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02-06-21 | Nebraska v. Michigan State -11.5 | 56-66 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 58 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Spartans. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Cornhuskers are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog. - The favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. - The Cornhuskers are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. Verdict: The Cornhuskers might not have any fight left in them. |
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02-04-21 | Utah State v. Fresno State +11.5 | 69-53 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 24 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Bulldogs. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games. - The underdog is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. - Twice in the last five meetings the game has been decided on the final shot. Verdict: This line looks a little inflated. |
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02-03-21 | Kentucky v. Missouri -4 | 70-75 | Win | 100 | 19 h 12 m | Show | |
Ricky's 10* play on the Tigers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Wildcats are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up loss. - The Tigers are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games versus a team with a losing record. - The home team is 8-0 ATS in the last eight meetings. Verdict: The Wildcats have been brutal on the road all year. |
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02-02-21 | Akron +6 v. Toledo | 76-91 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 59 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Zips. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Zips are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as an underdog. - The Zips are 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall. - The road team is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Verdict: The Zips won in overtime by a single point in the last meeting. |
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01-30-21 | Wisconsin -3.5 v. Penn State | 71-81 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 41 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Badgers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Nittany Lions are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. - The Badgers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight road games. - The Badgers are 8-1 ATS in their last nine Saturday games. Verdict: The Badgers don't mind playing on the road, and they are on a roll. |
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01-29-21 | Western Illinois v. North Dakota -5 | 81-83 | Loss | -106 | 22 h 38 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on ND. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Fighting Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight up loss. - The Leathernecks are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. - The Leathernecks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss. Verdict: The home court should be big advantage here. |
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01-28-21 | Oregon State +12 v. USC | 62-75 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 13 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Beavers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Beavers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games as a road underdog. - The Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a favorite. - The Trojans are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. Verdict: The Beavers are a hot team getting a double digit spread. |
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01-27-21 | Louisville v. Clemson -1 | 50-54 | Win | 100 | 19 h 48 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Clemson. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Tigers are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight home games. - The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as an underdog. - The Tigers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games as a home favorite. Verdict: The Tigers are one of the most experienced teams in the ACC. |
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01-25-21 | Syracuse +7 v. Virginia | 58-81 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 19 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Orange. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Cavaliers are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games versus a team with a losing road record. - The road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. - The Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games versus a team with a winning record. Verdict: The Cavs are asked to cover a big number here. |
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01-21-21 | Utah v. Washington State +1.5 | 71-56 | Loss | -101 | 18 h 57 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Cougars. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Utes are 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games. - The Cougars are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss. - The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Verdict: The Utes have a losing record overall, while the Cougars are 9-4. |
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01-19-21 | Purdue v. Ohio State -4 | 67-65 | Loss | -113 | 16 h 28 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Buckeyes. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Boilermakers are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a ATS win. - The Buckeyes are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 home games. - The Buckeyes are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite. Verdict: The Buckeyes are 7-0 at home. |
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01-16-21 | Michigan v. Minnesota +5.5 | 57-75 | Win | 100 | 19 h 2 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Gophers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Golden Gophers are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games. - The home team has won five of the last six meetings straight up. - The Golden Gophers are 10-0 straight up at home. Verdict: The Gophers have already beaten a few ranked teams at home. |
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01-16-21 | Kent State v. Ohio -2 | 89-79 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 28 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Bobcats. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Bobcats are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games. - The home team is 7-3-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. - The favorite is 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Verdict: The home team could be a bigger favorite here. |
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01-15-21 | Bowling Green v. Buffalo -5 | 76-69 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 12 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Bulls. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Bulls are undefeated at home. - The Falcons are 1-6-2 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss. - The Falcons are 5-16-3 ATS in their last 24 games following an ATS loss. Verdict: The home court is key here. |
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01-14-21 | Arizona v. Oregon State +8 | 98-64 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 41 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Beavers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Wildcats are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall. - The home team is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings. - The Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games. Verdict: The Beavers beat Arizona at home last season. |
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01-11-21 | Colorado v. Utah +3 | 65-58 | Loss | -108 | 24 h 18 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Utes. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Buffaloes are 14-41 ATS in their last 55 road games. - The Utes are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games. - The Buffaloes are 11-40-1 ATS in their last 52 road games versus teams with a winning home record. Verdict: The home team has won eight of the last 10 meetings outright. |
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01-10-21 | Minnesota v. Iowa -9 | 71-86 | Win | 100 | 14 h 5 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Iowa. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Golden Gophers are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games. - The Hawkeyes are 21-4-2 ATS in their last 27 home games. - The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Verdict: The Gophers have lost all three of their road games by double digits. |
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01-09-21 | Ball State v. Buffalo -5.5 | Top | 69-86 | Win | 100 | 20 h 40 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on the Bulls. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last sox games as an underdog. - The Cardinals are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 road games. - The home team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Verdict: The Bulls have won four of the last five meetings by double digits. |
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01-08-21 | Ohio v. Toledo -3.5 | 78-95 | Win | 100 | 14 h 60 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Toledo. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Bobcats are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. - The Rockets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as a favorite. - The Rockets are 5-0 ATS in their last five games overall. Verdict: The Rockets should take care of business at home. |
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01-07-21 | Washington v. Stanford -9.5 | 75-91 | Win | 100 | 15 h 17 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Stanford. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Huskies are 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games as an underdog. - The Huskies are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 road games. - The Huskies are 7-21 ATS in their last 28 games overall. Verdict: The Huskies have lost back to back games by 20+ points. |
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01-06-21 | Virginia Tech v. Louisville -4 | 71-73 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 36 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Louisville. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Hokies are 1-6 ATS in their last seven road games. - The Hokies are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games overall. - The Cardinals are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine home games. Verdict: The Cardinals are a solid home team. |
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01-03-21 | Ohio State v. Minnesota +1 | 60-77 | Win | 100 | 19 h 13 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Gophers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Buckeyes are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 Sunday games. - The Buckeyes are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four road games. - The home team is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Verdict: The Gophers are still undefeated at home, beating several big teams. |
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01-02-21 | Texas v. Kansas -3.5 | 84-59 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 48 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Jayhawks. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Jayhawks are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS win. - The Jayhawks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games versus a team with a winning record. - The Longhorns are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Saturday games. Verdict: This will be the first true road game of the season for Texas. |
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12-31-20 | Colorado v. USC -1 | Top | 72-62 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 56 m | Show |
Ricky's 7* play on the Trojans. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Buffaloes are 13-40 ATS in their last 53 road games. - The Buffaloes are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as an underdog. - The Trojans are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a home favorite. Verdict: The Trojans are a strong home team. |
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12-30-20 | St Bonaventure v. Rhode Island -2 | Top | 57-63 | Win | 100 | 18 h 17 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on the Rams. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Rams are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six games overall. - The favorite is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. - The home team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Verdict: The Rams are a tough home team, and undervalued after playing a tough schedule. |
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12-29-20 | Florida State v. Clemson -1 | 67-77 | Win | 100 | 17 h 43 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Tigers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games. - The Tigers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. - The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Verdict: The Tigers are a tough home team. |
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12-28-20 | Michigan State v. Minnesota +2.5 | 56-81 | Win | 100 | 20 h 60 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Gophers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Spartans are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. - The Spartans are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games as a road favorite. - The home team is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Verdict: The Spartans have struggled in their last two games. |
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12-27-20 | DePaul v. Providence -6 | 90-95 | Loss | -114 | 22 h 22 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Friars. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Blue Demons are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games versus a team with a winning record. - The Blue Demons are 18-37-3 ATS in their last 58 games following a straight up win. - The Blue Demons are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. Verdict: The Friars crushed DePaul in the most recent meeting. |
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12-21-20 | New Mexico +12.5 v. Boise State | 53-77 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 26 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on UNM. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Lobos are 6-3 straight up in the last nine head to head meetings. - The Lobos are 5-0 ATS in their last five overall. - The Lobos are averaging over 88 points per game so far. Verdict: These teams have a history of playing close games, with three of the last four meetings decided by two points or less. |
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12-20-20 | Colorado -10 v. Washington | 92-69 | Win | 100 | 22 h 52 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Colorado. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Buffaloes are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. - The Huskies are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games overall. - The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five head to head meetings. Verdict: The Huskies were the worst team in the PAC12 last year. |
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12-19-20 | Buffalo +11 v. Syracuse | 96-107 | Push | 0 | 15 h 23 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Buffalo. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Bulls are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games. - The Orange are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 home games. - The Orange were favored by 17 in their last game and won by just six. Verdict: Buffalo has played the Orange tough in recent meetings. |
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12-19-20 | Gonzaga v. Iowa +3 | 99-88 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 0 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Iowa. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. - The Hawkeyes are 13-2-1 ATS in their last 16 neutral site games. - The Hawkeyes are 19-6-3 ATS in their last 28 games overall. - The Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last five Saturday games. Verdict: The Bulldogs might not be as sharp coming off a 2 week layoff. |
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12-15-20 | Georgia Tech v. Florida State -7.5 | 61-74 | Win | 100 | 20 h 58 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Seminoles. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Seminoles are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall. - The Seminoles are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. - The Seminoles are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as a home favorite. Verdict: The Seminoles have won four straight versus Georgia Tech, all by double digits. |
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12-08-20 | Penn State v. Virginia Tech -5.5 | 75-55 | Loss | -105 | 30 h 14 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Hokies. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Nittany Lions are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games overall. - The Nittany Lions are 0-6 ATS in their last six games following an ATS loss. - The Nittany Lions are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a straight up loss. Verdict: The Hokies look good to earn a comfortable home victory. |
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12-05-20 | BYU +2 v. Utah State | 67-64 | Win | 100 | 19 h 17 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on BYU. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Aggies are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. - The Cougars are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall. - The Aggies are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. Verdict: The Cougars have a huge advantage when it comes to depth off the bench. |
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11-30-20 | Iona v. Seton Hall -20 | Top | 64-86 | Win | 100 | 30 h 25 m | Show |
Ricky's 7* play on the Pirates. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Gaels lost their top three scorers from last year. - The Gaels were 2-7 straight up in their first nine games last season. - The Gaels are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight Monday games. Verdict: The Pirates leading scorer is a 6"11 senior (Sandro Mamukelashvili). |
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11-28-20 | UL - Lafayette v. Baylor -20 | 82-112 | Win | 100 | 21 h 6 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Bears. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Bears are 4-0 ATS in their last four neutral site games. - The The Bears won their season opener by 44 points last season. - The Bears were 11-1 in non conference games last season. Verdict: The Bears should roll in their opening game. |
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11-26-20 | Purdue v. Clemson -1 | 70-81 | Win | 100 | 16 h 31 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on the Clemson. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last four neutral site games. - The Boilermakers are 1-4 straight up in their last five versus the ACC. - The Boilermakers are 3-8-2 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog. Verdict: The Tigers look good returning the majority of their starters from last year. |
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11-25-20 | UCLA -2.5 v. San Diego State | Top | 58-73 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 16 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on UCLA. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Bruins are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six games overall. - The Bruins are 4-0 ATS in their last four road games - The Bruins were perfect against the Mountain West last season. Verdict: The Aztecs lost their leading scorer to the NBA draft, while UCLA brings back all it's top scorers. |
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03-11-20 | Vanderbilt +8.5 v. Arkansas | 73-86 | Loss | -109 | 47 h 52 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Vanderbilt. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the strong play of Vanderbilt in recent games is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Razorbacks are 1-5 ATS in their last six neutral site games. - The Razorbacks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. - The Razorbacks have allowed opponents to average over 80 points per game in their last five overall. The verdict: look for Vanderbilt to play with passion here in Nashville. |
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03-08-20 | Memphis +9 v. Houston | 57-64 | Win | 100 | 14 h 40 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Memphis Tigers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history between these teams is particularly significant. Twice in the last five meetings these teams have played games decided by a single point, and only one of those games was decided by as many as nine points. Key Trends: - The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. - The Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall. - The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. The verdict: look for the Tigers to make a game of it. |
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03-07-20 | Virginia Tech v. Notre Dame -6.5 | 56-64 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Notre Dame. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history between these teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Hokies are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as an underdog. - The Hokies are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games overall. - The Hokies are 0-5 ATS in their last five road games. The verdict: look for the home team to run up the score. |
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03-05-20 | Air Force +17.5 v. San Diego State | 60-73 | Win | 100 | 5 h 34 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Air Force. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history between these teams is significant. Key Trends: - The Falcons would be 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings if getting +17 points. - The Falcons shot 53.7 percent from the field in a win over Fresno yesterday. - The Falcons hit over 70 percent of their free throws in the win over the Bulldogs. The verdict: look for the Falcons to make a game of it. |
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03-04-20 | Florida State v. Notre Dame +2.5 | 73-71 | Win | 100 | 15 h 59 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on the Irish. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history between these teams is particularly significant. The home team is 8-1 straight up in the last nine meetings, with the exception being a Notre Dame win at Tallahassee in 2017. Key Trends: - The Irish lost by a score of 85-84 at Florida State earlier this year. - The Irish are 8-1 ATS in the last nine head to head meetings. - The underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. The verdict: look for the Irish to execute revenge here at home. |
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03-03-20 | Texas +6.5 v. Oklahoma | 52-51 | Win | 100 | 16 h 6 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Texas. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history between these teams is quite significant. Texas comes in as winners of four straight, including upsets over TTU and WVU. Key Trends: - The Longhorns are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. - The underdog is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. - The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. The verdict: look for the Longhorns to be competitive. |
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03-01-20 | Cincinnati +7 v. Houston | 55-68 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 8 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history of close games between these teams is significant. Key Trends: - The Cougars are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a favorite. - The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. - The Bearcats have gone to overtime in four of their last five overall. The verdict: look for a close game that could go either way, |
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02-29-20 | Arizona v. UCLA +2.5 | 64-69 | Win | 100 | 16 h 10 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on the UCLA Bruins. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent play of both teams is particularly significant. The Bruins have won six straight while the Wildcats have lost back to back games. Key Trends: - The Wildcats are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 Saturday games. - The Bruins are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six home games. - The underdog is 15-3 ATS in the last 18 meetings. The verdict: look for the Wildcats struggles to continue in LA. |
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02-29-20 | Notre Dame -1 v. Wake Forest | 73-84 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 10 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on the Notre Dame Irish. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the let down spot is particularly significant. We look for Wake Forest to suffer a let down after their double OT win over Duke. Key Trends: - The Fighting Irish are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. - The Demon Deacons are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 Saturday games. - The Demon Deacons are 0-6 ATS in their last six games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. The verdict: look for the visitors to take down the home team. |
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02-21-20 | Buffalo +4 v. Kent State | 104-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on the Buffalo Bulls Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets witGolden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.hin his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the previous history between these teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as an underdog. - The Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a home favorite. - The Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. The verdict: look for the Bulls to win this one outright. |
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02-19-20 | Michigan v. Rutgers -1 | 60-52 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 11 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Rutgers Scarlett Knights. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the Scarlett Knights home court advantage is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Scarlett Knights are 17-0 straight up at home this season. - The Wolverines have lost five of seven road games this season. - The Scarlett Knights have allowed just 57.5 points per game at home this season. The verdict: look for Rutgers to remain undefeated at home. |
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02-15-20 | Washington v. UCLA -2.5 | 57-67 | Win | 100 | 14 h 24 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the UCLA Bruins. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the previous history between these teams is significant. Key Trends: - The Huskies are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games overall. - The Huskies are 0-8 ATS in their last eight games as an underdog. - The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The verdict: look for the Huskies to come up short on the road once again. |
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02-15-20 | Louisville v. Clemson +6.5 | 62-77 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Clemson Tigers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the previous history between these teams is significant. Key Trends: - The Tigers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog. - The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog. - The home team is 6-0 straight up in the last six meetings. The verdict: look for the Tigers to give Louisville a run for their money. |
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02-11-20 | North Carolina v. Wake Forest +2.5 | 57-74 | Win | 100 | 12 h 58 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Wake Forest. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the Tar Heels injury woes are quite significant. Key Trends: - The Tar Heels are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. - The Demon Deacons are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as an underdog. - The Demon Deacons are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. The verdict: look for the Tar Heels to come up short on the road. |
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02-09-20 | Washington v. Washington State +3.5 | 67-79 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Washington State. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the previous history between these teams is quite significant. Key Trends: - The Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog. - The Huskies are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games. - The Huskies are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a road favorite. The verdict: look for the home team to give it to their biggest rivals. |
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02-08-20 | LSU v. Auburn -5 | 90-91 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 14 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Auburn Tigers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the home court advantage should be key. Key Trends: - The LSU Tigers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games overall. - The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. - The Auburn Tigers are 12-0 straight up at home this season. The verdict: look for the home team to run up the score in a blowout win. |
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02-05-20 | Pittsburgh v. Notre Dame -5.5 | 72-80 | Win | 100 | 23 h 19 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Notre Dame Irish. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this ACC game home court advantage seems significant. Key Trends: - The Panthers are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win. - The Fighting Irish are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight home games. - The Panthers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 road games versus a team with a winning home record. The verdict: look for the Panthers to struggle on the road in South Bend. |
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02-04-20 | Ball State v. Kent State -3.5 | 62-54 | Loss | -117 | 17 h 4 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Golden Flashes. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this MAC rivalry game, the histor between these teams might be the most significant. The Golden Flashes are 9-1 straight up in the last 10 meetings. Key Trends: - The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. - The Golden Flashes average over 83 points per game at home. - The Golden Flashes have a 10-1 home record so far this season. The verdict: look for the home team to continue to dominate here. |
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02-01-20 | Kentucky v. Auburn -3 | Top | 66-75 | Win | 100 | 18 h 35 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Auburn. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. The Wildcats are not playing well, coming off an uninspired win over Vanderbilt. Auburn's home record (11-0) has plenty of significance here. Key Trends: - The Tigers average over 85 points per game at home. - The Wildcats were losing at the half at home versus last place Vanderbilt in their last game. - The Tigers are 4-2 ATS in the last six head to head meetings. The verdict: look for the Tigers to heat up from three-point range, and run up the score. |
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01-26-20 | Ohio State v. Northwestern +6.5 | 71-59 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 50 m | Show | |
My 9* BEWARE OF DOG is on Northwestern. I think that the hungry home side will push the visitors to the brink here. Ohio State has lost two straight, while Northwestern has dropped eight of its last eight, including three straight conference contests. Clearly both teams are "hungry," but I'll argue that the home side is much more so. Ohio State has allowed over 70 points per game over its last nine games and I think it'll have its hands full again here. The Buckeyes offense has struggled during conference action as well. The Wildcats are averaging 67 PPG, led by leading scorer Miller Kopp (13 PPG). Key Trends: - Ohio State is 0-5 ATS in its last five following a SU loss. - Northwestern is 7-3 ATS in its last ten home games following a three games or more conference losing streak. The verdict: Clearly Northwestern has plenty of issues of its own, but it catches the perfect team now to get untracked against. Outright win?! Very possible, but in the end let's grab the points! |
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01-26-20 | San Diego State v. UNLV +8 | Top | 71-67 | Win | 100 | 20 h 21 m | Show |
My 10* CLASH-OF-THE-TITANS is on UNLV. SDSU is 20-0, while UNLV is 11-10. I think the Aztecs are going to have a fight on their hands from start to finish and in a contest which I think'll be decided in the final moments, I'm going to grab up the ample points. The Aztecs are 9-0 in MWC play, while the Rebels are 6-2. Most recently the Aztecs come in off a 72-55 win over Wyoming at home. Malachi Flynn led the way with 18 points. Overall SDSU averages 74.7 PPG and it concedes 56.7. UNLV comes in off a loss to Nevada and it'll be eager to get back on track here at home and to try and snap the Aztecs perfect record. UNLV averages 71.9 PPG and it allows 69.7. Key Trends: - SDSU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine home games following a SU/ATS loss. - SDSU is only 3-4 ATS in its last seven after a 15 points or higher home victory. The verdict: I don't think SDSU is going to run the table and despite having a key injury to its point guard, I believe UNLV will give the Aztecs their "best shot" this afternoon; grab the points! |
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01-25-20 | Denver +14.5 v. North Dakota State | Top | 70-82 | Win | 100 | 20 h 23 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Denver. Denver won't be going down without a fight tonight. Last time out it also battled tooth and nail vs. North Dakota on Thursday, but its come-back bid fell short in the 78-71 setback. Ade Murkey was a bright spot in defeat with 25 points, while Jase Townsend added 19. Overall the Pioneers average 67.1 PPG and they've been holding the opposition to 31.5 percent from range, ranked second in the Summit League. It's also ranked third in the league in getting to the charity stripe. North Dakota State averages 72.9 PPG and it concedes 65.4. Vinnie Shahid leads the nightly charge with 16.6 PPG. Key Trends: - Denver is 7-3 ATS in its last ten road games after scoring 70 or more points in its previous outing and still losing SU. - North Dakota State is just 4-7 ATS in its last 11 home games as a favorite in the -9.5 to -15.5 points range. The verdict: I like Denver to keep pace offensively and while I'll stop short in calling for the outright upset, everything points to this one being significantly more competitive than what this spread would suggest; grab the points! |
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01-24-20 | Marist +11.5 v. Siena | Top | 57-70 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 7 m | Show |
My 10* UNDERDOG ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on Marist. Marist is just 4-13, while Siena is only 7-9. The Red Foxes though come in under the radar here, as they've won two straight, while the Saints are on the other end of the spectrum, having lost three in a row. The Saints fell 72-71 to Niagara last time out. Most recently Marist got the better of Manhattan 75-73. The Red Foxes trailed by ten at half time and were the underdog in that one, but I have no reason not to believe that they can't carry over that second half momentum here. Key Trends: - Marist is 5-1 ATS in its last six as a road dog in the 9.5 to 12 points range (including 2-0 ATS this year.) - Sienna is a terrible 8-20 ATS in its last 28 as a favorite (including a horrible 2-8 ATS this season.) The verdict: I think this one is going to be much tighter than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe; grab the points! |
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01-23-20 | Cal Poly +9 v. Cal-Riverside | 64-97 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 22 m | Show | |
My 9* BIG TIGER is on Cal Poly. At 4-13 the Cal Poly Mustangs aren't going to be lacking for motivation here. UC Riverside is 12-8 and I think it's going to have a serious fight on its hands tonight. So far Cal Poly is 1-2 in league play, most recently falling 65-61 to Hawaii. Colby Rogers was a bright spot in defeat with 18 points. Overall the Mustangs average 63.1 PPG and concede 70.9. UC Riverside is reeling right now and is the perfect opponent for Cal Poly to try and steal a victory here. The Highlanders most recently fell 69-53 to UC Irvine, led by Dikymbe Martin with ten points. Overall UC Riverside averages 65.1 PPG and it allows 60.9. Key Trends: - Cal Poly is already a winning 6-3 ATS on the road this year. - UC Riverside is 1-3 ATS in its last four as a home favorite in the 6.5 to 12 points range. The verdict: This one has the feel of whichever team having its hands on the ball last, will be the one that comes out on top. So that means that I'm going to grab up these ample points! |
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01-23-20 | Louisiana Tech v. Middle Tennessee +11 | Top | 80-73 | Win | 100 | 25 h 53 m | Show |
My 10* UNDERDOG U OF THE U is on Middle Tennessee State. MTSU is only 4-15, while Louisiana Tech is 13-5. Will the Bulldogs have a letdown here vs. their lowly opponent? I believe enough of one to let the home side very comfortably sneak in through the back door with the large spread they've been afforded. Louisiana Tech has won seven of its last nine, while MTSU has dropped 15 of its last 16. Which of these two teams is "hungrier" here? Also note that MTSU plays with revenge after falling 73-56 on the road in this game last year. Key Trends: - Louisiana Tech is just 5-12 ATS in its last 17 as a road favorite or pick. - MTSU is 6-1 ATS in its last seven vs. good defensive teams which allow 64 points or less per contest. The verdict: Louisiana Tech is still hung up on its 51-50 loss to UNT last time out as well. The numbers and the overall situation favors the Blue Raiders; grab the points! |
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01-22-20 | Georgia Tech +13.5 v. Louisville | Top | 64-68 | Win | 100 | 12 h 24 m | Show |
My 10* BEWARE OF DOG play is on Georgia Tech. At 8-10, I think the lowly Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets come in "under the radar" here vs. the mighty 15-3 Louisville Cardinals. Georgia Tech will be hungry here though, as it's lost two straight. The Yellow Jackets were competitive in defeat last time out, falling 63-58 to Virginia. Louisville returns home after a three-game road trip and after topping Duke 79-73 last time out, there's no doubt in my mind that this sets ups a letdown/trap for the contented home side this evening. Key Trends: - Georgia Tech is 3-1 ATS already this year off a loss vs. a conference rival. - Louisville is already just 1-3 ATS this year off a road win vs. a conference rival. The verdict: The situation and the trends are working heavily in favor of the underdog in this one; grab the points! |
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01-21-20 | San Jose State +11.5 v. New Mexico | Top | 59-86 | Loss | -115 | 27 h 11 m | Show |
My 10* BLOWOUT ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on San Jose State. New Mexico returns home after losing two straight on the road. New Mexico is 15-5 overall and 4-3 in league play, while SJSU is 6-13 and 2-5 in conference action. The Spartans have lost two in a row as well, but they've been competitive, most recently falling 98-87 to UNLV on the road. Seneca Knight led the Spartans with 30 points. SJSU averages 69.3 PPG and it concedes 78.4. The Lobos average 80 PPG, but they allow 75.3. Most recently they lost 99-78 at UNLV on Saturday. Key Trends: - The Lobos are a poor 1-4 ATS in their last five following an ATS loss. - New Mexico is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven after allowing more than 90 points in its previous game. - The Spartans are 4-1 ATS in their last five following a SU loss. The verdict: The Lobos were forced to kick Carlton Bragg from the team because of a violation and since then they've gone 0-2 and allowed 105 and 99 points in each. And note that these teams have already played this year and San Jose State won 88-85 at home. Grab the points, but don't be completely shocked by an outright upset! |
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01-20-20 | Bucknell +10.5 v. Colgate | Top | 65-80 | Loss | -115 | 26 h 23 m | Show |
My 10* MID-MAJOR MAULING is on Bucknell. I like the Bucknell Bison to comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch with the large spread they've been afforded in this matchup. Last time out the Bison beat Lehigh 72-56, led by 15 points from Avi Toomer. The Bison are now 4-2 in confernec play. The Colgate Raiders beat Boston 79-70 in their latest action, led by 21 points from Will Rayman. Overall Colgate is 5-1 in league play. Key Trends: - Bucknell is 7-3 ATS in its last ten road conference games after holding its previous opponent to 58 points or less. - Colgate is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven home games after allowing 70 points or more in a SU victory in its previous outing. The verdict: I like the hungry Bison to step up here and push the home side to the brink; grab the points! |
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01-18-20 | Loyola Marymount +11 v. San Francisco | Top | 53-61 | Win | 100 | 21 h 11 m | Show |
My 10* U OF THE U is on Loyola Marymount. I think Loyola Marymount will give the San Francisco Dons everything they can handle in this one. The Lions come in off a tough 75-67 loss at Pepperdine, led by 19 points from Erik Johansson. Overall Loyola Marymount averages 71.1 PPG. San Francisco held on for a tight 79-75 win over Pacific last time out, giving it its first conference loss of the year so far. Overall the Dons average 80 PPG. Key Trends: - Loyola Marymount is 7-2 ATS in its last nine road games following a loss in which it conceded 75 points or more in. - San Francisco is just 3-6 ATS in its last nine after scoring 78 point or more in its previous contest. The verdict: I'm not calling for an outright upset, but everything points this one being a "nail biter." Grab the points! |
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01-17-20 | Michigan v. Iowa -4.5 | Top | 83-90 | Win | 100 | 14 h 37 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Iowa. I don't think that the home court advantage can be overlooked as a very real deciding factor in the outcome of this game. Michigan is only 2-3 in conference action and it enters off a demoralizing 75-67 road loss to Minnesota. Iowa is only 3-3 in league play, but it comes in off back-to-back victories. In fact note that Michigan is 0-4 in true road games this year. The Wolverines score an average of 77.9 PPG and they allow 68.6, while Iowa averages 79.3 PPG and it allows 68.9. Key Trends: - Michigan is 1-4 ATS on the road this year. - The Wolverines are only 3-4 ATS this season vs. good offensive teams which average 77 plus points per game. The verdict: I look for Michigan's road woes to carry over here vs. this red hot home side; lay the points! |
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01-16-20 | Marist +12 v. Monmouth | Top | 66-74 | Win | 100 | 22 h 38 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Marist. I think Marist, which comes in off a 69-52 loss at home to Rigers on Sunday, will keep this one closer than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe. Braden Bell had nine points and three streal in the most recent setback for the Red Foxes. Monmouth enters off an 84-70 loss at Quinnipiac. The Hawks are 5-0 at home this year and are led by Deion Hammond with 15.3 PPG. But with a game at Manahattan on Saturday night, I think the home side gets caught "looking past" its lowly opponent to that much more difficult contest vs. the No. 2 team in the conference standings. Key Trends: - Marist is a strong 4-1 ATS in its last five as a road dog in the 9.5 to 12 points range (including 1-0 ATS this year.) - Monmouth is already just 1-2 ATS this year as a home favorite. The verdict: The stars and the planets have aligned for the Red Foxes tonight; grab up all those points! |
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01-15-20 | George Mason v. George Washington +2 | Top | 67-73 | Win | 100 | 24 h 35 m | Show |
My 10* TOP DOG is on George Washington. I think that 12-4 George Mason takes a step back here vs. this hungry 6-10 George Washington home side. To say this is a "revenge game" would be a bit of an understatement, as George Mason has taken four straight in the series, including all three last year. The Colonials lost to Duquesne last time out, while the Patriots got the better of La Salle. Previous to its latest win though, George Mason had lost three in a row. The Colonial lost 66-61 to the Dukes, led by 14 points from Jameer Nelson Jr. Key Trends: - While the Patriots have been winning SU in this series, they've stumbled badly ATS, going just 2-6 ATS in their last eight vs. George Washington. - George Washington is a perfect 5-0 ATS in its last five as a home dog of three points or less. The verdict: Grab the points, but obviously we're expecting an outright win here! |
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01-14-20 | Nebraska +18 v. Ohio State | Top | 68-80 | Win | 100 | 26 h 40 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE WEEK is on Nebraska. The 7-9 Nebraska Cornhuskers storm into the Pacific Northwest looking to pull off the big outright upset vs. the 11-5 Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday night. Ohio State is the better "on paper," but the Buckeyes enter with absolutely no momentum whatsoever, having lost five of their last six. Nebraska beat Iowa, but then stumbled to Northwestern 62-57 last time out. The Huskers rank 22nd in the country with only 11.2 turnovers per game, meaning that they don't usually "beat themselves." Ohio State lost 66-54 to Inidana last time out. Key Trends: - Nebraska is already 2-0 ATS this year off a loss vs. a conference rival. - The Huskers are 4-1 ATS in their last five off a road cover where it lost SU as an underdog. - The Buckeyes are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight off an upset loss as a favorite (including only 1-2 ATS this season.) The verdict: Both teams are hungry. Expect a battle. Also, grab the points! |
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01-11-20 | Long Beach State +13 v. UC-Santa Barbara | Top | 55-52 | Win | 100 | 16 h 44 m | Show |
My 10* BEWARE OF DOG TOP DOG is on LBSU. I like the 5-12 LBSU 49ers to sneak in the under the radar here and catch the 12-4 UCSB Gauchos off guard tonight. I'm not calling for an outright upset, but everything points to a much tighter battle than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe in my opinion. UCSB comes in content after six straight wins, most recently a 63-45 victory over Cal Poly. JaQuori McLaughlin averages 15.3 PPG. LBSU enters off a 95-77 loss to Cal State Northridge. Michael Carter III was a bright spot in the setback with 19 points. Key Trends: - LBSU is 5-1 ATS in its last six after failing to cover the spread in three or more straight games. - UC Santa Barbara is already a poor 1-2 ATS this season as a home favorite of 12.5 points or more. The verdict: I think the Gauchos come in complacent and I believe the 49ers will play desperately. Grab the points and expect this one to come down to the wire! |
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01-10-20 | Northern Kentucky v. Illinois-Chicago +1.5 | Top | 68-52 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 4 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE MONTH is on Illinois Chicago. The 10-6 Norse invade 6-11 Illinois Chicago on Friday night and I'm expecting a minor upset. Despite having the better record, NKU has still lost three of its last five games. Same for the Flames. UIC is better at home than on the road and I believe they'll be the hungrier team on the floor as well. NKU got a season-high 21 points from Bryson Langdon in the Norse's most recent 75-64 win over Oakland, but the continued absence of leading-scorer Dantez Walton is significant tonight in my opinion. The Flames though are desperate after three straight losses, including a 64-62 nail-biter to Milwaukee. Darius Roy was a bright spot in the setback with 19 points. Key Trends: - NKU is a poor 9-13 ATS in its last 22 as a road favorite or pick. - Illinois Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last five as a home dog of three points or less or pick. The verdict: I think the home side finds a way to get the job done at the end of the night; play on UIC! |
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01-08-20 | Northwestern +13 v. Indiana | Top | 62-66 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show |
My 10* ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on Northwestern. Am I suggesting that Northwestern will pull off the outright upset here? I'm not. But I do think that the hungry Wildcats are going to come out on fire and I look for them to keep this one close down the stretch. The Hoosiers are susceptible right now as well after back-to-back losses. The Wildcats do have one respectable win this year, taking down Providence at the start of the season. Key Trends: - Northwestern is already 6-2 ATS this year as an underdog (and 3-1 ATS as a road dog.) - The Wildcats are 5-3 ATS this season vs. teams with winning records. - Indiana is already 0-2 ATS this year as a home favorite in the 12.5 to 18 points range. The verdict: Clearly Indiana is the better team. But I believe the desperate Wildcats come in under the radar here and cover with the large spread they've been afforded tonight; grab the points! |
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01-07-20 | Iowa v. Nebraska +8 | Top | 70-76 | Win | 100 | 30 h 34 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE YEAR is on Nebraska. The 6-8 Nebraska Cornhuskers close out a five-game home stand in need of a victory. An upset here over 10-4 Iowa would go a long way in helping turn the season around. Nebraska has won three of the last five in the series, including 93-91 in OT last March. The Hawkeyes look poised for a letdown here though in my opinion after their 89-86 loss to Penn State last time out. There were ten ties and 30 lead changes in that contest, so after that emotional setback, everything points to another letdown tonight. Iowa averages 83 PPG and it concedes 81.3. Nebraska averages 74 and it concedes 77. On paper, clearly the Hawkeyes have the advantage. But situationally and motivationally, I believe the Huskers have the advantage tonight. Key Trends: - Iowa is a poor 6-18 ATS in its last 24 road games. - The Hawkeyes are just 1-3 ATS in their last four after scoring 85 points or more in two straight games. - Nebraska is 18-10 ATS in its last 18 after failing to cover the spread in its last game (including 5-2 ATS this year.) The verdict: CJ Fredrick is listed as questionable for the visitors as well, as he sprained his ankle in the loss to the Nittany Lions. The visitors are the better team on most nights, but not tonight. I'm grabbing the points and expecting a battle until the final horn! |
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01-04-20 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff v. Mississippi Valley State +4.5 | Top | 80-76 | Win | 100 | 23 h 14 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Mississippi Valley State. These are two very poor teams. Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 1-11. Mississippi State Valley is 1-12. That said, I don't think that the home floor advantage can be overlooked as a very real deciding factor in this particular contest. Not only that, but the Devils play with revenge here after getting smoked by Arkansas Pine Bluff 91-57 last March. Key Trends: - Arkansas Pine-Bluff is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine as a road favorite. - Mississippi Valley State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 as a home dog in the -2 to -5.5 range after a three-games or longer losing streak. The verdict: These teams are evenly matched, but the situational and trend based factors working in favor of the home side today make it the correct call; play on the Devils! |
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01-02-20 | South Alabama v. UL - Lafayette +1 | 60-57 | Loss | -108 | 25 h 5 m | Show | |
My 8* play on UL Lafayette. South Alabama is 7-6 and UL Lafayette is 5-8. The Cajuns though come in as the "hungrier" team here in my opinoin. Lafayette is 0-2 in Conference play and it's also on an overall five-game losing streak, most recently competitive in another 85-77 loss to UC Santa Barbara. Trajan Wesley was a bright spot in defeat with 17 points. South Alabama on the other hand looks primed for a letdown here in my opinoin as it's won two of its last four, including a 76-47 rout over NAIA opponent Mobile on Saturday. Key Trends: - The Jaguars are just 1-5 ATS in their last six on the road. - The Cajuns are already 3-1 ATS this season after alloing 80 points or more in their previous outing. The verdict: This one has blowout written all over it in my opinion; play on UL Lafayette! |
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01-02-20 | Elon +15.5 v. Northeastern | 68-77 | Win | 100 | 24 h 5 m | Show | |
My 8* play on Elon. I think 4-10 Elon, which enters having lost three straight, will be the much "hungrier" team today. Northeastern is 8-6, but complacent after three straight victories. Both teams put up similar offensive numbers, 72 and 68 per contest. The Phoenix also shoot a sharp 37.5 percent from range. They're led by Marcus Sheffield, who is averaging 16.9 PPG. The Huskies are the better team, but after their 88-72 smoke-job of James Madison, I think this one sets up as a "trap" vs. the lowly Phoenix. Key Trends: - Elon is already 4-0 ATS this year as a road dog of 12.5 or more points. - Northeastern is only 1-3 ATS at home this season. The verdict: No outright, but closer than expected; grab the points! |
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01-02-20 | James Madison v. NC-Wilmington +3.5 | 64-60 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 36 m | Show | |
My 8* play on NC Wilmington. James Madison is 0-2 in CAA action and I think it's ripe for the picking here for the hungry Seahawks. NC Wilmington is also 0-2 in conference play, but it enters on a dismal seven-game overall losing streak. Suffice it to say, I'm expecting the home side to risk life and limb tonight to pull off the minor upset here. Note that the Dukes are only 1-3 on the road this year, while UNC Wilmington is 4-3 at home. Key Trends: - James Madison is a poor 1-3 ATS in its last four as a road favorite. - The Dukes are already just 2-5 ATS this season after playing a home game. - UNC Wilmington is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 as a home dog or pick. The verdict: I don't think that the home court advantage can be overlooked as a very real deciding factor in this contest. That said, grab the points! |
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01-01-20 | New Mexico v. San Jose State +11.5 | Top | 85-88 | Win | 100 | 15 h 56 m | Show |
My 10* CASH-BOMB is on San Jose State. I think 13-2 New Mexico comes into this one complacent vs. hungry 4-10 San Jose State. The Spartans come in off a confidence building 83-68 win over Pepperdine as well, with guar Brae Ivey scoring a career high 23 points. UNM most recently got the better of UC Davis 74-69 on Sunday, anchored by 20 points from Corey Manigault. The Lobos though struggled to pull away and depth is a concern with a couple lingering injuries to two starters. Key Trends: - SJSU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine road games following a victory in which it won and held its opponent to 70 points or less in. - The Lobos are interestingly 0-5 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of less than .400. The verdict: The Spartans only lost to ranked Utah State by 12 points and they come in off their biggest win of the year. The Lobos on the other hand are starting to show "cracks in the armor" after their extended run. I think the "hungrier" team keeps it closer than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe here; grab the points! |
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12-30-19 | NC-Wilmington +8.5 v. Drexel | Top | 66-71 | Win | 100 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
My 10* MID-MAJOR MAULING on NC Wilmington. UNCW is 5-9 and Drexel is 7-7. The Seahawks though have dominated this mathcup, as they've won seven of the last eight SU, including going 5-2 ATS in the last seven. That said, Drexel won the last game last year by 12 points as a 4.5 point favorite, meaning that the "revenge factor" also comes into play here for the visiting side. UNCW averages 73 PPG The Dragons come in off a loss as wel to Charleston on Friday and I think they're set up for a letdown here as well. Key Trends: - UNCW is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 off a loss vs. a conference rival. - Drexel is just 2-4 ATS at home this year. The verdict: I think the high-flying Seahawks keep this one close down the stretch; grab the points! |
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12-29-19 | Maine +15.5 v. Hawaii | Top | 51-91 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 10 m | Show |
My 10* MID-MAJOR MAULING is on Maine. This is Maine's biggest road trip in program history and I think it'll make the most of it. The Black Bears come in under the radar here, most recently they lost 74-53 to UMass. Nedeljko Prijovic was a stand out in the setback with 15 points. Hawaii is led by Eddie Stansberry with 16.5 PPG, but with the New Year break coming up, followed by conference play after, I think the Warriors definitely get caught "looking past" their lowly non-conference opponent today. Key Trends: - Maine is 7-2 ATS in its last nine non-conference road games following a 20 points or more loss in its previous outing. - Hawaii is just 2-4 ATS in its last six home games a 15 points or more home favorite vs. a non-conference opponent. The verdict: No outright, but closer than expected; grab the points! |
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12-21-19 | North Florida v. Syracuse -12.5 | Top | 70-82 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
My 10* CLASH OF THE TITANS is on Syracuse. I like 6-5 Syracuse to lay the hammer down on the North Florida Ospreys today. Elijah Hughes and Joseph Girard III led the way in a 74-62 victory against Oakland in the Dome on Wednesday. Hughes had 23 points, while Girard III added 20 points to go along with seven assists. Note that the Orange are 21st in assist turnover ratio (1.36). North Florida is 7-6 and it enters off a 98-81 loss to FSU last time out. Four players average more than ten points for the Ospreys, but I still think they'll have difficulty keeping pace with the Orange in the Carrier Dome tonight. Key Trends: - Syracuse is 7-3 ATS in its last ten non-conference home games as a 13 point or higher favorite. The verdict: This is a bad matchpu for the Ospreys, who struggle against good three-points shooting teams (note that Hughes is fourth in 3-point field goals made (40) and fifth in 3-point field goals per game (3.64) in the country.) Lay the points! |
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12-19-19 | William & Mary v. St. Joe's +1.5 | Top | 69-84 | Win | 100 | 24 h 40 m | Show |
My 10* U OF THE U is on St. Joes. William & Mary enters at 8-3, while the St. Joseph's Hawks are just 2-9. After winning four of five though, I think the visitors come in complacent. However, the Hawks have lost five straight and I believe they'll be risking life and limb, pulling out all the stops as they try to get off the schneid and back into the winners circle. The bottom line though is that the Tribe have played a very weak schedule, and the Hawks have played a more difficult one. Key Trends: - St. Joe's is 6-2 ATS in its last eight as a home dog (including 2-0 ATS this year.) - The Hawks are 7-3 ATS in their last ten after allowing 85 or more points (including 2-1 ATS this season.) - W&M is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine after having won four of its last five SU. The verdict: I think the "hungrier" team finds a way to get the job done at home; grab the short points! |
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12-16-19 | Eastern Illinois v. Western Illinois +2 | Top | 85-47 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 54 m | Show |
My 10* BEWARE OF DOG is on Western Illinois. EIU claimed a 68-66 OT win over WIU last year. Suffice it to say, I think that revenge is a dish best served cold. The Panthers come in a 5-4, while the Leathernecks are 2-7. EIU averages 78.3 PPG, but defense has been a liability. WIU comes in off a hard-fought 90-86 loss to Evansville, but I think it carries that momentum over here as it looks to break the three game slide in this series. Key Trends: - WIU is 4-0 ATS in its last four as an undredog. - WIU is 5-1 ATS in its last six vs. teams with a winning SU record. - EIU is only 2-5 ATS in its last seven on the road. The verdict: Clearly I think the outright is going to happen, but let's grab the points! |
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12-14-19 | Evansville v. Green Bay -2 | Top | 72-62 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 32 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Wisconsin Green Bay. Evansville has the better record at 7-3, but 3-6 Wisconsin Green Bay is favored slightly at home in this one. And for good reason in my estimation as I look for the Phoenix to take advantage of familiar surroundings and to post a big and much needed win in front of the home town crowd. The Purple Aces average 80.6 PPG, but they concede 78.1. Yes they're 2-0 on the road, but now they face a Green Bay team that returns home hungry after a four-game road trip. The Phoenix are 2-1 at home so far. Key Trends: - The Purple Aces are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine off a home win by ten points or more. - The Phoenix are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 as a home favorite of six points or less or pick. The verdict: After defeating Kentucky in their second game of the year, I believe that the Purple Aces are vastly over-rated and will continue to be so. They're horrible defensively and I think they stumble here vs. this hungry home side; lay the short points! |
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12-13-19 | Colorado v. Colorado State +5.5 | Top | 56-48 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
My 10* CLASH OF THE TITANS is on Colorado State. I think the 7-2 Colorado Buffalos will have their hands full with the 7-5 Colorado State Rams. CSU comes in off a win, while Colorado enters off two straight losses. Most recently the Buffs fell 79-76 to Northern Iowa. Tyler Bey leads the way for Colorado with 13 points, 11 boards and 2.1 assists per game. CSU is led by Nico Carvacho with 13.3 points, 9.9 boards and 2.2 assists per night. Carvacho had 12 points in his team's most recent 72-68 home win over South Dakota State. Key Trends: - The Rams are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine home games vs. a team with a road winning percentage greater than .600. - The Buffaloes are 13-37-1 ATS in their last 51 road games. The verdict: The Rams are not a push over this year and they come in off a confidence building victory which I believe gets carried over here. The outright is possible, but let's grab up the points! |
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12-11-19 | Cornell +11.5 v. Colgate | Top | 58-66 | Win | 100 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE WEEK is on Cornell. The Cornell Big Red are just 1-7 and the Colgate Raiders are 6-4. The Big Red though won't be lacking for motivation as they attempt to snap a seven-game skid, including four losses by three points or less, vs. the reigning Patriot champion. Keep your eyes on Jimmy Boeheim, who is averaging team bests of 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds for Cornell, numbers that raise to 23.3 ppg. and 12.0 rpg over the last three. Colgate is 5-0 at home, but it comes in off a 93-82 OT loss at Niagara, which snapped a five-game win streak. How will the Raiders respond? I think another letdown is imminent. Key Trends: - Cornell is 7-2 ATS in its last nine following a five games or more unbeaten streak. - Colgate is just 10-12 ATS in its last 22 following an OT loss of ten points or more. The verdict: I think the Big Red match up well here; grab the points! |
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12-10-19 | Louisville v. Texas Tech +7.5 | Top | 57-70 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
My 10* CLASH-OF-THE-TITANS is on Texas Tech. The mighty 9-0 Louisville Cardinals are going to have a fight from start to finish on their hands here from the 5-3 Texas Tech Red Raiders in my estimation. Texas Tech has lost three straight, so clearly it'll be desperate for a win here and what better opponent to try and pull the upset against? Louisville averages 77.1 PPG and it concedes 57.6. Eight different players hit a three-pointer in the Cardinals most recent win over Pittsburgh. Texas Tech most recently lost 65-60 in OT to DePaul (Terrence Shannon Jr. was a bright spot in a losing cause with 24 points.) Note though that Texas Tech hasn't lost four straight non-conference games since 1991. Overall the Red Raiders average 79 PPG and concede 65.1. Key Trends: - Louisville is just 14-18 ATS in its last 32 non-confernece games (including only 3-4 ATS this season.) - Texas Tech is 21-15 ATS in its last 36 non-conference contests. The verdict: I think the home side matches up well and I think its determination bridges the gaps; that said, grab the points! |
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12-07-19 | Cleveland State +18.5 v. Kent State | Top | 59-81 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 55 m | Show |
My 10* D vs G is on Cleveland State. Am I predicting an outright upset for the 4-5 Cleveland State Vikings vs. the 7-1 Kent State Golden Flashes? I'm not. I simply feel that Kent will get caught looking past this hungry Vikings team. Most recently the Flashes beat Detroit 92-57. Cleveland State won't be rolling over here. Note that the Vikings had won three in a row before losing at home to Toledo 80-65 on Wednesday. The Vikings' offense has been better of late, topping 65 points in their last three games, led by Algevon Eichelberger, who averages in double figures. Key Trends: - Cleveland State is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 off a home loss. - Kent State is just 3-6 ATS in its last nine off a home win scoring 85 or more points in the process. The verdict: I think the "hungrier" team keeps this one more competitive that what this spread is suggesting; grab the points! |
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12-05-19 | Oklahoma v. North Texas +6 | Top | 82-80 | Win | 100 | 25 h 14 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE MONTH is on UNT. Key Trends: Analysis posted shortly. |
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12-04-19 | Tulane v. Southern Miss | 61-56 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 22 m | Show | |
My 8* play is on Southern Miss. USM returns from the Bahamas hungry for a win in this rivalry game. The Golden Eagles though return home battle tested, having already played heavyweights No. 7 Gonzaga, No. 13 Seton Hall and Alabama in consecutive nights. One player to watch out for for the home side is LaDavius Draine, who had back-to-back double digit games to open the Bahama tournament. Tulane was only 4-27 last year, but first year head coach Ron Hunter has the Green Wave looking like a completely different team in the early going, thanks in large part to some key transfers. That said, I think Tulane will get caught off guard here from this hungry home side. Key Trends: - Tulane is just 1-3 ATS in its last four as a road favorite. - The Green Wave a terrible 1-6 ATS in their last seven off a home win by ten points or more. - Southern Miss is 3-1 ATS in its last four as a home dog of three points or less or pick. The verdict: Clearly the outright is in the cards here, but let's grab the points! |
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12-04-19 | VMI +18 v. Duquesne | 58-71 | Win | 100 | 26 h 23 m | Show | |
My 8* play is on VMI. I think the 6-0 Duquesne Dukes get caught looking past their lowly opponent tonight. The VMI Keydets though come in under the radar here, as they've quietly won three of their last four. These teams haven't played since 2017 and the Dukes scored the 77-61 win. Duquesne is riding high after big wins over Indiana State, Air Force and Loyola Marymount in the Junkanoo Jam in Bihimi. Key Trends: - VMI is 4-1 ATS in its last five as a road dog in the +18.5 to +24 points range. - Duquesene is only 9-13 ATS in its last 22 as a home favorite. The verdict: VMI had three losses by three or fewer points in its first five games, so its win/loss record could in fact be a lot better. No outright, but considering everything I believe that this is far too many points to be giving up to the Keydets; grab the points! |
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12-04-19 | Western Illinois +10.5 v. Evansville | 86-90 | Win | 100 | 26 h 23 m | Show | |
My 8* play is on Western Illinois. Western Illinois' two-game win streak came to an end vs. KC last time out, falling 68-67. That was after being down by as many as 18 in the firs thalf. Ben Pyle scored a game-high 21 points in a losing cause. I think the Leathernecks carry that momentum over here though as they try to score their five ever SU victory over Evansville. Four starters are averaging double figures for the visitors though: Kobe Webster (16.3 PPG), Zion Young (15.4), Ben Pyle (12.7), C.J. Duff (10.8) Key Trends: - Note that five of WIU's games have been decided by seven points or less this year. - The Purple Aces are just 2-4 ATS this season as a favorite. - Evansville is only 1-3 ATS this season vs. teams with losing records. The verdict: I believe the Purple Aces are going overlook their lowly, but hungry opponent today; grab the points! |
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12-02-19 | Miami-FL +8 v. Illinois | Top | 81-79 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE WEEK is on Miami Florida. This is part of the annual ACC-Big Ten Challenge. This is a big game for the Hurricanes who are 0-3 vs. Top 100 teams to open the season. Miami has allowed 79 PPG over its last two losses, but overall the defense has been decent. Overall Miami is averaging 62.3 PPG. The Illini average 88.3 PPG in the earliy going, but that's largely been due to the level of competition. Key Trends: - Miami is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 as a road dog or pick - Illinois is just 10-14 ATS in its last 24 as a home favorite or pick. The verdict: I think the "hungrier" team will at the very least, find a way to keep this one competitive late; grab the points! |
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11-28-19 | Providence v. Long Beach State +17 | Top | 65-66 | Win | 100 | 20 h 30 m | Show |
My 10* MID-MAJOR MAULING is on LBSU. Providence is 4-2, most recently defeating Merrimack 93-56. LBSU enters off a humbling 104-67 loss on the road in Arizona. The Friars average 80 and the 49ers allow 77. Key Trends: - However note that Providence is just 14-24 ATS in its last 28 as a favorite (including only 2-3 ATS this season). - The Friars are also a poor 3-6 ATS in their last nine after scoring 75 points or more in two straight games (including 0-2 ATS this year.) - LBSU is 5-1 ATS in its last six neutral court affairs. The verdict: The 49ers won't be going down without a fight here. LBSU has faced some tough opponents in the early going and I don't think it'll be intimiated here; grab the points! |
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11-25-19 | Alabama State +27 v. VCU | Top | 62-78 | Win | 100 | 26 h 58 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE WEEK is on Alabama State. Alabama State faces its second straight ranked opponent here today, most recently taking on Tennessee, both contests part of the Emerald Coast Classic. Alabama State has also faced Gonzaga this year, so to say its "battle tested" in the early going would be a big understatement. Tobi Ewuosho leads Alabama State in scoring at 14.8 points per game. VCU is 5-0 and it already has a win over then No. 23 LSU by a score of 84-82. The Rams also just posted a 30-point victory over Florida Gulf Coast. However with a game against Purdue on Friday, I think the Rams get caught looking past their opponent today. Key Trends: - VCU is just 1-4 ATS in its last five as a 25 points or more favorite following a four-games or more unbeaten streak. The verdict: I like Alabama State to keep this one competitive until the final moments; grab the points! |
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11-25-19 | Wright State v. Weber State +8.5 | 72-57 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 58 m | Show | |
My 8* ANNIHILATOR is on Weber State. The Weber State Wildcats are 1-2 to open the year. Weber State lost to a couple of pretty good schools though in Utah State and San Diego, before then bouncing back with a 130-50 destruction of West Coast Baptist. This is the team's sixth straight seaosn in a preseason tournament. Wright State comes in off a less impressive 81-55 win over Urbana on Wednesday. I think Wright State will have its hands full here vs. a Weber State team picked to finish second in the Big Sky by the media this year. Key Trends: - Wright State is just 1-4 ATS in its last five as a favorite. - Weber State is 8-2 ATS in its last ten after playing two straight at home. The verdict: I think these teams are more evenly matched than what this spread would suggest; grab the points! |
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11-23-19 | CS Bakersfield +27.5 v. Gonzaga | Top | 49-77 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 45 m | Show |
My 10* SPECIAL is on Cal State. Gonzaga is 5-0 overall this year and 4-0 at home, while CSUB is 2-3, losing both of its road games. Clearly I'm not calling for the outright upset, but I do definitely feel that the Bulldogs will get caught looking past their lowly opponent today. CSUB is coming off a 100-70 loss to San Francisco on Tuesday. Keep your eyes on Taze Moore, who is averaging 15 points and 3.4 RPG. Gonzaga enters off a tougher than expected 72-66 win over UT Arlington on Tuesday. The 72 points were a season low thus far. Key Trends: - CSUB is a perfect 3-0 ATS in its last three after failing to cover the spread in three or more straight games. - Gonzaga is interestingly just 27-30 ATS in its last 57 after playing two straight games as a favorite. The verdcit: Clearly I'm not calling for the outright upset, but everything points to a much tighter contest that what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe in my opinion; grab the points! |