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07-08-20 | Newcastle United +2.5 v. Manchester City | 0-5 | Loss | -120 | 37 h 57 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Newcastle. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Newcastle has just one loss in their last five matches, a 2-0 loss to City. - City could rest players in a meaningless match. - City has won four of the last five meetings, but none by more than two goals. The verdict: look for Man City to be in cruise control. | |||||||
07-04-20 | Deportivo Alaves +0.25 v. Real Valladolid | 0-1 | Loss | -131 | 26 h 14 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Alaves. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Real Valladolid is winless in their last five matches, with four draws. - Alaves has two wins in their last five matches. - Alaves has won five straight against Valladolid. The verdict: look for Alaves to earn at least a point. | |||||||
06-30-20 | Luton Town v. Leeds United -1.5 | 1-1 | Loss | -100 | 30 h 29 m | Show | |
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06-28-20 | Chelsea v. Leicester +0.25 | 1-0 | Loss | -124 | 29 h 55 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Leicester City +.05. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - These two teams have played to a draw in three straight meetings. - Leicester City is 9-4-3 with a +15 goal differential at home this season. - Leicester City is coming off back to back draws in their last two matches. The verdict: look for the home team to advance. | |||||||
06-20-20 | SC Freiburg +2.5 v. Bayern Munich | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 99 h 10 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Freiburg +2.5. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Two of the last three meetings between these teams ended with a final score of 1-1. - Bayern has won by one goal in three straight matches. - Freiburg hasn't lost by more than one in any of it's last five matches. The verdict: look for a close game here. | |||||||
06-20-20 | Borussia Monchengladbach -1.5 v. SC Paderborn 07 | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 2 h 17 m | Show | |
Ricky's 7* play on Gladbach. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Paderborn has lost four straight meetings versus Monchengladbach, the last two each by a score of 2-0. - Paderborn has conceded a Bundesliga high of 68 goals in 32 matches. - Paderborn is winless in it's last five matches. The verdict: look for Gladbach to win big. | |||||||
06-17-20 | Arsenal +1.5 v. Manchester City | 0-3 | Loss | -113 | 412 h 7 m | Show | |
Ricky's 10* play on Arsenal +1.5. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Arsenal is undefeated in their last seven Premier League matches. - A strong finish could put Arsenal in a Champions League spot. - Manchester City is 4-1 in their last five matches, but all four wins came by one goal. The verdict: look for Man City to come out flat. | |||||||
06-13-20 | Barcelona FC -1.5 v. Mallorca | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 146 h 4 m | Show | |
Ricky's 10* play on Arsenal +1.5. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Arsenal is undefeated in their last seven Premier League matches. - A strong finish could put Arsenal in a Champions League spot. - Manchester City is 4-1 in their last five matches, but all four wins came by one goal. The verdict: look for Man City to come out flat. | |||||||
06-13-20 | Borussia Dortmund -1.5 v. Fortuna Dusseldorf | 1-0 | Loss | -100 | 71 h 49 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Borrussia Dortmund -1.5. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Dortmund ranks second in the Bundesliga with 81 goals in 30 matches. - Dusseldorf has conceded 10 goals in their last four matches. - Dortmund is 4-1 in the last five head to head meetings, most recently winning 5-0 in December. The verdict: look for Dortmund to win big. | |||||||
03-11-20 | Vanderbilt +8.5 v. Arkansas | 73-86 | Loss | -109 | 47 h 52 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Vanderbilt. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the strong play of Vanderbilt in recent games is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Razorbacks are 1-5 ATS in their last six neutral site games. - The Razorbacks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games overall. - The Razorbacks have allowed opponents to average over 80 points per game in their last five overall. The verdict: look for Vanderbilt to play with passion here in Nashville. | |||||||
03-11-20 | Borussia Dortmund +0.75 v. Paris St Germain | 0-2 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Dortmund. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the aggregate score is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The aggregate score is 2-1 in favor of Dortmund. - The German side has scored 68 goals in 25 domestic league matches. - The French side has a history of disappointment in the Champions League. The verdict: look for the Germans to kick PSG out of the Champions League. | |||||||
03-08-20 | Memphis +9 v. Houston | 57-64 | Win | 100 | 14 h 40 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Memphis Tigers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history between these teams is particularly significant. Twice in the last five meetings these teams have played games decided by a single point, and only one of those games was decided by as many as nine points. Key Trends: - The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. - The Tigers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall. - The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. The verdict: look for the Tigers to make a game of it. | |||||||
03-07-20 | 76ers v. Warriors +2.5 | 114-118 | Win | 100 | 17 h 5 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Golden State Warriors. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the return of Steph Curry is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The 76ers are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a road favorite. - The 76ers are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. - The 76ers are 6-20-1 ATS in their last 27 road games. The verdict: look for the sixers to continue to struggle on the road. | |||||||
03-07-20 | Virginia Tech v. Notre Dame -6.5 | 56-64 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Notre Dame. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history between these teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Hokies are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as an underdog. - The Hokies are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 games overall. - The Hokies are 0-5 ATS in their last five road games. The verdict: look for the home team to run up the score. | |||||||
03-05-20 | Air Force +17.5 v. San Diego State | 60-73 | Win | 100 | 5 h 34 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Air Force. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history between these teams is significant. Key Trends: - The Falcons would be 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings if getting +17 points. - The Falcons shot 53.7 percent from the field in a win over Fresno yesterday. - The Falcons hit over 70 percent of their free throws in the win over the Bulldogs. The verdict: look for the Falcons to make a game of it. | |||||||
03-04-20 | Florida State v. Notre Dame +2.5 | 73-71 | Win | 100 | 15 h 59 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on the Irish. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history between these teams is particularly significant. The home team is 8-1 straight up in the last nine meetings, with the exception being a Notre Dame win at Tallahassee in 2017. Key Trends: - The Irish lost by a score of 85-84 at Florida State earlier this year. - The Irish are 8-1 ATS in the last nine head to head meetings. - The underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. The verdict: look for the Irish to execute revenge here at home. | |||||||
03-04-20 | Grizzlies +2 v. Nets | 118-79 | Win | 100 | 14 h 38 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Memphis. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the Grizzlies defense is particularly significant. They have allowed 88 points in each of their last two games. Key Trends: - The Grizzlies are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up win. - The Nets are 1-4 ATS in their last five games playing on 0 days rest. - The Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings in Brooklyn. The verdict: look for the Grizzlies to make it three straight wins. | |||||||
03-04-20 | Flyers +1.5 v. Capitals | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 3 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on Philly. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the Flyers recent win streak is significant. They have won six straight and nine of their last 11. Key Trends: - The Flyers are 7-3 in their last 10 games as an underdog. - The Capitals are 1-5 in their last six games following a win. - The Flyers are 5-2 in their last seven road games. The verdict: look for the Flyers to give Washington a run for their money. | |||||||
03-03-20 | Texas +6.5 v. Oklahoma | 52-51 | Win | 100 | 16 h 6 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Texas. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history between these teams is quite significant. Texas comes in as winners of four straight, including upsets over TTU and WVU. Key Trends: - The Longhorns are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. - The underdog is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings. - The road team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings. The verdict: look for the Longhorns to be competitive. | |||||||
03-01-20 | Lakers v. Pelicans +2.5 | 122-114 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the New Orleans Pelicans. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game fatigue could be a factor for LA. LeBron recently sat out to rest a groin injury, it's tough to see any reason to push it here on the second game of a back to back. Key Trends: - The Pelicans are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games overall. - The Pelicans are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog. - The Lakers are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings in New Orleans. The verdict: look for the Pelicans to be all fired up at home. | |||||||
03-01-20 | Cincinnati +7 v. Houston | 55-68 | Loss | -115 | 6 h 8 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history of close games between these teams is significant. Key Trends: - The Cougars are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a favorite. - The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. - The Bearcats have gone to overtime in four of their last five overall. The verdict: look for a close game that could go either way, | |||||||
02-29-20 | Arizona v. UCLA +2.5 | 64-69 | Win | 100 | 16 h 10 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on the UCLA Bruins. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent play of both teams is particularly significant. The Bruins have won six straight while the Wildcats have lost back to back games. Key Trends: - The Wildcats are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 Saturday games. - The Bruins are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six home games. - The underdog is 15-3 ATS in the last 18 meetings. The verdict: look for the Wildcats struggles to continue in LA. | |||||||
02-29-20 | Notre Dame -1 v. Wake Forest | 73-84 | Loss | -110 | 16 h 10 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on the Notre Dame Irish. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the let down spot is particularly significant. We look for Wake Forest to suffer a let down after their double OT win over Duke. Key Trends: - The Fighting Irish are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. - The Demon Deacons are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 Saturday games. - The Demon Deacons are 0-6 ATS in their last six games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. The verdict: look for the visitors to take down the home team. | |||||||
02-21-20 | Buffalo +4 v. Kent State | 104-98 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show | |
Ricky's 5* play on the Buffalo Bulls Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets witGolden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.hin his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the previous history between these teams is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as an underdog. - The Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a home favorite. - The Golden Flashes are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. The verdict: look for the Bulls to win this one outright. | |||||||
02-19-20 | Michigan v. Rutgers -1 | 60-52 | Loss | -115 | 12 h 11 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Rutgers Scarlett Knights. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the Scarlett Knights home court advantage is particularly significant. Key Trends: - The Scarlett Knights are 17-0 straight up at home this season. - The Wolverines have lost five of seven road games this season. - The Scarlett Knights have allowed just 57.5 points per game at home this season. The verdict: look for Rutgers to remain undefeated at home. | |||||||
02-16-20 | Inter Milan v. Lazio | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 31 h 7 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Lazio. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent form of the home team is particularly significant. Key Trends: - Lazio has the best goal differential in the Serie A (+33). - Lazio has a goal differential of +26 at home. - Inter Milan is coming off it's first loss of the season at home versus Napoli. The verdict: look for Lazio to get a win here at home. | |||||||
02-15-20 | Washington v. UCLA -2.5 | 57-67 | Win | 100 | 14 h 24 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the UCLA Bruins. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the previous history between these teams is significant. Key Trends: - The Huskies are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games overall. - The Huskies are 0-8 ATS in their last eight games as an underdog. - The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. The verdict: look for the Huskies to come up short on the road once again. | |||||||
02-15-20 | Louisville v. Clemson +6.5 | 62-77 | Win | 100 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Clemson Tigers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the previous history between these teams is significant. Key Trends: - The Tigers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog. - The Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog. - The home team is 6-0 straight up in the last six meetings. The verdict: look for the Tigers to give Louisville a run for their money. | |||||||
02-11-20 | North Carolina v. Wake Forest +2.5 | 57-74 | Win | 100 | 12 h 58 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Wake Forest. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the Tar Heels injury woes are quite significant. Key Trends: - The Tar Heels are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite. - The Demon Deacons are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as an underdog. - The Demon Deacons are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. The verdict: look for the Tar Heels to come up short on the road. | |||||||
02-09-20 | Washington v. Washington State +3.5 | 67-79 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on Washington State. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the previous history between these teams is quite significant. Key Trends: - The Cougars are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog. - The Huskies are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games. - The Huskies are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a road favorite. The verdict: look for the home team to give it to their biggest rivals. | |||||||
02-08-20 | LSU v. Auburn -5 | 90-91 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 14 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Auburn Tigers. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the home court advantage should be key. Key Trends: - The LSU Tigers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games overall. - The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. - The Auburn Tigers are 12-0 straight up at home this season. The verdict: look for the home team to run up the score in a blowout win. | |||||||
02-05-20 | Pittsburgh v. Notre Dame -5.5 | 72-80 | Win | 100 | 23 h 19 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Notre Dame Irish. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this ACC game home court advantage seems significant. Key Trends: - The Panthers are 0-5 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win. - The Fighting Irish are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight home games. - The Panthers are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 road games versus a team with a winning home record. The verdict: look for the Panthers to struggle on the road in South Bend. | |||||||
02-04-20 | Bucks v. Pelicans +6.5 | 120-108 | Loss | -110 | 18 h 56 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the New Orleans Pelicans. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent play of the Pelicans is significant. They have won 13 of their last 18 overall. Key Trends: - The Pelicans are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog. - The Bucks are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. - The Pelicans are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games. The verdict: look for the Bucks to struggle with this smoking hot home underdog. | |||||||
02-04-20 | Ball State v. Kent State -3.5 | 62-54 | Loss | -117 | 17 h 4 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Golden Flashes. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this MAC rivalry game, the histor between these teams might be the most significant. The Golden Flashes are 9-1 straight up in the last 10 meetings. Key Trends: - The Cardinals are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games. - The Golden Flashes average over 83 points per game at home. - The Golden Flashes have a 10-1 home record so far this season. The verdict: look for the home team to continue to dominate here. | |||||||
02-02-20 | 49ers v. Chiefs | Top | 20-31 | Win | 100 | 324 h 46 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on the Chiefs. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in the Super Bowl it's the mismatch at the quarterback position that is key. Key Trends: - The 49ers are 1-4 ATS in their last five head to head meetings. - The 49ers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 14 points. - Mahomes has thrown for eight TDs and no INTs in two playoff games this season. The verdict: look for the Chiefs to rally late to win a close game. | |||||||
02-01-20 | Hawks v. Mavs -5 | 100-123 | Win | 100 | 19 h 53 m | Show | |
Ricky's 8* play on the Dallas Mavericks. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. The Mavs will miss Luka, but when he missed four games earlier this year they were 2-2 with wins over Philly and Milwaukee on the road. Key Trends: - The Hawks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog. - The Hawks are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. - The Hawks are 1-4 ATS in their last five road games. The verdict: look for the Mavs to continue to roll, and KP should have a huge game. | |||||||
02-01-20 | Kentucky v. Auburn -3 | Top | 66-75 | Win | 100 | 18 h 35 m | Show |
Ricky's 10* play on Auburn. Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. The Wildcats are not playing well, coming off an uninspired win over Vanderbilt. Auburn's home record (11-0) has plenty of significance here. Key Trends: - The Tigers average over 85 points per game at home. - The Wildcats were losing at the half at home versus last place Vanderbilt in their last game. - The Tigers are 4-2 ATS in the last six head to head meetings. The verdict: look for the Tigers to heat up from three-point range, and run up the score. | |||||||
01-30-20 | Hornets v. Wizards -3.5 | Top | 107-121 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show |
My 10* BLOWOUT ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on the Washington Wizards. Off a home win over the Knicks, I expect the Hornets to predictably struggle on the road in the nation's capital. The Wizards come in focussed on the task at hand as they enter off a double-digit loss to Milwaukee. Despite the win last time out, note that the Hornets have averaged fewer than 100 points over their last five. The Wizards' deplorable defense catches a break here today facing this stagnant Hornets' offense. Key Trends: - The Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last five at home. - Charlotte is only 1-4 ATS in its last five vs. the division. - The Hornets are already just 3-7 ATS this season after successfully covering the spread in two or more straight outings. The verdict: I think the home side has the distinct advantage here, as I expect a double-digit blowout once it's all said and done; lay the short points! | |||||||
01-29-20 | Lightning -1.5 v. Kings | 4-2 | Win | 131 | 30 h 14 m | Show | |
My 8* BIG TIGER is on the Bolts PUCK-LINE. I like the Lightning to win big here after their loss in Dallas to open the second half. The Kings have lost four straight and have nothing at all to play for here. Overall Tampa Bay averages 3.57 GPG and it allows 2.86 (the Lightning power-play is converting 26.8%, while the penalty kill sits at 83.5%.) LA averages just 2.50 GPG, while conceding 3.12 (power play is converting 16.2%, while the penalty kill is atrocious at 73.4%.) Key Trends: - The Kings are interestingly just 5-21 in their last 26 vs. the Atlantic division. - The Lightning are still 7-3 in their last ten as a road favorite. The verdict: I think we'll see the Kings come out sluggish after the long lay off, while the Lightning have the advantage of having already played. Lay the 1.5 goals for the nice return! | |||||||
01-26-20 | Pacers v. Blazers -1.5 | Top | 129-139 | Win | 100 | 14 h 53 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on the Portland Trail Blazers. I think the home side digs deep and finds a way to get the job done in front of the home town crowd. Indiana is 13-11 away from home, which isn't great. But compared to the Blazers sub-par 10-11 home record, it's much better. This is game five of a five game road trip for Indiana and I think it's going to struggle to find energy vs. this desperate home side. Portland is currently on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. This is the third game of a four-game home stand. The Blazers have just two wins in their last five games. Key Trends: - Indiana is a poor 0-2 ATS off two straight road wins by ten points or more. - Portland is 6-1 ATS in its last seven after allowing 110 points or more for four straight games (including 3-1 ATS this season.) The verdict: I think the Pacers come out flat in their final game of this trip and I expect the Blazers to play with a sense of urgency from start to finish; lay the short points! | |||||||
01-26-20 | Ohio State v. Northwestern +6.5 | 71-59 | Loss | -115 | 23 h 50 m | Show | |
My 9* BEWARE OF DOG is on Northwestern. I think that the hungry home side will push the visitors to the brink here. Ohio State has lost two straight, while Northwestern has dropped eight of its last eight, including three straight conference contests. Clearly both teams are "hungry," but I'll argue that the home side is much more so. Ohio State has allowed over 70 points per game over its last nine games and I think it'll have its hands full again here. The Buckeyes offense has struggled during conference action as well. The Wildcats are averaging 67 PPG, led by leading scorer Miller Kopp (13 PPG). Key Trends: - Ohio State is 0-5 ATS in its last five following a SU loss. - Northwestern is 7-3 ATS in its last ten home games following a three games or more conference losing streak. The verdict: Clearly Northwestern has plenty of issues of its own, but it catches the perfect team now to get untracked against. Outright win?! Very possible, but in the end let's grab the points! | |||||||
01-26-20 | San Diego State v. UNLV +8 | Top | 71-67 | Win | 100 | 20 h 21 m | Show |
My 10* CLASH-OF-THE-TITANS is on UNLV. SDSU is 20-0, while UNLV is 11-10. I think the Aztecs are going to have a fight on their hands from start to finish and in a contest which I think'll be decided in the final moments, I'm going to grab up the ample points. The Aztecs are 9-0 in MWC play, while the Rebels are 6-2. Most recently the Aztecs come in off a 72-55 win over Wyoming at home. Malachi Flynn led the way with 18 points. Overall SDSU averages 74.7 PPG and it concedes 56.7. UNLV comes in off a loss to Nevada and it'll be eager to get back on track here at home and to try and snap the Aztecs perfect record. UNLV averages 71.9 PPG and it allows 69.7. Key Trends: - SDSU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine home games following a SU/ATS loss. - SDSU is only 3-4 ATS in its last seven after a 15 points or higher home victory. The verdict: I don't think SDSU is going to run the table and despite having a key injury to its point guard, I believe UNLV will give the Aztecs their "best shot" this afternoon; grab the points! | |||||||
01-25-20 | Denver +14.5 v. North Dakota State | Top | 70-82 | Win | 100 | 20 h 23 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Denver. Denver won't be going down without a fight tonight. Last time out it also battled tooth and nail vs. North Dakota on Thursday, but its come-back bid fell short in the 78-71 setback. Ade Murkey was a bright spot in defeat with 25 points, while Jase Townsend added 19. Overall the Pioneers average 67.1 PPG and they've been holding the opposition to 31.5 percent from range, ranked second in the Summit League. It's also ranked third in the league in getting to the charity stripe. North Dakota State averages 72.9 PPG and it concedes 65.4. Vinnie Shahid leads the nightly charge with 16.6 PPG. Key Trends: - Denver is 7-3 ATS in its last ten road games after scoring 70 or more points in its previous outing and still losing SU. - North Dakota State is just 4-7 ATS in its last 11 home games as a favorite in the -9.5 to -15.5 points range. The verdict: I like Denver to keep pace offensively and while I'll stop short in calling for the outright upset, everything points to this one being significantly more competitive than what this spread would suggest; grab the points! | |||||||
01-24-20 | Marist +11.5 v. Siena | Top | 57-70 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 7 m | Show |
My 10* UNDERDOG ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on Marist. Marist is just 4-13, while Siena is only 7-9. The Red Foxes though come in under the radar here, as they've won two straight, while the Saints are on the other end of the spectrum, having lost three in a row. The Saints fell 72-71 to Niagara last time out. Most recently Marist got the better of Manhattan 75-73. The Red Foxes trailed by ten at half time and were the underdog in that one, but I have no reason not to believe that they can't carry over that second half momentum here. Key Trends: - Marist is 5-1 ATS in its last six as a road dog in the 9.5 to 12 points range (including 2-0 ATS this year.) - Sienna is a terrible 8-20 ATS in its last 28 as a favorite (including a horrible 2-8 ATS this season.) The verdict: I think this one is going to be much tighter than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe; grab the points! | |||||||
01-23-20 | Cal Poly +9 v. Cal-Riverside | 64-97 | Loss | -110 | 27 h 22 m | Show | |
My 9* BIG TIGER is on Cal Poly. At 4-13 the Cal Poly Mustangs aren't going to be lacking for motivation here. UC Riverside is 12-8 and I think it's going to have a serious fight on its hands tonight. So far Cal Poly is 1-2 in league play, most recently falling 65-61 to Hawaii. Colby Rogers was a bright spot in defeat with 18 points. Overall the Mustangs average 63.1 PPG and concede 70.9. UC Riverside is reeling right now and is the perfect opponent for Cal Poly to try and steal a victory here. The Highlanders most recently fell 69-53 to UC Irvine, led by Dikymbe Martin with ten points. Overall UC Riverside averages 65.1 PPG and it allows 60.9. Key Trends: - Cal Poly is already a winning 6-3 ATS on the road this year. - UC Riverside is 1-3 ATS in its last four as a home favorite in the 6.5 to 12 points range. The verdict: This one has the feel of whichever team having its hands on the ball last, will be the one that comes out on top. So that means that I'm going to grab up these ample points! | |||||||
01-23-20 | Louisiana Tech v. Middle Tennessee +11 | Top | 80-73 | Win | 100 | 25 h 53 m | Show |
My 10* UNDERDOG U OF THE U is on Middle Tennessee State. MTSU is only 4-15, while Louisiana Tech is 13-5. Will the Bulldogs have a letdown here vs. their lowly opponent? I believe enough of one to let the home side very comfortably sneak in through the back door with the large spread they've been afforded. Louisiana Tech has won seven of its last nine, while MTSU has dropped 15 of its last 16. Which of these two teams is "hungrier" here? Also note that MTSU plays with revenge after falling 73-56 on the road in this game last year. Key Trends: - Louisiana Tech is just 5-12 ATS in its last 17 as a road favorite or pick. - MTSU is 6-1 ATS in its last seven vs. good defensive teams which allow 64 points or less per contest. The verdict: Louisiana Tech is still hung up on its 51-50 loss to UNT last time out as well. The numbers and the overall situation favors the Blue Raiders; grab the points! | |||||||
01-22-20 | Georgia Tech +13.5 v. Louisville | Top | 64-68 | Win | 100 | 12 h 24 m | Show |
My 10* BEWARE OF DOG play is on Georgia Tech. At 8-10, I think the lowly Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets come in "under the radar" here vs. the mighty 15-3 Louisville Cardinals. Georgia Tech will be hungry here though, as it's lost two straight. The Yellow Jackets were competitive in defeat last time out, falling 63-58 to Virginia. Louisville returns home after a three-game road trip and after topping Duke 79-73 last time out, there's no doubt in my mind that this sets ups a letdown/trap for the contented home side this evening. Key Trends: - Georgia Tech is 3-1 ATS already this year off a loss vs. a conference rival. - Louisville is already just 1-3 ATS this year off a road win vs. a conference rival. The verdict: The situation and the trends are working heavily in favor of the underdog in this one; grab the points! | |||||||
01-21-20 | San Jose State +11.5 v. New Mexico | Top | 59-86 | Loss | -115 | 27 h 11 m | Show |
My 10* BLOWOUT ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on San Jose State. New Mexico returns home after losing two straight on the road. New Mexico is 15-5 overall and 4-3 in league play, while SJSU is 6-13 and 2-5 in conference action. The Spartans have lost two in a row as well, but they've been competitive, most recently falling 98-87 to UNLV on the road. Seneca Knight led the Spartans with 30 points. SJSU averages 69.3 PPG and it concedes 78.4. The Lobos average 80 PPG, but they allow 75.3. Most recently they lost 99-78 at UNLV on Saturday. Key Trends: - The Lobos are a poor 1-4 ATS in their last five following an ATS loss. - New Mexico is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven after allowing more than 90 points in its previous game. - The Spartans are 4-1 ATS in their last five following a SU loss. The verdict: The Lobos were forced to kick Carlton Bragg from the team because of a violation and since then they've gone 0-2 and allowed 105 and 99 points in each. And note that these teams have already played this year and San Jose State won 88-85 at home. Grab the points, but don't be completely shocked by an outright upset! | |||||||
01-20-20 | Bucknell +10.5 v. Colgate | Top | 65-80 | Loss | -115 | 26 h 23 m | Show |
My 10* MID-MAJOR MAULING is on Bucknell. I like the Bucknell Bison to comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch with the large spread they've been afforded in this matchup. Last time out the Bison beat Lehigh 72-56, led by 15 points from Avi Toomer. The Bison are now 4-2 in confernec play. The Colgate Raiders beat Boston 79-70 in their latest action, led by 21 points from Will Rayman. Overall Colgate is 5-1 in league play. Key Trends: - Bucknell is 7-3 ATS in its last ten road conference games after holding its previous opponent to 58 points or less. - Colgate is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven home games after allowing 70 points or more in a SU victory in its previous outing. The verdict: I like the hungry Bison to step up here and push the home side to the brink; grab the points! | |||||||
01-20-20 | Pistons v. Wizards -1 | Top | 100-106 | Win | 100 | 21 h 30 m | Show |
My 10* ATS BLOOD-BATH is on the Washington Wizards. Both teams are terrible. The Pistons are 16-27 and the Wizards are 13-28. However I think that Detroit takes a step back here in the Nation's capital after its rare 136-103 blowout win over the Hawks on the road in their last action (Atlanta had played and won in OT at San Antonio the night previous). The Wizards are the "hungrier" team no doubt, as they enter off a humbling 140-111 loss at the Raptors. Key Trends: - Detroit is just 4-8 ATS this year as a road dog. - The Pistons are a poor 2-5 ATS this season already off a road victory. - The Wizards are already a near-perfect 5-1 ATS this season after three or more SU losses. The verdict: I love the home side to double down defensively and to gut out the victory here; lay the short points! | |||||||
01-19-20 | Titans +9 v. Chiefs | Top | 24-35 | Loss | -125 | 150 h 14 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on the Tennessee Titans. If you're betting on this game, then I don't need to break down the strengths and weaknesses of each team. We all know the story lines here. What I will do though is pose a question to you. If the Titans had jumped out to the same lead in which the Texans did last week over the Chiefs, do you think they'd have tragically choked it away in the same fashion? I say no way. Tennessee's defense and its run first offense have been firing on all cylinders for months now and I would have expected them to grind out the victory in that case. It was an unbelievable set of circumstances which led to KC's historic come from behind blowout victory. The Texans had a complete mental collapse and the Chiefs rode a wave of incredible momentum to the improbable result. The Titans beat the Chiefs 35-32 earlier in the year and I believe they have a legitimate shot at doing that again today. Key Trends: - The Titans are 5-3 ATS as an underdog this year. - Tennessee is 7-3 ATS on the road. - The Chiefs are already interestingly 0-2 ATS this year after scoring 25 points or more in two straight games. The verdict: In a game which I believe will be decided by whichever of these talented teams has its hands on the ball last, I'm grabbing the points! | |||||||
01-18-20 | Pistons v. Hawks +2 | Top | 136-103 | Loss | -105 | 27 h 22 m | Show |
My 10* U OF THE U is on the Atlanta Hawks. Detroit is coming in off a rare win over the Celtics, but I think it'll take a step back here. The Hawks come in off an impressive win at San Antonio just last night and I believe this young and hungry home side carries that confidence and momentum over in this one. The Pistons are receiving inconsistent play from game to game with Blake Griffin still sidelined with injury. Trae Young and the Hawks though have in fact won two in a row, after also upsetting the Suns previous to last night's victory. The All Star break is looming and I believe Young will keep the foot on the gas in this favorable home matchup this evening. Key Trends: - The Hawks are 11-6 ATS in their last 17 at home. - Detroit is just 6-13-1 ATS in its last 20 road games. The verdict: For all the reasons listed above, play on the home side! | |||||||
01-18-20 | Loyola Marymount +11 v. San Francisco | Top | 53-61 | Win | 100 | 21 h 11 m | Show |
My 10* U OF THE U is on Loyola Marymount. I think Loyola Marymount will give the San Francisco Dons everything they can handle in this one. The Lions come in off a tough 75-67 loss at Pepperdine, led by 19 points from Erik Johansson. Overall Loyola Marymount averages 71.1 PPG. San Francisco held on for a tight 79-75 win over Pacific last time out, giving it its first conference loss of the year so far. Overall the Dons average 80 PPG. Key Trends: - Loyola Marymount is 7-2 ATS in its last nine road games following a loss in which it conceded 75 points or more in. - San Francisco is just 3-6 ATS in its last nine after scoring 78 point or more in its previous contest. The verdict: I'm not calling for an outright upset, but everything points this one being a "nail biter." Grab the points! | |||||||
01-17-20 | Michigan v. Iowa -4.5 | Top | 83-90 | Win | 100 | 14 h 37 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Iowa. I don't think that the home court advantage can be overlooked as a very real deciding factor in the outcome of this game. Michigan is only 2-3 in conference action and it enters off a demoralizing 75-67 road loss to Minnesota. Iowa is only 3-3 in league play, but it comes in off back-to-back victories. In fact note that Michigan is 0-4 in true road games this year. The Wolverines score an average of 77.9 PPG and they allow 68.6, while Iowa averages 79.3 PPG and it allows 68.9. Key Trends: - Michigan is 1-4 ATS on the road this year. - The Wolverines are only 3-4 ATS this season vs. good offensive teams which average 77 plus points per game. The verdict: I look for Michigan's road woes to carry over here vs. this red hot home side; lay the points! | |||||||
01-17-20 | Wizards +10 v. Raptors | Top | 111-140 | Loss | -105 | 25 h 14 m | Show |
My 10* CLASH-OF-THE-TITANS is on the Washington Wizards. Toronto is going to be in the playoffs at the end of the year and depending on how healthy it is, it has a legitimate shot at once again advancing to the NBA Finals. At 13-27, the Wizards are already planning and looking ahead to next year. All of that said, I do indeed feel though that this one favors the hungry visiting side, as I look for Toronto to come out and flat and to get caught looking past its lowly opponent tonight. Toronto is in Minnesota tomorrow night, followed by a game in Atlanta, so the "look ahead" is also a concern for Raptors bettors tonight. Washington plays with revenge after a 122-118 loss to Toronto in the team's most recent action. And with two whole nights off before a home game vs. the Pistons, the Wizards' full focus is on trying to upset the defending champs here. Key Trends: - Washington is already 7-3 ATS this year (that's 70%) as a road dog in the 6.5 to 12 points range. - Toronto is already a disturbingly poor 0-4 ATS this season off an puset win as a road underdog. The verdict: Grab the points and expect a competitive battle until the final moments! | |||||||
01-16-20 | Marist +12 v. Monmouth | Top | 66-74 | Win | 100 | 22 h 38 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Marist. I think Marist, which comes in off a 69-52 loss at home to Rigers on Sunday, will keep this one closer than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe. Braden Bell had nine points and three streal in the most recent setback for the Red Foxes. Monmouth enters off an 84-70 loss at Quinnipiac. The Hawks are 5-0 at home this year and are led by Deion Hammond with 15.3 PPG. But with a game at Manahattan on Saturday night, I think the home side gets caught "looking past" its lowly opponent to that much more difficult contest vs. the No. 2 team in the conference standings. Key Trends: - Marist is a strong 4-1 ATS in its last five as a road dog in the 9.5 to 12 points range (including 1-0 ATS this year.) - Monmouth is already just 1-2 ATS this year as a home favorite. The verdict: The stars and the planets have aligned for the Red Foxes tonight; grab up all those points! | |||||||
01-15-20 | Pistons +9.5 v. Celtics | Top | 116-103 | Win | 100 | 24 h 45 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on the Detroit Pistons. On paper, the Celtics are the better team. They also have the home floor advantage. But Detroit is the "hungrier" team tonight and while I'll stop short in calling for the outright upset, I do think that the writing is on the wall and a "nail biter" is in the cards. Detroit enters off a tough OT loss to the Pelicans, while the C's come in off a double-digit win over the Bulls. Yes, Detroit is down to Andre Drummond and Derrick Rose for the most part, but it clearly will be hungry to get off the schneid. Also note that the Celtics are expected to rest offensive star Jason Tatum this evening. Key Trends: - Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last six after allowing 105 points or more in five straight games. - Boston is just 3-5 ATS in its last eight after two straight victories by ten points or more. The verdict: The clincher? I think it sets up as a "look ahead" spot as well, as Boston is in Milwaukee tomorrow night to take on the East leading Bucs. Grab the points and expect a battle until the final horn! | |||||||
01-15-20 | George Mason v. George Washington +2 | Top | 67-73 | Win | 100 | 24 h 35 m | Show |
My 10* TOP DOG is on George Washington. I think that 12-4 George Mason takes a step back here vs. this hungry 6-10 George Washington home side. To say this is a "revenge game" would be a bit of an understatement, as George Mason has taken four straight in the series, including all three last year. The Colonials lost to Duquesne last time out, while the Patriots got the better of La Salle. Previous to its latest win though, George Mason had lost three in a row. The Colonial lost 66-61 to the Dukes, led by 14 points from Jameer Nelson Jr. Key Trends: - While the Patriots have been winning SU in this series, they've stumbled badly ATS, going just 2-6 ATS in their last eight vs. George Washington. - George Washington is a perfect 5-0 ATS in its last five as a home dog of three points or less. The verdict: Grab the points, but obviously we're expecting an outright win here! | |||||||
01-14-20 | Rockets v. Grizzlies +4.5 | Top | 110-121 | Win | 100 | 27 h 20 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE WEEK is on the Memphis Grizzlies. Houston comes in off a win over Minnesota, but I think it'll have its hands full in this difficult road venue this evening. The Grizzlies won't be going down without a fight at home and they enter playing their absolute best ball of the season, having won six straight after a victory over the Warriors last time out. The Rockets are going to be without Russell Westbrook tonight though, as the super star guard will not play both games in a back-to-back situation, with Houston at home to Portland tomorrow night. That's then followed by the Lakers coming to town next weekend. This not only sets up as a letdown spot in my opinion for the Rockets, but it's also a look ahead spot. Letdown/look-ahead = trap. Ja Morant has posted double digits in scoring during the Grizzlies six-game run. Key Trends: - The Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their last five after allowing 100 points or more in their previous outing. - The Rockets are interestingly just 1-6 ATS in their last seven vs. home teams with a losing SU record. The verdict: For sure the outright victory is possible, but in the end I'm going to grab the points! | |||||||
01-14-20 | Nebraska +18 v. Ohio State | Top | 68-80 | Win | 100 | 26 h 40 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE WEEK is on Nebraska. The 7-9 Nebraska Cornhuskers storm into the Pacific Northwest looking to pull off the big outright upset vs. the 11-5 Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday night. Ohio State is the better "on paper," but the Buckeyes enter with absolutely no momentum whatsoever, having lost five of their last six. Nebraska beat Iowa, but then stumbled to Northwestern 62-57 last time out. The Huskers rank 22nd in the country with only 11.2 turnovers per game, meaning that they don't usually "beat themselves." Ohio State lost 66-54 to Inidana last time out. Key Trends: - Nebraska is already 2-0 ATS this year off a loss vs. a conference rival. - The Huskers are 4-1 ATS in their last five off a road cover where it lost SU as an underdog. - The Buckeyes are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight off an upset loss as a favorite (including only 1-2 ATS this season.) The verdict: Both teams are hungry. Expect a battle. Also, grab the points! | |||||||
01-12-20 | Hornets v. Suns -8 | Top | 92-100 | Push | 0 | 13 h 35 m | Show |
My 10* ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on the Phoenix Suns. Charlotte has somehow already taken two of three from Phoenix in the season series this year. The Suns broke a two-game slide though with a win over Orlando last time out and I thikn they're going to pull away late here for a convincing victory as well. The Hornets on the other hand are coming off another terrible performance, falling 109-92 to the Jazz. Key Trends: - Charlotte is interestingly already 1-5 ATS this year when playing on a "Sunday." - The Hornets are just 9-10 ATS this year after playing a road game. - Phoenix is interestingly 3-0 ATS this season already after failing to cover the spread in three or more straight games. The verdict: The Suns are fully healthy and they're finally starting to play together as a team. This one has home side "blowout" written all over it; play on the Suns! | |||||||
01-12-20 | Texans +9.5 v. Chiefs | Top | 31-51 | Loss | -120 | 172 h 52 m | Show |
My 10* PLAYOFF GAME OF THE YEAR is on the Texans. Will rest lead to rust for the Chiefs? I'm involved in a "Straight Up" Playoff Pool this year and all 40 people chose the Ravens to beat the Titans SU yesterday. Did rest lead to rust for LaMar Jackson and company? It certainly can't be ignored as a potential reason in why the Ravens had such a big collapse. But it also comes down to game-planning and coaching. The Texans have a more capable QB in Deshaun Watson directing the show today and I think he has much more than just a "punchers chance" here this afternoon. The Texans have playmakers on offense in Carlos Hyde, DeAndre Hopkins and Kenny Stills. Yes the Chiefs look better on paper. Yes they have the home field advantage. But that sure didn't help the Ravens yesterday. I see a lot of similarties here today. Watson and company aren't going to be intimidated and they're no less "hungry" than the Chiefs. Key Trends: - KC is just 1-5 ATS in its last six playoff home ames. - The Chiefs are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven playoff games when playing the role of favorite. - The Texans are 5-2 ATS in their last seven as an underdog and 5-2 ATS in their last seven on the road as well. The verdict: I like Watson to contorl the clock while on offense and while I will stop short in calling for the outright upset, let's grab the points and expect a nail-biter! | |||||||
01-11-20 | Long Beach State +13 v. UC-Santa Barbara | Top | 55-52 | Win | 100 | 16 h 44 m | Show |
My 10* BEWARE OF DOG TOP DOG is on LBSU. I like the 5-12 LBSU 49ers to sneak in the under the radar here and catch the 12-4 UCSB Gauchos off guard tonight. I'm not calling for an outright upset, but everything points to a much tighter battle than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe in my opinion. UCSB comes in content after six straight wins, most recently a 63-45 victory over Cal Poly. JaQuori McLaughlin averages 15.3 PPG. LBSU enters off a 95-77 loss to Cal State Northridge. Michael Carter III was a bright spot in the setback with 19 points. Key Trends: - LBSU is 5-1 ATS in its last six after failing to cover the spread in three or more straight games. - UC Santa Barbara is already a poor 1-2 ATS this season as a home favorite of 12.5 points or more. The verdict: I think the Gauchos come in complacent and I believe the 49ers will play desperately. Grab the points and expect this one to come down to the wire! | |||||||
01-11-20 | Vikings +7.5 v. 49ers | 10-27 | Loss | -130 | 103 h 29 m | Show | |
My 8* SPECIAL is on the Minnesota Vikings. The 49ers got injured in the second half of the regular season and they enter this one still banged up somewhat. Is San Francisco' QB Jimmy Garropolo better than Vikes' pivot Kirk Cousins? He's certainly not more experienced. Minnesota's offense is firing on all cylinders and the fact that it just kept Drew Brees and the Saints' under wraps in their own building on the road in the Wild Card proves that its defense is among the best as well. Honestly I see no advantage for San Francisco here, other than the "home field" advantage. And to me, that's definitely not worth a TD's worth of points (give or take.) Key Trends: - Minnesota is 3-1 ATS in its last four as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. - San Francisco is only 3-4 ATS this year as a home favorite. The verdict: The Vikings got healthier and better over the second half. The 49ers got injured and exposed in the same time period. Outright victory?! Very possible! But in a game which I see coming down to whichever of these talented sides has its hands on the ball last, I'm grabbing the points! | |||||||
01-10-20 | Magic v. Suns -1.5 | Top | 94-98 | Win | 100 | 28 h 11 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE YEAR is on the Phoenix Suns. The Suns won four straight ATS, but they come into this one "desperate" after back-to-back losses. First it was a 121-114 setback to the Grizzlies, who were playing their second game of a back-to-back. Then it was a 114-103 loss at home to Sacramento. The Suns are ready to get back into the winners circle here with some very "winnable" games ahead of them. After tonight they have Charlotte at home, followed by the Hawks and Knicks on the road. Note as well that the Suns play with revenge here after falling 128-114 to the Magic back in early December. The Magic come in off back-to-back wins, beating Brooklyn 101-89 and Washington 123-89. Complacency is an issue for this Orlando team and maintaining consistency on the road from one game to the next has been a weak point as well. With upcoming games at Sacramento, the Lakers and the Clippers, Orlando could very well be caught "looking past" their lowly non-conference opponent tonight as well. Key Trends: - Orlando is a poor 3-7 ATS in its last ten off a home victory vs. a division rival (including 0-2 ATS this year.) - Phoenix has been "lights out" in a "revenge role" this year, going 17-6 ATS in that department (including 7-2 ATS in revenging a loss of ten points or more.) The verdict: Check out Orlando's five road victories this year: twice against the Cavs, twice against the Wiz and also vs. the Pelicans. I look for this revenge minded and amped up home side to lay the hammer down from start to finish; lay the points! | |||||||
01-10-20 | Northern Kentucky v. Illinois-Chicago +1.5 | Top | 68-52 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 4 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE MONTH is on Illinois Chicago. The 10-6 Norse invade 6-11 Illinois Chicago on Friday night and I'm expecting a minor upset. Despite having the better record, NKU has still lost three of its last five games. Same for the Flames. UIC is better at home than on the road and I believe they'll be the hungrier team on the floor as well. NKU got a season-high 21 points from Bryson Langdon in the Norse's most recent 75-64 win over Oakland, but the continued absence of leading-scorer Dantez Walton is significant tonight in my opinion. The Flames though are desperate after three straight losses, including a 64-62 nail-biter to Milwaukee. Darius Roy was a bright spot in the setback with 19 points. Key Trends: - NKU is a poor 9-13 ATS in its last 22 as a road favorite or pick. - Illinois Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last five as a home dog of three points or less or pick. The verdict: I think the home side finds a way to get the job done at the end of the night; play on UIC! | |||||||
01-08-20 | Northwestern +13 v. Indiana | Top | 62-66 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show |
My 10* ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on Northwestern. Am I suggesting that Northwestern will pull off the outright upset here? I'm not. But I do think that the hungry Wildcats are going to come out on fire and I look for them to keep this one close down the stretch. The Hoosiers are susceptible right now as well after back-to-back losses. The Wildcats do have one respectable win this year, taking down Providence at the start of the season. Key Trends: - Northwestern is already 6-2 ATS this year as an underdog (and 3-1 ATS as a road dog.) - The Wildcats are 5-3 ATS this season vs. teams with winning records. - Indiana is already 0-2 ATS this year as a home favorite in the 12.5 to 18 points range. The verdict: Clearly Indiana is the better team. But I believe the desperate Wildcats come in under the radar here and cover with the large spread they've been afforded tonight; grab the points! | |||||||
01-07-20 | Knicks v. Lakers -13.5 | Top | 87-117 | Win | 100 | 31 h 58 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE MONTH is on the LA Lakers. New York has surprised people of late and it most recently took the Clippers down to the wire in this very building, but eventually falling 135-132. The Lakers have continued to win, but they haven't been blowing teams out of the water or anything. But I think that the writing is on the wall and a major letdown for the Knicks is imminent here. The Lakers have won four straight, most recently a 106-99 win over Detroit in which they posted 20 blocks. Key Trends: - New York is interestinly just 6-12 ATS in its last 18 after a close loss by three points or less (including going 1-3 ATS this year.) - The Knicks are just 7-10 ATS this season after covering the spread in their last game. - The Lakers are 2-1 ATS this season as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points. The verdict: The Lakers have been a popular fade over the last month, but I think that trend ends quick fast in a hurry tonight. Lay the points, because I'm expecting a blowout! | |||||||
01-07-20 | Iowa v. Nebraska +8 | Top | 70-76 | Win | 100 | 30 h 34 m | Show |
My 10* GAME OF THE YEAR is on Nebraska. The 6-8 Nebraska Cornhuskers close out a five-game home stand in need of a victory. An upset here over 10-4 Iowa would go a long way in helping turn the season around. Nebraska has won three of the last five in the series, including 93-91 in OT last March. The Hawkeyes look poised for a letdown here though in my opinion after their 89-86 loss to Penn State last time out. There were ten ties and 30 lead changes in that contest, so after that emotional setback, everything points to another letdown tonight. Iowa averages 83 PPG and it concedes 81.3. Nebraska averages 74 and it concedes 77. On paper, clearly the Hawkeyes have the advantage. But situationally and motivationally, I believe the Huskers have the advantage tonight. Key Trends: - Iowa is a poor 6-18 ATS in its last 24 road games. - The Hawkeyes are just 1-3 ATS in their last four after scoring 85 points or more in two straight games. - Nebraska is 18-10 ATS in its last 18 after failing to cover the spread in its last game (including 5-2 ATS this year.) The verdict: CJ Fredrick is listed as questionable for the visitors as well, as he sprained his ankle in the loss to the Nittany Lions. The visitors are the better team on most nights, but not tonight. I'm grabbing the points and expecting a battle until the final horn! | |||||||
01-05-20 | Blazers +6 v. Heat | Top | 111-122 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 46 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on the Blazers. Portland lost by 20 in New York, but it bounced back finally in the Nation's capital with a convincing win over the Wizards last time out. The Blazers won't be lacking for motivation here and I feel they offer great value to sneak in under the radar here and (at the very least!) score the comfortable ATS cover. I think the combination of CJ McCollom, Damian Lillard and Carmelo Anthony keep the visiting side in this one late. The Heat come in off a terrible 105-85 home loss to Orlando as well on Friday. And with a couple nights off before three straight road games vs. Eastern Conference opponents, would anyone fault the home side in some small way looking past its lowly non-conference opponent tonight? Key Trends: - Portland is interestingly 16-6 ATS in its last 22 vs. the Southeast Division (including 3-0 ATS this season). - The Blazers are 3-1 ATS in their last four as a road dog of six points or less. - Miami is already a poor 1-4 ATS this season as a home favorite of six points or less. The verdict: I like the very hungry visiting side to take this one down to the wire; grab the points! | |||||||
01-05-20 | Seahawks -1.5 v. Eagles | Top | 17-9 | Win | 100 | 126 h 34 m | Show |
My 10* SUPER SIDE PLAY is on the Hawks. Clearly the oddsmakers think these teams are evenly matched. The Eagles have home field advantage, so that's a big plus for them obviously. If this game was in Seattle, the Hawks would be favored by around -4.5 or so? Regardless of that though, I think that Russell Wilson is better than Carson Wentz and I believe he has a better and healthier group of playmakers around him. That's the bottom line here from a situational stand point anyways. Key Trends: - Seattle is 4-1 ATS on the road. - The Hawks are 5-1 ATS in their last six off a loss by six points or less. - Philly is already 0-3 ATS this season after allowing 17 points or less in two straight games. The verdict: Wentz is lacking options and an injured Zach Ertz isn't going to save the day. I'm on Seattle! | |||||||
01-04-20 | Hornets +12.5 v. Mavs | Top | 123-120 | Win | 100 | 27 h 54 m | Show |
My 10* BEWARE OF DOG plays in on the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets broke a five-game slide with a 109-106 outright win in Cleveland last time out and I think they offer great value to comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch here as well. Dallas broke a two-game slide with a 123-111 win over the Nets in its last outing, but this is a spot in which they've struggled in for bettors in the past and I think those trends carry over here. Key Trends: - As note that Dallas is a poor 7-10 ATS at home this season. - Also note that the Mavs are a terrible 4-8 ATS this season after scoring 120 points or more in their previous outing. - Conversely note that the Hornets are a sharp 10-5 ATS in their last 15 on the road. The verdict: For all the reasons listed above, grab the ample points! | |||||||
01-04-20 | Titans +5 v. Patriots | 20-13 | Win | 100 | 106 h 31 m | Show | |
My 9* SIDE WINNER is on the Tennessee Titans. The Patriots have Tom Brady, Bill Bellichick, home field advantage and experience on their side today. These four factors have carried this organization for a decade, but this season more than ever, it appears for sure that Brady has taken a major step back. His defense has had to carry the load for the most part this season. Last week in a big game he choked and lost to the lowly Dolphins. If this isn't a major warning sign, I don't know what is? Tennessee wants to make history today. Trust me, the other teams in the league are tired of the Patriots making all the headlines and if they have a chance to kick them when they're down, they're going to do it. With nothing to lose, I think that Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill and the hungry Titans have much more than just a "punchers chance" in this one vs. this shaky Patriots team. Key Trends: - Tennessee is 5-3 ATS on the road this year. - New England is 3-4 ATS at home this season. - The Patriots are only 1-5 ATS this year vs. teams with winning records. The verdict: I think this one comes down to the wire and in a contest like that, I'll grab the points! | |||||||
01-04-20 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff v. Mississippi Valley State +4.5 | Top | 80-76 | Win | 100 | 23 h 14 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Mississippi Valley State. These are two very poor teams. Arkansas-Pine Bluff is 1-11. Mississippi State Valley is 1-12. That said, I don't think that the home floor advantage can be overlooked as a very real deciding factor in this particular contest. Not only that, but the Devils play with revenge here after getting smoked by Arkansas Pine Bluff 91-57 last March. Key Trends: - Arkansas Pine-Bluff is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine as a road favorite. - Mississippi Valley State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 as a home dog in the -2 to -5.5 range after a three-games or longer losing streak. The verdict: These teams are evenly matched, but the situational and trend based factors working in favor of the home side today make it the correct call; play on the Devils! | |||||||
01-04-20 | Bills +3 v. Texans | Top | 19-22 | Push | 0 | 102 h 43 m | Show |
My 10* SIDE WINNER is on the Buffalo Bills. DeShaun Watson is a better QB than Josh Allen. And that's big. It's the most important position on the field of play. Combined with the "home field" advantage, clearly the underdog Bills have their work cut out for them this afternoon. But other than the QB position, I believe Buffalo has the advantage in all three phases. The Bills were good on the road this season as well, finishing 4-0 ATS as an away underdog and 6-0 ATS overall. Key Trends: - Buffalo is 3-0 ATS this year off a home loss. - Texans are 2-6 ATS at home this season. - Houston is a poor 1-6 ATS as a favorite this year. The verdict: I'll even recommend to sprinkle a little on the money line here, but the official play is the Bills and the points! | |||||||
01-03-20 | Pelicans v. Lakers -11 | Top | 113-123 | Loss | -110 | 32 h 59 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on the LA Lakers. Key Trends: Analysis posted shortly. | |||||||
01-02-20 | South Alabama v. UL - Lafayette +1 | 60-57 | Loss | -108 | 25 h 5 m | Show | |
My 8* play on UL Lafayette. South Alabama is 7-6 and UL Lafayette is 5-8. The Cajuns though come in as the "hungrier" team here in my opinoin. Lafayette is 0-2 in Conference play and it's also on an overall five-game losing streak, most recently competitive in another 85-77 loss to UC Santa Barbara. Trajan Wesley was a bright spot in defeat with 17 points. South Alabama on the other hand looks primed for a letdown here in my opinoin as it's won two of its last four, including a 76-47 rout over NAIA opponent Mobile on Saturday. Key Trends: - The Jaguars are just 1-5 ATS in their last six on the road. - The Cajuns are already 3-1 ATS this season after alloing 80 points or more in their previous outing. The verdict: This one has blowout written all over it in my opinion; play on UL Lafayette! | |||||||
01-02-20 | Elon +15.5 v. Northeastern | 68-77 | Win | 100 | 24 h 5 m | Show | |
My 8* play on Elon. I think 4-10 Elon, which enters having lost three straight, will be the much "hungrier" team today. Northeastern is 8-6, but complacent after three straight victories. Both teams put up similar offensive numbers, 72 and 68 per contest. The Phoenix also shoot a sharp 37.5 percent from range. They're led by Marcus Sheffield, who is averaging 16.9 PPG. The Huskies are the better team, but after their 88-72 smoke-job of James Madison, I think this one sets up as a "trap" vs. the lowly Phoenix. Key Trends: - Elon is already 4-0 ATS this year as a road dog of 12.5 or more points. - Northeastern is only 1-3 ATS at home this season. The verdict: No outright, but closer than expected; grab the points! | |||||||
01-02-20 | James Madison v. NC-Wilmington +3.5 | 64-60 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 36 m | Show | |
My 8* play on NC Wilmington. James Madison is 0-2 in CAA action and I think it's ripe for the picking here for the hungry Seahawks. NC Wilmington is also 0-2 in conference play, but it enters on a dismal seven-game overall losing streak. Suffice it to say, I'm expecting the home side to risk life and limb tonight to pull off the minor upset here. Note that the Dukes are only 1-3 on the road this year, while UNC Wilmington is 4-3 at home. Key Trends: - James Madison is a poor 1-3 ATS in its last four as a road favorite. - The Dukes are already just 2-5 ATS this season after playing a home game. - UNC Wilmington is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 as a home dog or pick. The verdict: I don't think that the home court advantage can be overlooked as a very real deciding factor in this contest. That said, grab the points! | |||||||
01-02-20 | Boston College v. Cincinnati -7 | Top | 6-38 | Win | 100 | 29 h 35 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Cincinnati. BC is 6-6 and I think it'll have its hands full here vs. 10-3 Cincinnati. BC lost three of five down the stretch, and only became eligible in its final game of the season by beating the Panthers. Cincinnati lost two in a row to end the year, once in the regular season finale to Memphis and then once again to the Tigers in the conference championship game. The Eagles will be without coach Steve Addazio, who was let go. Rich Gunnell is the interim. BC relies heavily upon the run game of AJ Dillon, who had 1,600 yards on the year, but who will be sitting this one out as he prepares for the NFL draft. The Bearcats have a powerful RB in Michael Warren, who had 1,300 yards and 16 TD's. QB Desmond Ridder is a dual threat and he finished with 17 TD's and nine INT's.) Key Trends: - BC is just 1-3 ATS in its last four when playing with two weeks or more of rest. - Cincinnati is 5-1 ATS in its last six off a road loss (including 2-0 ATS this season.) The verdict: Injuries to Dillon will prove to be too much for BC to overcome here; lay the points! | |||||||
01-01-20 | New Mexico v. San Jose State +11.5 | Top | 85-88 | Win | 100 | 15 h 56 m | Show |
My 10* CASH-BOMB is on San Jose State. I think 13-2 New Mexico comes into this one complacent vs. hungry 4-10 San Jose State. The Spartans come in off a confidence building 83-68 win over Pepperdine as well, with guar Brae Ivey scoring a career high 23 points. UNM most recently got the better of UC Davis 74-69 on Sunday, anchored by 20 points from Corey Manigault. The Lobos though struggled to pull away and depth is a concern with a couple lingering injuries to two starters. Key Trends: - SJSU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine road games following a victory in which it won and held its opponent to 70 points or less in. - The Lobos are interestingly 0-5 ATS in their last five road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of less than .400. The verdict: The Spartans only lost to ranked Utah State by 12 points and they come in off their biggest win of the year. The Lobos on the other hand are starting to show "cracks in the armor" after their extended run. I think the "hungrier" team keeps it closer than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe here; grab the points! | |||||||
01-01-20 | Michigan +7.5 v. Alabama | Top | 16-35 | Loss | -115 | 410 h 18 m | Show |
My 10* BOWL GAME OF THE YEAR is on Michigan. I think Michigan's defense can keep it competitive in this one. Each of the Wolverines last four victories came by at least 25 points, as QB Shea Patterson finished with 22 TD's and six INT's. Michigan's strength was on defense though, especially against the run, conceding only 3.03 YPC. The Alabama defense looked shaky this year. Note that it conceded at least 46 points in two of its last four games. The Tide had a fairly easy schedule as well this year. QB Mac Jones is a capable backup for Tua Tagovailoa, but I give the nod to Patterson in the QB matchup department for sure. Key Trends: - The Tide are a poor 5-14 ATS in their last 19 following a SU loss. - The Wolverines are 4-1 ATS in their last five vs. teams with winning records. The verdict: Alabama is "supposed" to be in the Playoff, but it's not this year. The Citrus Bowl isn't that big and I believe the Tide come in disinterested. I also believe their defense is vastly over-rated. While I do think the outright is possible, in the end let's grab the points! | |||||||
12-31-19 | Texas v. Utah -7 | Top | 38-10 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 26 m | Show |
My 10* ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on Utah. Texas has two very good offensive players in QB Sam Ehlinger and in RB Keaontay Ingram. Ehlinger had 29 TD's and the Longhorns average 35 PPG. Ingram had 795 yards rushing and six TD's, but he's listed as questionable for this game with an ankle injury. In fact, several key players on both sides of the ball are questionable for this one for Texas. Overall the Longhorns conceded 28.9 PPG. The Utes average 34 PPG and they concede just 13.2. They got upset by Oregon 37-15 in the Pac 12 Championship, a loss which coach Kyle Whittingham won't take lightly in my opinion. With one last chance for national redemption, I like the Utes behind QB Tyler Huntley to deliver the goods here. RB Zack Moss finished with 15 rushing TD's and Huntley had 18 TDs, compared to just four INTs. Of note that Utah comes into this bowl game with zero significant injuries. Key Trends: - Utes are 8-1 ATS in their last nine as a favorite. - Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last five vs. teams with winning records. - Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last six following an ATS win. The verdict: I believe the Utes' suffocating defense proves to be too much for the Longhorns to contend with tonight; lay the points! | |||||||
12-30-19 | Pistons +10 v. Jazz | Top | 81-104 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 14 m | Show |
My 10* U OF THE U is on the Detroit Pistons. These teams are moving in opposite directions. The Pistons have lost six of seven, while Utah has won seven of eight. Detroit won't be lacking for motivation here today though and I do indeed feel that this sets up as a trap/look-ahead spot for the now complacent home side. Utah enters off a 120-107 win over the Clippers as well, which further lends itself to this being a "letdown" spot for the Jazz in my opinion. Key Trends: - Detroit is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 after a blowout loss by 20 points or more (including 2-1 ATS this season.) - Utah is only 6-8 ATS at home this season. - The Jazz are just 2-4 ATS this year off a road victory. The verdict: I like the "hungrier" team to keep this one tight until the final moments; grab the points! | |||||||
12-30-19 | Virginia +14.5 v. Florida | Top | 28-36 | Win | 100 | 35 h 51 m | Show |
My 10* play is on UVA. Virginia was crushed 62-17 by Clemson in the ACC Title game, but the Cavs made big strides this season by finishing 9-4. The Cavaliers will have their hands full with a Florida team which finished 10-2. Virginia is led by QB Bryce Perkins. The Cavs average 32.4 PPG and they concede 26.5. Florida is led by Kyle Trask, who has 24 TD's and just six INT's. Overall the Gators average 33.3 PPG and concede 14.4. Key Trends: - UVA is 3-1 ATS in its last four after a loss by 17 points or more. - The Cavs are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 after a loss vs. the spread. - Florida is only 2-4 ATS in its last six when playing with two weeks or more of rest. The verdict: I see UVA hanging around late and while I'll stop short in calling for an outright upset, all signs point to this one being a lot more competitive than what Las Vegas is trying to lead us to believe; grab the points! | |||||||
12-30-19 | NC-Wilmington +8.5 v. Drexel | Top | 66-71 | Win | 100 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
My 10* MID-MAJOR MAULING on NC Wilmington. UNCW is 5-9 and Drexel is 7-7. The Seahawks though have dominated this mathcup, as they've won seven of the last eight SU, including going 5-2 ATS in the last seven. That said, Drexel won the last game last year by 12 points as a 4.5 point favorite, meaning that the "revenge factor" also comes into play here for the visiting side. UNCW averages 73 PPG The Dragons come in off a loss as wel to Charleston on Friday and I think they're set up for a letdown here as well. Key Trends: - UNCW is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 off a loss vs. a conference rival. - Drexel is just 2-4 ATS at home this year. The verdict: I think the high-flying Seahawks keep this one close down the stretch; grab the points! | |||||||
12-30-19 | Illinois +6.5 v. California | 20-35 | Loss | -103 | 31 h 47 m | Show | |
My 8* play is on Illinois. Both teams finished 6-6. The Fighting Illini though lost their final two games, while the Golden Bears squeaked in by winning their final two. Cal' QB Chase Garbers had 1,500 passing yards on the season, while Christopher Bron Jr. rushed for 794 yards and eight TD's. Cal only concedes 22.1 PPG, which ranks it 32nd in the natoin. Unfortunately though the Bears average just 20.1 PPG. Whether it's Matt Robinson, or Brandon Peters under center, I like Illinois here. The Fighting Illini defense is under-rated here in my opinion, as it concedes just 25.4 PPG. The offense averages 27.1. Key Trends: - Illinois is 6-1 ATS as an underdog this year. - The Fighting Illini are already 2-0 ATS this year off a loss by ten points or more to a conference rival. - Cal is 1-4 ATS this season after a SU victory. The verdict: I like Illinois' defense to step up big here vs. this Cal offense which struggles at the best of times to post production. While I do in fact feel the outright is very possible, let's grab the points in the end! | |||||||
12-29-19 | Maine +15.5 v. Hawaii | Top | 51-91 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 10 m | Show |
My 10* MID-MAJOR MAULING is on Maine. This is Maine's biggest road trip in program history and I think it'll make the most of it. The Black Bears come in under the radar here, most recently they lost 74-53 to UMass. Nedeljko Prijovic was a stand out in the setback with 15 points. Hawaii is led by Eddie Stansberry with 16.5 PPG, but with the New Year break coming up, followed by conference play after, I think the Warriors definitely get caught "looking past" their lowly non-conference opponent today. Key Trends: - Maine is 7-2 ATS in its last nine non-conference road games following a 20 points or more loss in its previous outing. - Hawaii is just 2-4 ATS in its last six home games a 15 points or more home favorite vs. a non-conference opponent. The verdict: No outright, but closer than expected; grab the points! | |||||||
12-29-19 | Eagles -4.5 v. Giants | Top | 34-17 | Win | 100 | 76 h 58 m | Show |
My 10* play is on the Eagles. Despite being down several players today, I like the Eagles to find a way to get the job done here vs. the Giants, who can only help themselves with another loss, as far as bettering their chances in the upcoming draft this summer. Philly can clinch the NFC East with a win today after beating the Cowboys last weekend. Carson Wentz has been better than average with a 26:7 TD:INT. New York has won two in a row, including a 41-35 OT victory vs. the Skins on the road last weekend. But playing the hapless Skins is one thing and facing this playoff hopeful Eagles team is quite another. QB Daniel Jones has a 23:11 TD:INT. Key Trends: - Philadelphia is 3-1 ATS already this season off a division game. - The Eagles are 7-0 ATS in their last seven off an upset win as an underdog. - The Giants are only 4-12 ATS in their last 16 as a home dog (which includes going 0-4 ATS this season.) The verdict: I think the writing is on the wall and a blowout is in the cards; lay the points! | |||||||
12-29-19 | Steelers v. Ravens +2 | 10-28 | Win | 100 | 76 h 58 m | Show | |
My 8* play is on the Baltimore Ravens. Pittsburgh needs to win this game and get some extra help to make the playoffs. It's not impossible, just unlikely. The Ravens have already clinched home field advantage and they'll be turning to RG 3 under center. Regardless of all of these facts, I still like the Ravens to find a way to get the job done here and stick it to their division rival. Devlin Hodges had two INT's vs. the Jets last weekend and I think he'll struggle here in this difficult road venue. The Ravens turn to RG 3 and he'll be playing with a chip on his shoulder. I expect the veteran to run this offense seamlessly, as he and Lamar Jackson do in fact have very similar play styles. Key Trends: - The Ravens concede just 18.1 PPG, good for third in the league. - Baltimore is 8-1 ATS in its last nine following a SU victory. - Pittsburgh is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 as a road favorite. The verdict: Clearly I believe the outright win is in the cards, but let's grab the points! | |||||||
12-29-19 | Raiders +3.5 v. Broncos | 15-16 | Win | 100 | 76 h 58 m | Show | |
My 8* play is on the Oakland Raiders. The Broncos are out of the playoffs and their only motivation today is to play spoiler vs. the Raiders here, who need to win and get some outside help before they can earn a playoff spot. The Raiders were disastrous last year and not much was expected of them this season either, so I think it is in fact a big testament to Jon Gruden's coaching skills that the team is in the position that it's in at the moment. The Raiders come in with momentum as well after a win over the Chargers last weekend. QB Derek Carr has a decent 20 TD's to just eight INT's. RB Josh Jacobs is a difference maker as well, as he has 1,150 rushing yards and seven TD's this year. Denver's looked a bit better of late, winning three of its last four, but it's clearly too little too late. Last week they got destroyed 23-3 on the road in KC. Key Trends: - Oakland is already 3-1 ATS this year as a road dog of seven points or less. - Denver is a terrible 6-13 ATS in its last 19 as a favorite. The verdict: I like Gruden and Carr to continue to surprise people this season witn another victory in this crucial spot (that said, let's grab the points!) | |||||||
12-28-19 | Nets v. Rockets -9 | Top | 98-108 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
My 10* ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE is on the Houston Rockets. Both teams are coming off poor efforts. The Nets though are injured and have zero momentum and I think that trend of futility gets carried over here. Most recently Brooklyn fell 94-82 to the lowly Knicks. The lone bright spot was Spencer Dinwiddie, who had 25 point sin the setback. Overall Brooklyn averages and concedes 111 PPG. The Rockets won four in a row before an X-Mas Day upset at Golden State, falling 116-114. Russell Westbrook had 30 points in the setback: "We were up by 13 in the first half and for some reason we decided to start fouling them and putting them on the line and that cost us," coach Mike D'Antoni said. "Defensively we gave up 64 points in the first half and that's not good enough." Key Trends: - Houston is 9-1 ATS in its last ten when playing on two days rest. - The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last five following a SU loss of more than ten points. - Brooklyn is only 1-4 ATS in its last five vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600. The verdict: The Rockets were embarrassed on National TV in front of the whole world just a couple of days ago and now they get a chance to annihilate this injured Nets team. Expect a blowout! | |||||||
12-28-19 | Memphis +7 v. Penn State | Top | 39-53 | Loss | -105 | 27 h 34 m | Show |
My 10* BEATDOWN is on Memphis. The Tigers are a good team. They've won seven in a row. That includes a 29-24 victory over Cincinnati in the AAC Championship a couple of weeks ago. QB Brady White has 3,560 yards passing to go along with 33 TD's and only nine INT's. RB Kenneth Gainwell has 1,425 yards rushing, which is sixth best in the country. Overall the Tigers post a whopping 39.3 PPG. Penn State opened with eight straight victories, but it closed by losing two of three. The Nittany Lions ended their season with an uninspiring 27-6 win over Rutgers. QB Sean Clifford has 2,521 passing yards with 22 TD's and only six INT's. Overall the Nittany Lions average 30.3 PPG and concede 14.7. Key Trends: - Memphis is interestingly 4-0 ATS in its last four after a close win by seven points or less over a conference rival. - Penn State is already just 2-3 ATS this year after a win by 21 points or more. The verdict: I think Memphis has a very realistic chance of winning this one outright. I believe that Penn State's defense is going to be pushed to the brink. That said, let's grab the points! | |||||||
12-27-19 | Bucks -11 v. Hawks | Top | 112-86 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
My 10* BLOWOUT BEST OF THE BEST is on the Milwaukee Bucks. After getting embarrassed on X-Mas Day in Philadelphia, I look for the Bucks to bounce back here and to take out their frustrations on the lowly Hawks. Whether Giannis Antetokounmpo plays or not tonight, I like Chris Middleton and the Bucks to deliver the goods here. Milwaukee has incredible depth and it's defense is going to be able to slow down this weak Hawks' attack. ATL most recently lost in Cleveland and it enters the post-X-Mas break with zero momentum. Overall the Hawks concede 118.6 PPG, the worst in the NBA. Key Trends: - Milwaukee is 30-11 ATS in its last 41 off an upset loss as a favorite (including 3-1 ATS this season.) - ATL is just 3-5 ATS this year revenging a same season loss vs. an opponent. The verdict: This one has all the makings of an epic blowout; lay the points! | |||||||
12-27-19 | Michigan State v. Wake Forest +4 | Top | 27-21 | Loss | -110 | 31 h 36 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on Wake Forest. Michigan State was 6-6 this year. It closed out by beating bottom feeders Rutgers and Maryland to reach eligibility. Brian Lewerke leads an offense that averages 238.5 yards per game through the air. MSU's run game is poor though, averaging only 123 YPG, which ranks it outside the top 100. The Deacons though average 297.8 YPG through the air. MSU hasn't been nearly as sharp in defending the pass this year, conceding 210.6 YPG. QB Jamie Newman has 2,693 passing yards with 23 TDs and ten INTs. Key Trends: - Michigan State is just 3-5 ATS as a favorite this season. - The Spartans are 2-4 ATS in their last six when playing on two or more weeks of rest. - The Deacons are 8-2 ATS in their last ten after allowing 37 points or more in their previous outing (including 2-0 ATS this season.) The verdict: I think that Newman keeps his team competitive throughout and while clearly the outright isn't out of the question, in the end I'll recommend to grab the points! | |||||||
12-26-19 | Pittsburgh v. Eastern Michigan +11.5 | Top | 34-30 | Win | 100 | 36 h 24 m | Show |
My 10* BIG TIGER is on EMU. Pitt lost its final two games of the year, including a 26-19 home loss to Boston College. EMU also lost its finale, falling 34-26 to Kent State. Pitt' QB Kenny Pickett has a weak 10:9 TD:INT this year. The Panthers average only 20.1 PPG, while conceding 21.8. Eastern Michigan is averaging 29.1 PPG and it's conceding 30.3. But QB Mike Glass III won't be going down without a fight today in my opinion. Note that Glass finished with a 22:10 TD:INT. Key Trends: - The Panthers are just 1-4 ATS in their last five neutral site games. - The Eagles are 14-4 ATS in their last 18 following an ATS loss. - EMU is a sharp 17-5 ATS in its last 22 non-conference games. The verdict: I think the offensively challenged Panthers have a difficult time keeping pace and while I'll stop short in calling for the outright upset, everything definitely points to a much closer battle than what this spread would suggest in my opinion; grab the points! | |||||||
12-26-19 | Wizards v. Pistons -6 | Top | 102-132 | Win | 100 | 11 h 45 m | Show |
My 10* REVENGE U OF THE U is on the Detroit Pistons. They say "revenge is a dish best served cold." Washington has already taken the first two meetings between these teams and it enters off a rare road win over the Knicks in its last game. Can anyone say "letdown" spot? Detroit on the other hand enters off another terrible peformance, this time falling at home to the 76ers. The Pistons are desperate for a victory and they play with the "double revenge" factor. I think the revenge angle works here tonight. Key Trends: - Washington is an unbelievably bad 10-21 ATS in its last 31 when playing with two days rest. - Detroit is 3-1 ATS in its last four after a blowout loss by 15 points or more. The verdict: The stage is set for a massive lop-sided blowout for the home side here; lay the points! | |||||||
12-25-19 | Pelicans +9.5 v. Nuggets | 112-100 | Win | 100 | 15 h 55 m | Show | |
My 8* play is on the Pelicans. The Pelicans come in under the radar today. Yes it's Christmas Day, but I believe that works in favor of the visitors, who won't be around familiar faces to distract them earlier in the day. New Orleans enters off an impressive 102-94 road win at Portland as well and I believe it carries that momentum over. After seven straight victories, I believe the Nuggets do indeed get caught flat-footed here. To sum it up, this one has "trap" written all over it for the home side in my opinion. Key Trends: - New Orleans is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after holding its previous opponent to 95 points or less. - Denver is only 3-4 ATS as a home favorite in the 6.5 to 12 points range already this season. The verdict: I think the Pels hang on X-Mas day; grab the points! | |||||||
12-25-19 | Clippers v. Lakers -2 | 111-106 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
My 8* play is on the LA Lakers. This is a revenge game for the Lakers after they fell to the Clippers in these team's respective season openers. Clearly it wouldn't be too hard to write a convincing argument for either side, but the Lakers have come a long way since that first game and with the entire team expected to be given a clean bill of health, I believe the "revenge factor" works tonight. Key Trends: - The Clippers are 0-3 ATS already this year after scoring 110 points or more in four straight games. - The Lakers are 3-1 ATS as an underdog this season. - The Lakers are 9-4 ATS in revengin a loss vs. an opponent (including 6-1 ATS in revenging a loss vs. an opponent as the favorite.) The verdict: I like The King to get the better of The Claw tonight; play on the Lakers! | |||||||
12-25-19 | Rockets -11 v. Warriors | 104-116 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 25 m | Show | |
My 8* play is on the Rockets The Warriors are coming off two straight victories. Golden State's success these days revolves around the play of D'Angelo Russell and while he's playing admirably, I think he'll be completely short-handed here to handle the red hot Rockets, who have won four straight. The Rockets have plenty of fire-power with James Harden and Russell Westbrook, but the issue has been making the two "gel" and have a working chemistry. That does seem to be finally happening now, which is scary for the rest of the league. With a chance to put on a show for the World, I look for these two polarizing players to take over this contest. Key Trends: - Houston is 4-1 ATS already this season after four or more SU victories. - GS is only 6-8 ATS at home this year. - The Warriors are a poor 40-61 ATS in their last 101 after covering the spread in their previous game (including just 4-9 ATS this season.) The verdict: For all the reasons listed above, lay the points! |
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