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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. | |||||||
01-23-24 | Nuggets -3.5 v. Pacers | 114-109 | Win | 100 | 13 h 34 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets are on the road in Indiana to take on the Indiana Pacers. Denver is 30-14 this season, good for third in the Western Conference while Indiana is seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 24-19 record. They have played once this season with Denver coming away with a 117-109 win. Denver has been getting it done on the defensive end, where they are the sixth-ranked scoring defense, allowing 110.9 points per game. They have the 14th-ranked offense, putting up 115.9 points per game. Indiana comes into this game with the best offense in the NBA. They are putting up 125 points per game. They need the offensive output as they are weak on the defensive end. They have the second-worst defense in the NBA, giving up 123.1 points a game. Tyrese Haliburton is listed as questionable for the game, and if he can’t go, the Pacers will miss his 23 points a game. The Nuggets have won the last seven games against the Pacers. I like the Nuggets in this one as they are a bad matchup for the Pacers. The Pacers are not a good rebounding team which will allow Jokic to control the paint and will offer a lot of second-chance opportunities for the Nuggets. The Nuggets are the better defensive team and that will make the difference down the stretch. Play on Denver. This is a 4% play | |||||||
01-22-24 | Bulls v. Suns -4.5 | 113-115 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
The Suns come into their game versus the Bulls riding a four-game winning streak and they have won two of their last three home games. Over those four games, the offense has come alive, putting up over 120 points per game in their last four games. They should be able to find success against a Bulls team that is giving up over 115 points a game on the road. The Bulls have won two in a row. They will need to step it up on the offensive end, where they are putting up 110 points a game on the road this season. The Phoenix Suns have won 8 straight over the Bulls with six of those wins covering a 5.5 spread. I am taking the Suns at home in this one. Play on Phoenix. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-22-24 | Wake Forest v. North Carolina -7.5 | 64-85 | Win | 100 | 7 h 20 m | Show | |
The North Carolina Tar Heels have been dominating the ACC since the conference season got underway. The Tar Heels have covered the number in seven of their last eight wins. Wake Forest lives on the perimeter, but North Carolina has the athletes on defense, making it difficult to get open looks. Carolina with Armando Bacot down low, will have a huge advantage in the painted area. Wake Forest has lost their last two road games in the conference. The Tar Heels won all their conference games by double digits, except for an 8-point win over FSU. They have won by an average of 15 points in conference play. Wake lives on the perimeter and must hit threes to stay in this game. The problem for them is that the Tar Heels allow their opponent to shoot just 29% from deep. I think Wake will struggle against the NC defense and the Tar heels will dominate the boards and in the paint. I am looking for another double-digit home win for Carolina at home in this one. Play on NC. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-21-24 | Indiana State -5 v. Murray State | 72-63 | Win | 100 | 6 h 25 m | Show | |
Indiana State has been playing their best basketball since the Larry Bird days. They are contenders to win the MVC this season and make the Big Dance. They will be on the road for this one, but Murray State is just 5-4 SU and 3-5 ATS at home this year. Murray State's defense is not very good and I expect the ISU backcourt to dominate in this game. ISU has won four of their last five games, holding four of those opponents to 73 points or fewer. Indiana State is one of the best shooting teams in the country, and Murray State is 305th in the nation in opponent field-goal percentage and 301st in opponent three-point shooting. I am laying the points in this one and looking for an easy double-digit win from ISU. Play on ISU. This is a 4% play | |||||||
01-21-24 | Memphis -3 v. Tulane | 79-81 | Loss | -110 | 2 h 30 m | Show | |
Memphis is coming off a bad loss on their home court to South Florida by a point. They will be looking to take their frustration out on Tulane in this one. Before that upset loss, Memphis was on a roll, winners of 10 in a row. I am looking for the Memphis offense to expose the Tuane defense has been poor all season. UAB pounded the paint in beating Tulane and Memphis has the players to do just that. Tulane is going to put up points with the 8th-ranked scoring offense but they will give up easy points as well. With Memphis controlling the paint, that should free up some open shots from deep and Memphis is in the top third in three-point shooting. Memphis bounces back in this one and gets the win and cover on the road. Play on Memphis. This is a 3% play | |||||||
01-21-24 | Michigan State +1 v. Maryland | 61-59 | Win | 100 | 2 h 36 m | Show | |
If Michigan State looked in a mirror they would probably see the other team's reflection. Both teams are 11-7 overall and just 3-4 in the conference. Both teams are led by an elite scoring guard with both putting up 20 points a game. Last season, Michigan State came away with a 63-58 win at home. This season, the Spartans are 9-8-1 ATS and the Terrapins are 7-11 ATS.MSU is averaging averaging five more field goals than Maryland and the defenses are pretty even. Michigan State is 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS in the last four meetings with Maryland. I am taking. Izzo and the Spartans to get an away win here as this is the time of the year the Spartans start to put things together if they are going to. Play on MSU. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-21-24 | Michigan State v. Maryland UNDER 135 | 61-59 | Win | 100 | 1 h 19 m | Show | |
I am looking for a low-scoring game as both teams like to play at a slow pace. Michigan State will run when they get a chance but if not there they slow it down, hence they rank 279th in tempo and Maryland ranks 295th. Michigan State has gone under in two of their last three games, and Maryland has gone under in four of their last six. Last season’s game saw a total of 121 points scored between them. They have had a combined 20 games hit the under this season. The Spartans have held teams to 65 or less in five of their last nine games and nine times this season. The Terrapins have held four of their last seven opponents to 65 points or less and six times they’ve held a team to 60 points or less. I am taking the UNDER in this game Play on the UNDER. This is a 4% play | |||||||
01-20-24 | Ole Miss +12 v. Auburn | 59-82 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 55 m | Show | |
The Auburn Tigers are a perfect 4-0 in the SEC and have a 15-2 overall record. They will face an Ole Miss team that is 15-2 overall and 2-2 in the conference. Auburn is riding a 10-game overall winning streak and they have won 12 in a row at home. Ole Miss’s two losses have both come in SEC play on the road at Tennessee and LSU. The Rebel’s offense is putting up 77.8 points per game while on the defensive end, they are giving up 70.6. This season the Tigers are 13 in the nation. Auburn is putting up 84 points per game and is giving up just 65.6 points per game. I understand the fact that Ole Miss has played a light schedule, but I feel this point spread is a little off. The Tigers are a perfect 9-0 at home this season while Ole Miss is 2-2 on the road. Both these teams play very good defense and I look for Ole Miss to keep this one within the large number. Play on Ole Miss. This is a 3.% play. | |||||||
01-20-24 | North Carolina -7 v. Boston College | 76-66 | Win | 100 | 14 h 44 m | Show | |
We have an interesting matchup in the ACC with the fourth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels going on the road to rake on the Boston College Eagles. UNC comes into this game with a 14-3 overall record and a perfect 6-0 conference record. BC has compiled an 11-6 record but is just 2-4 in conference play. North Carolina is 6-0 SU in their last six games, and they have won those six games by an average of 20.7 points. They’ve covered in six of their last seven games. Boston College has lost three of their last five games. The Eagles have covered just four of their nine home games. North Carolina has won 17 of the last 18 meetings against the Eagles. With the way the Tar Heels have been beating up ACC teams so far, this is not enough points for me to take BC, even at home. Play on North Carolina. This is a 3% play | |||||||
01-20-24 | Alabama +4.5 v. Tennessee | 71-91 | Loss | -105 | 14 h 31 m | Show | |
We have an SEC clash between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. Alabama is 12-5 overall this season and is 4-0 in the conference. Tennessee is 13-4 overall and 3-1 in the SEC. Alabama is riding a six-game winning streak with four of those coming in SEC play. They are 10-7 ATS this season. Tennessee comes into this game, winners of nine of their last 10 games, including two straight. The Vols are just 7-10 ATS this season. The Alabama Crimson Tide have won six games in a row and are 2-0 on the road in SEC play. Alabama has an edge on the offensive end as they are averaging 125.6 points per 100 possessions, which is #1 in the entire country. The Vols are averaging 117.5 points per 100. This should be a close game and I will take the points with the better offensive team and the team that is hotter at the moment. Play on Alabama plus the points. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-19-24 | Suns v. Pelicans -1.5 | 123-109 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
Western Conference rivals meet on the court when the Phoenix Suns, who are 8th in the West, take on the New Orleans Pelicans, who are 5th in the West. The Suns have been dealing with injuries but have started to put things together and have won three in a row. The offense is 14th in the NBA and is putting up 115.9 points per game. They are shooting 48.3% from the field and 37.6% from deep. On the defensive end of the court, they are giving up 114.4 points which is 15th. New Orleans is in first place in the Southwest Division. Their offense is up 116.9 points per game on 48.7% shooting from the field and 38.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 112 points per game. New Orleans has been getting it done on the offensive end behind a three-headed monster of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCullen.Phoenix has three players of their own in Durant, Booker, and Beal who are all finally healthy and starting to mesh. New Orleans has covered in seven of its last 10, Phoenix has not covered in four of its last five, and just two of their last eight on the road. I am taking the Pelicans at home in this one. Play on New Orleans. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-18-24 | Thunder -3.5 v. Jazz | 134-129 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show | |
The OKC Thunder are 27-13 this season and go on the road to play the Utah Jazz who are two games above 500 at 22-20. The Thunder are second in the West and is third in the NBA putting up 121.9 points a game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 113.7 points a game. The Jazz are in ninth place in the West and is putting up 116.8 points a game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. On the defensive end, they are giving up 115.9 points. The Thunder have one of the top offenses in the NBA, while Utah's defense has been a problem for them this season. The Thunder are 26-13-1 against the spread which is the best in the NBA while Utah is 25-16-1, I look for the OKC offense to be the difference in this one and I look for the Thunder to get the win and cover. Play on OKC. This is a 4% play | |||||||
01-17-24 | Ole Miss +3.5 v. LSU | 80-89 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 8 m | Show | |
The 22nd-ranked Ole Miss Rebels travel to Baton Rouge to take on the LSU Tigers. Ole Miss is 15-1 overall this season and 2-1 in the SEC. LSU is 10-6 overall and is also 2-1 in SEC play. Ole Miss has won two in a row after losing their first game of the season to fifth-ranked Tennessee on the road. Matthew Murrell leads the Rebels with 17.3 points a game while Allen Flanigan adds 16.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. LSU was riding a four-game winning streak before getting pounded by Auburn in their last game. They will look to get back on the winning track against Ole Miss. The Tigers are led by Jordan Wright with 15.2 points a game while Will Baker adds 11.9 points and a team-high 5.2 rebounds per game. Ole Miss is 4-1 SU in away and neutral site games. The Tigers went just 2-16 in conference play last season and have already matched the win total. Ole Miss plays a smothering defense that will bottle up the LSU offense. There is something about taking a home unranked against a ranked team, but at this number, I can’t see a reason to take LSU Play on Ole Miss. This is a 4% play | |||||||
01-17-24 | Youngstown State +3.5 v. Oakland | 67-70 | Win | 100 | 12 h 56 m | Show | |
We have a Horizon League battle between the Youngstown State Penguins and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies. Youngstown State is 13-5 overall and 5-2 in the conference. Oakland comes in at 11-8 and 6-2 in the Horizon League. YSU is led by their offense which is putting up 81.4 points per game. They shoot 45.6% from the field and 34.1% from behind the arc. On the defensive end, they are giving up 70.6 points per game. Oakland’s offense is not as explosive as YSU but they are putting up 74.8 points per game. They are shooting 44..9% from the field and 33.2% from three. On the defensive end, they are giving up 74.3 points per game. YSU has the better offense and even though Oakland relies on their defense, YSU has a slight edge on that end of the court also. YSU is also a very good rebounding team that gives their explosive offense more chances. I am taking the Penguins in this one. Play on Youngstown State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-16-24 | Kansas -6.5 v. Oklahoma State | 90-66 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
The Kansas Jayhawks and Oklahoma State Cowboys meet in a BIG12 conference game. Oklahoma State is 8-8 overall but just 0-3 in the conference. The Kansas Jayhawks have won 2 of 3 conference games and are 14-2 overall. The Jayhawks have won 9 of their last 10. The Kansas offense is putting up 78.5 points a game. The Cowboys entered BIG12 play on a 5-game winning streak but things have gone south as they have lost all three conference games. The OSU offense is putting up 72.8 points a game this season. OSU is 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 and 4-11-1 for the season. Kansas is 6-10 against the number. against the number for the season. This will only be Kansas’ third true road game and they split the other two, scoring below their average in both games. Kansas has a big advantage in the paint with Dickerson. This should allow Kansas to get the outside game going where they are shooting 50% from the field. Kansas has beaten the Cowboys 5 times in a row with 4 of the 5 by double digits. I see another big win here for Kansas. Play on Kansas. This is a 5% play. | |||||||
01-16-24 | Wisconsin -5.5 v. Penn State | 83-87 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 0 m | Show | |
The 11th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions. Wisconsin is 13-3 overall and 5-0 in the Big 10. Penn State is 8-9 overall and 2-4 in conference play. The Badgers are looking for their seventh win in a row. They have been led by AJ Storr with 14.8 points per game while Steven Crowl adds 11.7 points and 7.6 rebounds. Penn State has been struggling, losing three of their last four games. This season, Penn State is led by Kanye Clary with 18.6 points per game while Ace Baldwin Jr. adds 12.8 points. During Wisconsin’s six-game winning streak, they have won by an average of 14.7 points. Looking at just the conference games, the margin in those four wins was 11.5. The Badgers are sixth in the country in offensive efficiency, which is a huge difference from past Badger teams that struggled on the offensive end. The Badgers still get it done on the defensive end, but the same can’t be said for Penn State as they rank 127th in defensive efficiency. Penn State is at home but they do not match up well against the Badgers on either end of the court. I like the Badgers to get the cover on the road. Play on Wisconsin. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-16-24 | Texas A&M -149 v. Arkansas | 77-78 | Loss | -149 | 11 h 55 m | Show | |
The Texas A&M Aggies are just 10-6 this season but are coming off a huge win over the sixth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats. They now take on the Arkansas Razorbacks who are 9-7 this season and they have lost three straight. Texas A&M is struggling on the offensive end, putting up 68.3 in conference play as they rank last in field goals made per game and second to last in three-pointers made per game. The Aggies are giving up 75.3 points a game in SEC play. Arkansas has not found success in the SEC, having lost their first three conference games all by double-digits. In conference play, Arkansas is putting up 61.7 points a game and has failed to reach 70 points in their three conference games. On the defensive end, they are giving up 83 points a game. I am not looking for an offensive explosion in this game as Texas A&M has scored less than 60 points in 2 of their three conference games and Arkansas has not scored 70 points in three SEC games. The difference in this game will be on the defensive end, where Texas A&M has a huge edge. Arkansas has lost all three conference games by double digits. Play on Texas A&M. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-15-24 | Pistons v. Wizards -5 | 129-117 | Loss | -105 | 5 h 6 m | Show | |
The Detroit Pistons head to Washington, D.C. to face the Washington Wizards. Detroit is 3-36 this season, which is last in the Eastern Conference. Washington is 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-31 record. The Pistons are putting up 111.3 points per game and are shooting 46.9% from the field and just 34.4% from deep. On the defense end, they are giving up 122.7 points per game. Detroit is still without their two top players as Cade Cunningham is out with a knee injury until late January and Bojan Bogdanovic is questionable. The Wizards are coming off a win over Atlanta. The win snapped a six-game losing streak. Washington has struggled on the defensive end, giving up a league’s worst 125.2 points per game. On the offensive end, they are putting up 115.5 points per game. The Wizards have been playing better on defense only allowing 115.7 in their last three games. The Pistons traded Marvin Bagley to the Wizards, it is unclear if he will play but if he does, he could be looking to do something special. I can’t trust Detroit without Cunningham in the lineup. Play on Washington. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-15-24 | Ohio State +1.5 v. Michigan | 65-73 | Loss | -108 | 2 h 15 m | Show | |
Big Ten rivals Ohio State and Michigan meet on the hardwood instead of the gridiron. The Buckeyes are 12-4 this season and are coming off a loss to Wisconsin. The Wolverines are 6-10 this season and are also coming off a loss to Maryland. Ohios Tstae has lost two straight and will be looking to turn things around against the Wolverines. This season, Ohio State’s offense is putting up 77 points per game. They are shooting 45% from the field and 36.9% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 66.1 points per game, which is fourth-best in the conference. The Wolverines come into this game having lost five in a row. They are putting up 80.1 points per game and they shoot 47.6% from the field and 37.4% from deep. On the defense end, they are giving up 77.8 points per game, the most in the Big Ten. The Wolverines are 5-11 ATS and the Buckeyes are 7-9 ATS this season. Neither team has much depth and Michigan’s bench has gotten shorter with the suspension of their best player, Dug McDaniel. Ohio State has three players scoring over 14 points a game. Michigan also has three players averaging double digits. Ohio State has the better defense and without Dug going for Michigan, they will be more limited on the offensive end. Take Ohio State on the road in this one. Play on Ohio State. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-14-24 | Memphis -4.5 v. Wichita State | 112-86 | Win | 100 | 3 h 29 m | Show | |
Wichita State is at home to face the No. 13 Memphis Tigers. The Tigers are 14-2 this season while the Shockers are just 8-7. Memphis comes into this game riding a nine-game winning streak. The offense is putting up 79.9 points a game. They are shooting 45.5% from the field and 34% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 73.6 points per game. The Shockers have lost four in a row and six of their last seven games. The offense is putting up 73.5 points a game this season but just 65.7 points over their last seven games. They are shooting 43.4% from the field and 30.6% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 71.7 points per game. These two teams have not been great against the number this season with the Tigers going 6-10 ATS while Wichita State is 4-9-1 ATS. Over their nine-game win streak, the Tigers have an average margin of victory of 6.8 points per game. The Shockers lost their last four by an average of 11.8 points per game. Their offense has not scored over 70 points in their last six games. I don't think the Shockers will be able to keep up with Memphis in this one.
Play on Memphis. This is a 3% play | |||||||
01-12-24 | Magic +3.5 v. Heat | 96-99 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show | |
The Orlando Magic head south to take on in-state rivals the Miami Heat. Orlando is 21-16 and is ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference. Miami is also 21-16 and they are ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference. Orlando has been inconsistent on the offensive end this season putting up 113.3 points per game. On the defense end, the Magic are giving up 112 points per game which is ninth in the NBA. The Magic will be without Franz Wagner due to an ankle injury. The Heat are putting up 112.8 points per game. On the defensive end, they rank tenth in points allowed at 112.1. The Miami Heat will be without Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro is questionable with a shoulder injury. At even strength, this is a pretty even matchup at least on paper. With the injuries factored in this is still a pretty even game but I like the Magic to win so give me the points and the Magic. Play on Orlando. This is a 3% play | |||||||
01-12-24 | Clippers -7.5 v. Grizzlies | 128-119 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
The Los Angeles Clippers take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Clippers have won two straight games and are 8-9 on the road this season and are fourth in the Western Conference. Memphis is 4-1 in January and has won three straight but will be without Ja Morant for the season after he had shoulder surgery this week. The Grizzlies are 3-13 at home this season and are currently 13th in the Western Conference. The Clippers are putting up 117.4 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 111.8. The Memphis Grizzlies have been bad on the offensive end where they rank dead last in points per game, field goals made per game, and three-point percentage. On the defensive end, they are giving up 113.2 points. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have been healthy and have played in almost every game this season and surprisingly to many Harden has seemed to fit nicely into the mix. The Clippers won the last game between the two by 11 and Memphis had Morant and Smart in the lineup for that one. Jaren Jackson Jr. is also questionable for Memphis. I like the Clippers in this one, Play on the LA Clippers. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-12-24 | Rockets -7 v. Pistons | 112-110 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
The Houston Rockets head to the Motor City to face the Detroit Pistons. Houston is 18-18 this season and sits tenth in the Western Conference. Detroit is 3-35 and remains last in the Eastern Conference. The Houston Rockets is ranked second overall in points allowed per game at 110.6. On offense end, the Rockets are putting up just 112.7 points per game. Detroit has lost six in a row, Detroit is putting up 111.3 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 123 points per game. Cade Cunningham, the team's leading scorer, is listed as out until late January. The offensive output between the two teams is pretty even but the Pistons will be without their leading scorer and the one guy you could count on in the Piston’s offense. Detroit struggles on the offensive end in the best of times and now they have to face the second-best defense in the league. Houston will find success against a defense that has allowed 123 points allowed per game this season and 130.7 in their last three games. Play on Houston. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-11-24 | Celtics +4.5 v. Bucks | 102-135 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
The Boston Celtics head to Milwaukee to take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Boston is 29-8 this season and is number one in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee is second in the Eastern Conference with a 25-12 record. The Celtics won their meeting against the Bucks earlier this season 119-116. Boston is putting up 121.3 points a game which is fifth in the NBA. They rank number one in both three-pointer attempts and three-pointers made per game. On the defensive end, the Celtics are giving up 111.0 points per game. Milwaukee is putting up 124.1 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 119.9 points per game. Damian Lillard is probable due to personal issues. The Boston Celtics have played five back-to-back games in which they have won the first game. In the second game after a win, the Celtics won four out of the five games. Boston's defense is far better than Milwaukee's defense while the offenses are pretty even. Milwaukee has struggled on the defensive end all season and I like the Celtics and the points in this one. Play on Boston. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-10-24 | Indiana State +2.5 v. Drake | 78-89 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 49 m | Show | |
The Indiana State Sycamores come into this game at 13-2 while the Drake Bulldogs come in at 12-3. Indiana State has won four of their last five games, The Sycamores are shooting 50.8% as a team from the field which ranks fifth in the country, The offense is putting up 86.5 points per game this season which ranks 10th in all of college basketball. The Sycamores like to run the floor and get easy baskets in transition. Drake has lost two of their last three. Drake is shooting 47.6% from the field. Indiana State has shot lights out from three all season. Indiana State is 9-5 against the spread this season and is also unbeaten in conference play. Indiana State's offense will be too much for Drake's defense. The Bulldogs will struggle to defend ISU's multiple long-range shooters. ISU’s offense will be too much for Drake to overcome, even at home. Play on ISU, this is a 4% play | |||||||
01-10-24 | Kings -7 v. Hornets | 123-98 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
The Sacramento Kings head to Charlotte to take on the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference action. The Kings are 21-14 and are fifth in the Western Conference. The Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference with an 8-26 record and have lost two in a row. The Kings are eighth in scoring at 117.7 points per game. Their defense is 22nd with 118.0 points per game allowed per game. The Hornets' offense is struggling to score as they are putting up 109.5 points per game. The Hornets' defense is ranked 25th, giving up 120.0 points per game, The Kings are 18-17 against the spread while the Charlotte Hornets are just 14-20 against the spread. Over the last three games, the Kings are putting up 124.3 points in their last three games while the Hornets are scoring just 101.8 points in their last four games. The Kings took care of the Pistons last night coming back from a 20 points deficit to win easily. The Kings are better on both ends of the court and should come away with an easy win and cover. Play on the Sacramento Kings. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-10-24 | Kansas -7 v. UCF | 60-65 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
UCF has a huge home game against the No. 3 ranked Kansas Jayhawks in a Big 12 matchup. The Jayhawks come into this game 13-1 overall and 1-0 in the Big 12. The Knights are 9-4 overall this season and 0-1 in conference play. With their last win, Kansas has stretched their win streak to nine games. Kansas is putting up 79.8 points a game and is shooting 50.7% from the field and 36.9% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 66.4 points per game this season, and their opponents are shooting 38.9% from the field and 30.7% from beyond the arc. The Knights had a three-game winning streak snapped by Kansas State last time out. UCF is putting up 76.5 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 65.2 points and their opponents are shooting 39% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. Neither team has been great against the number, with the Jayhawks going just 5-8 ATS while UCF is 6-7 ATS. The Knights are 7-2 SU at home this season. The Kansas offense has been playing better and I don’t think the Knights have the firepower on the offensive end to keep up. Dickenson will be too much to handle down low and he will help Kansas to the win and cover. Play on Kansas. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-10-24 | Tennessee -130 v. Mississippi State | 72-77 | Loss | -130 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
The fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers go on the road in the SEC to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The No. 5 Volunteers are 11-3 overall and 1-0 in the SEC. The Bulldogs are also 11-3 overall but 0-1 in conference play. The Volunteers have won seven in a row after suffering a three-game losing streak. Their defense has stepped over the last five games, holding their opponents to just 57.2 points per game which has been better than their season average of 64.3 points allowed per game. Their opponents are shooting 37.6% from the field and 29.4% from deep. On the offense end, they are putting up 78.7 points a game and they are shooting 43.8% from the field and 34.1% from deep. The Bulldogs are putting up 75.2 points per game and are shooting 45.1% from the field and 31.5% from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, they are giving up 63.1 points per game and their opponents are shooting 38.8% from the field and 27% from deep. The Volunteers won both games over the Bulldogs last season by an average of 22.5 points. The Vols are 9-1 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last ten meetings with Mississippi State. Both teams play exceptional defense but Tennessee is a little better on both ends. Take Tennessee to ride their defense to the win and cover.
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01-10-24 | Clemson -130 v. Virginia Tech | 72-87 | Loss | -130 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
The Clemson Tigers are 11-3 overall and 1-2 in the ACC. They will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies who are 9-5 overall and 1-2 in the ACC. Clemson is putting up 80.3 points a game, on 48.4% shooting from the field and 37.2% from three-point land. On the defensive end, they are giving up 70.7 points per game, and their opponents are shooting 40.9% from the field and 32.7% from deep. The Hokies are putting up 73.4 points per game while shooting 45.3% from the field and 34.5% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 66.9 points per game, and their opponents are shooting 42.7% from the field and 31.4% from deep. Virginia Tech will struggle to match the physicality of Clemson. Clemson has the better offense and will be able to use their depth to get over the Hokies on their home court. Play on Clemson. This is 4% play | |||||||
01-10-24 | Northwestern v. Penn State | 76-72 | Win | 100 | 10 h 23 m | Show | |
The Northwestern Wildcats take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. Northwestern is 11-3 and 2-1 in conference play. Penn State is 8-7 overall and 2-2 in the conference. Northwestern comes into the game having won four of their last five games. The Cats are 6-6-2 ATS this season. The Wildcats are led by Boo Buie with 18.1 points per game and 4.9 assists per game. Brooks Barnhizer adds 13.2 points and pulls down 7.4 rebounds. Penn State has been inconsistent this season and it shows as they have a 6-9 ATS record. Penn State is led by Kanye Clary with 18.4 points per game. Ace Baldwin Jr. adds 13.6 points. Penn State had a nice comeback win over Michigan but it took 19 turnovers and I don’t think they will get that from Northwestern. Northwestern will lean on Boo Buie and Brooks Barnhizer to take care of business on the road. Play on Northwestern. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-09-24 | Duke -5 v. Pittsburgh | 75-53 | Win | 100 | 8 h 1 m | Show | |
The #11 Duke Blue Devils go on the road to take on the Pitt Panthers. Duke owns the head-to-head series 16-6 and has won three in a row. Duke has won six in a row after taking down Notre Dame last time out. Duke is 11-3 overall and is 2-1 in the ACC. The Blue Devils are putting up 82.4 points per game this season. Duke is shooting 48.7% from the field and 36.6% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 66.1 points per game. With a win over Louisville snapped their two-game losing streak. With the win, they moved to 10-5 overall and are 1-3 in the ACC. The Panthers are putting up 79.1 points per game on the season, and are shooting 43.8% from the floor and 33.8% from deep. On the defensive end, they are 65.5 points per game. The Panthers were beaten by eight by that same Syracuse team that Duke beat by 20. The best five teams Pitt has played this season all resulted in losses by at least seven points. Their best win came over Purdue-Fort Wayne which is ranked 144th. Duke has won six in a row by an average of +19.7 points. Pitt's third-leading scorer is listed as questionable for this game. I am taking Duke in this one. Play on Duke. This is a 4% play | |||||||
01-09-24 | Purdue -7.5 v. Nebraska | 72-88 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 22 m | Show | |
We have a Big Ten matchup between the top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Purdue is 14-1 overall and 3-1 in the Big 10. Nebraska is 12-3 and 2-2 in the conference. Purdue has won seven straight after their lone loss to Northwestern. Purdue is currently 10-4-1 ATS this season. Nebraska has gotten off to a nice start of the season. The Cornhuskers are 9-6 ATS. I am not sold on Nebraska’s 12-3 record and am not sure if they are contenders or pretenders. They have played two ranked teams and lost both games by an average of 22.5 points. Purdue has the fourth-toughest strength of schedule and the 13th-toughest non-conference strength of schedule. Boilermakers also have the 11th-highest margin of victory, winning 17.5 points on average. I am taking Purdue on the road in this one and I don’t believe Nebraska is that good. Play on Purdue, This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-09-24 | Kansas State -120 v. West Virginia | 81-67 | Win | 100 | 7 h 34 m | Show | |
The Kansas State Wildcats will take on the West Virginia Mountaineers in a Big 12 showdown. Kansas State has won three in a row to go 11-3 on the season. West Virginia has lost two in a row and is 5-9 on the season. Kansas State is putting up 75.9 points a game and is shooting 42.9% from the field and 30.5% deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 68.1 points and their opponents are shooting 40.3% shooting from the field and 33.1% deep.
On the offensive end, the Mountaineers are putting up just 67.4 points a game, as they shoot 40.2% from the field and 29.3% behind the arc. On the defensive end, they are giving up 70.9 points and their opponents are shooting 41.6% from the field and 33.6% from deep.
Both teams have struggled with shooting from behind the arc this season. Of the two teams, Kansas State has more offensive firepower. They have three players that are putting up 15 points a game. West Virginia has been held under 70 points nine times this season and that has come against some poor defensive teams. West Virginia has had to deal with injuries so Chemistry is a problem at times. Three of WVU's top players sat out the first nine games with a suspension. Since they have returned, the Mountaineers have lost three games as favorites. k-State is the better team on both ends of the court and will keep their streak alive with a win and a cover. Play on Kansas State. This is a 4% play | |||||||
01-09-24 | Houston -140 v. Iowa State | 53-57 | Loss | -140 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
Houston comes into his game undefeated at 14-0 and ranked second in the country. Iowa State is 10-3 this season and is coming off an upset win over No. 11 Oklahoma last time out. Houston is getting it done on the defensive end, where they are allowing just 44.7 points per game over their last three games and 49.8 points per game this season. Their opponents are shooting just 34.3% from the field and 26.4% beyond the arc. Houston is putting up 76.9 points per game. They are shooting 44.6% from the field and 35.8% from beyond the arc. Iowa State is putting up 84.6 points per game as they are shooting 49.9% from the field and 36.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 59.9 points and their opponents are shooting 38.6% from the field and 33.5% from behind the arc. Both teams are 8-5-1 ATS this season. Houston is allowing 7.5 points less than the next team on the defensive end. The Cyclones also have a very good defense but just not as strong as Houstons. The Cougars have an advantage in rebounding over the Cyclones. The Cyclones are 0-2-1 ATS in their last three games while Houston has gone 3-0 ATS over their last three. Iowa State is at home but that won’t be enough as they will get overwhelmed by the Houston defense and will not be able to score enough to get the cover. Play on Houston on the money line. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-07-24 | Michigan State -2.5 v. Northwestern | 74-88 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 15 m | Show | |
Michigan State comes into the Big 10 matchup at 9-5 overall but just 1-2 in the conference. The Northwestern Wildcats are 10-3 overall and 1-1 in conference play. The Spartans have turned their season around and have won five in a row. During the winning streak, the offense has put up 89 points per game. Overall this season, Michigan State’s offense is putting up 78.3 points per game. On the defensive end, the Spartans are giving up just 64.3 points per game. The Wildcats had a three-game winning streak snapped by Illinois last time out. Northwestern has been average on the offensive end, putting up 72.4 points a game, which is 12th in the conference. On the defensive end, they are giving up 65.6 points per game. Northwestern won the only meeting last season in East Lansing. The Spartans are 7-3 SU over the last ten meetings, but the teams have gone 5-5 ATS. Michigan State has turned things up on both ends of the court and has been playing their best basketball over the last five games. They’ve won their last five by an average of 23.6 points per game. Northwestern is 1-3-1 ATS in their last five and Michigan State is 5-0 ATS in their last five games. Michigan State has an advantage in rebounding which should give them second-chance points. I like the way the Spartans are playing right now as they seem to have figured things out, Play on Michigan State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-07-24 | Maryland v. Minnesota -1.5 | 62-65 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
Maryland heads to Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers. The Terrapins are 9-5 this season and 1-2 in the Big Ten while Minnesota is 11-3 and 2-1 in conference play. Maryland had won five in a row before their loss to Purdue. Maryland is putting up 71.7 points per game, on 40.9% shooting from the field and 27.2% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 63.6 points per game. The Golden Gophers have won six in a row. They have been led by their defense over this streak by giving up just 62.8 points per game. This season, they are giving up 66.6 points per game. On the offensive end, the Gophers are putting up 79.9 points per game. They are shooting 49.5% from the field and 36.8% from deep. Maryland has owned the Gophers over the last 10 games, going 10-0 straight up and 9-0-1 against the number. This season Maryland is one of the worst shooting teams in the conference and Minnesota is the best. The Golden Gophers are the best team in the country against the spread this season, with a 13-1 ATS record, while Maryland is 4-10 ATS. Take Minnesota at home against the number. Play on Minnesota. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-07-24 | Indiana State -1.5 v. Northern Iowa | 77-66 | Win | 100 | 7 h 43 m | Show | |
The Indiana State Sycamores are 12-2 this season while the Northern Iowa Panther is 7-7. Indiana State swept last season's series between the two. Indiana State has gotten off to a 3-0 start in the MVC with all three wins coming by double-digits. Michigan State is putting up 87.1 points per game with their lowest output this season being 75 points. They shoot 51.5% from the field and 40.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.1 points per game. UNI has won four in a row. The Panthers are putting up 76.8 points on 47.6% shooting from the field and 36.8% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 72.9 points per game. Indiana State's defense will keep the Northern Iowa offense in check and Indiana State's offense will be too much and carry them to victory. Play on Indiana State. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-06-24 | Kentucky +3.5 v. Florida | 87-85 | Win | 100 | 3 h 13 m | Show | |
Florida hosts No. 6 Kentucky in their SEC conference opener. Kentucky has won four in a row and for the season is putting up 91.1 points per game on offense. On the defensive end, they are giving up 73.4 points per game, Florida has won six in a row and is putting up 86.3 points per game this season. On the defensive end, they are giving up 73.7 points per game. Kentucky has won nine of the last ten straight up and is 8-1 against the number. Kentucky has won the last four games. Kentucky is 6-1 ATS in their last seven. The Gators have not played an overwhelming schedule this season so far. Kentucky is 5-0 SU and ATS in the last five games at Florida. The Wildcats are a little better on both ends of the court and they will continue their dominance over the Gators. Play on Kentucky. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-06-24 | North Carolina +3.5 v. Clemson | 65-55 | Win | 100 | 3 h 42 m | Show | |
The eighth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels goes on the road to face the 16th-ranked Clemson Tigers. North Carolina comes into this game at 10-3 while Clemson is 11-2. The Tar Heels have won three in a row. Carolina is led by RJ Davis with 21.1 points per game. Armando Bacot adds 14.9 points and grabs 10.8 rebounds. Clemson has played really well to start the season but has lost two of their last four games. PJ Hall leads the team with 20.2 points per game. Joseph Girard III adds 15.8 points. PJ Hall will have his work cut out for him against Bacot and Ingrahm in the paint on both ends of the court. Outside of Hall, Clemson does not have anyone else in the front court in double figures. Carolina will dominate in the paint which will open up Davis from the outside. I like Carolina to remain undefeated in conference play after today. Play on North Carolina. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-05-24 | Knicks v. 76ers -5.5 | 128-92 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
The Philadelphia 76’ers are 23-10 this season and are 13-4 home record. They have won five of their last seven games. The. New York Knicks come into this matchup at 19-15 and in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks have won two two in a row but have lost four of their last seven heading into this one. New York is putting up 115.3 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 113.3 points per game. The Knicks are 17-15-2 against the spread this season but just 9-10-1 against the spread on the road. Philadelphia is putting up 120.7 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 110.5 points per game. Philadelphia is 23-10 against the spread overall and 13-4 against the spread at home. The 76ers are 12-3 against the spread when they have been home favorites. Joel Embiid will be a tough matchup for the Knicks. The Knicks have struggled on the road as an underdog. The Philadelphia 76ers are tough at both ends of the court. New York is 2-4 ATS in the last six games versus Philadelphia. The 76ers have covered the spread in 10 of their last 13 games overall and in seven of the last eight games they have played at home. Play on Philadelphia. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-05-24 | Hawks v. Pacers -148 | 116-150 | Win | 100 | 7 h 43 m | Show | |
The Indiana Pacers are at home to take on the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta has the third-best scoring offense in the NBA at 122.8 points per game. On the defensive end, they are as bad as the offense is good, as they allow 123.2 points per game, which is 28th. Indiana is coming off back-to-back wins over the Bucks. The Pacers are getting it done on the offensive end, where they have the best-scoring offense, putting up 126.4 points per game. Like the Hawks, they are not great on the defensive end, where they allow 124.6 points per game. We have to explosive offense and two poor defenses going head-to-head. Indiana is at home and has more weapons with their offense and on their bench. Atlanta has been inconsistent this season. Despite their offense, they have lost four of their last six games. The Indiana Pacers have won five straight. The Hawks have given up more than 120 points in eight of their last ten games and the Pacers have the offense to do just that. The four of the Pacers' last five wins. I am laying the points with the home team. Play on Indiana. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
01-04-24 | Nuggets -140 v. Warriors | 130-127 | Win | 100 | 16 h 31 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets go on the road to take on the Golden State Warriors. Denver is 24-11 this season and sits third in the Western Conference. Golden State is 16-17 and is 11th in the Western Conference. The Warriors have lost both games against the Nuggets this season. The Nuggets are getting it done on the defensive end, where they are giving up 109.8 points per game. On the offensive end, the Nuggets are putting up 115.1 points per game. The Warriors are putting up 116.9 points per game while on the defensive end, they are giving up 116.3 points per game. Both of these teams have averaged 115 points over their last three games. The big difference is on the defensive end, where over the same three games, Denver has allowed just 105.7 points per game compared to Golden State’s 120.3 points. The Warriors will struggle to match up against Jokic. Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last seven games with the Warriors and 8-4 ATS in its previous 12 games overall. Denver has won the first two games this season and they make it a third tonight. Play on Denver on the money line. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-03-24 | Indiana +5.5 v. Nebraska | 70-86 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 13 m | Show | |
The Indiana Hoosiers come into this game with a 10-3 overall record and 2-0 in the Big Ten. Nebraska is 11-2 this season with a 1-1 record in conference play. The Indiana Hoosiers are putting up 76.3 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 73.4 points per game. Malik Reneau leads the team with 16.2 points per game but injuries to Xavier Johnson and Jalen Rayford have limited the Hoosiers on the defensive end. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are putting up 77.6 points per game. Brice Williams leads the team with 13.7 points per game. The Hoosiers shoot the ball well and should have some success against the Nebraska defense. Both teams have been dealing with injuries but the Hoosiers have shown they can still score while Nebraska has been inconsistent on the offensive end. Take the Hoosiers and the points in this one. Play on Indiana. This is a 3% play | |||||||
01-03-24 | NC State -4.5 v. Notre Dame | 54-52 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 11 m | Show | |
The 6-7 Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and the 9-3 Wolfpack of NC State will clash in an ACC Conference game. Notre Dame enters 1-1 in conference play, while NC State holds a 1-0 record. The Wolfpack have won 5 of their last 6 and have covered four of those games. NC State is putting up 79.8 points per game and is shooting 46% from the field and 35% from deep. The Fighting Irish 6-7 with a 1-1 ACC record and are coming off a huge win against Virginia. The Irish are putting up 63.6 points per game and are giving up 65.6. They are shooting 40% from the field and 28% deep. Notre Dame sports one of the youngest, inexperienced teams in the nation. They are coming off a huge win over Virginia and they shot lights out in that game. I expect them to regress back to the mean against the Wolfpack. NC State is putting up 79.8 points per game and has an average margin of victory of 9.6 points. The Irish allow more points than they score on average. NC State has shown they can win on the toad and even though this is the fifth straight home game for the Irish they are just 2-2 over the last four. NC State has four guys averaging in double figures compared to the Irish’s two. I like NC State to win this game over the Irish as their offense will score enough to cover the number. Play on NC State. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-03-24 | Clemson v. Miami-FL | 82-95 | Loss | -112 | 20 h 10 m | Show | |
The #16 Clemson Tigers go on the road to South Beach to take on the Miami Hurricanes. Miami has won the last three between the two teams while Clemson holds a 17-16 all-time edge. Clemson has won two straight and is 11-1 this season and 1-0 in the ACC. Clemson puts up 82.2 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 69.2 points per game. Clemson has three players scoring in double figures, led by PJ Hall with 20.5 points per game. Miami has won three straight and is 10-2 overall and is 1-0 in ACC action. The Hurricanes are putting up 84.7 points per game and they are giving up 69.8 points on the defensive end. Norchad Omier leads the team at 17.6 points per game. Both offenses can be explosive and put up points in a hurry. Pack and Poplar are critical to the Hurricanes’ attack so if they don’t go the Hurricanes' offense will be a little more limited. Miami is 8-0 at home with just two of those games decided by single digits. Clemson’s only loss was at Memphis by two points. I am going with Clemson in this one, even if Poplar and Pack can go they will probably not be at 100% Play on Clemson. This is a 3% play | |||||||
01-03-24 | Thunder -115 v. Hawks | 138-141 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City is 23-9 this season and is in second place in the Western Conference. Atlanta is 11th in the Eastern Conference at 13-19. They have played once this season, with OKC coming away with a 126-117 win. The Thunder are on the second game of a back-to-back after beating Boston at home 127-123. The Thunder have won four in a row. OKC is ranked fourth in points per game, at 121.5 points per game. On the defensive side, they are giving up 113.1 points per game. The Atlanta Hawks have struggled, winning just once in their last five games. Atlanta hasn’t had a problem on the offensive end, where they are putting up 122 points a game this season. The defense has been a problem for the Hawk. They are giving up 122.7 points per game on the defensive end. The Thunder have been playing better basketball around and have been doing it against tougher competition. Atlanta has a strong offense but the Thunder are not far behind on the offensive end the Thunder are a lot better on the defensive end. OKC will be traveling to Atlanta but I don’t see that as a big thing as it is not that far and Atlanta does not play great defense. Play on OKC on the money line. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
01-02-24 | North Carolina -4 v. Pittsburgh | 70-57 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
Pitt will have homecourt advantage when they take on No. 8 North Carolina. The North Carolina Tar Heels are 9-3 this season. They are coming off a 106-60 win over Charleston Southern. The Pitt Panthers are 9-4 this season and are coming off a loss to Syracuse. The Tar Heels have won two in a row. The offense is putting up 86.3 points a game this season and they are shooting 46.7% from the field and 36.7% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 73.3 points per game. Pitt had won four in a row before losing to Syracuse. The Pitt offense is putting up 80.5 points per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 35% from deep. On the defensive end, the Panthers are giving up 64.8 points per game. The Panthers have had success against Carolina, going 5-1 SU and ATS. The Tar Heels have played five of their last seven games versus ranked opponents. Pitt’s defense has struggled in ACC play, giving up 80 points per game in their two ACC losses. Over their last seven games each, Pitt is 2-5 ATS while North Carolina is 4-3 ATS. Carolina has played the much tougher competition and that will show down the stretch. Play on North Carolina. This is a 3% play | |||||||
01-02-24 | Utah State -7 v. Air Force | 88-60 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
The Air Force Falcons will host the Utah State Aggies in a Mountain West Conference matchup. The Aggies come into the game with a 12-1 record, while the Falcons are 7-5. Utah State is coming off an 80-65 win over East Tennessee State. Utah State is led by Great Osobor with 17.3 points per game. Ian Martinez adds under 13 points per game. The Air Force is coming off a loss to Northern Colorado by a score of 83-79. The Falcons are led by Ethan Taylor with 17.7 points per game and Beau Becker adds 15.8 PPG. The Air Force Falcons are putting up 69.2 points per game and on the defensive end, they are allowing 65 points. The Falcons are 4-8 overall at home but just 2-5 against the spread and have not covered in their last three games. The Utah State Aggies are putting up 79.3 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 68.5 points per game. The Aggies are just 5-5-1 against the number. Utah State has the better offense and that will carry them at home to a win and cover over an inconsistent Air Force team. Play on Utah State. This is a 3% play | |||||||
12-31-23 | Oakland v. Youngstown State -165 | 88-81 | Loss | -165 | 3 h 12 m | Show | |
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies are 6-8 overall and 9-5 ATS this season. They go on the road to take on the Youngstown State Penguins who are 10-3 overall and 5-4 ATS. The Golden Grizzlies are coming off a 75-67 road loss to Cleveland State while the Penguins took care of Navy nearly two weeks ago. Oakland has lost their last three games on the road. Looking at KenPom, Oakland is the 151st team overall with the 135th-ranked offense and the 199th-ranked defense. Youngstown State has won seven in a row. kenPom has the Penguins as the 136th ranked team overall with the 155th ranked offense and the 127th ranked defense. The Penguins have won their past seven games in a row, and are 10-3 overall, while the Golden Grizzlies have lost their past three in a row and are 6-8 overall. Oakland has failed to cover in five of their past six games, while Youngstown State has covered in seven of their past nine games. The Penguins offense will be the difference in this one. They should be able to find open shots against the Oakland defense and I am looking for Oakland to struggle on the offensive end. Play on Youngstown State. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-30-23 | Raptors -3.5 v. Pistons | 127-129 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 35 m | Show | |
The Toronto Raptors are traveling to Detroit to face the Detroit Pistons. Toronto will be playing the second game of a back-to-back and has a record of 12-19 this season. Detroit is last in the Eastern Conference and has a record of 2-29. Toronto is putting up 113.2 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 114.5 points per game. The Detroit Pistons have lost 28 in a row. Detroit is ranked 28th in points per game at 109.7. On the defensive end, they are giving up 121.0 points allowed per game. Detroit has proven there is no lead too big for them to give up. No matter how good they look early you always have a chance to get back in the game. Toronto is putting up 113 points per game this season but has put up 123 in their last three. Detroit’s defense is worse than the Toronto’s and that will be the difference in this one. Play on Toronto. This is a 2% play | |||||||
12-30-23 | Heat -130 v. Jazz | 109-117 | Loss | -130 | 5 h 59 m | Show | |
The Miami Heat head to Utah to take on the Utah Jazz. Miami is 19-12 and is fourth in the Eastern Conference. Utah is 12th in the Western Conference at 13-19. Last season the Miami Heat won both games against the Jazz. The Heat have won three in a row. The Miami Heat are getting it done with their defense as they rank seventh overall in points allowed at 111.5. On the offensive end, they are putting up 113.4 points per game. in their last game. The Utah Jazz have been struggling on the defensive end where they are giving up 119.1 points a game. Utah is putting up 113.3 points per game. With or without Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat are playing well right now. Both teams have covered the spread in four straight. Both offenses are about the same and Miami has the better defense. Miami loves to shoot the three and Utah struggles to defend the three. Take Miami on the moneyline. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-30-23 | Creighton v. Marquette -3.5 | 67-72 | Win | 100 | 3 h 49 m | Show | |
The Creighton Bluejays and Marquette Golden Eagles meet up in a Big East battle. Creighton is 9-3 while Marquette is 10-3 on the season. Creighton has had a week and a half off after suffering a conference loss to Villanova, a game in which they led by 14. Creighton is 25th in the country in points per game this season. On the defensive end, the Bluejays are 65th in points allowed per game. The Golden Eagles are 66th in the country in scoring offense and are 57th in points allowed per game. The Golden Eagles are 7-0 at home this season and have 17 straight wins at home overall. The Bluejays' offense has struggled in recent games. They have lost two of three games. Marquette won both games last season. At home last season, they were -3.5 favorites and beat the Bluejays by 11 points. Creighton’s defense. Creighton is 0-3 ATS in their last three games. I am taking the home team in this one. Play on Marquette. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-30-23 | Virginia -9.5 v. Notre Dame | 54-76 | Loss | -115 | 1 h 13 m | Show | |
The Virginia Cavaliers go on the road to take on the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. The Cavaliers have won 17 of 20 games against the Irish. The Cavaliers are 10-2 on the season overall and stand 1-0 in the ACC. The Cavaliers are putting up 66.8 points a game this season. On the defensive end, they are giving up just 54.5 points a game which is second best in the country. Notre Dame snapped a three-game losing streak with a close win over Marist last time out. The Fighting Irish are 5-7 on the season and are 0-1 in the ACC. The Fighting Irish are putting up 62.6 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 66.6 points per game. Notre Dame has huge issues on the offensive end of the floor. They were only able to score 60 against Marist and now face a Virginia defense that suffocates offenses. Virginia has gone 8-2 SU over their last ten meetings with Notre Dame but are just 4-6 ATS. This season, Notre Dame is 5-7 ATS and 0-3 ATS in their last three games. The Irish are also just 4-3 SU at home this season. Virginia is 7-5 ATS and 4-2 ATS in their last six. Virginia will not run teams out of the gym but their defense will limit the Irish offense. ND has struggled to score against mediocre teams and they will find it very difficult to score in this one. Play on Virginia. This is a 2% play. | |||||||
12-29-23 | San Diego State +7 v. Gonzaga | 84-74 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show | |
This will be the first game of a home-and-home series between the San Diego State Aztecs and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. SDSU comes into this game with a 10-2 record while #13 Gonzaga holds a 9-3 record. The San Diego State Aztecs reached the National Championship Game in the 2023 NCAA Tournament and returned three of their top four scorers. The Aztecs are just 3-7 against the spread. They are putting up 77.2 points per game. Gonzaga is putting up 84.4 points per game. Gonzaga is 4-7 against the spread this season. San Diego State has the type of team that can keep this one close. The Aztecs are a slightly above-average shooting team and the Zags perimeter defense is suspect. This should be a close game that could come down to the final possession. I am taking the points in this one Play on SDSU. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-29-23 | Kings +1 v. Hawks | 117-110 | Win | 100 | 11 h 2 m | Show | |
Both the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings are looking to right their respective ships. The Hawks are on a three-game losing streak and have lost seven of their last ten while the Kings have lost two in a row and three of their last four games. Sacramento ranks eighth in the league in points per game but just 22nd on the defensive end in points allowed. Like the Kings, the Hawks have a high output offense which ranks third in the league in points per game but like the Kings, they are poor on the defensive end where they rank 27th in points per game. Both teams have struggled as of late. Both teams can score but their play on the defensive end has been terrible. The Hawks have the worst record in the league against the spread and are four games under 500 at home this season. Atlanta has only covered seven of their 30 games this season. The Kings have a more balanced attack on offense which will be enough for them to get the win in this one. Play on Sacramento. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-29-23 | Bucks -5.5 v. Cavs | 119-111 | Win | 100 | 11 h 1 m | Show | |
The Milwaukee Bucks square off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action. Milwaukee is 23-8 this season while Cleveland is currently 18-13. The Bucks have won eight of their last night games while Cleveland has won five of their last six. Milwaukee is 8-1 in their last nine games, with an average margin of victory of +12.2. Cleveland has won two straight and five of their last six games. Cleveland is dealing with a lot of injuries at the moment. Mobley and Garland are out and Mitchell is still a question mark. If Mitchell does go. Cleveland will still be without two starters and this Bucks team is starting to put things together with their new pieces. The Bucks have too much offense in this one. Play on Milwaukee. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-29-23 | Nets -6 v. Wizards | 104-110 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
The Brooklyn Nets go on the road to take on the Washington Wizards. Brooklyn lost to the Milwaukee Bucks after winning two straight games against the Pistons. Washington is on a three-game losing streak after losing to the Toronto Raptors by 30. The Nets are putting up 116.2 points. The Nets are giving up 116.3 points a game. The Wizards are putting up 116.6 points a game and on the defensive end, they are ranked last in points allowed per game. The Nets have been good on the offensive end this season and with their best players being rested yesterday they should have a huge night against the Washington defense. The Wizards have given up the most points in the NBA. The Wizards have been struggling all season long and have not played consistently on either end of the court. The Nets have more depth and more scoring options. They blew out the Wizards the last time these two teams met and I look for the same in this one. Play on the Brooklyn Nets. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-28-23 | Spurs v. Blazers -4 | 118-105 | Loss | -112 | 14 h 33 m | Show | |
The San Antonio Spurs are just 4-25 this season and 11-18 ATS. They go on the road to take on the Portland Trail Blazers who are 8-21, 14-15 ATS. The Spurs have lost five in a row after a loss to Utah while Portland is coming off a win against Sacramento. The Trail Blazers are the better team overall playing at home and will have some mismatch advantages. The Trail Blazers have covered in three of their past four matchups. The Spurs have won just once in their 24 games and would be the joke of the league if it weren’t for the Pistons. Take the Balzer at home. Play in Portland. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-28-23 | Pacers -1 v. Bulls | 120-104 | Win | 100 | 12 h 34 m | Show | |
The Indiana Pacers head to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls. Indiana is coming off a 123-117 win over the Rockets on Tuesday. The Pacers are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Indiana is putting up 125.8 points per game and is shooting 50.2% from the field and 37.8% from three. On the defensive end, they are giving up 125.4 points per game. Chicago is in 10th place in the East and fourth in the Central Division. The Bulls are putting up 110.2 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 112.4 points per game. The Pacers have not played as well since the in-season tournament but they continue to make shots at a high level. Chicago's offense has not been great this season but has been playing better, but the Bulls don't have a lockdown defense, and will not be able to keep up offensively. The Pacers are the most efficient team in the league. Chicago's offense is inconsistent in hitting open shots. I like the Pacers in this one. Play on Indiana. This is a 4% play | |||||||
12-27-23 | Bucks -4.5 v. Nets | 144-122 | Win | 100 | 8 h 15 m | Show | |
Milwaukee stays in New York City to take on the Brooklyn Nets after dropping their Christmas Day game to the Knicks. Brooklyn won their game last night against the Detroit Pistons but came away with a push after missing 5 of 6 free throws in the last 26 seconds. The Buck's loss snapped a seven-game winning streak. The Bucks have played well over the last week or so, putting up 132 points per game over their last 8. For the season, they are putting up 124.5 points per game this season. They are shooting 49.9% from the field and 38% from three-point range. On the defensive end, they are giving up 119.1 points per game. The Nets have won two in a row, against the Pistons, after losing five straight. For the season, Brooklyn is putting up 116 points per game. They are shooting 46.8% from the field and 38.5% from three. On the defensive end, they are giving up 115.5 points per game this season. Milwaukee is 8-2 SU and 6-4 ATS over their last games versus Brooklyn. The Nets have the ability to light up the scoreboard but can and will struggle on the offensive end against the Bucks. Play on Milwaukee. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-26-23 | Wolves +2.5 v. Thunder | 106-129 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 0 m | Show | |
Two of the top teams in the Western Conference meet up when the Minnesota Timberwolves go on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Timberwolves are a 1/2 game behind Boston for the best record in the NBA at 22-6. The Thunder are 18-9 so far this season. The Wolves are 10-5 on the road this season. The Wolves have the 18th-ranked scoring offense and the first-ranked scoring defense. Karl Anthony Townes is listed as questionable for this game with a knee injury. The OKC Thunder are currently 18-9 on the season and are in third in the conference. The Thunder has the fifth-ranked scoring offense and the 14th-ranked scoring defense. Josh Giddey has an ankle injury and is listed is questionable for this game. Minnesota took the first-ranked game between the two, 106-103. These teams are evenly matched and i am looking for a close game. I am going to take the points with Minnesota in this one. Play on Minnesota. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-26-23 | Jazz -2.5 v. Spurs | 130-118 | Win | 100 | 8 h 0 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz are go on the road to take on the San Antonio Spurs. Utah has won two straight and five of their last seven. The Jazz are 12-18 on the season and are in fourth in the Northwest Division. The Jazz are putting up 113 points per game this season. On the defensive end, they are giving up 119.4 points per game. San Antonio has lost four in a row and 22 of their last 23. They are just 4-24 on the season. The Spurs are putting up 110.6 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 123 points per game. Wembanyama has missed two of the last three games and is questionable for this contest. Utah has won two straight, both on the road, and five of their last seven games. The Spurs have lost 22 of their last 23. I like the jazz in this one, with or without Wemby in for the Spurs the Jazz still have an edge. Play on Utah. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-26-23 | Nets -6 v. Pistons | 118-112 | Push | 0 | 7 h 11 m | Show | |
The Brooklyn Nets take on the dreadful Detroit Pistons. The Nets took care of the Pistons 126-115 at home on Saturday. The Nets had lost five in a row before beating the Pistons. The Nets have covered the spread in just one of their last five games. The Nets have struggled on the road lately going 1-4 overall and ATS in their five games on the road. Brooklyn is putting up 116 points and on the defensive end, they are giving up 115.5 points. The Pistons are the worst team in the league, and they are on a 26-game losing streak. The Pistons have covered in one of their last five games. There is no home-court advantage for the Pistons as they have won just once on their home floor. They have covered in just one of their last five home games. Detroit is putting up just 109.2 points and on the defensive end, they are giving up 120.9 points. They have given up at least 124 points in four of their last five games. Detroit has lost by at least eight points in nine of their last ten games. The Pistons haven’t shown me that they can play a consistent four quarters. Play on Brooklyn. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-25-23 | Bucks -155 v. Knicks | 122-129 | Loss | -155 | 1 h 10 m | Show | |
This will be a rematch from Saturday's contest won by the Bucks 130-111. Milwaukee is second in the Eastern Conference at 22-7. New York is 16-12 and sits sixth in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks will be looking for their eighth win in a row. They are putting up 124.6 points per game this season, and on the defensive end, they are giving up 118.8 points per game. New York is ranked ninth on the defensive end, allowing 112.0 points a game. On the offensive end, they are putting up just 114.6 points per game. The Knicks play solid defense but were unable to slow the Bucks down. Milwaukee has too much firepower and the Knicks don’t have the offense to match up. Play on Milwaukee. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-23-23 | Bucks -120 v. Knicks | 130-111 | Win | 100 | 2 h 46 m | Show | |
The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks. Milwaukee is 21-7 and sits second in the Eastern Conference. New York is fifth in the Eastern Conference at 16-11. Last season the Bucks won all three of their games against the Knicks. The Bucks come into this game having won five in a row. They are putting up 124.4 points per game. They are shooting 49.6 percent from the field and 37.9 % from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 119.0 points. The New York Knicks are playing well on the defensive end, where they are giving up just 111.4 points per game. On the offensive end, they are putting up 114.7 points per game. They rank sixth in three-point shooting percentage, the Knicks are 23rd in field goal shooting percentage. The Bucks have the second-best offense in the league. Even though the Knicks have a strong defense, their defense struggles against stronger offensive opponents. In their last three games against top 10 offenses, the Knicks lost by at least 10 points. The Knicks will find it difficult to match up against Antetokounmpo and Lillard. The Bucks will overpower the Knicks in this one. Play on the Milwaukee Bucks. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-22-23 | Nuggets -4.5 v. Nets | 122-117 | Win | 100 | 7 h 4 m | Show | |
The Denver Nuggets go on the road to take on the Brooklyn Nets. Denver has won five of six and three straight on the road. The Nuggets score 115.2 points per game and shoot 49.0 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 110.3 points per game and their opponents shoot 46.2 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from deep. The Nets put up 115.6 points per game and are shooting 46.5 percent shooting from the field and 38.4 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they give up 115.3 points per game. Brooklyn started the season 17-5-1 ATS but has lost four straight ATS. The Nets are too reliant on the three-ball. The Nuggets can take away the three-ball and are tough to score on at the rim. The Nuggets shouldn’t have a problem scoring against the Nets defense. I am looking at the Nuggets to roll in this one.
Play on Denver, This is a 4% play | |||||||
12-21-23 | Spurs v. Bulls -4.5 | 95-114 | Win | 100 | 10 h 58 m | Show | |
The San Antonio Spurs head to the Windy City to face the Chicago Bulls. The Spurs have lost 20 of 21 games and do not have Wembanyama back who is battling an ankle injury. Chicago is coming off a win over the Lakers last night and will be on the second game of a back-to-back. The Bulls have won seven of their last ten even though they have been without Zach LaVine. Chicago has been playing better basketball without LaVine and has covered the spread in eight of nine games. The Spurs do not have the perimeter defenders to slow down Derozan and White. Tskr the Bulls. Play on Chicago. This is a 4% play | |||||||
12-21-23 | Jazz v. Pistons | 119-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 60 m | Show | |
The Utah Jazz are on the road to take on the Detroit Pistons. The Utah Jazz are putting up 112.2 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 119.5 points per game. Detroit is putting up just 108 points per game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 120.8 points per game. Utah is allowing 115.0 points in their last four games while Detroit has been torched for 132.0 points in their last five games. This is a second game of a back-to-back for the Jazz but it won't matter. Detroit can’t stop anybody on defense and struggles to score. Play on Utah This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-20-23 | Baylor v. Duke -150 | 70-78 | Win | 100 | 8 h 41 m | Show | |
The #10 Baylor Bears take on the #21 Duke Blue Devils. Baylor enters this non-conference contest 9-1 while Duke is currently 7-3. Baylor has won 9 of 10 but were blown out against their only competition. Duke is 7-3 but has played tougher competition. This will be Baylor’s first game against a ranked opponent. They lost by over 20 to a Michigan State team that Duke has already beaten. The Bears do not have an answer for Kyle Filipowski down low. Baylor’s defense is its weakness. Michigan State shot lights out against Baylor and I look for Duke to have similar success, Play on Duke on the money line. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-19-23 | Celtics -5.5 v. Warriors | 126-132 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
Boston heads west to take Golden State in NBA action. The Celtics are 20-5 this season and they have the best record in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics have won five straight games and 8 of their last 9. Golden State is just 12-14 overall and they are in 11th place in the Western Conference. The Warriors have won back-to-back games. Boston is putting up 117.6 points per game and they shoot 47.8% from the field and 37.2% from behind the arc. On the defensive end, they are giving up 108.5 points per game and their opponents shoot 44.5% from the field and 36.5% from behind the arc. Kristaps Prozingis is questionable for Tuesday’s game. Golden State is putting up 115.9 points per game and they are shooting 45.5% from the field and 37.1% from seep. On the defensive end, the Warriors are giving up 115.7 points per game and their opponents are shooting 46.5% from the field and 34.9% from deep. Paul is questionable to play on Tuesday. Gary Payton II is still out with an injury while Draymond Green has been suspended indefinitely. The Warriors have struggled this season with injuries and suspensions and have not found their rhythm. Golden State has not been shooting as well as past teams and the Celtic’s defense will make things difficult. Without Green, they will struggle to slow down Tatum and Brown. Golden State is also just 3-9 against the spread when playing at home. Play on Boston. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-18-23 | Clippers -155 v. Pacers | 151-127 | Win | 100 | 6 h 7 m | Show | |
The Los Angeles Clippers will meet the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Clippers, are currently sixth in the Western Conference with a 15-10 record, while the Indiana Pacers are 13-11 and are seventh in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are putting up 115.6 points per game while shooting 48.0 percent from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc. On the defensive end, they are giving up 110.0 points per game, and their opponents are shooting 45.1% from the field and 34.6% from deep. The Indiana Pacers lead the NBA in scoring with 127.4 points per game. They shoot 50.4% from the field and 37.7% from deep. On the defensive side, they are giving up 126.0 points per game, and their opponents are shooting 50.8% from the field and 39.6% from deep. The Clippers are getting it done on both ends of the court. The Clippers are putting up 115 points a game and should be able to score against a Pacers defense that has some deficiencies. The Pacers have an outstanding offense but I think the Clippers will be able to slow things down. The Clippers should be able to control things on the boards. I like the Clippers in this one. Play on the LA Clippers on the money line. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-16-23 | Arizona -125 v. Purdue | 84-92 | Loss | -125 | 8 h 56 m | Show | |
The #1 Arizona Wildcats take on the #3 Purdue Boilermakers in the Indy Classic. The Wildcats are a deep team and have five players scoring in double figures. Arizona is currently 1st in the AP Poll, and ranks 2nd according to KenPom. The Wildcats rank 6th in offensive efficiency and 2nd in defensive efficiency. KenPom has Purdue ranked as the #3 team and their offense ranks 3rd in the nation in efficiency and their defense ranks 9th. Edey is a monster inside but will have to compete against 2 capable 7-footers for Arizona. Edey is used to scoring on smaller opponents, but Ballo is a powerful 7-footer, and Krivas is 7'2. Arizona is undefeated straight up and against the spread and that won’t change here. Play on Arizona. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-16-23 | Texas A&M v. Houston -7 | 66-70 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 58 m | Show | |
The Texas A&M Aggies will take on the fourth-ranked Houston Cougars in the Halal Guys showcase. Texas A&M is coming off a loss to Memphis that dropped them out of the top 25. The Aggies are 2-1 on the road this season. Houston has won their home games by an average of 36 points. Texas A&M is 2-3 in their last five games. Texas A&M is putting up 76.6 points a game and is shooting 43.2% shooting from the field and just 28.3% from three. Texas A&M is giving up 69 points a game while their opponents shoot 42.9% from the field and 35.2% from three. Houston is putting up 76.4 points a game and is shooting 43.6% from the field and 34.7% from deep. On the defensive end, the Cougars are giving up just 49.7 points and their opponents are shooting 35% shooting from the field and 27.5% shooting from deep. The Aggies have lost three of their last five as their offense has been inconsistent and their defense has not been shutting teams down as it did to start this season. Houston is one of the most experienced teams in the country. Houston has not allowed 70 points or more yet this season. Houston is the better offensive team and the vastly better defensive team. The Aggies rely on the three and I don’t think they will be able to shoot well enough to stay in this one. Play on Houston. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-15-23 | Connecticut -4 v. Gonzaga | 76-63 | Win | 100 | 9 h 0 m | Show | |
UConn is one of the top teams in the country and while Gonzaga is a very good team I have them a notch below the Huskies. Both teams score in the mid to upper 80s, and on the defensive end, they are allowing in the mid 60’s. Both shot over 50% from the field as well. Gonzaga had to go against a big man in the middle in Zach Edey but it did not go well. Edey had 25 points and 14 rebounds and even though Donovan Clingan is not Edey, he will cause problems for Gonzaga around the rim. UConn has three over 40% of their shots, connecting on 70% of them. UCONN has the outside shooters to stretch the defense and open the inside for Clingan. UCONN gets a big win here. Play on UCONN. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-15-23 | Magic v. Celtics -165 | 111-128 | Win | 100 | 6 h 45 m | Show | |
The Celtics lost by 17 points to the Magic in their previous matchup this season and will have revenge on their mind. They shot just 7-for-29 from deep and I expect that to get better in this game. The Celtics have been great at home to start the season. They are 9-4-1 against the spread at the Garden. The Celtics are 5-2-1 against the spread when they have been single-digit favorites at home. Orlando is 7-4 against the spread when they have played on the road. I look for Tatum and Brown to dominate in this game and get revenge for the blowout loss. Play on Boston. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-15-23 | Pacers -8.5 v. Wizards | 123-137 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 32 m | Show | |
The Wizards are ranked tenth in points per game, while the Pacers are number one. The Pacer defense is ranked second to last in points allowed, the Wizards are the worst. The Indiana Pacers have played well on the road having won four of their last six games. The Washington Wizards have just one home win all season and they have lost 15 of their last 16 games. Indiana leads the NBA in scoring, while the Wizards are the worst defensive team in the NBA. Washington has lost by at least 20 points in three straight games. The Pacers will outscore the Wizards and cover the number. Play on Indiana. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-14-23 | Thunder v. Kings OVER 244.5 | 123-128 | Win | 100 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
Both of these teams play at a faster tempo, with both teams in the top 11 of the league. Each team is in the top 10 in points per game. OKC shoots the ball well from the outside while Sacraments struggles to stop their opponents from shooting from the outside. Both teams will get into the 120’s and send this game over the number. Play on the over. This is a 2% play. | |||||||
12-14-23 | Thunder +1.5 v. Kings | 123-128 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
The Oklahoma City Thunder go on the road to take on the Sacramento Kings. OKC is second in the Western Conference at 15-7. Sacramento comes in with a 13-9 record, good for sixth in the Western Conference. The Kings won all three games between the two last season. OKC has won four of their last five games. OKC ranks fifth in points per game at 120.4. They are shooting 49.2% from the field and 39.1% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 112.8 points a game. Sacramento is putting up 116.3 points a game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 116.9 points per game. OKC is the better team on both ends of the floor. They also play better on the road than at home. OKC shoots the ball from the outside and Sacramento struggles on the defensive end stopping shots. I think OKC has a good chance to win this game outright. Play on OKC. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-13-23 | Creighton -12.5 v. UNLV | 64-79 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 4 m | Show | |
The #8 Creighton Bluejays are 8-1 this season overall and 7-2 ATS. The UNLV Rebels are 3-4 this season and 2-5 ATS. According to KenPom, Creighton ranks 12th in the nation in offensive efficiency and 8th in defensive efficiency. KenPom has UNLV ranked 74th in offensive efficiency while their defense ranks 220th. Creighton has covered spreads of 19 or more five different times this season. UNLV does not have the size to stop Kalbrenner and he will have a field day inside. UNLV has lost three games as a favorite and now plays their toughest competition of the season. Creighton puts up 86.8 points per game. And allow just 63.4 points a game. Creighton has the better offense and defense and will easily take care of a UNLV team that has been blown out by lesser teams. Play on Creughton. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-13-23 | Lakers -1 v. Spurs | 122-119 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the road to take on the San Antonio Spurs. This will be the second game of a back-to-back for the Lakers. The Lakers are 14-9 which is sixth in the West and have won three in a row. As a team, they are putting up 113.5 points a game and they are shooting 48.6% from the field and 33.9% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 111.8 points a game. San Antonio has struggled this season and is just 3-19 this season and has lost 16 in a row. The Spurs are putting up 109.4 points a game and they are shooting 45.1% from the field and 33.6% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 121.4 points a game. Even though this is a back-to-back situation for the old Lakers, I still like them in this game. The Lakers are solid on the defensive end while the Spurs have struggled to score. The Spurs have struggled on the defensive end and even if not everyone plays for LA, they have enough offensive weapons to score in this game. LA is 12-12 against the spread while San Antonio is 8-14 against the spread and at home is 4-7. I like the Lakers in this one. Play on the LA Lakers. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-13-23 | 76ers -11.5 v. Pistons | 129-111 | Win | 100 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
The Philadelphia 76ers square off against the Detroit Pistons in NBA action. Philly comes into this game having won three straight and are 15-7 ATS this season. Philadelphia is led by Joel Embiid with 33.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 6.4 assists a game. Tyrese Maxey adds 27 points and 6.7 assists. As a team, they are putting up 122.0 points and are shooting 48.0 percent from the field and 37.8 percent from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 113.2 points and their opponents are shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from deep. Detroit started the season by winning two of their first three games and have not won a game since, losing 20 straight. Detroit is 8-14-1 ATS this season. Detroit is led by Cade Cunningham with 22 points and 7.3 assists a game. Jalen Duren adds 12.6 points and 10.9 rebounds but is out for this game with an ankle injury. Detroit is putting up 108.7 points a game and they are shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 34.0 percent deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 118.8 points a game and their opponents shoot 48.4 percent from the field and 37.0 percent from deep. Outside of Cunningham, Detroit doesn’t have a reliable scorer. Philadelphia has Embiid and Maxey that can score over 25 and have depth with 3 others scoring 15. The Pistons are just 1-11 straight-up at home but have covered four of those. Embiid should have a huge night, as Detroit’s interior defense has been weakened by injuries to Jalen Duren and Marvin Bagley III. Detroit could keep this one close early, but I have no faith in them keeping it up for the whole game. Play on Philadelphia. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-12-23 | Hofstra v. Duke -15 | 68-89 | Win | 100 | 12 h 4 m | Show | |
The Hofstra Pride and No. 21 Duke Blue Devils will meet for the first time. Hofstra had a five-game winning streak snapped by St. Louis last time out. They are putting up 80.4 points per game this season, on 47.8% shooting from the field and 38.7% from deep . On the defensive end, they are giving up 68.9 points per game and their opponents are shooting 38.9% from the field and 34.5% from three-point range. Tyler Thomas leads the Pride with 23.6 points per game. The Blue Devils snapped a two-game losing streak with a win over Charlotte on Saturday. Duke is putting up 80.8 points per game this season, on 47.8% shooting from the field and 35.4% from behind the arc. On the defensive end, they are gigging up 65.9 points per game, and their opponents are shooting 42.4% from the field and 31.1% from deep. Kyle Filipowski leads Duke with 17.3 points and 8.9 rebounds per game this season. Hofstra loves to shoot the three-ball, making 11.2 threes each game. That won't be easy to replicate against the Duke defense and playing at Cameron Indoor for the first time. Duke has a huge advantage in the paint and has four guards they can throw at Thomas to slow him down and make it difficult for him to get going. Duke has covered some big spreads this season and were 15-point favorites last time out and easily covered that number. I expect them to cover this number as well. Play on Duke. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-11-23 | Mavs -1.5 v. Grizzlies | 120-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 46 m | Show | |
The Dallas Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies have split their two games this season. Dallas is putting up 119.9 points per game and has reached that mark in three straight games. Luka Donic is putting up 31.9 points a game. In the game Memphis won, Doncic didn’t play in that game. The Mavericks have struggled on the defensive end this season so don’t expect a defensive struggle. The Mavs will be without Kyrie Irving, Grant Williams, Josh Green, and Maxi Kleber. The Grizzlies have struggled on the offensive end with Ja Morant being suspended and Marcus Smart, Brandon Clarke, Steven Adams, and Luke Kennard being injured. They do play better on the defensive end. This is a good matchup for the Mavericks. Their offense should be able to put up points and even though their defense is not great they have held Memphis to just 109 points a game this season. Dallas has won two in a row. Memphis is tied with the Spurs for the second-fewest wins in the West and they only have one home win. Memphis won without Doncic on the floor, now that he is playing, the Grizzlies won’t be so lucky. Play on Dallas. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-11-23 | Pacers -7 v. Pistons | 131-123 | Win | 100 | 9 h 47 m | Show | |
The Indiana Pacers head to the Motor City to play the woeful Detroit Pistons. The Pacers beat the Pistons 136-113 on November 24. Indianapolis is ranked first in offense with 128.4 points a game. On the defensive end, they give up 124.9 points per game which ranks 29th. They are led by Tyrese Haliburton with 26.9 points and 12.1 assists per game. Myles Turner adds 17 points and 8 rebounds. Detroit is one of if not the worst team in the league. Detroit ranks 28th in offense at 108.0 points per game and 23rd in defense, allowing 118.2 points per game. The Pistons are led by Cade Cunningham, with 22.0 points per game, Bojan Bogdanovic adds 17.7 points. The last five wins have come by an average margin of victory of 7.8 points per game. The Pacers have a huge advantage on the offensive end and with both a lack of offense and defense I like the Pavers to cruise in this one. The Pistons are 2-5 ATS over their last seven games. Play on Indiana. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-11-23 | Wizards v. 76ers OVER 243.5 | 101-146 | Win | 100 | 9 h 45 m | Show | |
The Wizards are 10th in the NBA in points per game this season. On the defensive end, they are last in points allowed this season. As good as Washington has been on the offensive end, Philadelphia has been even better. The Sixers are fourth in points per game this season. On the defensive side, they are 18th in points per game allowed this season. Each team is in the top 7 in fastbreak points per game. Washington will try to push the pace, as they rank second in the NBA in pace of play. Last week, the two teams combined for 257 points and I a looking for the same type of game in this one. The total has gone over in six straight for the Sixers and eight of nine against the Eastern Conference. Play on the OVER. This is a 2% play. | |||||||
12-10-23 | Memphis +8 v. Texas A&M | 81-75 | Win | 100 | 4 h 23 m | Show | |
The Memphis Tigers take on the 21st-ranked Texas A&M Aggies. Memphis is 6-2 overall and 4-4 ATS this season while Texas A&M is 7-2 overall and 6-3 ATS. Memphis is led by David Jones with 19.0 points and 6.5 rebounds a game. Jahvon Quinerly adds 12.0 points a game. The Aggies are led by Wade Taylor IV with 18.0 points and 4.6 assists. Henry Coleman III adds 14.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. Memphis has shown they can compete, having beat Missouri, Michigan, and Arkansas. Memphis plays at a fast pace that could cause the Aggies problems. Texas AM relies on hitting the three ball and I look for Memphis to push the pace after Aggie misses. Take Memphis to come out on top in this one. Play on Memphis. This is a 3% play | |||||||
12-09-23 | Gonzaga -170 v. Washington | 73-78 | Loss | -170 | 11 h 21 m | Show | |
Gonzaga has dominated the Pac-12 conference, winning the last 16 games in a row with 10 of those wins coming by five points or more. They are 5-1-1 against the number in the last seven games against Washington. Gonzaga will look to push the pace before Washington sets up its defense. They have an advantage on the boards which should lead to second-chance points and some running opportunities. Also, Gonzaga doesn’t take bad shots so Washington will have to be patient on the defensive end. This is Gonzaga’s first true road game. The Zags will use their depth, advantage on the glass and this low number to come away with a cover. Play on Gonzaga. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-09-23 | BYU -160 v. Utah | 69-73 | Loss | -160 | 7 h 59 m | Show | |
The 14th-ranked BYU Cougars take on the Utah Utes. The Cougars are a perfect 8-0 while the Utes are 6-2 and have won three in a row. The Cougars have been getting it done on the offensive end as their offense ranks fourth in the country with 91.9 points per game. Their defense has been no slouch, allowing just 59.0 points per game. The Utes offense has also been good this season, putting up 81.6 points per game. On the defensive end, they are not as good as BYU, with the Utes giving up 72.4 points per game. BYU is 8-0 ATS so far this season. Looking at KenPom’s adjusted efficiency margin, BYU is sixth in the country with a +25.84 rating while Utah is 39th in the sport with a +15.31 rating so far. BYU plays better on both sides of the ball and their defense will carry them to the cover. Play on BYU on the money line. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
12-08-23 | Navy v. Quinnipiac -4.5 | 68-71 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 0 m | Show | |
The Navy Midshipmen and Quinnipiac Bobcats face off in college basketball action. Navy comes into this game with a 2-5 record overall. They are putting up 64.1 points a game on offense and giving up 64.6 points per game on the defensive end. They are led by Austin Benigni with 12.9 points a game. Quinnipiac is 6-2 this season and has won four of their last five games. Quinnipiac is putting up 81.4 points a game on offense and their defense is giving up 73.8 points per game. Matt Balanac leads the team with 17 points a game. Quinnipiac should have no problem scoring points against the Navy defense. Navy is only scoring 64 points a game and will find it difficult to keep pace with the Quinnipiac offense. I like Quinnipiac to get the win and cover. Play on Quinnipiac. This is a 4% play | |||||||
12-07-23 | Pacers v. Bucks -178 | 128-119 | Loss | -178 | 9 h 18 m | Show | |
The NBA In-Season Tournament has reached the same-finals with the Indiana Pacers taking on the Milwaukee Bucks in one Semi-final. The Pacers offense is putting up a league-best 128.4 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 125,2 points a game, which ranks 30th. Milwaukee is third in the league in scoring at 122.3 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 118.3 points a game which is 18th. The Bucks are 8-2 SU and 6-4 ATS in the last ten meetings against the Pacers. Each of the Bucks’ last four wins has come by at least six points. Milwaukee has depth with six players averaging in double figures this season. Milwaukee has a height advantage which will be the difference in this one. Play on Milwaukee. This is a 2% play. | |||||||
12-06-23 | Texas +8.5 v. Marquette | 65-86 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
We have a good BIG 12-BIG EAST matchup tonight with the Marquette Golden Eagles taking on the Texas Longhorns. Texas ranks 43rd in points scored at 81.3 points per game. On the defensive end, they are giving up 65.9 points per game, which ranks 58th in the country. Marquette lost their first game of the season to Wisconsin last time out. Wisconsin had a huge advantage on the boards which led to the win. Marquette is putting up 79.3 points per game which is 63rd in the country. They have not reached this number in two of their last three games. On the defensive side end, they are giving up 67 points per game, which ranks 74th. Marquette struggled on the boards against Wisconsin and I think the same thing will happen against Texas. Texas can defend both the perimeter and the paint and I look for them to cause Marquette some problems on that end of the floor. Former Texas head coach Shaka Smart will look to get revenge against his former team in this one. Both teams play at s slower pace which will limit possessions. I like Texas to keep this one close at the end. Take the points with Texas. Play on Texas. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-06-23 | Memphis -159 v. VCU | 85-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 25 m | Show | |
The Memphis Tigers take on the VCU Rams in nonconference action. Memphis is 5-2 this season while VCU is 4-4. Memphis had started the season by winning five straight games but have lost two in a row since. They are led by David Jones with 18.4 points and 6.3 rebounds a game. Jahvon Quinerly adds 10.9 points and 4.6 assists. VCU has also struggled as of late, having lost three of their last four. They are led by Max Shulga with 16.0 points per game. Zeb Jackson adds 14.9 points and 4 assists. Both teams have struggled as of late losing a combined five out of the last six. Looking at KenPom, Memphis ranks 42nd and VCU is 103rd. Memphis’s last two losses came against tough competition. The Tigers are the more talented team. VCU is coming off a home loss to Norfolk State so you can’t say VCU has an imposing home-court advantage. Jones will cause VCU problems on both ends of the floor. I am looking at Memphis to come away with a win and cover. Play on Memphis on the money line. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-06-23 | Rutgers v. Wake Forest -165 | 57-76 | Win | 100 | 9 h 50 m | Show | |
Wake Forest takes on Rutgers in a non-conference matchup between two power conferences. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 5-2 this season and are coming off a loss at home to Illinois. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons are just 4-3 this season and are coming off a win over Florida but that was over a week ago. Rutgers is putting up 68.7 points a game this season. On the defensive end, they are giving up 58.4 points a game this season but gave up 76 to Illinois. The Demon Deacons have won two straight at home. They are putting up 78.9 points per game on the offensive end and 72.7 points a game on the defensive end. They played last season, with Rutgers coming away with a 24-point win. This is a different Knight’s team as they are as strong offensively. They average under 70 points and are shooting just over 40%. Wake has four players averaging 16 points or more. Rutgers has struggled to score and Wake has no problem putting up 70 a night. I like Wake’s chances at home to have another huge offensive night. Play on Wake on the money line. This is a 3% play. | |||||||
12-05-23 | Indiana +7.5 v. Michigan | 78-75 | Win | 100 | 12 h 43 m | Show | |
The Indiana Hoosiers have a Big 10 conference showdown with the Michigan Wolverines. Indiana went 2-0 against Michigan last season. The Hoosiers come into this game winners of three straight. They opened conference play with a win over Maryland and have covered in two of their last three games. Indiana is putting up 73.6 points and allowing 68.4 points a game. The Hoosiers have allowed less than 70 points in four of their seven. The Michigan Wolverines come into this game having lost four straight games. The Wolverines have covered the spread in just one of the last five games. The Wolverines are putting up 82 points and are allowing 76.5 points a game. They have given up 73 points or more in seven of eight games. These teams are heading in opposite directions at the moment. The Hoosiers are the better defensive team and should be able to slow down the ochigan scorers. Each of the Hoosiers' last five wins have been by eight or more points. I look for the Hoosiers to control this game with their defense and inside game on offense. Play on Indiana. This is a 4% play. | |||||||
11-29-23 | Duke -4.5 v. Arkansas | 75-80 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
The ACC/SEC Challenge heats up with the seventh-ranked Duke Blue Devils squaring off against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Duke comes in at 5-1 while Arkansas is 4-3. Duke has won four straight and though they are 5-1 overall, they are just 3-3 against the spread. Kyle Filipowski is putting up 18.8 points and 8 boards a game. Arkansas has had a rough start to the season and is sitting at 4-and just 1-6 against the spread. Tramon Mark puts up 18.4 points per game. Trevon Brazile adds 10.0 points and 7.9 boards. Arkansas has been very slopy with the ball and that does not bode well facing the Dukies. Duke is the much better team right now and they have four players scoring above 11.0 points per game. Arkansas has struggled to shoot the ball while Duke has been shooting well. I can’t trust the Razorbacks in this one even at home. Play on DUKE. This is a 4% play | |||||||
11-29-23 | Texas A&M +1.5 v. Virginia | 47-59 | Loss | -105 | 13 h 57 m | Show | |
The Texas A&M Aggies come into this with a 6-1 record. The Virginia Cavaliers have also gotten off to a nice start at 5-1. The Texas A&M Aggies are averaging 79.3 points a game and are shooting 43.9 percent from the field. On the defensive end, they are giving up 69.4 points and their opponents are shooting 41.2 percent from the field. Wade Taylor IV leads the team with 20 points and 3.3 rebounds a game and Henry Coleman III adds 14.2 points. The Virginia Cavaliers are putting up 65.3 points and are shooting 44.5 percent from the field. On the defensive end, they are giving up 53.8 points and their opponents are shooting 35.4 percent from the field. Reece Beekman leads the Cavs with 11.8 points while Ryan Dunn adds 10.3 points. The Virginia Cavaliers still play an elite defense and will be at home but their inefficiencies at the offensive end give me pause. I feel the Texas A&M Aggies are the more talented team and their defense is respectable. TexasA&M is coming off of a win against one of the better defenses in the country in Iowa State, so I don’t think as well as Virginia plays defense, it shouldn’t be a surprise for the Aggies. Play on Texas A&M. This is a 4% play. |
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