04-05-14 |
Fresno State -1 v. Siena | Top | 68-81 |
Loss | -110 | 39 h 19 m | Show |
This is a 10* “ASSASSIN” on Fresno State.
Fresno State easily earned the win 89-75 at Siena in the second game of best of three series with Siena. Allen Huddleston led Fresno State with 20 points, 12 in the second half. Tyler Johnson finished with 19 points, Paul Watson had 14, Guerrero 13 and Marvelle Harris 11. Siena was allowing 53.2 points per game in the tournament, and holding opponents to 35.3 percent shooting from the field and 25 percent from beyond the arc prior to this game. Brett Bisping led Siena with 20 points, and Marquis Wright had 14. Leading scorer Rob Poole had seven points and fouled out. I have successfully played on and against both these teams in this series but have come to the conclusion that Fresno State is the better team and should be able to get this done. The Bulldogs showed that home court does not matter in the big win in Upstate New York as the players easily tuned out the Sienna fans chants. Fresno State is a strong 12-4 ATS on the road this season as this game is pretty much a pick ‘em game, I like Fresno State.
AAA |
04-03-14 |
Minnesota +3 v. SMU | Top | 65-63 |
Win | 100 | 17 h 12 m | Show |
This is a 10* “ASSASSIN” on Minnesota.
The St. Louis Cardinals (1-1) will send Lance Lynn (NR) to the hill in the rubber match of this high quality pitching series. Lynn wasn’t overly spectacular in Spring Training with an ERA of 6.06 over 16 and 1/3 innings. Lynn has had some success against Cincinnati with a 4-1 record but hasn’t been completely lights out with an ERA off 4.24 and WHIP of 1.324. The home side Cincinnati Reds (1-1) will send Homer Bailey (NR) to the hill. Bailey was missing in action for most of Spring Training as he was dealing with a groin injury. Bailey has had his troubles with the Cardinals lineup as he has a poor 5-9 record and ERA of 4.74 ERA to go with a 1.430 WHIP. There have been a total of two runs scored this series so far but I think we see both teams bust out here offensively for first time this season. Both teams have just monstrous bats on both sides with likes of Jay Bruce, Joey Votto, Allen Craig and Matt Carpenter. Look for the frustrated bats to get some relief here. We can’t forget that the Cards were the best hitting team last season with RISP. Take the “over.”
AAA |
04-02-14 |
Fresno State +1 v. Siena | Top | 89-75 |
Win | 100 | 21 h 40 m | Show |
This is a 10* “ASSASSIN” on Fresno State.
Siena was able to pull out the 61-57 win in Game 1 of the CBI final at Fresno State over the Bulldogs. Lavon Long scored 13 points, and Siena rallied from 12 points down in the second half. Siena forced the Bulldogs into 16 turnovers -their third-most this season and cleaned up on the boards. Cezar Guerrero led Fresno State with 15 points, and Alex Davis had 12. I played on Siena as the underdog in Fresno State and won easily as the Saints earned the outright win. As the series shifts to upstate New York, I think the values shifts to Fresno State. The Bulldogs will really be playing like its’ their final game of the season and that should be enough for a strong team Note the Bulldogs were a strong 11-4 ATS on the road this season and as the small underdog I think this looks like great value. The Bulldogs had the lead over Siena in the first half of Game 1 but letdown in the second half as the underdog Saints took it to them. I think you don’t see the letdown here and Fresno State to earn a tough win on the road to send it to Game 7.
AAA |
04-01-14 |
Minnesota v. Florida State -1 | Top | 64-67 |
Loss | -110 | 25 h 17 m | Show |
This is a 10* “ASSASSIN” on Florida State.
Minnesota (22-13) is in the semi-finals here after an 81-73 win over Southern Mississippi. Austin Hollins had a career high 32 points to pace the Gophers. The Gophers started out slow against Southern Mississippi, trailing 33-25 late in the first half when Hollins got hot. Florida State (22-13) is in the semi-final as Aaron Thomas scored 14 of his 21 points in the second half and Okaro White had 14 first-half points as Florida State defeated Louisiana Tech 78-75 Wednesday night to advance to the NIT semi-finals. Seminoles have showed why there were one of the few teams just outside the bubble of the NCAA tourney as the team has found itself in the final four of the NIT at MSG. Look for Florida State to squeak this one out as they are the better overall team in my opinion. The Gophers have had a bit of a soft draw to get this point with games against highpoint, Saint Mary’s and most recently Southern Mississippi. Florida State has been tested pretty good with games against Georgetown, Louisiana Tech and Florida Gulf Coast. Minnesota is just 1-3 SU and ATS on a neutral court this season. As the underdog the Golden Gophers are just 4-9 SU. Florida State is a very positive 2-0 ATS as a favorite of three points or less on a neutral court. The Seminoles have taken care of business in non conference games going a strong 9-3 ATS and 12-3 SU. These teams met earlier this season at Minnesota where the Golden Gophers where able to pull out a 71-61 win. I think we see the Seminoles get some revenge here and book their way in to finals of the NIT.
AAA |
03-31-14 |
Siena +8 v. Fresno State | Top | 61-57 |
Win | 100 | 19 h 24 m | Show |
This is a 10* “BLOCKBUSTER” on Siena.
Siena(18-7) is in to the CBI Championship game thanks to a 61-49 win over Illinois State. The Saints opened up a 10 point lead at the half and didn’t look back. Brett Bisbing was a force all game with 20 points and 13 rebounds. Fresno State (20-16) got in the final game with a 71-64 win over Old Dominion. Marvelle Harris led the way with 20 points in the win. The Saints have been a perfect 4-0 ATS this March and I think they keep the run going here in the Championship game. It showed that Siena is not ready to go down without a fight this March no matter the odds. For the first time in program history, the Saints will compete for a national postseason championship and, in a season that was already the longest-ever, Siena will still be playing basketball when the calendar turns to April. “Ten teams and we’re one of ’em. I probably could have bet my life at the beginning of the year that I didn’t think we would be one of them,” junior guard Rob Poole said. I think this game means a lot to Siena and they will fight to the bitter end. Fresno State comes in with the home court advantage but note the team is 0-2 ATS a home favorite of 6.5-9 points this season and 3-5 ATS in tournament games. Grab the points with a hungry Saints team. AAA |
03-31-14 |
Milwaukee Bucks v. Detroit Pistons -6 | Top | 111-116 |
Loss | -100 | 17 h 60 m | Show |
This is a 10* “ASSASSIN” on the Detroit Pistons.
The Milwaukee Bucks (14-59) is coming off a 67-88 loss at home to the Miami Heat. John Henson had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Milwaukee, while Ramon Sessions had a game-high 15 points. It was a pretty ugly game for both teams. The Detroit Pistons (26-47) had the distinct honor of losing to the Philadelphia 76ers 98-123 in its’ last game. Greg Monroe had 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Pistons, who lost for the 11th time in 13 games. Blown out a night earlier by Miami, they made the 76ers look as good as the Heat with a sloppy effort that included 18 turnovers. The Pistons are coming off an embarrassing loss to the 76ers and I think the team has even gusto to bounce back with a good home win over an inferior opponent in Milwaukee. If the Bucks can’t up for a home game against the Miami Heat it is unlikely it can get up for a road game in Detroit. The Pistons dominated the Bucks 113-94 the last time these teams met in the Motor City and I am expecting a similar type win here. "There was no effort tonight. Absolutely no effort," Monroe said after the loss to the 76ers.. "I'm trying to win every game. I don't care about the circumstances. And it shouldn't be circumstantial." The Pistons have 15 of their wins at home this season and have a far better record than the Bucks 5-31 road record. Note that Detroit is 10-6 ATS aver three consecutive losses. Take the Pistons to pull it together and get a win here against a poor Bucks team with no real motivation to win this game. AAA |
03-30-14 |
Kentucky v. Michigan +2.5 | Top | 75-72 |
Loss | -110 | 35 h 41 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-29-14 |
Dayton +10 v. Florida | Top | 52-62 |
Push | 0 | 32 h 58 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-28-14 |
Kentucky v. Louisville -4.5 | Top | 74-69 |
Loss | -124 | 108 h 12 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-28-14 |
Tennessee v. Michigan -1.5 | Top | 71-73 |
Win | 100 | 105 h 28 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-27-14 |
UCLA +5.5 v. Florida | Top | 68-79 |
Loss | -110 | 85 h 46 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-27-14 |
Dayton v. Stanford -2.5 | Top | 82-72 |
Loss | -110 | 82 h 47 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-26-14 |
Cleveland Cavaliers v. Detroit Pistons -6 | Top | 97-96 |
Loss | -110 | 16 h 16 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-26-14 |
Louisiana Tech +2.5 v. Florida State | Top | 75-78 |
Loss | -102 | 16 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-24-14 |
Georgetown +4.5 v. Florida State | Top | 90-101 |
Loss | -106 | 39 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-23-14 |
Gonzaga +6 v. Arizona | Top | 61-84 |
Loss | -108 | 42 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-22-14 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Golden State Warriors -1 | Top | 99-90 |
Loss | -110 | 12 h 47 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-22-14 |
Pittsburgh +5 v. Florida | Top | 45-61 |
Loss | -103 | 36 h 32 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-21-14 |
Providence +4 v. North Carolina | Top | 77-79 |
Win | 100 | 91 h 39 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-20-14 |
BYU v. Oregon -5 | Top | 68-87 |
Win | 100 | 65 h 1 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-19-14 |
Iowa v. Tennessee +2 | Top | 65-78 |
Win | 100 | 48 h 4 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-18-14 |
NC State +1.5 v. Xavier | Top | 74-59 |
Win | 100 | 42 h 56 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-16-14 |
Kentucky +6.5 v. Florida | Top | 60-61 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-15-14 |
Ohio State v. Michigan -2.5 | Top | 69-72 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 1 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-14-14 |
Los Angeles Clippers v. Utah Jazz +9.5 | Top | 96-87 |
Win | 100 | 19 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-14-14 |
Illinois v. Michigan -7 | Top | 63-64 |
Loss | -116 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-12-14 |
Golden State Warriors v. Los Angeles Clippers -7 | Top | 98-111 |
Win | 100 | 20 h 20 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-12-14 |
Cleveland Cavaliers +8.5 v. Phoenix Suns | Top | 110-101 |
Win | 100 | 20 h 51 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-12-14 |
Virginia Tech v. Miami (Fla) -6 | Top | 53-57 |
Loss | -110 | 13 h 19 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-11-14 |
Toronto Maple Leafs v. San Jose Sharks -1.5 | Top | 2-6 |
Win | 140 | 23 h 20 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-11-14 |
Pennsylvania v. Princeton -14 | Top | 65-70 |
Loss | -106 | 21 h 47 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-11-14 |
Boston Celtics v. Indiana Pacers -11 | Top | 83-94 |
Push | 0 | 20 h 53 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-10-14 |
Philadelphia 76ers +16 v. New York Knicks | Top | 110-123 |
Win | 100 | 19 h 18 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-08-14 |
UCLA v. Washington State +10 | Top | 55-73 |
Win | 100 | 25 h 24 m | Show |
This is a 10* PLATINUM CLUB INSIDER |
03-08-14 |
Utah Jazz v. Philadelphia 76ers +6 | Top | 104-92 |
Loss | -105 | 23 h 5 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-08-14 |
Wake Forest v. Miami (Fla) -7.5 | Top | 56-69 |
Win | 101 | 17 h 27 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-08-14 |
SMU v. Memphis -3.5 | Top | 58-67 |
Win | 100 | 15 h 29 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-07-14 |
Kent State +7 v. Akron | Top | 54-58 |
Win | 100 | 19 h 30 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-07-14 |
Houston v. Central Florida -2 | Top | 83-104 |
Win | 100 | 18 h 29 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-05-14 |
San Diego State v. UNLV +3 | Top | 73-64 |
Loss | -110 | 27 h 49 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-05-14 |
Nebraska v. Indiana -5 | Top | 70-60 |
Loss | -110 | 23 h 50 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-04-14 |
Philadelphia 76ers +20.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | Top | 92-125 |
Loss | -105 | 26 h 44 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-04-14 |
Michigan v. Illinois +3 | Top | 84-53 |
Loss | -106 | 24 h 10 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-03-14 |
Notre Dame +11 v. North Carolina | Top | 61-63 |
Win | 100 | 22 h 51 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-01-14 |
Washington Wizards v. Philadelphia 76ers +10.5 | Top | 122-103 |
Loss | -107 | 24 h 58 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-01-14 |
St. Joseph's v. St Bonaventure -2 | Top | 83-74 |
Loss | -110 | 19 h 6 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
03-01-14 |
Cincinnati v. Connecticut -4.5 | Top | 45-51 |
Win | 100 | 16 h 8 m | Show |
This is a 10* AAC |
02-26-14 |
Georgia Tech v. Notre Dame -6 | Top | 62-65 |
Loss | -106 | 21 h 29 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-23-14 |
Los Angeles Clippers +4.5 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | Top | 125-117 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-22-14 |
Wyoming v. Colorado State -4 | Top | 67-82 |
Win | 100 | 22 h 2 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-21-14 |
Manhattan v. Siena +5 | Top | 63-67 |
Win | 100 | 23 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-20-14 |
Memphis v. Rutgers +9 | Top | 64-59 |
Win | 100 | 22 h 9 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-19-14 |
Chicago Bulls +2.5 v. Toronto Raptors | Top | 94-92 |
Win | 100 | 23 h 25 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-19-14 |
William & Mary v. College of Charleston -1.5 | Top | 54-87 |
Win | 100 | 23 h 12 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-19-14 |
Drexel v. James Madison +1.5 | Top | 61-63 |
Win | 100 | 23 h 11 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-18-14 |
Wake Forest +11 v. Maryland | Top | 60-71 |
Push | 0 | 24 h 11 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-18-14 |
NC State v. Clemson -4 | Top | 56-73 |
Win | 100 | 24 h 10 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-17-14 |
Oklahoma State +4.5 v. Baylor | Top | 64-70 |
Loss | -110 | 24 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-17-14 |
Delaware v. Towson -3.5 | Top | 63-78 |
Win | 100 | 22 h 7 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-16-14 |
Notre Dame v. Boston College -1 | Top | 73-69 |
Loss | -110 | 21 h 49 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-16-14 |
SMU v. Temple +8.5 | Top | 64-71 |
Win | 100 | 17 h 51 m | Show |
This is an 8* |
02-16-14 |
Wisconsin +4.5 v. Michigan | Top | 75-62 |
Win | 100 | 16 h 52 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-15-14 |
Stanford v. Washington State +6 | Top | 69-56 |
Loss | -110 | 24 h 43 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-15-14 |
Pittsburgh +3.5 v. North Carolina | Top | 71-75 |
Loss | -110 | 19 h 32 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-14-14 |
Arizona v. Arizona State +5.5 | Top | 66-69 |
Win | 100 | 23 h 50 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-14-14 |
Harvard v. Columbia +6.5 | Top | 88-84 |
Win | 100 | 21 h 51 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-13-14 |
Oklahoma City Thunder v. Los Angeles Lakers +11.5 | Top | 107-103 |
Win | 100 | 25 h 16 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-13-14 |
Tulane v. Middle Tenn. St. -14.5 | Top | 44-71 |
Win | 100 | 23 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-13-14 |
Illinois-Chicago +14 v. Cleveland State | Top | 53-73 |
Loss | -110 | 22 h 24 m | Show |
This is a 10* |
02-12-14 |
Denver Nuggets v. Minnesota Timberwolves -6 | Top | 90-117 |
Win | 100 | 25 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* "DOUBLE REVENGE ATS SUPER BLOWOUT" on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Denver Nuggets (24-26) is coming off a 80-119 blowout loss at Indiana. The Nuggets also finished with a season-worst shooting percentage (31.5), far worse than their previous low mark (36.4) against the Clippers on Dec. 21. Only three players reached double figures -- Wilson Chandler with 17, J.J. Hickson with 12 and Jordan Hamilton with 11. The Minnesota Timberwolves (24-28) is coming off a 89-107 blowout loss to Houston on the road. Kevin Love led Minnesota with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Chase Budinger had 15 points as a fill-in starter and Alexey Shved scored 11 off the bench for the Timberwolves, who have lost four straight and six of seven. While the T |
02-12-14 |
James Madison +8.5 v. Delaware | Top | 65-81 |
Loss | -110 | 23 h 32 m | Show |
This is a 10* "UNDERDOG SUPER ASSASSIN" on James Madison.
James Madison (9-16) is coming off a 59-53 win over Hofstra on the road. Ron Curry scored five points in the final two minutes and finished with 20 points and six assists to help James Madison get the win. Delaware (18-7) is coming off a 67-64 win over Charleston Devon Usher scored 42 points to keep Delaware in this game. While Delaware is on this nice winning streak I still think this is a few too many points for the squad to cover here. The last three meetings between these teams has had an average of 2.5 points differential at the end of day. James Madison will look to avenge a three point loss at home to Delaware in the last meeting. Delaware is just 3-4 ATS in home games this season and likely won |
02-11-14 |
Miami Heat v. Phoenix Suns +4 | Top | 103-97 |
Loss | -107 | 24 h 23 m | Show |
This is a 10* "BLOCKBUSTER" on the Phoenix Suns.
The Miami Heat (35-14) is coming off a 89-94 loss at Utah. Dwyane Wade had 19 points for the Heat, who missed their last four shots from the field to thwart their comeback bid. LeBron James was 4 of 13 from the field for 13 points. The Phoenix Suns (30-20) come off a 122-109 win at home over Golden State. Goran Dragic had 34 points, Gerald Green added 25 points and P.J. Tucker had 16 points and a career-best 15 rebounds for Phoenix. The Heat couldn |
02-11-14 |
Michigan +3.5 v. Ohio State | Top | 70-60 |
Win | 100 | 24 h 21 m | Show |
This is a 10* "SUPER BLOWOUT" on Michigan.
Michigan (17-6) is coming off a 85-67 loss at Iowa. Leading Wolverines scored Nik Staukas was held to just 10 points. Caris LeVert scored 22 points for the Wolverines, who have lost two of three after starting 8-0 in the Big Ten. Ohio State (19-5) is coming off a 67-49 win over Purdue. LaQuinton Ross led the way with 17 points for Ohio State. The Wolverines are coming off a pretty embarrassing effort in Iowa and I expect a bounce back from this team that has been excellent in conference play this season. Michigan is already 1-0 ATS this season after a loss to a conference rival. Ohio State is just 9-11 ATS as the favorite this season and lost the last game it was favoured 3.5-6 points this season. Note that in the last two meetings between these two teams, the average difference between the two teams final score has been 2.5 points. Each team has seven games remaining, four at home and three on the road. Each wants to make a big move. Neither can afford many more slips. I fully expect this game to close from start to finish and in games like this, you will happy you took the points. Take Michigan.
AAA |
02-10-14 |
New Orleans Pelicans v. Toronto Raptors -7 | Top | 101-108 |
Push | 0 | 24 h 10 m | Show |
This is a 10* "SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION" on the Toronto Raptors.
The New Orleans Pelicans (22-28) is coming off a 81-93 loss at Brooklyn on Sunday night. Anthony Davis had 24 points and nine rebounds for the Pelicans, who had won seven of 10. They used big fourth-quarter comebacks to win their previous two games, but fell too far behind to come back in this one. The Toronto Raptors (26-24) comes off a 105-118 loss at the LA Clippers. DeMar DeRozan had 36 points and 8 assists in the loss. For the Raps it was it was a disappointing road trip where the team went just 2-3 and I expect that now is that the team is back at home you see it be highly motivated to get a big complete win at home here. The Pelicans had a nice a little stretch of ball but this is a tough spot for the team here in a back to back situation. The Raptors are a perfect 3-0 SU and ATS versus the Pelicans the last three seasons. The Raptors have largely been good at bouncing back at this season against poor performances, judging 7-4 SU and 8-3 ATS record in games after allowing 105 points or more in the previous game. New Orleans is just 9-15 SU in road games this season. Lay the points to get a motivated and rested Raptors team.
AAA |
02-10-14 |
Miami (Fla) +5.5 v. Florida State | Top | 77-73 |
Win | 100 | 24 h 3 m | Show |
This is a 10* "SUPER BLOWOUT" on Miami Florida.
Miami Florida (11-12) is coming off a 55-56 loss at home to North Carolina State. Rion Brown's 20 points led Miami (11-12, 2-8), which dropped to 0-6 in conference home games. Florida State (14-9) is coming off a 71-83 loss at Maryland. Aaron Thomas had 17 points in a losing effort. Florida State was down 18 points at the half and were never really in this game. Its |
02-09-14 |
Illinois State v. Loyola-Chicago | Top | 69-79 |
Win | 100 | 15 h 34 m | Show |
This is a 10* "ASSASSIN" on Loyola Chicago.
Illinois State (13-10) comes off a 76-65 home win over Northern Iowa. Bobby Hunter scored 17 points and grabbed three rebounds. Daishon Knight had 15 points and four rebounds for the Redbirds. Zach Lofton came off the bench to score 14 with five rebounds and three assists and Jamaal Samuel added 10 points in the win. Loyola Chicago (8-15) 63-54 loss at home to Bradley. Milton Doyle had 16 points and eight rebounds to lead the Ramblers. Devon Turk added 13 points. The Red Birds have the better overall and conference record compared to the Ramblers in this matchup but note Illinois State is just 3-6 SU and ATS in road games this year. Loyola (Il) is a healthy 7-4 in home games and have decent wins over Northern Iowa and Drake. The Red Birds meanwhile have lost two of its last three road games and has just one really good road win over Northwestern but that was way earlier in the season. Note that Loyola (IL) is 7-3 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record and 4-1 ATS after scoring 60 points or less in the previous game. The Red Birds got the better of the Ramblers in a 59-60 game at Illinois State earlier this season and I expect this game to be revenge on Loyola |
02-08-14 |
Wisc-Milwaukee +12.5 v. Wisc-Green Bay | Top | 73-63 |
Win | 100 | 17 h 5 m | Show |
This is a 10* "BLOCKBUSTER" on Wisconsin Milwaukee.
Milwaukee (15-9) comes off a 86-64 win at home over Oakland. Jordan Aaron hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points while Matt Tiby was one of five Milwaukee players in double figures with 10 points and 17 rebounds. Green Bay (19-4) is coming off a 81-70 win over UIC. Keifer Sykes scored 18 points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds. Green Bay shot 51 percent from the floor, outrebounded the Flames 41-32 and blocked 11 shots. These teams are certainly well familiar with each other and I think that will make for a competitive ball game with Green Bay getting the better of the Milwaukee in the last meeting between these teams so revenge is certainly a factor. Milwaukee has been solid on the road this season with a 6-4 SU and 6-3 ATS in road games. Green Bay has already failed to cover the spread in two games this month. Green Bay has certainly been dominant at home and is the better team here but Green Bay is just a tad over-valued here. Grab the points with Milwaukee.
AAA |
02-08-14 |
Kentucky v. Mississippi State +13 | Top | 69-59 |
Win | 100 | 17 h 51 m | Show |
This is a 10* "BLOCKBUSTER" on Mississippi State.
Kentucky (17-5) comes in off a 80-64 win at home over Ole Miss. Willie Cauley Stein scored 18 points and hauled 11 rebounds off the bench while Aaron Harrison added 16 points while Julius Randle scored 11 of his 12 points after halftime as the Wildcats finished shooting 51 percent (26 of 51) from the field. Mississippi State (13-9) is coming off a 52-72 loss at Texas A&M. No MSU player even reached double digits in scoring until Thomas sank a 3-pointer with 3:20 remaining in the contest. He and Craig Sword paced the Bulldogs with 10 points each. The Bulldog have lost four in row but note that three of those games were on the road and now this looks like a great opportunity for the team to start competing again. With all do respect to a pretty good team in Kentucky, this looks like too many points for it to cover on the road against a conference opponent. Kentucky is just 1-4 ATS and 2-3 ATS in true road games this season. Mississippi State is 11-2 SU in home games and 4-2 ATS in home line games. Already 1-0 ATS in home as the home underdog of 12.5 -15 points this season, the Bulldogs should be able to cover this spread as the Wildcats are just 0-2 ATS as a road favorite of this much the past three seasons. Take the points with the home team with this game likely to be a lot more competitive that one might think.
AAA |
02-08-14 |
North Carolina v. Notre Dame +1 | Top | 73-62 |
Loss | -110 | 15 h 7 m | Show |
This is a 10* "BLOCKBUSTER" on Notre Dame.
North Carolina (15-7) is coming off a 75-63 win at home over Maryland. Marcus Paige scored 25 points to help North Carolina and Brice Johnson added 19 points on 8-for-8 shooting off the bench for the Tar Heels, who jumped to a 16-point lead in the game's opening minutes and led the entire way. Notre Dame (12-11) is coming off a hard four 55-61 loss at Syracuse. Garrick Sherman led Notre Dame with 16 points, Steve Vasturia had 13, and Pat Connaughton 11, while Eric Atkins had nine on 3-of-10 shooting. The Fighting Irish is a profitable 11-4SU in games this season while the Tar Heels are just 2-4 in true road games. Notre Dame fought hard against the Orange but came up a little short as the big underdog. I expect we see them bounce back in friendly confines against another big time name team in the Tar Heels. North Carolina is a different team on the road this season and I expect we see the home team to give them a lot of trouble here. Take Notre Dame to likely win straight up.
AAA |
02-06-14 |
Buffalo Sabres v. Ottawa Senators -1.5 | Top | 2-3 |
Loss | -100 | 20 h 57 m | Show |
This is a 10* "PUCK-LINE DESTRUCTION" on the Ottawa Senators.
The Buffalo Sabres (15-33-8) is coming off a 1-5 loss just last night at home to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Drew Stafford scored the lone goals and Ryan Miller stopped 29 shots in a losing effort. The Ottawa Senators (25-21-11) is coming off a 5-4 SO win over St. Louis on the road. Jason Spezza had his third three-point game of the season and capped a three-goal flurry in a span of 2:35 that gave Ottawa a 4-3 lead midway through the third. Erik Karlsson had a goal and an assist to give him 53 points, best among NHL defensemen. Turris also scored a goal. The Senators scored a pretty impressive come from behind win over Blues on the road and now come home reenergized to take on a tired and battered Sabres team who is on the back-end of a back to back situation. Ottawa is 8-1-2 SU in games against the Sabres of late. Buffalo is just 16-16-3 on the road this season and is 2-6-2 in the last ten games. Craig Anderson has played a big part in that success, winning seven straight starts against the Sabres with a 1.27 goals-against average. He made 40 saves opposite Ryan Miller in the December win. Take Ottawa on the |
02-06-14 |
LSU v. Georgia +3.5 | Top | 78-91 |
Win | 100 | 20 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* "ASSASSIN" on Georgia.
LSU (14-6) is coming off a 88-74 win at home over Arkansas. Jordan Mickey had 22 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, and LSU led throughout. Johnny O'Bryant III had 23 points and nine rebounds for the Tigers. Georgia (10-10) is coming off a 67-74 loss at Auburn. Charles Mann scored 18 points and Nemanja Djurisic had 11 for the Bulldogs, who have dropped three straight games. The Bulldogs got close to snapping a losing streak in the loss to Auburn on the road and I expect it has an even better show here at home against LSU. Georgia is a strong 9-2 and 6-3 ATS SU in home games season. Georgia is 2-1 ATS as a home underdog of three points or less while LSU is 1-2 as road favorite of three points or less. Georgia is seeking revenge for a road loss at LSU the last time these two teams met and should be able to get it here as the team draws confidence from a home win the last time it hosted this matchup. Grab the points with the home underdog.
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02-06-14 |
Cleveland State v. Oakland +2.5 | Top | 92-85 |
Loss | -106 | 19 h 27 m | Show |
This is a 10* "ART OF WAR" on Oakland.
Cleveland State (15-9) is coming off an 86-78 win Detroit. Bryn Forbes tied a career high with 27 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Sebastian Douglas contributed 14 points, Jon Harris added 12 and Charlie Lee had 10 and seven assists for the Vikings, who shot 60 percent from the field to take their fourth straight win. Oakland (9-15) is coming off a 64-86 loss at Milwaukee. Oakland's Travis Bader set the NCAA Division I record for the most career 3-pointers, surpassing the previous mark of 457 set by Duke's J.J. Redick in the loss. The Viking are coming off the big upset win on the road but are still just 6-7 on the SU this season and I am expecting a letdown here in the second game in row it they will play away from their home gym. Oakland is a strong 8-2 SU in home games this season and is 3-0 as a home underdog of three points or less the last three years. Oakland lost to Cleveland State on the road back in mid January and you have to think this game will be revenge for the Oakland squad. Grab the points with a strong chance for the outright win.
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02-05-14 |
Nebraska +13 v. Michigan | Top | 50-79 |
Loss | -110 | 23 h 22 m | Show |
This is a 10* "SUPER BLOWOUT" on Nebraska.
Nebraska (11-9) is coming off a 60-55 win over Indiana last Thursday. Terran Petteway scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half, and Nebraska came back from a 16-point deficit to defeat Indiana. Shavon Shields and Walter Pitchford scored 11 points apiece and Ray Gallegos added 10 for Nebraska. Michigan (16-5) is coming off a 52-63 loss at Indiana. Caris LeVert had 12 points and joined Derrick Walton Jr., who scored 13, as the only Wolverines in double figures. Glenn Robinson III was also quiet, contributing nine points. The Wolverines are much better at home and will be pretty hungry for a bounce back win here after the loss at Indiana but this still looks to be too many points with a tough Nebraska team that is coming off a very good win over the team that just upset the Wolverines. Nebraska is a strong 7-1 ATS versus conference opponents this season and is 8-5 ATS versus teams with a winning record. Nebraska is also 2-1 ATS versus Michigan the last two three seasons. The Cornhuskers nearly knocked off Michigan last month, but the Wolverines were able to come away with a 71-70 win on the road. There is an element of revenge here in this game as well. Grab the points with the underdog with a lot of room for a back-door cover.
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02-04-14 |
Butler v. Marquette -6.5 | Top | 62-69 |
Win | 100 | 24 h 7 m | Show |
This is a 10* "MID-MAJOR ATS MASSACRE" on Marquette.
Butler (12-9) is coming off a 64-57 win over Seton Hall on the road. Khyle scored 13 points for Butler, which received 12 points from Elijah Brown and 11 apiece from Kameron Woods and Andrew Chrabascz. Marquette (12-10) is coming off a bad 54-74 loss at St. John. Derrick Wilson had 14 points for Marquette (12-10, 4-5), which continued its streak of win one, lose one for the 12th consecutive game. The loss dropped the Golden Eagles, the preseason favorite to win the conference, into a tie for fifth place with Seton Hall. It really comes to no surprise that the Eagles play well at home in a very good environment and I expect it to be the case here to get yet another win in friendly confines. Marquette is a very solid 9-2 at home this season. Butler is 3-3 in true road games this season and is just 2-7 SU and 3-6 ATS in conference games this season. Marquette is 9-1 SU as a favorite this season while Butler is just 1-6 SU as the underdog. Butler earned a 69-57 win at home over Marquette back in January so I really expect this game to be major revenge for the Golden Eagles. Lay the points as Marquette will win and cover the spread along the way.
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02-04-14 |
Ole Miss +12.5 v. Kentucky | Top | 64-80 |
Loss | -106 | 22 h 9 m | Show |
This is a 10* "SUPER-BLOWOUT" on Mississippi.
Mississippi (15-6) is coming off a 75-71 win over South Carolina. The Rebels rallied from a 15 point deficit to get the win. Marshall Henderson led the Rebels with 21 points and also had four steals. White scored 12 and Aaron Jones added 11. Kentucky (16-5) is coming off a hard fought 84-79 win at Missouri. Aaron Harrison scored 21 points and James Young added 20 to help Kentucky. The Rebels have lost the last two meetings with the Wild Cats so this game sets up as double revenge. Both teams have been relatively successful against conference opponents with a 6-2 SU record. Note that Kentucky is just 8-10 ATS versus teams with a winning record. Ole Miss has won five of six with the only loss being a letdown at Tennessee. Aside from a game with the Arkansas I think this is the best opponent John Calipari |
02-03-14 |
Memphis Grizzlies v. Oklahoma City Thunder -8 | Top | 77-86 |
Win | 100 | 28 h 42 m | Show |
This is a 10* "WEST-CONF GAME OF THE YEAR" on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Memphis Grizzlies (26-20) is coming off a 99-90 win over Milwaukee. Zach Randolph had 23 points and 10 rebounds for Memphis, which has won a season-best six straight and 11 of 12 overall. Marc Gasol scored 19. The Oklahoma City Thunder (38-11) is coming off a 81-96 loss at Washington. Kevin Durant scored 26 points and Serge Ibaka added 12 in a losing cause. The Thunder had its |
02-02-14 |
Seattle Seahawks +3 v. Denver Broncos | Top | 43-8 |
Win | 100 | 109 h 24 m | Show |
This is a 10* "SUPER BOWL SUPER-BLOWOUT" on the Seattle Seahawks.
It has been two weeks of non-stop media build up like always for the Super Bowl but in the end it is still the two best teams from each conference (record wise) going at it in New York. The fact that this game is a neutral site game in an outside venue in the middle of winter helps the Seahawks in my eyes and is one of the main factors in taking Seattle here. It's true that Denver comes in with one of the greatest offenses in the history of the NFL, but the Seahawks come in with the top rated defense this season and a secondary built to make life difficult for even the likes of Peyton Manning. Manning can shrug off all the legacy talks he wants in the media but the fact of the matter is, all the pressure is on him and it won |
02-01-14 |
Mississippi State +6 v. Vanderbilt | Top | 49-55 |
Push | 0 | 15 h 44 m | Show |
This is a 10* SEC "GAME OF THE YEAR" on Mississippi State. Mississippi State (13-7) is coming off a 62-51 blowout loss at home to Florida. The Bulldogs briefly took a 31-30 lead early in the second half on Gavin Ware's layup, but the Gators responded with a 16-4 run. Mississippi State couldn't muster the energy for a rally. Vanderbilt (11-8) is coming off a 59-54 win at Georgia. Rod Adams scored 16 points while Dai-Jon Parker scored 15 for Vanderbilt, and Kyle Fuller added 13 -- 10 of those from the line. The Bulldogs are coming off a blowout loss at Florida and will be looking for a bounce here and I expect they get it. Mississippi State is 2-1 SU 3-0 ATS coming off a conference loss this season. This game also sets up as major revenge as the Bulldogs were decimated 72-31 in the last meeting between these two sides. The Mississippi State has suffered two big losses in a row to conference opponents and I expect this game revenge motivation to go with the sheer need to win a conference game will make this a close affair. While Vanderbilt is a good team, it shouldn |
01-31-14 |
Cleveland State v. Detroit +1.5 | Top | 86-78 |
Loss | -110 | 25 h 56 m | Show |
This is a 10* "ART OF WAR" on Detroit.
Cleveland State (14-9) is coming off an 82-68 win at Eastern Illinois. Bryn Forbes scored 25 points and Trey Lewis scored 17 and grabbed nine rebounds, and Anton Grady scored 10 for Cleveland State in its final non-conference game of the season. Detroit (10-13) is coming off a 74-68 win at home over Illinois Chicago. Juwan Howard, Jr. scored 25 points. Evan Bruinsma added 15 points and nine rebounds for the Titans, who shot 49.1 percent (28 of 57) from the floor. Detroit has now won two of three and I expect the team to continue this momentum for another win in its |
01-30-14 |
Los Angeles Clippers v. Golden State Warriors -5.5 | Top | 92-111 |
Win | 100 | 27 h 14 m | Show |
This is a 10* "SCORPION" on the Golden State Warriors.
The LA Clippers (33-10) come off a hard fought 110-103 win at home over Washington. Blake Griffin led five players in double figures with 29 points as the Clippers won their fourth in a row. Jamal Crawford added 21 points, including two 3-pointers from 29 and 33 feet, and Jordan had 14 points and 17 rebounds for the Clippers. The Golden State Warriors (27-19) is coming off a 84-88 loss at home to Washington on Tuesday night. Stephen Curry scored 23 points before missing a contested left-handed 3-pointer as time expired, and Thompson had 13 points and six rebounds. The Warriors did not look good versus the Wizards on Tuesday but I think we see them come out with a lot of energy here against a conference rival Golden State is 7-5 SU after an upset loss as a favorite. The Clippers are coming off a hard fought win just last night and should be a little weary here having to go on the road and play in a tough environment in Golden State. Golden State is 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS in games against the Clippers as the host the last three seasons. Lay the short points with Golden State.
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01-30-14 |
USC +9 v. Oregon State | Top | 75-76 |
Win | 100 | 25 h 26 m | Show |
This is a 10* "WEST-COAST EXPRESS" on USC.
USC (10-10) is coming off a 71-79 loss at Stanford. Byron Wesley led the Trojans (10-10, 1-6) with 18 points. J.T. Terrell and Pe'Shon Howard added 13 each and Strahinja Gavrilovic scored a career-high 12 for the Trojans. Oregon State (11-8) is coming off a 81-87 loss to Washington. Roberto Nelson led the Beavers with 31 points, and Devon Collier had 23 points and six rebounds. Note the Beavers are just 1-2 ATS as a home favorite between 6.5-9 points this season. This is a deep rooted Pac 12 conference rival game and there are no easy games at this time of year. Quietly the Trojans have been very competitive against two good teams in beating Cal and taking Stanford to OT in the last game. Oregon State may consider this game the weak part of its |
01-30-14 |
Cincinnati +9.5 v. Louisville | Top | 69-66 |
Win | 100 | 23 h 28 m | Show |
This is a 10* AAC "GAME OF THE YEAR" on Cincinnati.
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01-28-14 |
Loyola-Chicago +20 v. Wichita State | Top | 45-57 |
Win | 100 | 26 h 32 m | Show |
This is a 10* "MID-MAJOR MAULING" on Loyola of Chicago.
Loyola (IL) is coming off a 93-87 OT win over Northeastern Iowa on Saturday. Milton Doyle scored eight of his 28 points in overtime to lift Loyola of Chicago. Christian Thomas also chipped in with 20 points in the win. The 4th ranked Wichita State team is coming off a 78-61 win at Drake. Cleanthony Early scored 19 points, Ron Baker added 14 as the Shockers stayed perfect. This is a massive spread that I think will ultimately prove to be too big for even the powerhouse Wichita State squad to cover here. Loyola (IL) is 1-0 ATS this season and 7-2 the past three seasons as an underdog of 12.5 points or more. The Shockers have just three wins this entire season by 20 points. The Ramblers have this meeting circled on the schedule as it is the first of with the Shockers. Wichita State is the only ranked team on the schedule for Loyola of Chicago and I expect the team will really get up for this game and at least keep it respectable. Grab the points with a lot of room for a backdoor cover.
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01-28-14 |
Orlando Magic v. Detroit Pistons -7.5 | Top | 87-103 |
Win | 100 | 25 h 8 m | Show |
This is a 10* "ASSASSIN" on the Detroit Pistons.
The Orlando Magic (12-33) is coming off a 92-100 loss at New Orleans. Led by Arron Afflalo's 25 points, the Magic twice got as close as three points late in the fourth quarter. Victor Oladipo 18 points and five steals for Orlando, while Tobias Harris added 17 points and nine rebounds and Jameer Nelson scored 15 points in a losing cause. The host Detroit Pistons (17-27) is coming off a 106-116 loss at Dallas. Brandon Jennings had 27 points and seven assists in a losing cause. Coming into this matchup, the Pistons are a profitable 3-1 SU and ATS as a home favorite of 6.5-9 points. The Magic is just 2-7 SU and ATS as an underdog of this amount. The Magic have been just horrible on the road this season with a SU record of 3-19 and an ATS of 9-13. The Pistons come in more motivated to win big after losing to the Magic 92-109 in Florida in late December. The Pistons are still 3-1 SU and ATS in meetings with the Magic in Michigan. Lay the points with the motivated home squad.
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01-27-14 |
Villanova v. Georgetown +5 | Top | 65-60 |
Push | 0 | 26 h 46 m | Show |
This is a 10* "BLOOD BATH" on Georgetown.
Villanova (17-2) is coming off a 94-85 win at Marquette OT. Ryan Arcidiacono had 20 points and 11 assists in the win. The win for Villanova at one of the toughest venues in the league helped ease the sting of a humbling 28-point loss at home earlier in the week to Creighton. Georgetown (11-8) is coming off a 76-63 loss at Creighton. Markel Starks had 21 points for the Hoyas, who have lost four straight and five of their last six. D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera had 18 points and Mikael Hopkins 14 for Georgetown. Georgetown and Villanova both have a recent loss to the Blue Jays. The Wildcats responded nicely to their blowout loss and I expect the Hoyas to follow suit here and play a strong road game against an opponent that has all the pressure on it as it labeled with a top five ranking status. Despite some setbacks on the road, the Hoyas are still a solid 8-2 SU at home. Nova got the better of Georgetown when it hosted the meeting last season. Look for the Hoyas to try and get some revenge here as the big home dog. Grab the points with the Hoyas.
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01-27-14 |
Atlanta Hawks +10 v. Oklahoma City Thunder | Top | 109-111 |
Win | 100 | 25 h 2 m | Show |
This is a 10* "ART OF WAR" on the Atlanta Hawks.
The Atlanta Hawks (23-20) is coming off a 112-87 win at Milwaukee. Paul Millsap had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead six Hawks who scored in double figures. The big win came after a massive blowout loss to San Antonio. The Oklahoma City Thunder (35-10) is coming off a 103-91 win at Philadelphia. Kevin Durant continued his hot streak, scoring 32 points grabbing 14 rebounds and dishing out 10 assists to lead the Thunder. Serge Ibaka had 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Thunder. The Thunder is coming off some easy wins on the road but I am expecting the sledding to be tougher against stronger talent in Atlanta. The Hawks have won five of their last eight and come in OKC with some confidence as the team beat the Thunder on the road last season. The value is good here with the Thunder who are getting quite a few points despite only losing by as many as 9 points in the two previous losses to the Thunder. Atlanta is 1-0 this season and 5-3 the past few seasons as a road underdog of 9.5-12 points. OKC is just 1-3 ATS as a home favorite of 9.5-12 points this season. Grab the points with Atlanta.
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01-26-14 |
Detroit +13 v. Wisc-Green Bay | Top | 52-62 |
Win | 100 | 19 h 54 m | Show |
This is a 10* "ART OF THE GAME" on Detroit.
Detroit (9-12) is coming off a 73-54 win over Milwaukee. Juwan Howard, Jr. had 24 points and eight rebounds and Detroit used a big second-half run to pull away from Milwaukee. Jarod Williams had 16 points, Matthew Grant had 12 points and Bruinsma had 10 rebounds for the Titans who held Milwaukee to 31 percent shooting overall. Wisconsin Green Bay (16-3) is coming off a 83-69 win over Oakland. Keifer Sykes scored 27 points and Carrington Love added a career-high 17 as hot-shooting Green Bay cruised. Green Bay definitely has the better record going into this game but his looks like too many points to be laying in this spot. Wi-Green Bay has won just one of their last four games by more than double digits and come against a division rival it knows well here. The teams split the meetings last year with the margin of victory being no more than 11. Detroit is 3-1 ATS as a road favorite of 12.5 or more points the past three seasons. The Titans have been inconsistent this season but I expect them to put forward a good effort here at least earn an ATS cover.
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01-26-14 |
San Antonio Spurs v. Miami Heat -3.5 | Top | 101-113 |
Win | 100 | 18 h 60 m | Show |
This is a 10* "BLOCKBUSTER" on the Miami Heat.
The San Antonio Spurs (33-10) is coming off a 105-79 win at the Atlanta Hawks. Boris Diaw led the Spurs with 21 points. Patty Mills, who made a career-high six 3-pointers, had 18 points. The Miami Heat (31-12) is coming off a 109-102 win at home over the LA Lakers. Chris Bosh had a 31-point night, LeBron James added 27 points and 13 rebounds and the Heat never trailed in this game. This is a rematch of the thrilling finals from last season and I fully expect the Heat to come out hard for this game. The Heat have been accused of |
01-25-14 |
Fresno State +10 v. UNLV | Top | 73-75 |
Win | 100 | 28 h 32 m | Show |
This is a 10* "ART OF WAR" on Fresno State.
Fresno State (8-12) is coming off a 86-96 loss to Nevada at home. Fresno State (8-12, 1-6) was 3-0 in overtime games this season before Wednesday's loss. It has now lost four consecutive games. Tyler Johnson scored 20 points and Marvelle Harris 18 to lead six Bulldogs in double figures. UNLV (12-7) is coming off a 62-42 blowout win over Utah State. Deville Smith scored 18 points for UNLV and the team also got 13 points and 14 rebounds from Roscoe Smith. The Rebels shot 38 percent and hit on 7 of 22 beyond the arc. The Rebels won a blowout in its |
01-25-14 |
Houston Rockets v. Memphis Grizzlies -1.5 | Top | 81-99 |
Win | 100 | 26 h 46 m | Show |
This is a 10* "ART OF THE GAME" on the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Houston Rockets (29-16) and the Memphis Grizzlies (21-20) played in Houston last night in a game that the Grizzlies squeaked out a 88-87 win. Courtney Lee scored 19 points, Zach Randolph added 15 in the Memphis win. Chandler Parsons scored 34 points in a losing effort. Memphis took care of the really hard part in the first half of the back-to-back and should have all the confidence in the world to take care of business here back at home. The Grizzlies have now won six of seven and are starting to roll with key players starting to get healthy. The Grizzlies are 5-2 in home games where they are labeled the favorite of three points or less. Memphis is a solid 4-1 SU and ATS versus Houston in games played in Tennessee the last three seasons. Lay the short points with Memphis.
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