Red Dog Sports ALL Sports Picks
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02-19-14 | Boston College +15 v. Syracuse | Top | 62-59 | Win | 100 | 19 h 27 m | Show |
Boston College only lost to Syracuse at home by 10 points back on January 13. BC has had a disappointing year but recent losses have been closer that back in late 2013. They did lost to Duke by 21 but other games:
L 4 Notre Dame L 3 at Ga Tech L 10 at UVA L OT at Notre Dame W 24 Va Tech L 7 Ga Tech L 11 at UNC L 10 Syracuse W 3 at Va Tech They are led by: Hanlan 18.3 ppg Anderson 14.8 Rahon 9.8 Jackson 7.6 Odio 5 Syracuse is undefeated and led by: Fair 16.5 ppg Cooney 13.5 Ennis 12.5 Grant 11.8 Christmas 5.9 Their last few games have been closer than expected without blowouts: W 1 NCSU W 2 at Pitt W 13 Clemson W 6 ND W 2 (OT) Duke W 10 at Duke W 5 Pitt W 10 at BC W 12 UNC W 5 Miami Look for BC to stay within 10 to 14 points and cover at +15. 10* Boston College +15 |
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02-18-14 | Utah State +10 v. San Diego State | Top | 45-60 | Loss | -106 | 25 h 41 m | Show |
Utah State +10
UTU lost in OT to San Diego State earlier in 2014 and Utah State is off an ugly 11 point loss at home to UNLV. They are led by: Shaw 14.7 ppg (and 8 rb's) Butterfield 13.5 Medlin 13 (and 109 assists) Davis 9.5 San Diego State is 22-2 but seems to win games by 5 to 10 points. They are led by: Thames 17.6 ppg Shepard 13 Davis 9 SDSU does play solid defense but I think the road team covers in this late game set for Tuesday night. 10* Utah State +10 |
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02-17-14 | North Carolina +1 v. Florida State | Top | 81-75 | Win | 100 | 19 h 24 m | Show |
UNC +1
The Tar Heels have won 6 in a row and have won at Notre Dame and Ga Tech. FSU does have scorers: Thomas 13.3 White 12.8 Miller 12.7 Bookert 9 Brandon 8 UNC scorers: Paige 17 McAdoo 15 McDonald 10.5 Johnson 10 Tokoto 9 Meeks 7 Paige can shoot from the outside and McAdoo has been solid inside. McDonald and Tokoto are erratic but seem to score. Nate Britt comes in and plays well as a freshman. UNC may be looking ahead to Duke on Thursday but FSU has lost recent home games to Miami and Clemson. UNC wins by 4. 10* UNC +1 |
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02-16-14 | East All-Stars +4.5 v. West All-Stars | Top | 163-155 | Win | 100 | 28 h 2 m | Show |
Take the East + the points.
The West has better teams but the East has read and heard all season about the difference and should be motivated. The West does have the LA Clippers (Blake Griffin), Portland (Lalliard), San Antonio, Houston and Oklahoma City (Durant) but Kobe Bryant won't play for the West. The East is led by Miami (Lebron James) and Indiana Pacers. I think we see a close game so take the underdog. East +4.5 |
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02-16-14 | Villanova +3.5 v. Creighton | Top | 80-101 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 30 m | Show |
#865/866
5pm Take Villanova +3.5 Creighton blew out Villanova 96-68 in Philly as Wragge made 9/14 3-pointers and the Blue Jays made a conference record 21 from behind the arc. The home team is led by Doug McDermott at 25 ppg and Wragge 11 ppg but most of the others are in the 6-8 ppg range and no player has more than 8 blocked shots so there is no inside defensive presence. Villanova has played well this year. They lost at Syracuse and their only other loss was the Creighton blowout. Here are their recent games: W 25 Depaul W 7 Seton Hall W 23 Xavier W 16 Temple W 5 GTown W OT Marquette Before the loss to the Blue Jays they won at St John's by 7 and at Seton Hall by 16. Villanova scorers: Bell 16 ppg Pinkston 15 (shoots 52%) Hilliard 14 Arcidiancano 9.7 Hart 7.9 (shoots 51%) Villanova is 17-5 ATS and Creighton is an amazing 30-10 ATS in the last 40 games. In recent home games Creighton has 3 point wins over St John's and by 6 over Xavier. Creighton does have my respect but revenge should be on Jay Wright's mind. 10* Villanova +3.5 |
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02-15-14 | NC State +13.5 v. Syracuse | Top | 55-56 | Win | 100 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
NCSU +13.5
I liked this better at +14 but +13.5 is still a play. NCSU has the leading scorer in the ACC in TJ Warren and they are playing better. They did win at Notre Dame and beat FSU in solid wins. They did lose at UNC by double digits but didn't play well till late in the game and it always a 10-14 point margin. Syracuse is off a late win at Pitt and may suffer a letdown. Led by CJ Fair and Trevor Cooney and Grant this Syracuse team is not deep but plays great defense. I think we see the Orange win by 9 to 11 points and NCSU cover. NCSU 65 Syr 75 10* NCSU +13.5 |
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02-15-14 | VCU v. St. Louis -4.5 | Top | 62-64 | Loss | -111 | 6 h 15 m | Show |
St. Loui-4.5
Take the home team as they are used to playing against the pressure of the Rams' defense. They have a team full of upperclassmen like Jordain Jett and Rob Loe and are well coached. They won last year at home by 76-62. VCU is a good team led by Reddic and Graham but they are just 6-14 ATS in the last 20 road games and lost at GW by 10. Look for St Louis to win by 8 to 10 and cover. 10* St Louis -4.5 |
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02-15-14 | Pittsburgh v. North Carolina -3.5 | Top | 71-75 | Win | 100 | 14 h 20 m | Show |
UNC -3.5
I did hope to see this closer to -2 of -2.5. UNC didn't get to play Duke on Wednesday and may have a letdown by having to wait over a week to face the Blue Devils. UNC has won the last 5 games, all in ACC action by 10 or more (wins by 11, 12, 14, 13 and 19 points. The tar Heels are led by Paige, McAdoo, McDonald, Tokoto and Kennedy Meeks. Pitt has struggled to win games at the end with two recent losses to Syracuse by small margins. They are led by Zanna, Patterson, Young, Robinson and Wright. Durand Johnson is injured and missed by the Panthers. Pitt is just 7-14-1 ATS and have played 61 overs, 30 unders, 1 push on Saturdays. UNC does struggle to make 3's and FT's which may hurt them to win by 5 or more but Paige and Britt are decent in late situations. 10* UNC -3.5 |
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02-14-14 | Harvard v. Columbia +6 | Top | 88-84 | Win | 100 | 6 h 42 m | Show |
Take Columbia +6 at home.
It does scare me that Harvard is off a bad home loss to rival Yale. Harvard has been playing at home while Columbia has been on the road for its last 5 games and did win last year 78-63 vs. Harvard. The high scorer (with 27) is no longer on the Lions squad but they do have Rosenberg (14.7 ppg) and Lo (13.8) and Mullins (12.5). Rosenberg and Lo should 3's at 45% or better. The 2012 game at Columbia went into OT. Harvard is led by: Saunders 15 ppg (had 27 in the 2013 game at Columbia) Chambers 10.7 Casey 10 Columbia is 9-1 at home and their only loss was by 1 to Manhattan. They only lost to St. John's by 6 on a neutral floor. Kenpom has this game a one point win by Harvard. 10* Columbia +6 |
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02-13-14 | Weber State -12.5 v. Southern Utah | Top | 75-55 | Win | 103 | 22 h 13 m | Show |
I loved this at +14 but it is now at +12.5 and still playable. SUU is a bad team with just one win but they have gotten better in recent home and road games. Their last few losses have been by 8, 7, 2, 8, 3 and 7 points. Their games are usually low scoring. The first meeting at Weber State ended 65-59, a difference of just 6 points.
Weber State scorers: Berry 19 ppg Senglin 11 Tresnak 11 SUU scorers: Kennedy 10 ppg Hess 8.6 Jeffrey 6 Oliverson 6 On the road Weber State is just 2-6 and their wins were by 9 and 12 points. I think SUU can stay with 8 to 10 points. Weber State 63 Southern Utah 57 10* Southern Utah +12.5 |
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02-13-14 | Minnesota +8.5 v. Wisconsin | Top | 70-78 | Win | 100 | 22 h 52 m | Show |
Wisconsin has struggled this year. They did beat Michigan State in the last game. They are led by Ben Brust and Dekker. Minnesota won easily at home vs. the Badgers and are more athletic.
Richard Pitino's Golden Gophers are led by the two Hollins. I think we see a game in the 72-68 range with Minnesota covering. Minn 68 Wisc 72 10* Minnesota +8.5 |
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02-12-14 | Syracuse v. Pittsburgh | Top | 58-56 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 59 m | Show |
Pittsburgh even
Pitt led at Syracuse in the last minute but made just 13 of 23 FT's and lost by 5 points. Syracuse has played Duke at home and won in OT but played weaklings like Wake Forest, Miami, Boston College and Va Tech on the road. They are undefeated and surely, the home team will be motivated after losing at home to Virginia and Duke and beating Va Tech in OT. Johnson is injured for the Panthers but they have solid players like Patterson (17 ppg), Zanna (12.5 ppg) and Wright 11. Robinson and Young are good as well. Syracuse lost by 10 at Pitt last year and are led by CJ Fair and Trevor Cooney. Grant and Christmas contribure as well but their starters usually put in 32 mpg and they are not real deep. I think we see Pitt win a close one. 10* Pitt (even) |
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02-11-14 | Clemson +5 v. Notre Dame | Top | 64-68 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show |
Both teams are struggling to win. Notre Dame misses Grant who is out with academic suspension. They miss the rebounding and toughness of Jack Cooley from last year. They did beat Duke in the ACC opener at home but just lost by double digits to an average UNC team.
Clemson does struggle to win on the road. They lost by close to 20 at Pitt and at UNC but did win at Va Tech. McDaniels and Rod Hall are decent scorers but my reasoning behind this pick is the defense and rebounding of the Tigers. I think we see a 62-60 type of game so take the underdog. 10* Clemson +5 |
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02-10-14 | Maryland v. Virginia OVER 128.5 | Top | 53-61 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 34 m | Show |
over 128.5
It is always sary playing Virginia to go over the total but the Cavs have played well this year. They have had low scores agianst weak teams like JMU, Navy and Hampton. Their early loss at home by 48-38 was an ugly mess. In the last few home games, not counting state rival Va Tech they have scored 77, 76, 78 and 74 points. Last 4 home ACC games: BC 77-67 (144) UNC 76-61 (137) FSU 78-66 (144) WF 74-51 (125) Last year's home game with the Terps ended 54-54 before OT but the game at Maryland was in the 140's. Maryland ACC games have seen at least 138 points except for an 121 game with NC State. 154, 138, 140, 145, 162, 121, 140, 146, 138 and 138 have been the totals of conference games. Maryland scorers: Wells 15 ppg (49% FG) Allen 12 ppg (scored 32 last game and is from Woodbridge, VA) Layman 12 Smotcycz 11 Faust 9.8 UVA has both Brogdon and Harris shooting 40% from 3's. Here are the Cavalier scorers: Brogdon 12 Harris 11.3 Anderson 9.5 Gil 7.8 Tobey 7 Hopefully, Maryland can score enough to get this over. The Terps have 5 players that score close to double figures. Virginia has seen 9 overs/2 unders in the last 11 home games. 10* over 128.5 |
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02-10-14 | Kansas v. Kansas State +4 | Top | 82-85 | Win | 100 | 22 h 42 m | Show |
Kansas at Kansas St
#725/726 9pm est 10* Kansas State +4 Kansas won easily at home in the first meeting but KSU is 12-1 at home and their only loss was their opener back in November. In Big 12 action they beat at home: Texas by 17 Texas Tech by 8 WV by 22 Okla by 6 They also beat Gonzaga by 10 on a neutral floor. They are led by Foster 14.7 ppg, Gipson 11.7 ppg, Southall 10.7 as well as Spralding and Iwundu. These two have played scored of 59-55 and 59-53 in the last two at Kansas State. KSU is 8-1 ATS in their last 9 at home and 11-3 ATS in the last 14 overall games. Take Kansas State +4 as our top play on Monday night. 10* Kansas State +4 |
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02-09-14 | Michigan State +4 v. Wisconsin | Top | 58-60 | Win | 100 | 2 h 44 m | Show |
MIchigan State +4
MSU has won the last 5 meetings vs. Wisconsin. The Spartans are led by Harris, Payne, Kaminsky, Valentine and Keith Appling. Appling missed the last game and may not play today. Wiscnosin has lost its last 3 home games: lost by 1 at Ohio State lost by 9 to NW lost by 7 to Michigan Led by Brust, Jackson, Gasser and Dekker, the Badgers are a solid well coached team under Bo Ryan but Michigan State plays better defense and here are their last few Big Ten Road games (they did lose to GTown at Madison Square Garden). won at Iowa in OT won at ILL by 16 won at NW by 14 won at Indy by 17 Take the points with the road team. 10* Michigan State +4 |
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02-08-14 | Nevada +12 v. San Diego State | Top | 58-73 | Loss | -109 | 20 h 31 m | Show |
Nevada +12
San Diego State is solid but not great as they were in recent years. They have won games by 2, 9, in OT, 25, 11, 8, 7, 3, 4 and 10 points. Nevada has Burton at 21 ppg, Evans 13 and Huff 12 ppg. Perez is at 11 ppg. I think we see the Wolfpack stay within 10 on Saturday night. Nevada 67 SD state 76 10* Nevada +12 |
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02-08-14 | North Carolina v. Notre Dame | Top | 73-62 | Win | 100 | 13 h 15 m | Show |
Take UNC as they were 1-4 in the ACC but are now 5-4 in the conference. Notre Dame is a n average team. They did beat Duke at home by 2 points but lost at home to NC State.
The Irish are without Grant due to academic suspension. The Tar Heels are led by Marcus Paige at 16 ppg, McAdoo, McDonald, Tokoto and Kennedy Meeks, who has averaged over 10 ppg in his last four games. He has added inside defense and rebounding for coach Roy Williams' team. Notre Dame is led by Atkins, Sherman and Connaghan. Look for UNC to win by 4. UNC 72 ND 68 10* UNC pick'em |
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02-07-14 | Chicago Blackhawks -121 v. Phoenix Coyotes | Top | 0-2 | Loss | -121 | 11 h 35 m | Show |
Chicago is #5 and Phoenix is # 14 in my power ratings. Chicago is 17-6-7 on the road and is 3-1 in their road trip they are on now. They beat Anaheim, LA and Vancouver and lost to San Jose.
Phoenix is just 2-3 in their last 5 home games. Look for a 3-2 win by the Blackhawks. Chi 3 Phoe 2 10* Chicago -121 |
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02-07-14 | Sacramento Kings v. Boston Celtics +2 | Top | 89-99 | Win | 100 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
Friday NBA:
Sacramento at Boston #809/810 7:40pm 10* Boston +2 Both teams have somewhat similar records in the range of 17-33. Sacramento just won at home and were helped by getting 51 free throws to 24. The Kings have struggled on the road and now travel all the way to Boston to face the Celtics who now have Rondo back in the mix. He had 10 assists in a recent game and Jeff Green scored 36. Jared Sullinger has 19 and 21 points in his last two games. Bradley and Bass have played well for Boston. Sacramento gets 20 ppg from Cousins, Guy and Thomas and then it drops to under 10 ppg for the 4th highest scorer. Sac 94 Boston 96 Take Boston +2 as our 10-Star |
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02-06-14 | UTEP -2.5 v. East Carolina | Top | 58-47 | Win | 100 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Take UTEP -2.5 as the Minors were able to defeat La Tech and off a sluggish game with Rice. ECU is at home but the Pirates have struggled this year. Ralph Sampson's son transferred away and Jeff Lebo doesn't have the horses after winning the CIT last year.
UTEP 77 ECU 70 10* UTEP -2.5 |
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02-05-14 | Nebraska +13 v. Michigan | Top | 50-79 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
Take Nebraska +13 as the Cornhuskers only lost 71-70 at home to the Wolverines. Neb has Pettway and he leads the Big Ten conference is scoring at close to 19.5 ppg. The visitors have been good at home but road games have been close:
lost at PSU by 4 lost at Purdue by 6 lost at Iowa by 10 Mich is without Mitch McCrary but still has some solid players like Glen Robinson 111 and Nik Straus. I think we see Michigan win by 10. Neb 63 Mich 73 10* Nebraska +13 |
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02-04-14 | Maryland v. North Carolina -7 | Top | 63-75 | Win | 100 | 21 h 2 m | Show |
The UNC Tar Heels are now 4-4 in ACC action after three 10+ wins in conference action. They beat NCSU by 14 at home, GT on the road and beat Clemson by 19 at home. Before that they beat Boston College by 11 at home.
Maryland has won recent games vs. weak teams like Va Tech but lost road games to NCSU by 9, lost at FSU by 24 and lost at Pitt by 20. The Terps are led by Dez Well, Layman and decent defense by coach Mark Turgeon, who played at Kansas where Roy Williams used to coach. UNC is getting points from: Paige 16.7 (92% FT) McAdoo 15 McDonald 11 Johnson 9.7 Tokoto 9 Meeks 7.6 (55.8% FG) The defense has gotten better as the Tar Heels are young but deep. Joel James can come in and play defense as well as Hubert. I think we see a 10 point win and hope UNC isn't looking ahead to Notre Dame and Duke. UNC 80 Maryland 70 10* UNC -7 |
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02-04-14 | Colorado Avalanche +127 v. NY Rangers | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -100 | 28 h 3 m | Show |
Take Colorado +127
The Avalanche are 35-14-5 overall and are 16-7-2 on the road (before the New Jersey game on Monday). They are 5-1 in the last 6 road games and 5-1 in the last 6 vs. the Rangers and 10-2 in the last 12 meetings. NY Rangers are 30-23-3. Nice value on the road team for Tuesday night. Take Colorado as a nice value. 10* Colorado +127 |
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02-03-14 | Notre Dame +13 v. Syracuse | Top | 55-61 | Win | 100 | 21 h 17 m | Show |
ND +13
This was +14 earlier but +13 is decent. Syracuse is off an OT win at home over Duke and could have a letdown after just two days later in a game of former Big East teams. The Irish played at Syracuse last year so they will be used to the Carrier Dome. The last few wins by Syracuse at home have been close: win in OT vs. Duke win by 5 vs. Pitt win by 12 vs. UNC win by 5 vs. Miami Notre Dame has lost their last 4 in ACC action but all were close: lost by 7 at WF lost by 2 at FSU lost by 8 at Md lost by 5 at Ga Tech. Notre Dame is just 1-7 ATS in their last 8 and 5-17-2 ATS in the last 24 on Mondays. ND is without Jerami Grant but still has Atkins and Pat Connaughton to score. Syracuse has CJ Fair and Travis Rooney and plays great defense but look for a 10 poiont win but a cover by the Irish. 10* Notre Dame +13 |
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02-02-14 | Seattle Seahawks +3 v. Denver Broncos | Top | 43-8 | Win | 100 | 194 h 13 m | Show |
Take Seattle +3. Buy the extra 1/2 point if you have to. Peyton Manning is a great QB with plenty of weapons and has laready won one Super Bowl but did lose to New Orleans a few years ago.
Seattle has the better defense led by Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor in the secondary. Manning will need to get rid of the ball quickly and does have Thomas and Welker to throw to. And Knowshown to run the ball. Seattle has played teams like Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers and San Francisco with Kaepernick and Carolina with Cam Newton. They have Russell Wilson at QB and nice running game led by Lynch. It should be a close game so if Denver lines up to win by a field goal we get a pusk. The game will be played in a cold climate (NY/NJ area) so it looks to be low scoring. 10* Seattle +3 |
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02-02-14 | UCLA v. Oregon State +5.5 | Top | 67-71 | Win | 100 | 3 h 54 m | Show |
10* Oregon State plus the points.
UCLA won at Oregon by 2 and lost by 5 at Utah. They did win at Colorado (without Spencer Dinwiddie) by 13 and lost at Missouri (played on neutral floor) by 9 points. They are led by Kyle Anderson, a 6'9" guard who can score and pass the ball. Travis and David Wear are solid players but are down in scoring this season with both under 8 ppg. Oregon State is 9-2 at home and beat Oregon by 8, lost by 5 to Cal and beat Stanford by 9. They are led by: 6'4"s enior Nelson at 22 ppg Collier 14.5 ppg Brandt 12.5 ppg Let's hope we see a solid game from the Beavers on Super Sunday. 10* Oregon State +5.5 |
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02-01-14 | Duke v. Syracuse UNDER 135 | Top | 89-91 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 16 m | Show |
under 135 or best line out there
Duke played 113 at Miami and 131 at Clemson while Syracuse plays a quirky zone with their last 8 games ending with 124, 116, 113, 128, 102, 124 and 93 points combined with their opponent. Duke plays solid defense as well. The Orange will be prepared for where Andre Dawkins and Parker are at all times especially after Duke's impressive win at Pitt. 10* under 135 |
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02-01-14 | Clemson v. Florida State -8 | Top | 53-49 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 17 m | Show |
FSU -8
Clemson has already lost by 19 at UNC and by 31 at Pittsburgh. Also, the Seminoles won at Clemson by 15 points last month. Clemson has a solid defense and won at home against Duke but they have one double digit scorer in McDaniels and Rod Hall is OK at just under 10 ppg. FSU is led by Ian Miller and is in Kenpom's top 30. I think we see Leonard Hamilton's squad win and cover on Saturday. Clemson 63 FSU 74 10* FSU -8 |
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01-31-14 | Columbia +3 v. Yale | Top | 59-69 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
Columbia is 13-6 and 6-0 their last 6 and 8-1 in the last 9 overall. It does concern me that Columbia is just 1-8 in the last 9 meetings. Columbia is near the top in shooting 3's and have two players making over 50% from behingd the arc. Their scorers:
Lo 14 ppg (51% 3's) Rosenburg 14 (51% 3's) Mullins 13 Osetkowski 7.4 (46% 3's) Pterasek 7 Lyles 5 Kenpom has Columbia winning by 2 points and has Columbia #99 while Yale is just #210. Obviously, Yale's advantage will be that they are at home. 10* Columbia +3 |
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01-30-14 | Alabama v. Auburn -1 | Top | 55-74 | Win | 103 | 20 h 28 m | Show |
Alabama at Auburn
10* Auburn -1 Alabama won last year at home by 61-43 but Auburn won at their place by 49-37. Alabama has lost every game they have played away from home: lost at Mo by 21 lost at Ga by 8 lost at UCLA by 8 lost at USF by 2 lost vs. Drexel by 2 lost vs. Duke by 10 Auburn is led by Harrell at 19 points per game and another player at 18.5 and then it drops to 9 ppg. This should be an ugly low scoring game like last year. Let's hope Auburn can find a way to win as they did in football vs. the Crimson Tide. 10* Auburn -1 |
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01-29-14 | Syracuse v. Wake Forest +10 | Top | 67-57 | Push | 0 | 21 h 40 m | Show |
Wake Forest +10
Wake is 12-0 at home and 15-6 ATS in the last 21 home games. They beat some avergae ACC teams so far (Notre Dame by 7, NCSU by 1 and UNC by 6.) They also beat Richmond in OT. Last year they lost just one game at home by double digits and lost by just 5 to Duke. Wake Forest scorers: Miller-McIntyre 15 ppg (80 assists) Thomas 11.5 ppg (shoots 56% FG) McKie 10 ppg (senior) Cavanaugh 8.8 AWAM 6.4 (6 rebounds) Madison Jones (70 assists) and Washington 34 blocks also contribute. Syracuse is undefeated and plays Duke at home on Saturday. They may be looking ahead to the Blue Devils. The Orange have played some road games: at Miami won by 12 at BC won by 10 at Va Tech won by 20 at St John's won by 5 Syracuse is led by: Fair 16.7 Cooney 13 Grant 12.5 Ennis 12 Christmas 5.6 There has been snow in the south and that may be a factor in this game. It could be postponed or keep the crowd away. However, I like our chances with Wake Forest at home getting +10. 10* Wake Forest +10 |
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01-28-14 | St John's +12.5 v. Creighton | Top | 60-63 | Win | 100 | 22 h 49 m | Show |
St. John's +12.5
I liked this better when it was +14.5 since Creighton has a great offense as they are led by senior Doug McDermott at 24 ppg and Wragge 12.5 ppg. Next is Manigot at 8.6 and several others in the 7 to 8 ppg range. They are 17-3 and did lose by 13 at Providence. Saint John's is 12-8 and has won 3 in a row. They only lost by 5 to Syracuse at Madison Square Garden and by 9 to Wisconsin. Here are the Red Storm scorers: Harrison 17.8 Sampson 12.6 Greene 8 Jordan 8 Sanchez 8 St. John's is a solid defensive team but Creighton can score quickly but I think the visitors can stay within 10. 10* St. John's +12.5 |
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01-28-14 | San Antonio Spurs +1.5 v. Houston Rockets | Top | 90-97 | Loss | -108 | 4 h 56 m | Show |
San Antonio just lost at Miami and now face Houston. The Spurs are 10-0 SU off a Loss and 9-1 ATS and are 7-3 to the over. I think we see the Spurs play well with Duncan and Parker in the lineup, even if Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard are out.
10* San Antonio +1.5 |
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01-27-14 | Columbus Blue Jackets +112 v. Carolina Hurricanes | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 50 m | Show |
Take Columbus at +money.
They have won the last 7 games with Carolina and are 9-1 in their last 10 and lost their last game so I expect the Blue Jackets to bounce back. Carolina beat Ottawa 6-3 and have won 3 in a row but I like the underdog tongith at the start of a road trip. 10* Columbus +112 |
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01-27-14 | Duke v. Pittsburgh -3.5 | Top | 80-65 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 38 m | Show |
Pittsburgh -3.5
Duke has played well in recent games but they are just 1-2 in ACC road games as they lost by 2 at Notre Dame and lost at Clemson by 13. The Blue Devils are led by Jabari Parker, Quin Cook and Rodney Hood and are well coached. Pitt is 12-0 at home and have won their home ACC games by 33, 15 and 20 points. They did lose close games away fromhome to Syracue and Cincinnati. They led both of those games in the last minute. Pitt is led by: Patterson 17.9 ppg Zanna 13.6 ppg (shoots 62% FG and gets 7.6 rebounds/game) Wright 10.8 Johnson is out with an injury and that does concern me. Robinson, Newkirk and Artis can contribute too. Newkirk is from Raleigh, NC so he will want to play well. He has scored 10 and 8 points in recent home games. Duke will keep it close but I like the Panthers at home. Duke plays at #2 Syracuse later in the week. 10* Pittsburgh -3.5 |
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01-26-14 | Clemson +7.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 61-80 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 25 m | Show |
Clemson +7.5 is available at one book. The Tigers are off a road loss at Pittsburgh. They play solid defense and have won at Va Tech and at Boston College. They won at home against Duke by 13 but lost at home by 15 to FSU. They travel to Chapel Hill where they are 0-56.
UNC is just 1-6 ATS in the last 7 games and have lost at home to Miami and beaten a bad BC team by 11. They are led by McAdoo and Marcus Paige but the Tar Heels don't shoot FT's well nor do they make many 3's. Clemson is led by KJ McDaniels and Rod Hall and Nnodo. The Tigers play solid defense. Kenpom has this game going 62-59. UNC should win and but I think Clemson stays within 7. Clemson 58 UNC 63 10* Clemson +7.5 |
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01-26-14 | Minnesota v. Nebraska UNDER 136 | Top | 78-82 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 39 m | Show |
under 136
These two played a high scoring game at Minny last year but it was 53-51 at Nebraska and their game two years ago reached 130 points. Nebraska has just two players averaging over 10 ppg and they have played unders in 20 of their last 26 Sunday games. Nebraska in Big Ten: 112 PSU 130 Ohio state 134 Purdue 141 Mich (Mich shot 62% and Neb 53%) 137 Ohio State 124 Iowa Minnesota has one of their top scorers out. I think we see an under on Sunday afternoon. 10* under 136 |
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01-25-14 | Colorado Avalanche +125 v. Tampa Bay Lightning | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 19 h 48 m | Show |
Take Colorado as an underdog. The Avs won 3-2 last night at Florida and have won 5 of 6 while Tampa Bay is just 1-5 in its last 6 home games and their last 2 home wins were in extra time.
Col 3 TB 2 We won last night with Colorado and predicted 3-2 so let's hope for a replay of the same score. 10* Colorado +125 |
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01-25-14 | St. Joseph's +4.5 v. Richmond | Top | 62-77 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 24 m | Show |
Take St Joe's at +4.5
Richmond is off a home win over ranked UMass and may suffer a letdown. The Spiders are just 6-19-2 ATS on Saturdays and the road team is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings. St. Joe's won 61-55 last year. St. Joe's has won 9 of 10 and the only loss was by 4 at UMass and the Hawks have 5 players scoring 9.6 or more (Galloway, Roberts, Bembry, Kanacevic, Wilson) while UR depends on two that score over 10 ppg. Hopefully we see a 65-64 type of game. 10* St. Joseph's +4.5 |
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01-25-14 | Notre Dame v. Wake Forest -1.5 | Top | 58-65 | Win | 100 | 15 h 33 m | Show |
Notre Dame is off a close loss at FSU in ACC action. Now the Irish have to travel to the state of NC to play Wake Forest and the Deacons are 11-0 SU at Lawrence Joel Stadium. They are led by Thomas, Travis McKie and Cavanaugh and have beated UNC by 6 and NCSU by one. Many others were against weak teams but Notre Dame is without Grant to an early injury and are not real deep but couild get hot with outside shooting from Conaughan and inside action with Garret Sherman.
Take Wake Forest as a small home favorite in front of 14,000 tie-dyed fans. 10* WF -1.5 |
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01-24-14 | Colorado Avalanche -114 v. Florida Panthers | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
NHL
Colorado at Florida 7:30pm eastern 10* Colorado -115 Colorado is 31-13-5 (14-6-2 on the road) and off a loss to Toronto. Florida is 20-23-7 (10-10-7 at home). Colorado has won their last 4 games before their loss: won at Nash 5-4 home win vs. NJ 2-1 at Chi 3-2 at Minn 4-2 The Avalanche is 7-3 in their last 10 and lost to the Panthers at home 4-1 back in November so they will beseeking revenge. Florida is off a 3 game road trip up north and returns home for this game. Plenty of value on Colorado at -115. 10* Colorado -115 |
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01-23-14 | Hawaii v. UC-Davis +8.5 | Top | 90-73 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 13 m | Show |
10* UCD +8.5
Hawaii is 12-5 but just 1-2 on the road (and lost vs. Missouri by 12 on neutral floor). Here are the scores for their road games: at CSF lost by 1 at Cal Poly lost by 12 at No Az won by 10 Univ. of Cal at Davis won both games last year vs. Hawaii and the home game was 89-65. Both Corey Hawkins (21 points) and Sypkens (17 points) were key parts of the win. UCD is +8.5 because they have injuries to Ritchart (17 ppg) and Lemar (7 ppg). Funtarov (9 ppg) and Graham (7.6 ppg and 74 assits) are other key players and Avery Johnson has scored 12 and 9 in recent home games. They did defeat Air Force at home by 6, beat Cal State Fullerton by 8 and lost in OT to Nevada. Corey Hawkins is 6'3" and used to play at Arizona State. If he plays well UCD should cover the spread but it does concern me that Hawaii has 4 double digit scorers. However, the Rainbows have struggled on the mainland so I like UCD +8.5. 10* UCD +8.5 |
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01-23-14 | Seton Hall +4.5 v. St John's | Top | 76-77 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show |
College BB
Seton Hall at St Johns 10* Seton Hall +4.5 Seton Hall has 6 players scoring over 9.2 ppg. In their last 5 road games Seton Hall has done well: at GTown won by 10 at Marq lost by 1 at Prov won in OT at Rutgers won by 6 at VT won by 1 St Johns is 5-11 ats in its last 16. The beat Ivy League Dartmouth in its last game but but lost the previous 6 games. Hopefully, we see a 68-67 type of game. 10* Seton Hall +4.5 |
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01-22-14 | Detroit Pistons v. Milwaukee Bucks OVER 196.5 | Top | 101-104 | Win | 100 | 18 h 54 m | Show |
Over 196.5
These two have played two overs so far this season reaching 203 and 207 points. Detroit has 29 overs/12 unders on the year. The lead8ing scorers in the game should be Stuckey, Josh Smith, Knight, Henson, Sanders and Mayo. Take the over. over 196.5 |
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01-22-14 | Duke v. Miami (Fla) UNDER 129.5 | Top | 67-46 | Win | 100 | 1 h 0 m | Show |
under 129.5
These two have played their share of overs lately but Miami is a solid defensive team that has played some low scoring ACC games so far: 98, 113, 120, and 93 in conference and even played 109 with Nebraska in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. If Duke jumps ahead they could force the pace but this game is at Miami. UNDER 129.5 |
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01-21-14 | Winnipeg Jets v. Anaheim Ducks OVER 5.5 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -110 | 30 h 9 m | Show |
Take Winnipeg and Anaheim over the total at 5.5 goals.
The last 6 for Winnipeg have seen 5, 7, 6, 9, 6 and 11 goals combined with their opponent while the Ducks have reached 5, 6, 10, 1, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7 and 9 goals in their last 10 games. Hopefully, we see a 4-2 final score that goes over. 10* over 5.5 goals |
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01-21-14 | Butler +5.5 v. Providence | Top | 56-65 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 13 m | Show |
Butler +5.5
Butler is 11-7 but they have played 6 overtime games and played some solid teams as they are now in the conference that used to be the Big East. They played overtime vs. teams like Marquette, Georgetown, Depaul and Villanova and also beat Vanderbilt and Princeton. They are led by: Dunham 18.5 ppg Marshall 15.8 (54% FG) Woods 9 (50% FG and 10 rb's) Providence is off a nice win at home over Creighton. Their scorers: Cotton 20 ppg Harris 13 Henton 13 Batts 13 Their top scorers all shoot in the 40-45% range from the field. They have played some close games such as the 76-74 game with Yale, lost to Seton Hall in OT, beat Rhode Island by one and lost to Maryland by 4. I am hoping Butler plays well as an underdog on Tuesday and keeps it close. 10* Butler +5.5 |
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01-20-14 | Creighton v. Villanova -5.5 | Top | 96-68 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 53 m | Show |
Villanova -5.5
Creighton just lost at Providence by 81-68 and plays at Villanova on Monday night. Creighton is 15-3 and led by senior Doug McDermott but is without point guard Grant Gibbs. He missed the last game. Villanova is 16-1 with their loss at Syracuse. They are led by: Pinkston 15.5 ppg Bell 13.9 Hilliard 13.7 Hart 10 (shoots 58% FG) Arcidianane 9.7 It does concern me that Creighton may bounce back and make adjustments after a loss on the road but Villanova is a solid team and are 28-11 ATS in their last 39 and 16-5 ATS in the last 21 home games. Take Villanova -5.5. |
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01-19-14 | Washington Capitals v. NY Rangers UNDER 5.5 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 29 h 53 m | Show |
under 5.5
These two have combined for 42 overs and 46 unders. The last 6 meetings have produced 5,5,2,5,1 and 3 goals. The NY Rangers last few games have seen 1,3,5,5 and 5 goals combined with their opponent. Look for a 3-2 final that stays under the total. Wash 2 NYR 3 10* under 5.5 goals |
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01-19-14 | New England Patriots v. Denver Broncos UNDER 56 | Top | 16-26 | Win | 100 | 96 h 45 m | Show |
under 56
This game is to see who goes to the super bowl from the AFC. The last meeing went into OT and made it into the 60's to go over easily. So far, 6 of the playoff games have stayed under as both Indy games were the ones to go over the number. Denver can run the ball with Lynch and Ball while New England has had solid running action from Blount and that will use up some clock as the offenses will try to control the ball and keep the other team's offense off the field. Surely we have great QB's that will put up points but all it takes is for one offense to struggle on a few possessions and we get an under. A 30-24 game stays under the number and so does a 27-24 game. I think we see an under on Sunday with so much at stake. The total was at 55 but now at 56 at most sportsbooks. 10* under 56 |
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01-18-14 | Michigan v. Wisconsin -7 | Top | 77-70 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 36 m | Show |
Take Wisconsin -7 as they are off a road loss to Indiana and are strong at home as they have won 83% of their home games under Bo Ryan. They are 10-0 at home and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 overall games. Michigan is without Mitch McGary and just 5-11 ATS in its last 16 vs. Big Ten teams and won close games such as by one at Nebraska and by 3 at Minny. They did lose by 10 at Duke.
I think we see Wisconsin win by 11. Mich 68 Wis 79 10* Wisconsin -7 |
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01-18-14 | Florida State +6 v. Virginia | Top | 66-78 | Loss | -106 | 17 h 45 m | Show |
Take Florida State +6 at Virginia. UVA was able to win at FSU two weeks ago by 62-50. FSU has won their last two road games in the ACC by 56-41 at Clemson (where Duke lost by 13) and beat Miami 63-53. They also beat Maryland at home by 24. Other games this year include a 67-66 loss at Florida, an 18 point win over VCU on a neutral floor, lost by 2 in OT vs. Michigan and beat UMass by 5. The Seminoles are led by:
Miller 13.7 Thomas 12.5 White 12 Brandon 9 Bookert 8 Bojanovsky 6.5 (7'3" shoots 65% FG) UVA is 3-1 in the ACC but lost by 10 at home to Wisconsin and lost in Richmond to VCU. FSU did lose by 20 last year at UVA but won by 3 back in 2012. Miller and White were on that team. UVA does have a solid team andis off a close loss at Duke. Mitchell (only 7 of his last 27 foul shots) and Joe Harris lead the way and London Perrantes is a freshman PG for the Cavaliers. This looks to be a close game with motivation for the road team that already lost at home to Virginia. 10* FSU +6 |
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01-16-14 | Oakland v. Cleveland State -7.5 | Top | 76-86 | Win | 100 | 17 h 21 m | Show |
Take Cleveland State -7.5 as the Vikings are off a road loss to Youngstown State by 1 point. Cleveland State has won their last few home games by 10, 11 and 23. However they did lose to Akron at home as they are 7-1 in their building.
They are led by Forbes 15.9 ppg, Lewis 13 ppg and Grady 10 ppg and 6 rb's. Harris, Lee and Douglas add points as well. Oakland just won at Detroit but is just 1-7 on the road but have played solid teams like Indiana and UNC. They have played just two road games in the last month. They are not deep and are 7-12 overall. This game does start at 5:30pm eastern. I think we see Cleveland State win by 10. 10* Cleve State -7.5 |
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01-15-14 | Florida State v. Miami (Fla) UNDER 123.5 | Top | 63-53 | Win | 100 | 5 h 53 m | Show |
under 123.5
Kenpom as this game at 58-56 (114 points). FSU is off a high scoring home game while Miami has played some ugly games, such as the 49-44 one at Syracuse and 63-57 (120) at UNC. Their game at Va Tech went to overtime and ended with 121 scored. FSU has some 115, 126, 112, 97 points games as well as the recent high scoring one. Miami has 120, 93, 119, 119, 121 and 109. Look for an under. 10* under 123.5 |
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01-15-14 | Kent State v. Northern Illinois +6.5 | Top | 73-64 | Loss | -104 | 5 h 29 m | Show |
NI +6.5
I like the home underdog in this game as Kent State has a better basketball program but NI won last year at home by 67-65 (leading scorer Nadir is now gone and he had over 20 points in the game). Kent is led by Brewer at 12 ppg and both Jackson and Goodson are at 11 ppg. Goodson shoots just 38% from the field and Brewer is at 41%. Kent is 10-5 overall and 2-2 on the road but did play solid teams like Princeton and Temple. Northern Illinois is just 7-7 overall (4-3 at home) and led by Highsmith at 10.5 ppg and Bowie at 9.5. At home they just beat Bowling Green by 9, Bethune Cookman by 14 and Dartmouth by 7. They did lose at home to JMU by 5. Kenpom actually has NI winning 63-62. This looks to be alow scoring game since the leading scorer is at just 12 ppg and the total is set in the 120's. All we need is a 66-62 type of game to cover. 10* N ILL +6.5 |
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01-14-14 | Boise State v. Nevada +2.5 | Top | 74-65 | Loss | -106 | 21 h 25 m | Show |
Take the home underdog at +2.5.
Nevada is just 9-8 but has won 5 in a row: beat Utah State by 8 won at UNLV by 3 beat Wyoming by 3 won at San Jose State by 12 beat Iona by 8 They are led by Burton at 21.8 ppg (4 rb's and 4 assists) and Evans at 12.8 ppg. Center AJ West is from Brooklyn and 6'9". He has averaged 10 ppg and 8 rebounds. He became eligible in the second semester so he missed early games. Nevada won at home last year against BSU and Burton/Evans were key parts of that game. Boise State is 10-3 but is just 2-2 on the road. They have some recent losses but they were against solid teams: lost at San Diego State by 3 won at Hawaii by 1 lost at Kentucky by 15 Boise State is led by: Drmic 19 ppg (from Australia) Marks 15 Watkins 10 Hopefully, we see the home team play well in front of their fans. 10* Nevada +2.5 |
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01-13-14 | Phoenix Suns v. New York Knicks -3.5 | Top | 96-98 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Take the NY Knicks at home as Phoenix is without guard Eric Bledsoe and playing their 5th road game in 7 nights. The Phoenix Suns have overachieved under coach Jeff Hornacek as they have won at Minnesota and at the LA Clippers in the last feww weeks but may have tired legs playing at Madison Square garden tonight against a hot New York team that is under .500 but playing well lately:
won at Phil by 10 won home vs. Miami by 10 won home vs. Det by 4 won at Dallas by 12 Center Tyson Chandler has been out but Felton, Shumpert, Carmelo Anthony, JR Smith, Stoudemire, Martin and Bargnani have been playing well. Hopefully, we see the Suns struggle with a lineup of Dragin, Green, Channing Frye, Plumlee and the Morris twins. Here are the Phoenix recent results: at Det lost by 2 at M. lost by 5 at Minn won by 1 at Chicago lost by 5 10* NYK -3.5 |
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01-13-14 | Virginia +6.5 v. Duke | Top | 65-69 | Win | 100 | 18 h 26 m | Show |
Take Virginia +6.5 as the Cavs have already played and lost at Wisconsin Green Bay and at Tennessee but have started hot in ACC action as they are 3-0 with two wins on the road:
won at FSU by 12 won at NCSU by 31 UVA is led in scoring by Joe Harris who had 36 in a home game last year vs. Duke that Virginia won. Harris 10.7 ppg Brogdon 10 Anderson 10 Gill 8 Tobey 7 Mitchell 6.6 Perrontes 4.6 (only shoots 30% FG) Duke has lost 4 games and off a 72-59 loss at Clemson where they were outrebounded by 47-26. UVA also lost at home to Wisconsin so they will be prepared playing a decent team like Duke, who is undefeated at home by played a 1 point game with Vermont and only beat ECU by 9. Duke scorers: Parker 19.5 Hood 18.6 Cook 13.6 Duke will probably win but Virginia should have confidence after two double digit wins on the road. 10* Virginia +6.5 |
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01-12-14 | New Jersey Devils +125 v. Toronto Maple Leafs | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 8 h 15 m | Show |
NHL
New Jersey at Toronto 7pm 10* New Jersey +125 New Jersey +125 Toronto has lost 4 in a row by scores of 3-2, 6-1, 5-3 and 7-1. Toronto has less than 50% in Corsi Close numbers in 9 of the last 10 games. The Devils have played 4 close game sin a row as each have been decided by one goal. Buffalo is the only team worse than the Leafs in the east. It does concern me that Toronto has won the last 5 meetings but I like the visiting underdog today. NJ 3 Tor 2 10* NJ +125 |
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01-12-14 | San Diego Chargers +10 v. Denver Broncos | Top | 17-24 | Win | 100 | 120 h 18 m | Show |
San Diego at Denver
Sunday NFL 10* San Diego +10 Take SD +10 points. The Chargers are off a win at Cincinnati and have won 5 in a row. The two split the games this year as SD won at Denver 27-20 while Denver won on the road 28-20 so the cumulative scores are 48-47. Before SD won 5 in a row they: *lost to Cincy by 7 *won *lost at Miami by 4 *lost at Washington by 6 in OT The break should help the Broncos and they do have a great QB in Peyton Manning but I am taking the hot team that now has a decent running game and solid defense. 10* San Diego +10 |
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01-12-14 | San Diego State v. Air Force +12 | Top | 79-72 | Win | 100 | 19 h 40 m | Show |
10* Air Force +12
SD State is 13-1 and just won at Kansas by 4. They won at Colorado State by 10 and at San Diego by just 1 point. They are led by: Thames 16 Shepard 19 Davis 9 O'Brien 9 SDSU won back in March by 58-51 but Air Force has won the last two at home by 70-67 (in 2013) and 58-56 back in 2012. The Falcons are led by: Coggins 17 ppg Yon 14 Olesinski 12 Hammonds 10 Air Force is small and don't have any shotblockers. Most of last year's scorers are gone but five returning players did get some minutes in the 2013 meetings. AF did lost by 24 to Colorado and by 23 to Richmond ealier in the year but are 12-2 ATS in the last 14 at home and 7-3-1 ATS on Sundays. Look for Air Force to stay within 11 points on Sunday afternoon at home. 10* Air Force +12 |
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01-11-14 | Loyola Marymount v. BYU -11.5 | Top | 68-91 | Win | 100 | 6 h 48 m | Show |
Take BYU as the Cougars already lost at Loyola Marymount earlier in December and look to get revenge at home. The BYU center (Mika) may not play but the guards (Matt Carlino, Tyler Haws)for the home team are solid scorers and defenders.
BYU has underachieved this year but I expect to see them win by 15 and cover. LMU 68 BYU 83 10* BYU -11.5 |
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01-11-14 | New Orleans Saints v. Seattle Seahawks UNDER 46 | Top | 15-23 | Win | 100 | 40 h 34 m | Show |
under 46
New Orleans has played under in their last 6 on the road. They were successful last week due to a decent running game even though Drew Brees is a great QB but he has better numbers at home than on the road. SAeattle runs 55% of the time and has the #1 defense in the NFL. I think we see a score in the low 40's and under. 10* under 46 |
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01-11-14 | North Carolina +7 v. Syracuse | Top | 45-57 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 16 m | Show |
UNC at Syracuse
12 noon 10* UNC +7 The Tar Heels are off two ACC losses. They played at Wake and lost by 6 and played at home and lost to Miami by 6. UNC has struggled without their best player (PJ Hairston) and with the recent addition of Leslie McDonald. McDonald is a senior but with his recent addition it has somehow effected the play of Marcus Paige, who had just 8 points in each conference loss. Paige has made just 5 of his last 27 field goals. UNC has been up and down as they have losses to: Belmont by 3 Texas by 3 lost by 4 at UAB And wins over: Louisville by 9 (neutral) Michigan State by 14 on the road Ky by 5 (home) UNC does have 5 players scoring in double figures: Paige 17 ppg McAdoo 14.5 Johnson 11 McDonald 11 Tokoto 10 Meeks 7 Britt 6 Freshman Nate Britt has played some at point guard but is young and smallish. Syracuse is undefeated and just beat Miami 49-44 (Hurricnaes only shot 4 FT's). They are led by Fair (17 ppg), Christmas, Grant, Ennis and Cooney. The Orange like to play a zone and play solid defense under Jim Boeheim. Already 0-2 in the ACC and feeling down, I expect UNC to bounce back and play well. Of course, the Tar Heels will need Paige to make some shots in this early game set for 12 noon. 10* UNC +7 |
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01-09-14 | Northwestern v. Iowa -17 | Top | 67-93 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
Iowa is off a loss to Wisconsin and should bounce back. They are led by Marble at 13.7 ppg but as a team they score close to 85 ppg. NW has lost to Wisconsin and others by a large margin. I think we see the home team bounce back from a BIG TEN loss on the road and win by 21.
NW 62 Iowa 83 10* Iowa -17 |
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01-08-14 | Miami (Fla) +10 v. North Carolina | Top | 63-57 | Win | 100 | 22 h 37 m | Show |
Miami +10
The Hurricanes are allowing just 59 ppg as they start 5 players over 6'6". They just played at Syracuse and it was 49-44. They have just one key win and lost at home to Va Tech by a point. They won the ACC last year led by Shane Larkin and Kenny Kadje but lost players to graduation. They do return Rion Brown as he struggles to shoot high % but scores 13 ppg. Others: Adams 10.6 Kelly 9 (55% FG) Kirk 9 (7.7 rb's) Reed 8.5 UNC is off a loss at Wake Forest and should get the win but may not cover with Marcus Paige, JM McAdoo, McDonald, Britt, Tokoto and Brice Johnson scoring for the Tar Heels. Look for a low scoring game as the UNC team looks to get revenge for last year's defeats to Jim Larranaga's team. Miami 61 UNC 67 10* Miami +10 |
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01-08-14 | Arkansas -2.5 v. Texas A&M | Top | 53-69 | Loss | -106 | 6 h 38 m | Show |
Wednesday:
college BB Arkansas at Texas A&M 10* Arkansas -2.5 Texas A&M will be at home but they lost a recent home game by 20 points to North Texas. They lost a semi-home (neutral floor but played in Houston) game to Oklahoma by 12 points. Arkansas is 11-2 and one loss was against Gonzaga by 10 points. They did beat Clemson and Minnesota. The Razorbacks are well coached by Mike Anderson and led by: Qualls 13.7 Portis 12.8 Harris 10.5 Madden 10 All 5 starters shoot 50% or better. It does concern me that the Razorbacks are playing their first true road game but they have the better shooters. Hopefully, the road team can jump ahead and make some 3's. 10* Arkansas -2.5 |
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01-07-14 | St. Louis Blues v. Edmonton Oilers OVER 5.5 | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Take over 5.5 on Tuesday.
These two have combined for 47 overs and just 33 unders and Edmonton's last few games have reached 8, 7, 6, 7, 7, 2 and 8 goals with their opponent. The last meeting saw a 6-0 win that ended going over. Hopefully, the Oliers can score a few and we get a 4-2 final. STL 4 Edm 2 10* over 5.5 |
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01-07-14 | Baylor v. Iowa State -6.5 | Top | 72-87 | Win | 100 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
Take Iowa State as they are well coached by former player Fred Hoiberg and led by DeAndre Kane. Baylor is a solid team but are playing their first true road game and we saw what happened to Duke at Notre Dame, except that Duke was favored by 5.5 points and lost a close one.
Baylor 68 ISU 79 10* Iowa State -6.5 |
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01-06-14 | Auburn +9 v. Florida State | Top | 31-34 | Win | 100 | 71 h 57 m | Show |
Auburn +9
The Tigers are +9 or +8.5 at most sportsbooks as I write this. FSU played ACC teams like Duke (Twice) as well as Idaho, Bethune Cookman and Nevada. They beat Northern Illinois last year in their bowl. Auburn is well coached by Gus Malzahn as they have some unusual running schemes. They lost early and have bounced back against teams like Texas A&M, Alabama and Missouri. QB Nick Marshall can pass and run while RB Tre Mason had 2137 all purpose yards. FSU does have Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston and a solid defense but they won all games by at least 14 points, so what happens if they are in a close game with a young QB? I like Auburn plus the points as the SEC has shown they can compete and win these types of games. 10* Auburn +9 |
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01-05-14 | San Diego State +9 v. Kansas | Top | 61-57 | Win | 100 | 4 h 29 m | Show |
Take SD State +9 as they have just one loss and that was home to Arizona by 9 points. Kansas is led by freshman Andrew Wiggins and is still a young team. SD State plays solid defense and makes their free throws. Kansas is tough to beat at home but all we need is for the road team to stay within double digits.
SDSU 72 Kansas 78 10* San Diego State +9 |
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01-05-14 | San Francisco 49ers -2.5 v. Green Bay Packers | Top | 23-20 | Win | 100 | 22 h 59 m | Show |
KC was able to win on the road at Indy on Saturday. Aaron Rodgers is back for the Packers but SF seems to have their number as we have seen with Alex Smith and with Colin Kaepernick at QB. The 49ers had some injuries but have Vernon Davis and company back. SF is well coached under Harbaugh and made it to the Super Bowl last year. In the past we have seen the Super Bowl runner-up struggle the next year but I like SF to win and cover.
10* San Fran 49ers -2.5 |
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01-04-14 | Kansas City Chiefs v. Indianapolis Colts | Top | 44-45 | Win | 100 | 28 h 1 m | Show |
I like the Colts at home after they were able to beat the Chiefs two weeks ago in KC and only allowed 7 points. I like Andrew Luck facing Alex Smith in the QB battle. Andy Reid did step up with the Chiefs this year so I give him credit. The Chiefs are probably the better running team but KC only beat losing teams like Oakland and Washington in their last 6 and allowed an average of 30 ppg in that span. Jamaal Charles is a solid runner for the visitors.
I think we see the Colts win by a field goal and move on. 10* Indy Colts |
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01-04-14 | Houston +3 v. Vanderbilt | Top | 24-41 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 2 m | Show |
Houston has been steady all year and one of the best ATS teams in college football. I was 5-1 ATS going with the Cougars this year but did lose when they played at home vs. Cincinnati, as the young Cougar QB fumbled at the 10 yard line and allowed Cincy to jump ahead and win outright.
John O'Korr is a decent QB who can run and pass and helped Houston to be one of the best in not having turnovers. Vanderbilt did end the year beating Wake Forest with a late TD. I think we see a close game but take the underdog getting points. 10* Houston +3 |
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01-03-14 | Georgia v. George Washington -8.5 | Top | 55-73 | Win | 100 | 7 h 35 m | Show |
10* George Washington -8.5
Georgia plays at GW at 7pm. Georgia won last year by 11 points at home. GW is off a loss at Kansas State by 17 points and is 6-0 at home. They are led by: Creek 16 Savage 14 Armwood 11.5 (34 blocks) Larsen 10 McDonald 8.5 (59 assists) GW beat Creighton by 7 and a neutral floor and beat Maryland by 2. Hopefully, we see George Washington win by 10 or more. 10* GW -8.5 |
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01-02-14 | Oklahoma v. Alabama -16 | Top | 45-31 | Loss | -115 | 27 h 13 m | Show |
Take Alabama -16 for Thursday. They are off a poor Auburn game where they missed 4 FG's including a late one to alllow Auburn to play for the SEC title. They did lose to the Tigers back in 2010 and then crushed Michigan State 49-7 in their bowl.
Led by Nick Saban and QB AJ McCarron (75 TD's and just 13 interceptions), the Tide can run and pass the bowl and should be focused vs. a powerhouse name like Oklahoma but the Sooners were down this year under Bob Stoops. Saban is 3-0 ATS vs. Oklahoma while Stoops is 0-7 ATS vs. the SEC. Alabama wins by 21 to 24 and covers. 10* Alabama -16 |
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01-02-14 | Cleveland State v. Wisc-Green Bay -6 | Top | 55-66 | Win | 100 | 22 h 6 m | Show |
GB -6
They won both games last year including 77-50 at home. Led by Sykes at 19.5 ppg and Brown 15 ppg ( with 42 blocks) along with Mays 10 ppg and Love at 9 ppg. They beat Virginia at home and only lost to Wisconisin by 3. They are 5-1 at home while Cleveland State is 2-5 on the road. Look for the home team to win by 10 points and cover. Cleve St 60 GB 70 10* Green Bay -6 |
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01-02-14 | Troy State +17 v. Georgia State | Top | 72-81 | Win | 100 | 25 h 34 m | Show |
Take Troy + the points.
Troy and Ga State played a one point game last year at Troy. Georgia State just won at ECU and has a solid team led by the coach's son (RJ Hunter, Manny Atkins and Ky transfer Ryan Harrow. Troy has: Myers 12.7 ppg Thomas +11 Williams +10 Hinton +8 Ga State has the better team but seems to play down to the opponent, which I think will happen after possibly celebrating the New Year. Troy +17 |
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01-01-14 | Old Dominion v. William & Mary UNDER 133 | Top | 68-74 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 45 m | Show |
under the total.
These two are playing on New Year's Day and both can struggle on offense and play solid defense. Jeff Jones has the Monarchs playing better than anticipated as they did win at UNCW and William and Mary is off a bad loss at WVU. Look for an game in the upper 120's and under. 10* under 133 |
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01-01-14 | Iowa +8.5 v. LSU | Top | 14-21 | Win | 100 | 2 h 50 m | Show |
Iowa is a underdog of 8 to 8.5 points but they have a solid punt reurner who was #5 in the nation. They are well coached under Kirk Farentz and LSU's #1 QB was injured in the Arkansas game.
LSU will probably win but I like it to be a 24-21 type of score. 10* Iowa +8.5 |
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12-31-13 | NC-Wilmington +22.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 51-84 | Loss | -102 | 17 h 18 m | Show |
UNCW is coached by former UNC player Buzz Peterson. They are 6-8 and did win at ECU but lost badly to start the year playing Iowa and Iowa State. One game was low scoring and one was high scoring.
They are just 1-7-1 ATS in the last 9 and did lose at home to a weak ODU team last week. However, UNC is playing hot and cold and doing so without their best player (PJ Hairston) who will sit the whole year. They shoot 3's and FT's poorly but do have McAdoo, Marcus Paige, McDonald, Brice Johnson and Kennedy Meeks. UNCW has Williams at 14 ppg and Spruill at 12 ppg and several in the 7 ppg range. UNC may be happy to play and then celebrate the new year and focus on Wake Forest this weekend for the start of ACC action. Take UNCw plus the points and goold luck..... 10* UNCW +22.5 |
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12-31-13 | Boston College +7.5 v. Arizona | Top | 19-42 | Loss | -112 | 23 h 42 m | Show |
Take BC + the points. Some have +7.5 but +7 is a nice line for a team that played Clemson and FSU closely and have a solid runner in Andre Williams. BC ended the year on a nice 4-1 ATS finish while Arzona was blown out by rival ASU and slumped in its last 4 games.
Take Boston College to cover on Tuesday. BC 24 AZ 27 10* BC +7.5 |
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12-30-13 | Ole Miss -3 v. Georgia Tech | Top | 25-17 | Win | 100 | 101 h 45 m | Show |
Take Ole MIss as our 10* GOY. Georgia Tech struggled on defense vs. good teams this year. They have lost recent bowl gams but did beat an uninterested USC team last year. They are just 1-4 ATS in the last 5 bowls. QB Vad Lee completed just 51% of his passes and the Tech team had too many fumbles. Ole Miss is well coached under Hugh Freese with a solid QB who can run and pass and plays in a better conference.
Take Ole Miss -3 as our Bowl Game Of The year as they win by 7 to 10 points. 10* Ole Miss -3 |
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12-29-13 | Philadelphia Eagles v. Dallas Cowboys UNDER 53 | Top | 24-22 | Win | 100 | 4 h 18 m | Show |
Go with under the total. Both can score points but Tony Romo is out and the Cowboys should look to run and use up clock. Kyle Orton looks to start for Dallas and he has very little experience. The Cowboy's defense will need to step up vs. a decent QN Nick Foles who played well in place of Michael Vick. The Eagles defense has gotten better and I think we see a game in the 40's that stays under.
under 53 |
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12-29-13 | Cleveland Browns v. Pittsburgh Steelers -7 | Top | 7-20 | Win | 102 | 38 h 2 m | Show |
Pittsburgh -7
The Steelers have been great agianst the Browns as they are 18-2 SU in the last 20 meetings and won at Cleveland 27-11 earlier. The Steelers started off poorly but QB Big Ben and RB Bell have gotten better in the last few weeks. Pittsburgh almost came back and won several key games but stnad at 7-8 with a chance to end 8-8 and a slight chance to make the playoffs. Cleveland had an injury to their first string QB that started their downward spiral as they have been out of the playoff hunt even with Josh Gordon on their team. The defense has been decent but the offense has played poorly vs. Pitt. I think we see Pittsburgh win by 10 to 14 and cover. 10* Pittsburgh -7 |
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12-28-13 | Cincinnati v. North Carolina -2.5 | Top | 17-39 | Win | 100 | 25 h 39 m | Show |
UNC will be playing in Charlotte, North Carolina and have plenty of fan support. The Tar heels were just 6-6 under coach Larry Fedora but finished strong. They lost QB Bryn Renner to an injury but backup Marquis Williams is a better runner and decent passer. UNC does have WR/punt returner Ryan Switzer as a nice weapon. He helped win the Pitt game with a late return TD.
The UNC defense is below average and will be tested. Cincy played a weak schedule and lost to Louisville in the conference title game. The Bearcats did have a nice win at Houston. I think we see a game in the 31-24 range with UNC winning and covering. Cin 24 UNC 31 10* UNC -2.5 |
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12-27-13 | Northern Kentucky +27.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 60-75 | Win | 100 | 19 h 5 m | Show |
UNC hasn't played since last Saturday and had to go into overtime to defeat an average Davidson team at home. The students are out so there won't be a large crowd there. UNC opened the year with home blowouts of Oakland and UNC-Greensboro (won by 31).
Northern Ky did lose by 30 at Kentucky as the Wildcats shot 54.5% but it was 45-41 in the second half. They also lost by 31 to San Diego but several key players were out. They only lost 77-76 at Purdue. They started 1-7 but are 3-0 with recent wins over Chattanooga, Hampton and Navy. Their scoring: Jordan Jackson 14 ppg White 10.4 Billups 8.8 (62% FG) Johnson 8 Flournoy 7 UNC is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 Friday night games. UNC had a nice Christmas break and now must play a weak team with another game set for New Year's Eve (vs. UNCW) and then ACC action. UNC is 8-3 and has solid players like McAdoo, Marcus Paige, Brice Johnson, JP Tokoto, Leslie McDonald and Nate Britt but they shoot 3's poorly as well as free throws. Here is a good chance for the underdog to stay close and cover if you can get +27.5. 10* Northern Ky +27.5 |
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12-26-13 | Atlanta Hawks v. Cleveland Cavaliers +3 | Top | 127-125 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show |
Take the home underdog as Cleveland is 8-5 at home but only 2-12 on the road. Cleveland has PG Kyrie Irving and he played poorly in the last game vs. the Hawks so I look for him to bounce back and play well.
Take Cleveland +3 and good luck as always........ 10* Cleveland +3 |
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12-25-13 | Iowa State -4.5 v. Boise St | Top | 70-66 | Loss | -116 | 11 h 25 m | Show |
10* Iowa State
ISU is 10-0 SU and 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games and led by the scoring of Ejim, Niang, Hogue and Kane and outscoring opponents 89-68. BSU is tough as they have just 2 losses with a 10-2 record but are 2-5 ATS. This is a neutral court game. Take ISU to win by 7 or 8 points. 10* ISU |
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12-25-13 | Chicago Bulls v. Brooklyn Nets UNDER 187.5 | Top | 95-78 | Win | 100 | 3 h 41 m | Show |
Take the under in this early game on Christmas Day. Brooke Lopez is out and he provides inside scoring for his team. The Bulls are without Derrick Rose and the Nets are one of the lowest scoring teams in the NBA. I think we see about 182 points scored so take a look at the under.
Merry Christmas! 10* under 187.5 |
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12-23-13 | Anaheim Ducks -117 v. Washington Capitals | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 4 h 45 m | Show |
Anaheim has been a great team so far at home and pretty solid on the road. They face the Capitals on Monday night. Alex Ovechkin will need to be very effective to score and keep the home team in the game. I think we see the Ducks win 3-2 and keep on the winning ways.
Ana 3 Wash 2 10* Anaheim -117 |
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12-23-13 | Ohio v. East Carolina OVER 62.5 | Top | 20-37 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 18 m | Show |
NCAA-F | Dec 23 '13
Ohio vs East Carolina Total 62 |
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12-22-13 | Chicago Bears v. Philadelphia Eagles OVER 54 | Top | 11-54 | Win | 100 | 6 h 44 m | Show |
NFL
Chicago vs. Philadelphia 8:30pm 10* over 53.5 These two have combined for 18 overs and just 10 unders as Chicago has 10 overs and 4 unders and here are their last 4 totals: 69 73 43 63 The Bears can score as well as give up points. The Eagles have reached 78 and 54 in its last two with their opponent. Look for close to 60 points scored tonight. 10* over 53.5 |
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12-22-13 | New Orleans Saints v. Carolina Panthers -3 | Top | 13-17 | Win | 100 | 2 h 7 m | Show |
Carolina is tough at home while NO has struggled on the road with a 3-4 record. Brees is unbeatable at the Superdome but has lost at Seattle and St Louis in recent weeks.
Car wins by 10. 10* Carolina -3 |
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12-21-13 | Colorado State v. Washington State -4 | Top | 48-45 | Loss | -110 | 72 h 6 m | Show |
Take Washington State -4
They are from the Pac 12 and only lost by 7 at Auburn. They beat USC ny 3 and have the 4th best passing offense at 364.5 ypg and score close to 30 per game. They beat Utah and Arizona and did lose to Washington and Oregon, which helped their strength of schedule which was #1 in the nation. Colorado St. was 7-6 and lost to a Pac 12 school (Colorado) and had a weak schedule. They lost to Utah State by 13-0. WSU coach Mike Leach was in several bowls at Texas Tech. I think we see WSU win and cover on Saturday. 10* WSU -4 |
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12-20-13 | Florida Panthers +140 v. Winnipeg Jets | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 20 m | Show |
Florida at Winnipeg
8pm 5* Florida +130 Florida has won 4 of 5 including 3 solid road wins: won 4-2 at Ottawa won 3-1 at Toronto won 2-1 at Montreal Winnipeg has lost 4 of 5 games including their last 3 at home to solid teams like Dallas, Col and St. Louis. Florida won the earlier game at home 5-2. The odds do favor Winnipeg since they are at home and Florida played last night while Winnipeg has been off since Tuesday. The Dunkel odds favor Fla. as well: Game #7-8: Florida at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.751; Winnipeg 10.320 Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-150); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Florida (+130); Under Plenty of value taking the hot team at +130. 5* Florida +130 |
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12-20-13 | Georgia Southern +12.5 v. Georgia State | Top | 61-73 | Win | 100 | 19 h 49 m | Show |
Take Ga Southern +12.5
Both are locayed in the state of Georgia. Ga State has better players and has underachieved this year so far. They are led by former NC State/Kentucky transfer Ryan Harrow at 19 ppg and the coach's son (Hunter) at 15 ppg. Atkins and White are solid players in the 10 ppg range. Ga Southern Eagles did lose badly in some road games and even lost by double digits at ODU. They lost by just one in OT at Miami. They played a home game against Ga State last year that went to overtime. They are led by Hewitt 21.5 Bussey 19 Diamons 8.6 Holmes 8 (and 92% FT's) Matias 6 (7 rebounds) I expect the underdog to play well and stay within the number on Friday night. 10* Ga Southern +12.5 |
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12-19-13 | Clemson v. Auburn +6.5 | Top | 64-66 | Win | 100 | 22 h 31 m | Show |
Auburn +6.5
Clemson has played just one road game and lost to another SEC team (Arkansas) by 6. Auburn is just 2-12 ATS in its last 14 but they do have former Virginia player and now a transfer KT Harrell ,who scores 18.4 ppg and Denson at close to 20 ppg. Clemson has KJ McDaniels who is a solid scorer. This looks to be a low scoring game. Take the points. 10* Auburn +6.5 |
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12-18-13 | Texas +11 v. North Carolina | 86-83 | Win | 100 | 18 h 14 m | Show | |
college basketball
Texas at UNC 7pm 10* Texas +10.5 The Longhorns have 5 players who score 10 to 13 ppg. Jonathan Holmes scores 13 ppg and 7 rebounds and Taylor, Holland, Felix, Ridley and Lamment are good players as well. UNC is off a big win at home vs. Kentucky on Saturday and they are still playing without PJ Hairston and Leslie McDonald (a senior/and a junior). They don't shoot 3's well as Marcus Paige is good but the others are not. Piage shoots FT's well to but the others are in the 60% range. Texas has just one loss and that was by 4 to BYU. They won at Temple. Texas coach Rick Barnes is from North Carolina and he used to coach at Clemson so he is used to facing the Tar Heels. Texas won big at home last year while UNC won at home back in 2011. UNC was a small favorite and motivated playing a young Ky team but Texas has some experince and size while UNC has mostly underclassmen except for McAdoo. 10* Texas +10.5 or +11 if you can find it |