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03-10-24 | Arkansas State v. Appalachian State -4.5 | 67-65 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 31 m | Show | |
The Sun Belt Semifinals showcase the No. 1 seed Appalachian State Mountaineers against the No. 4 seed Arkansas State Red Wolves. Appalachian State finished the season at 26-5 overall. On the offensive end, they are putting up 78.7 points per game, and are shooting 47.3% from the field goal. On the defensive end, they are giving up 66.1 points per game. The Arkansas State Red Wolves finished at a 16-15 overall record. Arkansas State is putting up 79.0 points per game and is shooting 44.2% from the field and 34.9% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 77.6 points per game. Appalachian State has won eight straight. Appalachian State won the only matchup between the two 80-57. App State has a well-balanced offense and their defense will be able to slow down the Arkansas State offense. Play on App State. This is a 4% play | |||||||
03-09-24 | Marquette -2.5 v. Xavier | 86-80 | Win | 100 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
The eighth-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles take on the Xavier Musketeers in the final Big East regular season game. Marquette is 13-6 in the Big East and is now tied with Creighton for second place. Xavier is one game under .500 in the Big East at 9-10. Marquette beat Xavier 88-64 in their first meeting. Marquette is putting up 79 points a game. The Golden Eagles are giving up just 69.5 points a game. Xavier is putting up 76.2 points a game this season. The Musketeers are giving up 73.8 points a game. Marquette will be without their best player Tyler Kolek for the third straight game but the Golden Eagles are still one of the best defensive teams in the nation. Marquette's defense will be the difference in this game and even without Kolek the offense will score enough to get the win and cover. Play on Marquette. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-09-24 | Northern Iowa v. Indiana State -7 | 72-94 | Win | 100 | 6 h 38 m | Show | |
In an MVC semifinal matchup, we have top-seeded Indiana State taking on fourth-seeded Northern Iowa. The NI Panthers are 19-13 overall and 12-8 in the MVC. The ISU Sycamores are 27-5 overall and 17-3 in the MVC. The Panthers scored 73.3 points per game on 45.7% shooting from the field and 34.5% from deep. On the defensive end, they give up 70.2 points a game. Indiana State puts up 84.3 points per game on 50.2% from the field and 38.3% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 71.6 points. In their only matchup this season, ISU won by 11 as 2-point favorites at home. Indiana State is 18-12-1 ATS this season and Northern Iowa is 15-15 ATS. The Sycamores have gone 6-4 SU and 7-2-1 ATS in their last ten games against Northern Iowa. ISU has amazing scoring depth, with five guys averaging in double figures. I like Indiana State to roll in this one as their offense will be too much for NI to overcome. Play on Indiana State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-09-24 | Iowa State -3 v. Kansas State | 58-65 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 39 m | Show | |
Kansas State will play host to the No. 6 Iowa State in the regular season finale for the Big 12. The Cyclones have posted a 24-6 overall record and 13-4 in the Big 12. The Wildcats are 17-13 overall and 7-10 in the Big 12. The Cyclones are one game back of first place in the Big 12 and are on a four-game win streak and they have won eight of their last nine. They are led by their defense, which is 2nd in the Big 12 and fifth in the nation, at 62 points per game. On the offensive end, they are putting up 76.3 points per game on 46.4% shooting from the field and 34.9% from deep. The Wildcats have struggled down the stretch, going 3-9 over their last 12. Kansas State is putting up 72.4 points per game, on 43.6% shooting from the field and 31.9% from deep. They have the 10th-best defense in the conference at 70.6 points a game. Iowa State is 20-9-1 ATS this season, and Kansas State is 15-15 ATS. Iowa State is 6-2-1 ATS on the road this year, while Kansas State is 7-9 ATS at home. Iowa State won and covered the first time and even though it is Senior Night. I don’t think that will be enough for Kansas State to overcome the Iowa State defense. Play on Iowa State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-08-24 | Missouri State v. Indiana State -11.5 | 59-75 | Win | 100 | 3 h 37 m | Show | |
The MVC quarterfinals get underway with top-seeded Indiana State taking on No. 9 Missouri State. On the offensive end, Missouri State is putting up 72 points a game on 44.2% shooting. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.3 points per game. Indiana State rode their high-powered offense to the conference title. They put up 84.5 points per game, which was the best in the conference and 10th in the country. They are shooting 50.4% from the field and 38.4% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72 points per game. The Sycamores have three of the top nine scorers in the MVC. Indiana State was 2-0 SU and 1-1 ATS versus Missouri State this season with an average margin of victory of 12 points per game. Missouri State will be playing for the second straight day. Indiana State can score in a hurry and if there is any fatigue in Missouri State, this game can get out of hand in a hurry. I am looking for Indiana State to roll in this one. Play on Indiana State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-07-24 | Northern Kentucky v. Wright State -6.5 | 99-97 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 14 m | Show | |
The Northern Kentucky Norse take on the Wright State Raiders in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Championship. Wright State is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Northern Kentucky. They swept the regular season series 2-0. The Norse had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Raiders in their regular season finale. Northern Kentucky is putting up 73 points a game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.8 points per game. Wright State is putting up 85.8 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 82.2 points per game. The Raiders have won four of their last five games. The Norse have lost two of their last three road games. Wright State won the two regular season meetings and I look for them to make it three in this one. Play on Wright State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-07-24 | Marist v. Quinnipiac -4.5 | 64-73 | Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
The Marist Red Foxes face off against the Quinnipiac Bobcats in the MAAC Tournament. The Marist Red Foxes are 16-11 overall and 11-7 in the MAAC. Marist struggles on the offensive end, putting up 64.9 points per game on 44.4% shooting from the field and 35.6% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up just 61.8 points per game. The Quinnipiac Bobcats are 21-8 overall this season and 13-5 in the MAAC. On the offensive end. They are putting up 78.2 points per game on 44.8% shooting from the field and 35.0% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.6 points per game. The Red Foxes are scoring 59.8 points in their last four games while the Bobcats are averaging 75.6 points in their previous five games. Even though Marist has the better defense they will not be able to overcome the scoring output of the Quinnipiac offense. Play on Quinnipiac. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-07-24 | Georgia Southern v. South Alabama -3 | 76-71 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 9 m | Show | |
The Georgia Southern Eagles enter the Sun Belt Conference Tournament with an 8-23 overall record and 8-10 in the Sun Belt. The South Alabama Jaguars are at 16-15 overall and 8-10 in the conference. The Eagles have won two straight and three of the last four. South Alabama has also won two straight and six of the last eight. Georgia Southern puts up 73.0 points per game on 43.1% from the field and 35.9% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 79.3 points per game. The South Alabama Jaguars are putting up 74.1 points per game on 44.7% shooting from the field and 34.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 75.6 points per game. South Alabama has covered the spread in five of its last eight games. South Alabama won the only meeting between the two 78-65. South Alabama will use their defense to limit Georgia Southern’s three-point shooting and come away with a win and cover. Play on South Alabama. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-06-24 | Red Wings v. Avalanche -1.5 | 2-7 | Win | 126 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
The Detroit Red Wings face the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action. The Red Wings are 33-22-6 this season and have the fourth-best record in the Atlantic Division. The Avalanche have a 38-20-5 record and are in third place in the Central Division. The Red Wings are putting up 3.51 goals per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 3.20 goals per game and have allowed nine goals in the last two games, both losses. The Avalanche are putting up 3.65 goals per game and have scored 16 goals in their last four games. On the defensive end, they are giving up 3.06 goals per game. They Avalanche have been finding the back of the net a lot lately and should be able to score against a Red Wings team that has allowed nine goals in their last two games. Colorado is 9-1 in the last 10 matchups between the two. The Avalanche have outscored the Wings 28-13 over those 10 games. They have won 5 straight in Colorado. Play on Colorado minus 1,5 pucks. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-06-24 | Bulls -3.5 v. Jazz | 119-117 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
The Chicago Bulls are on the road to take on the Utah Jazz. Chicago is 29-32 and is ninth in the Eastern Conference. Utah is 11th in the Western Conference at 28-34.Chicago is putting up 111.7 points per game which ranks 25th. The Bulls are 23rd in field goal shooting percentage as well as 23rd from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 113.1 points a game which is 12th in the NBA. The Utah Jazz are putting up 117.7 points per game which ranks ninth. On the defensive end, they are giving up 120.4 points against per game which ranks 26th. Chicago is 7-1 record as a road favorite and 6-2 ATS. They have won four of their last five against Utah. Lauri Markkanen is questionable for this game and it will be a big loss without him in the lineup as he leads the team in scoring. The Bulls are coming off a huge comeback win over the Kings to start this road trip and I like them to ride that momentum into this game. Play on Chicago. This is a 3% play | |||||||
03-06-24 | Northwestern +9.5 v. Michigan State | 49-53 | Win | 100 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
The Northwestern Wildcats take on the Michigan State Spartans. These teams met earlier this season, with Northwestern winning by 14. Northwestern is third in the conference with an 11-7 league record. They have won three of their last four games, losing last time out to Iowa. They are putting up 74.4 points per game, on 46.0% shooting from the field and 39.3% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 69.6 points a game. The Michigan State Spartans are 9-9 in conference play but have lost three in a row. Michigan State is putting up 74.4 points per game, on 46.8% shooting from the field and 37.0% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 66.5 points per game. MSU has struggled down the stretch and need a couple of wins to close out the season. It will be Senior Night at MSU and the Spartans will be playing with a little something extra. I like MSU to win this game but the number is a little high in my opinion. Play on Northwestern. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-05-24 | Dayton -8.5 v. St. Louis | 100-83 | Win | 100 | 9 h 10 m | Show | |
The Saint Louis Billikens play host to the No. 25 Dayton Flyers. The Flyers come in at 22-6 overall and 12-4 in the A-10. The Billikens are just 11-18 overall and 4-12 in the A-10. The Flyers have struggled down the stretch going just 3-3 over their last 6. Dayton is putting up 73.9 points per game on 47.7% shooting from the field and 39.5% from three-point range. On the defensive end, they are giving up 65 points a game. The Billikens have been playing better, having won two of their last three games but have just three wins over their last 13 games. Offense hasn’t been a problem for St. Louis as they rank fourth in the conference with 74.8 points per game. They are shooting 44.7% from the field and 36% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 79.3 points per game, which is last in the conference. The Flyers won the first game between the two on their home court. Dayton is 15-13 ATS and Saint Louis is 10-17-1 ATS. Saint Louis has gone 1-5 SU in their last six home games, with the five losses coming by an average of 12.4 points. The Billikens are 5-9 ATS at home. Dayton is 5-4-1 ATS on the road this year and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against Saint Louis. I am looking for the Dayton defense to slow down the Billiken offense and on the other end, they should be able to take advantage of the Billiken defense. Play on Dayton. This is a 3% play | |||||||
03-04-24 | Bulls v. Kings -6.5 | 113-109 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 52 m | Show | |
The Chicago Bulls are on the road to take on the Sacramento Kings. The Bulls are 28-32 overall but have a 31-28-1 ATS record. The Kings are 34-25 overall and 30-28-1 ATS. The Bulls are ninth in the Eastern Conference, four games above the Play-in line. They have struggled recently, going 2-4 SU over their last six games. On the season, they are putting up 111.7 points a game on 46.3% shooting from the field and 35.6% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 113.1 points per game. The Kings are seventh in the Western Conference, a half-game behind sixth. The kings are 4-2 over their last six games. They are putting up 118.2 points per game on 48.4% shooting from the field and 37.1% from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, they are giving up 117.9 points per game. Sacramento won the first game between the two. In their last five victories, the Kings have won by an average of 11.8 points per game. Sacramento is 4-0 ATS in their last four games against the Bulls. The Bulls have been and are still dealing with injuries. The Kings have depth and will wear down a depleted Bulls team. I like the Kings to continue their ATS streak over the Bulls. Play on Sacramento. This is a 4% play | |||||||
03-04-24 | Clippers v. Bucks -5.5 | 106-113 | Win | 100 | 8 h 47 m | Show | |
The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. This will be the second game of a back-to-back for the Clippers. The Clippers lost guard Russell Westbrook to a fractured left hand. Milwaukee comes in riding a five game winning streak after taking down the Chicago Bulls last time out. The defense is starting to come along as they have held six of their last nine opponents under 100 points. Things got off to a rocky start under Doc Rivers going 3-7 in his first 10 games but have now won five in a row. The Bucks are playing their best basketball of the season and will have the advantage of rest. The Bucks are second in the NBA in scoring this season. Being on the back end of a back-to-back, I wouldn't be surprised if they rest a couple of players even with Westbrook being out. Play on Milwaukee. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-04-24 | Duke -6 v. NC State | 79-64 | Win | 100 | 7 h 31 m | Show | |
Duke still has a chance to win the conference title, but they need to take care of business against NC State. The Blue Devils have won seven of their last eight. Over those seven wins, they have won by an average of +15.6 points. NC State has been struggling down the stretch, especially on the defensive end which does not bode well when playing a Duke team that has five players that can score in double figures. The Wolfpack have lost three of their last four. I am looking for Duke to come out strong and take control of this game early as they make a push for the conference title. Play on Duke. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
03-03-24 | Thunder -5.5 v. Suns | 118-110 | Win | 100 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference battle. OKC won the first game between the two teams 111-99. The Oklahoma City Thunder had their six-game winning streak snapped by the San Antonio Spurs. Oklahoma City is second in the Western Conference. The Suns had their two-game winning streak snapped by the Houston Rockets last night. The Suns are sixth in the West, a half game behind the Pelicans and the same distance ahead of the Kings. This is the second game of a back-to-back so fatigue could be a factor for the Suns. They are still not at 100% as Bradley Beal returned after missing five games and gave them 20 minutes, but will he be able to go today and for how long. OKC is 6-1 SU and ATS in its last seven games overall and 2-1 SU and ATS in its previous three games with Phoenix. OKC has been one of the best two way teams this season and with the Suns playing the second game of a back-to-back I like the Thunder to pull this one out down the stretch. Play on OKC. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-03-24 | Bradley v. Drake -3.5 | 66-74 | Win | 100 | 7 h 37 m | Show | |
Both these teams are considered a couple of the favorites to win the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament next week. Bradley has won four of their last five with the loss coming to Drake. Bradley is 6-5 on the road this season. On the other hand, Drake has not lost at home this season, going 15-0. More impressively, 12 of those wins have come by double digits. Drake is 8-6 against the spread home while Bradley is 1-2 against the spread as road underdogs and 9-10 ATS when facing Missouri Valley opponents. Drake has the best player on the court, at home and it is Senior Day. That looks like the perfect recipe for a win. Play on Drake. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-03-24 | Illinois State -5 v. Valparaiso | 72-75 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 8 m | Show | |
Illinois State has won four of their last five games. Valparaiso has lost 11 straight. Valpo won the earlier game between the two this season but has fallen on hard times. Illinois State and Valparaiso are the two worst offensive teams in the MVC this season. Both teams are putting up 67 points a game. Illinois State has an advantage on the defensive end as they give up 67.7 points a game while Valpo allows 78.6 points a game. Illinois State shot just 1-18 from deep and I expect them to shoot better in this game. I am riding the better team and better defense in this one. Play on Illinois State. This is a 3% play | |||||||
03-02-24 | Nuggets v. Lakers | 124-114 | Win | 100 | 13 h 50 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference battle. Denver is 41-19 and in third place in the West and have won four in a row. Denver is putting up 114.4 points per game on 49.2% shooting from the field and 36.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 110.2 points a game. Los Angeles is 33-28 and in ninth place in the West. They are putting up 117.2 points a game on 49.6% shooting from the field and 37% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 117.6 points. The Lakers barely edged out the Wizards after a crazy comeback against the Clippers so a let down could be in store for the Lakers. The injury to Murray could be a concern in this one but we have seen over time that other players will step up. Both teams are playing their third game in four nights. James and Davis had to play a lot minutes over the last two games and play a roll in this one. With or without Murrray. I like Denver to get the win on the road. Play on Denver. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-02-24 | Houston -6.5 v. Oklahoma | 87-85 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 51 m | Show | |
The Houston Cougars have dominated on the defensive end allowing just 56.2 points per game while on offense, they are putting up 73.9 points per game. Houston is 25-3 overall and a 12-3 conference record. Oklahoma 13-3 at home but have lost three of their last five games at home. Houston is 5-3 on the road this season but have won four of their last five as the road team. Oklahoma struggled on the offensive end against Iowa State and I look for the same struggles against Houston. Play on Houston. This is a 3% play, | |||||||
03-02-24 | Iowa v. Northwestern -3 | 87-80 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 27 m | Show | |
Northwestern is 14-1at home this season and are fourth in the Big-10. Northwestern has won 5 of the last 6 including 3 in a row. Both offenses are pretty evenly matched but Northwestern has a markable edge on the defensive end. The Wildcats are hoping to hold a top-four spot in the Big Ten to earn a bye in the conference tournament. Iowa has struggled going on the road this season, putting up a 3-8 record. Northwestern likes to play at pace but does not turn the ball over. Northwestern cannot afford to lose games down the stretch, especially against lesser teams. Play on Northwestern. This is a 3% play | |||||||
03-02-24 | Illinois +3.5 v. Wisconsin | 91-83 | Win | 100 | 5 h 4 m | Show | |
The Wisconsin Badgers are at home to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in early Big-10 action. Wisconsin is 10-7 in conference play while Illinois is 12-5 in Big10 play. Illinois comes into this game having won four of their last five and is putting up 84.5 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.9 points a game. Wisconsin comes in on a loss. For the season, they are putting up 74.1 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 68.9 points per game. Illinois is 7-0 ATS in their last seven games against Wisconsin. They’ve also won the last six games outright. Wisconsin is just 2-6 SU in its last eight games. This should be a close game and Wisconsin is at home but I like the Illini in this one, They have a dominant scorer in Shannon and the Badgers have struggled on the offensive end lately. Play on Illinois. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
03-01-24 | Arkansas State v. Appalachian State -6 | 57-80 | Win | 100 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
The Arkansas State Red Wolves take on the Appalachian State Mountaineers in Sun Belt conference action. The Red Wolves are currently in fourth place, while the Appalachian State Mountaineers are in first. The Red Wolves have won six games in a row. On the offensive end, they are putting up 79.8 points a game on 44.5% shooting from the field and 35.4% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 77.5 points a game. Appalachian State is also on a six-game winning streak. They are putting up 78.6 points a game on 47.3% shooting from the field and 33.4% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 66.4 points a game. Appalachian State is the best team in the Sun Belt but can’t rest down the stretch as there are three teams right behind them. They are 14-0 at home this season and have a record of 18-10 against the spread. Arkansas State is just 5-10 on the road. Appalachian State has won four of the last five matchups against the Red Wolves, covering four of five games as well.App State need to keep winning for the #1 seed in the conference tournament as thye lead James Madison by just a game and Troy by 2. I don’t see a let down at home in this one. Play on App State. This is a 4% play | |||||||
02-29-24 | Thunder -11 v. Spurs | 118-132 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 4 m | Show | |
The OKC Thunder go on the road to play the San Antonio Spurs. The OKC Thunder are 41-17 and in second place in the Western Conference. The Thunder are putting up 121.3 points a game on 50.2% from the field and 39.8% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 113 points. San Antonio comes on at 11-48 and in 15th place in the West. On the offensive end, they are putting up 111.9 points and are shooting 46% from the field and 34.3% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 120.6. The Spurs have lost five straight. This season the Thunder are 37-20-1 against the spread while San Antonio is 9-13 ATS as a home underdog. The Thunder have covered the spread in six straight in this series and six straight overall. OKC is well balanced on the offensive end with many weapons that can have a big night. OKC won by 30 earlier this season against the Spurs and I look for them to win this one easily. Play on OKC. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-29-24 | Memphis -3.5 v. East Carolina | 82-58 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
In American Athletic Conference action, Memphis goes on the road to take on East Carolina. The Memphis Tigers come in at 20-8 overall and 9-6 in the AAC. The East Carolina Pirates are 14-13 overall and 7-7 in the AAC. The Tigers have won two straight games and are sixth place in the AAC. Memphis is putting up 80 points per game on 45.9% shooting from the field and 34.8% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 75.6 points per game. The Pirates had won three in a row before losing last time out. The offense is putting up 69.2 points per game and are shooting 41.9% from the field and 31.1% from deep. On the defensive end, the Pirates are giving up 67.8 points a game. This is the first and only meeting between the two this season. The Tigers are 10-18 ATS and the Pirates are 12-13-1 ATS. East Carolina is 7-9-1 ATS at home this season, the second worst mark in the conference. East Carolina is ranked near the bottom in the conference in both offense and defense. I expect the Memphis offense to have their way with the East Carolina Defense and Memphis will pick up the road win and cover. Play on Memphis. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-28-24 | Cavs -5 v. Bulls | 123-132 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers go on the road to take on the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are on the second leg of a back-to-back after getting humiliated by the Detroit Pistons last time out. Cleveland is in action Tuesday and will be on the second leg of a back-to-back. Cleveland is also on the second leg of a back-to-back but is coming off a win on a half-court shot at the buzzer to beat Dallas. The Cavs are second in the Eastern Conference, one game ahead of Milwaukee with a 37-19 record. Chicago is in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls shot just 2-29 from deep against the Pistons. They will struggle to score against the Cavs' defense as the Bulls lack offensive threats especially from deep. Cleveland poses matchup problems in the frontcourt and I look for them to dominate an inconsistent Bulls team. Play on Cleveland. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-28-24 | Richmond -5 v. St. Louis | 80-64 | Win | 100 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
The Richmond Flyers travel to Missouri to take on the Saint Louis Billikens in the Atlantic 10 Conference action. The Flyers are 20-7 overall and 12-2 in the A10. The Flyers are on a three-game winning streak. The Billikens are 10-17 overall and just 3-11 in the conference. The Richmond Spiders are putting up 73.1 points a game and are shooting 46.4% from the floor. On the defensive end, they are giving up 65.9 points a game. Saint Louis is putting up 74.5 points per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. The defense has been a weak spot, as they are giving up 78.9 points per game. Richmond has won 15 of their last 17 games, including three in a row. Saint Louis has struggled this season and are 2-9 over their last 11. Richmond is 6-4 on the road on the year but have won six of their last seven games. Saint Louis is just 8-6 at home. Richmond is the better team and will win and cover. Play on Richmond. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-28-24 | IUPU Ft Wayne v. Wright State -5.5 | 79-77 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 34 m | Show | |
We head to the Horizon League, where the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons take on the Wright State Raiders. The Mastodons hold the 8th spot in the conference while the Raiders are third. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are 18-11 overall and 9-9 in the conference. They are putting up 81.5 points a game on 47.4% shooting from the field and 36% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 71.6 points a game. The Wright State Raiders are 17-12 overall and 12-6 in conference play. The Raiders are putting up 86.2 points a game on 53.4% from the field and 38.3% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 80.4 points per game. Wright State has a dynamic and explosive offense that shoots well from the field and from deep. I think the Purdue-Fort Wayne offense will struggle to keep up with the Raiders. Take Wright State to win and cover. Play on Wright State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-28-24 | James Madison -8 v. Georgia State | 84-78 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 17 m | Show | |
The James Madison Dukes will look to extend their nine-game winning streak when they take on the Georgia State Panthers. The Georgia State Panthers have won three of their last five. James Madison has posted a 26-3 overall record with all three losses coming in conference play. James Madison is doing it on the defensive end which has converted to the offensive end. They are giving up just 68.8 points per game. On the offensive end, they are putting up 84.6 points a game on 48% shooting from the field. The Georgia State Panthers have been very inconsistent this season. They are below 500 this season and are just 7-9 in the conference. They are putting up 76.3 points a game on 43.2% from the field and just 31.6% from deep. The Dukes have hit the money line in 22 of their last 26 games. They are 17-11 against the spread and have won the last three matchups against Georgia State. They are 10-2 on the road this season. The Dukes have won eight straight games and four of their last five road games. The Panthers have struggled defensively at home, giving up more than 71 points per game, and will struggle to slow down JMU. The Panthers have lost three of their last five home games. I like JMU to continue their dominance. Play on James Madison. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-27-24 | Nevada +7.5 v. Colorado State | 77-74 | Win | 100 | 10 h 22 m | Show | |
The Nevada Wolf Pack take on the Colorado State Rams in a conference battle. Nevada has won four of their last five games and three in a row. The Wolf Pack are 22-6 overall and 9-5 and one game back of the Mountain West conference lead. The Wolf Pack are putting up 76.5 points a game this season and are shooting 47.4% from the field and 35.1% from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, they are giving up 66.3 points a game. Colorado State on the other hand, has lost three of their last five. Colorado State is just 8-7 in the Mountain West this season. They are putting up 76.9 points a game. Nevada is 18-9 against the number while Colorado State is 15-11 against the spread. Nevada has won the last two matchups outright, and has also won seven of the last ten games, covering in six. Nevada is 7-3-0 ATS in their last 10 games, including going 6-1 ATS in their last seven. Colorado State is 2-2 ATS in their last four. Nevada is playing the better basketball right now and with the way CSU has struggled to score 70 points over the last 5 games I will take the points with Nevada as they have a real chance of winning outright. Play on Nevada. This is a 5% play. | |||||||
02-27-24 | BYU v. Kansas -6 | 76-68 | Loss | -113 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
The Brigham Young Cougars look to make a move in the Big 12 when they take on the Kansas Jayhawks. BYU is 19-8 overall and 7-7 in conference play. They are 3-3 over their last six and need to pick it up before the Big 12 Tournament. The Cougars are putting up 82.8 points per game, on 46.6% shooting from the field and 35% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 69.3 points per game. Kansas comes in with an overall record of 21-6 and 9-5 in the Big 12. Kansas is putting up 77.0 points a game on 50.2% shooting from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, the Jayhawks are giving up 67.6 points per game. The Cougars are 2-6 (1-7-0 ATS) on the road. Their offense shoots just 42.3% in away games overall and just 29.6% from three-point range/ That is not good for a team that relies on the outside shot, throw in the fact they are going against a tough Kansas defense, things could get ugly in a hurry. The Cougars have struggled on the defensive end away from Provo as they have allowed 80 points per game on the road. Dickinson should be a force in the paint for Kansas and they will roll at home. ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK! Play on Kansas. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-27-24 | Kentucky +3.5 v. Mississippi State | 91-89 | Win | 100 | 9 h 33 m | Show | |
The Mississippi State Bulldogs are at home to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. Kentucky put up 117 against Alabama in their last game and are putting up 88.7 points a game which is third in the country. On the defensive end, Kentucky is giving up 77.9 points a game. Their defense has been playing slightly better, giving up 75 or fewer in three of their last four games. Mississippi State comes into this game putting up 74.9 points per game. They crank it up on the defensive end, where they are allowing 67.5 points per game. The Wildcats have the more consistent offense and will attack the Rebels in the paint. Mississippi State has won five in a row but they all came against unranked opponents. This will be a contest between Kentucky’s offense against Mississippi State's defense. The way basketball is today I will take the better offense, Mississippi State is not great at the line, which could be a factor down the stretch. Take the points with Kentucky. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-26-24 | Raptors v. Pacers -5.5 | 130-122 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 42 m | Show | |
The Toronto Raptors take on the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference battle. The Raptors are 12th in the East while the Pacers come in at 7th. The Toronto Raptors come into this game with a 21-36 record. Toronto is putting up 114.2 points per game. They need to tighten up on the defensive end, as they are underwater, allowing 117.4 points per game. The Indiana Pacers have posted a 32-25 record. Indiana leads the league in scoring at 123.8 points a game. They need to score that many points as their defense allows 122.2 points a game. Indiana is 18-11 at home this season. The Raptors have lost seven of their last 10 on the road. The Indiana Pacers have won four of their last five games including a road win against the Raptors. The Raptors don’t have the offense to keep up and their defense has allowed at least 119 points in their last five games. That does not give you a lot of hope taking on the #1 offense. I like the Pacers at home to win and cover. Play on Indiana. This is a 5% play | |||||||
02-25-24 | Youngstown State -6 v. Green Bay | 71-59 | Win | 100 | 3 h 27 m | Show | |
The Youngstown State Penguins are 20-9 this season and will take on the 17-11 Green Bay Phoenix. The Penguins are 12-6 in the Horizon League and are a half-a-game behind Green Bay for second place. Green Bay is 12-5 in the Horizon League and is a game and a half behind Oakland for first place. Green Bay won the first matchup 84-83. Youngstown State is putting up 79.3 points a game this season and is giving up 72.9 on the defensive end. Green Bay is putting up 68.7 points a game and is giving up 68.1 points. Youngstown State has been better on the offensive end. Green Bay has struggled offensively over their last two games, GB shot 14-29 from three in their first matchup and I don’t expect them to shoot that well in this one. Youngstown State gets revenge in this game. Play on Youngstown State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-25-24 | Quinnipiac v. Rider | 78-88 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 43 m | Show | |
In a Metro Atlantic Athletic showdown, the Quinnipiac Bobcats take on the Rider Broncs. The Bobcats are 19-7 overall and 11-4 in the MAAC white the Broncs are 11-16 overall and 8-8 in the conference.The Quinnipiac Bobcats are at the top of the standings and come in putting up 78.4 points per game, on 44.7% shooting from the field and 35.2% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 73.0 points per game. The Rider Broncs are putting up 73.2 points per game, on 43.8% from the field and 34.3% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 74.1 points a game. The Quinnipiac Bobcats have been dominant in conference play and think it will be difficult for Rider to come out on top in this one. Quinnipiac plays at a fast pace which will allow them to get out and get some easy points with their explosive offense. They are the better team on both ends of the court and have shown it in the conference all season. They shoot over 77% from the line so if this game is close down the stretch they will be able to salt it away at the charity stripe. Play on Quinnipiac. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-25-24 | Bucks -4.5 v. 76ers | 119-98 | Win | 100 | 3 h 5 m | Show | |
The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA action. Both teams are coming off wins their last time out. Milwaukee is 7-3 in its last 10 games against Philadelphia. The Bucks with their win over Minnesota were able to snap a two-game losing streak. Milwaukee is putting up 121.8 points per game. And on the defensive end, they are giving up 118.6 points per game. The 76ers also snapped their two-game losing streak with a win over the Cavaliers. Philadelphia is putting up 117.7 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 113.6 points per game. The Bucks have won three of their last five games. They are putting up more than 120 points a game on the road. The 76ers are giving up more than 112 points a game at home. The 76ers have lost two of their last three home games and have averaged less than 105 points over those five games. This game has lost a bit of the edge with Embiid not playing in this game. That will give a huge edge to the Bucks with 4-6 without Embiid in the lineup. The Bucks are 10-3 in the last 13 games against Philly, and I look for this dominance to continue with the Bucks having the best two players on the court. Play on Milwaukee. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-24-24 | Texas A&M v. Tennessee -10 | 51-86 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
The Texas A&M Aggies take on the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. Texas A&M is 15-11 but just 6-7 in the SEC. Tennessee is currently 20-6 and 10-3 in conference play. This season has been a bit of a disappointment for the Aggies as they sit in eighth place in the SEC standings and have lost three straight. The Aggies are 11-15 ATS this season. The Vols are second in the SEC just a game behind Alabama. Tennessee is just 12-14 ATS this season. They come in having won three in a row. Tennessee is 12-1 SU at home this season. The Aggies are 4-2 ATS in his last six games against Tennessee. That being said, I am looking for a little Vols revenge in this one. Also, Tennessee is a game behind Alabama with a matchup coming up next weekend. In their last meeting Tennessee shot just 37.1% from the field and 27.6% from deep. I don’t expect them to shoot that bad, especially at home. As bad as Tennessee shot, Texas A&M shot almost 50% from deep and I can guarantee that won’t happen. Play on Tennessee. This is a free play. | |||||||
02-24-24 | BYU -1 v. Kansas State | 74-84 | Loss | -109 | 7 h 49 m | Show | |
The 25th-ranked BYU Cougars go on the road to take on the Kansas State Wildcats in Big 12 action. BYU is 19-7 overall and 7-6 in the conference while Kansas State is 15-11 and 5-8 in the Big 12. BYU is 3-1 over their last four and are coming off a win over Baylor. They are 15-11 ATS. The Wildcats are 11th in the Big 12 after losing seven of their last eight games including three in a row. They are 13-13 ATS this season. BYU has one of the best offenses, not only in the SEC but in the nation. They are well balanced on the offensive end and Kansas State will struggle to slow them down as a whole. BYU holds an advantage on both ends of the court and I like them to come away with a win and cover. Play on BYU this 4% play. | |||||||
02-24-24 | Missouri v. Arkansas -4.5 | 73-88 | Win | 100 | 5 h 49 m | Show | |
It has been a tough conference season for Missouri. They have not found the win column and it will not be easy today. The Tigers are 8-18 SU, and 0-13 in the SEC. The Razorbacks are 13-13 SU and 4-9 in the SEC. Missouri has put up 72 points a game this season but over the last five, they are putting up just 63 points a game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 74.4 points a game. Arkansas is putting up 75,2 points a game and 72 over their last five where they have gone 2-3. They have struggled on the defensive end this season,giving up 77.8 points a game which is the worst in the SEC. The Razorbacks took the first meeting between the two. Neither team has found success ATS as The Tigers are 7-19 ATS and Arkansas is 8-18 ATS. Arkansas is 5-2 ATS in their last five games against Missouri. Missouri has lost their last five games by an average of 11 points. I don’t expect Missouri to 10 for 20 from deep and like Arkansas to pick up an easy win at home in this one. Play on Arkansas. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-23-24 | Suns -3.5 v. Rockets | 110-114 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
Phoenix and Houston will play three games in nine days against each other starting tonight in Houston. The Suns lost at Dallas last night, to drop them behind the Mavs in the Western Conference. The Rockets are 24-31 this season. Phoenix is seventh place in the Western Conference, The offense is putting up 117.6 points per game this season, but have scored 120 over their last 5. On the defensive end, they are giving up 114.3 points a game but that has jumped to 115.2 over the last five. The Rockets have lost 6 of their last 7 and are in 12th place in the Western Conference. They are putting up 113.3 points a game this season, but that has dropped to 108 points over the last five.On the defensive end, the Rockets are giving up 112.7 points a game but have allowed 116 points a game over their last five. Phoenix won the first meeting between the two, 129-113 as -3 favorites at home. In the Rockets six losses during this losing streak, they have lost by an average of 9.2 points. Phoenix has more offensive firepower and it has the ability to play better on the defensive end.Phoenic holds a big edge at the line, which could be important down the stretch in a close game. I look for Phoenix to bounce back and pick up a win in this one. Play on Phoenix. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-23-24 | Cavs -3.5 v. 76ers | 97-104 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 12 m | Show | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers go on the road to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Cleveland is 36-18 overall this season, good for second place in the Eastern Conference. The 76ers are 32-23 overall and are in fifth place in the East. Philadelphia has lost six of their last eight games while the Cavaliers have won seven of their last nine games. The Cavaliers are putting up 114.9 points a game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 109.2 points a game. Philadelphia has struggled without Joel Embiid in the lineup. Philadelphia is putting up 118.3 points a game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 113.9 points. The last time these two teams met, Cleveland came away with the win by controlling the paint with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. They should be able to do the same in this game without Embiid in the lineup. Donovan Mitchell should also return for this game which will add to the Cav’s offensive firepower.Cleveland’s defense is one of the best in the league and should be able to control an Embiid less 76’ers team. Play on Cleveland. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-22-24 | Clippers v. Thunder -1 | 107-129 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home to take on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder are just a half-game ahead of the Clippers in a battle for second and third place in the Western Conference. They have played twice this season, with the home team winning each game. The Thunder have won four of the last six between these two going back to last season. The Clippers had won six of weight before the break. OKC had won five of seven going into the break. The Thunder have a top notch defense that holds the top spot in many defensive categories. It will be this defense that carries the day in this one.They will be able to slow down the BIG 3 of the Clippers and have offensive weapons to take advantage of empty Clipper’s possessions. The Thunder have held the upper hand in this matchup, especially on their home court. I like the Thunder to hold onto second place and put some distance between the two teams. Play on OKC. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-22-24 | Celtics -8.5 v. Bulls | 129-112 | Win | 100 | 8 h 46 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics head to the Windy City to battle the Chicago Bulls. Boston won the first meeting the two, 124-97 at home back in November. Boston is the top team in the Eastern Conference with a 43-12 record and a six-game winning streak. The Celtics are 5th in the league in scoring offense, and 1st in rebounding, On the defensive end, they are 5th in scoring defense. The Bulls come in with a 26-29 record and are 9th in the Eastern Conference. Chicago is 25th in scoring offense and 15th in rebounding. On the defensive end, they are ranked 11th in scoring defense. Chicago has been playing better basketball despite dealing with a ton of injuries. Boston is riding a six-game winning streak and has been explosive this season on the offensive end. The Bulls don’t have the firepower to keep up with Boston in this one. I look for Boston to roll in this one. Play on Boston. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-21-24 | Kentucky -6.5 v. LSU | 74-75 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
The Kentucky Wildcats will take on the LSU Tigers. The Tigers are coming off a huge win over South Carolina, coming back from 16 down at one point. LSU has been inconsistent all season. LSU has lost two of their last three home games. Kentucky is young and talented and is starting to put things together. Kentucky's offense is ranked 7th in efficiency and they will be going against the 87th ranked defense of LSU. Both of these teams play fast, but I think that favors the Wildcats. Kentucky is 5-2 on the road and 4-2 in the SEC. LSU does not really have a home-court advantage and could be without their leading scorer. I like Kentucky on the road in this one. Play on Kentucky. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-21-24 | Ole Miss +6.5 v. Mississippi State | 71-83 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
With in-state rivalries, you can throw things out the window. Mississippi State's Tolu Smith has been a disappointment this season as he has struggled with injuries. When he plays the Bulldogs are just 7-6. Against Arkansa, he scored just 8 points in 22 minutes and in the first meeting with Ole Miss he put up nine. Ole Miss is listed as the last team to get into the tournament, so every win down the stretch and losses are magnified. Ole Miss cannot afford to lose to a team like Miss. State after losing three of their last four. Ole Miss is more experienced, which should help in this heated contest. This is too many points in a rivalry game. Take on Ole Miss. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-21-24 | Illinois -7.5 v. Penn State | 89-90 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 52 m | Show | |
The Illinois Fighting Illini have won five of their last six games. The Penn State Nittany Lions come in having dropped three straight games and have lost their leading scorer. Illinois has one of the top offensive teams in the country and Shannon has the ability to score whenever he wants. The Fighting Illini are also the better defensive team. Illinois has won five of their last seven wins by at least eight points. During this losing streak, Penn State has lost by an average of 10.7 points a game. The Nittany Lions are 10-4 SU at home this year and 7-7 ATS. I look for Illinois to keep rolling along and getting the win. Play on Illinois. This is a 4% play | |||||||
02-20-24 | Baylor +4.5 v. BYU | 71-78 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
The Baylor Bears go on the road to take on the BYU Cougars. The Bears defeated BYU in their first meeting this season. Baylor has won 5 of their last 6 while BYU has won 4 of their last 6. Baylor is 8-4 in the BIG12 and has won 4 of their last 5. The Bears have an impressive 15-7-2 record against the spread and have covered in 3 straight. The Bears are putting up 83 points a game and are giving up 70.7. BYU started the season 12-1 but are just 6-6 since entering Big -12 play. Their defense has been failing them as of late as they have given up 91 points over the last two games. It has been a tale of two seasons for BYU. For the season, they are putting up 83.4 points a game but that drops to 75.8 in the conference. The same can be said on the defensive end, where they have allowed 68.6 points a game overall but it jumps to 75.8 in conference play. They are 14-11 ATS this season and have not covered in four straight and are 3-9 ATS in the BIG12. BYU has been a sieve on defense in the conference, especially over the last two games, to not very dominate offenses. Baylor has the offensive weapons that will be able to take advantage of the BYU defensive lapses. Taking Big 12 teams on the road can be risky but Baylor is 3-3 on the road while BYU is 4-2 at home in conference play. Play on Baylor. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-20-24 | Senators v. Panthers -1.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 10 m | Show | |
The Ottawa Senators head to sunny Florida to take on the Florida Panthers. Ottawa is 15th in the Eastern Conference while Florida is second in the Eastern Conference. This will be the second game of a back-to-back, and the third game in four nights for Ottawa. he league. Ottawa is putting up 3.37 goals per game. Joonas Korpisalo is likely to get the start tonight. He is 13-18-2 this season with a goals-against average of 3.41. The Panthers come into this game riding a five-game winning streak and are 9-1 over their last 10 games. On the defensive end, they are giving up just 2.44 goals per game and they are scoring 3.35 goals per game. The Panthers should be able to take advantage of a tired Ottawa team. Florida is 7-2-1 in their last ten games against Ottawa. The Panthers covered the -1.5 goals spread in those seven wins. The Panthers have a record of 7-3 in their last ten games against the spread. Play on Florida minus 1.5 goals. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-20-24 | VCU +3.5 v. Massachusetts | 52-74 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
The VCU Rams are 17-8 this season and will put that record to the test when they take on the 16-9 UMass Minutemen in an Atlantic-10 showdown. VCU is 9-3 in the Atlantic-10 and are 4-0 in February. UMass is 7-6 in the Atlantic-10 and had their two game winning streak snapped last time out. VCU is putting up 72.4 points a game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 65.9 points a game. UMass is putting up 79.9 points a game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 72.2 points a game. As well as VCU has played on defense in conference games, their offense has been inconsistent. UMass has been one of the best offensive teams in the Atlantic-10 but struggles on the defensive end. The Rams are playing their best basketball of the season and UMass is coming off a bad loss to LaSalle. I like VCU to ride their defense and the offense will score enough to get the win. Play on VCU. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-20-24 | Iowa +9.5 v. Michigan State | 78-71 | Win | 100 | 8 h 59 m | Show | |
This will be the first and only meeting between Iowa and Michigan State this season. The Hawkeyes are 15-11 overall and 7-8 in the Big Ten. The Spartans are 17-9 overall and 9-6 in the Big Ten. Iowa has been inconsistent as of late trading wins and losses over their last 7 games. Iowa is putting up 83.7 points per game this season on 47.8% shooting from the field and 33.6% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 78.3 points per game. Michigan State is closing out the season playing their best basketball. They have gone 7-2 over their last nine games. They are in third place in the Big Ten. They are putting up 75.2 points per game, on 47.4% shooting from the field and 36.5% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 65.8 points per game. Iowa is 10-16 ATS and Michigan State is 15-10-1 ATS. The Hawkeyes dropped their last two games on the road by an average of 11 points. They are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall. The Spartans are 13-2 SU and 11-4 ATS at home this season. I think this number is a little high and Iowa has shown they can put up points. MSU is coming off a huge emotional win over its in-state rival the Michigan Wolverines. I can see a letdown here and will take the points. Play on Iowa. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-18-24 | Purdue -8.5 v. Ohio State | 69-73 | Loss | -115 | 3 h 50 m | Show | |
Second-ranked Purdue goes on the road to take on Ohio State In a Big 10 matchup. The Boilermakers are 23-2 overall and 12-2 in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes are 14-11 overall and 4-10 in conference play. The Boilermakers lead the Big 10 by 2.5 games. Purdue has won nine in a row and are putting up 85 points per game. They are shooting 49.1% from the field and 40.3% from three-point range. On the defensive end, they are giving up 69.8 points per game this season. The Buckeyes are in 13th place in the Big Ten. They put up 74.4 points per game on 44.5% shooting from the field and 33.9% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 69.7 points per game. Purdue won the last meeting 80-66 in the Big 10 Tournament as 8-point favorites. The Buckeyes are 11-14 ATS and the Boilermakers are 15-9-1 ATS. Purdue has an average margin of victory of 15 points per game during their nine-game winning streak. The Buckeyes are 2-9 SU over their last 11, with the losses by an average margin of 9.8 points per game. Purdue is 6-3-1 ATS in their last ten games against the Buckeyes. The Buckeyes have fired their coach to just add to their struggles. This game could get ugly early. Play on Purdue. This is a 5% Game of the Week. | |||||||
02-17-24 | Indiana State -4.5 v. Southern Illinois | 69-74 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Indiana State is putting up 84.9 points per game and is showing to be one of the best offenses in the country. They're shooting 50.2% from the field and 38.4% from deep. Southern Illinois is putting up 72.9 points per game. They will find it hard to score against an Indiana State defense that is allowing 72.2 points per game. Indiana State won the first game by 29 points. The Sycamores are 15-10 against the spread this season. Indiana State has won six of the last ten matchups between these two teams. The Sycamores have also covered the spread in two of the last three matchups between these two teams. I am looking for Indiana State to roll once again in this one. Play on Indiana State. This is a 4% play | |||||||
02-17-24 | LSU v. South Carolina -6.5 | 64-63 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 52 m | Show | |
We have an SEC battle between the LSU Tigers and the 11th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. LSU is just 12-12 overall this season and 4-7 in the SEC. South Carolina is 21-4 and 9-3 in conference play. LSU is 1-6 in its last seven games, and are on a three-game losing streak. The Gamecocks had their seven-game win streak snapped by Auburn last time out. They are 18-7 ATS. South Carolina has won 13 of its 14 games as favorites. They are 13-1 SU and 9-5 ATS at home. The Tigers are 1-6 SU on the road with four losses by at least 15 points. South Carolina is the better team on both ends of the court. Take the Gamecocks to win and cover. Play on South Carolina. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-17-24 | BYU -5.5 v. Oklahoma State | 83-93 | Loss | -115 | 4 h 23 m | Show | |
The BYU Cougars have won two in a row and are 18-6 overall and 14-10 ATS. The Oklahoma State Cowboys come in at 10-14 overall and 9-14-1 ATS. BYU has a high powered offense that is putting up 83.4 points per game on 47.1 percent shooting from the field and 36.0 percent from deep. BYU has the advantage in scoring, shooting, rebounding, and turnovers. BYU doesn't have a great defense but OSU doesn’t have the players in the paint to take advantage of the BYU weakness nor do they shoot the deep ball well. They also lost their leading scorer for the season which has hampered the offense. BYU should win this game easily. Play on BYU. This is a 3% play | |||||||
02-16-24 | VCU -4.5 v. St. Louis | 95-85 | Win | 100 | 7 h 42 m | Show | |
We have A-10 hoops action when the VCU Rams square off against the Saint Louis Billikens. VCU enters this game at 16-8 and 8-3 in the conference while Saint Louis is 9-15 and just 2-9 in the conference. VCU has won eight of their last nine including three straight. They are 15-9 ATS. St Louis has been going in the opposite direction. They are just 1-7 over their last eight. This has been a disappointing season considering they went 21-12 (12-6 CONF last season. Their only win over their last 8 was to last place LaSalle. Saint Louis enters this game at 10-13 ATS. This will be the second meeting of the year between these two squads. VCU dominated Saint Louis 85-61 at home back in January. VCU has posted an average margin of victory of +7.7 over the nine-games. VCU has dominated this series recently, going 13-2 SU in the last 15 meetings, and 5-1 ATS in the last six. Play on VCU. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-15-24 | Utah +2 v. USC | 64-68 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 31 m | Show | |
Utah has struggled as of late, losing 4 of their last five. Utah is putting up 79.4 points a game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 73.2 points per game. USC comes into this game putting up 74.4 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 75.3 points per game. Utah has been very consistent on the offensive end and will be going against a defense that has not been playing well. I have not been able to figure out USC this season. They have a lot of talent but just have not been able to put anything together consistently. Utah has more to play for and has an advantage in the paint. I am taking the better team here, Play on Utah. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-15-24 | Memphis +1.5 v. North Texas | 66-76 | Loss | -120 | 8 h 33 m | Show | |
The Memphis Tigers take on the North Texas Mean Green. Memphis has gone 3-0 in February after finishing January on a four-game losing streak. Memphis is 7-4 in the AAC. North Texas is 1-2 this month and 6-5 in the AAC. Memphis is putting up 80.8 points a game and is giving up 75.3 points a game. North Texas is putting up 66.1 points a game and is giving up just 61.1 points a game. North Texas has the best defense in the AAC but their offense leaves a lot to be desired. Memphis has one of the top offenses in the AAC. Memphis can drive you crazy with how their games go, losing big leads, just to pull it out at the end, I have been on the Memphis roller coaster all season and haven’t learned my lesson. Memphis is the better team and has the best player on the floor in Davis Jones. I will go with the Tigers once again and keep the Rolaids next to me. Play on Memphis. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-15-24 | UTEP v. Western Kentucky -6.5 | 80-90 | Win | 100 | 7 h 30 m | Show | |
UTEP took the first game between the two, 93-87 at home as a slight dog. Western Kentucky hurt themselves in the game, with 19 turnovers and committed 21 total fouls with UTEP shooting 29 free throws. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are 10-1 at home. UTEP has won two of their last three but has not won a game on the road this season at 0-7. I like WKU and their offense on their home court to take this one and cover the number. Play on Western Kentucky. This is a 3% play | |||||||
02-14-24 | South Carolina +12 v. Auburn | Top | 61-101 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 57 m | Show |
The 11th-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks take on 13th-ranked Auburn Tigers. South Carolina is 21-3 overall and 9-2 in the SEC, while Auburn is 19-5 and 8-3 in the SEC. South Carolina is currently tied with Alabama at 9-2 at the top of the SEC. They have seven straight wins overall and are 18-6 ATS this season. Auburn is a game back of S. Carolina and Alabama. All three of the Tigers’ conference losses have come in their last six games. Auburn is 15-9 ATS this season. South Carolina has only lost one game by 12 or more points. South Carolina is 9-1 ATS in away and neutral-site games. I think this number is disrespectful of the Gamecock and they will keep this one close. Play on South Carolina. This is 3% play. | |||||||
02-14-24 | Xavier +2.5 v. Seton Hall | 70-88 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 16 m | Show | |
This will be the second meeting between these two schools. Xavier took Seton Hall to the woodshed in the first game, winning by 20 points. Xavier has covered if five of their seven true road games while Seton Hall is just 6-7 ATS at home. Xavier is better on both ends of the court. Even though I don’t expect another blowout. Xavier wins and covers. Play on Xavier. This is a 3% play | |||||||
02-13-24 | Kings v. Suns -4.5 | 125-130 | Win | 100 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
The Sacramento Kings take on the Phoenix Suns in a divisional showdown. Sacramento leads the season series 2-1. The Kings are seventh in the conference, just 0.5 games out of fifth. They are 2-3 ATS on their last five. The Kings are 2-3 in their last five road games. Sacramento is putting up 118.6 points a game and giving up 118.1 points a game. The Suns had their three-game winning streak snapped last time out. They are fifth in the conference. The Suns have won five straight at home but are 2-3 ATS. Phoenix is putting up 117.4 points and giving up 114.4 points a game. Each of the Sun's last five wins has been by at least eight points. Play on Phoenix. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-11-24 | 49ers v. Chiefs +2 | 22-25 | Win | 100 | 220 h 21 m | Show | |
I used to live by the adage “Never bet against Mahomes in the Playoffs” and that has usually been good for me. I went against that the last two games and paid for it dearly. Mahomes has made a season of starts in the postseason. In 17 starts he has posted a 14-3 record. He has completed 67.4% of his passes with 4,802 passing yards, 39 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. That's a 106.3 quarterback rating. Throw in his record as an underdog, 11-1-1 against the spread (ATS), regular season, and postseason as an underdog. – He is 10-3 straight up (SU) as an underdog (regular season + postseason). But it goes beyond Mahomes, Kelce looks to be focused on football as he had 11 catches against the Ravens. They have a nice running game with Pacheco but more importantly, they have the best defense since Mahomes has been in KC. San Fran has a ton of talent on both sides of the ball but to be honest, they should have lost both playoff games. The Lions' offense, at least in the first half, had their way and I think Reid and Mahomes should be able to come up with plays to move the ball down the field. You can say what you want about Purdy doing enough to win those games, but you can only do that for so long. I would rather put my money on Mahomes than on Purdy and hope for the best. Also, I will take Reid over Shannahan. Play on the KC CHIEFS. This is a 5% play. | |||||||
02-11-24 | Celtics -5.5 v. Heat | 110-106 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 16 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat meet up before the Super Bowl in NBA action. Boston is first in the Eastern Conference and is riding a three game winning streak after a 5-2 homestand. Boston is putting up 120.6 points a game on 47.9% shooting from the field and 37.7% from deep. On the defensive end, Boston is giving up 111.1 points a game this season. The heat have turned things around after suffering a seven-game losing streak. They have gone 4-1 and find themselves in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. They are putting up 110.5 per game on 46.2% shooting from the field and 37.2% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 110.8 points per game. The Celtics have won the two previous games this season but are 1-1 ATS. Boston won 143-110 two weeks ago. Miami is just 11-16 ATS at home this season. There has been a lot that changed since the last meeting. Take the Celtics. Play on Boston. This is a 3% play | |||||||
02-10-24 | North Carolina -3 v. Miami-FL | 75-72 | Push | 0 | 10 h 44 m | Show | |
The No. 3 North Carolina Tar Heels take on the Miami Hurricanes in ACC action. Carolina is looking to bounce back from a loss to Clemson last time out. Miami is coming off a loss as well as they dropped their game at Virginia. Miami scored just 38 points against Virginia and needs some quality wins down the stretch if they want to make it into March Madness. North Carolina is 5-1 on the road in conference play and 4-1-1 ATS. Miami is 3-4 over their last seven games and will need to finish stronger. The Canes have won 11 of 13 home games and are 4-2 SU and 3-3 ATS records in ACC play. North Carolina has one of the better defenses in the ACC and should slow down Miami’s offense. I look for Carolina to bounce back from their previous loss and come away with the win and cover. Play on North Carolina. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-10-24 | Houston -4.5 v. Cincinnati | 67-62 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
The 3rd-ranked Houston Cougars are on the road to take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in a Big 12. Battle. The Cougars come in at 20-3 overall this season and 7-3 in the Big 12. The Bearcats are 15-7 overall and are 4-5 in conference play. The Cougars are eighth in the Big 12 in scoring, 11th in field goal shooting and fifth in 3-point shooting. On the defensive end, they are 1st in the conference in scoring defense. The Cincinnati Bearcats have won two of their last three games in the conference after losing three of their previous four games. Cincinnati is 10th in the Big 12 in scoring offense, 10th in field goal shooting and 14th in 3-point shooting. On the defensive end, they are fifth in scoring defense. Neither offense is what you would consider explosive. Houston does have an elite defense that will slow down an already struggling Cincinnati defense. Defense travels and it will be Houston’s defense will carry the day.
Play on Houston. This is a 4% play | |||||||
02-10-24 | Indiana State -7 v. Missouri State | 73-71 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
The Indiana State Sycamores are 21-3 overall this season and 12-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Missouri State Bears are 14-10 overall and 6-7 in MVC play. Missouri State is 7-3 in its last 10 games against Indiana State. The Sycamores are on an eight-game winning streak, including three straight on the road. Offensively, they are putting up 86 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.5 points per game. The Bears had their four-game winning streak snapped last time out. Missouri State is putting up 71.8 points a game on the offensive end and allowing 70.8 points a game on the defensive end. Indiana State has one of the best offenses in the country overall and they score 82 points a game on the road. They should be able to score against a Bears defense that has allowed more than 75 points in their last three games, The Sycamores are playing well on the defensive end, holding their last three opponents under 68 points per game, Play on Indiana State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-10-24 | Clemson -4 v. Syracuse | 77-68 | Win | 100 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
Clemson got off to a slow start in conference play but has turned it around. Clemson is 3-2 in their last five games but the two losses were each by a point to Duke and Virginia. Syracuse has won two of their last five games. Syracuse has given up 80 points or more in four of the last five games and over 90 in back-to-back games. Clemson is coming off a win against third-ranked North Carolina, but I don’t see a letdown here as Clemson is looking to maintain their position in the Big Dance and can’t afford losses to inferior teams. The Cuse vaunted 2-3 defense has struggled to stop anybody and I look for Clemson to win and cover in what should be a high-scoring game.
Play on Clemson. This is a 3% play | |||||||
02-10-24 | Alabama -5.5 v. LSU | 109-92 | Win | 100 | 5 h 22 m | Show | |
Alabama is just 3-3 on the road this season, with all three coming against top 20 teams in the KenPom rankings. LSU is 9-3 at home this season but is ranked 84th in KenPom. LSU has lost four of their last five games overall. In the first meeting between the two, Alabama won by 21. The Crimson Tide are 13-9-1 ATS and the Tigers are 9-13 ATS. LSU is 5-7 ATS at home this season.. Alabama is 8-2 ATS in their last ten games against the Tigers. This game will probably be closer but Alabama still wins and covers. Play on Alabama. This is a 3% play | |||||||
02-09-24 | Pelicans -1 v. Lakers | 122-139 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 38 m | Show | |
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers have split their first two games this season. Both teams won by blowouts on their home court. The New Orleans Pelicans are 30-21 overall and 29-21-1 ATS after a 117-106 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pelicans are tied with the Phoenix Suns for the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. The Lakers are 27-26 this season after a loss last night to the Nuggets. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak. Los Angeles is ninth in the West. This will be the second night of a back-to-back for the Lakers so it will be interesting to see if James or Davis sits in this one, Even if they play, what will you get out of them for a whole game? The Pelicans have won four straight. The Pelicans have been playing well on the defensive end and I look for them to pick up a win against a tired Lakers team. Play on New Orleans. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-09-24 | Nuggets +1.5 v. Kings | 106-135 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 13 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets seek revenge for an earlier season loss to the Sacramento Kings. Denver is coming off a win last night over the Lakers and is tied for first place in the Western Conference. The Kings have lost two in a row and are 7th in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are on the second game of a back-to-back and despite that, I will be going with the Nuggets. The Kings are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Detroit Pistons by 26 points as they were finishing off a road trip. The Nuggets are 10th in effective field goal percentage and will face a defense ranked 28th. Denver is in a fight for the top spot in the Western Conference and they look to take over the top spot with a win tonight. Play on Denver. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-08-24 | Jazz v. Suns -6.5 | 115-129 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns. Utah has won two in a row after taking down the Oklahoma City Thunder last time out. Utah is 10th in the Western Conference. Phoenix has also won two straight and four of their last five after picking up a win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Phoenix is sixth in the Western Conference. Utah is putting up 117.9 points per game and is shooting 47.2% from the field and 35.8% from deep. Utah's defense needs to improve as they give up 119.7 points per game. The Suns are putting up 117.3 points a game while shooting 49.8% from the field and 37.8% from deep. On the defensive end, they are going up 114.4 points per game. Phoenix has covered the spread in two straight and four of the last five. Utah is only 5-5 ATS over the last 10 games played. Utah holds a 2-1 ATS record against the Suns this season with both wins coming at home. When Durant and Booker are both healthy and on the floor together, the Suns offense is on a different level. They will be taking on one of the worst defenses in the league. I like the Suns to take control of this game and come away with the win and cover. Play on Phoenix. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-08-24 | Bulls -6 v. Grizzlies | 118-110 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
The Memphis Grizzlies are 18-33 this season and will play at home against the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are the model of inconsistency and come in with a record of 24-27. Memphis has lost six straight games while the Bulls have lost four of their last seven. Chicago is in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are putting up 111.4 points a game and are shooting 46.5% from the field and 35.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 112.8 points per game. The Bulls are 5-2 against the spread when they have been road favorites.
Memphis is in 13th place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies will be a man down, as they traded Xavier Tillman to the Celtics, and Derrick Rose and Jaren Jackson Jr. are questionable for the game. Memphis is putting up 107 points a game which ranks dead last in the league. They are shooting 43.8% from the field, a league-worst, and 34.7% from deep, third worst. They are better on the defensive end, ranking 13th at 113.3 points a game. They are 8-15 against the spread when they have played at home.
Neither team has played well over the last couple of weeks but Chicago has shown the ability to score when they have things going on offense. Chicago is 5-2 against the spread as road favorites. Chicago should be able to handle the worst offense in the league, an offense that will be short in quality depth for this game. Chicago won by 29 in January and even though it won't be that large, the Bulls will win and cover in this one. Play in Chicago, This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-08-24 | Memphis -6.5 v. Temple | 84-77 | Win | 100 | 6 h 24 m | Show | |
The Memphis Tigers have put together an overall record of 16-6, but 5-4 in the AAC. They will take on the Temple Owls, who are 8-14 and just 1-8 in the AAC. Memphis has been inconsistent in conference play. The Tigers are putting up 80.3 points per game, and are shooting 45.9% from the field and 35.3% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 75.1 points per game. Temple has shown some good signs but not enough consistently. They are putting up 70.6 points per game, and are shooting just 37.8% from the field and 29.8 from deep. They have also struggled on the defensive end, giving up 73.4 points per game. Memphis has the far better offense and even though they have struggled on the defensive end, I don’t feel like Temple has the offense to take advantage. The Owls have lost seven in a row including three at home. Five of the Owls' last eight conference losses have occurred by eight or more points. Take Memphis, Play on Memphis. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-07-24 | James Madison -4.5 v. Arkansas State | 77-73 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 9 m | Show | |
The James Madison Dukes have posted a 20-3 overall record and will put that to the test when they take on the 10-13 Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Dukes are 8-3 in the Sun Belt, 7-2 on the road, and have won two in a row. Arkansas State has also won two in a row, 6-5 in the Sun Belt, and are 7-2 at home. James Madison is putting up 83.6 points per game and is giving up 69.5 points a game. Arkansas State is putting up 79 points per game and they are giving up 78.6 points per game. James Madison and Arkansas State are the top two offensive teams in the Sun Belt. James Madison has an advantage in this one as they have they the best defense in the conference. James Madison is the better all-around team but their defense will be the difference in this one. Play on James Madison. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
02-07-24 | Appalachian State -8 v. Texas State | 56-63 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 9 m | Show | |
The Appalachian State Mountaineers are 19-4 overall and 10-1 in the Sun belt Conference. The Texas State Bobcats have struggled all season and are just 9-14 overall and 3-8 SB in the conference. The Mountaineers are putting up 78.3 points per game and are shooting 46.9% from the field and 31.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 65.4 points per game. The Texas State Bobcats are putting up 68.6 points per game and are shooting 44.1%, from the field and 31.8% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 70.7 points per game. The Mountaineers have won eight straight games and four straight on the road. The Bobcats have lost four of their last six games. App State has the advantage on both ends of the court and has more depth. App State is on a roll and Texas State will not slow them down. Play on App State. This is a 3% play | |||||||
02-07-24 | Wisconsin -5 v. Michigan | 68-72 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 14 m | Show | |
The 11th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers take on the Michigan Wolverines in Big 10 action. Wisconsin is 16-6 overall and 8-3 in the conference while Michigan is currently 7-15 overall and just 2-9 in the Big 10. Wisconsin is looking to turn things around after losing two in a row. Michigan has not been able to put things together this season. They come into this game having lost 10 of their last 11 games and five in a row. Wisconsin is the better team on both ends of the court. I just can’t back Michigan the way they are playing even though they are at home. This is a good spot for Wisconsin to bounce back and get into the win column. Play on Wisconsin. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-06-24 | Wolves -5 v. Bulls | 123-129 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
The Minnesota Timberwolves square off against the Chicago Bulls in NBA action. Minnesota comes in at 35-15 (1st in the West) while Chicago is 23-27 (9th in the East). Minnesota has won three of its last four games. The Bulls are just 2-4 in their last six games. Chicago has been dealing with injuries and was dealt a blow when Zach LaVine opted to have foot surgery and is out for the season. For this game, Alex Caruso is questionable, while Coby White is probable. Minnesota is 30-9 as favorites this season. Minnesota has an edge on the defensive end and a huge advantage on the boards with Towns and Gobert. With all the injuries the Bulls cannot match up in the frontcourt. Throw in the fact that the T’wolves have the best player in Edwards I like them to win against an overmatched Bulls team. Play on Minnesota. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-06-24 | Clemson v. North Carolina -6.5 | 80-76 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 16 m | Show | |
Clemson will look to exact revenge when they go on the road to take on No. 3 North Carolina in an ACC battle. The Tigers are 14-7 overall and just 4-6 in the ACC. The third-ranked Tar Heels are 18-4 overall and 10-1 in the ACC. Clemson is just 3-6 over their last nine. The offense is putting up 79 points a game this season but just 74..8 over their last five games. They are shooting 46.9% from the floor and 35.2% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.2 points per game this season. The Tar Heels are 11-1 SU over their last 12 games. They are putting up 83.1 points per game. They are shooting 45.3% from the field and 35.4% deep. On the defensive end, they are allowing 69.9 points per game. North Carolina took the first match-up on the road by 10 as a 2.5-point underdog. The Tigers are 11-10 ATS this season and the Heels are 14-8 ATS. North Carolina is 7-3 ATS in the last ten meetings with Clemson. Carolina has an edge on the offensive end and I see this game going a lot like the last one. Take the tar Heels on their home court. Play on N Carolina. This is a 3% play | |||||||
02-06-24 | Ole Miss v. South Carolina -3 | 65-68 | Push | 0 | 7 h 9 m | Show | |
We have an SEC showdown between Ole Miss and No. 15 South Carolina. The Rebels are 18-4 overall and 5-4 in the SEC conference. The Gamecocks are 19-3 overall and 7-2 in conference play. The Rebels started the season strong against weaker competition but have found it more difficult in the SEC. They are putting up 76.9 points per game and are shooting 45.7% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range. On the defensive end, they are giving up 71.6 points per game. South Carolina has been on a nice roll, having won five in a row, including two over top 10 teams. This season, the offense is putting up 72.7 points a game and is shooting 44% from the field and 34.6% from deep. They have been getting it done on the defensive end, where they are allowing just 64.1 points per game. Ole Miss is 12-10 ATS and South Carolina is 17-5 ATS. Ole Miss has struggled against some of the best defenses in the conference, scoring 61.5 points against Auburn and Tennessee, and now faces the No.1 defense in the SEC. S. Carolina is 5-0 ATS in their last five and 8-2 ATS in their last ten games. The Gamecocks have an elite defense and it will show against an inconsistent Ole Miss offense. I am taking S. Carolina in this one. Play on S. Carolina. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-05-24 | Clippers -2.5 v. Hawks | 149-144 | Win | 100 | 14 h 35 m | Show | |
The LA Clippers take on the Atlanta Hawks for the first time this season. Las Angeles is 32-15 overall this season and ATS. Atlanta comes into this game with a 22-27 record and 14-25 ATS. The Clippers are finishing off a seven-game road trip with this game in Atlanta. After their win against Miami last night, they are now 5-1. For the season, the offense is putting up 118.5 points a game and on this trip, they are scoring 122..2 points. The Clippers are shooting 49.6% from the field and 39.4% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 112 points per game. The Hawks are riding a four-game winning streak and are in the 10th position in the Eastern Conference. The offense is putting up 121.2 points a game this season and 133.5 points over their last four games. They are shooting 46.6% from the field and 37.9% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 123.4 points per game. As productive as the Hawks' offense is, they are not that productive on the defensive end. They’ve given up at least 120 points in five straight games. Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in the last five games versus the Hawks. The Hawks are 7-18-0 ATS at home. The Hawks will be without Capela in the paint, which should give the Clippers an advantage on the glass. I like the Clippers to close out their road trip with a win. Play on the LA Clippers. This is a 3% play | |||||||
02-05-24 | Kings +5 v. Cavs | 110-136 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 50 m | Show | |
The Sacramento Kings are on the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Kings have won the last three meetings between the two teams. Sacramento has won two in a row and six of the last seven. The Kings offense is 8th in the league with 118.5 points per game. They shoot 48.1% from the floor and 37% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 117.5 points a game. Cleveland comes into this game riding a five-game winning streak and they have won 13 of their last 14. They are 31-16 and are second in the Central Division. The Cavaliers are putting up 114.3 points per game on 47.9% shooting from the floor and 35.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 109.7 points per game. Both teams have been playing winning basketball but someone has to lose this one. Sacramento is finishing off a seven-game road trip and has won five of the six played. The Kings have a 15-11 road record. Cleveland is 17-8 and has lost just 2 games in 2024. I like the Kings to keep this one close and cover the number. Play on Sacramento. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-04-24 | Youngstown State -5 v. IUPU Ft Wayne | 78-82 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 7 m | Show | |
The Youngstown State Penguins have won three in a row on the road and four in a row overall, and now stand at 17-6 and 9-3 in the Horizon League. The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are 14-8 overall and 5-6 in conference play. Youngstown State is putting up 78.1 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 70.6 points per game. Purdue Fort Wayne is averaging 78.7 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 73.2 points per game. The Mastodons have lost six of their last seven games and three straight home games. Youngstown State is playing really well at the moment and is better on both ends of the floor. I like the Penguins to win and cover the number in this one, Play on Youngstown State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-04-24 | Purdue -2.5 v. Wisconsin | 75-69 | Win | 100 | 4 h 29 m | Show | |
In a battle of top-10 Big 10 teams, second-ranked Purdue visits sixth-ranked Wisconsin. The Boilermakers are 20-2 overall and 9-2 in the Big Ten. The Badgers are 16-5 overall and 8-2 in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers have won six in a row and are 13-1 over their last 14 games. They are putting up 89.7 points per game over their current win streak which is above their 85.8 season average. They are shooting 49.5% from the field and 40.4% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 70 points a game. Wisconsin had their three-game winning streak snapped last time out. They are putting up 75.8 points a game this season. They are shooting 47.4% from the field and 35.8% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 67.5 points per game. Last season Purdue got a 63-61 victory on the road as -3.5 favorites. The Badgers are 10-9-2 ATS and the Boilermakers are 13-8-1 ATS. Purdue has by far the better offense and has a huge advantage on the glass. Wisconsin is 1-3-1 ATS in their last five, and Purdue is 3-2 ATS in their last five. Play on Purdue. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-03-24 | Drake v. Indiana State -5.5 | 67-75 | Win | 100 | 7 h 2 m | Show | |
We head to the Missouri Valley with the Drake Bulldogs taking on the Indiana State Sycamores. Drake comes in at 18-4 and 9-2 in the Missouri Valley. Indiana State is 19-3 overall and leads the conference with a 10-1 record. The Drake Bulldogs are putting up 79.7 points per game and are shooting 48.2% from the field and 35.1% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 67.5 points per game. The Sycamores are putting up 86.0 points per game and are shooting 51.0% from the field and an impressive 40.7% from behind the arc. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.7 points per game. Indiana State is unbeaten at home and will use that advantage and their depth to bring home an all-important conference win and extend their lead in the conference over Drake. Play on Indiana State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-03-24 | Maryland v. Michigan State -6.5 | 54-63 | Win | 100 | 7 h 38 m | Show | |
The Michigan State Spartans take on the Maryland Terrapins in Big 10 action. Both teams come in at 13-8 this season and both teams need a win in this one. Maryland is putting up 70.3 points per game while shooting 41.8% from the field and 29.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 63.4 points per game. Michigan State is putting up 76.0 points per game on 47.5% shooting from the field and 36.8% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 65.8 points per game. I like the Spartans at home in this one. As they showed against Michigan, when things are going right for them, they are one of the best teams in the country. Things just haven’t been going right for them this season on a consistent basis. I like the Spartans at home in this one. Play on Michigan State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-02-24 | Raptors v. Rockets -4 | 106-135 | Win | 100 | 9 h 42 m | Show | |
The Toronto Raptors are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 17-30 record. They will take on the 11th Western Conference seed Houston Rockets, who are 22-25 this season. The Raptors offense ranks 18th in the league with 114.5 points per game. They are shooting 48.0% from the field and 35.8% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 116.6 points per game. Houston's offense ranks 21st in the league in scoring at 113.4 points per game. They are shooting 46.2% from the field and 35.0% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 112.5 points per game which is 10th. Toronto traded away Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby and may be close to giving up on the season. The Raptors are struggling and have been inconsistent. Houston is also not playing their best and has lost four of their last six games. The Houston Rockets are 17-9 at home this season. Houston is a more balanced team on both ends of the court and with the advantage of playing at home, I like Houston to get the win and cover. Play on Houston. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
02-01-24 | Youngstown State +3.5 v. Wright State | 88-77 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
The Youngstown State Penguins, winners of three straight, are 16-6 overall and 8-3 in the Horizon League so far this season. They put that record on the line when they took on the Wright State Raiders, have also won three in a row, and are 12-10 overall and 7-4 in the Horizon. Youngstown State is putting up 81.7 points per game, which ranks 30th. They are shooting 46.3% from the field and 33.6% from deep. On the defensive end, they are allowing 68.5 points per game. Wright State's offense is ranked 6th in the nation at 86.1 points per game. They shoot 53.6% from the field and 38.9% from deep. They struggle on the defensive end, as they allow 81.1 points per game which is 354th. Youngstown State has covered the spread in six straight and covered against Wright State back in January winning by 10. Wright State has covered the spread in just two of its last five. The offenses are closer than the defenses are. I am taking the better defense and the team that won the first matchup by double digits. Play on Youngstown State. This is a 4% floor. | |||||||
01-31-24 | Alabama -5.5 v. Georgia | 85-76 | Win | 100 | 7 h 29 m | Show | |
The 24th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide are 14-6 overall and in first place in the SEC at 6-1. They go on the road to face the Georgia Bulldogs who are also 14-6 overall but just 2-3 in the conference. Alabama has won two in a row and eight of their last nine. They are putting up 89.7 points per game and are shooting 48.6% from the field and 38.9% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 75.6 points per game. The Bulldogs got off to a strong start to the season posting a 12-3 record. but have gone 2-3 since. Georgia is putting up 77.3 points per game and is shooting 43.4% from the field and 35.1% from deep. On the defensive end, they are putting up 73.2 points per game. Alabama is 11-8-1 ATS while Georgia is 10-9-1 ATS. Georgia struggled against the top offenses in the conference and now must face the No.1 SEC offense. The Crimson Tide are 6-4 ATS in their last ten games against Georgia. Bama blew them out last season and I expect things to remain the same this season. Play on Alabama. This is a 3% play | |||||||
01-30-24 | Mississippi State v. Ole Miss | 82-86 | Win | 100 | 14 h 42 m | Show | |
The Ole Miss Rebels have won two straight games and 12 straight home games. They put up 77 points a game at home. The Bulldogs have lost four straight road games scoring less than 70 points per game in their last three games. The Rebels give up less than 65 points a game on their home floor. Ole Miss has hit the money line in 13 of their last 17 games at home. Ole Miss is the better rebounding team which should lead to second-chance points. Ole Miss should be able to force turnovers against a sloppy Mississippi State team which will lead to easy points. Ole Miss moves to 13-0 at home. Play on Ole Miss. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-30-24 | Marquette +2.5 v. Villanova | 85-80 | Win | 100 | 12 h 29 m | Show | |
Villanova will play host to the No. 9 Marquette in a Big East action. The Golden Eagles are 15-5 this season and 6-3 in the Big East. The Wildcats are 11-9 this season and will look to even their conference record at 5-5 with a win. The Golden Eagles have won four straight games as the offense has put up an average of 80.3 points in their four wins. During the season, they are putting up 77.5 points a game, as they shoot 47.1% from the field and 32.9% from deep. They also get it done on the defensive end, where they give up 67.6 points per game. Villanova started the conference season 3-0 but have gone 1-5 over their last six games. They are riding a four-game losing streak. For the season, they are putting up 72.9 points a game. They shoot 42.4% from the field and 32.5% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 67.6 points per game. The Golden Eagles won 87-74 in the same matchup two weeks ago. Villanova is 1-3 ATS in their last four home games. Marquette is 5-0 ATS over their last five games against the Wildcats. This game will be closer than the first, but Marquettes' defense will be the difference in this one. Play on Marquette. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-28-24 | Lions +7.5 v. 49ers | 31-34 | Win | 100 | 13 h 47 m | Show | |
The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers battle it out for the NFC Championship and a trip to the Super Bowl. Detroit is 14-5 this season and an NFL-best 13-6 against the number. San Fran finished the season at 13-5 but just 9-9 against the number. Detroit needs Goff and the offense to play well right from the start. They have done that down the stretch. The defense has to play better as they have given up a lot of yards but in their defense, they have tightened up in the red zone and held teams to field goals. Detroit has a balanced offensive attack as they can run the ball with Gibbs and Montgomery. They will need to at least try to run the ball to keep the Faan Fran defense honest. The 49ers will be playing in their third straight Championship Game and fourth in the last five seasons. Deebo Samuel will go for the 49ers but for how long is a question. The offense is not as explosive when he is not in the lineup and the offense struggled last week against Green Bay. San Fran had a top-10 defense this season. The Lions are 4-1 ATS in their last five and have gone 7-2 ATS on the road this season. San Francisco is 2-3 ATS in their last five and 3-6 ATS at home this season. I think Detroit will be able to keep up with the 49ers and if they can get pressure on Purdy, we have seen him throw interceptions when pressured. Goff has been in a Super Bowl in his career so I don’t think the pressure will get to him. Dan “Gamble” could be a blessing or a curse in this one. I think the Lions can keep it close and have a chance at an upset as they are playing with house money. Play on Detroit. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-28-24 | Suns -1.5 v. Magic | 98-113 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 2 m | Show | |
The Suns have been red-hot lately, winning seven of their last eight games overall and four of their last five road games. Over the last three games, they have scored over 125 points in each game of 56 percent shooting from the field and just over 40% from deep. The Magic have given up 124 points or more in two of their last three home games. The Magic have lost four of their last five games and three of their last four home games. Unlike the Suns, the offense has struggled over the last three games, scoring less than 105 points. The Suns are playing better basketball right now and it will be hard for the magic to keep up with Durant, Booker, and Beal. Play on Phoenix. This is a 4% play | |||||||
01-28-24 | Memphis -3.5 v. UAB | 88-97 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
The #19 Memphis Tigers are 15-4 this season but just 7-12-0 ATS. They will take on the UAB Blazers who are 12-7 overall and 8-9-1 ATS. Memphis started the conference season going but has dropped two straight by a combined three points. They are putting up 81.2 points per game. They shoot 46.5% from the floor, and 35.4% from three. On the defensive end, they are giving up 74.7 points per game. UAB dropped to 4-2 in the conference after losing last time out. The Blazers put up 76.6 points a game this season but managed just under 70 in their last two games. UAB shoots 44.0% from the field and just 33% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 75.1 points per game. Memphis is 5-2 on the road this season. Outside of rebounding, Memphis is better or as good as UAb in every category. I like Memphis to come out on top in this conference road game. Play on Memphis. This is a 3% play | |||||||
01-28-24 | Chiefs v. Ravens -3.5 | 17-10 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
The defending Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs go on the road to take on the No. 1 seed Baltimore Ravens for the AFC Championship. This will be a duel between Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. This will be the sixth straight AFC Championship game for Mahomes and the Chiefs. Kansas City relied on their defense this season sd their defense struggled this season. The Chiefs rank 2nd in the NFL for the fewest yards allowed and 2nd for scoring defense. Their run defense will be tested in this one. The Ravens have one of the best defenses in the NFL. They can get pressure with their front four and do a very good job of disguising coverages. Kansas City’s receivers have struggled at times with drops and they can ill afford to drop passes and get into third and long plays. The Ravens are 12-6 ATS this season. The Chiefs bring the experience of Mahomes and Reid, but they had a lot of inconsistency from their receiving room including the sure-handed Kelce. Baltimore finished the season as the 2nd best team against the spread. Baltimore allowed just 16.5 points per game and had the 6th best-passing defense in the league. It is hard to go against Mahomes but I can’t trust the Chiefs' receivers and Kelce will find it hard to get open over the middle with Queen and Smith dropping into coverage. Play on Baltimore. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-28-24 | Xavier +11.5 v. Connecticut | 56-99 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 6 m | Show | |
The UCONN Huskies took the first meeting between the two 80-75 two weeks ago. The Xavier Musketeers are 12-6 ATS and UConn is 11-8 ATS. Xavier has four conference losses all by an average of seven points a game. In the first meeting, UCONN held a 54% to 35.9 % shooting advantage. UConn is just 5-5 ATS at home this season while Xavier has gone 4-1 ATS on the road. Xavier is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games. I don’t expect these two teams to shoot like they did the last time they played. Xavier is hungry for a win after losing three in a row. They might not win this one but will keep it close. Play on Xavier. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-27-24 | Iowa +2 v. Michigan | 88-78 | Win | 100 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
Big 10 rivals Iowa and Michigan meet in Ann Arbor. The Hawkeyes are 11-8 overall and 3-5 in the Big 10. The Wolverines have been struggling this season and posted a 7-12 record overall and are just 2-6 in conference play. The Hawkeyes come into the game looking for a win after losing two in a row. The Iowa offense is 2nd in the conference at 85.1 points per game. They are shooting 47.8% from the field and 34.2% from three. On the defensive end, they are giving up 77.4 points per game. The Wolverines have lost two in a row and seven of their last eight games. The offense is putting up 76.7 points a game this season but in their last five, that has dropped to 68.6 points per game. They are shooting 46.6% from the field this season and 37.4% from three. On the defensive end, they are giving up 78.7 points per game. Michigan won back in December but the Wolverines have been in a nose dive. The Hawkeyes are 8-11 ATS and Michigan is 6-13 ATS. The Wolverines lost by 30 to Purdue and now have to face the second-best offense in the conference. Iowa is 2-1 ATS in their last three games against Michigan. Michigan is struggling on the defensive end and they should be able to get theirs on the offensive end. I don’t think Michigan can keep pace and I like the Hawkeyes to come away with an easy win. Play on Iowa. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-26-24 | Suns -4.5 v. Pacers | 131-133 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 31 m | Show | |
The Suns are on a roll and their three big guns of Durant, Booker, and Beal finally meshing together. When they are on, they are a deadly three-headed monster. This game could have been a scoring fest, but without Haliburton in the lineup, the Pacers will struggle to keep pace with the Suns. The Pacers are 3-6 when Haliburton is not in the line-up. This is the second game of a seven-game road trip for the Suns but more importantly, this will be the second game of a back-to-back for the Pacers. Even with Haliburton, this game would be a challenge, without him, the Suns roll. Play on Phoenix. This is a 4% play | |||||||
01-25-24 | Celtics -7.5 v. Heat | 143-110 | Win | 100 | 7 h 56 m | Show | |
Boston goes on the road to meet the Heat. The Celtics are 34-10 and lead the Eastern Conference by three games against the Bucks. The Heat are just 24-20 his season and are in sixth place in the East 10 games back of the Celtics. The Heat have lost four straight games while the Celtics have won five of their last six games. Boston is putting up 120.3 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 110.6 points per game. Miami is putting up just 110.5 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 110.5 points a game. Both teams are top 10 in defense with Boston ranking 5th and Miami at 4th. The difference between the two teams is on the offensive end with the Celtics having the fourth-best offense and the Heat having the fourth-worst. Boston is 15-6-1 against the spread when they have been favorites by seven points or more. Miami is 0-4 against the spread as a home underdog. Make that 0-5 as the Celtics win and cover. Play on Boston. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-25-24 | 76ers -5 v. Pacers | 122-134 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 35 m | Show | |
The Philadelphia 76ers head to Indianapolis to take on the Indiana Pacers. Philadelphia is 29-13 overall this season and is on a six-game win streak. The 76ers are third in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia is fifth in scoring at 119.8 points a game. On the defensive end, they rank 8th, giving up 111.5 points a game. So far this season, Indiana is 24-20 and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. They have the best offense in the NBA, as they are putting up 124.6 points a game. They also have one of the worst defenses in the league, ranking 28th with 122.9 points a game. Tyrese Haliburton is again out for the Pacers, which makes it hard on the offense. The 76ers are 27-15 against the number and will pick up the win as the Pacers won’t be able to keep pace on the offensive end. Play on Philadelphia. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-24-24 | Illinois -3 v. Northwestern | 91-96 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 58 m | Show | |
The 10th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Northwestern Wildcats in Big 10 action. Illinois is 14-4 overall and 5-2 in the Big 10 while Northwestern is 13-5 and 4-3 in the Big 10. Illinois is 12-5-1 against the number. The Wildcats are 7-9-2 ATS this season. This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season, with Illinois winning by 30 in that game without their best player who has since returned to the team. With Shannon in the lineup, the Illini are 10-2 SU, winning by an average of 16.58 points. Northwestern does come in in with a 13-5 record but that came against the 332nd-ranked non-conference schedule. Illinois is 23rd in the nation in scoring offense and 58th in field goal percentage. Illinois will have an advantage on the glass which will allow them to get out and set the pace as Northwestern will try to slow the pace. I like Illinois to roll in this one as they could be a final-four team with Shannon on the lineup. Play on Illinois. This is a 5% play. |
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