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01-17-18 | Valparaiso v. Missouri State UNDER 139.5 | 57-64 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on VALPO@MOSU to go UNDER. |
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01-17-18 | SMU v. Wichita State -9.5 | 83-78 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Wichita State Shockers.
The Shockers were one of the biggest surprises of the 2013 NCAA Tournament, going all the way to the Final Four. In an article I wrote prior to the tournament, I had picked Wichita State as my dark horse. I also picked the Gonzaga Bulldogs as the team most vulnerable to an upset, and they were eliminated in the second round by Wichita State. The Shockers have come a long way since then, and they entered this season ranked in the Top 10. Here is what I had to say prior to their home win over win over Charleston earlier in the season: "Expectations are high for the Wichita State Shockers, who were 31-5 overall last season, once again finishing at the top of the Missouri Valley Conference. This year's squad is expected to rival the 2013 team that went to the Final Four with Ron Baker and Fred Van Fleet. They have four seniors in the starting lineup, and sophomore guard Landry Shamet who was the second leading scorer last year. They scored 109 points on 60.9 percent shooting in a 50+ point win in their season opener. The Shockers won their first five games last season, all of those wins coming by at least a 25 point margin. Perhaps the most impressive of those wins was an 82-47 win over LSU at a neutral site. The Shockers have been a great bet as a home favorite, and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six when asked to cover double-digits." They host SMU tonight, and the Mustangs are coming off three straight losses. SMU has lost four straight road games against Top 25 teams, and they lost 94-83 at Texas Tech in their only road game against a ranked team this season. Take WICH. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-16-18 | Oklahoma v. Kansas State UNDER 164 | 69-87 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on OKLA@KSU to go UNDER the total.
The Sooners can move into a first place tie with Kansas if they win tonight in Manhattan. The Wildcats are just 2-3 in the BIG12 so far, but they are 8-1 at home. Oklahoma comes into tonight's game as winners of back to back home games against TCU and Texas Tech. Trae Young scored 43 points in the win over the Horned Frogs on Saturday, and he looks like he is getting better as the season goes on. Kansas State won't be able to keep up with the Oklahoma offense, the Wildcats are averaging just 75 points per game over their last five. They are one of the better defensive teams in the BIG12 though, allowing just 61.1 points per game at home. An injury to their top playmaker isn't going to help, Kamau Stokes is the team's assist leader, and third leading scorer. The junior guard has missed the last two games with a foot injury, and he's listed as (out indefinitely). The total for tonight's game is higher than it was in any of the last 10 head to head meetings between the two schools. In fact, not one of the last 10 head to head meetings saw enough points to reach tonight's total. The Sooners have failed to reach the total in two of their last three, and the exception was an overtime game against TCU. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-16-18 | Kentucky -117 v. South Carolina | 68-76 | Loss | -117 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Kentucky Wildcats.
The Wildcats haven't been very impressive this season. All they have done is go 14-3 overall and win four of five games in the SEC. I don't think we've yet seen the best of this team, and they have the potential to be a lot better. They come into South Carolina tonight as a short favorite, despite the fact that they have owned the Gamecocks in recent meetings. The Wildcats have won nine of the last 10 meetings straight up, and they have covered the spread in four straight. During that span they've won four of their last five at South Carolina. The Gamecocks have failed to cover in five of their last six versus teams with a winning record, and they are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 versus the SEC. The Gamecocks have really dropped off from last season, while I think Kentucky has a chance repeat as SEC champs. Take UK. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-16-18 | Wisconsin v. Purdue UNDER 137 | 50-78 | Win | 100 | 12 h 6 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on WIS@PURDUE to go UNDER the total.
The Badgers are struggling, just 9-9 overall and 2-3 in the BIG10. Their problem isn't their defense, they are allowing opponents to average less than 65 points per game. They have allowed less than 65 points in five of their last six overall. Purdue has picked up right where it left off last year, sitting at the top of the conference standings with a 6-0 record. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the country, and they have held opponents to just 58.5 points per game at home. These two teams have failed to reach the total in four of the last five meetings. The Badgers have only averaged 55 points per game on the road, and they have gone under in six straight road games. Purdue has gone under in five straight versus BIG10 teams, and I expect another low scoring battle here tonight. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-15-18 | Minnesota v. Penn State -7.5 | 95-84 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 18 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Penn State Nittany Lions.
I bet against the Gophers in their last game, and they lost by a whopping 34 points at home versus Purdue. Here is what I had to say prior to tip off: "The Gophers are coming off a home loss to Indiana, and they have lost two of three on the road so far. The Wildcats have won five of the last seven in this series, and they won their last home game against Minnesota by a whopping 24 points. The Gophers will miss two starters tonight, with guard Amir Coffey and center Reggie Lynch both out indefinitely. The pair have averaged over 24 points and 12 rebounds per game combined this season." Granted that Penn State is a step down in competition from their previous two games against Ohio State and Purdue, the Gophers haven't shown any evidence that they can compete in the BIG10 with their current roster. They have failed to cover in four of the last five meetings between the two teams, and they are 0-3 straight up and 0-3 ATS in their last three at University Park. Take PSU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-15-18 | Minnesota v. Penn State UNDER 148 | 95-84 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Minnesota vs Penn State Free Pick January 15, 2018.
I bet against the Gophers in their last game, and they lost by a whopping 34 points at home versus Purdue. Here is what I had to say prior to tip off: "The Gophers are coming off a home loss to Indiana, and they have lost two of three on the road so far. The Wildcats have won five of the last seven in this series, and they won their last home game against Minnesota by a whopping 24 points. The Gophers will miss two starters tonight, with guard Amir Coffey and center Reggie Lynch both out indefinitely. The pair have averaged over 24 points and 12 rebounds per game combined this season." Granted that Penn State is a step down in competition from their previous two games against Ohio State and Purdue, the Gophers haven't shown any evidence that they can compete in the BIG10 with their current roster. Since the injury to Coffey, they have averaged less than 60 points per game. The total for tonight's game looks a little high, it's in fact higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings between these two schools. Penn State has failed to reach the total in nine of it's last 11 home games, while the Gophers have gone under in five straight overall. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-15-18 | Maryland v. Michigan -7 | 67-68 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Michigan Wolverines. I bet against Maryland in their last game, a blowout loss to Ohio State. Here is what I said prior to tip off: "While some might expect the Buckeyes to suffer a let down here again the Terps, I think they will only build on the positive momentum. Maryland is 3-2 in the BIG10, but all three of their wins came against conference bottom feeders. They beat Iowa and Penn State at home, and won by a single point at Illinois. The Buckeyes on the other hand have defeated Michigan and Michigan State at home by a combined 25 points, and they are undefeated (4-0) in the BIG10. Maryland is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 versus the BIG10, and the favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between these two teams." This game is strikingly similar, as Michigan is also coming off an upset win over the Spartans. Once again, a potential let down spot, but once again I am taking the home favorite to take care of business. Maryland has already lost it's leading rebounder Justin Jackson for the season with a shoulder injury, and second leading rebounder Bruno Fenando may be sidelined by an illness tonight. The Wolverines are 9-1 at home, and perhaps the most impressive stat you can pull away from those games is that they have held the opposition to an average of just 58.1 points. Michigan is 6-1-1 ATS in it's last eight home games, and 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 versus the BIG10.Take MICH. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-14-18 | Ohio State v. Rutgers +6.5 | 68-46 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Jesse Schule |
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01-14-18 | Monmouth v. Canisius -160 | 79-94 | Win | 100 | 4 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Canisius Golden Griffins. Jesse Schule |
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01-13-18 | Northeastern v. NC-Wilmington +5.5 | Top | 81-77 | Win | 100 | 19 h 52 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on UNC Wilmington.
The Seahawks finished first in the CAA last year, with a 29-5 overall record, and a 13-1 home record. There is no doubt that after losing several key players from last year's team, they aren't as good as they were a year ago. That being said, they are coming off a road win over a good Elon team, and I don't think they should be an underdog at home. The Seahawks are 4-2 at home, and they have averaged 83.2 points per game on 48.2 percent shooting in those games. They scored 107 points in a win over Drexel in their last home game. They host the Northeastern Huskies, who are coming off a double digit road loss at Charleston. The Huskies are 3-4 on the road, averaging just 67.4 points on 42.2 percent shooting in those games. The Seahawks have won four straight and seven of the last nine in this series. Take UNCW. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-13-18 | Eastern Michigan v. Northern Illinois +1.5 | 66-72 | Win | 100 | 17 h 32 m | Show | |
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01-13-18 | Towson v. William & Mary -150 | 99-73 | Loss | -150 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the William and Mary Tribe. Jesse Schule |
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01-13-18 | South Carolina v. Georgia -5 | 64-57 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Georgia Bulldogs. |
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01-13-18 | La Salle v. Duquesne +1 | 94-101 | Win | 102 | 1 h 32 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Duquesne Dukes. The Dukes are 3-1 in conference play, with impressive wins over Fordam, George Washington and Dayton. They are a home dog in today's game against the La Salle Explorers, who have lost three of four games in conference play. The home team has won four of the last five in this series, and La Salle has failed to cover in 10 of their last 14 overall. The Dukes are 10-2 overall at home, holding opponents to an average of just 60 points per game. The Dukes are one of the top defensive teams in the country, and I like their chances of taking down La Salle at home today. Take DUQ. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-12-18 | Idaho v. Eastern Washington -130 | Top | 58-51 | Loss | -130 | 14 h 16 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Eastern Washington Eagles. |
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01-12-18 | Ohio v. Kent State UNDER 153.5 | 69-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on OHIO@KENT to go UNDER the total. |
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01-12-18 | St. Peter's v. Canisius -140 | 58-70 | Win | 100 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Canisius Golden Griffins. |
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01-12-18 | Marquette v. Butler -185 | 83-94 | Win | 100 | 6 h 54 m | Show | |
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01-11-18 | NC-Wilmington v. Elon -9 | 80-78 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Elon Phoenix. This is what I had to say about Elon prior to the 2017 season: "If you are thinking that Elon is just some minnow from a weaker conference, think again! They finished fourth in the CAA last year, and they faced the conference champs twice, going 1-1 in those games. UNC Wilmington is a team that people are a little more familiar with, as they qualified for the NCAA Tournament, and were eliminated by Virginia in a game decided by four points. The Blue Devils have played Elon every year since 2012, and they have only covered the spread twice in their last six versus the Phoenix. Last year Elon covered in a 72-61 loss, and in 2014 they covered in a 75-62 loss. They are bringing back all five starters from last season, including leading scorer Brian Dawkins (one of two seniors in the starting lineup)." They come into today's home game against the Seahawks as winners of four of their last five. UNC Wilmington lost most of it's talent on last year's roster, and currently sits near the bottom of the standings in the CAA. The Seahawks are just 4-12 overall, and they rank 344th in the country allowing over 85 points per game. They are coming off back to back blowout losses on the road, losing to Towson and Delaware by a combined 38 points. The Seahawks are 0-6 ATS in their last six road games, while Elon is 9-4 ATS in it's last 13 home games. Take ELON. GL, Jesse Schule
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01-11-18 | Northeastern v. College of Charleston -140 | 66-82 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Charleston Cougars. The Cougars are coming off back to back road losses, but they return home where they are 7-0 this season. They host the Northeastern Huskies, who are off to a good start winning three of four in conference play. The Huskies are 3-3 on the road, and they've failed to cover in four of their last five road games against a team with a winning record. They are 1-7 ATS in their last eight overall versus teams with a winning record. The Cougars are 17-4 in their last 21 home games, while the Huskies are 10-13 in their last 23 road games. Charleston won the last meeting between these two teams by a score of 85-71 at Northeastern. The Cougars had three players score 20+ points in that game (Riller, Chealy & Brantley). All three will start in tonight's game. Take COFC. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-11-18 | James Madison v. William & Mary -8 | 82-89 | Loss | -103 | 9 h 3 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CWM. The College of William and Mary are what I like to call a "Jekyll and Hyde" team. They are world beaters at home, but mere minnows on the road. I bet on them in their win over Marshall back in November, and here is what I had to say prior to that game: "The College of William and Mary are coming off a thrilling home win over Old Dominion. This comes as no surprise, as The Tribe are a real force on their home floor. They've won 16 of their last 17 home games dating back to the beginning of last season. They are 3-0 at home this year, and they have scored an average of 81 points on 54.2 percent shooting in those games. They are also shooting better than 48 percent from beyond the arc at home. They are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine home games, and I like their chances against a Marshall team that is 0-2 on the road." The Tribe sit in first place in the CAA after winning four straight in conference play. Three of those wins came on the road, and they return home where they are averaging over 91 points per game on better than 55 percent shooting. The Dukes don't have the offensive prowess to keep up with that kind of scoring, especially if second leading scorer Joey Maclean remains out with an ankle injury. Take CWM. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-10-18 | UNLV v. Air Force OVER 150.5 | 81-76 | Win | 100 | 13 h 24 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on UNLV@AFA to go OVER the total. The UNLV Rebels are one of the highest scoring teams in the country, averaging over 88 points per game. That is a huge improvement from last season, but their defense still has a long way to go. They rank 255th nationally allowing over 75 points per game. They have given up more than 80 points in three of their last four, and the one exception was an 82-76 win over San Jose State. The Spartans are the cellar dwellers of the Mountain West, and that 76 point total is their best this season against a team from their own conference. Air Force isn't known as an offensive powerhouse by any means, but they scored 75 points in a home loss to Nevada their last time out. These two teams have gone over the total in eight of the last nine meetings, and the number of 150.5 seems way too low. I can't see either of these two teams scoring less than 75 points. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
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01-10-18 | Temple v. SMU -9 | 66-64 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 48 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the SMU Mustangs. The Temple Owls and the SMU Mustangs have been among the class of the American Conference in recent seasons, but both teams come into tonight's game struggling of late. The Owls have lost five straight, and they are 0-5 on the road. They have lost five of the last six meetings in this series, and SMU covered the spread in all five wins during that span. SMU swept last season's series, winning both games by double digits. The Mustangs are coming off a pair of tough road losses, but they return home where they are 11-0 straight up this season, and 21-6-1 in their last 28 overall at home. Opponents are averaging just 55.1 points per game on 36.8 percent shooting at SMU, while the Mustangs are scoring over 78 points on better than 50 percent shooting at home. A strange coincidence, the Owls scored just 39 points in their last road game, while SMU held USF to just 39 points in their last home win. Take SMU. GL, Jesse Schule
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01-10-18 | Minnesota v. Northwestern -165 | 60-83 | Win | 100 | 12 h 15 m | Show | |
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01-10-18 | Notre Dame v. Georgia Tech -1 | 53-60 | Win | 100 | 20 h 20 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Earlier this season I bet on the Yellow Jackets in a home win over Northwestern. Here is what I had to say before that game: "How good is Georgia Tech at home? Well they've won 18 of their last 22 home games. That's even more impressive than it sounds, when you consider their tough conference schedule. Last year they had home wins over champions North Carolina (ranked #9), Florida State (ranked #6) and Notre Dame (ranked #14). They host Northwestern tonight, and the Wildcats have already lost twice, dropping out of the Top 25. Senior center Ben Lammers leads the Yellow Jackets in scoring averaging 17 points per game, and freshman guard Jose Alvarado is second on the team averaging 14.3 PPG on 58.8 shooting. The Yellow Jackets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 home games, and they are 5-2 ATS in their last seven non-conference games." They come into tonight's home game against Notre Dame as winners of eight of 11 home games this season. They beat Miami by double digits at home last week. The Yellow Jackets have won four of their last five home meetings with Notre Dame, and they are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings between the two schools. The Irish are without two of their top players. Bonzie Colson is out with a foot injury, and Matt Farrell has a sprained ankle. Take GT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-10-18 | Mississippi State +8.5 v. Florida | 54-71 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 37 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
The Gators are coming off a thrilling 77-75 win over Missouri, and it was guard Chris Chiozza with a steal and a buzzer beater for the win. A case of strep throat might keep Chiozza from playing tonight's home game against the Bulldogs. Historically these teams have played close games, and both of the last two games were close. The Gators won by five points at Mississippi State in the last meeting, but won by just three points in their last home game against the Bulldogs. Mississippi State is coming off a loss at Ole Miss, and that game was close, with the Rebels winning by a score of 64-58. The Bulldogs failed to cover the spread in that game, but they are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 when coming off an ATS loss. They are also 7-2 ATS in their last nine when coming off a straight up loss. The Gators have failed to cover in six straight home games. Take MISST. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-09-18 | Tennessee -140 v. Vanderbilt | 92-84 | Win | 100 | 13 h 36 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Tennessee Volunteers. |
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01-09-18 | Texas Tech v. Oklahoma -165 | 65-75 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Oklahoma Sooners.
The Sooners 10 game winning streak came to an end on the road at West Virginia this weekend, and I bet on the Mountaineers in that game. I like the Sooners to bounce back here at home against Texas Tech. In fact I see a lot of similarities between this game, and Oklahoma's last game. This time around it's Texas Tech that comes in riding high, in a prime spot to get knocked off their horse. They are 1-4 straight up, and 1-4 ATS in their last four games at Oklahoma, including an 84-75 loss in Norman last season. The Sooners are a far better team this year, and they boast a 7-0 home record so far. The most impressive thing about their play at home is that they are averaging well over 100 points on 55 percent shooting. The Sooners are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 versus the BIG12, and 4-1 ATS in their last five versus a team with a winning record. The home team has covered the spread in six straight meetings in this series. Take OKLA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-09-18 | Georgetown +7.5 v. St. John's | 69-66 | Win | 100 | 13 h 50 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Georgetown Hoyas. |
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01-07-18 | Michigan State v. Ohio State +8.5 | 64-80 | Win | 100 | 8 h 34 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Ohio State Buckeyes. It was exactly a year ago today that the Buckeyes beat the Spartans by a score of 74-66 in Columbus. A lot has changed since then, most notably the Spartans are the top ranked team in the country with a 15-1 overall record. Michigan State was the better team last season as well, and they were a seven point favorite in last year's contest. The Spartans aren't the only team that has improved. This year's Ohio State team is 12-4 overall, and 2-0 in the BIG10. When these teams met last year the Buckeyes had lost four of five conference games, and had an overall record of 11-7. Michigan State doesn't inspire a lot of confidence as a big road favorite considering they have covered the spread in just four of their last 14 road games. The Buckeyes have signature wins against Gonzaga, Michigan and Wisconsin. They have held opponents to just 64.9 points per game on 40.9 percent shooting while winning 9-of-10 at home. They should be able to keep this one competitive, and I'll take the points. Take OSU. GL, Jesse Schule
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01-07-18 | William & Mary v. Drexel OVER 154.5 | 85-63 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CWM@DREX to go OVER the total. The CAA is not a conference known for it's defense, and two of the worst defensive teams will meet when Drexel hosts William and Mary today. I bet on William and Mary in their win over Hofstra, and here is what I said before the game: "The College of William and Mary are what I like to call a "Jekyll and Hyde" team. They are world beaters at home, but mere minnows on the road. They come into tonight's home game against Hofstra with a perfect 5-0 home record." They won that game despite giving up 87 points to a pretty average opponent. They have since won back to back road games, scoring an average of 87 points in those victories. Both these teams have given up well over 80 points per game in their last five, and they have both scored almost that many during that span. The total for tonight's game is more than 10 points lower than it was in the last two meetings, and the Dragons have gone over in five straight versus CAA teams. The over is 18-4 in William and Mary's last 22 conference games. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
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01-07-18 | College of Charleston v. Towson -135 | 62-73 | Win | 100 | 5 h 55 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Towson Tigers. After losing four straight on the road, the Tigers returned home for a big game against William and Mary on Friday. They would win by a score of 89-71, moving to 6-0 at home this season. They host the Charleston Cougars tonight, and the home team is 5-0 in the last five meetings between the two schools. Charleston has lost two of it's last three road games, and the one victory was a nail biter, beating Coastal Carolina by a score of 67-65. Charleston lost it's last game on the road at Drexel on Friday, giving up 87 points and allowing the Dragons to hit 57 percent of their field goal attempts. The Tigers are scoring over 81 points per game on 50 percent shooting at home this season, and their defense is among the best in the conference. They have allowed opponents to average 66.5 points on 35.7 percent shooting in their six home games. Towson is 6-1-1 ATS in it's last eight at home, and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS win. Take TOWS. GL,
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01-06-18 | Kansas v. TCU +1.5 | 88-84 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the TCU Horned Frogs. The Kansas Jayhawks have been the top team in the BIG12 for decades, but they don't look like they have the experience to compete for another conference title this season. Kansas has already lost three games, and now they have to play on the road at Fort Worth. The Horned Frogs are 13-1, coming off an upset win over Baylor in Waco. The last time these two teams met, TCU shocked the Jayhawks, winning outright as an 8-point underdog. Kansas has covered the spread just twice in it's last eight games against TCU, and the Jayhawks have failed to cover in four of their last five versus a team with a winning record. TCU has won nine of it's last 10 home games, and the Frogs are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games versus a team with a winning straight up record. Take TCU. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-06-18 | Seton Hall v. Butler -160 | 90-87 | Loss | -160 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Butler Bulldogs. Butler is 9-0 at home so far, and yet the Bulldogs are just a slight favorite in today's game against Seton Hall. The Pirates have lost five of their last six versus Butler, and their last road game was a 71-65 loss at Rutgers. The Bulldogs have shot almost 55 percent from the field at home this season, and they have hit 42.4 percent from beyond the arc in those games. Seton Hall has only covered the spread once in the last nine meetings between these two schools, and they are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Bulldogs are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games versus a team with a winning road record. Butler is looking to bounce back from an 86-79 loss to Xavier, and the Bulldogs are 11-4-1 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss. The Pirates just aren't among the elite in the Big East, and I expect them to come up short here. Take BUTLER. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-06-18 | Texas v. Baylor -150 | 60-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Baylor Bears. I bet on the Bears in their overtime loss to TCU last week, and here is what I said prior the game: "The Bears are 8-1 at home, and they beat TCU by a score of 70-52 at home last year. Baylor is trying to bounce back from a tough road loss at Texas Tech, playing without their leading rebounder Jo Lual-Acui. He's officially listed as a game time decision for tonight's game, but I expect him to play. "He's excited to be back after watching the Texas Tech game," coach Scott Drew said. "As far as how effective, we'll have to wait and see. We'll see what we've got come game time. It seems like every day it's an adjustment with who can practice and who can't." The Bears senior forward Terry Maston returned to the lineup against Texas Tech, but failed to score in 21 minutes. Maston averaged 10 points and seven rebounds per game last year, and it's just a matter of time before he get's back up to speed. At 6"8 225 lbs, he gives them another big body to pick up the slack in the event that Jo Lual-Acui is limited." Their center did play, and he was effective. They just ran into a very good TCU team playing as well as anyone in the BIG12. I don't like the Longhorns chances of pulling out an upset here in Waco, where they have lost their last two by a combined 33 points. Take BAY. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-06-18 | North Carolina v. Virginia UNDER 137.5 | 49-61 | Win | 100 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on UNC@UVA to go UNDER the total. The last game between these two teams saw a combined 96 points. I bet the under in that game, and here is what I said before tip off: "The Virginia Cavs had lost four straight before busting loose and scoring 70 points in a win at North Carolina State Saturday. They return home to host the red hot UNC Tar Heels, in this season's second meeting between the two teams. North Carolina won at home in the previous meeting, despite scoring a season low 65 points. The Tar Heels might be hard pressed to score that many here in the rematch, as the Cavs have held opponents to just 51.1 points on 36.7 percent shooting at home. The Cavs lost 54-48 in overtime at home to Miami, and lost 65-55 to Duke. They crushed Louisville by a score of 71-55, and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. The Tar Heels have already clinched at least a share of the ACC Title, and even if they lose tonight's game, they can clinch with a win at home versus Duke on Saturday. This looks like a bit of a let down spot for the Tar Heels, and they could also get caught looking ahead to that game against Duke.The under is 20-6 in Cavaliers last 26 games as a home underdog, and 7-1 in Tar Heels last 8 games as a favorite." The total for today's game is actually higher than it was this time last year, despite all the trends pointing toward another low scoring game. The Cavs have held opponents to an average of 50 points at home this season, and they rank 1st nationally in opponent's scoring average, allowing just 52.7 points per game overall. Take Under. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-06-18 | Florida -113 v. Missouri | 77-75 | Win | 100 | 5 h 41 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on the Florida Gators. After Florida upset Gonzaga to move to 5-0, the Gators hit a wall. They went on to lose four of their next five games, but they have since won four straight. Their most recent win was a double digit road victory at #11 ranked Texas A&M. The 11-4 Gators have three wins over ranked teams so far, while the Missouri Tigers have none. Missouri is coming off a 79-68 win at South Carolina, but they were upset by Illinois in their previous game in St. Louis. Florida has won four of the last five in this series, and all four wins came by at least 10 points. The Tigers have failed to cover in four of their last five home games, and they are 2-5 ATS in their last seven overall. The Gators have won outright in eight of their last 11 road games versus teams from the SEC. I think that is a trend that will likely continue here today. Take FLA. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-06-18 | Alabama v. Georgia -165 | 46-65 | Win | 100 | 4 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Georgia Bulldogs. I bet on the Bulldogs in their win over Ole Miss the other day, and here is what I had to say about that game: "The Bulldogs got off on the wrong foot in their opening game in the SEC, losing 66-61 at Kentucky. It was a solid effort though, easily covering as a double digit dog. I like their chances of getting back on track at home tonight, hosting the Ole Miss Rebels. Georgia has had the better of this series, winning six of the last seven meetings between the two schools. Last year the Bulldogs beat Ole Miss by a score of 69-47 at Oxford, and the previous year they won by a score of 80-66 at home. Mississippi is just 3-8 ATS in it's last 11 overall, and the Rebels are also 3-8 ATS in their last 11 at Georgia. The Bulldogs are still undefeated at home, and they have won 18 of their last 23 home games." Georgia went on to win by a score of 71-60, and they have extended their home winning streak to nine straight games. They host Alabama today, and they have won four of the last five meetings between the two schools. Alabama has only covered the spread in one of the last seven meetings in this series. Take UGA. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-06-18 | Xavier -190 v. Providence | 72-81 | Loss | -190 | 3 h 50 m | Show | |
This is a 7* play on the Xavier Musketeers. Xavier sits at the top of the Big East standings, and the Musketeers come into Providence riding a 10 game winning streak. The Friars are coming off back to back losses to Creighton and Marquette, and they have lost four of their last five versus Xavier. The Friars have been costing bettors a lot of money this season, covering the spread just three times in their last 16 games overall. They have been even worse as a home favorite, as they are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 home games. Some might think the Musketeers could be looking ahead to their next game at Villanova, but I am not buying it. I like Xavier to keep on rolling here against an inferior opponent. Take Xavier. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-06-18 | Creighton v. Georgetown +5.5 | 90-66 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 18 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Georgetown Hoyas. The Hoyas are 9-2 at home this season, and both of their home losses have come in overtime to Butler and Syracuse. Creighton has lost two of three road game, and the Jays are just 2-6 ATS in their last six on the road. The visitors are expected to cover a bunch of points here, and I think the bookmakers aren't giving the Hoyas enough respect. In recent seasons Creighton has been the better team, but that hasn't translated into wins versus Georgetown. The Blue Jays have lost five straight at Georgetown, and six of the last eight overall in this series. Georgetown has covered the spread in five straight overall, while the Blue Jays have failed to cover in four of their last five versus the Big East. I'll take the points with the home dog here. Take GTWN. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-05-18 | Manhattan +5.5 v. Monmouth | 66-77 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 16 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Manhattan Jaspers.
Manhattan is one of three schools in the MAAC to win both their first two games in conference play. They will be an underdog on the road at Monmouth tonight, and the Hawks are 0-2 in the MAAC. Monmouth only has four wins in 14 games, and a lot of those losses came to teams you would expect the Hawks to beat. They were favored in losses to Hofstra, St. Peters and Quinnipiac. They are just 2-2 at home, and they have not covered the spread in any of their four home games so far. The Jaspers come in as winners of two of their last three road games, winning at Hofstra and Marist. Hawks leading scorer Micah Seaborn left the last game with an ankle injury, and he's officially listed as questionable for tonight's game. History favors Manhattan here, as the Jaspers are 7-0 ATS in the last seven meetings, 4-0 ATS in their last four at Monmouth, and the underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. I'll take the points! Take MAN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-04-18 | Northern Iowa v. Missouri State -5.5 | 55-62 | Win | 100 | 14 h 50 m | Show | |
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01-03-18 | Connecticut v. Tulsa -145 | 88-90 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
The Huskies finished 6th in the American Athletic Conference last year, just one game ahead of Tulsa. The Golden Hurricane were a force at home, going 10-5 overall on their home floor last year. So far this year, the Hurricane have won six of seven at home, and have won back to back games to open conference play. The Huskies on the other hand have lost both their first two road games, and are still looking for their first conference win. They have lost three of their last four at Tulsa, and they have failed to cover in three straight versus the Hurricane. Tulsa has scored an average of over 83 points per game at home, and they have allowed just over 72 points per game. The Huskies are averaging just 61 points and conceding 81 points per game on the road. Tulsa is 7-2 ATS in it's last nine home games, while the Huskies are 2-7 ATS in their last nine overall. I like the home team here as a small favorite. Take TULSA. GL, Jesse Schule
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01-03-18 | Ole Miss v. Georgia -195 | 60-71 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Georgia Bulldogs. The Bulldogs got off on the wrong foot in their opening game in the SEC, losing 66-61 at Kentucky. It was a solid effort though, easily covering as a double digit dog. I like their chances of getting back on track at home tonight, hosting the Ole Miss Rebels. Georgia has had the better of this series, winning six of the last seven meetings between the two schools. Last year the Bulldogs beat Ole Miss by a score of 69-47 at Oxford, and the previous year they won by a score of 80-66 at home. Mississippi is just 3-8 ATS in it's last 11 overall, and the Rebels are also 3-8 ATS in their last 11 at Georgia. The Bulldogs are still undefeated at home, and they have won 18 of their last 23 home games. The Rebels lost their only previous road game at Middle Tennessee, shooting just 27.8 percent from the field in a 77-58 defeat. The Rebels come into this game with an 8-5 record, and all five losses came against unranked teams. I don't think they can hang with the Dawgs in Georgia. Take UGA. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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01-02-18 | Kent State v. Northern Illinois -155 | 61-75 | Win | 100 | 12 h 41 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Northern Illinois Huskies. |
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01-02-18 | IUPU-Indianapolis v. Green Bay -170 | 67-63 | Loss | -170 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Green Bay Wisc.
The Indiana Purdue Jaguars are 0-9 on the road, and they are still looking for their first conference win. I don't like their chances here in Green Bay, as the Phoenix have been playing great at home of late. They are 7-2 overall at home, and they are coming off a big win over the Oakland Grizzlies. The Phoenix finished in 3rd place in the Horizon last year, going 12-6 in conference play. They were 10-3 overall at home, and they are 28-8 overall at home the last three seasons. The Jags are playing their first season in the Horizon, and they were 5-13 on the road last year, playing in the Summit League. I can't see a Jaguars team that is 1-8 in it's last nine overall pulling off an upset here against a superior team on the road. Take GB. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-02-18 | Towson v. Elon +2 | 72-75 | Win | 100 | 26 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Elon Phoenix. |
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01-02-18 | TCU v. Baylor -118 | 81-78 | Loss | -118 | 10 h 9 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Baylor Bears. |
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01-01-18 | West Virginia -135 v. Kansas State | Top | 77-69 | Win | 100 | 9 h 2 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the West Virginia Mountaineers. |
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12-31-17 | Missouri State v. Valparaiso -1 | 67-50 | Loss | -102 | 14 h 5 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Valparaiso Crusaders.
The last time I bet on VALPO, they let me down in a blowout loss to Purdue. Here is what I said prior to that game: "The Crusaders are 8-0 so far this season, and last year they were 9-3 in non-conference games. The wins include an upset over #21 ranked Rhode Island, and a neutral site game against BYU. They will be getting a whopping 16 points in their game at Purdue tonight, despite the fact that the Boilermakers are coming off three consecutive games decided by single digits. Purdue failed to cover as a 14 point favorite in a 74-69 win over Northwestern. The Boilermakers were a 19 point favorite against Western Kentucky, and they lost that game outright. Valparaiso has covered the spread in 10 of it’s last 14 road games, and the Crusaders are 25-12-1 ATS in their last 38 road games versus teams with a winning home record. Often the Boilermakers enjoy a size advantage with the 7-footer Isaac Haas and 6″8 forward Vince Edwards. The Crusaders have a pair of 7-footers that should allow them to compete on the boards. I recommend to take the points here." While they did lose by 30 points, they were a 15 point underdog. They played their next four games without leading scorer Tevonn Walker, and they would lose three of those four games. Walker returned to play 25 minutes in the Crusaders loss to Indiana State, scoring 19 points on 6-of-17 shooting. The senior guard scored 21 points in an 84-81 win at Missouri State last year. The Crusaders have won and covered in each of the last four meetings between these two teams, and they won their last home game against Missouri State by a score of 74-45. Take VALPO. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-31-17 | East Tennessee State +155 v. Mercer | Top | 74-55 | Win | 155 | 1 h 26 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on East Tennessee State. The Buccaneers are an underdog at Mercer here this afternoon, but I think this is a case of the wrong team favored. East Tennessee State is 9-4 overall, with two of those losses coming on the road versus ranked teams. Their most recent defeat came at Xavier by a score of 68-66. Mercer on the other hand is 7-6 overall, but only one of those wins came against a team with a winning record (Liberty). Two of their wins have come against divsion II schools, and history tells us that they have struggled in recent meetings with the Buccaneers. They have lost six straight to East Tennessee, and they have failed to cover the spread in the last eight meetings. Last year they lost at home to the Bucs 67-58. I did quite well betting against Mercer in similar situations last year, noting that I felt this team is still overrated several years removed from their historic upset win in the NCAA Tournament versus Duke. Take ESU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-30-17 | Hofstra v. William & Mary -1 | Top | 87-90 | Win | 100 | 25 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on CWM.
The College of William and Mary are what I like to call a "Jekyll and Hyde" team. They are world beaters at home, but mere minnows on the road. I bet on them in their win over Marshall back in November, and here is what I had to say prior to that game: "The College of William and Mary are coming off a thrilling home win over Old Dominion. This comes as no surprise, as The Tribe are a real force on their home floor. They've won 16 of their last 17 home games dating back to the beginning of last season. They are 3-0 at home this year, and they have scored an average of 81 points on 54.2 percent shooting in those games. They are also shooting better than 48 percent from beyond the arc at home. They are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine home games, and I like their chances against a Marshall team that is 0-2 on the road." They went on to win by double digits, and they come into tonight's home game against Hofstra with a perfect 5-0 home record. The Pride have not played well within the CAA conference, going 5-13-2 ATS in their last 20. They have also struggled against teams with a winning record, failing to cover in five of their last six. Take CWM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-30-17 | Florida State +11.5 v. Duke | 93-100 | Win | 100 | 2 h 29 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Florida State Seminoles. The Duke Blue Devils will be a double digit favorite at home versus Florida State Saturday, and the Seminoles gave them plenty of trouble last year. Duke failed to cover as an 8-point favorite at home, and they lost by a score of 88-72 at Tallahassee. Florida State comes in with an 11-1 record, losing only to Oklahoma State by a single point (71-70). Florida State is 8-2 ATS in it's last 10 overall, and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games versus a team with a winning straight up record. Florida State has been locked in on defense, holding opponents to just 59.6 points per game on 36.3 percent shooting. The Blue Devils are 8-18-1 ATS in their last 27 games following a ATS win, and I believe Duke is simply overrated here in this spot. I'll take the points. Take FSU. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-30-17 | Drexel v. Elon -5 | 75-90 | Win | 100 | 22 h 24 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Elon Phoenix. This is what I had to say about Elon prior to the 2017 season: "If you are thinking that Elon is just some minnow from a weaker conference, think again! They finished fourth in the CAA last year, and they faced the conference champs twice, going 1-1 in those games. UNC Wilmington is a team that people are a little more familiar with, as they qualified for the NCAA Tournament, and were eliminated by Virginia in a game decided by four points. The Blue Devils have played Elon every year since 2012, and they have only covered the spread twice in their last six versus the Phoenix. Last year Elon covered in a 72-61 loss, and in 2014 they covered in a 75-62 loss. They are bringing back all five starters from last season, including leading scorer Brian Dawkins (one of two seniors in the starting lineup)." They come into today's home game against Drexel with a 4-0 home record and an 8-5 overall record. They swept the season series against Drexel last year, and won by a whopping 20 points at home. Junior forward Tyler Seibring led all scorers with 25 points in that win, and he comes into today's game averaging 14.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game over his last five starts. Take ELON. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-29-17 | Kansas -2 v. Texas | 92-86 | Win | 100 | 16 h 4 m | Show | |
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12-23-17 | Connecticut v. Auburn UNDER 149 | 64-89 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 47 m | Show | |
9* |
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12-22-17 | Xavier v. Northern Iowa +6.5 | Top | 77-67 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 3 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the UNI Panthers. The Xavier Musketeers are coming into Friday's game at Cedar Falls as winners of six straight. They are ranked in the Top 10, and have an overall record of 11-1. This will be just their second road game of the season though, and they look like a team primed to suffer an upset. They have four players listed as questionable for tonight's game, and three of those players are in the starting five. Gates, Jones and Macura are 2nd,3rd and 4th in scoring on the team. Xavier's only previous road game was at Wisconsin, and they won that game by double digits (80-70). The final score is terribly misleading though, as they were losing with 2:44 remaining, but went on a 16-4 run in the final few minutes. The Panthers are undefeated (6-0) at home, and they have held opponents to an average of just 53.8 points on 35.6 percent shooting in those games. Northern Iowa has an impressive resume so far going 8-3 overall with quality wins over SMU, NC State, UTA and UNLV. History seems to suggest that Northern Iowa stands a good chance of pulling off an outright win. The Panthers are 12-6 all time at home against ranked teams. Take UNI. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-22-17 | Elon v. Indiana State -4 | 73-68 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 7 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on the Indiana State Sycamores. Indiana State started off the season with a blowout win over the Indiana Hoosiers, but they went on to lose four of their next five games. They have had a challenging schedule, but they remain a force on their home floor. They will put their 4-1 home record to the test tonight against the Elon Phoenix. Elon has won 25 games since the start of last season, and only seven of those wins came on the road. They have lost five of six road games so far this season, averaging just 63 points per game. Indiana State has scored an average of 81.3 points on better than 48 percent shooting at home. Elon has failed to cover the spread in eight of it's last 10 overall, and the Phoenix are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 road games versus a team with a winning home record. They are also 1-7 ATS in their last eight non-conference games. Elon scored just 51 points on 37 percent shooting in a blowout loss at Canisius in it's last game, and I think the Sycamores are a far tougher opponent than the Griffins. Take INST. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-22-17 | Temple v. Georgia -3 | 66-84 | Win | 100 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on the Georgia Bulldogs. The Georgia Bulldogs are off to a solid start at 8-2 overall, and 5-0 at home. They are coming off an impressive 80-59 win over rivals Georgia Tech, and they host a Temple team that is 0-2 on the road. The Owls lost at LaSalle and George Washington, and they have failed to cover in five straight overall. The Bulldogs should have a huge advantage on the boards, coming in averaging over 37 rebounds per game. The Owls are averaging less than 30 rebounds per game, and they have only scored an average of 67.4 points on 44.1 percent shooting over their last five games. The Bulldogs have scored an average of 77 points on better than 48 percent shooting over their last five games. Georgia was 12-5 at home last season, while Temple lost eight of it's 12 road games. I feel pretty comfortable backing the home team as just a slight favorite here. Take UGA. GL, Jesse Schule
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12-21-17 | Montana State v. Nebraska-Omaha OVER 156.5 | 71-84 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 54 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on MTST@NEOM to go OVER the total.
The Nebraska Omaha Mavericks opened the season with an 89-90 loss to Montana State. They host the Bobcats in a rematch tonight, and I expect to see another high scoring game. I bet on the Mavs in their home win over Arkansas State, and here is what I said prior to that game: "The Mavericks only have one win, but that came in their only previous home game against Drake. To their credit, the Mavs have had a tough schedule. They've played four games against Power Five schools (Louisville, Washington, TCU and Oklahoma) and seven of their 11 games have been true road games. They have won nine of their last 13 at home in Omaha. They have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games, and they are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games overall." They just barely hung on to win that game by a score of 77-74. Scoring isn't a problem for the Mavs, but they have been downright terrible defensively, allowing 87.8 points per game over their last five. These two teams have played three times since 2015, and they went over in all three of those games. Tonight's total is significantly lower than it was in any of those previous three meetings. The over is 7-0 in the Mavs last seven versus Big Sky teams. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-21-17 | Illinois-Chicago v. Northern Illinois -3.5 | 63-69 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on the Northern Illinois Huskies. |
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12-21-17 | Iona +12 v. Rhode Island | 74-80 | Win | 100 | 12 h 53 m | Show | |
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12-21-17 | Bowling Green v. Green Bay UNDER 161 | 81-78 | Win | 100 | 6 h 31 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on BGRN@GB to go UNDER the total. The Bowling Green Falcons have been involved in some high scoring games lately, and the same can be said for Green Bay. The two teams will play in Wisconson tonight, and the bookmakers have set the total sky high. Last year the Falcons lost to Green Bay by a score of 77-61, failing to reach the listed total of 157. Actually they have fallen well short of that number in each of the last four head to head meetings, but tonight's game has a total far higher than that. While both these teams are terrible defensively, giving up a lot of points, neither team shoots for a particularly high percentage. The Falcons have failed to reach the total in seven of their last 10 overall, and Green Bay has gone under in eight of it's last nine versus teams from the MAC. The Falcons have gone under in five straight road games, and the under is 5-0 in their last five versus teams from the Horizon Conference. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-20-17 | Arkansas-Little Rock v. Mississippi State -22.5 | 48-64 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 35 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are 9-1 overall, and their only loss came to #21 ranked Cincinnati. They are coming off a 30+ point win at home over UT Martin, and they are asked to cover 22 points here at home against Arkansas Little Rock. The Trojans are just 3-9 overall, and 0-6 on the road. They have averaged just 58.4 points per game over their last five, and one of those was a 40 point loss at Bradley. They lost their last game against Mississippi State by 30 points (83-53). The Bulldogs are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games, and they have averaged just under 80 points on just shy of 50 percent shooting at home so far this season. The Trojans have failed to cover in four straight versus SEC teams, and they are 1-7 ATS in their last eight versus teams with a winning record. The Bulldogs are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games versus a team with a losing straight up record. Take MISST. GL,
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12-20-17 | Manhattan v. Hofstra -5.5 | 63-61 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 29 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Hofstra Pride. These two teams have played four times since 2011, and Mannhattan won all four meetings. The Jaspers aren't as strong this season as they were in past seasons, and Hofstra comes in playing quite well. The Pride are undefeated on their home court, and they have been particularly impressive in their last four games. Hofstra has averaged over 84 points on better than 54 percent shooting during a five game stretch than includes road wins at Monmouth, Rider and Stonybrook. The Jaspers have played just two road games this season, and both of those were double-digit losses. The fact that Manhattan shot below 50 percent from the free throw line in those losses doesn't inspire much confidence that they can compete here at Hofstra. The Jaspers have failed to cover in seven of their last 10 road games, and they have scored just 65.6 points per game while losing three of their last five. Take HOF. GL, Jesse Schule
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12-20-17 | Georgia State v. Massachusetts -4.5 | 71-63 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the UMASS Minutemen. The Minutemen are 6-0 at home this season, and they are coming off three straight wins over Providence, Holy Cross and Georgia. They host Georgia State tonight, and I like their chances of extending this winning streak. The Panthers are coming off a loss at Dayton, and this looks like a tough spot for the visitors. Massachusetts defeated the Panthers by a score of 75-65 at Atlanta last season. Sophomore guard Luwane Pipkins was one of five players to score in double-figures in that game, and he leads the team in scoring averaging 18.7 points per game this season. He comes in feeling the hot hand, averaging over 21 points in his last four starts, and hitting seven of his last 11 three-point attempts. Last year's game was decided at the free throw line, with the Minutemen hitting 17-of-23 from the charity stripe, while Georgia State was just 11-of-21. The Panthers come in hitting just 68.4 percent from the free throw line this season, so we could see history repeat itself in this year's game. Take UMASS. GL, Jesse Schule
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12-20-17 | St. Joe's v. St. John's UNDER 146.5 | 73-77 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 60 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on JOES@SJU to go UNDER the total.
The St. Joseph's Hawks are coming off a 72-59 win over Maine, but had lost back to back games to Villanova and Temple prior to that. They will be an 8-point underdog here against the Red Storm in Connecticut. St. Johns is one of the top defensive teams in the country, allowing just 61.9 points per game so far. They held the Hawks to just 61 points in a 63-61 win the last time these two teams met. The Red Storm have been even better defensively over their last five games, holding the opposition to just 59.8 points per game on 35.3 percent shooting. The Hawks have failed to reach the total in six of their last eight games played at a neutral site. St. Johns has gone under in five straight overall, and seven of their last eight when listed as a favorite. I am predicting the Red Storm win this game by a score of 71-62 (or in that neighborhood). I expect the winner to score less than 75, and the loser to score less than 70. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-19-17 | Georgia Tech +4.5 v. Georgia | 59-80 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 51 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Georgia Tech. Both Georgia and Georgia Tech have been pretty average so far. The Bulldogs 7-2 overall record isn't that impressive when you consider their strength of schedule. The Yellow Jackets are just 5-4 overall, but they played their first eight games without their leading scorer. Sophomore guard Josh Okogie returned to action Sunday, scoring 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting in a 79-54 win over Florida A&M. He was 2-of-3 from beyond the arc and made 5-of-6 free throws in the victory. Georgia has won the last two meetings between the two teams, but the Yellow Jackets had won and covered in four straight prior to that. Two of those wins came at Georgia, where the Bulldogs have failed to cover in eight of their last 11. They haven't been a good bet regardless of the venue, failing to cover in nine of their last 12 overall. The Yellow Jackets are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games versus a team with a winning straight up record. I like Georgia Tech as a strong underdog getting points against a lackluster opponent. Take GT. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-19-17 | Drake v. South Dakota State -11 | 74-87 | Win | 100 | 12 h 15 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the SDST Jackrabbits. South Dakota State is coming off an overtime loss at Colorado, putting them at 9-5 overall so far. They are 6-0 at home, and have averaged a whopping 86 points per game on better than 47 percent shooting in those games. They host Drake tonight, and last year they beat the Bulldogs 83-75 at Des Moines. Drake is 0-4 on the road, and the Dogs are coming off a 90-64 loss at Iowa. Drake has been a bad bet on the road, failing to cover in eight of it's last 10 away games. The Jackrabbits are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. They appear to be an underrated team overall, covering in 16 of their last 22 overall. It's worth noting that the same Iowa team that crushed Drake a few days ago, lost to South Dakota State on a neutral court earlier this season. Take SDST. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-19-17 | Belmont v. Western Kentucky -5.5 | 75-72 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 15 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Hilltoppers finished in the bottom half of the C-USA standings last year, despite going 11-3 at home. They appear to be greatly improved, coming into tonight's home game against Belmont with a 7-4 overall record. Their record is even more impressive when you look at their schedule. They lost to Wisconsin by just one-point, and lost a close game to Villanova. They have wins over the likes of SMU and Purdue. They have scored an average of over 84 points per game on better than 52 percent shooting while going 5-1 at home. Belmont is just 1-4 on the road, losing by double digits at Lipscomb and TCU in each of their last two road games. It appears that the bookmakers have yet to make adjustments based on the Hilltoppers success. Western Kentucky is 7-1 ATS in it's last eight overall, and they have covered the spread in four straight at home. The Bruins really struggled shooting just 34 percent from the field in a loss at Lipscomb in their most recent road game. They attempted a whopping 31 three-pointers, but made just six. Take WKU. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-16-17 | UNLV -6.5 v. Pacific | Top | 81-76 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 20 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the UNLV Rebels. The Pacific Tigers are coming off back to back losses to UC Davis and Wyoming, and they will be in for a stiff challenge at home tonight against the 8-2 Rebels. UNLV's only two losses came to Arizona and UNI, and both of those games went to overtime. I bet on the Rebels last weekend in their 89-82 win over Illinois, and here is what I had to say before tip off: "UNLV is off to a surprising start, with a 6-1 home record and a 7-2 overall record. That includes a blowout win over a very good Utah team, and a home loss to Arizona by just three points. This is one of the biggest teams in the country, and they rank 2nd in the nation averaging 46.4 rebounds per game. They also rank in the Top 5 in both points scored and assists per game. The Rebels are 8-1 ATS in their last nine home games, and 35-17-2 ATS in their last 54 non-conference games. UNLV scored 92 points on 54.2 percent shooting in a home win over Oral Roberts in their last game, and they hit 9-of-17 three-point shots in the victory." The Tigers have been a bad bet in Stockton, failing to cover in 13 of their last 16 home games. The Rebels are 5-0 ATS in their last five versus teams with a losing record, and Pacific has failed to cover in four of it's last five versus the Mountain West. Take UNLV. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-16-17 | Oklahoma v. Wichita State -7 | 91-83 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 32 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Wichita State Shockers. I bet on the Shockers in their second game of the season, a blowout win at home over Charleston (81-63). Here is what I said prior to that game: "Expectations are high for the Wichita State Shockers, who were 31-5 overall last season, once again finishing at the top of the Missouri Valley Conference. This year's squad is expected to rival the 2013 team that went to the Final Four with Ron Baker and Fred Van Fleet. They have four seniors in the starting lineup, and sophomore guard Landry Shamet who was the second leading scorer last year. They scored 109 points on 60.9 percent shooting in a 50+ point win in their season opener. The Shockers won their first five games last season, all of those wins coming by at least a 25 point margin. Perhaps the most impressive of those wins was an 82-47 win over LSU at a neutral site." They have since won six of seven, including a win over #16 ranked Baylor. Oklahoma will be playing its first true road game of the season, after going 1-9 on the road last year. Their first road game of last season was a 20 point loss at Wisconsin. The Shockers are 4-0 at home, and have averaged over 99 points on 54.6 percent shooting in those games. The Sooners have failed to cover in five of their last six non-conference games, and Wichita State is 8-3 ATS in it's last 11 home games. Take WSU. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-16-17 | Notre Dame -5.5 v. Indiana | 77-80 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 40 m | Show | |
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12-16-17 | Davidson v. Virginia -12 | 60-80 | Win | 100 | 15 h 17 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Virginia Cavaliers. There are some new faces on the Cavs rosters, but it's the same old story here in 2017. The Cavs are 5-0 at home, 8-1 overall, and they are still the best defensive team in the country. Virginia has allowed opponents to average just 52.5 points per game on 36.7 percent shooting. All five of their home wins have come by a double digit margin. The Davidson Wildcats have lost two of three road games and both losses have come by double digits. These two teams have played twice since 2013, and both of those games were double digit wins for the Cavs. The Wildcats have struggled against ACC teams in recent seasons, going just 4-9 ATS in their last 13. The Cavs are 6-1 ATS in their last seven non-conference games, and they've covered the spread in six of their last eight home games. Virginia has allowed opponents to average fewer than 50 points per game at home so far. This should be another blowout home victory for the Cavs. Take UVA. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-16-17 | Syracuse v. Georgetown +3 | 86-79 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 48 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Georgetown Hoyas. Undefeated Georgetown will host the Syracuse Orange in an early tip off Saturday, and the home team is actually a dog in this contest. Georgetown has had the better of this rivalry in recent seasons, winning three of the last four meetings. Last year they went to the Carrier Dome and won outright as a seven point underdog. The Hoyas 7-0 home record is even more impressive when you consider that they've averaged 82 points on 49.5 percent shooting in those games. Now the Orange have perhaps had a tougher schedule, but this will be their first true road game. They lost eight of 10 road games last year, and they are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games. Georgetown has been a good bet in recent games against teams from the ACC, covering in eight of their last 10. The Orange have failed to cover in four straight versus teams from the Big East. This looks like a case of the wrong team favored. Take GTWN. GL,
Jesse Schule |
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12-15-17 | UC-Davis +6.5 v. San Francisco | 61-74 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 37 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the UC Davis Aggies. The Aggies come into San Francisco as winners of four straight, and that includes an upset over Washington State at Pullman. The San Francisco Dons are coming off a double digit home win over Eastern Washington, but they allowed the Eagles to battle back from a 21 point deficit at halftime to make it interesting late. San Francisco's lead was cut to just six points in the final minute, and a few late free throws made the game appear to be an easier win that it actually was. The Dons are shooting just 35.7 percent from the field over their last five games, while the Aggies have shot 45.7 percent during that span. San Francisco has been terribly overrated of late, and that is evidenced by the fact that they have failed to cover the spread in eight straight against teams with a winning record. They have failed to cover in six of their last seven non-conference games, and five of their last six home games. The Aggies on the other hand have covered the spread in five straight road games, and seven straight non-conference games. Take UCD. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-13-17 | Arkansas State v. Nebraska-Omaha -155 | 74-77 | Win | 100 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Nebraska-Ohama. |
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12-13-17 | Villanova v. Temple UNDER 150.5 | 87-67 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 41 m | Show | |
Villanova vs Temple Free Pick December 13, 2017. |
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12-12-17 | Yale v. Iona -155 | 67-83 | Win | 100 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
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12-10-17 | Gonzaga v. Washington OVER 153 | Top | 97-70 | Win | 100 | 16 h 39 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on GONZ@WASH to go OVER the total. The Huskies are coming off an impressive upset win over #2 ranked Kansas, but they are a significant home underdog in tonight's game against Gonzaga. The Bulldogs have dominated this series, winning three straight and nine of the last 10. History tells us that we can expect a high scoring game, as four of the last five have meetings have gone over. The total for tonight's game is almost 10 points lower than it was in all five of those previous meetings. Both teams come in averaging over 80 points per game, and Gonzaga has allowed opponents to average over 80 points per game as well. The Huskies have scored at least 70 points in all nine of their games so far, and they are averaging 83.7 points per game at home. The over is 17-8 in the Huskies last 25 non-conference games. Gonzaga has gone over in four straight non conference games, and seven of their last 10 when coming off a loss. The Huskies lost last year's game versus Gonzaga by a score of 98-71, and I expect another high scoring game here tonight. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-09-17 | Illinois v. UNLV -190 | Top | 82-89 | Win | 100 | 14 h 25 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the UNLV Rebels.
Illinois has lost three of it's last four games, and the Fighting Illini are coming off an unimpressive 64-57 win over Austin-Peavy, failing to cover as an 18-point favorite. They are 0-2 on the road, and they have failed to cover in four of their last five road games. They don't do well against the tougher teams, covering in just three of their last 10 road games against teams with a winning record. UNLV is off to a surprising start, with a 6-1 home record and a 7-2 overall record. That includes a blowout win over a very good Utah team, and a home loss to Arizona by just three points. This is one of the biggest teams in the country, and they rank 2nd in the nation averaging 46.4 rebounds per game. They also rank in the Top 5 in both points scored and assists per game. The Rebels are 8-1 ATS in their last nine home games, and 35-17-2 ATS in their last 54 non-conference games. UNLV scored 92 points on 54.2 percent shooting in a home win over Oral Roberts in their last game, and they hit 9-of-17 three-point shots in the victory. Illinois has only won 5-of-21 road games over the last three seasons, and I don't like their chances here in Las Vegas. Take UNLV. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-09-17 | Wichita State v. Oklahoma State +5.5 | 78-66 | Loss | -100 | 17 h 25 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Last weekend the Shockers played at Baylor, and I had Wichita State -2.5 in that game. They went on to win by a score of 69-62, scoring the game's final seven points. The game was tied at 62-62 with 2:50 seconds remaining, but Baylor was held scoreless the rest of the way. Now they are asked to cover twice as many points here in Stillwater, against a Cowboys team that is 6-0 at home, and has averaged 85.6 points per game in those wins. The Shockers were a 7.5 point favorite when they played Oklahoma State last season, but the Cowboys won that game 93-76. The Cowboys are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 non-conference games. Oklahoma State is tough to beat in Stillwater, where their last loss came by a score of 90-85 to then #1 ranked Kansas. Senior guard Jeffrey Carroll scored a team high 22 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the win over the Shockers last year. He leads the team averaging 14.6 points per game so far in 2017. Take OKST. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-09-17 | William & Mary v. Ohio State -14.5 | 62-97 | Win | 100 | 13 h 26 m | Show | |
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12-07-17 | Eastern Washington v. San Francisco -7 | 71-81 | Win | 100 | 16 h 34 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the San Francisco Dons. |
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12-07-17 | Valparaiso +16 v. Purdue | 50-80 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 36 m | Show | |
Valparaiso vs Purdue Free Pick December 7, 2017.
The Crusaders are 8-0 so far this season, and last year they were 9-3 in non-conference games. The wins include an upset over #21 ranked Rhode Island, and a neutral site game against BYU. They will be getting a whopping 16 points in their game at Purdue tonight, despite the fact that the Boilermakers are coming off three consecutive games decided by single digits. Purdue failed to cover as a 14 point favorite in a 74-69 win over Northwestern. The Boilermakers were a 19 point favorite against Western Kentucky, and they lost that game outright. Valparaiso has covered the spread in 10 of it's last 14 road games, and the Crusaders are 25-12-1 ATS in their last 38 road games versus teams with a winning home record. Often the Boilermakers enjoy a size advantage with the 7-footer Isaac Haas and 6"8 forward Vince Edwards. The Crusaders have a pair of 7-footers that should allow them to compete on the boards. I recommend to take the points here. Take VALPO. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-03-17 | Kansas State v. Vanderbilt -117 | 84-79 | Loss | -117 | 5 h 13 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Vanderbilt Commodores.
The Kansas State Wildcats have covered the spread just once in seven games this season, but that's once more than the Vanderbilt Commodores who are 0-6 ATS this season, and 0-8 ATS in their last nine overall dating back to last season. Something has got to give here on Sunday, and with an experienced Vanderbilt team playing at home, I feel comfortable backing the favorite. Vanderbilt is 3-1 at home, with the one loss coming in overtime to #10 ranked USC. They have also lost to Seton Hall, Virginia and Belmont. Kansas State has cruised threw an easy schedule winning six of seven games. They have played just one team from a major conference, and that was a 92-90 loss to Arizona State. The Commodores have three seniors in their starting lineup, including last year's leading scorer Mathew Fisher-Davis. All three (Fisher-Davis, Roberson and LaChance) are scoring in double-figures. This will be the Wildcats first road game, and they were 6-6 on the road last year. Vanderbilt is 12-6 in it's last 18 home games. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-02-17 | Wichita State -145 v. Baylor | 69-62 | Win | 100 | 6 h 31 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Wichita State Shockers.
I bet on the Shockers in their second game of the season, a blowout win at home over Charleston (81-63). Here is what I said prior to that game: "Expectations are high for the Wichita State Shockers, who were 31-5 overall last season, once again finishing at the top of the Missouri Valley Conference. This year's squad is expected to rival the 2013 team that went to the Final Four with Ron Baker and Fred Van Fleet. They have four seniors in the starting lineup, and sophomore guard Landry Shamet who was the second leading scorer last year. They scored 109 points on 60.9 percent shooting in a 50+ point win in their season opener. The Shockers won their first five games last season, all of those wins coming by at least a 25 point margin. Perhaps the most impressive of those wins was an 82-47 win over LSU at a neutral site." They have since won three of four, losing by a single point to #13 ranked Notre Dame. They Shockers come in averaging 90 points per game, shooting better than 50 percent from the field so far this season. They have killed the opposition on the boards, averaging 43.3 rebounds per game, while allowing just 24.3. Baylor is coming off a 76-63 loss to Xavier, and they were out-rebounded 38-28 in the loss. Look for the Shockers to own the boards here in Waco. Take WICH. GL, Jesse Schule |
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12-02-17 | Colorado -155 v. Colorado State | 63-72 | Loss | -155 | 5 h 31 m | Show | |
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11-30-17 | Texas Tech v. Seton Hall | 79-89 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 38 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
The Red Raiders are one of several teams in the country that remain undefeated. Most of these teams will come crashing down to earth once the competition gets a little more challenging, but I like what I see from this Texas Tech team. They have covered the spread in all of their games so far, and they crushed a ranked Northwestern team in an 85-49 win at the Hall of Fame Tip-Off. Seton Hall has had a disappointing start, failing to cover in four of six games so far. They lost to an unranked Rhode Island team on a neutral court, and they have been absolutely brutal from the free throw line. They are hitting just 63 percent from the line this season, and just 57 percent in neutral site games. The Red Raiders are shooting for a higher percentage from the field, and significantly higher from beyond the arc. Texas Tech has held opponents to an average of just 55.3 points on 33.5 percent shooting. After losing to Texas Tech, Wildcats coach Chris Collins said: "They have great point, they are very well coached and they are a terrific defensive team. They have depth, so they can keep coming in with athletes in waves and have fresh bodies out there. I think they have the makings of having a great year." Take TTU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-29-17 | Marshall v. William & Mary -4 | 104-114 | Win | 100 | 13 h 33 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on #CWM. |
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11-28-17 | Northwestern v. Georgia Tech -110 | 51-52 | Win | 100 | 19 h 25 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Georgia Tech. |
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11-24-17 | Florida v. Gonzaga +3 | 111-105 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Gonzaga Bulldogs. |
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11-23-17 | Ohio State v. Gonzaga -6 | 59-86 | Win | 100 | 21 h 8 m | Show | |
This is a 10* play on the Gonzaga Bulldogs. |
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11-23-17 | Utah -135 v. UNLV | 58-85 | Loss | -135 | 12 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Utah Utes. The Utes are 4-0, and their wins have all been blowouts, by an average margin of well over 20 points. Utah was 20-12 last season, but only four of those losses came against unranked teams. I bet on Utah in their last game, here is what I said before that game: "The Utes won their first two games by a combined 61 points. The Utes have four seniors in their starting lineup, along with junior guard Sedrick Barefield who leads the team in scoring.. Utah finished fourth in the PAC12 last year, with a home record of 14-3. Senior guard Gabe Bealer scored a team high 20 points and shot 6-of-8 from beyond the arc in the win over MVSU." The Rebels finished dead last in the Mountain West last season, and they failed to post a winning record at home. They faced two PAC12 teams in non-conference play, losing to Arizona State and Oregon. UNLV has only covered once in it's last nine games against a team with a winning record, and has failed to cover in four straight versus teams from the PAC12. Take UTAH. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-22-17 | Utah -135 v. UNLV | 58-85 | Loss | -135 | 2 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Utah Utes. The Utes are 4-0, and their wins have all been blowouts, by an average margin of well over 20 points. Utah was 20-12 last season, but only four of those losses came against unranked teams. I bet on Utah in their last game, here is what I said before that game: "The Utes won their first two games by a combined 61 points. The Utes have four seniors in their starting lineup, along with junior guard Sedrick Barefield who leads the team in scoring.. Utah finished fourth in the PAC12 last year, with a home record of 14-3. Senior guard Gabe Bealer scored a team high 20 points and shot 6-of-8 from beyond the arc in the win over MVSU." The Rebels finished dead last in the Mountain West last season, and they failed to post a winning record at home. They faced two PAC12 teams in non-conference play, losing to Arizona State and Oregon. UNLV has only covered once in it's last nine games against a team with a winning record, and has failed to cover in four straight versus teams from the PAC12. Take UTAH. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-21-17 | Niagara v. BYU -12 | 88-95 | Loss | -115 | 16 h 55 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the BYU Cougars.
I bet on the Cougars in their last game, and they came up short in a home loss to the Texas Arlington Mavericks. Here is what I said prior to tip off: "The Cougars are coming off an impressive road win at Princeton, beating the Tigers by a score of 65-56. The Cougars were 14-3 at home last year, and finished third in the WCC behind Gonzaga and St. Mary's. BYU has plenty of experience in the starting lineup, returning three of last year's starters, and getting Zac Seljaas back from a one year mission. Seljaas was a starter two seasons ago, and he's scored in double-digits in each of the first two games this season" The Mavericks shot out the lights in that game, hitting 60 percent of their three points attempts. That proved to be the difference in the game, but I expect a much better result here for BYU tonight. Niagara is coming off back to back road losses by 20+ points at Massachusetts and Minnesota. The Purple Eagles have failed to cover in six straight against teams with a winning record, and they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 non-conference games. They have been out-rebounded by an average of more than 10 rebounds per game so far, and opponents have averaged 94.3 points on 51.2 percent shooting this season. Take BYU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-21-17 | Penn State v. Texas A&M -6 | 87-98 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Texas A&M Aggies.
Texas A&M has won all three games so far by double digits, and during that span they played #11 ranked West Virginia, and an Oklahoma State team that was 20-13 overall last season. They will play Penn State tonight, and the Nittany Lions are off to a 5-0 start after finishing with a losing record last season. Despite the fact that the Aggies have played a far tougher schedule, they are shooting for a significantly higher percentage from the field, three point range and the free throw line. Their biggest edge seems to be in three-point shooting, hitting 46.2 percent of their attempts from behind the arc this season. Sophomore guard Tony Carr leads Penn State in scoring averaging 19 points per game, and he's battling an ankle injury that has already caused him to miss one game. The Aggies return all five starters from last season's team. The Nittany Lions have failed to cover in four straight versus SEC teams, and this looks like a tough ask for an inferior Penn State team. Take AGGIES. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-20-17 | Utah +1.5 v. Ole Miss | Top | 83-74 | Win | 100 | 14 h 50 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Utah Utes.
The Ole Miss Rebels remained undefeated after beating Georgia State by a score of 77-72 at home on Friday. They had to rally from behind, trailing by eight points at the half in that game. The Utes are 3-0, and their wins have all been blowouts, by an average margin of well over 20 points. Utah was 20-12 last season, but only four of those losses came against unranked teams. I bet on Utah in their last game, a blowout win at home over Missouri. Here is what I said before that game: "The Utes have won their first two games by a combined 61 points. The Utes have four seniors in their starting lineup, along with junior guard Sedrick Barefield who leads the team in scoring.. Utah finished fourth in the PAC12 last year, with a home record of 14-3. Senior guard Gabe Bealer scored a team high 20 points and shot 6-of-8 from beyond the arc in the win over MVSU." With so much experienced talent, I can't see why Utah would be an underdog in a late game in Las Vegas. The Utes have dominated on the boards, and they are shooting for a higher percentage both from the field and the free throw line than the Rebels. Utah is 4-0 ATS in it's last four games against SEC teams. Take UTAH. GL, Jesse Schule |
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11-19-17 | Boise State +1 v. Iowa State | Top | 64-75 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 24 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Boise State Broncos.
I bet against Iowa State as a double-digit favorite in their win over Appalachian State, and the Cyclones won that game 104-98. Here is what I said before tip off: "Iowa State has struggled after losing all five starters from last year. The Cyclones lost their season opener by double-digits at Missouri, and then they lost by almost 20 points at home to Milwaukee. Iowa State has been hammered on the boards, and rebounding appears to be a strength for the mountaineers. Senior guard Donovan Jackson had a tough game for the Cyclones in the loss to Milwaukee, shooting just 2-fo-11 and 0-for-4 from beyond the arc." Jackson is second on the team in scoring, despite shooting just 34 percent from the field in four games. The Cyclones have allowed opponents to average 81 points per game on 47.1 percent shooting during a 2-2 start. Boise State comes in with a 4-0 record, and they have held opponents to 63 points per game on 37.7 percent shooting. Chandler Hutchison led the team in scoring last year, and the 6"7 guard is back for his senior year. Boise State has an experienced team that can play at a high level on both offense and defense. I like the Broncos to win big. Take BSU. GL, Jesse Schule |