Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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01-05-21 | Vanderbilt v. Kentucky -11.5 | 74-77 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Michigan State (10* GAME OF THE YEAR). MSU got by Nebraska in its last game and I like it to build off that important confidence building victory. Rutgers though has dropped two of three and I think it'll struggle in this difficult road arena. Rutgers is a good team. Better than I thought it would be. The Scarlet Knights only two losses have come against ranked teams in Iowa and Ohio State. This has been a weird and difficult year for all sports, but especially College. And I'd argue it's been hardest on College Basketball players, who got hit just before the Tournament last year. I'm not reading too much into early season results. I think MSU builds off its latest victory, while all signs point to the Scarlet Knights continuing to regress. The play is Michigan State! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-04-21 | Kings v. Warriors OVER 231 | Top | 106-137 | Win | 100 | 14 h 34 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Kings/Warriors OVER (10* TRADE-MARK). Both teams come in highly motivated and for me, that's important when playing an "over." Each club is 3-3 and hungry for more wins. The Kings got out to a hot start, but they come in ready to get back into the winners circle after consecutive losses to the Rockets. Golden State comes in under the radar here, as it's now won three of its last four. Last night Stephen Curry exploded for 62 points in his team's 137-122 win and I don't see him taking the foot off the gas here at all in the second game of the back-to-back. In fact, quite the contrary, as Steph was out all of last year with an injury and he's eager to re-establish himself as one of the league's best. Look for these two hungry team's to push the pace and expect this total to eclipse the posted number sooner, rather than later; the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Blazers v. Warriors +5.5 | Top | 122-137 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). This is a big time revenge game for Steph Curry and the Warriors, who fell 123-98 to the Blazers on New Year's Day. Portland's been hit or miss in the early going, while the Warriors continue to go through growing pains. Note though that Golden State is 7-1 ATS in its last eight after a 20-point SU/ATS loss to an opponent in its last outing. In a contest which I see being decided late, I'm going to grab up the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Northwestern v. Michigan -8 | Top | 66-85 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Michigan (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Michigan is going to lose at some point, I just don't see that happening here. Northwestern somehow started the year with three straight upset wins, but it's since come back down to earh, most recently getting smashed 87-72 to Iowa. Michigan is 10-0 after beating Maryland on the road. The Wolverines are vastly superior and have the advantage of experience as well. Finally note as well that Michigan is 7-1 ATS in its last eight after five or more straight SU victories in a row. Look for the Wolverines to pull away in the second half; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Seahawks -6.5 v. 49ers | 26-23 | Loss | -112 | 31 h 18 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Hawks (8*). San Francisco has absolutely nothing to play for here. It can't even really play spoiler, as Seattle has clinched the division and a playoff spot. If the Hawks win and get outside help though, they still have a chance at moving up. Look for the more motivated side to keep the intensity dialed up in Week 17 as it gets ready for the playoffs; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Saints v. Panthers OVER 47.5 | Top | 33-7 | Loss | -103 | 31 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Panthers/Saints OVER (10*). This is an important game for New Orleans despite having already clinched a playoff spot. The Saints need a win here to qualify for the No. 2 spot in the NFC. New Orleans will be playing today without its entire starting RB group, which means that Drew Brees becomes the focal point of today's Saint's offense. The Panthers won last weekend to break a three-game slide and there's nothing more that Teddy Bridgewater would love to do than to finish the season with two straight wins, especially over his old team. This number is low, the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Cowboys v. Giants UNDER 45 | 19-23 | Win | 100 | 28 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Cowboys/Giants UNDER (8*). This is a huge game for both teams, as the winner will clinch the division. Dallas has won three straight, while New York is moving in the opposite direction. Yes, Dallas' offense is clicking right now, but clearly the home side will be looking to avoid any type of "shootout" this afternoon. With each side looking to establish the run and to limit mistakes, this one has the feel of a chess match, where field position and special teams are the deciding factors in the end. This has one has "under" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-02-21 | Hornets v. 76ers UNDER 214.5 | Top | 112-127 | Loss | -113 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Hornets/76ers UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The 76ers are 4-1 and they're getting the job done with elite defensive play. No reason not to think that can't carry over here vs. the young Hornets, who will have difficulties with Joel Embiid and company. Philly blocks 4.3 shots per game. They're also defending 44.5 percent outside the arc, which is the leagues best. Charlotte lives and dies by the three-ball and it enters off a loss at home to the Grizzlies. I have a hard time seeing the Hornets mustering much of an offensive attack here. This number is high, the play is the under! T.M. Prediction: 109-100 Philly. | |||||||
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 | Hawks v. Nets OVER 239.5 | Top | 141-145 | Win | 101 | 15 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Hawks/Nets OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The young Hawks are 3-0 and they've been getting the job done so far with a lights out defense that's almost impossible to contain. ATL enters averaging 128 PPG on 48 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging a team-high 34 PPG. ATL forward Solomon Hill: "We definitely can score. I think our offensive efficiency needs to be cleaned up. Our execution has to be a little bit crisper and we need to give more space to let Trae work." The Nets have lost two in a row, including an OT loss to the Grizzlies. Both KD and Kyrie Irving sat that game out though, but with both expected to suit up here, expect a return to the norm for this dynamic Nets' offense. For all the reasons listed above, the play is the "over!" T.M. Prediction: 130-123 Brooklyn. | |||||||
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 | Colorado v. Texas OVER 63 | Top | 23-55 | Win | 100 | 37 h 13 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Colorado/Texas OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Texas has put some points on the board this year, including games where it's scored 69, 63, and 59 points. In the last game they played, the Longhorns combined for 100 total points. Overall Texas averages 41 points per game. Colorado on the other hand averages almost 30 points per contest. These schools have played a combined 14 games this season, and nine of those contests have flown over the number. Expect that trend to continue here, this number is a tad low; the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
12-29-20 | Texas A&M v. LSU OVER 141.5 | Top | 54-77 | Loss | -113 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: A&M/LSU OVER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). This one has over written all over it in my opinion. LSU ranks sixth offensively in the KenPom with a top 10 effective field goal % in the nation (it also runs at an above average pace.) The Aggies of course like to slow things down and grind out victories with a half-court offense, but LSU's pressure is going to take them out of their comfort zone for sure here. The LSU defense though is poor, ranked 118th in the KenPom. The Tigers though will look to take advantage of an A&M team which is allowing opponents to shoot 34.7 percent from range. This number is low, the play is the over! 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. | |||||||
12-28-20 | Bills v. Patriots OVER 46 | Top | 38-9 | Win | 100 | 108 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bills/Pats OVER (10* TOTAL MAYHEM). Despite being eliminated, I don't think the proudful Patriots will simply roll over here. The Pats hate the Bills, no matter who is under center. New England plays with revenge here as well after a low-scoring loss in Buffalo at the start of the season. Buffalo could care less about New England's issues. The Patriots have crushed the Bills for well over a decade, so Buffalo will have no mercy on this organization ever. The Bills have averaged over 33 points over their last four games and I expect that offense to lay the hammer down here as well. Buffalo allows 24.3 PPG, so Cam Newton and the home side will have some opportunities. This one has over written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 34-27 Bills. | |||||||
12-28-20 | Pistons v. Hawks OVER 225 | Top | 120-128 | Win | 100 | 12 h 8 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Hawks/Pistons OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Detroit's been a garbage dump on the defensive end in the early going and I expect that trend to continue here vs. the high-flying Hawks. The Pistons have so far allowed 119.5 PPG and the Hawks have been averaging 123 to start. Atlanta has been decent defensively and the Pistons have only averaged 110 PPG, but Detroit will be out to push the pace as to avoid the 0-3 start. This one has over written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 125-117 ATL. | |||||||
12-27-20 | Titans v. Packers UNDER 56 | Top | 14-40 | Win | 100 | 84 h 14 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Packers/Titans under (10* NON-CONFERENCE TOTAL OF THE YEAR). These are two of the highest-scoring teams in the league (in fact, Tennessee is the highest-scoring club in the league at just under 32 points per game average.) Each also comes in in the middle of the pack on the defensive side of the ball. Many may think this will be a high-scoring shootout, but I definitely am not expecting that whatsoever. Each team is in the playoffs, but still looking to cement a better spot. This is a non-conference game, so the emotion levels are always a little less in those situations. It's going to be a cold and blustery day in Green Bay and I expect the Titans to run with Derrick Henry, and then run some more. It's interesting to note as well that Tennessee has seen the the total dip under in 11 of its last 15 non-conference road games when the total in the contest is set between 53.5 and 57.5 points; this number is definitely too high in my opinion, the play is the under! 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 | Browns v. Jets OVER 47 | 16-23 | Loss | -114 | 77 h 56 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Browns/Jets OVER (8* MONEY-MAKER). Baker Mayfield and Nick Chubb are going to have to make some plays today, as Cleveland comes to New York short-handed, with a few of its key receivers on the COVID 19 watch list. The Browns have one of the best offenses in the league and with a date at home vs. the Steelers next weekend, I think they'll take this contest very seriously, as they try to earn another victory in this very winnable matchup. The Jets are coming off their first outright win of the year and they'll be looking to play spoiler here and take advantage. The over has hit in four of Cleveland's last six on the road and I expect that trend to carry; this number is low, the play is the over! 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 | 49ers v. Cardinals OVER 48.5 | Top | 20-12 | Loss | -116 | 57 h 6 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Niners/Cards OVER (10* NFC West TOTAL OF THE YEAR). Arizona enters on top form and in such a pivotal contest, I believe it continues to build momentum. Arizona averages 27.9 PPG and at 8-6, it now controls its own destiny as far as a playoff spot is concerned. I don't expect Arizona to sit on a lead or "try to play it safe." Even if the Cardinals have a big lead, I believe they'll continue to keep the foot on the gas now at every opportunity as they try to continue to build offensive chemistry. San Fran's a mess, but it gets TE George Kittle back from injury. The 49ers are out to play spoiler today and I think that motivation helps in driving up this score as well. This one has "shootout" written all over it; the play is the over! 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. | |||||||
12-24-20 | Hawaii v. Houston OVER 59 | Top | 28-14 | Loss | -113 | 27 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Hawaii/Houston OVER (10* TOTAL BEATDOWN). This one has "shootout" written all over it. This game is being played in Texas and while there is supposed to be some wind gusts up to 30 MPH, it'll otherwise be a nice sunny/perfect day for Football. Neither team can play a lick of defense, as Hawaii allowed 29.3 PPG, while scoring 26. Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro is going to be able to exploit this Houston defense though, which allows 417.3 yards per game. Clayton Tune has 17 touchdown passes though in this abbreviated season and he's obviously going to be given the green light to air things out from start to finish. I expect a fun, wide open, high-scoring Bowl game on X-Mas Eve; the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: 37-27 Houston. | |||||||
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 | Bucks -167 v. Celtics | Top | 121-122 | Loss | -167 | 10 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bucks MONEY LINE (10* MONSTER). The Bucks always seem like they have something to prove before the season starts, and that's once again true this year. Giannis just signed the biggest contract in NBA history and it's time to put up or shut up. Milwaukee struggled in the bubble format, but I think it'll be out to send a message on opening night. Jrue Holiday is now in Milwaukee and that was a huge signing. The Celtics also locked up Tatum and Brown in the off-season, but note that the C's have a few injuries to open up the new year. Look for the Bucks to take advantage! 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 | Eagles v. Cardinals OVER 48.5 | 26-33 | Win | 100 | 124 h 42 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Cards/Eagles OVER (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). Two DESPERATE teams in need of a victory = offensive production on the field of play. Both teams need to win to keep pace in their respective divisions and to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Both teams have struggled with offensive consistency at times, but the overall situation lends itself to more of a shootout than chess match in my opinion. Additionally note that Philly has seen the total fly over the number in seven of its last ten road games after a SU home victory, while Arizona has seen the total eclipse the number in ten of its last 14 after allowing seven points or less in a SU/ATS victory in its last outing. This number is low, the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: 27-24 Arizona. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
12-19-20 | Gonzaga -190 v. Iowa | Top | 99-88 | Win | 100 | 3 h 51 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Gonzaga MONEY LINE (10* 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. Iowa comes in off a 106-53 home win over NIU, but I think it'll struggle here vs. this elite level competition. Luke Garza and the Hawkeyes lead the nation in scoring with 100.5 PPG, but those numbers are skewed due to the level of the competition. Gonzaga has been off for two weeks, so I expect it to be extremely prepared here. Fatigue is a factor for Iowa. Also note that the Hawkeyes are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine after scoring 100 or more points in a SU/ATS victory in their last outing. The Bulldogs depth and balance will prove to be too much for Iowa to handle in the end. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-18-20 | Nebraska v. Rutgers OVER 55 | Top | 28-21 | Loss | -109 | 83 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nebraska/Rutgers OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). I look for this total to eclipse the posted number sooner, rather than later. 2-5 Nebraska gets ready to take on 3-5 Rutgers from SHI Stadium which will be the final game of the year for both programs. I expect each to open up the playbook and air this one out from start to finish. Nebraska lost 24-17 to Minnesota last Saturday, so it'll be eager to finish off on a high note. Nebraska uses a two QB system (Luke McCaffrey and Adrian Martinez) and each will be out to try and solidfy for next season. Rutgers gets to have senior night after all and Noah Verdal will look to send his team off with a victory, as the senior has thrown nine touchdowns and eight interceptions. BOth teams combine to allow over 62 PPG on average, so as I said up top, look for this total to fly over sooner, rather than later! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-18-20 | Loyola-Chicago v. Richmond OVER 141.5 | Top | 73-75 | Win | 100 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Loyola Chicago/Richmond OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). Richmond is 5-1, it is pretty good offensively by averaging 77 points per game, but the Spiders have to be, as they concede 70.3. Loyola-Chicago won't be intimidated here as it enters at 3-1, averaging 76 PPG and conceding 60.9. These teams both play at a very high-pace and I expect that to translate into offensive production on the court today (note that Richmond has seen the total go over in eight of its last 11 overall, while Loyola Chicago has seen the total go over in ten of its last 11 overall.) Look for these two talented teams to eclipse the number before the final horn blares! 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 | Chargers v. Raiders UNDER 53.5 | Top | 30-27 | Loss | -110 | 60 h 33 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Chargers/Raiders UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). The Chargers finally covered a spread last weekend, managing to come from behind to knock off the Falcons 20-17. Maybe that's not such a big surprise though considering how many times the Falcon's have given up late leads. The Chargers are banged up and they only average 22.8 PPG at the best of times. The Raiders just fired their defensive coordinator, as head coach Jon Gruden puts his foot down with one last effort/push to close out the season. It's basically do or die for the Raiders today, who will look to control this one from the outset and to limit mistakes. Note that over the last ten games between these teams the average score has been 42.6. I think today's will be even less than that. I'm banking on a lower-scoring defensive battle! T.M. Prediction: 17-13 Vegas. | |||||||
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 | Ravens -110 v. Browns | Top | 47-42 | Win | 100 | 152 h 3 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Ravens (10* MAYHEM). This is just a bad matchup for Cleveland. It has been for a long time. Cleveland lost this game 38-6 in Baltimore in Week 1. The Browns have won four straight, but the 7-5 Ravens are the hungrier team in this fight. Baltimore's offense has taken a small step back this year, but its defense remains elite. It was able to contain both the pass and run in Week 1 and I think the Ravens' defensive unit is in line for another big day here as well. The Ravens had lost three in a row before finally hammering the Cowboys last weekend. Sure, it was just Dallas, but it was an important victory against a desperate team. Baltimore is desperate to keep pace in the division and I love it to do more than enough to come away with the win and cover on Monday night! T.M. Prediction: 27-21 Baltimore. | |||||||
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 | Steelers v. Bills UNDER 47.5 | Top | 15-26 | Win | 100 | 128 h 10 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Steelers/Bills UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH). This one has "under" written all over it in my opinion. Pittsburgh is now 11-1 after suffering its first loss of the yar last week in a 23-17 setback to Washington. Buffalo enters off a second straight win, beating San Francisco on the road last weekend. Pittsburgh has the No. 1 defense in the NFL, and I think that Josh Allen will have a difficult time getting set this evening. The Steelers will look to establish the run throughout as well. THe last thing Pittsburgh wants to do is to turn this into a shootout. The Steelers want to control the tempo of this one, win the field position battle and special teams play. Considering all of the above circumstances, I do indeed feel this number is a little high; the play is the under! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-13-20 | St. John's v. Georgetown OVER 151.5 | Top | 94-97 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Georgetown/St. John's OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The Red Storm are 5-2 and the Hoyas are 2-3. The Red Storm were just 17-15 last year. These teams split a pair of games last year, each winning on the other's floor. The Red Storm average 80.3 PPG and they allow 75.6. Georgetown averages 71.0 PPG and it allows 68.8. The Hoyas were just 15-17 last year. Georgetown enters off a 76-63 loss to Villanova, but the Hoyas have seen the total go over the number in eight of their last 11 home games after allowing 75 points or more in a SU/ATS loss in their last outing. I look for these two hungry conference rivals to combine for more than enough to push this total over the posted number! 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 | Stanford v. Oregon State UNDER 55.5 | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 106 h 10 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Stanford/Oregon State UNDER (8* TOTAL BLOWOUT). This is the final regular season game for both teams and I think they'll each go through the motions. Stanford is 2-2 after winning its last two games, while Oregon State is 2-3. Both teams have had to deal with injuries and COVID concerns this year as well. Stanford's defense has looked pretty good in its last two victories, holding Cal to 23 points and Washington to 26. Stanford WR's Connor Weddington (15 for 157 yds) and Michael Wilson (19 for 261 yards) were tragically lost to injury in last week's win though. Oregon State only averages 386 yards of offense per game and 180 of those come on the ground. With both teams looking to establish the run and just finish this season, look for this total to stay well under once the final whistle sounds! 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 | Nevada v. San Jose State UNDER 58.5 | Top | 20-30 | Win | 100 | 82 h 27 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nevada/San Jose State UNDER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). I base my selections on many different things. I think that being flexible with your approach is the best way to handicap. What might work for one contest or instance, doesn't always fit with others. This particular selection is based primarily on the situation that each team finds itself coming into this contest, combined with common sense. Yes, neither is good defensively, but this is the regular season finale for each team, and they've had to move the location to Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas to do it because of COVID concerns. I'm banking on all of the off-field distractions adding up and being more than enough to help in driving this total under at the end of the night. Considering these situational circumstances, I'm recommending a play on the under in this one! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. |
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