03-06-21 |
Florida State v. Notre Dame +6 | Top | 73-83 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 35 m | Show |
Mike Brey was reminded that this is not a throw away season by the irish faithful after two dreadful losses to Boston College and NC State. I may have been the wake up call his team needed. |
03-06-21 |
Georgetown +9.5 v. Connecticut | | 82-98 |
Loss | -110 | 1 h 29 m | Show |
Maybe not shoot 2-11 from three, which is what UConn did last time out against the Hoyas. If Bouknight’s shot isn’t falling like against Seton Hall, can Hurley manufacture easy looks for RJ Cole and Tyrese Martin? |
03-05-21 |
Georgia Tech v. Wake Forest +9 | | 75-63 |
Loss | -110 | 10 h 56 m | Show |
As they try to snap their losing streak, the Demon Deacons will have the benefit of a home-court advantage. Regardless, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will need to get to the basket often if they are going to keep pace with this strong Georgia Tech squad. |
03-05-21 |
Ball State +9.5 v. Toledo | Top | 70-89 |
Loss | -106 | 9 h 3 m | Show |
There are some teams who I think are a little better than their record and the Cardinal certainly fit in this category. Many think their first meeting was a fluke, a Ball State win. They don't play well defensively but they sure did in their last meeting and I'm getting 9.5 |
03-05-21 |
Evansville v. Indiana State -5.5 | Top | 43-53 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 47 m | Show |
Evansville had lost seven straight games before a win in their season finale. The team ended the season 7-11 in MVC play and 9-15 overall and the team’s main issue was scoring the pill only averaging 65.7 ppg. Indiana State had won three in a row before suffering a loss in their last game of the regular season. However, they finished the season over .500, overall, (14-9) and in MVC play (11-7). Like the Purple Aces the Sycamores are not a high scoring team but have a better defense holding their opponents to an average of just 66.8 ppg. |
03-04-21 |
Kings +4.5 v. Blazers | Top | 119-123 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 12 m | Show |
The Kings have a strong offense that ranks 12th in offensive rating (114.4). Guard De’Aaron Fox is averaging 22.8 points and 7.4 assists. He scored 29 in the loss to Portland. |
03-04-21 |
Bucks -5.5 v. Grizzlies | | 112-111 |
Loss | -106 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.1 points per game and shooting 63 percent from inside the 3-point line. With a yield of 53.8 percent on two-point field-goal attempts, Memphis ranks in the bottom third of the NBA. |
03-04-21 |
UTEP v. Kansas -17 | | 62-67 |
Loss | -108 | 7 h 39 m | Show |
UTEP does not create a high volume of shots at the rim (336th nationally), and partly because of that, it has a poor two-point percentage overall (47%, 279th nationally). |
03-04-21 |
Clippers v. Wizards +5.5 | | 117-119 |
Win | 101 | 6 h 59 m | Show |
The Wiz might be getting a break if Kawhi and Morris Sr. are ruled unavailable come Thursday. They are both currently listed as Day-to-Day. If they do end up sitting this one the Wiz might be able to pull it off. |
03-04-21 |
TCU +13 v. West Virginia | Top | 67-76 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 49 m | Show |
No. 6 West Virginia will host TCU on Thursday in a Big 12 game after suffering its fourth loss of the season at home Tuesday when the Mountaineers took third-ranked Baylor to overtime. West Virginia's 94-89 loss to Baylor is its second overtime loss at home with the Mountaineers also losing to Oklahoma in double overtime. They also lost on a last-second shot to Texas and by two possessions against Florida. |
03-04-21 |
Southern Illinois -2 v. Bradley | Top | 73-63 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 0 m | Show |
Both teams have had issues offensively, so look for the pace to be slow. Jump on this number now because it appears it's falling fast. |
03-04-21 |
Rhode Island v. Dayton -3.5 | | 72-84 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 37 m | Show |
Rhode Island has lost six of its last seven games, though its only victory in that stretch came against the team it plays Thursday. It beat Dayton 91-89 in double overtime in Kingston, R.I., on Feb. 16, as the teams split the season series. Dayton won the first matchup 67-56 on Jan. 30. |
03-03-21 |
San Diego State v. UNLV +9.5 | Top | 71-62 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show |
This looks too easy considering the Rebels are not a great offensive team against an Aztec team who is one of the best defensive teams in the country. Those who know, understand that these two programs don't like each other much which should lead to hard-fought defensive battle. |
03-03-21 |
Thunder +5 v. Mavs | | 78-87 |
Loss | -103 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
In the last Thunder game, the Denver Nuggets handed a beating to Oklahoma City. The Nuggets went up early in the game and the Thunder were never able to recover. The Thunder looked pretty tired in that game but fatigue should not be an issue against the Mavericks. Oklahoma City have had a few days rest for the first time in a long while. Dallas’ form has picked up in the last few weeks despite the rumours swirling around Kristaps Porzingis. Luka Doncic’s level of play has improved and the same can be said for the Mavericks’ offensive efficiency. Dallas were fifth in the league in offensive rating for the month of February. |
03-03-21 |
Creighton v. Villanova -4.5 | Top | 60-72 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 18 m | Show |
This is their second meeting this season. Creighton crushed Villanova 86–70 as 2-point underdogs at home in the first game on Feb. 13. These teams split the season series year, with both teams winning on the road. Villanova won the first game, 64–59, and Creighton won the second meeting, 76–61. I'll take the Wilcats in this revenge spot. |
03-03-21 |
Pistons +6.5 v. Raptors | Top | 129-105 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 8 m | Show |
Because of health and safety protocols, the Raptors will be down several players including three starters |
03-02-21 |
Nuggets v. Bucks -7.5 | Top | 128-97 |
Loss | -109 | 6 h 52 m | Show |
Giannis Antetokounmpo is in the midst of one of the best scoring stretches of his career. However, making the defensive stops in clutch moments is something the two-time league MVP relishes. He will look to make his mark on both ends again when his Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. |
03-02-21 |
Vanderbilt v. LSU -13.5 | | 68-83 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 23 m | Show |
The Commodores were playing their second consecutive game without their top two scorers -- Scotty Pippen Jr. (20.5 points per game) and Dylan Disu (15 points, 9.2 rebounds). Disu is out for the season because of a knee injury, but Pippen (hip) might be available to oppose LSU. |
03-02-21 |
Hawks +4 v. Heat | | 94-80 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 47 m | Show |
Nothing like turnover to get the attention of a team. Take the Hawks after the firing of Lloyd Pierce. |
03-02-21 |
Grizzlies -1 v. Wizards | | 125-111 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 52 m | Show |
The Grizzlies handed the reeling Rockets their 11th straight loss on Sunday, courtesy of a 133-84 shellacking in Houston. Memphis' 49-point margin of victory and 85 points off the bench served as franchise records. The Grizzlies also tied a season-high point total, initially set in a lopsided victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Feb. 1. |
03-02-21 |
Xavier -2.5 v. Georgetown | Top | 66-72 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 37 m | Show |
Xavier is fresh off a win over DePaul and have won five of their last seven games, including a 74-62 win over then-No. 10 Seton Hall. But with just three games remaining, the Musketeers’ time is running out to build up a March Madness resume and make a serious bid. Though Georgetown has had its troubles this season, a win over them would go a long way to finding them in the NCAA tournament. |
03-02-21 |
Fresno State +13.5 v. Boise State | | 67-64 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 29 m | Show |
Fresno State seeks revenge on Boise State after dropping the first matchup in Boise. The teams last played on Jan. 20, when the Broncos created 16 Fresno State turnovers and turned the ball over just eight times on the way to the 22-point victory. |
03-02-21 |
Wake Forest +5 v. Pittsburgh | | 57-70 |
Loss | -111 | 4 h 9 m | Show |
Wake Forest has covered six of their last eight road games, while the Panthers have failed to cover 6 of their last eight home games. |
03-01-21 |
Nuggets -4.5 v. Bulls | | 118-112 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
We're going to fade heavy public money in this one. Sometimes the number tells you a story and that's certainly the case here. Not only would it be huge for the teams moral going into the break, but it could definitely give them more confidence going into the second half of the season. Denver already took care of business in their first road game on Saturday night, now it’s time to do the same in Chicago. |
02-28-21 |
Hornets v. Kings +0.5 | | 127-126 |
Loss | -112 | 10 h 4 m | Show |
Friday night saw the Sacramento Kings earn an ugly, but much-needed win after late heroics by De-Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes and Richaun Holmes earned the team a 110-107 victory in Detroit. While beating the Eastern Conference's worst team isn't much to get excited about, the Sacramento Kings ended their debilitating nine-game losing run to return to winning ways for the first time in three weeks. |
02-28-21 |
Suns v. Wolves +10.5 | | 118-99 |
Loss | -108 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
After beating the Bulls in dramatic fashion last night, you can bet that this will be a massive letdown spot for the Suns especially the Lakers on deck. |
02-28-21 |
Grizzlies v. Rockets +4 | Top | 133-84 |
Loss | -107 | 8 h 17 m | Show |
The last time the Rockets won a game was against the Memphis Grizzlies. Christian Wood will not be back for tonight's game so that won't be a game-changer, but this was supposed to be a team that was not going to suffer defensively and they're getting called out on it. I'm going to take a chance with them one more time. |
02-27-21 |
Mavs +4 v. Nets | | 115-98 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 57 m | Show |
The Mavericks are on a 7-3 run and looking to improve after a horrible shooting night against Philadelphia, Thursday. |
02-27-21 |
Alabama v. Mississippi State +6 | Top | 64-59 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 1 m | Show |
I like taking unranked home dogs in certain spots and that spot comes highly recommended in this match-up. Alabama can win an SEC title with a win, that's causing the public to go all-in with the Crimson Tide. They may win but it won't be easy. |
02-27-21 |
Florida State v. North Carolina +1.5 | | 70-78 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 8 m | Show |
This is one of those spots that Dana likes to jump on, especially when the number is right. Playing quality teams against ranked teams has been a profitable way to make money for years and it hasn't stopped this season. Carolina is fresh off a 45-pt win against Louisville but the public isn't putting much into that win. This is a must-win if they want to find their way into the NCAA Tournament. |
02-27-21 |
Oklahoma State +5.5 v. Oklahoma | | 94-90 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 25 m | Show |
This line is inflated and we're going to take advantage of the public's oversite. The next eight days will be huge for the Cowboys starting with this match-up against the #7 Sooners. |
02-27-21 |
LSU +6 v. Arkansas | Top | 75-83 |
Loss | -114 | 2 h 32 m | Show |
I like to find spots where I feel like we're getting a decent unranked team against a ranked team. This theory has produced 63% winners and has been a solid bet for over 15 years. The offense continues to score in bunches with the ability to pump in points inside and out, but the Tigers couldn’t hit from three or from the line against the Dawgs. Now, the defense isn’t going to be anything great, but as long as it’s able to keep hitting around 47% from the field, it’ll be fine – and that seems to be the deal. |
02-26-21 |
Kings v. Pistons +2 | Top | 110-107 |
Loss | -107 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
We're fading the public in this one. For some reason, the "joes' love the Kings but we're not on board with that thinking. The Kings have lost nine straight games, nothing about that gives me the confidence that they'll cover even a small number. |
02-26-21 |
Jazz v. Heat +6.5 | | 116-124 |
Win | 102 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
The public is all over the Utah Jazz tonight, that was anticipated so we're going against the Jazz who are off of a big win against the Lakers. The Heat are as healthy as they've been all season and are getting stronger with the return of Jimmy Butler. |
02-26-21 |
Pacers +3.5 v. Celtics | Top | 112-118 |
Loss | -114 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
The public seems to be all over the Celtics which is good news because we're not buying into the Celtics. The Celtics — losers of four straight and eight of 11 overall — are coming off a wire-to-wire, 127-112 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks. Boston allowed two 30-point scorers, Danilo Gallinari (38) and Trae Young (33). Gallinari made 10-of-12 3-point attempts, two more than the entire Celtics team. The recent slide has caused dissent among some of Boston's executives. Recently, Celtics general manager Danny Ainge stated, "our roster obviously is not good." |
02-26-21 |
Rockets +8.5 v. Raptors | Top | 111-122 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 56 m | Show |
We waited for this number to climb and that's exactly what's happened. This game is exactly why you pay professionals to monitor line movement. |
02-26-21 |
Nebraska-Omaha +2.5 v. Denver | Top | 80-76 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
This line is completely inflated and it's getting worse by the hour. We're going to take advantage of bookmakers mistakes by putting our trust in the Racers. Omaha is a solid and reliable underdog on the back of their rebounding and consistent shooting. They win the boards and win the game. |
02-25-21 |
Pelicans +9 v. Bucks | | 125-129 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Heavy money is coming in on the Bucks and I;m going to fade that. I try to get quality teams when the public is betting the other way. I think the "joes" are giving a little too much value to the Bucks at this time. |
02-25-21 |
Clippers v. Grizzlies +8 | Top | 94-122 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 55 m | Show |
I love to fade heavy money when I feel comfortable with the team I'm getting. Such is the case here. Tons of Clippers money is coming in which has pushed this number to -8. The Clippers are coming off a successful homestand, capped off by crushing the red hot Washington Wizards. This is the first game of two against the Grizzlies on the road. I think the number is too high in a game that the grizzlies can win. |
02-25-21 |
UCLA -1 v. Utah | Top | 76-61 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 44 m | Show |
The Bruins are starting to get on a roll as they inch closer to that 20 win mark. Many think that this will be a game that will bite the Bruins, as we see a steam move on Utah. I don't like being on the side of these moves, but especially when I get a team that is starting to show glimpses of getting better. Don't be scared of the Bruins ATS success. |
02-25-21 |
Western Kentucky v. Houston -11 | | 57-81 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
This is a spot that has led me to play Houston. I want to make sure teams are playing well, but if they are, I take a Top 15 team against non-conference opponents. The theory behind it is, the top teams will looks at this game as a chance to limb in the rankings, which is what we have here. The Cougars were fantastic in their last outing against Cincinnati so there's no doubt we'll get their best effort here. |
02-24-21 |
Lakers +9 v. Jazz | Top | 89-114 |
Loss | -110 | 9 h 24 m | Show |
The public is all over the Utah Jazz, mostly because the Lakers have been horrible without Anthony Davis. The facts are this, Lebron will lead the Lakers tonight against one of the bets in the West. The Lakers took an outright loss against the Wizards but will bounce back to cover tonight. |
02-24-21 |
DePaul v. Creighton -15 | Top | 53-77 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
This number isn't higher because the Blue Demons have been decent against the number despite their overall record, while the Jays have been not as dependable. This game will be different. Jays run away in the second half. |
02-24-21 |
Florida State v. Miami-FL +11.5 | Top | 88-71 |
Loss | -109 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
This is always a good spot to take the dog. Rivalry game when a ranked team plays an unranked team. You can figure that Miami will give its best effort and cover this inflated number. |
02-24-21 |
Tulane +10.5 v. Memphis | | 46-61 |
Loss | -110 | 8 h 40 m | Show |
Memphis resumed basketball activities on Saturday, and they will play their first game in over two weeks on Wednesday against Tulane. The Tigers haven't played a game since a seven-point win over East Carolina on February 6 due to COVID-19 protocols, so they are likely very eager to return to the floor but I think they layoff is too much to cover this big number. |
02-24-21 |
Celtics -1.5 v. Hawks | Top | 112-127 |
Loss | -115 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
The Celtics have won five straight games in Atlanta, but that hasn't seemed to scare the public off. We're going to fade the squares in this one. |
02-23-21 |
Kansas +2.5 v. Texas | | 72-75 |
Loss | -105 | 6 h 43 m | Show |
After getting beat by 25 in the first n=meeting, you would think the Jayhawks will be primed for revenge. Kansas (17–7, 11–5 Big 12) has moved past a mid-season slump and enter this contest on a five-game winning streak. Following a 91–79 loss, to No. 17 West Virginia on Feb. 6, the Jayhawks’ streak of 231 consecutive weeks being ranked in the AP Top 25 ended. Kansas responded with a 78–66 win against No. 23 Oklahoma State as 6.5-point favorites at home on Feb. 8. The Jayhawks head to Texas following a 67–61 win at home against No. 15 Texas Tech as 2-point favorites in their last game on Saturday. |
02-23-21 |
Celtics v. Mavs +2.5 | Top | 107-110 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 9 m | Show |
The Mavs are coming off Monday’s 102-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies and have won five of their last six games. The 92 points are the third-fewest the Mavs have allowed this season, topped only by the 73 points they gave up to the Los Angeles Clippers on Dec. 27 and the 83 points Miami scored on Jan. 1. |
02-22-21 |
Wild v. Sharks +1.5 | Top | 6-2 |
Loss | -195 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
This is the first game, in what will be the longest homestand of the season, for the San Jose Sharks. This is the point if their season that will make or break their position in the postseason. Take the plus price with the home team. |
02-22-21 |
Heat v. Thunder +6.5 | Top | 108-94 |
Loss | -102 | 9 h 55 m | Show |
This is the last of a 7-game western road swing, I'm betting the Heat are more worried about getting home than covering a six-point spread. |
02-22-21 |
Blazers v. Suns -6 | | 100-132 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
They didn't let the Brooklyn loss spill over into their two-game road trip. The Phoenix Suns instead topped New Orleans in comeback fashion and destroyed short-handed Memphis in a 48-hour span to improve to 8-1 in their last nine games and avenge road losses to the Pelicans and Grizzlies. The Suns tied a franchise record Friday by hitting 22 shots from 3s in their 132-114 win at New Orleans. They also limited the Pelicans to 28.6% shooting (1-of-7 from 3) in the fourth quarter in outscoring them, 41-12, after trailing by 11 points through three quarters. The next night, Phoenix broke the single-game record for 3s with 24, but also stymied Memphis into 38.7% shooting (5-of-33 from 3) in a 128-97 blasting. It was the Suns' largest margin of victory this season. |
02-22-21 |
Bulls v. Rockets +1 | Top | 120-100 |
Loss | -103 | 8 h 40 m | Show |
Everyone expects the Rockets to be rusty after a few days off but I think they'll take advantage of a disinterested Bulls team. This number is begging you to take the Bulls. |
02-20-21 |
Warriors v. Hornets +2 | | 100-102 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 20 m | Show |
The Sacramento Kings have fallen out of rhythm recently, dropping five straight games and falling to 12-16 on the season. Their average margin of defeat has been 10.4 points during the losing skid. Despite the contributions of De'Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield, the Kings have been unable to keep pace with opposing offenses. As they travel to the windy city for a meeting with the Chicago Bulls, the Sacramento Kings have a chance to make some adjustments against an equally struggling squad. |
02-19-21 |
Nuggets v. Cavs +8.5 | Top | 120-103 |
Loss | -104 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
Denver is fresh off a barnburner against the Washington Wizards where they surrendered 130 points. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for 68 points, but it was not enough. The Nuggets are playing uneven basketball after making the Western Conference Finals last season but are still potent offensively and have some defensive deficiencies. That mixes in well for the Cavaliers, who could use a soft defense to try and get things going on offense. |
02-19-21 |
Panthers v. Red Wings +1.5 | Top | 7-2 |
Loss | -151 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
Coming off a big overtime win against the Panthers, Florida is walking into a dead spot on the road. Let's get the insurance but the Wings may bite the Panthers here. |
02-17-21 |
Hawks +3 v. Celtics | Top | 122-114 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
This is where experience is your friend. The Hawks have lost three straight while the Celtics are off an impressive bounce back win against the Denver Nuggets. Hawks defense is atrocious, but yet, the number is just thee. |
02-15-21 |
Blue Jackets +1.5 v. Hurricanes | | 3-7 |
Loss | -160 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
The Blue Jackets put together two back-to-back games in the Windy City that showed signs a team with a lot of new faces is starting to come together and play better hockey. That's especially true when it comes to getting the puck out of the zone and moving up the ice 5 on 5. |
02-14-21 |
Celtics v. Wizards +6.5 | Top | 91-104 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 34 m | Show |
The Celtics were a season-best five games over .500 at 8-3 one month ago, but have since lost nine of 14, including six of nine on the road. They fell to 12-11 after their most recent road loss, 122-108 at Utah on Tuesday, before avoiding falling to .500 with a 120-106 home win over Toronto on Thursday. However, they were beaten 108-102 at home by the Detroit Pistons on Friday and now stand at 13-12 as they embark on the only road outing in a stretch of five of six at home. The Celtics started Payton Pritchard and Semi Ojeleye in the backcourt against Detroit with Marcus Smart (strained calf) injured and Kemba Walker resting. |
02-11-21 |
Magic +8 v. Warriors | | 105-111 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
I still don't trust the Warriors offensively, not that the Magic tear it up, but its enough to stay within the eight points. |
02-11-21 |
Heat v. Rockets +2.5 | Top | 101-94 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
With all the problems the Rockets have, it's strange to see this number where it's at. I've been doing this long enough to know that the absence of Christian Wood will not be an issue tonight. |
02-09-21 |
Blackhawks v. Stars -1.5 | Top | 2-1 |
Loss | -100 | 8 h 36 m | Show |
The lockdown defensive game we saw in their first meeting will be a little different tonight with the Star's top line having a few days together after not generating many offensive chances the first time around. Look for a much better effort from the Stars tonight. |
02-09-21 |
Oilers v. Senators +1.5 | | 3-2 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show |
The Senators are showing to be a tougher opponent than they were the last time these two teams hooked up, but it hasn’t translated to the scoresheet yet. Let's take the insurance with the Sens tonight. |
02-09-21 |
Red Wings +1.5 v. Panthers | Top | 1-2 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 40 m | Show |
In their last three games as 1.5-goal underdogs on the puckline against the Panthers, the Red Wings are 3-0. |
02-08-21 |
Lightning v. Predators +1.5 | Top | 4-1 |
Loss | -173 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
Tonight marks the third of eight meetings between the Preds and Bolts this season; Nashville dropped a pair of games to the defending champions - 4-3 and 5-2 - during the recent road trip in Tampa Bay. Now, the Predators will look to get back on track in Tennessee, a setting that has seen them go 4-1-0 this season. |
02-08-21 |
Coyotes +1.5 v. Blues | | 4-3 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 55 m | Show |
The St. Louis Blues will need a next man up mentality after news broke Sunday that Robert Thomas has a broken thumb and would be sidelined four to six weeks. There is good news though - Robert Bortuzzo will be available to play after being activated from injured reserve. Bortuzzo missed 10 games with an upper-body injury. I don't jump on teams just because a player returns to the line-up. It takes a few games for new cohesion to take hold. |
02-08-21 |
Wizards +3 v. Bulls | Top | 105-101 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
This line smells to me. I've followed this Wizard franchise closer than any other through the years and this looks like the books are begging you to take the Bulls, which everyone seems to be doing. This is why you pay me, experience says take the Wizards as Bradley Beal single handily cashes this ticket. |
02-08-21 |
Oilers v. Senators +1.5 | Top | 3-1 |
Loss | -153 | 6 h 20 m | Show |
The Oilers have not played well on the road this season, losing six of their last eight. I'm taking the insurance with the Senators in this one. |
02-08-21 |
Canucks +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | | 1-3 |
Loss | -130 | 6 h 6 m | Show |
Look for the Canucks to shoot often. In their defeat to Toronto two nights ago, the leafs had their way in the low slot area while the Senators were forced to be more of a perimeter team. Look for the Canucks to change that by getting more pucks deep. |
02-07-21 |
Celtics v. Suns -2.5 | Top | 91-100 |
Win | 100 | 1 h 4 m | Show |
The game will be the Celtics' sixth in a row against a Western playoff hopeful, including fourth straight on a five-game trip. The Utah Jazz, who entered Saturday with the league's best record at 18-5, await the Celtics on Tuesday. Boston has gone 2-3 in the run, winning by four points against Golden State and the Los Angeles Clippers, interspersed with losses to San Antonio by four, the Los Angeles Lakers by one and the Sacramento Kings by five. The Celtics made their Western swing without defensive whiz Marcus Smart (calf), and coach Brad Stevens has tried different starting lineups in an effort to fill the void. |
02-05-21 |
Wolves +1 v. Thunder | Top | 106-103 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 30 m | Show |
Over the course of the last week, the Thunder have lost three players to injury. At the start of the week, George Hill was ruled out for four weeks due to thumb surgery. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picked up a knock in the first game against Houston and he has yet to return from his knee sprain. In Wednesday’s game, Luguentz Dort played only 10 minutes before sitting for the rest of the game. Dort has soreness in his left knee and he will not play against the Timberwolves tonight. These injuries have left the Thunder rotation looking thin. Coach Mark will need to go deep into his bench to make up the minutes that are usually played by Dort and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It would not be surprising to see Justin Jackson and Darius Miller play extended minutes in tonight's game. |
02-04-21 |
Hurricanes v. Blackhawks +1.5 | | 4-6 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
There's one area the Chicago Blackhawks are better than the Carolina Hurricanes, that's their power play. I tend to favor teams with decent special teams, especially when I'm taking the puck line. |
02-03-21 |
Rockets v. Thunder +7.5 | Top | 87-104 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 41 m | Show |
Houston will be missing John Wall due to load management as tonight is the first night of a back-to-back. Houston will also be without David Nwaba, who is still recovering from an ankle sprain. |
02-01-21 |
Bruins v. Capitals +1.5 | | 5-3 |
Loss | -190 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
If you know anything about the history between these two teams, you know that the Capirtals have had the Bruins number for years. Let's lay a little more to get the insurance with the Capitals. |
01-31-21 |
76ers v. Pacers +2 | | 119-110 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
There's very little that suggests that the Indiana Pacers are the side here, but I've been doing this long enough to know when a point spread is trying to tell me something. Pacers get the outright win. |
01-30-21 |
Grizzlies +3.5 v. Spurs | Top | 129-112 |
Win | 101 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
The Grizzlies were the “it” team in the league before they were forced to step off the court, having won a season-high five straight games, their longest winning streak since a seven-game run last January. With a win Saturday, Memphis would start a season 5-1 on the road for the first time in franchise history. In its most recent game, Memphis defeated the Phoenix Suns 108-104, and for the second consecutive game, seven Grizzlies scored in double figures. Ja Morant (17 points, 10 assists) recorded his first double-double of the season |
01-30-21 |
Bucks v. Hornets +7.5 | Top | 114-126 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 58 m | Show |
The Bucks got blasted last night by the New Orleans Pelicans. who set a franchise record for threes made in a game (21, including seven apiece from notoriously-meh shooters Lonzo Ball and Eric Bledsoe). This is not new; it was the third game this season that the opponent made more than 20 threes against Milwaukee and the thirteenth game that the opponent has made more than the league average (12.8 makes). On the season, the Bucks are allowing the third-most makes per game from downtown (14.8) on the third-highest conversion rate (38.9% shooting). |
01-29-21 |
Kings +5.5 v. Raptors | Top | 126-124 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Don't expect the kind of 144-point showing the Raptors put up against the Kings last time that included 51% 3-point shooting. |
01-28-21 |
Warriors +2.5 v. Suns | Top | 93-114 |
Loss | -110 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
Phoenix has lost three straight, and has gone 3-7 since starting the season 5-1. Among the teams who have beat them: the Oklahoma City Thunder, Washington Wizards, and Detroit Pistons. |
01-27-21 |
Thunder +7.5 v. Suns | Top | 102-97 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
OKC Thunder are the worst team in the league from downtown but dropped 18 treys in their last outing against the Portland Trail Blazers to notch up an upset win. The fact that they're playing competitive basketball despite veterans George Hill and Al Horford sitting out shows the quality of youngsters on this OKC Thunder roster. |
01-27-21 |
Blackhawks +1.5 v. Predators | Top | 1-2 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 51 m | Show |
For a Nashville team that’s the worst in the league on the penalty kill (by both underlying numbers and results) that’s something to be concerned with. The Blackhawks have been a borderline top-ten power play this year by expected goals, so Nashville needs to play with considerable discipline, something that they haven’t been doing recently. |
01-26-21 |
Knicks +11.5 v. Jazz | Top | 94-108 |
Loss | -110 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
The New York Knicks' offseason acquisitions have hit the mark in recent outings though. Rookie Immanuel Quickley had a career-high 31 points against the Portland Trail Blazers the other night. Meanwhile, Alec Burks is averaging 16.7 points per game on 54.8% shooting from downtown despite his injury troubles. |
01-25-21 |
Lakers v. Cavs +10.5 | | 115-108 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 51 m | Show |
Through 17 games this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have the best defensive rating (103.6) in the NBA. This time last year, they were ranked seventh in the league with a defensive rating of 103.2. The team with the second-best defensive rating in the NBA this season? The Cleveland Cavaliers, who were ranked 23rd in defensive rating through 17 games last season and ended the season with the worst defensive rating (114.8). I'll take the double-digit points with two great defensive teams. |
01-25-21 |
Heat v. Nets -7.5 | Top | 85-98 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
Job one for the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night was shoring up the defense after two disappointing games in Cleveland. They did enough in the 128-124 win over Miami, particularly in limiting the Heat to 28.3 percent shooting from 3-point range and outrebounding them 47-30, allowing just two offensive boards. They’ll face the Heat again on Monday night at Barclays Center. |
01-24-21 |
Oilers -1.5 v. Jets | | 4-3 |
Loss | -100 | 7 h 3 m | Show |
Despite the Oilers being less than stellar, the Jets cannot rest easy against a team that still has Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Power plays with those 2 usually end in goals against, so the Jets need to be on their best behavior. Brining Heinola back into the line-up is a must, especially against Edmonton’s speedy top-6. |
01-24-21 |
Kings v. Blues -1.5 | Top | 6-3 |
Loss | -100 | 6 h 22 m | Show |
The Los Angeles Kings had an impressive win against Colorado but have looked underwhelming other than that. The Kings have lost 4 of the first 5 games and have only cleared the 3 goal mark once this season. The offense has been struggling this season with both centers Andreas Athanasiou and Gabriel Vilardi combining for 5 goals but the rest of the Kings offense only combining for 7 goals this season. |
01-24-21 |
Predators v. Stars -1.5 | | 2-3 |
Loss | -100 | 6 h 17 m | Show |
Nashville's first road trip of the season began Friday night in Texas, and the Stars scored seven goals in total - five of which came on the power play - on their way to a 7-0 win in their season-opener. After a scoreless first period, Dallas tallied five times on Juuse Saros in the second before adding two more against Pekka Rinne in the third. While special teams play led directly to the loss - the Preds were also 0-for-5 on their own power-play opportunities - they still outshot the Stars by a 34-28 margin, and they'll look to build on Friday's start that saw them as the better team through the game's first 20 minutes. |
01-24-21 |
Sharks v. Wild -1.5 | Top | 5-3 |
Loss | -100 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
The Sharks' traveling road show made a stop in St. Paul, Minn. on Friday, but not a lot went right for San Jose (2-3-0) in the opener of a two-game set against the Minnesota Wild (4-1-0).T The power play came up empty on three man-advantages, and the Sharks' lone goal was scored by Matt Nieto on the fourth line. After the 4-1 loss to the Wild, coach Bob Boughner chided the Sharks' inability to convert on the power play and asked for more from his top players. |
01-24-21 |
Rangers v. Penguins -1.5 | Top | 2-3 |
Loss | -100 | 6 h 56 m | Show |
These two teams traded goals back and forth on Friday night, leading to a 4-3 shootout win for Pittsburgh. Despite once again blowing a two-goal lead and trailing 3-2 after 40 minutes of play, the Penguins were able to use their explosive offensive attack the skate by the Rangers. |
01-24-21 |
Islanders -1.5 v. Devils | | 0-2 |
Loss | -100 | 6 h 52 m | Show |
The Islanders earned a 4-1 win in Uniondale, N.Y. on Thursday night, when Jordan Eberle scored twice and Mathew Barzal recorded three points. Barzal picked off a Michael McLeod pass deep in the Islanders’ zone to set up Eberle’s first goal, which came with 20.9 seconds left in the first period and doubled New York’s lead to 2-0. The goal by Eberle was the difference between the Devils feeling pretty good about themselves heading into the second period — New Jersey was outshot 14-6 prior to Eberle’s tally — and staring at a difficult uphill climb against a team well-suited to protect multi-goal leads. |
01-24-21 |
Maple Leafs v. Flames -1.5 | Top | 3-2 |
Loss | -100 | 3 h 11 m | Show |
The Leafs are currently in second place in the all-Canadian North Division, only behind Montreal due to games played. But with that amount of ice time, injuries have been piling up for Toronto. They are currently without the services of Joe Thornton, Nicholas Robertson and Auston Matthews is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. |
01-24-21 |
Golden Knights -1.5 v. Coyotes | | 1-0 |
Loss | -100 | 3 h 3 m | Show |
Based on the rotation used so far this season, Marc-Andre Fleury should be in net for this afternoon’s game. He has played very well in two starts this season and has a combined 1.51 goals-against average and .933 save percentage. Goaltending was an issue the other night in Vegas’ only loss of the season. Robin Lehner gave up several soft goals and finished the game with a .840 save percentage. |
01-23-21 |
Nuggets v. Suns +2.5 | | 120-112 |
Loss | -109 | 14 h 33 m | Show |
The Nuggets owned the Suns in the second half and OT last night but let's not forget how the Suns had their way with Denver for the first 24 minutes. I think the Suns will have a little fire in their belly after dropping an OT decision. |
01-22-21 |
Magic +4 v. Pacers | Top | 118-120 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show |
Since the departure of Victor Oladipo to the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers have lost 2 straight games. They received Caris LeVert in the blockbuster deal, but unfortunately for the franchise, their young star is ruled out of action indefinitely due to a serious health condition. |
01-21-21 |
Pelicans +7 v. Jazz | Top | 118-129 |
Loss | -105 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
The Pelicans need to play good defense and keep it simple. New Orleans are two separate teams when they look to get the ball inside, in fact, their shooting percentage is much better inside the arc than beyond, making it important to get on top early. |
01-20-21 |
Coyotes +1.5 v. Golden Knights | Top | 2-5 |
Loss | -139 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
The Knights are undefeated but they beat the Ducks twice, who they've made a living off of since their start four seasons ago, and the Coyotes who they've also owned. I think the 'Yotes grab a winner tonight at home. |
01-20-21 |
Celtics v. 76ers -5 | Top | 109-117 |
Win | 103 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
The Sixers will as healthy as they've been all season. There should be more space for Embiid with Seth Curry returning. |
01-20-21 |
Nets v. Cavs +10 | | 135-147 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
After a dramatic win against the Milwaukee Bucks, this presents a classic letdown spot for the Nets. |
01-19-21 |
Avalanche -1.5 v. Kings | Top | 3-2 |
Loss | -100 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
The Kings have lost their first two games of the season and host a 1-1 Avalanche team that blew up in the last game in an 8-0 win. After a terrible and sloppy loss in the season opener the Avalanche rebounded, big time, with a 8-0 home win over the St. Louis Blues. They matched a team record with five power play goals and they head to La La Land to face a Kings’ team that has had two tough losses. The Kings are 0-2 losing two games at home with both losses coming in overtime. The defense has fallen apart late in games and the team needs to shore up their D facing an Avs team that is coming off a rout. |
01-19-21 |
Pelicans v. Jazz -6 | | 102-118 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 53 m | Show |
For Denver, they just can’t get out of their own way right now. Nikola Jokic is playing at an MVP level right now, but the rest of the roster is not up there with him. They have yet to play a complete game, and it has been biting them repeatedly. In their loss to the Brooklyn Nets a week ago, they got blown out in the third quarter, and they couldn’t undo the damage. This is a situation to change that. For Oklahoma City, they’re not going to be competing for a title this season, so their focus is just on developing and getting better. |
01-19-21 |
Thunder +10 v. Nuggets | Top | 101-119 |
Loss | -108 | 9 h 41 m | Show |
For Denver, they just can’t get out of their own way right now. Nikola Jokic is playing at an MVP level right now, but the rest of the roster is not up there with him. They have yet to play a complete game, and it has been biting them repeatedly. In their loss to the Brooklyn Nets a week ago, they got blown out in the third quarter, and they couldn’t undo the damage. This is a situation to change that. For Oklahoma City, they’re not going to be competing for a title this season, so their focus is just on developing and getting better. |