Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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02-15-21 | East Tennessee State +2 v. Chattanooga | Top | 51-53 | Push | 0 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: East Tennessee State (10* MONEY-MAKER). I like the 12-8 Bucs to pull off the minor upset here. East Tennessee State is 12-8 and it's led by Ledarrius Brewer with 16.5 PPG. Overall the Buccaneers average 71 PPG, while allowing 65.8. The Mocs are 16-5 and led by David Jean-Baptistte with 17.2 PPG. Overall Chattanooga averages 74.3 PPG, while allowing 69.8. East Tennessee State has performed well in this spot for bettors by going 15-7 ATS in its last 22 vs. teams with winning records. ETSU plays with revenge here after losing by two points earlier in the year and that extra motivation edge is the difference maker here. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-14-21 | Minnesota v. Maryland -2.5 | Top | 59-72 | Win | 100 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Maryland (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Maryland crushed the Gophers 63-49 in the first meeting this year and I expect a similar final discrepancy once the final buzzer sounds this time around as well. Revenge is all well and good in certain situations, but the Gophers have yet to even win a game on the road yet this year. The Terps have the 35th ranked defense and it has several impressive victories this year, including over Illinois and Wisconsin. The Terps are 4-1 ATS the last five in this series, while the Gophers are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven away from friendly confines. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-13-21 | Northwestern v. Rutgers -8 | Top | 50-64 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rutgers (10* BEST OF THE BEST). No upsets here in my opinion. The Northwestern Wildcats are struggling in the Big 10. Overall the Wildcats average 72.9 PPG, while allowing 74.1. The Scarlet Knights had won four of five before losing to Iowa last time out. It beat Northwestern on the road by 8 points earlier, but a bigger blowout is in the cards here in my opinion, as note that Rutgers is 7-2 ATS in its last nine home games following a SU/ATS loss. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-13-21 | Auburn v. Kentucky -2 | 80-82 | Push | 0 | 6 h 3 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Kentucky (8* MONEY-MAKER). Both teams are having disappointing seasons. I think home court will prove to be the difference maker for the Wildcats though. Kentucky enters off a tight 81-80 loss to Arkansas in its last outing. The Wildcats are just 6-12 ATS this year. The Tigers look poised for a letdown in my opinion after their 73-67 win over Vandy in their last outing. This is also a huge revenge game for Kentucky after it fell 66-59 at Auburn in mid January. The stage is set for a solid win and cover for the Wildcats! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-12-21 | Illinois -14.5 v. Nebraska | 77-72 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 31 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Illinois (8*). Analysis posted shortly. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-12-21 | UAB +2 v. Louisiana Tech | 58-70 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 1 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: UAB (8*). UAB is red hot, 16-2 on the year. Louisiana Tech is 15-6. The Blazers though allow just 57.8 PPG, and I have a hard time seeing the Bulldogs mustering much of an offensive attack vs. this deep UAB side. The Blazers are the better team this year in this matchup, and they play with triple revenge in this spot as well. Grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-12-21 | Knicks v. Wizards +3.5 | Top | 109-91 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Wizards (10* TRADE-MARK). The Knicks come in off back-to-back losses to the Heat. Washington has dropped three of four. These are two bad teams, but Washington mathes up well against New York, as it's won six of the last ten overall, including three of the last five in the series at home. The Knicks have dropped five of their last six road games overall, including 3 of their last four at Capital One Arena. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY . | |||||||
02-11-21 | Purdue v. Minnesota -3.5 | Top | 68-71 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Minnesota (10* TRADE-MARK). The GOlden Gophers will be hungry to break out of a 3-6 run out of their last nine games. Purdue is 6-2 in its last eight. Both teams are still in contention for a tournament spot. This is a big time revenge game for Minnesota as well, as the January 30th meeting between the schools saw a 19-point Purdue victory. Minnesota though is a "different" team at home, with wins over St. Louis, Iowa and Ohio State. Purdue on the road can't be trusted to deliver against this super hungry, revenge-minded home side in my opinion. Lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-11-21 | Tenn-Martin v. Austin Peay -15.5 | 50-71 | Win | 100 | 8 h 44 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Austin Peay (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). The UT Martin Skyhawks have split their last eight games. Overall UT Martin is averaging only 66.6 PPG, while conceding 77.2. That's bad news facing the Governors, who average 74.7 PPG, and concede 70.1. The Skyhawks are a poor 5-17 ATS in their last 22 on the road, while the Governors are 5-1 ATS in their last six overall. I'm playing on the better in form home side to lay a beating from start to finish; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-10-21 | Cavs +9.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 95-133 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 40 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cavaliers (10* TRADE MARK). The Cavaliers come in as the much hungrier team after four straight losses. Cleveland's been competitive, and I think it can catch the Nuggets a little flat-footed here in this non-conference road contest. Denver is coming off a 125-112 loss to Milwaukee. Denver is averaging 115.3 PPG, but it allows 112.7. The margin of error is pretty slim most nights. The Cavaliers only average 104 PPG, but they concede just 110.3, which is one of the best marks in the NBA. I'll point out as well that the Cavs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games after four more SU losses in a row. This one has "nail-biter" written all over it; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-09-21 | Warriors +1.5 v. Spurs | Top | 114-91 | Win | 100 | 13 h 36 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). The Warriors had a nine point lead after the first quarter last night, but they wound up losing. Suffice it to say, I like Stephen Curry and the Warriors to make adjustments and find a way to ge the job done on Tuesday. San Antonio earned its third straight win somehow, despite only shotting 41 percent from the floor. I can't see San Antonio keeping up the pace here without LaMarcus Aldridge in the lineup. Look for Golden State's up tempo offense to prove to be too much for the Spurs to handle this evening; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-09-21 | Notre Dame v. Duke -7 | Top | 93-89 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Duke (10* MONEY-MAKER). Duke won the December 16th ACC opener 75-65 and I think a similar final discrepancy is in the works here as well. The Irish just gave up a 17 point half time lead to lost 84-82 to the Yellow Jackets and I think they have a predictable letdown here after that disappointing heart-breaker. The Blue Devils come in off back-to-back losses to Miami and UNC, so a win here is crucial if they want to keep their tournament hopes alive. I can't trust either of these teams in a really big game, but the Irish on the road is much too difficult for me to get behind here. Instead, this one favors the hungry home side desperate to break out of its slump; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-08-21 | Warriors v. Spurs +1 | Top | 100-105 | Win | 100 | 12 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Spurs (10* TRADE-MARK). The Spurs have won two in a row and I expect them to keep the foot on the gas here. San Antonio most recently beat Houston 111-106. The Spurs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after back-to-back SU/ATS victories as well. Golden State has played much better than most would have though I think, but after a 134-132 loss to the Mavericks last time out, I think the Warriors come out flat here. Note that the Warriors are just 1-4 ATS in their last five vs. a team with a winning SU record as well. I'm banking on the home side pulling away! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-08-21 | Canucks +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | Top | 1-3 | Loss | -134 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Canucks PUCK LINE (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Clearly, Toronto is the better team this year. Vancouver made big strides last season, even advancing into the second round of the playoff bubble. But it lost a bunch of its defensive core, including goaltenders and it's had a much more difficult time this season duplicating its success. Toronto was good last year and it's seemingly gotten better this year. The Canucks have a good offense, but their defense and goaltending has been terrible. The Leafs are much improved on the defensive end. However, the Canucks are desperate for a win here after losing two straight, and with two games agains the Habs upcoming, I look for the Leafs to get caught looking ahead. Grab the extra 1.5 goals - the play is the Canucks on the puck line! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Vancouver. | |||||||
02-08-21 | NC-Greensboro v. Furman -3.5 | Top | 49-68 | Win | 100 | 8 h 10 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Furman (10* MONEY-MAKER). These are two good teams. UNC Greensboro is 13-5 and Furman is 11-6. The Spartans have now won seven in a row and I think that an inevitable letdown is in the cars here. The Paladins on the other hand look to break out of a 1-3 stretch, most recently falling 75-67 to Wofford on Saturday. Furman though is 7-2 ATS in its last nine conference home games after being held to 69 or fewer points in a SU/ATS loss in its last outing. I expect the "hungrier" team to deliver; the play is Furman! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-07-21 | Georgetown v. Villanova -13.5 | Top | 74-84 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Villanova (10* MONEY-MAKER). I think the 5-8 Georgetown Hoyas are going to get steamrolled today from start to finish. The Hoyas come in off a rare win, an 86-79 upset over Creighton. Despite the win, Georgetown still only averages 72.7 PPG, while allowing 74. Villanova won't be "looking past" anyone after its 70-59 loss to St. John's in its last outing. Overall the Wildcats average 77.5 PPG, while conceding only 67.4. This one has "letdown" written all over it for the Hoyas and "bounce back" for the Wildcats; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-07-21 | Celtics +3 v. Suns | Top | 91-100 | Loss | -103 | 7 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Celtics (10* TRADE-MARK). Boston has won two of its last three, most recently coming off an upset win at the Clippers and suffice it to say, I expect it to keep the good tiems rolling here as well. The Suns have been good this year as well. Phoenix though got annihilated by the Pelicans, before then bouncing back with a blowout win over the lowly Pistons. Jayson Tatum is a matchup issue for the Suns. The last time these teams met he had 26 points and ten boards and the Celtics scored 119 points. I think the Suns get caught looking ahead to their easier game tomorrow night at home vs. the Cavaliers. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-06-21 | Air Force v. UNLV -12.5 | 58-68 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: UNLV (8* MONEY-MAKER). The Falcons are only 4-12 and they enter on poor form, having lost five in a row. UNLV can empathize though, as it enters having lost three straight. That said, the Rebels have the talent and experience here to bounce back and take advantage of this favorable matchup, and that's exactly what I expect to see happen! Air Force is undermmaned and ill equipped to hnald David Jenkins Jr. and Bryce Hamilton. Note that UNLV is 4-1 ATS in its last five with 2-3 days off between games as well, while Air Force is only 2-4 ATS in its last six on the road. UNLV has played some tough teams this year and after three straight losses, we can expect it to finally take out its frustrations with a full four-quarter effort here vs. the lowly Falcons; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-06-21 | East Carolina v. Memphis -12.5 | Top | 59-66 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Memphis (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). East Carolina enters off an upset victory over Houston and suffice it to say, I expect an immediate return to mediocrity here. ECU had lost five in a row previous to that. Memphis on the other hand enters on top form, having won two in a row and five of its last six. Memphis is good on both ends, but especially defensively where it concedes an average of only 63.1 PPG. ECU is primed for a major letdown here and note that it is in fact 0-4 ATS in its last four on the road entering this one. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-05-21 | Bucks v. Cavs +10.5 | Top | 123-105 | Loss | -115 | 27 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cavaliers (10* GAME OF THE MONTH). This spread is MUCH too large for the Bucks to cover today in my opinion. Milwaukee has won two in a row, most recently a 130-110 win over the Pacers. Cleveland on the other hand is desperate to get back into the winners circle after a 121-99 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. The Bucks are poor defensively, allowing 112.2 PPG. The Cavaliers have a good defense, conceding just 108.7 PPG. Cleveland is also 4-1 ATS in its last five as a home dog, while Milwaukee is just 2-6-1 ATS in its last nine vs. a team with a losing record. The Bucks have struggled to cover in road games and I expect that trend to continue here. No outright, but closer than expected; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-05-21 | Southern Miss +4 v. Rice | 62-88 | Loss | -107 | 6 h 41 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Southern Miss (8*). I think the Golden Eagles will keep this one competitive to at the very least, keep this one close enough to comfortably sneak in through the back door down the stretch. Southern Miss averages 65.1 PPG and it allows 64.5, while the Owls average 76.6, while conceding 73.1. The Golden Eagles though are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six on the road, while Rice is only 1-3-1 ATS in its last five overall. Grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-05-21 | North Dakota v. Denver +2 | 85-82 | Loss | -105 | 21 h 50 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Denver (8*). These are two terrible teams, but at 1-12 Denver is the "hungrier" team in my opinion. North Dakota is just 5-14. The Fighting Hawks enter off a 99-87 loss to Western Illinois. Denver comes in off an 84-58 loss to North Dakota State. North Dakota State is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven on the road as well, while Denver is interestingly 4-0 ATS in its last four Friday contests. I'm banking on Denver figuring out a way here; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-04-21 | Rockets v. Grizzlies -1 | Top | 115-103 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Grizzlies (10* TRADE-MARK). Houston is coming off a 104-87 loss to Oklahoma City just last night and I think it'll have difficulties mustering up the energy to compete here in the second game of the back-to-back scenario. The loss snapped a six-game win streak for the overacheiving Rockets and I think a predictable slide is in the cards now. Especially tonight. Note as well that Houston is just 2-7 ATS in its last nine after scoring 90 or less points in a SU/ATS loss in its last outing. I'm banking on the home side taking advantage and to bounce back after its 134-116 loss at the Pacers. Lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-04-21 | Gonzaga -23 v. Pacific | Top | 76-58 | Loss | -119 | 12 h 19 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Gonzaga (10* MONEY-MAKER). This game was scheduled at the last minute due to COVID issues and I think the "better" team will be more prepared to lay a beatdown here. Gonzaga is 17-0 on the season and I expect it to make the most of this opportunity and to keep up its pace from start to finish. Most recently the Zags spanked Pepperdine 97-75. Gonzaga averages 94.3 PPG. Pacific enters off a heart-breaking 95-87 double OT loss to BYU and I think it'll struggle to find any energy and focus here vs. this juggernaut. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-03-21 | Suns -3 v. Pelicans | Top | 101-123 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Phoenix Suns (10* TRADE-MARK). Phoenix is 7-4 on the road this year. New Orleans is 4-5 at home. Phoenix won 111-86 over the Pels earlier in the season and I'm expecting a similar final outcome here as well. Phoenix comes to town on top form, winner of three straight. Most recently Chris Paul and the Suns went on the road and beat the Mavs 109-108, as Paul had 34 points and nine boards. The Pels have been playing terrible of late, as they enter off a 118-109 loss to the Kings, their second straight. The Pelicans are also 0-5 ATS in their last five vs. the Western Conference, while Phoenix is a red hot 11-4 ATS in its last 15 on the road. Look for the Suns "under the radar" defense to play another big part in their solid win/cover here today. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-03-21 | Virginia Tech v. Pittsburgh +3.5 | Top | 72-83 | Win | 100 | 11 h 8 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pittsburgh (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Pittsburgh is 8-5 this year overall and 4-4 in conference play. The Panthers though come in starving to break a three-game slide after getting stomped 84-58 by the Irish on Saturday. The Hokies are 13-3 and 7-3 in conference play, but after winning two straight, I think they'll have their hands full with this Panthers team that sports almost identical offensive and defensive numbers. This one purely comes down to "motivation" for me and that's for sure Pittsburgh after the three-straight losses. Pittsburgh's at home as well and while I do think the straight-up outright is possible, in the end I'm grabbing the points. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-02-21 | Celtics v. Warriors +2.5 | Top | 111-107 | Loss | -101 | 12 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* MONEY-MAKER). Boston is 10-8, while Golden State is 11-9. GS just beat Detroit at home by 27 points. The Celtics enter off a one-point home loss to the Lakers and I think they'll struggle to find focus here in the first game of this Western swing. Boston has in fact lost two in a row. Golden State has had two whole days off to prepare for this one and I think it makes the most of it. Outright is possible, but grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-02-21 | West Virginia -11 v. Iowa State | Top | 76-72 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: WVU (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). The 17th ranked WVU Mountaineers got caught looking past Floriday last time out, losing 85-80. Suffice it to say, I don't expect that to happen again here. WVU faces an Iowa State team which is 5-6 this year and which has failed to cover in three straight. The Cyclones are also a poor 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games, while WVU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after allowing 85 or more points in SU/ATS loss in its last outing. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
02-01-21 | Canucks +1.5 v. Canadiens | Top | 2-6 | Loss | -161 | 11 h 6 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Canucks (10* PUCK-LINE GAME OF THE WEEK). In a contest which I see being decided late or in extra time, I'm going to lay the price for the extra 1.5 goals. Vancouver started the year 2-5, but it's since won four straight. The Canucks have looked a lot better on the defensie end and I think the oddsmakers are slow in adjusting. The Habs went 0 for 5 on the power play on Saturday in their loss to the Flames. The Canadiens have done better than most thought in the early going, but again let's not overreact to the first two weeks of play. Note that Vancouver is 7-2 in its last nine after a three-games or longer unbeaten streak. Lay the price for the extra 1.5 goals. T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Vancouver. | |||||||
01-31-21 | Cavs -3.5 v. Wolves | Top | 104-109 | Loss | -103 | 12 h 1 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Cavaliers (10* MONEY-MAKER). Both teams come in on losing streaks. The Cavs are 9-10, while the Wolves are just 4-14. Minnesota has lost three in a row. Andre Drummond will be hoping for a trade at some point from Cleveland, but in the early going he's been dominating, averaging 18.1 points, 14.7 boards, 2.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.7 steals per game. The Cavs have been tremendous defensively this year, allowing just 108.6 PPG. The Wolves are dealing with COVID and injury issues, and thus they've been unable to compete on most nights. Their defense is horrible and I can't see them matching up against the red hot Drummond whatsoever. The Wolves are also just 10-22 ATS in their last 32 following a loss, while Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last six after losing by double-digits. Look for the Cavaliers to take advantage; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-31-21 | SMU v. Houston -10 | Top | 48-70 | Win | 100 | 5 h 55 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Houston (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). SMU held on for a 67-65 win over Memphis last time out, but I expect it to have a much more difficult time here. Houston enters off an 83-60 win over Tulane and I expect a similar final discrepany when the final buzzer sounds in this one as well. Houston won this game 74-60 in early January and I expect an even bigger beatdown here. The Mustangs average 77.5 PPG, while allowing 67.5. The Cougars have won seven straight though, as they average 74.4 PPG, while allowing just 56.5. Look for Houston's superior defense to be the difference-maker here and lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-30-21 | Blazers +2.5 v. Bulls | Top | 123-122 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* MONEY-MAKER). After two straight road losses, I like the Blazers to bounce back here in this favorable spot. The Bulls' three-game win streak is in the rear-view mirror now after two-straight losses and I think that Chicago is ripe for the picking here for this determined and "better" Western Conference side. Also note that this is a revenge game for Portland after a 3-point home loss to Chicago earlier in the month. These team's numbers are similar, but note that the Bulls are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight after a two-games or longer SU losing streak, while Portland is 7-2 ATS in its last nine in trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent. While the outright is obviously possible, let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-30-21 | Kansas +3 v. Tennessee | 61-80 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Kansas (8*). Kansas broke a three-game slide with a tough 59-51 win over TCU and I expect it to keep the momentum rolling here. Tennessee comes in off a narrow victory too, holding on for a 56-53 victory over Mississippi State last time out. The Jayhawks have comparable numbers acorss the board, but note that they're a near-perfect 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games after a SU/ATS win in their previous outing in which they held their opponent to 55 points or fewer in. I'm banking on this strong trend continuing; but grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-30-21 | Florida State -4 v. Georgia Tech | 65-76 | Loss | -104 | 7 h 38 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Florida State (8*). No upsets here. I like 10-2 FSU to keep the foot on the gas from start to finish. FSU is coming off a relatively simple 80-61 win over Clemson, before then smashing Miami 81-58. Georgia Tech has been crushed in each of its last two outings, falling 75-68 to Duke on Tuesday in its most recent action. The Seminoles average 79.3 PPG, and they concede just 67.7. GT allows 72.0 PPG, while averaging only 77.8. FSU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after a SU victory in which it held its previous opponent to under 60 points in; lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-30-21 | Texas Tech -3.5 v. LSU | 76-71 | Win | 100 | 5 h 43 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Texas Tech (8*). Texas Tech is off a close loss to WVU, falling 88-87 on the road, but I think it bounces back here in this favorable matchup. LSU looks primed for a letdown here in my opinion after its 78-66 win win over Texas A&M in its most recent action. The Red Raiders have been ranked in the Top 20 all season and they have five players averaging at least 8.9 PPG. LSU had lost two in a row previous to its most recent victory. Note that the Tigers are 0-5 ATS in their last five home games vs. a team with a winning road record. I'm laying the points and expecting a rout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-29-21 | Wisc-Milwaukee v. IUPU-Indianapolis +4.5 | 68-73 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: IUPUI (8*). Milwaukee is coming off a tight 81-80 win over Cleveland State last time out and I think it'll have its hands full here as well. The Panthers average 72.5 PPG. IUPUI is off a 100-72 loss to Wrigth Sttate. The Jaguars average 65.4 PPG. Not only are the Jaguars 8-2 ATS in their last ten after allowing 100 or more points in a SU/ATS loss in their previous outing though, but the underdog is also 7-2 ATS the last nine in this series as well. The outright is possible, but let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-29-21 | North Texas -7 v. Rice | 79-74 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 25 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: North Texas (8*). I like the 7-5 Mean Green to find a way to get the job done here vs. the 10-6 Rice Owls. UNT has won six of its last eight games and it comes to town averaging 74.3 PPG, while allowing 62.8. Rice is moving in the opposite direction having lost three straight. The Owls average 78.3 PPG, and they allow 72.4. The road team is 5-1 ATS the last six in this series and the Owls are interestingly just 2-4 ATS in their last six after a three games or longer losing streak. I'm laying the points and expecting a decisive rout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-28-21 | New Mexico v. Fresno State -6.5 | Top | 62-64 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Fresno State (10* MONEY-MAKER). New Mexico is just 5-9, most recently falling by 12 to SJSU. Fresno State is coming off a 22 point loss to Boise State to fall to 5-6. However, the Bulldogs have been better at home and the Broncos are one of the best teams in the nation. Here's the perfect opponent to get untracked against, as the Lobos just allowed 83 points to a pretty mediocre SJSU team. Orlando Robinson is a force to be reckoned with, he averages 17.5 PPG for Fresno State and note that the Bulldogs are near-perfect 10-1 ATS in their last 11 home games following three or more consecutive road games. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-28-21 | Blazers +4.5 v. Rockets | Top | 101-104 | Win | 100 | 11 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Rockets have looked better of late with Victor Oladlipo and John Wall playing well. However, I think that the home side has a letdown here against this determined Blazers side. The Blazers are having to adjust to not having CJ McCollum in the line-up, but I think Portland comes out firing here after falling 125-122 at home to the Thunder. Christian Wood is the leading scorer for the Rockets right now. I think Damian Lillard helps will his team to a victory here. That said, I'll be grabbing the points, as note that the Blazers are 7-1 ATS in their last eight after allowing 125 points or more in a SU/ATS home loss in their previous outing; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-27-21 | Mavs +4 v. Jazz | Top | 104-116 | Loss | -106 | 28 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mavericks (10* GAME OF THE YEAR). I think this is a fantastic situational play here, as Utah comes in off a 108-94 win over the Knicks just last night. Dallas won't be lacking for motivation here after its 117-113 home loss to Denver in its most recent action. The Mavericks have actually now lost two straight, so their resolve and focus does not have to be questioned here. Overall it's been a disappointing start for Dallas, but that's been in part to some early injuries and COVID related issues. Utah's been great over the last two weeks, but all good things do come to an end. This is a bad spot for Utah, one which I would consider a "trap." They got past the Knicks last night, but now they face a conference opponent that's been underachieving and which is desperate to break a two-game slide. Additionally note that the Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last five when playing the second game of a back-to-back, while the Mavericks are 6-1 ATS in their last seven on the road. Look for fatigue and complacency to be Utah's downfall here. Obviously the outright is possible, but let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 113-112 Dallas. | |||||||
01-27-21 | Creighton v. Seton Hall +1.5 | 85-81 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Seton Hall (FIRST HALF, 8*). Creighton comes in at 11-4 after beating UConn at home by eight points. Seton Hall is 9-6, but it comes in off a competitive two-point loss at Villanova in its latest action and I like it to come out firing in the first half here as it tries its hardest to go up early in this contest, and then find a way to deliver in the second half. Creighton is ranked 17th in the AP Poll, but note that it's just 2-7 ATS in its last nine conference road games after a SU/ATS home victory over a conference opponent. The Pirates have lost two of three and absolutely won't be lacking for motivation here. Look for Seton Hall to defend its home turf. At least in the first half! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-27-21 | Towson v. James Madison -3 | 63-78 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: James Madison (8*). I think Towson will get overwhelmed on the road here. The Tigers are 3-7 overall and 2-3 in conference play. James Madison on the other hand is 7-3 overall and off a weekend split with Northeastern. So far the Dukes are 2-1 in league action. Towson shot the ball poorly in its back-to-back losses to Hostra, hitting just 17.6 percent from range. The Dukes are dynamic offensively, led by Vado Morse, who had 30 points in his team's most recent victory. JMU is 4-1 ATS in its last five vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400, while Towson is a poor 1-4-1 ATS in its last six road games. This one is going to get ugly; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-26-21 | Knicks v. Jazz -11 | Top | 94-108 | Win | 100 | 13 h 25 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Jazz (10* TRADE-MARK). New York is 8-10, most recently coming off a loss at Portland, allowing 116 points in the setback. New York has been great defensively in the early going, but the loss to the Blazers is a bit of foreshadowing here in my opinion vs. the red hot Jazz, who enter having won eight straight and who won't want to take the foot off the gas now with Dallas coming to town tomorrow night. The Jazz are dominating on both ends of the floor and I like the home side to make an example of this young Knicks team, who admittedly has done better than I thought it would at the start here. One last thing, note that Utah is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after a four-games or longer unbeaten streak. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-26-21 | Red Wings v. Stars -1.5 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 57 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Stars (10* PUCK-LINE MONEY-MAKER). Who saw the Stars coming out flying and crushing the Predators in two straight games after having the start of their season delayed by COVID issues? Not me. Detroit is now just 2-4-0 this year and I think it'll have its hands full trying to slow down this deep and talented home side. Detroit has managed just 2.00 GPG on 26.2 shots this season, while conceding 2.74 goals. Dallas is putting up 25 shots on net, while averaging 5.00 GPG. It's also 6-2 in its last eight vs. clubs with teams below .600. Detroit on the other hand is just 27-68 in its last 95 vs. teams with winning records. Look for Dallas to not only win this game, but win it by a huge margin. The play is Dallas on the PUCK LINE. T.M. Prediction: 5-1 Dallas. | |||||||
01-26-21 | Mississippi State v. Tennessee -9.5 | Top | 53-56 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Tennessee (10* SEC GAME OF THE YEAR). It's all hands on deck for 18th ranked Tennessee, which comes into this one having lost two straight, most recently a 73-64 setback to Missouri. The Bulldogs come in off a solid cover, but an overall SU 81-73 loss to Alabama on Saturday. The Bulldogs have lost two in a row as well. The Bulldogs give up only 67.1 PPG, but the Vols come in hungry to reverse their fortunes here. Tennessee is on an entirely different level defensively though, as despite back-to-back losses, it's still eighth in the country by conceding only 59.8 PPG. Jaden Springer could be out of the line-up again tonight, but it's not going to matter in my opinion. This one has "blowout" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-25-21 | Oklahoma State v. Iowa State +2.5 | Top | 81-60 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Iowa State (10* TRADE-MARK). Oklahoma State at 9-4 is about to lay a proverbial egg here in my opinion. The Cowboys have split their last eight games, they enter averaging 76.2 PPG, while allowing 71.6. The Cylones are the hungrier team for sure though as they look to snap a three-game slide. Iowa State averages 68.4 PPG, while conceding 74.8. The Cyclones though are a near-perfect 7-1 ATS in their last eight after a three-games or longer SU/ATS losing streak. The extra time off between games is going to be beneficial for the home side and while the outright is possible, let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-25-21 | Raptors v. Pacers -2.5 | 114-129 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Pacers (8*). The Raptors pulled off the 107-102 road win here on Sunday night, but I think that 7-9 Toronto will take a predictable step-back in the second game of the back-to-back. Indiana's early hot streak has come to an end, but after four straight ATS losses in a row, I love the Pacers to get back on track here and think they're vastly undervalued with this line. Toronto can not at all be trusted on the road or in the second game of a back-to-back; I'm laying the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-25-21 | Hornets v. Magic +2 | 108-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Magic (8*). I like betting on "hungry" teams. When Markel Fultz went down, the heart and soul was knocked out of Orlando in the early going, but after losing eight of their last nine, including last night's contest at home to the Hornets. Charlotte had lost four in a row previous to that and an immediate return to mediocrity is imminent in my opinion, as note that Charlotte is a poor 2-7 ATS in its last nine after holding its opponent to 105 points or under in a SU/ATS victory in its previous outing; I'm grabbing the points, but expecting the outright! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-24-21 | Hornets v. Magic -1.5 | Top | 107-104 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 59 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Magic (10* MONEY-MAKER). After a decent start to the season, the Hornets have now lost four in a row and I think that slide continues another night. Most recently the Hornets fell 123-110 to the Bulls. Orlando won't be lacking for motivation either as it's 7-9 and it's lost seven of its last eight. With a spread like this, the oddsmakers are trying their best to lead us to believe that these teams are evenly matched. I think they likely are, but the home-court advantage simply can't be overlooked here in my opinion, as note that the Magic are 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games after three or more straight SU/ATS losses in a row. Lay the short points, but expect a decisive rout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-24-21 | Bills v. Chiefs -3 | Top | 24-38 | Win | 100 | 53 h 18 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Chiefs (10* GAME OF THE YEAR). With Patrick Mahomes playing, I think the home side is going to find a way to get the job done here. These team's met in Week 6 and the Chiefs pulled out the 23-16 victory. I expect a few more points to be scored here, but I do think we'll see an even bigger points discrepancy. The Bills won with their tough defensive play last weekend in a 17-3 victory over the Ravens, but that was on a chilly day at home. Overall Buffalo's defense has been its weak point this year and I think that's finally going to come back to haunt it, as the Chiefs have the offense to keep up with this high-octane Bills' offense. Experience at this level is crucial and the Chiefs and Andy Reid are light years ahead of their counterparts in that regard. I'm banking on Mahomes delivering an MVP performance and putting Allen in his place; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-24-21 | Fordham v. Rhode Island -17 | Top | 42-52 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rhode Island (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Rhode Island won this game 76-75 last year, but I'm expecting a much bigger victory today. Fordham enters this game as the lowest scoring team in the country, averaging only 51 PPG this season. Rhode Island is already 4-1 when playing in Kingston. Note that Rhode Island is also 5-1 ATS in its last six as a home favorite in the -16.5 to -19.5 points range as well. This is a major mismatch in every respect and I expect a blowout of epic proportions! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-23-21 | Canadiens v. Canucks +1.5 | 5-2 | Loss | -180 | 12 h 12 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Vancouver Canucks PUCK LINE (8* BEST OF THE BEST). I think that wise move here is to lay the steeper price for the extra 1.5 goals of insurance. The Canucks won in a shootout in the first game 6-5, and then the Habs won 7-3 in the second. I expect a very competitive affair like we saw in the first game. This three-games in a row dynamic is leading to intense short rivalries and I expect that to be the case today; lay the price for the Canucks on the PUCK-LINE! T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Vancouver. | |||||||
01-23-21 | Mississippi State v. Alabama -10 | 73-81 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 5 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Alabama (8*). Mississippi State has been playing well of late, but after two straight wins on the road, I'm expecting a letdown here finally in this difficult road venue. The Bulldogs average 71.7 PPG, while conceding 66.1. The Crimston Tide have won eight straigth and I don't foresee a letdown here. The Tide are on another level, averaging 81.8 PPG, while allowing 70.5. Note as well that the Tide are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven vs. the SEC, while Mississippi State is just 3-7 ATS the last ten in this series. Look for the focussed home side to pull away down the finish; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-23-21 | Boston University +7.5 v. Lafayette | 81-76 | Win | 100 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Boston (8*). Boston is 1-5 and Lafayette is 5-1. The Terriers will be hungry here to snap a five-game slide. Overall Boston is averaging 74.5 PPG, while conceding 72. Lafayette enters complacent after its five-game win streak in my opinion. The Leopards average 81.7 PPG, while allowing 73.5. The Terriers though are 5-1 ATS in their last six on the road, while Lafayette is just 4-7 ATS in its last 11 after a four games or longer SU/ATS unbeaten streak. No outright, but down to the wire; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-22-21 | IUPU Ft Wayne v. Green Bay +1.5 | 59-77 | Win | 100 | 9 h 55 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Green Bay (8*). After four straight wins, I think that the Mastodons come in this game complacent. Green Bay on the other hand is for sure the hungrier team here after starting 3-11. The Mastodons numbers though are skewed because of the level of their competition. These teams are evenly matched, but the Phoenix have the edge motivationally and that's the difference-maker for me; the play is Green Bay! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-22-21 | Niagara v. Quinnipiac +1 | 59-56 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 55 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Quinnipiac (8*). Niagara is 5-7 and Quinnipiac is 3-5. The Bobcats come in desperate to break a three-game slide. Niagara comes in off consecutive losses to Manhattan. The Bobcats though have in fact responded well in this spot for bettors by going 4-1 ATS in their last five at home and 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games after three-games or longer SU/ATS losing streak. Niagara on the other hand is a poor 2-6 ATS in its last eight after two or more SU losses. I like the Bobcats to pull away down the stretch! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-21-21 | Portland v. BYU -22 | 67-95 | Win | 100 | 14 h 30 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: BYU (8*). Portland is 6-7, while BYU is 11-3. I don't foresee any letdowns here. BYU is one of the best in the nation on both ends of the court, while the Pilots consistently struggle with consistency. Note that the Cougars are 7-2 ATS in their last nine after scoring 70 or more points in a SU/ATS victory in their last outing. I'm laying the points and expecting a blowout of epic proportions! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-21-21 | Montana v. CS Sacramento +2 | 78-66 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 36 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Sacramento State (8*). Montana is 6-7, while Sacramento State is 5-2. The Grizzlies are off a 62-58 loss to Northern Arizona. Montana averages 68.2 PPG and it allows 61.7. The Hornets are off a 70-65 win over Idaho State. Sacramento State averages 72.4 PPG, while conceding only 58.3. Montana is just 1-6 ATS in its last seven vs. a team with a winning record, while the Hornets are 4-0 ATS in their last four vs. teams with losing records. Grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-20-21 | Tulsa v. Houston -11.5 | Top | 59-86 | Win | 100 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Houston (10* TRADE-MARK). The Houston Cougars are 11-1 overall and 6-1 in league action. Tulsa is 8-4, and 5-2 in AAC play. Houston's only lost one game, and that was to the Golden Hurricane a couple weeks ago. They say "revenge is a dish best served cold" and suffice it to say, I expect a frozen slap to the head here by the Cougars tonight. Since the loss to Tulsa though, Houston has won four in a row and it comes in now ready to lay a beating. Tulsa on the other hand looks primed for a letdown here after squeaking by Memphis 58-57 last time out. Expect the better, revenge-minded home side to keep the foot on the gas from start to finish; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-19-21 | Penn State v. Illinois -8 | 65-79 | Win | 100 | 13 h 0 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Illinois (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). Penn State is just 3-5 after falling on the road at Purdue by eight points. Illinois is 9-5, and it also enters off a loss, falling at home to Ohio State by six points. The Nittany Lions seem to be just going through the motions this year, as they're 0-4 in Conference play this season. The Nittany Lions have been hit hard by the CORANAVIUS, and it shows. The Illini have been streaky, but I think they'll come in focussed here as they look to bounce back from their latest loss. Keep your eyes on Ayo Dsounmu, who is averaging 22.4 points and 4.9 assists for the Fighting Illini this season. Finally note that Penn State is a poor 2-6 ATS in its last eight following a SU loss. I look for the better side to pull away down the stretch; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-19-21 | Akron v. Bowling Green -5.5 | Top | 69-57 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bowling Green (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Akron has already had more than a few games cancelled due to COVID. The Zips are 5-3, averaging 79.8 PPG, while allowing 72.13. Bowling Green is 10-3 oerall and 6-1 in conference action. The Green Falcons are averaging 81.62 PPG, while conceding 73.31. We're coming down the home stretch of the regular season and there's no way the Green Falcons are taking the foot off the gas at home in this favorable spot. I expect a lop-sided blowout once the final horn blares, so lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-18-21 | Warriors +9 v. Lakers | Top | 115-113 | Win | 100 | 14 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Am I predicting an outright upset here? I'm not. But I do think this one sets up really well for the visiting side. The Lakers have covered in four straight, but with a couple of nights off before a seven-game road trip, starting in Milwaukee on Thursday, this absolutely sets up as a classic "look-ahead" spot for the home side. Granted, Golden State has been "hit or miss" this year, but note that it's 7-2 ATS in its last nine road game after playing with two or more days of rest. No outright, but closer than this spread would suggest; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-18-21 | Florida State +2 v. Louisville | 78-65 | Win | 100 | 11 h 9 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Florida State. The Seminoles are 7-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play. FSU enters on top form, most recently getting the better of UNC 82-75. The Cardinals are 9-2 overall and 4-1 in league action. Louisville though comes in off a 78-72 loss to Miami and I think it'll have another predictable letdown here as well. One player to keep your eyes on for for the visiting side is Carlik Jones, who is averaging 18 points, 6.2 boards, 4.9 assists and 1.3 steal this year. The Seminoles sport similar offensive and defensive numbers and their current form is the deciding factor for me here. Obviously the outright victory is in the cards, but I'll grab the short points in the end! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-17-21 | Pacers +6 v. Clippers | Top | 96-129 | Loss | -106 | 14 h 43 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Pacers (10* TRADE-MARK). The Pacers have won two straight and I expect them to at the very least, take this one right down to the wire. Indiana comes to LA refreshed as well, as its last game was postponed due to COVID issues. Overall Indiana is averaging 114.3 PPG, while conceding 108.2. The Clippers on the other hand are averaging 113.8 PPG, while allowing 109.6. This one really sets up well for the Pacers, as I expect the Clippers to get caught flat here as they get two nights off after this, before a "cream puff" against the Kings. In a contest which I see coming down to whichever of these talented and deep teams has its hands on the ball last, I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-17-21 | Browns +10.5 v. Chiefs | 17-22 | Win | 100 | 98 h 39 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Cleveland Browns (8* MONEY-MAKER). If you're betting on this game, then you already know the strengths and weaknesses of each of these high-profile teams, things known even by casual NFL fans. The Browns have gone through some adversity with injuries to key players (OBJ) and other COVID related stuff this year. The Browns have a good offense, that revolves around the dominant run game of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Baker Mayfield has been great in limiting mistakes this season. The Chiefs once again eclipsed their season win total (for an eighth straight year), but they've shown signs of weakness already this season, most famously their meltdown at home to the Raiders. The Browns are a lot better than Las Vegas. Andy Reid has had extra time off to prepare, but I think the home side's defense will have its hands full here this afternoon. I expect a competitive battle until the end, so I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-16-21 | Tennessee State v. Tennessee Tech +1 | Top | 71-74 | Win | 100 | 15 h 33 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Tennessee Tech (10* MID-MAJOR GAME OF YEAR). A couple of terrible teams collide in this one, but it's a matchup which I think that Tennessee Tech will finally step up in and take advantage of. Tennessee State is just 2-7 so far this season, including only 1-4 in its last five. Tennessee Tech is the hungrier team though at just 1-13. The Golden Eagles though have played more games and faced stiffer competition. Not trying to say their a good team that's fallen on some bad luck, but I'll point out that they're 3-1-1 ATS in their lasr five overall. The Tigers on the other hand are a miserable 1-7 ATS in their last eight on the road and only 1-4 ATS in their last five after a SU loss. As I said, considering everything listed above, this one favors the Eagles! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-15-21 | Robert Morris v. Illinois-Chicago -3 | Top | 53-67 | Win | 100 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Illinois Chicago (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). After being on the road for over a month, the Flames return home for the first time in a long time and I expect them to make the most of it here. Here's the perfect opponent as well, vs. newcomer Robert Morris. One player to keep your eyes on today is Teyvion Kirk for the home side, as he posted the third triple-double in UIC history in the Flames' victory over Oakland on Dec. 20th. Robert Morris is overmatched on the road here against a team happy to be in friendly confines. I'm laying the short points and expecting a big rout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-15-21 | Mavs +6.5 v. Bucks | Top | 109-112 | Win | 100 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Mavericks (10* TRADE-MARK). Both teams enter on top form. Honestly, it wouldn't be too difficult to write a convincing argument for either of these team's to cover this contest. Kristaps Porzingis returned to the line-up for Dallas in its win at Charlotte last time out. The Bucks come in on a win skein as well, but I think that the scheduling favors Dallas, as Milwaukee plays at Brooklyn next, followed the defending champion Lakers after that. It's a classic look-ahead spot for the Bucks, who I think will take the foot off the gas in the second half. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-15-21 | Old Dominion v. Rice +3 | 59-69 | Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Rice (8* MONEY-MAKER). ODU is 7-3 on the year, but after three-straight wins, I expect the team to take a step back here. The Owls are 9-3, but they are coming off their first Conference USA loss last weekend, falling to UTEP in the first game, but then bouncing back in the second. Rice is the deeper team and it's also 5-2 ATS in its last seven home games vs. a team with a losing road record, while ODU is 0-4 ATS in its last four following an ATS victory. I'm grabbing the points, but won't be shocked by an outright! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-14-21 | Ducks v. Golden Knights -1.5 | 2-5 | Win | 125 | 14 h 8 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Las Vegas PUCK LINE (8*). Vegas won three out of four of these games last year and I like the deeper and more talented home side to lay the hammer down on Opening Night. The Ducks allowed 3.17 GPG last year and they're just 2-6 in their last eight against the conference. The Knights have excelled in this spot for bettors by going 14-5 in their last 19 home games as the favorite. Look for the Golden Knights dominant play on both ends of the ice to prove to be too much for this rebuilding Ducks' team to hang with down the stretch. T.M. Prediction: 5-1 Knights. | |||||||
01-14-21 | Pacers v. Blazers -1.5 | Top | 111-87 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 7 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). Indiana lost to Sacramento to open up its five-game swing, but then pulled away for a nine-point win against the Warriors the following night. With two more high-profile games upcoming at Phoenix and the Clippers on back-to-back nights, I think Indiana gets caught flat-footed in the Pacific Northwest tonight. The Blazers return home off a successful 132-126 victory in Sacramento and I like this home side team to keep the momentum rolling here. I don't think fatigue is a factor whatsoever, as we're still just at the start of the season. For all the reasons listed above, lay the short points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-14-21 | San Francisco v. Portland +13 | Top | 79-63 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Portland (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). San Francisco is 8-6 overall and 2-2 in WCC play. Portland is 6-5, but 0-2 in league action. The Dons enter off a 68-60 loss to Loyola Marymount. The Pilots play with revenge here against San Francisco after losing earlier in the year. They also enter focussed after a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 116-88 to Gonzaga. San Fran averages 74.4 PPG, while allowing 68.6, while Portland has allowed 80.5 PPG. That defensive number is skewed though because of the level of competition the last two games. Note that the Dons are 0-4 ATS in their last four road games as well. I like Portland to keep this one close at home and while I'll stop short in calling for the outright, everything points to this one big a classic nail-biter; grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-13-21 | Pelicans v. Clippers -6 | Top | 106-111 | Loss | -100 | 14 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clippers (10* BLOWOUT BEST OF THE BEST). The Clippers are healthy. LA is coming off a 137-134 win over the Bulls. It was a more difficult than expected victory, as Chicago came to town with several players on the injured/COVID list. Regardless, LA got huge production from both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, and now the role players have an opporunity to step up here against this young and inconsistent Pelicans side. New Orleans ranks 18th in the league in defensive efficiency and while they'll break out of their current three-game slide at some point, I don't think that'll be here in this difficult road building. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-13-21 | Duquesne v. Dayton -6 | 63-72 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Dayton (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). Duquesne has been severely impacted by COVID issues this year and I think it'll struggle against the high-flying Flyers. So far the Dukes are just 3-3 on the year. The Flyers have some injury issues, but they're on the bounce-back here after making adjustments and getting back on the winning track with an OT win over Davidson in their most recent action. Duquesne ranks 276th in defensive efficiency, which doesn't bode well on the road here. Look for Dayton to continue to adjust and to build off its recent victory; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-12-21 | Providence v. Marquette -3 | 69-79 | Win | 100 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Marquette (8* BANKROLL BUILDER). The Friars are going to return to form at some point, but I don't expect that to happen in this matchup. Providence has lost two in a row, most recently a heartbreaking 74-73 setback to Xavier. Marquette lost to a red hot UConn team 65-54 in its latest action. The Golden Eagles are stout defensively though, allowing just 69.5 PPG. Providence concedes 71.3. Marquette is also 7-2 ATS in its last nine after being held to 55 points or less in a loss in its previous outing. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-12-21 | TCU v. Oklahoma -7.5 | Top | 46-82 | Win | 100 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Oklahoma (10* MONEY-MAKER). TCU has dropped back-to-back games by double-digits to Kansas and Baylor. Oklahoma enters off a slim loss to Kansas as well, but it was playing without the services of Brady Manek and Jalen Hill. Both will be out here as well, but the fact that the Sooners took the Jayhawks down to the wire without them in the line-up is a real testament to how deep this Oklahoma team really is. TCU is decent, but not great. It's ranked 84th in defensive effeciency and 90th in defensive efficiency. Oklahoma on the other hand has the 24th ranked offense and 60th ranked defense. Look for the home side to put the foot on the gas from start to finish and pull away for the comfortable cover! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-11-21 | Raptors v. Blazers -4.5 | Top | 111-112 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Blazers (10* TRADE-MARK). Here's a great situational spot for Portland, which catches the Raptors off a tight 106-105 loss at Golden State just last night. Toronto is staggering this year and after last night's "near miss," I expect a predictable letdown here. The Blazers enter on fire, having won two straight while posting 260 points in the process. All signs point to a comfortable home side destruction; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-11-21 | Boise State v. Wyoming +8.5 | Top | 83-60 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 38 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Wyoming (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). These teams play today, and then again on Wednesday. Boise State has obviously been fantastic in the early going with a 10-1 overall record. Overall the Broncos allow 81 PPG, while conceding 61.27. Wyoming is no push over though at 7-2. The Cowboys average 82 PPG, while allowing 75. I don't think that the home floor advantage can be overlooked here though and while I'm stopping short in calling for the upset, I'll grab the points as I expect this one to come right down to the wire! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-11-21 | Temple v. SMU -11 | 68-79 | Push | 0 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: SMU (8* BANKROLL BUILDER) SMU is 6-2, but it comes in razor focussed after two-straight losses. SMU defeated the Owls two weeks ago 79-71 on the road and I expect an even bigger margin of victory this time around. Temple has had to deal with several COVID issues this year and it's currently 1-2 overall and 0-2 in league play. Temple is young and thin and it now hits the road to face a much better team on its home floor that's out to erase the stink of a couple of real poor performances. This one has blowout written all over it; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-10-21 | Maryland v. Illinois -10 | Top | 66-63 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Illinois (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). The Terps are bad, going just 1-3 this season vs. ranked teams. Most recently Maryland fell 89-67 to Iowa. The Illini on the other hand enter off a commanding 81-56 victory over Northwestern and I like them to continue to build momentum here as well in this favorable matchup. Maryland averages 72.2 PPG, while allowing 68.5. Illinois is out for a fifth straight win. The Illini average 85 PPG, while conceding only 67.9. Look for Illinois superior play on both ends of the court help it to pull away in the closing moments; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-10-21 | Bears v. Saints -10 | 9-21 | Win | 100 | 49 h 18 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Saints (8*). How did the Bears even make it into the playoffs? Chicago had a revolving door at QB this year. Chicago lost at home to the Saints in the middle of the season. The Bears are good defensively, but bad on the offensive end. The Saints had to deal with some COVID issues in the latter part of the season, but the main group is ready to go and I expect Brees to lay the hammer down early and often. This is going to get ugly. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-10-21 | Jazz -7.5 v. Pistons | Top | 96-86 | Win | 100 | 7 h 38 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Jazz (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Jazz just steamrolled the Bucks by 13 on the road and I like this deep and talented visiting side to keep the momentum rolling on the road here. The Jazz poured in 131 points and set a franchise-record with 25 three-point shots made. The Pistons are under-manned and consistency from game to game is an issue. Detroit is also facing a Jazz team which is 6-1 ATS in its last seven vs. clubs with losing records. This is a major mismatch for Detroit and I like Utah to take advantage; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-10-21 | Ravens v. Titans +3.5 | 20-13 | Loss | -114 | 46 h 43 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Titans (8*). The Titans upset the Ravens in last year's playoffs and they also won in OT against Baltimore back in early November. Baltimore has troubles with this potent offense. Derrick Henry is always a load to slow down, but Tennessee QB Ryan Tannehill is definitely under-rated. The only winning team that Baltimore has beaten though over its current five-game win streak is Cleveland. The Titans are in fact 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 in this series, while Baltimore is just 4-9 ATS in its last 13 after allowing 150 or more yards passing in its last outing. I'm grabbing the points (but not going to be surprised by an outright upset either!) T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-09-21 | Hawks -5 v. Hornets | Top | 105-113 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Hawks (10* MONEY-MAKER). I base my picks on many things. Charlotte just beat the Hawks 102-94 on Thursday, setting this up as a big time revenge game for ATL, which comes in very hungry here after three-straight losses. The Hornets came from behind to knock off the Pelicans on the road last night and I think a predictable letdown is in the cards for sure here for the home side. Note as well that ATL is 7-2 ATS in its last nine in trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent in which it was held to 100 points or fewer in. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-09-21 | Georgetown v. Syracuse -10 | Top | 69-74 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Syracuse (10* BEST OF THE BEST). Georgetown is off to a 3-7 start. Syracuse is 6-2 overall, but just 1-1 in ACC action. I think the Orange come in focused here as they look to improve their record in this favorable matchup on their home floor. Georgetown enters off a poor 63-55 loss to Butler, shooting a terrible 33.9 percent from the floor. Syracuse will be especially motivated here after losing 63-60 to Pittsburgh at home in its last outing, after previously averaging 101 points in two of three games prior. Note as well that the Orange are 7-0 ATS in their last seven following an ATS loss, while the Hoyas are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven vs. a team with a winning straight-up record. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-09-21 | Rams v. Seahawks -3 | 30-20 | Loss | -115 | 25 h 26 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Seahawks (8*). Seattle lost the first game against the Rams, but then it beat LA 20-9 in Week 17 to clinch the NFC West. Seattle is simply the better team here. Granted, the Rams are very good on the defensive side of the ball, but LA's offense just can't be trusted on the road here. The Hawks' defense is without question their weak point, but the unit improved dramatically over the final part of the season. I don't see this one being close at all, so lay the points and expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-09-21 | Colts v. Bills -6 | 24-27 | Loss | -112 | 22 h 51 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Bills (8*). I really respect the Colts, as Philip Rivers has definitely done much better than I could have predicted. Buffalo has the overall better offense, while the Colts have the better defense. Timing and momentum are important though and the Bills' play on the defensive side of the ball has been a lot better over the last month. I expect the Bills to use home field to their advantage here and to pull away in the fourth quarter. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-08-21 | Bulls v. Lakers -9 | Top | 115-117 | Loss | -115 | 13 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: LA Lakers (10* BLOWOUT ELITE OF THE ELITE). The Bulls somehow managed to upset the Blazers on the road without the services of Lauri Markkanen, Tomas Satoransky, Chandler Hutchison and Ryan Arcidiacono, all who are out for protocal reasons. Chicago then lost a nail-biter in Sacramento. The Lakers lost to the Spurs at home just last night and I think they'll come in focussed here now as they look to avoid the back-to-back losses on their own floor. Chicago is overmatched here, and it faces a Lakers team playing with a chip on its shoulder. I'm laying the points! T.M. Prediction: 122-105 Lakers. | |||||||
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 | Raptors +3 v. Suns | 115-123 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Raptors (8* MONEY-MAKER). The Raptors will be desperate here to break a string of bad play, most recently falling by 12 at home to Boston, which was playing the second game of a back-to-back. A game vs. the Suns, who had their four-game win streak snapped by the Lakers last time out, is just what the doctor ordered to get back on track though in my estimation for Toronto. The Suns take to the road after this for an Eastern road swing, and I think they get caught looking ahead. Not as well that Toronto is 7-2 ATS in its last nine non-conference road games after two or more SU/ATS losses in a row. Grab the points, but don't be shocked by a SU upset! 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. | |||||||
01-05-21 | Vanderbilt v. Kentucky -11.5 | 74-77 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Michigan State (10* GAME OF THE YEAR). MSU got by Nebraska in its last game and I like it to build off that important confidence building victory. Rutgers though has dropped two of three and I think it'll struggle in this difficult road arena. Rutgers is a good team. Better than I thought it would be. The Scarlet Knights only two losses have come against ranked teams in Iowa and Ohio State. This has been a weird and difficult year for all sports, but especially College. And I'd argue it's been hardest on College Basketball players, who got hit just before the Tournament last year. I'm not reading too much into early season results. I think MSU builds off its latest victory, while all signs point to the Scarlet Knights continuing to regress. The play is Michigan State! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Blazers v. Warriors +5.5 | Top | 122-137 | Win | 100 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Warriors (10* TRADE-MARK). This is a big time revenge game for Steph Curry and the Warriors, who fell 123-98 to the Blazers on New Year's Day. Portland's been hit or miss in the early going, while the Warriors continue to go through growing pains. Note though that Golden State is 7-1 ATS in its last eight after a 20-point SU/ATS loss to an opponent in its last outing. In a contest which I see being decided late, I'm going to grab up the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Northwestern v. Michigan -8 | Top | 66-85 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Michigan (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Michigan is going to lose at some point, I just don't see that happening here. Northwestern somehow started the year with three straight upset wins, but it's since come back down to earh, most recently getting smashed 87-72 to Iowa. Michigan is 10-0 after beating Maryland on the road. The Wolverines are vastly superior and have the advantage of experience as well. Finally note as well that Michigan is 7-1 ATS in its last eight after five or more straight SU victories in a row. Look for the Wolverines to pull away in the second half; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Seahawks -6.5 v. 49ers | 26-23 | Loss | -112 | 31 h 18 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Hawks (8*). San Francisco has absolutely nothing to play for here. It can't even really play spoiler, as Seattle has clinched the division and a playoff spot. If the Hawks win and get outside help though, they still have a chance at moving up. Look for the more motivated side to keep the intensity dialed up in Week 17 as it gets ready for the playoffs; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Steelers +10.5 v. Browns | 22-24 | Win | 100 | 28 h 53 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Steelers (8*). The Steelers have clinched a spot. The Browns desperately need a win here to qualify, but they're still dealing with COVID issues to several key players. Despite having already locked down a playoff spot, I don't expect Pittsburgh to simply roll over here. In fact, Pittsburgh would love to post a win here, knock the Browns out of contention and keep the momentum rolling into the post-season. Outright is probably not going to happen, but look for this one to be much closer than expected; and grab up those points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-03-21 | Dolphins v. Bills -3 | 26-56 | Win | 100 | 28 h 52 m | Show | |
T.M. Selection: Bills (8*). I love the Bills here. Buffalo swept the season series with the Patriots last weekend in Foxborough and it still has a chance to lock down a better spot with a win today. Miami needs a win to qualify, but I think that's asking too much in this difficult road venue for a rookie QB to handle. Note that Ryan Fitzpatrick has been ruled out for this game as well for the visitors, so if Tua struggles, there is no safety net anymore. Look for the Bills improving defense to be the difference here; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. |
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Ray Monohan | $607 |
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Ricky Tran | $297 |
Sean Higgs | $140 |
Jesse Schule | $98 |
Kyle Hunter | $66 |