Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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01-03-21 | Steelers +10.5 v. Browns | 22-24 | Win | 100 | 28 h 53 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Steelers (8*). The Steelers have clinched a spot. The Browns desperately need a win here to qualify, but they're still dealing with COVID issues to several key players. Despite having already locked down a playoff spot, I don't expect Pittsburgh to simply roll over here. In fact, Pittsburgh would love to post a win here, knock the Browns out of contention and keep the momentum rolling into the post-season. Outright is probably not going to happen, but look for this one to be much closer than expected; and grab up those points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Dolphins v. Bills -3 | 26-56 | Win | 100 | 28 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Bills (8*). I love the Bills here. Buffalo swept the season series with the Patriots last weekend in Foxborough and it still has a chance to lock down a better spot with a win today. Miami needs a win to qualify, but I think that's asking too much in this difficult road venue for a rookie QB to handle. Note that Ryan Fitzpatrick has been ruled out for this game as well for the visitors, so if Tua struggles, there is no safety net anymore. Look for the Bills improving defense to be the difference here; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-02-21 | Oral Roberts v. Nebraska-Omaha +2 | 95-83 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 1 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Nebraska-Omaha (8* MONEY-MAKER). The Oral Robers Golden Eagles are 3-5 and the Nebraska Omaha Mavericks are just 2-8. I don't think that the home floor advantage can be overlooked as a deciding factor in this particular matchup. From a trend-based standpoint, this one sets up well for Omaha, as it's 8-3 ATS in its last 11 follwing an ATS win. Oral Roberts' defense is a disaster and I like the hungry home side to take advantage; grab the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-02-21 | Baylor -15 v. Iowa State | Top | 76-65 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 0 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Baylor (10* BIG 12 B OF B). The Bears have won eight straight and I'm not going to stand in front of this train anytime soon. Last year the Bears lost to the Cyclones in an upset, so there's no way that Baylor is going to "look past" its opponent today. In fact, I expect it to just add fuel to the fire. The Cyclones managed a win last time out, but previous to that they'd lost four straight. Expect an immediate return to mediocrity here; I'm laying the points and expecting a blowout from start to finish! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-02-21 | Ole Miss v. Indiana -6.5 | 26-20 | Loss | -115 | 123 h 40 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Indiana (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). Bowl games can be difficult to judge at times, as teams sometimes have several weeks off between games. They're from different conferences and don't have any common opponents on the season. Now throw in this weird Pandemic year factor and it gets even more convoluted on the criteria in which we can use to finalize our selections. Yes, Ole Miss has one of the best offenses in the nation, averaging 40.9 PPG, but it also has one of the worst defenses in the nation, conceding 40.3. The Hoosiers have won six of their last seven games and they got cheated out of their chance of playing in the Big Ten Championship and even competing for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Indiana doesn't have Pennix Jr. in, but Jack Tuttle leads a great offense and the Hoosiers only allow 19.5 PPG. Look for Indiana to take out its frustrations on this poor Ole Miss team; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-02-21 | Kentucky -2.5 v. NC State | Top | 23-21 | Loss | -110 | 122 h 10 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Kentucky (10* GAME OF THE MONTH). NC State and Bailey Hockman were "OK," but the Wolfpack simply are unable to stop anyone. NC State averages 31.1 PPG, but it allows 29.7. Terry Wilson and Hockman are a "wash" here in my opinion. Kentucky averaged only 21.7 PPG, while allowing 26.4. Kentucky has faced the stiffer schedule though, and despite being down a few pieces on the defensive end, I still think the Wildcats are much, much better in that department. I look for this game to be decided in the trenches and I like Kentucky to find a way to get the job done in the end; lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-01-21 | Clippers -2.5 v. Jazz | Top | 100-106 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: LA Clippers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Clippers have for the most part looked pretty good in the early going. LA goes for its third straight win here after easily handling Portland 128-105 in theri last game. The Jazz though enter off a 110-109 win over OKC. So far LA is averaging 112.4 PPG and conceding 109.4, while the Jazz are averaging 113.7 PPG and allowing 108.3. Utah though is a poor 0-3-1 ATS in its last four vs. teams with winning SU records, while LA is 4-0 ATS in its last four vs. teams with a losing home record. Utah is playing the second game in as many nights and that works against it big time here; I'm laying the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-01-21 | Ohio State v. Clemson -7 | Top | 49-28 | Loss | -115 | 107 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clemson (FIRST HALF MONEY-MAKER). I think the correct call here is Clemson in the FIRST HALF. These teams feature a lot of talent on both sides of the ball. They have similar offensive and defensive numbers and each features one of the best QB's in the nation. So why will the Tigers jump out to an early lead in the first half in my opinion? The Buckeyes beat Northwestern 22-10 in the Big Ten Championship, but note that they were down 10-6 at half time. I like Clemson's superior defense to hold OSU down in the first half here as well. I'm laying the points and expceting it to pay immediate dividends for us in the FIRST HALF. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-01-21 | Marshall v. Louisiana Tech -1 | Top | 68-75 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Louisiana Tech (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Louisiana Tech enters off a 68-57 win over Louisiana Monroe to move to 7-2 on the year. Marshall is off back-to-back wins itself. Overall the Herd averages 80.2 PPG and it allows 70.4, while the Bulldogs average 74.8, while conceding 66.4. Louisiana Tech is a much better team at home. As good as Marshall has been, I'll point out as well that it's still just 2-7 ATS in its last nine after back-to-back SU victories. I'm grabbing the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-01-21 | Texas-San Antonio v. Rice +2.5 | 86-95 | Win | 100 | 5 h 16 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Rice (8* MONEY-MAKER). This is the opener of Conference USA action. UTSA went 4-3 in non-conference action. Rice was 6-2. UTSA last played ten days ago in an 88-66 win over Lamar, while Rice beat New Orleans 73-62 on December 21st. UTSA averages 81.3 PPG and it allows 75.4, while the Owls average 80.5 and concede only 68.8. Rice has faced the better competition and it has the much better defense. I'm grabbing the points and expecting an outright, as Rice moves to 7-2 ATS in its last nine as an underdog in the +1 to +3 range after having two or more weeks off between games. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-01-21 | Cincinnati +9.5 v. Georgia | Top | 21-24 | Win | 100 | 3 h 28 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cincinnati (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Georgia was 7-2, its only losses coming to Flordia and Alabama. The Bulldogs finished 37th in the nation in scoring and 20th in points allowed. The Bearcats though have something to prove here in my opinion after getting snubbed from the big games after finishing the regular season 9-0. Cincy was 15th in the nation in scoring and 17th in the nation in defense. JT Daniels and Georgia average 33.2 PPG, while dual-threat Desmond Ridder leads a potent offense, which is backed by a defense which concedes only 17 PPG. This is a statement game for the Bearcats and its pretty meaningless for Georgia. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-31-20 | Colorado v. USC -1.5 | Top | 72-62 | Loss | -114 | 14 h 16 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: USC (10* TRADE-MARK). USC comes in with momentum having won two straight, most recently taking down Santa Clara 86-63 as a ten-point favorite. The Colorado Buffalos on the other hand enter off a poor 88-74 loss to Arizona as two-point underdogs. Previous to that Colorado had won four straight. The Buffs average 77.4 PPG, and they concede 61.3. USC comes in with momentum like I mentioned, but it also comes in motivated as it's lost four straight in this series. The Trojans average 86 PPG, and they allow just 63.7. USC is also interestingly 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games played in December, while Colorado is just 1-5 ATS in its last six on the road. I'm laying the short points, but expecting a decisive victory! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-31-20 | Suns +3.5 v. Jazz | Top | 106-95 | Win | 100 | 13 h 24 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Suns (10* UNDERDOG ELITE OF THE ELITE). Obviously I think that the Suns can win this game outright. Phoenix comes in with momentum and confidence after its second straight win, using 19 three-balls to take out the Pelicans. After losing badly at home to the Wolves, the Jazz bounced back in their most recent action on the road in Oklahoma City. The Suns are the No. 1 defensive team in the league, allowing just 98.5 PPG over four games. That's enough to start drawing some takes on this team. Chris Paul and Devin Booker are a formidable backcourt and I think they'll be too much for Utah to handle tonight. In a contest which I see being decided by whichever team has its hands on the ball last, I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-31-20 | Ball State v. San Jose State -9 | Top | 34-13 | Loss | -117 | 76 h 24 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: San Jose State (10* MONEY-MAKER). Ball State has won six straight, including vs. the Buffalo Bulls in the Conference Title game. The Cardinals average 34.3 PPG, but now they face the best defense they've seen all year in the Spartans, who allow just 17.86 PPG. The Spartans also average 30.9 PPG, while the Cardinals concede 27.6. Drew Pitt is a good quarterback, but I think he'll struggle vs. this suffocating Spartans defensive front, as I expect it to turn the Cards offense very one-dimensional. The Spartans are also 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 following a SU win, while the Cardinals are in fact 0-4 ATS in their last four Bowl contests. Lay the points, expect a blowout of epic proportions! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-30-20 | Lakers -6 v. Spurs | 121-107 | Win | 100 | 16 h 11 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Lakers (8* MONEY-MAKER). Both teams come in off losses. The Lakers lost at home to Portland, while the Spurs fell in New Orleans. James and the Lakers have done well against the Spurs over the last couple of years, and I fully expect that trend to continue. Over these teams' last five vs. each other, the Lakers are averaging 122 PPG. San Antonio ran out of gas in the loss to the Pelicans, but now I think it'll struggle to contain The King. Look for LeBron to carry the load here as the champs bounce back from their loss at home; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 118-108 LA. | |||||||
12-30-20 | St Bonaventure v. Rhode Island -2 | Top | 57-63 | Win | 100 | 12 h 35 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rhode Island (10* BEST OF BEST). I think the Bonnies will move to 2-1 after tonight. St. Bonaventure is so far 2-0, averaging 79 PPG and allowing 71.5. Osun Osunniyi is averaging 19.5 points and 10 rebounds. The Rams are the desperate dog in this fight, as they look to snap a three-game losing streak. Overall they've averaged 72.6 PPG, while allowing 71.6. Fatts Russell is averaging 14.4 points and 3.6 assists. Note as well that the favorite in this matchup is 7-1 ATS the last eight in the series and the home team is 7-1 ATS the last eight in the series as well. The Bonnies have only played two games. The Rams have had a much more difficult path to this point. I'm laying the short points, but expecting a big blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-30-20 | Wisconsin -7 v. Wake Forest | Top | 42-28 | Win | 100 | 50 h 29 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Wisconsin (BOWL GAME OF THE YEAR). Wake Forest has a good offense, but its opponents have been suspect. One thing for sure though, Wake Forest is downright terrible on the defensive side of the ball. Wake QB Sam Hartman is decent, but they've allowed a combined 105 points over two straight losses. Hartman was poor in the loss to Louisville as well, going just 17 of 41 for 224 yards. Graham Mertz is a game manager for the Badgers, but he was decent in the win over the tough Gophers, going 12 of 20 for 132 yards and a TD. Wisconsin is also 4-1 ATS in its last five non-conference games. Wake's offense is decent, but I think the Badgers are the more complete team. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: 34-17 Wisconsin. | |||||||
12-29-20 | Warriors -3.5 v. Pistons | Top | 116-106 | Win | 100 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). "Momentum" is a very real, tangible factor in sports. Off its first straight-up win of the year to avoid an 0-3 hole in a tight 129-128 effort in Chicago last night, I like Stephen Curry and the Warriors to keep the momentum rolling here. Chemistry in the early going was always going to be an issue for Golden State, but last night's victory worked out a lot of the kinks. Normally I wouldn't advise taking a team off a win in the second game of a back-to-back scenario, but because it's the start of the season, fatigue will simply not be a factor here whatsoever. In fact I'd argue that playing immediately after such a big win will be beneficial for this young Warriors team, which is right back to work in another very winnable contest here. The Pistons just got smashed 128-120 at home to the Hawks and I think they'll have difficulties with the Warriors, another team that bases their offense from the perimeter. Lay the points, expect a rout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-28-20 | Northern Arizona +41 v. Gonzaga | Top | 58-88 | Win | 100 | 14 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Northern Arizona (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). I'm of course not suggesting whatsoever that you should "sprinkle a little" on the money line. No need to get into individual player matchups or anything like that, as this is 100% based upon the "situation." The Zags just crushed UVA 98-75, but with a few days off before a Januar 2nd home matchup vs. San Francisco, I believe the Bulldogs finally have a bit of a mental letdown here. Note as well that Gonzaga is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine after scoring 95 points or more in a SU victory in its last outing, while NAU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after a SU victory (the Lumberjacks are 1-5 this year, coming off their first win of the season.) Of course, no outright, but this is far too many points; the play is Northern Arizona! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-27-20 | Nets -8.5 v. Hornets | Top | 104-106 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nets (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Nets have looked great in the early going, as Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and a deep and talented cast of role players have steamrolled their way to an early 2-0 record. So far the Hornets have stunk, their 2-0 and they're lacking talent on both ends of the court. I love Brooklyn here, as I expect it to come in focused on the task at hand with a tough game at home against the Grizzlies tomorrow night. Look for the "better" team to pull away in the fourth and lay the points with confidence! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-27-20 | DePaul v. Providence -6.5 | Top | 90-95 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Providence (10* TRADE-MARK). I base my selections on many different things. This particular one is primarily based upon common sense and the good old fashioned eye test. Providence has looked solid in the early going, while DePaul is playing only its second game of the season due to COVID 19 issues. It looked dominant in that victory, but teams which have come back from lengthy COVID issues have had a difficult time this year and I expect that trend to continue here after Providence fell to Butler in its latest action. I think the Blue Demons come in flat-footed and rusty; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-27-20 | Panthers v. Washington Football Team -1.5 | 20-13 | Loss | -115 | 80 h 59 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Washington (9* TRADE-MARK). The Panthers are horrible, I expect them to just go through the motions here today. Carolina has lost its last three games straight and eight of its last nine. Washington though is still in the playoff hunt despite a 6-8 record. The Panthers are only averaging 23.1 points per game this year, while allowing 25.4. Washington on the other hand averages 21.6 PPG, while allowing 21.0. Ron Rivera gets a golden opportuity to stick it to his former team and I look for him to do just that in friendly confines; lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-27-20 | Bengals +8.5 v. Texans | 37-31 | Win | 100 | 77 h 56 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Bengals (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). Two teams with nothing to play for here. Cincy is 3-10-1 and Houston is 4-10. These teams are more evenly matched than what this spread would suggest though, as Houston's defense is truly putrid, ranked 31st overall, and allowing 150.5 rushing yards per game. Look for the Bengals to lean heavily on RB Giovani Bernard this weekend. Houston is a poor 4-9-1 ATS in its last 14 as a favorite as well, while the Bengals are a solid 5-1 ATS in their last six vs. clubs with losing records. No outright straight-up, but look for this one to be a nail-biter (and make sure to grab as many points as you can!) T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-27-20 | Falcons +10.5 v. Chiefs | 14-17 | Win | 100 | 77 h 55 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Falcons (9* ANNIHILATION). I'm not going to try and convince you that ATL is a good team that's just suffered some bad beats, and that the Chiefs are in fact overrated, as obviously that's not the case. The Falcons have had issues all year with injuries and it's resulted in another uneven performance this season. The Chiefs are firmly on their way to a 15-1 regular season record, but with the Chargers coming to town to finish off the campaign, I don't expect the home side to really run up the score and "keep the foot on the gas" so to speak. The Chiefs are now already planning for the playoffs. The Falcons and Matt Ryan will continue to play hard and while I'm not calling for a huge upset or anything, this is definitely too many points to be giving up considering the situation; the play is the Falcons! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-26-20 | Dolphins v. Raiders +3 | 26-25 | Win | 100 | 61 h 50 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Raiders (8* MONEY-MAKER). Miami hasn't clinched a spot yet, so it needs a win here to keep pace. The Raiders will be eliminated completely from contention today if they don't win though. For me this pick is simple, as it comes down to just one thing. The men under center. Tua or Carr? I trust the veteran in this situation for sure. Yes, the Raiders have many flaws, but when focussed, Las Vegas has played very well, including one of the biggest upsets in NFL history at Arrow Head earlier in the season. Look for Jon Gruden to have something up his sleeve today for Miami's rookie QB, but grab the points just in case! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-26-20 | Pacers v. Bulls +5 | Top | 125-106 | Loss | -104 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bulls (10* TRADE-MARK). What is one of the biggest mistakes novice bettors make at the start of the season? "Overreacting." Overreacting to the first game, or even the first week's results. Long story short, I'm not reading too much into Chicago's blowout loss to open the season, and I'm not reading too much into the Pacers opening night win over the Knicks. It wasn't easy for Indiana either, who won every preseason game this year. And with a game at home tomorrow night against Boston, the Pacers get caught looking ahead here as well. The Bulls won their final three preseason games, but got caught flat-footed on Opening night. Suffice it to say, I expect a much better performance tonight. Outright is possible of course, but grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-26-20 | Virginia +9 v. Gonzaga | Top | 75-98 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 47 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: UVA (10* BLOWOUT OF THE MONTH). Am I predicting an outright upset? I'm not. But this is a few too many points to be giving up to this hungry Cavs side, as I expect the visitors to fight tooth and nail and to at the very least, take this one right down to the wire. Gonzaga is the clear cut No. 1 after beating Iowa last week. The Bulldogs though get caught looking ahead to a much more favorable schedule upcoming in my opinion, as note that this is in fact their very final Tier A game on its schedule this season. UVA is 4-1 and it'll be gunning for the outright upset after cruising by William & Mary 76-40 last time out. The Cavs remain one of the best defensive teams in the natoin, allowing just 86.8 points per 100 possessions, which ranks fourth. They're also 3-1-1 ATS in their last five vs. clubs with winning SU records. The Bulldogs on the other hand are a poor 1-4 ATS in their last five after scoring 90 or more points in their previous game. Expect this one to come down to the wire and grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-26-20 | Western Kentucky v. Georgia State -3.5 | Top | 21-39 | Win | 100 | 56 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Georgia State (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Georgia State was crushed by 51 points by Coastal Carolina on Halloween, but since then the Panthers have outscored their last four opponents by a total of 126-89. Georgia State QB Cornelius Brown IV is a difference-maker for me, he's played great over his last two games, going for the biggest passing yardage of the season thus far over those contests. WKU's offense is one of the worst in the nation and while it's defense is decent, I can't see the Hilltoppers keeping pace in the second half. Note as well that WKU is just 1-5 ATS in its last six vs. the Sun Belt, while the Panthers are interestingly 6-2 ATS in their last eight games that fall on a Saturday. Does that matter? It doesn't hurt! Look for the Panthers to pull away for a comfortable cover and lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-25-20 | Clippers -1 v. Nuggets | Top | 121-108 | Win | 100 | 40 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clippers (10*). Both teams come in off vastly different opening games. I just finished talking about not overreacting to one game, but in this case, I think the Clippers are going to come in with a chip on their shoulders as they look to avenge the playoff series loss from last year in which they held a 3-1 lead in. Denver did indeed go on to win that series, only to fall to the Lakers in the West Finals. The Clippers easily handled the Lakers on opening night and now they're out for revenge here as well. The Nuggets looked poor in their OT loss to the Kings at home on opening night and I say they struggle here as well. Lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-25-20 | Mavs +6.5 v. Lakers | 115-138 | Loss | -110 | 37 h 11 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Mavericks (8*). Both teams come in off losses. The Mavs lost 106-102 in Phoenix, while the Lakers fell 116-109 to the Clippers. Overreaction after a few games is one of the worst things bettors can do at the start of the season, so let's be mindful of that moving forward. Both teams will be looking to bounce back and I really am expecting an all out war until the end. I'll point out though that the Lakers are just 1-3 ATS in their last four after allowing 115 or more points in a SU/ATS home loss in their previous outing. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-25-20 | Vikings v. Saints -6.5 | Top | 33-52 | Win | 100 | 33 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Saints (10* TRADE-MARK). The Saints have lost three straight, while Minnesota has dropped two in a row. The big difference between these teams heading into Week 16 though is that New Orleans has clinched a playoff spot and still has an opportunity to impove its standings, while the Vikings have been all but eliminated. Where is the motivation going to come from the Vikings today, who let a crucial and late lead slip away in last weekend's crushing loss to division rival Chicago? I like Drew Brees to bounce back from last week's loss to the defending champs and to lay the hammer down from start to finish. A great "common sense" selection; I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: 33-21 Saints. | |||||||
12-25-20 | Marshall v. Buffalo -4.5 | Top | 10-17 | Win | 100 | 31 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Buffalo (10* TOP PLAY). Marshall is 7-2, but it comes in on terrible form having dropped two in a row, most recently a 22-13 setback to UAB. The Bulls are 5-1 and their only loss came last time out in a 38-28 setback to Ball State. Buffalo was favored in that contest, but I think the Bulls will bounce back here. Note that Buffalo is 4-0 ATS in its last four following a SU loss, while Marshall is a poor 0-5 ATS in its last five following a SU win. I look for these strong trends to continue; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-25-20 | Pelicans v. Heat -4.5 | 98-111 | Win | 100 | 29 h 20 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Heat (8*). New Orleans went undefeated in the preseason and then it smoked the Raptors on opening 113-99. A letdown is imminent for New Orleans though at some point and in my opinion, that some point is right now. The Heat went to the NBA Finals last year and lost to the Lakers. Then Miami lost its opener in Orlando. The Heat are the hungrier and more motivated side here and playing at home on X-Mas Day is always a huge advantage and doubly so in my opinion during these weird COVID times. I'm laying the points. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-23-20 | Kings +8.5 v. Nuggets | 124-122 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Sac. Kings (8* MONEY-MAKER). I'm stopping short in calling for the outright upset, but I do think that this game will be pretty close once the smoke clears at the end of the night. Without seeing any of these teams play for real yet, it can be difficult at times to make a clear call or have 100% clarity about every angle, however I'll point out that Sacramento is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 vs. the Western Conference. I think Denver will be in the playoffs again this year, but with a home matchup against the Clippers on X-Mas Day, I think it gets caught looking ahead and loses focus in the second half. No outright upset, but closer than expected; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-23-20 | Spurs v. Grizzlies -2 | 131-119 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 49 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Grizzlies (9* TRADE-MARK). These are two teams which have been consistently fighting for the playoff spots at the bottom of the Western Conference the last few years. Each will look to move up the ladder this season, but on opening night, I like the Grizz to take care of business on their own floor. Both teams are loaded with talent, but the Grizzlies look better prepared at this point for the future. I like Ja Morant and Memphis to improve to 17-7 ATS in their last 24 at home, and I look for DeMar DeRozan and the Spurs to fall to 3-11 ATS in their last 14 Western Conference road games as an underdog in the +1.5 to +3.5 points range; lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-23-20 | Villanova -4 v. Marquette | Top | 85-68 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Villanova (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). At some point Villanova will have a letdown, but I don't think it'll be against an opponent like Marquette. Villanova is averaging 79.5 PPG this year, while conceding just 67.0. Nova is also shooting an efficient 37.21 percent from range. Marquette has played better than its record would indicate. The Golden Eagles average 76.11 PPG, and they allow 69.3. Note though that they're just 3-6 ATS in their last nine at home in this series, while Villanova is a strong 4-1 ATS in its last five overall. Marquette has struggled against the better offenses already in the early going, which doesn't bode well here facing Villanova; I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-23-20 | Georgia Southern -6 v. Louisiana Tech | Top | 38-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 43 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Georgia Southern (10* BEST OF THE BEST). Despite Shai Werts out for this one, I still think Georgia Southern's loaded roster will find a way to deliver the goods in the New Orleans Bowl. Georgia Southern is dominant on the defensive end, allowing just 22.3 PPG. Miller Mosley is likely getting the start for Georgia Southern, and he'll be going against a poor LA Tech defense which allowed a ghastly 34.3 PPG this year. The only reason LA Tech is in this Bowl is because of the weird pandemic year. As stated off the top, despite Werts being out, I still like Georgia Southern to easily dominate this one; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-22-20 | Central Florida v. BYU -6.5 | Top | 23-49 | Win | 100 | 27 h 58 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: BYU (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). No need to overthink this one. UCF has been great offensively, averaging 44.3 PPG, but it concedes 31.4 PPG. That's not going to cut it here vs. this hungry Cougars side, which averages 43 PPG and allows just 14.6. BYU QB Zach Wilson is going to have a big day today; note that he finished by completing 73.2 percent of his passes for 30 touchdowns and only three interceptions. The Golden Knights were miserable against the pass and I can't see them keeping pace as the game comes down the stretch; lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-22-20 | Warriors +8 v. Nets | 99-125 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 11 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Golden State (8* MONEY-MAKER). Plenty of star power on display in this one, but the team that shows the most chemistry in the early going is the one that's going to take this one. The Nets were terrible defensively last year. I don't think that KD or Kyrie Irving enhances their defensive ability much. The Warriors had the whole season to re-tool their team and while the absence of Klay Thompson is big, it's really only big in the "big picture." I think Golden State is the better coached team that has a deep bench and while I'll not be predicting an outright upset, everything points to the "points" as being the savvy call in this matchup; play on the Warriors! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-22-20 | Tenn-Martin v. Ole Miss -27 | Top | 43-90 | Win | 100 | 25 h 52 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Ole Miss (10* TRADE-MARK). The Tennessee Martin Skyhawks are 3-1, but that's due almost entirely to the level of competition they've faced in the early going. Ole Miss is 4-1 and I expect it to make an example of TM tonight. In the early going the Skyhawks are averaging 80 points and allowing 73.8, while the Rebels are averaging 71.6 points per game, while conceding only 54.6. This Skyhawks offense is in for a rude awakening, as I look for Ole Miss to improve to 9-3-1 ATS in its last 12 at home with a decisive victory on Tuesday night; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-22-20 | Hofstra v. Richmond -14 | 76-71 | Loss | -110 | 22 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Richmond (8* MONEY-MAKER). Hofstra is 3-3, averaging 73.3 PPG and conceding 73.7. Clearly that's not a recipie for success. The Richmond Spiders enter on top form, they're 6-1 to start the season and they've won two in a row. Richmond is a well balanced team and it's even better at home, as note that the Spiders have three forwards and two guards that are averaging over 11 PPG this year. Finally note that Richmond has dominated in this spot for bettors, going 6-1 ATS in their last seven at home and 5-2 ATS in their last seven vs. a team with a winning SU record. The Pride broke a two-game slide in their last game and an immediate return to mediocrity is imminent; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-21-20 | Steelers v. Bengals +13 | Top | 17-27 | Win | 100 | 152 h 49 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bengals (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Steelers have lost two in a row. They're coming to town without starting running back James Conner as well, which turns the offense extremely one-dimensional. Big Ben has reached the point of the season where fatigue is a major factor, and without his star RB to keep the Bengals pass rush honest, I think the veteran is going to be in for a long day here. Pittsburgh definitely has zero motivation here to run up the score if it does in fact have a lead, instead it'll be looking to kill the clock and avoid any further injuries. But for Brandon Allen and the Bengals, this is a big game to prove themselves and to try and solidify their job for next season. I love the Bengals here, but I won't call for an outright upset; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 21-17 Pittsburgh. | |||||||
12-21-20 | Belmont -9.5 v. Evansville | Top | 72-63 | Loss | -101 | 11 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Belmont (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). No upsets here today, as I look for the 7-1 Belmont Bruins to lay the hammer down onthe 2-3 Evansville Aces. Belmont enters on top form having won four straight and averagnig 80 points and allowing 69.1 per contest. Luke Smith is averaging 17.6 points and 2.5 assists for the visiting side. Evansville averages just 65.2 PPG, while conceding 72.8. Clearly that's not a recipie for long or short-term success. The Bruins are also 6-1 ATS in their last seven on the road, while the Purple Aces are a disappointing 2-7-2 ATS in their last 11 at home. At some point Belmont is going to have a letdown, but that "some time" isn't going to be tonight; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-21-20 | North Texas v. Appalachian State -21 | Top | 28-56 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Appalachian State (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Yes, the Mean Green offense has been good this year. But has that been because of the level of competition it's faced? North Texas and Austin Aune average 35.1 PPG, but guess what? UNT is terrible defensively, allowing 41.3. The only reason UNT is in this Bowl Game is because of the weird Covid issues we're all under. App State is a lot better, on both sides of the ball. Overall Zac Thomas and the Mountaineers average 31.8 PPG. And guess what?! The defense has been even better, conceding only 19.3 points and just 314.2 yards per game. Look for App State's tough defensive play to prove to be too much for UNT in the end; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 41-11 App State. | |||||||
12-20-20 | Browns -4 v. Giants | Top | 20-6 | Win | 100 | 128 h 56 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Browns (10* ELITE OF THE ELITE). If the Browns had actually beaten the Ravens last weekend, then I'd likely be going the other way, but the fact that Cleveland lost makes me love the visiting side in this situation. The Browns have no reason to look past the Giants today, as they'll stay in the Big Apple to play the Jets next weekend, before a regular season thriller at home vs. the Steelers. Cleveland has to be looking at the Steelers' recent slide and thinking that it has a golden opportunity here to win these next two games, and take out the Steelers in the finale. If so, and if Pittsburgh continues to struggle the next two games, the Browns have a shot at moving up in the playoff standings. One game at a time. Cleveland's depth on offense and its above par defense are the differences today for me; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 31-24 Cleveland. | |||||||
12-20-20 | Delaware State +32 v. Georgia Tech | Top | 69-97 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Delaware State (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). I'm of course not suggesting that Delaware State will win this game outright or anything, but I do absolutely expect the 3-3 Yellow Jackets to go up early, and to then take the foot off the gas in the second half as they get ready for ten whole days off, before facing North Carolina at home on the 30th, followed by Wake Forest on January 3rd. This pick is primarily based upon the situation, but it also has some strong ATS trends to support it, as note that Delaware State is 7-2 ATS in its last nine non-conference road games as a 30 points or greater underdog. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-20-20 | Bucs -5.5 v. Falcons | 31-27 | Loss | -113 | 121 h 39 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Bucs (9* DIVISIONAL DOMINATOR). The Falcons have lost two straight and I think they'll struggle here vs. this determined Bucs team, which comes in off a momentum-building 26-14 win over the Vikings. Tampa is now in sixth in the NFC standings. Overall the Bucs average 28.5 PPG and they allow 22.6. ATL has lost three of four. The Falcons average 25.2 PPG and they concede 24.8. ATL is also just 1-4 ATS in its last five vs. teams with winning records, while Tampa is 5-1 ATS in its last six road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Expect Tampa to lay the hammer down from start to finish and lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 31-20 Tampa. | |||||||
12-20-20 | Patriots v. Dolphins -2 | 12-22 | Win | 100 | 121 h 38 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Dolphins (9* ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE). They say that revenge is a dish best served cold. The Dolphins lost to the Patriots 21-11 at the start of the season in New England, but with a win today they'll further cement their playoff spot, while also dealing the final nail in the coffin for their rivals' chances at a post-season position. It's a perfect set of situational circumstances working in favor of Miami. Both teams come off losses, although Miam fell in a tight 33-27 setback to the defending champion Chiefs, while the Patriots were annihilated 24-3 at the Rams. Look for Miami's superior play and the big revenge factor to be the difference and lay the points with confidence! T.M. Prediction: 31-11 Miami. | |||||||
12-20-20 | Bears v. Vikings -3 | 33-27 | Loss | -120 | 121 h 38 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Vikings (8* MONEY-MAKER). It's a must win game for both teams. Divisional contests always mean the most and they almost always mean the most to the home side. Minnesota will be desperate here to bounce back after a 26-14 loss at Tampa Bay last time out. The Vikes won this game 19-13 in Chicago in early November and I believe that behind a big dose of Dalvin Cook, that they'll win by an even bigger margin on Sunday. Chicago managed a 36-7 win over Houston at home last weekend, but note that it's just 1-6 ATS in its last seven after allowing seven or less points, while scoring 30 or more in a SU/ATS victory in its last outing. I'm laying the points and expecting a blowout! T.M. Prediction: 31-24 Minnesota. | |||||||
12-19-20 | Panthers +10 v. Packers | Top | 16-24 | Win | 100 | 104 h 16 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Panthers (10* CASH-COW). Sorry, I'm dealing with power/technical issues due to a severe storm in the Pacific Northwest right now, so I'm not able to properly give my usual extremely detailed analysis today. Carolina comes in off a tough 32-27 home loss to Denver. Carolina didn't give up as well, as it scored 17 points in the fourth quarter in the near come back. Clearly Green Bay is the better team, I just think it'll get caught looking past the Panthers today to its home game vs. the Titans next weekend. Finally note as well that Green Bay is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine after scoring 30 or more points in a SU victory in its last outing. Grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-19-20 | Alabama v. Florida +17.5 | Top | 52-46 | Win | 100 | 107 h 34 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Florida (10* ULTIMATE OF THE ULTIMATE.) Sorry, I'm dealing with power/technical issues due to a severe storm in the Pacific Northwest right now, so I'm not able to properly give my usual extremely detailed analysis today. Kyle Trask and Mac Jones are poised for an epic battle here in my opinion. Alabama has been great defensively of late, but this is an explosive and versatile offense behind Jones. I don't expect any outright upsets or anything, but I do think this is too many points to be giving up to this underrated Florida team. Note that the Gators are 7-2 ATS in their last nine as an underdog in the +16.5 to +18.5 points range as well. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-19-20 | Clemson v. Notre Dame +10.5 | 34-10 | Loss | -110 | 103 h 33 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Notre Dame (8* TRADE-MARK). Sorry, I'm dealing with power/technical issues due to a severe storm in the Pacific Northwest right now, so I'm not able to properly give my usual extremely detailed analysis today. Clemson's only loss this year came against Notre Dame. Clemson is one of the best on both sides of the ball. Trevor Lawrence wasn't playing in the loss, but he'll be under center today. Notre Dame won't be rolling over here though. Ian Book and the Irish are the No. 2 team in the nation and they'll absolutely be looking for another straight-up upset today. The Irish have the defense to hang with the Tigers and note that they're 6-2 ATS in their last eight as an underdog in the +9.5 to +11.5 points range. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-19-20 | North Carolina v. Kentucky +2.5 | 75-63 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 6 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Kentucky (8* MONEY-MAKER). Sorry, I'm dealing with power/technical issues due to a severe storm in the Pacific Northwest right now, so I'm not able to properly give my usual extremely detailed analysis today. The Wildcats come in completely desperate here after dropping four in a row, most recently a 64-63 setback to the Irish. UNC is coming off a slim 73-67 win over NC Central and I think it'll have trouble containing this hungry visiting side. Kentucky though hasn't lost five in a row in over 30 years and I don't expect that strong trend to be broken here. Note that the Wildcats are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 after four or more SU losses in a row. UNC has lost two of its last three as well, so expect it to struggle against this determined visiting side. Clearly the outright is possible, but I'll recommend to grab the points. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-19-20 | Northwestern +21 v. Ohio State | 10-22 | Win | 100 | 99 h 41 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Northwestern (9* UNDERDOG DESTRUCTION). Sorry, I'm dealing with power/technical issues due to a severe storm in the Pacific Northwest right now, so I'm not able to properly give my usual extremely detailed analysis today. The Wildcats' defense is for real. Northwestern has been pedestrian defensively, but this will be the best defense that the Buckeyes have faced all year. Note that Northwestern is 7-2 ATS in its last nine as an underdog in the +16.5 to +21.5 points range as well. No outright, but grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-19-20 | Oklahoma -5 v. Iowa State | 27-21 | Win | 100 | 98 h 26 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Oklahoma (8* MONEY-MAKER). Sorry, I'm dealing with power/technical issues due to a severe storm in the Pacific Northwest right now, so I'm not able to properly give my usual extremely detailed analysis today. Spencer Rattler has gotten better as the season has worn on for the Sooners. Oklahoma lost to Iowa State earlier in the year, but Rattler and Oklahoma's defense enter having won six in a row. All blowouts too. Iowa State recovered from a shaky start to the season as well, but it's had a much more difficult time. Note as well that the Cyclones are 0-5 ATS in their last five neutral site games. Iowa State QB Brock Purdy has taken a step back this year and I think he's in for a long day vs. this revenge-minded Sooners side. Lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-17-20 | Nebraska-Omaha v. Wyoming -9.5 | 78-82 | Loss | -106 | 12 h 12 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Wyoming (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). No upsets here. These teams are polar opposites and I expect the Cowboys to lay the hammer down from start to finish in this favorable matchup and before the conference schedule begins. Nebraska-Omahoa is just 2-6 after last night's 91-49 loss to Colorado. The Mavericks are averaging only 61.7 PPG, while allowing 77.1. The Cowboys have won four-straight. Wyoming averages 86.2 PPG and it allows 73.7. The Mavs are 0-5 ATS in their last five on the road, while Wyoming is 5-1 ATS in its last six at home. The Mavericks continue to pile up losses and after last night's humbling defeat, all signs point to another beatdown here as well; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-17-20 | Long Island v. Sacred Heart +4 | Top | 72-87 | Win | 100 | 7 h 13 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Sacred Heart (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Sharks won this game last night, so I expect the 0-2 Pioneers to bounce back and at the very least, take this one down to the final moments. I think LIU takes a step back here after yesterday's 20-point win, a contest which was close at half-time. Bettors can take advantage of this spot though, as the Sharks are indeed a poor 2-5 ATS in their last seven following a SU win, while the Pioneers are 4-2-1 ATS in their last seven following a SU loss of 20 points or more. Grab the points, but don't be shocked by an outright either! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-16-20 | Sam Houston State v. Texas -28 | Top | 63-79 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Texas (10* TRADE-MARK). I like the 5-1 Longhorns to bury the 3-4 Bearkats today. Sam Houston State comes to down off a poor 88-66 loss to LSU. Demarkus Lampley was a lone bright spot in the poor effort, finishing with 16 points. Sam Houston State's averages are skewed due to early pathetic competition. Texas enters off a 74-63 win over Texas State last time out. The Longhorns only allow 60.5 PPG this year and Sam Houston State is just 1-5 ATS in its last six road games. Texas? It's 5-1 ATS in its last six at home. The Bearkats have stumbled against stiffer competition this year and I expect that trend to continue vs. his defense-minded Texas team; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-16-20 | Richmond -7 v. Vanderbilt | 78-67 | Win | 100 | 5 h 33 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Richmond (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). Richmond travels to Memorial Gym on Wednesday to take on Vandy in a non-conference matchup and I'm expecting a complete beatdown from start to finish. Richmond enters of its first loss of the year after falling 87-71 to West Virginia. The Commodores are 2-0, most recently beating lowly Mississippi Valley State 84-41. Vandy is ally allowing 56 PPG in the early going, but again that's only after two games and against suspect competition. Richmond's offense is superior in this matchup and note that it's 5-2 in its last seven on the road. Vanderbilt on the other hand is just 4-9 in its last 13 home games. Richmond is the better shooting team and it has the better defense. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-15-20 | Furman v. Alabama -5 | Top | 80-83 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 52 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Alabama (10*). Furman is 5-1 and getting too much credibility in this one though in my opinion from the oddsmakers. So far the Paladins average 85.8 PPG and allow 61.7. Of course, the level of competition needs to be taken into account. TH eTide have splite their last four games. Alabama enters averaging 75 PPG and conceding 69.6. Alabama hasn't lived up to expectations early, but this is a big yardstick test for it and I expect it to make the most of this opportunity. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-15-20 | Georgia Tech v. Florida State -7.5 | 61-74 | Win | 100 | 12 h 22 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Florida State (8*). I think Georgia Tech will finally take a step back here after back-to-back impressive double-digit wins over Kentucky and Nebraska. FSU is 3-0 and it's looked great doing it as well, most recently beating Florida in Tallahassee. The Yellow Jackets have depth and talent, but Florida State has a big size advantage here. The stage is finally set for the Yellow Jackets to take a step back after consecutive upsets and in this difficult road venue. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-15-20 | Appalachian State v. Tennessee -18.5 | 38-79 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Tennessee (8*). Tennessee has three straight games before X-Mas vs. "lesser" competition and I think the Vols will make the most of it. App State can't be taken lightly either, so I expect a full four-quarter effort from the home side tonight. The Mountaineers are 4-1, but they just had to hang on for dear life in a 61-57 win over lowly Charlotte last time out. Both teams are great defensively, conceding in the mid 50's, but the Vols clearly have the better offense. Tennessee is the much bigger team as well. Finally note that App State is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine non-conference road games as a dog in the +17.5 to +19.5 points range, while Tennessee is 5-1 ATS in its last six at home. Look for the Nation's No. 10 team to go full throttle from start to finish and lay these points with confidence! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-14-20 | Central Arkansas v. Ole Miss -21.5 | 54-68 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 20 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Ole Miss (8* MONEY-MAKER). Central Arkansas is terribe, it enters at 0-4, most recently losing 100-75 to Arkansas. Ole Miss is loaded with talent and confidence after a solid 2-0 start, most recently handling UNC Wilmington 78-58. Ole Miss has excelled in this position for bettors, going 4-1 ATS in its last five as a home favorite, while Central Arkansas has not surprisingly struggled in this position by going just 1-3-1 ATS in its last five following a SU loss. I'm banking on Ole Miss keeping the pressure on in the second half, all the way until the final horn. Lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-14-20 | Sam Houston State v. LSU -25 | Top | 66-88 | Loss | -110 | 4 h 21 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: LSU (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The 3-3 Sam Houston Bearcats average 81.6 PPG, while allowing 72.6. Zach Nutall is averaging 22.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per contest. The LSU Tigers are 3-1 and they enter averaging a whopping 89.3 points, while conceding just 66. Cameron Thomas is averaging 22.3 points and 2.8 rebounds for LSU. The Bearkats are overmatched completely here and I think that LSU will keep the pressure on in the second half. Finally note that Sam Houston State is a poor 0-5 ATS in its last five on the road and 0-8 ATS in its last eight overall, while the Tigers are 4-1 ATS in their last five at home. No upsets here, only outright domination; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-13-20 | Washington Football Team v. 49ers -3 | 23-15 | Loss | -120 | 124 h 16 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: 49ers (9* TRADE-MARK). I like Nick Mullens and this hungry 49ers side to find a way to get the job done at the end of the night. San Fran enters off a 34-24 loss at home to a red hot Buffalo offense. Washington has won three straight, most recently posting a surprising 23-17 win over Pittsburgh as a six-points underdog. In my estimation, this sets up as a letdown spot for the visiting side finally as it travels across the country to play this one. Washington has averaged only 22 PPG and it's allowed only 21.7. San Fran has averaged 23.8 PPG and allowed 24. This is a must win game for the 49ers if they have any hopes of making the playoffs. Note that the 49ers are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after allowing 33 or more points in a SU/ATS loss in their last outing; so lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-13-20 | Packers -7.5 v. Lions | 31-24 | Loss | -100 | 124 h 16 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Packers (8* DESTROYER). Detroit came from behing to knock off the Bears 34-30 last weekend, but I think it'll have a difficult time here trying to keep pace with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Green Bay's offense has been spectacular, as it averages a league-best 31.6 PPG. The defense has been decent considering as well, conceding 24.9 PPG. Green Bay won the earlier game vs. the Lions by 21 points and I expect a similar or even bigger blowout here. Detroit averages only 23.8 PPG, so last week's big explosion was unexpected. Also note that the Lions concede a poor 29.8 PPG. Finally note that Detroit is a poor 1-4 ATS in its last five at honme, while Green Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last seven against the NFC North. This one has "BLOWOUT" written all over it; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-13-20 | Broncos v. Panthers -3.5 | 32-27 | Loss | -110 | 121 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Panthers (8* MONEY-MAKER). Neither team will be in the playoffs this year. Denver has lost four of five and the Panthers have lost six of seven. Both teams are now looking ahead to next year, but for Carolina, this is an important home game to try and work out some of those issues for next season. I trust Teddy Bridgewater over whoever the Broncos throw out on the field today. I think that Denver goes through the motions today and I look for Bridgewater to take advantage; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-13-20 | Texans v. Bears | 7-36 | Loss | -117 | 121 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Texans (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). For me this comes down to the starting QB's and there's no comparison between DeShaun Watson and Mitchell Trubisky. Chicago has nothing to play for after losing six straight and I expect it to go through the motions this afternoon. Houston is coming off a tight 26-20 loss to a really good Colts team, that's really good against the pass. The Bears' strength this year is on the defensive side of the ball, but this is still a secondary in which Watson can take full advantage of. I give Houston a big nod as well on the defensive side of the ball in this matchup. The Texans got out to a poor start, but they've looked better since a coaching change and getting healthier on the field as well. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-12-20 | North Carolina v. Miami-FL -3 | Top | 62-26 | Loss | -112 | 100 h 50 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Miami (10* GAME OF THE MONTH). The bottom line is, UNC's defense is terrible. Granted, the Tar Heels offense is spectacular, but if you can't slow anyone down, how are you supposed to win a game? Miami Florida on the other hand is legit on both sides of the ball. UNC averages 36.3 PPG, but, Miami averages 34.9. The Hurricanes' defense isn't what it used to be in year's past, but it's certainly much better than the Tar Heels' incompetent unit. The home team is also 7-1 ATS the last eight in this series, while the Tar Heels are 0-4 against the spread following a straight-up victory. Look for Miami to pull away for the comfortable SU/ATS win/cover; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-12-20 | Central Michigan v. Toledo -11 | 23-24 | Loss | -107 | 99 h 11 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Toledo (8* MONEY-MAKER). Both teams are 3-2. The Chips won their first three games of the season, but they've dropped their last two, including a 45-20 beatdown loss at the hands of Ball State last week. In that game CMU allowed 519 yards of offense. Ty Brock had 188 yards and two TD passes for the Chips, but he also threw two costly INT's. The Chips average 33 PPG, but they allow 31.4. The Rockets average 37.2 PPG. Last week's 41-24 win over NIU showcased their offensive talent as well. Finally note that the Chips are a poor 1-4 ATS in their last five after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game, while Toledo is 5-1 ATS in its last six after posting 450 or more yards of offense in its previous outing. This one has "blowout" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-12-20 | Alabama -31 v. Arkansas | 52-3 | Win | 100 | 96 h 11 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Alabama (8* MONEY-MAKER). This is Bama's final tune-up before the SEC Championship Game and I believe it'll put the foot on the gas from start to finish. The Crimson Tide are already 7-2 ATS this season. Arkansas is also 7-2 ATS this year, but that's where the similarities between these team's ends. The Tide are outscoring the opposition 49.2 to 18.3 this year. But the Tide have been even better of late, conceding an average of only 8.3 PPG and winning by a margin of 42 points over their last four games. Arkansas averages only 28.2 PPG and it allows 33. Clearly this isn't a recipie for success, especially against the No. 1 team in the nation. Finally note that the Crimson Tide are 6-0 ATS in their last six after scoring 40 or more points in their previous game, while the Razorbacks are just 1-8-2 ATS in their last 11 after scoring 40 or more points in their previous outing. This one has "blowout" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 51-7 Bama. | |||||||
12-12-20 | UMKC v. Toledo -11.5 | Top | 57-64 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Toledo (10* TRADE-MARK). The Roos are on a three-game losing streak and I think they're ripe for the picking here as well. UMKC is averaging 85.6 PPG and it's allowing 71, but those numbers are skewed due to the level of competition in their opening two wins. The Rockets are averaging 74 PPG and they're conceding 69.3. Toledo has three double-digit scorers, with Setric Millner Jr. leading the way with 15.5 points and eight boards and they're also 7-2 ATS in their last 11 non-conference home games as a favorite in the -10.5 to -13.5 points range. I think Toledo's depth is the difference; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-11-20 | San Jose State +18.5 v. St. Mary's | Top | 61-96 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: San Jose State (10* TRADE-MARK). St. Mary's is 5-1 and San Jose State is 1-0. I think the Gaels take the foot off the gas in the second half though. SJSU has had a couple of early cancelations. The Gaels have won five straight, but winning leads to complacency. And with a game vs. lowly Eastern Washington up next, the Gael's have hit a very vanilla part of their schedule, before they get into the Conference action. I think this sets up as a natural letdown spot for the home side. The Gaels are also just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight vs. teams with a winning SU record, while SJSU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine as a road dog in the +17.5 to +21.5 points range. No outright, but a solid cover, so grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-11-20 | Magic v. Hawks -4.5 | Top | 116-112 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Atlanta Hawks (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Magic lost to the Bucks in the playoff bubble in five games last year. Orlando returns pretty much the exact same team. Clearly in this first pre-season contest though, it'll mainly be backups playing. The Hawks haven't played since March 11th, so I think this contest simply means a lot more to the organization to finally get back onto the court. Also note that Orlando is 0-3-1 ATS in last 14 road games as an underdog in the +4 to +7.5 points range. The Magic have players who are banged up and who are out. The Hawks have plenty of young talent itching to explode. Lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-10-20 | Long Beach State v. San Francisco -16 | Top | 62-107 | Win | 100 | 14 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: San Francisco (10* TRADE-MARK). Long Beach State is 1-1 and I think it'll stumble here vs. the 4-2 San Francisco Dons. San Fran enters on top form after back-to-back victories over Nevada and Cal Poly. LBSU used to be a mid major that needed to be respected, but the talent level has dropped off considerably from years past. San Francisco has depth, talent and experience working in its favor here; also note that it's 5-1 ATS in its last six following a SU win, while LBSU is just 4-10-1 ATS in its last 14 on the road. I'm laying the points and expecting a decisive victory! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-10-20 | Florida Atlantic v. Southern Miss +8.5 | Top | 31-45 | Win | 100 | 57 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Southern Miss (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). This one sets up well for Southern Miss, who I think will easily cover with the large spread it's been afforded here. FAU is for sure the better team, but this is its final game of the year and after last week's 20-3 loss to Georgia Southern, I can't see the visiting side coming here very motivated. Southern Mississippi has had its last two games canceled due to covid issues, but three weeks ago it lost 23-20 in a competitive setback to UTSA. It's senior night for Southern Miss as well and that's an important motivational factor we can exploit here as well. I won't be so bold as to call for the outright upset, but the stage is definitely set for a real nail-biter on Thursday night; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 21-17 FAU. | |||||||
12-09-20 | California v. Pepperdine -4.5 | Top | 62-74 | Win | 100 | 12 h 50 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pepperdine (10* TRADE-MARK). Both teams had big expectations coming in and so far neither has lived up to the hype in the early going. That said, I think this is a contest which definitely favors the Waves. Cal is 2-3, as the GOlden Bears have lost to Oregon State, UCLA and Arizona State. Pepperdine is 2-2, as it's lost to UCLA and San Diego State. Pepperdine had a 34-20 lead at half time over the Aztecs, but it inexplicably fell apart in the second half. Note though that the Waves are 4-1 in their last five at home and Cal is just 1-5 ATS in its last six on the road. I'm laying the points and expecting a lop-sided destruction! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-09-20 | Lamar v. Louisiana-Monroe -4.5 | 63-60 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: ULM (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). I'm not going to try and convince you that ULM is a great team or anything, but I will try to convince you that 0-4 Lamar is terrible. The Cardinals have lost to Houston, Tulane, Lipscomb and Air Force. ULM enters off a confidence building 94-83 OT win over Northwestern State and I expect it to build off that performance. The Warhawks are also 7-3 ATS in their last ten after scoring 90 or more points in their previous outing, while the Cardinals are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games as an underdog in the +3.5 to +7.5 points range. Lamar has been at 57 points or less in three of four games this year and I don't trust it all in this matchup either. Lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-09-20 | Maryland +2 v. Clemson | 51-67 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Maryland (8* MONEY-MAKER). This is the continuation of the ACC/Big 10 Challenge. Both sides are undefeated. Clemson enters off a 75-38 win over South Carolina State, while Maryland got past St. Peter's 90-57 in its last action on Friday. The Terps are 4-0 and they're rested, as a couple of their games have been canceled due to COVID. Six players average between 9.3 and 15.3 points per game for the Terps (note: so far the Terrapins are outscoring their opponents by an average of 84.0-59.3 per contest.) Clemson has upcoming games against Alabam, 15th-ranked Virginia Tech and South Carolina over the next week and a half, so I think it gets caught looking ahead here. Clemson is fourth in scoring defense in the country, but that's due in large part to the level of competition it's faced so far. The Tigers are just 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. the Big 10, while the Terps are 4-1 ATS in their last five overall. For all the reasons listed above, grab the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-08-20 | Austin Peay v. Murray State -3.5 | 57-87 | Win | 100 | 12 h 27 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Murray State (8*). Austin Peay is 3-1 so far, but I think it's in over its head here. Murray State is 2-1 and has faced the stiffer competition in the arly going. The Governors though are 0-4 ATS in their last four overall and 0-5 ATS in their last five following a SU win, while Murray State is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 at home. I think Murray State's depth allows it to pull away down the stretch; lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-08-20 | Cowboys v. Ravens -7 | 17-34 | Win | 100 | 12 h 15 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Baltimore Ravens (10* SPECIAL). I approach my handicapping from many different angels. Sometimes I believe it's necessary to completely dissect a game, looking closely at individual player stats and other information, while other times I feel that a more common sense approach is the best way to handle it. And that's the case here. Dallas is on the ropes and LaMar Jackson and the Ravens will be able to deal the knock out blow. Without Dak Prescott, the Cowboys have no hope of advancing this year and one more loss will pretty much seal their fate. They're coming off a pathetic 41-14 loss at home to Washington and I can't see them mustering any sort of offensive attack here, vs. a Ravens team which concedes just 19.1 PPG. This one has "b-e-a-t-d-o-w-n" written ALL over it! T.M. Prediction: 31-15 Baltimore. | |||||||
12-08-20 | Creighton v. Kansas -3 | 72-73 | Loss | -112 | 9 h 58 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Kansas (8*). Kansas held on for a 65-61 win over North Dakota State in its last matchup, likely getting caught looking ahead to this much more difficult contest. After starting the year just 1-3 ATS, I expect the Jayhawks to bring their "A" game tonight. Creighton's early rosey numbers are skewed as well due to the level of the competition. These teams are evenly matched, but note that Kansas is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after failing to cover the spread in a SU home win in its previous outing. I'm laying the points and expecting a major blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-06-20 | Broncos v. Chiefs -13.5 | Top | 16-22 | Loss | -110 | 103 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Chiefs (10* TRADE-MARK). Denver is 4-7 overall and 1-3 over its last four. Kansas City is 10-1 and while the Chiefs have a tricky game in Miami next weekend, a 15-1 regular-season record is now very possible, with a game at New Orleans after that, followed by home games against Atlanta and the Chargers to finish off. Denver had to have practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton take over at quarterback in last week's 31-3 home loss to , because starter Drew Lock, backup Brett Rypien and practice squad player Blake Bortles were designated as close-contact risks after third-string quarterback Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID-19. Royce Freeman had 50 yards on eight carries for the Broncos in the loss. Noah Fant caught the only pass for 13 yards. Now, I do expect Denver to have a much better offensive game today with one of their starters back under center, but how could they not? It was an overall disappointment last week that the NFL even allowed that Denver game to be played, but now with little hope at making the playoffs, I think the Broncos will simply go through the motions today. The Chiefs are 10-1 and they're clearly the "better" team in every respect. I don't foresee a letdown here, rather I look for Kansas City to go up early and then to control the clock after that, limit mistakes and injuries and get ready for next week's road contest. This one has "b-l-o-w-o-u-t" written ALL over it! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-06-20 | Washington State v. USC -13 | 13-38 | Win | 100 | 103 h 40 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: USC (8* SUPER SPECIAL). USC is 3-0 and I like it to lay the hammer down here vs. 1-1 WSU. Neither team played last week due to cancellations, so each is fresh. I think that benefits the better home side for sure. The Cougars last game was a 43-29 loss to the Ducks, while USC smashed Utah 33-17 on the road in its last action. The Trojans have been solid defensively as well, as they have the fourth best pass defense. The Cougars are poos against the pass, allowing 320.5 yards per game through the air. They're also just 1-4 ATS in their last five after playing with two or more weeks of rest and off a SU/ATS loss. I'm laying the points and expecting a blowout from start to finish! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-06-20 | Giants v. Seahawks -8.5 | 17-12 | Loss | -110 | 99 h 9 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Hawks (9* BLOWOUT PLAY). Russell Wilson was the leading MVP candidate over the first half of the season, but a poor three-game stretch has seen the dynamic pivot fall off of late. Seattle though has "righted the ship" in recent weeks and it's now looking for a third-straight victory here. New York got off to a terrible start, but after three straight wins, the Giants are somehow back in the mix for the division lead in the poor NFC East. The Giants play better at home than on the road though and on this cold and blustery December afternoon in the Pacific Northwest, I believe the visitors are going to finally have a letdown here. Seattle is interestingly 7-1 ATS in its last eight vs. the NFC East, while New York is still only 1-4 ATS in its last five in this series. Look for the Giants to stumble and for the Hawks to soar; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-06-20 | Wyoming v. Oregon State -9 | Top | 76-73 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Oregon State (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Wyoming enters off a tougher than expected 94-83 OT win over Incarnate Word and I think they'll predictably stumble after that victory and in this difficult non conference matchup. The Beavers on the other hand will be eager to get back to work here after suffering their first loss of the year in a 59-55 setback to Washington State. Oregon State has allowed just 54.7 PPG and I have a hard time seeing the Cowboys mustering much of an offensive attack here. Wyoming is also just 2-7 ATS in its last nine on the road, while Oregon State is 7-1 ATS in its last eight at home. I'm laying the points and expecting a blowout of the monster variety! T.M. Prediction: Coming shortly. | |||||||
12-06-20 | Lions v. Bears -3 | 34-30 | Loss | -108 | 96 h 6 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Bears (8* ANNIHILATION). The Lions are a mess. Detroit lost 41-25 to Houston last weekend and then it promptly fired head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn. Sometimes doing this has a beneficial effect on players, but other times it does nothing. And that's going to be the case today in my opinion. Chicago won this game all the way back in Week 1, overcoming a 23-6 defecit. The Bears certainly have plenty of issues themselves, as they've lost five straight, most recently a 41-25 setback to the Packers. Chicago has QB Mitch Trubisky back under center this weekend and he was in control in the Week 1 win as well. The Bears have the more talented roster and they're playing at home against a disorganized team which just fired its coach. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-06-20 | Saints -2.5 v. Falcons | 21-16 | Win | 100 | 96 h 5 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Saints (8* MONEY-MAKER). No Drew Brees?! No problem! The Saints won their eighth straight game in a row in a 31-3 romp in Denver last weekend and I expect them to continue to dominate here vs. the lowly Falcons, who enter off a rare 43-6 win over Las Vegas last weekend. Julio Jones is questionable for this contest, so that makes the Falcons' offense extremely suspect today. Taysom Hill looks great in this Saints offense and now that he has a couple games under his belt, he's only going to improve moving forward. Note as well that ATL is just 1-5 ATS in its last six in this series, while NO is 23-9 ATS in its last 32 vs. clubs with losing records. The Saints' defense is underrated as well. I'm banking on a blowout, so lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-05-20 | North Dakota State v. Kansas -23.5 | 61-65 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Kansas (8* MONEY-MAKER). No upsets here, as I look for Kansas to lay the hammer down from start to finish vs. the 0-3 North Dakota State Bison. Most recently the Bison fell 62-48 to Nevada, before then falling 79-57 to Nebraska, before then losing 69-58 to Creighton. The Bison are shooting just 32.4 percent from the floor in the early going. Kansas just beat Kentucky 65-62 and its only loss has come against No. 1 Gonzaga in the first game of the year. The Bison are just 1-4 ATS in their last five against at team with a winning percentage above .600; expect that trend to continue and lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-05-20 | Florida v. Tennessee +17.5 | Top | 31-19 | Win | 100 | 75 h 60 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Tennessee (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). I was originally leaning towards Florida here, but after carefully examining this contest a little further, I'm now 100% going the other way. The Vols haven't played since a 30-17 loss at Auburn all the way back on October 21st. The Gators have a big red target on their backs now, as they have Playoff Championship hopes after last week's 34-10 win over Kentucky. With LSU at home next weekend, I think the Gators let up in the second half as they prepare to close out strong in front of the home town crowd. The Vols actually outgained Auburn 464-385 in their loss to Auburn and with the extra time off to prepare, I look for them to deliver the solid back door cover; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-05-20 | Illinois-Chicago +6 v. Ball State | Top | 66-68 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Illinois Chicago (10* TRADE-MARK). I think this one is going to come right down to the final moments. The Flames of UIC are now 5-2 ATS in their seven games this year. Ball State is trending in the other direction right now, starting 0-2. UIC is 3-0 and it's getting balanced play across the board. Last year Ball State was 18-13, but after getting smashed by Michigan last time out, I think the Cardinals come out flat here as well. Also note that Ball State is a poor 1-5 ATS in its last six home games vs. a team with a winning road record, while the Flames are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 road contests. Grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-05-20 | Ohio State -23 v. Michigan State | 52-12 | Win | 100 | 72 h 32 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Ohio State (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). This is a big game for Ohio State, which will look for a big win here to keep its Playoff hopes alive. The Buckeyes will be especially careful here today as well after a tighter than expected 42-35 win over Indiana as a 21.5 point favorite last weekend. Ohio State jumped out to a massive lead at half time, but it was outscored 28-14 in the second half. I don't expect it to let up after the break this weekend though. Justin Fields and the Ohio State offense averages 45.7 PPG, and I can't see this "on again, off again" MSU offense keeping pace. Note as well that Michigan State is a poor 1-5 ATS in its last six off a SU win, while Ohio State is 4-1 ATS in its last five vs. teams with losing records. I'm laying the points and expecting a major blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-05-20 | Memphis +1.5 v. Tulane | 21-35 | Loss | -106 | 72 h 30 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Memphis (8* ROUT). Memphis enters on top form and I expect it to carry that momentum over here after three straight victories. They won't be taking anything for granted either after last week's tougher than expected 10-7 win over Navy as 12 point favorites. A date vs. Tulane is just what the doctor ordered to keep the ball rolling as well, as the Green Wave enter off a 30-24 loss to Tulsa. Memphis averages 33.1 points per game, while allowing 29.4, while the Green Wave average 35.4 points per game, while allowing 27.8. These teams are suddenly moving in opposite directions and I look for that trend to carry over; play on Memphis! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-04-20 | Bellarmine v. Duke -28.5 | 54-76 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 44 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Duke (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). No need to over think this one. This will be Bellarmine’s first game of the 2020-21 season and I think it'll get steam rolled here. The Knights are currently transitioning into Division 1 play, but I think they're in the wrong place at the wrong time here. Duke has been a bit of a mixed bag early, and because of that I don't expect it to look past its opponent today at all. A "feel good" blowout victory here will go a long way to help the Blue Devils faithful and that's exactly what I'm expecting. I'm laying the points and expecting a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-04-20 | St. Peter's v. Maryland -12.5 | Top | 57-90 | Win | 100 | 21 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Maryland (10* TRADE-MARK). Maryland was scheduled to face George Mason earlier in the week, but that game was canceled. With a chance to bury Saint Peters in this favorable matchup, I look for the Terps to do just that. Maryland is 3-0 and Saint Peters is 2-1, but this is a massive step up in competition for the Peacocks. Overall Saint Peters averages 73.0 PPG, while allowing 65. The Peacocks allow 36.51 percent from range, which is ranked 281st in the country. Maryland is ranked 21st in the country at shooting the three-ball as well, at 43.86 percent. This is a major mismatch and I look for Maryland to roll; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-03-20 | Western Illinois v. Iowa -36 | 58-99 | Win | 100 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Iowa (8*). Western Illinois will see its first action today and it's been thrown to the wolves here vs. 2-0 Iowa, who I expect to lay the hammer down from start to finish. Western Illinois was a terrible 5-21 overall last year, including 2-14 in the Summit League. The Leathernecks could be even worse this year, as all five starters from last year's brutal team are gone. Iowa and Luke Garza are rolling and I expect no mercy here. Note that Western Illinois is 0-4 ATS in its last four vs. teams with winning records, while Iowa is 15-4-2 ATS in its last 21 at home. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-03-20 | Louisiana-Monroe v. Louisiana Tech -13.5 | 62-78 | Win | 100 | 11 h 58 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Louisiana Tech (8*). ULM makes its season debut here and I think the Warhawks will struggle vs. the high tempo Bulldogs. ULM was a poor 9-20 overall last year, including only 5-15 in Sun Belt conference action. The Warhawks top 3 scorers are gone from a year ago as well. LT is 2-0, most recently topping Northwestern State by a score of 91-77. The talent gap is considerable in this matchup. Note as well that ULM is just 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 on the road, while LT is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after two or more SU victories in a row. I'm laying the points and expecting a major blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-03-20 | Louisiana Tech +1.5 v. North Texas | Top | 42-31 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Louisana Tech (10* TRADE-MARK). This is Louisiana Tech's final scheduled game of the season and I expect it to make the most of this situation. The Bulldogs have had several games canceled due to COVID. Louisiana Tech last played on Halloween when it defeated UAB by a score of 37-34 in double overtime. The Mean Green have also had a few games canceled due to COVID this year. Last week Tulane lost 49-17 to UTSA. I think Bulldogs' QB Aaron Allen is going to have a big day here vs. this suspect Mean Green secondary (note that LT averages 30.3 PPG.) UNT has a good offense, but it's defense is downright terrible as well. The Bulldogs are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games versus a team with a losing home record, while UNT is a poor 1-5 ATS in its last six after scoring less than 20 points in its last game. Look for Louisiana Tech to pull away down the stretch! T.M. Prediction: 39-27 LT. | |||||||
12-02-20 | Oregon -4 v. Missouri | 75-83 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 15 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Oregon (8*). Oregon makes its season debut here and I expect it to do so with a "bang!" Payton Pritchard is gone, but the Ducks return two starters from last year's team. Thankfully for Oregon fans, Chris Duarte returns to play again, he was the second leading scorer last season. Missouri comes in off a satisfying 91-64 win over Oral Roberts at home, but I think it'll struggle to keep pace with this loaded Oregon side. Lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-02-20 | SIU-Edwardsville +9 v. Northern Illinois | 73-53 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: SIU Edwardsville (8*). The SIU Edwardsville Cougars average 71 PPG and they allow 76 in the early going. The Northern Illinois Huskies are averaging 61 PPG and they're allowing 65. The Cougars have had a difficult schedule to open and I think they're not getting nearly enough respect. The Cougars can score and I think they'll keep this one interesting until the final moments; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. |
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