Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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11-10-20 | Kent State v. Bowling Green OVER 55 | 62-24 | Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Bowling Green/Kent State OVER (8* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). The Golden Flashes enter off a 27-23 win over EMU. Bowling Green comes in off a blowout 38-3 setback to Toledo on Wednesday. Bowling Green QB Dustin Crum is in for another big day vs. this poor Bowling Green secondary. Crum had 219 yards, two TD's and an INT last week. Kent State also has two INT's and four sacks in the game. To say Bowling Green was upset by its performane last week is an understatement: “I am extremely disappointed in our first game," BG head coach Scot Loeffler said afterwards. “The positives were just like I said. I thought at times the defense played well. Offensively, disappointed. We didn’t put them in positions to make plays. We did it quite a bit, and we just didn’t execute which was really disappointing.” Expect a much better offensive pefromance from Bowling Green this week. This number is to low, the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: 51-21 Kent State. | |||||||
11-08-20 | Saints v. Bucs UNDER 52 | Top | 38-3 | Win | 100 | 127 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Saints/Bucs UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH). These defenses are both underrated. I think these units will absolutely become the main story lines in tomorrow's summaries. The first game between these clubs went over, but this one has under written all over it. Tampa's run game is strong and the last thing the home side wants to do is to turn this into a "track meet" with Drew Brees. Note as well that the under has hit in nine of these teams last 12 against each other on this field. This number is too high! T.M. Prediction: 24-21 Tampa. | |||||||
11-07-20 | Stanford v. Oregon OVER 50.5 | 14-35 | Loss | -113 | 12 h 48 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Stanford/Oregon OVER (8*). These two teams combined for just 27 points in Oregon's 21-6 win in this contest last year, but I expect a much more wide-open shootout in 2020. The Cardinal lost their final four games last year and finished 4-8. The Ducks won the Pac 12 and beat Wisconsin 28-27 in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Stanford has stability at QB in Davis Mills, who split time with KJ Costello last year. All four top wide receivers are back for the Cardinal as well. Stanford is thin in the run department, so expect the visitors to air it out early and often. And we have an old fashioned QB battle in Oregon now that Justin Herbert is gone. Look for Tyler Shough and Anthony Brown to bring their A game tonight as they look to solidify the No. 1 spot. Another great situational play here, I look for this one to eclipse the posted number as the game comes down the stretch! T.M. Prediction: 35-25 Oregon. | |||||||
11-05-20 | Packers v. 49ers UNDER 50.5 | Top | 34-17 | Loss | -110 | 56 h 52 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Niners/Packers UNDER FIRST HALF (10* SUPER TOTAL). San Francisco has struggled this year, mainly due to injuries. Last week it's two-game win streak was snapped in a 37-27 setback at Seattle. The 49ers though lost the services of their two best offensive players in QB Jimmy G and TE George Kittle. Green Bay was upset at home to the Vikings last weekend, getting torched by Dalvin Cook for 187 rushing yards and three TD's on the ground. The 49ers will look to duplicate that same success vs. Green Bay here, as it looks to avoid putting the ball into Rodgers hands as long as possible. Look for these two teams to battle tough in the opening half and for this total to fall well under the number. T.M. Prediction: 13-7 Green Bay. | |||||||
11-01-20 | Cowboys v. Eagles OVER 42.5 | 9-23 | Loss | -105 | 132 h 46 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Eagles/Cowboys OVER (8* TOTAL BLOWOUT). This is a low total. I think this one has the potential to fly over the number by half! Yes, the Cowboys have played terribly this year, mainly due to their league-worst defense, which so far has conceeded over 37 PPG. That unit does catch a bit of a break facing this Eagles offense, which I wouldn't classify as "explosive," however Philadelphia will definitely be looking to build off its consecutive victories here and take full control of the NFC East with a big win. Despite the Cowboys being down to thrid-string QB Ben DiNucci, I expect this one to be a classic shootout till the end. Philadelphia has been terrible against the run, so expect to see a big performance from Cowboys' star RB Ezekiel Elliot as well, who will be out to redeem himself here after fumbling the ball twice in last week's loss. Look for this total to fly over sooner, rather than later! T.M. Prediction: 27-25 Dallas. | |||||||
10-31-20 | Anderson Silva v. Uriah Hall UNDER 4.5 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 28 h 59 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Anderson Silva/Uriah Hall UNDER (10* TOTAL OF MONTH). Anderson Silva will be looking to go out in a blaze of glory here in my opinion, as this will be his final fight ever. Most recently he was beaten by TKO in the first round by Jared Cannonier in Mya. Uriah Hall on the other hand beat Antonio Carlos Junior last September: "Anderson has been someone I've idolized for years, so to me that's a trophy fight," Hall said. "It's a championship fight to me in my mind." With both men pushing hard from the start, look for this one to end quickly! T.M. Prediction: Under 4.5 rounds. | |||||||
10-31-20 | Ole Miss v. Vanderbilt UNDER 62.5 | 54-21 | Loss | -108 | 103 h 11 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Ole Miss/Vandy UNDER (9* BANKROLL BUILDER). These teams are a combined 1-7 so far this year. Vanderbilt goes with Ken Seals under center, and he's yet to have over 150 passing yards in a game this year. Ole Miss QB Matt Corral has eight interceptions in his last two games alone. These two teams will be out to establish the run from the outset for sure as they look to alleviate some of the pressure from their over-pressured pivots. These two defenses catch a big break finally facing such poor offenses. Look for this one to stay well under once it's all said and done! T.M. Prediction: 35-20 Ole Miss. | |||||||
10-29-20 | Falcons v. Panthers UNDER 49.5 | 25-17 | Win | 100 | 60 h 21 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Falcons/Panther UNDER (8* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). These teams met in Week 5 and Carolina held on for the 23-16 victory. Suffice it to say, I expect a similar final combined score here as well. In that game Carolina outgained Atlanta 437 to 373. Atlanta ran the ball well against the Panthers by averaging 6.9 yards per carry. Most recently ATL lost 23-22 to the Lions last weekend, a heartbreaking setback in the final moments. The Falcons won't roll over here as they seek revenge. Note that rain in the forecast has driven this total down, but I still don't think it's low enough. This one has defensive war written all over it, the play is the under! T.M. Prediction: 23-21 Carolina. | |||||||
10-29-20 | South Alabama v. Georgia Southern OVER 50.5 | Top | 17-24 | Loss | -109 | 59 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: South Alabama/Georgia OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). South Alabama likes to air it out on offense, while Georgia Southern utilizes a triple-option attack. Contrasting styles collide here, but when it's all said and done I'm definitely expecting a shootout. Georgia Southern is coming off a 28-14 loss to Coastal Carolina, while South Alabama crushed Louisiana Monroe 38-14. South Alabama coach Steve Campbell utilizes a two-QB system and Desmond Trotter and Chance Lovetich have combined for 11 TD's so far. Georgia Southern QB Shai Werts has five passing touchdowns and another 333 yards rushing and a pair of scores. This one has the feel of whichever team has its hands on the ball last is going to win and in a contest like that, expect the total to fly over sooner, rather than later! T.M. Prediction: 33-27 Georgia Southern. | |||||||
10-27-20 | Rays v. Dodgers UNDER 8 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 35 h 14 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: UNDER 4.5 Rays/Dodgers (8* TOTAL BASE-CLEANER). For the most part this series has been dominated by these line-ups, as all but one game so far has flown over the posted total. Game 6 though I think will be a very tightly contested affair. The Dodgers' lineup has its work cut out for it today facing Blake Snell, who has a 3.45 ERA in the playoffs and who has been one of the best and most consistent AL pitchers over the last couple of seasons. I look for Snell to help in driving this total under the number over the first five innings! T.M. Prediction: 2-0 Rays. | |||||||
10-26-20 | Bears v. Rams UNDER 46 | Top | 10-24 | Win | 100 | 150 h 50 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rams/Bears UNDER (10* TOTAL ELITE OF THE ELITE). The Bears are out for their third straight win today, most recently beating Carolina 23-16. The Rams are off a 24-16 loss at San Francisco. Both teams only ask their quarterbacks to manage the game, instead relying on strong run games and elite defensive units to wear their opponents down. Chicago only averages 21.3 PPG, but makes up for it on the other end by conceding just 19.3. The Rams average 25.3 PPG and they allow only 19. Chicago has held three of its last four opponents to under 20 points. The Bears have a similar defense as San Francisco, so I look for a similar final combined score as what LA posted in its last game. This one has under written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 21-14 Chicago. | |||||||
10-26-20 | Tottenham Hotspur v. Burnley OVER 2.5 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -130 | 8 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Burnley/Tottenham OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). The Spurs enter off a 3-3 draw at home to West Ham and I think they'll be out to take out their frustrations on Burnley. Burnley's been inconsistent, especially offensively, most recently holding on for a 0-0 draw with West Bromwich Albion. Previous to that Sean Dyche's side had lost three in a row. Look for Heung-min Son to coninue his hot start, as he already has seven goals in five games. The Spurs have already dominated both their road matches this year, winning 5-2 at Southampton and 6-1 at Man U. Expect another dominant performance, as I look for Tottenham to jump out to an early lead, and then keep the foot on the gas until the final whistle! T.M. Prediction: 4-1 Tottenham. | |||||||
10-25-20 | Dodgers v. Rays UNDER 8 | Top | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rays/Dodgers UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). I had a play on the Dodgers in Game 4 and while that was an unfortunate setback, I look to bounce back here in this important Game 5 matchup. It's been each team's dynamic offenses which have been in the spotlight in the early going, but I expect a classic pitchers duel here between Dodgers' ace Clayton Kershaw (who gave up only one run and had eight K's in the Game 1 victory) and the Rays' Tyler Glasnow (who gave up four runs in the Game 1 loss, but who previously was arguably the hottest starter in the playoffs up to that point.) Tampa has also seen the total go under in eight of its last 11 after scoring eight or more runs in a victory in its previous outing. This one has under written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Dodgers. | |||||||
10-25-20 | Panthers v. Saints OVER 51 | 24-27 | Push | 0 | 119 h 41 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Saints/Panthers OVER (9* TOP NFC SOUTH TOTAL). The Saints are coming off their bye week after a win over the Chargers in their last game. The bye week came at a good time for Drew Brees and company and I expect them to put the foot on the gas here in this important divisional contest. Carolina had won three in a row before last week's poor 23-16 setback to the Bears. Teddy Bridgewater and the home side will be out to atone for that poor effort. Carolina actually had more first downs, more rushing yards, total yards and time of possession with Chicago, but it lost the turnover battle 3-1. The totals in the five games the Saints have played in this year have been 57, 66, 67, 58 and 57. Note that the average score between these two clubs over the last ten in this series is 54.2. This number is low, the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: 33-27 New Orleans. | |||||||
10-21-20 | Rays v. Dodgers UNDER 8 | 6-4 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Rays/Dodgers UNDER (9* TOTAL BEST OF BEST). Blake Snell has been one of the best pitchers in the American League over the last three years. He's faced some stiff competition, including facing the daunting New York Yankees many times. Snell isn't going to be intimidated here, note that he's 2-2 with a 3.20 ERA and 19 K's so far in this postseason. Tony Gonsonlin will get the call here for the Dodgers and while he's allowed seven runs over 6.1 innings in the playoffs, note that LA has seen the total dip under the number in 11 of its last 17 after scoring 8 or more runs in its previous outing, while also winning by four or more runs. This number is high considering the circumstances and listed information above; the play is the under! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Rays. | |||||||
10-19-20 | Cardinals v. Cowboys UNDER 55 | Top | 38-10 | Win | 100 | 175 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cards/Cowboys UNDER (10* TOTAL ELITE OF THE ELITE). The Cowboys have put up some unreal offensive numbers this year. Their defense has been terrible and Dak Prescott has had to play from behind several times this year to try and furiously make a come back. But now Prescott is injured and out for the season and Andy Dalton will be forced into the spotlight. As good as Dalton is, it's hard to imagine this Dallas offense operating at the same level moving forward. The Cowboys have been atrocious on the defensive end, so they'll be eager to try and improve in that department as well, to alleviate the pressure from Dalton. The Cards only allow 22 PPG and I think the last thing they want to do here is turn this into a "shootout." This number is high, the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: 27-21 Arizona. | |||||||
10-18-20 | Packers v. Bucs OVER 53.5 | 10-38 | Loss | -110 | 147 h 7 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Packers/Bucs OVER (9* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). Two of the best QB's in history go head-to-head here an in my opinion, this one has "SHOOTOUT" written all over it! Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers are rested after their bye week and they average 38 PPG. The Bucs' three-game losing streak was snapped in an awkward loss to the Bears last weekend, so Tom Brady will be out to atone for that "brain fart." Tampa averages 27.8 PPG. The total has also gone over in eight of the Bucs last nine at home, while Green Bay has seen the total soar over in four of its last six on the road. Get ready for a shootout at the OK Coral on Sunday afternoon between these two veteran gun-slingers! T.M. Prediction: 31-28 Green Bay. | |||||||
10-17-20 | Georgia v. Alabama OVER 57.5 | Top | 24-41 | Win | 100 | 126 h 13 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bama/Georgia OVER (10* SEC TOTAL BEST OF THE BEST). These are the top two teams in the SEC and arguably in the nation. The Bulldogs have won three straight, most recently defeating the Vols by 23, a third straight win of 20 points or more. Georgia averages 36 PPG and it allows 12.3. The Tide average 51 PPG and they allow 30.3. I look for the home side to go up early and Alabama will have to keep the foot on the gas as well. Expect these high-flying offenses to take center stage in this one and hammer the over! T.M. Prediction: 33-30 Alabama. | |||||||
10-17-20 | Braves v. Dodgers UNDER 8 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Braves/Dodgers UNDER (8*). Walker Buehler and Max Fried were not perfect in Game 1, but the total in that contest was the only one that's gone under the number so far. After four straight overs, I do finally expect this one to fall under. Note that the Braves have seen the total drop under the number in 14 of their last 21 after a three runs or greater setback in which they allowed six or more runs in. This number is high, the play is the under! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Dodgers. | |||||||
10-17-20 | Kentucky v. Tennessee UNDER 49.5 | 34-7 | Win | 100 | 118 h 4 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Kentucky/Tennessee UNDER (8* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). Kentucky beat Mississippi State 24-2 last weekend, as the Wildcats posted six interceptions. Tennessee looks to bounce back here after a 44-21 loss to Georgia. Both teams are committed to the run first on offense and each has an underrated defense. The last two meetings between the teams have gone under as well. Additionally note that Tennessee has seen the total go under in 14 of its last 22 after a 20 points or larger loss in its previous outing. T.M. Prediction: 21-14 Vols. | |||||||
10-15-20 | Dodgers v. Braves UNDER 9 | Top | 2-10 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Braves/Dodgers UNDER (10* TOTAL BEST OF THE BEST). After two straight overs, I expect this Game 4 total to stay well under the number. Wow, 11 runs in the top of the first inning for the Dodgers in Game 3! LA wasn't fooling around! After scoring 18 runs in Game 3 though, this Game 4 matchup absolutely sets up as a lower-scoring affair. Clayton Kershaw has been great for the Dodgers in the playoffs, going 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA so far. The Braves will start with Bryse Wilson on the mound and while he posted a 1.13 ERA over eight innings in two starts in teh regular season, the Braves are fully expecting to move to their bullpen very early. Atlanta has seen the total go under in eight of its last 12 after allowing 12 or more runs in a loss to an opponent as well. This one has "duel" written all over it; the play is the under! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Dodgers. | |||||||
10-14-20 | Coastal Carolina v. UL-Lafayette UNDER 58.5 | Top | 30-27 | Win | 100 | 54 h 54 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: ULL/Coastal Carolina UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). CC is 3-0. The Chanticleers are averaging 44.3 PPG in the early going, but that's due to the competition they've faced. Last year Louisiana won this matchup 48-7, but note that CC brought back many on the defensive side as well from last year's team and so far the unit is allowing only 22.3 PPG. The Ragin Cajuns are also 3-0, but they've had an extra week off to prepare for this one due to covid issues last weekend. Louisiana though has allowed just 21 PPG in the early going. Look for these underrated defensive units to take center stage on Wednesday night! T.M. Prediction: 27-20 ULL. | |||||||
10-13-20 | Braves v. Dodgers UNDER 8 | Top | 8-7 | Loss | -111 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Braves/Dodgers UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). The reason I like the under here? Simple, the starting pitchers. I look for these two studs to battle deep and ultimately I expect that will help in driving this total well under the number once it's all said and done. Ian Anderson was 3-2 with a 1.95 ERA in six starts in the regular season for the Braves and he has so far pitched 11.2 scoreless innings in the playoffs. The Braves' bullpen has given up just one run over 23.1 innings and posted a 0.39 ERA in the process. Dodgers' starter Tony Gonsolin made ten regular season starts and posted a 2.31 ERA and 0.84 WHIP along with 46K's to just seven walks over 46 2/3's innings of work. This one has under written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Dodgers. | |||||||
10-11-20 | Lakers v. Heat OVER 214.5 | Top | 106-93 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/Lakers OVER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). The Heat want to slow this game down and spread the Lakers out. LeBron James though would love to see this one turned into a higher-scoring affair. Note that the over has now hit in six of Miami's last nine and in ten of its 15 games played in October. Expect the injutry to Lakers big man Anthony Davis to effect him more on the defensive end, than on the offensive. This Game 6 screams "shootout!" T.M. Prediction: 116-110 Lakers. | |||||||
10-08-20 | Bucs v. Bears UNDER 44.5 | Top | 19-20 | Win | 100 | 55 h 42 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bucs/Bears UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Note that the under has hit in 17 of Chicago's last 25 games overall and in six of its last seven at home. Tampa has seen the total go under in eight of its last 11 after scoring 35 points or more in a victory in its previous outing. Nick Foles and this Bears offense looked out of sync last week vs. the Colts and I they'll have a difficult time as well here vs. this improved Tampa unit. And after slinging five TD's in a come from behind win last weekend, I think that old Tom Brady comes out flat and tired on the short week. This one has "u-n-d-e-r" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 21-17 Tampa. | |||||||
10-08-20 | Tulane v. Houston OVER 59 | Top | 31-49 | Win | 100 | 54 h 51 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Tulane/Houston OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). The Green Wave come in having won two of three, but I think Tulane will have its hands full here with Houston, which enters playing its first game of the season due to early Covid issues. Tulane has averaged 39 PPG and it's allowed just 25. The Cougars have lost five-straight at home dating to last year and they'll be out to get this season started on the "right foot." Houston did play well offensively last year with Clayton Tune under center by averaging 30.7 PPG, but it was on the defensive side where the Cougars struggled, allowing 34 PPG. Look for these two high-flying offenses to keep the foot on the gas until the final whistle; the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: 37-30 Houston. | |||||||
10-06-20 | Padres v. Dodgers UNDER 8.5 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 30 h 51 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Dodgers/Padres UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). There's no love loss between these clubs. LA won six of ten in the regular season series. Walker Buehler gets the start in Game 1 for the Dodgers and he's pitched just twice since September, but he did go four innings in the wild-card round vs. the Brewers. Zach Davies was 4-2 with a 3.03 ERA in the regular season, but he got knocked around hard by the Cards in the wildcard round, allowing four runs over two innings, fortunate to escape with a no-decision. Those types of outings have been few and far between for the veteran though and there's no reason not to think he won't be considerably better here. Note as well that San Diego has seen the total dip under the number in five of its last six after three or more days of rest. This number is high, play on the under! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Dodgers. | |||||||
10-05-20 | Falcons v. Packers OVER 57.5 | Top | 16-30 | Loss | -110 | 157 h 3 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Packers/Falcons OVER (10* TOP TOTAL). Green Bay is 3-0, but it'll have a fight on its hands here as Atlanta looks to get off the schneid with a victory here. The Falcons have given up sizeable leads in all three of their setbacks (which they've lost by a combined 12 points.) Atlanta is getting great production from its offense, but it's conceding 38 PPG. That's brutal and great news to the ears of Packers' red hot veteran QB Aaron Rodgers, who already has 887 yards passing, nine touchdowns and zero interceptions. The Green Bay defense has done just enough, but it's issues have been masked over by the great play of Rodgers and the offense. The over has hit in Green Bay's last four following a SU win and all signs point to this trend continuing in a big way this evening; the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: 37-27 Green Bay. | |||||||
10-04-20 | Eagles v. 49ers UNDER 45.5 | 25-20 | Win | 100 | 6 h 22 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Eagles/49ers UNDER (8* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). Philadelphia won't be asking too much of Carson Wentz here as it tries to get off the schneid and take advantage of this wounded 49ers side. The same though can be said of 49ers' third-string back-up QB Nick Mullens, who will be asked to simply "manage" this game and limit his mistakes. With both teams putting an added emphasis onto the run game, expect this total to stay well under once the final whistle screams! T.M. Prediction: 17-13 San Fran. | |||||||
10-02-20 | Heat v. Lakers OVER 216 | Top | 114-124 | Win | 100 | 31 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/Lakers OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The Lakers can smell the blood in the water! The Heat are injured and look vulnerable and I expect LeBron James and company to domiante from start to finish and push the pace in a high-tempo contest. Miami has to now double-team Anthony Davis, which leaves The King free to operate. And for Miami, its only hope now is to start jacking up the three-ball, something that it's been extremely good at hitting during the playoffs. Miami has seen the total go over in four of their last five and I expect it to rebound from range in Game 2. This number is low, the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: 120-110 Lakers. | |||||||
10-02-20 | Louisiana Tech v. BYU UNDER 56.5 | Top | 14-45 | Loss | -110 | 85 h 58 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: BYU/LA Tech UNDER (10* SUPER SPECIAL!) Analysis posted at least 8 hours before game time. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY | |||||||
10-02-20 | Storm v. Aces UNDER 164 | Top | 93-80 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Las Vegas/Seattle UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). These two teams went 18-4 in the regular season and they shared the Western Conference title. The Las Vegas Aces enter tired after needing all five games to get by the Connecticut Sun in their semifinals match (won 66-63 on Thursday, Sept. 29th). A’ja Wilson, the 2020 WNBA MVP, led the way for Las Vegas with 23 points and 11 rebounds. The Storm however swept the Lynx in three games. Seattle had a by into its semifinals match, so it had a full eight days between its first postseason game. The Aces’ Dearica Hamby is out with injury though and that's a big blow for Las Vegas, as she won Sixth Woman of the Year this season. The Storm will be without guard Sami Whitcomb in the Finals and she was their top-scorer off the bench. This one sets up great as a lower-scoring affair, the play is the under! T.M. Prediction: 80-75 Seattle. | |||||||
10-01-20 | Broncos v. Jets UNDER 40 | Top | 37-28 | Loss | -107 | 61 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Broncos/Jets under (10* O/U MONEY-MAKER). These defenses are terrible, but each unit catches a big break this week facing these terrible offenses. Both teams are equally as hungry to get off the schneid. Obviously neither is dillusional in thinking that they'll actually make the playoffs, rather these clubs need a victory to calm down their respective fan bases. I don't expect a high-scoring "shootout," rather I expect a "chess match." Sam Darnold needs to get back to basics for the Jets, so expect a lot of crossing routes and dumps. The Broncos are down to their third-string QB, so don't expect the visitors to be asking much of Rypien here either. I expect a boring, low-scoring affair once the final whistle sounds! T.M. Prediction: 17-13 Denver. | |||||||
09-30-20 | Brewers v. Dodgers UNDER 8 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 31 h 2 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Dodgers/Brewers UNDER (8* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). The bottom line is, I think these two starters will battle deep and I think that will ultimately help in driving this total well under the posted number. Walker Buehler was 1-0 with a 3.44 ERA and he's backed by the best bullpen in the NL with a 2.74 ERA. Buehler has faced the Brewers once in his career and he allowed one run over seven innings. Milwaukee starter Brent SUter was 2-0 with a 3.13 ERA this year and the Brewers finished sixth in the NL with a staff ERA of 4.16 (Milwaukee though struggled offensively, batting .223 collectively, ranked 26th.) The stage is set for a classic "duel." This number is high, play the under! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Dodgers. | |||||||
09-28-20 | Chiefs v. Ravens OVER 53.5 | Top | 34-20 | Win | 100 | 154 h 27 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Chiefs/Ravens OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). I think that both defenses will have trouble containing these high-powered offenses. Patrick Mahomes and LaMar Jackson would have had this game circled on their calendars before the season started. This is a prime-time matchup that the entire NFL is hoping will have huge ratings and as such, I definitely expect these two offenses to take center stage. Each is capable on the defensive end as well, but mostly any inefficiences on that end are masked by each side's dynamic offense. Baltimore has revenge on its mind after losing 33-28 at Arrowhead last year and I expect it to keep the foot on the gas from start to finish. This number is low, the play is the OVER! T.M. Prediction: 33-30 Ravens. | |||||||
09-27-20 | Panthers v. Chargers UNDER 44 | Top | 21-16 | Win | 100 | 126 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Panthers/Charges UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH). The Panthers are 0-2 and the Chargers are 1-1. LA looked decent in its loss to the Chiefs last time out, but it wasn't particularly spectacular in its Week 1 win over the Colts. Carolina is averaging 23.5 PPG, but clearly it'll be out to clean up its play on the defensive end after allowing 32.5 in the early going. However, Carolina catches a bit of a break here facing this Chargers offense. LA is only average 18 PPG, but the good news is it's only allowing 18 as well. With Christian McCaffrey out for the Panthers, their offense becomes even more one-dimensional. This one has UNDER written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 20-13 LA. | |||||||
09-26-20 | Nuggets v. Lakers UNDER 215 | Top | 107-117 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Lakers UNDER 10* (TOTAL TRADE-MARK). I think the Nuggets are mentally drained and I believe the Lakers will likely win today. That said, whoever does come out on top, I think this is going to be a very defensive contest. I understand that the Nuggets have come back from consecutive 1-3 holes to win their previous two series 4-3, but LA has beaten Denver in six of eight H2H matchups this year. This is a bad matchup for the Nuggets, who primarily run their offense through big man Nikola Jokic. LA has also enjoyed most of it success when Anthony Davis is able to assert himself. I think both teams come out tired and I think that'll translate into a lower-scoring under at the end of this one! T.M. Prediction: 106-100 Lakers. | |||||||
09-25-20 | Middle Tennessee State v. UTSA UNDER 60 | Top | 35-37 | Loss | -102 | 29 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: UTSA/MTSU UNDER (10* TOTAL ANNIHILATION). These two teams struggle on both sides of the ball, but especially on the offensive end. The Blue Raiders have averaged just 7.0 PPG over their first two. The Roadrunners on the other hand averages 14.2 PPG two years ago and 20.3 PPG last year. They put up 41 points in a win over Texas State, only to then manage just 24 vs. a Division II team last week. UTSA is going to run the ball a lot and this will also help in driving this total well under at the end of the night! T.M. Prediction: 34-27 UTSA. | |||||||
09-25-20 | Red Sox v. Braves OVER 10.5 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Braves/Red Sox OVER (10* TOTAL UPPER-DECK). Boston won't be playing in the post-season, but it's gotten hot at the end of the season. The Braves are still trying to lock down the No. 2 spot in the NL, so this is an important game and series as well for them. And guess what?! Two gas can starters head to the hill here in Boston's Chris Mazza, who is 1-2 with a 5.40 ERA and Kyle Wright, who is 2-4 with a 5.74 ERA. Finally note that the Braves have in fact seen the total soar over the number in 11 of their last 17 interleague road games when the total is set between 10.5 and 11. This number is a tad low! T.M. Prediction: 7-5 Braves. | |||||||
09-24-20 | Lakers v. Nuggets UNDER 215 | Top | 114-108 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lakers/Nuggets UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). LA looked great in Game 1, decent in Game 2 and poor in Game 3. LA was one of the most proficient defensive clubs in the regular season though, so I don't think there's any need to hit the panic button yet if you're a Lakers fan. LA's big men were dominated in Game 3, so expect the Lakers to try and establish those three players early and often. The Nuggets run their offense through Nikola Jokic, so this one definitely has the feel of a slower-tempo, methodically-paced affair, rather than a "run and gun shootout." This one has "u-n-d-e-r" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 106-100 Lakers. | |||||||
09-23-20 | Celtics v. Heat OVER 210 | Top | 109-112 | Win | 100 | 29 h 56 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/Celtics OVER (10* TOTAL ELITE OF THE ELITE). Miami finally stumbled in Game 3, but I think it's entirely premature to write this team off in any way. Eric Spolestra has been brilliant in making adjustments and with a couple of extra days off to prepare for this extremely important Game 4, I think he'll have something new for Boston to contend with. Clearly the Celtics can't sit back and relax, Boston is going to have to be the aggressor and I believe that's going to translate into production on the offensive end. Boston has also seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of its last 12 after a victory and playing with two or more days of rest. This number is a tad low, play the over! T.M. Prediction: 117-114 Boston. | |||||||
09-21-20 | Stars v. Lightning UNDER 5 | Top | 2-3 | Push | 0 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Stars/Bolts UNDER (10* TOTAL OF WEEK). Game 1 landed on right on the total in the Stars 4-1 victory. Dallas believes that it now has the "blue print" to beat the Lightning and I expect an identical game-plan here, to slow down and clog up the middle and not allow these talented Lightning players any room to skate. These two teams feature two of the best goaltending units in the league and combined with their already top notch defensive tendencies, I expect Game 2 to be an even more defensive affair than Game 1. This number is high, the play is the under! T.M. Prediction: 2-1 Lightning. | |||||||
09-20-20 | Patriots v. Seahawks OVER 44.5 | Top | 30-35 | Win | 100 | 107 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Hawks/Pats OVER (10* TRADE-MARK). Seattle CRUSHED the Falcons by a score of 38-25 last weekend. The only issue was, the Hawks allowed 500 yards of offense. Seattle will once again look to keep the foot on the gas in prime time on Sunday night with the New England Patriots coming to town. The Pats looked decent in their 21-11 win over the Fish, but the pressure is going to be on to match pace with the high-flying Hawks today. Cam Newton will be given the green light here to test his suspect Hawks secondary and when the smoke does finally clear at the end of this one, I look for this total to sail well over the posted number. Play the over! T.M. Prediction: 31-27 Seattle. | |||||||
09-20-20 | Nuggets v. Lakers UNDER 214 | Top | 103-105 | Win | 100 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lakers/Nuggets UNDER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). The Lakers dominated in Game 1, pulling away for the 126-114 victory. Game 2 though I believe will be a much more defensive affair, as I expect LA to build off its final three quarters. The Nuggets won the first quarter of Game 1 by a score of 38-36, but the Lakers made adjustments and then clamped down defensively the rest of the way. Anthony Davis is a matchup issue for Jokic and that in turn puts added pressure onto Jamal Murray. The Nuggets are also dealing with fatigue after back-to-back seven-game series. I'm banking on a much more methodically paced affair in Game 2; play the under! T.M. Prediction: 107-100 Lakers. | |||||||
09-20-20 | Chiefs v. Chargers OVER 47.5 | 23-20 | Loss | -109 | 103 h 28 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Chiefs/Chargers OVER (8* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). The Chiefs destroyed the Texans at home on Opening night and with a couple extra days off this week to prepare, I like Patrick Mahomes and company to keep the foot on the gas from start to finish. RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire had 138 yards rushing and a TD in the win over the Texans, so this KC offense is looking deadlier than ever. The Chargers barely held on for a win on the road over Cincinnati and while its defense looked decent against a rookie in his first ever NFL start, I think it'll be exposed here. Note as well that the Chargers have seen the total go over the number in eight of their last 12 after allowing 14 points or less in a win in their last outing. Expect this one to sail well over once the final whistle sounds! T.M. Prediction: 33-25 KC. | |||||||
09-19-20 | Tyron Woodley v. Colby Covington UNDER 4.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 32 h 19 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Woodley/Covington UNDER 4.5 RNDS (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Both fighter will be swinging for the fences here. Woodley is 38 and he won't be afraid to eat a few punches from Covington, who doesn't hit particularly hard. Covington though will be relentless as he tries to wear out the older fighter and it could just work. Woodley got bumrushed by Burns earlier in the year, so he'll be out to prove that he still has his explosiveness. Look for these two fighters to end this one early and avoid the judges decision. T.M. Prediction: Sub/KO/TKO. | |||||||
09-19-20 | Miami-FL v. Louisville UNDER 65 | Top | 47-34 | Loss | -110 | 83 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Miami Florida/Louisville UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Both teams posted victories to start the season. Now the competition level ramps up though with the start of ACC play for each. While the Hurricanes destroyed the Cardinals 52-27 last season, I expect a much lower-scoring affair this time around. Having the start of the season delayed isn't going to help these teams and the lack of practice will be evident in my estimation. Miami won 31-14 vs. UAB last week, posting 495 yards of offense and conceding just 285. Cam'Ron Harris was a standout with 134 rushing yards and a TD. I expect to see A LOT of Harris today as well. The Cardinals rely on their passing game, as last weeky the smashed WKU 35-31. QB Micale Cunningham though will be cautious to test this tough Hurricanes secondary on the though. D'Eriq King is just as deadly with his feet as well, so look for Miami to "control" the clock while on offense. This number is WAY too high, I'm hammering the under! T.M. Prediction: 27-24 Louisville. | |||||||
09-17-20 | Indians v. Tigers OVER 7.5 | Top | 10-3 | Win | 107 | 27 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Indians/Tigers OVER (10*) The Indians have lost eight straight and they're coming off another low-scoring loss at the Cubs just last night. Clearly this is a "do or die" series for the Tribe and while their ace Shane Bieber is likely going to dominate here, I think that Tigers' rookie starter Casey Mize, who is winless over his first six stars with a 5.85 ERA, will get the hook early in this one. Look for this one to fly WAY OVER once it's all said and done! T.M. Prediction: 7-4 Indians. | |||||||
09-16-20 | Diamondbacks v. Angels OVER 9 | Top | 9-6 | Win | 100 | 30 h 52 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Angels/D-Backs over (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Yesterday's series opener blasted past the posted number in the D-Backs 9-8 victory and I think a similar final combined score is in the cards in the second between these clubs on Wednesday night. The visitors go with Caleb Smith, who is 0-0 with a 3.00 ERA and who gave up one run over three innings in his debut vs. Seattle last week. Smith has always shown promise, but I think the larger workload here isn't going to help his peripherals one bit. Angels starter Dylan Bundy is 5-2 with a 2.48 ERA and he's been one of the lone bright spots for the Angels this season. That said I find it interesting to note that the Angels have seen the total go over the number in ten of their last 16 after allowing nine or more runs in a one run loss to an opponent at home in their previous outing. This number is a little, let's hammer the over! T.M. Prediction: 10-6 Angels. | |||||||
09-15-20 | Nuggets v. Clippers UNDER 207.5 | Top | 104-89 | Win | 100 | 29 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/C's OVER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). Analysis posted at least 8 hours before game time. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
09-15-20 | Islanders v. Lightning UNDER 5 | Top | 2-1 | Win | 124 | 28 h 11 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lightning/Isles UNDER (10* TOTAL BEST OF THE BEST). I think this is going to be an extremely defensive affair. The Islanders on the brink of elimination and if they're going to get back into this series, they're going to have to do what they do best and that's play a very tight, disciplined defensive game and wait for the Lightning to make the first mistake. Tampa is getting unreal goaltending and won't be pressing anything here, it now has the luxury to sit back and wait for New York to falter. Finally note that the Lightnign have seen the total go under the number in 14 of their last 22 after allowing one goal or less in a three goals or greater victory against an opponent in their previous outing. This one has under written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 2-1 Lightning. | |||||||
09-15-20 | Heat v. Celtics UNDER 210 | Top | 117-114 | Loss | -114 | 27 h 42 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/C's OVER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). The Heat suffocated the Pacers in four games and then they blanketed the Bucks in five. Miami is a defensive minded club under Eric Spolestra and I look for the team to double down on that end tonight as it looks to take advantage of this weary Celtics team, which enters this series off an exhausting seven-game series victory over the Raptors. Boston will also be leaning on its strength in Game 1 in my estimation as it looks to create offense, through its incredibly stout defense as well. Also note that Miami has seen the total go under the number in 11 of its last 17 after having four or more days of rest between games. This number is high, play the under! T.M. Prediction: 104-102 Boston. | |||||||
09-13-20 | Cowboys v. Rams OVER 51.5 | 17-20 | Loss | -110 | 270 h 11 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Cowboys/Rams OVER (9* TOTAL TRADE-MARK!). Both LA and Dallas had disappionting seasons last year and each will have something to prove in 2020. As such, I expect a wide-open "shootout" tonight, rather than a slower-paced defensive "chess match." The Cowboys averaged 27.1 PPG and they allowed 20.1. Last year the Rams scored 21 on them, en route to a 9-7 record. Jared Goff and the Rams averaged 24.6 PPG and allowed 22.8. The Rams lost some talent on the defensive side of the ball, as Eric Weddle and Aqib Talib have left. LA gave up 44 points to the Cowboys last year an I think it'll once again have its hands full with this potent Dallas run game. Look for this total to fly well over the number once it's all said and done! T.M. Prediction: 30-27 Dallas. | |||||||
09-13-20 | Clippers v. Nuggets OVER 213.5 | Top | 98-111 | Loss | -106 | 19 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Clippers OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). If you're wagering on this game, you know the story lines. The Clippers have for the most part dominated this series, but the Nuggets refuse to die and managed to extend it to a sixth game after an impressive come from behing 111-105 win in Game 5. Kawhi Leonard doesn't make too many mistakes and I don't expect him to let another game get away from him here. LA had the lead for most of Game 5, so the final quarter was particualry horrible for the Clippers. Obviously the Nuggets won't be rolling over here though, as they've shown time again throughout these playoffs that they'll push the pace until the final buzzer. Note as well that LA has seen the total go over in eight of its last 11 after allowing 110 points or more in a loss in its previous outing. This one has "O-V-E-R" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 120-112 LA. | |||||||
09-13-20 | Eagles v. Washington Football Team OVER 43 | Top | 17-27 | Win | 100 | 263 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Philly/Washington OVER (10* NFC NORTH TOY). Carson Wentz and the Eagles will look to push the pace and take advantage of this Washington team under first year head coach Ron Rivera. Philadelphia was just 9-7 last year, but the addition of DeSean Jackson is a signficant one for this offense. The Eagles' secondary was a joke last year, and while it did make some upgrades, the unit still has question marks coming in. Dwayne Haskins will also be playing with a chip on his shoulder for Washington (completed 59 percent of his passes for seven TD's and seven INT's last year.) Like its counterpart today, Washington's weakness last year and coming into this season is on the defensive side of the ball. I think this will be a highly competitive game which blasts past the number sooner, rather than later! T.M. Prediction: 27-20 Philadelphia. | |||||||
09-13-20 | Colts v. Jaguars UNDER 45 | 20-27 | Loss | -108 | 263 h 2 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Colts/Jags UNDER (8* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). Philip Rivers is a hell of a QB, but playing for a new team in a new system with limited practice time spells trouble for this Colts offense to open in my opinion. The Colts were 7-9 last year, but Rivers will benefit greatly in having one of the best offensive lines in the country. Look for Indy to lean heavily on RB's Johathan Taylor from Wisconsin and Marlon Mack today, so as to alleviate pressure from Rivers. And for the Jags, they were 6-10 last year and without RB Leonard Fournette, on the team, Gardner Minshew is left with little weapons around him. I think both team's offenses come in with "rust" here (note as well that Jacksonville has seen the total go under in 9 of its last 13 overall coming in as well.) This number is a tad high, play the under! T.M. Prediction: 20-13 Indianapolis. | |||||||
09-12-20 | Kyle Nelson v. Billy Quarantillo UNDER 2.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nelson/Quarantillo UNDER 2.5 -143 Pinnacle (10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH). I'm expecting a quick finish between Billy Quanrantillo and Kyle Nelson on Saturday night. Quarantillo has won seven in a row. He's big, with a 70 inch reach and he has extreme knock out power in his hands. He also has two victories via the triangle choke, so he can pretty much do it all. Nelson is 13-3 and he's won seven of his last nine fights. Nelson likes going for the hail mary KO, as his last three victories have all been KO's. These two guys are ready to square up and lay a beating on each other and I expect that to result in a very quick finish. T.M. Prediction: KO/TKO/SUB | |||||||
09-11-20 | Braves v. Nationals OVER 10.5 | Top | 7-8 | Win | 100 | 25 h 21 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nats/Braves OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH). The Braves are tearing the cover off the ball right now. ATL came from behind to win 7-6 last night and I think an even bigger combined score is in the cards for Friday's contest. And that's because a couple of confirmed "gas cans" are squaring off against each other. The Braves Josh Tomlin has actually been decent, as he's 2-2 with a 3.77 ERA. It's interesting to note thought that ATL has had 25 games in which its starter has completed four or fewer innings. The Nats counter with Erick Fedde, who is 1-3 with a 5.29 ERA and who is 0-1 with a 17.36 ERA in three career appearances vs. the Braves. And note that ATL has seen the total go over the number in eight of its last 11 after scoring 7 or more runs in its previous outing, while also winning by a single run. This number is low, expect another slug-fest! T.M. Prediction: 9-7 Atlanta. | |||||||
09-09-20 | Royals v. Indians UNDER 8.5 | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 27 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Tribe/Royals UNDER (10*). While yesterday's game sailed well over the number, I expect more of a "duel" on Wednesday. The Royals turn to Danny Duffy, who is 2-3 with a 4.83 ERA, while the home side goes with Carlos Carrasco, who is 2-3 with a 3.43 ERA. Carrasco has to be feeling confident today as he's 12-7 with a 3.86 ERA in 26 career appearances vs. the Royals, including striking out ten over six frames on July 26th. Duffy faced the Tribe on July 24th and allowed two runs over five innings in the 2-0 setback. Expect these two starters to battle deep and look for this one to stay well UNDER once it's all said and done! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Indians. | |||||||
09-07-20 | Celtics v. Raptors UNDER 212.5 | Top | 111-89 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raps/Celts UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The first four games of this series have gone "under" the number and I don't think anything will change in Game 5. These two clubs are very defensive minded to begin with, but now that we're all tied up, I expect every possession to be contested. Full court pressure throughout will invariably lead to a slower paced game and a slower game = less shots. Less shots = less points. Note as well that Boston has seen the total dip under the number in 8 of its last 11 after back-to-back SU/ATS losses. This number is high, I'm on the under! T.M. Prediction: 104-102 Boston. | |||||||
09-05-20 | Nuggets v. Clippers UNDER 223.5 | Top | 110-101 | Win | 100 | 12 h 0 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clippers/Nuggets UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). LA dominated in Game 1 by a score of 120-97. The Clippers looked fresher and they attacked from the outset. Game 1 went under the number and I think that Game 2 will as well. Denver had won three in a row previous to that to get past the Jazz in seven games and fatigue was definitely a factor in Game 1 as it shot only 42.2 percent from the floor and 25 percent from range. Denver will look to run a lot of half court sets on offense and pressure full court on defense to try and get back into this one. This total is much too high, I'm playing the under! T.M. Prediction: 110-102 Clippers. | |||||||
09-05-20 | Islanders v. Flyers UNDER 5 | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Isles/Flyers UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The NHL playoffs in general have been great and not always predictable. That's been the case in this series, as the Isles seemed to have a dominant hold on it, but they've since regressed and allowed Philly to somehow get back into it and push it to a Game 7. These were two of the stingiest clubs in the regular season, but that's not been the case of late. That changes in Game 7 though I think, as I expect fatigue to play a major factor for both sides. I expect each to double down defensively as they patiently wait for the other side to make the first mistake, much like Game 7 between the Canucks and Knights. A great situational play, I'm all over the under! T.M. Prediction: 2-1 Isles. | |||||||
09-04-20 | Stars v. Avalanche UNDER 6 | Top | 5-4 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 14 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Avs/Stars UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). This has been a wild, back and forth series, but I think that Game 7 sets up as a defensive battle. I think both teams are fatigued and when that happens, teams will often double down defensively and wait for the other team to make the first mistake. These teams are better known for their tough defensive play and while that hasn't been evident as much during this series, in this all important Game 7, I think that's definitely going to be the case. This one has "goaltenders battle" written all over it; play the under! T.M. Prediction: 2-1 Avs. | |||||||
09-03-20 | Central Arkansas v. UAB OVER 48 | Top | 35-45 | Win | 100 | 29 h 51 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: UAB/Central Arkansas OVER (10* TOTAL OF WEEK). Central Arkansas already has a victory under its belt this year and I think it'll be a lot more confident on the offensive end in Week 2. The Bears held on for a 24-17 victory over Austin Peay. UCA allowed a 75-yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage, but QB Breylin Smith was solid throughout and I think he'll have his opportunities tonight as well. The UAB defense is going to bend here. And that means that the Blazers offense will be expected to run up this score. Central Arkansas is playing on just four days rest, so look for UAB to put the pressure on in the latter stages. This one definitely sets up as a "shootout," rather than a "chessmatch." I'm playing the over! T.M. Prediction: 37-20 UAB. | |||||||
09-02-20 | Avalanche v. Stars OVER 6 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -107 | 30 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Avs/Stars OVER (10* U OF THE U). Colorado scored five goals in the first period in Game 5 and now it'll look to duplicate that success with another big effort here as it once again tries to stave off elimination. These goaltenders have been a disaster in this series and so have the defenses. Many will say the under is "due," to hit, but I don't this so. Colorado could have easily rolled over if it wanted to give up last time out, but clearly the Avs think they can get back into this one. To do that though Colorado will have to open things up like it did before and I definitely expect that to once again translate into offensive production. This number is low, play the over! T.M. Prediction: 5-4 Colorado. | |||||||
09-01-20 | Islanders v. Flyers UNDER 5 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -105 | 24 h 18 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Isles/Flyers UNDER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). Philadelphia is down 3-1. The Isles aren't going to try and do anything fancy here, instead they'll be able to calmly sit back and wait for the Flyers to make the first mistake. New York has been incredibly disciplined throughout the bubble and that's not going to change here. Philadelphia's offensive chances will be limited as well. I expect a hard-fought, lower-scoring under at the end of the night! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Flyers. | |||||||
08-30-20 | Nuggets v. Jazz UNDER 221 | Top | 119-107 | Loss | -110 | 34 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Jazz UNDER (9* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). The Nuggets will look to defend the perimeter and play to their strengths as they try to avoid defeat in this series. Denver will look to establish big man Nikola Jokic early and often today. Last time out the Nuggets held on for a 117-107 win and I think the extra time off here helps the Nuggets game-plan. Utah has been shooting the ball incredibly well to this point, but I think the extra few days off will in fact be a detriment to its chemistry. This one has "under" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 108-106 Denver. | |||||||
08-30-20 | Dodgers v. Rangers UNDER 9.5 | Top | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rangers/Dodgers UNDER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). While yesterday's game flew well above the posted number, I expect more of a duel in the finale of this interleague series. Tony Gonsolin is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and it's not because he hasn't played, it's because he's thrown 14.2 scoreless innings so far this season for the Dodgers, posting a 12/2 K/W in the process. I love Gonsolin to continue his progression here. Kyle Gibson is 1-2 with a 4.73 ERA so far and he'll be eager to return to form here after getting shelled for the A's in his last start (note though that Gibson is 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA in three starts vs. NL teams this year.) Additionally note that Texas has seen the total go under the number in eight of its last 12 after allowing seven or more runs in a home loss in its last outing. This number is a little high! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Dodgers. | |||||||
08-30-20 | Indians v. Cardinals OVER 8 | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 5 h 56 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Cards/Indians OVER (8* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). While yesterday's game stayed well under the number in the Indians' 2-1 victory, I believe the finale of this interleague series is going to fly over the number sooner, rather than later. Both Civale and Wainwright have been sharp for their respective clubs, but note that St. Louis has seen the total fly over the number in ten of its last 12 interleague home games after scoring one or less runs in a loss in its previous outing. This number is a little low! T.M. Prediction: 7-5 St. Louis. | |||||||
08-30-20 | Celtics v. Raptors OVER 216 | Top | 112-94 | Loss | -102 | 27 h 49 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raptors/Celtics OVER (10* TRADE-MARK). Yes these are two of the top defenses in the league, but I expect a wide open affair here. Toronto put up some big offensive numbers in their sweep over the Nets and I expect the defending champs to push the pace from start to finish. Boston can't sit back and hope to "out defense" the Raptors in this series, the Celtics will instead have to also try to dictate the tempo. I expect a wide open affair. Finally note that the Raptors have seen the total go over the number in seven of their last ten playoff games following a three days or longer break. This number is a little low, play the over! T.M. Prediction: 116-110 Toronto. | |||||||
08-29-20 | Bill Algeo v. Ricardo Lamas UNDER 2.5 | Top | 0-1 | Push | 0 | 13 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Algeo/Lamas UNDER 2.5 RNDS (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Ricardo Lamas against Bill Algeo in a featherweight bout and I'm expecting some "fireworks." Alego is 13-4, but he's making his UFC debut here and clearly he'll want to leave an impression. Lamas is coming off a KO/TKO loss to Calvin Kattar so the pressure is on the veteran. With these two hungry fighters looking for an explosive result, look for this fight to end sooner, rather than later! T.M. Prediction: Quick stoppage by TKO/KO or submission. | |||||||
08-27-20 | Pirates v. Cardinals UNDER 7 | Top | 4-3 | Push | 0 | 5 h 24 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cards/Pirates UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Pittsburgh comes in off a 10-3 loss to the White Sox yesterday afternoon, while St. Louis had the day off. This is a make up game for an earlier postponement. The Cards have to be feeling confident here with Kwang Hyun Kim, who is 1-0 with a 1.69 ERA so far. Kim threw six shutout innings in a 3-0 win over the Reds on Saturday. Cody Ponce gets the nod for the Pirates and he's 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA. Ponce makes his first start of the year here, but he's reportedly look great the Pirates' alternate training site. I have a hard time seeing the offensively challenged visiting side mustering much offense here, this number is too high! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Cards. | |||||||
08-26-20 | Islanders v. Flyers OVER 5 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 115 | 6 h 18 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Isles/Flyers OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Philadelphia came out and laid an egg in its Game 1 vs. the Islanders, losing 4-0. Philadelphia has struggled with this matchup all season and if it doesn't make adjustments immediately, this series is going to quickly get away from it. The Flyers are a well coached team which was one of the best on both ends of the ice this season. The Islanders have arguably been the best team in the playoffs to this point, but mental regression at some point is going to happen. From a situational stand point, I absolutely believe this one sets up as a higher-scoring affair, but also note that the Flyers have seen the total go over in eight of their last 12 after allowing four or more goals in a shutout loss in their previous game. All signs do indeed point to the "over" as the right call in Game 2! T.M. Prediction: 4-3 Flyers. | |||||||
08-25-20 | Rockies v. Diamondbacks UNDER 9.5 | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: D-Backs/Rockies UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). The Rockies enter off a 3-2 win last night and I think another low-scoring "under" is in the cards on Tuesday night as well. German Marquez is 2-4 with a 4.38 ERA and he comes in off a very uncharacteristicly poor start, getting rocked for ten earned runs off ten hits over five innings vs. the Astros on Thursday. It was one of the worst starts of his career and I'm not reading too much into it. Alex Young is 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA for the Diamondbacks and he so far has nine K's over eight innings of work as a starters. With "Mad-Bum" still injured, Young has an opportunity to further showcase his potential and I expect him to make the most of it. This number is high, I'm hammering the under! T.M. Prediction: 3-2 Arizona. | |||||||
08-24-20 | Rockets v. Thunder UNDER 220.5 | Top | 114-117 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockets/Thunder UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). The Thunder are down 2-1 in this series after winning Game 3 by a score of 119-107. OKC looked a lot better on the defensive end and I believe the team will now "double down" with its effort in that department as it looks to duplicate that with another blue-print performance here. The Rockets were just 15 of 50 from three-point range, a testament to the perimeter adjustments that the Thunder made after Game 2. OKC also looked to establish its players in the pain, as it went to the free-throw line for 34 attempts, making 23. This is a "must win" for OKC again, so I look for it to try and slow this one down and mirror its game-plan from the Game 2 victory. This number is definitely high, I'm playing the under! T.M. Prediction: 107-104 Houston. | |||||||
08-23-20 | Raptors v. Nets UNDER 217 | Top | 150-122 | Loss | -103 | 26 h 15 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raptors/Nets UNDER (10* TRADE-MARK). Down 3-0 and completely demoralized, I believe the Nets are going to simply "go through the motions" this evening. The Raptors have a 3-0 lead and I think that they'll go up big early and then clamp down defensively. If Brooklyn had even won a single game to this point, I may like the over in this fourth game, but with zero hope of winning this series, all signs point to the Raptors controlling and dictating, rather than pushing the pace. I'm hammering the under! T.M. Prediction: 112-100 Raptors. | |||||||
08-21-20 | Rockies v. Dodgers OVER 8.5 | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -117 | 26 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockies/Dodgers OVER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). I look for this total to fly over the number sooner, rather than later. The visitors go with Jon Gray, who is 1-2 with a 5.74 ERA and who comes in off his first win of the year, allowing three runs over seven innings vs. the lowly Rangers on Sunday. Gray though conceded two home runs and three earned runs over the first four innings, before settling down. The home side counters with Walker Buehler, who is 0-0 with a 5.21 ERA. Buehler looks terrible in the early going and I don't think he's going to be able to just "throw a switch" here. Note that he was shelled for five runs over 4.2 innings in a fortunate no-decision to the Angels on Saturday. Recent form of these two "gas can" starters points to the OVER as the right move in this one! T.M. Prediction: 9-5 Dodgers. | |||||||
08-21-20 | Celtics v. 76ers UNDER 216 | Top | 102-94 | Win | 100 | 23 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Celtics/76ers UNDER (10* TOTAL OF WEEK). Philadelphia looked competitive in its Game 1 loss to Boston, but it got slaughtered in its Game 2 setback. The 76ers are struggling with offensive consistency right now and I think that'll again be the case today. Without Ben Simmons running the show for the 76ers, it's going to be impossible for Philly to climb out of this one. This series is about to turn very ugly as far as the sportsmanship and I believe that's going to translate into a slower-paced affair in Game 3. This number is high, play the under! T.M. Prediction: 108-100 Boston. | |||||||
08-20-20 | Blazers v. Lakers OVER 229 | Top | 88-111 | Loss | -107 | 28 h 44 m | Show |
TT.M. Selection: Blazers/Lakers OVER (10*). The Lakers were one of the best defensive clubs in the regular season. Clearly LA doesn't lack scoring power, but after its humbling Game 1 loss, clearly it's going to have to get out and push the pace from start to finish in this contest. Expect the Lakers to go to big man AD early and often, which will in turn open things up for the King to operate. The Blazers on the other hand are 7-2 so far in the bubble and they've been adaptable so far, a big reason behind their success in my opinion. This one has the feel of a "run and gun shootout," rather than a grind it out defensive affair again; this number is way to low! T.M. Prediction: 126-120 Lakers. | |||||||
08-20-20 | Red Sox v. Orioles OVER 9.5 | Top | 7-1 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: RedSox/Orioles OVER (10*). I had a play on the Red Sox last night as they finally broke out of their losing slide with a 6-3 upset home win over the Phillies. Now the Red Sox look to make it two in a row vs the lowly Orioles, who will be eager to atone for a 5-2 home loss to the Jays yesterday afternoon. I'll point out that the Orioles have seen the total eclipse the posted number in seven of their last nine after scoring two runs or less in a home loss in their previous outing. This number is low, hammer the over! T.M. Prediction: 8-4 Red Sox. | |||||||
08-20-20 | Heat v. Pacers OVER 215 | 109-100 | Loss | -104 | 20 h 45 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Pacers/Heat OVER (8*). Game 1 landed right on 214 and the O/U on the contest was 215. There was no scoring over the final minute of the game either, as Indiana for some inexplicable reason didn't foul. The Pacers lost by 11, but they still should have been trying until the final moments. Expect that to be the case today. I'll point out as well that the Pacers have seen the total eclipse the number in 14 of their last 22 after a playoff loss of ten points or more. This one flies WAY over! T.M. Prediction: 120-119 Indiana. | |||||||
08-18-20 | Indians v. Pirates UNDER 9 | Top | 6-3 | Push | 0 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Tribe/Pirates UNDER (10* PITCHERS DUEL OF DOOM). I believe this one is going to sneak below the number. The Indians come off an 8-5 win Sunday at Detroit in which they blasted out five home runs. Suffice it to say, I expect a bit of a letdown here in this interleague park and facing the lowly Pirates. Pittsburgh has only played twice in the last eight days, so its bullpen is very healthy at the moment. Carlos Carrasco is 2-2 with a 3.22 ERA for the Indians, while JT Brubaker is 0-0 with a 3.38 ERA for the Pirates. Look for these two stud pitchers to battle into the latter frames and for this total to fall under once it's all said and done! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Indians. | |||||||
08-16-20 | Blues v. Canucks UNDER 5.5 | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blues/Nucks UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). While the first two games of this series have blasted past the number, Game 3 of this first round Western Conference series has "under" written all over it I think. St. Louis needs to get "back to basics" here if it has any hopes of getting back into this series. The Canucks have looked great up to this point, but they're in unchartered territory, led by players who are experiencing this stage for the first times in their careers. I believe St. Louis will try to grind out a victory here, and that means bodying up on the Canucks and aggressively back-checking. This total is too high in Game 3, I'm playing the under! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Blues. | |||||||
08-15-20 | Mets v. Phillies OVER 8.5 | Top | 2-6 | Loss | -118 | 22 h 28 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: OVER Mets/Phils (10*). Aaron Nola has been spectacular for the Phillies in the early going. The Phillies held on for a 6-5 win yesterday and I expect a similar final combined score here as well though, as note that this pick is primarily based upon the shoddy play of Mets' starter Steven Matz, who is 0-3 with an 8.20 ERA. Most recently he allowed three home runs and eight runs overall in a 16-4 loss to the Nationals on Monday. Look for these two talented offenses to push this total over as the game comes down the stretch! T.M. Prediction: 8-5 Phililes. | |||||||
08-15-20 | Bruins v. Hurricanes UNDER 5.5 | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 17 h 1 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Canes/Bruins UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). This series is tied at one game a piece, but Boston is "lucky" as it won Game 1 in OT. Carolina then made some necessary adjustments and locked down defensively in Game 2 and I think we're going to see a very similar game plan by the Hurricanes in Game 3 as well. Why turn this into a faster-paced "shootout," when you can slow it down and grind out a victory here? That's going to be the mentality for Carolina moving forward for sure. Will that result in victory here? The Bruins have some of the best defensive numbers in the league, so a slower paced game plays into their strengths as well. The defenses are going to tighten up and this one stays well below the posted number! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Bruins. | |||||||
08-12-20 | Canadiens v. Flyers UNDER 5.5 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 50 h 11 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Habs/Flyers UNDER (10*). How did Montreal pull off the upset over heavily favored Pittsburgh? Clearly star goaltender Carey Price played a big part, as he looked in vintage form. But the Habs did benefit from the long lay off to heal up and to formulate during the pandemic break. Philly went 3-0 in its round robin games and it looks really good on both ends of the ice. The strength of the Flyers this year to me has been their ability to adapt their style of game play to counter their opponent and in this case, I believe Montreal will be out to slow the pace of this one down and look for Philadelphia to make the first mistake. I think in this first game these heavy weight opponents "feel each other out" to begin with. When you add it all up, this one has UNDER written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Flyers. | |||||||
08-11-20 | Cubs v. Indians OVER 8 | Top | 7-1 | Push | 0 | 26 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cubs/Indians OVER (10* TOTAL U OF THE U). Jon Lester has been brilliant so far for Chicago, going 1-0 with a 0.82 ERA thus far. Everything has gone right so far for the veteran, but I think that he'll have a "hiccup" here sooner than later (also note, Lester was a far from spectacular 5-6 with a 4.90 ERA on the road, while also posting a 5.99 ERA after the All Star Break.) Mike Clevinger has been sidelined with covid protocol here, so Adam Plutko gets the nod and he's 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA, most recently allowing two runs over six innings in a victory over the White Sox. Plutko though is being forced into this spot, so he could be seeing only limited time on the hill this evening. I think these two talented offensive clubs eclipse this total in the early innings; play the over! T.M. Prediction: 7-5 Indians. | |||||||
08-09-20 | Blue Jackets v. Maple Leafs UNDER 5.5 | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 22 h 14 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Leafs/Jackets UNDER (10* This has been a very back and forth series. Columbus had a 3-0 lead going into the third period of Game 4, but somehow the Leafs managed to score four goals in that frame. Those type of "outlier" style of contests of course happen over the course of the playoffs, but I don't expect "lightning to strike twice" in this all important Game 5. Both teams have exceptional goaltending and blue lines and in this highly competitive affair, I believe this one falls under (just like the first two games of this series did.) This number is a tad high! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Toronto. | |||||||
08-09-20 | Grizzlies v. Raptors UNDER 222 | Top | 99-108 | Win | 100 | 16 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raptors/Grizzlies UNDER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). This is a huge game for the Grizzlies, who are still fighting for a playoff spot. The Bucks have claimed the top spot in the East, meaning that win or lose the rest of the way, the Raptors can not better their second place spot in the East. Toronto is playing well, but at this point it's now about planning for the off-season in a week or two and trying to avoid any serious injuries. The Raptors though have held their three opponents thus far to 103 points or fewer, including the Lakers to just 92. Everything points to a very defensive affair in my opinion; play the under! T.M. Prediction: 108-106 Grizz. | |||||||
08-01-20 | Blackhawks v. Oilers UNDER 6.5 | Top | 6-4 | Loss | -130 | 142 h 14 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blackhawks/Oilers UNDER These teams played three times in the regular season, with the Hawks winning 3-1 in October, the Oilers winning 5-3 in February and the Hawks winning 4-3 in March. Two of these three games went "over" tonight's posted number, but for a number of different reasons, I look for this total stay well under once it's all said and done. And that's mainly because I believe that "rest" will indeed lead to "rust" to open things up in the Playoffs. The Oilers are the "better" team, and they no reason to push the pace from the outset. I believe Edmonton clamps down and controls this game and series from the outset. This number is much too high! T.M. Prediction: 2-1 Oilers | |||||||
07-29-20 | Rays v. Braves UNDER 8.5 | Top | 4-7 | Loss | -101 | 21 h 28 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rays/Braves UNDER (10* TOTAL OF MONTH). At the best of times these two teams have issues plating runs, but with these two very competent starting hurlers squaring off to open, I do indeed expect this strong trend of offensive futility to continue. The Rays go with Charlie Morton (0-1, 13.50 ERA) who gave up six runs off seven hits over four innings in a horrible start to the year vs. the Blue Jays on Friday. Morton had a mediocre camp, but after getting that first awkward game out of the way, I believe the veteran will settle down nicely here (owned a 3.11 ERA on the road last year.) Mike Soroka (0-0, 0.00) was brilliant in his first start though for the Braves, going head to head with Jacob deGrom, allowing no runs off four hits while striking out three over six innings. As stated off the top, these starters look poised for a classic battle here and I believe that will help in driving this total well under the posted number! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Rays. | |||||||
07-28-20 | Braves v. Rays OVER 8.5 | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -125 | 23 h 60 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Braves/Rays OVER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). These teams combined for 19 runs yesterday and I expect a similar final combined slug-fest as well here. Kyle Wright (0-3, 8.69 ERA last year) who has shown promise, but who unfortunately arrived to camp late because of travel issues caused by the pandemic. Wright was terrible in the second half last year as well, going 0-1 with a 13.85 ERA. He'll be opposed by the Rays' Yonny Chirinos (9-5, 3.85 ERA last year), who didn't report to camp until last Sunday due to a positive coronavirus test. Chirinos has been cleared to play and while he's also looked decent in his practice sessions, the book is still clearly out on his form/health. Look for both Wright and Chirinos to only survive a few innings, before making way for the bullpens and expect this total to fly OVER the number! T.M. Prediction: 7-6 Rays. | |||||||
06-24-20 | AFC Bournemouth v. Wolverhampton Wanderers OVER 2.25 | Top | 0-1 | Loss | -130 | 75 h 39 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Wolves/Bournemouth OVER (10* TOTAL OF WEEK). Wolverhampton laid the hammer down on West Ham in last week's first game back from the break by a score of 2-0 and I like the Wolves to keep that offensive momentum rolling over here. In particular I'll recommend to keep an eye on Mexican star player Raul Jimenez for the home side, as he scored his 14th marker last weekend. The Cherries won't be lacking for motivation here either though after a disappointing 2-0 loss at home to Crystal Palace in their opener. Bournemouth is on a five-match winless streak, but I expect it to have some opportunties today as well at Molineux Stadium. T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Wolverhampton. | |||||||
03-17-20 | Caykur Rizespor v. Goztepe UNDER 2.5 | Top | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 20 h 8 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Gozetepe/Rizespor UNDER 2.5 goals. Gozetepe enters off a 2-0 loss at the hands of Kasimpasa. Prior to that Gozetepe lost 3-0 to Istanbul Basaksehir, and before that 1-0 to Kayerispor. Gozetepe is having difficulties scoring right now and I think that trend carrries over here vs. Rizespor. Rizepor's last two matches has seen it draw 1-1 with Alanyasport and then going on to lose 2-1 to Ankaragucu. Both teams are gassed and each is going to be cautious here. I think this will in turn lead to a very tight and ulimtately lower-scoring "under." T.M. Prediction: 1-0. | |||||||
03-11-20 | Senators v. Kings OVER 5.5 | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -130 | 27 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Sens/Kings OVER (10* TOTAL BEST OF BEST). The Senators enter off a 5-2 loss in Anaheim last night and I think this defensively challenged club is once again going to have its hands full with his hungry home side. The Kings are actually 18-13-2 at hoem this year and they enter this one on a six-game win streak. That's bad news for a Sens' team which is ranked a terrible 30th in the league in goals allowed per game when on the road. Expect LA to push the pace from start to finish and then look for this total to fly over sooner, rather than later. T.M. Prediction: 5-3 Kings. | |||||||
03-10-20 | Celtics v. Pacers OVER 214.5 | Top | 114-111 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pacers/Celtics OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK) The Celtics lost to the Thunder last time out. They can't be happy, as they were actually favored by 6.5 points. Jason Tatum is averaging 23.4 PPG and the overall depth of the Celtics remains a strength for the team. Indiana is a deep team as well and now that Victor Oladipo has slowly worked his way into "game shape," the Pacers have not surprisingly won eight of their last ten. Indiana has posted more than 110 points in three of its last five games, and Boston has seen the total eclipse the number in six of its last seven as a road favorite of six points or less. This one has "shootout" written all over it, play the over. T.M. Prediction: 111-110 Boston. | |||||||
03-09-20 | St. Mary's v. BYU OVER 145.5 | Top | 51-50 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 34 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: BYU/Saint Mary's OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). I think this total is a little low. Saint Mary's is 24-7 and BYU is 24-7. Each team was victorious against the other on its home floor. The Cougars won 81-79, while the Gaels prevailed 87-84. Both of those contests would have finished well above tonight's posted total and I aboslutely expect that to happen. The Cougars score 118.1 points per 100 possessions, while the Gaels average 114.9 points per 100 possessions. Both teams are super effecient from the floor and I expect this to once again translate into offensive production. This number is indeed low. T.M. Prediction: 80-75 BYU. | |||||||
03-08-20 | Lightning v. Red Wings OVER 5.5 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bolts/Wings OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Tampa enters off a 5-3 win over Boston just last night and I look for it to keep the foot on the gas here as it tries to run down the Bruins with just over a month left in the regular season. Detroit broke a six-game slide with a 2-1 win over Chicago on Friday. Yes it's true that the Wings are one of the worst offensive teams in the league, but they'll be trying to take advantage of this tired Lightning team and build off their latest victory (note as well that Detroit has seen the total eclipse the posted number in 12 of its last 18 after a non-conference contest.) The stage is set for a wide open affair, I'm hammering the over! T.M. Prediction: 5-3 Tampa Bay. | |||||||
03-07-20 | Seton Hall v. Creighton OVER 151.5 | Top | 60-77 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Seton Hall/Creighton OVER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). I expect each team to play at a frenetic pace in this huge game. The top seed in the Big East is on the line tonight. Note that Creighton won this game at Seton Hall 87-82 on February 12 and in my opinion, all signs once again point to a high-scoring shootout. Seton Hall comes in hungry here to avenge that setback, but also because they fell 79-77 at home on Seniors Night to Villanova on Wednesday. Seton Hall averages 75.2 PPG and it allows 67.9, while Creighton averages 78.4 PPG, while allowing 70.1. The Blue Jays hammered Georgetown 91-76 on Wednesday and clearly it'll be keeping the foot on the gas here. This one has "shootout" written all over it. T.M. Prediction: 83-80 Creighton. | |||||||
03-04-20 | Pacers v. Bucks OVER 222 | Top | 100-119 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 54 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pacers/Bucks OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Yes, these are two of the better defensive teams in the league, as Indiana allows just 107.2 PPG (while averaging 109.4), while Milwaukee gives up just 106.8 PPG (while averaging a league-best 119.1 per contest.) And while Milwaukee enters having won four of its last five (Indiana has won four of five too), it certainly can't be happy with its performance of late, winning but barely covering vs. Charlotte, before then getting crushed in Miami the next night. The Bucks also play with revenge here after they lost to the Pacers in each team's respective final game before the All Star break. I look for the home side to push the pace of this one from the outset and I expect this total to fly well over once the final horn blares. T.M. Prediction: 120-110 Milwaukee. |
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