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02-24-15 | South Carolina +4.5 v. Alabama | 51-59 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
South Carolina at Alabama 7:00 ET Gamecocks (+) over Crimson Tide- South Carolina may be at .500 (13-13) but have been terrible against teams with winning records going a horrible 2-13 ATS and are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 overall. Alabama on the other hand has not been much better as they are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. The Tide are off a 66-65 loss to Georgia and have already dropped a game to the Gamecocks last month 68-66 while South Carolina shot only 27% in their loss to Texas A&M on Saturday even though they are at 74% form the free throw line which is second in the SEC. Cock's rise again tonight. The road team is 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! |
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02-24-15 | LSU v. Auburn +5.5 | Top | 84-61 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 59 m | Show |
LSU at Auburn 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Tigers (HA)- The LSU Tigers are off an impressive 70-63 win over Florida on Saturday while Auburn was just destroyed by #1 Kentucky 110-75 and were never close. Although Auburn is only 4-10 in SEC action they are 10-2-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records. LSU is ready to get to back-to back 20-win seasons something they haven done in 10 years while Auburn is trying to defeat LSU for the second time this season. They may not win outright but they should keep this one close. Take AUBURN! |
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02-22-15 | Michigan State v. Illinois +1 | 60-53 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
Michigan State at Illinois 7:30 ET Illini (+) over Spartans- Michigan State enters this contest on the three game winning streak which a win at Ann Arbar against their rival Michigan the first time they have won there since 2010 with their last home loss coming at the hands of Illinois 59-54. These two have been in what we could say have been dog fights as the underdog is 8-2-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Spartans are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games against teams with winning records above 60% and are 1-4 ATS in their last five on Sundays. Take ILLINOIS! |
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02-22-15 | Indiana v. Rutgers +7 | 84-54 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
Indiana at Rutgers 5:15 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Hoosiers- My goodness, if there was an all-ugly game to be played this is it. Rutgers has dropped 10 straight and are 1-5 ATS in their last six and 0-4 ATS in their last four, while Indiana is 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and has lost five of their last eight games straight-up. Scarlet Knights coach Eddie Jordan benched four starters n the second half of their 81-47 loss to Iowa on Thursday and said he's ready to do it again if they play the same way. Somehow with a huge effort and home support the Knights come in under the number. Take RUTGERS! |
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02-22-15 | Iowa v. Nebraska +1.5 | Top | 74-46 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
Iowa at Nebraska 3:00 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Hawkeyes- The Iowa Hawkeyes are off a 91-57 win over Rutgers and that34-point margin was the largest in the Big Ten this season and the biggest win for Iowa since 1998. Nebraska on the other hand has lost four straight and has already been handed a 70-59 loss to the Hawkeyes on the road. One thing though the Cornhuskers have managed to go 5-1 ATS in their last six home games which means in order to get the money here they will most likely have to win the games. And they will. Iowa went to the fool line 38 times in their earlier win while the 'Huskers' shot 21 free throws by comparison. I expect a complete turn-around here. Take NEBRASKA! |
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02-21-15 | Gonzaga v. St. Mary's +6.5 | Top | 70-60 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
Gonzaga at St. Mary's, CA 10:00 ET Gaels (+) over Bulldogs- No. 2 Gonzaga has won 20 straight and are off a 45-point performance by Kyle Wilter but still remain in my mind the Boise State of college basketball. They just don't play anybody as the West Coast Conference is even weaker then the Mountain West. The Bulldogs played one quality opponent and were beaten by Arizona who has lost to UNLV. St. Mary's is 17-6-1 ATS and they only team other then Gonzaga to win a conference title in the last 12 season and have to avenge a 68-47 loss. The Bulldogs are 0-5-1 ATS in their last six road games while the Gaels are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games. Take ST. MARY'S! |
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02-21-15 | California v. Stanford -10 | 61-72 | Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
California at Stanford 6:30 ET Cardinal (-) over California- The last time these two met Stanford was in the middle of a 9-2 streak and defeated California 69-59 but has struggled since. The Golden Bears bounced back with a five-game (5-1 ATS in their last six) winning streak after losing six straight while the Cardinals have dropped four of their last five with their only win over the PAC-12 worst USC and are 0-5 ATS in their last five. The Golden Bears are just 1-4 ATS in Saturday contests and are ready to fall here. Take STANFORD! |
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02-21-15 | Notre Dame v. Boston College +6.5 | Top | 87-70 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 44 m | Show |
Notre Dame at Boston College 4:00 ET Eagles (+) over Fighting Irish- for the first 20 games of the season Notre Dame was the number one scoring team in the ACC but their last four games (2-2) they have scored 14 points under their previous average (79). The Fighting Irish are not only 1-4 ATS in their last five games they are 0-5 TAS in their last five games on Saturdays. The Eagles aren't much better on the weekends going 1-4 ATS in their last five Saturday contests. These tow met earlier this month at Notre Dame where the home team won 71-63 and had a 19-6 free throw attempts advantage. That turns around today. Take BOSTON COLLEGE! |
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02-21-15 | Miami (FL) v. Louisville -8.5 | 53-55 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 55 m | Show | |
Miami-Fl at Louisville 2:00 ET Cardinals (-) over Hurricanes- I like the way this game sets up as Miami is off a huge over lowly Virginia Tech while Louisville is off a 10-point loss at Syracuse. The Hurricanes are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games following a win including an earlier home loss this month 63-55 to the Cardinals who held Miami to 34% shooting. Defense is the key here and Rick Pitino will have his 'birds' pressing most of the game. Take LOUISVILLE! |
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02-21-15 | Florida +4 v. LSU | 63-70 | Loss | -106 | 4 h 3 m | Show | |
Florida at LSU 1:00 ET Gators (+) over Tigers- Through the years the LSU Tigers have held a distinct advantage in this series winning a 61 of 104 match-ups, but Florida has a 14-9 edge since Billy Donovan took over. The Gators ended a four game losing streak with a narrow win at Vanderbilt last time out and that was a much needed confidence builder. Florida needs it badly as they are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight-up win. LSU has lost it's edge in SEC play as they have dropped four of their last six and are starting to have self doubt after blowing that lead against Kentucky. Take FLORIDA! |
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02-21-15 | Texas A&M v. South Carolina -1.5 | 62-52 | Loss | -101 | 5 h 35 m | Show | |
Texas A&M at South Carolina 12:00 ET Gamecocks over Aggies- This has been a most disappointing season for Frank Martin and the South Carolina Gamecocks as they have yet to string together put together back-to-back SEC wins this season. Texas A&M meanwhile has won nine of their last 11 and has posted their most conference wins (nine) since joining the SEC and are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. The Game cocks has struggled against the 'number' and are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 and 0-4 ATS after a straight-up win, yet Vegas has made them the favorite here. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! |
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02-19-15 | Nebraska +8.5 v. Maryland | 65-69 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show | |
Nebraska at Maryland 7:00 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Terrapins- How the Maryland Terrapins are ranked NO. 15 I'mm never know as they just don't ever seem to get the money. Oh yeah, they did win and cover against Penn State last time out, but they've been a money burner so far. The Terrapins are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall and Nebraska hasn't been any better. The Cornhuskers are 0-6 in Big Ten road games and are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven road games overall. Meanwhile, Maryland is just 1-4 ATS in their last five at home. I did find one thing to hang my hat on, Nebraska is 6-0-1 ATS on Thursday's. Somehow, it's NEBRASKA! |
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02-19-15 | Purdue +5 v. Indiana | 67-63 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
Purdue at Indiana 7:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Hoosiers- The Purdue Boilermakers are one of the point spread leading in college basketball at 17-6 ATS and enter this contest 5-1 ATS in their last six road games. Indiana meanwhile is off their best shooting game of the season making 18 3-pointers against Minnesota Sunday in their 90-71 home win only their third in seven games. The Boilermakers already posted an 83-67 win over Indiana in late January and has won six of their last seven and have defeated the Hoosiers in seven of the last 11 meetings. Purdue is just stronger inside and get the 'money' here. Take BOILERMAKERS! |
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02-18-15 | Providence v. DePaul +2.5 | 84-57 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 12 m | Show | |
Providence at DePaul 9:00 ET Blue Demons (+) over Friars- At 6-7 in Big East play DePaul has already equaled the number of wins that they have posted the last three years combined in conference play. But as of now they have lost five-of-six including an 83-72 loss at Providence as a 10-point dog. Providence who owns a 10-3 conference edge over Providence realizes that their upcoming games against Villanova and Butler loom as heavy influence in the 'Big Dance' selection committee's minds. Despite their poor winning record of late the Blue Demons are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games overall and with the Friars looking ahead they can cause some damage at home. Take DEPAUL! |
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02-18-15 | Northwestern v. Minnesota -10.5 | 72-66 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 54 m | Show | |
Northwestern at Minnesota 9:00 ET Golden Gophers (-) over Wildcats- both these clubs had streaks ended in their last time out as Northwestern ended a 10-game losing streak with an overtime win over Iowa and Minnesota had a three-game winning streak stopped on Sunday by Indiana. Trends are such a strong part of college sports and there are many surrounding this encounter some in conflict with the other. To start with the Golden Gophers are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 Big Ten contests and yet are a huge favorite, but they have dominated this series and are 11-4 ATS at home in the last 15 meetings. Minnesota is 13-2 at home while the Wildcats are 2-6 in true road games. To me, the Gophers bounce back and Northwestern reverts to form. Take MINNESOTA! |
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02-18-15 | Louisville v. Syracuse +3 | 59-69 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
Louisville at Syracuse 7:00 ET Orange (+) over Cardinals- Louisville is coming off their worst loss of the season as N.C. State defeated them 74-65 in Louisville on Saturday and this isn't the same quality team that we are used to seeing out of Rick Pitino. (Maybe it's that horrible go-tee) The Cardinals (Student beating the teacher applies here as Pitino was once a Boeheim assistant) have dominated this series (9-2-1 ATS in the last 12) and Syracuse is 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine overall. Still, this game is in the Carrier Dome and Louisville as I said is not the same as past champions. Take the ORANGE! |
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02-18-15 | Wisconsin v. Penn State +9.5 | Top | 55-47 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Penn State 7:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Badgers- After watching most of the top NCAA teams play this season there is only a few that I think have a chance to defeat Kentucky and the Badgers are one of them. The reason I believe this is that they play defense and they play it well. Wisconsin is running away with the Big Ten regular season with a 2-and-a-half game lead over Maryland and Purdue. They have won eight straight since their shocking loss to Rutgers but even though they have won six straight against Penn State they have struggled against the 'number' going 1-10 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Lions are playing against their third straight ranked opponent both losses but are 10-3 at home. Penn State is 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall and play tough defense. This one should remain close until the final buzzer. Take PENN STATE! |
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02-17-15 | San Diego State v. New Mexico +4 | Top | 63-46 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 1 m | Show |
San Diego State at New Mexico 9:30 ET Lobos (+) over Aztecs- No. 25 San Diego State is supposed to be the 'cream' of the Mountain West and at 20-6 I guess they are but to tell the truth I am not impressed. They shoot just 63% from the free throw line and 31% of their attempted 3-pointers and are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games. The Aztecs are off two impressive wins over their closest conference rivals defeating Wyoming 67-41 and Colorado State 72-63 at home and might get caught resting on their laurels here. New Mexico who have dropped four straight can be dangerous in 'The Pit' where they are 9-3 while San Diego State is just 3-5 in true road games. Take NEW MEXICO! |
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02-17-15 | LSU v. Texas A&M -2 | 62-68 | Win | 100 | 13 h 49 m | Show | |
LSU at Texas A&M 9:00 ET Aggies (-) over Tigers- This is the second meeting of the season between these two as the Aggies were able to eek out a 67-74 win in Baton Rouge as a five-point dog in mid January. Both these can be considered 'bubble' teams for the Big Dance and a win here can go a long way with the selection committee. Texas A&M already has a one-game SEC lead on the Tigers and a win here would just about assure their place about LSU unless they have a complete meltdown from here on out. Both clubs are off wins Saturday as A&M defeated Florida 63-62 (non cover win) while the Tigers won big at Tennessee. Somehow I believe the Aggies get it done. Take TEXAS A&M! |
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02-17-15 | Michigan State v. Michigan +4 | 80-67 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 39 m | Show | |
Michigan State at Michigan 9:00 ET Wolverines (+) over Spartans- The Wolverines host their arch rival Michigan State off four straight losses including a 64-52 overtime loss at Illinois last Thursday. The Spartans who have won four of their last five and are off an emotional home win and 'cover' over Ohio State 59-56 on Saturday. The tournament tested Spartans know they are not a shoe in for the 'Big Dance' as eight losses with the conference tournament ahead puts them in peril. Michigan who has lost three straight in overtime I their last six contests is without two of their top payers must must forge on. Michigan has won six of the last 10 meetings and will scrap until the final buzzer for a point spread win here. Take WOLERINES! |
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02-16-15 | Butler v. Creighton +3 | 58-56 | Win | 100 | 12 h 24 m | Show | |
Butler at Creighton 9:15 ET Blue Jays (+) over Bulldogs- It's very difficult to go against Butler here as I was on the wrong side in their last game against Villanova where the blew a chance to win or cover down the stretch. These two have been on the opposite end of the spectrum this season as the Bulldogs are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 in the Big East while Creighton is 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Butler lost more then that game on Saturday as forward Andrew Chrabascz broke his hand. The Blue Jays are facing their first losing season since 1996 but have won three of their last four. The line is extremely low as Vegas must believe that the Bulldogs is suffering form Saturday's loss. For some odd reason and I don't know why but the Blue Jays are 20-8 ATS on Mondays. Take CREIGHTON! |
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02-16-15 | Kansas v. West Virginia +1 | Top | 61-62 | Win | 100 | 12 h 18 m | Show |
Kansas at West Virginia 9:00 ET Mountaineers (+) over Jayhawks- As it appears right now these two are headed in opposite directing as the Jayhawks are seeking their 11th straight Big 12 title having won seven of their last eight games, while the Mountaineers have lost three of their last four. Kansas now has a two-game lead in conference standings and are 10-3 1 ATS in their last 14 games overall. No. 20 West Virginia needs to show that they can defeat as quality team as six of their Big 12 wins have come against the bottom three teams in the conference. They did manage a 92-86 win as a 5-point dog last March over Kansas and need to do it once again. Take WEST VIRGINIA! |
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02-16-15 | Clemson v. Georgia Tech -2.5 | 52-63 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
Clemson at Georgia Tech 7:00 ET Yellow Jackets (-) over Tigers- The fact that the Engineers are favored here raises an eyebrow as they have lost 12 of their last 15 while Clemson has won five of their last seven. These two have alternated wins in their last eight meetings with the Tigers winning the last meeting at home in overtime last season. Georgia Tech has 11 ACC losses but has only been blown-out by Virginia and the Tigers are off their best offensive performance of the season a 75-54 win over lowly Virginia Tech. With Duke and Notre Dame facing Clemson they may get caught looking ahead. Oddly enough the road team is 8-0 ATS in the last eight meetings but the Jackets are the side. Take GEORGIA TECH! |
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02-15-15 | Minnesota +3.5 v. Indiana | 71-90 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Indiana 7:30 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Hoosiers- Minnesota has won three straight including a 'Power Play' win over Iowa on Thursday while Indiana has won just two of their last six games. The trends here have a tendency to bury the Golden Gophers as they are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 Big Ten contests and are only 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 road games overall. The Hoosiers meanwhile have won 10 straight home games but have lost their last two straight-up and four of their last five ATS to the Gophers. The line is very short which means Vegas believes Minnesota has a decent shot to win here and so do I. Take the GOLDEN GOPHERS! |
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02-15-15 | Stanford v. Colorado +1.5 | 58-64 | Win | 100 | 7 h 44 m | Show | |
Stanford at Colorado 4:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Cardinal- These two clubs are dropping faster then Obama's approval ratings as Stanford has lost three of four and Colorado has dropped three straight and seven of their last nine overall. Both teams feature senior guards who are struggling at this time as the Buffs Askia Booker has shot 10-of-29 and 2-11 from beyond the arc while Chasson Randle of Stanford is only 10-of-36 and 2-of-19 from 3-point range the last three games. Playing at home should help Booker while another road game could keep Randle in his funk. Colorado is 12-4 ATS in their last 16 Sunday games so it's the...BUFFALOES! |
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02-14-15 | Boise State v. Fresno State +5 | 64-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Boise State at Fresno State 7:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Broncos- This game falls under the 'Don't Make Sense' category as 'red hot' Boise State winners of nine straight comes into the Save Mart Center in Fresno winners of eight straight against the points while the Bulldogs are just 6-12-3 ATS on the season. Granted Fresno State enter this contest 8-2 at home but the road team is 20-8-1 ATS in the last 24 meetings, but the Broncos are just 5-4 in true road games as well as 5-11 ATS in their last 16 Saturday games. Take FRESNO STATE! |
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02-14-15 | Villanova v. Butler +2 | 68-65 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
Villanova at Butler 6:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Wildcats- No. 6 Villanova invades Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis with a five game winning streak and a stellar 16-7 record ATS including a fine 7-4 ATS road record. The No. 18 Butler Bulldogs also carry a five-game win streak into this contests and an almost as dazzling 14-8 ATS record and are 12-1 straight-up and 9-4 ATS home record. Butler has had seven days to get ready for this contest which will put the winner on top of the Big East. Both teams play great defense but the home whistle may make the difference here. Take BUTLER! |
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02-14-15 | Oregon State v. USC +1.5 | Top | 55-68 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show |
Oregon State at Southern California 5:00 ET Trojans (+) over Beavers- The USC Trojans have lost nine straight and have been a nightmare at home for their backers as they have covered just 19 of their last 62 contests as host including a 1-point ATS loss to Oregon on Thursday. The Beavers (Gosh I love saying that) are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings but are off a blowout loss to UCLA. Oregon State has lost their last three road games by an average of 19 points and will struggle to make it as a favorite today. Take USC! |
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02-14-15 | North Carolina v. Pittsburgh +5.5 | 76-89 | Win | 100 | 4 h 6 m | Show | |
North Carolina at Pittsburgh 12:00 ET Panthers (+) over Tar Heels- Okay, are we all still morning the passing of Dean Smith or are we ready to play basketball. The Pitt Panthers have been disappointing in conference play winning only 5 of 11 straight-up and are a disappointing 6-14-1 ATS (only 30%) on board plays this season. But, the Tar Heels are just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 and the Panthers are actually as fine 12-2 straight-up at home. These two split home wins and covers last season as both games were decided by a combined nine points. This will be close. Take PITTSBURGH! |
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02-12-15 | Stanford v. Utah -10.5 | 59-75 | Win | 100 | 12 h 47 m | Show | |
Stanford at Utah 9:00 ET Utes (-) over Stanford- Utah has been a great 'take' this season going 15-5-1 ATS and are undefeated at home winning all 13 contests as hosts. As a matter of fact the Utes are 42-14-1 ATS in their last 57 home games. Utah sits on top of the PAC-12 while Stanford is ½ game behind second place Arizona and is off a win Sunday over USC. I don't know why this should matter but the Utes are 12-5-1 ATS on Thursdays while that day of the week doesn't set well with the Cardinal who are 9-23 ATS in their last 32 on that day of the week. The number is extremely high and for good reason. Stanford has won the last three in this series and I see the Utes taking it out on them here. Take UTAH! |
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02-12-15 | Purdue v. Rutgers +6 | 61-51 | Loss | -111 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
Purdue at Rutgers 7:00 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Boilermakers- 'We' have had great success both on and against the Boilermakers this season and like this as a go-against spot. Rutgers has lost eight straight since their upset of then-No. 4 Wisconsin and are 1-5 ATS in their last six contests. Purdue meanwhile is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games against Big Ten opponents but somehow are just 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 games on Thursdays. The fact that the Knight defeated the Badgers earlier shows that they do have some capabilities and can pull off this upset if not at least keep it close. Take RUTGERS! |
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02-12-15 | Minnesota +6.5 v. Iowa | Top | 64-59 | Win | 100 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Minnesota at Iowa 7:00 ET Golden Gophers (+) over Hawkeyes- The winner here may go a long way to deciding if either of these two 'bubble-teams' will get to the 'Big Dance.' Iowa is 7-4 in Big Ten action and already has a win over the Gophers at Minnesota so they have a leg-up with the selection committee. The Gophers have only one win in true road games defeating Wake Forest and are winless on the Big-Ten road (0-4) and are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 conference games. This might all seem one-sided but I have more. Iowa is just 5-12 ATS in their last 17 home games and Minnesota is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings in Iowa. This time around it's the GOLDEN GOPHERS! |
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02-11-15 | Oregon State v. UCLA -8.5 | 59-75 | Win | 100 | 13 h 3 m | Show | |
Oregon State at UCLA 10:00 ET Bruins (-) over Beavers- This match-up reminds me of Dickens 'A Tale of Two Cities' as the Beavers who started 14-0 at home but are just 2-5 on the road while UCLA is 11-1 at home with a more then respectable 8-4 ATS record and are 27-3 straight-up at home under Steve Alford. Oregon State is off two straight wins while the Bruins had their three game win streak halted by California last time out. The Beavers are just 1-4 on the PAC-12 road and will have it handed to them tonight. Take U.C.L.A.! |
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02-11-15 | Villanova v. Providence +4.5 | 74-68 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 10 m | Show | |
Villanova at Providence 8:00 ET Friars (+) over Wildcats- No.6 ranked Villanova seems to have their 'mojo' back as the have reeled off four straight wins and covers and now visit Providence where they won in overtime (82-79) as a five-point favorite last season. The Friars enter this contest losers two of their last three with their last loss to Xavier on Saturday as coach Ed Cooley left the sideline to spend the night in a Cincinnati hospital. After three straight road games the Friars will be happy to return home as the defending Big-East Tournament Champions look to upset the conference leader. Take PROVIDENCE! |
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02-11-15 | Syracuse v. Boston College +2 | Top | 70-56 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
Syracuse at Boston College 7:00 ET Eagles (+) over Orange- Syracuse who has outed itself from any post season play collapse down the stretch on Saturday at Pittsburgh receiving their third loss I the last four contests. Boston College meanwhile is having problems of their own having lost four straight and nine of their last 11. Point spread trends surrounding this battle strongly favor the Eagles as they are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall while the Orange are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 games overall. Add that the underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings give us Boston College. EAGLES SOAR! |
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02-10-15 | Wisconsin v. Nebraska +9 | 65-55 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 56 m | Show | |
Wisconsin at Nebraska 9:00 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Badgers- These two Big Ten combatants already faced each other in Madison as the Badgers pounded out a 70-55 win against the Cornhuskers. Nebraska has lost three of their last four and are off a beating at the hands of Penn State 56-43 in Nittany Valley on Saturday. Some key trends about these two point in one direction as Nebraska is 19-8-1 ATS in their last 28 against the Big Ten as well as 24-9-1 ATS in their last 34 home games. Meanwhile, Wisconsin is 4-10-1 ATS in their last 15 versus the Big Ten and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight overall. Take the CORNHUSKERS! |
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02-10-15 | Notre Dame v. Clemson +3 | Top | 60-58 | Win | 100 | 19 h 60 m | Show |
Notre Dame at Clemson 7:00 ET Tigers (+) over Fighting Irish- Sort of like the Notre Dame football team this group of Irish cagers have been exposed first by Pittsburgh and then by Duke their last time out as they have lost two of three straight up and all three against the number. Here is Clemson a loser to Miami-FL on Sunday after four straight wins such a small dog at home against the #11 team in the nation. This smells bad to me. Notre Dame like Austin Powers has lost their Mojo and it will take more then Elizabeth Hurley to straight them out. Take CLEMSON! |
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02-09-15 | Iowa State v. Oklahoma -5.5 | 83-94 | Win | 100 | 9 h 21 m | Show | |
Iowa State at Oklahoma 9:00 ET Sooners (-) over Cyclones- This contest will match two Big-12 clubs with opposites strengths as Iowa State brings in the conference's leading offense scoring 79.9 points per game and 48.9% shooting while Oklahoma possesses the nation's seventh best defense in field-goal defense (37%). The Sooners are 10-1 straight-up at home and are 8-2 ATS as hosts and are looking to avenge a loss in Ames to the Cyclones a week ago Sunday. This time the SOONERS roll. |
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02-09-15 | Georgia Tech v. Virginia Tech +3.5 | 63-65 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech 9:00 ET Hokies (+) over Yellow Jackets- These two are at the bottom of the ACC with three conference wins between them and 18 losses. Georgia Tech is off their best win of the season 73-59 over North Carolina State while Virginia Tech has dropped their last three. I'm looking to take the home team despite the fact that the Yellow Jackets are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games but with the understanding that they were underdogs for the most part in most of those games. This time their roll is reversed as they are 2-6 straight-up on the road and they don't get it done. Take VIRIGINIA TECH! |
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02-09-15 | Duke v. Florida State +11.5 | Top | 73-70 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
Duke at Florida State 7:00 ET Seminoles (+) over Blue Devils- From the moment Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski dismissed a junior guard the rest the team has responded winning three straight including a 30-point 90-60 trouncing of Notre Dame on Saturday. Florida State on the other hand has won four of six in ACC action after starting 1-4 in conference play. The Blue Devils has struggled after weekends going 3-12-1 ATS on Mondays while Florida State is 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games. Off such an impressive performance I expect Duke to come down a bit here. Take FLORIDA STATE! |
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02-08-15 | Maryland v. Iowa -5.5 | Top | 55-71 | Win | 100 | 5 h 19 m | Show |
Maryland at Iowa 3:15 ET Hawkeyes (-) over Terrapins- Now, let me get this straight, Maryland enters this contest 19-4 straight-up and ranked No.16 in the nation while Iowa is 14-8 and unranked and the Hawkeyes are favored. Doesn't this is some small way send 'us' a message about the Terrapins chances. Iowa had lost three straight big Ten losses and then rebounded (Ha) by pounding Michigan 72-54 on Thursday. Maryland who is just 3-3 on the road are just 8-11 ATS with those 19 wins. These two met in the NIT two years ago and the Hawks posted a 70-61 win as a 3-point favorite. Returning home with conference leader on deck catches the Terps looking ahead. Take IOWA! |
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02-07-15 | South Carolina +3.5 v. Vanderbilt | 50-65 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 1 m | Show | |
South Carolina at Vanderbilt 4:00 ET Gamecocks (+) over Commodores- These two are both 2-7 in SEC play and it isn't even football season. South Carolina is 1-9 ATS in their last 10 conference games and Vanderbilt isn't much better at 2-6 ATS in SEC action. The Gamecocks broke a five-game losing streak to the Commodores in their last meetings and are looking to post their first SEC road win (0-4). The 'number' is too inviting to take Vanderbilt. Take GAMECOCKS! |
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02-07-15 | Syracuse +3 v. Pittsburgh | 77-83 | Loss | -110 | 17 h 56 m | Show | |
Syracuse at Pittsburgh 4:00 ET Orange (+) over Panthers- A pair of former Big East foes go at it with a new twist. Syracuse has excused it's self from any post season play and will be playing every game like it was already the post season. The Orange have won the last three meetings but are just 5-15-1 ATS the last 21 times they have played. But Pittsburgh hasn't been any better of late as they are also 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall. The Panthers are 11-2 straight-up at home but just 3-7 ATS this season. Take SYRACUSE! |
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02-07-15 | Wyoming v. Air Force +2.5 | 50-73 | Win | 100 | 15 h 9 m | Show | |
Wyoming at Air Force 2:00 ET Falcons (+) over Cowboys- Here is 19-4 Wyoming fresh off their dominating 59-48 win over Colorado State playing 10-12 sub .500 Air Force and they open less then a 3-point field goal favorite. Boy, it sure looks easy to take the Cowboys and here is fair warning...don't do it! Wyoming maybe dominating at home but they are just 2-5-1 ATS on the road and the Falcons are 8-4 straight-up at home this season.Even though the Cowboys are one victory away from 20 wins they have been out-scored on the road by more then three-points a game. Take AIR FORCE! |
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02-07-15 | Kansas v. Oklahoma State +1.5 | Top | 62-67 | Win | 100 | 15 h 20 m | Show |
Kansas at Oklahoma State 2:00 ET Cowboys (+) over Jayhawks- No. 9 Kansas has won five straight and continues to dominate the Big-12 going 27-11-2 ATS in their last 40 conference games. As a matter of fact the Jayhaws are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall and have won eight of their last 10 meetings against the Cowboys. So, why then would I even consider Oklahoma State in such as strong position after all Kansas already defeated State 67-57 three weeks ago Well, although the Cowboys are just 3-9 Against Kansas in the last 12 meetings they are 61-30-4 ATS in their last 95 home games and the Vegas oddsmakers is giving them a good chance to win with such a small 'number.' Take OKLAHOMA STATE! |
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02-07-15 | Notre Dame v. Duke -9 | 60-90 | Win | 100 | 14 h 27 m | Show | |
Notre Dame at Duke 1:00 ET Blue Devils (-) over Fighting Irish- I am afraid that the odds-makers may over compensate with the Blue Devils here as they blew a 10-point lead at Notre Dame 11 days ago. The Fighting Irish have now defeated Duke the last two meetings but are 0-15 all-time away from home. The Irish at 21-3 are ranked No. 10 while the Blue Devils at 19-3 are ranked No. 5. Considering the records and position of these two clubs Las Vegas has lost some respect for Notre Dame. Revenge is sweet. Take DUKE! |
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02-06-15 | Dayton +3 v. George Washington | 64-65 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Dayton at George Washington 7:00 ET Flyers (+) over Colonials- At first glance the trends in this Atlantic-10 contest seem to all be one sided as the 17-4 Dayton Flyers invade the nation's capitol to play 16-6 George Washington but upon further review things do tighten up. To start with the Colonials are 9-0 at home straight-up but are only 2-3-1 ATS while Dayton has only played six true road games and are 3-3. The home team in this series is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings but George Washington is 2-8 ATS in their last 10 conference games while the Flyers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 versus Atlantic-10 competition. Take DAYTON! |
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02-05-15 | USC +7 v. California | 69-70 | Win | 100 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
USC at California 11:00 ET Trojans (+) over Golden Bears- Southern Cal is 3-24 in their last 27 PAC-12 and is on a current six game losing streak with their last win coming at the expense of these same Golden Bears one month ago. Although California is 6-2 ATS over USC in their last eight at home they are no prize when it comings to winning wagers. The Bears are just 5-18 ATS in their last 23 PAC-12 contests and when we see that the road team is 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings it gives us the Trojans. Take SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA! |
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02-05-15 | BYU v. Pepperdine +3 | Top | 74-80 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show |
Brigham Young at Pepperdine 11:00 ET Waves (+) over Cougars- It is rare, unless it is tournament time that I get involved in a West Coast Conference game but this one just 'jumped' out at me. BYU along with Gonzaga have controlled this conference for awhile with little opposition but this season Pepperdine is creating some Waves. (get it) A few notes about current trends has BYU 4-10 ATS in their last 14 West Coast contests while the Waves are 14-4-2 ATS in their last 20 games overall and 6-2-1 in conference play. Pepperdine is also 5-2-2 ATS in their last nine home games. Take the WAVES! |
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02-05-15 | Iowa +1 v. Michigan | 72-54 | Win | 100 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
Iowa at Michigan 7:00 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Wolverines- These two are a pair of 'bubble-teams' that need to make a run to assure themselves a spot in the 'Big Dance.' Both of these clubs need to turn things around as Iowa has lost their last three straight-up and Michigan has dropped two of their last three and has lost their leading scorer Caris LeVert for the rest of the season as well as point guard Derrick Walton Jr. for the third consecutive game. Even though the Wolverines has won 11 of the last 14 meetings and Iowa is just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 Big Ten games the Hawkeyes are ready to fly here. Take IOWA! |
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02-04-15 | Colorado State +2.5 v. Wyoming | 48-59 | Loss | -106 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
Colorado State at Wyoming 9:00 ET Rams (+) over Cowboys- This contest might have a big influence on the selection committee for the 'Big Game as the Mountain West gets very little respect in the power rating wars. Wyoming has already beaten the Rams in Colorado and is 14-1 at home and yet at 18-4 they are favored by less then a field goal. Colorado State who shoots over 38% from beyond the arch was just 2-of-14 in the first meetings and look to even the season series in Laramie. Turn-about-is-fair-play as they say. Take the RAMS. |
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02-04-15 | Clemson +2.5 v. Florida State | Top | 62-56 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Clemson at Florida State 9:00 ET Tigers (+) over Seminoles- Florida State has won three of their last four including their last two at home and are off a Sunday victory of state rival Miami. The Seminoles also already have a road win at Clemson on January 19th and are now 4-5 in ACC action. Florida State has not won three straight ACC home games since the 1991-92 season and I don't see it happening here. Sky high off their comeback win over the Hurricanes (trailed by 16) I don't see State winning here as the Tigers have won four of five since their loss to the Seminoles and will prevail tonight. Take CLEMSON! |
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02-04-15 | Ohio State v. Purdue +2 | 58-60 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
Ohio State at Purdue 6:30 ET Boilermakers (+) over Buckeyes- Ohio State has won three straight including an 80-56 pounding of Maryland (A-Play winner) on Thursday and is traveling to Purdue who has also won three straight in a match-up of a pair of 6-3 Big Ten clubs. The Buckeyes have won the last six meeting including a 3-0 sweep last year but are just 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 road games while the Boilermakers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games where they have won 10 of 13 games straight-up. Take PURDUE! |
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02-03-15 | Florida v. Vanderbilt +3 | 61-67 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
Florida at Vanderbilt 9:00 ET Commodores (+) over Gators- The Florida Gators escaped with a narrow 57-56 home win over Arkansas on Saturday but this is far from the championship caliber team we have seen in recent years out of Gainesville. Florida has won six of the last seven meetings including a 57-54 win in Nashville last season. Vanderbilt leads the SEC in shooting from the floor while the Gators hit 86.2% from the free throw line. This one should come down to the final buzzer with the home team getting the breaks. Take VANDERBILT! |
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02-03-15 | West Virginia v. Oklahoma -5.5 | 52-71 | Win | 100 | 9 h 51 m | Show | |
West Virginia at Oklahoma 8:00 ET Sooners (-) over Mountaineers- It's payback time in Norman as the Sooners look to even the season series with a win tonight. A little over two short weeks ago the Mountaineers pounded Oklahoma in Morgantown 86-65 covering a meager 4-point spread. No. 14 West Virginia has posted three straight wins since their embarrassment at Texas a 77-50 loss and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall. But the Sooners are 9-1 straight-up at home and 7-2 ATS in the last nine as hosts. As a matter of fact Oklahoma is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 Big-12 contests and hold a 21.9 plus scoring advantage at home. Take OKLAHOMA! |
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02-03-15 | Louisville v. Miami (FL) +3.5 | Top | 63-55 | Loss | -102 | 9 h 49 m | Show |
Louisville at Miami-FL 8:00 ET Hurricanes (+) over Cardinals- Louisville staged an incredible comeback and 'cover' over North Carolina on Saturday trailing by 18 in the second half and winning by 10 in overtime. Miami on the other hand had a 16 point first-half lead against Florida State on Sunday and lost 55-54. No. 8 Louisville may be 18-3 but they have been money-burners going 4-12-2 ATS in their last 18 games overall. The Hurricanes have dropped their last two and look to notch their three win in the last 10 against the Cardinals. Take MIAMI! |
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02-02-15 | Iowa State v. Kansas -7.5 | 76-89 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
Iowa State at Kansas 9:00 ET Jayhawks (-) over Cyclones- Few probably realize that Iowa State are the current Big-12 champions and have beaten the Jayhawks the last two times they played. Two weeks ago in Ames Iowa State defeated Kansas for the second straight time for the first time since 2001 with the other win coming last March. The Cyclones has a chance to sweep the series for the first time since 1999. Kansas has won 19straight at home and is 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall as well as 185-9 at Allen Fieldhouse under Bill Self. Take KANSAS! |
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02-02-15 | Virginia v. North Carolina +1 | 75-64 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
Virginia at North Carolina 7:00 ET Tar Heels over Cavaliers- Virginia like me has had their 'Bubble burst' as were beaten on Saturday. But unlike the Cavaliers I will bounce back with as a winner today. Virginia had their 19-game winning streak stopped as Duke outscored the Cavs 21-4 down the stretch and that loss will have more effect then a 'super bowl' hangover. North Carolina lost by 10 in overtime to Louisville on Saturday as they squandered an 18-point second half lead. Trends here favor Virginia as they are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings and they are 29-11-2 their last 42 games overall and Carolina is 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Still, the loss Virginia suffered on Saturday will linger longer. Take TAR HEELS! |
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01-31-15 | Duke v. Virginia -6 | Top | 69-63 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 41 m | Show |
Duke at Virginia 7:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Blue Devils- The Virginia Cavaliers are and have been one of the most under-rated teams in college basketball the past decade and their 'numbers' bare this out. The Duke Blue Devils whose reputation precedes them are off a late collapse at Notre Dame where they let a 10-point lead slip away in the final minutes in a 77-73 loss to the Irish. Virginia who has won 21 straight games at home including 20 by double digits are not intimated by the Blue Devils they have covered the last four meetings and six of the last seven. The Cavaliers are 29-10-2 ATS in their last 41 games overall and are 35-17-2 ATS in their last 54 home games. Duke is reeling with the dismissal of junior guard Rasheed Sulaimon and his absence with be missed. Take VIRGINIA! |
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01-31-15 | Purdue +1.5 v. Northwestern | 68-60 | Win | 100 | 18 h 52 m | Show | |
Purdue at Northwestern 6:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Wildcats- Both these Big Ten rivals have been 'money makers' for their backers as Purdue is 7-2 ATS in their last nine in Big Ten action and Northwestern is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Boilermakers have posted two straight impressive wins with their pair of 7-foot twin towers who actually rarely are on the floor at the same time. The Wildcats despite their impressive point spread record have dropped six straight and just don't match-up well here. Take PURDUE! |
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01-31-15 | Texas +3 v. Baylor | Top | 60-83 | Loss | -109 | 18 h 4 m | Show |
Texas at Baylor 6:00 ET Longhorns (+) over Bears- How's this for an oddity both No. 20 Texas and No. 19 Baylor are ranked in the Top-25 and yet both these clubs are under .500 in Big-12 conference play at 3-4. Both clubs are off losses as Texas lost to Kansas and Iowa State their last two and Baylor was bested by Oklahoma State on Tuesday. The Longhorns have dominated this series winning 30 of 41 as Big-12 rivals and the road team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. While Texas is 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games the Bears are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Take TEXAS! |
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01-31-15 | Georgetown v. Creighton +3.5 | 67-40 | Loss | -100 | 15 h 8 m | Show | |
Georgetown at Creighton 2:00 ET Bluejays (+) over Hoyas- Although Georgetown is ranked No 22 and Creighton is two games under .500 (10-12) these two Big East rivals have something in common. They are both 3-9 against the points as the Hoyas have covered just three of their last 12 in conference play and they same holds true for the Bluejays in their last 12 games overall. Georgetown is just 2-2 straight-up in true road games while Creighton is 8-4 straight-up at home. After nine straight loses the Bluejays beat St. John's last time out and like the taste of victory while the Hoyas lost at home to Xavier. Take CREIGHTON! |
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01-31-15 | Arkansas v. Florida -7 | 56-57 | Loss | -106 | 14 h 58 m | Show | |
Arkansas at Florida 1:00 ET Gators (-) over Razorbacks- Here come the 16-4 Razorbacks winners of three straight and ranked #25 in the nation into Gainesville where the struggling 11-9 Florida Gators are just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 as hosts. This price is way to inviting for Arkansas backers until you look deeper into each teams history. The Razorbacks are just 15-38 ATS in their last 58 road games (3-3 straight-up this season and 2-4 ATS) and are just 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings. Florida must improve their offense but they are still a respectable 9-4 AST in their last 13 SEC contests and allow just 54.5 points on defense at home while averaging 70.2. This is a great spot for the Gators to bite and bite hard. Take FLORIDA! |
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01-31-15 | Wisconsin v. Iowa +5.5 | Top | 74-63 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 14 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Iowa 12:00 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Badgers- It was just 11 short days ago when No. 5 Wisconsin laid the wood against the Hawkeyes and pounded them 82-50 and Iowa then fell to Purdue a week ago 67-63 as they were shell-shocked by that win. With a week to prepare Iowa has been pointing to this contest to avenge their humiliation. The Badgers have dominated this series as they have won four straight and 15 of the last 20 against Iowa straight-up. But against the points they are just 2-6 in the last eight meetings and the underdog is 7-1 ATS in the last eight match-ups. Iowa has been weak ATS in the Big Ten and at home of late but with a week to get ready and the sting of their loss in Madison the Hawkeyes will put forth a maximum effort. Take IOWA! |
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01-30-15 | Yale v. Columbia +3 | 63-59 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
Yale at Columbia 8:00 ET Lions (+) over Bulldogs- This will be the second time 'we' are involved with an Ivy League team this season as we posted Yale earlier this season as an underdog at Vanderbilt and 'covered' in overtime losing by five. The Bulldogs have been a money make all season posting a 9-3-2 record ATS in 14 lined games overall. Yale has also won 10 of the last 12 meetings ATS in this series and that brings the question to my head as to why they are such a small favorite here. Maybe because they are just 6-5 on the road while the Lions are 7-3 straight-up at home. So take COLUMBIA! |
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01-29-15 | California +3 v. Washington State | 76-67 | Win | 100 | 12 h 50 m | Show | |
California at Washington State 11:ET Golden Bears (+) over Cougars- California is on a terrible run where they have lost seven straight and eight of their last nine both straight-up and against the points. Washington State hasn't been a beacon of light either losing their last three both straight-up and ATS as well as going 7-18-2 ATS in their last 27 on Thursdays. Even though the Golden Bears are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 against the PAC-12 they are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 meetings against the Cougars. State already has a win over Cal 69-66 on January 4th and they are looking to rebound here win a win after a crushing 73-50 loss to Arizona. Take CALIFORNIA! |
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01-29-15 | Dayton v. Massachusetts +1.5 | 64-66 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show | |
Dayton at Massachusetts 7:00 ET Minutemen (+) over Flyers- This one seems a bit weird to me as the Dayton Flyers enter this contest 16-3 against the 10-9 Massachusetts Minutemen and are barely favored. After having won eight straight the Flyers were defeated at Davidson 77-60 and now take to the road once against after a home win over Richmond 63-60. They are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 against the Atlantic-10. U Mass meanwhile is off a loss at St. Joe's but has won eight of 11 ATS at home and is 6-3 straight-up at home. Take MASSACHUSETTS! |
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01-29-15 | Maryland v. Ohio State -7.5 | Top | 56-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show |
Maryland at Ohio State 7:00 ET Buckeyes (-) over Terrapins- I'm beginning to wonder if the Maryland Terrapins high ranking (#13) is based on them beating-up a the little guy as they have starting to struggle against better competition. The Terps are off a 68-67 win over Northwestern following a 89-70 loss at Indiana and are just a half-game behind Wisconsin in the Big Ten. Ohio State who hold a 4-2 series lead defeated Maryland 76-60 at home last season. This may very well be a battle between two freshman as OSU has its frosh shooting sensation in 6-5 DeAngelo Russell (19.4 ppg) and Maryland has its own freshman star in Melo Trimble (16.3 ppg). I see the Buckeyes with the advantage. Take OHIO STATE! |
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01-28-15 | Kansas v. TCU +5 | Top | 64-61 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
Kansas at Texas Christian 9:00 ET Horned Frogs (+) over Jayhawks- When it comes to free throws for TCU there is good news and bad news. The good news is that the lead the Big-12 and are 3rd in the nation in free throw attempts (531) but the bad new is that they are last in the Big-12 in percentage made at 61.4. Kansas is off a win on Saturday against Texas where they didn't commit a turnover in the second half and had just three for the game. The Jayhawks are not only 7-1 ATS in their last eight but they are 26-10-1 ATS in their last 37 games in the Big-12. TCU has struggled at only in the Big-12 where they are 19-40 in their last 59 ATS but they are a putrid 22-51 ATS in their last 73 home games. although they are 1-5 in conference play but they have been competitive and are 14-5 on the season. After losing but one at the buzzer at West Virginia and having beaten Texas Tech to end a 23-games conference losing streak k I see the Horned Frogs coming up big against an over-confidence and cocky Jayhawks squad. Take TCU! |
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01-28-15 | Duke v. Notre Dame +1.5 | 73-77 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
Duke at Notre Dame 7:30 ET Fighting Irish (+) over Blue Devils- Just looking at this game makes me sick as I was againt both these squads on Sunday and was handed a pair of heartbreaking losses. Stating with Duke who out-scored St. John's 21-4 on the stretch to win and cover 77-68 and Notre Dame who trailed N.C. State by 21 points before storming back and winning in overtime 81-78 as a 1.5-point favorite. So, Coach K gets his 1,000th win and now must take on the Irish who he trails by 2 ½ games in the ACC. Duke has won 19 of 22 meetings with Notre Dame ending an 11-game losing streak with a win last season. The Irish haven't been so keen for their backers at home winning only six of 26 ATS with two pushes. This club has enough talent to post a win here. Take NOTRE DAME! |
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01-28-15 | South Carolina +5.5 v. LSU | 58-64 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
South Carolina at LSU 7:00 ET Gamecocks (+) over Tigers- This South Carolina team under Frank Martin has been a major and I mean major disappointment for 'us' this season as they seem to always fall short when 'we' are backing them. So, you might ask are you 'playing' on them again? The Gamecocks have dropped three in-a-row and are off a season low 43 points against Kentucky where they had a dismal shooting night under 30%. One silver lining in the loss to the Wildcats is that South Carolina actually had a 40-28 rebounding advantage and still lost by 15 points. The Gamecocks has won their last two trips to Baton Rouge as the road team is 9-1-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! |
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01-27-15 | Nebraska v. Michigan -4 | 44-58 | Win | 100 | 8 h 2 m | Show | |
Nebraska at Michigan 7:00 ET Wolverines (-) over Cornhuskers- Nebraska is off it's most impressive win (A-Play Winner) of the season as they beat Michigan State 79-77 at home on Saturday while the vastly improved Wolverines lost in overtime to No. 5 Wisconsin. The Cornhuskers nearly blew a huge lead late to the Spartans as they surrendered 24 offensive rebounds and were out-rebounded 48-26. Michigan has won all four meetings since Nebraska joined the Big Ten although the Cornhuskers are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 in conference play and Michigan is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. I expect a Nebraska letdown after their huge win Saturday as they are just 1-4 on the road. Take the WOLVERINES! |
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01-27-15 | Pittsburgh v. Virginia Tech +5 | 67-70 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET Hokies (+) over Panthers- Both these clubs are off losses as Virginia Tech has dropped seven straight and have a 12-game regular season ACC losing streak while Pittsburgh has lost their last two contests and are 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 games overall. The Panthers are just 1-3 in true road games this season while the Hokies haven't won since December 27 against Presbyterian. Virginia Tech held a 10-point lead over undefeated Virginia on Sunday but were out-rebounded 12-1 on the offensive end. This time the Gobblers get an outright win. Take VIRGINIA TECH. |
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01-27-15 | West Virginia +1.5 v. Kansas State | Top | 65-59 | Win | 100 | 8 h 7 m | Show |
West Virginia at Kansas State 7:00 ET Mountaineers (+) over Wildcats- No. 17 West Virginia who had covered five straight have dropped three of their last four against the 'number' as bob Huggins former Kansas State coach returns to Manhattan to face his former school. Huggins is 2-3 against the Wildcats as the Mountains although only 3-7 ATS on the road are tied for most wins on the road with nine. Kansas State is off a win over Oklahoma State on Saturday while West Virginia after getting crushed at Texas 77-50 bounce back in overtime as a 9-point favorite to win at home with some last second help from officials. This time they will be ready. Take the MOUNTAINEERS! |
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01-26-15 | Texas +5.5 v. Iowa State | Top | 86-89 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
Texas at Iowa State 9:00 ET Longhorns (+) over Cyclones- Both clubs are off disappointing losses Saturday as Texas lost at home hosting Kansas while the Cyclone were beaten by lowly Texas Tech who had previously lost 25 straight against Top-25 ranked opposition. Last season these two both held serve and won on their home floor and this year things might be different as the Longhorns have the power to combat Iowa State's speed. Who knows why but, Texas is 7-3 ATS on Mondays and should come up big here. Take the LONGHORNS! |
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01-26-15 | Syracuse v. North Carolina -10.5 | 83-93 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 57 m | Show | |
Syracuse at North Carolina 7:00 ET A pair of money burners go at it on Monday as the Syracuse Orange invade Chapel Hill at compete with North Carolina. The Orangemen (is that racist?) are just 6-11 ATS and are only 1-7 ATS in their last eight contests while the Tar Heels are have lost five of their last six against the points. Syracuse has benefited with their pressure 2-3 zone beating the weak 3-point shooting Tar Heels by 12 and 14 points the last two meetings. Carolina has actually won their last five straight up and 9-of-10 while Syracuse is off a home loss to Miami and has dropped two of their last three. Take NORTH CAROLINA! |
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01-25-15 | Notre Dame v. NC State +2 | 81-78 | Loss | -115 | 17 h 7 m | Show | |
Notre Dame at N.C. State 6:30 ET Wolfpack (+) over Fighting Irish- This is the best Notre Dame (18-2) basketball team since the days of Adrian Dantly and Austin Carr as they are currently ranked #9 in the nation. The Irish are 3-0 on the road in conference play and have their best 20-game record in 41 years and are second in the nation in field goal percentage at 52.6%. N.C. State is off a loss at Miami on Thursday but have not lost consecutive games this season and that is not going to happen today. Take the WOLFPACK! |
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01-25-15 | Duke v. St. John's +6 | Top | 77-68 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 44 m | Show |
Duke vs St. John's 2:00 ET Red Storm (+) over Blue Devils- Storyline here is that Duke coach Mike Krzyzewshi is seeking to become the first NCAA basketball coach to notch 1,000 Division I victories. Duke has defeated St. John's 15 of 18 times under 'Coach K' but will be entering this contest 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 against the Big East while the Red Storm are 7-1 ATS in their last eight against the ACC. St. John's leads the Big East in field-goal percentage defense (38.5) as well as blocked shots (6.9) and steals (8.7). Steve Lavin will have his kids ready for the Blue Devils in New York. Take ST. JOHN'S! |
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01-25-15 | Indiana v. Ohio State -8 | Top | 70-82 | Win | 100 | 12 h 22 m | Show |
Indiana at Ohio State 1:30 ET Buckeyes (-) over Hoosiers- Here we have the #23 ranked Indiana winners of four straight including a win over this same Buckeyes what I consider a huge underdog for a Big Ten conference game. Ohio State has now dropped three straight against ranked opponents as they are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 against Big Ten opposition and 8-17-1 ATS in there last 26 games overall. But, on the flip side we see that Indiana is just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 meetings with the Buckeyes and will be a bit short-handed as forward Hanner Mosquera-Perea will remained sidelined with a knee injury. Hoosiers off a huge win over Maryland on Thursday will come off cloud-nine today. Take OHIO STATE! |
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01-24-15 | Michigan State v. Nebraska +2.5 | 77-79 | Win | 100 | 15 h 22 m | Show | |
Michigan State at Nebraska 4:00 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Spartans- I am very leery of this Michigan State team that has won four of their last five but has lost three straight against the number. Playing at home has been very advantageous for the Cornhuskers as they have not allowed any of their last three opponents to reach 50 points holding opponents to 37.8 percent shooting on the season. Michigan State has been outscored 90-30 beyond the arc in their last three contests and will struggle here today. The Huskers are 19-7 -1 ATS in their last 27 games versus the Big Ten. Take NEBRASKA! |
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01-24-15 | UCLA +3.5 v. Oregon | Top | 64-82 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 21 m | Show |
UCLA at Oregon 4:00 ET Bruins (+) over Ducks- A pair of Pac-12 clubs that have destroyed their backers have covered a combined 14 times in 37 tries. UCLA is just 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games and 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games overall but are such a small underdog here that it has caught my attention. The Bruins under Steve Alford have lost six of their last nine games while Oregon playing in their 20th game already have won five of the last seven in this series. UCLA is off a loss at Oregon State on Thursday and are determined to leave the state with one win.Take UCLA! |
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01-24-15 | Arkansas v. Missouri +5.5 | 61-60 | Win | 100 | 13 h 24 m | Show | |
Arkansas at Missouri 2:00 ET Tigers (+) over Razorbacks- The 14-4 Arkansas Razorbacks managed an overtime win over Alabama Thursday but have failed the 'cover' the number in each of their last three contests and have dropped three straight in this series to the Tigers. Missouri has struggled this season having lost their last four but are 6-3 straight-up at home while the Razorbacks are 15-37 ATS in their last 52 road games. Missouri is a young squad that is fight hard for wins and will benefit from being at home. Take the TIGERS! |
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01-24-15 | Texas A&M +4 v. Tennessee | 67-61 | Win | 100 | 12 h 26 m | Show | |
Texas A&M at Tennessee 1:00 ET Aggies (+) over Volunteers- Both these SEC clubs are on three-game winning streaks with Tennessee having won eight of their last nine overall while Texas A&M has bounced back with three wins after their double-overtime loss the No.1 Kentucky. If the Aggies have shown any weakness it is the fact they they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games while the Volunteers are just 5-10-2 ATS on the season as they are 0-7 ATS as home favorites.Take TEXAS A&M! |
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01-24-15 | Rutgers v. Penn State -6.5 | 51-79 | Win | 101 | 12 h 30 m | Show | |
Rutgers at Penn State 12:00 ET Nittany Lions (-) over Scarlet Knights- Since defeating then #5 Wisconsin 67-63 Rutgers has dropped three straight Big Ten contests but are still 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. Even though Penn State is 2-7 ATS in their last nine games at home and have already lost at Rutgers 50-46 as a 2-point favorite they are a strong favorite here. Taking note that Penn State has lost their last six games all Big Ten match-ups after starting 12-1 in non-conference games. Even though Rutgers has won their last three games at University Park they are 8-24 at Penn State all-time. Take the NITTANY LIONS! |
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01-24-15 | Kentucky v. South Carolina +11.5 | 58-43 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 30 m | Show | |
Kentucky at South Carolina 12:00 ET Gamecocks (+) over Wildcats- After having posted South Carolina as a favorite against Tennessee and losing 66-62 coach Martin stated how the Gamecocks just didn't seem interested in playing. Well, they better be interested today as #1 Kentucky enters Columbia who have lost four of five after defeating No. 9 Iowa State on January 3rd. Even though South Carolina is 1-10 all-time against No. 1 ranked teams they should give the Wildcats everything they can handle here. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! |
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01-24-15 | Iowa v. Purdue -1.5 | 63-67 | Win | 100 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
Iowa at Purdue 12:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Hawkeyes- It has been said that 'numbers never lie but they can be very misleading.' Here are some numbers that tell the tale. Let's start with Iowa who is 4-9 ATS in their last 13 versus Big Ten and are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 games overall. Purdue meanwhile is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 Big Ten games and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 overall. Finally, a key factor that can't be over looked is that the home team is 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings. Take PURDUE! |
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01-22-15 | DePaul v. Seton Hall -10.5 | 64-60 | Loss | -104 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
DePaul at Seton Hall 7:00 ET Pirates (-) over Blue Demons- We are off overtime wins involving both these clubs as DePaul came from behind to defeat St. John's 71-67 last time out and we won with Butler in overtime against Seton Hall 79-75 a week ago Tuesday. Because of exams the Pirates have had plenty of rest and should be ready to avenge a 65-60 loss to the Blue Demons at DePaul last February. Seton Hall now ranked #24 after losing two of their last three are 8-1 ATS in their last nine home games and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games overall and have won seven of the last nine meetings including six straight over the Demons at home. DePaul has lost three of it's last four road games by double digits and should fall here once again. TakE SETON HALL. |
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01-22-15 | Alabama +7 v. Arkansas | 91-93 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show | |
Alabama at Arkansas 7:00 ET Crimson Tide (+) over Razorbacks- There are conflicting trends that surround this contest as both clubs are in need of win after a pair of defeats. Alabama is 6-2 ATS in their last eight SEC games while Arkansas is 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games. The Crimson Tide has a series edge of late winning seven of the last nine meetings with both teams winning on their home floor last season with Alabama getting the money in both games. The beat goes on here. Take ALABAMA! |
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01-22-15 | Central Florida v. Connecticut -16.5 | Top | 60-67 | Loss | -106 | 9 h 46 m | Show |
Central Florida at Connecticut 7:00 ET Huskies (-) over Knights- The idea that this year's version of the defending national Champion Connecticut Huskies are this strong a favorite over anybody (even if it was Central Connecticut) makes me take notice. If this were a match-up on the gridiron I'm sure the Knights would be at least this big a favorite against the over-matched Huskies but on the hardwood it's a different story. Connecticut who won both games by 20 points last season is just 9-7 on the year and are coming off a pair off losses while and Central Florida is 9-8 so the 'price' of this game shouldn't be this high unless...Take CONNECTICUT! |
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01-21-15 | New Mexico +4 v. UNLV | 71-69 | Win | 100 | 12 h 53 m | Show | |
New Mexico at UNLV 11:00 ET Lobos (+) over Rebels- Both squads are coming off losses with the Lobos getting beat against Boise State 69-59 while UNLV dropped five in six tries the latest at San Diego State 53-47 a game in which they had the lead until the final four minutes. Both club struggle at the free throw line with New Mexico shooting 65% and the Rebels at 65.5% while the Lobos are better beyond the ark hitting 34% to UNLV's 29.6%. Look for NEW MEXICO to get the win! |
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01-21-15 | Washington State v. Utah -19 | Top | 64-86 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show |
Washington State at Utah 9:00 ET Utes (-) over Cougars- Talk about two clubs whose state represent a see-saw where one is up and the other is down apply to these two schools when home and away. The Washington Cougars have covered just seven of 31 road games going 7-20-4 ATS including 2-4 this year while Utah is 40-14-1 ATS in their last 55 home games. The Utes are off an 18-point loss to Arizona 69-51 on Saturday, but leads this series 15-4 all time including 12-1 in Salt Lake City. The Cougars are last in PAC-12 defense allowing 74.1 points per contest and I expect the Utes to take full advantage after going crushed last time out. Take UTAH! |
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01-21-15 | Penn State v. Michigan State -12.5 | 60-66 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 3 m | Show | |
Penn State at Michigan State 7:00 ET Spartans (-) over Nittany Lions- A pair of 12-6 clubs with completely different basketball legacy go at it in Bog Ten action as Michigan State hosts Penn State. The Lions are 0-5 in conference play and enter this contests losers of their last five going 2-3 ATS while the Spartans are off a pounding at Maryland on Saturday (A-Play winner) but are 7-3 ATS in Big Ten action while Penn State is 5-15 ATS in their last 20 games overall including 2-7 ATS in their last nine road games. Michigan State has won 33 of the last 40 meetings including 20 of the last 21 at home. Take the SPARTANS! |
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01-20-15 | Tennessee v. South Carolina -5.5 | Top | 66-62 | Loss | -102 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
Tennessee at South Carolina 9:00 ET Gamecocks (-) over Volunteers- Once again we have a match-up where one side has dominated the series as Tennessee has won 14 straight against South Carolina dating back to February of 2007. The Volunteers are also tied for second in the SEC having won seven of their last eight and are coming off win over Arkansas and Missouri while the Gamecocks are stumbling having lost three of four while going 0-4 ATS. South Carolina does have two things working in their favor as they are limiting opponents to 35.6 percent shooting and they are 7-2 at home. Take SOUTH CAROLINA! |
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01-20-15 | LSU v. Florida -10 | 79-61 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
LSU at Florida 7:00 ET Gators (-) over Tigers- The Louisiana State Tigers may be a little sluggish tonight after their heartbreaking home loss to Texas A&M 67-64 and because they used only seven players in that loss. Florida suffered this first conference loss at Georgia 73-61 on Saturday after 24 straight SEC wins and they are still 8-2 ATS in their last 10 conference games. The Gators have won six straight in the series and haven't lost to the Tigers at home since 2008. Look for Florida to return to form here and post a convincing victory. Take GATORS! |
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01-19-15 | Oklahoma v. Kansas -5 | Top | 78-85 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
Oklahoma at Kansas 9:00 ET Jayhawks (-) over Sooners- A pair Top-20 ranked teams who are off completely different types of performances square off in Lawrence as Kansas hosts Oklahoma. The Sooners are off a convincing 82-65 win over arch rival Oklahoma State and the Jayhawks were defeated by Iowa State 86-81. Kansas has had their way with the Sooners winning 12 of the past 13 meetings and have won the last 13 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks have out-rebounded 13 of 17 opponents and failed to have that edge against the Cyclones getting crushed 44-33 off the boards. They are also 24-10-1 ATS in their last 35 against Big-12 competition. Take KANSAS! |
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01-19-15 | Florida State +4.5 v. Clemson | 59-55 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
Florida State at Clemson 9:00 ET Seminoles (+) over Tigers- Last season both clubs won on each others home floor but Florida State has won five of the last six in the series. The Seminoles have one ACC win in five tries this season with that win coming over Virginia Tech at home as they are 0-4 straight-up on the road in conference play. The Tigers have three conference losses all against nationally ranked teams, Louisville, North Carolina and Virginia. The Seminoles are looking to break their current three-game losing streak and have lost four of their last five and they do that tonight. Take FLORIDA STATE! |
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01-19-15 | Villanova v. Georgetown +4 | Top | 58-78 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show |
Villanova at Georgetown 9:00 ET Hoyas (+) over Wildcats- No. 5 Villanova continues to roll again defeating a familiar rival as they took out crosstown rival Pennsylvania 62-47 making it four straight double digit wins after their lone loss at Seton Hall on January 3. Monday they travel to Georgetown to face another old rival from the Big East and the story for the Hoyas has been very different. Georgetown has played 10 contests with the final margin of six-points or less ans are off a 61-59 win (non-cover) over Butler. The Wildcats have been a 'cash-cow' over the past three and a half seasons compiling a 49-24 record ATS including 11-6 this year. Georgetown plays a tough brand of defense that has kept their last five opponents shooting below 30% from beyond the arch. This game should come down to the final buzzer. Take GEORGETOWN! |
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01-19-15 | Texas v. TCU +3 | 66-48 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 53 m | Show | |
Texas at Texas Christian 7:00 ET Horned Frogs (+) over Longhorns- My goodness, have you seen what the Horned Frogs have done against the points ay home the past three years? Well, let me tell you it has not been pretty as they have 'covered' only 22 of their last 70 games when playing hosts and they are 0-3 ATS in their last three at home. Both clubs are off huge blowout wins as the Longhorns dismantled No. 15 West Virginia 77-50 while TCU beat a weak Texas Tech squad 62-42. Texas has dominated this series winning nine straight and 13 of 14 and so has the rest of the Big-12 as TCU snapped a 23-game conference losing streak with a win over Texas Tech on Saturday. They stay hot...Take the HORNED FROGS! |
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01-18-15 | St. John's v. DePaul +6 | Top | 67-71 | Win | 100 | 5 h 42 m | Show |
St. John's at DePaul 2:30 ET Blue Demons (+) over Red Storm- Two schools that have bottom feeders in the Big East for years enter this contest with .500 or better records for the first time in eons as DePaul (9-9) hosts St. John's (12-4) at the Rosemont Center in Illinois. The Blue Demons have already surpassed last season conference win total by winning their first three Big East contests but have dropped their last two to Villanova and Georgetown. The RedStorm have dominated this series winning nine of 10 and four of five at Rosemont but are off to a rough 1-3 start in conference play. DePaul has lost seven of their last nine home Big East games but are much improved this season and posted a home victory over the Red Storm last January. Take BLUE DEMONS! |
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01-18-15 | Indiana v. Illinois -4.5 | 80-74 | Loss | -105 | 3 h 17 m | Show | |
Indiana at Illinois 1:00 ET Illini (-) over Hoosiers- In a contest where both clubs will be without a pair of starters Illinois rates the advantage with their unbeaten 8-0 home record. Indiana will without junior forward Hanner Perea who started all 16 games while the Illini will be without senior guard Rayvonte Rice who leads the team in scoring and rebounding. His replacement Malcolm Hill scored a game high 28 points against Maryland on 10 days ago. The series is tied at 86 wins apiece but Illinois has won the last five and 10 of 11 over the Hoosiers in Champaign. Take ILLINOIS! |