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03-22-19 | Iowa v. Cincinnati -4 | 79-72 | Loss | -109 | 15 h 25 m | Show | |
My selection is on Cincinnati minus the points over Iowa at 12:15 pm et on Friday. I believe Cincinnati is a vastly underrated commodity entering this tournament. Yes, the Bearcats have limped to a 14-20 ATS mark this season but they got themselves on a nice run in the AAC Tournament, culminating with an upset win over Houston in the final. Cincinnati checks in having delivered the cash in two of its last three contests. Iowa has just one win to its credit over its last six games and that came against an awful Illinois squad. The Illini's only other win over their last eight games came by way of overtime at home against another non-NCAA Tournament team in Indiana. As bad as the Bearcats have been ATS this season, the Hawkeyes have been even worse, going 13-20 ATS. Look for Mick Cronin's Bearcats to perform above expectations in their first game of the tournament. Take Cincinnati (10*). |
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03-21-19 | Pistons v. Suns +7.5 | 118-98 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 13 m | Show | |
My selection is on Phoenix plus the points over Detroit at 10:05 pm et on Thursday. I'll grab the points with the Suns on Thursday night. Save for a win over the Raptors on Sunday, the Pistons have been struggling lately. They check in last in the league in pace rating over their last five games while also sitting a miserable 29th in offensive rating and 22nd in defensive rating over that stretch. The Suns continue to force the issue, ranking fifth in pace rating and I believe they can give some headaches in this one. While Phoenix is by no means known for its defensive prowess, it does sit a reasonable 15th in the league in defensive rating over its last five contests. We've actually cashed tickets in each of the Suns last two games, winning with them in New Orleans on Saturday before fading them against the Bulls at home on Monday. Look for a solid bounce-back effort against a Pistons squad that is having a tough time on the road. Take Phoenix (10*). |
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03-21-19 | St. Mary's v. Villanova -4 | Top | 57-61 | Push | 0 | 23 h 56 m | Show |
NCAA Tournament First Round Game of the Year. My selection is on Villanova minus the points over St. Mary's at 7:20 pm et on Thursday. The St. Mary's Gaels are coming off a high-profile upset win over Gonzaga to secure the WCC Tournament title last week. They clearly caught the Bulldogs looking ahead to a one-seed in this tournament, and also napping a bit after taking the two regular season matchups with relative ease. I like the way the well-coached Villanova Wildcats come into this game after gutting out a couple of tight wins to wrap up another Big East Tournament championship last weekend. Despite being a marked team as the defending national champions, the Wildcats have still managed to post a solid 20-14 ATS record this season. The last time these two schools met was the 2010 NCAA Tournament and we actually cashed with the Gaels in an outright underdog victory in that Round of 32 affair. That was a team led by Matthew Dellavedova, Omar Samhan and Mickey McConnell. The line here is similar, but I believe the gap is wider favoring the Wildcats. Villanova may not be poised to repeat as national champions, but I do expect it to advance on to the Round of 32 with a convincing victory on Thursday night. Take Villanova (10*). |
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03-21-19 | Fairleigh Dickinson v. Gonzaga -27.5 | 49-87 | Win | 100 | 23 h 30 m | Show | |
My selection is on Gonzaga minus the points over Fairleigh Dickinson at 7:25 pm et on Thursday. I'll lay the points with the one-seed Bulldogs on Thursday as they begin their NCAA Tournament march against Fairleigh Dickinson. There's no need to overthink this one. FDU is used to knocking down close to 50% of its shots but won't come close to approaching that shooting percentage here. Gonzaga has played lock-down defense all season, holding the opposition to just over 65 points per game on below 39% shooting. Sure, the Bulldogs suffered a hiccup in the WCC Tournament championship game, falling to rival St. Mary's but I don't think they lost too much sleep over it. Gonzaga may have got caught looking past the Gaels, but will undoubtedly be up for this one. FDU hasn't lost since February 14th, but that was a 25-point setback, at home no less. This is also a team that lost by 35 points against Rutgers to open the season. The class difference between these two squads is being property represented with this lofty line. Take Gonzaga (10*). |
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03-21-19 | Minnesota v. Louisville -5 | 86-76 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 40 m | Show | |
My selection is on Louisville minus the points over Minnesota at 12:15 pm et on Thursday. I realize that this is going to be a popular pick on Thursday afternoon but that doesn't mean it's the wrong one. This Minnesota squad doesn't impress me at all. We're talking about a Gophers team that ultimately posted a losing record in conference play, albeit against a tough Big Ten slate. I really question how much the Gophers have left in the tank right now after looking completely out of sorts in a blowout loss to Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament last week. Much like Minnesota, Louisville limps into this one after getting outclassed by North Carolina in the ACC Tournament. I give the Cardinals the considerable edge at the free throw line and on the glass in this matchup and I think that's ultimately what this game comes down to. Everyone remembers that loss to UNC and a blowout loss at Syracuse in a nationally-televised game back in late February. Outside of those poor showings, the Cards have been solid and while we're only worried about round one, they could be poised to go on a run in this tournament. Take Louisville (10*). |
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03-20-19 | Celtics +3 v. 76ers | 115-118 | Push | 0 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston plus the points over Philadelphia at 7:05 pm et on Wednesday. There's no question the Celtics have had the 76ers number this season and can earn a sweep of the season series with a victory on Wednesday night. The 76ers are playing excellent basketball having not lost since March 8th against Houston but I look for the C's to get the better of them once again. Boston will be highly-motivated for this game coming off a nine-point home loss to the Nuggets on Monday. Prior to that, the Celtics had been playing well, winners of five of their previous six contests. That all got started with a resounding 128-95 win over the Warriors in Oakland back on March 5th. I see this as a similar motivational spot against the rival 76ers. No surprise at all if this isn't the last meeting between these two teams this season. For now I'll give the Celtics the edge in an underdog role. Take Boston (10*). |
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03-19-19 | Nets v. Kings -4 | 123-121 | Loss | -106 | 16 h 43 m | Show | |
My selection is on Sacramento minus the points over Brooklyn at 10:05 pm et on Tuesday. We won with the Kings in a rout of the Bulls on Sunday and I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the same play here as Sacramento hosts Brooklyn. The Nets have gone 0-3 on their current road trip, albeit against some tough opposition. While Brooklyn is coming off an ATS cover against the Clippers, it's worth noting that it hasn't notched back-to-back ATS wins since February 23rd and 25th. The Kings enter this game ranked tied for third in the NBA in pace rating over their last five games. While the Nets aren't far behind sitting seventh, the Kings have been making more of their opportunities, ranking 14th in offensive rating over that same stretch while the Nets rank 28th. Brooklyn sits well ahead of Sacramento in defensive rating but that's largely due to an outlier against the Pistons in which it gave up just 75 points last week. The Nets took the first meeting in this series this season by a whopping 29 points but the Kings had won consecutive meetings prior to that. Take Sacramento (10*). |
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03-18-19 | Bulls +3 v. Suns | 116-101 | Win | 100 | 24 h 14 m | Show | |
My selection is on Chicago plus the points over Phoenix at 10:05 pm et on Monday. We won with the Suns on Saturday as they were essentially handed the game by the Pelicans in the closing seconds. We also cashed a ticket fading the Bulls on Sunday as they were crushed by the Kings in Sacramento. With that being said, I'm confident backing Chicago plus the points on Monday night as it aims to bounce back in Phoenix. The Suns are rolling along right now ATS but this marks the first time they've been favored in a game since March 6th against the Knicks. Keep in mind, they're just 10-24 SU at home this season. The Bulls have actually been slightly better on the road than at home, notching 11 victories as visitors. I'll also point out that Chicago took the lone previous meeting in this series this season by eight points back in November. Take Chicago (10*). |
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03-17-19 | Bulls v. Kings -6.5 | Top | 102-129 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show |
NBA Non-Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Sacramento minus the points over Chicago at 6:05 pm et on Sunday. I'll lay the points with the Kings in this spot. Sacramento has been reeling lately but has also faced a pretty brutal schedule. While I don't generally like to back teams returning home off a road trip on the opposite coast, I do believe we'll see the Kings bounce back here. Note that Sacramento ranks third in the league in pace rating over its last five games and should be able to punish an awful Bulls defense on Sunday. Chicago checks in 29th in the league in defensive rating over its last five contests. The Bulls are coming off a relatively close seven-point loss against the Clippers but that was only thanks to L.A. taking its foot off the gas in the fourth quarter (it was an 18-point game entering the fourth). Chicago is just 2-5 ATS over its last seven games. The Kings have lost four of their last five SU but have still managed to go 3-1-1 ATS over that stretch. Also note that the Kings took the first meeting in this series this season by 19 points back in December. Take Sacramento (10*). |
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03-16-19 | Suns +2.5 v. Pelicans | 138-136 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
My selection is on Phoenix plus the points over New Orleans at 7:05 pm et on Saturday. The Pelicans are really struggling right now, losers of five games in a row and allowing 120+ points in each of their last four contests. They've had their way with the Suns in recent years but I don't feel that holds much bearing here. Phoenix suffered a narrow six-point loss in Houston last night. Keep in mind, they won on the road against the Warriors last Sunday. The Suns certainly don't appear to be a team that's tanking right now, having gone 5-4 SU and 7-2 ATS over their last nine games. The Pelicans should have Anthony Davis back tonight but are still missing Jrue Holliday. Take Phoenix (10*). |
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03-16-19 | Florida +3 v. Auburn | 62-65 | Push | 0 | 15 h 16 m | Show | |
My selection is on Florida plus the points over Auburn at 1 pm et on Saturday. Both of these teams have obviously impressed so far in this tournament and while Florida would appear to be in a prime letdown spot following yesterday's come-from-behind win over favored LSU, I actually expect that victory to fuel the Gators fire against Auburn on Saturday. The Tigers got the better of the Gators in their lone regular season meeting, their first win in what seems like an eternity in this series. I simply feel that these two teams are mirror images of one another and that the right move is to grab the points in a game that could easily go either way. Behind another balanced offensive performance, look for the Gators to hang tough for 40 minutes and put Auburn's SEC title hopes in doubt. Take Florida (10*). |
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03-15-19 | Bucks -5 v. Heat | 113-98 | Win | 100 | 13 h 24 m | Show | |
My selection is on Milwaukee minus the points over Miami at 8:05 pm et on Friday. I'll lay the points with the Bucks on Friday night in Miami. We won with Milwaukee last time out as it shook out of a mini-slump with a blowout win in New Orleans. I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the same play here. Despite its recent struggles to find the win column, Milwaukee checks in third in offensive rating and first in defensive rating over its last five games. The Heat, on the other hand, sit 23rd and eighth in those two categories, respectively over that same stretch. Miami has actually been winning with some consistency, notching five victories in its last six games. However, when it last stepped up in class against the Raptors last Sunday, it lost by 21 points. Take Milwaukee (10*). |
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03-15-19 | Grambling State v. Prairie View A&M -3.5 | 71-81 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
My selection is on Prairie View A&M minus the points over Grambling at 3:30 pm et on Friday. I'll lay the points with the Panthers in this matchup. Prairie View will fly below most bettors' radar, after all they've gone just 20-12 SU and 16-14-1 ATS overall this season. But the Panthers have been the class of the SWAC, posting an 18-1 record in-conference. Meanwhile, Grambling has had an ok season, going 11-8 in conference play, thanks in large part to four straight wins entering this contest. Keep in mind, all four of those wins came against losing opponents, with two of them coming against two of the worst teams in the nation. Grambling was competitive in its home matchup with Prairie View during the regular season but still dropped the cash in both matchups, including a 17-point loss on the road. Take Prairie View A&M (10*). |
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03-14-19 | UMKC v. Utah Valley -9 | Top | 64-71 | Loss | -115 | 14 h 3 m | Show |
WAC Game of the Year. My selection is on Utah Valley minus the points over UMKC at 9 pm et on Thursday. I'll lay the points with Utah Valley on Thursday night as it aims to march on in the WAC Tournament in Las Vegas. The Wolverines have been absolutely rolling since early January, with only two losses dating back to January 12th and both of those came against the top team in the conference, New Mexico State, which has gone 27-4 this season. It's worth noting that both of those games could have gone either way with the Aggies winning by five and seven points. UMKC closed out the regular season with a beatdown of Chicago State but that's nothing to brag about as the Cougars have only three wins to their credit this season. Prior to that, UMKC's last win came on February 16th. While both regular season meetings in this series went to Utah Valley, neither game was a real blowout. I feel that will help keep the Wolverines guard up here. Take Utah Valley (10*). |
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03-14-19 | Cavs +8 v. Magic | Top | 91-120 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
NBA Game of the Week. My selection is on Cleveland plus the points over Orlando at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. The Magic were one of the hottest teams in the league a short time ago, but that certainly isn't the case now as they limp into this game losers of back-to-back and four of their last five games overall. Their lone victory over that stretch came by five points at home against the Mavs. Cleveland has shown signs of life lately, including an upset win over the Raptors on Monday night. The Cavs have been pushing the pace a little more lately, ranking 18th in the league in pace rating over their last five games. That's a marked improvement as they had been pulling up the rear in that department a couple of weeks ago. The Magic currently rank 27th in pace rating over that same stretch. The Cavs also sit in the top half of the league in both offensive and defensive rating over those last five contests. By contrast, the Magic are 29th and 18th, respectively. I'll grab the generous helping of points with the underdog Cavs here. Take Cleveland (10*). |
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03-14-19 | Delaware State v. North Carolina Central -11 | 57-75 | Win | 100 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
My selection is on N.C. Central minus the points over Delaware State at 6 pm et on Thursday. I'll lay the points with the Eagles as they take on Delaware State on Thursday evening. N.C. Central last lost only two games since February 9th and those losses came against the two top ranked teams in the MEAC in Norfolk State and North Carolina A&T, both of which advanced in this tournament with victories last night. Delaware State has only six wins to its credit this season, finishing 12th in the MEAC. The last time these two teams met back on February 11th, the Eagles rolled to a 35-point victory. The Hornets of course did win their tournament opener but that came against Savannah State, a team that ranks seventh in the MEAC with an 11-20 record. Delaware State will be taking a bigger step up in class here. Take N.C. Central (10*). |
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03-14-19 | Chicago State v. New Mexico State -26 | 49-86 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on New Mexico State minus the points over Chicago State at 3 pm et on Thursday. There's already a sizable class different between New Mexico State and the rest of the WAC but here that will be even more pronounced as the Aggies take on last place Chicago State, a team that hasn't won since way back on December 6th, and that victory came against the likes of Trinity Christian. Neither regular season meeting between these two teams was close, with New Mexico State winning by 44 and 34-point margins. Of course, there's a chance the Aggies could overlook the Cougars here, but I don't see it. New Mexico State took its foot off the gas in the second half against Cal Baptist in its regular season finale, outscored by 14 points over those 20 minutes. Here I look for a focused 40-minute effort from the Aggies. Take New Mexico State (10*). |
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03-13-19 | Jazz -7.5 v. Suns | 114-97 | Win | 100 | 15 h 57 m | Show | |
My selection is on Utah minus the points over Phoenix at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. These teams appear to be heading in opposite directions and we've actually cashed with the Suns in each of their last two games including Sunday's stunning outright win at Golden State. However, I believe it's time to jump ship here as Phoenix returns home to host what will be a highly-motivated Jazz squad. Needless to say, this is a big letdown spot for the Suns. This is still a team that owns just 16 wins and a losing ATS record this season. The Jazz have dropped back-to-back games since a win and cover in New Orleans last week (we won with Utah in that game). Keep in mind, those two setbacks came against a surging Grizzlies squad and the Thunder. Utah should settle back in here against an opponent it defeated by 28 points in their lone previous meeting this season. Take Utah (10*). |
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03-13-19 | Houston Baptist v. Lamar -4 | Top | 79-81 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
NCAAB Southland Conference Game of the Year. My selection is on Lamar minus the points over Houston Baptist at 6 pm et on Wednesday. I really like the way this matchup sets up for Lamar and why not? After all, the Cardinals just defeated the Huskies by 35 points back in February. In fact, Lamar has lost only two games dating back to January 26th and those came against the two best teams in the Southland Conference, Abilene-Christian and Sam Houston State. Houston Baptist has played much better basketball since the start of February, finishing eighth in the Southland Conference. The Huskies did defeat Lamar by six points at home back on January 2nd with Ian DuBose going off for 33 points in that overtime victory. That one clearly could have gone either way and the Cardinals certainly proved their superiority in the aforementioned next meeting. I'll lay the relatively short number here. Take Lamar (10*). |
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03-12-19 | Blazers v. Clippers +2.5 | 125-104 | Loss | -109 | 16 h 34 m | Show | |
My selection is on Los Angeles plus the points over Portland at 10:35 pm et on Tuesday. The Clippers are rolling right now, winners of five games in a row to strengthen their playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Just last night they put up 140 points in a rout of the Celtics. I look for them to keep it going on Tuesday night against the Blazers. Portland has been playing well also but we cashed a ticket fading them against the lowly Suns last time out and that makes it there ATS losses in a row following a seven-game ATS winning streak. The Clippers rank second in the league in offensive rating and sixth in defensive rating over their last five games. The Blazers aren't far behind at fifth in the league in offensive rating over that stretch but leave a lot to be desired defensively, ranking 23rd. This has been a tightly-contested series with three previous meetings decided by a total of 18 points this season. Look for the Clips to even up the season series here. Take Los Angeles (10*). |
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03-12-19 | Bucks -9 v. Pelicans | 130-113 | Win | 100 | 13 h 8 m | Show | |
My selection is on Milwaukee minus the points over New Orleans at 8:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll lay the points with the Bucks as they aim to bounce back from a loss in San Antonio on Sunday. The Pelicans lead the league in pace rating over their last five games but I think that works against them in this matchup. The Bucks can run with the best of them and rank eighth in the league in offensive rating over their last five contests. While the Pelicans find themselves in the bottom-third of the league in defensive rating over that stretch, the Bucks sit 16th. After a bit of a surge, the wheels have come off for the Pelicans over their last few games and I look for continuation of that here. Take Milwaukee (10*). |
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03-11-19 | Raptors -9.5 v. Cavs | 101-126 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
My selection is on Toronto minus the points over Cleveland at 7:05 pm et on Monday. Fresh off a blowout win in Miami yesterday I look for the Raptors to keep rolling against another inferior opponent in Cleveland on Monday night. Toronto is rounding into form at the defensive end of the floor, just as we expected they would after acquiring Marc Gasol at the trade deadline. The Raps check in eighth in the league in defensive rating over their last five games, and actually sit an identical eighth in offensive rating as well. The Cavs have held their own lately at the offensive end of the floor, ranking 10th in the league in offensive rating over their last five contests. I just don't see them having a great deal of success against the Raptors in that regard tonight, and it's certainly worth noting that Cleveland ranks 29th in the league in defensive rating over that same stretch. With Kawhi Leonard likely back in the lineup for the Raps, I'll lay the points here. Take Toronto (10*). |
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03-10-19 | Suns +17 v. Warriors | 115-111 | Win | 100 | 13 h 56 m | Show | |
My selection is on Phoenix plus the points over Golden State at 8:35 pm et on Sunday. We won with the Suns last night in Portland and I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the same play as Phoenix goes on to face the Warriors in Oakland on Sunday night. The Suns now rank an impressive fourth in the league in pace rating over their last five games. They also find themselves in the top half of the league in both offensive and defensive rating over that same stretch. The Warriors continue to push the tempo, ranking second in pace rating over their last five games but they haven't made the most of it, sitting 23rd in offensive rating and 19th in defensive rating over that time frame. Shooting for a fifth straight ATS win, I'll back the Suns here. Take Phoenix (10*). |
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03-10-19 | Rockets -8 v. Mavs | 94-93 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
My selection is on Houston minus the points over Dallas at 7:05 pm et on Sunday. I'll lay the points with the Rockets as they aim to continue their surge in Dallas on Sunday night. Houston has won seven games in a row SU and three straight ATS heading into this one. The Rockets rank fourth in the league in offensive rating and eighth in defensive rating over their last five contests. By contrast, the Mavs have hit a wall. They check in 29th in offensive rating and 27th in defensive rating over their last five games. Houston has dropped two of three meetings against Dallas this season but in their lone matchup since the start of 2019 the Rockets prevailed by 16 points. Despite suffering a wrist injury on Friday night, James Harden is expected to play for the Rockets on Sunday night. Even if he doesn't, I still like Houston here. Take Houston (10*). |
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03-09-19 | Suns +12.5 v. Blazers | Top | 120-127 | Win | 100 | 25 h 7 m | Show |
NBA Western Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Phoenix plus the points over Portland at 10:05 pm et on Saturday. I really like the way this game sets up for the underdog Suns. Phoenix has been playing some of its best basketball of the season, having reeled off three straight wins, albeit with each of those victories coming at home. I do expect the Suns to stay competitive as they hit the road to face the Blazers on Saturday night. Portland has dropped the cash in back-to-back games and has earned just one straight-up victory over its last four contests. It's been 'crazy 8's' for the Suns lately as entering last night's action, they ranked eighth in the league in pace rating, offensive rating and defensive rating over their last five games. Over that same period, Portland finds itself much farther down the pecking order. Notably, the Blazers rank in the bottom half of the league in both pace rating and defensive rating over their last five games. Phoenix is playing with some confidence right now and it should relish the role of spoiler once again on Saturday. Take Phoenix (10*). |
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03-09-19 | Western Illinois v. South Dakota State -15 | Top | 79-76 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 50 m | Show |
NCAAB Summit League Game of the Year. My selection is on South Dakota State minus the points over Western Illinois at 7 pm et on Saturday. We just saw this same matchup one week ago with the Jackrabbits rolling to a 20-point victory. I don't see this one playing out much differently as the two teams do battle in the Summit League Tournament. There's a major class difference between these two squads. The Leathernecks have managed only three victories since the start of January and none of those wins were considered major upsets. This obviously would be. South Dakota State finished the regular season tops in the Summit League but I don't expect it to let its guard down here, noting that the Jackrabbits have been involved in some close games against tough opposition lately, with four of their last five games being decided by single-digits. Keep in mind, those closer games came against the second, third, fourth and fifth-place teams in the Summit League. This one has blowout written all over it. Take South Dakota State (10*). |
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03-08-19 | Pistons -3.5 v. Bulls | 112-104 | Win | 100 | 14 h 38 m | Show | |
My selection is on Detroit minus the points over Chicago at 8:05 pm et on Friday. The Pistons have won three games in a row and six of their last seven overall to strengthen their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. While a letdown could be in order against the lowly Bulls on Friday night, I don't see it happening. Note that Detroit ranks last in the league in pace rating over its last five games but that hasn't really had an adverse effect as the Pistons rank second in the league in offensive rating over that same stretch. They also rank top 10 in defensive rating over that time frame. The Bulls pace has shown signs of lagging lately as they rank in the bottom-third of the league over their last five games in that category. Meanwhile, they've been middle of the pack in both offensive and defensive rating. The Bulls haven't defeated the Pistons since January of last year, dropping all five meetings since. Take Detroit (10*). |
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03-08-19 | Jazz v. Grizzlies +5 | 104-114 | Win | 100 | 14 h 43 m | Show | |
My selection is on Memphis plus the points over Utah at 8:05 pm et on Friday. I'll grab the points with the Grizzlies as they host the Jazz on Friday night. We won with Utah in its last game, a victory in New Orleans on Wednesday night. I won't hesitate to switch gears here, however, as the Grizzlies have quietly been playing some solid basketball lately. Memphis is actually tops in the league in defensive rating over its last five games. Over that same stretch, the Grizz have gone 3-2 SU and 4-1 ATS. By contrast, the Jazz have dropped the cash in three of their last five games and haven't exactly had an easy time with the Grizzlies this season, dropping two of three meetings with their lone victory coming by eight points. Memphis is 6-2 ATS in the last eight matchups in this series. Take Memphis (10*). |
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03-08-19 | Raptors v. Pelicans +5 | 127-104 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on New Orleans plus the points over Toronto at 8:05 pm et on Friday. Bettors have been quick to jump off the Pelicans with all of the drama surrounding Anthony Davis going back to before the trade deadline in February but the fact is, New Orleans has evolved into a pretty solid bet lately. Note that the Pelicans rank tops in the league in pace rating over their last five games. They're also a solid 12th in the league in offensive rating over that same stretch. Even in defensive rating, where they've struggled for the most part, they rank in the top half of the league over their last five contests. The Raptors limp into this game off back-to-back losses. We've actually cashed tickets fading the Raps in each of their last three SU losses. Toronto is a miserable 1-8 ATS over its last nine contests. Take New Orleans (10*). |
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03-07-19 | Pacers v. Bucks -10 | Top | 98-117 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Milwaukee minus the points over Indiana at 8:05 pm et on Thursday. The Bucks are coming off rare back-to-back losses but I fully expect to see them bounce back in a big way in their return home following a long road trip on Thursday night. Milwaukee continues to push the tempo, ranking seventh in the league in pace rating over its last five games. By contrast, the Pacers check in second-last in the league in that same category over the same stretch. And we know the Bucks are more than capable of making the most of that up-tempo style, ranking seventh in the league in offensive rating over that time frame as well. The Pacers have held their own in that department as well but I simply expect them to get overwhelmed defensively here. Indiana checks in 26th in the league in defensive rating over its last five contests. This series hasn't been all that close this season with two of three meetings decided by 16 points or more and the other going the Bucks way by nine. Take Milwaukee (10*). |
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03-06-19 | Jazz -4 v. Pelicans | 114-104 | Win | 100 | 13 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on Utah minus the points over New Orleans at 8:05 pm et on Wednesday. Nice bounce-back and quick revenge spot for the Jazz here as they host the Pelicans. New Orleans is on a roll right now, even with Anthony Davis in and out of the lineup and playing very limited minutes. With that being said, I don't see them keeping it rolling as they return home off consecutive games playing in altitude. Note that while the Pelicans rank second in the league in pace rating over their last five games, they're just 15th in offensive rating over that same stretch. Utah holds the edge in both offensive and defensive rating over that five-game sample and the Jazz are obviously the superior all-around team in this matchup, even if things didn't go their way two nights ago. We're being asked to lay a reasonable number in this strong motivational spot for Utah. Take Utah (10*). |
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03-05-19 | Rockets +3.5 v. Raptors | 107-95 | Win | 100 | 14 h 34 m | Show | |
My selection is on Houston plus the points over Toronto at 8:05 pm et on Tuesday. We won with the Raptors in a similar spot at home last week against the Celtics but then went ahead and faded them in Sunday's overtime loss in Detroit. Toronto will have Kawhi Leonard back at its disposal tonight but I'm not sure that will be enough. The Rockets have won five games in a row, scoring at least 115 points in all five contests. Sunday's game wasn't really as close as the final score indicated in Boston as the Rockets let up in the fourth quarter. They won't be afforded that luxury on Tuesday night as the Raptors present a bigger challenge. With that being said, I like catching points with a team playing as well, and with as much confidence as the Rockets. Take Houston (10*). |
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03-05-19 | Bulls +7.5 v. Pacers | Top | 96-105 | Loss | -102 | 12 h 10 m | Show |
NBA Underdog Game of the Month. My selection is on Chicago plus the points over Indiana at 7:05 pm et on Tuesday. I'll grab the generous helping of points with the Bulls as they continue to play well despite most believing they're in 'tank mode'. Chicago has gone 5-2 ATS over its last seven games and has won four games in a row straight-up on the road. While the Bulls rank only 19th in the league in pace rating over their last five games, the Pacers have been far worse, ranking 29th. In terms of offensive rating, the Bulls sit just one spot behind the Pacers over that same stretch, ranking sixth. After a terrific run, the Pacers have now gone 1-3 straight-up and ATS over their last four games. The Bulls have grabbed the cash in three straight and five of the last six meetings in this series and I look for them to hang tough again tonight. Take Chicago (10*). |
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03-04-19 | Clippers +4.5 v. Lakers | 113-105 | Win | 100 | 25 h 41 m | Show | |
My selection is on the Los Angeles Clippers plus the points over the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:35 pm et on Monday. Everything seemed to come unglued for the Lakers on Saturday night in Phoenix and now their chances of reaching the playoffs are all but gone. Meanwhile the Clippers are in the thick of the playoff picture sitting six games over .500 and with only two losses over their last six games, with both of those coming in altitude in Denver and Salt Lake City. Both of these teams are top 10 in pace rating over their last five games, with the Clippers leading the way in a tie for fifth in the league in that department. While the Clips have lagged a bit offensively, not making the most of that pace they've been playing at, they catch a favorable matchup here with the Lakers ranking 25th in the league in defensive rating over their last five games. By contrast, the Clippers rank an impressive sixth in that category. Not surprisingly, there's no home court advantage to speak of here with both teams calling Staples Center home. In fact, the 'road' team has won four straight meetings in this series. Take the Los Angeles Clippers (10*). |
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03-03-19 | Raptors v. Pistons +4.5 | 107-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
My selection is on Detroit plus the points over Toronto at 6:05 pm et on Sunday. I'll grab the points with the Pistons on Sunday as they host the Raptors in Auburn Hills. Detroit ranks last in the league in pace rating over its last five games but the slow play has actually been working for it. Note that the Pistons have won eight of their last 10 games overall. They also check in sporting a solid 18-13 home record. Over their last five contests, the Pistons rank second in the league in offensive rating and sit just one spot below the Raptors in defensive rating, ranking 11th. Toronto is certainly rolling along right now, but the Raps have been far from invincible on the road, where they've lost 11 games this season. The Pistons actually took the lone previous matchup in this series this season, delivering a 106-104 win in Toronto back in November. Take Detroit (10*). |
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03-02-19 | Lakers -6.5 v. Suns | 109-118 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
My selection is on Los Angeles minus the points over Phoenix at 9:05 pm et on Saturday. We cashed a ticket fading the Suns last night as the Pelicans rallied to win by double-digits right here in the desert. There's little reason to expect anything different on Saturday night as the highly-motivated Lakers challenge the lowly Suns off a hard-fought home loss against the Bucks last night. Phoenix has few redeeming qualities. Not only does it have only 12 straight-up victories this season, it has gone just 26-37 ATS. None of the three previous meetings between these two teams this season have been close, with the Lakers winning all three games by double-digits. Note that over their last five games, the Suns check in 25th in the league in offensive rating and 29th in defensive rating. They have done a nice job pushing the pace, ranking ninth in pace rating over that time frame, but the Lakers have been even better, ranking fifth in the league. Take Los Angeles (10*). |
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03-02-19 | Belmont -13.5 v. SE Missouri State | Top | 84-66 | Win | 100 | 23 h 44 m | Show |
NCAAB Ohio Valley Conference Game of the Year. My selection is on Belmont minus the points over Southeast Missouri State at 8 pm et on Saturday. Belmont is one of the country's best kept secrets, having gone 24-4 overall this season, currently sitting atop the Ohio Valley Conference standings. The Bruins have now scored 90+ points in four straight games and I don't believe Southeast Missouri State will prove to be any match for them on Saturday night, noting that Belmont already took the first meeting between these two teams this season by 26 points. Just two nights ago, the Bruins routed Tennessee- Martin 112-67 as 11.5-point favorites. Southeast Missouri State is coming off a blowout win of its own, but that came against 9-20 Tennessee State. Expect a rout on Saturday night. Take Belmont (10*). |
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03-01-19 | Pelicans -4.5 v. Suns | 130-116 | Win | 100 | 13 h 11 m | Show | |
My selection is on New Orleans minus the points over Phoenix at 9:05 pm et on Friday. Not all that concerned with the status of Anthony Davis in this one. If he plays, we'll consider it a bonus. The fact is, I expect the Pelicans to roll past the Suns, who are coming off their first win in a long time last time out against Miami. The Suns currently rank 28th in the league in both offensive and defensive rating over their last five games. Meanwhile, the Pelicans appear poised to take advantage, ranking second in the league in pace rating over that same stretch. Coming off a narrow loss against the Lakers in Los Angeles two nights ago, look for the Pelicans to bounce back in the desert on Friday night. Take New Orleans (10*). |
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02-28-19 | Jazz +7 v. Nuggets | Top | 111-104 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show |
NBA on TNT Game of the Month. My selection is on Utah plus the points over Denver at 10:35 pm et on Thursday. The Nuggets are certainly rolling along right now, winners of five games in a row to move to an impressive 42-18 overall this season. I do expect them to face a serious challenge on Thursday night, however, as they host the Jazz. Utah continues to battle for playoff positioning, currently sitting sixth in the Western Conference. The Jazz just wrapped up a perfect 2-0 homestand last night which was much needed after dropping a couple of close ones on the road at Golden State and Oklahoma City. I like the way they've battled and believe they can hang here in Denver, where they lost 103-88 much earlier in the season. I do think they're a different team now and I like the way the spot sets up here as they hit the road for this one-gamer before returning home to host the Bucks on Saturday. Utah's pace of play may handicap it a bit in this particular matchup, but the Jazz have made up for it, ranking second in the league in offensive rating over their last five games. Take Utah (10*). |
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02-28-19 | Warriors v. Magic +6.5 | 96-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
My selection is on Orlando plus the points over Golden State at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. The Magic are coming off a disappointing loss to the Knicks at MSG two nights ago which came on the heels of a stunning upset in blowout fashion in Toronto on Sunday. We won with Orlando in that win over the Raptors, and we also won fading the Warriors in their loss to the Miami Heat last night. I won't hesitate to go back to the well with Orlando here. Note that the Magic rank second in the league in defensive rating over their last five games while ranking fifth in offensive rating over the same stretch. They're also second in assist-to-turnover ratio over that same period. While the Warriors obviously pose some challenges, I believe the upstart Magic will be up for it. Take Orlando (10*). |
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02-27-19 | Pelicans v. Lakers -5.5 | 119-125 | Win | 100 | 14 h 32 m | Show | |
My selection is on Los Angeles minus the points over New Orleans at 10:35 pm et on Wednesday. The Lakers are coming off a disheartening loss in Memphis two nights ago, after which Lebron James made some harsh comments regarding teammates that may or may not be 'distracted' by the playoff push. Take from that what you will but I do expect to see the Lakers bounce back as they host Anthony Davis and the Pelicans on Wednesday night. Of course, New Orleans just defeated Los Angeles four days ago, and did so without the services of Davis. We last got involved with the Pelicans last week, fading them in Indiana, where they ultimately lost by 15 points. It's certainly been a tough stretch for the Lakers lately, but they've actually played only one home game since Lebron James returned from injury and the result was a 111-106 win over the Rockets coming out of the All-Star break. I'll lay the points in what is a strong motivational spot for King James and co. Take Los Angeles (10*). |
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02-27-19 | Warriors v. Heat +9 | Top | 125-126 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
NBA Non-Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Miami plus the points over Golden State at 7:35 pm et on Wednesday. The Heat may be struggling on the heels of nine losses in their last 11 games but they did give the Warriors all they could handle in a narrow two-point loss, on the road no less, a little over two weeks ago, and I look for them to hang tough on Wednesday night as well. Miami can ill afford to let its slide continue for much longer as it currently sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference, a game-and-a-half back of the eighth and final playoff spot. Knowing they have to travel to Houston for another extremely tough matchup tomorrow night, I do think we'll see the Heat's best effort against the Warriors here. Golden State is coming off an 11-point win in Charlotte on Monday but has still failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven contests. Call it a lull, or call it whatever you want, but the fact is the Warriors are an elite team, not an elite bet - in fact, they've been one of the worst bets in the league since the start of last season. Take Miami (10*). |
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02-26-19 | Celtics v. Raptors -4 | Top | 95-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Toronto minus the points over Boston at 8 pm et on Tuesday. We won by fading the Raptors on Sunday afternoon as they were in a clear letdown spot at home against the Magic coming off Friday's emotional (close) win at home against Demar Derozan and the Spurs. The Raps lost that game against the seemingly overmatched Magic outright, in blowout fashion no less. Here I’ll switch gears and back Toronto as it hosts a big game against the rival Celtics. There’s not a lot separating these two squads talent-wise even if the standings say otherwise. The Celtics have taken two of the previous three meetings this season. We've actually won with both sides in this matchup this season. The Raps have a rested Kawhi Leonard for this one and I’m confident they’ll be back up for it after Sunday’s no show against Orlando. Expect a competitive game but I'll lay the short number. Take Toronto (10*). |
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02-24-19 | Magic +9.5 v. Raptors | 113-98 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
My selection is on Orlando plus the points over Toronto at 3:35 pm et on Sunday. On the heels of seven straight wins, the Raptors find themselves in a letdown spot on Sunday afternoon as they host the Magic. Toronto's win over San Antonio on Friday was an emotional one as they hosted Demar DeRozan for the first time since he was dealt for Kawhi Leonard in the offseason. The Magic are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games and capable of hanging tough here, noting they've split two meetings with the Raptors this season, with their lone loss coming by just two points. Take Orlando (10*). |
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02-23-19 | Pistons v. Heat UNDER 206 | 119-96 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 13 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Detroit and Miami at 7:35 pm et on Saturday. I'll back the 'under' in South Beach on Saturday night. The Pistons continue to show out well across the board. Entering last night's action they ranked sixth in the NBA in defensive rating over their last 10 games. The Heat have actually been even better over that same stretch, ranking sixth in the league. Also playing in our favor is the fact that both of these teams rank in the bottom third in the league in terms of pace rating over their last 10 contests. This is a low total by today's NBA standards, but it's warranted in my opinion. Take the under (10*). |
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02-23-19 | Oklahoma State v. Kansas State -10.5 | 46-85 | Win | 100 | 19 h 55 m | Show | |
My selection is on Kansas State minus the points over Oklahoma State at 4 pm et on Saturday. This is a complete mismatch but the fact that Oklahoma State is coming off a win over TCU is helping to keep the line in check on Saturday afternoon in Manhattan. Kansas State checks in 10-3 in Big 12 play and has already blown out the Cowboys by 18 points, on the road no less, earlier this month. The Wildcats got a nice tune-up for this game, rolling to a 14-point victory at West Virginia last time out. Now they're back at home, where they last suffered a 14-point loss against Iowa State so their motivation level should be extremely high. Kansas State has won three straight meetings in this series, both SU and ATS. Oklahoma State has been one of the worst bets in the nation this season, going 9-17 ATS in lined contests. Don't count on any improvement here. Take Kansas State (10*). |
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02-23-19 | Blazers v. 76ers -2 | 130-115 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 53 m | Show | |
My selection is on Philadelphia minus the points over Portland at 1:05 pm et on Saturday. Too much respect is being given to the Trail Blazers in this matchup on Saturday afternoon. Portland is coming off back-to-back wins, keyed by a blowout win over the mighty Warriors prior to the All-Star break. But the fact is, the Blazers are just 11-15 SU on the road this season. They rank 20th in the league in pace rating over their last five games while the 76ers rank ninth in the same category. While the Blazers do show out well in terms of both offensive and defensive ratings over that same stretch, the 76ers have been even better. This is an awfully early start for a west coast team. Take Philadelphia (10*). |
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02-22-19 | Pelicans v. Pacers -5.5 | 111-126 | Win | 100 | 22 h 45 m | Show | |
My selection is on Indiana minus the points over New Orleans at 7:05 pm et on Friday. I absolutely believe the Pacers can frustrate the Pelicans all night long on Friday as these two teams come out of the All-Star break in much different positions. The Pacers actually rank dead last in the league in terms of pace rating over their last five games. I don't think that's a bad thing as they prepare to face the Pelicans here. Note that Indiana ranks second in the league in defensive rating and top 10 in offensive rating over that same stretch. Meanwhile, the Pelicans check in bottom half of the league in both categories over that period. Take Indiana (10*). |
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02-22-19 | Wizards +5.5 v. Hornets | 110-123 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 33 m | Show | |
My selection is on Washington plus the points over Charlotte at 7:05 pm et on Friday. We won with the Wizards in their last game before the break as they hung tough against the Raptors in Toronto. I won't hesitate to go back to the well here as they stay on the road to face the Hornets on Friday night. Washington should be comfortable pushing the tempo in this one, noting that the Wizards rank number one in the league in pace rating over their last five games. They're quietly top 12 in the NBA in offensive rating over that same stretch. Their defensive play leaves a lot to be desired, but let's face it, so does the Hornets'. Charlotte ranks just two places ahead of Washington in terms of defensive rating over their last five contests. Take Washington (10*). |
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02-21-19 | Kings +12 v. Warriors | 123-125 | Win | 100 | 26 h 34 m | Show | |
My selection is on Sacramento plus the points over Golden State at 10:35 pm et on Thursday. I'll grab all the points I can get with the Kings as they come out of the All-Star break and face the Warriors in Oakland. Sacramento has quietly been pushing the tempo lately, ranking fifth in the league in pace rating over the last five games. Their offensive rating hasn't been great over that stretch but I see this as a fine bounce-back spot against a Golden State squad that ranks 18th in defensive rating over their last five contests. The Kings aren't ones to back down from a challenge. While they've gone winless in three tries against the Warriors this season, those three losses have come by a combined 10 points, including a one-point setback the last time they played here in Oakland. Take Sacramento (10*). |
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02-21-19 | Rockets v. Lakers OVER 233 | 106-111 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 9 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Houston and Los Angeles at 10:35 pm et on Thursday. Oddly enough, the Rockets haven't been among the league leaders in pace over the last five games, ranking tied for 24th in the league in that department over that stretch. I'm not sure it matters here - I still like the 'over'. That's because the Rockets will be facing a disjointed Lakers defense that ranks 29th in the league in defensive rating over that same five-game stretch. Meanwhile, the Rockets rank third in the league in offensive rating over the last five contests. Given the short pointspread, the oddsmakers do think the Lakers can stay competitive in this game and I tend to agree. With that in mind, I'm anticipating a track meet at Staples Center on Thursday night. Take the over (10*). |
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02-18-19 | Virginia v. Virginia Tech +5 | 64-58 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 51 m | Show | |
My selection is on Virginia Tech plus the points over Virginia at 7 pm et on Monday. I'll grab the points with Virginia Tech in this rivalry matchup on Monday night. The Hokies lone home loss this season came exactly two weeks ago against Louisville. That started a pretty poor stretch as the Hokies have gone 0-3-1 ATS over their last four games. I do expect to see them put forth a strong effort here and it's worth noting that Virginia also brings poor form to the table, having gone 1-4 ATS over its last five games. Most will key on the Cavaliers big win on the road against North Carolina last week but I haven't been overly impressed with the way they've played lately. Virginia easily disposed of Virginia Tech by 22 points in their last meeting back on January 15th but I expect to see a different story unfold here. Take Virginia Tech (10*). |
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02-17-19 | Team LeBron v. Team Giannis OVER 311 | 178-164 | Win | 100 | 23 h 5 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Team Lebron and Team Giannis at 8 pm et on Sunday. We won with the 'over' in the Rising Stars Game on Friday night and I see no reason not to go right back to the well with the same play in Sunday's All-Star Game. The premise is the same. The two teams are loaded with offensive talent, and in this age of the NBA, we can only anticipate a track meet. There's really no incentive to play much defense in this game. The NBA has become a true offensive showcase and this is the 'grand daddy of them all' so to speak. Expect the losing squad to find its way well into the 150's in this one. Take the over (10*). |
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02-16-19 | Florida State v. Georgia Tech +6 | Top | 69-47 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 56 m | Show |
NCAAB ACC Game of the Year. My selection is on Georgia Tech plus the points over Florida State at 2 pm et on Saturday. Wins rarely come easy for the Seminoles here in Atlanta, where they lost their last meeting by 22 points and their previous two victories on this floor came by two and four points. Florida State did take the first meeting between these two teams this season by 10 points, but that was thanks to an abysmal 28.3% shooting effort from the Yellow Jackets, including 3-of-21 from beyond the arc. The 'Noles enter this contest on the heels of three straight ATS wins. They haven't won four in a row ATS since starting last season with a perfect 7-0 ATS record in non-conference play. Georgia Tech has lost six straight games in ACC play to fall to 3-9 in-conference this season. With that being said, the Jackets have gone a solid 16-9 ATS overall this season. Take Georgia Tech (10*). |
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02-15-19 | World v. USA OVER 290 | 144-161 | Win | 100 | 24 h 2 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Team USA and The World in the NBA Rising Stars Game at 9 pm et on Friday. I believe this total should be set north of 300 points to be completely honest. Track meets have become the norm in this game over the years and the 2019 edition should be no different. Both squads are loaded with talent and perhaps more importantly, athleticism. Last year's game was actually relatively low-scoring, reaching just 279 points as Team USA turned in a disappointing effort. Guys like Kuzma, Mitchell and Tatum are back and should be highly motivated to make amends. Expect a competitive affair all the way, which lends itself to a high-scoring affair in this setting. Take the over (10*). |
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02-14-19 | Thunder -4.5 v. Pelicans | 122-131 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 11 m | Show | |
My selection is on Oklahoma City minus the points over New Orleans at 8:05 pm et on Thursday. I'll lay the points with the Thunder as they try to stay hot heading into the All-Star break. It's worth noting that the straight-up winner has gone an incredible 31-2 in the Thunder's last 33 games overall. In other words, the spread simply hasn't played a factor. I do expect Oklahoma City to outlast the struggling Pelicans here. Note that the Thunder rank second in the NBA in pace rating and sixth in offensive rating over the last five games. They should be able to overwhelm a Pelicans squad that ranks 16th and 26th respectively in the same categories over the same time frame. This has been a relatively tight series with the last four meetings all decided by six points or less. With that being said, we're also dealing with a relatively low pointspread here, especially when you consider the disparity between these two teams in the standings. Take Oklahoma City (10*). |
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02-14-19 | Hornets v. Magic UNDER 216 | 89-127 | Push | 0 | 22 h 1 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Charlotte and Orlando at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. The Magic are red hot right now, having won six of their last seven games overall. However, off a perfect three-game homestand I can't help but think a letdown could be in order. Note that the Hornets actually rank 30th in the league in terms of pace over their last five games. The Magic on the other hand are in a tie for 10th in that department over the same time frame but again a letdown could be on the way here. What has been most impressive about the Magic's recent surge has been their defensive play. They rank third in the league in defensive rating over the last five games, sitting behind only the Pacers and Bucks. Both the Hornets and Magic do rank top 12 in terms of offensive rating over the last five games but both drop off considerably when you stretch that range out to the last 10 games. Take the under (10*). |
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02-13-19 | Wizards +11 v. Raptors | Top | 120-129 | Win | 100 | 21 h 56 m | Show |
NBA Eastern Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Washington plus the points over Toronto at 7:35 pm et on Wednesday. The Raptors may be the vastly superior team in this matchup as far as overall records go but the Wizards are actually just a half-game behind the Raps in terms of ATS marks. Toronto loaded up prior to the trade deadline, acquiring Marc Gasol in a blockbuster deal with Memphis. There's no question it's going to take Gasol some time to get acclimated, however, noting that he has split time with Serge Ibaka, playing off the bench, since joining Toronto. Washington put together back-to-back wins before dropping a nine-point decision in Detroit last time out. That result should have served to shake off most potential Wiz backers leading up to this one. The Raptors do check in having won five games in a row SU, but are just 3-5 ATS over their last eight contests. They rarely blow out the Wizards and I don't see it happening here either. Take Washington (10*). |
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02-13-19 | Nets v. Cavs UNDER 221 | 148-139 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Brooklyn and Cleveland at 7:05 pm et on Wednesday. We won with the 'over' in the Nets last game in Toronto on Monday night but I won't hesitate to switch gears here as Brooklyn makes the short trip to Cleveland to face the Cavs. While it's true the Nets rank number one in the league in pace rating over the last five games, the Cavs rank 27th and should be able to set the tempo to some extent here at home. While Brooklyn has been playing at a fast pace, its offensive efficiency has lagged as it ranks 26th in the league in that category over that same five-game stretch. The Cavs have been even worse in that regard, ranking 28th over that time frame. Both previous meetings between these two teams this season have easily stayed under the number we're working with tonight. Take the under (10*). |
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02-13-19 | Bucks v. Pacers UNDER 219.5 | 106-97 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Milwaukee and Indiana at 7:05 pm et on Wednesday. While the Bucks are known for their efficient, up-tempo offense, which has certainly busted out with some consistency recently, I believe the oddsmakers have this one priced right with the Pacers checking in as a small home underdog and anticipate a competitive affair all the way. I've been more impressed by both teams' defensive efficiency lately. In fact, over the last 10 games the Bucks rank first in the league in defensive rating while the Pacers check in ranked fourth. As I mentioned, the Bucks have been pushing the pace, ranked third in the league in pace over that same 10-game stretch but the Pacers are at home here, and should be able to impose their will to some extent and it's worth noting that they rank 25th in the league in pace over that same time frame. Indiana also ranks a less than impressive 21st in the league in offensive rating over that stretch. Take the under (10*). |
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02-12-19 | Lakers v. Hawks OVER 236 | 113-117 | Loss | -106 | 23 h 41 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Los Angeles and Atlanta at 7:35 pm et on Tuesday. This may look like a high total at first glance, but I actually believe it could be even higher. The Lakers last two games have produced 257 and 263 total points. Meanwhile, the Hawks have given up 129 and 124 points over their last two games and have seen two of their last four contests total at least 249 total points. I just don't believe either of these teams will enter this game thinking they can do anything to slow the opposition. The Hawks are allowing opponents to shoot better than 48% from the field here at home this season. The Lakers have given up an average of over 128 points per game on 51% shooting over their last five contests. This shapes up as a track meet. Take the over (10*). |
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02-11-19 | Nets v. Raptors OVER 226.5 | 125-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Brooklyn and Toronto at 7:35 pm et on Monday. The Nets have really picked up the pace lately, playing among the quickest tempos in the NBA in recent weeks. The Raptors on the other hand are coming off a relatively low-scoring affair against the Knicks at MSG on Saturday night - Marc Gasol's first game with his new team (he came off the bench playing only 18 minutes). I don't believe the Raps will shy away from pushing the pace here and they should get plenty of open looks against a sagging Nets defense. Until Gasol gets fully acclimated I do think the Raps will be somewhat vulnerable defensively. The last meeting between these two teams produced 227 total points back on January 11th. My simple angle here is that pace and offensive efficiency alone should get this one 'over' the total. Take the over (10*). |
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02-10-19 | Heat v. Warriors UNDER 222 | 118-120 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Miami and Golden State at 8:35 pm et on Sunday. I'll back the 'under' as the Warriors return home to host the Heat on Sunday night. Miami certainly isn't one of the league's elite offense teams, averaging right around 105 points per game this season. This isn't an ideal spot for the Heat as they play their third straight road game and face what will be a highly-motivated Warriors squad coming off a poor showing in Phoenix, albeit in a winning effort on Friday night. Keep in mind, none of the last four meetings in this series have eclipsed the total we're dealing with tonight. Take the under (10*). |
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02-10-19 | Ohio State v. Indiana -2.5 | 55-52 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 51 m | Show | |
My selection is on Indiana minus the points over Ohio State at 1 pm et on Sunday. Both of these teams have been rather disappointing this season with Ohio State checking in 5-6 in conference play and Indiana sitting at 4-8. Both have seemingly turned the corner a bit lately, however, with Ohio State reeling off two straight wins heading in and Indiana coming off an upset win at Michigan State followed up by a narrow home loss to Iowa. The Hoosiers have outscored the opposition by an average margin of nearly 14 points here at home this season. Ohio State shoots just a shade north of 40% from the field on the road this season. Take Indiana (10*). |
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02-09-19 | Colorado v. USC -4.5 | 69-65 | Loss | -108 | 25 h 52 m | Show | |
My selection is on USC minus the points over Colorado at 10 pm et on Saturday. I'll lay the points with the Trojans on Saturday night as they host the Buffaloes in a Pac-12 showdown. There's not a lot to choose between these two teams as far as overall records go. I will point out, however, Colorado has not won here at the Galen Center since back in 2015 and that was an overtime win that easily could have gone either way. The Buffaloes check in off back-to-back SU and ATS victories. I just don't believe a third straight win is in the cards. USC is coming off a rare home loss, falling by seven points against Utah last time out. The Trojans have outscored the opposition by over 12 points per game here at home this season, holding them to just 66.2 points per game on 38% shooting. Take USC (10*). |
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02-09-19 | Hornets v. Hawks OVER 228.5 | 129-120 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Charlotte and Atlanta at 7:35 pm et on Saturday. The last two meetings between these two teams in Atlanta have gotten well into the 240's and I'm anticipating another 'defense-optional' affair on Saturday night. The Hornets are allowing just shy of 115 points per game on the road this season, yielding just under 48% shooting to the opposition. Meanwhile, the Hawks have been torched for around 118 points per contest at home, allowing opponents to shoot better than 48% from the field. Both teams are coming off poor showings, but both were also in tough situations with the Hornets playing the second of back-to-back nights and the Hawks returning home following a seven-game road trip. Take the over (10*). |
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02-09-19 | Auburn v. LSU -2 | Top | 78-83 | Win | 100 | 17 h 60 m | Show |
NCAAB SEC Game of the Year. My selection is on LSU minus the points over Auburn at 2 pm et on Saturday. I'll lay the points with LSU as it tries to snap a three-game losing streak against the Auburn Tigers. The Bayou Bengals haven't defeated Auburn since 2016 although it's worth noting that they've been significant underdogs in each of the last three meetings. The shoe is on the other foot this time around as LSU is favored at the time of writing. Motivation should be high for LSU as it dropped its most recent home game as a 10-point favorite against Arkansas. Keep in mind, the Tigers are still 11-1 at home this season, outscoring opponents by nearly 16 points per contest. Auburn checks in having won three in a row but it was favored by at least 8.5 points in all three of those games. The Tigers are just 1-4 SU in true road games, allowing nearly 80 points per game on just shy of 47% shooting. Take LSU (10*). |
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02-08-19 | Heat v. Kings -2.5 | 96-102 | Win | 100 | 14 h 15 m | Show | |
My selection is on Sacramento minus the points over Miami at 10:05 pm et on Friday. I like the Kings here after they made moves to strengthen their team prior to the trade deadline. Unlike previous years where Sacramento was a seller, we saw it do some buying this year and I expect the players to get an emotional boost from that. Note that the Kings are already an impressive 17-11 straight-up at home this season. Here, they'll benefit from staying home for a fifth consecutive game. The Heat did win in Portland two nights ago, but that was their first victory in their last four games. They've actually posted three straight road wins but I believe some regression is in order. We've seen Miami post a strange home-road dichotomy this season, going 11-16 in South Beach but 14-11 on the road. Take Sacramento (10*). |
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02-08-19 | Bucks v. Mavs +8 | Top | 122-107 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 23 m | Show |
NBA Non-Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Dallas plus the points over Milwaukee at 8:35 pm et on Friday. The Bucks are one of the hottest teams in the league right now and certainly look unstoppable on the heels of five consecutive SU and ATS victories. However, here they'll be playing their seventh game in the last 13 nights in a seventh different city. The Mavs are no slouches here at home, where they own one of the strongest home court edges in the NBA, having gone 19-7 SU. Like the Bucks, the Mavs have also been tearing it up ATS, having reeled off five straight victories and gone 7-0-1 ATS over their last eight contests. The Bucks haven't won a game here in years. In last season's meeting on this floor the Mavs won by 32 points. Take Dallas (10*). |
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02-07-19 | San Francisco +18 v. Gonzaga | Top | 62-92 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 13 m | Show |
NCAAB WCC Game of the Month. My selection is on San Francisco plus the points over Gonzaga at 9 pm et on Thursday. Motivation should be high for the Dons as they try to avoid a third consecutive loss on the road in conference play. Their last two losses at San Diego and St. Mary's really could have gone either way. Despite those two setbacks, they're still a winning team on the road this season. Obviously Gonzaga is an elite team - a true national championship contender. With that being said, the Zags haven't been involved in a close game in months, essentially. They could actually use a bit of a sweat here and I think they get just that. Keep in mind, the Dons played even with the Bulldogs for a half in their previous meeting back on January 12th. Gonzaga shot better than 52% as a team in that game while San Francisco was completely off, hitting just 40.6% of their shots. I'm not about to call for an outright Dons victory here, but I am confident we'll see them stay inside the lofty pointspread. Take San Francisco (10*). |
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02-07-19 | Lakers v. Celtics -8.5 | 129-128 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on Boston minus the points over Los Angeles at 8:05 pm et on Thursday. I'll lay the points with the Celtics as they host the unraveling Lakers on Thursday night. Los Angeles is obviously in complete limbo right now with the trade deadline coming up in a few hours. Maybe the roster remains intact, or maybe it will be looking for players off the street to court a team on Thursday night in Boston. Either way, I'm confident we see the Celtics show up and win this one going away. Boston is rolling along nicely right now and the beat goes on against the disjoined Lakers. Take Boston (10*). |
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02-07-19 | Raptors -9 v. Hawks | 119-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
My selection is on Toronto minus the points over Atlanta at 7:35 pm et on Thursday. No doubt the Raptors have been watching what the Bucks have been doing lately and after picking up a statement win in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, I look for them to build on that performance with another rock-solid effort against the Hawks on Thursday night. Atlanta is back home following a seven-game road trip that took it all over the map. The Hawks should be a little 'fat and happy' off back-to-back wins to close out that trip. Keep in mind, those victories came against the lowly Suns and Wizards. Take Toronto (10*). |
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02-07-19 | Wolves +2 v. Magic | 112-122 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
My selection is on Minnesota plus the points over Orlando at 7:05 pm et on Thursday. While these two teams boast similar overall records, I do feel there's a class difference that isn't being properly reflected in the line. The T'Wolves have been coming out on the wrong end of some close games lately, but I'm confident they do get it figured out tonight in Orlando. The Magic simply ran out of gas in Oklahoma City on Tuesday and I think they're a little worn down right now, showing some real inconsistency of late. Take Minnesota (10*). |
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02-06-19 | Rockets v. Kings +2.5 | 127-101 | Loss | -102 | 25 h 33 m | Show | |
My selection is on Sacramento plus the points over Houston at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. I'm willing to bet against the Rockets winning three road games in a row on Wednesday night in Sacramento. Houston is coming off relatively lopsided victories in Utah and Phoenix but now heads to Sacramento where the Kings are playing excellent basketball. The Kings check in 17-10 straight-up at home this season, including a perfect 3-0 on their current homestand. It would be easy for the Rockets to look past the Kings to a return home after this one. That's especially true when you consider Houston already defeated Sacramento by 20 points in their lone previous meeting this season. The Rockets may own the superior SU record but the Kings have been a much better bet this season, going 31-22 ATS. Take Sacramento (10*). |
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02-06-19 | Georgetown v. Providence -3 | 76-67 | Loss | -108 | 22 h 21 m | Show | |
NCAAB Big East Game of the Month. My selection is on Providence minus the points over Georgetown at 7:30 pm et on Wednesday. I'll lay the points with the Friars in this matchup as they try to get back on track in Big East play following consecutive road losses. Providence just missed in the first of those two setbacks, losing by a bucket at Seton Hall. It suffered a bit of a hangover of sorts after that, falling by double-digits at DePaul last time out. I expect a solid bounce-back performance here at home, where the Friars have gone 9-3 straight-up this season. Georgetown hung tough for a while but ultimately fell by 12 points at Villanova on Monday night. The Hoyas have shown glimpses of brilliance this season, particularly in conference play. However, it's worth noting that Georgetown is just 1-8 in the last nine meetings in this series. That lone victory came in their most recent meeting back on January 12th but the Hoyas needed overtime to secure the 'W'. Take Providence (10*). |
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02-05-19 | Magic v. Thunder UNDER 223 | 122-132 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'under' between Orlando and Okahoma City at 8:05 pm et on Tuesday. When these two teams met last week they combined to score a whopping 243 total points in a Thunder victory in Orlando. Perhaps the Magic were in an up-tempo mood after facing the likes of the Hawks, Wizards and Rockets in three of their four previous games heading into that one. Since then, we've seen back-to-back 'under' results from Orlando, moving their o/u mark to 23-30 on the season. The Thunder are back home following a three-game road trip out east that saw all three contests go 'over' the total (including that aforementioned win over the Magic). Orlando shoots below 44% as a team on the road this season and doesn't shoot particularly well from beyond the arc. The Thunder have held the opposition to 33.8% shooting from three-point range at home this season. Take the under (10*). |
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02-05-19 | Florida State v. Syracuse -3 | 80-62 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 54 m | Show | |
NCAAB ACC Game of the Month. My selection is on Syracuse minus the points over Florida State at 8 pm et on Tuesday. I really like the way this one sets up for Syracuse as it welcomes Florida State to the Carrier Dome. The Seminoles have climbed back to the .500 mark in ACC play thanks to three consecutive victories heading into this one. Keep in mind, the 'Noles are just 2-3 straight-up in five true road games this season. Florida State has never won here at the Carrier Dome, going 0-3, losing those games by 13, 13 and 10 points. Syracuse has suffered just one loss here at home in conference play and that came in a classic letdown/sandwich spot back on January 12th against Georgia Tech. The Orange were just a couple of days removed from a convincing win over Clemson before hitting the road to face Duke (a game they won) when they fell to the Yellow Jackets at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse has held the opposition to just 58.3 points per game on 37.6% shooting at home this season. Take Syracuse (10*). |
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02-04-19 | Iowa State v. Oklahoma +2.5 | Top | 75-74 | Win | 100 | 24 h 57 m | Show |
Big 12 Game of the Month. My selection is on Oklahoma plus the points over Iowa State at 9 pm et on Monday. Absolutely huge spot for the Sooners here as they try to turn things around off back-to-back losses to Baylor and West Virginia. That loss to Baylor came in blowout fashion right here at home last Monday night so motivation will certainly be high as they host a rolling Iowa State squad on Monday night. The Cyclones. have won three games in a row and five of their last six overall, going 5-1 ATS over that stretch. Note that Oklahoma has held the opposition to 37.7% shooting at home this season. They check in a solid 8-2 straight-up at home while Iowa State is just an even 3-3 in true road games. This has been a home-dominated series and I like that trend to continue on Monday. Take Oklahoma (10*). |
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02-04-19 | Nuggets v. Pistons +4 | 103-129 | Win | 100 | 22 h 55 m | Show | |
My selection is on Detroit plus the points over Denver at 7:05 pm et on Monday. Bettors will almost certainly be off the Pistons on Monday night after they absolutely imploded in the fourth quarter against the Clippers on Saturday afternoon at home. Here, they catch a favorable matchup, however, as they remain at home to wrap up a four-game homestand against the Nuggets. Denver is coming off a hard-fought one-point win at Minnesota on Saturday night. Now the Nuggets will be playing their fifth game in the last eight nights, with those five games coming in five different cities. Take Detroit (10*). |
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02-03-19 | Stanford -5.5 v. California | 84-81 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 29 m | Show | |
My selection is on Stanford minus the points over California at 4 pm et on Sunday. I'll lay the points with the Cardinal on Sunday afternoon as they travel to face the listless Bears in Berkeley. Stanford is playing some of its best basketball of the season right now, having won three of its last five games, shooting just shy of 51% from the field over that stretch. Cal continues to struggle, having dropped nine games in a row, staying within single-digits in only three of those games. Note that the Bears are shooting barely above 37% as a team over their last five games while allowing opponents to shoot north of 52%. Take Stanford (10*). |
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02-03-19 | Clippers v. Raptors OVER 229.5 | 103-121 | Loss | -107 | 17 h 7 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Los Angeles and Toronto at 3:05 pm et on Sunday. The Raptors have had plenty of time to stew over Thursday's double-digit home loss to the Bucks and I expect to see them come out guns' blazing on Sunday afternoon as they aim to jump all over a Clippers squad playing its second the second game of back-to-backs out east. With that being said, the Clips have generally been fast starters this season, averaging nearly 30 points in the first quarter (and the second as well). They rallied back from a big halftime deficit to defeat the Pistons in Auburn Hills yesterday afternoon and I don't expect them to back down as a double-digit underdog in Toronto on Sunday. The last time these two teams met back in December the Clippers didn't bring their 'A' game and ultimately fell by 24 points. Expect a more competitive affair this time around and I believe that lends itself to a high-scoring game. Take the over (10*). |
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02-02-19 | Rockets v. Jazz -7 | 125-98 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 39 m | Show | |
My selection is on Utah minus the points over Houston at 9:05 pm et on Saturday. The fact that this is a back-to-back spot for the Rockets has obviously been factored into this line. I actually feel the number is warranted, however, with Houston in a brutal spot here playing its second of back-to-backs in elevation. We won with the Jazz last night as they pulled away for a cover against the Hawks. I expect more of the same from Utah here. The fact of the matter is, the Rockets aren't a very good team right now. They have just four wins in their last eight games, with only one of those coming on the road, that against the lowly Knicks by just four points. Houston has fallen to 23-27-1 ATS on the season and owns just 10 straight-up victories in 24 road games. Utah is rolling along with 12 wins in its last 15 games. The Jazz have been extremely consistent at the offensive end of the floor over that stretch and should certainly have their way with the defense-optional Rockets. Note that Utah took the last meeting on this floor by 27 points back in early December. Take Utah (10*). |
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02-02-19 | Notre Dame +3 v. Boston College | 79-73 | Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
My selection is on Notre Dame plus the points over Boston College at 2 pm et on Saturday. I'll grab the points with the Irish on Saturday afternoon as they aim to end their long losing streak at Boston College. Notre Dame has lost five straight and seven of its last eight games overall. However, it's worth noting that its last two setbacks have come as double-digit underdogs against Virginia and Duke so I'm not sure how much more could have been expected. Its previous three losses during its current skid all could have gone either way (decided by six points or less). Boston College has lost six of its last eight games but has managed to post victories in two of its last three games. It's been a long, long time since Boston College managed to beat Notre Dame. With motivation high for the Irish I believe the Eagles streak of futility with continue here. Take Notre Dame (10*). |
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02-01-19 | Rockets v. Nuggets OVER 227 | 122-136 | Win | 100 | 24 h 19 m | Show | |
My selection is on the 'over' between Houston and Denver at 10:05 pm et on Friday. The Rockets don't play a great deal of defense at the best of times and now they head out on the road to play at altitude on Friday night in Denver and I'm anticipating a track meet. There hasn't been much of a difference between the way the Rockets have played defensively on the road or at home this season, allowing opponents to shoot better than 47% from the field. Likewise, the Nuggets shoot 47% as a team here at home, where they average over 111 points per game. These two teams just met back on January 7th and the result was a 125-113 Rockets victory in Houston. I do expect the Nuggets to return the favor here but rather than lay the points, I'll play the 'over' as the Rockets should play with plenty of fire following an ugly home loss to the undermanned Pelicans on Tuesday. Take the over (10*). |
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02-01-19 | Hawks v. Jazz -11.5 | 112-128 | Win | 100 | 23 h 30 m | Show | |
My selection is on Utah minus the points over Atlanta at 9:05 pm et on Friday. We cashed a ticket fading the Hawks in their most recent game - a blowout loss in Sacramento on Wednesday. I won't hesitate to go back to the well with the same play here as Atlanta remains on the road and plays at altitude in Salt Lake City on Friday night. The Hawks have to be a little road weary as they play their fifth game of this trip. They haven't been home in over a week while the Jazz are coming off a brief two-game trip that saw them win in Minnesota and lose in Portland. The Jazz are 15-9 at home this season and should have their way with a Hawks squad that gives up over 118 points per game on the road. The Hawks have taken two straight meetings in this series but don't count on a repeat performance here. Take Utah (10*). |
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01-31-19 | Mavs v. Pistons -2 | 89-93 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
My selection is on Detroit minus the points over Dallas at 7 pm et on Thursday. We won (some pushed) with the Mavs in this same matchup last Friday night in Dallas but I won’t hesitate to switch gears this time around as the scene shifts to Auburn Hills on Thursday night. The Mavs did notch a very rare road victory last night but will be hard-pressed to follow it up with another one here against the revenge-minded Pistons. There’s no shame in the Pistons most recent loss, that coming against one of the league’s best teams in the Milwaukee Bucks. Solid value with the Pistons at home as a short favorite here. Take Detroit (10*). |
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01-30-19 | Hawks v. Kings -5.5 | 113-135 | Win | 100 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
My selection is on Sacramento minus the points over Atlanta at 10:05 pm et on Wednesday. This is an excellent spot to back the Kings as they return home to host a Hawks squad that is coming off an outright upset win over the Clippers in Los Angeles two nights ago. The Hawks are still not a good team and Sacramento has done a tremendous job of taking care of business against losing opposition this season, particularly at the betting window, where it has gone 16-5 ATS. The Kings aren’t going to land on most bettors’ radar on this night and I believe we’re being asked to lay a very reasonable number on their home floor. Take Sacramento (10*). |
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01-29-19 | 76ers -6.5 v. Lakers | 121-105 | Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
My selection is on Philadelphia minus the points over Los Angeles at 10:30 pm et on Tuesday. Tough spot for the undermanned Lakers here as they try to follow up a win over the lowly Suns but take a considerable step up in class against the 76ers. This is obviously a big building spot for the Sixers as they will continue on to face the Warriors in Oakland on Thursday night. After dropping their last game in Denver, they can ill afford another setback here as things could really start to snowball. I don’t often lay this many points on the road, but I believe the spot warrants a play with Philadelphia welcoming back Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler on Tuesday night. Take Philadelphia (10*). |
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01-29-19 | Ball State +12 v. Buffalo | Top | 59-83 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 21 m | Show |
NCAAB MAC Game of the Year. My selection is on Ball State plus the points over Buffalo at 7 pm et on Tuesday. Ball State may be just 2-5 in MAC play so far this season but four of those five losses could have truly gone either way and here we're being given a generous helping of points to work with as the Cardinals challenge the nationally-ranked Buffalo Bulls. Note that the road team has won three straight, four of five and six of the last nine meetings in this series. It's worth noting that three of the Bulls six ATS losses this season have come in their last four contests. Buffalo will be challenged here, facing a Ball State squad that averages over 78 points per game on 51.1% shooting on the road this season. Ball State is actually the slightly better free throw shooting team and can hold its own on the boards as well. Take Ball State (10*). |
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01-28-19 | TCU v. Texas Tech -4.5 | 65-84 | Win | 100 | 26 h 58 m | Show | |
My selection is on Texas Tech minus the points over TCU at 9 pm et on Monday. The Red Raiders come into this game riding a four-game ATS losing streak but did snap a three-game straight-up losing skid with a 67-64 win over Arkansas last time out. Note that they're 11-1 SU at home this season, where they shoot just shy of 50% as a team while limiting the opposition to a ridiculous 32.8% shooting. They're outscoring opponents by over 21 points per contest on this floor. TCU is coming off back-to-back wins over Texas and Florida but both of those games could have gone either way. They're just 1-3 SU in true road games this season. Texas Tech is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings in this series. Take Texas Tech (10*). |
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01-28-19 | Baylor v. Oklahoma -6 | Top | 77-47 | Loss | -108 | 26 h 54 m | Show |
NCAAB Big 12 Game of the Week. My selection is on Oklahoma minus the points over Baylor at 9 pm et on Monday. I'll lay the points with Oklahoma in this contest as the Sooners aim to put an end to Baylor's four-game SU and ATS winning streak. Motivation will obviously be high for Oklahoma as it checks in a disappointing 3-4 in Big 12 play this season. Meanwhile, Baylor has won four of its first six games in conference play. Note that the Sooners have held the opposition to 36% shooting at home this season, while shooting an impressive 47% themselves. We won with Baylor on Saturday as it got past Alabama but I won't hesitate to switch gears here. Take Oklahoma (10*). |
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01-26-19 | Evansville +3.5 v. Northern Iowa | Top | 74-81 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 49 m | Show |
NCAAB Missouri Valley Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Evansville plus the points over Northern Iowa at 8 pm et on Saturday. Not a lot separates these two teams in the Missouri Valley Conference. In fact, they check in sporting identical conference records. With that being said, I believe Evansville has a little more upside and I'm confident the Purple Aces will hang tough for 40 minutes on Saturday night. Northern Iowa is 2-1 at home in MVC play but it averages just 61 points per game on 37.6% shooting on this floor this season. The Panthers also check in shooting a miserable 65% from the free throw line here at home. By contrast, the Purple Aces are shooting better than 74% from the charity stripe on the road. Take Evansville (10*). |
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01-26-19 | Alabama v. Baylor -3 | 68-73 | Win | 100 | 15 h 43 m | Show | |
My selection is on Baylor minus the points over Alabama at 12 noon et on Saturday. I'll lay the points with the Bears as they host the Crimson Tide on Saturday. Alabama is in a clear letdown spot after blowout out Ole Miss last time out. The Crimson Tide are still just an even 3-3 in conference play. This is of course a non-conference showdown - part of the SEC-Big 12 challenge. Alabama has gone just 2-3 straight-up in true road games this season where it allows nearly 72 points per game. Baylor rolls into this one off three straight victories, both SU and ATS. The Bears have held the opposition to just 61 points per game on 40.9% shooting at home this season. Take Baylor (10*). |
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01-25-19 | Pistons v. Mavs -4.5 | 101-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
My selection is on Dallas minus the points over Detroit at 8:35 pm et on Friday. I'll lay the points with the Mavericks in this spot as they host the Pistons. Dallas has shown a strong home-road dichotomy this season, going 17-6 here at home compared to 4-20 on the road. I like the fact that the Mavs will have played six of their last nine games here at home while Detroit will be playing its seventh of its last 10 games on the road. The Pistons are coming off a win in New Orleans on Wednesday night, but keep in mind, that's a Pelicans squad that is currently playing without Anthony Davis. Detroit opened its current road trip with a blowout loss against the Wizards. Take Dallas (10*). |
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01-25-19 | Wizards v. Magic -3.5 | 95-91 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
My selection is on Orlando minus the points over Washington at 7:05 pm et on Friday. These two teams may have similar straight-up records but I don't think there's any question the Magic carry more optimism and upside. Also consider that the Wizards are in a letdown spot here, even off a loss last night against the Warriors. That was a nationally-televised game and one that the Wiz were competitive in. Here, I don't believe Washington will be competitive, where it has gone a miserable 5-18 SU on the road this season. Also note that the Magic have taken the last two meetings on this floor by exactly nine points. Washington is being outscored by nearly 10 points per game on the road this season. Take Orlando (10*). |
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01-25-19 | Brown +7 v. Yale | Top | 71-79 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
NCAAB Ivy League Game of the Year. My selection is on Brown plus the points over Yale at 7 pm et on Friday. Yale got the better of Brown last week week, on the road no less, prevailing by three points as a small favorite. The Bulldogs have now reeled off seven straight wins but went just 3-3 ATS in lined contests over that stretch. Brown saw its six-game losing streak come to an end last time out and the Bears will be highly-motivated to avoid an 0-2 hole in Ivy League play tonight. While Brown hasn't had much success on the road against Yale, it's not as if it has had its doors blown off with regularity either. Note that three of its last four games here were decided by single-digits - all straight-up losses for the Bears. Yale has shot the lights out here at home this season but it will face a challenge here with Brown limiting the opposition to 38.7% shooting on the road this season. The Bulldogs did shoot better than 47% against Brown last weekend, but still won by just three points. Take Brown (10*). |
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01-24-19 | St. Mary's v. BYU +1.5 | Top | 66-71 | Win | 100 | 14 h 30 m | Show |
NCAAB WCC Game of the Year. My selection is on BYU plus the points over St. Mary's at 10 pm et on Thursday. The Gaels and Cougars renew their rivalry on Thursday night after St. Mary's routed BYU earlier this month. I like the Cougars to get back at the Gaels here, as they host them for the first time since December 2017. St. Mary's enters this contest riding a four-game winning streak, both SU and ATS. The Gaels are off to a 4-1 start in WCC play, although it is worth noting that their lone loss came on the road, where they've gone just 2-2 SU in true road contests this season. BYU checks in 9-1 at home, where it averages just shy of 84 points per game on better than 48% shooting while holding the opposition to under 40% shooting. The Cougars are coming off a blowout loss at San Francisco. Perhaps they were caught looking ahead to this matchup, noting that they had won three games in a row previously. I understand the logic behind the Gaels being favored in this matchup, but I'm confident we'll see BYU defend its home floor. Take BYU (10*). |
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01-24-19 | Pelicans +12 v. Thunder | 116-122 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
My selection is on New Orleans plus the points over Oklahoma City at 8:05 pm et on Thursday. The Thunder have won three straight games both SU and ATS but I believe they're laying too many points in this spot. Keep in mind, Oklahoma City is outscoring the opposition by less than seven points per contest here at home this season. They haven't defeated the Pelicans by double-digits since way back in December of 2016. Mind you, the Pelicans are without Anthony Davis right now and have dropped four of their last six games overall. Over that stretch they've lost just one game by double-digits, however. The Thunder have not fared particularly well in this pointspread range at home in recent years. I'm confident we'll see the undermanned Pelicans stay inside the inflated number tonight. Take New Orleans (10*). |
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01-23-19 | Texas v. TCU -4 | Top | 61-65 | Push | 0 | 22 h 34 m | Show |
NCAAB Big 12 Game of the Week. My selection is on TCU minus the points over Texas at 7 pm et on Wednesday. This feels like a letdown spot for Texas off Saturday's thrilling home win over rival Oklahoma. Prior to that, the Longhorns had dropped three games in a row. TCU is coming off a 10-point loss at Kansas State and has now dropped three of its last four contests. However, the Horned Frogs are a terrific 8-1 straight-up at home this season, including a 31-point beatdown of West Virginia in their last game on this floor. They're averaging just shy of 82 points per game on better than 51% shooting at home this season. Meanwhile, Texas is putting up only 67.7 ppg on the road. Also note that TCU has won its last two home meetings with Texas by 16 and 15 points. Take TCU (10*). |
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01-22-19 | Notre Dame v. Georgia Tech | 61-63 | Loss | -109 | 21 h 17 m | Show | |
My selection is on Notre Dame over Georgia Tech at 7 pm et on Tuesday. Sitting at 1-4 in conference play, this is obviously a big game for Notre Dame. The Irish are coming off back-to-back losses at North Carolina and at home against N.C. State but both of those games really could have gone either way. I'll go back to the loss at Chapel Hill in particular. The Irish didn't play all that well in that game, but still lost by just six points. Georgia Tech has not played well in its last two games, dropping back-to-back contests both SU and ATS at Clemson and at home against Louisville. The Yellow Jackets have played relatively well at home this season but I'm not sure they'll match Notre Dame's motivation level in this one. The Irish haven't won on this floor since 2015 but all three matchups here since have been very close. Take Notre Dame (10*). |
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03-22-19 | Iowa v. Cincinnati -4 | 79-72 | Loss | -109 | 15 h 25 m | Show | |
03-21-19 | Pistons v. Suns +7.5 | 118-98 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 13 m | Show | |
03-21-19 | St. Mary's v. Villanova -4 | Top | 57-61 | Push | 0 | 23 h 56 m | Show |
03-21-19 | Fairleigh Dickinson v. Gonzaga -27.5 | 49-87 | Win | 100 | 23 h 30 m | Show | |
03-21-19 | Minnesota v. Louisville -5 | 86-76 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 40 m | Show | |
03-20-19 | Celtics +3 v. 76ers | 115-118 | Push | 0 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
03-19-19 | Nets v. Kings -4 | 123-121 | Loss | -106 | 16 h 43 m | Show | |
03-18-19 | Bulls +3 v. Suns | 116-101 | Win | 100 | 24 h 14 m | Show | |
03-17-19 | Bulls v. Kings -6.5 | Top | 102-129 | Win | 100 | 11 h 50 m | Show |
03-16-19 | Suns +2.5 v. Pelicans | 138-136 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show | |
03-16-19 | Florida +3 v. Auburn | 62-65 | Push | 0 | 15 h 16 m | Show | |
03-15-19 | Bucks -5 v. Heat | 113-98 | Win | 100 | 13 h 24 m | Show | |
03-15-19 | Grambling State v. Prairie View A&M -3.5 | 71-81 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show | |
03-14-19 | UMKC v. Utah Valley -9 | Top | 64-71 | Loss | -115 | 14 h 3 m | Show |
03-14-19 | Cavs +8 v. Magic | Top | 91-120 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 18 m | Show |
03-14-19 | Delaware State v. North Carolina Central -11 | 57-75 | Win | 100 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
03-14-19 | Chicago State v. New Mexico State -26 | 49-86 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show | |
03-13-19 | Jazz -7.5 v. Suns | 114-97 | Win | 100 | 15 h 57 m | Show | |
03-13-19 | Houston Baptist v. Lamar -4 | Top | 79-81 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
03-12-19 | Blazers v. Clippers +2.5 | 125-104 | Loss | -109 | 16 h 34 m | Show | |
03-12-19 | Bucks -9 v. Pelicans | 130-113 | Win | 100 | 13 h 8 m | Show | |
03-11-19 | Raptors -9.5 v. Cavs | 101-126 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
03-10-19 | Suns +17 v. Warriors | 115-111 | Win | 100 | 13 h 56 m | Show | |
03-10-19 | Rockets -8 v. Mavs | 94-93 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
03-09-19 | Suns +12.5 v. Blazers | Top | 120-127 | Win | 100 | 25 h 7 m | Show |
03-09-19 | Western Illinois v. South Dakota State -15 | Top | 79-76 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 50 m | Show |
03-08-19 | Pistons -3.5 v. Bulls | 112-104 | Win | 100 | 14 h 38 m | Show | |
03-08-19 | Jazz v. Grizzlies +5 | 104-114 | Win | 100 | 14 h 43 m | Show | |
03-08-19 | Raptors v. Pelicans +5 | 127-104 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 32 m | Show | |
03-07-19 | Pacers v. Bucks -10 | Top | 98-117 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
03-06-19 | Jazz -4 v. Pelicans | 114-104 | Win | 100 | 13 h 1 m | Show | |
03-05-19 | Rockets +3.5 v. Raptors | 107-95 | Win | 100 | 14 h 34 m | Show | |
03-05-19 | Bulls +7.5 v. Pacers | Top | 96-105 | Loss | -102 | 12 h 10 m | Show |
03-04-19 | Clippers +4.5 v. Lakers | 113-105 | Win | 100 | 25 h 41 m | Show | |
03-03-19 | Raptors v. Pistons +4.5 | 107-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 57 m | Show | |
03-02-19 | Lakers -6.5 v. Suns | 109-118 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 16 m | Show | |
03-02-19 | Belmont -13.5 v. SE Missouri State | Top | 84-66 | Win | 100 | 23 h 44 m | Show |
03-01-19 | Pelicans -4.5 v. Suns | 130-116 | Win | 100 | 13 h 11 m | Show | |
02-28-19 | Jazz +7 v. Nuggets | Top | 111-104 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show |
02-28-19 | Warriors v. Magic +6.5 | 96-103 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
02-27-19 | Pelicans v. Lakers -5.5 | 119-125 | Win | 100 | 14 h 32 m | Show | |
02-27-19 | Warriors v. Heat +9 | Top | 125-126 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
02-26-19 | Celtics v. Raptors -4 | Top | 95-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
02-24-19 | Magic +9.5 v. Raptors | 113-98 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
02-23-19 | Pistons v. Heat UNDER 206 | 119-96 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 13 m | Show | |
02-23-19 | Oklahoma State v. Kansas State -10.5 | 46-85 | Win | 100 | 19 h 55 m | Show | |
02-23-19 | Blazers v. 76ers -2 | 130-115 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 53 m | Show | |
02-22-19 | Pelicans v. Pacers -5.5 | 111-126 | Win | 100 | 22 h 45 m | Show | |
02-22-19 | Wizards +5.5 v. Hornets | 110-123 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 33 m | Show | |
02-21-19 | Kings +12 v. Warriors | 123-125 | Win | 100 | 26 h 34 m | Show | |
02-21-19 | Rockets v. Lakers OVER 233 | 106-111 | Loss | -100 | 25 h 9 m | Show | |
02-18-19 | Virginia v. Virginia Tech +5 | 64-58 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 51 m | Show | |
02-17-19 | Team LeBron v. Team Giannis OVER 311 | 178-164 | Win | 100 | 23 h 5 m | Show | |
02-16-19 | Florida State v. Georgia Tech +6 | Top | 69-47 | Loss | -105 | 17 h 56 m | Show |
02-15-19 | World v. USA OVER 290 | 144-161 | Win | 100 | 24 h 2 m | Show | |
02-14-19 | Thunder -4.5 v. Pelicans | 122-131 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 11 m | Show | |
02-14-19 | Hornets v. Magic UNDER 216 | 89-127 | Push | 0 | 22 h 1 m | Show | |
02-13-19 | Wizards +11 v. Raptors | Top | 120-129 | Win | 100 | 21 h 56 m | Show |
02-13-19 | Nets v. Cavs UNDER 221 | 148-139 | Loss | -109 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
02-13-19 | Bucks v. Pacers UNDER 219.5 | 106-97 | Win | 100 | 10 h 55 m | Show | |
02-12-19 | Lakers v. Hawks OVER 236 | 113-117 | Loss | -106 | 23 h 41 m | Show | |
02-11-19 | Nets v. Raptors OVER 226.5 | 125-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 7 m | Show | |
02-10-19 | Heat v. Warriors UNDER 222 | 118-120 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 6 m | Show | |
02-10-19 | Ohio State v. Indiana -2.5 | 55-52 | Loss | -103 | 6 h 51 m | Show | |
02-09-19 | Colorado v. USC -4.5 | 69-65 | Loss | -108 | 25 h 52 m | Show | |
02-09-19 | Hornets v. Hawks OVER 228.5 | 129-120 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
02-09-19 | Auburn v. LSU -2 | Top | 78-83 | Win | 100 | 17 h 60 m | Show |
02-08-19 | Heat v. Kings -2.5 | 96-102 | Win | 100 | 14 h 15 m | Show | |
02-08-19 | Bucks v. Mavs +8 | Top | 122-107 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 23 m | Show |
02-07-19 | San Francisco +18 v. Gonzaga | Top | 62-92 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 13 m | Show |
02-07-19 | Lakers v. Celtics -8.5 | 129-128 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
02-07-19 | Raptors -9 v. Hawks | 119-101 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
02-07-19 | Wolves +2 v. Magic | 112-122 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
02-06-19 | Rockets v. Kings +2.5 | 127-101 | Loss | -102 | 25 h 33 m | Show | |
02-06-19 | Georgetown v. Providence -3 | 76-67 | Loss | -108 | 22 h 21 m | Show | |
02-05-19 | Magic v. Thunder UNDER 223 | 122-132 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
02-05-19 | Florida State v. Syracuse -3 | 80-62 | Loss | -110 | 23 h 54 m | Show | |
02-04-19 | Iowa State v. Oklahoma +2.5 | Top | 75-74 | Win | 100 | 24 h 57 m | Show |
02-04-19 | Nuggets v. Pistons +4 | 103-129 | Win | 100 | 22 h 55 m | Show | |
02-03-19 | Stanford -5.5 v. California | 84-81 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 29 m | Show | |
02-03-19 | Clippers v. Raptors OVER 229.5 | 103-121 | Loss | -107 | 17 h 7 m | Show | |
02-02-19 | Rockets v. Jazz -7 | 125-98 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 39 m | Show | |
02-02-19 | Notre Dame +3 v. Boston College | 79-73 | Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
02-01-19 | Rockets v. Nuggets OVER 227 | 122-136 | Win | 100 | 24 h 19 m | Show | |
02-01-19 | Hawks v. Jazz -11.5 | 112-128 | Win | 100 | 23 h 30 m | Show | |
01-31-19 | Mavs v. Pistons -2 | 89-93 | Win | 100 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
01-30-19 | Hawks v. Kings -5.5 | 113-135 | Win | 100 | 11 h 6 m | Show | |
01-29-19 | 76ers -6.5 v. Lakers | 121-105 | Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
01-29-19 | Ball State +12 v. Buffalo | Top | 59-83 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 21 m | Show |
01-28-19 | TCU v. Texas Tech -4.5 | 65-84 | Win | 100 | 26 h 58 m | Show | |
01-28-19 | Baylor v. Oklahoma -6 | Top | 77-47 | Loss | -108 | 26 h 54 m | Show |
01-26-19 | Evansville +3.5 v. Northern Iowa | Top | 74-81 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 49 m | Show |
01-26-19 | Alabama v. Baylor -3 | 68-73 | Win | 100 | 15 h 43 m | Show | |
01-25-19 | Pistons v. Mavs -4.5 | 101-106 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
01-25-19 | Wizards v. Magic -3.5 | 95-91 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
01-25-19 | Brown +7 v. Yale | Top | 71-79 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
01-24-19 | St. Mary's v. BYU +1.5 | Top | 66-71 | Win | 100 | 14 h 30 m | Show |
01-24-19 | Pelicans +12 v. Thunder | 116-122 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
01-23-19 | Texas v. TCU -4 | Top | 61-65 | Push | 0 | 22 h 34 m | Show |
01-22-19 | Notre Dame v. Georgia Tech | 61-63 | Loss | -109 | 21 h 17 m | Show |