11-18-19 |
Texas-San Antonio v. Utah State -19 | Top | 50-82 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 0 m | Show |
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11-18-19 |
Spurs v. Mavs -4.5 | | 110-117 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show |
The Spurs are just 7-19-1 STA after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 meetings against Dallas who have covered 6 of their last 8.
The Spurs are just 2-8 since starying the season 3-0. |
11-16-19 |
Santa Clara v. Stanford -7.5 | | 64-82 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
The Cardinal have been a fantastic home wager, covering 22 of their last 28 games. They're even better against the better teams which I'm putting Santa Clara in that category, covering 17 of their last 24 against teams with a winning percentage of .600 or more. The Broncos had to play a flawless game to beat Washington State. They take their first loss tonight by double digits. |
11-16-19 |
Colorado State -2 v. Loyola Marymount | Top | 74-64 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 5 m | Show |
LMU is on a 5-11-2 ATS run against the Mountain West and don't play well at home against weaker opponents. Nico Carvacho will dominate the middle for CSU. |
11-15-19 |
Oral Roberts +12.5 v. Iowa | Top | 74-87 |
Loss | -107 | 4 h 27 m | Show |
Dating back to last season, Iowa has failed to cover 10 of their last 14 games and 7 of 9 after an ATS loss. OR has not looked good through three games but I suspect that their defensive effort will be much better tonight than it was against Tulsa in a bigger spotlight situation. |
11-15-19 |
Alabama -1 v. Rhode Island | | 79-93 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 40 m | Show |
The Rams have failed to cover 6 straight non-conference games and are just 1-5 ATS after a ATS loss. Don't let the Rams hanging tough with Maryland shield you from seeing the truth about this match-up. |
11-15-19 |
Tennessee Tech v. NC-Greensboro -15.5 | Top | 30-64 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 42 m | Show |
The Golden Eagles are just 2-11-1 ATS against the Southern Conference. The Spartans are strong on both sides of the court early on. |
11-14-19 |
Long Beach State +20 v. St. Mary's | | 63-81 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
The 49ers have covered 23 of their last 32 games against the Big West while the Gaels have failed to cover 5 of their last 6 home games. I can't lay 20 with a team who couldn't get it done against Winthrop as a double digit dog. |
11-14-19 |
San Diego v. Weber State -1 | Top | 71-56 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 42 m | Show |
The Toreros are just 7-19-1 ATS agaunst teams with a losing record while the Wildcats are 16-4-1 ATS after an ATS loss. San Diego is coming off an impressive win against Fresno State but its hard to believe that Weber will be as cold from the floor as the Bulldogs were. |
11-14-19 |
Michigan State v. Seton Hall +5.5 | Top | 76-73 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 50 m | Show |
Don't overeact to the Myles Powell injury, there is still a chance he'll play and if he does you'll be glad to be on the Pirates. This isn't Binghamton, take the Pirates against the Spartans who will look more like they did against Kentucky. |
11-13-19 |
Villanova +1.5 v. Ohio State | | 51-76 |
Loss | -110 | 3 h 57 m | Show |
Villanova has covered 11 of their last 14 games against the Big 10 and 40 of 56 non conference match-ups. If the Buckeyes plays against the Cats the way they did against Cincinnati this will be an easy winner. |
11-13-19 |
Ohio +5 v. Iona | Top | 81-72 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 40 m | Show |
The Bobcats have covered 6 of their last 7 games against the Gaels who have failed to cover 39 of their last 56 Non-Conference games. Iona was horribe from deep against LaSalle which makes me think they don't have what it takes to get back in a game they will be trailing in |
11-12-19 |
Oklahoma -2 v. Oregon State | Top | 77-69 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show |
The Sooners have covered an incredible 16 of their last 20 non-conference games. This game will be won at the free throw line where the Sooners won't allow the Ducks to get to the line as much as they usually do. Lon Kruger's teams play effectively on the defensive end while limited opponents chances at the line. |
11-11-19 |
Kent State v. Towson -2 | | 84-80 |
Loss | -110 | 4 h 19 m | Show |
Towson will have an advantage on the glass, especially on the defensive end where they were fantastic in their opening game. I don't trust Kent's ability to control the board but get on this game quick because the number is going up. |
11-11-19 |
Drake +11.5 v. Cincinnati | Top | 59-81 |
Loss | -105 | 4 h 6 m | Show |
Drake has covered 11 od their last 12 games against non-conference opponents and are on a 36-16 ATS run. The Bearcats have failed to cover 11 of their last 13. Take the double digits. |
11-10-19 |
Illinois v. Arizona -7 | | 69-90 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 24 m | Show |
Good opening win for Illinois but history tells us that they are not good for back to back covers over their last 22 chances, failing to cover in 17. The Wildcats have covered 7 of their last 10 against the Big 10, including 5 straight covers against Illinois. |
11-10-19 |
James Madison v. Virginia -24 | Top | 34-65 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 11 m | Show |
The Dukes have failed to cover 11 of their last 15 games after a SU win while the Cavaliers have been a sfe bet for a long time, covering 47 of their last 68 games with a push (69.12%).
Cavs win easily. |
11-08-19 |
Portland v. USC -21.5 | Top | 65-76 |
Loss | -108 | 19 h 0 m | Show |
This isn't a D3 school that Portland beat on to open their season. Portland was a mess last season and until I see them compete against a team like USC I can only assume that the mess that Terry Porter had last year will continue. The Pilots have very little experience. |
11-07-19 |
Heat v. Suns -1 | Top | 124-108 |
Loss | -106 | 6 h 31 m | Show |
The Suns have covered 7 straight games and 5 straight at home. History favors the Heat but thats not relevent because just 2 of tonight's 10 projected starters were on the court the last time these two teams met. |
11-06-19 |
Bulls +1 v. Hawks | Top | 113-93 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 58 m | Show |
The Bulls had the Lakers beat on Tuesday until they collapsed late allowing the Lakers to almost cover the number. The Bulls get right back at it tonight which is always the best thing for a team who should feel as if they were better than LA for 3 quarters. |
11-06-19 |
Knicks +3.5 v. Pistons | | 102-122 |
Loss | -100 | 1 h 18 m | Show |
The Knicks are off to another bad start but they've covered 5 of their last 7 games after a SU loss. The Pistons have failed to cover 14 of their last 18 overall with the road team in this series covering 6 of the last 7 meetings. The Knicks are bad but they take advantage of the Pistons health issues. |
11-05-19 |
Utah +5.5 v. Nevada | | 79-74 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 11 m | Show |
The Utes were a solid road play to end last season, covering 7 of their last 9 while the Pack dropped 8 of their last 9 ATS. The Utes have beaten Nevada 10 of their 11 meetings. That one loss came last season, Utah gets their payback tonight. |
11-05-19 |
Montana State v. Utah State -21.5 | | 73-81 |
Loss | -109 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
The Bobcats didn't end the 2019 campaign as a team you could rely on, losing their last four cover attempts. On the flip side the Aggies covered 7 of their last 10 games. We know the Aggies won't have ay issues winning this game outright, they've beaten Montana State 78 times in 118 meetings. The Aggies start to fulfill expectations with a huge win and cover. |
11-05-19 |
Cal-Irvine -5 v. San Diego | | 76-73 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 12 m | Show |
The Anteaters were a reliabe 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games while the Toreros dropped 8 of 11 ATS non-conference match-ups. Irvine knocked Kansas out of last year's tournament after a 31-6 regular season mark. They pick right up where they left off tonight. |
11-05-19 |
IUPU Ft Wayne v. UNLV -11.5 | Top | 71-86 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
UNLV will feature a brand new coaching staff this season as T.J. Otzelberger takes over in an effort to bring the Rebel faithful back to the Thomas and Mack. The Mastodons have been a horrible road play, dropping 33 of their last 49 |
11-05-19 |
Pepperdine v. California +2 | Top | 71-87 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 55 m | Show |
California covered their last 5 games to end the 2019 season. Cal has also played an exhibition game while this is Pepperdine's first game together. Cal has 4 of their top 5 scorers returning. Take the Bears. |
11-05-19 |
Michigan State -3 v. Kentucky | Top | 62-69 |
Loss | -104 | 5 h 4 m | Show |
The Spartans have covered 26 of their last 36 games. State has the majority returners that took them to the Final Four last season. MSU controls tempo against the young Wildcats. |
11-05-19 |
Lakers -7 v. Bulls | | 118-112 |
Loss | -105 | 4 h 41 m | Show |
The Lakers have covered 13 of their last 16 games and 10 of 11 after and ATS win. The Bulls are just 6-20 ATS at home and have not covered a match-up with the Lakers in five tries. The Bulls have been horrible from the field early on and until some of these open shots go down I can't back them |
11-04-19 |
Blazers -10.5 v. Warriors | | 118-127 |
Loss | -109 | 7 h 0 m | Show |
Portland has covered 7 of their last 8 games against a team with a losing record while the Warriors are just 15-35-1 ATS in their last 51 home games. With D'Angelo Russell queastionable that could leave the Warriors even more shorthanded than they already are. |
11-04-19 |
76ers v. Suns +2 | Top | 109-114 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
Believe it or not the Phoeniz Suns have covered 6 straight games and are an incredible 41-18 ATS against the Atlantic Division. The Sixers won their first game with Joel Embiid, they won't win their second. |
11-04-19 |
Rockets v. Grizzlies +6 | Top | 107-100 |
Loss | -115 | 5 h 50 m | Show |
The Rockets have dropped 7 straight ATS decisions while the home team has covered 5 of their last 7 meetings. The Rockets hve been horrible defensively and until that changes I can't put my money behind them. |
11-04-19 |
Pelicans v. Nets -3.5 | | 125-135 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 13 m | Show |
The Pelicans have failed to cover 16 of their last 22 games including 7 straight against the Eastern Conference. The Nets are 13-5 ATS against the West. The Nets should be plenty mad after their loss to the Pistons who were shorthanded and down by double digits in the second half. |
10-22-19 |
Pelicans v. Raptors -6.5 | Top | 122-130 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 14 m | Show |
No Zion Williamson for the Pelicans but they still feel as if they have plenty of horses to compete against the defending champion. For the Raptors, Kawhi Leonard left for Los Angeles you would think would be an immediate negative in this one but on a night where the Raptors will receive their rings, the Raptors will handle the Pelicans easily. |
04-10-19 |
Jazz v. Clippers -6.5 | | 137-143 |
Loss | -110 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
The Clippers still don't have their seeding figured out on the last night of the regular season while the Jazz are locked in the 5th seed. This spot is the gift the Clippers were hoping for. |
04-10-19 |
Kings +4.5 v. Blazers | Top | 131-136 |
Loss | -110 | 8 h 34 m | Show |
Home court has been clinched in the 1st round for the Blazers as they face a Kings team that beat them last time out when both teams were playing their regulars. |
04-10-19 |
Warriors v. Grizzlies +4.5 | | 117-132 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 60 m | Show |
The stars will be sitting for the Warriors tonight against the Grizzlies who will treat this as their NBA Final. |
04-09-19 |
Warriors v. Pelicans +9 | | 112-103 |
Push | 0 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
The Pelicans will not be going to the postseason but they will likely treat this as one last barometer against a team who most likely is more focused on the postseason after clinching another Western Conference 1 seed. |
04-09-19 |
Raptors -7 v. Wolves | Top | 120-100 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
The Timberwolves have officially been eliminated from the postseason so I anticipate some strange line-up combinations and perhaps a lack of interest against the Raptors who want to stay sharp for their championship run. |
04-09-19 |
76ers v. Heat -5 | | 99-122 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 35 m | Show |
The Sixers are locked into the 3rd spot in the East after a win against the Bulls. It appears that Brett Brown will rest most of his regulars and with Miami needing this game, it looks like Miami is the right spot. |
04-09-19 |
Hornets -8 v. Cavs | | 124-97 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 26 m | Show |
The Hornets have covered 7 of the last 10 games and 4 of 5. Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love will not play for the Cav's. |
04-09-19 |
Celtics v. Wizards -4.5 | Top | 116-110 |
Loss | -109 | 5 h 45 m | Show |
The Celtics are resting all of their starters for tonight's game against the Wizards who are still playing starters for whatever reason. |
04-08-19 |
Texas Tech v. Virginia -1 | | 77-85 |
Win | 100 | 31 h 20 m | Show |
The Cavs allow just 55 points a game in a game that features two of the county's top defenses. Virginia seems to be a team of destiny after being tested more than any other team in the tournament. Virginia still has not played their best basketball. |
04-07-19 |
Nuggets v. Blazers -7.5 | Top | 108-115 |
Loss | -107 | 6 h 19 m | Show |
Revenge time for the Blazers who are still fighting for playoff positioning. Denver can still drop a spot if Houston catches them but I'm still not convinced that this isn't the Nuggets team that has struggled offensively prior to the last two games. |
04-07-19 |
Clippers v. Warriors -11.5 | | 104-131 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 16 m | Show |
Huge game for both. From a standings perspective, the Clippers need this game to avoid a potential match-up with the Warriors and the Warriors are trying to close out Oracle Arena in style. When in doubt, take the better team. |
04-07-19 |
Wizards -4.5 v. Knicks | Top | 110-113 |
Loss | -104 | 7 h 60 m | Show |
There has been some that have suggested that the Wizards should tank in hopes of getting a better lottery position but they play a Knicks team who have been thinking about the lottery since November. It will be fun to watch both teams try to lose but unfortunately for the Wiz, the Knicks are just better at it. |
04-07-19 |
Suns +18.5 v. Rockets | | 113-149 |
Loss | -110 | 6 h 16 m | Show |
The Houston Rockets will be way more interested in their match-up against Oklahoma City on Tuesday than they will pummeling the lowly Suns who actually found a way to get a recent win against the Cavs. I would think that James Harden would not get his normal allotment of minutes making the 18.5 hard to pass up on. |
04-07-19 |
Hawks +11.5 v. Bucks | Top | 107-115 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 43 m | Show |
There are some circumstances surrounding the Hawks win the last two times these two got together with the Bucks sitting most of their regulars but a win is a win and the Hawks have the rare chance to split a season series. Lets take the points. |
04-06-19 |
Texas Tech v. Michigan State -2 | Top | 61-51 |
Loss | -114 | 9 h 26 m | Show |
The Red Raiders have been the most impressive team in the tournament but give Tom Izzo time to prepare and they become even more dangerous. I picked state to win the title and there's no reason to go against that thought here. |
04-06-19 |
76ers v. Bulls +9 | | 116-96 |
Loss | -107 | 8 h 45 m | Show |
Despite being a bad basketball team the Chicago Bulls do have two stars in Zach Lavine and Kakarr Sampson. They have been much better against the number than their overall record would indicate they might be. 76ers win but not as easily as you might think. |
04-06-19 |
Auburn +6 v. Virginia | | 62-63 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 58 m | Show |
The Cavs have already beaten three of the winningest programs in College Basketball history and look to knock off their second #1 seed against Virginia. Auburn will control tempo against the Cav's who would rather keep the game at a slower pace. It wouldn't shock me if Auburn wins this game outright. |
04-06-19 |
Nets +6 v. Bucks | Top | 133-128 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 57 m | Show |
The Bucks have nothing to play for while the Nets still are fighting for playoff position with 3 games left. This is a game the Nets need desperately so I'll take the points here. |
04-05-19 |
Cavs +16.5 v. Warriors | | 114-120 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
Conventional thinking would say that if the Cavaliers, who are playing their second of back to back games, couldn't stay within 13 of the Kings how will they fare against the Warriors. I've been doing this log enough to know that if it seems easy, you're talking yourself into a loser. |
04-05-19 |
Blazers v. Nuggets -6.5 | Top | 110-119 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show |
The Nuggets are hanging on to the #2 spot in the West while securing a divisional title. Too many injuries for me to like the Blazers tonight. |
04-05-19 |
Pelicans -2 v. Suns | Top | 126-133 |
Loss | -110 | 8 h 24 m | Show |
We are basically being asked to pick a winner here and with the Suns sitting at 18-61 its a little difficult to take Phoenix in any situation. In their last meeting in the desert, the Pelicans won by 14, a reflection of what is going to happen tonight. |
04-05-19 |
Kings +10.5 v. Jazz | | 98-119 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 56 m | Show |
It's not the postseason but the Kings still have a chance at a .500 season as they play the second of back to back games after crushing the Cavs last night. The Jazz injuries and interest level has me on the Kings and double digits tonight. |
04-05-19 |
South Florida v. DePaul -1 | | 77-65 |
Loss | -110 | 7 h 42 m | Show |
I'm not sure what the excitement level is for this tournament but with this third and deciding game being played in Chicago, there has to be some kind of home court advantage which has been kind to both of these teams. The Blue Demons put up 100 in game two and is averaging almost 85 PPG in their last 3 games. |
04-04-19 |
Cavs +9.5 v. Kings | Top | 104-117 |
Loss | -105 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
The public is all over the Kings in this one even though the bigger money has pushed this number down for now. I'm not laying almost double digits with the Kings in any situation even against the Cavs, who have been respectable against the number this season. |
04-04-19 |
Green Bay +5.5 v. Marshall | | 70-90 |
Loss | -108 | 6 h 23 m | Show |
Hard to go against a team that's averaging 92 points a game while shooting over 53%. In their four wins, the Phoenix were the more athletic in all four wins and I don't see how that changes tonight and we get points. |
04-04-19 |
Lipscomb +2 v. Texas | | 66-81 |
Loss | -105 | 4 h 25 m | Show |
The NIT Championship is set between Lipscomb and Texas. Lipscomb has already proven that they can win on a big stage and they've proven that they are never out of a game as they proved against Wichita State. I'll take the points. |
04-03-19 |
South Florida +5.5 v. DePaul | | 96-100 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 40 m | Show |
The South Florida Bulls can put this tournament to rest tonight with a win after beating DePaul in game one on a last second shot. The public seems to be all over the Demons which is fine by me, keep pushing this number up. |
04-02-19 |
Texas +2 v. TCU | Top | 58-44 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 46 m | Show |
The Horn Frogs have beaten Texas Twice this season which is why the public seems to be all over TCU. Good for us because I think the 3rd time's the charm for the Longhorns. Texas has more success from beyond the arc to get the win. |
04-02-19 |
Texas Southern +6 v. Green Bay | | 86-87 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 59 m | Show |
It seems like this Texas Southern team is destined to win this tournament after outlasting La-Monroe in three OT's 108-102, Thursday. In the game, TS shot almost 49% and if they can get close to that tonight they'll win this game outright and advance to the Title game. |
04-01-19 |
Cavs +2 v. Suns | Top | 113-122 |
Loss | -108 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
This isn't exactly the marquee game on the card but this is the easiest winner, which is why it's my 'Blow-Out' winner. The Suns have now lost 6 straight games with losses in 28 of their last 38 home games. |
04-01-19 |
Magic +7 v. Raptors | | 109-121 |
Loss | -108 | 6 h 12 m | Show |
The Raptors can win their 6th division title with a win but this is a Magic team that has won 2 of 3 against Toronto and in both games showed that they were the more athletic of the two teams. I'll take the 7. |
04-01-19 |
Heat +7 v. Celtics | Top | 105-110 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 39 m | Show |
No doubt that the Heat will not be at full strength but this is a must win for the Heat so I'm certainly happy to take the points with a desperate team. |
04-01-19 |
Pistons +5.5 v. Pacers | | 102-111 |
Loss | -110 | 5 h 41 m | Show |
The Pacers have lost 7 of their last 10 and 3 straight overall. The Pistons were a SU winner in their last meeting and have won three straight including quality wins against the Blazers and Nuggets.
Take the points in this one. |
04-01-19 |
DePaul +2 v. South Florida | | 61-63 |
Push | 0 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
I can't go against a team that has managed to score 90 points or more in 6 of their last 7 games. Nothing new for DePaul who have been efficient on the offensive end pretty much the whole season. The Demons are on pace to have the best offensive team in school history. |
03-31-19 |
Michigan State +2.5 v. Duke | Top | 68-67 |
Win | 100 | 5 h 1 m | Show |
Duke has won their last two games by the skin of their teeth. they won't be able to outclass this Spartans team who has not been tested much in the tournament, winning all three games by double digits. It may not be double digits but State bettors will rest easy for most of the day. |
03-31-19 |
Auburn +5 v. Kentucky | | 77-71 |
Win | 100 | 2 h 28 m | Show |
The Wildcats beat Auburn twice this season but after watching the Tigers dismantle the Tar Heels its clear that this is a different team. Auburn's perimeter game keeps them close in this one. |
03-30-19 |
Purdue v. Virginia -4 | | 75-80 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 35 m | Show |
I'm a big believer in backing teams that are superior on the defensive end and that's the situation that we have here because the Cav's are the stronger of the two in that category. |
03-30-19 |
Texas Tech +5 v. Gonzaga | Top | 75-69 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Love to wager on the better defensive teams and after holding Buffalo and Michigan in check its time to start believing in the Red Raiders, especially when we're getting points. |
03-29-19 |
Houston +2.5 v. Kentucky | | 58-62 |
Loss | -110 | 8 h 9 m | Show |
I think we'll need every bit of the 2.5 but this is a Houston team that is the most physical team in College Basketball which I think is going to give the Wildcats trouble all night. |
03-29-19 |
Virginia Tech v. Duke -7 | Top | 73-75 |
Loss | -102 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
This is one of the few revenge spots for Duke after a loss in February but that was without Zion Williamson and R.J. Barret not 100%. Williamson is healthy and will lead the Devils into the 'Elite 8'. |
03-28-19 |
Oregon +8.5 v. Virginia | | 49-53 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
The general thought in the Cav's struggle early against Gardner-Webb was because they were a little nervous. That leads me to wonder if they were nervous for a 1st round tournament game then they should be a mess for an opening Sweet 16 game and Oregon won't be a team they can overwhelm with talent in the second half. |
03-28-19 |
Texas Tech v. Michigan -1.5 | Top | 63-44 |
Loss | -109 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
This is a Michigan team that has felt disrespected all season on the defensive end because all they've done is allow just 58.2 PPG and all they hear about is how great Virginia is and even how tough the Red Raiders are on the defensive end. The Wolverines flex their muscles to alert the nation to just how good Michigan is against the Red Raiders. |
03-28-19 |
Texas Southern +8 v. Louisiana-Monroe | Top | 108-102 |
Win | 100 | 7 h 34 m | Show |
I'm not sure why this number is as high as it is but I'll take one of the most aggressive teams to the basket in the country. |
03-28-19 |
Purdue v. Tennessee -1 | Top | 99-94 |
Loss | -115 | 5 h 1 m | Show |
In a tournament that has been kind to the chalk, I suppose i won't buck that trend in this one. Both teams have fantastic guards but I'll take the Vols who will not let edwards to drop 42. |
03-28-19 |
Florida State +8 v. Gonzaga | | 58-72 |
Loss | -109 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
Florida State has to be coming into this one with an incredible amount of confidence considering they knocked Gonzaga out last season (75-60) on the same court. FSU has won their 1st two games by an average of 18 points, and yes, Gonzaga has been more impressive but I still can't get the St. Mary's game out of my head when Gonzaga lost the conference final game. Let's take the Seminoles plus the generous points to win my tournament game of the year. |
03-27-19 |
Colorado +5.5 v. Texas | | 55-68 |
Loss | -109 | 10 h 49 m | Show |
You guys know I like defense, especially when I'm getting points. The Buffs are better on that side of the court and if they can find something that resembles a consistent offense that could find themselves at Madison Square Garden. |
03-27-19 |
Lipscomb v. NC State -4 | Top | 94-93 |
Loss | -110 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
Let's get the Lipscomb story to bed. They're not an athletic or intimidating team, State should be able to get plenty of chances in the paint. In fact, I think you'll see the reason why they didn't get a at-large bid tonight as the Wolfpack blows them out by at least 10-15 points. |
03-27-19 |
Coastal Carolina +8 v. DePaul | Top | 87-92 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show |
After Coastal Carolina beat up the West Virginia Mountaineers, its clear that this team needs to be taken seriously, especially when they're getting as many points as they are tonight. The 109-91 victory was the most points ever slapped on a Bob Huggins team. No need to think they can't handle Depaul too. |
03-25-19 |
CS Bakersfield +2 v. Southern Utah | Top | 70-67 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 55 m | Show |
Expect Bakersfield to be real good on the offensive boards, allowing them to have a second chance advantage. Expect Senior forward James Suber to control the middle. |
03-25-19 |
Texas Southern +6 v. UT-Rio Grande Valley | | 94-85 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 38 m | Show |
Texas Southern will push the pace, as they do in most games, averaging 80 per game.The Tigers shot over 51% in their opening round game against New Orleans and 6 of 19 from beyond the arc. If they're anything like that in this game, they could could pull the outright upset. |
03-22-19 |
St. Louis v. Virginia Tech -10 | | 52-66 |
Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
It seems like Virginia Tech has no problem talking about this being a revenge spot, so I won't either. It's been a long time since these two teams played in late 2017 at madison Square Garden, so whatever motivates a team I suppose. I'm just going to go with experience here and that's Va.Tech as they get their revenge in a big way. |
03-22-19 |
Ohio State v. Iowa State -5 | Top | 62-59 |
Loss | -105 | 10 h 48 m | Show |
It's more than a debate whether or not Ohio State should have made the tournament with a 19-12 record and a RPI of 70. Iowa State won the Big 12 for the 4th time in 6 years. I'll take the better team, simple as that in an easy win. |
03-22-19 |
North Dakota State v. Duke -26 | | 62-85 |
Loss | -108 | 7 h 36 m | Show |
No one on the Bison's is from the same planet as Zion Wliiamson. This is a team that struggled with NCC for the right to get annihilated by Duke. The books get crushed on this one when my clients load up on Coach K's Dukies. |
03-22-19 |
Washington v. Utah State -3.5 | Top | 78-61 |
Loss | -102 | 6 h 49 m | Show |
The Aggies have won 17 of 18 games, including a Mountain West Title. They've won 10 straight games behind one of the best defenses in the country. That trend continues as they grind down the Huskies in the second half. |
03-22-19 |
Oregon +2 v. Wisconsin | | 72-54 |
Win | 100 | 3 h 13 m | Show |
The Aggies have won 17 of 18 games, including a Mountain West Title. They've won 10 straight games behind one of the best defenses in the country. That trend continues as they grind down the Huskies in the second half. |
03-21-19 |
Montana v. Michigan -14.5 | Top | 55-74 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show |
It's known that the Grizzlies are a different style of team than they were before the injury to Jamar Akoh. Now they are much more of a perimeter team who relies on their guards. Good thing for the Grizzlies that they won their conference tournament because they aren't a very good team despite their record. Very weak conference. |
03-21-19 |
Kent State +3.5 v. Louisiana-Monroe | | 77-87 |
Loss | -110 | 11 h 35 m | Show |
Kent State has the experience advantage in this one as this is their 6th time to this tournament. They should feel like they deserved a better fate after a 22-10 season but they shot 40% against 5th seeded Central Michigan to end their season.
Take Kent +3.5 in a game they should feel like they have something to prove in. |
03-21-19 |
Fairleigh Dickinson v. Gonzaga -26.5 | Top | 49-87 |
Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
The Zags have never had an issue in the 1st round, in fact, they've won 10 straight 1st round games. They've advanced to four straight Final Fours. They play a FD team that had to come back against Prairie View and might just be happy to be here.
This line is soft, even at 26.5. Take the Zags in an absolute route. |
03-21-19 |
Florida v. Nevada -2.5 | | 70-61 |
Loss | -105 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
I still think Nevada is soft but in this one I think the Wolfpack will surprise. I thought I was taking the Gators all week but the more I looked at the match-up the more I liked the Pack. Nevada is bigger than Florida at every position except Kavarrius Hayes. |
03-21-19 |
Murray State +3.5 v. Marquette | Top | 83-64 |
Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Except for a meeting with Duke and Zion Williamson, Murray State will have the best player on the court with Ja Morant. The Golden Eagles have lost 5 of their last 6 including four straight. Not exactly the kind of momentum I want to put my money behind. |
03-21-19 |
Northeastern +7 v. Kansas | | 53-87 |
Loss | -103 | 6 h 42 m | Show |
Northeastern will live and die with their 3-pt shooting which has been kind to them this season, ranking 13th nationally. They are also very efficient on offense where they've done a great job of keeping turnovers to a minimum. |
03-21-19 |
Belmont +3 v. Maryland | Top | 77-79 |
Win | 100 | 4 h 13 m | Show |
The First 4 winners have a long history of success as they move into the next round as the 11 seed. They controlled Temple in the opening game and I think they'll win this game outright. |
03-21-19 |
Vermont v. Florida State -8.5 | | 69-76 |
Loss | -106 | 3 h 32 m | Show |
FSU has won 6 of 7, with the one loss being against Duke in the ACC Tournament, a game the Seminoles led at halftime. FSU too deep for the Catamounts. |
03-20-19 |
Loyola Marymount -1.5 v. California Baptist | Top | 56-55 |
Loss | -109 | 14 h 46 m | Show |
Not sure why the public seems to be on Cal Baptist here, considering I know that that no one has ever seen this team play on a consistent basis.
The Lions have been a great bounceback wager after covering 10 of their last 13 after a SU loss.
Loyola is a 20 win team that will flex their muscles in this one. |
03-20-19 |
Presbyterian +4 v. Seattle University | | 73-68 |
Win | 100 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
The Blue Hose has covered 10 of their last 11 games following a SU loss and have covered 4 of their last 5 games overall.
Seattle has failed to cover 12 of their last 17 games. |
03-20-19 |
Arizona State -1.5 v. St. John's | Top | 74-65 |
Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
The Sun Devils are starting to put things together once again, by comparison, ASU is more athletic and will likely control the paint. State has won 6 of 8 and made a deep run in the Pac-12 Tournament. Let's take Bobby Hurley's team who is going to face Buffalo next. |
03-20-19 |
Green Bay +10.5 v. East Tennessee State | | 102-94 |
Win | 100 | 8 h 29 m | Show |
GB certainly has the experience edge with 6 postseason berths in the last 7 seasons. This may be a game where the Buccaneers may be less than interested after losing to Wofford in the conference final especially when being asked to lay double digits. |