Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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01-07-21 | Washington State v. California +1 | Top | 71-60 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 7 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: California (10* MONEY-MAKER). Cal comes in off its first loss of the year, an 86-82 setback in double OT to Arizona and suffice it to say, I think a predictable letdown is imminent here. Cal is off a 73-64 loss to Oregon State, but it's the hungrier team for sure as it seeks its first conference victory still. These teams are evenly matched, but Cal comes in with a plethora of situational advantages working in its favor. Note as well that WSU is just 5-12 ATS in its last 17 following an ATS victory, while the Golden Bears are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 home games. I'm on Cal! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-07-21 | Cavs v. Grizzlies -4.5 | Top | 94-90 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Grizzlies (10* TRADE-MARK). Two struggling teams collide, but I think the Grizz will bounce back and pull off the victory here. Memphis has lost two straight, while the Cavs are off a 103-83 loss to Orlando. Memphis was much more competitive in a 94-92 loss to the Lakers in its last outing. Cleveland is one of the best on the defensive end in the early going, but one of the worst on the offensive side. Memphis is in the middle of the pack in each category, but note that the Cavs are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games when playing the second game of a back-to-back and off a SU/ATS loss. Lay the points in this great situational spot wager! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-06-21 | Clippers v. Warriors +3.5 | Top | 108-101 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 57 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). Here's a great "spot" wager. The sentiment around the league and by fans is that Golden State is in a rebuilding mode and isn't very good. That's true, but the Warriors are quickly navigating through this transitional period and they're loaded with offensive talent. In fact, Golden State enters having won four of its last five. The Clippers are 5-2, but they come in off a loss at home to the Spurs just last night. LA is also just 2-5 ATS in its last seven when playing in the back-to-back situation. The outright upset is definitely in play here, but in the end I'll recommend to grab as many points as you can! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-06-21 | St. John's v. Xavier UNDER 155 | Top | 61-69 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Xavier/St. John's UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Xavier hasn't played since December 20th, a 94-83 win over Georgetown. It's last two games have been canceled due to COVID issues. St. John's is 4-6 this year and hwile the total has gone over in eight of its ten games this season, I think that trend ends here vs. the Musketeers. The Red Storm come in off an exhausting 97-94 OT win over the Hoyas in their last game, so I expect them to be a bit flat-footed here as well. Expect these two teams to battle tooth and nail and look for this total to ultimately fall under at the end of the night! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-05-21 | Rutgers v. Michigan State -1.5 | Top | 45-68 | Win | 100 | 13 h 53 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. | |||||||
01-05-21 | Lakers -9 v. Grizzlies | Top | 94-92 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 58 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lakers (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Lakers won the first game of this two game set by 14 points. LA has been sharp on the road. The Lakers forced the Grizzlies to shoot just 27.3 percent from range and conceded just 94 points. Memphis is moving forward without the services of star Ja Morant, who is out with injury. Memphis has been terrible at home, going 0-3 so far. Note as well that LA is 4-1 ATS in its last five when playing on one days rest. I expect LA to keep the pedal to the metal one more time; lay the points! 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 | 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. | |||||||
01-02-21 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
12-26-20 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
12-24-20 | 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 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
12-21-20 | 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. | |||||||
12-19-20 | 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 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
12-15-20 | 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. | |||||||
12-14-20 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
12-12-20 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
12-11-20 | San Jose State +18.5 v. St. Mary's | Top | 61-96 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: San Jose State (10* TRADE-MARK). St. Mary's is 5-1 and San Jose State is 1-0. I think the Gaels take the foot off the gas in the second half though. SJSU has had a couple of early cancelations. The Gaels have won five straight, but winning leads to complacency. And with a game vs. lowly Eastern Washington up next, the Gael's have hit a very vanilla part of their schedule, before they get into the Conference action. I think this sets up as a natural letdown spot for the home side. The Gaels are also just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight vs. teams with a winning SU record, while SJSU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine as a road dog in the +17.5 to +21.5 points range. No outright, but a solid cover, so grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-11-20 | Magic v. Hawks -4.5 | Top | 116-112 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Atlanta Hawks (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Magic lost to the Bucks in the playoff bubble in five games last year. Orlando returns pretty much the exact same team. Clearly in this first pre-season contest though, it'll mainly be backups playing. The Hawks haven't played since March 11th, so I think this contest simply means a lot more to the organization to finally get back onto the court. Also note that Orlando is 0-3-1 ATS in last 14 road games as an underdog in the +4 to +7.5 points range. The Magic have players who are banged up and who are out. The Hawks have plenty of young talent itching to explode. Lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-10-20 | Long Beach State v. San Francisco -16 | Top | 62-107 | Win | 100 | 14 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: San Francisco (10* TRADE-MARK). Long Beach State is 1-1 and I think it'll stumble here vs. the 4-2 San Francisco Dons. San Fran enters on top form after back-to-back victories over Nevada and Cal Poly. LBSU used to be a mid major that needed to be respected, but the talent level has dropped off considerably from years past. San Francisco has depth, talent and experience working in its favor here; also note that it's 5-1 ATS in its last six following a SU win, while LBSU is just 4-10-1 ATS in its last 14 on the road. I'm laying the points and expecting a decisive victory! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-10-20 | Patriots v. Rams UNDER 45 | Top | 3-24 | Win | 100 | 59 h 3 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rams/Pats UNDER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK.) These are two of the best defensive clubs in the league. New England allows 21.3 PPG and LA allows 20.3. Both teams come in off high-scoring victories, but the short week will turn this one into more of a "chess match" than a "run and gun shootout" in my opinion. New England got the job done last week with 180 rushing yards and some great special teams play. Expect these two teams to go well under once it's all said and done! T.M. Prediction: 21-13 Rams. | |||||||
12-10-20 | Florida Atlantic v. Southern Miss +8.5 | Top | 31-45 | Win | 100 | 57 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Southern Miss (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). This one sets up well for Southern Miss, who I think will easily cover with the large spread it's been afforded here. FAU is for sure the better team, but this is its final game of the year and after last week's 20-3 loss to Georgia Southern, I can't see the visiting side coming here very motivated. Southern Mississippi has had its last two games canceled due to covid issues, but three weeks ago it lost 23-20 in a competitive setback to UTSA. It's senior night for Southern Miss as well and that's an important motivational factor we can exploit here as well. I won't be so bold as to call for the outright upset, but the stage is definitely set for a real nail-biter on Thursday night; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 21-17 FAU. | |||||||
12-09-20 | California v. Pepperdine -4.5 | Top | 62-74 | Win | 100 | 12 h 50 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pepperdine (10* TRADE-MARK). Both teams had big expectations coming in and so far neither has lived up to the hype in the early going. That said, I think this is a contest which definitely favors the Waves. Cal is 2-3, as the GOlden Bears have lost to Oregon State, UCLA and Arizona State. Pepperdine is 2-2, as it's lost to UCLA and San Diego State. Pepperdine had a 34-20 lead at half time over the Aztecs, but it inexplicably fell apart in the second half. Note though that the Waves are 4-1 in their last five at home and Cal is just 1-5 ATS in its last six on the road. I'm laying the points and expecting a lop-sided destruction! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-08-20 | Manchester United v. RB Leipzig | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Manchester United/RB Leipzig DRAW (10*). I expect a highly competitive "war of attrition" between these two hungry clubs, seperated by two places and a goal difference. RB Leipzig has improved as the season has worn on. RB Leipzig has the talent up front and defense to give Man U trouble. Man U has looked better of late as well after an inconsistent stretch. Man U only needs to avoid defeat in Germany today to edge its way out of the group stage, so a draw is more than satisfactory here for it. I think this one ends dead even at the end of the day! T.M. Prediction: 1-1. | |||||||
12-07-20 | Washington Football Team v. Steelers UNDER 44 | Top | 23-17 | Win | 100 | 124 h 0 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Steelers/Washington UNDER (10* MAYHEM). Washington has become a "run first" team behind the great play of rookie running back Antonio Gibson, who has 645 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. Alex Smith has lost a step. The last thing he'll want to do is to turn this into a shootout. The Steelers excel at stopping the run, ranked 8th overall in that department. Pittsburgh's perfect record is on the line here after barely holding on for the 19-14 win over Baltimore last time out. Pittsburgh is ranked third overall defensiely and Washington is ranked fourth. This one has under written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 21-9 Pittsburgh. | |||||||
12-06-20 | Broncos v. Chiefs -13.5 | Top | 16-22 | Loss | -110 | 103 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Chiefs (10* TRADE-MARK). Denver is 4-7 overall and 1-3 over its last four. Kansas City is 10-1 and while the Chiefs have a tricky game in Miami next weekend, a 15-1 regular-season record is now very possible, with a game at New Orleans after that, followed by home games against Atlanta and the Chargers to finish off. Denver had to have practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton take over at quarterback in last week's 31-3 home loss to , because starter Drew Lock, backup Brett Rypien and practice squad player Blake Bortles were designated as close-contact risks after third-string quarterback Jeff Driskel tested positive for COVID-19. Royce Freeman had 50 yards on eight carries for the Broncos in the loss. Noah Fant caught the only pass for 13 yards. Now, I do expect Denver to have a much better offensive game today with one of their starters back under center, but how could they not? It was an overall disappointment last week that the NFL even allowed that Denver game to be played, but now with little hope at making the playoffs, I think the Broncos will simply go through the motions today. The Chiefs are 10-1 and they're clearly the "better" team in every respect. I don't foresee a letdown here, rather I look for Kansas City to go up early and then to control the clock after that, limit mistakes and injuries and get ready for next week's road contest. This one has "b-l-o-w-o-u-t" written ALL over it! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-06-20 | Wyoming v. Oregon State -9 | Top | 76-73 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 54 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Oregon State (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Wyoming enters off a tougher than expected 94-83 OT win over Incarnate Word and I think they'll predictably stumble after that victory and in this difficult non conference matchup. The Beavers on the other hand will be eager to get back to work here after suffering their first loss of the year in a 59-55 setback to Washington State. Oregon State has allowed just 54.7 PPG and I have a hard time seeing the Cowboys mustering much of an offensive attack here. Wyoming is also just 2-7 ATS in its last nine on the road, while Oregon State is 7-1 ATS in its last eight at home. I'm laying the points and expecting a blowout of the monster variety! T.M. Prediction: Coming shortly. | |||||||
12-05-20 | Florida v. Tennessee +17.5 | Top | 31-19 | Win | 100 | 75 h 60 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Tennessee (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). I was originally leaning towards Florida here, but after carefully examining this contest a little further, I'm now 100% going the other way. The Vols haven't played since a 30-17 loss at Auburn all the way back on October 21st. The Gators have a big red target on their backs now, as they have Playoff Championship hopes after last week's 34-10 win over Kentucky. With LSU at home next weekend, I think the Gators let up in the second half as they prepare to close out strong in front of the home town crowd. The Vols actually outgained Auburn 464-385 in their loss to Auburn and with the extra time off to prepare, I look for them to deliver the solid back door cover; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-05-20 | Illinois-Chicago +6 v. Ball State | Top | 66-68 | Win | 100 | 6 h 8 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Illinois Chicago (10* TRADE-MARK). I think this one is going to come right down to the final moments. The Flames of UIC are now 5-2 ATS in their seven games this year. Ball State is trending in the other direction right now, starting 0-2. UIC is 3-0 and it's getting balanced play across the board. Last year Ball State was 18-13, but after getting smashed by Michigan last time out, I think the Cardinals come out flat here as well. Also note that Ball State is a poor 1-5 ATS in its last six home games vs. a team with a winning road record, while the Flames are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 road contests. Grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-04-20 | St. Peter's v. Maryland -12.5 | Top | 57-90 | Win | 100 | 21 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Maryland (10* TRADE-MARK). Maryland was scheduled to face George Mason earlier in the week, but that game was canceled. With a chance to bury Saint Peters in this favorable matchup, I look for the Terps to do just that. Maryland is 3-0 and Saint Peters is 2-1, but this is a massive step up in competition for the Peacocks. Overall Saint Peters averages 73.0 PPG, while allowing 65. The Peacocks allow 36.51 percent from range, which is ranked 281st in the country. Maryland is ranked 21st in the country at shooting the three-ball as well, at 43.86 percent. This is a major mismatch and I look for Maryland to roll; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-03-20 | Louisiana Tech +1.5 v. North Texas | Top | 42-31 | Win | 100 | 9 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Louisana Tech (10* TRADE-MARK). This is Louisiana Tech's final scheduled game of the season and I expect it to make the most of this situation. The Bulldogs have had several games canceled due to COVID. Louisiana Tech last played on Halloween when it defeated UAB by a score of 37-34 in double overtime. The Mean Green have also had a few games canceled due to COVID this year. Last week Tulane lost 49-17 to UTSA. I think Bulldogs' QB Aaron Allen is going to have a big day here vs. this suspect Mean Green secondary (note that LT averages 30.3 PPG.) UNT has a good offense, but it's defense is downright terrible as well. The Bulldogs are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games versus a team with a losing home record, while UNT is a poor 1-5 ATS in its last six after scoring less than 20 points in its last game. Look for Louisiana Tech to pull away down the stretch! T.M. Prediction: 39-27 LT. | |||||||
12-02-20 | Ravens v. Steelers OVER 42 | Top | 14-19 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Ravens/Steelers OVER (10* DOMINATION). This is a weird game and weird circumstances. Baltimore has its running backs available, but starting QB LaMar Jackson is out with COVID. Several other defensive players are also out for Baltimore. I think the Ravens fight hard in the second half, but I expect Pittsburgh to lay it on hard out of the break and I look for this total to sneak over the number once the smoke clears at the end of the night! T.M. Prediction: 31-21 Pittsburgh. | |||||||
12-01-20 | Kentucky v. Kansas OVER 146 | Top | 62-65 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 27 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Kentucky/Kansas OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). Both teams are loaded with talent. Kentucky has a loaded freshman class that will be playing with a chip on its shoulder here as it tries to respond from a humbling 76-64 loss to Richmond. Kansas has done well this season as it's only loss cam in its opening game of the year to No. 1 Gonzaga. These are two teams which are offensive oriented and which combine to score 164.5 PPG. This one has "over" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
11-30-20 | Seahawks -4.5 v. Eagles | Top | 23-17 | Win | 100 | 127 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Seahawks (10* MADNE$$). Seattle comes in off a big win over Arizona and I think it'll keep the foot on the gas here in Prime Time in this favorable matchup. Both the Cardinals and the Rams lost yesterday, so with a win today, the Hawks will have a firm grasp on the log-jammed NFC West. Seattle's defense has looked dramatically better of late, last week it held the Cardinals to just 314 yards. The Eagles come in off a 22-17 loss to Cleveland, their second straight setback. Philadelphia is now on the ropes. Who is getting the start today for the Eagles? Whether it's the rookie or Wentz, I can't see either keeping pace with Russell Wilson and this Hawks' offense which has averaged over 31.0 PPG this year. Note as well that Philly is just 3-7 ATS in its last ten at home, while Seattle is 11-4-1 ATS in its last 16 Monday Night Football contests; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 31-19 Seattle. | |||||||
11-30-20 | Texas State v. Mississippi State -6 | Top | 51-68 | Win | 100 | 12 h 19 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mississippi State (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Bobcats have won two double-digit games, but that was against lesser competition. Now they face their stiffest test of the young season and suffice it to say, I expect them to stumble here. Mississippi State won't be taking anything for granted either, as it's lost back-to-back games, falling to both Clemson and Liberty by an identical 11 points. Texas State won't be rolling over, and it's a deep team, but the Bulldogs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after back-to-back SU/ATS losses. Mississippi State is much bigger and talented and I look for it to take out its frustrations on its Sun Belt opponent tonight; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
11-29-20 | Houston Baptist v. Arizona State -32.5 | Top | 77-100 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Arizona State (10* TRADE-MARK). I'm laying the points and expecting an absolute beatdown from start to finish. Houston Baptist enters off a 69-45 loss to TCU. ASU is 1-1, so far averaging 89 PPG and conceding 85.5. Note though that the Huskies are a poor 8-20 ATS in their last 28 following an ATS victory, while the Sun Devils are 7-2 ATS in their last nine non-conference home games as a favorite in the -31 to -35 points range. Expect Arizona State's depth and talent to prove to be too much for Houston Baptist to handle; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
11-28-20 | Eastern Washington v. Washington State -3.5 | Top | 68-71 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 1 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Washington State (10* TRADE-MARK). The Washington State Cougars enter off a 56-52 win over Texas Southern, shaking off some rust in the victory, but unable to cover the large 11.5 point spread. EWU though had its first game postponed due to Covid and I think that's working against it here. The Eagles won 23 games last year, but they lost Big Sky Player Of The Year in Mason Peatling and that's significant. Washington State is also 3-1 ATS the last four in this series, while EWU is just 1-4 ATS in its last five vs. the Pac 12. The Eagles allowed 72.8 PPG last year, while WSU averaged 74.5 PPG last season. Look for WSU to build off their opening victory and to pull away down the stretch! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
11-28-20 | Rutgers v. Purdue -11 | Top | 37-30 | Loss | -110 | 76 h 37 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Purdue (10* BEST OF THE BEST). Rutgers has plenty of issues on both sides of the ball. That said, it enters off another loss against Michigan in which it scored 42 points. After the triple OT setback, I think the Scarelt Knights come out predictably "gassed" here. Rutgers' QB Noah Verdal has eight TD's, but he also has eight INT's. Purdue looks to bounce back here after a 34-31 loss to Minnesota. Jack Plummer had three TD's and one INT in the setback. The Boilermakers have done well in this spot for bettors for a while though, going 9-4 ATS in their last 13 following a SU loss, while Rutgers is 0-5 ATS in its last five following an ATS victory. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: 40-21 Purdue. | |||||||
11-27-20 | Oregon -13.5 v. Oregon State | Top | 38-41 | Loss | -108 | 59 h 56 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Oregon (10* TRADE-MARK). No upsets here, as I expect the "better" team to put the pedal to the metal from start to finish. Last week, Ducks' QB Tyler Shough threw for 334 yards and three TDs, while Oregon's defense forced four turnovers in the 38-35 win over UCLA. The Beavers started 0-2, but they come in off a win over Cal in their last game. QB Tristan Gebbia had a big day, but the defense allowed the Golden Bears 315 passing yards in the tight 31-27 victory. Oregon State is just 3-9 ATS in its last 12 as a home underdog, while Oregon is 5-1 ATS in its last six as a road favorite. Look for Shough to take full advantage of this shoddy Oregon State pass defense and lay the points with confidence! T.M. Prediction: 45-20 Oregon. | |||||||
11-27-20 | Texas-Arlington v. Louisiana Tech -6 | Top | 71-76 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Louisiana Tech (10* TRADE-MARK). Texas Arlington lost last night to Oklahoma State and I think that it's ripe for the icking here as well vs. Louisiana Tech, which opens its season today. Shahada Wells had 21 points in the Mavericks 75-68 loss last night, but I expect UT Arlington to come out flat here. The Bulldogs finished 22-8 last year, averaging 74.5 PPG and conceding only 63.7. This is the Louisiana Tech Classic and I expect the hosts to run up this score from the opening tip, until the final horn; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 80-60 Louisiana Tech. | |||||||
11-26-20 | New Mexico v. Utah State +5.5 | Top | 27-41 | Win | 100 | 75 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Utah State (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Both teams are horrible. Both have similar poor numbers/stats on both sides of the ball. Neither can play defense and each struggles offensively. So why is Utah State the correct call here? Honestly, I think it does indeed have a legitimate shot at winning this one outright. Home field advantage, despite limited fans, is big in my opinion. Utah State is still 11-5 ATS in its last 16 at home and I like that strong trend to carry over here, as New Mexico is 0-5 SU its last five on the road! T.M. Prediction: 33-31 Utah State. | |||||||
11-26-20 | Gonzaga -2.5 v. Kansas | Top | 102-90 | Win | 100 | 22 h 49 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Gonzaga (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Gonzaga is No. 1 and Kansas is No. 6 to open the new season. The Bulldogs are loaded and I think they're going to steamroll the Jayhawks. Gonzaga has many key players returning from last year's team which went 31-2 last season, including 15-1 in conference, but it also got some great news in that Andrew Nembhard was granted his waiver to come over from Florida immediately, he averaged 11.2 PPG last year. Kansas was 28-3 last year and 17-1 in conference, but the top two scorers from last year's team are gone. That's some big shoes to fill. Look for Gonzaga to pounce and make a statement on the national stage; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 80-70 Gonzaga. | |||||||
11-25-20 | Western Michigan v. Butler -18.5 | Top | 62-66 | Loss | -117 | 26 h 57 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Butler (10* TRADE-MARK). WMU has a new head coach since 2003, as Steve Hawkins is gone and his assistant Clayton Banes has taken over. WMU has already lost the services of top players Brandon Johnson and Michael Flowers for the season, putting added pressure on Titus Wright and Artis WHite to fill the void. Last year the Broncos finished 6-12, as they averaged 67 points per game, while allowing 72.7. The Bulldogs turn to Aaron Thompson this year. This is a difficult matchup for the visiting side, as Butler has many key pieces back and note as well that WMU is just 1-4 ATS in its last five on the road. The skill and talent level is massive here; I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: 80-50 Butler. | |||||||
11-25-20 | Lokomotiv Moscow v. Atletico Madrid OVER 2.5 | Top | 0-0 | Loss | -135 | 23 h 59 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Atletico Madrid/FK Lokomotiv Moscow OVER 2.5 (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). Atletico Madrid has lost only one game out of 11 this year against Bayern Munich, while Lokomotiv just broke a six-game slide with a victory over Arsenal Tula. Note that Lokomotiv has never defeated Atletico Madrid in six tries. Bayern is still five points ahead of Atletico Madrid, so the Rojiblancos will be looking to take advantage of this matchup in familiar surroundings. Atletic Madrid enters off an impressive win over Barcelona and it won't be taking Lokomotiv for granted after drawing with it 1-1 last month in Moscow. Joao Felix will make up for Luis Suarez being sidelined, but Lokomotiv won't go down without a fight. This one has "over" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 3-2 Atletico Madrid. | |||||||
11-23-20 | Rams v. Bucs OVER 47 | Top | 27-24 | Win | 100 | 131 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rams/Bucs OVER (10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK). The Buccaneers bounced back from a humbling defeat to the Saints to smash the Panthers 46-23 last weekend. The Rams came out of their bye-week and beat Seattle 23-16. Tampa will look to push the pace from the outset though as it tries to get the defensive-minded Rams out of their comfort zone. Despite the low-scoring victory last week though, I'll point out that Rams' QB Jared Goff posted his second-straight 300-plus yards passing game. This one is going to be centered around these two red-hot QB's; look for this total to fly over sooner, rather than later! T.M. Prediction: 33-30 Tampa. | |||||||
11-22-20 | Chiefs v. Raiders UNDER 57 | Top | 35-31 | Loss | -105 | 107 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Chiefs/Raiders UNDER FIRST HALF (10* BLOWOUT). The Raiders won a high-scoring thriller in Kansas City a couple of weeks ago. Both teams come in off wins, but while the first game went over the number, I believe the second affair between these two AFC leading clubs with fall well under once the smoke clears at the end of the night. And I believe this will in fact pay immediate dividends for us in the first half (note as well that the total has gone under in seven of these teams last ten vs. each other). With each team looking to establish the run early, the savvy call is the under in the first half! T.M. Prediction: 13-7 KC. | |||||||
11-21-20 | Missouri -6 v. South Carolina | Top | 17-10 | Win | 100 | 83 h 3 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Missouri (10* TRADE-MARK). Missouri comes in rested as it hasn't played since October 31st, when it lost 41-17 to the Gators. The Gamecocks enter off a 59-42 loss to Ole Miss, their third-straight and I expect them to have their hands full again here today. Missouri is dealing with a few covid issues, but it's still 2-0 against unranked opponents this year. Missouri QB Connor Bazelak has been great has completed 70 percent of his pases for 1,101 yards, four TD's and just one INT. The Gamecocks have been terrible though, allowing an average of 593 yards per game to the opposition during their three-game slide. Collin Hill has six TD's and six INT's and I believe he'll struggle to keep pace with his counterpart. The Gamecocks have an interim head coach as well. Both teams have plenty of issues, but this one sets up well for the well-rested Tigers from Missouri; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: 35-21 Missouri. | |||||||
11-20-20 | Syracuse v. Louisville OVER 56.5 | Top | 0-30 | Loss | -109 | 60 h 38 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Syrcause/Louisville OVER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). Syracuse didn't play last weekend. The weekend before that it lost 16-13 to BOston College as a 14.5 point underdog. Louisvill is coming off a poor 31-17 home loss to Virginia. These are two teams which have seen better days, but both who will be playing hard to earn a victory today. Last year Louisville won this game 56-34 and while I'm not expecting that many points this time around, all signs definitely point to a shootout in my opinion. Syracuse turned to QB Jacobian Morgan, who made his first start last time out, and all things consider he was decent by finishing 19 of 30 for 188 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Syracuses's numbers are poor on both sides of the field, averaging 18.3 PPG and allowing 31.1. The Cardinals are averaging 27.9 PPG and they're conceding 29.8. Louisville' QB Malik Cunningham has 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions this year, but note that the Cardinals have seen the total eclipse the posted number in their last six home games. I like Morgan under center for Syracuse, as I believe he'll have plenty of opportunities to build off his first decent performance vs. this very shaky Orange secondary. This one has "over" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 40-23 Louisville. | |||||||
11-20-20 | Montreal v. New England -196 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 3 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Revolution (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The winner of this will go on to the Finals in the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. The Impact haven't played in the playoffs since 2016, while this is the second straight appearance for the Revs. Bruce Arena (head coach of New England) has more playoff victories in the MLS than any other coach in history and in these "knock-out" scenarios, experience absolutely counts. This is a battle between the eighth and ninth placed teams, a "play in" contest and home field advantage can not be overlooked; all things considered, a very fair price. Lay it! T.M. Prediction: 3-1 Revs. | |||||||
11-19-20 | Cardinals +3.5 v. Seahawks | Top | 21-28 | Loss | -121 | 37 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Arizona Cardinals. Arizona knocked off Seattle 37-34 at home in overtime as a 3.5 point underdog earlier in the season and I believe it has a legitimate shot at a repeat performance here. Arizona lost 34-31 to Miami two weeks ago, but it bounced back with a big win over Buffalo on Sunday and it's now won four of its last five. Seattle has dropped three of its last four. Arizona averages 29.6 points per game and it allows 23.3. Seattle averages 32.2 PPG, but it concedes a league worst 29.6. The Cards are also 8-1-2 ATS in their last 11 as a road underdog, while Seattle is a poor 1-5 ATS In its last six vs. the division. Russell Wilson's early numbers are because of the competition he faced. Look for the "better" team to domiante this one from start to finish and while I do think the outright is possible, let's grab the points in the end! T.M. Prediction: 29-28 Arizona. | |||||||
11-19-20 | Tulane v. Tulsa -6 | Top | 24-30 | Push | 0 | 36 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Tulsa (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Tulane is now 5-4 after three-straight victories, but I believe it'll finally stumble here in this difficult road venue. Tulsa is 4-1 and it's had three of its game postponed so far this season. The Golden Hurricane though enter off a big 28-24 win over SMU and I think they'll be too much for the Green Wave to handle. Tulane averages 36.7 PPG and it allows 27.6. Michael Pratt has 14 TD's and four INT's for TUlane, but he's also been sacked 20 times. Tulsa is averaging 29 PPG behind the solid play of QB Zack Smith, while the defense concedes only 21.8. Tulane is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven following a SU win, while Tualso is 4-1 ATS in its last five vs. the AAC. Tulsa just held SMU's offense to only 24 points, so I have a hard time seeing the Green Wave have much success this week either; lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: 33-20 Tulsa. |
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