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02-23-18 | Western Michigan v. Ball State -178 | 87-80 | Loss | -178 | 11 h 51 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Ball State. It's Seniors night for Ball State, and the Cardinals play their final home game versus Western Michigan. The Broncos are coming off an emotional home win over rivals Central Michigan, and they blew a lead in that game but held on to win it in overtime. This sets them up for let down here on the road. Ball State is still a contender in the MAC, trailing first place Toledo by just one game. The Cardinals have an impressive 14-1 home record, and they should be highly motivated against an inferior opponent here in tonight's game. Take BALL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-23-18 | Central Michigan v. Toledo -7.5 | 76-89 | Win | 100 | 2 h 50 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Toledo Rockets. Toledo sits at the top of the MAC West with an 11-4 record, and the Rockets play a home game tonight against the Central Michigan Chippewas. The visitors are coming off a tough overtime loss at Western Michigan, and they appear to be due to suffer a let down here. It's worth noting that Central Michigan trailed by six at halftime in their loss at Western Michigan. The Chippewas are just 4-7 on the road, and they have lost their last two games against Toledo by double digits. The Rockets are coming off back to back road losses, and a bounce back here at home is going to be key if they want to win the MAC. This is a high stakes game for the home team, and the home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between these two teams. Take TOL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-21-18 | Wake Forest v. Pittsburgh +10 | 63-57 | Win | 100 | 8 h 11 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Pittsburgh Panthers. Pittsburgh is by far the weakest team in the ACC, with an 0-15 conference record. They host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons tonight, and Wake is just 3-12 within the conference. This is likely the last chance for Pittsburgh to pick up a win in conference play, and the home team has won all five meetings in this series dating back to 2014. Wake is just 2-7 on the road, and those two road victories came against minnows Coastal Carolina and Charlotte. As bad as Pittsburgh is, it looks like an awful big number for Wake to lay on the road. Pittsburgh has covered in five of it's last eight when getting double digits. I'll take the points. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-20-18 | Northern Iowa v. Valparaiso -140 | 68-63 | Loss | -140 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Valparaiso Crusaders.
Valparaiso has struggled in it's first season in the Missouri Valley Conference, but the Crusaders have been playing their best basketball of late. They come into tonight's home game as winners of three in a row at home. Wins over Bradley and Illinois State each came by a double digit margin, and they are 4-1-1 ATS in their last six overall. They host the Northern Iowa Panthers tonight, and the Panthers are 0-9 on the road. They have averaged just 59.1 points per game on the road this season, and they are 4-17-1 ATS in their last 22 road games. I bet on Valparaiso in their win over Bradley on Saturday, and they shot 57.5 percent from the field, and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc in that game. Northern Iowa really struggles to score, and I expect this to be an easy win for the home team. Take VALPO. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-19-18 | Oklahoma v. Kansas -8.5 | 74-104 | Win | 100 | 8 h 45 m | Show | |
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02-19-18 | Minnesota v. Wisconsin UNDER 140 | 63-73 | Win | 100 | 16 h 16 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on MIN@WIS to go UNDER the total.
The Badgers have had a terrible season, partly due to injuries. They have still played spectacular defense, especially at home. Wisconsin allows just 65.6 points per game at home, and they are coming off a 57-53 home win over Purdue. They host the Minnesota Golden Gophers tonight, and Minnesota has really struggled of late. The Gophers have lost eight straight, and they failed to score 70 points in five of those games. They lost their last game at Wisconsin by a score of 66-49, and I expect a similar low scoring game here tonight. The total for tonight's game is far higher that it was in any of the previous 10 meetings between these two teams. Even though the Badgers have played a little better lately, they still have averaged just 64.4 points per game in their last five overall. The under is 5-2 in the Badgers last seven home games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-19-18 | Miami-FL v. Notre Dame -4.5 | 77-74 | Loss | -109 | 6 h 41 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Notre Dame Irish 1st Half. |
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02-18-18 | Houston v. Temple +3.5 | 80-59 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Temple. The Houston Cougars are coming off a huge home win over conference leaders Cincinnati, which sets them up for a massive let down here on the road at Temple. I wouldn't be surprised to see Houston start slow in this game, and Temple has been playing it's best basketball of late. The Owls have won five of their last six, scoring over 80 points in all but one of those games. The one loss came on the road at Wichita State, and they easily covered as a double digit dog losing 93-86. Temple has scored an average of 82.6 points per game over it's last five, while Houston is averaging under 70 points per game during that span. Houston isn't a great road team, the Cougars are 4-4 overall on the road, and have failed to cover in three of their last four road games. Temple scored a whopping 56 first half points in a loss at Wichita State in their last game. I like the Owls getting points here at home. Take TEM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-17-18 | Bradley v. Valparaiso -140 | 64-77 | Win | 100 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Valparaiso. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-17-18 | Duquesne v. St. Joe's UNDER 142.5 | 75-82 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on DUQ@JOES to go UNDER the total. Here is what I said prior to a recent home game for St. Joes: "The Red Hawks have gone over in their last two games, but had gone under in six straight prior to that. St. Joe's is averaging just 64.4 points over it's last five games, and the Minutemen have averaged just 66.9 points per game on the road. Five of the last six meetings between the two teams have gone under the total, and the under 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings. Both teams have injury concerns, and I feel that the chances are that a pair of bottom feeders that are shorthanded are going to struggle to combine to score enough points to push this number as high as listed total." While that game ended up going over, I expect tonight's game to be a lower scoring affair. Four of the last five meetings between the two teams have gone under. The Red Hawks allow less than 70 points per game at home, while the Dukes allow less than 70 points on the road. Duquesne is only averaging 68 points per game over it's last five overall, while St. Joe's is averaging just over 70 points per game during that span.
Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-15-18 | Ohio State +1 v. Penn State | 56-79 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 9 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on Ohio State. Jesse Schule |
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02-15-18 | Elon v. NC-Wilmington -140 | 63-87 | Win | 100 | 7 h 4 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the UNCW Seahawks.
This year's UNCW team has lost a lot of talent from last year's squad that finished first in the CAA, and gave Virginia all that it could handle in the NCAA Tournament. The Seahawks are still a force to be reckoned with at home, and I like them as a small favorite versus an undermanned Elon team tonight. Wilmington has won three of it's last four home games, and they beat some decent teams during that span. They were an eight point underdog in an upset win over Towson, and they won by a whopping 20 points in their last home game against Hofstra. The Phoenix only scored 48 points in a blowout home loss to Hofstra over the weekend, and they really missed senior forward Brian Dawkins. They won't have Dawkins in the lineup tonight, as the senior is on the shelf with a shoulder injury. The Seahawks score plenty of points at home (81.6 PPG average), and Elon has really struggled on defense, allowing over 80 points per game over their last five. I'll take the home favorite here tonight. Take UNCW. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-15-18 | Cincinnati -140 v. Houston | 62-67 | Loss | -140 | 7 h 55 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cincinnati Bearcats. |
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02-14-18 | Fresno State v. San Jose State +13 | 77-57 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 37 m | Show | |
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02-14-18 | NC State v. Syracuse UNDER 141 | 74-70 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 34 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on NCST@SYR to go UNDER the total.
The Syracuse Orange are a significant favorite at home versus NC State tonight, and the Orange are one of the top defensive teams in the country. They don't score a lot of points, averaging under 70 points per game on the season. They've only allowed 58.8 points per game at home, and that's probably why the total has been lower than 140 in all of their last 10 games. Tonight's total appears to be a little inflated, especially when you consider that the Wolfpack have failed to reach the total in nine of their last 11 road games. The Orange have gone under in six of their last eight at home in the dome. Tonight's total is higher than it was in four of the last five head to head meetings between the two teams, and higher than it was in each of the last three meetings in Syracuse. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-14-18 | Thunder v. Grizzlies UNDER 208.5 | 121-114 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on OKC@MEM to go UNDER the total. The Grizzlies last game was a 110-92 loss at Oklahoma City, and I had the under in that game. Here is what I said prior to tip off: "The Thunder might be shorthanded tonight, as Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony are both battling injuries. Neither played in a loss at LA on Thursday, and the Thunder scored just 88 points in that game. They face a Grizzlies come in as one of the lowest scoring teams in the league (29th), averaging just 99 points per game. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the league, ranking 5th in opponent's scoring average. The Thunder have failed to reach the total in four straight, while the under is is 19-6-1 in Grizzlies last 26 games playing on three or more days rest. The Grizzlies have really been struggling lately, failing to score 90 points in each of their last three games. Given the history, as well as the injuries, it seems odd that the total for tonight's game is higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings." Take UNDER.GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-14-18 | Mississippi State v. Vanderbilt -111 | 80-81 | Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
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02-14-18 | Detroit v. Cleveland State -145 | 72-75 | Win | 100 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Cleveland State Vikings. |
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02-13-18 | Virginia v. Miami-FL +6.5 | 59-50 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 8 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Miami Hurricanes. |
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02-13-18 | Maryland v. Nebraska -112 | 66-70 | Win | 100 | 5 h 53 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Both Maryland and Nebraska have been competitive in the BIG10 this year, but Nebraska is only three games out of first place. The Huskers are 13-1 at home, while Maryland is 1-7 on the road. This game is a big game for both teams, and we shouldn't expect to see any easy buckets. Both teams are holding the opposition to fewer than 70 points per game this season, and Nebraska has allowed just 67.5 points per game at home. Nebraska comes in as winners of five straight, but the quality of those wins is a little suspect. While their last five games were against the bottom five teams in the conference, they do have a few impressive results on their resume. Those include a home win over Michigan, a road win at Wisconsin, and a three point loss at first place Ohio State. Nebraska is 8-1 ATS in it's last nine home games, and the under is 4-1 in their last five at home. Take NEB. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-13-18 | Maryland v. Nebraska UNDER 143 | 66-70 | Win | 100 | 5 h 52 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on MD@NEB to go Under the total.
Both Maryland and Nebraska have been competitive in the BIG10 this year, but Nebraska is only three games out of first place. The Huskers are 13-1 at home, while Maryland is 1-7 on the road. This game is a big game for both teams, and we shouldn't expect to see any easy buckets. Both teams are holding the opposition to fewer than 70 points per game this season, and Nebraska has allowed just 67.5 points per game at home. Nebraska comes in as winners of five straight, but the quality of those wins is a little suspect. While their last five games were against the bottom five teams in the conference, they do have a few impressive results on their resume. Those include a home win over Michigan, a road win at Wisconsin, and a three point loss at first place Ohio State. Nebraska is 8-1 ATS in it's last nine home games, and the under is 4-1 in their last five at home. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-12-18 | Baylor v. Texas -140 | 74-73 | Loss | -140 | 9 h 0 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Texas Longhorns.
The Longhorns are coming off back to back losses to Kansas State and TCU, and they will try to bounce back at home tonight versus Baylor. The Bears come in riding a three game winning streak, but two of those three wins came at home. Baylor is just 1-7 on the road, and their only road win came against conference bottom feeder Oklahoma State. The Longhorns are 11-3 overall at home, and they have covered the spread in five of their last six home games. Baylor is 20-8 ATS in it's last 28 road games, but the Bears aren't catching a lot of points here in tonight's game. Baylor doesn't score a lot of points, especially on the road. They have averaged roughly 65 points per game on the road, and that should spell trouble against a Texas team that allows just about 65 points per game at home. Take TEX. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-11-18 | Grizzlies v. Thunder UNDER 207 | Top | 92-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 31 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on MEM@OKC to go UNDER the total.
The Thunder might be shorthanded tonight, as Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony are both battling injuries. Neither played in a loss at LA on Thursday, and the Thunder scored just 88 points in that game. They face a Grizzlies come in as one of the lowest scoring teams in the league (29th), averaging just 99 points per game. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the league, ranking 5th in opponent's scoring average. The Thunder have failed to reach the total in four straight, while the under is is 19-6-1 in Grizzlies last 26 games playing on three or more days rest. The Grizzlies have really been struggling lately, failing to score 90 points in each of their last three games. Given the history, as well as the injuries, it seems odd that the total for tonight's game is higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-11-18 | Duke v. Georgia Tech +10.5 | 80-69 | Loss | -106 | 8 h 10 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on GT. Earlier this season I bet on the Yellow Jackets in a home win over Northwestern. Here is what I had to say before that game: "How good is Georgia Tech at home? Well they've won 18 of their last 22 home games. That's even more impressive than it sounds, when you consider their tough conference schedule. Last year they had home wins over champions North Carolina (ranked #9), Florida State (ranked #6) and Notre Dame (ranked #14). They host Northwestern tonight, and the Wildcats have already lost twice, dropping out of the Top 25. Senior center Ben Lammers leads the Yellow Jackets in scoring averaging 17 points per game, and freshman guard Jose Alvarado is second on the team averaging 14.3 PPG on 58.8 shooting. The Yellow Jackets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 home games, and they are 5-2 ATS in their last seven non-conference games." They host the Duke Blue Devils tonight, and Duke comes in off back to back losses on the road versus St. Johns and North Carolina. Duke is asked to cover double digits, and I will take the home team plus the points. Take GT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-11-18 | Illinois State v. Valparaiso UNDER 141.5 | 58-74 | Win | 100 | 6 h 47 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on ILST@VALPO to go UNDER the total.
I had the under in Valparaiso's last home game, a 69-63 win over Indiana State. Here is what I said prior to that game: "The Valparaiso Crusaders have been having a rough first season in the Missouri Valley Conference. They come into tonight's home game versus Indiana State as losers of five straight. They have failed to reach the total in four of their last six overall, and even the two games that went over didn't see as many points as tonight's total. In fact, tonight's number is as high as it has been in any of Valparaiso's last 10 games. The Crusaders have only scored an average of 66.8 points per game at home, and have averaged less than that over their last five overall. This team is nowhere near as talented as the team that finished first in the Horizon League last year, but they are still pretty solid defensively, especially at home. They have failed to reach the total in 13 of their last 18 overall, and the under is 10-4 in their last 14 when coming off a loss. The Sycamores won at home by a score of 73-64 when these teams met back in December, and I see no reason why tonight's total is five points higher than it was in that game. This number appears to be a little inflated." Illinois State comes into tonight's game missing two of it's top three scorers, and that's going to make it tough here against a strong defensive team. I like Valpo to win a low scoring game here at home. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-11-18 | Louisville v. Pittsburgh +12 | 94-60 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 6 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Pittsburgh Panthers.
I bet on Pittsburgh in it's last home game against Syracuse, and the Panthers covered easily. In fact, they came very close to winning that game outright. Here is what I said prior to the game: "Pittsburgh is still winless in the ACC, but they came very close to earning their first win on Wednesday. They led 43-33 at halftime, but scored just two points in the final five minutes in a 72-68 loss to NC State. They easily covered the spread as an underdog in that game, and they are getting an even bigger cushion in today's home game against Syracuse. The Orange have lost three of their four road games, and they have only averaged 68 points per game in their last five overall. Syracuse doesn't have the scoring prowess you would want from a double digit road favorite, especially considering they have only covered the spread in seven of the last 29 meetings between the two teams. They have also failed to cover in 11 of their last 16 road games. The underdog has covered in four of the last five in this series, and we get a generous number here." Back home today against Louisville, and getting a boat load of points. I like the home dog once again. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-10-18 | Massachusetts v. St. Joe's UNDER 143 | 73-85 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on MASS@JOES to go UNDER the total.
The Minutemen have gone over the total in four straight games, but the listed total for today's game at St. Joe's is higher than it was in any of those four games. The Red Hawks have gone over in their last two games, but had gone under in six straight prior to that. St. Joe's is averaging just 64.4 points over it's last five games, and the Minutemen have averaged just 66.9 points per game on the road. Five of the last six meetings between the two teams have gone under the total, and the under 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings. Both teams have injury concerns, and I feel that the chances are that a pair of bottom feeders that are shorthanded are going to struggle to combine to score enough points to push this number as high as listed total. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-10-18 | Northeastern v. Towson -3.5 | 77-62 | Loss | -106 | 5 h 39 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Towson Tigers. |
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02-10-18 | Marquette v. St. John's OVER 152.5 | 78-86 | Win | 100 | 3 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on MARQ@SJU to go OVER the total. |
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02-09-18 | Clippers v. Pistons -3 | 108-95 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Pistons. Jesse Schule |
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02-08-18 | Wisconsin v. Illinois UNDER 137.5 | 78-69 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 13 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on WIS@ILL to go UNDER the total. The last time these two teams played, I cashed in on under 137.5 when Wisconsin won at home by a score of 75-50 back in January. Here is what I said before that game: "The Badgers return home after losing three straight on the road, and they scored an average of just 56.6 points in those losses. I bet on the under in their last game, a 78-50 loss to Purdue. Illinois is still looking for it's first win in the BIG10, and they have failed to score 70 points in three straight road losses. These two teams have a history of playing low scoring games, failing to reach the total in four straight. Tonight's total is far higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings in this series, and higher that it had been in seven of the Badgers last 10 overall. The last time these two teams met, they combined to score just 100 points, with Wisconsin winning 57-43 last January. " Given the history, I believe this total is roughly five points too high. |
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02-08-18 | Celtics +1.5 v. Wizards | 110-104 | Win | 100 | 10 h 16 m | Show | |
"It was funny to me at first just to see some of the things that people were saying and certain type of comments, but like I said, I've seen these guys put in a lot of work every day," Wall said Tuesday on ESPN's "The Jump." "We always say the motto is 'next man up, no matter what.' We moved the ball well early in the season, we just couldn't make shots and we couldn't defend at all. I think now guys are stepping up. The first unit and the second unit are playing very well. "But it was kind of shocking to hear a couple people saying the ball is moving a lot better when that's what I pride myself off of is being happier when my teammates are scoring than I am." The Celtics come in as winners of four of their last five, and their 18 wins on the road are more than Washington has at home. Kyrie Irving is back in the lineup, and he scored 17 points in 22 minutes in the loss to the Raptors. The Celtics are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in this series, and the Wizards have failed to cover in five of their last seven home games. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-08-18 | Towson v. Drexel +3.5 | 94-92 | Win | 100 | 9 h 14 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Drexel Dragons. |
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02-08-18 | Hofstra v. Elon -125 | 67-48 | Loss | -125 | 9 h 13 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Elon Phoenix.
This is what I had to say about Elon prior to the 2017 season: "If you are thinking that Elon is just some minnow from a weaker conference, think again! They finished fourth in the CAA last year, and they faced the conference champs twice, going 1-1 in those games. UNC Wilmington is a team that people are a little more familiar with, as they qualified for the NCAA Tournament, and were eliminated by Virginia in a game decided by four points. The Blue Devils have played Elon every year since 2012, and they have only covered the spread twice in their last six versus the Phoenix. Last year Elon covered in a 72-61 loss, and in 2014 they covered in a 75-62 loss. They are bringing back all five starters from last season, including leading scorer Brian Dawkins (one of two seniors in the starting lineup)." They host Hofstra tonight, and while Hofstra may have a better record, the Phoenix have played a tougher schedule. Elon already won on the road at Hofstra earlier this year, and getting them at close to a pickem at home is a bargain in my opinion. Take ELON. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-07-18 | Marquette v. Seton Hall -6.5 | Top | 88-85 | Loss | -107 | 10 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Seton Hall Pirates.
The Pirates rarely lose at home, in fact they are 12-1 on their home floor this season. The one loss came to #11 ranked Xavier by a score of 73-64. Marquette comes into tonight's game unranked, and coming off four straight losses. The Eagles won their first road game in the Big East by a score of 95-90 at Providence, but have since lost three straight by double digits at Villanova, Xavier and Butler. Seton Hall is coming off a blowout loss on the road at Villanova, but the Pirates are a good bet to bounce back. They have covered the spread in eight of their last 11 when coming off a loss. Marquette tends to struggle against the better teams in the Big East, and the Eagles have failed to cover in four of their last five versus a team with a winning record. The Pirates lost at Marquette earlier this season by a score of 84-64. They have a chance to execute a little revenge here tonight, so I expect another blowout win for the home team. Take HALL. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-06-18 | St. Joe's v. Davidson UNDER 145 | 62-91 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on JOES@DAV to go under the total.
Richmond beat Davidson by a score of 69-58 back in December. I bet on the under in that game, and here is what I said prior to tip off: "The Davidson Wildcats are sitting in second place in the Atlantic-10 behind Rhode Island. They are 4-1 in conference play, and 5-0 at home. Ladies and gentleman, this isn't Steph Curry's Davidson team, these boys are earning their stripes with strong defensive play rather than sharp shooting. The Wildcats have only scored an average of 69 points over their last five games, but they have held opponents to just 53.8 points per game during that span." Davidson has now failed to reach the total in 12 of it's last 16 home games, and the Red Hawks have gone under in six of their last seven overall. Davidson won at St. Joe's last year by a score of 75-60, and four of the last five meetings between these two teams saw a total of less than 140 points. Both these teams have been pretty solid defensively, each allowing roughly 65 points per game over their last five overall. Expect another low scoring battle in tonight's contest. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-05-18 | Blazers v. Pistons -125 | 91-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Detroit Pistons.
Detroit is 3-0 since acquiring Blake Griffin in a blockbuster trade with the Clippers, and tonight's home game against Portland appears to be a favorable matchup. The Blazers lost at the buzzer in Boston on Sunday, and playing on the road in the second leg of a back to back after Super Bowl Sunday isn't an ideal spot. Andre Drummond went off for 23 points and 20 rebounds in a win over the Heat on Saturday, and so far the team chemistry for the new look Pistons looks better than ever. Detroit is 4-0 straight up in the last four head to head meetings in this series, and the home team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Blazers have failed to cover in six of their last eight road games, and they are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven road games versus a team with a winning home record. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-18 | Wisconsin v. Maryland UNDER 132.5 | 63-68 | Win | 100 | 6 h 19 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on WIS@MD to go UNDER the total.
The Badgers are really struggling, coming off back to back home losses to Nebraska and Northwestern. They only scored a combined 115 points in those games, and they barely hit over 50 percent of their free throws in the loss to the Cornhuskers. Maryland comes into today's games as losers of five of their last six, and the Terps have failed to reach the total in five straight. Both teams have averaged less than 70 points per game over their last five, and both teams have played well defensively during that stretch. Wisconsin has only managed to score 56.6 points per game on the road this year. Maryland is still the favorite at home, despite their leading scorer battling injury, and the status of several other starters in question. The under is 9-4 in Maryland's last 13 home games, and the under is 6-2-1 in Badgers last nine road games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-04-18 | Blazers v. Celtics -120 | 96-97 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show | |
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02-03-18 | New Mexico v. San Jose State +8.5 | 71-68 | Win | 100 | 24 h 48 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the San Jose State Spartans. |
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02-03-18 | Michigan State v. Indiana +8.5 | 63-60 | Win | 100 | 5 h 47 m | Show | |
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02-03-18 | Miami-OH v. Northern Illinois -2 | 81-65 | Loss | -105 | 23 h 46 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Northern Illinois Huskies.
I bet on Northern Illinois a few weeks ago, and here is what I said prior to that game: "The Huskies will host the Chicago Illinois Fire tonight, and the Fire are still winless (0-4) on the road. They have been terrible on defense in those losses, surrendering 87.5 points per game on better than 52 percent shooting. The Huskies are 4-1 at home, and they have been solid defensively in those games. They have allowed just 65 points per game, holding opponents below 40 percent shooting. The Huskies beat the Fire by double digits at home last year, and won 70-65 at Chicago the previous season. UIC is just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games overall, and they have failed to cover in five straight against teams with a winning record. They've also covered just once in their last five versus a team from the MAC. Eugene German scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in last year's game, and he comes in as the team's leading scorer averaging over 20 points per game. The Huskies lost at Marquette in their last game, but covered the spread as a double digit dog. They have been better than the bookmakers have expected, covering the spread in all but one of their last six games. I like NIU to win comfortably at home here." The Huskies are coming off back to back road losses, but return home to host Miami-Oh. With an 8-1 home record, they look good as a short favorite against a team that they beat 62-58 at home last year. Take NIU. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-02-18 | Fairfield v. Monmouth -3 | 79-78 | Loss | -105 | 28 h 42 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Monmouth Hawks.
I bet on Monmouth in their last game, but they came up just short as a five point underdog at Rider. Here is what I said prior to that game: "The Rider Broncs sit in first place in the MAAC, but they haven't really played like a first place team lately. While they have won four straight, all four of those games came against last place teams (St. Peters, Fairfield and Marist are all tied with a 2-7 conference record). All four of those wins came by four points or fewer, and only two of their eight conference wins come against teams with a winning record, and none of those were teams in the top four. Monmouth has had a far more challenging schedule, and four of their five losses in conference play have come against teams with a winning record. Three of those losses came in games decided by three points or less. The Hawks have also been without their leading scorer in four of their last nine games" Fairfield has really struggled on the road, with a record of 1-8. The Stags have failed to cover in five straight road games, and they have lost seven straight in this series versus Monmouth. Take MONM. GL, Jesse Schule |
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02-01-18 | Northwestern v. Wisconsin -140 | 60-52 | Loss | -140 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
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02-01-18 | Raptors -3 v. Wizards | Top | 119-122 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 30 m | Show |
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01-31-18 | Knicks v. Celtics UNDER 208 | 73-103 | Win | 100 | 20 h 13 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on NYK@BOS to go UNDER the total. |
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01-31-18 | Syracuse v. Georgia Tech +1.5 | Top | 51-55 | Win | 100 | 22 h 50 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Earlier this season I bet on the Yellow Jackets in a home win over Northwestern. Here is what I had to say before that game: "How good is Georgia Tech at home? Well they've won 18 of their last 22 home games. That's even more impressive than it sounds, when you consider their tough conference schedule. Last year they had home wins over champions North Carolina (ranked #9), Florida State (ranked #6) and Notre Dame (ranked #14). They host Northwestern tonight, and the Wildcats have already lost twice, dropping out of the Top 25. Senior center Ben Lammers leads the Yellow Jackets in scoring averaging 17 points per game, and freshman guard Jose Alvarado is second on the team averaging 14.3 PPG on 58.8 shooting. The Yellow Jackets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 home games, and they are 5-2 ATS in their last seven non-conference games." They host the Syracuse Orange tonight, and once again they are underdog. The unranked Orange have lost three of four road games in conference play. They are 2-3 overall on the road, with both wins coming against bottom feeders. They won 60-55 at Pittsburgh, and they rallied late to force overtime at Georgetown, winning by a score of 86-79. The Orange lost by a score of 71-65 at Georgia Tech last year, and they are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 road games. |
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01-30-18 | Blazers v. Clippers UNDER 221 | 104-96 | Win | 100 | 27 h 18 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on POR@LAC to go UNDER the total.
The Clippers host the Blazers in their first game without Blake Griffin. The Blazers come in as winners of five of their last six, and during that span they gave up an average of just over 102 points per game. They rank in the Top 10 in the NBA in opponent's scoring average, surrendering just over 103 points per game this season. The Clippers had been playing some high scoring games with Griffin in the lineup, but they will be shorthanded here tonight, with Avery Bradley injured and Tobias Harris unlikely to play. These two teams have failed to reach the total in six of the last 10 heat to head meetings, and tonight's total is higher than it was in any of those previous contests. Only one of the previous 10 meetings in this series saw as many as 220 combined points. The under is 17-7-1 in the Trail Blazers last 25 games following an ATS win. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-30-18 | Thunder -135 v. Wizards | 96-102 | Loss | -135 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
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01-29-18 | Nebraska v. Wisconsin -175 | Top | 74-63 | Loss | -175 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Wisconsin Badgers. |
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01-29-18 | Heat v. Mavs UNDER 197 | 95-88 | Win | 100 | 10 h 59 m | Show | |
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01-29-18 | Iona v. Fairfield OVER 154 | 100-103 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on IONA@FAIR to go OVER the total.
The Fairfield Stags scored just 65 points in a loss at Iona earlier this season, but I expect them to have more success offensively here at home tonight. Fairfield is averaging over 80 points per game in five games since the loss to the Gaels. During that span they have allowed opponents to average over 80 points per game as well. The Gaels are scoring their fair share op points, averaging just shy of 80 points per game over their last five. The most recent head to head meetings between these two teams went under, but they had gone over in four straight previously. Tonight's total is lower than it was in any of those previous five meetings. The over is 10-4 in the Gaels last 14 visits to Fairfield, and the over is 10-3-1 in their last 14 road games. Don't be surprised if this turns out to be a high scoring game that goes right down to the wire. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-28-18 | Clemson v. Georgia Tech +3 | Top | 72-70 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Earlier this season I bet on the Yellow Jackets in a home win over Northwestern. Here is what I had to say before that game: "How good is Georgia Tech at home? Well they've won 18 of their last 22 home games. That's even more impressive than it sounds, when you consider their tough conference schedule. Last year they had home wins over champions North Carolina (ranked #9), Florida State (ranked #6) and Notre Dame (ranked #14). They host Northwestern tonight, and the Wildcats have already lost twice, dropping out of the Top 25. Senior center Ben Lammers leads the Yellow Jackets in scoring averaging 17 points per game, and freshman guard Jose Alvarado is second on the team averaging 14.3 PPG on 58.8 shooting. The Yellow Jackets have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 home games, and they are 5-2 ATS in their last seven non-conference games." They host the Clemson Tigers tonight, and Clemson is reeling after suffering a historic defeat at Virginia (61-36). Not only did they lose that game, they lost senior forward Donte Grantham, second on the team in scoring and their leading rebounder. Clemson is 1-3 on the road in conference play, with their only win coming by just four points against perennial bottom feeders Boston College. Take GT. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-28-18 | Oakland v. Wright State +1 | 51-64 | Win | 102 | 6 h 11 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Wright State Raiders.
I bet on Oakland as a big underdog on the road at Northern Kentucky on Friday, and they won outright by a score of 83-70. Here is what I had to say prior to that game: "The Oakland Grizzlies finished in first place in the Horizon League last year, and they won more than their fair share of road games in the process. They were 10-2 on the road last year, and they have won three of four road games in the Horizon League so far this season. The Grizzlies are on the road at North Kentucky tonight, looking to avenge a home loss to the Norse earlier this season. Oakland led 47-41 at halftime in that game, but the Norse pulled away in the second half, winning by a score of 87-83. The Grizzlies had won and covered in each of the previous three meetings, including a 79-70 win at Northern Kentucky last January. Oakland comes in averaging over 85 points per game over their last five, which is 10 points more than the Norse have averaged during the same span. Northern Kentucky may be 7-1 in the Horizon League, but only one of those wins came against a team with a winning record, and that was their win at Oakland." Now just days later, they are a favorite (or pickem) on the road at Wright State, the Horizon Conference leader. Wright State already won at Oakland earlier this year by a score of 86-81 in OT (142 points in regulation). Wright State is 10-1 at home, and they have allowed opponents to average 57.3 points in those games. The under is 10-1 in the Raiders last 11 home games. Take WRST. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-28-18 | Richmond v. Davidson UNDER 144 | 66-63 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
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01-28-18 | Oakland v. Wright State UNDER 148.5 | 51-64 | Win | 100 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on OAK@WRST to go UNDER the total.
I bet on Oakland as a big underdog on the road at Northern Kentucky on Friday, and they won outright by a score of 83-70. Here is what I had to say prior to that game: "The Oakland Grizzlies finished in first place in the Horizon League last year, and they won more than their fair share of road games in the process. They were 10-2 on the road last year, and they have won three of four road games in the Horizon League so far this season. The Grizzlies are on the road at North Kentucky tonight, looking to avenge a home loss to the Norse earlier this season. Oakland led 47-41 at halftime in that game, but the Norse pulled away in the second half, winning by a score of 87-83. The Grizzlies had won and covered in each of the previous three meetings, including a 79-70 win at Northern Kentucky last January. Oakland comes in averaging over 85 points per game over their last five, which is 10 points more than the Norse have averaged during the same span. Northern Kentucky may be 7-1 in the Horizon League, but only one of those wins came against a team with a winning record, and that was their win at Oakland." Now just days later, they are a favorite (or pickem) on the road at Wright State, the Horizon Conference leader. Wright State already won at Oakland earlier this year by a score of 86-81 in OT (142 points in regulation). Wright State is 10-1 at home, and they have allowed opponents to average 57.3 points in those games. The under is 10-1 in the Raiders last 11 home games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-27-18 | Hornets v. Heat -4.5 | Top | 91-95 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 42 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Miami Heat.
The Heat led by 12 points halfway through the fourth quarter in an 89-88 loss to Sacramento on Thursday, and such a devastating loss should provide plenty of motivation as they get set to Host Charlotte tonight. The Hornets are just 6-13 on the road, and they have lost five straight in this series versus Miami. The Heat covered the spread in all five of those games, and they are asked to cover just a handful of point here tonight. The Heat have been a great bet when coming off a loss, covering the spread in seven of their last eight such situations. The Hornets are coming off a blowout win at home over Atlanta last night, and Charlotte has failed to cover in four of it's last five when playing the second leg of a back to back. They are also 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up win. Take MIA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-27-18 | Kentucky v. West Virginia UNDER 149 | Top | 83-76 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 56 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on UK@WVU to go UNDER the total.
The Kentucky Wildcats are 3-2 in their last five overall, with losses to Florida and South Carolina. Three of those five games went over the total, but not one of those games saw enough combined points to reach tonight's total. The Wildcats are on the road at West Virginia, playing in the BIG12/SEC Challenge. The Mountaineers have lost three of their last four overall, and they have averaged just 70.6 points per game over their last five. Both these teams are known to be defensive powerhouses in their respective conferences, and they have a long history of playing low scoring games. In five meetings dating back to 2005, none of those games saw more than 146 combined points. The Wildcats have failed to reach the total in seven of their last nine road games, and nine of their last 10 versus the BIG12. The under is 5-2 West Virginia's last seven games, and their last home game was an 86-51 win over Texas. I expect both teams to have to work hard for every point tonight. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-27-18 | Oklahoma State +7 v. Arkansas | 65-66 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Oklahoma State Cowboys. |
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01-27-18 | Wyoming v. San Jose State +10.5 | 90-86 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the San Jose State Spartans.
The Spartans have lost eight straight, but they have been competitive at home. Three of their last four home losses came by a single digit margin, and they are getting double digits at home to Wyoming tonight. The Cowboys have won seven of the last eight in this series, but they only covered the spread in two of those games. Wyoming has been a bad bet as a favorite, going 6-25-2 ATS in their last 33 games versus a team with a losing straight up record. They are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 road games versus a team with a losing home record. Wyoming is coming off a double overtime win over conference powerhouse Nevada, winning by a score of 104-103. This sets them up for a potential let down on the road against an inferior opponent. Take SJS. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-27-18 | Texas A&M v. Kansas -6.5 | 68-79 | Win | 100 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Kansas Jayhawks. |
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01-27-18 | Syracuse v. Pittsburgh +10 | 60-55 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
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01-27-18 | Oklahoma -140 v. Alabama | 73-80 | Loss | -140 | 5 h 21 m | Show | |
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01-27-18 | Virginia +5 v. Duke | 65-63 | Win | 100 | 5 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Virginia Cavs.
The Cavs are undefeated (8-0) in the ACC, which isn't really that big of a deal. At this point in the season, there is usually one or two teams that are undefeated. The manner in which they have been winning, is what is of particular significance. They have allowed just 50.5 points per game in conference play, and they are coming off a record breaking 61-36 win over #18 ranked Clemson. Many people will say that Virginia is due to suffer a let down, and I don't disagree that this is a possibility. To me, losing by 3-4 points at Duke would be a let down, and that still has them covering the spread. History suggests that getting the Cavs plus the points is a great bet. The Cavs are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 visits to Cameron Indoor Stadium. They have lost five straight, but covered in all five of those games. Their last game at Duke was a 63-62 loss in 2016. The road team is 19-6-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings between these two teams. I'll take those points thank you very much. Take UVA. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-26-18 | 76ers v. Spurs -3.5 | 97-78 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
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01-26-18 | Lakers v. Bulls -4 | 108-103 | Loss | -101 | 11 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Chicago Bulls. |
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01-26-18 | Rockets -3 v. Pelicans | 113-115 | Loss | -122 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Houston Rockets. |
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01-25-18 | Wizards v. Thunder -5.5 | Top | 112-121 | Win | 100 | 15 h 23 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the Oklahoma City Thunder. |
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01-25-18 | SMU -5.5 v. Connecticut | 52-63 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 30 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the SMU Mustangs. |
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01-24-18 | Celtics v. Clippers UNDER 218 | 113-102 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on BOS@LAC to go UNDER the total. The Celtics are playing their second game of a back to back in LA after losing to the Lakers last night. The bookmakers are expecting tonight's game against the Clippers to be a high scoring affair. The total seems a little too high considering Boston boasts the leagues top defense. The last time these two teams played the total was set at 218, and it ended up a push with the Clippers winning 116-102 at home last March. A lot has changed since then, and this Boston team rarely plays such high scoring games these days. Boston has failed to reach the total in four of it's last five when playing the second game of a back to back. These two teams have failed to reach the total in nine of the last 11 meetings at the Staples Center, and the under in 19-9 in the last 28 meetings overall. This number looks to be a bit inflated. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-24-18 | NC State v. Pittsburgh UNDER 141 | 72-68 | Win | 100 | 15 h 38 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on NCST@PIT to go UNDER the total.
Pittsburgh is 0-7 in the ACC, and tonight's home game against the NC State Wolfpack will be one of just a few realistic chances for this team to pick up a win in conference play. The Wolfpack are 0-3 on the road, and they have scored an average of just 57 points in those losses. The Panthers offense has been dreadful, even at home where they have scored just 67.4 points per game. They aren't too bad defensively though, giving up just 68.7 points per game at home, and 70.8 points per game overall. The Wolfpack have failed to reach the total in seven of their last eight road games, while Pittsburgh has gone under in 13 of it's last 16 at home. The Panthers have failed to score 60 points in six of their last seven, and they have gone under in seven of their last eight overall. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-24-18 | Suns +7.5 v. Pacers | 101-116 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 11 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Phoenix Suns.
The Suns come into Indiana off a four point loss at Milwaukee. They have covered the spread in three straight, and won outright at Denver. The Pacers have just returned from a five game road trip, winning three of those five games. This looks like a potential let down spot for Indiana, coming off an upset win over the Spurs in San Antonio. The Suns actually have more win on the road (9) than they do at home (8) this season. They have also been a good bet when getting points on the road, going 9-4T ATS in their last 13 road games. They have also been a good bet when losing their last game, they are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up loss. Devin Booker had an off night in Milwaukee, after scoring 30+ in his previous two games at Denver and Portland. The Pacers crushed the Suns in Phoenix last week, which could add a bit of a revenge factor here for tonight's game. I expect a much better effort from the Suns, and I like their chances of keeping it close. Take PHX. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-23-18 | Cavs v. Spurs UNDER 208.5 | 102-114 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 56 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CLE@SA to go UNDER the total. |
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01-23-18 | Bowling Green v. Northern Illinois -125 | 62-93 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Northern Illinois Huskies. This Northern Illinois team has been a monster at home over the years. They are 7-1 at home so far this season, and 35-10 over the last three seasons. I bet on Northern Illinois a few weeks ago, and here is what I said prior to that game: "The Huskies will host the Chicago Illinois Fire tonight, and the Fire are still winless (0-4) on the road. They have been terrible on defense in those losses, surrendering 87.5 points per game on better than 52 percent shooting. The Huskies are 4-1 at home, and they have been solid defensively in those games. They have allowed just 65 points per game, holding opponents below 40 percent shooting. The Huskies beat the Fire by double digits at home last year, and won 70-65 at Chicago the previous season. UIC is just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games overall, and they have failed to cover in five straight against teams with a winning record. They've also covered just once in their last five versus a team from the MAC. Eugene German scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in last year's game, and he comes in as the team's leading scorer averaging over 20 points per game. The Huskies lost at Marquette in their last game, but covered the spread as a double digit dog. They have been better than the bookmakers have expected, covering the spread in all but one of their last six games. I like NIU to win comfortably at home here." They are just a slight favorite at home versus Bowling Green tonight, and the Falcons have lost two of their last three. The Huskies are coming off a poor season last year, but I expect them to be far more competitive in the MAC this season. They appear to be a little underrated here at home.
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01-23-18 | Wisconsin v. Iowa UNDER 142 | 67-85 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 11 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on WIS@IOWA to go UNDER the total. The Hawkeyes and the Badgers have a recent history of playing close, low scoring games. They have gone under in three of the last four meetings, but had gone over in six straight prior to 2015. The total for tonight's game is higher than it was in nine of the last 10 meetings in this series. The most noticeable difference with these two teams since they played to 59-57 Hawkeyes win at Madison in the last meeting, is that Wisconsin's offense has really dropped off. The Badgers were in the middle of the pack in the BIG10 last year, but they come into tonight's game dead last in scoring in the conference averaging just over 68 points per game. They have scored just 54.2 points per game on the road, and have averaged just 63 points over their last five games. Their defense however remains formidable, ranking 3rd in the conference in opponent's scoring average. They have failed to reach the total in 31 of their last 43 road games, and tonight's number is higher than it was in all but four of those contests. The last time the Badgers played at Iowa they won by a score of 67-59, which is 15 points fewer than the projected total for tonight's game. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-23-18 | Ball State v. Kent State UNDER 147 | 80-88 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 52 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play BALL@KENT to go UNDER the total.
I bet on the under in Kent State's home win over Ohio a few weeks ago, and I expect another low scoring game here is they host Ball State. Here is what I said prior to the game against the Bobcats: "You don't see a lot of high scoring games in the MAC, and previous games between Kent State and Ohio have been low scoring. They have failed to reach the total in seven of the last nine meetings, but the listed total for tonight's game is higher than it was in any of those previous contests. The Golden Flashes are coming off an 80-69 loss at Miami-Oh, and their leading scorer Jaylin Walker only played 13 minutes, suffering an undisclosed injury. His status for tonight's game remains in question. Ohio is 1-2 in conference play, failing to reach the total in all three games. The Bobcats have averaged just 69.3 points per game on 38.7 percent shooting while losing all three of their home games. Ohio has gone under in six straight MAC games, while the Flashes have gone under in nine of their last 12 within the conference." Both the Golden Flashes and the Cardinals have struggled offensively in recent games. Ball State has scored just 66 points per game over their last five, and they are coming off a 71-53 loss to Miami-Oh. Kent State has failed to reach the total in 12 of it's last 15 MAC games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-23-18 | Arkansas v. Georgia -118 | 80-77 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Georgia Bulldogs (ML).
I bet on the Bulldogs in their win over Ole Miss earlier this season, and here is what I had to say about that game: "The Bulldogs got off on the wrong foot in their opening game in the SEC, losing 66-61 at Kentucky. It was a solid effort though, easily covering as a double digit dog. I like their chances of getting back on track at home tonight, hosting the Ole Miss Rebels. Georgia has had the better of this series, winning six of the last seven meetings between the two schools. Last year the Bulldogs beat Ole Miss by a score of 69-47 at Oxford, and the previous year they won by a score of 80-66 at home. Mississippi is just 3-8 ATS in it's last 11 overall, and the Rebels are also 3-8 ATS in their last 11 at Georgia. The Bulldogs are still undefeated at home, and they have won 18 of their last 23 home games." Georgia went on to win by a score of 71-60, and they are now 7-1 at home this season. Arkansas has lost all four of it's road games, and the Razorbacks have struggled lately. They have lost four of their last six overall, one of those losses coming at home to LSU. Georgia won at LSU by a score of 61-60 just last week. The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in this series, and the Razorbacks have failed to cover in eight straight in the SEC. |
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01-22-18 | West Virginia v. TCU UNDER 160 | 73-82 | Win | 100 | 17 h 58 m | Show | |
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01-22-18 | Bulls v. Pelicans OVER 225 | 128-132 | Win | 100 | 18 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on CHI@NO to go OVER the total. The Bulls are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, coming into New Orleans as winners of four of their last five. They scored an average of 115 points in those games, and they rank 4th in the NBA in scoring since the New Year. They will play at New Orleans tonight, and both these teams are more interested in scoring than they are about playing defense. The Pelicans have won four of their last five, and have scored over 112 points per game during that span. History tells us that these two teams have scored a ton of points in previous meetings, especially in New Orleans. The over is 11-3-1 in Chicago's last 15 visits to The Big Easy. Chicago has gone over in eight of it's last 10 road games, and 15 of it's last 20 overall. The Pelicans have gone over in 20 of their last 28 home games, and 12 of their last 16 when coming off an ATS loss. Another high scoring game at the Smoothie King Arena seems inevitable tonight. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-21-18 | Pacers v. Spurs UNDER 199 | Top | 94-86 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on IND@SA to go UNDER the total. |
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01-21-18 | Loyola-Chicago v. Valparaiso UNDER 137.5 | Top | 70-54 | Win | 100 | 13 h 28 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on L-IL@VALPO to go UNDER the total. |
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01-20-18 | Warriors -4.5 v. Rockets | 108-116 | Loss | -115 | 31 h 51 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Golden State Warriors. |
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01-20-18 | Towson v. NC-Wilmington +8 | 71-73 | Win | 100 | 16 h 19 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on UNC Wilmington. Jesse Schule |
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01-20-18 | George Mason v. Duquesne -5 | Top | 89-95 | Win | 100 | 6 h 3 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Duquesne Dukes. Needless to say, I was a little surprised that the Dukes didn't play better on the road at Saint Louis in their last game. Here is what I said prior to tip off: "The Dukes are 4-1 in the Atlantic 10 so far. The Dukes rank 25th nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 64.2 points per game. The Dukes have won five of the last seven meetings between the two schools, and the most recent meeting was a 72-71 win for the Bilikens in last year's conference tournament. Reggie Agbeko, Mike Crawford and Elliot Welmer combined to score 48 of the Bilikens 72 points in that game. Agbeko and Crawford have played out their eligibility, while Welmer is sidelined with a foot injury. Mike Lewis led the Dukes with 22 points, and he comes into tonight's game off back to back 20+ point performances. The Dukes are 4-1 ATS in their last five games versus the Atlantic 10, and I think the bookmakers have the wrong team favored here as they are getting points against the cellar dwellers of the conference." They are back at home tonight, hosting George Mason. The Patriots are coming off a double digit loss to George Washington, and they are 2-4 on the road. They have scored just 68.7 points per game on the road, and they may struggle to hit that number tonight against a Dukes team that allows opponents to average just 63.2 points per game at home. The Dukes won their last home game against George Mason by a score of 62-53, and a similar result is expected here tonight. The Patriots are 0-4 ATS in their last four versus Duquesne. Take DUQ. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-20-18 | Notre Dame +7 v. Clemson | 58-67 | Loss | -108 | 15 h 10 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Notre Dame Irish. |
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01-20-18 | Pittsburgh v. Duke UNDER 153 | 54-81 | Win | 100 | 8 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on PIT@DUKE to go UNDER the total. The Duke Blue Devils are one of the biggest favorites on the board today, but I have my sights set on the total here in their home game versus Pittsburgh. These two teams played at Pittsburgh just over a week ago, and Duke won by a score of 87-52. The game fell well short of the total of 155, and these two teams haven't combined to score 150 points in any of the last six meetings dating back to 2007. The Panthers can't score, they come into this game averaging just 53.8 points over their last five games. As bad as they are offensively, they are actually above average defensively. They have allowed an average of 72 points per game on the road, and they have actually given up fewer points than Duke over the last five overall. Not one of Pittsburgh's last 10 games has seen a combined 150 points, and that includes blowout losses at Virginia Tech, Louisville and Syracuse. The under is 23-6 in Pittsburgh's last 29 road games. Take UNDER. GL,
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01-19-18 | Suns v. Nuggets OVER 218 | 108-100 | Loss | -106 | 17 h 16 m | Show | |
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01-19-18 | Illinois v. Wisconsin UNDER 137.5 | 50-75 | Win | 100 | 23 h 36 m | Show | |
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01-19-18 | Iona v. Monmouth OVER 153 | 76-73 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 12 m | Show | |
8* |
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01-18-18 | Wolves +5.5 v. Rockets | 98-116 | Loss | -108 | 10 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Minnesota T-Wolves.
The Houston Rockets have lost eight of their last 13 games, and they have played their last seven games without leading scorer James Harden. They are hoping Harden can return to action for tonight's home game against Minnesota, but the news isn't all good for Houston. Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green will not play, serving suspensions stemming from a brawl in the Clippers locker room after a 113-102 loss at LA on Monday. Even if Harden plays, we should not expect him to be at full speed. He's going to be on a strict cap of 25 minutes per game until he gets back to full strength. The Rockets have been a bad bet in previous meetings with Minnesota, failing to cover in four straight and eight of the last 10. The Wolves come in playing their best basketball, winning five straight prior to suffering a bit of a let down in Orlando Tuesday. Minnesota has covered the spread in five straight visits to Houston. Take MINNY. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-18-18 | St. Mary's v. Gonzaga -7.5 | 74-71 | Loss | -101 | 14 h 42 m | Show | |
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01-18-18 | Minnesota v. Maryland UNDER 150 | 66-77 | Win | 100 | 13 h 54 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on MINN@MD to go UNDER the total. |
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01-18-18 | Denver v. Nebraska-Omaha OVER 152 | 80-86 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on DEN@NEOM to go OVER the total. |
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01-18-18 | 76ers v. Celtics UNDER 211 | Top | 89-80 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show |
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01-17-18 | Nuggets v. Clippers -145 | 104-109 | Win | 100 | 12 h 52 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the LAC. |
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01-17-18 | Knicks v. Grizzlies -125 | 99-105 | Win | 100 | 15 h 2 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Memphis Grizzlies. |
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01-17-18 | Duquesne +4.5 v. St. Louis | 63-76 | Loss | -108 | 21 h 41 m | Show | |
This is a 9* play on the Duquesne Dukes. |
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01-17-18 | Valparaiso v. Missouri State UNDER 139.5 | 57-64 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on VALPO@MOSU to go UNDER. |
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01-17-18 | SMU v. Wichita State -9.5 | 83-78 | Loss | -110 | 14 h 59 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Wichita State Shockers.
The Shockers were one of the biggest surprises of the 2013 NCAA Tournament, going all the way to the Final Four. In an article I wrote prior to the tournament, I had picked Wichita State as my dark horse. I also picked the Gonzaga Bulldogs as the team most vulnerable to an upset, and they were eliminated in the second round by Wichita State. The Shockers have come a long way since then, and they entered this season ranked in the Top 10. Here is what I had to say prior to their home win over win over Charleston earlier in the season: "Expectations are high for the Wichita State Shockers, who were 31-5 overall last season, once again finishing at the top of the Missouri Valley Conference. This year's squad is expected to rival the 2013 team that went to the Final Four with Ron Baker and Fred Van Fleet. They have four seniors in the starting lineup, and sophomore guard Landry Shamet who was the second leading scorer last year. They scored 109 points on 60.9 percent shooting in a 50+ point win in their season opener. The Shockers won their first five games last season, all of those wins coming by at least a 25 point margin. Perhaps the most impressive of those wins was an 82-47 win over LSU at a neutral site. The Shockers have been a great bet as a home favorite, and they are 5-1 ATS in their last six when asked to cover double-digits." They host SMU tonight, and the Mustangs are coming off three straight losses. SMU has lost four straight road games against Top 25 teams, and they lost 94-83 at Texas Tech in their only road game against a ranked team this season. Take WICH. GL, Jesse Schule |
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01-16-18 | Mavs v. Nuggets -5.5 | 102-105 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 28 m | Show | |
This is an 8* play on the Denver Nuggets. Playing on the road in the NBA is a tough task at the best of times, but it's even more challenging at altitude in Denver. Only the San Antonio Spurs have a better home record than Denver in the Western Conference. Here is what I said about Denver before they played the Jazz last week: "Both the Jazz and the Nuggets are missing key players due to injury, but Denver has proven it has the depth to overcome adversity. The Nuggets have enjoyed a significant advantage at home in Denver. They are 11-3 straight up at home, and they have covered the spread in six of their last eight in Denver. The home team has won six straight in this series, and has covered the spread in all six of those games as well. Utah is just 3-13 on the road this season, only the Mavericks have lost more road games in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 103-89 home loss to Oklahoma City, and Rodney Hood struggled, hitting just 3-of-14 shots and scoring just nine points. The Jazz have lost six of their last seven road games, and they are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Nikola Jokic has averaged over 22 points per game in his last three starts." Denver has won three of the last four meetings with Dallas, and all three of those wins came by a double digit margin. Take DEN. GL, Jesse Schule |