Tim Michael - Betting Expert

T.M. Selection: Anaheim Ducks (10* MONEY-MAKER)

After their 5-2 road win over the Wild, I think the Wings have a predictable letdown here. The Ducks on the other hand have lost 11 straight and will be risking life and limb to try and get off the schneid. Anaheim came close last time out, falling 4-3 in OT to the Jets. And despite all the losses, the Ducks are still in a four-way tie for eighth spot in the Western Conference. A date vs. the lowly, but now contented Wings is just what the doctor ordered to get back on track (note that Detroit is still just 4-16 in its last 20). I think the “hungrier” team gets the job done. 

T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Ducks.

T.M. Selection: St. Joseph’s (10* BLACK-LABEL BLOWOUT)

It’s desperation time for St. Joe’s, which is looking to break a four-game slide. Davidson though looks primed for a letdown after three straight wins in my opinion. St. Joe’s returns home focused and hungry after consecutive road losses to Duquesne and St. Bonaventure. Davidson has the three game win streak, but after going into the half with a lead vs. VSU last time out, the Wildcats nearly stumbled in the second. The Hawks fought tooth and nail on the road vs. the Dukes, but came up short in the 85-84 setback. Charlie Brown was a bright spot in a losing cause with 28 points, four boards, two assists and two blocks. I’ll point out as well that Davidson is just 1-3 ATS in true road games this year, while St. Joe’s is still 3-1 ATS in its last four as a home dog of six points or less or pick. Grab the points.

T.M. Prediction: 72-69 St. Joes.

T.M. Selection: Golden State Warriors (10* BANKROLL BUILDER)

The 29-14 Warriors are on the road to face the 29-13 Nuggets and I believe that the defending champs will be out to send a message here. Both teams come in hot and on win streaks. Golden State averages 117.4 PPG and it allows 111.7. Denver averages just 110.4 PPG, while allowing only 105.5. Golden State plays with revenge here after losing to the Nuggets earlier in the year though (that was without Steph Curry in the line-up) and note that it’s 7-3 ATS in its last ten in trying to revenge a close loss vs. an opponent of three points or less. Clearly Denver has exceeded all expectations to this point this year, but note that it’s a poor 4-10 ATS in its last 14 off a home no covers where the team won straight up as a favorite. 

T.M. Prediction: 118-110 Warriors.