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01-30-16 | Vanderbilt +1.5 v. Texas | 58-72 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 52 m | Show | |
Vanderbilt at Texas 12:00 ET Commodores (+) over Longhorns- After a slow start Vanderbilt has posted wins I four of their last five games and head to Texas to engage first year Longhorns coach Shaka Smart who has not been so impressive to date. Texas is also 4-1 in their last five games with wins over Iowa State and West Virginia but are still without top-rebounder and second leading scorer in Cameron Ridley. With wins over those ranked teams and North Carolina it is surprising to see the home team such a small favorite. This tell me and you to take VANDERBILT! |
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01-28-16 | Ohio State v. Illinois +1 | Top | 68-63 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
Ohio State at Illinois 9:00 ET Illini (+) over Buckeyes- These two clubs met earlier this month with the Buckeyes pulling off a 75-73 non-cover victory at home. This time around Illinois has the home court advantage and it will be the difference in the final score. Ohio State has dropped it's last three road games and is just 1-4 straight-up in true road games while the Illini are off a road win at Minnesota which they consider a 'turning point' in their season. Take ILLINOIS! |
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01-28-16 | Santa Clara v. Gonzaga -19.5 | 67-84 | Loss | -106 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
Santa Clara at Gonzaga 9:00 ET Bulldogs (-) over Broncos- It is very unusual for me to post such a large favorite but circumstances are just to good for me to pass this contest. Gonzaga at 15-5 has been a disappointment so far this season as they have dropped a surprising three games at home while Santa Clara is just 1-5 in true road games. The Bulldogs are still proficient on offense ranking 13th nationally in offensive field goal percentage shooting 49% on the season while the Broncos are ranked 279 shooting 41.5%. These two played a 2-point game on New Year's Eve but this time around it's a route. Take GONZAGA! |
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01-28-16 | Cincinnati +2 v. Connecticut | 58-57 | Win | 100 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Cincinnati at Connecticut 7:00 ET Bearcats (+) over Huskies- Both these clubs have an added advantage in the AAC because the league best team (SMU) in not eligible for the post season due to sanctions. The Huskies are off their third straight win a victory over rival Georgetown and hold a 5-1 series advantage in games at the XL Center in Hartford. Cincinnati is 15-6 on the year but has lost four games by two points with their lone defeat in their past five games a double-overtime failing at Temple. UConn is still without center Amida Brimah and his absence will be felt tonight. Take CINCINNATI! |
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01-27-16 | Baylor v. Oklahoma State +2.5 | Top | 69-65 | Loss | -106 | 12 h 40 m | Show |
Baylor at Oklahoma State 9:00 ET Cowboys (+) over Bears- Both these clubs enter this contest off losses with Oklahoma State having lost five of their last six with the first loss coming at Baylor 79-62. The Cowboys who won both meetings last year has 11 players averaging at least 12 minutes per game. The Bears are just 5-8 ATS in lined games this season and the Cowboys are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. Two trends that conflict is that the favorite is 13-5-1 ATS in the last 19 meetings but in those same 19 meetings the home team is 14-4-1 ATS. Take the home dog...take OKLAHOMA STATE! |
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01-27-16 | Auburn v. Ole Miss -5 | 63-80 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
Auburn at Mississippi 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Rebels- Mississippi opened is SEC schedule with two wins and after Saturday's loss at Mississippi State have dropped their last four conference games. The Rebels problems stem from the fact that the SEC leading scorer Stephen Moody is out along with their leading rebounder Sebastian Saiz who had eye surgery last week. Ole Miss has won six straight games at home against Auburn and are 12-5 in their last 17 meetings. But, Bruce Pearl will have the Tigers ready here after a raod loss on Saturday. Take AUBURN! |
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01-27-16 | Temple v. East Carolina +6 | 61-64 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
Temple at East Carolina 7:00 ET Pirates (+) over Owls- The Temple Owls are starting to come around as the defeated previously unbeaten SMU Sunday and have raised their AAC record to 5-2. These two clubs met earlier this season and the Owls ran the Pirates out easily 78-60 but East Carolina has shown that they can surprise you like their 84-83 win Sunday over Memphis. That was the first conference win (1-6) for the Pirates who are 7-3 at home and enter this contest with more confidence while the Owls will be ready for a letdown. Take EAST CAROLINA! |
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01-26-16 | Tennessee v. Alabama -4 | Top | 57-63 | Win | 100 | 13 h 56 m | Show |
Tennessee at Alabama 9:00 ET Crimson Tide over Volunteers- We were rewarded when the Volunteers downed South Carolina on Saturday will Alabama was dropping a 72-70 decision home to LSU. Tennessee was very excited to defeat the ranked Gamecocks and must now take to the road where they have play well of late but just not against the Tide as Alabama is 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings. I'm traveling today so I'm making things short and sweet. Take ALABAMA! |
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01-26-16 | Georgia +6.5 v. LSU | 85-89 | Win | 100 | 13 h 39 m | Show | |
Georgia at LSU 9:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Tigers- I know and understand that LSU has one of the most impressive and dynamic players in college basketball as Simmons is expected to be one of the one and done players that don't go to Wisconsin. The Tigers are fresh off a 72-70 win at Alabama and have No. 1 Oklahoma in a National TV game Saturday on deck. I understand that this is a conference game and LSU should be ready but they still must have thoughts of the Sooners on their mind. Take GEORGIA! |
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01-26-16 | Xavier v. Providence | 75-68 | Win | 100 | 13 h 35 m | Show | |
Xavier at Providence 8:30 ET Musketeers over Friars- Providence is off one off their biggest wins in recent Big East history as they defeated Villanova in overtime a very rare victory in that series. Xavier is a fantastic 17-2 while Providence is a surprising 17-3 and yet are an underdog in this contest. The Musketeers are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall and the Friars are 7-2 ATS in their last nine Big East games. Providence can play but they could be flat after that emotional win over the Wildcats on Sunday. Take the MUSKETEERS! |
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01-25-16 | Kansas +2 v. Iowa State | Top | 72-85 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
Kansas at Iowa State 9:00 ET Jayhawks (+) over Cyclones- These two met three times last season with Iowa State winning twice including the Big-12 Championship game as they have split the past six meetings. Kansas through it all has managed to win 11 straight regular-season conference titles and lead the all-time series 177-62 and had won 18 of the previous 19 meetings before the last six meetings. The Jayhawks have lost their last two on the road while the Cyclones are 9-1 at home. Iowa State did defeat No. 1 Oklahoma last Monday but will end up disappointed tonight. Take KANSAS! |
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01-25-16 | Penn State +8.5 v. Ohio State | 46-66 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Penn State at Ohio State 7:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State had a disappointing result after fighting No. 22 Purdue down to the final buzzer Saturday while Penn State lost at home to Wisconsin their fourth home loss in their last five encounters as hosts. Neither of these clubs are likely to make it to the 'Big-Dance' as they are both tied for 10th in conference action in defensive scoring although Penn State is 9-1 when holding opponents below 70 points. These two schools are at ablout the same level and the points are worth taking. Take PENN STATE! |
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01-25-16 | Duke v. Miami (Fla) -3 | 69-80 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Duke at Miami-FL 7:00 ET Hurricanes (-) over Blue Devils- Last season Duke ended as the National Champions but had a stop in Miami that they would rather forget when the Hurricanes blew them out 90-74. The Blue Devils are 3-3 in ACC play and rebounded from a rare three-game losing streak as they are just 7-4 since forward Amile Jefferson injured his foot. The Hurricanes behind coach Jim Larranaga has held 10 of its last 11 opponents 66 points or fewer as 7-0 senior center Tonye Jerkiri patrols the paint. In not so much of a surprise we'll take MIAMI-FL. |
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01-24-16 | Syracuse v. Virginia -9.5 | 65-73 | Loss | -114 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Syracuse at Virginia 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Orange- Two weeks ago Syracuse was 10-7 and still were without head Jim Boeheim who was still serving a nine-game suspension and now they have a six-game winning streak after defeating Duke on Monday. Virginia has had a bounce-back of its own ending Clemson's five-game winning streak on Tuesday after losing three-of-four. The Cavaliers are 2-0 against the Orange since they joined the ACC and will post another win tonight. Take VIRGINIA! |
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01-24-16 | USC v. Oregon State +2 | Top | 70-85 | Win | 100 | 5 h 53 m | Show |
Southern California at Oregon State 3:00 ET Beavers (+) over Trojans- USC has won 10 of its last 12 and are coming off a loss at Oregon Thursday night after having defeated Arizona and UCLA. The Trojans who are ranked for the first time since 2008 have won 15 games after failing reach double-digit wins last season. USC is doing it with 3-pointers as the lead the APC-12 with 163 made and they rely on the long shot. The Beavers have lost their last three and will be without senior back-up forward who was suspended for tripping a referee, but, they have beaten USC six straight at Gill Coliseum. Take OREGON STATE! |
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01-24-16 | Providence v. Villanova -12.5 | 82-76 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 57 m | Show | |
Providence at Villanova 1:00 ET Wildcats (-) over Friars- Villanova enters this contest with nine straight wins overall and has won 22 straight Big East games while 16-3 Providence defeated Butler their last time out. These two clubs met three times last season with the Wildcats winning all three with the closest a two-point win in the Big East tournament. The Friars are undefeated (4-0) in true road games but the extra day lay-over because of the snow will not help their cause. I expect a big win here out of the home team. Take VILLANOVA! |
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01-23-16 | Arizona State +2.5 v. Stanford | Top | 73-75 | Win | 100 | 13 h 7 m | Show |
Arizona State at Stanford 11:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Cardinal- Boy, this number looks a little short to me home comes Arizona State losers in five of their last six including their last two. The Cardinal have split their last six and are off a wallop by Arizona after beating California as this is their third straight home game. The worst of it for the Sun Devils is that they are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 meetings including 1-7 ATS before 2014. Stanford is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 in PAC-12 play. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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01-23-16 | Oklahoma State +6 v. Kansas State | 73-89 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
Oklahoma State at Kansas State 7:00 ET Cowboys (+) over Wildcats- Oklahoma State has put a charge into their season after four straight conference losses they pounded No. 1 Kansas 86-67. For this alone I should be against them and here I find myself looking for them to upset the Wildcats who are off losses to West Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa State and Baylor and are pretty beat-up mentally at this time. Oklahoma State is 7-2 ATS in their last nine games. The home teams have dominated this series winning 16 of 21. Tis time it's the COWBOYS! |
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01-23-16 | UCLA v. Oregon -8 | 72-86 | Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
UCLA at Oregon 4:00 ET Ducks (+) over Bruins- The Oregon Ducks at one time were ranked as high as No. 16 but two quick losses to UNLV and Boise State knocked them form the top 25. UCLA has defeated three ranked teams but has been inconsistent all season. The Ducks have managed to stay unbeaten at home and at 12-0 as hosts. The Ducks are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 home games and the Bruins are just 7-12 ATS on the season. These two have alternated 'covers' in their series the past six games and it's Oregon's turn. Take the DUCKS! |
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01-23-16 | West Virginia v. Texas Tech +4 | 80-76 | Push | 0 | 14 h 36 m | Show | |
West Virginia at Texas Tech 1:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Mountaineers- Bob Huggins must be a desperate man as his locking his team out of the gym routine was answer with a second straight defeat and this time at home to Texas. Texas Tech has surprised us a few times this season and they carry a 9-2 home record (1-2 Big-12) into this affair and they have yet to beat a ranked team. Texas Tech coach Tubby Smith has enough to spring an upset here. Don't be surprised. Take RED RAIDERS! |
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01-23-16 | Oklahoma v. Baylor +2 | 82-72 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 42 m | Show | |
Oklahoma at Baylor 12:00 ET Bears (+) over Sooners- It's been five straight wins for the Bears since they were destroyed by Kansas and now they have another chance at another No. 1 and they are off a loss. The crazy thing about the Sooners is that they are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 Big-12 conference games. Although, Baylor is 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 Saturday games Oklahoma is 23-9-2 ATS in the last 34 meetings. The hopes to be that this Baylor team is more mature as they split last year's meetings and are 2-2 ATS in the last four. Take BAYLOR! |
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01-23-16 | South Carolina v. Tennessee +1.5 | Top | 69-78 | Win | 100 | 13 h 39 m | Show |
South Carolina at Tennessee 12:00 ET Volunteers (+) over Gamecocks- The Volunteers had reeled-off six-straight covers in the series until South Carolina's 60-49 win as dog in their last meeting. After a crushing loss at Alabama the Gamecocks have bounced back with two wins over Missouri and Mississippi. The trends are strongly behind the 'Birds' as they are 16-5 ATS in the last 21 games overall and the Volunteers are 7-18-3 ATS in their last 28 home games. Frank Martin is 5-16 on the SEC road and the Vols have dropped 3-of-4 and are just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight. So, I ask you why is this number so cheap...Take TENNESSEE! |
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01-21-16 | Arizona State +7 v. California | 70-75 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
Arizona State at California 9:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Golden Bears- The California Golden Bears have dropped three straight PAC-12 road games while Arizona State has dropped four straight in conference. Returning home the Golden Bears hope to garner revenge from one of their worst home losses in school history last season January to the Sun Devils 79-44. Arizona State who posted a win over Texas A&M earlier but has floundered since but has won the last five meetings and will be happy to receive points here. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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01-21-16 | Wisconsin v. Penn State +3 | 66-60 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 20 m | Show | |
Wisconsin at Penn State 8:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Badgers- Wisconsin who last year fought in the NCAA Final under Bo Ryan are not quite the same this year under interim head coach Greg Gard although they are coming off a huge win over Michigan State 77-76. The Badgers have a history of dominance over the Lions winning 20 of the past 21 regular season meetings including the last seven. But, this is an improved Penn State club that actually have a better record at this time. This time out take the NITTANY LIONS! |
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01-21-16 | Kentucky v. Arkansas +3.5 | Top | 80-66 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
Kentucky at Arkansas 7:00 ET Razorbacks (+) over Wildcats- After 40 straight wins against non-ranked opponents Kentucky has lost four times this season against teams not even in the Top-25 including a 75-70 loss to Auburn on Saturday. Every year John Calipari moles a new bunch of freshman but this time around his 'new' class hasn't lived-up to previous expectations. The Wildcats who have lost 3-of-4 true road games have lost their last three trips to Arkansas and just can't find the chemistry needed to win, Take ARKANSAS! |
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01-20-16 | Colorado +1.5 v. Washington | Top | 83-95 | Loss | -106 | 10 h 56 m | Show |
Colorado at Washington 10:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Huskies- Since joining the PAC-12 in 2011 these two schools have split their six meetings with each winning on the others home floor last season. Both these clubs have winning record but each carry a dubious distinction. Washington is allowing the most points (78.6) in the PAC-12 while Colorado is tied with California for the conference 's worst turnover margin at minus-2.94. The Huskies are off a much needed win over Arizona State on Saturday and are now 4-1 in conference play while the Buffaloes are off a home win against Oregon. Take COLORADO! |
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01-20-16 | Georgia v. Missouri +2.5 | 60-57 | Loss | -107 | 7 h 60 m | Show | |
Georgia at Missouri 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Bulldogs- Georgia is looking for their second win over Missouri in the last two weeks and have a huge climb after their total beat-down 79-45 at home against Texas A&M on Saturday. The Tigers like the Bulldogs come off a beating of their own to South Carolina. The Tigers were routed by Georgia 77-59 two weeks ago and have lost four straight in the series but Georgia is 0-3 in true road games this season. This time the Tigers gain some revenge. Take MISSOURI! |
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01-19-16 | Houston +13 v. SMU | 73-77 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
Houston at Southern Methodist 9:00 ET Cougars (+) over Mustangs- It was just over a week ago I thought “this Houston club can play some basketball and even though it was a small sample I saw quickness and shooting. Now, I don't see the same club. They stopped making shots and have dropped two straight and haven't looking good doing it! Yeah, and what about the only undefeated Division I school in the country. SMU is well coached and I find it difficult to play against Larry Brown but in this spot I must. Look for a scrappy effort out of the Cougars. Take HOUSTON! |
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01-19-16 | Clemson v. Virginia -10 | 62-69 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 56 m | Show | |
Clemson at Virginia 8:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Tigers- Virginia who started 12-1 this season have now lost three-of-four and are hosting the 'hottest' team in the ACC. Clemson has won five-straight ACC contests after losing to North Carolina to start conference play. Considering these two teams are 1 and 2 in ACC scoring defense with the Cavaliers allowing 61.2 and the Tigers at 62.4 it is surprising to me that this 'number' is as high as it is. Virginia won by 23 (65-42) last season and will do it again tonight. Take VIRGINIA! |
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01-19-16 | South Carolina v. Ole Miss +1 | Top | 77-74 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
South Carolina at Mississippi 7:00 ET Rebels (+) over Gamecocks- The bubble has burst for South Carolina who had their unbeaten streak (15-0) to open the season halted by Alabama 73-50 on Wednesday and they bounced back with a home win over Missouri on Saturday. Mississippi has dropped two straight losing to LSU and Florida last week and get to host the Gamecocks who they have defeated 12 of the 13 meetings in Oxford as the home team has won 13 of the past 15 regular season meetings. Ole' Miss is 7-1 at home and get the nod here. Take MISSISSIPPI! |
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01-18-16 | Texas Tech v. TCU +2.5 | 76-69 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
Texas Tech at Texas Christian 7:00 ET Horned Frogs (+) over Longhorns- Both these clubs have struggled since Big-12 play started winning just one of five conference games. Both clubs lost to superior competition Saturday but were close enough to get the cover. Both teams rank at the bottom of the conference in made 3-pointers as TCU is ninth (5.4) and Texas Tech is 10th (5.1). TCU took both meetings last season including a 20-point win at Tech and believe they have enough to defeat the banged-up Longhorns. Take HORNED FROGS! |
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01-18-16 | Syracuse v. Duke -11 | 64-62 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
Syracuse at Duke 7:00 ET Blue Devils (-) over Orange- This is something I don't remember seeing in recent memory and that is the Blue Devils on a two-game losing streak. With their coaching back at full strength the Orange have won their last two including routes of Wake Forest and Boston College (not much to be said about either club) Duke has won three-of-four against the Orange and will regroup here. Syracuse is 9-23 ATS in their last 32 following a straight-up win while the Blue Devils are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 following a ATS loss. Take DUKE! |
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01-17-16 | Virginia v. Florida State +4 | 62-69 | Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Virginia at Florida State 6:30 ET Seminoles (+) over Cavaliers- After dropping two straight for the first time in almost three years Virginia coach Tony Bennett made some adjustments and inserted Sophomore guard Marial Shayok and Freshman center Jake Salt and the mover paid off as the youngsters led the Cavaliers to victory last time out. While Virginia is a gaudy 8-0 at home they are just 1-3 in true road games while Florida State is 6-1 at home. To top is all off Virginia is 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following an ATS win. Take FLORIDA STATE! |
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01-17-16 | George Mason +2 v. St. Louis | 92-79 | Win | 100 | 4 h 25 m | Show | |
George Mason at St. Louis 3:00 ET Patriots (+) over Billikens- A pair of bottom feeders who have no shot at any post season play face-off at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis and I'm sure that NBC Sports is delighted to have this one on their slate. To start with George Mason has dropped their last four and all six of their true road games this season and is 0-4 in conference play. The Billikens are just 5-6 as hosts and giving up more points then they score. As a favorite they stumble here. Take GEROGE MASON! |
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01-17-16 | Michigan State v. Wisconsin +6.5 | 76-77 | Win | 100 | 3 h 59 m | Show | |
Michigan State at Wisconsin 1:30 ET Badgers (+) over Spartans- It is a bit surprising to see Wisconsin getting this many points at home but when you see that they have lost their last three and have failed every big test presented to them. They did come close against Maryland but faulted when it counted most. Michigan State meanwhile lost at home to Iowa for the second time this season a task that the Badgers completed last season. I'm looking for the Spartans to be focused after their loss to the Hawkeyes but the Badgers need it more after three straight losses. Take WISCONSIN! |
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01-16-16 | Arkansas v. LSU -7 | 74-76 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
Arkansas at Louisiana State 8:30 ET Tigers (-) over Razorbacks- Well if you haven't seen it yet it's time you tuned in and caught some of the Ben Simmons show. See for yourself if he is the real deal! He's very impressive and you will get to enjoy it as LSU tears apart the Razorbacks. Arkansas comes down to Baton Rough winning three straight and off a 33-point 94-61 win over Missouri, while the Tigers took Ole Miss 90-81 with Simmons leading the way. Look for the Tigers to run the Hogs down. Take LSU! |
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01-16-16 | Seton Hall +6.5 v. Providence | 81-72 | Win | 100 | 6 h 12 m | Show | |
Seton Hall at Providence 4:30 ET Pirates (+) over Friars- No. 12 Providence has a big week ahead after Seton Hall leaves town as they will host No. 23 Butler and No. 8 Xavier and then visit No. 7 Villanova, with all that glitter in front of them they will have difficulty getting focused on the Pirates this afternoon. The 'Hall' enter this contest off two straight Big East losses after opening conference play with two wins while the Friars are 3-1with their loss coming at Creighton. This time they sneak-up on the Friars. Take SETON HALL! |
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01-16-16 | Iowa State v. Kansas State +1.5 | Top | 76-63 | Loss | -106 | 6 h 52 m | Show |
Iowa State at Kansas State 4:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Cyclones- There are some trends that might be difficult to comprehend as Iowa State is 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games and come in off two losses and three straight 'non-covers' have lost three straight before beating Texas Tech with four straight covers and K.State is 9-3 75% ATS in their last 12 home games. What does it all mean you ask and I often wonder because this is not an 'exact science' but I love it! Take KANSAS STATE! |
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01-16-16 | Miami (Fla) -4 v. Clemson | 65-76 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 59 m | Show | |
Miami at Clemson 2:00 ET Hurricanes (-) over Tigers- The 'Red-hot' Clemson Tigers have won four-in-a-row including wins over Duke and Louisville. Miami just had their eight-game win streak stopped at Virginia Tuesday night. Not like football, this Miami-FL club knows how to win. The Hurricanes are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 games overall and 43-21-4 ATS in their last 48 on Saturdays. To close the deal they are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. Take the HURRICANES! |
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01-15-16 | Evansville -4 v. Illinois State | 66-55 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
Evansville at Illinois State 9:00 ET Aces (+) over Redbirds- The Aces dropped all three contests against Illinois State last season once here (77-51) once at home and once in the Conference tournament. It is rare for one school to defeat another in three meetings in one season and Evansville has 'triple-revenge' and have won their last two and 3-of-4 on the road. The Redbirds have struggled at 9-9 but are 7-2 straight-up at home. Despite last season's three losses to Illinois State the Aces are 23-11-2 ATS in the series and 11-4-1 at Redbird Arena and convert here again. Take EVANSVILLE! |
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01-14-16 | BYU +7 v. Gonzaga | 69-68 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
Brigham Young at Gonzaga 9:00 ET Cougars (+) over Bulldogs- The Bulldogs surely remember the last time that they saw BYU here as the Cougars ended Gonzaga's 410game home winning streak and upset the then 21st ranked club. Currently, Gonzaga is 5-0 in West Coast Conference play as they seek their eighth straight while BYU has won their last three. The Bulldogs lost their dominating center in Przemek Karnoski who is out with season-ending back injury and he will be missed as the season wears on. Take BRIGHAM YOUNG! |
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01-14-16 | Pittsburgh v. Louisville -7.5 | Top | 41-59 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
Pittsburgh at Louisville 9:00 ET Cardinals (-) over Panthers- Pittsburgh is 14-1 including 3-0 in ACC play their best start in seven years. The Panthers are on a 10-game winning streak but have yet to defeat a ranked school. Louisville has won 11 straight at home but have dropped two-of-three to Clemson and Kentucky while Pittsburgh is off a win at Notre Dame. The Cardinals three losses have come by a total 10 points and own the nation's best scoring margin (+23.1) using defense and rebound as their key. Take LOUISVILLE! |
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01-14-16 | Connecticut v. Tulsa +1 | Top | 51-60 | Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
Connecticut at Tulsa 7:00 ET Golden Hurricanes (+) over Huskies- Connecticut dropped out of the Top-25 after a home loss to Temple last week as they shot a season low 31.6 percent and scored just 53 points. Tulsa dropped their first to AAC games then bounced back with wins over East Carolina and Tulane. The Golden Hurricanes defeated the Huskies one of the three times the clubs met while hosting the Huskies 66-58 a year ago yesterday and I see it happening again as Connecticut is without their 'big-man' Amidad Brimah. Take TULSA! |
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01-13-16 | USC +3 v. UCLA | Top | 89-75 | Win | 100 | 13 h 55 m | Show |
Southern California at UCLA 11:00 ET Trojans (+) over Bruins- Both these cubs are off victories against No. 6 Arizona last weekend as the Bruins won on a three-pointer at the buzzer by Bryce Alford and the Trojans withstood four overtimes to beat the Wildcats. USC really showed me something in their win as the survived four chance to lose to the better team but there perseverance won out. UCLA has won the last six in this series and have won nine straight at home since their opening loss to Monmouth. The Trojans have a pair of point guards that will dazzle Alford. Take SOUTHERN CAL! |
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01-13-16 | Florida State +2 v. NC State | 85-78 | Win | 100 | 11 h 58 m | Show | |
Florida State at N.C. State 9:00 ET Seminoles (+) over Wolfpack- Neither of these clubs has yet to post an ACC win (0-3) they difference is that NC State is playing close losing by an average 4.3 points while the Seminoles have lost by an average 13 points. Florida State has a young squad that is led by a pair of freshman guards Dwayne Bacon and Malik Beasley who are they top scoring rookies in the ACC. The odds-maker is giving the Wolfpack no respect here so why should I. Take FLORIDA STATE! |
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01-13-16 | Tennessee v. Georgia -5.5 | 72-81 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
Tennessee at Georgia 7:00 ET Bulldogs (-) over Volunteers- These two clubs will most likely end-up in the middle of the SEC pack before it is all said and done as they both started 1-2 in conference play. Tennessee may be a little down after the way they blew a lead down the stretch at home against Texas A&M and now they travel for their fourth true road games where they are winless (0-3). Georgia lost a buzzer beater 72-71 at Mississippi but return home and will be led by Center Yante Maten who is consistently scoring in the 20's (7-of-10 games). Take TENNESSEE! |
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01-12-16 | Iowa State v. Texas +2 | 91-94 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Iowa State at Texas 9:00 ET Longhorns (+) over Cyclones- Both these clubs are off shocking losses as Texas fell at TCU 58-57 Saturday and the Cyclones lost at home to Baylor 94-89, losing for just the second time in 32 home games. The Longhorns dropped all three contests last season to Iowa State as well as four of the last five but now under Shaka Smart they look to win in his first meeting against the Cyclones. State is also under a first-year coach in Steve Prohm and their has been a drop in their overall play. Take TEXAS! |
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01-12-16 | Maryland v. Michigan +2 | Top | 67-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
Maryland at Michigan 9:00 ET Wolverines (+) over Terrapins- Maryland is 4-0 in Big-Ten play and ranked No. 3 while posting nine straight wins along with 11 straight conference wins. Michigan who had their six-game winning streak stopped by No. 18 Purdue and are now 0-3 against Top-25 ranked teams this season. The Terrapins almost blew a nine-point lead against Wisconsin but hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to clinch a 63-60 win. This time out the Wolverines get that win over a ranked team. Take MICHIGAN! |
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01-12-16 | Kansas v. West Virginia +2.5 | Top | 63-74 | Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
Kansas at West Virginia 7:00 ET Mountaineers (+) over Jayhawks- Both these ranked teams No. 1 Kansas and No. 10 West Virginia are 14-1 and 3-0 in Big-12 play. The Mountaineers have defeated Kansas their last to visits to Morgantown and have a plus 36.7 margin in their seven home games this season averaging 93.6 points. Since dropping their second game of the year the Jayhawks have won 13 straight and rank second in the country shooting 3-pointers hitting 45.9 percent. West Virginia leads the country in steals (11.3) and forced turnovers (20.8) per contest. At home they get it done again. Take the MOUNTAINEERS! |
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01-10-16 | Stanford v. Oregon -9 | 58-71 | Win | 100 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
Stanford at Oregon 10:00 ET Ducks (-) over Cardinal- Stanford has surprised the PAC-12 experts by winning two of their first three in conference play and travel to Oregon where the Ducks are 85-13 and managed to get by California last time out. Stanford leads the all-time series 91-49 but these two have split the last four meetings. Stanford comes in after defeating Oregon State who the Ducks fell to earlier in the week. This time the rolls are reversed as the Ducks get ti done. Take OREGON! |
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01-10-16 | Villanova v. Butler +4.5 | Top | 60-55 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
Villanova at Butler 7:30 ET Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- This is a big game for Butler as they 1-2 in Big East play and must face the conference power-house Villanova who they have never beaten (0-6). The Bulldogs have one of the toughest home-floor advantage where they are 7-1 straight-up. The Wildcats enter this contest with five straight wins while Butler broke a short two-game losing streak with a win over DePaul on Tuesday and have had plenty of rest and time to prepare for No. 13 Villanova. This time the Bulldogs break through. Take BUTLER! |
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01-10-16 | Ohio State v. Indiana -5.5 | 60-85 | Win | 100 | 2 h 44 m | Show | |
Ohio State at Indiana 1:30 ET Hoosiers (-) over Buckeyes- Two clubs that are undefeated in Big-Ten play (3-0) clash in Assembly Hall where they are 9-0 this season. Indiana has won their last eight while Ohio State has won their last seven. The Hoosiers are second in the country in field-goal percentage, fourth in 3-point percentage (45%) and ninth in scoring offense 86 points per game while holding opponents to 59 points on 34.6 percent shooting. Indiana's center Thomas Bryant has made 73% of his field goal attempts (73-of-100). Look for the Hoosiers high-powered offense to be the difference here. Take INDIANA! |
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01-09-16 | Arizona State +5 v. UCLA | 74-81 | Loss | -106 | 18 h 34 m | Show | |
Arizona State at UCLA 5:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Bruins- We had the winner with UCLA over Arizona Thursday night while ASU was getting pounded at Southern Cal 75-65 which dropped their conference record to 0-2. With Bryce Alford (Coach Steve's son) hitting a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left to defeat the Wildcats you would have thought the Bruins had won the National Championship but it was just their first PAC-12 win after an 0-2 start. UCLA has defeated Temple, Kentucky and Gonzaga and now Arizona but they have difficulty with anybody that isn't high profile. The trends all point toward UCLA but my gut tells me something else. UCLA is 11-5 in their last 16 PAC-12 games, the home team is 9-2-1 ATS and ASU is just 2-5-1 ATS in the last eight meetings but I can't get that celebration out of my head. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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01-09-16 | LSU v. Florida -3.5 | Top | 62-68 | Win | 100 | 14 h 7 m | Show |
LSU at Florida 1:30 ET Gators (-) over Tigers- LSU who started slow this season are off a huge upset of No. 8 Kentucky and are now 2-0 in SEC play while the Gators are off a bad loss at Tennessee. The Tigers of course have the nation's #1 player in Ben Simmons who is expected to go to the NBA after his freshman season. LSU defeated Florida twice last season and now travel to Gainesville after their home upset win and they are 1-4 away from home. This game matches the SEC's top scoring offense (84.3) against the Conference's top defense (63.5) and defense will rule here. Finally, SEC teams after defeating Kentucky are 4-14 ATS next time out. Take FLORIDA! |
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01-09-16 | Texas A&M -4.5 v. Tennessee | 92-88 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 40 m | Show | |
Texas A&M at Tennessee 1:00 ET Aggies (-) over Volunteers- Tennessee was a big winner for 'us' on Wednesday defeating Florida 83-69 to even their SEC record to 1-1 while the Aggies slipped by Mississippi State 61-60 to get to 2-0 in conference play. Even though Vols coach Rick Barnes was 23-7 over Texas A&M while at Texas the Aggies have won the last three in this series and five straight overall. They are also 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games while Tennessee is 6-15-1 ATS in their last 22 home games. A&M also has an edge on Saturday's where they are 9-3-1 ATS while the Volunteers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16. Take TEXAS A&M. |
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01-08-16 | Utah +1 v. Colorado | Top | 56-54 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show |
Utah at Colorado 9:00 ET Utes (+) over Buffaloes- The Utes have gotten off to a bad start (0-2) in PAC-12 dropping their first two to Stanford and California last weekend. Although Colorado leads the all-time series 26-17 Utah swept the series last year and has won four of the last six meetings. The Utes have registered huge wins over Duke, Texas Tech and Temple all on neutral site but are seeking their first win in a true road game and they will get it here led by the PAC-12's top center 7-foot Jakob Poeltl. The Utes are first in the conference field goal percentage and will prevail here. Take UTAH! |
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01-07-16 | Arizona v. UCLA +3 | Top | 84-87 | Win | 100 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Arizona at UCLA 9:00 ET Bruins (+) over Wildcats- UCLA coach Steve Alford called his team 'defensively soft after their loss to Washington State Sunday night as the Bruins open the PAC-12 0-2 and just 9-6 overall despite wins over Kentucky and Gonzaga. No. 6 ranked Arizona swept both meetings last season including a PAC-12 tournament win but failed to 'cover' in either victory. The Bruins are just 4-10 ATS this year but a lead by the coaches' son Bryce Alford who averages 16.9points but has struggled the past four games. Look for Alford (the player) to pick up the slack as the Bruins get the money. Take UCLA! |
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01-07-16 | Notre Dame -9 v. Boston College | 82-54 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
Notre Dame at Boston College 7:00 ET Fighting Irish (-) over Eagles- Notre Dame was totally out-classed in their ACC opener by No. 5 Virginia as they fell 77-66. Irish coach Mike Brey felt that the Cavaliers experience was the key factor in that contest but they will not be confronted with that tonight as Boston College has nine freshman, six of which see plenty of playing time. Notre Dame has won five straight in this series and nine of the last 10 between these former Big East foes. The Irish experience and depth will spell the difference down the stretch. Take NOTRE DAME! |
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01-07-16 | Michigan v. Purdue -7.5 | 70-87 | Win | 100 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Michigan at Purdue 7:00 ET Boilermakers (-) over Wolverines- Purdue will be hosting the Wolverines at home for the second straight season tonight and they won 64-51 as a small favorite last season and will more then likely win again this season. The Boilermakers dropped their last outing at home to Iowa 70-63 their first loss in their last 15 games at home and will look to rebound (note how I slipped then in) here despite Michigan willing three of the last four at Mackey Arena but their top player guard Caris LeVert who leads the team in scoring (17.6), rebounds (5.4)and assists (5.2) per game is questionable. This time they don't. Take PURDUE! |
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01-06-16 | Evansville +10 v. Wichita State | 64-67 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Evansville at Wichita State 8:00 ET Purple Aces (+) over Shockers- Wichita State returns five starters from last season's club that smacked Evansville twice last year by a combined 39-points and are 6-0 at home to date. The Purple Aces are 3-1 in true road games and are ranked 3rd nationally for offensive field goal percentage at 52.4% while the Shockers at 41.2 % are ranked 270th. The Aces are also averaging 80.5 points on the road can can cause Wichita State some problems here. Take EVANSVILLE! |
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01-06-16 | Florida v. Tennessee +4 | 69-83 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
Florida at Tennessee 7:00 ET Volunteers (+) over Gators- A pair of 'new' coaches have arrived at these two SEC schools as Billy Donovan has left Florida for the NBA left them with Mike White while Rick Barnes who was ousted from Texas runs the Tennessee program. The Volunteers are looking for their first SEC win as they were beaten by Auburn on Saturday while the Gators had their best shooting night of the season in defeating Georgia 77-63. Tennessee is 7-0 at home and will take advantage of the SEC's worst shooting free throw (62.1%) team. Take the VOLUNTEERS! |
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01-05-16 | Vanderbilt v. Arkansas +2 | 85-90 | Win | 100 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
Vanderbilt at Arkansas 9:00 ET Razorbacks (+) over Commodores- Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stalling is still trying to figure out what needs to be done to get his squad on the right track after a loss Saturday to LSU. The Commodores have good defensive number but without 7-1 Luke Hornet their stats are taking a hit as they surrendered 90 points to LSU. Arkansas is led by Moses Kingsley who leads the club is scoring with 16.5 points on 55.6 % shooting, 10.1 rebounds and an SEC best 2.7 blocks per game. Without Hornet Vandy has no answer. Take ARKANSAS! |
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01-05-16 | Oklahoma State v. Baylor -9.5 | 62-79 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
Oklahoma State at Baylor 8:00 ET Bears (-) over Cowboys- Baylor get a taste of what 'Big-time' basketball is all about last time out as they were routed by Kansas. Last season in the lone meetings in Waco Oklahoma State jumped out to an early lead and never let up in a 74-65 win. This year look for Baylor to control the boards and the ball with Rico Gathers who is averaging more then 11 rebounds per contest. The Cowboys will be without Phil Ford and it just leaves too big a hole for them to fill. (Ha) Take BAYLOR! |
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01-05-16 | VCU +2.5 v. St. Joe's | 85-82 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
Virginia Commonwealth at St. Joseph's 7:00 ET Rams (+) over Hawks- Both teams enter tonight's contest on winning streaks as VCU has won their last four and St. Joe's streak is now at seven straight winners. It's surprising to 'us' as both clubs are weak shooters from the field with the Hawks below 43% and the Rams also below 43% at 42.5. In their only meeting last season the Rams crushed St. Joe's at home winning 89-74. Even though the Hawks have a better record and three less loses VCU is just better. Take the RAMS! |
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01-04-16 | Virginia -12.5 v. Virginia Tech | 68-70 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
Virginia at Virginia Tech 9:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Hokies- In what is supposed to be a hard fought rivalry it in reality is a lopsided one-side affair. Virginia has won nine of the last 10 meetings and leads the overall series 88-53. 'We' used Tech on Saturday and the rewarded 'us' with a 73-68 overtime win against N.C. State on Saturday. That makes the Hokies 1-0 in ACC pay and it's the first time since joining the conference in 2004 that theu have won their ACC opener. Take the CAVALIERS! |
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01-04-16 | North Carolina v. Florida State +3 | Top | 106-90 | Loss | -106 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
North Carolina at Florida State 7:00 ET Seminoles (+) over Tar Heels- After a slow start No. 8 North Carolina has reeled off six straight wins and is 2-0 in ACC play. Florida State is 0-1 in ACC play and they had their six game winning streak stopped as they lost 84-75 to Clemson, one of the bottom tier clubs in the Conference who beat them 84-75. The Tar Heels are 13-2 with both losses have occurred in their only two road games at Texas and Northern Iowa while Florida State is 5-0 straight-up at home. Take the SEMINOLES! |
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01-03-16 | Colorado +2 v. Stanford | 56-55 | Win | 100 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
Colorado at Stanford 10:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Cardinal- Stanford came up big for 'us' win a win over No. 22 Utah on Friday night as a 5-point dog winning outright 70-68 in overtime and that was an emotional victory. Colorado is off a loss at California when they shot a season low 32 percent in their 79-65 loss. The Cardinal are 6-1 since losing three straight and will have their work cut out for themselves against the 11-3 Buffaloes. Stanford who is without guard Robert Cartwright and Reid Travis will struggle against Colorado who has won the last four meetings. Look for a turn around for Colorado and a letdown by the Cardinal. Take the BUFFALOES! |
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01-03-16 | Utah +3 v. California | 58-71 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
Utah at California 7:30 ET Utes (+) over Golden Bears- California and Utah both enter this contest at 11-3 with the Golden Bears off a big win over Colorado Friday night while Utah fell at Stanford in overtime after shooting 46 percent from the foul line. Tonight the Utes will be more fundamentally sound as they look to defeat Cal for the fourth straight time. The Golden Bears will have trouble with 7-foot center Jakob Poeltl who is becoming the most powerful force in the PAC-12. Take UTAH! |
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01-03-16 | Oregon v. Oregon State +2 | 57-70 | Win | 100 | 7 h 11 m | Show | |
Oregon at Oregon State 7:00 ET Beavers (+) over Ducks- Oregon State hasn't made the 'Big Dance in 25 years when they were lead by NBA Hall of Fame guard Gary Payton and this season they believe they will get their with five returning starters including Gary Payton II as they look for their best start since 1984-85. The Beavers will have the services of Daniel Gomes who returns from a broken hand. Payton is much like his father as he is the reigning PAC-12 Defensive Player of the Year and leads the team in scoring (16.8), rebounding (8.2), assists (5.0) and steals (2.5). The Beavers also have a coaches son on the floor with Tres Tinkle and will be a big help with basketball smarts. Take OREGON STATE! |
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01-02-16 | Maryland v. Northwestern +4.5 | Top | 72-59 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Maryland at Northwestern 8:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Terrapins- Two of the top teams in the Big-Ten will meet is Welsh-Ryan Arena Saturday night when No. 4 Maryland (12-1) plays Northwestern (13-1). The Wildcats have won 10 straight including a win at Nebraska this week while the Terrapins have won their last six. Both clubs have just one lost and it was North Carolina that did both teams in with Maryland falling 89-81 and Northwestern 80-69. Maryland is No. 4 in the country in shooting percentage (51.7) while Northwestern holds opponents to 37.8 percent shooting (15th nationally). At home defense rules. Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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01-02-16 | Indiana v. Nebraska +5 | 79-69 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 14 m | Show | |
Indiana at Nebraska 4:00 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Hoosiers- Indiana won their conference opener on the road at Rutgers while Nebraska lost at home in their opener to Northwestern. The Cornhuskers had a 12-point lead in the second half against the Wildcats but were killed on the boards as they were out-rebounded 40-25 by Northwestern. Meanwhile, Indiana used an 11-0 run in the second half to put away Rutgers and tis time the rolls will reverse themselves. At home take NEBRASKA! |
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01-02-16 | NC State v. Virginia Tech +1.5 | 68-73 | Win | 100 | 3 h 8 m | Show | |
N.C. State at Virginia Tech 2:00 ET Hokies (+) over Wolfpack- This is the ACC opener for both squads as N.C. State enters this contest having won their last six and with ACC leading scorer (23.1) and third ranking assist (5.2) man in guard Anthony Barber. Virginia Tech meanwhile has lost two-in-a-row the last of while was a beating at the hands of rival West Virginia on Wednesday committing 22 turnovers. The Wolfpack have won the last five meetings and lead the overall series 39-14. This time the Hokies respond. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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01-01-16 | Utah v. Stanford +4 | 68-70 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
Utah at Stanford 9:00 ET Cardinal (+) over Utes- The PAC-12 opener for both clubs with Utah ranked No. 22 and Stanford struggling to keep healthy players on the court. The Utes are led by 7-foot center Jakob Poeltl who helped defeat Duke at Madison Square Garden last month. The Cardinal who rank last in PAC-12 scoring at 72.7 points per game have won five of their last six and will try and slow this contest down to a crawl and make every possession count. Stanford is 14-7 in PAC-12 openers at home and is 98-32 at Maples Pavilion under coach Johnny Dawkins. They them here. It's STANFORD! |
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12-30-15 | Fresno State +8 v. UNLV | 69-66 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show | |
Fresno State at Las Vegas Nevada 11:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Rebels- Two things that you will always working for you of you play against UNLV and that is 'Vegas' money and the fact that they are coached by Dave Rice. Every year the Rebels are listed among the top recruiting schools in the country and they haven't played in the 'Big Dance' in five years. These two do match-up well as both squads are poor shooters as both struggle to hit 33% from beyond the arch. The glory day of the Runnin' Rebels are far behind them and although they do have some talent it will rarely show well. Take FRESNO STATE! |
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12-30-15 | Georgetown v. DePaul +3.5 | 70-58 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
Georgetown at DePaul 9:00 ET Blue Demons (+) over Hoyas- The DePaul Blue Demons shocked the Top-20 world with a convincing 82-61 win over George Washington last time out to break a three-game losing streak. It's was their frst rank over a ranked opponent since 2008 and they open Big East while Georgetown snapped a two-game losing streak of their own with a 62-59 win over Charlotte. The Hoyas have dominated this series winning 12 of the last 13 and hold a 25-7 series edge. The Blue Demons are becoming more competitive as four of the last five meetings have been decided by seven points or fewer. Take DEPAUL! |
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12-30-15 | Syracuse v. Pittsburgh -7.5 | 61-72 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
Syracuse at Pittsburgh 9:00 ET Panthers (-) over Orange- Syracuse (10-3) on a three-game win streak has had their way with am easy non-conference schedule to date but have struggled against the 'big boys' losing to Georgetown and even a weak St. John's team. Pittsburgh meanwhile comes rolling home where they are 8-1 winners of their last six and having defeated the Orange in the last two meetings. This 'line' is a bit high considering that the last nine meetings between these two teams have been decided by less then 10 points and without Jim Boeheim Syracuse is down a notch. The Panthers defense at home will be the difference. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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12-29-15 | Connecticut +1 v. Texas | 71-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
Connecticut at Texas 9:00 ET Huskies (+) over Longhorns- both these clubs enter this match-up 8-3 with the Longhorns holding a couple of more impressive victories. Texas has wins over North Carolina and Stanford while Connecticut has now won three straight. Both clubs will be without one of the outstanding contributors as the Huskies are without one of the nation's top defenders in Amida Brimah (finger surgery) and the Longhorns without center Cameron Ridley (broken foot). Despite this being Connecticut's first true road game the Texas being 6-0 at home but tonight is not their night. Take the HUSKIES! |
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12-29-15 | Michigan State v. Iowa -3 | 70-83 | Win | 100 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
Michigan State at Iowa 9:00 ET Hawkeyes over Spartans- Another big game between the Spartans and Hawkeyes but this time it's on the hardwood and not the gridiron. Michigan State enter Carver-Hawkeye Arean in Iowa City the nation's No. 1 ranked team and they are casted in the underdog roll as they will be without start Denzel Valentine who is having minor knee surgery. Last season when these two met here Iowa had a 39-28 halftime lead but were blown away in the second have as State won 75-61 and has now won nine straight in this series. So, why is Iowa favored? With Vegas giving the edge to the Hawkeyes I will follow their lead. Take their lead and IOWA! |
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12-29-15 | Northeastern +5.5 v. NC State | 66-72 | Loss | -104 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
Northeastern at N.C. State 7:00 ET Huskies (+) over Wolfpack- N.C. State has the ACC's leading scorer and third assist man in Anthony Barber but the rest of the team has trouble on offense. Northeastern at 8-4 has competed against some heavy competition defeating No. 19 Miami while losing to top-ranked Michigan State. The Huskies know how to put the ball on the hoop shooting 38.1% from 3-point range (57th nationally) with their top-4 all over 40%, while the Wolfpack struggle at 31.5% (258th nationally). Take NORTHEASTERN! |
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12-29-15 | SMU v. Tulsa +4.5 | 81-69 | Loss | -106 | 6 h 30 m | Show | |
SMU at Tulsa 5:00 ET Golden Hurricane (+) over Mustangs- This is the opening conference game for the two that finished atop the American Athletic Conference last season as 11-0 unranked SMU travels to Tulsa. Larry Brown returns after his suspension as Tulsa looks for revenge after last season's double-dip losses to the Mustangs who have won three straight in the series and the last four in Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane were one game behind the Mustangs in AAC play last season but hold a 30-16 series edge. SMU has five players averaging double-digits while Tulsa comes in well rested with no player logging more then 25 minutes in this win over Northern Arizona. Take the GOLDEN HURRICANE! |
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12-22-15 | Iowa State v. Cincinnati -4.5 | 81-79 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Iowa State at Cincinnati 7:00 ET Bearcats (-) over Cyclones- No. 9 ranked Iowa State is coming off their first loss of the season as Northern Iowa ambushed them 81-79 on Saturday. One thing that happens when a team loses their first game of the season is that they realize that they are not invincible and their confidence take a hit. Like the Cyclones who lead the nation in fewest four per game (14.3), Cincinnati prides itself on their defense as they allow just 59.4 points per game which is 12th nationally. This is Iowa State's first true road game of the season and that always is a bit of a shock to the system. Take the BEARCATS! |
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12-19-15 | Princeton +12.5 v. Maryland | 61-82 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
Princeton at Maryland 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Terrapins- No. 7 Maryland will host the basketball pride of the Ivy League on a neutral site the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Now, there is no way I am looking to compare the Tigers with the Terrapins but they are a smart team that won't give up while Maryland can't be taking a school from the Ivy's seriously. Look for the Tigers to scrap and claw its way to a point-spread victory. Take PRINCETON! |
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12-19-15 | North Carolina -6.5 v. UCLA | 89-76 | Win | 100 | 3 h 29 m | Show | |
North Carolina vs UCLA 1:00 ET Tar Heels (-) over Bruins- Last Saturday we took Texas in this spot against the Tar Heels and were rewarded with an 'outright' 84-82 victory. This week we will turn the tables and lay the points with North Carolina against UCLA. The Bruins are a long way from home and have had some disappointing outing including a losses to Monmouth-NJ and Wake Forest while going 4-7 ATS. Their history against the ACC has not fared well in recent meetings winning just 2-of-9 ATS. Take NORTH CAROLINA |
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12-19-15 | Utah +6.5 v. Duke | 77-75 | Win | 100 | 3 h 17 m | Show | |
Utah vs Duke 12:00 ET Utes (+) over Blue Devils- Utah invades Madison Square Garden to take on No. 6 Duke who will be without senior power forward Amile Jefferson who broke his foot in practice this week. The Blue Devils will have to rely on coaching to match-up with Utah center Jakob Poeltl who is shooting 69.9 percent from the field and is averaging 19.1 points and 9.5 rebounds. The Utes come in with losses to Miami-FL and Wichita State but rebounded with a win the following game each time. These two met is the NCAA Elite-8 last season with Duke winning 63-57 as they were called back on to the court to shoot two free throws for the 'cover.' This time it's UTAH! |
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12-18-15 | South Carolina v. Clemson +1.5 | 65-59 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
South Carolina at Clemson 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Gamecocks- This is the first meeting between these two bitter rivals where both have been ranked in 18 years in 1997. South Carolina enter this contest 9-0 winning eight of nine by double-digits and have a 20.5 point per game advantage over their opponents. Clemson is 6-1 at home losing only to Alabama 51-50 last Saturday. The Tigers have won eight of the last 11 meetings with the Gamecocks winning last season 68-45. Clemson will be looking for big-time revenge against their most bitter of rivals. Take the TIGERS! |
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12-16-15 | Arizona State +6 v. UNLV | 66-56 | Win | 100 | 12 h 39 m | Show | |
Arizona State at UNLV 10:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Rebels- After winning three straight including a win over No. 20 Texas A&M the Sun Devils where spanked 72-58 on Saturday by No. 4 ranked Kentucky. UNLV is 8-2 and has won five of their last six and look much improved then Dave Rice previous editions. Arizona State is couched by Bobby Hurley who was part of the Duke team that upset the Rebels in the 1991 Final Four at Indianapolis and UNLV coach Rice was a reserve on the Rebels back then. The Sun Devils who also have a quality win over N.C. State have played a tougher schedule and have more depth and experience. With a better shooting offense and balance ASU can win here. Take the SUN DEVILS! |
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12-15-15 | VCU +1.5 v. Georgia Tech | 64-77 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
VCU at Georgia Tech 9:00 ET Rams (+) over Yellow Jackets- Something just doesn't look right when I see an ACC school playing at home opening a favorite of less then a long field goal. After failing against Florida State 76-71 the Rams believe that experience will help the here. Shaka Smart has moved on to Texas but VCU still plays a tough pressing defense they can take the Georgia Tech out of their game. The Jackets have in-state rival Georgia up on Saturday and might get caught lookiNg ahead here. Take VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH! |
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12-13-15 | Yale +7 v. USC | 56-68 | Loss | -102 | 6 h 1 m | Show | |
Yale at USC 4:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Trojans- At 5-4 this bunch of over-achievers may be the best the Ivy has to offer this season. This is the Bulldogs sixth road game as they logged almost 12,000 frequent flyer miles playing national powers Duke, SMU and Illinois. They return 10 letterman from a club that won 22 games last year and have the Ivy League player of the Year in Justin Sears. Yale can match-up inside as they have a plus 12.1 rebounding margin. Take the BULLDOGS! |
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12-12-15 | Florida +9.5 v. Michigan State | 52-58 | Win | 100 | 8 h 6 m | Show | |
Florida at Michigan State 6:00 ET Gators (+) over Spartans- It was 15 years ago when Matine Cleaves led Michigan State to the National Championship over Florida and that team is being honored today while the Spartans host the Gators. This is give Florida the incentive they need to compete against the No. 1 team in the country. Michigan State is 10-0 and plays tough defensive while one of the top rebounding teams in the nation as they have held their last two opponents to 33 and 35 points. Florida is off a 66-55 loss to Miami-FL and is 0-2 against ranked teams so far this season. Today they at least get the 'cover.' Take the GATORS! |
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12-12-15 | Kansas State v. Texas A&M -8.5 | 68-78 | Win | 100 | 7 h 26 m | Show | |
Kansas State at Texas A&M 5:30 ET Aggies (-) over Wildcats- Texas A&M is off a loss at Arizona State while Kansas State is off a road win at Georgia. Beating the Bulldogs doesn't doesn't really mean much considering their weak backcourt and coaching. The Wildcats are 7-1 on the season with their only loss coming at the hands of North Carolina. The Aggies return home where they are 5-0 after losing two of their last three but are still No. 25 in the last poll. They have a week off after this contest so their sites will be concentrated on the Wildcats. Take TEXAS A&M. |
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12-12-15 | North Carolina v. Texas +6 | Top | 82-84 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
North Carolina at Texas 5:15 ET Longhorns (+) over Tar Heels- North Carolina is 7-1 but has lost their only true road game at Northern Iowa but have reeled off four straight wins since then while Texas have won their last three and are 4-0 at home. The Longhorns under Skaka Smart is holding opponents to 37.3 per cent shoot while the Tar Heels are shooting at 50% for the season. Texas has one of the better big men in the country as Cameron Ridley averages 12.4 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.9 blocks while shooting 72.4 percent from the field. Texas has enough to compete here. Take the points with the LONGHORNS! |
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12-12-15 | Ohio State v. Connecticut -8 | 55-75 | Win | 100 | 2 h 7 m | Show | |
Ohio State at Connecticut 12:00 ET Huskies (-) over Buckeyes- Connecticut has had a bad habit of falling behind against quality competition and then fighting back but losing to Syracuse, Gonzaga and Maryland on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Ohio State has won their last three (Mount St. Mary's, Grambling and VMI) after dropping four straight but they are 4-0 at home. This is Ohio State first true rod game of the season and I expect the Huskies big game competition and experience will help. Take CONNECTICUT! |
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12-10-15 | Iowa +7.5 v. Iowa State | 82-83 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
Iowa at Iowa State 7:30 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Cyclones- No. 2 Iowa State has won six straight in this series at home but never before has had this type of national attention. Iowa brings a respectable 7-2 record into Ames and brings a little more depth into this contest than does State. The Hawkeyes have 10 players averaging almost 10 minutes per game while the Cyclones top seven players put in 96.4 percent of the teams playing time. Iowa has enough with Jarrod Uthoff (18.2 points per game) have enough fire-power to keep this one close. Take the HAWKEYES! |
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12-09-15 | UNLV v. Wichita State -7 | 50-56 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
UNLV at Wichita State 9:00 ET Shockers (-) over Rebels- Here come the Runnin' Rebels 7-1 invading Wichita, Kansas where the Shockers are 2-0 but just 3-4 on the season. UNLV has had great recruiting for the has five campaigns but weak coaching with David Rice at the head has not helped out, this season they seem to have put it together. This is the Rebels first true road game and this young but talented club will not feel comfortable. State is 2-0 at home scoring 88 points per contest while holding opponents to 63. Injuries have been a factor in their slow start but tonight the shine. Take WICHITA STATE! |
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12-08-15 | Houston v. Rhode Island -7 | Top | 57-67 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
Houston at Rhode Island 7:00 ET Rams (-) over Cougars- The Houston Cougars are 5-0 to start the season but have played just two lined games and are 8-0 ATS in their last eight overall. There are a pair of factors that have made Rhode Island such a strong favorite and the first is that Houston just hasn't played anybody and this is their first encounter on the road. The Rams are off a disappointing home loss to Providence where they held the lead most of the game before faltering in the final minutes in a 74-72 loss where they best shooter Four McGlynn failed to score a point. This time the Rams get there. Take RHODE ISLAND! |
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12-05-15 | Providence +3.5 v. Rhode Island | 74-72 | Win | 100 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
Providence at Rhode Island 7:00 ET Rams over Friars- No. 24 Providence (7-1) invades Kingston Center having won eight of the last 12 against their in-sate rival in a series that started in 1935. Rhode Island (5-2) believes it can slow down the Friars attack with their No. 9 ranked defense allowing just 57.7 points per contest. Kris Dunn recorded a triple-double the last time out for Providence against Hartford but he will find the going a bit tougher here. The Rams have the nation's No. 1 free-three shooter in Four McGlynn who his at 90.1 % from the stripe. Take RHODE ISLAND! |
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12-03-15 | Kentucky v. UCLA +6 | 77-87 | Win | 100 | 11 h 11 m | Show | |
Kentucky at UCLA 9:00 ET Bruins (+) over Wildcats- No.1 and undefeated (7-0) the Kentucky Wildcats invade 'Famed' Pauley Pavilion loaded with talent while UCLA has struggled winning just four of seven. Coaches son Bryce Alford is the Bruins leading scorer (15.3) and assist leader (5.6) although his early season shooting stats need improving. Big man Tony Parker has been exceptional except for one outing and is averaging 14.1 points and 12.1 rebounds. UCLA has a measure of revenge on their minds as they were embarrassed 83-44 by the Wildcats in Chicago last season. Take the points with UCLA! |
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12-02-15 | Notre Dame v. Illinois +2.5 | 84-79 | Loss | -102 | 11 h 44 m | Show | |
Notre Dame at Illinois 9:15 ET Illini (+) over Fighting Irish- Illinois will open the newly-renovated State Farm Center with this Big-Ten/ACC Challenge match-up against Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish suffered two close losses to Monmouth and Alabama but a combined three points at the Advocare Invitational. Illinois mean while is 3-4 has won 2-of-3 with it's loss coming to No. 4 Iowa State. The Irish have been atrocious from the free throw line converting just six of 19 against Monmouth. Illinois will honor coach Lou Henson their winningest coach in school history. Take the ILLINI! |
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12-02-15 | Louisville +6 v. Michigan State | 67-71 | Win | 102 | 9 h 35 m | Show | |
Louisville at Michigan State 7:15 ET Cardinals (+) over Spartans- A pair of national power square off in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge as No. 3 Michigan State hosts No. 22 Louisville. The Spartans lead the nation in assists with 23.7 per contest and also ranks third nationally in rebounding margin at plus 18.3 and assist-to-turnover ration 2.05-1. Cardinals coach Rick Pitino will guide his club as this marks his 500th game at Louisville have won 373 against 126 defeats. In a close one. Take the CARDINALS! |
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12-02-15 | Penn State +1.5 v. Boston College | 67-58 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
Penn State at Boston College 7:15 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Eagles- Another Big Ten/ACC Challenge contests at Chestnut Hill pits a pair of .500 clubs who have struggled in tournaments away from home. Boston College returns home after dropping three straight in California while shooting 28.3 percent from the floor and making only 4-of-26 3-pointers. Penn State hasn't been much better as they are 320th in scoring with 63.6 points per game as they are shooting 39.6% on the season. This one should come down to the final buzzer and I perfer to take the points. Take PENN STATE! |