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04-19-15 | Boston Celtics v. Cleveland Cavaliers -11 | Top | 100-113 | Win | 100 | 48 h 50 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Cleveland Cavaliers as my 10* Personal Favorite. |
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04-18-15 | Dallas Mavericks v. Houston Rockets -5 | Top | 108-118 | Win | 100 | 31 h 47 m | Show |
I am playing on HOUSTON. The Rockets finished with their third-best record in franchise history and they consistently proved to be a matchup problem for the Mavs this year. The Rockets went 3-1 straight up and against the spread in the four meetings this season and Houston often used a lightning transition game to get the jump on the Mavericks. Dallas gave up 15.9 points on average in transition on the season but against Houston that number jumped to a sloppy 23.3 points. The Rockets are also a much better defensive team than the Mavericks and they held Dirk Nowitzki to a disappointing 42 percent shooting in the four meetups and I'll think that's a great sign that points toward another Houston cover here. Center Dwight Howard finally appears healthy for Houston and I think that will be another big advantage for the Rockets – particularly when it comes to keeping Mavericks center Tyson Chandler in check, who has averaged almost 15 points over his last five games. Howard is averaging 10.5 rebounds per game and has at least two blocks in his last three games and I expect him to be a big presence in the paint. Then there’s James Harden, of course, who finished second in NBA scoring this year. He’s going to be the best player on the court pretty much no matter who Houston plays and I expect him to own a big role in leading the Rockets to the money in Game 1. Houston enters this contest on a three-game winning streak and the Rockets were also an incredible 26-15 against the spread on home court this season. They've also covered four of the last five meetings against Dallas and everywhere you look, this game is pointing to a Houston win and cover. 10* Saturday Main Event |
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04-15-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. New Orleans Pelicans +5 | Top | 103-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 34 m | Show |
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04-14-15 | Washington Wizards v. Indiana Pacers -7 | Top | 95-99 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 1 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Indiana Pacers as my 10* NBA Personal Favorite. Indiana is still battling for the playoffs, sitting behind the Brooklyn Nets for the eighth and final postseason ticket in the Eastern Conference. That motivation has pushed the Pacers to five straight victories heading into Tuesday’s action, going 4-1 ATS in that span. Indiana could get some help from the Wizards, who are locked into the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference and could choose to limit their stars in the final two games of the season. Washington found out Monday night, following Chicago’s win over Brooklyn, that they would finish fifth in the conference, which rendered Tuesday’s tangle with the Pacers meaningless to the Wizards. The Pacers' offense has been the motor for this team’s late surge, averaging almost 104 points per game in their last 10 outings – a major improvement from their season scoring rate of 97.5 points per game. The return of Paul George has also given Indiana some scoring depth off the bench, with George averaging 10.3 points in his first four games back from a broken leg. The Pacers’ postseason push and the Wizards not having any stake in this game are why I’m playing on Indiana as my 10* NBA Personal Favorite Tuesday. |
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04-13-15 | Los Angeles Lakers v. Sacramento Kings -4 | Top | 92-102 | Win | 100 | 13 h 59 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Sacramento Kings as my 10* NBA Personal Favorite Monday. |
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04-12-15 | Sacramento Kings v. Denver Nuggets -10 | Top | 111-122 | Win | 100 | 19 h 18 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Denver Nuggets as my 10* Personal Favorite Sunday. |
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04-12-15 | Brooklyn Nets v. Milwaukee Bucks +1 | Top | 73-96 | Win | 100 | 17 h 42 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Milwaukee Bucks as my 10* Early Best Bet Sunday. |
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04-11-15 | Minnesota Timberwolves +20 v. Golden State Warriors | Top | 101-110 | Win | 100 | 15 h 31 m | Show |
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04-10-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. Houston Rockets +3 | Top | 104-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
I am playing on HOUSTON. Keeping Houston down isn't an easy thing to do, as I believe the Spurs will find out tonight after beating the Rockets 110-98 last night. I don't expect them to make the same mistake tonight. The Rockets are 12-8 against the spread against winning teams at home this season while the Spurs are 7-12 ATS against winning teams on the road. 10* Main Event |
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04-08-15 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Memphis Grizzlies -5 | Top | 74-110 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
I am playing on MEMPHIS. This game has the feeling of a classic letdown spot for New Orleans, who is coming off a big upset win last night over the best team in the NBA, Golden State. |
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04-05-15 | Utah Jazz v. Sacramento Kings -2 | Top | 101-95 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 58 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Sacramento Kings as my 10* Personal Favorite Sunday. |
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04-04-15 | Utah Jazz v. Phoenix Suns -1.5 | Top | 85-87 | Win | 100 | 13 h 6 m | Show |
I am playing on PHOENIX. I successfully offered a play on the Suns when they played Thursday night and they covered the spread by 11.5 points in a last-second loss to the best team in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors. |
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04-04-15 | Wisconsin v. Kentucky -5 | Top | 71-64 | Loss | -105 | 124 h 29 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Kentucky Wildcats as my 10* Game Of The Year Saturday. |
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04-03-15 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Sacramento Kings +6.5 | Top | 101-95 | Win | 100 | 13 h 51 m | Show |
Another reason I like the Kings here is they have won four of the last six meetings against the Pelicans. Throw in the points they're getting and I believe this makes for a fantastic Friday play where oddsmakers are being far too generous to the home team. 10* Best Bet |
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04-02-15 | Phoenix Suns +11.5 v. Golden State Warriors | Top | 106-107 | Win | 100 | 23 h 49 m | Show |
I am playing on PHOENIX. I think the Suns are getting too many points in a spot where I feel they will catch Golden State in a letdown spot. |
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04-01-15 | Denver Nuggets v. Utah Jazz -4 | Top | 84-98 | Win | 100 | 23 h 34 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Utah Jazz as my 10* Personal Favorite Wednesday. |
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04-01-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. Orlando Magic +9 | Top | 103-91 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Orlando Magic as my 10* Best Bet Wednesday. |
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03-31-15 | Golden State Warriors v. Los Angeles Clippers -2 | Top | 110-106 | Loss | -103 | 24 h 53 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Los Angeles Clippers as my 10* TNT Main Event Tuesday. |
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03-31-15 | Miami (Fla) v. Temple -1.5 | Top | 60-57 | Loss | -102 | 20 h 21 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Temple Owls as my 10* ESPN Main Event Tuesday. |
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03-30-15 | Houston Rockets v. Toronto Raptors -1.5 | Top | 96-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Toronto Raptors as my 10* Personal Favorite Monday. |
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03-29-15 | Michigan State v. Louisville +2.5 | Top | 76-70 | Loss | -110 | 31 h 58 m | Show |
I am playing on LOUISVILLE. I have taken Louisville the past two games and I believe it's going to pay off for a third straight game as head coach Rick Pitino makes his 12th appearance in the Elite Eight. |
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03-28-15 | Golden State Warriors v. Milwaukee Bucks +5 | Top | 108-95 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 11 m | Show |
I am playing on MILWAUKEE. You may not have guessed it but the Bucks actually love playing Golden State when it comes to covering the spread. Milwaukee is 7-1-1 against the number in the last nine meetings including covering the last two times these teams met despite the fact the Warriors won. |
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03-27-15 | Michigan State v. Oklahoma +2.5 | Top | 62-58 | Loss | -115 | 63 h 39 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Oklahoma Sooners as my 10* Friday Best Bet. The Sooners have taken care of business in their first two tournament games and now face the Michigan State Spartans in the Round of 16 Friday. No. 3 Oklahoma has shown why it’s one of the most balanced teams in the country, getting it done on both ends of the floor in the NCAA so far. However, the betting market is overreacting to Michigan State’s impressive upset over No. 2 Virginia in the Round of 32 and actually has the No. 7 Spartans set as the betting favorite. We’re capitalizing on this public opinion and taking the Sooners to cover. The Spartans were solid in their win over the Cavaliers but also caught Virginia in a very poor game. The Cavaliers were ice cold from beyond the arc and didn’t play their brand of defense. Undoubtedly, Tom Izzo coached this team up for the upset but it also sets MSU up for a massive letdown in the Sweet 16. Oklahoma plays a much more frenetic pace than what the Spartans are used to dealing with. The Sooners average 71.9 points on 69.9 possessions per game and will look to push the tempo and catch MSU on its heels before it can get set in the halfcourt. The Spartans have had great success stuffing teams with help defense in slower-paced games but won’t have that on their side as the Sooners turn up the intensity. The market shift toward the Spartans and the Sooners’ ability to beat MSU down the floor are why I’m playing on Oklahoma as my 10* Friday Best Bet. |
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03-27-15 | NC State v. Louisville -3 | Top | 65-75 | Win | 100 | 60 h 11 m | Show |
I am playing on LOUISVILLE. It seems like everyone kind of forgot Rick Pitino's teams can play some pretty good defense when they want to and as a result we are only seeing Louisville lay a tiny number here. The Cards are playing their best hoops of the season at the right time and despite the national attention, it doesn't look to me like oddsmakers have quite caught on yet. The Cardinals have allowed fewer than 60 points in six of their last eight games and have allowed an average of 54 per game through their first two games of the tournament. Louisville shut down one of the hottest shooting teams in the nation in Northern Iowa last game, winning 66-53. They held the Panthers to 39 percent on field goals (after a season average of 48%) and just 31.6% on 3-pointers after UNI shot over 40 percent from long range for the season. The Panthers also had a horrendous 10 turnovers against nine assists, a testament to the Cards' stifling play. The Cards are switching it up with zones and man coverage as well as pressing at different times. I just don't feel N.C. State wants to get into that kind of game as a squad that gives up over 70 points a game on neutral courts this season. The Cardinals are getting big offensive performances from their usual stars like Rozier and Harrell, but also from unexpected players like Quentin Snider who has 10 and 16 points in the tournament after averaging 3.8 all season. With defense like Louisville is playing right now and production from unexpected places, don't be surprised if the Cards keep going into March and covering spreads along the way. 10* Friday Personal Favorite |
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03-26-15 | North Carolina v. Wisconsin -5.5 | Top | 72-79 | Win | 100 | 83 h 51 m | Show |
I am playing on WISCONSIN. Beating the Badgers takes a lot more stopping potential national player of the year Frank Kaminsky and I don't feel the Tar Heels have enough to pull off the upset or cover the spread here. Oregon tried to double team the big man, who averages 18.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 blocks. The Ducks swarmed and double teamed Kaminsky but he still managed 16 points while three of his teammates scored at least 12. Sam Dekker ripped off 17 - 14 in the second half- and is draining at least half his 2-pointers in four of his last five games. Nigel Hayes is another versatile forward who hasn't scored fewer than 15 points in any of his last four games while also grabbing at least five boards in those efforts - not to mention an average of three assists per game during those games. I just don't think UNC can match up in the front court here where big forward Kennedy Meeks is listed as doubtful and will likely be hurting if he does play. The Badgers might just be too much for anybody right now with at least 70 points in seven straight games. Wisconsin can also play some defense with just 56.8 points against this season, which is about 12 fewer than UNC allows. Bettors saw the value here on Wisconsin and pounced early. I still feel this line isn't high enough and UNC won't have the guns to keep up and cover the number. 10* Sweet 16 Game Of The Year |
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03-26-15 | Wichita State v. Notre Dame +2 | Top | 70-81 | Win | 100 | 36 h 10 m | Show |
I am playing on NOTRE DAME. I think we have some added value on the Irish in this game because most bettors are going to be focusing on the fact they have failed to cover in eight straight tournament games. But don't let that scare you. The bigger focus should be on the two most recent games where Notre Dame just happened to be laying too many against two very good teams but still managed to gut out wins. I'm not sure there are any other No. 3 seeds who had as tough an opening weekend as Notre Dame in facing Northeastern and Butler and I think the gritty victories will give the team a huge lift of confidence heading into the Sweet 16. This is an offense vs. defense battle and I believe Notre Dame's No. 12 nationally ranked scoring offense will prevail. The Irish average 78.2 points per game and they rely on 50 percent field goal shooting and nearly 40 percent 3-point shooting to blow opponents away. It's how they claimed the ACC tournament championship in beating UNC 90-82. Another element I like about the Irish is they adjusted from game to game in the first weekend and have done what they needed to do to advance. They got badly outrebounded by Northeastern 31-36, but they turned things around against Butler. Notre Dame won the boards 36-31 against a very good rebounding squad in Butler, which shows me they are adapting to who they're playing. I think believe we'll see Notre Dame’s best game of the tournament when they face Wichita State and I love that they are getting points. 10* Thursday Best Bet |
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03-25-15 | Sacramento Kings v. Phoenix Suns -8 | Top | 108-99 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
I am playing on PHOENIX. The Suns are suddenly a bettor's best friend with four straight wins and covered spreads and I like them to continue that trend Wednesday night against Sacramento. |
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03-24-15 | Philadelphia 76ers v. Sacramento Kings -8 | Top | 106-107 | Loss | -105 | 24 h 33 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Sacramento Kings as my 10* Personal Favorite Tuesday. |
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03-23-15 | Boston Celtics v. Brooklyn Nets -4 | Top | 110-91 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 12 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Brooklyn Nets as my 10* Personal Favorite. |
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03-22-15 | Northern Iowa v. Louisville +1.5 | Top | 53-66 | Win | 100 | 35 h 24 m | Show |
I am playing on LOUISVILLE. The Cardinals are in a good place as far as bettors are concerned coming into this matchup and it may not be what you think – it’s on the road and as an underdog. |
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03-21-15 | Butler v. Notre Dame -4 | Top | 64-67 | Loss | -110 | 32 h 36 m | Show |
I am playing on NOTRE DAME. After successfully taking Northeastern to cover the big number against the Irish, I now believe Notre Dame will win and cover in its next game on Saturday. For those thinking Notre Dame just didn't play well on Thursday, I don't really think that was entirely the case. The Irish simply ran into a pretty good Northeastern team that was being undervalued by oddsmakers and they got the job done. I think this second game is a better matchup for Notre Dame. Butler is a small squad with no player listed over 6-9 and it wins with defense and turnovers. I don't think they'll be able to slow a more talented Irish squad enough to cover the number and Notre Dame is usually pretty good at taking care of the ball. I think Butler may have trouble keeping up with Notre Dame with this one with their leading scorer, Roosevelt Jones, playing on a sprained knee (if he does play). Jones was visibly limping when he returned to the game against Texas from the injury and with Notre Dame's 78.5 points per game, this is a team you need all your scorers for. Notre game is shooting an awesome 51.2 percent on field goals on the season and 39.2 percent from downtown, which is significantly better than Butler in both areas. One of the spots that could also really hurt Butler is free throw shooting where it drains shots at just 68.1 percent. Notre Dame isn't known for letting teams get to the line too often and I feel that could be a key difference in them getting Notre Dame its sixth covered spread in seven games. 10* personal fav |
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03-21-15 | Arkansas +4.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 78-87 | Loss | -105 | 30 h 26 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Arkansas Razorbacks as my 10* Best Bet Saturday. |
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03-21-15 | Phoenix Suns +8.5 v. Houston Rockets | Top | 117-102 | Win | 100 | 27 h 42 m | Show |
I am playing on PHOENIX. The Suns have quietly turned into a scorching hot bet and that has flown under the radar because of their straight up record. |
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03-20-15 | Davidson v. Iowa -2 | Top | 52-83 | Win | 100 | 58 h 48 m | Show |
I am playing on IOWA. Davidson is one of those teams that poolies love to pencil in on their brackets before tourney time but I feel Iowa is the better squad and will move on from this matchup. |
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03-20-15 | Oklahoma State +1.5 v. Oregon | Top | 73-79 | Loss | -110 | 57 h 1 m | Show |
I am playing on OKLAHOMA STATE. You don't often see revenge or redemption as a key factor in an early round NCAA matchup but I think it will be a big element for Oklahoma State in this game. |
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03-19-15 | Eastern Washington v. Georgetown -7 | Top | 74-84 | Win | 100 | 76 h 42 m | Show |
I am playing on GEORGETOWN. Eastern Washington seems to be one of the more popular upset picks heading into March Madness but I'm not buying it. |
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03-19-15 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Phoenix Suns -1 | Top | 72-74 | Win | 100 | 22 h 7 m | Show |
I am playing on PHOENIX. The Suns haven't played since Sunday and enter this game fully rested and prepared. I think they'll earn a valuable win against the team one spot ahead of them in the chase for the final playoff spot. Phoenix has the toughest closing stretch of schedule of any team in the NBA where only two of its opponents own sub-.500 records. So games at home with this kind of rest and preparation time are ones the Suns can't afford to lose. Besides the prep time and home court, one big reason I like the Suns is the Pelicans enter this one shooting on the cold side from 3-point range. They went 8-of-25 against the Bucks last game and just 6-of-22 against the Nuggets two games ago. Another reason I like Phoenix is the Suns have won four of the last five meetings straight up against the Pelicans for a 3-2 against the spread record. The Pelicans won the only meeting this year 110-106, but I think the Suns learned from that meeting. With Brandon Knight's status in doubt, hobbled on an injured ankle, the Suns may go with a bigger lineup than usual. I believe that's a better way to go against a bigger Pelicans squad and with Phoenix shooting slightly better from 3-point range right now, I think the Suns manage to pull this one out. 10* Personal Favorite |
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03-19-15 | UCLA +3.5 v. SMU | Top | 60-59 | Win | 100 | 68 h 2 m | Show |
I am playing on UCLA. The Bruins have taken a lot of flak for even being named to the tournament but that gives them a little extra from oddsmakers in my opinion. |
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03-18-15 | Boston Celtics v. Oklahoma City Thunder -7 | Top | 118-122 | Loss | -102 | 22 h 50 m | Show |
I am playing on OKLAHOMA CITY. Boston may be on a hot run overall right now with five straight wins, but win it comes to playing the Thunder, the Celtics are nothing but ice cold. |
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03-18-15 | Arizona State +3.5 v. Connecticut | Top | 68-61 | Win | 100 | 21 h 46 m | Show |
I am playing on ARIZONA STATE. Under just about any other circumstance this season, I don't believe there's any way UConn would only be favored by only a few points at home against an Arizona State squad. |
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03-17-15 | Charlotte Hornets v. Los Angeles Clippers -9.5 | Top | 92-99 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 43 m | Show |
I am playing on the CLIPPERS. The Clippers are simply a more talented team than the Hornets and I feel they’ll cover here on home court. |
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03-17-15 | UTEP +6 v. Murray State | Top | 66-81 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 9 m | Show |
I am playing on UTEP. What is often the biggest factor in the NIT tournament is one that will never show up on a stats sheet or box score. It's the motivation factor. |
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03-16-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Miami Heat +4 | Top | 92-106 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
I am playing on the HEAT. I think we have an inflated line here with what I perceive to be a public perception that leans to have LeBron’s Cavs having a big showing against his former team. |
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03-16-15 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Washington Wizards -2 | Top | 97-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show |
I am playing on WASHINGTON. I feel the Wizards are getting a great line here, maybe in part because the Blazers blew out a couple of bad teams in their most recent games. |
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03-15-15 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Toronto Raptors -1.5 | Top | 113-97 | Loss | -115 | 21 h 53 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Toronto Raptors as my 10* Personal Favorite Sunday. |
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03-15-15 | Connecticut v. SMU -2.5 | Top | 54-62 | Win | 100 | 17 h 9 m | Show |
I’m playing on the SMU Mustangs as my 10* Personal Favorite Sunday. |
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03-14-15 | Wyoming v. San Diego State -6.5 | Top | 45-43 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
I’m playing on San Diego State as my 10* Personal Favorite Saturday. |
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03-14-15 | VCU +3 v. Davidson | Top | 93-73 | Win | 100 | 5 h 10 m | Show |
I’m playing on the VCU Rams as my 10* Best Bet Saturday. |
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03-13-15 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Dallas Mavericks -1.5 | Top | 99-129 | Win | 100 | 28 h 13 m | Show |
I am playing on DALLAS. The Mavs have been in a funk recently, which means we're dealing with a small spread here, but I think they're about to break out of their losing ways with a big win on Friday. |
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03-13-15 | Miami Heat v. Toronto Raptors -5.5 | Top | 92-102 | Win | 100 | 27 h 13 m | Show |
I am playing on TORONTO. I think the Raptors are going to come out on fire against the Heat in hopes of shaking off what is one of the worst team-vs-team losing streaks in pro sports right now. |
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03-12-15 | Oklahoma State +4 v. Oklahoma | Top | 49-64 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 24 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Oklahoma State Cowboys as my 10* Best Bet Thursday. |
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03-11-15 | Rutgers v. Minnesota -10 | Top | 68-80 | Win | 100 | 21 h 1 m | Show |
I am playing on MINNESOTA. There is no way around this one – Rutgers is just plain horrible and I think the Scarlett Knights will be happy to be put out of their misery on Wednesday. |
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03-10-15 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Brooklyn Nets -3 | Top | 111-91 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
I am playing on BROOKLYN. There are two main factors I like here in taking the Nets and those are that the Nets catch the Pelicans in a back-to-back spot and Tyreke Evans is expected to miss tonight's game for New Orleans. |
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03-09-15 | Portland +8 v. BYU | Top | 70-84 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 48 m | Show |
I am playing on PORTLAND. I think the Pilots are being slightly underestimated by oddsmakers here in the WCC tournament contest in Las Vegas. Portland is smaller than just about everybody and it faces a BYU squad that comes in on a seven-game winning streak. But BYU also enters on a one-game against-the-spread losing streak and I think that’s because the Cougars are overvalued heading into this tournament. BYU comes into Las Vegas a little overconfident after a win over Gonzaga just before the tourney and the Cougs needed some late heroics to pull past inferior Santa Clara in the tournament opener. The Pilots, meanwhile, are coming off possibly their best game of the season. Portland played some fantastic team basketball and held a very good St. Mary’s squad to just 30.2 percent shooting in a 69-52 thrashing in their tournament opener. The Pilots held the Gaels to just 2-of-16 shooting from 3-point land and four Pilots finished in double figures as they shared the ball around the court for great looks at the hoop. I think we may be looking at a dangerous Portland team that could storm its way to the finals of this event if it keeps playing like it did Saturday. I especially like the Pilots Monday night when they are getting this many points on a neutral court. 10* Main Event |
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03-09-15 | Memphis Grizzlies -3 v. Chicago Bulls | Top | 101-91 | Win | 100 | 25 h 22 m | Show |
I am playing on MEMPHIS. In this battle of division leaders I’m going to take the team that’s better on defense and in my opinion is playing on fresher legs. The Grizzlies own the best scoring defense in the league with just 95.6 points against per game and I love taking a strong defensive team against a team playing on jello legs. That’s how I expect the Bulls to come into this game in what will be their fourth game in five nights in one of their worst stretches of schedule of the season. It’s not just the number of games in that short stretch, it’s the quality of opponents. Chicago will have faced the Wizards and Pacers on back to back nights followed by the Spurs and Grizzlies on back to back nights by the time it’s over with just one day of rest in between. And the Bulls aren’t exactly the greatest on short rest. They are just 7-10 against the spread this season on zero rest, their worst spot in terms of days rest this campaign. While the Grizzlies are also playing their sixth game in eight days, I also like the fact the away team has won and covered the spread in the last four meetings between these squads. And I feel the Grizz have more depth and can handle tough stretches of schedule a little bit better. The addition Jeff Green, who was acquired in a three-team trade in January, is a big reason why. They are 18-7 since he switched squads and 15-6 when he starts. Green gives the Grizzlies a little more depth down low and in transition and I think it will give the Bulls a look they haven’t seen before or will be able to handle on Monday in this tough spot. 10* Personal Favorite |
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03-08-15 | Charlotte Hornets v. Detroit Pistons -1 | Top | 108-101 | Loss | -102 | 22 h 21 m | Show |
I am playing on DETROIT. If the Pistons have any hope of making the playoffs ,Charlotte is a team they can’t afford to lose to and I think they’ll come up with a big effort here at home on Sunday. The Pistons trail the eighth and final playoffs spot by just four games and they trail the Hornets by 4.5 games. There are six teams fighting for the last couple of spots right now and beating those teams on home court should bring out some desperation in this Detroit squad that has had a roller coaster ride of a season. I think oddsmakers are underestimating the Pistons here in setting a tiny spread. I feel they’ve been adjusting with a new look in the back court with the addition of Reggie Jackson back there and their transition woes showed up on their recent three-game road trip. The Pistons lost three in a row – albeit they covered in two of those despite getting only a small handful of points – and the thing I like is that it was cold shooting that cost them. Detroit is still getting great looks at the hoop and plenty of solid chances to score and I think the cold shooting will turn around as soon as the team is back at home on Sunday. Jackson is averaging 15.8 points and 7.0 assists and is helping to open up the floor through his first six games with his new club. The problem is that he’s shooting just 36.7 percent. I believe we’ll see things heat up Sunday afternoon. The Pistons hammered Charlotte by 28 points last month in the only meeting of the season and I think the Hornets will struggle again here in a game where I feel oddsmakers are giving us a soft line. 10* NBA Personal Favorite |
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03-08-15 | Penn State v. Minnesota -8.5 | Top | 79-76 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 19 m | Show |
I am playing on MINNESOTA. I love the Gophers in this early Sunday afternoon contest for a few key reasons and two of them are that it’s Senior Day and that it’s a must-win situation for Minnesota. Five seniors will play their final home game on Sunday, where the Gophers typically look like a much better team compared to their play on the road (they are 7-7 ATS at home versus 4-8 ATS at home this season). I’m expecting a crowd that will push the decibel levels in a contest that will be featured on the Big Ten Network, especially considering Minnesota will clinch a spot in the Big Ten tournament with a victory here after Northwestern fell to Iowa on Saturday. This crowd will be especially hungry for the W against a Penn State squad that beat Minnesota in the first meeting of the season back in January. If the Gophers show up, I really don’t anticipating them having much trouble with the Lions. Penn State has chosen the closing stretch to play its worst basketball of the season and the Nits have now lost six in a row and failed to cover in five of those. Penn State has been a special kind of bad on the road lately too, failing to score even 60 points in any of its last four road outings. I think the Lions will struggle mightily against a Minnesota squad that ranks fourth in the nation in steals per game (9.8) and fifth in turnover margin (5.0) this season. 10* Breakfast Club |
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03-07-15 | Duke v. North Carolina -1 | Top | 84-77 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 3 m | Show |
I’m playing on the North Carolina Tar Heels as my 10* Main Event Saturday. |
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03-07-15 | Atlanta Hawks v. Philadelphia 76ers +10 | Top | 84-92 | Win | 100 | 12 h 11 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Philadelphia 76ers as my 10* Best Bet Saturday. Philadelphia plays host to the Atlanta Hawks, who are coming off a massive win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night. We see major letdown potential from the Hawks in this overnight trip to Philly. And with oddsmakers handing over a truck load of points, this should play out as an easy cover for a Sixers team that has covered in back-to-back games heading into the weekend. The 76ers fell short against the Utah Jazz Friday, losing 89-83 at home, but did manage to cover the 7.5-point spread. Philadelphia played Atlanta tough in its last meeting, losing 91-85 as a 16-point road underdog and seems to rise to the occasion against the NBA’s elite. It’s coming off solid efforts versus Oklahoma City, Toronto, and even stood toe-to-toe with Golden State last month. The Hawks have played three straight games against tough opposition and will be looking to catch their breath against the lowly Sixers Saturday. Before the win over Cleveland, Atlanta took down Houston and Miami. The Hawks haven’t been a good bet as big chalk, failing to cover in each of their last four games as double-digit favorites. The Hawks ripe for a letdown and the Sixers rising to the occasion are why I’m playing on Philadelphia as my 10* Best Bet Saturday. |
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03-07-15 | Kansas State v. Texas -9 | Top | 49-62 | Win | 100 | 18 h 3 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Texas Longhorns as my 10* Personal Favorite Saturday. |
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03-06-15 | Boston Celtics v. New Orleans Pelicans -7 | Top | 104-98 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 12 m | Show |
I’m playing on the New Orleans Pelicans as my 10* Personal Favorite Friday. |
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03-05-15 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Chicago Bulls +3 | Top | 105-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 14 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Chicago Bulls as my 10* TNT Main Event Thursday. |
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03-05-15 | Wisconsin v. Minnesota +6 | Top | 76-63 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 56 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Minnesota Golden Gophers as my 10* ESPN Main Event. |
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03-03-15 | Los Angeles Lakers v. Charlotte Hornets -8 | Top | 103-104 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 35 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Charlotte Hornets as my 10* Personal Favorite Tuesday. |
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03-03-15 | Maryland v. Rutgers +9 | Top | 60-50 | Loss | -106 | 23 h 29 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as my 10* Main Event Tuesday. |
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03-02-15 | Toronto Raptors -7.5 v. Philadelphia 76ers | Top | 114-103 | Win | 100 | 24 h 20 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Toronto Raptors as my 10* Personal Favorite Monday. |
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03-02-15 | Baylor v. Texas -2.5 | Top | 59-61 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 13 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Texas Longhorns as my 10* Personal Favorite Monday. |
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03-01-15 | Purdue v. Ohio State -9 | Top | 61-65 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 53 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Ohio State Buckeyes as my 10* Main Event Sunday. |
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02-28-15 | BYU +12 v. Gonzaga | Top | 73-70 | Win | 100 | 25 h 52 m | Show |
I’m playing on the BYU Cougars as my 10* Main Event Saturday. |
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02-28-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. Phoenix Suns -1 | Top | 101-74 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 17 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Phoenix Suns as my 10* Personal Favorite Saturday. |
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02-28-15 | Boise State v. San Diego State -6.5 | Top | 56-46 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 53 m | Show |
I’m playing on San Diego State as my 10* Personal Favorite Saturday. |
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02-27-15 | Golden State Warriors v. Toronto Raptors +1.5 | Top | 113-89 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Toronto Raptors as my 10* Personal Favorite Friday. |
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02-27-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Indiana Pacers +3.5 | Top | 86-93 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Indiana Pacers as my 10* Best Bet Friday. |
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02-26-15 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Phoenix Suns +5 | Top | 113-117 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show |
I am playing on PHOENIX. The Suns could definitely use some wins to help their fans and bettors forget about having to trade away Goran Dragic. I think one of those wins will come against the Thunder Thursday night. The Suns have been scoring lately, which hasn't slowed since Brandon Knight joined the team over the weekend from Milwaukee. Phoenix has scored 227 points in the two games since Knight came to town and the Suns are averaging 111 over their last four games. Unfortunately, that hasn't resulted in wins in any of those games but I don't feel the Thunder will be able to keep up with that kind of pace - not without Kevin Durant, anyway. Durant has missed the last three games with a foot injury and is out indefinitely. Although the Thunder won and covered all three of those games, they were against the Denvers, Charlottes and Indianas of the world. Phoenix isn't the No. 1 team in the NBA, but the Suns are better than those squads and they are the third-highest scoring team in the NBA. Knight becomes the third former Kentucky player on the Suns roster to go along with Eric Bledsoe and Archie Goodwin. I think he'll be good for chemistry once this team finds some on the court and the Suns have a great starting backcourt with Bledsoe and Knight. I feel this is too many points for the Durant-less Thunder to have to give away on the road, especially against a somewhat desperate Suns team that is going to get more comfortable every game with its new teammates. 10* TNT Main Event |
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02-26-15 | Vanderbilt v. Tennessee -1 | Top | 73-65 | Loss | -106 | 23 h 34 m | Show |
I am playing on TENNESSEE. The Vols may look like a weakening team with three straight losses coming into this game, but I think you have to look at the competition they've faced and realize this is a great spot to play on them. The Vols lost to three of the top five teams in the SEC heading into this matchup and now they face the so-so Vols, who are just 5-9 in conference play this season. I think they'll bounce back against their state rivals on home court and will be fully revitalized after the tough stretch of schedule. Tennessee is playing its first weekday SEC game on a Thursday this season. Every other weekday game has been on a Tuesday or Wednesday for them in conference play and coach Donnie Tyndall took full advantage by giving his team two full days off before returning to practice on Tuesday. The Vols needed the rest and returned to have a great practice on Tuesday and I expect them to come back and sweep the season series with Vandy. Tennessee won the first meeting 76-73 in OT, which was actually the Vols' last win. Four players finished in double figures for the Vols and Josh Richardson annihilated Vandy with 27 points. I think we'll see a similar story again on Thursday from a fully recharged Vols squad. 10* ESPN Main Event |
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02-25-15 | Philadelphia 76ers v. Milwaukee Bucks -10.5 | Top | 88-104 | Win | 100 | 22 h 50 m | Show |
I am playing on the BUCKS. I think Milwaukee finally covers its first spread as a new-look team since shipping out leading scorer Brandon Knight three games ago. Nevermind the fact the Sixers have the most road losses in the NBA with 24 this season. Or the fact the Bucks have won and covered the last four meetings with them. Those are nice-to-haves but the Bucks are starting to find a little more comfort with their new teammates and a big reason I like Milwaukee to win handily against the Sixers is turnovers. The Bucks have been shooting themselves in the foot lately with bad turnovers, including 24 against the Hawks two games ago. Why that could be a positive here is that I don’t think Milwaukee will be as penalized by any turnovers it makes Wednesday night against the Sixers because the Sixers cough the ball up more than anyone in the NBA at an average of 18.5 times per game. The Bucks may even get a chance to show off new point guard Michael Carter-Williams, who is expected to play after missing his first three games with his new team with a toe injury. Carter-Williams is a big, do-everything kind of point guard and I think he can get this Bucks offense rolling again after they failed to reach 90 points in any of the three games since they traded Knight. Milwaukee has only lost three games in a row once this season, which was in early December. I don’t anticipate that pattern repeating itself Wednesday against a Sixers team that has lost its last 10 road outings. 10* Personal Favorite |
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02-25-15 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Houston Rockets -3 | Top | 105-110 | Win | 100 | 22 h 47 m | Show |
I am playing on the ROCKETS. Houston has won its last two games by an average of 16.5 points, taking their backers to the ticket window to collect both times. I like them to continue their moneymaking efforts in a revenge situation at home against the Clippers tonight. The Clippers have won and covered in six straight meetings against Houston which includes two meetings this season. League-leading scorer, James Harden, had a combined 25 points in those two games in what were two of his worst shooting performances of the season and I think we’ll see him a little extra motivated to correct that tonight. Harden is a wrecking ball right now and has been a triple-double threat in just about every game he's played lately. He picked up his second triple double of the season against the Timberwolves last game with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. I think he’ll have an absolutely huge game against the Clippers tonight and lead Houston to the win and cover. The Rockets are on fire at home where they've covered six of their last seven games and have covered their last four against the spread there against winning road teams. Houston is one of the few teams in the NBA that can keep pace with the Clippers, with both teams ranking in the top five in the league in scoring. The Rockets love to rain 3-pointers with an NBA record 40 games with at least 30 3-point attempts this season. The Clippers don't exactly defend the three-ball well, allowing opponents to shoot 34.4 percent from downtown this season and 36.2 percent on the road. 10* ESPN Main Event |
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02-25-15 | New York Knicks +12.5 v. Boston Celtics | Top | 94-115 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 19 m | Show |
I am playing on the KNICKS. The Knicks may have lost seven games in a row but they are right where they want to be on Wednesday: anywhere but MSG. When you look at the numbers, New York is actually a better team on the road than at home and it's not much wonder. It can wear on a team, taking the abuse from fans, media - and oh yeah, Phil Jackson - while they stink up the Big Apple. Jackson was taking rips on Twitter about his team after it got humiliated on home court by the Cavs. The Zen Master said the Knicks were giving the basketball gods heartburn after losing by 18. Well, New York can thank the basketball gods for road games. The Knicks are just 3-23 straight up on the road this season but are 12-12-2 against the spread. Compare that to 9-19 against the number at home and you can see the difference in value here. As odd as it is, the Knicks shoot better on the road from 2-point range, 3-point range and on free throws than they do overall this season. Boston, meanwhile, is just 13-14 ATS at home and 17-10 ATS on the road. The Celtics apparently don't like playing at home any more than the Knicks do. I think we'll see a big response from New York Wednesday night if the team has any pride left at all. The road team has actually won both meetings this year between these two squads and the Celtics have sloppily allowed at least 109 points in each of their last three games. 10* Best Bet |
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02-25-15 | Connecticut -4.5 v. East Carolina | Top | 60-49 | Win | 100 | 21 h 43 m | Show |
I am playing on UCONN. I feel the Huskies are getting a great number from oddsmakers here and it's because UConn has lost and failed to cover in six of its last seven games on the road. Why that makes this a great spot is because the two most recent road losses came against good teams in two of the toughest places to pull off a road win in college hoops right now - Memphis and SMU. They were tough losses and the truth is that the Huskies are playing their best basketball of the season right now with four wins in their last six games overall. Six-foot-seven shooting guard Daniel Hamilton is playing his best and most consistent basketball of the season and was very close to pulling off triple-doubles in each of his last two games. UConn is giving him the ball more on offense because he can shoot from anywhere but also loves to dish and rebound. It's opened up the floor and I feel the Huskies are playing their best team ball of the year. UConn isn't a great bet this year overall at 8-15 against the spread but another reason I like this play is most bettors don't realize the Huskies are a much better bet on the road than at home. They are just 2-7 against the spread at home and 6-8 ATS on the road. It may not sound like much, but I think the way the Huskies are playing right now they are just a much better team than ECU and oddsmakers are giving them a generously small number to cover. 10* Personal Favorite |
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02-24-15 | Texas v. West Virginia -3 | Top | 64-71 | Win | 100 | 23 h 27 m | Show |
I’m playing on the West Virginia Mountaineers as my 10* Main Event Tuesday. West Virginia has a ton of momentum heading into the home stretch of the Big 12 schedule, taking a win over Kansas and, most recently, grabbing a huge road victory over Oklahoma State in Stillwater. The Mountaineers can continue to puff up their NCAA resume and gain ground before the conference tournament with a win over Texas Tuesday. The Mountaineers won’t be looking past the Longhorns after those impressive victories. Texas has a victory over WVU already this season, smashing West Virginia 77-50 in Austin back on January 17 – the Horns' lone win over a Top 50 RPI team. This is a big revenge spot for the Mountaineers, especially with a coach like Bob Huggins who will use everything he can to fuel his players’ fire. West Virginia shot a dismal 24 percent from the field in that loss to Texas, including a 6-for-20 performance from beyond the arc. It was an ugly game for both programs, with a total of 36 turnovers. Needless to say, WVU will have a much sharper game at home where it averages 76.4 points per game. The Mountaineers will look to overwhelm the Horns’ bigger lineup with their frantic pace that averages 72.2 possessions per game. West Virginia will beat the Texas 2-3 zone back before it can set up and press on defense, getting in the face of the Texas backcourt. The Longhorns depend on the size up front to keep them in games but WVU’s quickness in transition will erase that edge. The Mountaineers out for revenge and ready to run the Longhorns out of the gym are why I’m playing on West Virginia as my 10* Main Event Tuesday. |
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02-23-15 | Boston Celtics v. Phoenix Suns -7.5 | Top | 115-110 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 15 m | Show |
I am playing on PHOENIX. The Suns love beating up on the Celtics at any time but I especially like them here where they catch the C's on back-to-back nights after Boston went to OT with the Lakers last night. Phoenix has covered the spread in eight of the last 10 meetings with the Celtics and I am thinking the Suns face the Celtics on some tired legs tonight. Boston's top six players played at least 30 minutes last night and four of those players played at least 35 minutes. Boston lost 118-111 and played some terrible defense, allowing the Lakers to shoot 51.2% from the field and 38.9% from long range. That's two straight games where Boston has lost and failed to cover in games where both teams scored more than 100 points, which is exactly where I expect Phoenix to try to push Boston Monday night. Phoenix has shot at least 50 percent from the floor in 18 games this season, which ranks second in the NBA. The Suns are also the third highest scoring team in the NBA with 106 points per game and I think we’ll see them push the pace tonight. Brandon Knight makes his second appearance at point guard for Phoenix and I feel he could be a fantastic addition in the desert. Knight is shooting 40.9 percent from 3-point range this season, which is an added threat that should help spread the floor for Phoenix and I believe will help them score even more. Knight doesn't mind leading the fast break either with 5.4 assists per game and is a steal machine who can score in transition. I expect Knight to see more minutes tonight against Boston than the 24 he saw in his debut for the Suns and I think he'll spark them to a much needed win and cover. 10* Personal Favorite |
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02-23-15 | Xavier v. St. John's -1.5 | Top | 57-58 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 43 m | Show |
I am playing on ST. JOHN'S. I like the Johnnies to claim their second win in nine days against the Musketeers on home court at MSG in a big TV game on FOX Sports 1. Xavier coach Chris Mack called the Red Storm "the most athletic team" in the Big East and he might just be right. St. John's has four players who average at least 13 points per game and D'Angelo Harrison is one of the most athletic in the league. Harrison averages 18.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and can shoot from everywhere, not to mention can play some defense too. Harrison scored 18 against the Musketeers in the last meeting (which is Xavier's only loss in its last five games) but the Johnnies' Sir'Dominic Painter provided even bigger problems. Painter racked up 24 points on 9-of-10 field goal shooting and was a beast on defense with four steals and two blocks. Xavier struggled with that inside-outside threat from St. John's and also the depth problem. Xavier likes to be able to beat teams with its own depth where scoring is balanced and seven players average at least six points. Against most squads in the Big East, that's a tough challenge to overcome over the course of a full game, but not so much for St. John's. The Red Storm have won four of their last five games and are starting to round into their best form of the season as tournament time draws near. I don't think oddsmakers set this tiny spread high enough, especially on home court where St. John's tends to play tougher defense. 10* Personal Favorite |
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02-22-15 | Tulane v. Connecticut -11.5 | Top | 60-67 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 23 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Connecticut Huskies as my 10* Personal Favorite Sunday. The Huskies are desperate for a win after dropping back-to-back road games to Memphis and Southern Methodist. Connecticut will take that frustration out on Tulane Sunday, matching up with a Green Wave program that has just one victory in its last seven outings, including a 62-53 loss to UConn at home on February 7. Tulane stunned Cincinnati last weekend then promptly suffered a letdown against Central Florida this week, falling 69-55 as a 7-point home favorite. The Green Wave don’t pack much of a scoring punch, averaging just 64.8 points per game on the season and consistently playing below that bar during conference play, being held to 55 points or less in seven straight contests. The Huskies aren’t the most explosive team on offense either but do have the horses to run up the score, especially with the way Daniel Hamilton is emerging as a scoring threat. The UConn freshman had 25 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in the loss to Memphis. Hamilton - a 6-foot-7 guard - is a tough matchup for even a good defense and should give Tulane fits as he blossoms into an elite talent. Storrs is always a tough place to play – regardless of how good or bad UConn is. The Huskies will have a decisive home-court edge, allowing only 55.4 points per home game (almost 10 points fewer than on the road) and forcing foes to shoot just 36.8 percent in those games. The Huskies hungry for a win at home and the Green Wave’s miserable offensive outings are why I’m playing on Connecticut as my 10* Personal Favorite Sunday. |
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02-22-15 | Atlanta Hawks v. Milwaukee Bucks +4 | Top | 97-86 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 55 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Milwaukee Bucks as my 10* Best Bet Sunday. The wheels are coming off the Atlanta Hawks' red-hot run, with the NBA All-Star break disrupting the team’s momentum into the second half of the season. Atlanta fell 89-88 to the Boston Celtics before the break and was thumped by the Toronto Raptors, 105-80, in its first game back Friday night. The Hawks have come back to earth and there is value to be had fading the Eastern Conference’s top team. The Milwaukee Bucks are the perfect team to kick Atlanta when it’s down. The Bucks have won four straight contests – picking up where they left off with a victory against Denver Friday – and are an impressive 9-1 in their last 10 overall. Milwaukee’s brand of smothering defense will attack the Hawks' offensive issues and avenge a 90-85 loss to Atlanta in their most recent tangle on Dec. 27. The Bucks beat the Hawks the day before that loss in the opening game of a home-and-home set. The Bucks are giving up just under 97 points per game on the year – ranked third in the NBA – and have limited opponents to just 42.4 percent shooting at home, including a 33.3 percent clip from beyond the arc. That comes in handy against a 3-point-dependent Hawks offense that can’t seem to find its stroke from outside. Atlanta is just 15 for 67 from outside in the last two games – 22.3 percent shooting for a team that sits second in the league from distance (38.5 percent) and knocks down 9.9 3-pointers a night. The Hawks’ ice-cold shooting and the Bucks’ defense taking advantage of a reeling Eastern rival are why I’m playing on Milwaukee as my 10* Best Bet Sunday. |
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02-21-15 | Gonzaga v. St. Mary's +6.5 | Top | 70-60 | Loss | -102 | 23 h 57 m | Show |
I’m playing on the St. Mary’s Gaels as my 10* Best Bet Saturday. The Gaels welcome the rival Gonzaga Bulldogs to McKeon Pavilion in Moraga for a game that is always circled for the Gaels. These clashes with Gonzaga often dictate the pecking order in the West Coast Conference and can be the difference between making the cut and getting snubbed on Selection Sunday for St. Mary’s. There is no bigger game than hosting the Zags for SMC. The Gaels have plenty to prove Saturday after getting rolled by the Bulldogs in their first meeting of the season. St. Mary’s was trumped 68-47, shooting a dismal 36 percent from the field, including a 2-for-15 performance from beyond the arc. We expect a much different outcome from the Gaels this time around, averaging nearly 11 points more at home than compared to the road. Gonzaga has wobbled at bit at the top of the WCC and has covered just once in its last five conference games. The Bulldogs are on track for a No. 1 seed in the tournament - if they can avoid a conference loss – and the market is not giving the Zags any wiggle room when it comes to their nightly spreads. Gonzaga is 0-5-1 ATS in its last six conference road stops while the Gaels have covered in seven of their last eight WCC contests. The Gaels' big-game motivation and the Bulldogs’ troubles covering on the road are why I’m playing on St. Mary’s as my 10* Best Bet Saturday. |
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02-21-15 | Toronto Raptors v. Houston Rockets -2.5 | Top | 76-98 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Houston Rockets as my 10* Personal Favorite Saturday. The Rockets are back home looking to rebound from a flat outing against the Dallas Mavericks in their first game back from the All-Star break. Houston opens the doors of the Toyota Center to the Toronto Raptors, who are ripe for a letdown spot after clashing with the Atlanta Hawks Friday night. Toronto blasted the NBA’s top team 105-80 and now travels overnight to Texas for this non-conference clash. The Raptors rolled Atlanta, checking the Hawks for just 33 percent shooting including an 8-for-38 night beyond the arc. Toronto had the hot hand from outside in that win, knocking down 13 of its 30 shots from downtown. But the Raptors will be playing with fire if they want to get into a shootout with the Rockets' sharp shooters. Heading into Friday’s game, Houston topped the NBA in 3-pointers made – 11.8 per game – and percentage of points from 3-pointers (34.3 percent). The Rockets have a much more perimeter orientated offense with Dwight Howard on the shelf until March, and aren’t afraid to get into a 3-point war with opponents. On the defensive side, the Raptors are a favorable matchup for the Rockets at this point. Toronto doesn’t present a dominant big man like most Western Conference foes, and not having Howard down low isn’t as exposed as it would be against a conference rival. The Rockets have a bevy of solid on-the-ball defenders – Patrick Beverly, Trevor Ariza, Corey Brewer – and will challenge the Raptors’ drive-and-dish offense. The Rockets' ability to knock down the 3-pointer and defend the ball and the Raptors ripe for a letdown are why I’m playing on Houston as my 10* Personal Favorite. |
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02-21-15 | Iowa State v. Texas -2 | Top | 85-77 | Loss | -106 | 15 h 56 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Texas Longhorns as my 10* Personal Favorite Saturday. The Longhorns host the Iowa State Cyclones in a Big 12 battle to cap off Rivalry Week. Texas is eager to get back on the court and erase a bad loss at Oklahoma earlier this week, allowing the Sooners to put up 71 points on the Horns’ 20th-ranked defense. We expect a rededication to stopping the basketball from Rick Barnes’ kids Saturday. Iowa State finally picked up a conference road win with a challenging victory in Stillwater over the Oklahoma State Cowboys this week. The Cyclones, however, are a much different squad when they hit the highway, averaging just 61.8 points as visitors. That’s a big drop off in production compared to ISU’s scoring average of 73.5 points per game at home. Texas’ tight defense will look to exploit that inability to produce in enemy territory. The Longhorns aren’t lost on how a win over Iowa State would look on their NCAA resume. Texas can drastically improve its seeding in the national tournament and send a statement through the Big 12 with a victory at home Saturday. The Horns have seen an improvement on offense in recent games and played one of their best scoring contests in an 89-86 loss in Ames on January 26. They’re generating more scoring chances through their playbook, rather than relying on their dominance on the boards and second-chance looks. Iowa State is one of the softer defenses in the Big 12 and can find itself lost if unable to simply overwhelm opponents with offense. The Cyclones' issues away from home and the Longhorns’ defense ready to rebound are why I’m playing on Texas as my 10* Personal Favorite Saturday. |
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02-19-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. Los Angeles Clippers -1.5 | Top | 115-119 | Win | 100 | 35 h 33 m | Show |
I am playing on the CLIPPERS. I think Los Angeles is a team that will benefit from the All-Star break and come out strong at home against a Spurs team that sits just a half-game behind the Clippers in the playoff standings. Some may not think a 35-19 team needs a break, but the Clips have had an up and down season where many feel they haven't come close to reaching their full potential yet. I think we'll see a rejuvenated squad that had a chance to focus on defensive woes this week in practice and had a chance to escape the spotlight that has burned brightly from the critics to this point. I believe we'll see them topple a Spurs team that has to trek to the road again after the break in the midst of their annual rodeo road trip. The Clippers were just starting to adjust to life without Blake Griffin before the break, who won't return until at least March after elbow surgery from a staph infection. L.A. lost its first three games without Griffin but won and covered the next two just before the break, thanks to some better defensive play and DeAndre Jordan. The Clippers held two straight foes to under 100 points for a change and Jordan piled up 46 points and 47 rebounds in the two games. He now has three 20-20 performances in the last six contests. I think Jordan provides some problems for the Spurs, who will obviously have to key on him. If he can't score down low, there should be some openings on the perimeter, which has been a sore spot for San Antonio lately. The Spurs are allowing opponents to shoot 39.1 percent from 3-point land over their past five games and I think that could be a big mismatch opportunity for the Clippers. It's also nice to know the Spurs are 0-4 ATS their last four against teams with a .600 or better record at home. |
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02-19-15 | Connecticut v. Memphis -2 | Top | 72-75 | Win | 100 | 27 h 59 m | Show |
I am playing on MEMPHIS. These two teams are tied for fifth in the AAC and the top five teams get a bye in the conference tournament, so this game may have a little added intensity to it. I love that Memphis is at home at the FedEx Forum, which could be the biggest crowd UConn has played in front of all season. That's not exactly what the Huskies need right now because the road hasn't been kind to them, where they've failed to cover in four of their last five tries. Some were questioning whether the crowd got to them Saturday night in Dallas at SMU, where UConn got waxed 73-55 and seemed to soften up as the game went on. The news gets better for this play because the Tigers are actually the best home team in college hoops since 2004-05 with 188 wins and just 25 losses. Memphis is 7-5 against the number at home this year compared to 3-7 on the road and pretty much all the numbers that matter are better for Memphis at home compared to overall this season. For whatever it's worth, the Tigers are also 4-0 at home against defending national champions, which most recently includes a win over Louisville last year, who won the championship in 2013. Memphis might have the player with the hottest hand on Thursday also with Shaq Goodwin. Goodwin is averaging 13.8 points and 12.8 boards over his last four games. He's picking up the slack for team leading scorer Austin Nchols, who is out with a sprained ankle. Nichols is questionable Thursday night but if he does end up playing, I love Memphis even more here. If he doesn't play, I still like the Tigers on home court against a UConn squad that has been a little timid on the road lately. 10* ESPN Main Event |
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02-18-15 | Davidson v. George Washington -1 | Top | 65-63 | Loss | -117 | 21 h 25 m | Show |
I am playing on GEORGE WASHINGTON. I think we will see a very inspired, very desperate Colonials squad Wednesday night that will give Davidson one of its best efforts of the season. George Washington badly needs some decent wins in order to boost its NCAA tournament chances, but it can also climb its way up the A 10 standings with a strong finish. A win over Davidson would be a great start as Davidson sits just one game above GW in the conference and the Colonials, despite being in sixth place, sit just two games out of first. I think George Washington will bounce back with some grit and intensity after having a 12-game home winning streak snapped over the weekend against VCU. I believe the Colonials' tough defense will prevail against a high flying Davidson team that has a tendency to try to simply out-score opponents and as a result can get soft on defense. GW ranks second in the conference in 2-point percentage defense and allows just 62.8 points at home. I expect Patricio Garino to have a big game as one of just two players in the A 10 who ranks in the top 20 in the league in scoring, rebounding, steals, field goal shooting and free throw percentage. A sloppy free-throw percentage is something that has hurt the Colonials in recent games but I think those types of issues are easy ones to clean up in practice and I expect to see improvement there Wednesday night. Davidson has allowed at least 69 points in its last four road games and I think they'll struggle against a GW squad that will grind this game down to a slower pace. 10* Personal Favorite |
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02-17-15 | San Diego State v. New Mexico +3 | Top | 63-46 | Loss | -106 | 25 h 2 m | Show |
I’m playing on the New Mexico Lobos as my 10* Best Bet Tuesday. New Mexico holds home court against the No. 25 San Diego State Aztecs, trying to snap a four-game losing skid Tuesday night. The Lobos’ losing ways have puffed this line up and given solid value to a tough home team hungry for a victory. Three of those last four losses have come away from The Pit, one of the most notorious venues in college basketball. The Lobos are a different team at home, especially when it comes to defending the basketball. They’re giving up just 55.5 points per game as hosts – compared to 62.2 on the road – and limiting opponents to 36.6 percent shooting in those home stands. San Diego State could be ripe for a letdown in this game. The Aztecs toppled Wyoming and Colorado State, two teams chasing them in the MWC standings last week. They’re just 2-6 ATS away from home and haven’t been able to find the same defensive edge when taking the role of the visitors. San Diego State limits foes to a mere 47.3 points per home game but has watched the number balloon to 62.2 point on the road. This is a very prideful New Mexico program that wants to prove it is still one of the gatekeepers in the Mountain West Conference. With the Lobos likely not making the NCAA cut, spoiling the party for the Aztecs is plenty of motivation for Craig Neal and his kids. The Lobos' toughness at home and the Aztecs' defensive troubles on the road are why I’m playing on New Mexico as my 10* Best Bet Tuesday. |
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02-17-15 | St. John's v. Georgetown -6.5 | Top | 57-79 | Win | 100 | 23 h 30 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Georgetown Hoyas as my 10* Personal Favorite Tuesday. The Hoyas look to lay some lumber on the St. John’s Red Storm at home, leaning on their size and physical play in the paint – on offense and defense – Tuesday night. Georgetown is a tall task for the Johnnies, exploiting some size mismatches with its methodical Princeton offense. The Hoyas can put the breaks on an up-tempo athletic Red Storm squad, which doesn’t have the same height among its key contributors. St. John’s tallest players hardly see the floor, outside of 6-foot-10 center Chris Obekpa, and the Red Storm don’t have the depth to try and match the Hoyas’ big men. St. John’s only runs about eight deep into the rotation while Georgetown’s phenomenal freshmen have allowed John Thompson III to go way down his bench and throw multiple looks at opponents. The Hoyas have seven players scoring 5.5 points or more and nine players picking up over 13 minutes of playing time per game. The Hoyas aren’t giving away an easy looks on defense, especially inside the key. They average almost five blocks per game and have some sizable defenders on the perimeter. Georgetown is holding opponents to 38.3 percent shooting for 62.3 points per home game, and faces a Johnnies team that relies on turning the game into a track meet. St. John’s won’t find that pace in the Verizon Center. St. John’s may have won three straight games – averaging almost 83 points in that span – but those wins came against some bottom-tier Big East foes. The Hoyas’ size and depth and the Red Storm’s smaller, shorter rotation are why I’m playing on Georgetown as my 10*Personal Favorite Tuesday. |
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02-16-15 | Pittsburgh v. Virginia -12.5 | Top | 49-61 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 19 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Virginia Cavaliers as my 10* Main Event Monday. The Cavaliers are trying to hold on to their spot atop the ACC and had a scare in their last outing versus Wake Forest. Virginia escaped with a one-point victory over the Demon Deacons Saturday, which should serve as a wake-up call for Tony Bennett’s kids heading into this matchup the with the Pittsburgh Panthers Monday. The Cavaliers defense was coming off two very impressive performances, holding both NC State and Louisville to 47 points, before the near loss to Wake Forest. Virginia is still the top ranked defense in the country, allowing only 50.9 points per game, however it watched Wake Forest knocked down 10 of 24 looks from beyond the arc this past weekend. Pitt depends on its offense to put distance between opponents. The Panthers are coming off an 89-point effort in a win over North Carolina and are averaging 75.2 points per game in their last five outings. The Panthers have enjoyed four wins in those five games with that lone blemish coming at Louisville. Pitt is just 1-6 SU and 0-5-1 ATS away from home, watching its offensive production dip to 64.1 points per game in those situations. The Cavaliers looking to return to form on defense and the Panthers’ road woes are why I’m playing on Virginia as my 10* Main Event Monday. |
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02-15-15 | Iona v. Quinnipiac +3 | Top | 60-57 | Push | 0 | 19 h 43 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Quinnipiac Bobcats as my 10* Best Bet Sunday. Quinnipiac plays host to the MAAC-leading Iona Gaels, who find themselves in a tough stretch of schedule Sunday. The Gaels are playing their third straight road game which so happens to be their third game in five days. We’re getting great value with the Bobcats program riding a three-game winning streak into this massive home stand. Quinnipiac played Iona tough in their first meeting, losing 81-73 and covering as a 9.5-point road underdog in New Rochelle, and have revenge on their minds heading into the weekend. The Bobcats are playing much stiffer on defense since that first encounter, giving up just 60 points per game over that three-game win streak and locking opponents to just 37 percent shooting. The Gaels lean on their high-octane offense to overwhelm opponents. However, with this being their third game in five days – and all of those contests coming in enemy territory – Iona may not have the same pop on offense. The Gaels scored 72 and 70 points in the first two road games, well below their season scoring average of 81.9 points per game. The Bobcats riding momentum into this revenge spot at home and the Gaels running on fumes during this tough road stretch are why I’m playing on Quinnipiac as my 10* Best Bet Sunday. |
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02-14-15 | Arkansas v. Ole Miss -2 | Top | 71-70 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 16 m | Show |
I’m playing on the Mississippi Rebels as my 10* Personal Favorite Saturday. Ole Miss could be the hottest team in the country, reeling off six straight wins including a thrilling victory over the Florida Gators in Gainesville Thursday. The Rebels are outscoring opponents by 7.5 points in that span, and have covered the spread in all but one of those contests. Ole Miss would usually fit the mold of a letdown team following that win in Florida, however, the SEC won’t let the Rebels take it easy, welcoming a ranked Arkansas team to Oxford Saturday night. Mississippi continues to hold solid betting value and we’re expecting another strong performance from Andy Kennedy’s kids. The Rebels play a tough physical game and like to push the tempo, leaning on a deep rotation to keep the offense from suffering a letdown. Not one player logs more than 29 minutes a game and Ole Miss boasts 10 players enjoying at least 10 minutes of court time. Mississippi has one of the most explosive backcourts in the country, with Stefan Moody, Jarvis Summers, and LaDarius White combining for more than 40 points per game. Arkansas has earned its national ranking, winning three in a row and six of its last seven outings. The Razorbacks can also put the points on the board, topping the SEC with an average of 80.2 points per game. However, the Hogs have been exposed on defense against stronger scoring teams, like Ole Miss. The Rebels knocked off Arkansas 96-82 in Fayetteville back in January, shooting better than 56 percent from the field. The Rebels’ momentum and deep scoring attack as well as the Razorbacks’ defensive weakness are why I’m playing on Mississippi as my 10* Personal Favorite Saturday. |
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02-13-15 | Wisconsin Green Bay v. Valparaiso -3.5 | Top | 59-63 | Win | 100 | 22 h 22 m | Show |
I am playing on VALPARAISO. There is a reason Valpo is tops in the Horizon League and it is the Crusaders’ amazing depth. Three players average double figures per game and five more average at least five points per game, while all eight of those players average at least 2.2 rebounds. Valpo just keeps coming at you for 40 minutes until you can’t keep up any more – especially when it’s a low spread like the one we’re seeing Friday night. The Crusaders are 5-1 against the spread this season when the number is set at 4.5 or lower in their games, whether as a dog or a favorite. They are coming off an impressive performance against Oakland where six players finished in double figures, though they failed to cover as 8.5-point favorites. Big spreads have really been the biggest problem for Valpo. The team has won nine of its last 10 games but only covered six of those spreads because numbers started getting more inflated the more the wins kept coming. I think we’ll see a cover here Friday night with a spread that opened at a small number that’s a little more comfortable. The Crusaders can also play some D where they rank 51st nationally in scoring defense and 19th in field goal percentage defense. They’re also 11-1 straight up on home court and 6-2 against the spread against winning teams and I have a feeling they’ll put on a big performance for this nationally televised game on ESPN2. 10* Main Event |
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02-12-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Chicago Bulls | Top | 98-113 | Win | 100 | 26 h 37 m | Show |
I am playing on CHICAGO. I think the Bulls catch the Cavs in a prime letdown spot here that is way too good to pass up making a play on. The Cavs host LeBron's old team, Miami, Wednesday night and I fully expect all of Cleveland's energy and focus to be poured into that game as far as their week's schedule goes. The Heat beat the Cavs in their first meeting of the season and that sent Cleveland into a 2-10 train wreck of a losing skid and you know James has been salivating to face them again - especially considering the Cavs are red hot right now after winning 13 of their last 14 heading into Wednesday's game. I think Cleveland's mind will still be on the night before by the time they roll into Chicago on Thursday and if it's not on that, it will be on the All-Star break ahead. Kyrie Irving and LeBron are set to jettison off to New York for the game while the rest of the team has visions of some down time. I believe that adds up to a perfect spot for the Bulls, who will be at home and are likely looking for a little payback against the Cavs. They lost and failed to cover in both meetings with Cleveland this year and I expect them to give a big effort here in what is the only NBA game on the slate for the evening. Chicago has a tendency to play to the level of its competition this season too, and I like the fact the Bulls are 5-1 against the spread against the last six winning teams they've faced. 10* Main Event |
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02-12-15 | Tulsa v. Connecticut -3.5 | Top | 45-70 | Win | 100 | 25 h 35 m | Show |
I am playing on UCONN. The Huskies have won four straight home games and if you're wondering why they managed to cover only one of those contests, it's simply because oddsmakers slapped them with too much chalk. UConn failed to cover loaded spreads of 14, 14 and 16.5 in their three most recent home wins and I like the fact they have a small number to contend with Thursday night. While it's true they are playing one of the two best teams in the conference, UConn's overall numbers matchup almost identically when it comes to shooting and defending shots, but the Huskies hold a clear edge at home. UConn turns into a bit of a defensive powerhouse in Hartford, where the Huskies are holding opponents to just 56.4 points per game and 37.3 percent field goal shooting. The Huskies didn't allow more than 60 points in any of those four recent home wins and they've allowed just 53 and 52 points in their last two games, both wins. I think we'll see a much different Huskies team Thursday than what we saw against Tulsa in the first meeting of the season in January when the Hurrican won 66-58 as 1-point dogs. UConn guard Ryan Boatright said "we played a horrible game" this week in reference to Tulsa and I think this team is motivated for revenge. It will help that Boatright, the Huskies' leading scorer, is scorching hot right now and is averaging 23.3 points over his last six games. 10* Main Event |
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02-11-15 | Wyoming v. San Diego State -10.5 | Top | 41-67 | Win | 100 | 26 h 26 m | Show |
I am playing on SAN DIEGO STATE. The Aztecs are coming off their worst loss in three seasons and 107 games ago after getting pummeled by 15 points at Boise State on Sunday. Some would say that's a reason to fade the Aztecs but seeing as how San Diego State is back at home and playing the team with whom they are tied atop the Mountain West Conference, I think that loss will be a huge motivator and a key factor in helping them cover on Wednesday. The Aztecs were simply flat and couldn't find their shot against Boise State - maybe because they were peeking ahead to Wednesday's game. Now I believe they'll be much more honed in and will show off their stifling defense, which ranks third in the country in points against per game (53.8). San Diego State also ranks 15th in the country in field-goal percentage defense and the scary part for opponents is that the Aztecs get even more suffocating at home. The under has cashed in all seven San Diego State home games that featured a posted total and it’s no wonder. The Aztecs allow just 46.5 points at home while holding opponents to 35.2 percent shooting on 2-pointers and 25.1 percent shooting on 3-pointers. Wow. It won't help Wyoming's cause that its top scorer, forward Larry Nance Jr., was diagnosed with mono a few days ago. He's listed as day-to-day and even if he does play, who knows how much energy he'll have. 10* Personal Favorite |
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02-11-15 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Oklahoma City Thunder -6 | Top | 89-105 | Win | 100 | 24 h 34 m | Show |
I am playing on OKLAHOMA CITY. I think we are watching the Thunder start to come into their own finally this season and they catch Memphis at a good time on Wednesday at home. The Thunder have won four of their last five games and have covered three of their last four outings, including two straight wins in which they piled up a combined 255 points while covering those spreads by 20 points put together. They'll play a Memphis squad whom they'd like to get a little revenge against after going 0-2 against the Grizzlies this season and Memphis could be in a bit of a letdown spot after handling the NBA's best team, Atlanta, last game. I think the Grizzlies are in for a bit of a rude awakening against a sizzling hot Kevin Durant, who hasn't been held to fewer than 27 points in his last three games and he scored 40 last game against Denver. Durant also showed some signs of nastiness and looked like a guy who wants to lead his team into the playoffs. He got a technical foul for knocking Kenneth Faried to the floor and has been more verbal in games and on the bench. Russell Westbrook is even hotter than Durant right now and when those two guys are on fire, it's hard not to love a play on OKC. Westbrook has been a triple double threat in each of his past six games and has scored at least 40 points in three of his last seven. Those are scary numbers if you're Memphis and it gets even better. OKC is 8-4 against the spread at home against winning teams, which is by far the team's best ATS spot this season. The Thunder are also 22-5-1 ATS in their last 28 home games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. 10* Personal Favorite |
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Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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04-19-15 | Boston Celtics v. Cleveland Cavaliers -11 | Top | 100-113 | Win | 100 | 48 h 50 m | Show |
04-18-15 | Dallas Mavericks v. Houston Rockets -5 | Top | 108-118 | Win | 100 | 31 h 47 m | Show |
04-15-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. New Orleans Pelicans +5 | Top | 103-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 34 m | Show |
04-14-15 | Washington Wizards v. Indiana Pacers -7 | Top | 95-99 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 1 m | Show |
04-13-15 | Los Angeles Lakers v. Sacramento Kings -4 | Top | 92-102 | Win | 100 | 13 h 59 m | Show |
04-12-15 | Sacramento Kings v. Denver Nuggets -10 | Top | 111-122 | Win | 100 | 19 h 18 m | Show |
04-12-15 | Brooklyn Nets v. Milwaukee Bucks +1 | Top | 73-96 | Win | 100 | 17 h 42 m | Show |
04-11-15 | Minnesota Timberwolves +20 v. Golden State Warriors | Top | 101-110 | Win | 100 | 15 h 31 m | Show |
04-10-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. Houston Rockets +3 | Top | 104-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
04-08-15 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Memphis Grizzlies -5 | Top | 74-110 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
04-05-15 | Utah Jazz v. Sacramento Kings -2 | Top | 101-95 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 58 m | Show |
04-04-15 | Utah Jazz v. Phoenix Suns -1.5 | Top | 85-87 | Win | 100 | 13 h 6 m | Show |
04-04-15 | Wisconsin v. Kentucky -5 | Top | 71-64 | Loss | -105 | 124 h 29 m | Show |
04-03-15 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Sacramento Kings +6.5 | Top | 101-95 | Win | 100 | 13 h 51 m | Show |
04-02-15 | Phoenix Suns +11.5 v. Golden State Warriors | Top | 106-107 | Win | 100 | 23 h 49 m | Show |
04-01-15 | Denver Nuggets v. Utah Jazz -4 | Top | 84-98 | Win | 100 | 23 h 34 m | Show |
04-01-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. Orlando Magic +9 | Top | 103-91 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
03-31-15 | Golden State Warriors v. Los Angeles Clippers -2 | Top | 110-106 | Loss | -103 | 24 h 53 m | Show |
03-31-15 | Miami (Fla) v. Temple -1.5 | Top | 60-57 | Loss | -102 | 20 h 21 m | Show |
03-30-15 | Houston Rockets v. Toronto Raptors -1.5 | Top | 96-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
03-29-15 | Michigan State v. Louisville +2.5 | Top | 76-70 | Loss | -110 | 31 h 58 m | Show |
03-28-15 | Golden State Warriors v. Milwaukee Bucks +5 | Top | 108-95 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 11 m | Show |
03-27-15 | Michigan State v. Oklahoma +2.5 | Top | 62-58 | Loss | -115 | 63 h 39 m | Show |
03-27-15 | NC State v. Louisville -3 | Top | 65-75 | Win | 100 | 60 h 11 m | Show |
03-26-15 | North Carolina v. Wisconsin -5.5 | Top | 72-79 | Win | 100 | 83 h 51 m | Show |
03-26-15 | Wichita State v. Notre Dame +2 | Top | 70-81 | Win | 100 | 36 h 10 m | Show |
03-25-15 | Sacramento Kings v. Phoenix Suns -8 | Top | 108-99 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
03-24-15 | Philadelphia 76ers v. Sacramento Kings -8 | Top | 106-107 | Loss | -105 | 24 h 33 m | Show |
03-23-15 | Boston Celtics v. Brooklyn Nets -4 | Top | 110-91 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 12 m | Show |
03-22-15 | Northern Iowa v. Louisville +1.5 | Top | 53-66 | Win | 100 | 35 h 24 m | Show |
03-21-15 | Butler v. Notre Dame -4 | Top | 64-67 | Loss | -110 | 32 h 36 m | Show |
03-21-15 | Arkansas +4.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 78-87 | Loss | -105 | 30 h 26 m | Show |
03-21-15 | Phoenix Suns +8.5 v. Houston Rockets | Top | 117-102 | Win | 100 | 27 h 42 m | Show |
03-20-15 | Davidson v. Iowa -2 | Top | 52-83 | Win | 100 | 58 h 48 m | Show |
03-20-15 | Oklahoma State +1.5 v. Oregon | Top | 73-79 | Loss | -110 | 57 h 1 m | Show |
03-19-15 | Eastern Washington v. Georgetown -7 | Top | 74-84 | Win | 100 | 76 h 42 m | Show |
03-19-15 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Phoenix Suns -1 | Top | 72-74 | Win | 100 | 22 h 7 m | Show |
03-19-15 | UCLA +3.5 v. SMU | Top | 60-59 | Win | 100 | 68 h 2 m | Show |
03-18-15 | Boston Celtics v. Oklahoma City Thunder -7 | Top | 118-122 | Loss | -102 | 22 h 50 m | Show |
03-18-15 | Arizona State +3.5 v. Connecticut | Top | 68-61 | Win | 100 | 21 h 46 m | Show |
03-17-15 | Charlotte Hornets v. Los Angeles Clippers -9.5 | Top | 92-99 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 43 m | Show |
03-17-15 | UTEP +6 v. Murray State | Top | 66-81 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 9 m | Show |
03-16-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Miami Heat +4 | Top | 92-106 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
03-16-15 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Washington Wizards -2 | Top | 97-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show |
03-15-15 | Portland Trail Blazers v. Toronto Raptors -1.5 | Top | 113-97 | Loss | -115 | 21 h 53 m | Show |
03-15-15 | Connecticut v. SMU -2.5 | Top | 54-62 | Win | 100 | 17 h 9 m | Show |
03-14-15 | Wyoming v. San Diego State -6.5 | Top | 45-43 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
03-14-15 | VCU +3 v. Davidson | Top | 93-73 | Win | 100 | 5 h 10 m | Show |
03-13-15 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Dallas Mavericks -1.5 | Top | 99-129 | Win | 100 | 28 h 13 m | Show |
03-13-15 | Miami Heat v. Toronto Raptors -5.5 | Top | 92-102 | Win | 100 | 27 h 13 m | Show |
03-12-15 | Oklahoma State +4 v. Oklahoma | Top | 49-64 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 24 m | Show |
03-11-15 | Rutgers v. Minnesota -10 | Top | 68-80 | Win | 100 | 21 h 1 m | Show |
03-10-15 | New Orleans Pelicans v. Brooklyn Nets -3 | Top | 111-91 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 13 m | Show |
03-09-15 | Portland +8 v. BYU | Top | 70-84 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 48 m | Show |
03-09-15 | Memphis Grizzlies -3 v. Chicago Bulls | Top | 101-91 | Win | 100 | 25 h 22 m | Show |
03-08-15 | Charlotte Hornets v. Detroit Pistons -1 | Top | 108-101 | Loss | -102 | 22 h 21 m | Show |
03-08-15 | Penn State v. Minnesota -8.5 | Top | 79-76 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 19 m | Show |
03-07-15 | Duke v. North Carolina -1 | Top | 84-77 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 3 m | Show |
03-07-15 | Atlanta Hawks v. Philadelphia 76ers +10 | Top | 84-92 | Win | 100 | 12 h 11 m | Show |
03-07-15 | Kansas State v. Texas -9 | Top | 49-62 | Win | 100 | 18 h 3 m | Show |
03-06-15 | Boston Celtics v. New Orleans Pelicans -7 | Top | 104-98 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 12 m | Show |
03-05-15 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Chicago Bulls +3 | Top | 105-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 14 m | Show |
03-05-15 | Wisconsin v. Minnesota +6 | Top | 76-63 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 56 m | Show |
03-03-15 | Los Angeles Lakers v. Charlotte Hornets -8 | Top | 103-104 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 35 m | Show |
03-03-15 | Maryland v. Rutgers +9 | Top | 60-50 | Loss | -106 | 23 h 29 m | Show |
03-02-15 | Toronto Raptors -7.5 v. Philadelphia 76ers | Top | 114-103 | Win | 100 | 24 h 20 m | Show |
03-02-15 | Baylor v. Texas -2.5 | Top | 59-61 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 13 m | Show |
03-01-15 | Purdue v. Ohio State -9 | Top | 61-65 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 53 m | Show |
02-28-15 | BYU +12 v. Gonzaga | Top | 73-70 | Win | 100 | 25 h 52 m | Show |
02-28-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. Phoenix Suns -1 | Top | 101-74 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 17 m | Show |
02-28-15 | Boise State v. San Diego State -6.5 | Top | 56-46 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 53 m | Show |
02-27-15 | Golden State Warriors v. Toronto Raptors +1.5 | Top | 113-89 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
02-27-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Indiana Pacers +3.5 | Top | 86-93 | Win | 100 | 8 h 4 m | Show |
02-26-15 | Oklahoma City Thunder v. Phoenix Suns +5 | Top | 113-117 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show |
02-26-15 | Vanderbilt v. Tennessee -1 | Top | 73-65 | Loss | -106 | 23 h 34 m | Show |
02-25-15 | Philadelphia 76ers v. Milwaukee Bucks -10.5 | Top | 88-104 | Win | 100 | 22 h 50 m | Show |
02-25-15 | Los Angeles Clippers v. Houston Rockets -3 | Top | 105-110 | Win | 100 | 22 h 47 m | Show |
02-25-15 | New York Knicks +12.5 v. Boston Celtics | Top | 94-115 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 19 m | Show |
02-25-15 | Connecticut -4.5 v. East Carolina | Top | 60-49 | Win | 100 | 21 h 43 m | Show |
02-24-15 | Texas v. West Virginia -3 | Top | 64-71 | Win | 100 | 23 h 27 m | Show |
02-23-15 | Boston Celtics v. Phoenix Suns -7.5 | Top | 115-110 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 15 m | Show |
02-23-15 | Xavier v. St. John's -1.5 | Top | 57-58 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 43 m | Show |
02-22-15 | Tulane v. Connecticut -11.5 | Top | 60-67 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 23 m | Show |
02-22-15 | Atlanta Hawks v. Milwaukee Bucks +4 | Top | 97-86 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 55 m | Show |
02-21-15 | Gonzaga v. St. Mary's +6.5 | Top | 70-60 | Loss | -102 | 23 h 57 m | Show |
02-21-15 | Toronto Raptors v. Houston Rockets -2.5 | Top | 76-98 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
02-21-15 | Iowa State v. Texas -2 | Top | 85-77 | Loss | -106 | 15 h 56 m | Show |
02-19-15 | San Antonio Spurs v. Los Angeles Clippers -1.5 | Top | 115-119 | Win | 100 | 35 h 33 m | Show |
02-19-15 | Connecticut v. Memphis -2 | Top | 72-75 | Win | 100 | 27 h 59 m | Show |
02-18-15 | Davidson v. George Washington -1 | Top | 65-63 | Loss | -117 | 21 h 25 m | Show |
02-17-15 | San Diego State v. New Mexico +3 | Top | 63-46 | Loss | -106 | 25 h 2 m | Show |
02-17-15 | St. John's v. Georgetown -6.5 | Top | 57-79 | Win | 100 | 23 h 30 m | Show |
02-16-15 | Pittsburgh v. Virginia -12.5 | Top | 49-61 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 19 m | Show |
02-15-15 | Iona v. Quinnipiac +3 | Top | 60-57 | Push | 0 | 19 h 43 m | Show |
02-14-15 | Arkansas v. Ole Miss -2 | Top | 71-70 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 16 m | Show |
02-13-15 | Wisconsin Green Bay v. Valparaiso -3.5 | Top | 59-63 | Win | 100 | 22 h 22 m | Show |
02-12-15 | Cleveland Cavaliers v. Chicago Bulls | Top | 98-113 | Win | 100 | 26 h 37 m | Show |
02-12-15 | Tulsa v. Connecticut -3.5 | Top | 45-70 | Win | 100 | 25 h 35 m | Show |
02-11-15 | Wyoming v. San Diego State -10.5 | Top | 41-67 | Win | 100 | 26 h 26 m | Show |
02-11-15 | Memphis Grizzlies v. Oklahoma City Thunder -6 | Top | 89-105 | Win | 100 | 24 h 34 m | Show |