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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
04-22-17	Dodgers v. Diamondbacks -105	Top	5-11	Win	100	28 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona heads into this home series versus the Dodgers sitting just half a game out of first in the NL West. These teams split a four game series in LA, and one of Arizona's wins in that series came with Robbie Ray on the hill. Ray (1-0, 1.96 ERA) allowed just one earned run on three hits, striking out 10 in six innings, helping Arizona win 4-2. I bet on Arizona in that game, and here is what I said about Ray: "He's pitched well in previous meetings with the Dodgers, going 3-3 with a 2.98 ERA in his last eight starts against them. The Dodgers lineup is batting just .215 over 93 combined at bats against Ray." The Dodgers hand the ball to Kenta Maeda, who has not been sharp so far. Maeda (1-1, 7.07 ERA) allowed four runs on four hits, allowing one walk and a home run in four innings against the D'Backs in his last start. He allowed nine runs on 16 hits over 15 2/3 innings in three starts at Chase Field last year. The Dodgers really struggle against left-handed pitching, batting just .225 versus southpaws this year. This is nothing new, they hit just .213 versus left-handed pitching in 2016. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
04-21-17	Clippers v. Jazz UNDER 197	Top	111-106	Loss	-108	32 h 51 m	Show
This is a 10* play on LAC@UTAH to go UNDER the total. After back to back unders in the first two games in this series, I don't think there's any reason to expect a different result when the series shifts to Utah. Here is what I said prior to Game 2: "The Jazz upset the Clippers in Game 1, holding LA to 95 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Utah led the NBA in opponent's scoring average during the regular season, allowing just 96.8 points per game. Game 1 of this series fell well short of the total, and it was the fourth time in Utah's last five games at LA that the total landed below the number. Utah has also gone under in four of it's last five road games. The Clippers are an above average defensive team, and here in a "must win", they should step up the intensity. DeAndre Jordan ranks third in the NBA averaging three blocks per game, and he blocked three shots in Game 1. Playoff basketball is often a lot more defensive than the style of play seen during the regular season. That is evidenced by the fact that the Jazz have gone under in five straight Conference Quarterfinals games, and LA has failed to reach the total in five of their last seven in the first round of the playoffs." Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-21-17	Maple Leafs v. Capitals -1.5	Top	1-2	Loss	-100	27 h 51 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Washington Capitals -1.5. The Capitals were supposed to beat the Leafs in 4-5 games, but they head back to Washington with the series tied 2-2. Game 5 is an absolute "must win" for Washington, a team that is trying to shake it's reputation as a playoff bust. The Caps have come out like gangbusters in each of the last two games, building big early leads. The Leafs were able to come from behind to win Game 3 in overtime, but they couldn't come back in Game 4. In fact if it wasn't for a bad call on a disallowed goal, the last game wouldn't have been close. Washington ranked 3rd in the league in scoring, and they had the 3rd best power play in the league during the regular season. They allowed fewer goals than any other team in the league, and Braden Holtby ranked second in the NHL in GAA during the regular season, and third in save percentage. This is a game that the Capitals simply can't afford to lose. I expect to see them start fast as they did in Games 3 and 4, but this time I don't think the Leafs will be able to come back. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
04-20-17	Sharks +113 v. Oilers	Top	3-4	Loss	-100	9 h 31 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Jose Sharks. I have the Sharks winning this first round series versus Edmonton, and here is what I said before the series started: "The Edmonton Oilers finished second in the Pacific Division, just four points ahead of San Jose. They will host the Sharks in the first round of the playoffs, and Game 1 goes Wednesday night at Rexall Place. Both these teams play an exciting brand of hockey, and I expect to see plenty of scoring in the series opener. The over was 3-0-2 in five meetings in the season series, and the two teams combined to score 13 goals in two games in Edmonton. The Oilers captain Connor McDavid led the NHL in scoring with 100 points this season, and the Sharks Brett Burns was the league's top scoring defenseman. The Sharks went all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals last season, and they opened the post-season with a 4-3 win over the Kings. I expect a similar score here in Game 1 in Edmonton. The Oilers are young, fast and loaded with talent, but the Sharks have experienced veterans that have been here before." The Sharks took Game 1 here in Edmonton, and now they return for a pivotal Game 5 with the series tied 2-2. While I expect Edmonton to respond after an embarrassing loss, I also believe that their inferior defensive play has been exposed. I'll take experience over youth here in this one. Take SJS. GL, Jesse Schule
04-20-17	Mariners -147 v. A's	Top	6-9	Loss	-147	7 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Seattle Mariners. After winning six of nine at home, the Mariners head out on the road to face Oakland in Game 1 of a four game series. The Athletics have lost three of five on their current home stand, and they face a red hot left-hander here in tonight's game. James Paxton (2-0, 0.00 ERA) has allowed just eight hits and no runs while striking out 22 in 21 innings of work so far. He's 2-0 with a 2.75 ERA in his last three starts versus the A's. Oakland will hand the ball to Cesar Valdez, who at the age of 32 has made just two major league starts. He hasn't pitched in the majors since 2010, but got the call up from Triple A Nashville after an injury to Kendall Graveman. The Mariners are 20-6 in the last 26 meetings in Oakland, while the A's have lost 13 of their last 18 home games. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule
04-20-17	Raptors v. Bucks UNDER 197	Top	77-104	Win	100	29 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on TOR@MIL to go UNDER the total. I hit the under in Game 1 of this series, and then I didn't have a bet on Game 2, when the total went way over. Both teams shot close to 50 percent from three-point range in Game 2, well above their season averages. That's unlikely to happen again here in Milwaukee in Game 3. I expect tonight's game to be similar to Game 1, and here is what I had to say before this series started: "The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Raptors in Toronto tonight, and the Bucks lost three of four games in the season series. Three of those four games went under the total, and the Bucks scored an average of just 96.5 points in those games. Milwaukee had a strong second half, and finished ranked top 10 in the NBA in opponent's scoring average. The Bucks have failed to reach the total in eight of their last 10 versus the Raptors, and four of their last five at Toronto. Scoring normally goes down in the playoffs, and the under is 9-2-2 in Milwaukee's last 13 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Raptors have gone under in six of their last seven Conference Quarterfinals games. Last year in their first round series versus the Pacers, six of seven games failed to reach a total of 200 points" Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-19-17	Rockies v. Dodgers -0.5	Top	2-4	Win	100	9 h 37 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the LAD -1.5. Clayton Kershaw lost at Coors Field earlier this month, but he had owned the Rockies prior to that game. Here is what I said prior to the Dodgers loss at Colorado on April 8th. "Colorado's Coors Field is the most intimidating ballpark in the majors for pitchers, but that doesn't seem to apply to Clayton Kershaw. He's 8-0 with a 1.91 ERA in nine starts versus the Rockies since 2014, and he's 3-0 with a 2.81 ERA in four starts at Coors Field during that span. Kershaw was dealing on Opening Day, going seven strong innings, striking out eight and allowing just one earned run. The Rockies lineup is batting just .214 with a whopping 76 strikeouts over a combined 243 at bats." The Rockies hand the ball to Tyler Anderson, who was rocked by the Dodgers at home in the last series. Anderson (1-2, 8.59 ERA) allowed five runs on five hits and four walks in five innings, losing that game by a score of 10-6. He's pitched two of his three starts this season on the road, surrendering nine runs on 13 hits over 9 2/3 innings. Take LAD. GL, Jesse Schule
04-19-17	Thunder v. Rockets -8	Top	111-115	Loss	-102	8 h 39 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Houston Rockets. James Harden played like an MVP in Game 1, scoring 37 points on 13-of-28 shooting, with nine assists and seven rebounds. Russell Westbrook really struggled, shooting just 6-of-23 from the field and 3-of-11 from beyond the arc. The Rockets crushed the Thunder on the boards, out-rebounding them 56-41. The final score was 118-87, and that shouldn't be much of a surprise considering the history between the two teams. The Rockets won three of four in the regular season series, and the last game at Houston (in the regular season) was a 137-125 win for the Rockets. Houston was one of the league's best home teams, while Oklahoma City had a losing record on the road. Oklahoma City has covered the spread just once in the last 11 meetings between the two teams, failing to cover in six of their last seven in Houston. Westbrook's "one man show" might play well for the fans during the regular season (in Oklahoma City), but it's not going to fly here in the playoffs. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
04-19-17	Capitals -145 v. Maple Leafs	Top	5-4	Win	100	5 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Washington Capitals. The Capitals jumped all over the Leafs in Game 3 at Toronto, scoring twice in the first five minutes to open up a 2-0 lead. Toronto got one back late in the first period, but the Caps extended their lead to 3-1 early in the second. Toronto was fortunate to come back and tie the game, and went on to win it in overtime. Every game in this series has gone to overtime, despite the fact that the Caps were an enormous favorite, expected to win in 4-5 games. Washington ranked 3rd in the league in scoring, and they had the 3rd best power play in the league during the regular season. They allowed fewer goals than any other team in the league, and Braden Holtby ranked second in the NHL in GAA during the regular season, and third in save percentage. This is a game that the Capitals simply can't afford to lose. I expect to see them start fast as they did in Game 3, but this time I don't think the Leafs will be able to come back. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
04-18-17	Jazz v. Clippers UNDER 197.5	Top	91-99	Win	100	12 h 16 m	Show
This is a 10* play on UTA@LAC to go UNDER the total. The Jazz upset the Clippers in Game 1, holding LA to 95 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Utah led the NBA in opponent's scoring average during the regular season, allowing just 96.8 points per game. Game 1 of this series fell well short of the total, and it was the fourth time in Utah's last five games at LA that the total landed below the number. Utah has also gone under in four of it's last five road games. The Clippers are an above average defensive team, and here in a "must win", they should step up the intensity. DeAndre Jordan ranks third in the NBA averaging three blocks per game, and he blocked three shots in Game 1. Playoff basketball is often a lot more defensive than the style of play seen during the regular season. That is evidenced by the fact that the Jazz have gone under in five straight Conference Quarterfinals games, and LA has failed to reach the total in five of their last seven in the first round of the playoffs. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-18-17	Oilers v. Sharks -114	Top	0-7	Win	100	12 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks dominated the first and third periods in Game 3 of this series versus the Oilers, but Zack Kassian broke a scoreless tie late in the third period, and Edmonton went on to win by a score of 1-0. I bet on the Sharks in Game 1, and here is what I said before the opening faceoff: "The Edmonton Oilers finished second in the Pacific Division, just four points ahead of San Jose. They will host the Sharks in the first round of the playoffs, and Game 1 goes Wednesday night at Rexall Place. Both these teams play an exciting brand of hockey, and I expect to see plenty of scoring in the series opener. The over was 3-0-2 in five meetings in the season series, and the two teams combined to score 13 goals in two games in Edmonton. The Oilers captain Connor McDavid led the NHL in scoring with 100 points this season, and the Sharks Brett Burns was the league's top scoring defenseman. The Sharks went all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals last season, and they opened the post-season with a 4-3 win over the Kings. I expect a similar score here in Game 1 in Edmonton. The Oilers are young, fast and loaded with talent, but the Sharks have experienced veterans that have been here before." This is a must win for the home team, and I think the Oilers will be eaten alive at The Shark Tank tonight. Take SJS. GL, Jesse Schule
04-18-17	Tigers +108 v. Rays	Top	1-5	Loss	-100	9 h 10 m	Show
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04-18-17	Orioles -150 v. Reds	Top	3-9	Loss	-150	7 h 3 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles have won four of their last five, and they've scored a whopping 32 runs during that span. They face a struggling pitcher in Cincinnati today, and I'll take the AL East leaders as the favorite here. Kevin Gausman will toe the slab for Baltimore, and he's been solid so far. Gausman (1-0, 3.94 ERA) allowed just one run on five hits, fanning three in six innings in a 2-1 win at Toronto his last time out. The Reds hand the ball to Bronson Arroyo, who's days in the majors might be numbered. Arroyo (0-2, 9.90 ERA) has given up 11 runs on 13 hits over 10 innings in two losses so far this season. "I feel like I don't have enough to finish guys," Arroyo said. "My (velocity) obviously isn't as good as it used to be. Right now, I feel like they have to put the ball in play to get outs." Arroyo has a 5.82 ERA in 11 career appearances versus Baltimore. Take BAL. GL, Jesse Schule
04-18-17	Canadiens v. Rangers UNDER 5	Top	1-2	Win	100	9 h 7 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MTL@NYR to go UNDER the total. The Habs won Game 3 of this series by a score of 3-1, and I bet the under in that game. Here is what I said before the opening faceoff: "The Habs couldn't beat Henrik Lundqvist in Game 1, losing by a score of 2-0. They were 15 seconds away from losing Game 2 by a score of 3-2, but tied the game and went on to win 4-3 in overtime. Carey Price hasn't been at his best so far in this series, but I am still expecting him to steal a game or two for Montreal. These two teams have gone over the total just once in the last 11 meetings at Madison Square Garden. Montreal has played low scoring games on the road, going over the total just three times in their last 19 games away from the Bell Center. The under is 14-4-6 in the last 24 meetings between the two teams" Montreal held the Rangers to just 21 shots on goal, and Carey Price was just two minutes away from a shutout. I expect to see another low scoring battle here in Game 4. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-17-17	Diamondbacks v. Dodgers UNDER 7.5	Top	4-2	Win	100	9 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ARI@LAD to go UNDER the total. The D'Backs won by a score of 3-1 at LA on Sunday, and I expect a similar result when Arizona sends lefty Robbie Ray to the mound on Monday. Ray (1-0, 2.19 ERA) struck out eight while giving up just four hits in six scoreless innings in a 4-3 win at San Francisco his last time out. He's pitched well in previous meetings with the Dodgers, going 3-3 with a 2.98 ERA in his last eight starts against them. The Dodgers line is batting just .215 over 93 combined at bats against Ray. The Dodgers hand the ball to Brandon McCarthy, who is off to a good start to the season. McCarthy (2-0, 1.50 ERA) allowed four hits over six scoreless innings in a 2-0 win over the Cubs at Wrigley his last time out. The D'Backs haven't seen much of McCarthy, but they have hit .286 over 28 total at bats. The Dodgers really struggle against left-handed pitching, batting just .225 versus southpaws this year. This is nothing new, they hit just .213 versus left-handed pitching in 2016. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-17-17	Grizzlies v. Spurs OVER 188.5	Top	82-96	Loss	-105	11 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MEM@SA to go OVER the total. The Spurs put on a defensive clinic in Game 1 of this first round series versus Memphis, holding the Grizzlies to just 39.2 percent shooting in a 111-82 home win. That game still went over the total of 190, and the total for tonight's game is even lower than it was in Game 1. I expect Memphis to battle back here in Game 2, and they should be a little better offensively. The Grizzlies trailed by just three points at the half in Game 1 (52-49). They only managed to score 33 points in the second half, but the Spurs didn't slow down at all. San Antonio hit 10-of-19 three-point attempts, and shot 53.2 percent from the field. While these are two of the top defensive teams in the NBA, the bookmakers may be overcompensating for that with a total that is far lower than it was in any of the five meetings in this series this season. The Spurs have gone over in four of their last five overall, while the Grizzlies have gone under just once in their last five games. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-17-17	Blackhawks v. Predators UNDER 5	Top	2-3	Push	0	11 h 59 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CHI@NAS to go UNDER the total. The Chicago Blackhawks are on the ropes, heading to the Music City down 0-2 to the Nashville Predators. They haven't scored a goal in the first two games of this series, as Pekka Rinne is coming off back to back shutouts. He's only allowed 14 goals in his last 11 starts, and he's allowed just eight goals in his last six starts in Nashville. The under is 3-0-1 in Predators last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games. Five of the last six games in Nashville have gone under the total. Only one of the Predators last 11 games overall has gone over the total. Chicago has lost six straight overall, and a loss here in Game 3 would be a death sentence for the Hawks. It's a "do or die" situation for the visitors, and in high stakes games like these, scoring chances are normally hard to come by. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-17-17	Capitals v. Maple Leafs UNDER 5.5	Top	3-4	Loss	-130	8 h 25 m	Show
This is a 10* play on TOR@WAS to go UNDER the total. The Leafs head back to Toronto with a split in their first round series versus the Washington Capitals. Toronto is a huge underdog in this series, but so far it's been the Leafs that have had Washington on the ropes. Frederik Anderson has been sharp between the pipes, and he stopped 47-of-50 shots in a 4-3 OT win in Game 2. Washington's starting netminder Braden Holtby ranked second in the NHL in GAA during the regular season, and third in save percentage. While we've seen some high scoring games in recent meetings between these two teams, tonight's game is a high stakes affair. The team that loses this pivotal Game 3 will face a real uphill battle, so we can expect both teams to tighten up defensively. The under is 31-15-5 in Capitals last 51 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Leafs have failed to reach the total in four of their last five home games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-17-17	Senators v. Bruins UNDER 5	Top	4-3	Loss	-120	8 h 25 m	Show
This is a 10* play on OTT@BOS to go UNDER the total. The Boston Bruins return home with this first round series versus Ottawa tied 1-1. Game 3 will be pivotal, and I expect to see both teams clamp down on defense. Craig Anderson has been solid in goal for the Senators, and he had the second best save percentage in the league during the regular season. The Bruins are strong defensively, and they boast the NHL's top penalty killing unit. Boston has failed to reach the total in five of their last six home games, and the under is 12-3-1 in Bruins last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Sens have had success against the Bruins, winning seven of the last eight in this series. Ottawa has gone under in five of it's last six games when coming off a win. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-16-17	Oilers v. Sharks -126	Top	1-0	Loss	-126	12 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Jose Sharks. The Sharks return home after earning a split in two games in Edmonton, and they will look to take a stranglehold on this series by winning on home ice in Game 3. This is a veteran squad, with a ton of playoff experience. The Sharks went all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals last season, and this might be their last chance to get a cup for veterans Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. The Oilers are a talented young team with a promising future, but a lack of playoff experience is likely going to prevent them from going deep into the playoffs here this season. The Sharks have a big advantage on the blue line, led by Norris Trophy candidate Brent Burns. The Sharks won eight of 12 home games in last year's playoffs, and they won six of seven home games in the first two rounds. Take SJS. GL, Jesse Schule
04-16-17	Canadiens v. Rangers UNDER 5	Top	3-1	Win	100	9 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MTL@NYR to go UNDER the total. The Habs couldn't beat Henrik Lundqvist in Game 1, losing by a score of 2-0. They were 15 seconds away from losing Game 2 by a score of 3-2, but tied the game and went on to win 4-3 in overtime. Carey Price hasn't been at his best so far in this series, but I am still expecting him to steal a game or two for Montreal. These two teams have gone over the total just once in the last 11 meetings at Madison Square Garden. Montreal has played low scoring games on the road, going over the total just three times in their last 19 games away from the Bell Center. The under is 14-4-6 in the last 24 meetings between the two teams. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-16-17	Blazers v. Warriors OVER 219.5	Top	109-121	Win	100	6 h 46 m	Show
This is a 10* play on POR@GS to go OVER the total. The Warriors won 15 of their final 16 games this season, and during that span they scored at least 110 points 11 times. Golden State swept the season series, and they scored an average of 125 points in the four regular season meetings versus Portland. Both these teams love to shoot the ball from long range, and that normally translates into plenty of scoring. The Blazers have seen the total go over in nine of their last 12 visits to Golden State, and the over is 18-6 in the last 24 meetings overall in this series. The total for today's game is lower than it was in all four of the regular season games between the two teams. Kevin Durant sure looked healthy in the regular season finale, scoring 29 points, hitting 5-of-7 from beyond the arc. Both teams averaged over 12 made three-pointers per game in April, so expect to see a shooting clinic here in Game 1. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-16-17	Wild v. Blues UNDER 5	Top	1-3	Win	100	5 h 22 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIN@STL to go UNDER the total. The Minnesota Wild head to St. Louis down 0-2 in this first round playoff series. The Blues have completely shut down Minnesota's offense, holding them to just two goals in two games. These two teams have gone under in four of the last five meetings, and the under is 10-4-3 in the Blues last 17 overall. Jake Allen was up and down during the regular season, but he's stopped 74-of-76 shots so far in this series. He's been standing on his head since the All Star break, going 16-7-2 with a 1.85 GAA in his final 25 starts of the regular season. The Blues have been successful playing a defensive brand of hockey, and I expect to see another low scoring battle here in a matinee in Game 3. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-16-17	Angels v. Royals +104	Top	0-1	Win	104	4 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the KC Royals. The Angels have cooled off since starting the season with six wins in eight games. They are down 0-2 in this series in Kansas City, and I like the Royals to complete the sweep here on Sunday. Ian Kennedy will toe the rubber for the Royals, and he's pitched better than the numbers show. Kennedy (0-2, 4.09 ERA) allowed a pair of runs on six hits over six innings in a 2-0 home loss to Oakland his last time out. He has been rather successful against the Angels, LA is batting just .234 against him in 124 at bats. The Angels hand the ball to Tyler Skaggs, and he's been roughed up in each of his first two starts. He's been tagged for 10 runs on 13 hits over just 10 1/3 innings so far this season. He's also given up three home runs and walked five batters in two appearances. LA has lost eight of Skaggs' last 11 starts. Take KC. GL, Jesse Schule
04-15-17	Angels v. Royals OVER 8.5	Top	2-3	Loss	-120	11 h 55 m	Show
This is a 10* play on LAA@KC to go OVER the total. The Royals bats came alive in a 7-1 home win over the Angels in Game 1 of this series in Kansas City last night. Weather conditions are expected to favor hitters here in Game 2, and that's bad news for a couple of struggling pitchers. Nathan Karns will toe the rubber for the Royals, and he hasn't looked sharp in two starts so far. Karns (0-0, 7.11 ERA) has been rocked for 12 runs on 20 hits over 17 innings in his last three starts against the Angels. The Halos hand the ball to Matt Shoemaker, who has been roughed up in his first two starts of the season. The 30 year old gave up seven runs on five hits and a pair of walks in just 4 1/3 innings in a home win over Seattle his last time out. The Royals have not been fooled in previous meetings with Shoemaker, batting a combined .392 over 74 total at bats. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-15-17	Bucks v. Raptors UNDER 203.5	Top	97-83	Win	100	52 h 40 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIL@TOR to go UNDER the total. The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Raptors in Toronto tonight, and the Bucks lost three of four games in the season series. Three of those four games went under the total, and the Bucks scored an average of just 96.5 points in those games. Milwaukee had a strong second half, and finished ranked top 10 in the NBA in opponent's scoring average. The Bucks have failed to reach the total in eight of their last 10 versus the Raptors, and four of their last five at Toronto. Scoring normally goes down in he playoffs, and the under is 9-2-2 in Milwaukee's last 13 Conference Quarterfinals games. The Raptors have gone under in six of their last seven Conference Quarterfinals games. Last year in their first round series versus the Pacers, six of seven games failed to reach a total of 200 points. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-15-17	Pacers v. Cavs UNDER 213	Top	108-109	Loss	-110	49 h 36 m	Show
This is a 10* play on IND@CLE to go UNDER the total. The Pacers will be a nine point underdog on the road in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series versus Cleveland tonight. Indiana finished the season with five straight wins, and they played some strong defense in those games. Both these teams did more than their fair share of scoring during the regular season, and because of that we see a high total in Game 1 here in the playoffs. History tells us that playoff basketball is a different animal, with more focus on defense. That is evidenced by the fact that Indiana has gone under in eight of it's last nine Conference Quarterfinals games, while the Cavs have gone under in five of their last seven first round games. Last year Cleveland swept the Pistons in the first round, and three of those four games saw fewer than 200 points. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-15-17	White Sox v. Twins UNDER 8.5	Top	0-6	Win	100	6 h 41 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CWS@MIN to go UNDER the total. The Minnesota Twins beat the White Sox by a score of 2-1 in Game 1 at Target Field yesterday. It was the seventh time in eight games that they failed to reach the total, and we should expect another pitcher's duel here this afternoon. Ervin Santana will toe the slab for Minnesota, and he's off to a strong start. Santana (2-0, 0.69 ERA) tossed six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win over the White Sox in Chicago his last time out. He's 3-2 with a 3.49 ERA in his last five starts versus the Sox, and this looks like a good spot at home in a matinee. The White Sox hand the ball to Jose Quintana, who pitched opposite Santana in a 4-1 home loss last week. Quintana (0-2, 6.17 ERA) pitched well against the Twins, giving up just a pair of runs on five hits, striking out seven in 6 1/3 innings in a losing effort. These teams have gone under in five of the last six meetings, and another low scoring game seems probable on a cold day in Minnesota. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-14-17	Diamondbacks +1.5 v. Dodgers	Top	1-7	Loss	-100	11 h 36 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5. The first place Arizona Diamondbacks will take on NL West rivals LA at Dodgers Stadium tonight, and former teammates Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw will face each other for the first time. As good as Kershaw is, Greinke is just as capable of tossing a gem. In fact, he's been the better pitcher so far this season. Greinke is 20-4 with a 2.24 ERA in 33 starts at Dodgers Stadium over the last three seasons. Kershaw was roughed up at Colorado in his last start, and he has a history of starting slow in the month of April. Paul Goldschmidt is batting .256 with a pair of home runs and eight RBIs in 39 career at bats versus Kershaw. Those numbers wouldn't necessarily raise any eyebrows against anyone else, but few players have had that much success against Kershaw. The D'Backs have won 10 of Greinke's last 13 road starts. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
04-13-17	Flames v. Ducks -153	Top	2-3	Win	100	58 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Anaheim Ducks. It was just over a week ago that the Ducks played Calgary in a high stakes game with both teams battling for playoff position. I had Anaheim in that game, and they went on to win 3-1. It was their 27th consecutive home win over the Flames. Here is what I said before the game: "The Ducks and the Flames could potentially meet in the first round of the playoffs, but given the history, Calgary is probably hoping for another opponent in the first round. The Ducks are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings between the two teams, and Calgary has lost 26 straight at The Duck Pond. The Ducks beat the Flames in Calgary on Sunday, and they can move into second place in the Western Conference with a win at home tonight. The Ducks have the best home record in the West, and they are 6-0-1 in their last seven home games. The Flames have dropped nine of their last 11 when playing the second game in a home and home series." The Ducks have a ton of playoff experience, and there's no reason to expect an upset here in Anaheim in the first round. Take ANA. GL, Jesse Schule
04-13-17	Rangers -117 v. Angels	Top	8-3	Win	100	5 h 26 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Texas Rangers. The Rangers have split the first two games of this series in LA versus the Angels, and I like Texas in Game 3 with it's ace on the hill. Yu Darvish pitched well his last time out, but the right-hander is still looking for his first victory of 2017. Darvish has a history of pitching well against the Angels, holding them to a combined .238 average with 37 strikeouts in 122 total at bats. He's particularly strong in day games, going 6-2 with a 1.78 ERA in his last 10 starts in the afternoon. The Halos hand the ball to Ricky Nolasco, who has been a little shaky in his first few starts. Nolasco has given up three home runs over just 11 2/3 innings of work, and he's put 14 men on base during that span. His numbers have been better under the lights than they are in day games. He's 8-12 with a 5.92 ERA in his last 28 starts in afternoon games. Carlos Gomez owns Nolasco, batting .444 with a home run and four RBIs lifetime. Take TEX. GL, Jesse Schule
04-13-17	Twins v. Tigers UNDER 8.5	Top	11-5	Loss	-105	3 h 3 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIN@DET to go UNDER the total. The Tigers rallied to beat Minnesota by a score of 5-3 Wednesday, and that makes it four of their last five home games that have failed to reach the total. With a pair of experienced pitchers on the mound in another cold weather matinee at Comerica Park this afternoon, I expect another low scoring game. Jordan Zimmerman will toe the slab for the Tigers, and he was dealing in his debut. The veteran allowed just one run on four hits over six innings in a 4-1 home win over the Red Sox. He faced the Twins twice last year, winning both those starts. The Twins hand the ball to Phil Hughes, who has good numbers against the Tigers. Hughes is 1-1 with a 2.33 ERA in three starts in Detroit since 2014. He was rock solid in his first start of the season, allowing one run on five hits over six innings in a 5-1 win at Chicago. The two teams have gone over the total just once in the last 11 meetings in Detroit. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-12-17	Rangers v. Angels -134	Top	8-3	Loss	-134	13 h 16 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the LAA. The Angels are feeling invincible after coming back from a 5-0 deficit to beat the Rangers at home last night. I expect the momentum to carry over into tonight's Game 2 in LA. Jesse Chavez will toe the slab for the Halos, and he was brilliant in his debut. Chavez (1-0, 1.59 ERA) allowed one run on four hits, fanning six in 5 2/3 innings in a 5-1 win over Seattle. He won't have to face Rangers slugger Adrian Beltre, who remains sidelined by injury. The Rangers hand the ball to A.J. Griffin, who was roughed up in his first start. The right-hander gave up four runs on four hits and a pair of walks in just 3 1/3 innings, and was taken yard twice in a no decision versus Oakland. He hasn't pitched well against the Angels, allowing 11 runs on 13 hits and nine walks over 12 2/3 innings in three starts versus LA since 2014. The Rangers are 1-8 in their last nine games versus a right-handed starter. Take LAA. GL, Jesse Schule
04-12-17	Braves v. Marlins -113	Top	5-4	Loss	-113	6 h 2 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Miami Marlins. The Fish have won four of their last five overall, and have a chance to complete a sweep of this three game series versus Atlanta on Wednesday. The Braves were expected to be better after finishing last season strong, but have just one win in seven games so far. Tom Koehler will toe the slab for the Marlins, and the right-hander was solid in his debut. Koehler allowed just one run on four hits, fanning four in five innings. He's not a dominant pitcher by any stretch of the imagination, but has been fairly consistent for Miami. The Braves hand the ball to southpaw Jaime Garcia, who was roughed up in his debut. The left-hander gave up four runs on six hits and a pair of walks in six innings in a loss to the Mets. He's been hit hard in previous starts at Miami, giving up seven runs on 10 hits over 10 1/3 innings in two starts there since 2014. Giancarlo Stanton is still looking for his first home run of the season, but it might come today. He really feasts on left-handed pitching, and he's 5-for-8 with a home run lifetime versus Garcia. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule.
04-12-17	Braves v. Marlins OVER 8.5	Top	5-4	Win	100	6 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ATL@MIA to go OVER the total. The Fish have won four of their last five overall, and have a chance to complete a sweep of this three game series versus Atlanta on Wednesday. The Braves were expected to be better after finishing last season strong, but have just one win in seven games so far. Tom Koehler will toe the slab for the Marlins, and the right-hander was solid in his debut. Koehler allowed just one run on four hits, fanning four in five innings. He's not a dominant pitcher by any stretch of the imagination, and the Braves lineup has hit better than .300 against him in over 100 previous at bats. The Braves hand the ball to southpaw Jaime Garcia, who was roughed up in his debut. The left-hander gave up four runs on six hits and a pair of walks in six innings in a loss to the Mets. He's been hit hard in previous starts at Miami, giving up seven runs on 10 hits over 10 1/3 innings in two starts there since 2014. Giancarlo Stanton is still looking for his first home run of the season, but it might come today. He really feasts on left-handed pitching, and he's 5-for-8 with a home run lifetime versus Garcia. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-12-17	White Sox v. Indians UNDER 8.5	Top	2-1	Win	100	10 h 36 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CWS@CLE to go UNDER the total. The White Sox lost Game 1 at Cleveland yesterday by a score of 2-1, and I expect another pitcher's duel here in Game 2. Danny Salazar will toe the slab for Cleveland, and he struck out nine batters in just 5 2/3 innings in his season debut. The right-hander was 2-0 with a 4.12 ERA in three starts against Chicago last season, and he started off by going 10-3 with a 2.75 ERA in 17 starts before the All Star break. The White Sox hand the ball to Derek Holland, who is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in two starts against the Tribe since 2014. Holland allowed just one run on six hits over six innings in a win at Progressive Field last year. The Indians have failed to reach the total in 15 of their last 21 overall. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-12-17	Twins v. Tigers UNDER 8.5	Top	3-5	Win	100	5 h 36 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIN@DET to go UNDER the total. The Tigers are tied for first in the AL Central with the Twins, and they host Minnesota in Game 2 of this series in the Motor City Wednesday afternoon. Detroit won Game 1 by a score of 2-1, and Matt Boyd tossed six innings of 1-hit ball in the victory. Michael Fulmer will toe the slab for the home team today, and I expect to see another standout performance. Fulmer tossed six scoreless innings, giving up just four hits and walking two in a home win over the Red Sox in his season debut. The Tigers won 14 of his final 16 starts last season, and he did his best work in day games. The 24 year old was 5-0 with a 1.78 ERA in eight starts in the afternoon. The Twins hand the ball to Kyle Gibson, who wasn't all that sharp in his first start of the season. The right-hander allowed three runs on five hits (a pair of home runs), while walking a pair in five innings in a no decision versus Kansas City. He's 4-5 with a 4.84 ERA in his last 10 starts versus Detroit. The two teams have gone over the total just once in the last 10 meetings in Detroit. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-08-17	Mariners -116 v. Angels	Top	4-5	Loss	-116	21 h 10 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners lost Game 1 of this series at LA by a score of 5-1, but they are a favorite with ace Felix Hernandez on the mound in Game 2. The King was very solid in an Opening Day loss at Houston, giving up a pair of runs on five hits while striking out six. He's always had trouble pitching in Houston, but he doesn't mind visiting sunny LA. Felix is 3-1 with a 1.71 ERA in his last eight starts at Angels Stadium, and he's 8-3 with a 2.01 ERA in 15 starts versus LA over the last three seasons. The Halos hand the ball to veteran Ricky Nolasco in Game 2, and the right-hander has struggled against Seattle. He wasn't sharp on Opening Day, giving up three runs on seven hits and a pair of walks over just 5 2/3 innings. He gave up nine runs on 17 hits, walking five in 17 1/3 innings versus Seattle last year. Seattle's Big Bats (Cruz and Cano) have gone a combined 10-for-27 with five home runs and seven RBIs lifetime versus Nolasco. Take SEA. GL, Jesse Schule
04-08-17	Oilers v. Canucks +1.5	Top	3-2	Win	100	21 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers will play the Canucks in a home and home series to finish the season, and if Edmonton can sweep both games, they have an outside chance to edge out Anaheim for first in the Pacific Division. They would also need help from the LA Kings, who would need to win in regulation in a meaningless (for them) road game on the final day of the regular season. The Canucks aren't going to the playoffs, as they come into tonight's game ranked 29th overall, and have lost six in a row. There's still plenty to play for here though, in their final home game in front of one of the healthiest fan bases in the league. History certainly favors the Canucks, who have won 21 of their last 29 home meetings with the Oilers. These teams also have a history of playing close games, with six of the last 10 meetings decided by one goal. Five of those games went to overtime. Take VAN +1.5. GL, Jesse Schule
04-08-17	Swansea City v. West Ham United OVER 2.5	Top	0-1	Loss	-130	79 h 57 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Swansea vs. West Ham to go OVER the total. Swansea City is on the verge of being relegated from England's top league, and shocking defending is to blame. The Swans have conceded a Premier League worst 66 goals this season, and they will play a tough away match at West Ham Saturday. These teams played twice in 2016, and they combined to score 10 goals in those two games. The home side lost both matches by a score of 4-1, which is even more reason for concern for a struggling West Ham club. The Hammers have lost five straight, and they've conceded a whopping 13 goals in those games. Nine of West Ham's last 10 matches have seen at least three goals scored, and up against a desperate Swansea side that badly needs maximum points, I expect to see another barn burner in London Saturday. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-06-17	Bucks v. Pacers UNDER 205	Top	89-104	Win	100	6 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIL@IND to go UNDER the total. It's common knowledge that scoring goes down in the NBA Playoffs, due to an increased emphasis on defense in meaningful games. We will see two teams battling to make the playoffs in Indiana tonight when the Pacers host the Bucks. Milwaukee is sitting in fifth place, but is just two games up on the ninth place Pacers. Indiana is tied with Miami for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East, and that makes this game a must win for the Pacers. They are coming off a huge win over Toronto on Tuesday, holding the Raptors to just 39 points in the second half of a 108-90 victory. I expect to see a similar effort here at home tonight. The Bucks have gone under in six of their last eight road games, and 15 of their last 22 overall. Indiana has failed to reach the total in 10 of it's last 14 when coming off a win. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
04-04-17	Flames v. Ducks -140	Top	1-3	Win	100	18 h 53 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks and the Flames could potentially meet in the first round of the playoffs, but given the history, Calgary is probably hoping for another opponent in the first round. The Ducks are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings between the two teams, and Calgary has lost 26 straight at The Duck Pond. The Ducks beat the Flames in Calgary on Sunday, and they can move into second place in the Western Conference with a win at home tonight. The Ducks have the best home record in the West, and they are 6-0-1 in their last seven home games. The Flames have dropped nine of their last 11 when playing the second game in a home and home series. Take ANA. GL, Jesse Schule
04-04-17	Bulls -155 v. Knicks	Top	91-100	Loss	-155	15 h 5 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are one of the league's hottest teams, coming into New York as winners of four straight. Jimmy butler is the Player of the Week, scoring an average of over 30 points in his last five games. The Knicks have won just twice in their last nine games, and veteran stars Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah have all been sidelined by injuries. Anthony is hoping to play in the Knicks final five games, but has only played in two of New York's last five. Chicago has adjusted well without Dwyane Wade, winning six of nine since he last played. Rajon Rondo has stepped up, averaging 11.6 points, 8.4 assists and 6.1 rebounds in the last nine games. The Knicks have had Chicago's number in recent meetings, but the Knicks don't have a lot to play for here, and Chicago can still clinch a playoff spot. Take CHI. GL, Jesse Schule
04-03-17	North Carolina -125 v. Gonzaga	Top	71-65	Win	100	19 h 28 m	Show
This is a 10* play on UNC. It's hard to argue that the two best teams haven't made it to this year's NCAA Final. The Gonzaga Bulldogs were almost undefeated during the regular season, and were ranked #1 overall for several weeks. The Tar Heels come in as the ACC champs, and the team that lost in the Final to Villanova last year. They watched the Wildcats celebrate after winning with a buzzer beater as time expired, but here they have a chance to exercise those demons. I bet against Gonzaga in the Final Four, and said the following prior to their game against the Gamecocks: "The Bulldogs are the heavy favorite here, coming in as a #1 seed with a record of 36-1. It's important to consider that all their impressive stats are skewed due to the fact that they play in one of the country's weakest conferences, beating up on bottom feeders for most of the regular season. While they blew out Xavier in their Elite Eight matchup, they narrowly escaped with close wins in tight games against Northwestern and West Virginia before that." The Tar Heels had a far more impressive run to the Finals, and their overall resume is far more impressive. There's something to be said for "being here before", and that should prove to be advantage for the Tar Heels. Take UNC. GL, Jesse Schule
04-01-17	Magic v. Nets -155	Top	111-121	Win	100	15 h 32 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets don't need to worry about tanking to improve their draft position, as they have the worst record all but locked up with just a few games left to play. They've actually been far more competitive recently, winning three of their last six overall, and two of their last three home games. They host Orlando tonight, and the Magic are playing on back to back nights coming off a heartbreaking one-point loss at Boston. Orlando has lost eight of it's last 10 overall, and has failed to cover in four of it's last five road games. Jeremy Lin has struggled with injuries this year, but he's looking pretty healthy in the month of March. He's played in 16 games, averaging 14.4 points and 4.5 assists per game. Despite the Nets poor overall record, they have performed well against the spread. They have covered the spread in six of their last eight games versus teams with a losing record. This looks like a good spot for Brooklyn to show off in front of the home crowd. Take BKN. GL, Jesse Schule
04-01-17	Everton v. Liverpool -170	Top	1-3	Win	100	120 h 3 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Liverpool. The Mersyside Derby continues this Saturday when Liverpool hosts Everton at Anfield. The Toffees have been playing well lately, coming in with three wins and a draw in their last five. They've had the short end of the stick in their previous matches versus Liverpool though, they haven't won in 10 meetings since 2012. They have been out-scored 12-1 in their last five visits to Anfield. Everton has just four wins in 14 matches on the road, and they've conceded twice as many goals (20) as they have in their 15 games at home. Liverpool leads the Premier League with 61 goals scored, and they have scored 36 and conceded just 13 in 14 home games. This is big game for Liverpool, with a Champions League spot up for grabs. Take Liverpool. GL, Jesse Schule
03-31-17	Rockets v. Warriors -8	Top	98-107	Win	100	14 h 25 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors will host Houston tonight, looking to make it 10 straight wins since they lost at San Antonio on March 11. Houston is playing on back to back nights, and their third game in four nights. The first of those four games was a 113-106 home loss to the Warriors. James Harden has struggled, playing through the pain of a lingering wrist injury. He had a season low four assists in last night's loss at Portland, and he could see limited minutes here tonight. "It will get better, but if I keep banging on it and keep falling on it, then it's going to keep going back to Square 1," Harden noted to reporters before Thursday's game. "I try to limit banging on it and keeping it away from contact, (but) it's kinda hard because it's my left hand. I do a lot with my left hand." Despite expectations of high scoring games, these two teams have failed to reach the total in five of the last six head to head meetings. The Warriors have gone under in 10 straight overall, and have held opponents to under 100 points in six of their last eight. Take GS. GL, Jesse Schule
03-30-17	Georgia Tech +3.5 v. TCU	Top	56-88	Loss	-110	22 h 25 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Georgia Tech was one of the top defensive teams in the ACC this year, but during the regular season the offense often failed to click. That hasn't been the case here in the NIT Tournament, as the Yellow Jackets have averaged over 71 points per game on 44.8 percent shooting over their last five. Defense is still their strength though, holding opponents to just 61.6 points per game on 37 percent shooting during that span. They will play TCU in the NIT Final at Madison Square Garden, and they looked pretty comfortable in New York in their 76-61 win over Cal State Bakersfield in the Semi Final. For whatever reason, bettors aren't that fond of Georgia Tech. They are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games overall, but they are actually getting points here against a mediocre BIG12 team. Georgia Tech has covered the spread in six straight versus teams from the BIG12. Take GT. GL, Jesse Schule
03-28-17	Nuggets v. Blazers -140	Top	113-122	Win	100	24 h 55 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Portland Blazers. The Blazers have won six of their last seven games, putting them in a tie with Denver for the eighth and final playoff spot in the West. It's Deja Vu All Over Again for Portland, as they won seven of their last nine games of the regular season last year, and went on to upset the LA Clippers in the first round of the playoffs. They will host Denver tonight, and the Nuggets are coming off a terrible home loss to New Orleans (115-90). The Nuggets beat the Blazers at home in the last meeting between the two teams, but Portland won the previous five in the series. Denver is 0-4 in four visits to Portland since 2014. The Blazers are not known for their defense, but they've held opponents to 100 points on less in five of their last six overall. Denver ranks 27th in the NBA allowing over 111 points per game, and has allowed over 110 points in four straight games. Take POR. GL, Jesse Schule
03-27-17	Panthers v. Sabres +108	Top	2-4	Win	108	12 h 54 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Buffalo Sabres. After outscoring opponents 10-1 in back to back home wins, I think the Florida Panthers are due for a let down. They will take their show on the road, visiting a Buffalo Sabres team that has won three of it's last four overall. With the playoffs already out of reach for both teams, I expect the home side to be far more motivated to give the fans something to cheer about. The Sabres boast a solid winning record at home, and the also own the league's most efficient power play converting on nearly a quarter of their man advantage opportunities. Buffalo's leading scorer Jack Eichel scored a pair of goals in Saturday's win over Toronto, and Ryan O'Reilly and Evander Kane also bulged the twine. Florida is missing some key contributors, with starting goaltender Roberto Luongo, veteran forward Jaromir and top defenseman Aaron Ekblad all on the shelf with injuries. That's likely a big reason why the Panthers have lost four of their last five road games, and 11 of their last 16 overall. Take BUF. GL, Jesse Schule
03-26-17	Grizzlies +10 v. Warriors	Top	94-106	Loss	-110	14 h 38 m	Show
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03-26-17	Grizzlies v. Warriors OVER 208	Top	94-106	Loss	-110	14 h 37 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MEM@GS to go Over the total. The Warriors have their mojo back, coming into tonight's home game against the Grizzlies as winners of six straight. They've scored over 110 points in their last five games, but they haven't reached the total in any of their last nine games. Bookmakers have noticed, and the total for tonight's game is much lower than it was in any of the last five meetings in this series. Three of those games went over the total, but both these teams are riding under trends at the moment. Steph Curry has been heating up, hitting 53.2 percent from the field and 48.9 percent from beyond the arc over his last five games. These teams have met twice this season, and both of those games went way over. I expect both teams to go over 100 points here tonight, and it looks like the value lies with a play on over. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-26-17	Kentucky v. North Carolina -140	Top	73-75	Win	100	29 h 39 m	Show
This is a 10* play on UNC. The Tar Heels finished first in the ACC with a record of 14-4 in conference. That's particularly impressive when consider the caliber in the ACC compared to a much weaker SEC. As good as Kentucky looked against UCLA, I don't like the Wildcats chances of shutting down North Carolina. The story in Kentucky's last game was De'Aaron Fox outplaying Lonzo Ball. Unlike UCLA, the Tar Heels don't rely on any one player to carry the load. They have four players averaging over 12 points per game, and they have plenty of depth coming off the bench. The Tar Heels are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 neutral site games, and 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 versus the SEC. Kentucky has had trouble with the Tar Heels over the years, going 3-9-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take UNC. GL, Jesse Schule
03-25-17	Wolves v. Blazers -7	Top	100-112	Win	100	14 h 33 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Portland Blazers. Portland is one of the hottest teams in the league right now, and this is starting to look like another late season push for the playoffs like we saw last year. The Blazers have won nine of their last 12, and their last three wins have been in games decided by double-digits. The Minnesota Timberwolves are in town tonight, playing their second game of a back to back and coming in as losers of five straight. Four of those five losses were by 10 or more points, and that includes last night's 130-119 loss at the Lakers. That loss was particularly disturbing, blowing an eight point lead in the final 2 and a half minutes. The Wolves are likely to lay down here in a tough spot against a hungry Blazers team, and I expect a blowout. Take POR. GL, Jesse Schule
03-25-17	Sharks v. Predators -131	Top	2-7	Win	100	7 h 47 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Nashville Predators. The San Jose Sharks were blown out by a score of 6-1 at Dallas last night, and they have now dropped five straight. They play their second game in as many nights on the road at Nashville tonight, and this looks like a tough spot for the visitors to break out of a slump. The Predators have won five of their last six overall, and Pekka Rinne has been a brick wall during that span. Nashville's #1 netminder has won four straight starts, and have given up a total of just three goals in his last three starts. He's 19-5-4 with a 2.33 GAA at home this season, and Nashville is 22-8-5 at Bridgestone Arena. The Sharks have lost nine of their last 10 visits to the Music City. Take NASH. GL, Jesse Schule
03-24-17	Wisconsin v. Florida -135	Top	83-84	Win	100	81 h 19 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Florida Gators. The Gators finished second in the SEC with 26 wins. They played 12 games at Neutral sites, winning nine of them. Florida's win over Virginia in the last round was historic, holding the Cavs to a record low 39 points. That's worrisome for a Wisconsin team that has struggled on offense at times this year. The Badgers have averaged just 68.3 points per game at neutral sites this season, and they haven't been great from the free throw line, hitting just 64.3 percent overall. Wisconsin lost six of it's final 10 games prior to the NCAA Tournament, failing to score 60 points in four of those six losses. Wisconsin has shot for an uncharacteristically high percentage in the tournament so far, and this is a team that only averages 44.2 percent at neutral sites. I expect the Badgers shooters to cool off here against a top tier defense like Florida. The Gators should have a huge edge in scoring, rebounding and free throw shooting. Take FLA. GL, Jesse Schule
03-24-17	Hawks v. Bucks UNDER 203.5	Top	97-100	Win	100	19 h 6 m	Show
This is a 10* play on ATL@MIL to go UNDER the total. The surging Milwaukee Bucks have won 10 of their last 12 overall, climbing all the way to sixth in the Eastern Conference standings. They have been playing great defense during that stretch, holding opponents under 100 points in eight of those 10 wins. They host the 5th place Atlanta Hawks tonight, and they only trail the Hawks by one game. This game is key for both teams, and with massive playoff implications, expect both teams to bring it on defense. The Hawks have lost five straight, and haven't scored more than 100 points in any of those games. Leading scorer Paul Millsap has missed the last three games with a knee injury, and will not play in Milwaukee. Atlanta has failed to reach the total in seven of it's last eight road games, while the Bucks have gone under in four straight at home. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-24-17	Nuggets v. Pacers UNDER 220.5	Top	125-117	Loss	-110	18 h 9 m	Show
This is a 10* play on DEN@IND to go UNDER the total. The Denver Nuggets are one of the league's highest scoring teams, ranking 3rd in the NBA in scoring. Their scoring average is significantly higher at home though, and they face a tough road game tonight in Indiana. The Pacers are a solid 25-10 at home, and they haven't allowed an opponent to score more than 100 points in five straight home games. They sit seventh in the Eastern Conference Standings, and with only 2.5 games separating them from the 8th, 9th and 10th place teams, they need to keep winning games. The Pacers improved defense has caused them to cash in lately for under bettors. They've failed to reach the total in 12 of their last 16 overall, and the under is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-24-17	Pistons v. Magic UNDER 207	Top	87-115	Win	100	18 h 5 m	Show
This is a 10* play on DET@ORL to go UNDER the total. The Pistons are tied with Chicago, and both teams trail the eighth place Heat for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They play on the road at Orlando tonight, and we should see a hard fought battle. Detroit lost to the Bulls by a score of 117-95 on Wednesday, but they had held opponents under 100 points in four straight games prior to that. The Magic really struggle offensively, ranking 29th in the NBA in scoring. The Pistons are one of the league's top defensive teams, and given the high stakes here I expect them to make life very difficult for the home team. The Magic rank dead last in the NBA in three-point shooting, and the Pistons are just slightly better ranking 27th. Only the Miami Heat shoot the ball for a lower percentage from the free throw line than the Pistons, and the Magic aren't much better ranking 27th. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-23-17	Grizzlies v. Spurs UNDER 199	Top	90-97	Win	100	20 h 23 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MEM@SA to go UNDER the total. The Spurs host the Grizzlies in a "Grudge Match" in San Antonio tonight, looking to avenge a pair of losses in this series earlier this season. Memphis won at home by a score of 104-96 on Saturday, and the Grizzlies held the Spurs to a season low points total in an 89-74 win at San Antonio in February. These two teams rank 2nd and 3rd in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, and only one of the last seven meetings in this series has seen more than 200 points combined. The total for this game is far higher than it was in nine of the last 10 meetings between the two teams. This game has massive playoff implications, with a possible first round playoff matchup looking likely. The total has gone under in four of the Grizzlies last five visits to San Antonio, and history should repeat itself here tonight. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-23-17	Suns v. Nets -4	Top	98-126	Win	100	19 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets have been quite competitive lately, coming into tonight's home game against Phoenix as winners of three of their last six. The Suns have lost five straight and seven of their last eight overall. Injuries have taken their toll on Phoenix, with Eric Bledsoe, Tyson Chandler and Brandon Knight done for the remainder of the season. Jeremy Lin has been in and out of the lineup for the Nets, but he's expected to play in tonight's game. The Suns have not performed well in previous meetings with Brooklyn, failing to cover in eight of the last 11 meetings, and losing four of their last five at Brooklyn. The Nets won the last meeting by a score of 122-104 in Phoenix back in November. Nets center Brook Lopez is lighting it up lately, averaging 26 points per game over his last five. He scored 29 points in Tuesday's win over the Pistons, and he should fill the stat sheet here against a defensively challenged Phoenix team. Take BKN. GL, Jesse Schule
03-23-17	Michigan v. Oregon +1.5	Top	68-69	Win	100	54 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Oregon Ducks. The Michigan Wolverines are a team that has gotten hot at the right time. After winning six of their final eight regular season games, they won four games in four days, clinching the BIG10 Tournament Final with a 71-56 win over Wisconsin. They shot 56.3 percent from the field in that game, and hit 10-of-23 three-point attempts. They shot the ball just as well in their first round win over Oklahoma State, but won that game by just a single point. The Wolverines hot shooting has masked some of their glaring weaknesses. They were out-rebounded 40-21 versus Oklahoma State, and 37-30 versus Louisville. The Ducks come in averaging 34.8 rebounds per game in their last five. That's more than 10 rebounds more than the Wolverines have averaged during the same span. Oregon has scored over 80 points per game over their last five, and the Ducks have the firepower to match Michigan shot for shot. Oregon didn't have a great game against Rhode Island, but still managed to do enough to win. Michigan has failed to cover in four of it's last five versus teams from the PAC12, and I think the Cinderella run could end here in the Sweet 16. Take ORE. GL, Jesse Schule
03-22-17	Pistons -125 v. Bulls	Top	95-117	Loss	-125	20 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Detroit Pistons. Both the Bulls and the Pistons are coming off tough losses last night, and the two teams will play the second game of a back to back in Chicago tonight. The Bulls loss in Toronto was particularly tough, blowing a big lead and losing in overtime. They are also likely to lose big man Robin Lopez, after he was ejected for exchanging punches with Serge Ibaka. The league is likely to issue a suspension of some sort prior to tonight's game. Losing their leading rebounder is likely to hurt the Bulls against a Detroit team that is among the leagues best when it comes to rebounding. The Pistons are just one game back of Miami for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East, and I believe they are far more motivated to make the playoffs than are the Bulls. Chicago has already lost veteran Dywane Wade for the season, and there is a toxic atmosphere in the locker room. The issues are often magnified when coming off a tough loss, blowing a late lead. Everybody is going to be pointing fingers. The Pistons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 versus Chicago, and they've won and covered in three of the last four meetings in this series. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule
03-21-17	Georgia Tech v. Ole Miss -5	Top	74-66	Loss	-110	23 h 60 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Ole Miss Rebels. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are coming off back to back impressive wins in the NIT Tournament. Both of those were home games though, and they have really struggled on the road. Their most recent road game was a blowout loss (90-61) at Syracuse, where the Rebels just beat the Orange by a score of 85-80. The Yellow Jackets come into Mississippi as losers of seven straight road games. While they do play strong defense, they simply can't seem to score enough points on the road. Georgia Tech has averaged just 63.3 points per game on 42.1 percent shooting in road games, which is roughly 17 points fewer than the Rebels average at home. The Yellow Jackets are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games following three or more consecutive home games. The Rebels have covered the spread in five straight non conference games, and six of their last seven home games. Take MISS. GL, Jesse Schule
03-20-17	Kings v. Oilers -130	Top	0-2	Win	100	14 h 20 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings are coming off a 5-2 loss in Calgary last night, in a game that they really needed to earn points. Their chances of making the playoffs have been greatly reduced, and playing in Edmonton tonight in their second game of a back to back could be the final nail in the coffin. This looks like a let down spot for the visitors, while the Oilers have outscored opponents 16-5 during a three game winning streak. Both of the Kings goalies saw action last night, but neither performed well. Jonathan Quick was pulled after surrendering two goals on seven shots, while Ben Bishop gave up a pair of goals on 16 shots. Cam Talbot is coming off a 23 shot shutout win over the Canucks in his last start. The Kings have lost four straight when playing on back to back nights. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule
03-19-17	Kings v. Spurs UNDER 202.5	Top	102-118	Loss	-103	7 h 24 m	Show
This is a 10* play on SAC@SA to go UNDER the total. The Spurs are coming off back to back losses, and they return home to play bottom feeders Sacramento tonight. The Kings have been a good bet when visiting San Antonio in recent seasons, going 6-1 ATS in their last seven. They are going to have their work cut out for them tonight though, with an injury depleted lineup facing the NBA's #2 ranked defense. The Spurs are normally very stingy when coming off a loss, and they've gone under in seven of their last 10 versus losing teams. These teams have failed to reach the total in five of the last seven meetings in this series, and the Kings have gone under in six of their last seven road games. The under is 11-4 in Sacramento's last 15 overall. I expect this game to be a blowout, with the reserves coming off the bench in the fourth quarter. It's going to be difficult for the Kings to contribute enough points to push the total over. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-19-17	Pacers v. Raptors UNDER 201.5	Top	91-116	Loss	-110	18 h 49 m	Show
This is a 10* play on IND@TOR to go UNDER the total. It's difficult not to notice that teams heading toward the post-season are starting to tighten up defensively. Both the Raptors are the Pacers are jockeying for playoff position in the Eastern Conference, and tonight's game will be meaningful for both teams. Indiana has failed to reach the total in nine of it's last 10 overall. During that span the Pacers have held opponents under 100 points eight times. The Raptors have gone under in seven of their last 10, and their offense has suffered with PG Kyle Lowry out of the lineup. These two teams have a history of playing low scoring games. They've gone under in eight of the last 10 meetings, and tonight's total is higher than it was in any of the previous eight meetings between the two teams. The Pacers have gone under in 13 of their last 16 road games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-18-17	Canucks v. Oilers -1.5	Top	0-2	Win	113	9 h 46 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers have won their last two games by a combined score of 14-5. They will host a struggling Canucks team tonight that has conceded a whopping 19 goals while losing five straight. Vancouver's last three losses were in games decided by more than one goal, and with their backup goalie going tonight, another lopsided loss seems likely. Richard Bachman will get the start in Edmonton tonight, and it's just his second appearance this season. "If we had Markstrom here, (Miller) wouldn't be playing as much, for sure," said Desjardins. "But he's played good, we've had time between games. I think a lot of starters would go through with that schedule ... you look at (Montreal starter Carey) Price, you look at those guys, they play that all the time." The Canucks could have trouble getting up for a game like this late in the year when they know they will be golfing in a few weeks. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule
03-18-17	Iowa State +1 v. Purdue	Top	76-80	Loss	-105	16 h 9 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Iowa State Cyclones. The Cyclones are peaking at the right time, and they come into this second round matchup versus Purdue as winners of 10 of their last 11. They defeated West Virginia in the BIG12 Tournament Final, scoring 80 points on 51.8 percent shooting. Purdue stumbled at the end of the year, losing twice to Michigan. The Wolverines were a hot team hitting their shots, and right now that's exactly how you would have to describe the Cyclones. Iowa State has averaged 83.2 points on 5.14 percent shooting over their last five. They won 15 games in the BIG12, while Purdue won 14 games in a much weaker BIG10. The Cyclones have won seven of eight games at neutral sites this season, and they even pulled off an upset road win at Kansas. I think they'll prove to be too much for a Purdue team that doesn't have enough fire power to keep up. Take ISU. GL, Jesse Schule
03-18-17	Canadiens -123 v. Senators	Top	4-3	Win	100	6 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs are in first place in the Atlantic Division, but Ottawa is right on their heels trailing by just one point. The two teams play in a nationally televised game in the nation's capital tonight, and my money is on Montreal. As long as Carey Price is on top of his game, the Canadiens will be one of the toughest teams in the league. Price struggled for a stretch this season, but he's 4-1 with a 1.40 GAA in his last five starts. His improved play is a big reason why Montreal has gone 7-2 over it's last nine games overall. They haven't had trouble winning games on the road, going 6-1 in their last seven. The Sens are a tough opponent, but I don't think they have what it takes to beat a superior Montreal team in a meaningful game at this point in the season. Take MTL. GL, Jesse Schule
03-18-17	Wisconsin v. Villanova OVER 128	Top	65-62	Loss	-115	15 h 11 m	Show
This is a 10* play on WISC@VILL to go OVER the total. The Badgers are known for playing lock down defense, but they've given up over 70 points in each of their last two games. They lost to Michigan in the Final of the BIG10 Tournament, and the Wolverines shot out the lights in that game. They hit 56.3 percent from the field and went 10-of-23 from beyond the arc. It was Wisconsin that put on a three-point shooting clinic in their win over Virginia Tech. They made 13 of 31 attempts, and Bronson Koenig led the way with 28 points, and eight made three-pointers. Villanova has also been doing it's fair share of scoring, averaging 78.8 points on 50.2 percent shooting over it's last five games. Both teams have shot the ball extremely well in their previous games at this venue (KeyBank Center) in Buffalo, and I expect to see a fair bit of scoring in Saturday's game. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-18-17	Swansea City v. AFC Bournemouth OVER 2.5	Top	0-2	Loss	-130	123 h 33 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Bournemouth vs Swansea to go OVER the total. Swansea is just two points clear of the relegation zone, and three points back of Bournemouth in the Premier League table. The Swans have conceded a Premier League worst 61 goals this season, and Bournemouth hasn't been much better, conceding 54 goals. Swansea has seen at least three goals scored in seven of it's last eight games overall. During that span the Swans have scored 13 goals and conceded 16. These teams have a history of playing high scoring games. In three matches over the last two seasons, the Swans have conceded eight goals, scoring just four of their own. All three games saw at least three goals. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-17-17	Michigan State v. Miami (FL) -1	Top	78-58	Loss	-110	120 h 39 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Miami Hurricanes. Miami comes into the tournament as losers of three of it's last four games. During that span the Hurricanes have scored an average of just 58 points, and two of the three losses came against ranked teams. While those numbers are far from impressive, it's important to remember that Miami plays in the toughest conference in the country, and still managed to win 21 games. They beat the likes of Duke, North Carolina and Virginia. Michigan State has also lost three of it's last four, despite all those games coming against unranked teams (Illinois, Maryland and Minnesota). The Spartans have failed to cover in eight of their last 11 non conference games, and seven of their last nine as an underdog. They shot just 38.2 percent from the field and 6-of-30 from beyond the arc in a loss to Minnesota in their last game, and they are likely to struggle against one of the top defensive teams in the ACC. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule
03-17-17	Raptors v. Pistons UNDER 200.5	Top	87-75	Win	100	11 h 52 m	Show
This is a 10* play on TOR@DET to go UNDER the total. The Raptors offense has struggled in the absence of starting PG Kyle Lowry, and they've averaged just 96 points per game over their last six. Four of those games were losses, including a 104-89 loss at Miami on Saturday. That was the last time they played on back to back nights, a situation that has seen them fail to reach the total in four straight. They've also gone under in eight of their last nine when coming off a loss. They will visit Detroit, a team that is battling for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons are level on points with ninth place Miami, and only occupy the eighth spot by virtue of the tie breaker. Chicago is only a game back in 10th place, meaning that this is very much a must win for Detroit. The Pistons have gone under in four straight home games, and they are one of the top defensive teams in the Eastern Conference. I expect a defensive battle here at the Palace tonight. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-17-17	Rhode Island v. Creighton -102	Top	84-72	Loss	-102	14 h 2 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Creighton. On day 1 of the tournament, we saw two of the nation's longest winning streaks snapped when Princeton and Vermont lost in the first round. The public has been heavily invested in teams coming in riding hot streaks, and we can see that 60 percent of bettors are backing the Rams. Rhode Island comes off eight straight wins, but all against unranked teams from the A-10 Conference. The Blue Jays battle it out with the nation's Big Boys in the BIG East. Two of their last three losses came against defending champions Villanova. They scored an average of 84.3 points on 51.8 percent shooting at neutral sites this season. The Rams success in a lesser conference shouldn't be considered evidence that they can compete with the top teams in the country. They are 2-5 ATS in their last seven non-conference games, and have failed to cover in four of their last five versus teams from the BIG East. Take CRE. GL, Jesse Schule
03-17-17	Oklahoma State +2.5 v. Michigan	Top	91-92	Win	100	10 h 44 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Oklahoma State Cowboys. On day 1 of the tournament, we saw two of the nation's longest winning streaks snapped when Princeton and Vermont lost in the first round. The public has been heavily invested in teams coming in riding hot streaks, and we can see that 70 percent of bettors are backing the Wolverines here in their first round matchup versus Oklahoma State. Michigan won the BIG10 Tournament, and has won seven of it's last eight overall. They might have lost whatever momentum they might of had though, as they played five games in seven days, then had the entire week off. The Cowboys won 20 games in the regular season (the same as Michigan) in a much tougher BIG12 Conference. Most of Michigan's wins came at home, winning just three of 11 on the road. The Cowboys were 7-5 on the road, and they are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 non-conference games. Michigan didn't fare well outside the BIG10, failing to cover in five of it's last seven non-conference games. Take OKST. GL, Jesse Schule
03-16-17	Bruins v. Oilers -110	Top	4-7	Win	100	20 h 6 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers broke out of an offensive slump, scoring seven goals in a home win over Dallas Tuesday. They host the Bruins tonight, and they could be catching Boston a good time. The Bruins play on back to back nights, and their third game in four nights. They picked up maximum points on this road trip so far, winning in Vancouver and Calgary. The Oilers have had their number in recent seasons, winning the last four meetings between the two teams. Playing the second game of a back to back has been a problem spot for the Bruins, who are just 3-10 in their last 13 on no rest. The 7-1 win over Dallas came at a perfect time for the Oilers, and I expect some of that momentum to spill over into tonight's game. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule
03-16-17	VCU v. St. Mary's -4	Top	77-85	Win	100	93 h 9 m	Show
This is a play on the St. Mary's Gaels. St. Mary's only lost four games this season, and three of those losses came against the #4 ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs. Admittedly the West Coast Conference is one of the weaker leagues in the country, but the Gaels had an impressive non-conference schedule. They beat Nevada by 18 points, won at Dayton, and won by 15 points at Stanford. They rank among the nations best defensively, allowing just 56.5 points per game on 40.9 percent shooting. They will face VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and the Rams didn't look sharp in their most recent games. They needed overtime to beat a pretty mediocre Richmond team, and then got blown out by Rhode Island in the A-10 Final. St. Mary's lost badly to Gonzaga in the WCC Final, but they beat BYU by a whopping 30 points in their previous game. The Gaels won 28 games this year, 26 of those were decided by double digits. Take SMC. GL, Jesse Schule
03-16-17	Princeton v. Notre Dame -6.5	Top	58-60	Loss	-105	86 h 0 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Notre Dame Irish. Notre Dame finished the season strong, and pushed Duke to the limit in the ACC Championship Game Saturday. They came into that contest as winners of seven of their previous eight, beating #21 ranked Virginia and winning twice against #16 Florida State during that span. Princeton won plenty of games in the Ivy League, but they don't have any wins against ranked opponents. In fact, they haven't even played a Top 25 team this season. The Tigers non-conference schedule includes double digits losses to BYU, VCU and CAL. They even lost by eight points against A-10 bottom feeders St. Joseph's. Despite playing a far tougher schedule, the Irish scored more points, shot for a higher percentage, and were far better at the free throw line. This looks like quite a mismatch, and I don't think the Irish will have any trouble getting past the Ivy League champs. Take ND. GL, Jesse Schule
03-15-17	USC v. Providence +1	Top	75-71	Loss	-110	68 h 56 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Providence Friars. The USC Trojans lost four of their final six games of the regular season. They just barely beat Washington in the first round of the PAC12 Tournament before losing to UCLA. Providence played it's best basketball down the stretch, closing the season with six straight wins. During that span they beat Butler, Xavier, Creighton and Marquette. These teams last faced each other last March, and Providence won that game 70-69. The Friars are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 neutral site games as an underdog, and the Trojans are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. USC may have won 24 games this year, but many of those wins came in a top heavy PAC12 Conference. Their last five wins have come against the bottom three teams in the conference (they beat WASH and WSU twice). They have failed to cover in four straight non conference games. Take PROV. GL, Jesse Schule
03-15-17	Wolves v. Celtics UNDER 211	Top	104-117	Loss	-110	17 h 32 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIN@BOS to go UNDER the total. As the playoffs get closer, competitive teams tend to step it up defensively. That's been the case for both the Celtics and the Timberwolves of late. Boston is trying to catch the Cavs for first place in the East, while the Wolves are still 3.5 games back of the eighth place Nuggets in the West. Boston has not gone over the total for 10 straight games, while Minnesota has failed to reach the total in eight of it's last 10. This will be the second meeting between these teams this season. Boston won the first meeting 99-93 at Minnesota. The Celtics last home game was a 100-80 win over the Bulls, holding Chicago to 37.9 percent shooting. The Bulls scored just 26 points in the first half (not quarter) of that game. The under is 13-3-3 in Celtics last 19 overall. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-14-17	Indiana v. Georgia Tech +3	Top	63-75	Win	100	17 h 32 m	Show
This is a 10* play on GT. The Yellow Jackets won 15 of 19 home games during the regular season, but they still don't get any respect from the bookmakers. They will be an underdog at home in the first round of the NIT Tournament versus Indiana. The Hoosiers are the sexy pick, despite losing seven of their last 10 overall. Indiana lost eight of 10 road games during the regular season, and the Hoosiers are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven versus ACC teams. The Yellow Jackets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog, and they have allowed just 61 points on 38.9 percent shooting at neutral sites this season. I'll take the home team plus the points here. Take GT. GL, Jesse Schule
03-13-17	Bucks v. Grizzlies UNDER 204	Top	93-113	Loss	-110	31 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIL@MEM to go UNDER the total. The Bucks come into Memphis riding a six game winning streak, and they now occupy the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. During this win streak, they've played phenomenal defense, holding opponents under 100 points in five straight games. They don't have much margin for error, with Miami sitting just a game back in the standings. The Grizzlies are likely to play with a ton of desperation here as they look to end a five game losing streak. Even though they've been brutal defensively during their losing streak, Memphis is still the 4th best defensive team in the NBA allowing just over 100 points per game. These teams have a history of playing low scoring games, failing to reach the total in nine of the last 10. The one game that went over, was a 99-90 home win for Memphis. The under is 22-8-1 in Grizzlies last 31 home games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-12-17	Cavs v. Rockets -5	Top	112-117	Push	0	14 h 53 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Houston Rockets. The Cavs ended a three game losing streak with a 116-104 win over the Magic in Orlando Saturday, and they will travel West to play the Rockets in Houston Sunday. The Cavs have been careful with LeBron James in these back to back situations this season, and that's one reason why they are 1-5 ATS in their last six in the second game in as many nights. While LeBron is likely to play tonight, his minutes could be limited, and if the game gets out of hand the starters could get yanked early. Kyle Korver is out with a foot injury, and Kevin Love is still recovering from surgery. Cleveland hasn't had a lot of success in previous trips to Houston, failing to cover in 10 of their last 11. The Rockets have 45 wins this season, two more than the Cavs. This looks like a tough spot for a Cleveland team with not a lot to prove at this point. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
03-12-17	Michigan v. Wisconsin -1	Top	71-56	Loss	-115	13 h 8 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Wisconsin Badgers. The Badgers went through a rough patch at the end of the regular season, losing five of six games before they beat Minnesota 66-49 in their final home game. They've since turned things around, coming off back to back wins by a combined 38 points over Indiana and Northwestern. Both these teams will be feeling the effects of fatigue, but while Wisconsin is playing it's third game in three days, it will be four straight days for the Wolverines. Michigan also survived a plane crash, which delayed their arrive in the Nation's Capital. The lack of rest is likely to hurt the Wolverines more than the Badgers, who are stronger fundamentally. They average 34.5 rebounds per game, 5.3 more than Michigan. Wisconsin has allowed opponents to average just 58.7 points on 39.9 percent shooting while winning five of six neutral site games this season. Michigan will probably need to shoot for a high percentage to win this game, which is going to be difficult in these conditions. Since 2012, the Badgers have won seven of the last 10 meetings between the two teams. Take WISC. GL, Jesse Schule
03-11-17	Duke -3 v. Notre Dame	Top	75-69	Win	100	11 h 28 m	Show
This is 10* play on Duke. The Blue Devils faced more than their share of adversity this season, but they are starting to look like a real threat to win it all. They come into the ACC Final off back to back impressive wins against Louisville and North Carolina. The Irish have also been hot, winning eight of their last 10 overall. Their two losses came against Louisville and North Carolina, and seven of their eight wins came against teams that trail them in the standings. They lost at home to Duke by a score of 84-74 in January. Duke shot 50 percent from the field and went 10-of-17 from beyond the arc in yesterday's win over the Tar Heels. Duke has been hitting just shy of 80 percent from the charity stripe over it's last five games, almost 10 percent more than the Irish during the same span. This Blue Devils team appears to have hit it's stride, and that's a scary thought for the Irish. Take DUKE. GL, Jesse Schule
03-11-17	Wolves v. Bucks UNDER 202.5	Top	95-102	Win	100	11 h 16 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIN@MIL to go UNDER the total. Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Milwaukee Bucks are making a push for the post-season. The Bucks have won five straight, and they've held the opposition to an average of 94 points in those games. Minnesota has won four of five, and has held opponents to an average of 91.6 points during that span. They come off a 103-102 home win over the Warriors last night, but they are still 2.5 games back of Denver for the final playoff spot in the West. These two teams have a history of playing low scoring games, going under in nine of the last 12. The stakes are higher here than they were in any of those previous meetings, and I expect to see both teams play solid defense. The Bucks have failed to reach the total in six of their last seven overall, and four of their last five at home. They trailed Indiana by five points at halftime last night, but only gave up 35 points to the Pacers in the second half. I expect a similar result here in tonight's game. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-11-17	West Ham United v. AFC Bournemouth OVER 2.5	Top	2-3	Win	100	312 h 59 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Bournemouth vs West Ham to go OVER the total. The Bournemouth Cherries host West Ham this Saturday, and they will be without key defender Tyrone Mings, who is serving a suspension for stamping on Zlatan Ibrahimovic in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last week. Bournemouth is one of just three teams in the Premier League that have conceded more than 50 goals, and they've given up 11 goals in their last four matches. They've given up seven goals in their last three matches versus West Ham, losing two of those three. The Hammers have scored seven goals in their last four matches, and seven of their last 10 matches have seen at least three goals combined. The Cherries haven't posted a clean sheet in any match in 2017, while the Hammers have conceded goals in six straight matches dating back to January 14th. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-09-17	San Diego State v. Boise State -102	Top	87-68	Loss	-102	13 h 55 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Boise State Broncos. San Diego State needed overtime to beat bottom feeders UNLV in the first round of the Mountain West Tournament Wednesday, and they are actually a favorite in tonight's game against Boise State. The Broncos finished two games out of first place in the Mountain West this season, while the Aztecs were stuck in the middle of the pack. I bet against San Diego State when they played New Mexico in their final game of the regular season, and here is what I said prior to that game: "the Aztecs have really dropped off this year. They are just 3-8 on he road, and two of those wins came against bottom feeders UNLV and Utah State. They are coming off a 51-38 win over Air Force in their final home game, bu they were brutal offensively in that win. They shot just 28.8 percent from the field, and went 4-for-27 from three-point range. The Aztecs have averaged just 60.8 points on 38.2 percent shooting over their last five games. San Diego State has only covered the spread twice in 11 road games this season." The Aztecs offensive futility was on full display again last night, and I don't think they'll be able to hold off the Broncos here tonight. Take BSU. GL, Jesse Schule
03-09-17	Islanders -130 v. Canucks	Top	4-3	Win	100	13 h 30 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the New York Islanders. The Isles have turned their season around under interim head coach Doug Weight. They currently sit in the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, just one point ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs. They are 4-2-1 on their current road trip, and they visit Vancouver tonight. The Canucks have lost seven straight home games, and they've already given up on any hopes of the post-season. The Isles have won six of their last eight versus teams with a losing record, and the road team have won five of the last seven in this series. Vancouver has really struggled against Eastern Conference teams, losing 20 of their last 27. This game should mean a lot more to the visitors, and they should be able to take two points against a young Vancouver team at the beginning of a rebuild. Take NYI. GL, Jesse Schule
03-09-17	Spurs v. Thunder UNDER 213.5	Top	92-102	Win	100	20 h 10 m	Show
This is a 10* play on SA@OKC to go UNDER the total. We all know that scoring drops dramatically in the NBA Playoffs in comparison to the regular season. When two post-season contenders meet late in the season, these games have major playoff implications. That will be the case when the Thunder host the Spurs on Thursday, looking to snap a four game losing streak. The Spurs are certainly taking this game seriously, as evidenced by the fact that they sat their starters in last night's win over Sacramento. That game went over the total, but the Spurs had gone under in seven of their previous eight games. These two teams have failed to reach the total in seven of the last 10 meetings, and of the three games that went over, two of those saw less than 213 points. The total for tonight's game is significantly higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings in this series. Oklahoma City lost at San Antonio by a score of 108-94 earlier this season, and the Thunder shot just 35.3 percent from the field in that game. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-09-17	CS-Northridge v. CS-Fullerton -140	Top	68-81	Win	100	10 h 4 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Cal State Fullerton. The Titans finished the season strong, winning seven of their last eight games. Their final game of the regular season was an 86-78 win at CS Northridge. The Matadors on the other hand lost their final five games of the season, and their last win came against bottom feeders UC Santa Barbara. They haven't had much success against teams with a winning record, failing to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11. The Titans have covered in five straight versus teams with a losing record. The last time these two teams played, the game was not as close as the final score would indicate. The Titans led by nine at halftime, and he lead grew to 15 midway throw the second half. After failing to beat the Titans in their final home game, I don't like the Matadors chances here in a neutral site game. Take CSF. GL, Jesse Schule
03-09-17	Davidson -4 v. La Salle	Top	82-73	Win	100	13 h 28 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Davidson Wildcats. The Wildcats come into this A-10 Tournament matchup versus La Salle as winners of three of their last six. Two of those three losses came on the road, and all three of those games were against teams ranked near the top in the A-10 standings. The Explorers have lost five of their last seven overall, and their wins during that span came against bottom feeders Fordham and St. Joe's. All five of those losses came by a double digit margin, and La Salle has failed to cover in four straight as an underdog. Davidson has improved since losing at La Salle in January, while the Explorers have really dropped off after a solid start to the season. These two teams are trending in opposite directions, and I'll take Davidson as the small favorite. Take DAV. GL, Jesse Schule
03-08-17	Clippers v. Wolves UNDER 211.5	Top	91-107	Win	100	15 h 26 m	Show
This is a 10* play on LAC@MIN to go UNDER the total. The Clippers are in Minnesota tonight, and this is a big game for two teams that are trying to improve their playoff position. The Wolves are trying to catch Denver, sitting three and a half games back of the eighth place Nuggets. The Clippers are a game and a half back of the Jazz for fourth place in the West. This is the time of year when we see an increased emphasis on defense, and teams still in the hunt should be battling hard for ever single possession all night. That's resulted in a trend of low scoring games for Minnesota, who have gone under in five of their last six overall. During that span they allowed 100 points only once, in a 142-130 loss at Houston. Previous meetings in this series have trended over, but tonight's total is higher than it was in seven of the last eight. The Clippers lost at home to Minnesota by a score of 104-101 in the last meeting. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-08-17	Oklahoma v. TCU UNDER 141.5	Top	63-82	Loss	-110	16 h 14 m	Show
This is a 10* play on OKLA@TCU to go UNDER the total. The Sooners defeated TCU in their final home game by a score of 73-68 on Saturday. The two teams will meet for the third time this season in the BIG12 Tournament on Wednesday. Both previous meetings went under the total, and I expect another defensive battle here in Kansas tonight. The Sooners have made adjustments since losing their leading scorer Jordan Woodard to a season ending injury in early February. In the six games he missed, Oklahoma covered the spread in all of those games. They failed to reach the total in five of the six games, and the under is 5-1 in their last six versus TCU. The Horned Frogs come in as losers of seven straight, and they've failed to cover in seven of their last eight. TCU has averaged just 68.2 points per game on 45 percent shooting over it's last five, and it's going to be tough to create offense against an Oklahoma team that has held opponents to 69.6 points on 41.1 percent shooting over it's last five games. The under is 20-8 in OKLA last 28 neutral site games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-08-17	Clemson v. Duke UNDER 147.5	Top	72-79	Loss	-110	5 h 8 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CLEM@DUKE to go UNDER the total. Clemson will play Duke in the second round of the ACC Tournament this afternoon, and these two teams have a history of playing low scoring games. Duke beat the Tigers at home by a score of 64-62 earlier this season, and seven of the last 10 meetings have failed to reach the total. Of the three games that went over, none of those games more than 145 combined points. Clemson played at the Barclay Center yesterday, beating NC State 75-61. Neither team shot the ball particularly well, and of the six ACC teams that played at the Barclay Center yesterday, five of those teams shot below 43 percent. Duke has gone under in five of it's last six games at a neutral site, while Clemson have failed to reach the total in five straight overall. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-06-17	Chelsea v. West Ham United OVER 2.5	Top	2-1	Win	100	7 h 17 m	Show
This is a 10* play on Chelsea vs. West Ham to go OVER the total. Chelsea will play at West Ham Monday, and the Blues are running away with the Premier League title this season. Chelsea comes in as a heavy favorite, but historically they've had trouble with the Hammers. West Ham has scored five goals while going 1-1-1 in the last three meetings between the two teams. The Blues lost their last visit to West Ham by a score of 2-1 back in 2015. Only Liverpool has scored more goals than Chelsea this season, and the Blues have played one fewer game. West Ham has had trouble keeping the ball out of their own net, especially at home where it has conceded a whopping 22 goals in 13 matches. The Hammers have scored five goals in their last three home matches, but they gave up six goals in those games. Five of West Ham's last six games have seen at least three goals scored. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
03-05-17	Celtics -6 v. Suns	Top	106-109	Loss	-110	11 h 9 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Boston Celtics. The Phoenix Suns have won back to back games, and that has them climbing in the standings. They are no longer the worst team in the Western Conference, but all that means is that the Lakers are getting the better position in the upcoming draft. Of course nobody will admit to tanking games, but let's just say that motivation is dubious at the moment for the league's bottom feeders. The Celtics on the other hand are coming off back to back wins over Cleveland and the Lakers, and they are just 2.5 games out of first place in the East. Isaiah Thomas scored 31 points on 10-of-20 shooting in the win over the Cavs, and he might have a little added motivation facing his former team. He should put up big numbers against this Suns defense, Phoenix ranks 29th in the league allowing over 112 points per game. I think this looks like a let down spot for the rebuilding Suns who have failed to cover in five of their last six versus teams with a winning record. Take BOS. GL, Jesse Schule
03-05-17	Penn State v. Iowa -5.5	Top	79-90	Win	100	15 h 57 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Iowa is coming off a huge upset win at Wisconsin, and some might say that sets them up for a let down here at home versus Penn State. I expect the Hawkeyes to bring it here in their final home game though, sending off their seniors with a blowout win. The Nittany Lions have lost four straight, and their last two road games were both double digit losses. They've lost three of their last four games at Iowa, and the average margin of victory in those games was far greater than 10 points. The Hawkeyes beat PSU at home last year by a score of 73-49. Iowa averages 85.9 points per game on 47 percent shooting at home, and the Hawkeyes are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 home games. The Nittany Lions are 2-8 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Iowa. Take IOWA. GL, Jesse Schule
03-04-17	San Diego State v. New Mexico	Top	59-64	Win	100	20 h 14 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the New Mexico Lobos. It's Senior's Night for New Mexico, and one senior in particular could have a major impact on this game. Forward Tim Williams hasn't played since the end of January, but he's expected to start in the Lobos final home game. Williams is the team's leading rebounder, and he led them in scoring prior to his injury. In his absence Elijah Brown has stepped up, and the junior guard has totaled 47 points in his last two home games. The Lobos host rivals San Diego State, and the Aztecs have really dropped off this year. They are just 3-8 on he road, and two of those wins came against bottom feeders UNLV and Utah State. They are coming off a 51-38 win over Air Force in their final home game, bu they were brutal offensively in that win. They shot just 28.8 percent from the field, and went 4-for-27 from three-point range. The Aztecs have averaged just 60.8 points on 38.2 percent shooting over their last five games. San Diego State has only covered the spread twice in 11 road games this season. The Lobos won 68-62 at San Diego State earlier this year, and they dominated the boards in that game, out-rebounding SDSU 38-27. Take UNM. GL, Jesse Schule

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