | 2 h 12 m | Show |
Cincinnati at Wichita State 12:00 ET Bearcats (+) over Shockers- When the All American Conference was formed most felt the Connecticut was the prize school to enter but they have fallen upon difficult times while Cincinnati and Wichita State became the most formidable. Cincinnati owns a 1-game lead over Wichita State with the Shockers owning a 76-72 win in January and this contest will determine the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. This is the Shockers first season in the ACC after leaving the Missouri Valley Conference where they played since 1945. The Bearcats had won 39 straight home games before their loss to the State and will get their revenge here. Take CINCINNATI! |
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03-03-18 | Thunder +4.5 v. Blazers | 100-108 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 50 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Portland 10:00 ET Thunder (+) over Trailblazers- Both these clubs are playoff bound and are currently 10-games over .500. Portland has had the best of this series winning the last seven games in Portland and are 2-0 against the Thunder this season. Both clubs seem to have found their rhythm as the Thunder have won their last three and the Trailblazers have won their last five including a 10-point come-from-behind win against Minnesota Thursday. Look for OKC to gain a measure of respect and revenge tonight. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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03-03-18 | Celtics v. Rockets -8 | Top | 120-123 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
Boston at Houston 8:30 ET Rockets (+) over Celtics- These two have the longest winning streaks on the NBA season as the Celtics had a 16-game streak as the season unfolded and now it is Houston that has a 14-game winning streak their second such streak of the year. In a meeting at the TD Garden in Boston on Dec. 28 the Celtics won 99-98 after Houston blew a 26-point lead. The Rockets played that contests without Chris Paul, Clint Capela and Luc Mbah a Moute. The Celtics who have won 4-in-a-row have struggled on offense at times and tonight they get exposed. Take HOUSTON! |
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03-03-18 | North Carolina v. Duke -7 | Top | 64-74 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
North Carolina at Duke 8:15 ET Blue Devils (-) over Tar Heels- In a rarity both No. 9 North Carolina and No. 6 Duke are coming off losses Monday as they both were beaten by last-second baskets. This is the second meetings of the year between these two and the Tar Heels won their first one at home 82-78 as they committed just two turnovers. Despite that loss Duke has won six of the last nine meetings and are 37-11 against Top-10 ranked teams at home. The Devils' Grayson Allen has picked up his offensive output of late and with the home court where Duke is 9-4 ATS while the Heels are 6-9 ATS on the road. Take DUKE! |
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03-03-18 | Pistons +5.5 v. Heat | 96-105 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
Detroit at Miami 7:30 ET Pistons (+) over Heat- The eighth and ninth seeds in the East face-off in Miami where the Heat who hold a 3-game lead over the Pistons for the final playoff spot. Both these clubs are off losses as Miami had an ugly affair against the Lakers while Detroit who is 6-7 since acquiring Blake Griffin fell to lowly Orlando last night. Detroit has won two of the three meetings this season with the last meeting a month ago a 111-107 home win. Miami has 'covered' just 8-of -9 home games. Take the PISTONS! |
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03-03-18 | Kansas v. Oklahoma State +5 | 64-82 | Win | 100 | 7 h 51 m | Show | |
Kansas at Oklahoma State 4:00 ET Cowboys (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas who has already clinched their 14th straight Big-12 regular season title have won their last five games and is looking for revenge for an earlier season 84-79 loss to the Cowboys. The trends are stacked on the favorites side as Kansas is 1904 ATS in their last 14 road games and Oklahoma State is just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games. The Cowboys out-rebounded the Jayhawks 41-28 in the first meeting and with the Jayhawks incentive virtually non-existent they come up short. Take OKLAHOMA STATE! |
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03-03-18 | Baylor +2 v. Kansas State | 67-77 | Loss | -106 | 5 h 50 m | Show | |
Baylor at Kansas State 2:00 ET Bears (+) over Wildcats- As it looks now both these clubs need wins now and in the Big-12 Tourney as the are on the NCAA Tournament 'bubble.' As the games become more important both these schools have struggled as Kansas State has dropped their last two and Baylor has lost two of their last three. The Wildcats won the first meeting 90-83 and has won and 'covered' the last three while the underdog has won the past six games outright and is 20-7-1 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Add that Baylor is 21-9 ATS in their last 30 road games. Take the BEARS! |
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03-02-18 | Iowa State v. Oklahoma -9.5 | Top | 60-81 | Win | 100 | 12 h 30 m | Show |
Iowa State at Oklahoma 9:00 ET Sooners (-) over Cyclones- Anyone that has paid any kind of attention to college basketball this season is well aware of the Sooners swoon as they started the season 12-1 and have now lost seven of eight and 10 of 13. Oklahoma is just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 contests as a good part of their failing has coincided with Trae Young's shooting slump but to tell the true the rest of the squad just isn't all that good. Iowa State is actually the worst of the Big-12 especially on the road where they are 0-9 straight-up and 4-9 ATS overall. The Cyclones are 21-8-1 ATS in the last 30 meetings but have been decimated by injuries this year. Take OKLAHOMA! |
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03-02-18 | Raptors v. Wizards +4 | 102-95 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Toronto at Washington 8:00 ET Wizards (+) over Raptors- With the virtual collapse of the Cavaliers and the Celtics having lost their edge of late and Toronto has taken over the top spot in the East with a 71% wining percentage. The Raptors have won 11 of their last 13 with one of those losses coming at the hands of Washington who is 4-0ATS in their last four against winning teams. The Wizards are 10-4 without John Wall and can pull off a surprise here. Take WASHINGTON! |
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03-02-18 | Mavs -115 v. Bulls | 100-108 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Dallas at Chicago 8:00 ET Mavericks over Bulls- A pair of teams that have been viewed as 'tanking' face-off in Chicago where the Bulls who are doing it (tanking) by using their young and inexperienced players. The Bulls bring a five-game losing streak into this fray while the Mavericks continue to play hard despite their owners claims. Dallas is 4-0 ATS in their last four meetings in Chicago while the Bulls are 0-6 ATS when facing a team with a losing record. Take the MAVERICKS! |
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03-02-18 | Rhode Island v. Davidson +1 | 61-63 | Win | 102 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
Rhode Island at Davidson 8:00 ET Wildcats over Rams- No. 16 Rhode Island has already set a school record for wins and their highest ranking in school history. So, Tuesday Senior Night the Rams started five seniors at home where they were undefeated and were crushed 78-48 by St. Joseph's. They were 15-0 at home entering that fray while Davidson lost to St. Bonnies last time out and had won four straight and seven of eight before the loss. The Wildcats have dropped four straight to URI but are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Take DAVIDSON! |
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03-02-18 | Hornets +4 v. 76ers | Top | 99-110 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Charlotte at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over 76ers- The question to me here is 'Can Philadelphia get emotionally ready' after coming off a national TV win over Cleveland last night which ended an 11-game losing streak to the Cavaliers. The 76ers have won eight of their last 10 but are just 2-4 ATS in their last six. Charlotte was hammer by Boston 134-106 last time out after winning their previous five. The Hornets are coming of a terrible loss and will be in bounce-back mode tonight. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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03-02-18 | Penn State v. Ohio State -2.5 | 69-68 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
Penn State vs Ohio State 6:30 ET Buckeyes (-) over Nittany Lions- Penn State defeated Ohio State twice this season and inflicted on the Buckeyes their lone Big Ten home loss of the season. The Nittany Lions set a school record with 13 3-point field goals made defeating Northwestern 65-57 after dropping their previous three games. Penn State won for the first time since their top rebounder shot blocker Mike Watkins who is nursing a knee injury. In a double revenge spot...take OHIO STATE! |
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03-01-18 | Wolves +5.5 v. Blazers | 99-108 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 35 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Portland 10:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Trailblazers- Minnesota who has made a solid move toward the playoffs this season have had the wind knocked out of their sails as their key off-season acquisition Jimmy Butler is out at least the regular season with surgery on his right knee. Because of Butler's absence Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau has decided to play his five-best despite having to play some of their guys out of position. But, how much does that matter on a basketball court where so much of the play is freelance. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-01-18 | 76ers +3 v. Cavs | Top | 108-97 | Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Cleveland 8:00 ET 76ers (+) over Cavaliers- The most improved club on the floor this season is the 76ers as their youth movement led by Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. But, Philadelphia who is most likely headed to the playoffs have dropped their last two while Cleveland has turned things around since their blockbuster trade and have won seven of their past nine games. Stat wise there are huge conflicts as these two met for years with the 76ers still the doormat of the NBA. The Cavaliers have won 11 straight against the Sixers and 14 of the last 15 and are 16-7 ATS in the last 23 meetings. Cleveland's issue is that they are 4-22 ATS in their last 26 home games against sub .500 opponents. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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03-01-18 | NC State v. Georgia Tech +2.5 | 75-78 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
Yellow Jackets (+) over Wolfpack- Georgia Tech enters this game with seven straight losses while the Wolfpack have won their last four. N.C. State has turned it on of late shooting 50% or better in five straight games and this coincides with the return of point guard Markell Johnson who was suspended for seven games in December and January. The key factor here is that the Wolfpack are 7-18 ATS in their last 25 road games and Georgia Tech is 17-7 ATS in their last 24 home games. Take the points with the YELLOW JACKETS! |
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03-01-18 | Virginia v. Louisville +4 | Top | 67-66 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Virginia at Louisville 8:00 ET Cardinals (+) over Cavaliers- Virginia has already locked up the ACC regular season title and the No. 1 seed in the ACC Tournament next week. Louisville on the other hand has had a season of turmoil between losing coach Rick Pitino and other off the court issues. The Cardinals are on the 'bubble' and this should give them enough incentive against a team that has already clinched. Although Virginia hasn't lost a road game since February 2017 a loss to North Carolina. Louisville has shuffled their lineup in recent games and are scrambling for each win. They need the wins and have a chance here. Take LOUISVILLE! |
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03-01-18 | Lakers +5 v. Heat | 131-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Miami 7:30 ET Lakers (+) over Heat- Los Angeles has picked up the pace and won their last three contests although each opponent was at the bottom of their division. Miami is off an emotional 102-102 win over Philadelphia as Dwayne Wade drained a buzzer beater for the win to lift the Heat to 3-8 straight-up in their last 11. Miami's home record improved to 8-18-2 ATS. Los Angeles has made huge strides this season winning seven of their last 11 as their youth and depth had nine different Lakers score in double-figures last time out in their win over Atlanta. Play the 'hot' hand...take the LAKERS! |
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03-01-18 | Wichita State v. UCF +10 | 75-71 | Win | 100 | 7 h 27 m | Show | |
Wichita State at Central Florida 7:00 ET Knights (+) over Shockers- Wichita State who has won their last six trails AAC leader Cincinnati by 1-game and they will meet the No. 10 Bearcats at home on Saturday. In order for that game to decide the conference champ the Shockers 'must' win here. The problem is that State can not but help but look ahead and teams in 'must' games struggle. Central Florida has dropped their last two but are third in the country in least points allowed at 61.2 per game. Wichita State won the first meeting 81-62 and Knights coach Johnny Dawkins with make the proper adjustments and the look ahead factor for the Shockers can not be over looked. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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02-28-18 | Houston v. SMU +6.5 | 69-56 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
Houston at S.M.U. 9:00 ET Mustangs (+) over Cougars- I know we have seen some D-1 routs at this level but for the most part it was women's basketball (UConn) destroying opposition by 60 or more points. But, Houston did it last time out against doormat East Carolina leading 62-13 at halftime before winning 109-58. SMU has played their last seven games with seven scholarship players or less because of injuries. Despite what is going on the Mustangs have won seven of the last nine regular season meetings and are 6-1 since both joined the AAC with the only loss this season at Houston. I expect a great effort from Mustangs at home who are 23-10-1 ATS in their last 34 games as hosts. Take SMU! |