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12-08-18 | Pittsburgh +11.5 v. West Virginia | Top | 59-69 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* BACKYARD BRAWL BOOKIE BREAKER The West Virginia Mountaineers had won four on the bounce before taking a 66-56 loss to Florida. They shot just 29.7 percent in the defeat and here they'll face a Pittsburgh team which ranks third in the ACC in field-goal percentage defense at 37.9 percent. The Panthers are 7-2 SU and ATS on the season and they should be fired up for this after a 1-point loss as a 16.5-point favorite against Niagara on Monday. “As a team, we probably thought we were a little better than we were,” senior Jared Wilson-Frame said afterwards. “I’m pretty sure we’ll be ready for (West Virginia), let alone what happened today. Everybody who watches college basketball or is a part of college basketball knows the importance of that rivalry and how big it is, not only to the cities, but the programs and schools behind them. I don’t think there’s going to be much talking. We’re just going to be focused and ready to fight. It’s called a brawl for a reason.” Look for the Panthers to cover he spread and potentially win outright here in the Backyard Brawl. 10* play on Pittsburgh Panthers. |
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12-07-18 | Grizzlies +4.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 107-103 | Win | 100 | 15 h 26 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Memphis Grizzlies held the Clippers to their lowest point total of the season and 33.8 percent shooting in a 96-86 triumph Wednesday night. I expect their top rated defense to allow them to keep it close here at New Orleans Friday night. The Pelicans are coming off a 132-106 win over Dallas, but they've not played particularly well lately winning just three of their last nine games. They might be scoring at will, but it's often on expense of their defense and their scoring defense ranks among the worst in the NBA. Look for Memphis to control the tempo of this game and threaten to win outright. Grizzlies are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Pelicans are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Friday games. 10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. |
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12-06-18 | Rockets v. Jazz OVER 216 | Top | 91-118 | Loss | -105 | 19 h 27 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER (TOTAL) The Houston Rockets had played eight straight overs before taking a 103-91 loss at Minnesota Monday night (with a total closing at 222.5 points). The Rockets had scored 120+ points in three of their last four games prior to that that dudd and here they'll face a Utah team which scored a season-high 139 points against San Antonio on Tuesday. Since acquiring Kyle Korver, the Jazz are the 3rd best 3 point shooting team in the league, hitting 43.3% of their shots from downtown, and they scored a franchise high 20 three pointers against the Spurs. Over is 7-0 in Jazz last 7 home games and 10-4 in Jazz last 14 games playing on one days rest. 10* play on OVER. |
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12-06-18 | Capitals -110 v. Coyotes | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 17 h 23 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL) MONEYLINE The Washington Capitals will head into this contest looking to put an end to a two-game losing streak. They had won seven in a row before the mini-slide and here they'll face an Arizona team which may very well come out flat following four straight wins. The Capitals didn't practice Wednesday, a day off that gave them time to think about all they didn't like about their 5-3 loss in Las Vegas Tuesday night. Arizona has the confidence and the momentum, but the motivation is on the visitors side and this is a great price we're getting on the Caps. 10* play on Washington Capitals. |
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12-05-18 | Hornets v. Wolves -5 | Top | 104-121 | Win | 100 | 19 h 25 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* BOOKIE BREAKER The Minnesota Timberwolves have won five of their last six games and have allowed more than 96 points just once during that stretch. They limited Houston to nine points in the fourth quarter of a 103-91 triumph on Monday to improve to 10-4 SU (9-5 ATS) home at Target Center for the season. The Charlotte Hornets have lost four of their last six and Kemba Walker mustered only 13 points on 5-of-16 shooting as he played through a sprained ankle in a 119-109 loss to New Orleans last time out. That was the the second straight game Charlotte allowed 119 points. Hornets are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a double-digit loss at home and I predict an easy win for the home team in this matchup. 10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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12-04-18 | Spurs v. Jazz OVER 213 | Top | 105-139 | Win | 100 | 12 h 11 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) TOTAL The San Antonio Spurs managed to put an end to a two-game slide with a 131-118 win over Portland last time out. They have seen seven of their last eight games go over the total (one push) and have allowed an average of 127.3 ppg through their last three contests. The Utah Jazz are not quite the stout defensive unit we've gotten used to in recent years. They've allowed an average of 113.4 ppg through their eight home games on the season with seven of those going over the total. We can also note that the Jazz have been shooting 39.7 percent from the perimeter since trading for veteran shooting guard Kyle Korver. I think this total looks way too low and recommend a BIG PLAY on the over. 10* play on OVER. |
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12-03-18 | Rockets v. Wolves +1.5 | Top | 91-103 | Win | 100 | 22 h 22 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Minnesota Timberwolves had allowed just 95.5 ppg while winning four consecutive games before taking a 118-109 loss to Boston Saturday. They're 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games and look good to bounce back against Houston Monday night. The Rockets have averaged 128.5 ppg through back-to-back wins, but against teams a lot worse defensively than Minnesota. Rockets are 2-5 ATS in their last seven road games and I would not be surprised to see them come out flat here after a pair of electric performances. 10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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12-03-18 | North Dakota State v. Iowa State -20.5 | Top | 59-81 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) ATS The Iowa State Cyclones are asked to cover plenty of points here against North Dakota State Bison. but I think they'll be well up for the task. Iowa State is coming off three consecutive blowout wins and beat Nebraska Omaha by 27 as an 18-point favorite last time out. Additionally they're expected to have Sophomore forward Cameron Lard and senior forward Zoran Talley Jr. back in the rotation after serving seven-game suspensions due to off-court issues. "Whatever minutes they get — and that’s what I've talked to them about -— that's your opportunity to make those minutes grow," ISU coach Steve Prohm said last week. "They’ll be in uniform Monday. They've checked all the boxes. It could be two minutes, or it could be 25 minutes — I have no idea. It’s just how the game goes." Cyclones are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record while Bison are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. I expect Iowa State (especially Lard and Talley Jr.) to be fired up for this game and go for a fourth straight rout. 10* play on Iowa State Cyclones. |
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12-02-18 | Blazers v. Spurs OVER 216 | Top | 118-131 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) TOTAL The San Antonio Spurs have given up an average of 132 points in back-to-back losses by 30 points or more. They're allowing 112.0 ppg on the season and over is 6-0-1 in their last seven games. Here the Spurs will face a Portland side which has seen six of its last seven games go over the total, the lone exception a matchup with the total closing at 227 points. Spurs have been terrible at the defending the three lately allowing their last two opponents to shoot a combined 40-of-95 from downtown, and Portland's backcourt is capable of making it rain. The Blazers shot 53.6 percent from the field in a 121-108 win over the Spurs at home on Oct. 20 and over is 6-1 in the last seven meetings. 10* play on OVER. |
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12-02-18 | Vikings v. Patriots UNDER 49.5 | Top | 10-24 | Win | 100 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL) TOTAL The Minnesota Vikings limited Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers to a season-worst 198 yards and sacked him four times in last week's 24-17 win. They're allowing just 276.6 ypg since Week 4 and I think they'll give Tom Brady and the New England Patriots offense plenty of problems here on Sunday. The Pats have scored a combined 37 points through their last two games with each of their last four going under the total. Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings. 10* play on UNDER. |
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12-02-18 | Rams -9.5 v. Lions | Top | 30-16 | Win | 100 | 148 h 37 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL) SIDE The LA Rams are coming off their bye week and look primed to put a massive beating on Detroit Sunday afternoon. The Lions season is all but over after losing four of their last five and they lost by a touchdown against the Bears on Thanksgiving. Here they'll face a Rams team which has lost just one game all season (to New Orleans) and we can note that the Rams are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a bye week. The Rams rank 2nd in the NFL for total offense with 448.6 yards per game and QB Jared Goff threw for 413 yards and four touchdowns in a 54-51 win over the Chiefs in Week 11. Running back Todd Gurley was limited by an ankle issue against the Chiefs but is expected to be fine for this matchup; bad bad news for Detroit. 10* play on LA Rams. |
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12-01-18 | Northwestern v. Ohio State -14 | Top | 24-45 | Win | 100 | 62 h 46 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (CFB) The No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes put a 62-39 beating on seventh-ranked Michigan last week. I think they'll win in a rout again when taking on Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday night. Northwestern defeated Illinois last week but failed to cover the spread and gave up 435 yards of total offense while generating only 371 yards of offense themselves. Here they'll face an Ohio team which averages 544.6 yards on the season and toyed with Michigan's top ranked defense. Buckeyes QB Dwayne Haskins completed 20-of-31 passes for 396 yards and six touchdowns and the Buckeyes racked up 567 total yards in the victory. Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is determined to have his players ready for this game: "I'm going to be very hard on everybody this week, and we cannot see anything other than the same effort we did last week," Meyer said, later adding, "When you win and you win the way you did, now that's the time to cut it loose and be very, over-the-top demanding of them." 10* play on Ohio State Buckeyes. |
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12-01-18 | Fresno State v. Boise State UNDER 53 | Top | 19-16 | Win | 100 | 61 h 57 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (CFB) TOTAL The Fresno State Bulldogs are giving up only 13.5 ppg on the season and all but one of their last nine games have gone under the total. The Boise State Broncos are holding teams to 22.3 ppg overall which drops to 18.5 ppg at home and six of their last eight have gone under the total. This will be the fourth meeting in just over a year and the second straight time Fresno State and Boise State will compete in the Mountain West championship game. BSU won last year's title game 17-14 and none of the last three meetings have been even close to go over the total posted for this matchup. 10* play on UNDER. |
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12-01-18 | Warriors -4.5 v. Pistons | Top | 102-111 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 33 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Golden State Warriors put up a good fight in Thursday's 131-128 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors, and here they'll have two-time MVP Stephen Curry back after missing 11 games with a groin injury. The Detroit Pistons have played very well lately but are in a tough spot here playing no rest after posting a 107-88 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday I expect the Warriors to get a massive confidence boost with Curry back in the lineup and roll to a comfortable victory. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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12-01-18 | Manchester United v. Southampton UNDER 2.5 | Top | 2-2 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) Manchester United played a 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace last weekend and followed that up with a narrow 1-0 win over Young Boys in the Champions League midweek. Southampton have scored only 10 goals in 13 Premier League games on the season and have found the net just one time through their last three at home. They've been solid defensively at home all season though allowing just eight goals in six games, and I think we'll see two cautious teams play out a low-scoring game here. 10* play on UNDER. |
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11-30-18 | Nuggets +2.5 v. Blazers | Top | 113-112 | Win | 100 | 15 h 36 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA The Denver Nuggets are on a roll, entering this game 4-0 SU and ATS through their last four games. They've won at both Minnesota and Oklahoma City during that stretch to improve to 5-4 on the road for the season, and I think would not be surprised to see them win ouright at Portland Friday night. The Blazers had dropped three straight prior to a 115-112 win as a 10-point favorite against Orlando last time out and they've covered the spread in just one of their last eight contest. Denver has held three straight opponents to fewer than 100 points and it has won three straight meetings with Portland. Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings and I expect Denver to at the very least cover the spread in a relatively low-scoring contest. 10* play on Denver Nuggets. |
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11-29-18 | Clippers v. Kings +3 | Top | 133-121 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 37 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The LA Clippers have won eight of their last nine following a 115-99 rout of Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, but they're in a tough spot here the second night of a back-to-back and facing a high-paced Sacramento side which will be aiming to bounce back from a 21-point home loss to Utah. The Kings are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game and 6-1 ATS in their last seven following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. I would not be surprised to see the home team win this one outright, but take the points as a little insurance. 10* play on Sacramento Kings. |
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11-29-18 | Saints -7 v. Cowboys | Top | 10-13 | Loss | -117 | 82 h 47 m | Show |
SAINTS @ COWBOYS THURSDAY NIGHT BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The New Orleans Saints are coming off a successful two-game homestand during which they beat Philadelphia and Atlanta by a combined 55 points. They have won five consecutive games by double digits and I think they'll keep rolling here in the first of what will be three consecutive road games when visiting Dallas Thursday night. The Saints are a phenomenal 9-2 ATS on the season, and while the Cowboys have covered the spread in three straight games I just don't see them keeping up with the Saints explosive offense. Cowboys are 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games vs. a team with a winning road record and Saints are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has been sacked a league-high 38 times and I don't see Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliot having much success at moving the chains against a solid Saints rush defense which hasn't allowed an individual player to rush for 100 yards for more than a calendar year. Even Rams' Todd Gurley managed just 68 yards rushing in a 45-35 loss to New Orleans on Nov 4. 10* play on New Orleans Saints. |
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11-28-18 | Montana v. Creighton -7.5 | Top | 72-98 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* CBB BOOKIE BREAKER The Creighton Bluejays look like a solid home favorite against Montana Wednesday night. They won the Cayman Islands Classic by beating the 16th ranked Clemson Tigers in the final and will be looking to keep the momentum going for their upcoming matchup with No. 1 Gonzaga. Montana has suffered only one loss on the season, but that was its last game when it allowed Georgia Southern to shoot 51.9% from the field. Creighton has too much firepower and I expect the home team to run up the score and win this one by double-digits. 10* play on Creighton Blue Jays. |
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11-28-18 | Spurs v. Wolves -4.5 | Top | 89-128 | Win | 100 | 19 h 38 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA) SIDE The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off three straight wins, two of them on the road where they've otherwise struggled this season. They've been all the better at home, entering this matchup with the San Antonio Spurs with an 8-3 SU and 7-4 ATS record at Target Center. The Spurs will close out a four-game road trip for which they secured at least a breakeven record with a one-point win over Chicago Monday night. Spurs are 4-7 SU on the road this season and 6-15 ATS in their last 21 road games. Wolves are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Spurs are 14-1 in their last 15 meetings with the Timberwolves but I like Minnesota in this spot. 10* play on Minnesota Timberwolves. |
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11-28-18 | Blues -113 v. Red Wings | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -113 | 16 h 33 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NHL POWER PLAY The St. Louis Blues have dropped four of their last five and were booed off the ice by their own fans following an 8-4 loss to Winnipeg Saturday. "I think we haven't given them that much," Blues forward Patrick Maroon said. "We haven't given them St. Louis Blues hockey." That was however just a day after a solid 6-2 win over Nashville and the Blues should be more rested and better prepared for this matchup and they'll face a Red Wings team which has dropped three in row. The Blues are just 2-4-2 on the season, but keep in mind that they're 6-1 in the last seven meetings in Detroit and outscored the Red Wings 8-2 in a pair of wins last season. 10* play on St. Louis Blues. |
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11-27-18 | Raptors v. Grizzlies +4.5 | Top | 122-114 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 8 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* RAPTORS @ GRIZZLIES BOOKIE BREAKER The Memphis Grizzlies are 7-2 SU and ATS home at FedExForum and I think they'll give the Toronto Raptors all they can handle Tuesday night. The Grizzlies are holding opponents to a league-best 100.0 ppg and have covered the spread in eight of the last 10 when facing a team with a winning record over .600. With the Raptors in risk of looking ahead to a nationally televised showdown with Golden State on Thursday, the right play here is to take the points on the home team. 10* play on Memphis Grizzlies. |
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11-27-18 | Hurricanes +100 v. Canadiens | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL) SIDE I love the price we get on the Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Tuesday night. They had won three on the bounce prior to taking a 4-1 loss at New York Islanders on Saturday. That was however the second game of a back-to-back but they'll be well rested here and 24-9 in their last 33 vs. a team with a losing record. Montreal on the other hand has lost four consecutive games and we can note that the Hurricanes have won each of the last four meetings. 10* play on Carolina Hurricanes. |
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11-25-18 | Oregon State -7.5 v. Long Beach State | Top | 75-72 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CBB) ATS I think Oregon State Beavers will win in a rout when they visit Long Beach State 49ers Sunday. The 49ers are 2-4 on the season, all losses by double-digits and they took an 87-72 beating by Utah Valley last time out despite closing as just a 2-point underdog. They're 2-7 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and should not stand a chance here against a Beavers side which has won all but one games on the season and defeated Penn 74-58 as a 3.5-point favorite last time out. 10* play on Oregon State Beavers. |
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11-25-18 | Giants v. Eagles -5.5 | Top | 22-25 | Loss | -108 | 74 h 44 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL) SIDE The Philadelphia Eagles should be extremely fired up for this matchup with NFC East rivals NY Giants as they look to bounce back from a 48-7 beating in New Orleans last time out. The Giants are obviously are nowhere near as good as the Saints, and they're in a letdown spot after back-to-back triumphs and claiming a 38-35 home win over the Buccaneers last week. NY won despite giving up 510 total yards of offense, and we can expect a big game for Philly QB Carson Wentz who threw three touchdown passes in a 34-13 win over the Giants in New York on October 11. Philadelphia has covered the spread in 14 of the last 21 meetings and is in need of a win here to save its season. I think the home team will come through and win in blowout fashion. 10* play on Philadelphia Eagles. |
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11-24-18 | Nuggets v. Thunder -5.5 | Top | 105-98 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA BOOKIE BREAKER The Nuggets are off a 25-point win over Orlando Friday night, but the Nuggets as well as the Thunder are teams generally much stronger at home than on the road. Before winning their last two games, the Nuggets lost six of seven games and here they'll face an OKC team which has played well lately, winning five of its last six and beating Golden State by 28 points. Both teams will be playing on no rest which I think gives the home team a solid advantage. We can also note that the visitors may be shorthanded as starting shooting guard Gary Harris left Friday's contest with a sore left ankle. 10* play on OKC Thunder. |
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11-24-18 | Syracuse v. Boston College OVER 57.5 | Top | 42-21 | Win | 100 | 14 h 12 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB) TOTAL The Boston College Eagles host the Syracuse Orange Saturday afternoon, and I expect to see an entertaining shootout. The visitors are 10th in the nation in scoring, averaging 40.6 ppg on the season despite putting up just three in a loss at Notre Dame last time out. Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey missed most of that game with an upper-body injury and is questionable here, but backup QB Tommy DeVito should be able to put up decent numbers against a BC defense which has allowed more than 600 passing yards through its last two games. Defensively, the Orange have struggled on the road all season allowing an average of 34.6 ppg and they gave up 463 yards against the Irish last time out, including 171 yards on the ground. The Eagles running game ranks 46th in the nation and RB A.J. Dillon ran a season-high 37 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns against FSU last week. 10* play on OVER. |
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11-24-18 | Michigan v. Ohio State +5 | Top | 39-62 | Win | 100 | 14 h 37 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB) SIDE There is plenty at stake here with winner of this contest going to the Big Ten Championship Game next month in Indianapolis. The No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes have won 14 of the last 16 meetings with No. 4 Michigan, and I'm happy to take the points on the home team in this matchup. Michigan's defense is as good as it gets, but here it'll face one of the most explosive offenses in the nation. QB Dwayne Haskins threw for 405 yards and three TDs against Maryland last week and has thrown for over 400 yards in four of his last six games. Add a running back tandem of J.K. Dobbins and Michigan native Mike Weber and it's easy to see why the Buckeyes rank 8th in scoring, putting up 41.6 ppg. We can also note that the Wolverines lone loss so far came on the road, and while they're 3-1 SU away from home they've covered the spread in only one of those games. 10* play on Ohio State Buckeyes. |
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11-24-18 | Crystal Palace v. Manchester United UNDER 2.75 | Top | 0-0 | Win | 100 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) TOTAL Crystal Palace are winless through their last seven games and have scored a grand total of four goals during that stretch. They've allowed more than two goals in only of those games though and here they'll face a Manchester United team which definitely is capable of playing lock down defense despite 21 goals conceded on the season. My prediction is that Man United will sit back and control the game after taking the lead (which I assume they will), and that we'll see this game go under the total. 10* play on UNDER. |
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11-23-18 | Blazers v. Warriors UNDER 220 | Top | 97-125 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 60 m | Show |
LATE NIGHT NBA TOTAL (10* TOP PLAY) The Golden State Warriors are in free fall, coming off four straight defeats as they're battling injuries to Draymond Green and Stephen Curry. The former might be back here while the latter is expected to miss several more games. Four of their last five games when playing without Curry have gone under the total, and that's a pattern I expect to continue here. This will be the finale of a tough six-game road trip for the Blazers and I think they'll make sure to up the intensity on the defensive end after giving up 143 points at Milwaukee last time out. Under is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last four games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game. Under is 19-6-1 in Warriors last 26 games following a straight up loss. 10* play on UNDER. |
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11-22-18 | Falcons v. Saints UNDER 61 | Top | 17-31 | Win | 100 | 15 h 13 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL) TOTAL The Atlanta Falcons are coming off back-to-back losses despite giving up a total of just 50 points in the two contests combined. They've failed to break 20 point scored in each of those games and here it'll face a New Orleans side which has allowed a total of only 21 points through its last two games. The Saints are the highest scoring team in the league and have scored 45+ points in three straight games, but even while the first meeting of the season finished with a total of 80 points scored I highly doubt this contest will break 60 considering both teams recent results. Falcons are just 1-3 SU and ATS away from home this season and under is 6-2 in their last eight road games. Under is 4-1 in Saints last five home games vs. a team with a losing road record. 10* play on UNDER in New Orleans. |
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11-21-18 | Nets v. Mavs -5.5 | Top | 113-119 | Win | 100 | 15 h 24 m | Show |
NBA BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The Dallas Mavericks took a 98-88 loss at Memphis last time out, but they are a solid 6-2 SU at home on the season and a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last four at American Airlines Center. They had won four straight contests outright prior to the loss to the Grizzlies and look good to get back to their winning ways against Brooklyn Wednesday night. The Nets are in a letdown spot following a 104-92 win at Miami last night and have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five when playing on no rest. 10* play on Dallas Mavericks. |
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11-19-18 | Jazz v. Pacers UNDER 205.5 | Top | 94-121 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) TOTAL The Indiana Pacers have won back-to-back games despite not breaking 100 points scored in either contest. They're allowing just 101.4 ppg on the season which drops to 97.1 ppg home at Bankers Life Fieldhouse where the O/U is 1-7 for the season. Tonight the Pacers will host a Utah team which has not played with its usual intensity on the defensive end of the court lately, but it showed what it's capable of when holding Boston to 86 points on 38.5 percent shooting its last time out. Under is 10-3 in Jazz last 13 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 18-8 in Pacers last 26 vs. Western Conference. Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Indiana. 10* play on UNDER in Indiana. |
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11-18-18 | Blazers -110 v. Wizards | Top | 119-109 | Win | 100 | 16 h 47 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) The Portland Trail Blazers have opened a six-game road trip with a couple of losses at Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota, but I think they look good to bounce back with a win when visiting the Washington Wizards Sunday night. The Blazers had scored 100 points or more in each of their first 14 games of the season prior to a 112-96 loss to the Wolves last time out and should be able to take advantage of a Wizards side which allows 116.7 ppg. Washington looked like it finally had turned its season around after a 1-7 start to the season as it had recorded three straight victories before taking a 115-104 loss to Brooklyn Friday night. The worry of another losing streak could linger in the Washington players mind here, and I expect the visitors to be fired up to avenge a 125-124 overtime home loss to the Wizards on Oct. 22. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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11-18-18 | Broncos v. Chargers UNDER 45.5 | Top | 23-22 | Win | 100 | 39 h 17 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL) TOTAL The LA Chargers are among the league's hottest teams having won six on the bounce and permitted only 66 points over their past five games for an average of 13.2 ppg. Here they'll face a Denver team which has won just one of its last seven games and been held to 20 points or fewer in five of its nine games on the season. The Broncos defense is still pretty solid though and linebackers Von Miller and Bradley Chubb have combined for 17 sacks, the most by a pass rushing duo in the NFL this season. We can also note that they're coming off their bye so they've had plenty of time to figure out how to stop the Chargers. 10* play on UNDER. |
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11-18-18 | Titans v. Colts -125 | Top | 10-38 | Win | 100 | 98 h 10 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL) This is a major let down spot for the Tennessee Titans after putting a 34-10 beating on the Patriots last week. They're 16-34-2 ATS in their last 52 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game and here the Titans will face AFC South rival Indianapolis which has won three on the bounce and is 16-5-1 ATS in its last 22 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Colts have averaged 36 ppg during their current winning streak. QB Andrew Luck has thrown for 10 touchdowns during that stretch and at least three TD passes in each of his last six outings. Prior to a couple of losses to the Titans last year, Indy had claimed 11 straight victories over Tennessee. The Colts have covered the spread in six of the last seven when holding home field advantage and that's a trend likely to continue. 10* play on Indianapolis Colts. |
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11-17-18 | Cincinnati v. Central Florida OVER 60.5 | Top | 13-38 | Loss | -108 | 35 h 55 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB) TOTAL Two red hot teams with explosive offenses will clash at Spectrum Stadium in Orlando Saturday night, and I expect to see plenty of fireworks on both ends of the field. UCF Knights are perfect 9-0 on the season and amassed 500 yards of total offense in a 35-24 triumph over Navy last week. They rank third in the nation in total offense at 543 yards per game and put a 51-23 beating on the Bearcats last year. Cincinnati is 9-1 on the season and can lean on one of the best defenses in the country, but this will without a doubt be the biggest test yet, and in front of a national television audience at that. Keep in mind that the Bearcats allowed three touchdown passes in a 35-23 win over South Florida last week and over is 7-1 in Knights last eight home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 10* play on OVER. |
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11-17-18 | Virginia v. Georgia Tech -5 | Top | 27-30 | Loss | -105 | 31 h 7 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB) The Virginia Cavaliers have won four of their last five games, but they've failed to cover the spread in each of their last two. Here they'll face a Georgia Tech team which is 5-1 SU and ATS through its last six games, winning and covering all games when closing as a favorite. Virginia relies on its defense, but it gave up 253 rushing yards in a 23-13 loss to Pittsburgh two weeks ago. Georgia Tech leads the nation in rushing offense at 362.4 yards per game, and while it has already clinched a bowl berth I still think the Yellow Jackets will be fired up for this one. "We still have a lot to play for," Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson told reporters after Saturday’s 27-21 victory over Miami. "We are playing a lot better now than we were playing earlier in the year. We kind of dug ourselves out of the big hole we dug ourselves in." They surely don't want to risk losing the momentum, so I like the home team to win in an impressive fashion. 10* play on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. |
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11-16-18 | Blazers -112 v. Wolves | Top | 96-112 | Loss | -112 | 13 h 60 m | Show |
BLAZERS @ WOLVES PLAY OF THE DAY (10* TOP PLAY) The Portland Trail Blazers had won four straight before taking a 126-117 loss to the Lakers in La La Land. I like the Blazers to bounce back with a big performance here at Northwest Division rivals Minnesota Timberwolves Friday night. The Wolves have won back-to-back games since shipping Jimmy Butler to Philaelphia for Robert Covington and Dario Saric, but it's a big difference to beat up on Brooklyn and New Orleans compared to taking on this solid Portland side. We can also note that this is just their second winning streak of the season, and the Wolves are 0-4 ATS in their last four Friday games while the Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last five Friday games. 10* play on Portland Trail Blazers. |
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11-14-18 | Bulls v. Celtics UNDER 210 | Top | 82-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
10* NBA TOP PLAY The Boston Celtics have lost four of their last five and shot only 38.7 percent from the field in a 100-94 loss at Portland their last time out. Under is 6-2 in Celtics last eight games following a straight up loss and I think we'll see a low-scoring game when they host the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night. Chicago has been held to 99 points or fewer in four of its last five games, the lone exception an OT win at New York. Under is 6-1 in Bulls last seven overall. 10* play on UNDER. |
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11-13-18 | Penguins -110 v. Devils | Top | 2-4 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NHL) This is not a good spot for the New Jersey Devils who have just had one day off since coming home from an exhausting 1-6 road trip. "It's a pretty brutal road trip coming to an end and we didn't do what it took to win on the road consistently," forward Kyle Palmieri told reporters. Here the Devils will host a Pittsburgh Penguins team which snapped a five-game slide with a 4-0 victory against Arizona on Saturday. The Pens are 4-1 in the last five meetings at Prudential Center and they'll be seeking revenge for a 5-1 home loss to New Jersey earlier this month. Pittsburgh is so much better than it has shown in recent games and I expect the Pens to come out fired up here against the Metropolitan Division cellar-dwellers. 10* play on Pittsburgh Penguins. |
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11-11-18 | Bucks v. Nuggets -3 | Top | 121-114 | Loss | -106 | 19 h 54 m | Show |
BUCKS @ NUGGETS BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) I really like the Denver Nuggets to come through with a big win as they host Milwaukee Sunday night. Playing in the high altitude at Pepsi Center is always a tough ask for the visitors, and that is particularly true here with the Bucks playing on no rest off a 128-126 OT loss to the Clippers in LA on Saturday. Bucks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games while the Nuggets are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games, and Denver should be very motivated after a pair of disappointing losses to Memphis and Brooklyn. Denver has won eight straight meetings at home and covered the spread in three of the last four meetings overall. 10* play on Denver Nuggets. |
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11-11-18 | Patriots -6.5 v. Titans | Top | 10-34 | Loss | -102 | 98 h 58 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NFL SIDE) This is just an awful spot for the Tennessee Titans, playing on a short week and in a let down situation following a 28-14 beatdown of the Cowboys as a 7-point dog at Dallas Monday night. Here the Titans will face a New England side off six straight triumphs while going 5-1 ATS. The Pats have scored 30+ points in five of those games with the lone exception a 25-6 walk in the park victory at Buffalo. Are the Patriots unbeatable? Certainly not, but I'm confident they'll win this by at least a touchdown. Patriots are 16-5 ATS vs. a team with a losing record and also 16-5 ATS in their last 21 road games. 10* play on New England Patriots. |
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11-10-18 | Rockets -2 v. Spurs | Top | 89-96 | Loss | -107 | 21 h 45 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA SIDE) The Houston Rockets opened a five-game road trip with three straight triumphs before coming out flat in a 98-80 loss at Oklahoma City Thursday night. I think they might've been guilty of looking past the Thunder with all focus on this Lone Star State rivalry matchup with San Antonio, and I like the Rockets to close out the trek with a win. The Spurs are coming off back-to-back defeats (0-2 ATS) and coach Gregg Popovich called out his team as soft after a 95-88 loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Spurs could come out firing after a comment like that, or they could take it the completely wrong way ... We can also note that Rockets are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings at AT&T Center. 10* play on Houston Rockets. |
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11-10-18 | Tottenham Hotspur -113 v. Crystal Palace | Top | 1-0 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER) Crystal Palace have lost five of their last six overall and they are winless in their five league games at Selhurst Park this season. Palace remain without injured quartet Christian Benteke, Scott Dann, Joel Ward and Connor Wickham and I don't think they'll be able to keep up with a Spurs side coming off three straight wins. Tottenham are on a six-match winning streak against Crystal Palace in the Premier League and they've won six of their first seven away league games this season. 10* play on Tottenham. |
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11-10-18 | Ohio State -3.5 v. Michigan State | Top | 26-6 | Win | 100 | 52 h 38 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB SIDE) The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost just one game all season, but they're coming off a couple of disappointing outings and have failed to cover the spread in five straight games. I think the bookmakers are undervaluing the Buckeyes due to their recent ATS performances, and I'm well happy to back the visitors in this matchup. The Buckeyes offense is among the best in nation averaging 369.1 yards per game in the air and they rushed for a season-high 229 yards in last week's 36-31 win against Nebraska. They've scored plenty of points in recent games but have failed to cover the spread due to poor defensive displays. OSU should however have little to fear from a Michigan State offense averaging only 23.4 ppg, and MSU junior quarterback Brian Lewerke has thrown as many INTs (8) as TD passes on the season. The Spartans rely heavily on their D which ranks 16th in scoring defense by allowing 19 points per game, but I don't think they'll be able to stop this high-powered Buckeyes offense. 10* play on Ohio State Buckeyes. |
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11-09-18 | Louisville v. Syracuse OVER 68.5 | Top | 23-54 | Win | 100 | 34 h 11 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB): MIKE'S BEST WEEK 11 FRIDAY NIGHT TOTAL The Louisville Cardinals took a 77-16 beating at Clemson last week. I think they'll give up plenty of points again when visiting Syracuse Friday night. The Cardinals gave up 661 total yards to the Tigers and here it'll face a deadly offense that ranks No. 15 nationally with 478.2 yards per game. Syracuse is averaging 43.3 points per game on the season and senior dual-threat quarterback Eric Dungey has recorded 23 touchdowns, 13 via the pass and 10 by the run. Louisville's defense ranks dead last in the ACC and 115th nationally allowing 462.8 yards per game. The Orange have lost the last two meetings by a combined score of 118-38, so I expect them to look for revenge and keep pressing the pedal to the metal and keep scoring points to the very end pushing this game over the total. 10* play on LOU @ SYR OVER. |
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11-08-18 | Clippers v. Blazers OVER 225 | Top | 105-116 | Loss | -108 | 15 h 33 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA TOTAL) The LA Clippers have scored 120 points in back-to-back victories and 110 points or more in six straight games. Here they'll face a Portland team off a 118-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday and the Blazers are averaging a healthy 120.6 ppg home at Moda Center on the season. With both teams in the top 5 for offensive efficiency (the number of points a team scores per 100 possessions) I have no doubt this will be a high-scoring affair. 10* play on LAC @ POR OVER. |
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11-07-18 | Predators -120 v. Avalanche | Top | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* WEDNESDAY NIGHT NHL POWER PLAY The Nashville Predators have won three in a row and allowed only two goals during that stretch. Colorado has lost three in a row and conceded 16 goals in those losses. The Preds are perfect 6-0-0 on the road this season and 14-2 in the last 16 meetings with the Avs. We can also note that the visitors will be playing on a solid three days of rest, a situation in which they're 7-2 last nine. This almost looks too easy but I don't think the Preds will let us down. 10* play on Nashville Predators. |
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11-07-18 | Spurs +2 v. Heat | Top | 88-95 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
TOP RATED 10* NBA PLAY I think this looks like a good spot for the San Antonio Spurs to bounce back from a 117-110 home loss to Orlando on Sunday. They've dominated this series in recent seasons covering the spread in 10 of the last 11 meetings and they'll face a Miami team in a let down spot after defeating the Pistons 120-115 in overtime Monday night. Miami star Hassan Whiteside, who ranks second in the NBA in rebounding and blocked shots missed that game with an injured right knee and is questionable for this matchup. Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a ATS loss. Heat are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up win and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. 10* play on San Antonio Spurs. |
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11-06-18 | Bucks -105 v. Blazers | Top | 103-118 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 48 m | Show |
BUCKS @ BLAZERS BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The Milwaukee Bucks have already matched the best nine-game start in franchise history by winning eight of their first nine games. I think they look good to improve on that record when visiting Portland Tuesday night. The Blazers have won four of their last five and recorded an 111-81 win over Minnesota Sunday night, but this is a bad spot for the home team. Note that this will be the Blazers third game in four nights and that they're just 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The red hot Bucks are coming off a 144-point performance against Sacramento on Sunday and they should be well rested since that was their first game since Nov 1. The Bucks have covered the spread in six of the last seven matchups at Moda Center. 10* play on Milwaukee Bucks. |
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11-06-18 | Devils -125 v. Senators | Top | 3-7 | Loss | -125 | 10 h 35 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL) The New Jersey Devils had lost six of their last seven prior to picking up an impressive 5-1 win at Pittsburgh Monday night. Keep in mind that they're 8-1 in their last nine vs. a team with a losing record, and I like them to get the job done when visiting Ottawa despite playing on no rest. The Senators have lost six of their last seven and have among the worst penalty kill percentages in the league (68.6%) while New Jersey's power play units is one most efficient at 27.5%. We can also note that the Devils are expected to give netminder Cory Schneider his third start of the season. He owns a 6-3-1 career record behind a solid 1.94 GAA against the Senators. 10* play on New Jersey Devils. |
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11-05-18 | Rockets v. Pacers -109 | Top | 98-94 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 16 m | Show |
MONDAY NIGHT ROCKETS @ PACERS BEST BET (10* TOP PLAY) The Houston Rockets aim for a third straight win Monday night and have seemingly righted the ship following a 1-5 start to the season. They've still only covered the spread in one of their last six games though, and the Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse is just a different kind of animal compared to beating up on Chicago and Brooklyn. Indiana is 3-1 ATS and SU at home on the season with the lone home loss coming to Portland on Oct. 29. They've reeled off three straight triumphs since, including an impressive 102-101 upset win over Boston Saturday night as guard Victor Oladipo hit a 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left. "His confidence level is at a really high point and he's just amazing," Domantas Sabonis said about his teammate. "Last year he did it many times and this year he keeps getting better and better." Pacers are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 Monday games and 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings in Indiana. 10* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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11-04-18 | 76ers v. Nets OVER 226 | Top | 97-122 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA TOTAL) The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to win on the road this season, and while I'm not confident in them covering the spread when playing on rest here at Brooklyn Sunday night I don't think scoring points will be an issue. The 76ers will be facing a Nets side which has lost five straight and allowed 115 points or more in all those contests with all but one of those going over the total. Philly has struggled defensively away from home giving up 122.5 ppg, and for all the Nets woes they've actually scored 111 points or more in four of their last five. Over is 6-0 in 76ers last six games playing on no rest and 6-1 in their last seven road games. 10* G.O.W on OVER. |
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11-04-18 | Chargers v. Seahawks -120 | Top | 25-17 | Loss | -120 | 104 h 57 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL SIDE) The Seattle Seahawks stumbled out of the gate, but they've won four of their last five including an impressive upset victory at Detroit last week. The Seattle defense has allowed only 17 points through its last two games and I think the Seahawks will be too much for the visitors to handle in this matchup. The Chargers are coming off their bye week and have four straight triumphs under their belt but were actually outgained by the Titans despite winning 20-19 last time out. They allowed Tennessee to rumble for 164 yards on the ground which could spell trouble here against a Seahawks side which ranks fifth in rushing and accumulated 176 yards on the ground against Detroit last week. Chargers QB Philip Rivers is having a big season, but the way Seattle's D has played lately I think it'll be able to contain him. We can also note that Chargers leading rusher Melvin Gordon missed their last contest and it's unclear whether he'll be back from his hamstring injury. 10* play on Seattle Seahawks. |
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11-04-18 | Texans v. Broncos UNDER 46 | Top | 19-17 | Win | 100 | 101 h 33 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL TOTAL) I'm confident we'll see a low-scoring game when the Denver Broncos host the Houston Texans Sunday afternoon. Houston owns one of the best run defenses in the league while Denver limited KC to just 49 rushing yards last week. On top of that, both teams rank in the top half against the pass and Denver is tied for second in the NFL with 24 sacks on the season. We can also note that Houston will have to do without wide receiver Will Fuller who will miss the rest of 2018 with a torn ACL. Under is 1-3 for Houston on the road and also 1-3 for Denver at home on the season. Under is 4-1-1 in the last six meetings. 10* play on UNDER. |
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11-03-18 | Alabama -14.5 v. LSU | Top | 29-0 | Win | 100 | 56 h 15 m | Show |
GAME OF THE YEAR (CFB SIDE) The No. 1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide are perfect 8-0 SU on the season and have scored 50 points or more on six occasions. They've been favored by 22.5-points or more in all their games, and that's one reason why I don't think they'll look past 4th ranked LSU here in their first "test" of the season. I could throw out a bunch of stats like how Bama averages 54.1 ppg while allowing only 15.9 ppg and how sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has 25 TD passes vs. 0 interceptions, but at the end of the day it all comes down to whether Bama will care enough to beat LSU in a blowout. "(LSU) is one of the best teams in the nation," Alabama coach Nick Saban said during a press conference. "I think they're very elite in a lot of ways in terms of the way they play defense. Their offense is very efficient. They've really done a great job this year and the quarterback (Joe Burrow) plays well for them." Yeah, Saban will have them ready and the Tide will roll. 10* play on Alabama Crimson Tide. |
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11-03-18 | Louisville v. Clemson OVER 59.5 | Top | 16-77 | Win | 100 | 48 h 34 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB TOTAL) The No. 2 Clemson Tigers are perfect 8-0 SU on the season and amassed 524 total yards in a 59-10 triumph at FSU last week. Here they'll face a Louisville Cardinals side which has allowed 160 points in its last three contests and got lit up for 56 points and 591 yards in a 21-point loss to Wake Forest last week. On a positive note, Louisville piled up a season-high 532 total yards of offense and I would not be surprised to see Clemson go easy on them on the defensive side of the ball here as they're likely to rout their opponent anyway. Clemson won last season's meeting 47-21, and I expect a similar score this time around. 10* play on OVER. |
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11-03-18 | Manchester United v. AFC Bournemouth UNDER 2.75 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -53 | 44 h 57 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER TOTAL) Manchester United have kept just one Premier League clean sheet this season, but I think manager Jose Mourinho will make sure his team comes out with a defensive approach for this road game at Bournemouth. The Cherries on the other hand aim to keep four consecutive clean sheets for the first time in the top flight with a shutout here, so you better believe the home team will make it difficult for the Red Devils to score. We can also note that United take on Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus in Turin on Wednesday. 10* play on UNDER. |
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11-02-18 | Wolves v. Warriors -11 | Top | 99-116 | Win | 100 | 17 h 52 m | Show |
LATE NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The Golden State Warriors have been red hot since their lone loss of the season (100-98 at Denver) and have covered the spread in five of six victories since. They're in a good scheduling spot here, playing on a days rest since beating the Pels by 10 points and they'll have the weekend off before taking on Memphis Monday night. I think we'll see a focused Warriors team coming to play and the visitors could certainly have asked for an easier opener to a five-game road trip. The Wolves defeated Utah 128-15 Wednesday night but are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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11-01-18 | Kings -119 v. Hawks | Top | 146-115 | Win | 100 | 13 h 21 m | Show |
EAST VS. WEST NBA BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The Sacramento Kings have been a positive surprise here at the start of the season, travelling to Atlanta with a 6-2 ATS record and aiming for a fifth consecutive straight up victory. The Hawks on the other hand have dropped three straight games, including a 136-114 loss to Cleveland on Tuesday. They've been turning the ball over an average of 18.1 times per game for the second worst mark in the league while Sacramento ranks No. 5 for forced turnovers (16.6). Two young and inexperienced teams guaranteed to have their ups and downs throughout the season, but for this matchup I'm well happy to back the red hot Kings. Hawks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six vs. Western Conference. Kings are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference. 10* play on Sacramento Kings. |
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11-01-18 | Capitals v. Canadiens +110 | Top | 4-6 | Win | 110 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
NHL BIG HITTER (10* TOP PLAY) The Montreal Canadiens have alternated wins and losses through their last six games and took a 4-1 loss to Dallas their last time out. Canadiens are 20-6 in their last 26 games following a home loss of three or more goals and I love the price we get on the home team in this matchup. The Habs will face a Washington team in a let down spot off a 4-3 SO win at Calgary and this will be the Caps fourth straight on the road. We can also note that Washington has yet to claim back-to-back victories on the season. 10* play on Montreal Canadiens. |
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10-31-18 | Jazz -2.5 v. Wolves | Top | 125-128 | Loss | -102 | 12 h 6 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA SIDE) The Utah Jazz will close out a four-game road swing with a matchup with the Timberwolves at Minnesota Wednesday night. They've breezed past Houston, New Orleans and Orlando in the first three games of the trek and will be fairly rested here playing on two days rest, so I'm pretty confident they'll show up for this contest, particularly as the Jazz are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in Minnesota. We can also note that the Jazz have been lighting up the scoreboard lately, and here they'll face a Wolves team which has allowed 120+ points in each of its last two games. Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and 5-1 ATS in their last six games playing on 2 days rest. Timberwolves are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on one days rest and 2-7 ATS in their last nine home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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10-30-18 | Clippers v. Thunder OVER 224 | Top | 110-128 | Win | 100 | 21 h 26 m | Show |
NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY (10* TOP PLAY) The Oklahoma City Thunder recorded their first win of the season with a 117-110 home triumph over the Suns on Sunday. Russell Westbrook missed the first two games of the season following knee surgery but led the team with 23 points, nine rebounds and seven assists against Phoenix. The LA Clippers are off a 136-104 win over the Washington Wizards and have now scored 130+ points in two straight games. The Clippers beat the Westbrook-less Thunder 108-92 on Oct. 19, but I think we'll see a closer game with a higher score here with the OKC superstar back in the mix. Over is 5-1 in Clippers last six games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in the last eight meetings in Oklahoma City. 10* play on OVER. |
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10-28-18 | Jazz v. Mavs OVER 213 | Top | 113-104 | Win | 100 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA TOTAL) The Utah Jazz defeated the Pelicans 132-111 Saturday night. I think we'll see another high-scoring affair involving the Jazz when they visit Dallas Saturday evening. The Mavs have been giving up an average of 118.6 points through their first five games and Utah has scored 123 points or more in three of its five games. The Jazz might struggle with fatigue and intensity on the defensive end of the court playing on no rest, giving the Mavs some easy buckets. Trends supporting the Over: Over is 12-5 in Jazz last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Over is 5-1 in Mavericks last six vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Over is 5-1 in the last six meetings. 10* play on OVER. |
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10-28-18 | Redskins v. Giants | Top | 20-13 | Win | 100 | 133 h 35 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL) - MIKE'S TOP RATED WEEK 8 ATS *BEST BET* The Washington Redskins are coming off back-to-back wins over Dallas and Carolina to improve to 4-2 on the season. Here they'll face a NY Giants team which is tied for the worst record in the league at 1-6 with the 49ers and Cardinals. The Giants will play on a short week following a 23-20 setback at Atlanta Monday night. Rookie running back Saquon Barkley failed to reach 100 total yards for the first time in his professional career and is likely in for another tough matchup Sunday afternoon. Washington ranks No.3 in the NFL against the run giving up only 87.3 ypg and held Dallas' Ezekiel Elliott to 31 yards overall on 14 carries last week. New York couldn't exploit an Atlanta D which had given up 32.0 points per game heading into Monday, and I'm more than happy to back the hotter team with the better defense in this contest. 10* play on Washington Redskins. |
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10-27-18 | Jazz -111 v. Pelicans | Top | 132-111 | Win | 100 | 16 h 14 m | Show |
JAZZ @ PELICANS BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The New Orleans Pelicans remain unbeaten as they came from behind and outscored Brooklyn 9-0 down the stretch to earn a 117-115 victory Friday night. They've been prolific with the ball in their hands but here they'll face a defensively strong Utah team which will come in well rested following a rather comfortable 100-89 triumph over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Jazz are 6-1-1 ATS in the last eight meetings overall and 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings at Smoothie King Center. 10* play on Utah Jazz. |
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10-27-18 | Iowa +7 v. Penn State | Top | 24-30 | Win | 100 | 76 h 6 m | Show |
IOWA @ PENN STATE AFTERNOON ASSASSIN (10* TOP PLAY) I think the Iowa Hawkeyes are spotted way too many points to pass up on when they visit the Penn State Nittany Lions Saturday afternoon. Penn State had lost back-to-back games outright before finally getting back in the win column with a 33-28 win at Indiana last week. They still failed to cover the 14-point spread though and were actually outgained by 137 yards. Here the Nittany Lions will face an Iowa team with a ton of momentum as it's going for a third straight win. The Hawkeyes D has been excellent all season and held Maryland to 47 passing yards along with 68 rushing yards in a 23-0 triumph last week. Penn State can run the ball, but it won't be enough here against a rush defense that is giving up an average of only 2.7 yards/rush attempt. I'm well happy to take the points on the underdog in this matchup. Trends supporting Iowa: Hawkeyes are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Hawkeyes are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. 8* play on Iowa Hawkeyes. |
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10-27-18 | West Ham United v. Leicester +125 | Top | 1-1 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 56 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (SOCCER): MIKE'S TOP RATED PREMIER LEAGUE *BEST BET* Both Leicester and West Ham will be looking to snap two-game losing streaks, and I like the home team to come through with a win. The visitors are mightly banged up as Jack Wilshere, Carlos Sánchez, Andriy Yarmolenko, Pedro Obiang, Andy Carroll, Manuel Lanzini and Winston Reid all will miss the game. Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is a fitness doubt but I expect him to be fit for fight. If not, Leicester still have solid backup options. Leicester have lost just one of their last seven Premier League games against West Ham and we can note that West Ham have lost seven of their last 10 away games in the Premier League. 10* play on Leicester. |
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10-27-18 | Army v. Eastern Michigan OVER 47.5 | Top | 37-22 | Win | 100 | 72 h 14 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (CFB TOTAL) - MIKE'S TOP RATED *BEST BET* FOR OCTOBER! The Army Black Knights will pay a visit to Eastern Michigan Eagles Saturday afternoon. I think the bookmakers have set the total way too low for this contest. Army beat the Miami RedHawks 31-30 in double overtime its last time out, and as usual it did most of its damage on the ground with 347 rushing yards. On the season, the Black Knights own the 2nd best running offense in the country and we can note that Eastern Michigan gave up 227 rushing yards to Ball State last week. The Eagles still won the game 42-20 and scored three touchdowns through the air, and Eastern Michigan QB Tyler Wiegers should have decent success here as well against a vulnerable Army secondary. Eastern Michigan averages a decent 29.5 ppg on the season while Army averages 32.3 ppg. 10* play on OVER. |
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10-26-18 | Jets -1.5 v. Red Wings | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NHL): MIKE'S BEST PUCKLINE BET FOR OCTOBER The Winnipeg Jets visit the lowly Detroit Red Wings Friday night, and I think we'll see an easy win for the visitors. Detroit has won just one game all season (1-6-2) and each of its last five defeats were by at least two goals. Here the Red Wings will face a Winnipeg team which had won three straight before taking a 4-2 loss to Toronto Wednesday. Note that the Jets are 10-4 in their last 14 after scoring two goals or less in their previous game while Red Wings are 1-10 in their last 11 when their opponent scores two goals or less in their previous game. The Jets have scored at least one power play goal in six games while Detroit has struggled when shorthanded and allowed Carolina to convert on two of three chances with a man advantage Monday night. 10* play on Winnipeg Jets. |
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10-25-18 | Toledo v. Western Michigan -6.5 | Top | 51-24 | Loss | -111 | 37 h 39 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (CFB) - MIKE'S BEST CFB ATS BET FOR OCTOBER! The Western Michigan Broncos host the Toledo Rockets Thursday night. I predict an easy win for the home team. The Broncos are coming off a convincing 35-10 road win against Central Michigan to make it six straight wins. They limited Central Michigan to 269 total yards of offense while doing most if their damage on the ground with 305 rushing yards. They can attack through the air as well though and junior QB Jon Wassink has collected 1980 passing yards with a 16:6 TD to INT ratio on the season. Toledo has struggled to stop the run as well as the pass and gave up 326 passing yards in a 31-17 home loss to Buffalo last week. It has failed to cover the spread in four straight games and been outgained in each of its last six. WMU can move then chains both ways and should have no trouble to outscore this weak Toledo side. Trends supporting WMU: Broncos are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Thursday games. Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. 10* play on Western Michigan Broncos. |
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10-24-18 | Pacers v. Spurs -135 | Top | 116-96 | Loss | -135 | 22 h 57 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA) The San Antonio Spurs have plenty momentum as they're coming off a dramatic OT win at LA Lakers and aim for a third win in four games when they host the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night. The Pacers have split their first two games of the season, winning both at home while losing a pair on the road (0-2 ATS). They shot just 39.6 percent from the field in a 109-101 loss at Minnesota Monday night, and here they'll face a defensively strong Spurs team which is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 home games. We also have a strong revenge angle favoring the home team as the Pacers swept two games from the Spurs last season. 10* play on San Antonio Spurs. |
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10-24-18 | Panthers v. Islanders -107 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 0 m | Show |
NHL BIG HITTER (10* TOP PLAY) The New York Islanders are 3-4 on the season despite playing just two games at home. They're off a four game trek and will hit the road for another three games after this matchup with the Panthers, so I think they'll want to make the most of this contest at Barclays Center. The energy levels should be high as they've had three days rest since a 4-1 loss at San Jose on Saturday while the Panthers will play on no rest (lost 4-1 at New York Rangers Tuesday night) and this is the visitors fourth game in six nights. 10* play on New York Islanders. |
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10-23-18 | Dodgers v. Red Sox OVER 7.5 | Top | 4-8 | Win | 107 | 13 h 4 m | Show |
GAME OF THE YEAR (MLB): MIKE'S WORLD SERIES GAME 1 *BEST BET* TOTAL I think we'll see a fair amount of runs scored when the Boston Red Sox host the LA Dodgers in the opener of the 2018 World Seris Tuesday night. Boston left-hander Chris Sale owns a 5.85 ERA in five career postseason appearances while Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw has posted a 4.09 ERA in 28 career playoff appearances. Over is 11-3 in Red Sox last 14 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. Over is 8-2 in Dodgers last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Dodgers have averaged 3.9 rpg through 11 games in the playoffs while Boston has averaged 6.22 rpg. 10* play on OVER. |
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10-22-18 | Hornets v. Raptors OVER 222.5 | Top | 106-127 | Win | 100 | 16 h 50 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) - MIKE'S TOP RATED *BEST BET* TOTAL The over/under is 27-12 in the NBA so far this season, and I think we'll see another game fly over the total when the Charlotte Hornets visit the Toronto Raptors Monday night. Charlotte has scored at least 113 points in each of its first three games of the season with a 115.0 ppg average. Kemba Walker is 19-of-38 from behind the arc so far in 2018-19 and scored a total of 39 points a 113-112 win over Miami on Saturday. Toronto is off to a perfect 3-0 start and has averaged 115.3 ppg. Kawhi Leonard has averaged 27.5 points and 11 rebounds in two games and should be well rested here after sitting out Saturday's 117-113 win at Washington. Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings. 10* play on OVER. |
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10-21-18 | Warriors -3.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 98-100 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 50 m | Show |
NBA PLAY OF THE DAY (TOP RATED 10*) The Golden State Warriors have opened their title-defending campaign with a pair of wins, but got a real scare at Utah Friday night, winning only thanks to a tip-in at the buzzer. The Jazz were hitting 3-pointers at an amazing rate but were still unable to beat Golden State, which says a lot about this team. Here the Warriors will take on a Denver Nuggets side playing on back-to-back nights following a matchup with Phoenix Saturday night. Playing on no rest is never easy, particularly not in the Mile High City; Nuggets are 2-13 SU and ATS playing on no rest at home since the beginning of the 2014 season. 10* play on Golden State Warriors. |
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10-21-18 | Panthers v. Eagles -4.5 | Top | 21-17 | Loss | -119 | 100 h 15 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* ATS ANNIHILATOR *BEST BET* The reigning Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles found their groove last week and delivered a 34-13 beatdown at New York Giants. Here they'll face a Carolina Panthers team which took a 23-17 loss at Washington in Week 6, and I like Philly to win and cover the spread in this matchup. We can note that Carolina is 0-2 on the road this season while Philly is 2-1 at home, the lone loss a 23-21 setback to Minnesota in Week 5. Philly QB Carson Wentz has been getting better and better throughout the season and finally looks fully recovered from a devastating knee injury that he suffered last year. Wentz threw for three TDs last week and owns an 8-to-1 TD/INT ratio on the season. The Panthers can do plenty of damage on the ground with their 4th ranked rushing offense, but the Eagles are 2nd at stopping the run and I think Philly has the edge in this game, particularly with the momentum from last week's blowout win. 10* play on Philadelphia Eagles. |
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10-21-18 | Crystal Palace v. Everton UNDER 2.5 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
PREMIER LEAGUE MORNING MASSACRE (10* TOTAL TOP PLAY) Crystal Palace are desperate for points after a poor start to the season. I think they'll be happy to leave Goodison Park with a point and we're likely to see the visitors enter this contest with a very cautious approach. We can also note that they've scored just two goals through their last five games and six of their last eight games have seen two goals or fewer. Everton are inconsistent and I think they'll struggle to create chances against Palace. 10* play on UNDER. |
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10-20-18 | Nets v. Pacers -8 | Top | 112-132 | Win | 100 | 15 h 16 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* ATS *BEST BET* The Indiana Pacers opened the season with a 28-point rout over Memphis but couldn't make it two in a row as they took a 118-101 beating at Milwaukee last night. I like Indiana to bounce back here against a Brooklyn side which is coming off a tight 107-105 win over the Knicks Friday night. Both teams will be playing on no rest, but this is a particularly tough spot for the the visitors who will play their third game in four nights. Indiana swept last season’s series and has won seven straight meetings between the teams while covering the spread in six of those games. 10* play on Indiana Pacers. |
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10-20-18 | Virginia +7.5 v. Duke | Top | 28-14 | Win | 100 | 51 h 59 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* ATS ANNIHILATOR The Virginia Cavaliers look like a live underdog as they visit Duke Blue Devils Saturday afternoon. The Cavs upset No. 16 Miami 16-13 at home last Saturday. They rank a solid 25th in the nation in scoring defense, holding opponents to 19.2 points per game. Duke is coming off a 28-14 triumph at Georgia Tech, but was actually outgained 354-304 in that contest. The Blue Devils gave up 229 rushing yards and Virginia is more than capable of moving the chains on the ground, averaging a solid 183.0 ypg. All in all, this is a lot of points to cover in what should be a low-scoring game. Trends supporting Virginia: Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall and the underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings. 10* play on Virginia Cavaliers. |
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10-20-18 | Manchester United v. Chelsea -133 | Top | 2-2 | Loss | -133 | 55 h 37 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (SOCCER): MIKE'S BEST PREMIER LEAGUE BET FOR OCTOBER! Manchester United enter Saturday 8th in the Premier League with only 13 points after eight games. Chelsea are seven points better off and tied for first place with Man City and Liverpool. Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has done a great job, but he's still not satisfied: "I'm very happy with the results but we need to improve, and we can improve."We've had no time to work; I had eight players at the beginning of August and now we've started to play every three days so it's very difficult to work, improve the team and improve the players. We need to improve our performances in the defensive phase. At the moment we are giving the opponents too many opportunities.". That kind of mentality is lacking at Man United as manager Jose Mourinho seems to have lost the confidence both the board and the players. United have kept just one league clean sheet this season and conceded 14 goals. Chelsea have won 10 and lost just one of the last 16 head-to-head meetings at Stamford Bridge. 10* play on Chelsea. |
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10-19-18 | Celtics +3 v. Raptors | Top | 101-113 | Loss | -103 | 16 h 39 m | Show |
CELTICS @ RAPTORS BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The Boston Celtics impressed with a 105-87 triumph over Philadelphia in Tuesday's season opener. They're one of the favorites to win the East, finally at full strength with Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward both healthy, and I think they'll take it to the Toronto Raptors Friday night. Toronto owned the conference’s top record last season and is another favorite to claim the conference this year as well. The Raptors opened the season with a 116-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday as Kawhi Leonard contributed with 12 rebounds to his 24 points in his team debut. The Celtics have just as much talent plus more depth, so my recommendation is to take the points on the visitors in a game likely to go down to the wire. Trends supporting Boston: Celtics are 27-13 ATS in their last 40 games overall and 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Raptors are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. 10* play on Boston Celtics. |
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10-17-18 | Red Sox v. Astros OVER 8.5 | Top | 8-6 | Win | 113 | 11 h 11 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (MLB): MIKE'S BEST BASES TOTAL BET FOR OCTOBER! The Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 8-2 on Tuesday for a 2-1 series lead, much thanks to a Jackie Bradley Jr. grand slam in the 8th inning. I think runs will come fairly easy for both teams here in Game 4 of the series. Boston right-hander Rick Porcello (17-7, 4.28 ERA) has allowed only one run through three outings covering 6 2/3 innings in the postseason this year, but he was tagged with seven runs (six earned) on 12 hits in as many innings against Houston during the regular season. Houston right-hander Charlie Morton (15-3, 3.13 ERA) made two starts against Boston and was charged with eight runs on 16 hits through 10 1/3 innings of work. Trends supporting the over: Over is 14-3-1 in Red Sox last 18 overall. Over is 14-2-1 in Astros last 17 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings at Minute Maid Park. 10* play on OVER. |
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10-17-18 | Grizzlies v. Pacers -6.5 | Top | 83-111 | Win | 100 | 21 h 34 m | Show |
WEDNESDAY NIGHT GRIZZLIES @ PACERS BASKET BRAWLER (10* TOP PLAY) The Indiana Pacers are coming off a 48 win season and finished just two games behind the Cavaliers in the race for the Central Division title. They're led by All-Star guard Victor Oladipo and picked up guard Tyreke Evans (19.4 ppg last season) and sharpshooter Doug McDermott during the offseason. They have a deep bench while Memphis rely too much on the duo of Marc Gasol and Mike Conley. The Pacers were 17th in the league in scoring last season but sixth in the NBA in shooting at 47.2%. Indiana should should have no trouble to run away with this game against a poor emphis Grizzlies mustered only 22 victories last season. Trends supporting Indiana: Pacers are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Pacers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Grizzlies are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference. 10* play on Indiana Pacers-. |
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10-16-18 | Thunder v. Warriors UNDER 222 | Top | 100-108 | Win | 100 | 14 h 41 m | Show |
THUNDER @ WARRIORS BASKET BRAWLER (10* TOP PLAY) Both Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors are extremely talented with the ball in their hands and play high-paced basketball, but I think the bookmakers have set the total too high for this contest. OKC allowed an average of 104.4 ppg last season while Golden State allowed 107.5 ppg and there's a good chance the shooting will be off for several players here in the season opener. Trends supporting the under: Under is 11-5 in Thunder last 16 overall. Under is 11-3 in Warriors last 14 overall. Under is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings in Golden State. Under is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings. 10* play on UNDER. |
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10-15-18 | Kings v. Maple Leafs -1.5 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 148 | 18 h 22 m | Show |
MONDAY NIGHT NHL ESPN ENFORCER (10* TOP PLAY) The Toronto Maple Leafs have reeled off four straight victories and they've won the last three by two goals or more. The Leafs are coming off an impressive 4-2 triumph over last season's Stanley Cup champions Washington and center Auston Matthews is on absolute fire with a league-leading 10 goals through six games. I expect Toronto to have plenty of success on the man advantage here as it has converted on 47.1% of its opportunities on the season while the Kings have killed off only 73.3% of their penalties. The LA Kings took a 5-1 beating at Ottawa on Saturday. This is the finale of a four-game road trip for the Kings, and they might look ahead to next matchup with the Islanders at home. The Kings are 1-6 in their last eight road games and the home team is 7-1 in the last eight meetings with Toronto. 10* play on Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5. |
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10-14-18 | Astros -108 v. Red Sox | Top | 5-7 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 34 m | Show |
GAME OF THE YEAR (MLB): MIKE'S ASTROS @ RED SOX BEST PLAYOFF BET 2018 The Houston Astros look primed for another World Series appearance following a 7-2 beatdown of Boston in Beantown Saturday night. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series goes Sunday night, and I think Houston will get the better of the Red Sox tonight as well. Houston right-hander Gerrit Cole (1-0, 1.29 ERA) put up a dominant display in the ALDS with 12 strikeouts through seven frames while allowing only one run on three hits to defeat Cleveland. Boston left-hander David Price (0-1, 16.20 ERA) wasn't quite as successful his last time out, giving up three runs on three hits (two homers) and a pair of walks in less than two innings of work. He' 0-9 with a 6.03 ERA in 10 career postseason starts and Astros are 12-3 in their last 15 games vs. a left-handed starter. 10* play on Houston Astros. |
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10-14-18 | Rams v. Broncos UNDER 52.5 | Top | 23-20 | Win | 100 | 125 h 45 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* WEEK 6 TOTAL The undefeated LA Rams are coming off a 33-31 road win at Seattle. While spectators might hope for another shootout at Denver on Sunday, I expect to see this game stay under this somewhat bloated total. The Broncos have lost three straight and struggled to put points on the board during their skid, managing only 14 against the Ravens, 23 against the Chiefs and most recently 16 against the Jets. Rams defense hasn't been as terrific as it can be in recent weeks, but LA is still giving up an average of only 19.6 points on the season, good for seventh in the NFL. Additionally, the Broncos are likely to try and move the chains primarily on the ground which will eat time off the clock. Under is 8-2 in Broncos last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 9-3 in Rams last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. 10* play on UNDER. |
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10-14-18 | Bears -3 v. Dolphins | Top | 28-31 | Loss | -112 | 122 h 9 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* ATS ANNIHILATOR The Chicago Bears should be well rested and ready to go as they're coming off their Week 5 bye. They trounced Tampa Bay 48-10 last time out and have now won three straight since losing their season opener at Green Bay. The Miami Dolphins are trending in the opposite direction, coming off back-to-back losses to the Pats (38-17) and the Bengals (27-17). QB Ryan Tannehill threw two picks against Cincinnati and he has five INTS and four fumbles on the season. I expect him to get roughed up plenty by Chicago defensive end Khalil Mack who has recorded a sack and fumble in four straight games. The Dolphins offense rank rank 30th in the NFL with an average of only 288 total yards per game and here it will come up against arguably the best defense in the NFL with Chicago giving up an average of only 294.5 yards of total offense. We can also note that Miami is highly unlikely to have any kind of success running the ball against a Bears rush defense that ranks #1 in the NFL. Bears QB Mitch Trubisky was outstanding his last time out, massing 354 passing yards with six touchdown passes against the Bucs. Miami’s rush and pass defense both rank 20th in the NFL and I think points will come fast and easy for the visitors. 10* play on Chicago Bears. |
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10-13-18 | Sabres v. Coyotes UNDER 5.5 | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 17 h 7 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NHL): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* NHL TOTAL The Buffalo Sabres had allowed just three goals through their first two games of the season before taking a 6-1 loss to Colorado their last time out. Arizona had been shut out in back-to-back games prior to earning their first win of the season with a 3-2 SO triumph at Anaheim. The Coyotes have only allowed a total of six goals in three games and I think this will be another low-scoring contest. Under is 5-1 in the last six meetings at Gila River Arena. 10* play on UNDER. |
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10-13-18 | Astros +110 v. Red Sox | Top | 7-2 | Win | 110 | 38 h 52 m | Show |
ASTROS @ RED SOX SATURDAY 10* MLB PLAY OF THE DAY I think the Houston Astros look like great value as they visit Boston Red Sox for the opener of their American League Championship Series Saturday night. Houston right-hander Justin Verlander held Cleveland to a pair of runs on as many hits in 5 1/3 innings of a 7-2 win in the ALDS. He was 12-2 with a 2.14 ERA in 15 road starts during the regular season and has the current Red Sox hitters limited to a .211 batting average over 171 at bats. Boston hands the ball to Chris Sale who held the Yankees to two runs through a combined 6 1/3 innings in a start and one relief effort in their ALDS. He gave up four runs in six frames of a 7-3 loss at Houston on June 1 and was rocked for for seven runs including three home runs in five innings in Game 1 of last year's ALDS vs. the Astros. 10* play on Houston Astros. |
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10-13-18 | Purdue v. Illinois +10.5 | Top | 46-7 | Loss | -108 | 77 h 45 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* ATS ANNIHILATOR The Illinois Fighting Illini are coming off a 38-17 triumph at Rutgers, and I think they're spotted way too many points to pass up on as they host the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday afternoon. Purdue is coming off its bye week, but perhaps it could have come at a better time instead of following back-to-back wins. The momentum is now gone, and here the Boilermakers will face a feisty D which forced three turnovers against Rutgers last week and has recorded 12 takeaways on the season. I expect Illinois defense to keep this close. 10* play on Illinois. |
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10-12-18 | Air Force v. San Diego State OVER 43.5 | Top | 17-21 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (CFB): MIKE'S FRIDAY NIGHT TOP RATED TOTAL The Air Force Falcons visit the San Diego State Aztecs Friday night, and I expect to see this game go over the total. Air Force is coming off an impressive 35-7 win over Navy. It rolled up a 399 yards of total offense in that contest and ranks 15th in the nation in rushing by putting up 255.2 yards per contest. The Aztecs boast a stingy D, but I think Air Force can find openings on the ground. Offensively San Diego State is very balanced, entering this contest ranked 115th in the nation in passing offense and 55th in rushing. Note that Air Force was torched for 436 yards of total offense in a 28-25 loss to Nevada two weeks ago so don't be surprised if San Diego State does the same. Air Force is giving up only 22.0 ppg on the season and San Diego State 19.8 ppg. With the over/under 1-4 for both teams on the season the publice expecting a low-scoring contest, the total has been set way too low. We take the contrarian rout here and back the over. 10* play on OVER. |
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10-10-18 | Coyotes v. Ducks UNDER 5.5 | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 24 h 32 m | Show |
WEDNESDAY NIGHT NHL TOTAL (10* TOP PLAY) The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Coyotes 1-0 in Phoenix on Saturday night. I think we'll see another low-scoring contest when the two teams face off in the Duck Pond Wednesday night. Arizona has yet to score a goal this season and it was the second lowest scoring team in the NHL last season at 2.51 goals per game. This is a team that does not give up many goals either though and we can note that Arizona netminder Antti Raanta has posted a 1.66 GAA in previous meetings with the Ducks. Under is 5-2-1 in the last eight meetings. 10* play on UNDER. |
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10-09-18 | Sharks -108 v. Flyers | Top | 8-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show |
TUESDAY NIGHT NHL BOOKIE BREAKER (10* TOP PLAY) The San Jose Sharks opened a five-game road swing with a 4-0 loss at New York Islanders Monday night. They'll get the chance to bounce back right away here at Philadelphia, and I think they'll get the win here. Note that Sharks are 10-4 in their last 14 games following a loss of three or more goals and playing on no rest shouldn't be much of an issue this early in the season. Philadelphia has split its first two games of the season after taking a 5-2 loss at Colorado on Saturday. The Flyers will have to do without James van Riemsdyk who sustained a lower-body injury in the loss to the Avs, and his absence will surely weaken this Flyers side. 10* play on San Jose Sharks. |
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10-08-18 | Astros +114 v. Indians | Top | 11-3 | Win | 114 | 6 h 37 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB) - MIKE'S ASTROS @ INDIANS BEST BET ~ 10* SIDE! I think this is a great price on the Houston Astros to complete the sweep of this ALDS and move on to the American League Championship Series. They've outscored Cleveland 10-3 through the first two games of the series and Houston left-hander Dallas Keuchel (12-11, 3.74 ERA) owns a 4-1 record with a 2.79 ERA in eight lifetime appearances against the Tribe. He is 4-2 with a 3.24 ERA in eight postseason appearances (seven starts) and Indians are just 2-7 in their last nine home games vs. a left-handed starter. Meanwhile, Cleveland right-hander Mike Clevinger (13-8, 3.02 ERA) has never started a postseason game before but has given up six runs, five earned, five hits, including two home runs in six relief appearances. In two starts against the Astros this year, he went 0-2 with a 6.17 ERA and the Indians are 2-7 in Clevinger's last nine starts vs. a team with a winning record. 10* play on Houston Astros. |
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10-07-18 | Dodgers v. Braves UNDER 8 | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -100 | 18 h 27 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (MLB): MIKE'S TOP RATED 10* TOTAL The LA Dodgers head to Atlanta with a commanding lead in this NLDS after shutting out the Braves in each of the first two games. Here the Braves will face right-hander Walker Buehler (8-5, 2.62 ERA) who pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings Monday in the NL West tiebreaker against Colorado and he held the Braves to a run and two hits over 5 1/3 innings at Los Angeles on June 8. Atlanta hands the ball to left-hander Sean Newcomb (12-9, 3.90 ERA) pitched a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings against the Dodgers in Atlanta on July 29. Under is 6-2-1 in Dodgers last nine playoff road games. Under is 5-0-1 in Buehler's last six starts overall. 10* play on UNDER. |
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10-07-18 | Dolphins v. Bengals -6 | Top | 17-27 | Win | 100 | 100 h 17 m | Show |
GAME OF THE MONTH (NFL): MIKE'S BEST NFL SIDE FOR OCTOBER I really like the Cincinnati Bengals as a home favorite against Miami Dolphins Sunday afternoon. The Bengals are coming off an impressive 37-36 win at Atlanta and they've scored at least 34 points in each of their three wins this season. QB Andy Dalton keeps putting up big numbers and torching defenses. He completed 29-of-41 passes for 337 yards with three TDs and an INT against Atlanta and has passed for 1197 yards with 11 TDs and six INTs on the season. I don't think the Bengals will have any trouble to pile up the points against a Miami team that was off to a 3-0 prior to getting exposed in a 38-7 loss to the Patriots last week. The Dolphins managed just 172 yards of total offense while giving up 449 yards of total offense in the defeat. Miami ranks 30th in the league in total offense and should not be able to keep up with this explosive Bengals team. Dolphins are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games and 3-8 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Bengals are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. 10* NFL Game of the Month Side: Cincinnati Bengals ATS. |
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10-07-18 | Ravens v. Browns UNDER 47.5 | Top | 9-12 | Win | 100 | 99 h 33 m | Show |
GAME OF THE WEEK (NFL): MIKE'S TOP RATED TOTAL FOR WEEK 5 The Baltimore Ravens are coming off a solid 26-14 win at Pittsburgh. They shut out the Steelers in the second half and held one of the most potent offenses in the league to just 284 yards, 14 first downs and 19 rushing yards. On the season, Baltimore is giving up only 16.8 ppg. Cleveland is coming off a 45-42 loss at Oakland, but such high-scoring games are usually few and far between for the Browns. The highest scoring team through their first three games put just 21 points on the board and I expect their D to step up again here after a subpar outing. Note that under is 7-1 in Browns last eight games after allowing more than 30 points in their previous game. The Browns have had plenty of success on the ground this season, entering this contest ranked 2nd in the league with 152.8 rushing yards per game. The bad news for them is that Baltimore's rush defense ranks 4th, allowing only 82.5 ypg and I'm still not convinced that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield can hurt a defense like Baltimore's. 10* NFL Total of the Week: BAL @ CLE UNDER. |