11-16-14 |
George Washington -4 v. Rutgers |
Top |
70-53 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 49 m |
Show
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10* GW -4 My power ratings have George Washington winning by 8 points. They have a better offense, better defense and a better coach. GW 77 Rutgers 69 10* GW -4
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11-16-14 |
Robert Morris v. North Carolina -20.5 |
Top |
59-103 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 16 m |
Show
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10* UNC -20.5 The Tar Heels are off a 76-60 home win vs. NC Central and took awhile to get going but Robert Morris lost by 27 at home to Lafayette. The Tar Heels are led by Marcus Paige, Brice Johnson, Kennedy Meeks, Nate Britt, Desmond Hubert, Justin Jacksonand Theo Pinson. Coach Roy Williams has won two titles with the Tar Heels. I think we see the home team win by 25. 10* UNC -20.5
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11-15-14 |
Florida State -2.5 v. Miami (Fla) |
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30-26 |
Win
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100 |
19 h 5 m |
Show
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10* FSU -2.5 FSU has won the last four times at Miami. FSU is winning but moves down in the polls. Miami has a freshman QB and great running game led by Duke Johnson. They have hammered some decent teams at home but FSU travels well and should have many fans there. FSU QB Jameis Winston has played poor in the first half but does enough to win games in the second ahlf and the Seminoles have a good kicker. FSU does miss some key components from last year's defense but I think the visitors win by 7 and cover. 10* FSU -2.5
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11-15-14 |
Fairfield +33 v. Duke |
Top |
59-109 |
Loss |
-110 |
4 h 54 m |
Show
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Fairfield +33 The Stags beat the Blue Devils (Central Conn State) in their opener by 10 points. They played Louisville and lost by 24 last year as well as 21 point loss to Richmond and by 26 to Manhattan. They have some veterns like Marcus/Malcolm Gilbert, Rose, Johnson and Sidibe. They collected 42 rebounds in the opener. Duke won easily in their opener as Jahlil Okafor and Quin Cook led the way. Coach K has a nice team of veterans and freshmen. Hopefully, the home team takes it easy and we see a game where Duke only wins by 28 to 30 points. 10* Fairfield +33
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11-15-14 |
Virginia Tech +7 v. Duke |
Top |
17-16 |
Win
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100 |
137 h 7 m |
Show
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Va Tech +7 Va Tech has won 9 of the last 10 meetings and only lost 13-10 last year. Both QB's (Logan Thomas who is now in the NFL and Anthony Boone) had 4 interceptions to go with 0 TD's. Va Tech already went to the Tar Heel State and beat UNC 34-17. The Hokies also beat Ohio State on the road. VT is off a bye after losing 33-31 at home to Boston College. They also lost poorly at home to Miami. Michael Brewer is an average QB for the Hokies but he can make plays. VT led in time of possession 40 to 20 minutes last year. Running back Williams is OK and the special teams are not as special as they used to be but Tech has better athletes. I think we see a close game in the 24-21 range so take the 7 points. VT 21 Duke 24 10* Va Tech +7
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11-14-14 |
VCU -6.5 v. Tennessee |
Top |
85-69 |
Win
|
100 |
28 h 51 m |
Show
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VCU -6.5 Anthony Grant has a nice system going at VCU where they put pressure on the ball and play solid defense. They have several guards who can handle the ball and shoot 3's as well. Tennessee is an decent SEC team but they lost their coach (Cuonzo Martin) and may need some games to get going. I like VCU to win by 10. Tenn 63 VCU 73 10* VCU -6.5
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11-13-14 |
East Carolina v. Cincinnati UNDER 69 |
Top |
46-54 |
Loss |
-110 |
65 h 7 m |
Show
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under 69
45, 52 and 30 points have been scored in ECU's last 3 games. They lost 20-10 at Temple in the cold, rain and some wind. ECU did put up 70 vs. UNC at home but now goes to Cincy and trying to bounce back from an UGLY loss on the road and must try to play better on offense led by QB Shane Carden (a senior), RB Breon Allen (injured and not 100%) and WR Justin Hardy. The Bearcats played a game in the 70's vs. Miami but I think these two will play some defense trying to move up in the conference standings.
10* under 69
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11-12-14 |
Los Angeles Kings v. Anaheim Ducks -113 |
Top |
5-6 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 53 m |
Show
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5* Anaheim -113 Small price on the home team vs. LA. The Kings won the Stanley Cup last year but are an average team in the regular season. LA returns home tomorrow night but they are just 1-3-2 on the road while the Ducks are 4-1-3 at home. I think we see a 2-1 or 3-2 win for Anaheim. LA 2 Anaheim 3 5* Anaheim-113
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11-10-14 |
Calgary Flames +100 v. Carolina Hurricanes |
Top |
1-4 |
Loss |
-100 |
25 h 32 m |
Show
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5* Calgary +100 The Flames are 7-3 on the road and have won the last 4 meetings and won at home 5-0 in their first meeting but won 2-0 back in the winer of 2013-14 season. Carolina is 1-10 in their last 11 Monday games. Look for Calgary to win 3-2 on Monday night. Calgary 3 Carolina 2 5* Calgary +100
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11-09-14 |
NY Giants +10 v. Seattle Seahawks |
Top |
17-38 |
Loss |
-109 |
3 h 10 m |
Show
|
10* NYG +10 The Giants played poorly last week and have many injuries. They are using plenty of youngsters but still have QB Eli Manning. They should be motivated playing the Super Bowl champions who are off a little bit after the Parcy Harvin trade and some complacency. I think Seattle wins but the Giants stay within 10 points. 10* NYG +10
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11-08-14 |
Michigan -1.5 v. Northwestern |
Top |
10-9 |
Loss |
-110 |
22 h 50 m |
Show
|
10* Michigan -1.5 The Wolverines have won 20 of the last 24 meetings and won big last week as QB Devin Gardner played well. Michigan has a solid defense and needs to win 2 more games to become bowl eligible and help save Brady Hoke's job. NW Wildcats lost badly last week and are going in th wrong direction. Michigan is on the road but I think they have better athletes. I like Michigan by 7. Mich 30 NW 23 10* Michigan -1.5
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11-08-14 |
Duke -3.5 v. Syracuse |
Top |
27-10 |
Win
|
100 |
132 h 53 m |
Show
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10* Duke -3.5 I guess this could drop to -3 but could also move to -4. Duke just won at Pitt in OT but could have lost as the Panthers missed a short field goal. Duke won at home 20-13 vs. UVA and won at Ga Tech a few weeks ago. They didn't play well at Miami but their defense is very good. Coach David Cutcliffe is a solid coach and the team averages over 200 yards per game on the ground and in the air. Duke is led by senior QB Anthony Boone and another QB (Sirk) is a running specialist who is not a bad passer. The Duke defense is average but Syracuse is off a 7 point loss at home to NC State. They beat a weak Wake Forest team earlier in the year but lost badly to Notre Dame in New York. I think we see Duke win by 7 to 10 points. 10* Duke -3.5
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11-08-14 |
Georgia Tech -3.5 v. North Carolina State |
Top |
56-23 |
Win
|
100 |
72 h 32 m |
Show
|
GT at NC State 12:30pm Saturday #127/128 10* Georgia Tech -3.5 Take the Yellow Jackets on Saturday as they are 3-1 on the road. They just beat UVA at home and outran them 268-22. They got some early turnovers vs. Pittsburgh and jumped ahead 28-0. GT has gained 1107 yards on the ground in their last 3. QB Justin Thomas leads with 721 rushing yards and has 14 TD passes to go with just 4 int's. He only completes 48% and that is a concern. Days, Snoddy, Zenon and Laskey also contribute and wide receiver Smelter has made some key plays for Paul Johnson's squad. NCSU is off a 24-17 win at Syracuse and were helped by a long interception return for a TD and a late fumble by the Orange. The Wolfpack lost their previous four and their only rcent home game was a 30-14 loss to Boston College. BC ran for 310 yards, more first downs 24-13 and led TOP 38.5 minutes to 21.5 minutes. NC State has scored 24, 18, 14 and 0 in recent games and now faces a high scoring attack and they haven't faced the Yellow Jackets in recent years. GT did win at Tulane by 16, beat Va Tech 27-24 and lost at UNC in a high scoring game. I am not sure that Dave Doereen's team can score enough to keep up with Georgia Tech. However, it does concern me that NC State is 5-4 and could make a bowl with some more wins. I am playing Georgia Tech -3.5 on Saturday. GL! 10* Georgia Tech -3.5
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11-07-14 |
Washington Capitals +165 v. Chicago Blackhawks |
Top |
3-2 |
Win
|
165 |
10 h 28 m |
Show
|
Washington +165 Nice value play on the Capitals as they have played well 5 vs. 5 but have lost games due to poor goalie play by Holtby. The Blackhawks are a solid team but I don't think they should be this huge of a favorite vs. Washington. Wash 3 Chi 2 5* Washington +165
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11-04-14 |
Vancouver Canucks v. Colorado Avalanche UNDER 5.5 |
Top |
5-2 |
Loss |
-135 |
23 h 15 m |
Show
|
under 5.5 Colorado has 3 overs to go with 9 unders and these two have seen 63% of their last 15 meetings stay under the total with some pushes thrown in. I think we see a 3-2 final score so take the under and hope for no empty net goals if it is 3-2 late in the 3rd. 10* under 5.5
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11-04-14 |
Houston Rockets v. Miami Heat -1.5 |
Top |
108-91 |
Loss |
-106 |
4 h 55 m |
Show
|
Miami -1.5 The Heat are 3-0 even without Lebron James. They still have Mario Chalmers to go with Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade and well coached by Eric Spoelstra. Houston has a great scorer in James Harden and inside presence in Dwight Howard. It should be a good game but I think Miami finds a way to win by 5. 10* Miami =1.5
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11-02-14 |
Oakland Raiders v. Seattle Seahawks OVER 43 |
Top |
24-30 |
Win
|
100 |
26 h 25 m |
Show
|
over 43 This could end 37-7 or 30-14 and make it over. Seattle is off a low scoring game at Carolina but others reached 52, 51, 46, 44, 53 and 54 while Oakland has played 31-28 with San Diego and 38-14 with Miami. 10* over 43
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11-01-14 |
Old Dominion +7.5 v. Vanderbilt |
Top |
28-42 |
Loss |
-105 |
28 h 58 m |
Show
|
10* ODU +7.5 Look for the Monarchs to stay within 7.5. ODU looked to have cover last week till a 96 yard interception killed that play. QB Taylor Heinicke is a senior who can run and has some solid weapons as Bobby Wilder's team can run and pass. Wide receivers David Washington and Antonio Vaughn are threats to catch and run and both a 6'3". This is ODU's first game vs. an SEC team and Vandy has struggled and even lost 37-7 to Temple. The Commodores are young but still have more depth than ODU and that could be the difference in the underdogs winning outright but I like ODU getting+7.5 10* ODU +7.5
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11-01-14 |
North Carolina +16.5 v. Miami (Fla) |
Top |
20-47 |
Loss |
-107 |
118 h 50 m |
Show
|
10* UNC +16.5 This line jumped quite a bit on Monday. Miami has played well lately as their defense held Duke to just 10 in a 22-10 win at home and they won at Va Tech 30-6. UNC is off a 38-37 road win at UVA. The last few meetings between UNC and Miami: Miami won 28-23 UNC won 18-14 Miami won 30-24 Miami did blow out Cincy 55-31 as well a few weeks ago. QB Kaaya played well vs. Cincy but was just 7/16 for 92 yards vs. Va Tech. Duke Johnson has run the ball well lately and had over 200 yards vs. the Hokies and should salivate to face the UNC defense but the Tar Heels played OK last Saturday. UNC is led by QB Marquise Williams, who can run and pass. Hollins and Switzer are decent receivers as well as Proehl, whose dad played in the NFL. I think Miami wins by 10 to 14 but UNC covers. 10* UNC +16.5
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10-30-14 |
Florida State v. Louisville +3.5 |
Top |
42-31 |
Loss |
-106 |
54 h 17 m |
Show
|
Louisville +3.5
The Cards were +6 on Monday and this has dropped quite a bit but I think Louisville can stay within 3 or win. QB Will Gardner and RB Parker are a solid duo on offense and the Cardinal defense is near the top in rushing defense, passing defense and points allowed. They allow just 14.6 ppg and have 15 int's. Louisville has 33 players from the state of Florida so they should be motivated and they have allowed 24 or less in 23 of their last 24 games.
FSU is led by QB Jameis Winston but they are just #103 in running the ball and covered just 1 of its last 7 and were outgained 470-323 by Notre Dame.
10* Louisville +3.5
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10-29-14 |
San Francisco Giants v. Kansas City Royals -138 |
Top |
3-2 |
Loss |
-138 |
8 h 9 m |
Show
|
KC -138 I like the home team after a big win on Tuesday. They are getting solid pitching as well as timely hitting and great fielding. They are built for their ballpark and led by coach Ned Yost and Lorenzo Cain, Salvadore Perez, Eric Hosner, etc. The can go from first to third and steal bases with their overall team speed which is duly noted. San Francisco will be tough to beat as they are well coached by Bruce Bochy and led by Buster Posey and Pablo Sandoval and Hunter Pence. I think the Giants need to score first and change the momentum of the series. The All-Star victory by the AL sure seems important now. The pitcher matchup seems about even with Hudson facing Guthrie. SF 3 KC 4 10* Kansas City
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10-28-14 |
Dallas Mavericks +4 v. San Antonio Spurs |
Top |
100-101 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 21 m |
Show
|
10* Dallas +4 Dallas has played the Spurs well over the years as both are located in the state of Texas and have won titles in the last few years vs. Miami. The Spurs may focus on their ring ceremony while the Mavs are led by Dirk Novitzki. They do lose Shawn Marion. The Spurs will be without Kawhi Leonard and Tiago Splitter and Manu Ginobli is rusty. Dallas may end up with an upset win but take the +4 on Tuesday night. 10* Dallas +4
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10-27-14 |
Washington Redskins +10 v. Dallas Cowboys |
Top |
20-17 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 0 m |
Show
|
10* Washington +10 The Redskins were able to win last week with Colt McCoy playing QB. There is a chance Robert Griffin 111 may be able to play but he should be rusty. McCoy played college football at Texas so he should be motivated facing the hot NFL team so far in 2014. The Cowboys have played well and led by QB Tony Romo and the running of Murray but this is the NFL and the underdog division rival should step up this week. Alfred Morris is a decent running for Washington and should have some holes. I think Dallas wins but the underdogs stay within 10. Wash 20 Dallas 27 10* Washington +10
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10-26-14 |
Baltimore Ravens -1.5 v. Cincinnati Bengals |
Top |
24-27 |
Loss |
-109 |
15 h 39 m |
Show
|
10* Baltimore -1.5 This line was -1 most of the week and has moved. The Bengals started 3-0 but then lost at New England in prime time and gone downhill fast. An injury to AJ Green didn't help as he is Andy Dalton's favorite receiver. RB Gio Bernand has done OK but the defense has allowed an average of 31 ppg since the hot start. Balt 24 Cincy 17 10* Baltimore -1.5
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10-25-14 |
Georgia Tech v. Pittsburgh UNDER 56.5 |
Top |
56-28 |
Loss |
-106 |
75 h 32 m |
Show
|
under 56.5 These two played a 21-10 game back on November 2, 2013. Ga Tech is off a wild, high scoring loss at UNC which ended 48-43 and now they focus on a defensive team. The GT game with Duke had 56 points, 45 with Miami, 51 with Va Tech. Pitt has seen 37 with Va Tech, 43 with UVA, 31 with Akron, 44 with Iowa and 50 with BC. They did reach 67 with FIU. GT has seen 4 unders in their last 4 vs. winning teams. Pitt has played GT before and will be prepared with their schemes. Take the under on Saturday afternoon. 10* under 56.5
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10-25-14 |
North Carolina +6.5 v. Virginia |
Top |
28-27 |
Win
|
100 |
132 h 17 m |
Show
|
UNC +6.5 The Tar Heels are off a close win over Georgia Tech and could end up in a bowl game as they did last year. UNC has defeated UVA 45-14, 37-13 and 28-17 in the last three seasons and QB Marquise Williams was able to help the Tar Heels win vs. the Cavaliers last year by making some nice running and passing plays. The UINC defense is poor but they have some athletes on the squad. UVA is off a road loss to Duke but beat Pitt by 5 and beat Louisville by 2 at home. I think UNC can stay within 6 on Saturday so take the +6.5. 10* UNC +6.5
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10-24-14 |
Oregon v. California UNDER 79.5 |
Top |
59-41 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 24 m |
Show
|
under 79.5 I like to play unders in weekday games since there is more focus on the team and either Cal or Oregon will step up on defense. The Ducks are led by Heisman hopeful Marcus Mariota at QB and a decent defense that could hold down the Bears. We could see a 50-24 game that stays below the total by a few points. These two have played unders in 6 of the last 7 meetings and I think we see under 79.5on Friday. 10* under 79.5
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10-23-14 |
Connecticut +28 v. East Carolina |
Top |
21-31 |
Win
|
100 |
43 h 28 m |
Show
|
UConn +28
Most places have this at +27.5 but +28 is out there. UConn has a great basketball program (men and women both won titles last year). the UConn football team is known for RB Donald Brown but he is in the NFL now. The 2014 version is solid on defense but weak on offense.
ECU is off a bye and can't be too excited about the conference schedule as they have Tulane, Cincy and Central Florida to come. This is ECU's only home game in a stretch of 7 weeks till they play Tulane on November 22. QB Shane Carden leads the Pirates under coach Ruffin McNeil. Justin Hardy is one of the best WR in the college game.
I think ECU wins by 24 and the underdog covers.
ECU 41
UConn 17
10* UConn +28
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10-21-14 |
San Francisco Giants -104 v. Kansas City Royals |
Top |
7-1 |
Win
|
100 |
32 h 46 m |
Show
|
5* San Francisco The Giants have a great coach in Bruce Bochy and have won 2 World Series under him. Their offense is efficient and led by catcher Buster Posey and 3B Pablo Sandoval but they have other solid players llike Hunter Pence. They have great relievers in the bullpen and starters like Madison Bumgarner are good. They haven't been using former Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum. KC has surprised all by getting here with speed and defense and have made the right plays. Their pitching has been good and their power has picked up in the playoffs. SF 3 KC 2 5* SF Giants -104
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10-20-14 |
Houston Texans v. Pittsburgh Steelers -3 |
Top |
23-30 |
Win
|
100 |
46 h 42 m |
Show
|
10* Pittsburgh -3 The Steelers are off a bad loss at Cleveland and now return home to face Houston on Monday night. Mike Tomlin, the coach and QB Big Ben can't be happy with the offensive results and defensive coordinator Dick Lebeau can't be happy with the defense after allowing 30+ to the Browns. I think we see the Steelers bounce back and win byn 7 to 10 points on Monday night. Take Pittsburgh -3. 10* Pittsburgh -3
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10-19-14 |
NY Giants v. Dallas Cowboys UNDER 47.5 |
Top |
21-31 |
Loss |
-115 |
3 h 44 m |
Show
|
under 47.5 I think we see an under as Dallas is off a win at Seattle. NYG lost at Philly and did not score. Both teams have solid QB's but their defense should not be surprised by what the offenses do. 10* under 47.5
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10-18-14 |
Notre Dame +12 v. Florida State |
Top |
27-31 |
Win
|
100 |
78 h 23 m |
Show
|
10* Notre Dame +12 FSU is undefeated but struggled vs. Clemson when Jameis Winston was out. Winston has managed to stay in trouble most of the year and there is some problems this week with possible autograph profits similar to Todd Gurley at Georgia. FSU's defense is not as strong as last year. Notre Dame is undefeated and beat a stubborn Stanford team two weeks ago but fell behind to UNC and won 50-44. I think the Irish were looking ahead to this one. QB Everett Golson can run and pass and make plays to win as he is 18-0 SU as a starter but was the QB when they lost badly to Alabama a few years ago. Golson has had some turnovers but I expect him to play well and have the Irish stay within 10 points. 10* Notre Dame +12
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10-17-14 |
Temple +8 v. Houston |
Top |
10-31 |
Loss |
-103 |
80 h 4 m |
Show
|
10* Temple +8
Take Temple +8 as the Owls are +8 in the turnover margin this year. Houston was able to win their last game as substansial underdogs as they replaced John O'Korn at QB. He was a decent QB last year but struggled this year. I think we see a game in the 24-21 range.
Temple 21
Houston 24
10* Temple +8
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10-15-14 |
Boston Bruins v. Detroit Red Wings +100 |
Top |
3-2 |
Loss |
-100 |
9 h 56 m |
Show
|
Detroit +100 Take the home underdog on Wednesday night. Boston is 1-3-0 while the Wings are 1-1-0 and the Detroit goalie (Jimmy Howard) is playing well. Boston is favored to win their division but off to a slow start. I think we see Detroit win 3-2. 10* Detroit +100
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10-14-14 |
Baltimore Orioles -110 v. Kansas City Royals |
Top |
1-2 |
Loss |
-110 |
8 h 48 m |
Show
|
Orioles -110 Much respect is due the KC Royals in the playoffs as they have a nice mixture of speed, power, starting as well as relief pitching and they are well managed. The Orioles seem to miss the injured players (Wieters, Machado) and Chris Davis. Adam Jones hasn't played well but I expect the visitors to come out strong and win led by Nick Markakis and Nelson Cruz. O's 4 KC 3 10* Baltimore -110
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10-13-14 |
Montreal Canadiens +120 v. Tampa Bay Lightning |
Top |
1-7 |
Loss |
-100 |
22 h 3 m |
Show
|
Montreal +120 The Canadiens are off to a 3-0 start on the road and are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings vs. Tampa Bay. The Lightning are 1-1 with both home games going into OT. I think there is nice value with the road team as they have a solid goalie in Carey Price and match up well with Tampa Bay. Mtl 3 TB 2 5* Montreal +120
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10-12-14 |
NY Giants +3 v. Philadelphia Eagles |
Top |
0-27 |
Loss |
-115 |
23 h 7 m |
Show
|
10* NYG +3 Most books have this at +3. The Giants have played well after an 0-2 start and won at division rival Washington and scored over 40 in that victory. Eli Manning is a future Hall Of Famer and playing well and the defense is solid. The Eagles have many injuries and have scored just 11 TD's on offense. Chip Kelly is a decent coach and Nick Foles is good at QB but they do miss Deshawn Jackson at WR. NYG win by 3 10* NYG +3
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10-12-14 |
Pittsburgh Steelers +1.5 v. Cleveland Browns |
Top |
10-31 |
Loss |
-110 |
16 h 34 m |
Show
|
10* Pittsburgh +1.5 The Steelers held on to win their first meeting after blowing a big lead. Big Ben is very erratic and Brian Hoyer has just a few games experience but the Browns used plenty of energy coming back last week. Pitt 24 Cleve 20 10* Pittsburgh +1.5
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10-11-14 |
Old Dominion v. UTEP -2.5 |
Top |
35-42 |
Win
|
100 |
82 h 27 m |
Show
|
10* UTEP -2.5 The Miners do have a solid running game and ODU allows close to 41 ppg. ODU has lost the last two at home to solid teams. The Monarchs go on the road and travel all the way to the C-USA home base. Taylor Heinicke has struggled vs. decent teams but should be able to score but I like UTEP at home to win by 3 or more. 10* UTEP -2.5
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10-11-14 |
Auburn -2.5 v. Mississippi State |
Top |
23-38 |
Loss |
-115 |
39 h 10 m |
Show
|
Auburn at Miss State (3:30pm) #153/154 10* Auburn -2.5 Most books have this at -3. Auburn is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games and is averaging 42.8 ppg in their last 13 games. They are well coached by Gus Malzahn and led by QB Nick Marshall. Auburn has a better defense and that should be the difference in this game. Mississippi State is undefeated and led by QB Dak Prescott. I think the visitors are better prepared for a big game like this even on the road. Auburn wins by 7 to 10 points. 10* Auburn -2.5
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10-10-14 |
NY Islanders -105 v. Carolina Hurricanes |
Top |
5-3 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 9 m |
Show
|
NYI -105 10-star on the road team in the only game going Friday ight, which seems odd as there is a full slte going Saturday. The Carolina Hurricanes will battle for the bottom on the division while the Islanders should improve from last year. It should be less pressure on the Isles being on the road. Carolina will be without Staal, who is out 3 months and Skinner will miss tonight. NYI 3 Car 3 10* NYI -105
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10-09-14 |
Colorado Avalanche v. Minnesota Wild UNDER 5.5 |
Top |
0-5 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 44 m |
Show
|
under 5.5 goals I think we see a 3-2 type of game on Thursday. Some books may drop this down to 5 but most have it at 5.5. Colorado 2 Minnesota 3 10* under 5.5
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10-08-14 |
Philadelphia Flyers v. Boston Bruins UNDER 5.5 |
Top |
1-2 |
Win
|
100 |
10 h 0 m |
Show
|
10* under 5.5 Opening Night is here. The Flyers were known for overs two years ago. Boston is a solid team on defense and saw plenty of 5's rather than 5.5's last year. I think we see a 3-2 game that gets to 5 goals and hopefully, we don't see an empty netter! Phil 2 Boston 3 10* under 5.5
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10-06-14 |
Seattle Seahawks v. Washington Redskins +7.5 |
Top |
27-17 |
Loss |
-105 |
91 h 34 m |
Show
|
Washington +7.5 Seattle is off a bye and defeated Denver in OT at home in their last game but lost at San Diego in their previous road game. Washington is 1-3 after a blowout home loss to the NY Giants. The Skins lost at Philadelphia 37-34 and then had to play an 0-2 NY Giants team. Eli Manning led the Giants to a nice win and NYG are now 2-2. Washington is at home and will have 11 days to prepare for Seattle, the reigning Super Bowl winners. Seattle must travel cross country as well. QB Kirk Cousins played well vs. the Eagles on the road but played poorly against the Giants. Seattle has a solid defense, running game and QB (Russell Wilson) but the Seahawks are not the same team on the road as they are at home in front of their fans. I think we see Washington stay in the game and cover the number. 10* Washington +7.5
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10-05-14 |
Carolina Hurricanes v. Washington Capitals UNDER 5.5 |
Top |
2-5 |
Loss |
-115 |
7 h 40 m |
Show
|
This is the only game scheduled for Sunday as the regular season is almost here. Both teams are off wins and will not want to risk injuries at this time so I think we see an under today. My guess is 3-2. Free Pick on under 5.5 goals. Be sure to check out RED DOG SPORTS for hockey picks this winter as they were 58-26 for $11,190 profit back in 2013, which was #1 at THE SPORTS MONITOR.
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10-05-14 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v. New Orleans Saints -10 |
Top |
31-37 |
Loss |
-115 |
11 h 21 m |
Show
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New Orleans -10 Drew Brees along with coach Sean Peyton in the Superdome are a tough combination as they are 15-1-1 ATS in their last 17 home games. The Saints need a win to keep up in the NFC South as Carolina and Atlanta are solid teams as well. Brees does miss Darren Sproles but the QB has won a Super Bowl and is a future Hall Of Famer. Tampa Bay won at Pittsburgh last week but I think they fall behind and lose by 14. TB 14 NO 28 10* New Orleans -10
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10-04-14 |
Alabama -6 v. Ole Miss |
Top |
17-23 |
Loss |
-104 |
120 h 35 m |
Show
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Alabama at Ole Miss 3:30pm 10* Alabama -6 Alabama has won the last five meetings 25-0 (38.5 to 21.5 time of possession), 33-14, 52-7, 23-10 and 22-3. The visitors are 4-0 but playing their first road game. Alabama is used to winning under coach Nick Saban. They have a great offensive line, solid runners like Henry and Drake and a good receiver in Cooper, who had 10 catches for 201 yards and 3 TD's vs. Florida. The Crimson Tide had a bye last week to help them prepare for undefeated Mississippi. Ole Miss just beat Memphis and won at Vanderbilt easily. They won at home vs. ULL but they allowed 193 yards rushing and 5.2 ypc. They also had a nice win vs. Boise State on a neutral field. They are led by QB Bo Wallace, who has faced Alabama several times before, so there should be no surprises. Wallace did have two interceptions vs. Memphis. This game will be the setting for College Game Day. Alabama seems to always end up winning these types of games. They did lose their last road game in the SEC as they fell to Auburn last year on that miracle field goal return. I think we see Alabama able to run the ball and that will open it up for QB Blake Sims to throw to Cooper. I think Alabama wins by 7 or more so take Alabama -6. 10* Alabama -6
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10-04-14 |
Marshall -17.5 v. Old Dominion |
Top |
56-14 |
Win
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100 |
84 h 53 m |
Show
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Marshall at ODU 12 noon Oct. 4, 2014 10* (#339) Marshall -17.5
ODU is off a national TV game last Friday where they lost 41-28 to MTSU. They beat previous C-USA winner Rice 45-42 in the week before that. The Monarchs are giving up lots of yards on the ground to faster and bigger teams. This will be the best team to ever play at Foreman Field.
Rice is 4-0 and led by QB Raheem Cato and a solid running game. They have put up 40+ in every game.
ODU has senior QB Taylor Heinicke and he has thrown some key inerceptions. ODU will allow 40+ but can they keep up and reach 28+ to cover?
Bobby Wilder has done a solid job as coach of the Monarhcs but I think they lose by 21 on Saturday.
Marshall 48 ODU 27
10* Marshall -17.5
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09-29-14 |
New England Patriots v. Kansas City Chiefs UNDER 47 |
Top |
14-41 |
Loss |
-105 |
19 h 2 m |
Show
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Monday: NFL 10* New England at KC under 47 New England played a 16-9 game last week at home with Oakland. Tom Brady is a great QB but has struggled so far this year. The last 4 meetings have stayed under and KC's last 5 Monday night games have gone under. Let's hope Brady doesn't go wild this week on national TV. Thanks and GL on Monday. 10* under 47 points
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09-28-14 |
Miami Dolphins -3.5 v. Oakland Raiders |
Top |
38-14 |
Win
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102 |
37 h 10 m |
Show
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10* Miami -3.5 Miami has struggled lately but they are still a much better team than Oakland. This game will be played in London and start at 1pm EDT. The Raiders have lost 11 in a row that began at 1pm. Oakland starts a young QB (Carr) while Tanneyhill has had problems for the Dolhins but Miami has played New England and Buffalo in the division and should relax with a weaker team. Miami wins by 7. 10* Miami -3.5
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09-27-14 |
Duke +7.5 v. Miami (Fla) |
Top |
10-22 |
Loss |
-120 |
78 h 16 m |
Show
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10* Duke +7.5 Most places have this at +7 as it has moved up from +4. Duke won last year 38-20 and are off to a 4-0 start under David Cutcliffe. Duke ended the regular season back in 2013 on a roll until a bad loss to Texas A&M but they are better balanced on offense under seior QB Anthony Boone and a decent running game. The Blue Devil defense has some key players to stop the run and pass. Miami is off a loss at Nebraska and is led by a freshman QB so give Duke the nod on experience at the key offensive position. I think we see a close game on Saturday so take the underdog getting a touchdown. 10* Duke +7.5
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09-27-14 |
Florida State v. NC State +23 |
Top |
56-41 |
Win
|
100 |
136 h 12 m |
Show
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10* NC State +23 NC State should have some confidence being 4-0 and winning big at South Florida. FSU won the title last year and beat NCSU by 32 points but Shadrach Thornton ran for 173 yards on 23 carries and 2 TD's last year in the loss. The Wolfpack added QB Jacoby Brissett, who used to be at Florida, so he would love to defeat the Seminoles. Brissett has played well as he has completed 69.7% of his passes with 10 TD's and just one interception. Matt Dayes has 263 yards rushing so far and has caught some passes as well. Heisman trophy winner Jameis Winston sat out last week's overtime win at home against Clemson. FSU opened with a win over Oklahoma State by 37-31 and beat the Citadel 37-12 too. This is FSU's first road game. NCSU did fall behind Ga Sotuehrn and came back to win 24-23 and was down to ODU but came back and won by by two touchdowns. FSU could get ahead and steamroll NCSU but getting +23 has plenty of value. 10* NC State +23
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09-21-14 |
Denver Broncos v. Seattle Seahawks -4.5 |
Top |
20-26 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 9 m |
Show
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Seattle -4.5 10* I expect Seattle to bounce back after a bad loss on the road. Denver is decent and led by Peyton Manning but the Seahwaks crowd and defense should help the home team to a win by 7 to 10 points. Denver 24 Seattle 31 10* Seattle -4.5
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09-21-14 |
Washington Redskins +6 v. Philadelphia Eagles |
Top |
34-37 |
Win
|
100 |
2 h 40 m |
Show
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10* Washington +6 The Redskins should have some confidence with Kirk Cousins at QB and a defense that had 10 sacks last week. RG 111 is out with an injury but Cousins should be able to make the plays. Alfred Morris is a solid runner for the Redskins. The Eagles do have a nice offense led by QB Nick Foles and coach Chip Kelly but I expect this to be a game to be a tough division battle that ends in the 20's. Wash 21 Phil 24 10* Washington +6
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09-20-14 |
Virginia +16.5 v. BYU |
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33-41 |
Win
|
100 |
136 h 14 m |
Show
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UVA at BYU 3:30pm 10* Virginia +16.5 UVA won 19-16 at home last year. Louisville just faced the Cavaliers and lost 23-21. UVA has a solid defense and played a 28-20 game with UCLA and then beat Richmond 45-13. UVA has a solid runner in Parks who had 20 carries for 65 yards and one TD last year. BYU crushed Texas 41-7 and won at UConn 35-10 but last week at home played a 33-25 game with Houston. Houston and BYU played last year and it ended 47-46. UVA struggled last year but did play a 16-6 game with Va tech and lost by 10 to Ga tech and by 13 to Duke. BYU is led by QB Taysom Hill and RB Jamaal Williams. Both played vs. UVA last year. Virginia's QB's are Lambert and Johns and both are erratic and could be a problem in keeping this within 14 points. This is UVA's first road game and that is a concern but the Cavs should be confident after winning at home vs. Louisville. 10* Virginia +16.5
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09-20-14 |
North Carolina +2.5 v. East Carolina |
Top |
41-70 |
Loss |
-110 |
72 h 33 m |
Show
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UNC +2.5 Most places have this at +2 but +2.5 is nicer. UNC is 2-0 SU but had wins vs. Liberty and San Diego State, barely beating the Aztecs. QB Marquise Williams is a solid runner and decent passer and has led UNC to 8-1 record n their last 9 games. ECU did win at UNC 55-31 last year so the Tar Heels have this game circled since Shane Carden and company played well at Chapel Hill. ECU beat Va Tech 28-21 last week but led 21-0 and then were stagnant for three quarters. Carden was about to find Cam Worthy as well as James Hardy. The Pirates did struggle to run the ball. These two are just 110 miles apart and in a little brother/big brother relationship. UNC would rather play other schools but this game can mean the whole season to the Pirates. However, UNC is off a bye while ECU has played on the road at South Carolina and Virgina Tech in recent weeks. Take UNC +2.5 10* UNC +2.5
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09-20-14 |
Old Dominion v. Rice -6.5 |
Top |
45-42 |
Loss |
-105 |
25 h 26 m |
Show
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10*Rice -6.5 Rice has lost badly in games on the road at Notre Dame and Texas A&M. Hoever, they have a solid QB in Driphus Jackson, who can run and pass. They outgained A&M last week by a few yards and should have scored more than 10 points. Now they get to play at home against an ODU team that is 2-1 but in their first year of FBS acton. ODU QB Heinicke missed some practice with a sore shoulder and won't be 100%. startled this line is as low as iis. Rice is not great but did win the C-USA last year. Rice wins by 10 to 14. 10* Rice -6
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09-14-14 |
Seattle Seahawks -5 v. San Diego Chargers |
Top |
21-30 |
Loss |
-105 |
16 h 0 m |
Show
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Seattle -5 The Seahawks have been a great team. They won the Super Bowl and then beat Green Bay 36-16 and now play their first true road game in quite awhile. Seattle has been off for 10 days while San Diego played Arizona in the Monday Night game, so they will have less time to prepare. Philip Rivers is a decent QB who played well bs. Denver last year but the Seattle defense should be able to focus on Rivers. Seattle's offense has a solid QB in Russell Wilson, RB Marshawn Lynch and Percy harvin, who can do it all. Seattle 27 San Diego 17 10* Seattle -5
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09-14-14 |
Dallas Cowboys +3.5 v. Tennessee Titans |
Top |
26-10 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 13 m |
Show
|
Dallas +3.5 The Cowboys lost at home to the 49ers last week and played better on the road last year. The underdog is 40-15 ATS in the last 55 Cowboy games and Dallas is 9-0 ATS vs. the AFC. Tony Romo should make some plays and the running game should do enough to stay within 3 points. 10* Dallas +3.5
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09-13-14 |
GEORGIA SOUTHERN +22 v. Georgia Tech |
Top |
38-42 |
Win
|
100 |
120 h 35 m |
Show
|
Georgia Southern at Ga Tech #133/134 10* Ga Southern +22 This line is at +21 to +22 as I write this early in the week. Ga Southern is similar to Ga Tech as they both like to run the ball. Ga Southern's defense should be used to practicing against a solid running game. GA Southern did win against Savannah State 83-9 last week and was just 4 of 5 passing but both QB's had touchdown passes. The Eagles lost at NC State in week one by 24-23 but led most of the game. They also won 26-20 last year at Florida without completing a pass (0-3). Georgia Tech is 2-0 with a 38-19 win at home over Wofford but the Terriers had 271 rushing yards and averaged 5.8 yards per carry. QB Justin Thomas was just 3/8 passing with one interception against Tulane last Saturday as the Yellow Jackets won 38-21. Tulane led 21-14. This game should mean more to Ga Southern as they play their instate school and member of the ACC. I think we see Georgia Southern stay within 14 to 17 points in this early game on Saturday. 10* Georgia Southern +22
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09-13-14 |
Indiana -7 v. Bowling Green |
Top |
42-45 |
Loss |
-108 |
86 h 18 m |
Show
|
10* Indiana -7 The Hoosiers of the Big Ten are used to playing solid teams like Michigan, Ohio State and Michigan State. Last year they beat this Bowling Green team 42-10 and opened with a 28-10 win over Inidiana State as Coleman ran for 247 yards and 2 touchdowns while Roberts had 129 yards. QB Sudfeld was solid as well. Indy was off last week and should be ready for Bowling Green who won easily in Game Tow but lost to Western Ky 59-31 in their opener. WKY had 40 first downs and had the ball for 36 of the 60 minutes. Indiana beat Purdue by 20, beat Illinois by 17 and beat Penn State by 20 last year. This game is at Bowling Green but I still like the Hoosiers to win and cover. 10* Indiana -7
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09-12-14 |
Phoenix Mercury v. Chicago Sky OVER 159 |
Top |
87-82 |
Win
|
100 |
3 h 5 m |
Show
|
over 159 Phoenix may be without Griner, who is less than 2 days off of eye surgery. The Mercury should just rest her since they are up 2-0 in games. Chicago has lost the first 2 games badly at Phoenix and now they play at UIC due to a concert at their regular venue. Elena Delle Donne should score 20+ and Sylvia Fowles should score inside. Phoenix still has Taurasi and Bonner and Taylor to score. Griner is a great defensive presence and without her, it's be easier for Chicago inside. 10* over 159
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09-09-14 |
Chicago Sky v. Phoenix Mercury -11 |
Top |
68-97 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 14 m |
Show
|
WNBA Chicago at Phoenix 9pm 10* Phoenix -11
The Mercury have won the two home games with Chicago by 21 and 18 points. Chicago is 16-18 while Phoenix set a record with 29 regular season wins. They are led by Taurasi and Britney Griner but Dupre and Bonner and Taylor are solid as well. Chicago has Elena Della Donne and Sylvia Fowles but neither may be 100%.
10* Phoenix by 15
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09-08-14 |
NY Giants +7 v. Detroit Lions |
Top |
14-35 |
Loss |
-130 |
8 h 6 m |
Show
|
NY Giants at Detroit 7:10pm 10* NY Giants +6.5
Yesterday, we saw teams that played poorly in the preseason bounce back and play well for the win or the cover. I expect the Giants to play well enough to cover in the early Monday Night game. The Giants started poorly in 2013 and never recovered. QB Eli Manning has won two Super Bowls and is borderline Hall Of Fame.
The Lions are at home and led by QB Matthew Stafford, Reggie Bush and Calvin Johnson. The Lions are a little suspect on defense so the Giants will have their chances. Look for the Giants to cover.
NYG 24 Detroit 27
10* New York Giants +6.5 ***Note: Buy up to -7 if possible.
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09-07-14 |
Cleveland Browns v. Pittsburgh Steelers -6.5 |
Top |
27-30 |
Loss |
-115 |
72 h 30 m |
Show
|
10* Pittsburgh -6.5 May have to get this at -7 but there is a 6.5 out there. Big Ben has won two Super Bowls for the Steelers and they should be excited to get a fast start after a 2-6 opening in 2013. Mike Tomlin returns as Pittsburgh's coach. They beat the Browns by 16 and 13 points last year and are 18-3 SU and 13-7 ATS in the last few meetings. Cleveland has a new coach in Mike Pettino and will rely on Brian Hoyer at QB unless Johnny Manziel makes an appearance. WR Josh Gordon is also out for the visitors. Cleveland will use a tight end as a wide receiver. Cleve 13 Pitt 24 10* Pittsburgh -6.5
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09-06-14 |
Old Dominion +16 v. NC State |
Top |
34-46 |
Win
|
100 |
139 h 3 m |
Show
|
ODU +16
NC State is off a nice comeback win at home vs. Georgia Southern, winning 24-23 with a late TD with 1:24 to play. Transfer QB Brissett played well as he was 28 of 40 with 3 touchdowns and one interception.
ODU played a local team that is just 10 miles away and beat them 41-28. ODU jumped ahead early and held on to win as senior QB Taylor Heniicke had only 230 yards passing and two int's. I expect him to bounce back this week as an underdog of 16 points.
RB Gerard Johnson did run for 137 yards against Hampton on Saturday. The Monarchs are well coached by Bobby Wilder.
NCSU was 3-1 last year and then lost 8 in a row in ACC action.
ODU led ECU last year near the half and was down by just 3 in the 4th quarter at Pittsburgh. They did lose badly at Maryland and were only down 21-20 at UNC before losing badly without much depth in the final game of 2013.
I think we see NC State win by 10 to 14 points so I think ODU +16 is a winner.
10* ODU +16
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09-03-14 |
Chivas USA v. Seattle Sounders FC -154 |
Top |
2-4 |
Win
|
100 |
34 h 48 m |
Show
|
Seattle -154 It's one of the best in the MLS vs. one of the worst. Seattle has 48 points and has 15 wins, 7 losses with 3 draws while Chivas has 6 hins, 12 losses and 6 draws. Seattle has won the last few meetings by 2-1, 1-0, 2-1, 2-0 and 2-1. Final score: Seattle 2-0 10* Seattle -154
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09-03-14 |
Milwaukee Brewers v. Chicago Cubs +108 |
Top |
2-6 |
Win
|
108 |
10 h 37 m |
Show
|
Milwaukee at Chicago 8pm EDT 10* Chicago +108
Milwaukee has lost 7 in a row. They start Matt Garza, who has been out with an injury and can't be 100%. He used to play for the Cubs. The Brewers are in a pennant race and behind the Cardinals now. Cubs starter Hendricks has a 1.91 ERA and the team is 8-1 in his starts. Milwaukee is just 11-12 when Garza is on the mound. Play the home team facing the struggling team.
Milwaukee 3 Chicago 4 10* Chicago Cubs +108
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09-02-14 |
Minnesota Lynx v. Phoenix Mercury UNDER 160 |
Top |
78-96 |
Loss |
-105 |
33 h 49 m |
Show
|
under 160 Minnesota and Phoenix meet for Game Three of their series on Tuesday night. All the key players like Maya Moore, Brunson, Augustus, Whalen, Bonner, Dupree, Griner and Taurasi played 33+ minutes and should have tired legs. They have reacehd 159 and 156 points so far in the two games. Trends: *Minnesota under 9-4 last 13 games *under 10-2 last 12 meetings *Phoenix under 23-9-1 last 33 home games (7 overs/12 unders this year). 10* under 160
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08-31-14 |
Phoenix Mercury v. Minnesota Lynx -1.5 |
Top |
77-82 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 23 m |
Show
|
Minnesota -1.5 The Lynx are down 1-0 in the series afetr a bad loss in Phoenix but now get to play at home. They won the title last year and are led by Maya Moore, Augustus, Whalen and others. Phoenix is a great team as well but I like the home team in front of their fans. Phoenix 75 Minnesota 80 10* Minnesota -1.5
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08-30-14 |
Georgia Southern +23 v. NC State |
Top |
23-24 |
Win
|
100 |
334 h 44 m |
Show
|
10* Georgia Southern +23
This game starts early (12:30pm) on Saturday, August 30th. NC State will start reshirt junior QB Jacoby Brissett, who transferred from Florida. The Wolfpack started 3-1 last year but ended 0-8 with losses by at least 8 points in those games. Dave Doeren will be in his second year in Raleigh.
Georgia Southern won 7 games last year and did win at Florida. They won without completing a pass as they were 0-3. They bring in a new coach, Willie Fritz, who was 176-67 at other schools like Sam Houston State. They are led by QB Kevin Ellison. Fritz should have the team ready to surprise NCSU as last year's team focused on the run and now they are looking to pass it as well.
It may take awhile for the home team to get started since the game is early and the Wolfpack will need to win by more than 3 TD's to cover. NC State should win but look for the underdogs from the Sun Belt to stay within 20 points.
Ga Southern 17
NC State 35
10* Georgia Southern +23
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08-30-14 |
UCLA v. Virginia +21.5 |
Top |
28-20 |
Win
|
100 |
165 h 39 m |
Show
|
UCLA at UVA
10* Virginia +21.5
UCLA has to travel across the country to play at 12 noon on Saturday, which will be 9am west coast time. UCLA returns QB Brett Hundley and a solid team. UVA started last year with a 19-16 win at home vs. BYU but struggled after the first few games. Coach Mike London is lucky to still be coaching the Cavaliers but he does have a decent runner in the backfield as well as 17 starters from last year.
Virginia also beat Penn State early in 2012. UVA has had all summer to get ready for the Bruin attack and will be focused since UCLA beat UVA's rival Virginia Tech in last year's bowl action.
All we need is for Virginia to stay within 21 points to get the cover.
10* Virginia +21.5
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08-29-14 |
Minnesota Lynx +5 v. Phoenix Mercury |
Top |
71-85 |
Loss |
-103 |
27 h 2 m |
Show
|
Minnesota +5 Minnesota won the title last year as they are well coached and have superstar Maya Moore, who can score, pass, rebound and play defense. Simeone Augustus, Rebekkah Brunson and Lindsay Whalen are solid players with experience as well. Phoenix won a record 29 games but these two played a 82-80 game in the last meeting when both were at full strength. The Mercury has great players like Diana Taurasi and Grittney Griner but they are not deep beyond Penny Taylor, Candace Dupree and Dewann Bonner. Look for the Lynx to stay within 5 points on Friday. 10* Minnesota +5
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08-28-14 |
Wake Forest v. UL-Monroe -1 |
Top |
10-17 |
Win
|
100 |
43 h 49 m |
Show
|
College Football:
Thursday 10*ULM (Louisiana Monroe) -1 ULM won at Wake Forest last year in aclose game. WF changed coachs last year as veteran Jim Grobe was fired. They lose senior QB Tanner Price and WR Michael Campanaro as well as defensive player Whitlock. ULM their QB but do return 15 starters and their entir starting line. Their QB does have some experience as he played at Colorado State. Wake Forest was an early favorite but now it is ULM -1
Wake Forest 17
ULM 21
10* ULM -1
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08-25-14 |
Manchester City -125 v. Liverpool |
Top |
3-1 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 56 m |
Show
|
Manchester City -125
Manchester City is the pick. They have won two of the last three Premier Leagues. Liverpool is with Luis Suarez, who has moved on to Barcelona of Spain's La Liga. Here are the lineups:
Manchester City: Caballero, Hart, Wright, Boyata, Clichy, Demichelis, Kolarov, Kompany, Nastasic, Richards, Sagna, Zabaleta, Fernandinho, Fernando, Lampard, Milner, Nasri, Navas, Silva, Sinclair, Toure, Aguero, Dzeko, Guidetti, Jovetic.
Liverpool: Jones, Mignolet, Coates, Jose Enrique, Johnson, Lovren, Sakho, Skrtel, Toure, Allen, Can, Gerrard, Henderson, Ibe, Lucas, Markovic, Coutinho, Lambert, Sterling, Sturridge.
This match is set for Monday afternoon at 3pm EDT.
Predicted score:
Manchester City 2-1.
10* Manchester City -125
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08-23-14 |
Pittsburgh Pirates v. Milwaukee Brewers UNDER 8.5 |
Top |
10-2 |
Loss |
-115 |
6 h 30 m |
Show
|
under 8 runs
Volquez of the Pirates has an ERA of 1.42 in his last 3 starts while Milwaukee's Willy Peralta's ERA is also in the 1.42 range for that span. I think we see a 4-2 or 4-3 type of game that stays under on Saturday.
Pitt 3
Milw 4
10* under 8 runs
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08-22-14 |
Los Angeles Sparks v. Phoenix Mercury -10 |
Top |
72-75 |
Loss |
-110 |
103 h 36 m |
Show
|
LA at Phoenix
#607/608
10pm Friday
10* Phoenix -10
Phoenix set a record with 29 regular season wins this year. The old record was 28 and held by several teams but set when teams played less games. Coach Sandy Brondello seemed intent of setting the record and now must focus on the playoffs, where the Mercury and Minnesota Lynx are favorites to win the title.
Led by future Hall Of Famer Diana Taurasi, the Mercury won the last three meetings over LA by 7, 21 and 20 points. The game they won by 7 they led big and allowed the visitors to outscore them 37-24 after halftimem as they were happy to use backups.
Now, the team should play their starters more and Britney Griner, Candace Dupre, Penny Taylor and Dewanna Bonner make up one of the best starting lineups ever in the WNBA. They can score and have Griner (at 6'8") inside for defense and rebounds.
LA was 3-9 ATS in its last 12 and was just 13-20 ATS this year while Phoenix was 21-12-2 ATS. The teams get to rest till Friday and I expect the home team to jump ahead early and cover. LA does have solid players like Candace Parker and Ogwumike.
10* Phoenix -10
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08-21-14 |
San Antonio Silver Stars v. Minnesota Lynx -10 |
Top |
84-88 |
Loss |
-109 |
20 h 39 m |
Show
|
Minnesota -10
Take Minnesota -10 as our WNBA pick for Thursday. They won the WNBA title last year and are led by Maya Moore, Whalen, Augustus and McCarville as well as Brunson. They play solid defense and won their 2013 playoff opener by 16 points.
SA has a decent team but was under .500.
I think we see the home team jump ahead early and win by 14.
10* Minnesota -10
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08-19-14 |
Baltimore Orioles -108 v. Chicago White Sox |
Top |
5-1 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 0 m |
Show
|
10* Baltimore -109
The Orioles are 37-26 on the road and won last night at +150 or better, which was our top play. Chris Tillman has good stuff and he faces Quintana of the White Sox. The O's were without Manny Machado but did well against Chris Sale last night as Adam Jones, Markakis, Schoop, JJ Hardy and Chris Davis as well as Cruz lead the way. Hopefully the O's play well agian on Tuesday.
Orioles 4
CWS 3
10* Baltimore -109
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08-18-14 |
Baltimore Orioles +162 v. Chicago White Sox |
Top |
8-2 |
Win
|
162 |
19 h 25 m |
Show
|
5* Baltimore +162
The Orioles are big underdogs on Monday as they face Chris Sale of the White Sox but he lost his last home start 3-1. The team is an impressive 13-6 in his starts while the Orioles are 12-8 when Bud Norris is on the mound. Norris is 2-1 in his last 3 starts with an ERA of 2.60. Baltimore is 36-26 on the road and we have the #3 (Orioles) vs. the #22 (CWS) team in our power ratings.
The O's have a solid lineup with Adam Jones, Markakis, Chris Davis and Manny Machado.
Plenty of value on the Orioles.
5* Orioles +162
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08-17-14 |
Phoenix Mercury v. Seattle Storm +4.5 |
Top |
78-65 |
Loss |
-100 |
19 h 28 m |
Show
|
10* Seattle +4.5
This is the last game of the regular season. Phoenix beat LA on Saturday and now must travel to Seattle for a meaningless game. Seattle missed the playoffs but are well coached under Brian Aglar and have won their last 3 at home. They beat Tulsa by 6, beat Atlanta by 20 and beat San Antonio by 6. They are led by Sue Bird, Little, Langhorne, Wright and Johnson while the Mercury look to play Murphy, Bias, Bass, Kobryn and Phillips and rest starters to get ready for a title run.
Take Seattle to stay within 4.5 points on Sunday night.
10* Seattle +4.5
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08-16-14 |
Tulsa Shock v. Minnesota Lynx UNDER 164.5 |
Top |
63-80 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 60 m |
Show
|
10* under 164.5
Both teams played last night and lost. They both played overs and allowed plenty of points. The Tulsa game included a quarter where the Shock scored just 6 points. The regular season ends on Sunday. Maya Moore and the Lynx won the title last year so they know how to do things. They can play solid defense even though Tulsa can score and allow points. I think we see low 160's or 150's on Saturday so take the under.
10* under 164.5
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08-15-14 |
Tulsa Shock v. Atlanta Dream UNDER 164.5 |
Top |
76-92 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 13 m |
Show
|
under 164.5
Tulsa has played their share of overs on the road but the season is winding down and there are just about two games left for each team. Tulsa does have Skylar Diggins and Odyssey Sims (who hasn't been 100%) and the Dream are led by all-WNBA forward Angel McCoughtry. I won't be shocked to see a game in the upper 160's but like the under on Friday night.
10* under 164.5
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08-14-14 |
New York Liberty v. Indiana Fever UNDER 144 |
Top |
63-76 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 56 m |
Show
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under 144
This is a low total but the season is winding down and there should be some tired legs. NYL has seen 15 unders in the last 21 on the road while Indiana has 7 unders in the last 9 at home. Indy has seen 15 unders in the last 21 on Thursday. The two meetings in 2014 saw 136 and 166 points.
Look for a game that reaches about 140 and stays under on Thursday.
10* under 144
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08-13-14 |
Phoenix Mercury v. Atlanta Dream UNDER 160.5 |
Top |
82-96 |
Loss |
-105 |
21 h 6 m |
Show
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under 160.5
Phoenix played last night and had a low scoring game. The first meeting reached 142 points. The Mercury have 14 unders, 6 overs and one push in their last 21 on the road and they have 6'8" Britney Griner inside to block shots and rebound. The regualr season is aboot one week ago and Phoenix is not deep and will be happy to play a game in the 150's and an under.
10* under 160.5
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08-12-14 |
Los Angeles Sparks v. Minnesota Lynx -7.5 |
Top |
71-63 |
Loss |
-103 |
8 h 5 m |
Show
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LA at Minnesota
10* Minnesota -7.5
Minnesota is off a close loss at Phoenix and now faces LA at home. The Lynx have won the three meetings by 11, 17 and 13 points. Minnesota is 14-1 straight up at home and the LA Sparks are just 11-20 ATS this year. On Tuesdays, LA is 2-10 ATS while the home team is 15-6 ATS.
LA does have some solid starters in Candace Parker and Ogwumike but look for the team that has Maya Moore, Simeone Augustus, Rebukkah Brunson and Lindsay Whalen to jump ahead early and win by 10 or more.
10* Minnesota -7.5
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08-12-14 |
Phoenix Mercury v. New York Liberty UNDER 153 |
Top |
76-64 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 15 m |
Show
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#651/652
7pm
10* under 153
The first meeting only reached 141 points. The last 9 meetings have seen 6 unders, 2 overs and a push. Phoenix has 14 unders, 6 overs and one push in its last 21 on the road while the home team (Liberty( has 15 unders, 6 overs and a push in its last 22 on Tuesday. The season is winding down and New York plays solid defense and they have two former players that were once on the Mercury.
10* under 153
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08-11-14 |
Oakland A's v. Kansas City Royals +100 |
Top |
2-3 |
Win
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100 |
4 h 58 m |
Show
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KC +100
The home team has won 7 in a row and and is 9-1 in its last 10. Oakland is 32-24 on the road and one of the best teams in baseball. However, KC starts Ventura and the team is 3-0 in his last 3 starts and his ERA is a low 2.79 while Sonny Gray is 1-2 with an ERA of 4.00 in his last few starts.
The Royals don't hit many home runs but have had success lately and are at home.
Oakland 2
KC 3
10* Kansas City +100
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08-10-14 |
Tulsa Shock v. Seattle Storm OVER 153.5 |
Top |
68-74 |
Loss |
-103 |
21 h 32 m |
Show
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Tulsa at Seattle (9pm)
#609/610
10* over 153.5
Seattle has 9 overs and 6 unders at home while Tulsa has 11 overs and 2 overs at home. The last few road games have seen 186 at LA, 159 at Washington, 188 at San Antonio and 175 at Minnesota. They are led by Skylar Diggins and Kayla McBride. Tusla is just 12-19 while Seattle is just 11-20 but off a nice 20 point win at home over Atlanta.
Seattle has won two in a row at home with Little, Sue Bird, Stricklen, Langhorne, Wright and Johnson providing points. The game vs. San Antonio was just 71-65 but there should be opportunities for points on Sunday.
10* over 153.5
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08-09-14 |
Minnesota Lynx v. Phoenix Mercury -5.5 |
Top |
80-82 |
Loss |
-102 |
23 h 32 m |
Show
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10* Phoenix -5.5
I did hope to get this at a lower numer but the Mercury lost at Minnesota last week (we had a nice 10* on the under) and should be motivated. They lost won in OT at San Antonio and should be focused. Phoenix is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 but they are 11-2-1 ATS at home. Phoenix is led by Diana Taurasi, Britney Griner, Bonner and Dupree. They are not deep but solid on offense from inside and outside.
Minnesota does have Maya Moore, Augustus and Brunson to match them and they have been hot at home and on the road but I think we see the home team prevail by 8 points and cover the number at home in front of their fans.
10* Phoenix -5.5
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08-08-14 |
San Antonio Silver Stars v. Tulsa Shock UNDER 165.5 |
Top |
62-79 |
Win
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100 |
21 h 24 m |
Show
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under 165.5
San Antonio just played an OT game at home and lost to Phoenix (and it stayed under even with the extra five minutes). Tulsa has played 19 overs/10 unders but 8-8 (over/under) at home and 11 overs/2 unders on the road.
SA now must head to Tulsa and face the Shock and the last 3 home games for the home team have reached 159, 160 and 154. These two have played some high scores but both will need to scores 21 points per quarter to get the over.
All it takes is an 18-14 quarter and it stays under.
10* under 165.5
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08-07-14 |
Dallas Cowboys v. San Diego Chargers OVER 37 |
Top |
7-27 |
Loss |
-115 |
5 h 60 m |
Show
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over 37
Here are the QB rotations:
QB Rotations: DAL - B. Weeden, C. Hanie, D. Vaughan SD - P. Rivers, K. Clemens, B. Sorensen
The Cowboys will be without QB Tony Romo and will try to put points on the board while San Diego has shown they can score in preseason games last year.
I think we see a 24-17 type of game that reaches 40 to 41 points and over.
10* over 37 points
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08-06-14 |
Baltimore Orioles -102 v. Toronto Blue Jays |
Top |
1-5 |
Loss |
-102 |
20 h 35 m |
Show
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Baltimore -102
The Orioles are in first place in the AL East with a 64-48 record and are 34-23 on the road. Starter Chen is 3-0 with a 1.77 ERA in his last 3 starts and the team is 14-7 when he pitches. The Orioles are 8-3 in their last 11 and getting nice production from Markakis, Adam Jones, JJ Hardy, Manny Machado and Chris Davis.
Toronto is 30-24 at home but their starter (Hutchison) has an ERA of 8.76 in his last 3 starts and the team is just 11-11 in his starts.
I like the hot team with the nice starting pitcher even though it is on the road.
Orioles 5
Blue Jays 3
10* Baltimore -102
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08-05-14 |
Atlanta Dream v. Phoenix Mercury UNDER 164.5 |
Top |
67-75 |
Win
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100 |
30 h 17 m |
Show
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under 164.5
Phoenix has played 3 unders in a row and has 6 unders in its last 8 home games. The Mercury is not a deep team and depend on Diana Taurasi, Britney Griner, Penny Taylor, Candace Dupree and Dewanna Bonner for minutes.
They face the best team from the east and one of the few winning teams in the WNBA (besides Minnesota). Angel McCoughtry and de Souza are solid players for the Dream but 164.5 is a high total. One quarter of 35 points could head this in the direction of an under.
Phoenix does have 6'8" Griner inside to block shots which helps an under.
10* under 164.5
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08-04-14 |
Detroit Tigers -120 v. New York Yankees |
Top |
1-2 |
Loss |
-120 |
6 h 52 m |
Show
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10* Detroit -120
The Tigers are 16-6 when Max Scherzer starts and they are 31-20 on the road while the Yankees are 25-26 at home and are off a close loss in Boston to their rival Red Sox. Brendon McCarthy starts for the home team but I don't think he can contain Austin Freeman, Miguel Cabrera and the rest of the Detroit attack.
Det 5
NYY 3
10* Detroit -120
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08-03-14 |
San Antonio Silver Stars -101 v. Seattle Storm |
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65-71 |
Loss |
-101 |
30 h 55 m |
Show
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10* San Antonio
SA is close to .500 and off a bad home loss to Connecticut. Seattle is 0-7 SU in its last 7 and just 3-10 at home. SA is 7-7 SU on the road and 7-3 ATS in its last 10 road games. They just got 27 points from Kayla McBride and also have Becky Hammon, Danielle Robinson and Adams.
Seattle does have talent in Sue Bird, Wright, Little and Langhorne and well coached by Brian Agler but not playing well. SA lost at home to Seattle in the last meeting and I expect San Antonio to bounce back and win.
10* San Antonio
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08-02-14 |
Indiana Fever v. Phoenix Mercury -10 |
Top |
69-79 |
Push |
0 |
24 h 7 m |
Show
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WNBA Indiana at Phoenix 10pm 10* Phoenix -10
Phoenix just lost at Minnesota to end a 15 game winning streak. However, they are 10-1-1 ATS at home and just beat LA easily in their building. Indiana is led by Tameka Catchings and is a decent team that has had some injuries. I expect Phoenix to bounce back with Diana Taurasi and Britney Griner inside. They also have good players like Bonner and Candace Dupree. I think the Mercury win by about 14 and cover the spread.
Indy 73
Phoenix 87
10* Phoenix -10
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08-01-14 |
Connecticut Sun v. San Antonio Silver Stars -4.5 |
Top |
89-79 |
Loss |
-104 |
10 h 36 m |
Show
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San Antonio -4.5
Take the home team as they are 13-14 and looking to get to .500. They are led by Becky Hammon, Danielle Robinson and Adams. Connecticut is 10-17 and just 1-7 straight up in its last 8 with a win over Seattle their only victory.
Ct. is 3-11 ATS in its last 14 Friday games and 1-7 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
I think we see th home team win by 7 and cover as the Silver Stars try to get to .500 and get ready for the playoffs.
10* San Antonio -4.5
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07-31-14 |
Phoenix Mercury v. Minnesota Lynx UNDER 166 |
Top |
67-75 |
Win
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100 |
31 h 42 m |
Show
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under 166
The two best teams in the WNBA meet on Thursday night. Phoenix is 22-3 and 10-2 on the road. Their games average 160 ppg and they are led by future Hall Of Famer Diana Taurasi, 6'8" center Britney Greiner, Penny Taylor, Dupree and Bonner. Griner blocks close to 3 shots per game.
Minnesota has had some injuries and that may affect chemistry but they did win the title last year. They are led by possibly the best player in the league (Maya Moore), Simeone Augustus, Whalen, McCarville and White. Moore scores 21 ppg and plays solid defense. The Lynx games average 162 ppg.
Phoenix has wom both games this year. 80-72 (152) at Minnesota and 92-79 (171) at their place. The teams have played 7 unders in the last 8 meetings. I expect to see some good defense and one team try to make a statement. All it takes is one slow quarter and we have a game in the low 160's and under.
10* under 166
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07-30-14 |
Milwaukee Brewers v. Tampa Bay Rays UNDER 7 |
Top |
5-0 |
Win
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100 |
13 h 5 m |
Show
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under 7
Daivd Price has been great lately as he is 3-0 with an ERA of 1.12 in his last 3 starts while the TB games seen 3, 5, 3, 10 and 3 in their last five games. Milwaukee uses Gallardo and he can be good at times as his ERA is 3.57 in the last 3 starts. The Brewers have seen 3, 2, 7 and 5 runs in its last four games.
Hopefully, Tampa Bay doesn't rap out a lot of runs and hits vs. Gallardo and the bullpens are efficient and we see a 4-2 type of game.
10* Milw/TB under 7 runs
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