03-02-24 |
New Orleans +3.5 v. Incarnate Word | | 87-80 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 6 m | Show |
Incarnate Ward gets three key players back today from a multi-game suspension. The Cardinals actually fared decent ATS covering against McNeese and missing a cover by a half point against Nicholls. Look for the chemistry to be off enough to give New Orleans the upper hand. Grab the points here. |
03-02-24 |
Western Carolina +4.5 v. Chattanooga | | 82-63 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 18 m | Show |
A great end of season matchup is in play as Western Carolina travels to face Chattanooga. Chattanooga has been excellent on their home floor this season, and already has a win at Western Carolina. Yet, this is a game of significance for the Catamounts to have confidence going into the Southern Conference tournament. Grab the points as Western Carolina keeps this within two possessions. |
03-01-24 |
Rider +2.5 v. Niagara | | 71-61 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 43 m | Show |
Tonight in the Metro Atlantic Conference Niagara will come in on a full week’s rest. In fact, they have played just one game in the last twelve days. That could be an issue for the Purple Eagles as their offense has been stagnant down the stretch. Look for Rider to capitalize as they are playing their best basketball of the season on a four-game winning streak. Take the points with Rider. |
02-28-24 |
Cavs -5 v. Bulls | | 123-132 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 48 m | Show |
The Cleveland Cavaliers have not had a strong performance post All Star break yet. In four games they are 2-2, and both victories were not their best output. Today, look for the Cavaliers to be sparked off Max Strus’s insane winning shot. Additionally, they played the Bulls in a recent matchup on February 14th, and the Bulls are coming off a poor loss to the Pistons. |
02-28-24 |
American v. Army +4 | | 73-51 |
Loss | -113 | 3 h 39 m | Show |
An aggressive line move has occurred in the first game on today’s slate. Out in the Patriot League American is coming off a televised upset win over Colgate. Army on the other hand has seen their offense drop significantly in two straight blowout losses. Look for American to show a bit of road fatigue in a consecutive road spot. |
02-27-24 |
Louisiana-Monroe v. Texas State -5 | | 55-73 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Texas State concluded a four game road trip Saturday with a victory over Georgia State. The Bobcats ended a three game skid with a strong defensive effort holding the Panthers to 59 points. Returning home expect the Bobcats to excel on their home floor where they have won four straight games. They’ll get the season sweep over UL Monroe tonight. |
02-27-24 |
Pelicans -3 v. Knicks | | 115-92 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show |
The New Orleans Pelicans have had issues to post All Star break with consistency. Brandon Ingram missed action as well as CJ McCollum, and today Zion Williamson is questionable. Look for the Pelicans to rise above leaving home and heading on the road to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks have struggled with a depleted lineup and are in a back to back spot. |
02-26-24 |
Texas Southern -3.5 v. Arkansas-Pine Bluff | | 77-70 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 59 m | Show |
The SWAC has been a conference where a team can enter conference play with a subpar record and get hot. Texas Southern took on some of the top teams from Power Five schools in non-conference. To begin SWAC play they were just 2-10, but now are 11-14. They have won consecutive games by double digits. Take the Tigers to get the season series split over Arkansas Pine Bluff. |
02-26-24 |
Nets -130 v. Grizzlies | | 111-86 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show |
Any time there is a coaching transition it is going to take time for success. For the Nets they have dropped four consecutive games, and their first two post All Star break. Tonight they have a more optimal matchup facing a Grizzlies team that scored just 95 points in their Friday matchup against the Clippers. Tail the Nets |
02-26-24 |
Incarnate Word v. Nicholls State -9.5 | | 82-92 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 29 m | Show |
Incarnate Word showed on Saturday they still had enough starters and a bench presence to hang around against McNeese. Typically any multiple game suspension, the impact is going to be felt on the second game not the first. In the first matchup against Nicholls their leading scorer was Alex Anderson with 21. With Anderson suspended look for Nicholls to find that extra gear in the second half. |
02-25-24 |
Bulls v. Pelicans -4 | | 114-106 |
Loss | -115 | 1 h 7 m | Show |
The New Orleans Pelicans will be down a couple of role players tonight due to suspension in Naji Marshall and Jose Alvarado. That will affect their second unit rotation but also give a chance for their deep roster to shine. Look for the Pelicans starters to put forth a crisp effort, especially after a lackluster first half their last matchup. Take the Pelicans as the favorite. |
02-24-24 |
Texas +8.5 v. Kansas | | 67-86 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 32 m | Show |
Any time a team has a rest advantage the point spread is going to be influenced. Kansas has a three day rest advantage over the Longhorns, combined with their home dominance at Allen Field House. Yet, Texas has won the last two meetings and has the veteran leadership to not be deterred. Play the Longhorns. |
02-24-24 |
Lipscomb -124 v. Austin Peay | | 90-85 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 48 m | Show |
A third straight road game does present challenges for Lipscomb on the road against Austin Peay. In fact, today marks their sixth road game out of their last nine total matchups. Expect their offense to trump any issues defensively against an Austin Peay team they defeated by fourteen points on their home floor. Tail Lipscomb. |
02-23-24 |
Cavs -5.5 v. 76ers | | 97-104 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 43 m | Show |
Cleveland is hopeful to have Donovan Mitchell back tonight, after missing yesterday’s return against the Magic. Expect the Cavaliers to regroup especially on the defensive end where they gave up 123 points to the 76ers eleven days ago. That is the most they had given up since New Year’s Day. Grab the Cavs in a revenge spot. |
02-23-24 |
North Florida v. Jacksonville +1.5 | | 50-62 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 15 m | Show |
Jacksonville has been a disappointment in Atlantic Sun Conference play with a 4-9 record. They have been competitive in the majority of their losses, including the first matchup against North Florida. They led into the second half but North Florida could not miss and shot a blistering 59 percent for the game. Expect Jacksonville to have an answer on their home court defensively. Tail Jacksonville. |
02-21-24 |
Navy -124 v. Loyola Maryland | | 69-62 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 29 m | Show |
Navy’s best shot to gain a victory in their final four games is today against Loyola Maryland. The Midshipmen have lost eight straight games including the first matchup against Loyola Maryland. Some positives in that matchup is it was the most points scored by Navy over their last ten games. A boost of production from Navy will get them to end their losing streak. |
02-21-24 |
North Carolina-Asheville v. Longwood | | 75-80 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 29 m | Show |
Lopsided wins in conference are usually a red flag for the following matchup. UNC Asheville the top team in the Big South Conference just defeated Charleston Southern by 31 points. They’ll face a Longwood team that blew a six point lead with three minutes left in the first matchup against the Bulldogs. Grab the Lancers in a revenge spot. |
02-19-24 |
Texas A&M Commerce +1.5 v. Incarnate Word | | 76-72 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 37 m | Show |
Texas A&M Commerce has just one road win all of conference play, and are in the middle of a four game road trip. Today will mark an opportunity for the Lions to gain their only chance of a season sweep over an opponent. They defeated Incarnate Word by five points on January 31st. Take the Lions as the Cardinals have have been susceptible in second halves recently. |
02-19-24 |
Lamar v. Southeastern Louisiana -1.5 | | 77-72 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 7 m | Show |
Southeast Louisiana is starting to play like the team many picked to win the Southland Conference before the season. They have won six straight games and will face a Lamar team that has had issues off a blowout win. Their last two lopsided wins, they proceeded to lose outright the following game, including last Monday to Incarnate Word. Take SE Louisiana. |
02-18-24 |
Seton Hall v. St. John's -6 | | 68-62 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 18 m | Show |
St. Johns certainly has under achieved in Coach Pitino’s first season. Two games below .500 in Big East play they have dropped four of their last five games. At home though they have been respectable going 3-1 ATS over their last four games. Look for St Johns to play one of their best games in-conference and get the strong win over Seton Hall. |
02-17-24 |
Hawaii v. UC-Santa Barbara -1.5 | | 71-77 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 26 m | Show |
Cal Santa Barbara has lost three straight games, and is coming off their worst outing of the season scoring just 46 points against UC San Diego. We have seen this pattern before from the Gauchos as they began conference play 0-3, before winning five of their next six. Today is a regroup spot against a Hawaii team they defeated by seventeen points at Hawaii. |
02-17-24 |
Florida International +14.5 v. Louisiana Tech | | 68-75 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 27 m | Show |
One of the more lopsided road conference matchups was Louisiana Tech over Florida International. The Bulldogs led by forty points the majority of the second half and won 93 to 53. Look for the Panther to not necessarily get revenge but play with more pride in the second matchup. |
02-16-24 |
Canisius +5.5 v. Marist | | 55-78 |
Loss | -105 | 5 h 52 m | Show |
The Canisius Golden Griffins will look to erase their road woes at Marist. They are winless on the road in-conference, and have lost eight straight games on the road. Still, they are coming off a big win against Iona, and covered in their last road game against Niagara. Look for Canisius to gain their third straight cover. |
02-14-24 |
North Florida v. Queens NC -3 | | 93-79 |
Loss | -109 | 4 h 52 m | Show |
Queens University has won their last three home games, and is coming off two competitive losses on the road by three points or less. They have a revenge spot today against a North Florida team that defeated them 91-75 on January 20th. That was apart of a five game winning streak for the Ospreys who have since regressed. Tail Queens |
02-14-24 |
East Tennessee State +7.5 v. Chattanooga | | 71-84 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 51 m | Show |
East Tennessee State has shown improvement from a 1-5 Southern Conference start. Seven of their past eight games have been decided by five points or less. Furthermore, they played a competitive game at home against Chattanooga in January. Grab the points here with East Tennessee State. |
02-13-24 |
New Mexico +2.5 v. Nevada | | 83-82 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 51 m | Show |
New Mexico comes into tonight having lost two of their last three games. They will face a Nevada team that might be playing their best basketball of the season. They’ll also be motivated to get revenge from an 89-55 loss to New Mexico on January 28th. New Mexico’s pace and scoring was a problem for Nevada then, and will be tonight as well. Take the underdog as New Mexico's seniors aim to get their first win in Reno. |
02-13-24 |
Heat v. Bucks -8 | | 123-97 |
Loss | -107 | 8 h 1 m | Show |
Milwaukee has stifled their last two opponents from a defensive stand point in the Hornets and Nuggets. Even in a back to back spot they should have the upper hand over a Miami Heat team missing several key players. Additionally, the Bucks have won and covered both prior matchups this season against the Heat. Lay it with the Bucks. |
02-12-24 |
Lamar v. Incarnate Word +6 | | 67-76 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 15 m | Show |
Incarnate Word’s Southland Conference struggles have featured a conference worst 2-8 record. Today is an opportunity to catch Lamar on an off night. The Cardinals are coming off a big victory over Nicholls in which they dominated the second half. Expect a slow start for a Lamar team that has dropped three straight on the road. |
02-10-24 |
Montana State v. Northern Arizona +2 | | 71-76 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 51 m | Show |
Out in the Big Sky Northern Arizona is in a desperate spot. They have dropped four consecutive games and were blown out by Montana on Thursday. Yet their prior two losses were competitive and by two points each. This is also a revenge spot after Montana State won by twenty plus points earlier in-conference. Take NAU. |
02-10-24 |
CS-Fullerton +3 v. CS Bakersfield | | 71-73 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 51 m | Show |
Cal State Bakersfield is a team that has shown promise in Big West play led by guard Kaleb Higgins. They’ve been in three overtime games in conference and had a recent stretch where they won four of five games. Yet, the team that limited them to their fewest points in-conference was Cal State Fullerton. The Titans hindered Barkesfield to just fifty points. Grab Cal State. |
02-08-24 |
Wolves v. Bucks | | 129-105 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 13 m | Show |
Any time a team makes a major adjustment there are typically growing pains. The Milwaukee Bucks are just 1-4 over their last five games under new Coach Doc Rivers. They had the defense to win versus Phoenix, and I expect them to put together a bounce back outing tonight offensively. This play is only with Damian Lillard cleared to play. |
02-07-24 |
UCLA +3.5 v. Stanford | | 82-74 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 47 m | Show |
Mick Cronin has done an excellent job in turning around what appeared to be a disaster season for the UCLA Bruins. They have won five of their last six games, and now will face a Stanford team that gave their all in trying to take down Arizona. Take the points with the Bruins in a revenge spot from a prior 59-53 loss. |
02-07-24 |
Old Dominion +5.5 v. Southern Miss | | 73-78 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show |
Old Dominion has had a tough year from a coaching stand point, and on the floor. Their only success in-conference this year has been against Marshall where they have won both games. Today presents another opportunity against a Southern Miss team that is back pedaling with three straight losses. Take the points with Old Dominion. |
02-07-24 |
Spurs v. Heat -7.5 | | 104-116 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show |
Certain veteran teams can hit the on switch at any given time. We saw this last postseason with the Miami Heat as a play-in eighth seed. Yesterday they had a statement victory of twenty six points over the Magic. Even being in a back to back spot look for the Heat to have the upper hand over the Spurs. Lay it in this spot. |
02-07-24 |
Raptors -7 v. Hornets | | 123-117 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 56 m | Show |
The Toronto Raptors finally have the right matchup to get back in the win column in a big way. They will face a Charlotte Hornets team that is just 5-20 on their home floor and has lost eight straight games. Look for the team to finally gel after having players in and out of the lineup. |
02-07-24 |
High Point -1.5 v. North Carolina-Asheville | | 81-86 |
Loss | -105 | 4 h 16 m | Show |
High Point will have their toughest conference challenge yet today on the road against UNC Asheville. UNC Asheville has one of the well known names in Drew Pember whose versatility poses matchup nightmares in the Big South. Yet, this High Point team has been resilient led by guard Duke Miles, and appears to be on a mission. Take the small favorite here. |
02-06-24 |
Fresno State +2.5 v. San Jose State | | 69-57 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show |
San Jose State and Fresno State had one of the best finishes to a game in their first matchup. Isaiah Hill drained a long three pointer to get the cover and win for Fresno State. Since that loss San Jose State has lost five straight games. Take Fresno as the underdog. |
02-06-24 |
Magic v. Heat -2.5 | | 95-121 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 6 m | Show |
Throughout the Miami Heat’s inconsistencies this season they have been solid against the Orlando Magic. 2-1 on the year and have limited the Magic to an average of 102 points. Healthier look for the Heat to bounce back from a close loss to the Clippers on Sunday. |
02-06-24 |
Canisius +4.5 v. Niagara | | 64-69 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 27 m | Show |
The Canisius Golden Griffins lone two victories in MAAC conference play have come against the bottom two conference teams. Today, they will have an opportunity against a Niagara team that has won four of their past five games. Yet, their past two games have went to overtime and they were sluggish for the majority of their game offensively against Saint Peter’s. Take the points with the Griffins. |
02-06-24 |
Ole Miss +3.5 v. South Carolina | | 65-68 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 57 m | Show |
Today is a sell high spot against South Carolina. The Gamecocks were certainly disrespected ATS and have rolled off five straight victories in that span. Now ranked today’s matchup against Ole Miss they are going to be in for more of a challenge on the defensive end. Look for Ole Miss’s shot making and pace to give the Gamecocks problems. Grab Ole Miss. |
02-03-24 |
St. Mary's +4.5 v. Gonzaga | | 64-62 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 41 m | Show |
Saint Mary’s will try and maintain as the leader in the West Coast Conference tonight. Undefeated in-conference they will have their hands full in what is always a raucous and tough environment to play at Gonzaga. I expect a close result where Saint Mary’s may lose but gets the important check mark in the ATS column. Back the Gaels. |
02-03-24 |
Hawaii +8.5 v. Cal-Irvine | | 68-93 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 32 m | Show |
Hawaii is up for a big test today as they face the top team in the Big West in UC Irvine. Irvine may be getting a little to much love here ATS. In their last matchup they struggled against Cal Poly before pulling away late. Expect Hawaii to play much better than the first matchup where they scored just fifty points. Back Hawaii. |
02-03-24 |
Cavs v. Spurs +10.5 | | 117-101 |
Loss | -105 | 7 h 14 m | Show |
In a back to back spot the San Antonio Spurs find themselves as huge home underdogs. They have been strong ATS on their current home stand where they have won two games outright and covered yesterday against the Pelicans. Look for another solid effort as their seven game home stand comes to conclusion. |
02-03-24 |
Iowa State v. Baylor -3.5 | | 68-70 |
Loss | -115 | 3 h 31 m | Show |
Tough road trips can lead to an in-conference down fall. For Iowa State they have three of their next four games on the road, including two in the state of Texas. Look for Baylor to come together after three close losses. Grab the Bears as they execute down the stretch better than the Cyclones. |
02-03-24 |
Duke v. North Carolina -4.5 | | 84-93 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 1 m | Show |
Originally I leaned on the Duke side, but with more time have settled on North Carolina. The Tar Heels did have a slip up their last time out against Georgia Tech. Look for the Tar Heels to be extra focused to take down Duke after losing the last two times at North Carolina. Their defense is much sharper and depth is an advantage over Duke. Lay it with the Tar Heels |
02-03-24 |
Samford +2 v. Chattanooga | | 78-56 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 3 m | Show |
The top two teams in the Southern Conference will meet as Samford travels to Chattanooga. For the Bulldogs they have had consecutive close calls winning two games by three points or less. Yet, they handled the Mocs earlier in conference with a fifteen point victory. Look for the Bulldogs to gain the season sweep and end the Mocs five game winning streak. |
02-03-24 |
California +2.5 v. Arizona State | | 81-66 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 33 m | Show |
California should be in a much better spot to bounce back after a twenty six point loss against Arizona. They will face an Arizona State team that scored just two points over the final seven and a half minutes in their last game against Stanford. Grab the points here with the underdog in California. |
02-03-24 |
Texas +4.5 v. TCU | | 77-66 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 58 m | Show |
Texas has had their struggles in-conference, but has an opportunity today to take down a top twenty five team in TCU. TCU has had a knack of playing in close games as their last five of their last six games have been decided by five points or fewer. Look for the pace of play to aide Texas on the road. Grab the points |
02-01-24 |
Appalachian State -5.5 v. Georgia State | | 81-71 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 18 m | Show |
Near the halfway point of conference play, Appalachian State has shown to be the best Sun Belt team. A strength has already been seen in facing a conference opponent a second time, as they defeated Coastal Carolina by twenty nine points. Look for the Mountaineers to put a better showcase against a Panthers team they defeated by eight points at home. |
02-01-24 |
Old Dominion +9.5 v. Marshall | | 83-76 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 18 m | Show |
Today serves as a buy low spot on Old Dominion. The Monarchs just dismissed their leading scorer in Vasean Allette, and have lost nine of their last ten games. The one win was over tonight’s opponent in Marshall with a twenty five point victory. Grab the big offering of points here on Old Dominion. |
02-01-24 |
Troy State -5 v. Georgia Southern | | 84-63 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 17 m | Show |
Georgia Southern has covered four straight games and experienced one of the best turn arounds of a poor team in college hoops. They were 0-12 to begin conference play, but surprisingly are above .500 in conference at 5-4. Look for the defense of Troy to neutralize the guard play of the Eagles. Lay it with Troy. |
01-31-24 |
UAB v. North Texas -6.5 | | 82-79 |
Loss | -115 | 1 h 19 m | Show |
Look for a let down spot Wednesday with the UAB Blazers. They are coming off their first win of the season against a ranked opponent in Memphis. North Texas is one of the best defensive teams in college basketball allowing just fifty nine points per game. Look for the Mean Green’s intense defense to frustrate the Blazers. Lay it with North Texas. |
01-31-24 |
Suns v. Nets +3.5 | | 136-120 |
Loss | -105 | 1 h 54 m | Show |
The Brooklyn Nets are on their first win streak not involving the Detroit Pistons since early December. Positive signs for a Nets team coming off their best win of the season, in a 33 point victory over the Utah Jazz. Grab the Nets as a slight home underdog over the Suns. |
01-30-24 |
Raptors +6.5 v. Bulls | | 118-107 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show |
Toronto new pieces as part of their trades are injured in RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Still, the Raptors showed fight in their last loss by a point to the Atlanta Hawks. Rookie Gradey Dick put in fifteen points, and Jordan Nwora scored a season high 24 points. Look for the Raptors to show fight again tonight. |
01-30-24 |
Lakers v. Hawks -6 | | 122-138 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 34 m | Show |
The LA Lakers looked like a tired team last night in a double digit loss to the Rockets. Now they are in a back to back road spot as they have to travel to Atlanta. Expect the defense to continue to be an issue, and offense to lag without Anthony Davis. Lay it with the Atlanta Hawks. |
01-30-24 |
Northern Illinois +3.5 v. Central Michigan | | 77-84 |
Loss | -109 | 4 h 53 m | Show |
Out in the MAC Northern Illinois has had one of the strangest seasons of a mid-major. They began the season 5-1 overall, and have faltered with losses in 12 out of thirteen games. Yet today they will face a Chippewas team that is overachieving in conference play, and averages just 67 points a game. Take the underdog with Northern Illinois. |
01-30-24 |
Illinois v. Ohio State +3 | | 87-75 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 53 m | Show |
Ohio State has dropped five of their last six conference games. Today is an opportunity to get back on track and take down fifteenth ranked Illinois. A season ago they had lost nine games in a row, and took down the Illini by double digits on their home floor. Take the home underdog in the Buckeyes here. |
01-29-24 |
Wizards v. Spurs -3.5 | | 118-113 |
Loss | -110 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
The San Antonio Spurs are on a rare winning streak having won their last two games. Overall they have won three out of their last five games, which includes a road win over tonight’s opponent in the Washington Wizards. Additionally, they have won by double figures the last three times they were favorites this season. Lay it with the Spurs. |
01-29-24 |
Southeastern Louisiana -3.5 v. Houston Christian | | 80-58 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show |
Monday in college basketball features four key Southland conference games . Southeast Louisiana heads on the road having lost five of their last six games. They should be able to get back on track tonight against a Houston Christian team they had great success against last season with two wins by double figures. Houston Christian is also a team over achieving with three wins in their last five games. Lay it with Southeast Louisiana. |
01-27-24 |
UC San Diego +2.5 v. UC-Davis | | 92-59 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 5 m | Show |
A rest advantage does not always necessarily translate against the spread. In a conference like the Big West, all schools except Hawaii are in California. UC Davis has had a full week layoff compared to UC San Diego. They also had two close victories in their past two games over UC Irvine and Cal State Fullerton. Take UC San Diego to start off strong and build a lead over the Aggies. |
01-27-24 |
Southern Miss v. Marshall -3.5 | | 67-83 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 4 m | Show |
Southern Miss has come out of nowhere to turn around their season. To open Sun Belt conference play they lost to a winless Georgia Southern team. Since they have won six of their last seven games, and are in third place in the Sun Belt. Today is a bad road spot against a Marshall team that played strong the final ten minutes of their last matchup against Georgia State. |
01-27-24 |
Georgia State -4 v. Coastal Carolina | | 83-85 |
Loss | -109 | 1 h 3 m | Show |
Out in the Sun Belt Georgia State will play in their fourth straight road game. They will face a Coastal Carolina team that has been non competitive in the majority of their conference matchups. Look for Georgia State to end their road trip on a positive note. Lay it with the Panthers. |
01-25-24 |
Wright State -2 v. Cleveland State | | 107-99 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 51 m | Show |
Wright State already has a decisive victory over Cleveland State when they won 82-70 on January 4th. A close game at halftime quickly ballooned based on second half adjustments from the Raiders. Don’t expect the Raiders to shoot a blistering sixty percent again, but they are comfortable running their offense against Cleveland State. Tail the road favorite here. |
01-25-24 |
Georgia Southern +16.5 v. Appalachian State | | 74-84 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 20 m | Show |
Appalachian State has grown their number ATS thanks to a strong start in Sun Belt conference play. At 15-4 overall they should not have a problem defeating Georgia Southern. Yet, this is a different team now for the Southern Eagles. They’v won consecutive games for the first time this season and are above .500 in conference. Take the points with the underdog. |
01-24-24 |
Georgia State v. Marshall -3.5 | | 68-77 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 46 m | Show |
Look for the Marshall Thundering Herd to regroup from a three game losing streak. In the stretch Marshall’s offense has faltered as they’ve dropped from 85 points to 52 in their latest loss to James Madison. They’ll be able to score against a Georgia State team that is playing in their third straight road game. Tail Marshall as the home favorite. |
01-23-24 |
Boise State -5.5 v. Fresno State | | 72-68 |
Loss | -110 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
The Mountain West boasts five to six quality teams, including Boise State. The Broncos are off to a 4-1 start in-conference, and are getting it done with defense. Expect defense to be the difference against a Fresno State team that lacks balanced scoring. Lay it with Boise State. |
01-23-24 |
Pittsburgh v. Georgia Tech +3 | | 72-64 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
Pittsburgh pulled off a big upset in their last game over Duke. Overall though they have been a disappointment in ACC play. They are 2-5 overall including two losses to Syracuse. Georgia Tech is going through some growing pains under Damon Stoudemire but this is a winnable home game. Tail the Yellow Jackets plus the points. |
01-23-24 |
Eastern Michigan +5.5 v. Western Michigan | | 56-73 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
Western Michigan has been a pleasant surprise after beginning the season 2-9. They won five straight games and held their own against top MAC teams on the road in Akron and Bowling Green. Today is sell high spot on the Broncos in a rivalry game against Eastern Michigan. Tail the underdog. |
01-22-24 |
Hofstra -3.5 v. Stony Brook | | 80-74 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
The CAA should be in for another great game today as Hofstra travels to take on Stony Brook. The Seawolves after playing four of five games on the road may feed off their home crowd early. Yet, look for Hofstra to adjust and attack a Stony Brook team that’s had issues in second halves. Grab Hofstra. |
01-22-24 |
Grizzlies v. Raptors -7 | | 108-100 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
The Memphis Grizzlies continue to be one of the more depleted teams from an injury stand point in the NBA. It’s began to take its toll on their current road trip as they have dropped consecutive games ATS and lost by double digits. Expect that to continue against a new look Toronto team eager to put on a showcase performance. Lay it with Toronto. |
01-20-24 |
Washington +3.5 v. Stanford | | 80-90 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 33 m | Show |
The Washington Huskies are coming off a thrilling came from behind victory over California. They trailed by four points with less than a minute to go, but were able to steal possessions and convert on missed free throws. That’s a confidence booster to complete their road trip in California with another quality game tonight against Stanford. Grab Washington. |
01-20-24 |
Georgia State v. Georgia Southern +3.5 | | 70-86 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 23 m | Show |
Georgia Southern is coming off their third victory of the season after they defeated Coastal Carolina. Freshmen guard Erin Banks has been coming along and is coming off a season high nineteen points on Thursday. Look for the Eagles to put forth a much better outing than the twenty eight point loss to the Panthers last Saturday. Grab Georgia Southern. |
01-18-24 |
Northeastern -6.5 v. North Carolina A&T | | 65-72 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 7 m | Show |
After beginning conference play with two poor performances, Northeastern has turned things around. They’e won consecutive games and get to face a North Carolina A&T team that is coming off a thrilling final second victory over Hampton on Monday. Look for the Huskies to keep the Aggies offense in check as they get the road cover. |
01-17-24 |
Heat -1.5 v. Raptors | | 97-121 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 27 m | Show |
The Miami Heat draw a small number on the road against a Raptors team that has lost four straight. Toronto has been competitive and has the new look talent but just can’t close games. Trade rumors surrounding Pascal Siakam are certainly an issue. Take the Heat as the Raptors drop another close one. |
01-17-24 |
Chattanooga -2 v. Mercer | | 74-60 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 47 m | Show |
Struggles on the road are a reason that Chattanooga is just three games above .500. Over their last six road games they are just 1-5, and the one win was over Alabama A&M. Here look for the Mocs to have success against a Mercer team that has back pedaled significantly since their five game win streak. Take Chattanooga. |
01-17-24 |
North Texas v. East Carolina +3.5 | | 60-59 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 46 m | Show |
Today look for East Carolina to bounce back spot on their home floor against North Texas. The Pirates are just 3-5 over their last eight games, and are coming off a double digit home loss to SMU. Two players that should perform better are RJ Felton and Brandon Johnson who are coming off shooting performances below twenty six percent. Take East Carolina. |
01-16-24 |
UNLV +5.5 v. Boise State | | 68-64 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
Boise State comes in with consecutive top notch wins. They knocked off formerly ranked Colorado State, and went into Reno and handed Nevada just their second loss of the season. Yet, the Broncos are vulnerable with poor stretches of offense. Grab the points with a UNLV team that is upset off of a questionable loss to Utah State. |
01-16-24 |
Western Michigan v. Akron -14 | | 66-77 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
Western Michigan has won five straight after a 2-9 start. Today will be a much different task and result on the road against Akron. Akron starts four seniors including double double machine Enrique Freeman who leads the country in rebounds per game. Tail the Zips here. |
01-15-24 |
Notre Dame v. Boston College -9 | | 59-63 |
Loss | -120 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
In ACC action today Boston College is a heavy favorite over Notre Dame. The Irish have actually been solid as of late ATS as they are 4-1 over their last five games. Today is a tough spot though as they just played on Saturday. Take Boston College as Notre Dame has a tendency to go flat offensively. |
01-14-24 |
Rams v. Lions -3 | | 23-24 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 57 m | Show |
Most of the week I was leaning towards the Rams side. But something about home field advantage typically carries over in the postseason. We saw this in both of yesterday’s postseason openers. On a small number I trust the Detroit potent offense to push the football down the field on a young Rams defense. Close game but Detroit cashes ATS. |
01-14-24 |
Pacers v. Nuggets -10.5 | | 109-117 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 54 m | Show |
Through a couple of games the impact of not having Tyrese Haliburton has not been felt for the Pacers. They have won three straight games and today will get to face a Denver Nuggets team in a back to back situation. Look for Denver to thrive against the Pacers fast pace offense, and also be motivated to defeat their old teammate in Bruce Brown. |
01-13-24 |
California +7.5 v. Oregon | | 73-80 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 10 m | Show |
One of the best comeback wins of the season occurred with the California Golden Bears two nights ago against Colorado. Down by as many as twenty points they stormed back and won outright on their home floor. Look for Mark Madsen’s California team to take advantage of an Oregon team that has not played in a week. Grab California. |
01-11-24 |
Knicks -4 v. Mavs | | 124-128 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 35 m | Show |
Today is a bad matchup for the home Dallas Mavericks. They looked flat on both ends of the floor in their seventeen point loss to a short handed Memphis Grizzlies. Now they will face a surging Knicks team on a five game win streak. Look for the Knicks to out hustle the Mavericks, and also for Jalen Brunson to have a showcase against his old team. |
01-11-24 |
Seattle University v. UT-Rio Grande Valley +8 | | 80-81 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show |
UT Rio Valley Grande is a big home underdog today against Seattle. Seattle has one of the more prolific scorers in the country in Cameron Tyson, but are coming off just 48 points in their last matchup against California Baptist. Additionally, the Vaqueros rank fourth best in the country as they get to the free throw line for 27 attempts a game. Tail the Vaqueros. |
01-11-24 |
New Mexico State +1.5 v. Florida International | | 67-77 |
Loss | -108 | 5 h 56 m | Show |
New Mexico State is one of the better turn around stories in college basketball, after the program issues of last season. This year, they may be 7-9 overall but five losses were by six points or less. They have been competitive and are on a two-game win streak. Tail them on the road versus FIU. |
01-10-24 |
Rockets v. Bulls -3.5 | | 119-124 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 28 m | Show |
Chicago enters Wednesday on a two game win streak, but both of those wins were against the lowly Hornets. Today they face a Houston Rockets team that is on the second leg of a difficult six-game East coast road trip. Take the Bulls as the Rockets road struggles continue. |
01-10-24 |
Spurs -3 v. Pistons | | 130-108 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 29 m | Show |
Detroit had a quality team on the ropes yesterday in the Sacramento Kings with an eighteen point lead. Before it was even halftime they were trailing and went on to lose by 21 points. Positioning for the worst record in the NBA continues against the five win spurs. Grab San Antonio. |
01-09-24 |
BYU +3.5 v. Baylor | | 72-81 |
Loss | -110 | 23 h 33 m | Show |
Although BYU lost their Big 12 conference opener to Cincinnati, I expect a nice bounce back effort Tuesday. They had an abnormal shooting performance where they shot just 32 percent from the floor. They’ll bounce back as a team against Baylor who needed overtime to survive against Oklahoma State. Grab BYU plus the points |
01-09-24 |
Southeastern Louisiana +4.5 v. Nicholls State | | 61-66 |
Loss | -115 | 8 h 56 m | Show |
Out in the Southland conference Nicholls is a tad bit over valued on the number. They had a strong non-conference schedule which featured two surprising outcomes. They won outright over LSU and played a close game against Maryland. Expect a tight game today as Southeast Louisiana is in a revenge spot after being swept last season. |
01-09-24 |
Toledo v. Kent State -3 | | 89-75 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Four games ago Kent State was 7-3, since they have suffered a poor stretch going 1-3 over their last four games. The biggest issue for the Golden Flashes are vulnerable on the road where all three losses occurred. Expect Kent State to bounce back against a Toledo team they defeated in both matchups last season by double digits. |
01-08-24 |
Incarnate Word v. Lamar -6.5 | | 59-75 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 54 m | Show |
Out in the Southland Conference look for the Lamar Cardinals to have success at home against Incarnate Ward. A big chance in this year’s Lamar team is they are averaging 83 points per game. That’s a big boost from last year’s matchups where they scored 64 points or less in both. |
01-08-24 |
Washington v. Michigan -5 | | 13-34 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 39 m | Show |
Several times this season the Washington Huskies have side stepped the naysayers via the spread as underdogs, and on the field. Undefeated they have won their last two games outright. Today it ends as Michigan completes their task after a thrilling comeback win over Alabama. Grab the Wolverines. |
01-08-24 |
Bulls -6 v. Hornets | | 119-112 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 4 m | Show |
A tough feat to complete is defeating an opponent and a home and away matchup. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets on Friday by thirteen points. Even with injury concerns and the status of Zach Lavine up in the air attack the Bulls side today. Outside of the Hornets win over the Kings they have been abysmal with losses in twelve of their last thirteen games. Play the Bulls. |
01-07-24 |
Bills -3 v. Dolphins | | 21-14 |
Win | 102 | 6 h 42 m | Show |
With the Jaguars trailing at halftime now is where I see a bit more value on the Buffalo Bills side. Even with the Bills likely to be in with a Jags loss, they still want the momentum of closing out their season strong. Additionally, they could win the division with a win over Miami. Grab the Bills. |
01-07-24 |
Chiefs +3 v. Chargers | | 13-12 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 48 m | Show |
We have seen two scenarios so far where resting starters has led to an easy victory for the opposition. We saw Pittsburgh pull away from Baltimore, and Cincinnati blow out Cleveland. With Kansas City, I expect a different outcome. Blaine Gabbert is a long time veteran, and the Chiefs have filled their roster with complimentary players versus a couple of stars. Grab the Chiefs. |
01-06-24 |
Denver +4 v. Northern Colorado | | 82-86 |
Push | 0 | 2 h 24 m | Show |
The Denver Pioneers have shown vast improvement with a 10-6 record. They also have respectable covers against two ranked teams in Colorado State and BYU. Look for the Pioneers to match the high scoring capabilities of Northern Colorado, and keep within this number as part of the Big Sky-Summit Challenge. Grab the points here. |
01-06-24 |
Furman v. Chattanooga -120 | | 58-73 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 23 m | Show |
Saturday, two teams that are typically atop the Southern Conference are struggling. Furman finds themselves two games below .500 while Chattanooga enters on a three game losing streak. This will be the Mocs first home game since December 19th, and they should be the latest to attack a Furman team that is missing main pieces from their former top level teams. Grab the Mocs. |
01-06-24 |
Wright State +2.5 v. IUPU Ft Wayne | | 106-98 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 52 m | Show |
Conference play can sometimes spark a team that has played subpar in non-conference. Wright State is coming off a decisive victory just two nights ago over Cleveland State. Look for their hot shooting to carry over on the road against a Purdue Fort Wayne team they defeated by double digits in both matchups last season. |
01-05-24 |
Wolves -3.5 v. Rockets | | 122-95 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 37 m | Show |
A lack of effort is not what you expect from the top team in the Western Conference in the Minnesota Timberwolves. Yet, in their last game against the Pelicans it was apparent that they were being outplayed in all phases. For the first time this season the Timberwolves have lost consecutive games. Tonight look for a much different outcome on the road against Houston. |
01-05-24 |
Hawks +3 v. Pacers | | 116-150 |
Loss | -108 | 3 h 37 m | Show |
Today is a situational spot to back the Atlanta Hawks on the road against the Indiana Pacers. Indiana is coming off back to back wins over the Milwaukee Bucks. The wins showcase that the Pacers are legitimate but this could be a severe let down spot. Atlanta thrived in their last game against Oklahoma City, and I expect another good showcase today. Take the Hawks. |