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01-20-23 | Boise State +3 v. New Mexico | Top | 79-81 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
Boise State at New Mexico 11:00 ET Broncos (+) over Lobos- I’ll always remember my first college basketball game at Madison Square Garden when I was 10 years old and the New Mexico Lobos were first team introduced and I learned that a Lobo was a dog of some sort. But this year’s cage club are not dogs as they average 81.9 PPG ranking No. 16 and are a stellar 11-6-1 ATS on the season. Their nemesis today plays a different style of basketball as they are ranked No. 15 on defense allowing just 60.6 PPG and are an even more impressive 12-5-1 ATS this season. When push comes to shove it is more difficult for an offensive to to slow down when facing a deliberate style offense. Take BOISE STATE! |
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01-19-23 | Washington v. Colorado -9 | 75-72 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
Washington at Colorado 9:00 ET Buffaloes (-) over Huskies- The Buffaloes just got swept in LA where they blew a pair of half-time leads and committed 45 total turnover. Returning home helps where they are 8-1 SU. The Huskies won the first meeting at home and turn-about is fair here. The home team is 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take COLORADO! |
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01-19-23 | Purdue -13.5 v. Minnesota | 61-39 | Win | 100 | 7 h 3 m | Show | |
Purdue at Minnesota 7:00 ET Boilermakers (-) over Golden Gophers- Man that is a lot of points...is it that Purdue is that good or that the Gophers belong in that hole. Minnesota just got blasted by Illinois (Power Play) 78-60 while the No. 3 team in the nation snuck by Michigan State 64-63 for a non-cover victory.Minnesota just doesn’t have the firepower averaging just 64.4 PPG ranking 342 while the Boilermakers defense holds opponents to 61.2 PPG. and have a huge advantage in rebounding with 7-4 Zach Edey pacing the No. 1 while Minny is ranked the 245 strongest rebounding team in the country. Gophers are just 4-9 ATS at home against winning teams. Take PURDUE! |
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01-19-23 | Rutgers +3 v. Michigan State | Top | 57-70 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 40 m | Show |
Rutgers at Michigan State 6:30 ET Spartans over Scarlet Knights- The Spartans are looking to rebound after a pair of losses at Illinois and against Purdue at home falling 64-63. Prior to those setbacks Michigan State had won seven-in-a-row. Rutgers has become a formidable foe in the Big Ten having defeated then No. 1 Purdue and Ohio State and they are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss. The Scarlet Knights have won the last two meetings but prior to that the Spartans won the first 11 meetings. Knights 7-0 ATS against team winning 60% or better. Take RUTGERS! |
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01-18-23 | Arkansas +2 v. Missouri | Top | 76-79 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
Arkansas at Missouri 9:00 ET Razorbacks (+) over Tigers- The SEC has been tough for both these clubs since the New Year as they have lost their last four games between them. Arkansas lost twice by double-digits at home to Alabama and at Vanderbilt (Power Play winner) while the Aggies lost at Missouri and at Florida. The Razorbacks open their seasons slowly of late but still managed reach the Elite-Eight in both of the past two years. Missouri started the season hot going 13-2 SU but have already started to fade. Take ARKANSAS! |
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01-18-23 | Ohio State v. Nebraska +6.5 | 60-63 | Win | 100 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
Ohio State at Nebraska 7:00 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Buckeyes- There was a time this would be one of the epic battle if they had ever met on the gridiron and now that the are both in the Big Ten they do but alas Nebraska has been out of the loop for about a decade. On the hardwood we would give the Buckeyes the edge but they come to Lincoln losing four straight games SU and ATS while Nebraska has lost their last two. OSU is 2-6 ATS in last eight road games and the Huskers are 12-5 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. And to boot the underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Take NEBRASKA! |
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01-18-23 | Florida +4 v. Texas A&M | 52-54 | Win | 100 | 6 h 24 m | Show | |
Florida at Texas A&M 7:00 ET Gators (+) over Aggies- Texas A&M is not known for it’s basketball program as it pales against their football program which has had its share of disappointments of late. The Aggies are off their largest SEC win since joining the conference in 2012 as they pounded South Carolina 94-53 as they out rebounded the Gamecocks 46-16. A&M has already posted a win over Florida in Gainesville this season and tonight the Gators chomp. Take FLORIDA! |
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01-17-23 | Penn State +4 v. Wisconsin | 60-63 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
Penn State at Wisconsin 8:30 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Badgers- Penn State is not known for their basketball success that stuff usually floats with the football team but they are making strides and in one department they have the NCAA lead. The Lions have taken more than 100 3-point shots than their opponents and they are knocking them down at 39.5% clip. Wisconsin has been known for their stellar defense which is ranked No. 31 allowing just 62.9 PPG but their offense has faded this season to No. 304 averaging just 66.8 PPG. Lions are playing hot going 7-2 ATS in their last nine overall and the underdog is 19-7 ATS in the last 26 meetings. Take a PENN STATE! |
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01-17-23 | Texas +2.5 v. Iowa State | Top | 67-78 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Texas at Iowa State 8:00 ET Longhorns over Cyclones- Boy, I hate to do this as I really like what’s going on in Ames as TJ Otzelberger has No. 14 Iowa State (13-3, 4-1) playing a tough style of defense that allows just 57.9 PPG ranking No. 7 nationally. This of course translates to ATS wins as the Cyclones are 11-5 ATS on the season. No. 10 Texas (15-2, 4-1) has had to fight through major drama as they lost their coach due to domestic violence charges. Iowa State just had heir six game win streak stopped at TCU but are 5-0 ASTS in their last five games while the longhorns are 1-5 ATS in their last six games. This should be a true test for State as Texas offense puts up 81.5 PPG as their inside game can dominate the paint. If the Cyclones have a weakness it is in their offense which ranks No. 205. Take TEXAS! |
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01-17-23 | Kansas v. Kansas State +1.5 | Top | 82-83 | Win | 100 | 7 h 34 m | Show |
Kansas at Kansas State 7:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Jayhawks- The cage battle for bragging rights in Kansas and will have the attention of all college basketball enthusiasts from Van Pelt to Dorothy and Toto. The Sunflower State will pit No. 2 Kansas (16-1, 4-1) has posted 10 straight after their lone loss to Tennessee in the Bahamas on November 25, a game in which they were a 1.5-point underdog. The Jayhawks have dominated this series winning the last seven meetings and 15 of 16. The Wildcats might have been caught looking ahead to this meeting as they were blown out at TCU Saturday (Power Play winner). Although the series has been one sided the home team whoever they may be is 24-8-2 ATS in the last 34 meetings and State is 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Take KANSAS STATE! |
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01-16-23 | Illinois -9 v. Minnesota | 78-60 | Win | 100 | 7 h 51 m | Show | |
Illinois at Minnesota 6:00 ET Illini (-) over Golden Gophers- I have been riding this Illini team their last three time out and they have won easily and I see no reason to deviate now as they have the mojo after a sluggish start. Much was expected early of Illinois and they just were not in sync but they are at their season’s best right now going 4-1 ATS in their last five overall while Minnesota is following an ATS win and the favorite is 26-8 ATS in the last 35 meetings. Take ILLINOIS! |
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01-16-23 | Purdue -3.5 v. Michigan State | Top | 64-63 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 26 m | Show |
Purdue at Michigan State 2:30 ET Spartans (+) over Boilermakers-Just when you thought it was safe to go into the water shit happens. Like poor Michigan State who thought that their seven-game win streak would mount as they went to Illinois but were shocked and upended 75-66. Purdue who has lost but one game and they have been able to dominate enough to use their bench generously. Boilermakers rise to the better teams on the road going 5-1 ATS while Spartans against winning teams at home are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 as hosts Take PURDUE! |
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01-15-23 | Northwestern +4.5 v. Michigan | Top | 78-85 | Loss | -105 | 1 h 23 m | Show |
Northwestern at Michigan 12:00 ET Wildcats (+) over Wolverines- Northwestern is an upstart squad that has taken a number of opponents by surprise. The Wildcats have just trip to the NCAA Tournament and this season it looks to be their second invite to the Big Dance in school history. At 12-4 they have a huge leg up on conference foe Michigan who is 9-7 is off a 93-84 overtime loss to Iowa as they folded in crunch time. There has been a steady decline in Michigan’s basketball program since Juwan Howard took over a coach. Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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01-14-23 | Virginia -9.5 v. Florida State | 67-58 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
Virginia at Florida State 4:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Seminoles- This is a huge number for a team to lay on the road in a conference game but they are two stark differences between these two. The start with Virginia plays defense and they play it well and they have for years while the inconsistent Seminoles can’t shoot and don’t score. Ranking No. 246 Florida State scores just 69 PPG while shooting just 43% from the floor ranking No. 241. Virginia’s defense is ranked No. 13 as they allow a meager 59.5 PPG. Cavaliers are good at this and Florida State is bad at that. Or whatever! Just be sure to take VIRGINIA! |
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01-14-23 | Iowa State v. Kansas -7 | 60-62 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 53 m | Show | |
Iowa State at Kansas 8:00 ET Jayhawks (-) over Cyclones-Man I hate giving this side, oh not so much that I’m taking No. 2 Kansas (15-1, 4-0) but to play against No. 14 Iowa State (13-2, 4-0) who has been so good to us and whoever backs them. The Jayhawks have won nine straight while the Cyclones have strung together six straight wins including a 80-54 Power Play winner over Texas Tech. Kansas has always been at least one-step above most in the Big-12 and have won the last six meetings going 5-1 ATS. Although the Jayhawks are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 home games the favorite is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take KANSAS! |
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01-14-23 | Arkansas v. Vanderbilt +3.5 | 84-97 | Win | 100 | 3 h 57 m | Show | |
Arkansas at Vanderbilt 2:00 ET Commodores (+) over Razorbacks- No.15 Arkansas was so impressive in their first 14 games winning 12 with their cat like quickness and a defense holding opponents to just 64.4 PPG. That was before them met any ranked teams which happened their last two games both losses to Alabama and at Auburn. Vanderbilt returns home after a two game road trip falling at Tennessee and Missouri but getting a pair of winning covers. Razorbacks issues arose when 5-star recruit Nick Smith Jr. went down with a sore knee and their 6-10 center went down for the season.The Razorbacks hold a deceive series edge but are just 16-16 in Nashville. Hogs are hurting and Dores are ready to win here. Take VANDERBILT! |
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01-14-23 | Kansas State v. TCU -4.5 | 68-82 | Win | 100 | 3 h 56 m | Show | |
Kansas State at TCU 4:00 ET Horned Frogs (-) over Wildcats- Well, finally No. 13 Kansas State (15-1, 4-0) is starting to draw attention from the pollsters, odds makers and handicappers and with the way that they have played they deserve it. No. 17 TCU (13-3, 2-2) was cruising until a better than expected Iowa State squad beat them 69-67 with a bucket at the buzzer and they fell at Texas Wednesday79-75 blowing an 18-point lead. The Wildcats enter Fort Worth very confident if not cocky as they have won the last two at TCU and seven of the last nine as visitors. The Horned Frogs have defeated Texas Tech and Baylor and will not be intimidated. Frogs 5-1-1 ATS last seven home games and are 23-8-4 ATS against teams with winning records. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN! |
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01-13-23 | Michigan State v. Illinois -6 | Top | 66-75 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
Michigan State at Illinois 9:00 ET Illini (-) over Spartans- I am starting to see what it was that made Illinois such a highly rated team as they are starting to perform better on the court. Their last two times out they won and covered as Power Play winners over Wisconsin and at Nebraska. Michigan State who started 5-4 have won seven straight going 6-1 ATS and I think the points are an inducement to take the Spartans. MSU has a better record but the teams stats say different. The Illini are beginning to roll as they are 8-3 ATS following a win by 20 points or more and they are 6-2 ATS at home. Take ILLINOIS! |
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01-12-23 | Stanford +2.5 v. Washington | 69-86 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Stanford at Washington 11:00 ET Cardinal (+) over Huskies- The best thing about this contest is that one of these teams has got to win. A pair of cellar dwellers are will be fighting for their first Pac-12 victory as Stanford has dropped their last five (all conference games) and the Huskies have also lost five straight but just four of those are conference losses. These two split their games last season both winning on their home court. Washington is just 1-4 ATS in their last five home games while the Cardinal is 0-2 SU and 1-1 ATS on the road. Take STANFORD. |
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01-12-23 | Utah v. UCLA -11.5 | 49-68 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
Utah at UCLA 11:00 ET Bruins (-) over Utes- No. 7 UCLA is on an 11-game win streak after a close win over rival USC a game in which they were double-digit favorites. Oregon as the Bruins started 5-0 in Pac-12 action but fell 70-60 at home to Oregon last time out. The Bruins have won the last five meetings. Utah is 0-4 ATS on the road against teams with winning records while UCLA is 4-1 ATS against teams with winning records. The home team is 12-5 ATS in the last 17 meetings. Take UCLA! |
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01-12-23 | Colorado +4 v. USC | Top | 61-68 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 47 m | Show |
Colorado at USC 9:00 ET Buffaloes (+) over Trojans- Starting in Pac-12 play USC was 3-0 until their long road trip ended with a pair of losses to Washington State and UCLA after a seven game win streak. Colorado has won their last two against both Oregon schools and seven of their last eight games. USC returns home for their first game as hosts since Dec. 18 and they come back to a place where they are 7-19 ATS as hosts and they are 3-9 ATS after an ATS win. Add the road team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take COLORADO! |
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01-11-23 | Virginia Tech -2.5 v. Syracuse | 72-82 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
Virginia Tech at Syracuse 7:00 ET Hokies over Orange- This looks a little funny to me as Virginia Tech who started the season 11-1 with a win over North Carolina has lost four in-a-row and now come up favored on the road at Syracuse. The Orange who had won seven of eight before falling to Virginia Saturday seem to be fading as the years go on like their coach Jim Boeheim ages. Why the Hokies to come up favored here is a mystery as they are 6-14-1 ATS in their last 21 road games against teams with winning records...so why here? Well, the Orange (a fruit of color) are just 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games against teams with winning records. Stalemate...Nah it’s VIRGINIA TECH |
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01-11-23 | Indiana +2 v. Penn State | 66-85 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 46 m | Show | |
Indiana at Penn State 7:00 ET Indiana (+) over Nittany Lions- After struggling to reach the Top-25 the past few seasons Indiana was back among the ranked teams...until an 84-83 home loss to Northwestern. Penn State is off a loss to No.1 Purdue where they led by seven at the half and were outscored by 20-points in the second half. Unlike the gridiron where the Lions rule on the hardwood it is the Hoosiers who are dominate as they led the all-time series 42-13. Both clubs struggling against the points as the Hoosiers are 0-6 ATS in their last six and Penn State is 1-4 ATS in their last five overall. Take INDIANA! |
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01-11-23 | Creighton +3 v. Xavier | Top | 87-90 | Push | 0 | 6 h 46 m | Show |
Creighton at Xavier 7:00 ET Bluejays (+) over Musketeers- Former Arizona coach Sean Miller has taken the reins at Xavier and he has already accomplished feats that the Musketeers have not repeated in 66 years. Xavier not only won their first ever Big East win at Villanova it was the first win in Philadelphia since 1956 (how bout dat). So, maybe you can see the X-men getting a bit full of themselves especially with a struggling Bluejays club that had lost six in-a-row, won three and then was upended by Connecticut Saturday. The Musketeers are 5-0 in Big East play for the first time and that euphoria won’t last long. Note that Bluejays are 9-2 ATS on the road against teams with winning records higher than 60% and the underdog is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take CREIGHTON! |
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01-10-23 | North Carolina v. Virginia -4.5 | 58-65 | Win | 100 | 9 h 30 m | Show | |
North Carolina at Virginia 9:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Tar Heels- Virginia had won seven straight in this series until last season when the Tar Heels swept winning both games by double-digits. After a slow start North Carolina has won six of seven but are 0-3 in road games while Virginia is 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games overall but are 7-1 SU at home with that loss to No. 5 Houston a week before Christmas. The Tar Heels were preseason No. 1 but a 4-game slide dropped them out of the rankings. The Cavs were ranked as high as No. 4 but are a respectable No. 12 but still burn money. UNC is 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven road games and Virginia is 0-6 ATS in last six at home. But, how bout dis the home team is 24-9-1 ATS in the last 34 meetings. Take VIRGINIA! |
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01-10-23 | Illinois -3.5 v. Nebraska | 76-50 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
Illinois at Nebraska 9:00 ET Illini (-) over Cornhuskers- Yup, Illinois has been the model of inconsistency and I love it. We are a perfect 4-0 with and against the Illini including their win over Wisconsin on Saturday. The number just stack up heavily against Nebraska here as Illinois ranks high on offense, on defense , rebound and even where they are weak in free throws. The Cornhuskers have not been a factor in football for about a decade now but they have never been a factor on the basketball court and are not now either. The trends are overwhelming for the huskers so I won’t let you see them. Still, it is ILLINOIS! |
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01-10-23 | Texas Tech v. Iowa State -5.5 | 50-84 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
Texas Tech at Iowa State 8:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Cyclone- Iowa State is undefeated (3-0) in Big-12 action and it has been all defense under T.J. Otzelberger as they only allow 58.2 points ranked No. 8. They are also 8-0 at home with conference wins over TCU, Baylor and Texas. Texas Tech who was know for their defense is 0-3 in Big-12 play but have not been at full strength. The Red Raiders have won the last two meetings and 8 of the past ten. But, they are ailing and are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games against teams with winning records including 0-6-1 ATS on the road. Add that the favorite is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take IOWA STATE! |
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01-10-23 | Oklahoma State v. Kansas State -5 | 57-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
Oklahoma State at Kansas State 7:00 ET Cowboys (+) over Wildcats- The hottest team in college basketball has got to be Kansas State as they a have won eight in-a-row and the last three wins were over ranked opponents two of which came on the road. The 14-1 Wildcats were pick to finish last in the Big-12 and were un-ranked until this week and they entered at No. 11. That is a huge jump in any sport and they may not be able to live up to that now that they have gained attention. The Wildcats have scored 213 points in their last two games and will be up against the No.2 defense in the Big-12 allowing just 61.5 PPG. The road team is 5-0-1 ATS in the last six meetings and the underdog is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six as well. Even with their powerful offense the wildcats are just 2-7 ATS after scoring 90 points or better. Take OKLAHOMA STATE! |
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01-10-23 | Florida v. LSU | Top | 67-56 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Florida at LSU 7:00 ET Gators (+) over Tigers- Now this makes no sense whats-so-ever as the 8-7 Gators are favored at LSU who is 12-3 on the season including a perfect 9-0 at home. The odds makers have not been giving LSU any respect at all and not just here they were made an 11-point underdog at Kentucky while the Wildcats were 8-4 and the Tigers were 12-1 (Cats won at final moments 74-71). Florida has been over-rated as much as the Tigers are under-rated and they have dropped 3-of-4 both SU and ATS. The Gators are 6-13 ATS in last 19 overall and and horrific 5-17 ATS against winning teams while the Tigers are 5-2 ATS against winning teams. The best thing that I can say for support is that the road team is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Hold your breath and take FLORIDA! |
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01-08-23 | Purdue v. Penn State +5.5 | Top | 76-63 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 41 m | Show |
Purdue at Penn State 6:00 ET Nittany Lions (+) over Boilermakers- We have been against the Boilermakers twice since they were deemed No. 1 in the country and we are 2-0 in those two contests and they say that the third time is a charm so once again we will take the points with the home underdog. The Boilermakers are 7-18-3 ATS overall and 6-17-3 ATS in their last 26 after a SU win. Lions 24-11-1 ATS in last 36 games overall. Take PENN STATE! |
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01-08-23 | Northwestern +6.5 v. Indiana | 84-83 | Win | 100 | 1 h 2 m | Show | |
Northwestern at Indiana 12:00 ET Wildcats (+)m over Hoosiers- Indiana who was off to a great start has taken it on the chin of late as injuries an inexperience are showing signs of weakness. Northwestern is coming off an upset win over Illinois and are holding opponents to 57.2 points per game and they have three starting seniors. Take NORTHWESTERN! |
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01-05-23 | USC v. UCLA -11 | 58-60 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
USC at UCLA 9:30 ET Bruins (-) over Trojans-The Bruins have reeled off 10 straight wins are a sluggish 3-2 start are now ranked No. 10 and that is probably where they belong. USC had a seven-game winning streak of their own stopped as out Megabucks winner Washington State dismantled the Trojans and this by a 5-9 team. USC was exposed and the bruins are experienced and good enough to control the tempo here and the outcome. The Bruins are 4-0 ATS against teams with winning records above 60%. Take UCLA. |
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01-05-23 | Purdue +2 v. Ohio State | Top | 71-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Purdue at Ohio State 7:00 ET Boilermakers (+) over Buckeyes- These two clubs have one thing in common and that is both have played Rutgers with the Megabucks Buckeyes prevailed 67-66 while Purdue was knocked from the undefeated ranks thanks to Megabucks Rutgers winner. it is not unusual for a team that is this deep into the season and is handed their first loss to fall the next time out. The Buckeyes are off a huge road win over Northwestern on New Year’s Day are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games after a SU win. The road team is 3-0-1 ATS in the last four meetings. take PURDUE! |
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01-04-23 | TCU v. Baylor -5.5 | Top | 88-87 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 7 m | Show |
TCU at Baylor 9:00 ET Bears (-) over Horned Frogs- No. 16 Baylor will host No. 17 Texas Christian in what could be an epic battle. the Horned Frogs have won 10 straight and are off a come-from-behind 67-61 home win over Texas Tech while Baylor was getting their face stomped at Iowa State 77-62. Bears coach Scott Drew Scott was upset at his clubs lack of team play recording only seven assists while committing 19 turnovers. TCU has taken a page out of the Baylor playbook and are allowing only 61 PPG ranked No. 32. Frogs 20-8-1 ATS on the road in last 29 but the favorite is 11-2-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Bears respond as they are 4-0-1 ATS after a SU loss. Take BAYLOR! |
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01-04-23 | Duke v. NC State +5 | 60-84 | Win | 100 | 5 h 9 m | Show | |
Duke at N.C. State 7:00 ET Wolfpack (+) over Blue Devils- Duke is coming off a victory against Florida State where they had a torrid shooting night making 51% from the floor and 44% from beyond the arc winning 86-67. Ryan Young made all seven field attempts and all six free throws for the Blue Devils against a rag Seminole defense and you can be sure that he won’t do it again tonight. Duke has owned in the in-state rival winning the last three and 14 of the last 18 meetings. The Wolfpack are 11-4 SU and that really doesn’t mean that they are not actually playing that well as they have covered the number just once in their last eight outings going 1-5-1 ATS. This is just Duke’s second true road game and they lost that one to Wake Forest. I believe that the Wolfpack are better and they are 8-1 at home good enough to bring this to the final buzzer and an outright win is possible. Take N.C. STATE! |
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01-04-23 | Penn State +4 v. Michigan | Top | 69-79 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 8 m | Show |
Penn State at Michigan 8:00 ET State has reeled off five straight wins while Michigan well, so not much overall but is coming off a beat down on Maryland New Year’s Day 81-46. A lot of things have to go right for you to win by that margin in a conference game and the Terrapins are 10-4. Still the Wolverines are just mid-land at 8-5 and have a chance to man-up as a small favorite against the 11-3 Nittany Lions who are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games. Michigan who won huge last time out are 6-20 ATS after a win and 0-5 straight-up after a win of 20 points or more. Nittany Lions are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games. It might look too good...take PENN STATE! |
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01-03-23 | Kansas State v. Texas -8.5 | 116-103 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 41 m | Show | |
Kansas State at Texas 8:00 ET Longhorns (-) over Wildcats- Ya know, just who are the pollsters and people that rank college basketball do it on what basis? Here we have two schools with huge basketball programs with the same record in the same conference and Texas is ranked No.6 and Kansas State doesn’t get placed into the Top-25. The Wildcats take to the road for just their third true road game While the Longhorns are 9-0 SU at home. This price seems excessive as the Wildcats are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games and the visitor is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Longhorns must be expected to have a breakout game at home as they are 2-5 ATS at home and just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. looks to easy to take Kansas State. DO TAKE TEXAS! |
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01-03-23 | Kansas v. Texas Tech +1.5 | Top | 75-72 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Kansas at Texas Tech 9:00 ET Red Raiders (+) over Jayhawks- Kansas made a huge comeback last time out versus Oklahoma State 69-67 after trailing by 15 points at half and opening the second half with a 22-5 run worthy of their No. 3 status. Texas Tech on the other side of coin blew a 11-point halftime lead to TCU bowing 67-61 while committing 23 turnovers. While the Jayhawks are playing just their second true road game of the season the Red Raiders are 8-0 SU at home and are on a 29-game home winning streak. Tech is 10-2 ATS after a SU loss. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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01-03-23 | LSU v. Kentucky -9.5 | Top | 71-74 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
LSU at Kentucky 8:00 ET Wildcats (-) over Tigers- Whoa Nellie...is this right? I mean really talk about ‘Don’t make sense’ listen to how this game sets up. Here is LSU 12-1 and winners of six straight entering Lexington including a 60-57 win over No. 9 Arkansas as a huge underdog. Kentucky is 9-4 on the season and has yet to be impressive against Division I opponents. The Wildcats who are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games have won six of the last seven meetings but otherwise all trends and stats point to the Tigers and it is over kill. One other thing this is the first true road game for LSU. That might be the why the line is where it is. Take KENTUCKY! |
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01-03-23 | Marquette v. St. John's +2.5 | 96-85 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 14 m | Show | |
Marquette at St. John’s 6:30 ET Red Storm (-) over Golden Eagles- When I think of these two teams I would rate the Golden Eagles much higher than I do St. John’s. Then when seeing that they are both standing at 11-4 I took a closer look. The Red Storm (I hate that name, having gone to MSG to root on or against the former Redmen) are 8-1 SU at home with the one loss coming to Xavier in the middle their current three game losing streak. Marquette is off a pair of impressive wins over Seton Hall and at Villanova but will be up against it here as the home team is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings. Take ST. JOHN’S! |
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01-02-23 | Rutgers +9 v. Purdue | 65-64 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
Rutgers at Purdue 7:00 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Boilermakers- Purdue will be playing Rutgers for the second time in two seasons as the No. 1 ranked team and they are hoping for a better result this time around as the Scarlet Knights upset them 70-68 in New Jersey handing them their first loss after starting the year 8-0. This year it is different they are playing Rutgers at home and the but are still undefeated at 13-0. The Scarlet Knights must a thing about getting ready for the Boilermakers as they defeated them in West Lafayette in 2020 and the are 6-1 ATS in their last seven while the Boilermakers are 6-17-3 ATS in their last 26 games overall. Take RUTGERS! |
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12-31-22 | Texas v. Oklahoma +3.5 | 70-69 | Win | 100 | 8 h 36 m | Show | |
Texas at Oklahoma 2:00 ET Sooners (+) over Longhorns- No. 6 Texas (11-1) has won four straight and while that really isn’t big news they have done it with interim coach Rodney Terry leading the way as Chris Beard faces felony domestic violence charges. This is the Longhorns Big-12 opener and their first true road game and they are 0-4 ATS on the road against teams with winning records and they are 1-5 ATS after three straight home games. the Sooners haven’t played in 11 days are one of the better shooting team in the country hitting over 50% from the floor and should be ready for longhorn and are in the top-20 in 3-point shooting. Add that the underdog is 17-4 ATS in the last 21 meetings. Take OKLAHOMA! |
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12-31-22 | Arizona v. Arizona State +6.5 | Top | 69-60 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 35 m | Show |
Arizona at Arizona State 2:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Wildcats- Yeah well, there was no way I could avoid this one as 12-1 No. 5 Arizona comes to Tempe leading the nation in field goal percentage at 53.2 and is No. 2 in scoring averaging 90.2 PPG. Arizona State returns home from San Francisco having been trashed by the Dons 97-60 as Bill Russell and KC Jones must have been there in spirit. I have to believe that this rivalry match-up had the Sun Devils looking ahead and they got caught and beaten badly. That loss ended their own nine game winning streak and they are 11-2 ATS in 13 games after a 20 point loss. The Wildcats are 2-6 ATS after scoring 90 or more points. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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12-31-22 | Baylor v. Iowa State +2 | Top | 62-77 | Win | 100 | 8 h 33 m | Show |
Baylor at Iowa State 2:00 ET Cyclones (+) over Bears- Okay, there are some trends that you do not want to hear about if you are looking to back the Cyclones against Baylor. To start with the Bears have won the last six meetings and nine of the last 10. But this year’s version of Iowa State has coach T.J. Otzelberger’s mantra and that is play defense from one end of the floor to the other end and you do this for the full 40 minutes. Iowa State is ninth in the nation in total defense allowing just 56.9 PPG. Baylor is playing just their second true road game and they are already 0-1 losing at Marquette. Bears defeated Nicholls State by 30-points last time out and they are 0-8 ATS after winning by 20 or more points. Take IOWA STATE! |
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12-31-22 | Connecticut v. Xavier +2.5 | 73-83 | Win | 100 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
Connecticut at Xavier 12:00 ET Musketeers (+) over Huskies- The Big East is heating up as conference play continues in Cincinnati where undefeated and No. 2 Connecticut (14-0) will be challenged by Xavier and the Musketeers are on a seven game win streak of their own and are 7-1 SU at home. The Huskies had cover eight straight games and were tested in their last two games against Georgetown and St. Johns a pair of non-covering wins. The Musketeers are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with winning records. Take XAVIER! |
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12-30-22 | UCLA v. Washington State +8.5 | 67-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
UCLA at Washington State 11:00 ET Cougars (+) over Bruins- I really hope that I am not being bias here but I’ve seen this UCLA team up close and personal three different times this season and I am still waiting to be impressed. The Bruins are riding an eight game win streak and are off a win 81-65 over powerful UC Davis. Washington State has dropped six of their last eight games but the home team is 4-0 ATS the last four meetings and we are hoping the bruins take the Cougars for granted. Take WASHINGTON STATE! |
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12-29-22 | Iowa v. Nebraska +4.5 | 50-66 | Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show | |
Iowa at Nebraska 7;00 ET Cornhuskers (+) over Hawkeyes- Iowa opened the season 5-0 and then reality hit as their competition became stronger and they are 3-4 since and riding a 3-game losing streak into Lincoln. It their defense Iowa has been without their senior point guard and junior power forward who status is uncertain. The Cornhuskers are 5-1 SU at home be it against lower tier teams with the lone loss coming in overtime 65-62 to then No. 1 Purdue. The home team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. Take NEBRASKA! |
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12-28-22 | Arkansas -4 v. LSU | 57-60 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
Arkansas at LSU 9:00 ET Razorbacks (-) over Tigers- A pair of 11-1 clubs square off in Baton Rouge where LSU is 8-0 and hosting an Arkansas team playing their first true road game. Ordinarily I would look to play against anybody in the Razorbacks position but they have been on the road fat neutral site five time and have played and beaten the likes of Creighton, Oklahoma, San Diego State, Bradley and Louisville (they were good once). Razorbacks are actually 9-1 ATS in their last 10 true road games. Take ARKANSAS! |
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12-28-22 | Alabama v. Mississippi State +1.5 | Top | 78-67 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
Alabama at Mississippi State 9:00 ET Bulldogs (+) over Crimson Tide- Both of these clubs are off record setting start as Mississippi (11-1) is second only to their 13-0 start in 2003-04 season while Alabama at 11-2 is their best start since 2007. We have had our way with the Tide as week are 4-0 ATS in games where they are 3-1 SU. The Bulldogs have been a point spread nightmare covering just once since November 17 while going 1-6-1 ATS. The push was a win over Marquette so we know that they can play although their competition has been second and third rate. Bama has played some big boys and has defeated two different No. 1 teams and then of course fell themselves. In true road games the Crimson defeated then No.1 Houston but the road team is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings. That’s enough for me here. Take MISSISSIPPI STATE! |
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12-28-22 | Kentucky v. Missouri +3.5 | 75-89 | Win | 100 | 7 h 21 m | Show | |
Kentucky at Missouri 8:00 ET Tigers (+) over Wildcats- Yeah I just love this, Missouri has one loss this season and we had them that night while Kentucky failed us against UCLA. Wildcats coach John Calipari is always high on his new recruits but not having veteran players has started to show its flaws and as always they are poor free throw shooters. Shooting the ball is not a Tiger problem as they are No. 4 in the nation hitting 51.3 from the field and averaging 88.8 points per game also placing them at number 4. This is a true road game for the Wildcats and they are 5-15-2 ATS in their last 22 road games while the Tigers are 11-2 ATS against a team with a losing road record. Take MISSOURI! |
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12-27-22 | Seton Hall v. Marquette -7 | 69-83 | Win | 100 | 8 h 53 m | Show | |
Seton Hall at Marquette 8:00 ET Golden Eagles (-) over Pirates- Marquette coach Shaka Smart is non-too happy about the Golden Eagles double-overtime loss at Providence where the Friars shot 30 more free throws. That was the first loss for them to a team outside the Top-25 ( not that providence is all that bad). Most trends surrounding this game favor Seton Hall but the Pirates are a notch below past teams and the Eagles are just a better overall club with a much deeper bench. Take MARQUETTE! |
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12-21-22 | USC v. Colorado State +3 | Top | 73-64 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 36 m | Show |
Colorado State vs Southern California 11:00 ET Rams (+) over Trojans- As their coach stated ‘this is our biggest win of the year by far.’ Comments that make me think that USC must really be full of themselves after their 74-71 victory over No. 19 Auburn. If the Trojans continue to think of how great a win they had last time out they will get ambushed this time at home against Colorado State. On the other end of the spectrum the Rams were defeated earlier this season by Northern Colorado who was rated No. 207. CSU is off a 62-60 win at St. Mary’s (not as easy to do as you might think. This number is way too low and I won’t be surprised of the Rams win on the floor. Take COLORADO STATE! |
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12-21-22 | Auburn -3.5 v. Washington | Top | 84-61 | Win | 100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
Auburn at Washington 11:00 ET Tigers (-) over Huskies- Auburn started the season 8-0 but have dropped 2-of-3 as the competition got tougher as they lost to Memphis and in their first road game to USC Sunday. It was one of those games where even a 32-19 rebounding edge over the Trojans didn’t help as 23 turnovers were key. The Huskies have played two games against real competitors and lost them both to Gonzaga and Oregon State. The Tigers lead the nation in blocked shots averaging an incredible 7.5 blocks. The cream rises and the tigers bite the Huskies. Take AUBURN! |
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12-21-22 | Notre Dame -1 v. Florida State | 72-73 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
Notre Dame at Florida State 8:30 ET Fighting Irish over Seminoles- The Fighting Irish are coming off back-to-back losses and are looking for their first ACC win of the season. Notre Dame has five starters that average double figures but its defense has been spotty as they rank 222 in points allowed. Florida State has had numerous injuries that have force them to play small ball. The trouble with that is this is not baseball where it can work as they are No. 335 in rebounds per game averaging just 29.2. ND is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games while Florida State is 3-11-1 ATS in their last 15 games following a loss. Take NOTRE DAME! |
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12-20-22 | Virginia v. Miami-FL +4 | Top | 64-66 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Virginia at Miami-FL 8:30 ET Hurricanes (+) over Cavaliers- I have seen No. 6 Virginia up close and alone with UCLA I believe to be the most over-rated teams in college basketball. The Cavaliers suffered their first loss of the season last time out against Houston (Megabucks winner) while No. 22 Miami are winners of seven straight games. Virginia has won the past six meetings and under coach Tony Bennett are once again defensive leaders allowing just 59.1 PPG. The Canes have averaged 81.6 PPG during their current winning streak and are No. 8 in offensive efficiency. Take MIAMI-FL. |
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12-18-22 | Auburn +1 v. USC | Top | 71-74 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 45 m | Show |
Auburn at USC 5:30 ET Tigers over Trojans- USC is looking to gain some recognition on the hard wood not just the gridiron and a win over No. 19 Auburn in the cages would show their progress (8-3) by defeating a ranked ream. The Trojans have won four straight but just can’t match the Tigers when it comes to depth or defense. Auburn under Bruce Pearl play defense and only allow 61 PPG. USC is 7-19 ATS in their last 26 home games and are 2-7 ATS after a SU win. Take AUBURN |
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12-17-22 | Tennessee +3.5 v. Arizona | 70-75 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 30 m | Show | |
Tennessee at Arizona 10:30 ET Volunteers (+) over Wildcats- This will be a test of a pair of offensive power as Arizona now leads the nation in scoring averaging 92.0 PPG while shooting 54.5% from the floor. Tennessee will be playing their first true road game and for the most part that becomes a challenging experience for them and us. I have seen Arizona live twice already this season and still think that they can be had as they are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games overall and 3-8 ATS in their last 11 home games. The Vols are 14-5 ATS on the road after three straight home games. Take TENNESSEE! |
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12-17-22 | Vanderbilt +6.5 v. NC State | Top | 66-70 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Vanderbilt vs N.C State 10:30 ET Commodores (+) over Wolfpack- These two have very different records and only one common opponent to judge them. This will be a late start in Chicago and is the final game of a quadruple-header at the United Center. For Vanderbilt it will be their first ‘live’ action in nine days and they are ready to get back to the hardwood. This is the sixth meeting with the Commodores having a 3-2 advantage with all six games having being played on neutral sites and Vandy is 7-1 ATS in their last eight games at neutral sites. NC State who is off a huge 92-73 win over under-manned Furman are 5-15-1 ATS after a SU win. Take VANDERBILT! |
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12-17-22 | UCLA v. Kentucky +2 | 63-53 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 31 m | Show | |
UCLA vs Kentucky 5:15 ET Wildcats (+) over Bruins-I just love winning these games involving the UCLA Bruins...sometimes no matter if you are with or against certain teams you have a great insight as to what they are doing night by night. That is how it has been for ‘us’ regarding the Bruins and Kentucky is the perfect opponent for Saturday’s action. The Wildcats dropped a game to No. 2 Gonzaga back on November 20 but have reeled off four straight wins since. When quality programs like this meet the points become such a huge factor as the dog in this series is 4-0 ATS in last four meetings. I’m not going to give you any other trends as they might discourage you. Have no fear! Take KENTUCKY! |
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12-14-22 | UCLA +1.5 v. Maryland | 87-60 | Win | 100 | 9 h 19 m | Show | |
UCLA at Maryland 9:00 ET Terrapins over Bruins- Seems strange that these two will be playing in the same conference next season as the Big Ten has swallowed a former ACC stalwart Maryland and a the PAC-12 legendary UCLA. These Top-25 ranked teams meeting each with a pair of flaws with losses in early season tournaments. Maryland has dropped their last two contests and returns home after losses to Tennessee and at Wisconsin. The Bruins to me were one of the least impressive teams ranked teams in the early part of the season. Terps are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games but this price is way low considering the trends. Take UCLA! |
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12-14-22 | UCF +6.5 v. Ole Miss | 72-61 | Win | 100 | 8 h 37 m | Show | |
Central Florida at Mississippi 7:30 ET Knights (+) over Rebels- A pair of fast paced clubs with stellar defenses each with two losses and a positive point differential of +10 or better. After two straight defeats to and couple of good basketball teams in Oklahoma and Memphis the Rebels rebounded with a 37-point victory over Valparaiso. Mississippi is a perfect 5-0 (3-1-1 ATS) at home and this will be the first true road encounter for the Knights. Central Florida is just 1-6 and ATS in their last seven road games but 5-1 ATS in their last six games against teams with winning records. Take CENTRAL FLORIDA! |
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12-14-22 | South Carolina v. UAB -16 | Top | 70-84 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
South Carolina at UAB 7:00 ET Blazers (-) over Gamecocks- Here are a pair of schools that are moving in opposite directions as the once proud Gamecocks have fallen to the point where a Conference USA team is a double-digit favorite over an SEC team. When you look at the stats you can see why the price is what it is. South Carolina is one of the more offensively challenged team in the NCAA ranked No. 331 averaging just 64.2 PPG and their defense is ranked at 211 PPG. The Blazers are one of the top scoring team’s in the nation at No. 6 averaging 87.9 PPG. shooting 49.1% from the floor. Take ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM! |
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12-13-22 | Memphis +7 v. Alabama | 88-91 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show | |
Memphis at Alabama 9:00 ET Tigers (+) over Crimson Tide- You have to love the way this game is set up. Alabama accomplished a feat last done by Duke in 1965-66 and that is defeating two different No. 1 teams. The Tide are coming off a 71-65 upset of No. 1 Houston Saturday parlayed with their (4OT) win over then No. 1 North Carolina 103-101. I expect a non-cover in the game following a win like that and that happened after their first upset win. Memphis can play and are on a six-game winning streak after defeating Bama rival Auburn 82-73 on Saturday. Tigers are 13-4 ATS in last 17 games against a team with a winning percentage above 60% or better. Tide 2-8 ATS following an ATS win. Take MEMPHIS! |
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12-12-22 | Creighton v. Arizona State +4 | Top | 71-73 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show |
Arizona State at Creighton 9:00 ET Sun Devils (+) over Blue Jays- No. 21 Creighton won’t be ranked in the Top-25 mush longer as they have lost four straight games and now face a red hot Arizona State squad that has won seven in-a-row. The Sun Devils won 58-57 at Creighton last season and look to do it again with a defense that only allows 59.8 PPG. Devils are 6-0 ATS when playing a team with a winning record. Take ARIZONA STATE! |
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12-11-22 | Wisconsin +4.5 v. Iowa | Top | 78-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Wisconsin at Iowa 6:30 ET Badgers (+) over Hawkeyes- Iowa was a huge winner for us last time out as they beat down rival Iowa State 75-56 on Thursday as the won without Kris Murray who leads the team in scoring (19.4) and rebounds 10.1. This time around it will be a little tougher without him as the Badgers (7-2, 1-0) look to win their second Big Ten contest. This game will pit the No. 22 offense of Iowa against the no. 24 defense of Wisconsin. The Badgers are 5-1 ATS on the road and the road team is 9-4-2 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Take WISCONSIN! |
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12-10-22 | Kansas v. Missouri +3.5 | 95-67 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 24 m | Show | |
Kansas at Missouri 5:15 ET Tigers (+) over Jayhawks- No. 6 Kansas is 8-1 and have had 10 days to bask in their glory before taking on undefeated and un-ranked 9-0 Missouri a squad they humiliated 102-65 last season in Lawrence. The Tigers are like playing in a track meet as they lead the nation in scoring averaging 93 PPG and shoot 51% from the field. The Jayhawks average 77 themselves but the rank 104 on defense. The Tigers biggest scare came in overtime at Wichita State 88-84 overcoming a second half deficit. Revenge and better talent has the Tigers stripes shining. Take MISSOURI! |
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12-08-22 | Michigan v. Minnesota +5 | 90-75 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
Michigan at Minnesota 8:00- ET Golden Gophers (+) over Wolverines- Michigan (5-3, 0-0) will be playing their Big Ten opener on the road and will be playing without starting guard Jaelin Llewellyn who suffered a torn ACL on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season. Minnesota (4-4, 0-1) was handed their third straight loss by Purdue on Sunday. The Wolves are just 7-19 ATS after a SU win and the home team is 5-1 in the last six meetings. Take MINNESOTA! |
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12-08-22 | Iowa State v. Iowa -3.5 | 56-75 | Win | 100 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
Iowa State at Iowa 8:00 ET Hawkeyes (-) over Cyclones- Iowa State (7-1) is doing it with defense and are sixth in the nation only allowing 56.8 PPG while for Iowa it is done on offense where they average 83.4 PPG. The Cyclones can be tough under former UNLV leader T.J. Otzelberger who stresses defense. The Hawkeyes are 5-1 ATS following a loss and are 38-18-3 ATS in their last 59 home games and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take IOWA! |
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12-08-22 | Rutgers +6.5 v. Ohio State | Top | 66-67 | Win | 100 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Ohio State at Rutgers 7:00 ET |
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12-06-22 | Iowa +2.5 v. Duke | 62-74 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 8 m | Show | |
Iowa vs Duke 9:30 ET Hawkeyes (+) over Blue Devils- Duke is once again the show piece in New York’s Madison Square Garden where they play more often then local city schools. Iowa is playing their second straight against an ACC opponent as they defeated Georgia Tech 81-65 last Tuesday. The Hawkeyes have one loss to TCU when they had their worst shooting day of the season going 3-for-17 from downtown. Iowa is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games overall and Duke is 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Take IOWA! |
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12-04-22 | Kentucky -8.5 v. Michigan | 73-69 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 28 m | Show | |
Michigan at Kentucky 1:00 ET Wildcats (-) over Wolverines- These two once proud basketball schools no longer dominate the top of the polls. Kentucky (5-2) have beat up on five double-digit wins against inferior competition and have lost against power schools Michigan State and Gonzaga. Michigan State (5-2) have dropped out of the ranking after bowing to Virginia and Arizona State and even struggled with Ohio. The price is high if you are to lay-it and you’ll be right. Take KENTUCKY! |
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12-03-22 | Wichita State +7.5 v. Kansas State | 50-55 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
West Virginia at Xavier 6:30 ET Mountaineers (+) over Musketeers- The X-man may have three losses already but you can’t blame them for trying as they have lost to No. 10 Indiana at home and to No. 8 Duke and No. 6 Gonzaga in the Phil Knight Tourney. Mountaineers coach Bob Huggins has had plenty of experience against Xavier going 8-8 in the ‘Crosstown Shootout’ when coaching Cincinnati who he led to a Final Four. Mountain-boys have four in double-digits and enough talent with good coaching t win here. take WEST VIRGINIA! |
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12-03-22 | West Virginia +3.5 v. Xavier | 74-84 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 19 m | Show | |
Wichita State at Kansas State 9:00 ET Shockers (+) over Wildcats- That was quite a performance by the Shockers last time out hosting Missouri they went overtime before falling 88-84. But, the thing to note is that the tigers shot 54.1% from the floor and made 12 3-pointers, but the committed 20 turnovers and missed 8-of-14 free throws. How does a team make 12 3-pointers and not make FT’s? Kansas State suffered their first loss to Butler in Indianapolis and are 1-4 ATS after a SU loss. Take WICHITA STATE! |
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12-03-22 | Indiana v. Rutgers +4 | Top | 48-63 | Win | 100 | 6 h 50 m | Show |
Indiana at Rutgers 4:00 ET Scarlet Knights (+) over Hoosiers- Oh boy! Ain’t we got fun...Indiana pops into the Top-10 for the first time in over five years after defeating an over-ratted North Carolina clubs that has now dropped three in-a-row. This is a perfect spot to ambush the 7-0 Hoosiers who are playing their first true road game and they are 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 road games after three straight at home. And get this the Scarlet Knights are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 home games against teams with winning records, add that the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take RUTGERS! |
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12-02-22 | Illinois +2 v. Maryland | 66-71 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
Illinois at Maryland 9:00 ET Illini (+) over Terrapins- The 7-0 Terrapins have rolled over the good, the bad and the ugliest of teams defeating every opponents by at least 16 points with their closest game an 18-point win over Miami-Fl. Illinois suffered their only loss in Las Vegas to No. 4 Virginia but they showed that they can play with just about anybody. So, with Maryland romping game after game shouldn’t they be a stronger favorite at home against a team that they have defeated 8-of-10 times straight-up. The dogs is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings. Take ILLINOIS! |
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12-02-22 | Gonzaga v. Baylor +2.5 | Top | 63-64 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Baylor at Gonzaga 8:00 ET Bears (+) over Bulldogs- These two teams played for the National Championship in 2021 and it wasn’t pretty for the Zags as the 4.5-point underdog Bears led from start to finish as they highest scoring team in the nation was stifled. This time around Gonzaga is playing behind a closed window as it is Baylor that scores 88.1 PPG ranking No.6 while on defense the Bulldogs have dropped to No. 331 allowing 76.7 PPG. Bears are off a beat down by Marquette 96-70 and they are 6-1 ATS after a loss of 20-points or more. Gonzaga is 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 neutral site games. The underdogs is 5-0 ATS in this series. Take BAYLOR! |
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12-02-22 | Wake Forest +3 v. Clemson | 57-77 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 3 m | Show | |
Wake Forest at Clemson 7:00 ET Demon Deacons (+) over Tigers- Last season Wake Forest had troubles on the road and this year they are already 1-0 after winning their first true road game at Wisconsin 78-75 as a 6-Point underdog. Clemson who has won 5-of-6 are off a 101-94 overtime victory over Penn State. Scoring over 100 points is big deal for the Tigers as they are a bit challenged on offense ranking No. 126 averaging just 75.8 PPG and their overall defense isn’t any better and is ranked No. 128. The Deacons are 7-1 SU with a pair of players from the transfer portal and get the money here. Take WAKE FOREST! |
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12-01-22 | UCLA v. Stanford +7 | 80-66 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
UCLA at Stanford 10:30 ET Cardinal (+) over Bruins- You are going to hear plenty of comments like ‘inspiring play and huge efforts and a gritty club,’ but what you won’t hear is UCLA wins again. Believe me this is one of the most over-rated teams in the country and believe me I know I’ve seen them twice in person and I just don’t see what the big deal or talent is hiding. The Bruins like so may at this time of the season are playing their first true road game of the year ad it is a PAC -12 battle at Stanford. The Cardinal have fallen off the basketball charts of late (so has their football team) but they still manage to be ready for conference games at home where they are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings with the bruins. Tough gritty win...take STANFORD! |
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12-01-22 | Seton Hall +10.5 v. Kansas | 65-91 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
Seton Hall at Kansas 9:00 ET Pirates (+) over Jayhawks- The defending national Champions will host Seton Hall in this Big East- Big-12 Battle. No. 9 Kansas is 7-1 falling to Tennessee in their final game of a set of three games in the Bahamas. Seton Hall (4-3) has been inconsistent this season and this match-up should bring more focus to their game. Take SETON HALL! |
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12-01-22 | Arizona v. Utah +6.5 | 66-81 | Win | 100 | 8 h 13 m | Show | |
Arizona at Utah 8:30 ET Utes (+) over Wildcats- Undefeated No. 4 Arizona (6-0) leads the nation in scoring averaging 97.5 points a game and are coming off wins in Maui over a pair of ranked teams No. 17 San Diego State and No. 10 Cincinnati. The Wildcats style is in direct contrast to Utah’s defensive and deliberate style of play. The time that I like most about this encounter is that it is Arizona’s first true road game of the season and it happens to be a league game the first date of December. The Wildcats are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games after a SU win. I like the spot and are taking it with confidence. Take UTAH! |
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11-29-22 | Virginia -3.5 v. Michigan | Top | 70-68 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
Virginia at Michigan 9:30 ET Cavaliers (-) over Wolverines- I saw No. 3 Virginia defeat Baylor and Illinois in Las Vegas and although they were crowned tourney champs I can say that I was all that impressed. Although, I feel that they will win games because of their experience and depth. As Claude Reins would say ‘I am shocked...’ yep, I am shocked at how little respect the Wolverines are receiving from the book-makers as I expect them to be ranked which they are not and I don’t expect them to be such an underdog at home Now, the decision is do I believe my lying eyes or a lying bookmaker. Maybe, they know something a Michigan is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games and they are 2-9 ATS after a SU win. Cavaliers 7-2 ATS in last nine against winning teams above .600. Looks too easy to take the Wolves...take VIRGINIA! |
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11-29-22 | Missouri v. Wichita State +2.5 | Top | 88-84 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
Missouri vs Wichita State 8:00 ET Shockers (+) over Tigers- Missouri opened the season with seven straight wins and that is always impressive even if they defeated the likes of SIU Edwardsville, Southern Indiana, Lindenwood, Mississippi Valley State, Coastal Carolina and of course Houston Christian. Now, not that seven sub-division schools isn’t bad enough they played them all at home. Now, this isn’t a true road game as it is a neutral site but they are playing a real basketball team. Take WICHITA STATE! |
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11-29-22 | Maryland v. Louisville +13.5 | 79-54 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
Maryland at Louisville 7:00 ET Cardinals (+) over Terrapins- There are no slow paced turtles here as the streaking Terrapins are 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS while Louisville is the mirror image at 0-6 SU and an unbelievable -0-6 ATS. The Red Birds lost their first three games by one point each to Bellarmine, Wright State and Appalachian State but increased their losing margin to 26, 32 and 19 points against three big boys Arkansas, Texas Tech and Cincinnati. The Cardinals offense is ranked 355 averaging just 58.7 PPG while shooting a team 39.5% from the floor. But the Red Birds are 6-2 in the last eight meetings. Coming from the bottom up...take LOUISVILLE! |
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11-28-22 | Minnesota v. Virginia Tech -11.5 | 57-67 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 41 m | Show | |
Minnesota at Virginia Tech 7:00 ET Hokies (-) over Golden Gophers- Neither of these clubs has been very impressive to date with Minnesota struggling against mediocre competition going overtime before defeating California Baptist 62-61. Virginia Tech has lost to College of Charleston 77-75 and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall. This is the Golden Gophers first true road game of the season and they are 0-7 ATS on the road against teams with winning records and Tech is 4-0 SU at home. Lets play against a team playing in someone else gym. Take VIRGINIA TECH! |
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11-26-22 | Iowa v. TCU +7 | 66-79 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
Iowa vs TCU 7:00 ET Horned Frogs (+) over Hawkeyes- TCU was ranked 10 places higher than was Iowa in the preseason NCAA Basketball polls. But, they have yet to show the form that is expected and even dropped a 64-63 decision as a 21.2-point home favorite losing to Northwestern State (Do we even know what State they are in). Now, facing a Top-25 ranked team as Iowa (5-0) continues to climb in the polls until tomorrow after today’s loss. Take TEXAS CHRISTIAN! |
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11-25-22 | Iowa v. Clemson +8.5 | Top | 74-71 | Win | 100 | 8 h 60 m | Show |
Iowa vs Clemson 7:00 ET Hawkeyes over Tigers- As I have said before because power schools schedule so many powder puffs it is difficult to evaluate just how good they may actually be. Clemson has had one game among their five against a Division I school and they lost to South Carolina. Iowa has covered all four games playing one legit opponent defeating Seton Hall by 17 points in the Pirates Cove. Hawkeyes are 17-8-2 ATS at neutral sites while the Tigers are 5-1 ATS at neutral sites they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall. One thing to respect is that Clemson has 20 years of playing experience among their starters. Take CLEMSON! |
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11-24-22 | Alabama -3.5 v. Michigan State | Top | 81-70 | Win | 100 | 21 h 44 m | Show |
Alabama vs Michigan State 10:30 ET Crimson Tide (-) over Spartans- This one gets me with Michigan State being the higher ranked team at No. 12 and the Crimson Tide being the favorite ranked No. 18 and it is not a tiny number. The bookmaker is telling us that Alabama is the better team and although the media believes otherwise and I trust the bookies (Not really) to have better knowledge. What concerns me is the schedule that these two squads have undertaken as the Spartans have dealt with Kentucky, Gonzaga and Villanova while the Tide were dealing with the likes of Longwood, Liberty, South Alabama and Jacksonville State who combined are all under .500. Comparing stats it is easy to see why Books have chosen this price as the Tide are better at both ends of the court, be it against inferior opposition but regardless they rank 26th on offense and MSU is 177th and on defense No. 31 for Bama and 140 for State. P.S.- Tide lead the nation in rebounding. Take ALABAMA! |
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11-24-22 | Memphis -1 v. Seton Hall | 69-70 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 43 m | Show | |
Memphis vs Seton Hall 7:30 ET Tigers over Seton Hall- A pair of my favorite ‘money making schools’ clash a long way from home in Glendale Arizona. Once again we have a club that beat up on the little guy and was beaten by a viable opponent, Seton Hall had their way locally with Monmouth, St. Peter’s and were crushed by Iowa 83-67 and then they destroyed Wagner 82-44. The Tigers are 2-1 having played three legit teams in Vanderbilt, VCU and Southern Illinois. Take MEMPHIS! |
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11-24-22 | Iowa State +2.5 v. Villanova | Top | 81-79 | Win | 100 | 14 h 45 m | Show |
Iowa State vs. Villanova 3:30 ET Cyclones (+) over Wildcats- Oh, I like what is coming out of Ames as T.J. Otzelberger has taken the air out of the ball and returned to fundamentals starting with defense. Iowa State holds their opponents to an absurd 45.0 PPG while holding opponents to 32.8% shooting from the floor. Add that Villanova who is just not the same since Jay Wright took a powder and it will show here as they are ranked No. 260 on offense scoring just 69 PPG and are ranked No. 346 (Yep) in rebounding. Cyclones 6-2 ATS last eight neutral site games and Cats are 1-4 ATS in last five. Take IOWA STATE! |
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11-20-22 | Baylor v. UCLA +2.5 | Top | 80-75 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 31 m | Show |
UCLA vs. Baylor 5:30 ET Bruins (+) over Bears- One of these wild critters will leave Las Vegas with two consecutive losses and a damper on the start of their season. UCLA held a 41-28 lead in the second half before the Illini when on a shooting spree and outscored the baby bears 51-29. The Bears allowed Virginia to shoot 56% and trailed by 23-points in the second half and were never really in it. Bruins are 6-1 ATS after a SU loss and Naylor is 1-5 ATS against teams with winning records. Take UCLA! |
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11-18-22 | UCLA v. Illinois +3.5 | Top | 70-79 | Win | 100 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
Illinois vs UCLA 9:30 ET Illini (+) over Bruins- Both clubs are 3-0 and will be playing a real opponent for the first time this season. These clubs have not met since 1997 and the Bruins hold a 6-3 series edge but that stirs nothing between these two today. This game is being played in Las Vegas an there should be a slight lean in the crowd for the Bruins but it hasn’t helped in the past. Take ILLINOIS! |
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04-04-22 | North Carolina +4.5 v. Kansas | Top | 69-72 | Win | 100 | 22 h 55 m | Show |
North Carolina vs Kansas 9:00 ET Tar Heels (+) over Jayhawks- The regular season college basketball season had about three weeks remaining when my thoughts about North Carolina were that Hubert Davis just wasn't cutting it and I expected the Tar Heels be to an also ran the rest of the season. But, not so fast as this team has matured right before our eyes and is playing for the NCAA title by winning 11 of their last 12. Kansas just totally dominated a short-handed Villanova squad that had over-achieved all season and are 7-2 ATS in their last nine at neutral sites. But, the Tar Heels are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 against teams with winning records and get the money here. Take NORTH CAROLINA! |
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04-02-22 | North Carolina v. Duke -4 | 81-77 | Loss | -105 | 32 h 43 m | Show | |
North Carolina vs Duke 8:50 ET Blue Devils (-) over Tar Heels- I never thought that either of these clubs would make it this far and yet here are two of the biggest NCAA basketball rivals from the ACC playing each other for the first time ever in the NCAA Tourney.they have met 258 times during the regular season and ACC tournament but this is a first. Here is Coach K's swan song and the Blue Devils have responded like champions getting to the Final 4. Surprising North Carolina is streaking but are just 8-18-1 ATS as neutral site underdogs and 2-6 ATS in their last eight NCAA Tournament games. Take DUKE! |
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04-02-22 | Villanova +4.5 v. Kansas | Top | 65-81 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 4 m | Show |
Villanova vs Kansas 6:09 ET Wildcats (+) over Jayhawks- The 'thing' about this year's NCAA Tournament is that most felt that it was wide open this season as there was no dominating favorite and yet it was more of the 'old guard' making to the Final-4 in New Orleans as the traditional basketball powers prevailed. Kansas, North Carolina, Duke and two-time winner in the last five years Villanova. The Wildcats will be without their standout guard Justin Moore who racked up the most playing time among the Wildcat starters. That could be a factor but the oddsmaker has kept the price low as Villanova is 21-6 ATS in their last 27 NCAA Tournament games and Kansas is 2-5 ATS in their last seven Tournament games and are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings against the Wildcats. Take VILLANOVA! |
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03-31-22 | Xavier +4.5 v. Texas A&M | Top | 73-72 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Xavier vs Texas A&M 7:00 ET Musketeers (+) over Aggies- Talk about turning around your season, Texas A&M is playing for the NIT championship after having lost eight straight games during the season and are 12-2 SU in their last 14 including four NIT wins. Xavier is 3-0 under interim coach Jonas Hayes. The Musketeers are 35-14-2 as neutral site underdogs while the Aggie4s are 10-2 ATS in their last 12. This time it is XAVIER! |
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03-29-22 | Washington State +2 v. Texas A&M | Top | 56-72 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 58 m | Show |
Washington State vs Texas A&M 9:00 ET Cougars (+) over Aggies- Washington State got here the hard way winning a pair of games on the road at SMU and BYU winning by 12 and 19 points respectively and seems to have caught a spark going 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Texas A&M has had the best of it as a No. 1 seed in the NIT they sat at home and defeated Alcorn State, Oregon and Wake Forest covering the last two and being strong favorites in each game. The Aggies have been impressive ATS going 9-2 in their last 11games overall and are 5-2 in last seven at neutral sites. Although the Cougars are 0-5 ATS in their last five games at neutral sites they are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as neutral site underdogs. Take WASHINGTON STATE! |
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03-27-22 | St. Peter's v. North Carolina -8 | 49-69 | Win | 100 | 16 h 53 m | Show | |
St. Peter's vs North Carolina 5:05 ET Peacocks (+) over Tar Heels- We've all seen it and most are for St. Peter's to pull the upset and I for one have joined their bandwagon and not to be a part of the in-crowd. The Peacocks stand proud on their defense and they way they play it. There is always some pressure on the ball and they incense the intensity all over the court at different times and that keeps their opponents off balance. This team is relentlessly on the boards and the contest all rebounds along with quick hands that harass anyone who dares to put the ball on the floor. Carolina has been great but I can only see a beautiful array of colors as the Peacocks show off. Still I can't do it...Take NORTH CAROLINA! |
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03-27-22 | Miami-FL v. Kansas -5.5 | Top | 50-76 | Win | 100 | 13 h 5 m | Show |
Miami vs Kansas 2:20 ET Jayhawks (-) over Hurricanes- So, Kansas the only Number 1 seed remaining has the task of defeating a well coached 10th seed in the Miami Hurricanes who are 26-10 on the season. The Canes have been under valued all year as their 21-14 ATS record might attest. In Friday's win over Providence the Jayhawks became the winningest program in college basketball history and they are now stopping there. It's a tribute to Miami's coach Larranaga who has brought a team that is ranked No's 330th, 229th and 288th in the three most important defensive categories. Jayhawks can cease the moment and they will as they Final-Four awaits. Take KANSAS! |
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03-26-22 | Arkansas +4 v. Duke | 69-78 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 56 m | Show | |
Arkansas vs Duke 8:50 ET Razorbacks (+) over Blue Devils- You know that I tried to make a case for Texas Tech last time out but got overwhelmed by the 'sharps and wise guy' action that 'we' never stood a chance. For the same reason that I was willing to play the Red Raiders is why I like Arkansas here. I also like the way they play as underdogs as they are 5-0 ATS in that role and when winning they are 9-1-1 ATS after a ATS win. Blue Devils are 2-7 ATS in their last nine NCAA games as favorites. Take ARKANSAS! |
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03-26-22 | Houston v. Villanova +2.5 | Top | 44-50 | Win | 100 | 16 h 12 m | Show |
Houston vs Villanova 6:09 ET Wildcats (+) over Cougars- With two National Championships to their credit in 2016 and 2018 this will be the third time in the past six years that Villanova has made it to the Elite Eight. Houston disposed of Arizona by holding the Wildcats to 25-points below their scoring average, but, these Wildcats present a different problem. They are now 20-6 ATS in their last 26 NCAA tourney games and have the discipline that it takes to win here. Take VILLANOVA! |