Date | Match Up | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Lead Time | Analysis |
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01-17-21 | Memphis -124 v. Tulsa | Top | 57-58 | Loss | -124 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Memphis Memphis hasn't played since late December, holding on for a tougher than expected 58-57 win over South Florida. The Tigers face a 7-4 Tulsa team which just had a four-game win streak snapped in a humbling 72-53 setback to Wichita State on Wednesday. This is a revenge game for Memphis as well after it fell 56-49 to the Golden Hurricane at home last year. These team's offensive and defensive numbers are similar, but the longer layoff will help the Tigers in my opinion. Conversely, after their first loss in almost a month, I think the Golden Hurricanes are primed for a classic letdown in this spot. I'm banking on the "better" team securing an outright here. T.M. Prediction: 78-63 Memphis | |||||||
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. | |||||||
01-14-21 | 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 | Texas Tech v. Texas OVER 133.5 | Top | 79-77 | Win | 100 | 13 h 40 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Texas/Texas Tech OVER (10* TOTAL ELITE OF THE ELITE). This has all the makings of a great game. Suffice it to say, I'm expecting a "shootout," not a "chess match." Texas Tech averages 75.54 PPG, while it allows 58. Texas averages 75.64 PPG, while allowing 63.73. I think that the Longhorns though will be out to get the Red Raiders out of their comfort zone, and that means playing at as high a tempo as possible. I look for these talented offenses to explode in the second half; the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
01-12-21 | Spurs v. Thunder UNDER 217.5 | Top | 112-102 | Win | 100 | 12 h 53 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Spurs/OKC UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). San Antonio had its three-game win streak broken with a 96-88 loss to the Wolves on Sunday. The Thunder started out slow, but they enter having won three straight, most recently a 129-116 victory over the undermanned Nets. If the Spurs are going to have success here and bounce back, they're going to run their offense through big man LaMarcus Aldridge, who is returning to form, averaging almost 16 PPG. DeMar DeRozan missed the last game and he's likely out for this one too, so that means that Pop will definitely be running this offense off the post today to try and slow down the high-flying Thunder. OKC's defense is underrated as well, holding opponents to just 45.6 percent shooting from the floor and 34.4 percent from range. This humber is high; the play is the under! 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. | |||||||
01-10-21 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
01-09-21 | 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. | |||||||
01-08-21 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
01-02-21 | 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. | |||||||
01-01-21 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
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. | |||||||
12-30-20 | 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. | |||||||
12-29-20 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
12-25-20 | 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. | |||||||
12-23-20 | 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. | |||||||
12-22-20 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
12-20-20 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | UMKC v. Toledo -11.5 | Top | 57-64 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Toledo (10* TRADE-MARK). The Roos are on a three-game losing streak and I think they're ripe for the picking here as well. UMKC is averaging 85.6 PPG and it's allowing 71, but those numbers are skewed due to the level of competition in their opening two wins. The Rockets are averaging 74 PPG and they're conceding 69.3. Toledo has three double-digit scorers, with Setric Millner Jr. leading the way with 15.5 points and eight boards and they're also 7-2 ATS in their last 11 non-conference home games as a favorite in the -10.5 to -13.5 points range. I think Toledo's depth is the difference; lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-11-20 | San Jose State +18.5 v. St. Mary's | Top | 61-96 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: San Jose State (10* TRADE-MARK). St. Mary's is 5-1 and San Jose State is 1-0. I think the Gaels take the foot off the gas in the second half though. SJSU has had a couple of early cancelations. The Gaels have won five straight, but winning leads to complacency. And with a game vs. lowly Eastern Washington up next, the Gael's have hit a very vanilla part of their schedule, before they get into the Conference action. I think this sets up as a natural letdown spot for the home side. The Gaels are also just 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight vs. teams with a winning SU record, while SJSU is 7-2 ATS in its last nine as a road dog in the +17.5 to +21.5 points range. No outright, but a solid cover, so grab the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-11-20 | Magic v. Hawks -4.5 | Top | 116-112 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Atlanta Hawks (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). The Magic lost to the Bucks in the playoff bubble in five games last year. Orlando returns pretty much the exact same team. Clearly in this first pre-season contest though, it'll mainly be backups playing. The Hawks haven't played since March 11th, so I think this contest simply means a lot more to the organization to finally get back onto the court. Also note that Orlando is 0-3-1 ATS in last 14 road games as an underdog in the +4 to +7.5 points range. The Magic have players who are banged up and who are out. The Hawks have plenty of young talent itching to explode. Lay the points! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-10-20 | Long Beach State v. San Francisco -16 | Top | 62-107 | Win | 100 | 14 h 44 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: San Francisco (10* TRADE-MARK). Long Beach State is 1-1 and I think it'll stumble here vs. the 4-2 San Francisco Dons. San Fran enters on top form after back-to-back victories over Nevada and Cal Poly. LBSU used to be a mid major that needed to be respected, but the talent level has dropped off considerably from years past. San Francisco has depth, talent and experience working in its favor here; also note that it's 5-1 ATS in its last six following a SU win, while LBSU is just 4-10-1 ATS in its last 14 on the road. I'm laying the points and expecting a decisive victory! T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
12-09-20 | 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. | |||||||
12-06-20 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
12-01-20 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
11-27-20 | 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 | 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. | |||||||
10-11-20 | Lakers v. Heat OVER 214.5 | Top | 106-93 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/Lakers OVER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). The Heat want to slow this game down and spread the Lakers out. LeBron James though would love to see this one turned into a higher-scoring affair. Note that the over has now hit in six of Miami's last nine and in ten of its 15 games played in October. Expect the injutry to Lakers big man Anthony Davis to effect him more on the defensive end, than on the offensive. This Game 6 screams "shootout!" T.M. Prediction: 116-110 Lakers. | |||||||
10-09-20 | Heat +7.5 v. Lakers | Top | 111-108 | Win | 100 | 13 h 13 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat (10* TRADE-MARK). It was an all out war in Game 4 and the Heat only covered by a three-point shot at the buzzer. But now Miami is pushed firmly into the corner here, as it'll need to win outright to keep playing this year. Eric Spolestra has been magnificent with making adjustments and Jimmy Butler is a man on a mission. The Heat will be the aggressive ones here and I expect a battle until the final moment. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: 109-107 Lakers. | |||||||
10-04-20 | Lakers v. Heat +9.5 | Top | 104-115 | Win | 100 | 6 h 21 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Miami Heat (10* TRADE-MARK). The Heat line closed at +10.5 in Game 2 and they managed to cover the spread in that one. Now that Bam Adebayo is back in the line-up for Game 3, I think Miami will at the very least, keep this contest solidly within single digits. Even without Dragic and Abedayo in the line-up, Miami covered in Game 2, but note that LA is still only 1-4 ATS in its last five vs. the Eastern Conference. Miami on the other hand is still a sharp 13-4 ATS in its last 17 overall. Miami's Jimmy Butler said that his team would have to play "damn near perfect" to win this series and while that hasn't even come close to happening, it's mainly been because of injury issues. Now that Spolestra has had some time to figure things out, I like Miami to throw its "best shot" at The King and company. Grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 110-108 LA. | |||||||
10-02-20 | Heat v. Lakers OVER 216 | Top | 114-124 | Win | 100 | 31 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/Lakers OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The Lakers can smell the blood in the water! The Heat are injured and look vulnerable and I expect LeBron James and company to domiante from start to finish and push the pace in a high-tempo contest. Miami has to now double-team Anthony Davis, which leaves The King free to operate. And for Miami, its only hope now is to start jacking up the three-ball, something that it's been extremely good at hitting during the playoffs. Miami has seen the total go over in four of their last five and I expect it to rebound from range in Game 2. This number is low, the play is the over! T.M. Prediction: 120-110 Lakers. | |||||||
09-30-20 | Heat +5 v. Lakers | Top | 98-116 | Loss | -108 | 54 h 28 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Miami Heat (10* GOW). Both teams have been great in the bubble, but Miami has consistently been overlooked by its opponents and by the oddsmakers in my opinion and that's the case again tonight. Miami is tough defensively and I think that head coach Eric Spolestra will have a brilliant game-plan to take out his former player LeBron James and company. Miami shoots and defends the ball well. The Lakers are also interestingly just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. the Eastern Conference, while Miami is 6-2 ATS in its last eight as an underdog in the +4.5 to +6.5 points range. The Lakers are top heavy with LBJ and Anthony Davis and I think that in Game 1, the Heat's depth prevails! T.M. Prediction: 110-107 Miami. | |||||||
09-27-20 | Celtics v. Heat +3.5 | Top | 113-125 | Win | 100 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat (10* TRADE-MARK). Miami looked flat in its 121-108 Game 5 loss to Boston. Heat coach Eric Spolestra though has been a genius in the playoffs as his adjustments from game-to-game has kept his opponents guessing most nights. The Heat are getting a considerable amount of points again here and in a contest which I think'll be decided in the final moments, I think the prudent move is to definitely grab the points. If you're watching and wagering on this game, then the story lines and matchups are well known to you. These teams are evenly matched, but I think Miami does finally put the final nail in the coffin here, setting up the showdown with LeBron James and the Lakers. Miami had its worst shooting game of the series in Game 5 and I don't expect that to happen twice. Clearly the outright win is in play here, but in the end let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 108-107 Miami. | |||||||
09-26-20 | Nuggets v. Lakers UNDER 215 | Top | 107-117 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 41 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Lakers UNDER 10* (TOTAL TRADE-MARK). I think the Nuggets are mentally drained and I believe the Lakers will likely win today. That said, whoever does come out on top, I think this is going to be a very defensive contest. I understand that the Nuggets have come back from consecutive 1-3 holes to win their previous two series 4-3, but LA has beaten Denver in six of eight H2H matchups this year. This is a bad matchup for the Nuggets, who primarily run their offense through big man Nikola Jokic. LA has also enjoyed most of it success when Anthony Davis is able to assert himself. I think both teams come out tired and I think that'll translate into a lower-scoring under at the end of this one! T.M. Prediction: 106-100 Lakers. | |||||||
09-24-20 | Lakers v. Nuggets UNDER 215 | Top | 114-108 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 12 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lakers/Nuggets UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). LA looked great in Game 1, decent in Game 2 and poor in Game 3. LA was one of the most proficient defensive clubs in the regular season though, so I don't think there's any need to hit the panic button yet if you're a Lakers fan. LA's big men were dominated in Game 3, so expect the Lakers to try and establish those three players early and often. The Nuggets run their offense through Nikola Jokic, so this one definitely has the feel of a slower-tempo, methodically-paced affair, rather than a "run and gun shootout." This one has "u-n-d-e-r" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 106-100 Lakers. | |||||||
09-23-20 | Celtics v. Heat OVER 210 | Top | 109-112 | Win | 100 | 29 h 56 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/Celtics OVER (10* TOTAL ELITE OF THE ELITE). Miami finally stumbled in Game 3, but I think it's entirely premature to write this team off in any way. Eric Spolestra has been brilliant in making adjustments and with a couple of extra days off to prepare for this extremely important Game 4, I think he'll have something new for Boston to contend with. Clearly the Celtics can't sit back and relax, Boston is going to have to be the aggressor and I believe that's going to translate into production on the offensive end. Boston has also seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of its last 12 after a victory and playing with two or more days of rest. This number is a tad low, play the over! T.M. Prediction: 117-114 Boston. | |||||||
09-22-20 | Lakers v. Nuggets +6.5 | Top | 106-114 | Win | 100 | 28 h 20 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). I think Denver is definitely being undervauled in this spot. The Nuggets have done extremely well in this position throughout the post-season, having already come back from two 3-1 series deficits to win in three games. The Lakers got a "lucky" three-point shot from Anthony Davis in Game 2 to win, but if he'd missed, then Denver had a legitimate shot at winning that game in OT and we'd be looking at Game 3 completely differently. The Lakers are going to be tested here now to see if they truly have that "killer" instinct, as Denver will be giving its "best shot" to try and avoid the dreaded 0-3 hole. Outright victory? Of course that's a very real possibility, but in the end I'm grabbing up all these points! T.M. Prediction: 108-106 Lakers. | |||||||
09-20-20 | Nuggets v. Lakers UNDER 214 | Top | 103-105 | Win | 100 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Lakers/Nuggets UNDER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). The Lakers dominated in Game 1, pulling away for the 126-114 victory. Game 2 though I believe will be a much more defensive affair, as I expect LA to build off its final three quarters. The Nuggets won the first quarter of Game 1 by a score of 38-36, but the Lakers made adjustments and then clamped down defensively the rest of the way. Anthony Davis is a matchup issue for Jokic and that in turn puts added pressure onto Jamal Murray. The Nuggets are also dealing with fatigue after back-to-back seven-game series. I'm banking on a much more methodically paced affair in Game 2; play the under! T.M. Prediction: 107-100 Lakers. | |||||||
09-19-20 | Celtics -3 v. Heat | Top | 117-106 | Win | 100 | 27 h 2 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Celtics (10* TRADE-MARK). Boston is once again favored in Game 3, despite being down 0-2. This is it for the Celtics, do or die, now or never. An 0-3 hole to this Miami Heat team will clearly be too much to climb out of, as Larry Bird isn't going to be walking through that door to save the day. The Celtics though have looked dominant at times in this series, but Miami has a real "mental" thing going against everyone right now. That's not something though that can last forever and I believe Boston finally comes out and gives a full four quarter effort. I expect the Heat to finally stumble here in a big way and that's why I'm laying the points in Game 3! T.M. Prediction: 106-100 Boston. | |||||||
09-18-20 | Nuggets +7 v. Lakers | Top | 114-126 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 27 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets (10* MONEY-MAKER). Both teams have struggled in the first games of their series so far in the playoffs. The Lakers lost the first game vs. the Blazers, before then winning four straight, and then they lost the first to the Rockets, before then posting four wins in a row. The Nuggets have had to come back from two 3-1 deficits to advance and I think they carry over their momentum from their recent epic upset of the Clippers. Denver is getting unbelievable play from big man Nikola Jokic and the Lakers are going to be forced to double him. The Nuggets' bench is producing and Denver has been "lights out" defensively. Also, the Lakers are just 1-5 ATS in their last six when playing on three or more days rest, while the Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last six as an underdog. Outright win?! Of course, but I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: 104-102 Nuggets. | |||||||
09-17-20 | Heat +2.5 v. Celtics | Top | 106-101 | Win | 100 | 27 h 47 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Miami Heat (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Miami rolled to an impressive win in Game 1 and I think the Heat now have the blue-print to dominate in Game 2 as well. Boston jumped out to an early lead in Game 1, but Miami maintained its composure and then got better as the game progressed. I think the tables will be turned here though, as I look for the Heat to get out to the early lead today. Boston gave its best shot in Game 1 after its gruelling seven game series win over the Raptors and I think fatigue will play a major part in this game down the stretch. While clearly I think the outright win is possible, in the end let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 110-100 Miami. | |||||||
09-15-20 | Nuggets +7.5 v. Clippers | Top | 104-89 | Win | 100 | 29 h 18 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets (10* MONEY-MAKER). Denver has once again come back from a 3-1 deficit and they're on the brink of eliminating the heavily favored Clippers. Do I think that they have a legitimate shot at winning this one outright?! I do! However, this one definitely has the feel of whichever of these hungry teams has its hands on the ball last is going to win. The Nuggets HAVE the blue-print now to beat LA and note that they're 5-0 straight up when facing elimination in 2020 so far. Expect this one to come down to the wire and grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 104-103 Clippers. | |||||||
09-15-20 | Nuggets v. Clippers UNDER 207.5 | Top | 104-89 | Win | 100 | 29 h 17 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/C's OVER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). Analysis posted at least 8 hours before game time. T.M. Prediction: COMING SHORTLY. | |||||||
09-15-20 | Heat v. Celtics UNDER 210 | Top | 117-114 | Loss | -114 | 27 h 42 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Heat/C's OVER (10* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). The Heat suffocated the Pacers in four games and then they blanketed the Bucks in five. Miami is a defensive minded club under Eric Spolestra and I look for the team to double down on that end tonight as it looks to take advantage of this weary Celtics team, which enters this series off an exhausting seven-game series victory over the Raptors. Boston will also be leaning on its strength in Game 1 in my estimation as it looks to create offense, through its incredibly stout defense as well. Also note that Miami has seen the total go under the number in 11 of its last 17 after having four or more days of rest between games. This number is high, play the under! T.M. Prediction: 104-102 Boston. | |||||||
09-13-20 | Clippers v. Nuggets OVER 213.5 | Top | 98-111 | Loss | -106 | 19 h 26 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Clippers OVER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). If you're wagering on this game, you know the story lines. The Clippers have for the most part dominated this series, but the Nuggets refuse to die and managed to extend it to a sixth game after an impressive come from behing 111-105 win in Game 5. Kawhi Leonard doesn't make too many mistakes and I don't expect him to let another game get away from him here. LA had the lead for most of Game 5, so the final quarter was particualry horrible for the Clippers. Obviously the Nuggets won't be rolling over here though, as they've shown time again throughout these playoffs that they'll push the pace until the final buzzer. Note as well that LA has seen the total go over in eight of its last 11 after allowing 110 points or more in a loss in its previous outing. This one has "O-V-E-R" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 120-112 LA. | |||||||
09-11-20 | Celtics v. Raptors +2.5 | Top | 92-87 | Loss | -105 | 28 h 27 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raptors (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). Boston screwed up big time in my estimation in Game 6. The Raptors looked experienced and battle tested in the OT victory and I think the defending champs are going to do it again here in Game 7. "Momentum" is a very real, tangible factor in the playoffs and I think that Toronto now has a clear "mental edge." These teams are evenly matched, but the Raptors experience is their trump card in this scenario. Finally take note that the Celtics are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight after allowing 120 points or more in an OT loss in their previous outing. Outright win?! Of course, but in the end let's grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 104-100 Raptors. | |||||||
09-09-20 | Clippers v. Nuggets +8 | Top | 96-85 | Loss | -103 | 30 h 0 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: DENVER NUGGETS (10* TRADE-MARK). The Nuggets have looked good in back-to-back games vs. the Clippers and I think they'll once again give the favored side a run for its money today. The Clippers don't really have an answer for the Nuggets big men and I expect Denver to double down in that department today to get Nikola Jokic and company rolling early. The Nuggets have the talent and defensive prowess to hang with LA as well. Additionally note that the Nuggets are a sharp 5-0-1 ATS in their last six after allowing 100 points or more in their previous outing, while the Clippers are still just 1-5 ATS in their last six Conference Semifinal contests. Grab the points! T.M. Prediction: 111-109 LA. | |||||||
09-08-20 | Lakers v. Rockets +5 | Top | 112-102 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 45 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockets (10* MONEY-MAKER). Game 1 was a blowout for the Rockets. Game 2 was a blowout for the Lakers. I think Game 3 is going to be the most competitive contest so far in this series and while I wouldn't be shocked by an outright win by the Rockets here, in a contest which I see coming right down to the wire, I'm going to recommend to grab the points. The strengths and weaknesses are well known for each team, so if you're wagering on this contest, you know all of the key players and story lines. Houston has already won a game outright in this series and note that it's still 5-2 ATS in its last seven playoff games as an underdog (and 17-8 ATS in its last 25 as an underdog overall.) The Lakers interestingly are a poor 3-10 ATS in their last 13 when their opponent scores 100 or more points in its previous outing. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: 112-110 Lakers. | |||||||
09-07-20 | Celtics v. Raptors UNDER 212.5 | Top | 111-89 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Raps/Celts UNDER (10* TOTAL TRADE-MARK). The first four games of this series have gone "under" the number and I don't think anything will change in Game 5. These two clubs are very defensive minded to begin with, but now that we're all tied up, I expect every possession to be contested. Full court pressure throughout will invariably lead to a slower paced game and a slower game = less shots. Less shots = less points. Note as well that Boston has seen the total dip under the number in 8 of its last 11 after back-to-back SU/ATS losses. This number is high, I'm on the under! T.M. Prediction: 104-102 Boston. | |||||||
09-06-20 | Bucks +1 v. Heat | Top | 118-115 | Win | 100 | 22 h 21 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Bucks (10* MONEY-MAKER). I did not foresee the Heat playing as well as they have. Will they ever have a letdown? At some point it's inevitable and I believe that that moment is right now. The eyes of the basketball World are now on the Heat to try and complete this sweep, but I think the Bucks' two-time MVP will "will" his team to a victory here. Miami is interestingly just 4-9 ATS in its last 13 following a four games or longer SU/ATS unbeaten streak. No way the Bucks get swept, I'm all over Milwaukee in Game 4! T.M. Prediction: 118-110 Milwaukee. | |||||||
09-05-20 | Nuggets v. Clippers UNDER 223.5 | Top | 110-101 | Win | 100 | 12 h 0 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Clippers/Nuggets UNDER (10* TOTAL MONEY-MAKER). LA dominated in Game 1 by a score of 120-97. The Clippers looked fresher and they attacked from the outset. Game 1 went under the number and I think that Game 2 will as well. Denver had won three in a row previous to that to get past the Jazz in seven games and fatigue was definitely a factor in Game 1 as it shot only 42.2 percent from the floor and 25 percent from range. Denver will look to run a lot of half court sets on offense and pressure full court on defense to try and get back into this one. This total is much too high, I'm playing the under! T.M. Prediction: 110-102 Clippers. | |||||||
09-04-20 | Rockets +6 v. Lakers | Top | 112-97 | Win | 100 | 28 h 14 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Rockets (10* GAME OF THE MONTH). I think the Lakers would have had a more difficult time vs. Chris Paul and the Thunder than they did with Portland. Houston was up 2-0 early vs. the Thunder, but it needed seven games in the end to advance. Houston is going to try and stretch the Lakers here, as LA is bigger in the paint. But the Rockets' guards are going to be a major mismatch for LA to contend with and at least in Game 1, I think Houston will at the very least, take this one right down to the wire. Grab as many points as you can! T.M. Prediction: 114-112 Houston. | |||||||
09-03-20 | Raptors v. Celtics | Top | 104-103 | Win | 100 | 27 h 22 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: RAPTORS (10* BANKROLL BUILDER). It's do or die time for Toronto here. Essentially anyways. Down 0-2, the Raptors' now need a new game-plan to handle the Celtics. This is the most adversity that the Raptors have faced since Round 2 last year when they overcame an 0-2 hole to beat the 76ers in seven games. I don't think the Raptors are going to get swept. They could even come back to win this series. What I am confident in though is that the Raptors are going to make some adjustments here to counter what they've seen so far from the C's. I'll also point out that Boston is just 5-7 ATS in its last 12 after holding its opponent to 100 points or more in its previous outing. I think Toronto finally finds a way in Game 3! T.M. Prediction: 111-104 Raptors. | |||||||
09-01-20 | Jazz v. Nuggets -112 | Top | 78-80 | Win | 100 | 26 h 40 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets MONEY-LINE (10* MONEY-MAKER). The Jazz are mentally beaten down now and I think the Nuggets can smell the blood in the water. Denver has clearly been the better team in each of the last two games, making necessary adjustments to counter Utah's early successes and I expect that trend to continue in a big way here. Denver is now 7-2 ATS the last nine in this series, while Utah is interestingly just 2-9 ATS in its last 11 vs. clubs with winning SU records. Look for Murray and Jokic to dominate again! T.M. Prediction: 118-110 Denver. | |||||||
08-31-20 | Rockets -5.5 v. Thunder | Top | 100-104 | Loss | -107 | 13 h 40 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Houston Rockets (10* GAME OF THE WEEK). Russell Westbrook is back and the Rockets won't let this golden opportunity go to put away the pesky Thunder for good. Houston annihilated OKC over the first two games, but the Thunder then "eeked out" two victories in Game's 3 and 4. But with Westbrook back in the line-up, the Rockets are just too deep and too talented on the offensive side for OKC to keep up with. Houston looked a lot better defensively last time out as well. The Rockets didn't play their best offensively last time out, but still won by 34 points. Lay the points, expect a blowout! T.M. Prediction: 120-108 Houston. | |||||||
08-30-20 | Nuggets v. Jazz UNDER 221 | Top | 119-107 | Loss | -110 | 34 h 4 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Nuggets/Jazz UNDER (9* TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER). The Nuggets will look to defend the perimeter and play to their strengths as they try to avoid defeat in this series. Denver will look to establish big man Nikola Jokic early and often today. Last time out the Nuggets held on for a 117-107 win and I think the extra time off here helps the Nuggets game-plan. Utah has been shooting the ball incredibly well to this point, but I think the extra few days off will in fact be a detriment to its chemistry. This one has "under" written all over it! T.M. Prediction: 108-106 Denver. | |||||||
08-30-20 | Clippers v. Mavs +10.5 | Top | 111-97 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 24 m | Show |
T.M. Selection: Dallas Mavericks (10* TOMAHAWK!). The deck is stacked against Luca Doncic and the Mavericks here. And that's because Kristaps Porzingis is out, sidelined with injury. Doncic is capable of winning this game on his own, but he'll need his role players to step up and have their biggest contribution thus far. I don't think Doncic is going to pull off another outright miracle here, but the extra time off to heal up his ankle will help and I do expect the desperate Mavs to at the very least, keep this one close enough to comfortably cover with the large spread they've been afforded. Note that the Mavs are also 7-2 ATS in their last nine after allowing 150 points or more in a loss in their last outing. I'm grabbing the points! T.M. Prediction: 122-118 LA. |
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William Burns | $1,395 |
Joey Tron | $617 |
Ray Monohan | $607 |
Ross Benjamin | $583 |
Big Al McMordie | $401 |
Matt Fargo | $327 |
Ricky Tran | $297 |
Sean Higgs | $140 |
Jesse Schule | $98 |
Kyle Hunter | $66 |