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11-22-22 | Lakers +10.5 v. Suns | Top | 105-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Anthony Davis is enjoying his best stretch of the season and the Los Angeles Lakers aim to extend their season-long winning streak to four games Tuesday night when they visit the Phoenix Suns. Davis hadn't reached the 30-point mark prior to the current run but he is averaging 35 points a game during the span after outings of 37, 38 and 30 points. Davis also is averaging 17.3 rebounds during a stretch in which the Lakers are playing without LeBron James (adductor), who is listed as questionable for Tuesday and could miss his fifth consecutive game. Los Angeles coach Darvin Ham said the club will continue to be cautious with James. He sees no reason to rush things with the season not even 20 percent over. | |||||||
11-22-22 | Pistons v. Nuggets -5.5 | Top | 110-108 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 38 m | Show |
The Grizzlies have lost their way defensively. After holding Charlotte and Washington to 99 and 97 points in the final two outings of a three-game winning streak at the beginning of the month, Memphis has watched each of its past seven opponents go for 102 or more. Two of those foes topped 120, including the Brooklyn Nets in a 127-115 home win over Memphis on Sunday. Dillon Brooks paced the short-handed Grizzlies with 31 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. joined Bane and Morant on the sidelines Sunday because he's being brought along slowly following off-season surgery on his right foot. He's expected back to face the Kings. "You take it in stride," Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said of the inconsistent lineups. "You control what you can control. We just got to rely on our depth." Memphis is 0-2 this season in games in which neither Bane nor Morant has played. Tyus Jones has started both of those games and has averaged 15 points and 5.5 assists. They will either play well defensively or get run out of the building. | |||||||
11-22-22 | Kings +1.5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 113-109 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show |
The last team to see the "old" Sacramento Kings will become the 12th to experience the new-and-improved edition when the Western Conference's hottest team visits the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The last time the clubs met, the Grizzlies handed the Kings their fourth consecutive loss to open the season as the Grizzlies got 31 points from Desmond Bane in a 125-110 victory in Sacramento. Much has changed in the nearly four weeks since. While the Kings have won nine of 11, including six in a row, the Grizzlies are just 6-6 while losing Bane to a sprained right big toe and Ja Morant to a sprained left ankle. Sacramento's winning ways figure to get tested on a four-day trip to Memphis, Atlanta and Boston that will sandwich Thanksgiving. The winning streak has featured double-figures scoring from seven different players, including De'Aaron Fox, who has used 57.7 percent shooting to fashion a 24-point scoring average during the run. | |||||||
11-22-22 | Nets v. 76ers +8 | Top | 106-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 0 m | Show |
Coming off his best showing for the Brooklyn Nets since being traded from the 76ers, Ben Simmons heads into Tuesday's return to Philadelphia feeling good even while anticipating the reaction from 76ers' fans. "In Philly? Come on now, I know what's coming," Simmons said. "That's part of the game. Philly fans, one thing about Philly fans is they are incredible. They are diehard Philly and they are everything Philly, whatever it is. I respect that about the city. It's a sports town." Given their injury woes, Philadelphia will not be necessarily focused on the return of Simmons, who averaged 15.9 points in 275 regular-season games for them before making his last appearance with the team in Game 7 of the 2021 Eastern Conference semifinals. The 76ers will be without star Joel Embiid with a left mid-foot sprain Saturday night and will miss at least two games. Already without James Harden for another two weeks because of a strained right foot, the Sixers lost Tyrese Maxey to a broken left foot Friday, and then Embiid injured his foot Saturday after colliding with teammate Georges Niang in the second half of a 112-109 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Tobias Harris (sore left hip), Furkan Korkmaz (knee) missed Saturday's game, and defensive specialist P.J. Tucker -- who often guards Brooklyn star Kevin Durant -- left that game due to an unspecified injury. However, it's the game after injuries where I like to grab points because replacements will be highly motivated to show what they can do. | |||||||
11-21-22 | Jazz +3.5 v. Clippers | 114-121 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 53 m | Show | |
One month into the season, the Western Conference is up for grabs. Seven teams entered Sunday tied for the fewest losses (six), and the top 10 teams were within three games of each other. Nobody could've guessed who'd be in sole possession of first place out West, though. After impressive back-to-back wins over Phoenix and Portland, the Utah Jazz claimed the top spot with a 12-6 record heading into Monday's showdown in Los Angeles against the Clippers. After Utah traded All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert along with steady starters Bojan Bogdanovic and Royce O'Neale, some might not have expected the Jazz to amass a dozen victories all season. Surprise! "We're proud of the way we've represented ourselves after 18 games," Jazz coach Will Hardy said after his team held on for a 118-113 win in Portland on Saturday. "We believe we can get better. That's our focus. Like every team, we're not a finished product yet. That doesn't mean we're (not) proud of where we are at this point, but we can't get lost in what anybody is saying about us." | |||||||
11-21-22 | Warriors v. Pelicans -6 | 83-128 | Win | 100 | 8 h 0 m | Show | |
The Golden State Warriors finally won a road game. Now they'll try to make in two in a row when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. The defending NBA champion Warriors lost their first eight road games of the season before they defeated the host Houston Rockets 127-120 on Sunday night. Klay Thompson scored a season-high 41 points and Stephen Curry added 33 for Golden State. "It didn't sit well with us, our 0-8 record," Curry said. "We had to scratch and claw to get this one, so to get that monkey off your back and feel good about yourselves (away from home), it matters." Thompson made 14 of 23 field-goal attempts, including 10 of 13 3-pointers. Curry finished 11 of 20 from the field, including 7 of 14 from long distance. He added a season-high 15 assists, one less than his career high. "It feels amazing," Thompson said of his breakout performance. "I'm hard on myself, so I've been wanting one of these. It felt great for me to just let that thing fly. And to get one and kind of open the floodgates, it's only up from here. It's something for me to build on. "I finally feel like myself. My legs feel great. I'm cutting to the rim, taking great shots, and I'm just excited for what's to come. That felt amazing. I don't care if it's a mid-November game. That felt great." On Monday night, the Warriors likely will face Zion Williamson, who said he expects to be back in the lineup. | |||||||
11-21-22 | Heat v. Wolves -8.5 | Top | 101-105 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
The Minnesota Timberwolves will aim to stretch their season-best winning streak to four games when they host the injury-ravaged Miami Heat on Monday night. The Timberwolves will attempt to move above .500 for the first time since Oct. 30 against a Heat squad that will be without star Jimmy Butler for the third straight game. Minnesota averaged 122.3 points while winning the final three contests of a four-game trip. The Timberwolves defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 112-109 in Saturday's excursion-ending game. The fourth quarter was shaky as Minnesota saw a 15-point lead with under nine minutes to play trimmed to one with 29.1 seconds left before holding on. "There are positives and negatives," Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert said afterward. "I'm glad that we won. I really want to say that. But obviously, it's a little sour when you close the game like this." Minnesota coach Chris Finch was pleased with the escape but not with the late-game play. | |||||||
11-20-22 | Nuggets +10.5 v. Mavs | 98-97 | Win | 100 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
The Dallas Mavericks had so much fun playing the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday night that they are happy to do it again on Sunday. Dallas cruised to a 28-point win in the first of two games in three days with Denver, but it comes with a bit of an asterisk. The Nuggets played without three starters, including two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, and it showed against the Mavericks. Luka Doncic notched his fourth triple-double of the season (33 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists) and the 50th of his career after sitting out a game for rest, and it looked easy for him and his teammates. Dallas led by as many as 31 against a short-handed Denver squad. "It's great. It feels amazing," Doncic said. "It's a pleasure. I'm just really glad that I'm here and doing this." It doesn't look like the Nuggets will have Jokic back for the rematch. Coach Michael Malone said Friday night Jokic will remain in health and safety protocols for the third straight game, as will Jamal Murray, who missed Friday's game. In addition to Michael Porter Jr., the only other starter with a chance to play is Aaron Gordon, who has missed the past two games with a non-COVID illness. I still think 10 points is too much to lay against Denver who will surely bring their best. | |||||||
11-20-22 | Grizzlies v. Nets -7.5 | 115-127 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
Kyrie Irving's last appearance with the Brooklyn Nets occurred on Nov. 1 as controversy swirled around the team. His next appearance is likely Sunday night when the Nets return home from a four-game road trip to face the Memphis Grizzlies, who will be without star Ja Morant. Irving is expected to return after sitting out Brooklyn's past eight games. His last game was a four-point performance when the Nets folded in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls in Jacque Vaughn's head coaching debut after taking over from Steve Nash. "It's exciting for everybody. I mean we miss Ky. We miss his presence on the floor," Brooklyn star Kevin Durant said. "I haven't talked to him since we've been on the road trip about it, the last couple of days. But we're looking forward to his return to the team. Definitely going to give us a much-needed spark." Irving was the focal point of controversy for posting a link to an anti-Semitic film on Oct. 27 and was handed at least a five-game suspension when he did not apologize following a contentious media session at practice on Nov. 3. When the Nets suspended him, they stipulated Irving must complete several steps, including meeting with commissioner Adam Silver. They met last week, and Silver said he did not think Irving held anti-Semitic beliefs. | |||||||
11-20-22 | Pistons +10 v. Kings | 129-137 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
Teams hoping to become lucky losers in the 2022 NBA Draft lottery get an opportunity to show off their consolation prizes to one another when the Detroit Pistons visit the Sacramento Kings on Sunday afternoon. The Pistons and Kings both finished with bottom-seven records last season, giving each at least some optimism that luck could land them the No. 1 pick in the draft. It didn't pan out. The Kings moved up from No. 7 to No. 4, which was significantly better than the fate that befell the Pistons, who fell from co-favorite to the fifth spot. After Paolo Banchero (Orlando), Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City) and Jabari Smith Jr. (Houston) were selected, the Kings had their choice of Iowa forward Keegan Murray or Purdue guard Jaden Ivey. Sacramento chose Murray, allowing the Pistons to snatch Ivey. So far: Advantage, Pistons. While the Kings have gotten off to a much faster start in the win column, Ivey has thus far exceeded Murray in stats. | |||||||
11-20-22 | James Madison v. North Carolina -11.5 | 64-80 | Win | 100 | 1 h 13 m | Show | |
Before sirens of concern go off regarding North Carolina's underwhelming beginning to the season, the top-ranked Tar Heels are looking at some of the benefits of what they've been through. "I think it's good. We got a chance to see what we have to work on," forward Armando Bacot said. "We're kind of getting exposed on the things we need to work on." North Carolina (3-0) caps a season-opening four-game homestand Sunday afternoon when James Madison (4-0) visits Chapel Hill, N.C. Even with glitches, North Carolina has survived in each game. Each time, there have been struggles, with some of those glaring in a 72-66 victory against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night. "We've got a long way to go," guard Caleb Love said. "It's about to get real here soon. We've got to fix it." Love said the Tar Heels haven't gotten into a good flow on a regular basis. They will today | |||||||
11-19-22 | Jazz v. Blazers -3.5 | Top | 118-113 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 47 m | Show |
The Blazers have their own All-Star who can light up the scoreboard on any night. Damian Lillard had 25 points and 11 assists in Portland's most recent outing, a tough 109-107 loss to the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. It was Lillard's third double-double in a row. "I thought tonight we just didn't do enough," Lillard said after the Blazers lost to the Nets on a last-second tip-in by Royce O'Neale. "They played harder than us in situations and they made the plays that we didn't. Portland turns it around tonight | |||||||
11-19-22 | Raptors v. Hawks -5 | Top | 122-124 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 49 m | Show |
The Toronto Raptors hope to get an encore performance from O.G. Anunoby when they travel to play the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. The Raptors have dominated the series over the last two seasons. Toronto won three of the four meetings a year ago and scored a 139-109 win over Atlanta on Oct. 31 in their first encounter of the season when the Hawks committed a season-worst 18 turnovers. Anunoby scored a career-high 32 points and matched his season high with 10 rebounds in Toronto's 112-104 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday. The Raptors have won two straight. Atlanta followed its emotional win over Milwaukee with a poor performance in a 126-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Atlanta has won five of its last eight, the losses coming against Philadelphia, Utah and Boston. Anunoby was 13 for 18 from the field against Miami and is averaging 18.3 points and 6.4 rebounds. "He wanted the ball, he controlled it, he made moves, he made pass-outs, all the stuff you have to do when you're the go-to-guy," Toronto coach Nick Nurse said. The Raptors should also have a healthy Fred VanVleet on Saturday. He returned on Wednesday after missing two games with the flu and scored 23, even though he wasn't at full strength. | |||||||
11-18-22 | Knicks v. Warriors -7.5 | 101-111 | Win | 100 | 1 h 37 m | Show | |
The New York Knicks shoot for a hat trick when they go for a third road victory in four days as they visit one of the league's top home teams, the Golden State Warriors, on Friday night at San Francisco. The Knicks took advantage of the absence of reigning MVP Nikola Jokic for a 106-103 road victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. The win completed a two-night sweep that began with a 118-111 triumph over the host Utah Jazz on Tuesday. A fourth-quarter comeback that produced the club's first win in Denver since 2006 was accomplished with the unusual combination of a Julius Randle-Obi Toppin frontcourt to complement a three-guard look. It worked against the Jokic-less Nuggets. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, still expected to be missing starting big man Mitchell Robinson, indicated he could go back to the look again against the Warriors, who demoted James Wiseman to the G League this week and left the team with Kevon Looney and an assortment of small-ball options. | |||||||
11-18-22 | Merrimack +10.5 v. Montana | 51-62 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 28 m | Show | |
The Warriors have only been able to knock down 38.70% percent of their shots, which is the 15th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. Montana has experienced some struggles of its own as they have allowed its opponents to shoot 54.70% from the floor on average, which is the 362nd-highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. | |||||||
11-18-22 | Boise State v. Loyola-Chicago -1 | 70-48 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
Loyola-Chicago was tied 30-30 with Tulsa at the half in the first round of the Myrtle Beach Invitational, but the Golden Hurricane outlasted the Ramblers, pouring in 55 second-half points. It was a tale of two halves for Loyola, as it was outscored by 19 points. The Ramblers' turnover woes continued, as they turned the ball over 22 times to Tulsa. In their first two games, they committed 53 combined turnovers. LUC shot 45.3 percent from the floor but just 27.3 percent from deep, another area of concern through its first three games. Look for the Ramblers to rebound as the number indicates they will. | |||||||
11-18-22 | IUPU Ft Wayne v. Northwestern -11 | 52-60 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 29 m | Show | |
The Mastodons have failed to cover five straight games and although the Wildcats are not the greatest cover team, this number indicates that this may be a trap. | |||||||
11-18-22 | South Carolina +2 v. Davidson | 60-69 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 48 m | Show | |
The Davidson Wildcats struggled as they lost 89-66 against the Charleston Cougars after a massive 44-30 lead at halftime. Davidson shot the ball well as they are 22-of-51 (43.1 percent) overall, 4-of-11 (36.4 percent) from three, and 26 free-throw attempts. They also assisted on 10 of their 22 made field goals. Junior forward Sam Mennenga finished with 19 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 30 minutes in the game. Defensively, they struggled to get stops as they allowed 45.8 percent from the floor and 37.5 percent from three. They were outrebounded 42-32 throughout the game and were able to record seven steals to improve on some of the basic numbers. | |||||||
11-18-22 | Campbell +4 v. Appalachian State | 63-58 | Win | 100 | 4 h 17 m | Show | |
The Mountaineers have been impressive to start the season but there is still one aspect of their game that needs to be addressed and that's whether can we rely on them at home. This number is a little suspect. | |||||||
11-18-22 | Bucknell v. Georgia -12 | 61-65 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 11 m | Show | |
The Bulldogs survived a second half surge from Miami (OH) on Monday night to improve to 2-1 on the season. A strong rebounding performance from Forward KyeRon Lindsay (which included his first career double-double) aided Georgia to a 7 point victory. Georgia will be looking to win back-to-back games for the first time this season under 1st year head coach Mike White. Bucknell is also 2-1 and coming off a tough 82-71 loss to the St. Peters Peacocks on Tuesday night. The Bison played a fairly mistake free game. However, St. Peter's near 48% shooting from behind the arc and 22 point performance from Sophomore guard Jaylen Murray proved too much to handle. | |||||||
11-18-22 | Bellarmine v. Clemson -11.5 | 66-76 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 2 m | Show | |
The Tigers currently have a record of 2-1 and an unfavorable 0-3 against the spread. One defeat came by a two-point margin against South Carolina. The Tigers scored 81 points in their most recent game against USC Upstate, which helped the Tigers win by 11 points. The Tigers average 73 points per game while allowing 66.3 points per game on defense. Chase Hunter scored a total of 20 points, pulled down three rebounds, and made three assists. The defense in this game will have to play exceptionally well on defense. The Knights have been terrific against the number but tonight is when Clemson flexes their muscles. | |||||||
11-18-22 | Columbia +4.5 v. Maine | 70-93 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 53 m | Show | |
Lions are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 rod games. Maine is 1-6 ATS against teams playing below .400 ball. | |||||||
11-17-22 | California Baptist v. Washington -8 | 73-64 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
The Washington Huskies look to close out a perfect four-game homestand when they welcome California Baptist to Seattle for a Thursday matchup. Washington (3-0) has not had it easy on its way to an undefeated start. The Huskies needed second-half rallies in a 75-67 defeat of North Florida on Friday and a 78-67 victory over Utah Tech on Monday. Washington trailed North Florida by six points at halftime before scoring 47 second-half points. The Huskies scored 44 points after intermission against Utah Tech, including a 23-9 run over the game's final 9:25. Huskies finish off the homestand with an impressive 10-point win. | |||||||
11-17-22 | Tennessee State v. Southern Illinois -14.5 | 44-57 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 17 m | Show | |
After a three-game homestand, the Tennessee State Tigers will be on the road. They will take on the Southern Illinois Salukis at 8 p.m. ET Thursday at Banterra Center. The Tigers will be strutting in after a victory while SIU will be stumbling in from a defeat. Tennessee State didn't have too much trouble with the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at home on Monday as they won 87-76. Meanwhile, SIU received a tough blow on Sunday as they fell 71-53 to the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. If the result catches you off guard, it should: SIU was far and away the favorite. Expect a bounce-back effort tonight. | |||||||
11-17-22 | Northern Illinois v. Georgia Tech -12.5 | 50-68 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
Tracking toward 3-0 start, Georgia Tech greets Northern IllinoisFLMNov 16, 2022 Georgia Tech chases its first 3-0 start under coach Josh Pastner when the Yellow Jackets host Northern Illinois on Thursday in Atlanta. Georgia Tech survived a scare on Saturday and beat in-town rival Georgia State 59-57 on a basket with 4.1 seconds left to reach 2-0. Northern Illinois (1-2) picked up its first win of the season on Monday. The Huskies blasted Purdue-Northwest 99-73. After graduating its two top scorers from last year's team - Michael Devoe and Jordan Usher -- Georgia Tech is still charting its course. The Yellow Jackets have eight returning letter winners and a pair of transfers who have contributed to the first two games. No returning player averaged double digits. Look for the Jackets to flex their muscles tonight. | |||||||
11-17-22 | Texas State v. Texas-San Antonio +5.5 | 56-61 | Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
The Roadrunners are 40-19 ATS at home in their last 59 games, and now we're getting points. Pretty much all that needs to be said. | |||||||
11-17-22 | Arkansas-Little Rock +11.5 v. East Tennessee State | 76-84 | Win | 100 | 7 h 23 m | Show | |
There's not a lot to like about Little Rock but the Buccaneers have had a tendency to not play well after an ATS cover. We'll take the double-digit points. | |||||||
11-17-22 | Austin Peay +8 v. South Florida | 62-60 | Win | 100 | 4 h 13 m | Show | |
South Florida is 10th worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 62.3 on average. The Governors have experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 39.20% percent of their shots, which is the 21st lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. With both team's offense in flux, I'll take the generous points. | |||||||
11-17-22 | Bryant v. Florida Atlantic -7 | Top | 74-85 | Win | 100 | 7 h 50 m | Show |
The Florida Atlantic Owls will be returning home after a two-game road trip. They will take on the Bryant Bulldogs at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday at FAU Arena. On Monday, Florida Atlantic narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Florida Gators 76-74. The Owls' guard Johnell Davis filled up the stat sheet, dropping a double-double on 18 points and ten rebounds. Meanwhile, Bryant didn't have too much trouble with the Dartmouth Big Green on the road this past Friday as they won 89-70. | |||||||
11-17-22 | Colorado State v. South Carolina +1.5 | 85-53 | Loss | -115 | 2 h 23 m | Show | |
The South Carolina Gamecocks head east Thursday to face Colorado State in a neutral-site game at TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. South Carolina (2-0) is off to a solid start under first-year coach Lamont Paris heading into the Charleston Classic, owning tight wins over South Carolina State and rival Clemson. Across those two victories, GG Jackson II averaged 15 points and nine boards and was named SEC Freshman of the Week. But the real hero in the Gamecocks' win over Clemson was Chico Carter, who connected on the game-winning shot with 0.8 seconds left. It made Paris the first South Carolina coach to beat Clemson in his first attempt since Dave Odom in 2001. | |||||||
11-16-22 | Warriors -1.5 v. Suns | 119-130 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 1 m | Show | |
The defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors are 0-7 on the road this season. One of those losses came on Oct. 25 in Phoenix, and Golden State returns to town on Wednesday night to try to even the slate against the host Suns. Phoenix blew out the Warriors 134-105 that night in a testy game, as Golden State star Klay Thompson earned the first ejection of his career. The intensity level should be high again with the Warriors owning a lackluster 6-8 mark after Monday night's 132-95 rout of the visiting San Antonio Spurs. Thompson was rested against the Spurs, so Jordan Poole moved into the starting lineup and scored a season-high 36 points on 13-of-20 shooting. Poole made five 3-pointers and had three steals. | |||||||
11-16-22 | Rockets v. Mavs -6 | 101-92 | Loss | -117 | 5 h 6 m | Show | |
In many ways, it was more of the same for Dallas on Tuesday, with the Mavericks posting a white-knuckle, 103-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers for their sixth consecutive home victory. In their five most recent triumphs, the Mavericks -- who will host the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night looking to extend their home winning streak -- have won each game by five points or less. Dallas blew a 25-point lead against the Clippers, only to hold on late thanks to a flurry of 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. Dallas shot 7 of 11 from 3-point range in the final period, with Reggie Bullock scoring all of his 13 points in the quarter on 4-of-5 shooting from deep. The Mavericks also received 21 points from Dorian Finney-Smith, who made seven 3-pointers, and 16 points from Spencer Dinwiddie to complement another sensational performance from Luka Doncic, who had 35 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and three steals. | |||||||
11-16-22 | VCU v. Arizona State +5 | Top | 59-63 | Win | 100 | 6 h 49 m | Show |
ASU head coach Bobby Hurley enters his eighth season as coach of the Sun Devils with a 118-100 record thus far. Last season, ASU finished 14-17 overall and 10-10 in a very tough Pac-12 conference. This season, Hurley returns two starters from that team with the most important being oft-injured big man Marcus Bagley. After arriving at ASU as a five-star recruit, Bagley played hurt all of that first season and turned down an opportunity to enter the NBA Draft. He returned last year and played only three games due to a knee injury. He now returns, with optimism running high that he looks better than ever. If Bagley is right, he could bring ASU to the NCAA Tournament. | |||||||
11-16-22 | Pacers v. Hornets -2.5 | Top | 125-113 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 33 m | Show |
Finally emerging from a long losing streak, the Charlotte Hornets will host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night hoping to get rolling in the right direction. "We've easily had stretches where we've had very good, sometimes exceptional play, and then we have times (when) we don't execute," Charlotte coach Steve Clifford said. "We're not that kind of team. We can be very good, but we can't give possessions away. We don't have that much room for error." The Hornets returned from three games in Florida with their first victory in November to snap an eight-game losing streak, their longest skid since 2019 and one shy of a wrong-way stretch of November 2014. That's among the positive aspects they'll take into the game with Indiana. It will be the home debut for point guard LaMelo Ball, something that's bound to bring a buzz to the arena. | |||||||
11-16-22 | Florida Gulf Coast v. Tennessee -21 | 50-81 | Win | 100 | 4 h 22 m | Show | |
The #22 Tennessee Volunteers will look to defend their home court Wednesday against the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at 7 p.m. ET. The contest between the Volunteers and the Colorado Buffaloes on Sunday was not a total blowout, but with Tennessee falling 78-66, it was darn close to turning into one. This was hardly the result Tennessee or its fans were betting on, as they were favored by 15.5 points over Colorado heading into this matchup. Tennessee's loss came about despite a quality game from guard Josiah-Jordan James, who had 15 points in addition to eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Florida Gulf Coast took their game at home on Sunday with ease, bagging a 105-61 victory over the Ave Maria Gyrenes. The Volunteers crush FGC | |||||||
11-16-22 | William & Mary v. American -2.5 | 64-71 | Win | 100 | 4 h 15 m | Show | |
On Sunday, American lost to the George Mason Patriots on the road by a decisive 73-56 margin. Johnny O'Neil wasn't much of a difference maker for the Eagles; O'Neil finished with only four points on 2-for-12 shooting in his 30 minutes on the court. Meanwhile, William & Mary received a tough blow on Sunday as they fell 94-77 to the Virginia Tech Hokies. The losing side was boosted by Anders Nelson, who had 25 points and six assists. | |||||||
11-16-22 | Delaware State v. Columbia -8 | Top | 65-70 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 26 m | Show |
The Hornets came up short against the Villanova Wildcats on Monday, falling 60-50. Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for Columbia as they fell 88-85 to the Sacred Heart Pioneers on Sunday. The losses put Delaware State at 1-2 and Columbia at 0-3. A couple of stats to keep an eye on: Delaware State has allowed their opponents to shoot 47.70% from the floor on average, which is the 31st-highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The Lions have experienced some struggles of their own as they have only been able to knock down 36% percent of their shots, which is the 352nd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Nets v. Kings -1 | 121-153 | Win | 100 | 7 h 43 m | Show | |
Two teams that have removed their disguises since Halloween and reverted back to playoff-contending basketball squads hook up Tuesday when the Brooklyn Nets complete a three-game California by visiting the Sacramento Kings. The Nets were 1-5 and Kings 1-4 before Halloween victories sent them upward in the standings, with Brooklyn winning five of eight and Sacramento five of seven. The Nets saw a two-game winning streak slip away in a 116-103 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday in a game in which the visitors couldn't get a handle on versatile big man Anthony Davis, who dominated with 37 points and 18 rebounds. The Kings have a similar talent in Domantas Sabonis, who not only posted a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double in a head-to-head with Davis on Friday, he followed that with 26 points and 22 rebounds in a 122-115 home win over the Golden State Warriors on Monday. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Alabama v. South Alabama +11.5 | 65-55 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Alabama has just seven covers in their last 27 games, so we're not excited about laying double digits on the road against a team that will treat this as a tournament game. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Fairfield v. Xavier -18.5 | 65-78 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 2 m | Show | |
The Xavier Musketeers' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Fairfield Stags at 9 p.m. ET Nov. 15 at Cintas Center. Xavier should still be feeling good after a big win, while Fairfield will be looking to get back in the win column. Everything went the Musketeers' way against the Montana Grizzlies this past Friday as they made off with an 86-64 victory. Forward Zach Freemantle was the offensive standout of the matchup for Xavier, picking up 18 points. Meanwhile, the game between Fairfield and the New Hamp. Wildcats this past Friday was not a total blowout, but with Fairfield falling 83-71 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Florida International v. NC State -14.5 | 74-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
The Wolfpack have played well so far this season, winning their first two games. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Panthers, which will give them their third straight win. NC State is averaging 86 points per game. They scored 73 points in their last game, making 50 percent of their field goals and 25 percent of their three-pointers. Terquavion Smith led the Wolfpack with 19 points, six assists, and three steals. Jarkel Joiner finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and three assists, while Jack Clark added 10 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and four steals. NC State has done a great job defensively, giving up 58.5 points per game. They gave up 67 points in their last game. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Montana State +11.5 v. Oregon | Top | 51-81 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
The Bobcats have covered 5 of their last 6 games dating back to last season, while Oregon has failed to cover 11 of their last 16 games. Double digits are too much here. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Gardner-Webb v. North Carolina -21.5 | 66-72 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
No. 1 North Carolina looks to improve vs. Gardner-WebbFLMNov 14, 2022 Challenges have come early for No. 1 North Carolina. Those have developed from opponents and from coach Hubert Davis. The idea for the Tar Heels is to not accept anything that isn't up to their expected standards. They'll play their third straight home game to open the season when Gardner-Webb visits Tuesday night in Chapel Hill, N.C. So far, the Tar Heels (2-0) were engaged in a tight game late in the first half against UNC Wilmington and trailed at halftime against College of Charleston. There was no time for Davis to sit by idly as he called his team "soft" during parts of the first two games. "I challenged all of them," Davis said. The Tar Heels, in general, have been disturbed by a few trends. Letting opponents hang around isn't ideal. That'll change tonight. | |||||||
11-15-22 | SIU-Edwardsville +18.5 v. Missouri | 80-105 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 43 m | Show | |
The Cougars were terrific against the number last year after a SU loss, so we'll go back to well once again with this big number. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Pacific -6 v. North Dakota | 93-63 | Win | 100 | 5 h 21 m | Show | |
Pacific didn't have too much breathing room in their contest with the North Dakota State Bison on Sunday, but they still walked away with a 91-86 win. Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 96-61, which was the final score in North Dakota's tilt against the Creighton Bluejays last week. Tsotne Tsartsidze (16 points) was the top scorer for the Fighting Hawks. | |||||||
11-15-22 | NC-Wilmington +12.5 v. Oklahoma | 53-74 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 17 m | Show | |
When Oklahoma hosts UNC-Wilmington on Tuesday in Norman, Okla., the Sooners should know full well not to take the Seahawks lightly. The Sooners' season started with a loss to Sam Houston and a narrow win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. During his team's season-opening four-game stretch against mid-majors, Oklahoma coach Porter Moser was asked about how much more difficult it has become to play such programs. "This transfer portal, I think it changes a lot of things in college basketball," Moser said. "All of a sudden teams get some additions." The Seahawks certainly fit the mold of building through the transfer portal, with five offseason additions that are averaging a combined 23 points and 15 rebounds per game during the first two games of the season. The biggest addition, so far, has been Donovan Newby, a transfer from Wisconsin-Milwaukee who has averaged 6.5 points and 2.5 rebounds for Wilmington. Another one of those transfers, Maleeck Harden-Hayes, said the additions have helped mold the Seahawks into a strong defensive and rebounding team. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Eastern Michigan +6.5 v. Bradley | Top | 61-89 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Here comes Emoni Bates. Before the Eastern Michigan basketball star walks across the stage at the NBA Draft next summer, he will hold center stage at Carver Arena on Monday night. And the Bradley Braves will have to steal the spotlight. Both Bates and the Braves are in recovery mode, Bradley trying to bounce back from a 22-point loss at Utah State on Saturday, Bates from a roller-coaster path he's been on since age 15 as perhaps the top prospect in the nation. I think the number is too high, but Bates will be fun to watch this season. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Chattanooga +11 v. Ole Miss | 58-70 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 30 m | Show | |
The Ole Miss Rebels have won two games in a row and are hoping to make it three as they host the Chattanooga Mocs in their third home game of the season Tuesday at the SJB Pavilion. The Rebels took down the Florida Atlantic Owls 80-67 last week, but there are still several adjustments they need to make ahead of their next game. Ole Miss turned the ball over ten times, leading to an extra 14 points for the Owls. They allowed the Owls to grab 14 offensive rebounds and shoot 38 percent from behind the arc. The Rebels also shot poorly from the free throw line at only 67 percent as a team. | |||||||
11-15-22 | James Madison -10.5 v. Howard | 95-69 | Win | 100 | 7 h 8 m | Show | |
James Madison is now a perfect 3-0 while Howard sits at 2-2. Two stats to keep an eye on: James Madison enters the contest with a 58.40% field goal percentage, good for fifth best in college basketball. Less enviably, Howard has allowed their opponents to shoot 48.60% from the floor on average, which is the 22nd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked against Howard. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Colgate +7.5 v. Syracuse | 80-68 | Win | 100 | 6 h 30 m | Show | |
Colgate defeated Syracuse for the first time since 1962 last season, defeating the Orange 100-85. SU took a 17-point lead seven minutes into the game as the Raiders started 0-for-12 from beyond the arc. But Colgate found its stride from deep, scoring 33 points from 3 in around 17 minutes. “They started out the game missing, and I think we thought that it was our defense — it wasn’t our defense,” Boeheim said. “They were missing open shots. As the game progressed, they’re going to make those shots, and we have got to be able to defend better.” | |||||||
11-15-22 | Morgan State v. Akron -13 | 59-65 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 11 m | Show | |
The Morgan State Bears will face off against the Akron Zips on the road at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday at James A. Rhodes Arena. Neither of those teams managed to put together many points in their previous contests, so their meeting could be a low-scoring affair. The game between the Bears and the VCU Rams this past Saturday was not a total blowout, but with Morgan State falling 69-54 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. One thing holding Morgan State back was the mediocre play of guard Isaiah Burke, who did not have his best game: he played for 37 minutes with 4-for-16 shooting and four turnovers. | |||||||
11-15-22 | Utah Valley v. Wake Forest -11.5 | Top | 65-68 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 54 m | Show |
This past Saturday, the Wolverines narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 73-69. The overall outcome was to be expected, but Northern Arizona made it more of a matchup than the oddsmakers had predicted. Meanwhile, Wake Forest bagged an 81-71 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs this past Friday. The Demon Deacons' success was spearheaded by the efforts of guard Tyree Appleby, who had 22 points and six assists along with six rebounds, and guard Daivien Williamson, who had 24 points. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Spurs v. Warriors -7 | 95-132 | Win | 100 | 6 h 37 m | Show | |
The Golden State Warriors are still trying to find the magic that earned them the NBA title last season and will be looking to get back on the winning track when they host the scratch-and-claw San Antonio Spurs on Monday in San Francisco. Monday's contest is the second of a road-home back-to-back and the third game in four nights for the Warriors, who head home after a 122-115 loss at Sacramento on Sunday. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 27 points in the setback, with Andrew Wiggins adding 26, Jordan Poole hitting for 18 points, Klay Thompson scoring 17 and Draymond Green dishing out 11 assists. Golden State has lost six of its past eight games to fall into 13th place in the Western Conference 13 games into the season. The Warriors led by 15 points in the first quarter but were down 64-62 at halftime. The game went back and forth in the third quarter, with Golden State up by as many as six before the Kings rallied to go up by seven points on the way to a 98-91 advantage heading to the final period. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Holy Cross v. Creighton -29.5 | 65-94 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
This might be the best Creighton roster that Greg McDermott has ever had at Creighton. They got past St. Thomas-Minnesota 72-60 in their opener and then worked out the kinks in a 96-61 blowout win over North Dakota in their second game. Ryan Kalkbrenner, Arthur Kaluma, Baylor Scheierman, Ryan Nembhard, and Trey Alexander will all have positional advantages in the starting five. There's really not much more to say... on paper, this should be a complete blowout. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Alabama A&M v. Tennessee State -8.5 | 76-87 | Win | 100 | 6 h 44 m | Show | |
The Tigers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400 and the Tigers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. | |||||||
11-14-22 | IUPU-Indianapolis v. Chicago State -6.5 | 58-68 | Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show | |
There's no need to mince words: the Jaguars lost to the Drake Bulldogs on Wednesday, and they lost bad. The score wound up at 80-48. Meanwhile, the Chicago State Cougars suffered a grim 83-61 defeat to the St. Thomas (MN) Tommies on Friday. The losses bumped both teams down to an identical 0-2. A pair of last-season offensive stats to keep an eye on: IUPUI is stumbling into the matchup with the 363rd fewest points per game in college basketball, having accrued only 52.4 on average. | |||||||
11-14-22 | CS Sacramento +1.5 v. Denver | 73-69 | Win | 100 | 5 h 19 m | Show | |
Sacramento State's shooting will be hot and get them the out right win against a Pioneer team that isn't great defensively. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Belmont -2.5 v. Lipscomb | 75-77 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 49 m | Show | |
The road teams in this series have won 5 of the last 7 meetings ATS, while Belmont is 6-1 ATS after a SU loss. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Wofford v. Drake -11.5 | 72-80 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
Drake simply couldn't be stopped last week, as they easily beat the IUPUI Jaguars at home 80-48. Meanwhile, the matchup between Wofford and the High Point Panthers this past Saturday was not a total blowout, but with Wofford falling 91-80 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. Drake is the favorite in this one, with an expected 10.5-point margin of victory. Those taking them against the spread are banking on an outcome similar to that of the team's contest last Wednesday, where they covered a 27-point spread. The Bulldogs' win brought them up to 1-0 while the Terriers' loss pulled them down to 1-1. A couple last-season stats to keep an eye on: Drake ranks 10th in college basketball when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 66.4 on average. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Northern Colorado v. Baylor -27.5 | 62-95 | Win | 100 | 5 h 55 m | Show | |
Keyonte George is billed as the top recruit in Baylor history, and he is wasting no time making an impact. The 6-foot-4 guard looks to deliver his second straight strong performance when the No. 5 Bears face Northern Colorado on Monday at Waco, Texas. The fifth McDonald's All-American in program history did it all with 23 points, seven assists, five rebounds and three steals in Friday night's 87-70 victory over Norfolk State. George also drained six 3-pointers for Baylor (2-0). | |||||||
11-14-22 | Oral Roberts v. Houston -19.5 | 45-83 | Win | 100 | 5 h 40 m | Show | |
No. 3 Houston will look to continue its dominating play on both ends of the court when it hosts Oral Roberts on Monday. The Cougars (2-0) are coming off an 81-55 win over St. Joseph's on Friday in the Veterans Classic at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., after opening the season with an 83-36 victory over Northern Colorado last Monday. Oral Roberts (1-1) knocked off visiting John Brown University, an NAIA school, 95-62 on Friday, rebounding from its season-opening 78-70 loss at Saint Mary's. For Houston, five-star freshman forward Jarace Walker had 23 points and eight rebounds, and J'Wan Roberts added 19 points and 12 rebounds. Tramon Mark contributed 12 points and six boards while preseason All-America pick Marcus Sasser had seven points on 2-of-9 shooting. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Louisiana Tech v. Texas Tech -12.5 | Top | 55-64 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
No. 25 Texas Tech will look to continue its impressive home winning streak on Monday when Louisiana Tech comes to Lubbock, Texas. The Red Raiders (2-0) have won 23 consecutive games at home, most recently a 78-54 victory over Texas Southern on Thursday. Kevin Obanor, Texas Tech's lone returning starter and one of three players back from last year's Sweet 16 team, led the Red Raiders with 13 points and seven rebounds. Obanor now has 90 career games in double-figure scoring and hit 900 career rebounds in Thursday's win. Jaylon Tyson added a career-high 13 points in the victory while De'Vion Harmon had 12 points in a contest the Red Raiders trailed for only 42 seconds | |||||||
11-14-22 | Hornets -1 v. Magic | 112-105 | Win | 100 | 3 h 23 m | Show | |
LaMelo Ball alone isn't going to fix the problems facing the Charlotte Hornets, but he figures to be a big part of the solution. The Hornets already appear in a desperate situation, so his season debut during the weekend was a much-needed boost for the club. "You can just see what a terrific player he is," Charlotte coach Steve Clifford said. "He's in the paint. He puts a ton of pressure on the defense. He has a great feel for where his teammates are. It's been whatever -- five, six weeks since he's played. It was great to have him back. It makes a huge difference in our team." Ball's appearance won't be the only notable storyline when Charlotte visits the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Clifford is a former Magic coach who returned this season to begin his second stint with the Hornets. The Magic are coming off back-to-back wins for the first time this season. The Magic have sputtered this season, but by winning their past two games against Dallas and Phoenix, they've pushed their win total to four -- one more than Charlotte. Meanwhile, the Hornets will try to snap an eight-game losing streak, their longest since January 2020. They've lost the first two games of a three-game road trip, dropping games Thursday night and Saturday night in Miami. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Navy v. Coppin State +3.5 | 68-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
The Coppin State Eagles' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Navy Midshipmen at 7 p.m. ET Nov. 14 at Physical Education Complex. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous games. Even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Coppin State beat the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers 83-78 this past Friday. Meanwhile, Navy escaped with a win this past Friday against the Princeton Tigers by the margin of a single free throw, 74-73. | |||||||
11-14-22 | North Carolina Central +12 v. Liberty | 63-79 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
The North Carolina Central Eagles are on the road again Monday and play against the Liberty Flames at 7 p.m. ET Nov. 14 at Liberty Arena. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.' The Eagles were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap this past Thursday as they fell 79-74 to the App. State Mountaineers. Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 95-59, which was the final score in Liberty's tilt against the Alabama Crimson Tide this past Friday. North Carolina Central have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 13.5-point spread they are up against. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 2-0 against the spread when expected to lose. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Lafayette v. St. Joe's -9.5 | 59-63 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 32 m | Show | |
The Hawks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record. Leopards are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games vs. a team with a losing straight-up record. | |||||||
11-14-22 | Florida Atlantic v. Florida -12.5 | 76-74 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 34 m | Show | |
Florida has played with good tempo and execution on offense in its first two games under head coach Todd Golden. But the Gators will look to shore up some issues with defense and rebounding when they host Florida Atlantic on Monday night in Gainesville, Fla. The Gators (2-0) have averaged 84.5 points in their first two games and are shooting 50.9 percent from the field on the season. Colin Castleton, coming off a career-high 33 points in Florida's 88-78 win over Kennesaw State on Friday night, is averaging 23.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks. Castleton's 33 points against Kennesaw State were the most for a Gator since Jalen Hudson scored 33 points against LSU on March 6, 2019. | |||||||
11-13-22 | Vermont v. CS-Fullerton +5.5 | 85-94 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
Things were close when the Titans and the Pepperdine Waves clashed this past Friday, but Cal State Fullerton ultimately edged out the opposition 74-71. Among those leading the charge for Cal State Fullerton was guard Jalen Harris, who had 27 points. Harris' performance made up for a slower contest against the San Diego State Aztecs last Monday. Meanwhile, Vermont found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unpleasant 79-53 punch to the gut against the Saint Mary's Gaels this past Thursday. Robin Duncan put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 14 points. | |||||||
11-13-22 | Grizzlies v. Wizards -1.5 | 92-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 12 m | Show | |
Wizards seek to maintain momentum vs. Grizzlies The Washington Wizards will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. After recording impressive wins over the Charlotte Hornets and Dallas Mavericks, the Wizards posted a 121-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Kristaps Porzingis had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead Washington, while Kyle Kuzma added 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists. The Wizards have won their last three games without leading scorer Bradley Beal, who has exited the NBA's health and safety protocol but is unlikely to play on Sunday. | |||||||
11-13-22 | Columbia v. Sacred Heart -6.5 | 85-88 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 47 m | Show | |
Columbia is now 0-2 while Sacred Heart sits at 1-1. Two last-season offensive stats to keep an eye on Columbia have only been able to knock down 29.10% percent of their shots, which is the 363rd lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. | |||||||
11-12-22 | Illinois State v. Northwestern State +3.5 | 69-67 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
The Redbirds have failed to cover 11 of their last 15 Saturday games and four of their last 5 on the road. | |||||||
11-12-22 | Northern Arizona v. Utah Valley -10 | 69-73 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 20 m | Show | |
The Utah Valley Wolverines have the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at 4 p.m. ET Nov. 12 at UCCU Events Center. The Wolverines should still be riding high after a big win, while Northern Arizona will be looking to regain their footing. Everything went Utah Valley's way against the Western Colorado Mountaineers on Wednesday as they made off with a 91-64 victory. Meanwhile, the game between Northern Arizona and the Arizona State Sun Devils on Thursday was not particularly close, with Northern Arizona falling 84-68. Guard Liam Lloyd had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-10 shooting in his 38 minutes on the court. | |||||||
11-12-22 | Presbyterian v. East Carolina -6.5 | Top | 57-77 | Win | 100 | 6 h 35 m | Show |
The Blue Hose will be seeking to avenge the 76-56 loss they suffered the last time these two teams played on Dec. 22 of 2016. Presbyterian received a tough blow on Thursday as they fell 70-58 to The Citadel Bulldogs. Meanwhile, things were close when East Carolina and the Mercer Bears clashed on Tuesday, but the Pirates ultimately edged out the opposition 77-75. Brandon Johnson and Javon Small were among the main playmakers for East Carolina as the former had 24 points in addition to seven rebounds and the latter had 23 points and five assists. | |||||||
11-12-22 | Jackson State +12.5 v. Tulsa | 79-85 | Win | 100 | 4 h 14 m | Show | |
Tulsa went 11-20 overall a season ago while going 8-8 at home. The Golden Hurricane averaged 67.4 points per game last season, 29.0 in the paint, 15.2 off of turnovers, and 8.9 on fast breaks. Jackson State went 5-15 on the road and 11-19 overall a season ago. The Tigers averaged 11.4 points off of turnovers, 11.1-second-chance points, and 3.8 bench points last season. | |||||||
11-12-22 | Ball State +8 v. Indiana State | 71-83 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 27 m | Show | |
Ball State head coach Michael Lewis earned a victory in his first opportunity as the Cardinals head coach, as BSU coasted to a 70-point win. The 47-year-old former Indiana Hoosiers player previously served as an assistant coach at Butler, Nebraska, and UCLA, where he was a part of the Bruins' 2021 Final Four team. Senior guard Demarius Jacobs paced the team with 19 points on 87.5 percent shooting, while junior guard Kaiyem Cleary added 17, and sophomore center Payton Sparks scored 15 points and pulled down eight rebounds. Six Cardinals scored in double digits versus Earlham. Sparks, the 2021 MAC Freshman of the Year, made his presence felt on both sides of the court. | |||||||
11-11-22 | Georgia v. Wake Forest -7 | 71-81 | Win | 100 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
Wake Forest will once again be relying on the transfer portal, with former Delaware player Andrew Carr, former Florida player Tyree Appleby, and former Kansas State player Davion Bradford coming in. The Demon Deacons opened the season with a 71-59 win against Fairfield. Daivien Williamson and Andrew Carr led the team with 14 points each. Wake Forest held Fairfield to 38.2% shooting from the field. The Demon Deacons have a lot of turnover in their roster from last season, but the team was able to use the transfer portal successfully last year, and Wake Forest will try to do so again during the 2022-2023 season. | |||||||
11-11-22 | Pennsylvania +13.5 v. Missouri | 85-92 | Win | 100 | 12 h 36 m | Show | |
For as bad as Penn was on offense in their opener, let's not forget that the Tiger defense looked nonexistent in their first. At this point, I expect the Quaker's offense to be better in this one with 13 points being too much to lay. | |||||||
11-11-22 | Mississippi State v. Akron +6.5 | Top | 73-54 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 21 m | Show |
Akron (1-0) carries plenty of momentum into Friday's dustup as well after an 81-80 overtime win at home over South Dakota State in its season opener. Greg Tribble canned the game-winning free throw with 2.4 seconds left in the extra period to lift the Zips to the victory on Monday. Xavier Castaneda led Akron with a career-high 31 points that included an 8-of-12 showing from 3-point range. Enrique Freeman added 23 points and 14 rebounds and Trendon Hankerson scored 11 points in the win. | |||||||
11-11-22 | College of Charleston v. North Carolina -21 | 86-102 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 18 m | Show | |
No. 1 ranked North Carolina will continue their four-game homestand on Friday night after what can be described as a sluggish start to the season with a 69-56 victory over UNC-Wilmington. The Tar Heels will welcome a familiar opponent to the Smith Center in College of Charleston, who will face off against North Carolina for the third consecutive year. In Hubert Davis' first season at the helm, North Carolina took a trip to The Palmetto State to face the Cougars in a non-conference matchup. Despite trailing 42-36 at halftime, the Tar Heels rallied to earn a 94-83 win on the road behind 24 points and 12 rebounds from Armando Bacot and 22 points from Caleb Love. | |||||||
11-11-22 | Villanova -5.5 v. Temple | 64-68 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 11 m | Show | |
Replacing a head coach with more than 500 victories, four trips to the Final Four and two national championships would be a daunting challenge for some people. Not for Kyle Neptune. In Neptune's first game in place of Hall of Famer Jay Wright, No. 16 Villanova cruised past La Salle 81-68 on Monday. The Wildcats (1-0) will now face another Big 5 rival when they visit Temple on Friday in Philadelphia. There will be two more Big 5 games waiting against Pennsylvania and Saint Joseph's. "I get all the hype that's out there -- first game, Big 5 game, a new coach's first game," Neptune said. "Being a part of this program for so long, I think we have a unique resolve about playing and coaching for each other. That's truly all we think about. When you think that way, there's nothing to be nervous about." Caleb Daniels led the way with 24 points and 10 rebounds and Eric Dixon added 20 points and three blocked shots. | |||||||
11-11-22 | Northern Iowa +8.5 v. Richmond | 55-68 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 5 m | Show | |
The Northern Iowa Panthers have played just one game of their regular season but if they're shooting statistics are any sign, Northern Iowa should fare well this season despite their opening night opponent being a division III team. Northern Iowa shot 59.7% overall and 40.6% from behind the three-point line. The Panthers took good care of the ball, turning it over only 12 times and the Northern Iowa defense forced Wartburg into 22 turnovers. | |||||||
11-11-22 | Kansas State -6.5 v. California | 63-54 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
On Monday, the Kansas State Wildcats played UT Rio Grande Vaqueros and easily vanquished them with a final score of 93-59. In an inspiring milestone for the team, forward Keyontae Johnson scored 13 points in since being cleared for heart issues after collapsing during a game in December 2020. Kansas State coach Jerome Tang coached his first game as KSU head coach in the win. | |||||||
11-11-22 | Duquesne v. Kentucky -17.5 | Top | 52-77 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show |
No. 4 Kentucky likely will be without All-American Oscar Tshiebwe again when they host Duquesne on Friday in Lexington, Ky. Tshiebwe, the reigning Naismith Award and Associated Press Player of the Year, sat out Monday's season-opening, 95-63 win over visiting Howard to continue his recovery from minor knee surgery on Oct. 13. "If he wants to play Friday, I'm going to have to work him out myself and see," Kentucky coach John Calipari said. "If I did play him, he would probably play 10 or 15 minutes, just to get his legs under him." | |||||||
11-11-22 | Belmont +9.5 v. Furman | Top | 74-89 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
Let's see if the Bruins are better than last season when facing teams above .500 ATS, after dropping five of their last six last season. | |||||||
11-11-22 | Toledo v. UAB -4.5 | 93-85 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 23 m | Show | |
The UAB Blazers did incredibly well on the offensive side of the floor in their opening game of the season against the Alabama State Hornets as they were able to score 111 points. They shot 34-of-64 (53.1 percent) overall, 9-of-21 (42.9 percent) from beyond the arc, and attempted an outstanding 45 shots at the charity stripe. Senior guard Jordan Walker has been dominant as he finished with 38 points, one rebound, three assists, and two steals in 27 minutes of action to lead the offense. | |||||||
11-11-22 | Fresno State v. UC-Santa Barbara | 54-61 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Consistency has always been a concern of mine when betting the Gauchos. What they appear to be in their previous game doesn't always carry over to the next. Santa Barbara finished on a 4-9-1 ATS run the game after a SU win. | |||||||
11-10-22 | North Dakota v. Creighton -26.5 | Top | 61-96 | Win | 100 | 16 h 23 m | Show |
North Dakota won its opening game of the regular season by 8 points over Incarnate Word but the Fighting Hawks struggled shooting the ball, hitting only 42.0% of their overall field goals and 25.0% from behind the three-point line. North Dakota was also careless with the ball as the Fighting Hawks committed 13 turnovers. | |||||||
11-10-22 | Blazers v. Pelicans -6.5 | Top | 106-95 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 24 m | Show |
The Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a very successful road trip, while the New Orleans Pelicans are just glad to be back home for the first time six days. The Blazers are off to a 3-1 start on their six-game trip and will look to improve upon that mark when they visit the Pelicans on Thursday night. Damian Lillard overcame a sluggish start to score 26 points, making six 3-pointers, in a 105-95 victory at Charlotte on Wednesday night. Portland played without 7-foot center Jusuf Nurkic (adductor) and 6-foot-8 forward Jerami Grant (ankle). "Not having them out there makes us pretty small," Lillard said. "That puts us in a position where we might be vulnerable against a team that is always crashing the boards. So they hurt us with that. But we never stopped competing." | |||||||
11-10-22 | Illinois State -9.5 v. Eastern Illinois | Top | 54-49 | Loss | -105 | 16 h 30 m | Show |
Eastern Illinois has been one of the worst cover teams in all of College Basketball (17-37). They've also failed to cover 21 of their last 28 games against teams playing under .400 ball. | |||||||
11-10-22 | Western Carolina +21.5 v. Maryland | Top | 51-71 | Win | 100 | 15 h 33 m | Show |
Maryland men’s basketball is off to a good start, pulling away from Niagara, 71-49, in its first win of the season, and Kevin Willard’s first win as head coach. Par for the course in game one of a new era, it wasn't always pretty as Willard tinkered with lineups and offensive and defensive schemes. But, Maryland’s starters looked comfortable playing together and dominated when they were on the floor. The Terps now turn their attention to Western Carolina, which they tip off against Thursday at 7 p.m. at the XFINITY Center. Western Carolina lost its opener to Georgia and is by no means a difficult matchup for Maryland, but the Terps will still have to take care of business in their nonconference games against inferior opponents. | |||||||
11-09-22 | IUPU-Indianapolis v. Drake -28 | Top | 48-80 | Win | 100 | 12 h 27 m | Show |
Iowa State handled the Jaguars with ease in their season opener, as IUPUI shot just 33.3 percent from the floor and 15.4 percent from behind the arc. Sophomore guard Jlynn Counter led the Jags with 16 points on 45.5 percent shooting, as he was the only IUPUI player to score more than six points. The starting five consisted of three freshmen and two other newcomers, as 12 players made their team debuts for the Jaguars. IUPUI turned the ball over 29 times, resulting in 31 Iowa State points. | |||||||
11-09-22 | Rockets +9.5 v. Raptors | 109-116 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show | |
The Houston Rockets ended a six-game losing streak Monday against the Orlando Magic and will try to build on that Wednesday night when they visit the Toronto Raptors. The Rockets defeated the Magic 134-127 for their first road win of the season and only their second victory overall. The Raptors lost 111-97 Monday night at Chicago to split a home-and-home series with the Bulls as they continue to play without Pascal Siakam (adductor strain). The Rockets had an abundance of firsts on Monday: most points, field goals (46), 3-pointers (24), and assists (31), as well as their best shooting percentage (52.9 percent) and best 3-point percentage (50 percent). They also had their top individual scoring game with 34 points from Jalen Green and their top individual assists game with 11 from Kevin Porter Jr. | |||||||
11-09-22 | Jazz v. Hawks -3.5 | 125-119 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 18 m | Show | |
There is little time for the Atlanta Hawks to celebrate their win over previously unbeaten Milwaukee, as the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz will come to town for their only visit of the season on Wednesday night. The Hawks erased an 11-point, first-quarter deficit to blow away the Bucks 117-98 on Monday and win their third straight game. Atlanta played without leading scorer Trae Young, who participated in pregame warmups but was held out by the staff because of right-shin soreness. His status for Wednesday is uncertain. The Jazz hammered the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers 139-116 on Monday to extend their winning streak to three games. Utah's stop in Atlanta is the first game in a three-game road trip. Utah swept the two-game series with the Hawks last season and has won four straight against Atlanta. A key for Utah's fast start has been depth. The Jazz has six players who average in double figures, including Lauri Markkanen, who scores a team-high 21.9 points per game and has five double-doubles, equaling the number he had in the two previous seasons. | |||||||
11-07-22 | Cavs v. Clippers +4 | Top | 117-119 | Win | 100 | 13 h 38 m | Show |
On an eight-game winning streak with consecutive victories on their current road swing, the Cleveland Cavaliers will return to the same building Monday when they pay a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavs pulled off an impressive 114-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon when Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and put a charge in Cleveland's dominating second half. The Cavs held the Lakers to 36 second-half points and won after trailing 80-77 with just under four minutes remaining in the third quarter. Cleveland's 17-0 run that extended nearly two minutes into the fourth quarter was the difference. "That wasn't who we are," Mitchell said on the Bally Sports Cleveland broadcast about a six-point halftime deficit. "It's never going to be perfect. That's going to happen, but it's how you respond through adversity. ... Coming out the way we did to start the fourth, that's big time." Mitchell now has 251 total points this season and became the third player with at least 250 points in eight games for his new team, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Wilt Chamberlain (317 points) with the Philadelphia Warriors and Kyrie Irving (255) with the Brooklyn Nets also accomplished the feat. Daruis Garland had 24 points for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen (16 points, 11 rebounds) and Kevin Love (10 points, 10 rebounds) each had a double-double. Garland (knee) and Mitchell (ankle) each played after not taking the court Friday in a victory at Detroit. The Cavs are in a stretch where they play six of seven games on the road and visit Sacramento and Golden State once they leave Los Angeles. | |||||||
11-07-22 | Knicks +3 v. Wolves | 120-107 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue a four-game homestand on Monday, seeking consecutive wins when the New York Knicks visit Minneapolis. Minnesota opened its home stretch on Friday dropping a 115-102 decision to the Milwaukee Bucks, the third straight loss for the Timberwolves. They rebounded in the second leg of the weekend back-to-back on Saturday, outpacing the Houston Rockets 129-117. Seven Wolves scored in double figures Saturday, including all five starters. The 129 points mark the second-most by a Timberwolves' offense that has struggled to find consistency early in the season. Minnesota has averaged 121 points per game in wins, and 107.8 in losses. Since scoring 126 in an overtime loss to the Utah Jazz during the second game of the campaign, the Timberwolves have not scored more than 107 in any of four defeats. The Wolves' Karl-Anthony Towns scored a team-high 25 points on 9-of-14 field-goal shooting against Houston. | |||||||
11-07-22 | Blazers v. Heat -7.5 | Top | 110-107 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 26 m | Show |
The Miami Heat have played two straight games without their leading scorer, Jimmy Butler, who has been absent due to a sore left hip. The Portland Trail Blazers have played four straight games without their leading scorer, Damian Lillard, due to strained right calf. Even worse for the Trail Blazers, they've played two straight games without starting guard Anfernee Simons, who has left foot inflammation. The Blazers and Heat will hope to welcome back these important pieces on Monday when Portland visits Miami. Lillard, who is averaging 31.0 points, was upgraded to questionable for Monday. Simons, who is second on the Blazers in scoring (22.0) and third in assists (3.9), is doubtful. Butler, who leads Miami in points (21.5) and ranks second in assists (5.5) and rebounds (6.4), could also be back on Monday after the Heat didn't list him on their injury report. The Heat, who are set to start a four-game homestand, are coming off a two-point loss at the Indiana Pacers. | |||||||
11-07-22 | Bucks v. Hawks +4.5 | 98-117 | Win | 100 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
The Milwaukee Bucks will take their perfect record on the road Monday night when they open a five-day, three-game trip against the Atlanta Hawks. Benefitting from a schedule that has seen them play seven of nine at home, the Bucks have opened with nine wins in a row, matching the 14th-longest run ever to begin an NBA season. A 10th consecutive win would move Milwaukee into a tie with the 1972-73 Boston Celtics, 1993-94 Seattle SuperSonics and 2000-01 Philadelphia 76ers for 11th on the all-time list. Among the Bucks' nine victims were the Hawks in a 123-115 decision in Milwaukee on Oct. 29. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday paced the win with 34 points apiece, allowing the Bucks to prevail on a night on which Trae Young exploded for 42 points for the visitors. Milwaukee survived a rare close encounter with a 110-108 home win over the Detroit Pistons in their next game, and have since rolled on with 25-, 13- and 14-point victories. The Bucks are coming off a 108-94 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. Milwaukee will also see the Thunder on this trip, in between visits to Atlanta and San Antonio. | |||||||
11-07-22 | Suns v. 76ers +2.5 | Top | 88-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
Injuries and illness have hampered the Philadelphia 76ers through the first 10 games, although their most important player is on the mend. Joel Embiid, who has been sidelined with a non-COVID illness for three straight games, is close to a return as the Sixers get set to play host to the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Fellow Philadelphia star James Harden is out for at least one month with a strained tendon in his foot. For the Sixers to rebound after a 4-6 start, Embiid's return is vital. "I was 50/50 watching him at shootaround," Sixers head coach Doc Rivers said Saturday after a 106-104 loss to the New York Knicks. "I thought he was really struggling. He went through like 25 percent of shootarounds. You can see he wasn't feeling great, showed up, went out on the floor, got shots, and just felt bad. | |||||||
11-07-22 | Pelicans -5.5 v. Pacers | 122-129 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
The New Orleans Pelicans are doing well during regulation. In overtime, not so much. They will try to take care of business in four quarters when they visit the Indiana Pacers on Monday. The Pelicans are 4-1 in games decided in regulation, but they've lost all three games that have gone into overtime, including a 124-121 loss at Atlanta on Saturday. "We've got to grow," New Orleans coach Willie Green said. "At the end of the day, the game is going to come down to getting stops and executing offensively. We start the overtime with the turnover. We missed a layup with a chance to tie the game in overtime. There are things that we can clean up, but our execution has to be better." The loss to the Hawks came one night after a 114-105 home victory against the short-handed Golden State Warriors. | |||||||
11-06-22 | Jazz v. Clippers -3 | 110-102 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 12 m | Show | |
Somewhat in sync after a rough start, although still missing their best player, the Los Angeles Clippers will take a three-game winning streak into a home contest against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Kawhi Leonard has played in just two games for the Clippers this season and none of the last six as he is attempting to return from a knee procedure that cost him the entire 2021-22 season. Leonard has played just 42 minutes and has come off the bench in his two appearances. His availability issues were instrumental in the Clippers' 2-4 start, although they now have consecutive victories over the Houston Rockets as well as another win Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Paul George has been a force of late, however, scoring 32 points in the 113-106 victory over the Spurs. George has averaged 31.7 points over the past three games. |
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William Burns | $846 |
Ross Benjamin | $790 |
Dan Kaiser | $545 |
Joey Tron | $511 |
Sean Murphy | $430 |
Sean Higgs | $352 |
Ricky Tran | $301 |
Ray Monohan | $263 |
Matt Fargo | $220 |
Kyle Hunter | $71 |