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10-06-20 | Lakers -7 v. Heat | Top | 102-96 | Loss | -107 | 27 h 30 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Miami got back into the series with a Game Three win on Sunday behind an outstanding performance from Jimmy Butler. He had 40 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, including 10 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers were making their last run. A big difference also was keeping Anthony Davis in check. In Game Two, the Lakers attempted an NBA Finals-record 47 three-pointers, which was also their season high. But it made life far too easy for Davis, who started going 14 of 15 from the field. All he had to do was sneak behind the zone and he was almost guaranteed easy points. He averaged 15.5 touches in the paint in his first 17 playoff games, but he got only five in Game Three. He also got into foul trouble and as a team Los Angeles committed 19 turnovers. Now it is time for the Lakers to adjust and we are confident they do so to take the commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Miami is 4-14 ATS in its last 18 games off a win by 10 points or more as an underdog while the are 22-7 ATS after having won three of their last four games this season. 10* (707) Los Angeles Lakers |
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10-02-20 | Heat +10 v. Lakers | Top | 114-124 | Push | 0 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Friday Enforcer. The big story here is that Heat guard Goran Dragic and big man Bam Adebayo are both listed as doubtful for Game Two of the NBA Finals. While they are key losses if they cannot go, Miami has plenty of depth to make up for it and we are getting an inflated line on top of it. Despite all the setbacks, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and his team have prided themselves on not using excuses throughout the season. That attitude has not changed as the Heat attempt to regroup in the series. Rookie Heat guard Tyler Herro, who has had a breakout postseason individually but had a rough Game One with a team-worst minus-35 in the box score and he will need to play better in the absence of Dragic. Also, Kendrick Nunn, who started for the Heat for most of the regular season before Dragic took over for him in the lineup to begin the playoffs, will have to continue to play well after going 8-11 for 18 points on Wednesday. Forward Jae Crowder will be asked to up his game as well if Adebayo cannot go. Winning will depend on playing harder, better and smarter, something that the Heat have done all postseason long. Miami is 23-8 ATS after one or more consecutive losses this season. 10* (703) Miami Heat |
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09-30-20 | Heat +5 v. Lakers | Top | 98-116 | Loss | -108 | 52 h 38 m | Show |
This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Miami got through Milwaukee in five games and then Boston in six games and the Heat were underdogs in all but one of those games with the exception being the one game against Milwaukee where Giannis did not play. The Heat will be underdogs in every game of this series, but they have proven they can handle the task with the best top to bottom roster in the NBA. Of the 12 victories in the postseason, seven were by at least seven points so they have not narrowly escaped and are clearly playing great basketball. the Heat have outscored opponents by 4.5 points per 100 possessions in the playoffs, despite facing two of the three teams that finished the regular season ranked top 10 on both offense and defense. This is a tough matchup for the Lakers and even though Los Angeles won both regular season meetings, this is a different Miami rotation now that features three different starters that did not start those games and two of the old starters are not even getting on the court now. Miami is a much better three-point shooting team and as long as they can play to their average, they can steal a few games in this series. Miami is 8-0 when shooting better than 37 percent from long range as a team and 8-1 when making 13 or more threes in a game. The Heat are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games overall while the Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games playing on three or more days rest. 10* (701) Miami Heat |
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09-27-20 | Celtics v. Heat +3.5 | Top | 113-125 | Win | 100 | 10 h 37 m | Show |
This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Boston avoided leaving the bubble with a win on Friday thanks to a big second half where the Celtics outscored Miami 70-50. While momentum in now on their side, it is up to Miami to get back to what it had done earlier in the series, win the turnover battle and get off more shot attempts. After the Celtics had averaged 4.7 more turnovers per game in the first four meetings, they had two fewer (13-11) than the Heat in Game Five and also, Miami had averaged 6.0 more shots per game than the Celtics before Friday, when Boston held a 93-86 edge. We can expect a big game from Bam Adebayo who shot under 50 percent for the first time since Game One and was held to a series-low 13 points on Friday, accumulating a minus-15 plus/minus after having been in the positive in each of the first four games. The Celtics are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following an ATS win while the Heat are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 that are outscoring their opponents by six or more ppg, after allowing 105 points or more in three straight games. This situation is 36-12 ATS (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (718) Miami Heat |
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09-26-20 | Nuggets +5 v. Lakers | Top | 107-117 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. The Lakers took Game Four of this series with a six-point win on Thursday and they can close the Western Conference Finals with a win tonight, but Denver will have something to say about that. The Nuggets have been down 3-1 in their two previous series, so they have been here before and have thought nothing about it as they came back to win both of those. Winning another series being down 3-1 is a tall task but Denver has been competitive throughout this series as two losses have been by a combined eight points with one of those coming on a last second buzzer-beater from Anthony Davis. Speaking of Davis, he sprained his ankle and while he is likely going to play, he might not be 100 percent. In Game Four, the Lakers 12 offensive rebounds led to 25 second-chance points, which dwarfed six second-chance points for Denver. Nikola Jokic had an off-game by his lofty standards, finishing with just 16 points and seven rebounds on 6-of-13 shooting and we expect a big game from him Saturday night. He and Paul Millsap were in foul trouble early in Game Four, which ultimately reduced their playing time and ability to find a rhythm later in the game. The Nuggets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up loss while the Lakers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. 10* (711) Denver Nuggets |
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09-25-20 | Heat v. Celtics -3 | Top | 108-121 | Win | 100 | 12 h 47 m | Show |
This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Boston is officially in must win mode now as it trails three games to one in the Eastern Conference Finals after a three-point loss in Game Four. The three losses have come by an average of 3.7 ppg so this series has been closer than the deficit shows. Taking care of the ball has been the big issue for the Celtics as they are averaging 15.8 turnovers per game in the Conference Finals compared to the Heat's 10.5 turnovers per game. They lost the turnover battle 19-8 in Game Four yet were still in it so that is a huge factor tonight. They also need to get Jayson Tatum involved early as he could not get anything to fall in the first half of Game Four, heading into halftime with zero points on 0-for-6 shooting from the field and 0-for-4 from three-point range. Miami got a huge game from Tyler Herro who scored 37 points to save the game for Miami and we do not expect anything like that again. The Celtics have had eight winning streaks of three or more games this season, including the playoffs. Winning a few games in a row is more than doable for a third-seed and it starts tonight. The Celtics are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games following an ATS loss. 10* (716) Boston Celtics |
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09-24-20 | Lakers -6 v. Nuggets | Top | 114-108 | Push | 0 | 30 h 43 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Game of the Year. Denver won Game Three as it withstood a late Lakers run to get back into the series. After an easy series opening win, Los Angeles has not looked nearly as good and could very well be down 2-1 if not for the Anthony Davis buzzer-beater in Game Two. The Nuggets outrebounded the Lakers (35-21) because of hustle. And the Lakers committed 16 turnovers and 21 fouls because of sloppiness. They were able to cut the lead to three points, but the Lakers made only one out of seven shots in the final 6:07. Now it is time for the best team in the league with the best player to step up. LeBron James did have a triple-double but his play down the stretch was erratic as he had a team high six turnovers. Just like the Jazz and Clippers before them, the Lakers played against the Nuggets as if they would coast to a win. As the Jazz and the Clippers already experienced, the Lakers were then proven wrong. The Lakers are 20-7 ATS after having won three of their last four games this season while the Nuggets are 4-13 ATS after successfully covering the spread in two or more consecutive games this season. 10* (709) Los Angeles Lakers |
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09-23-20 | Celtics v. Heat +3.5 | Top | 109-112 | Win | 100 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Boston bounced back from losing the first two games of this series with a resounding 117-106 win that was not as close as that score indicates as the Celtics led by as many as 20 points and Miami never had the lead. The problem here is that Game Three was on Saturday and with three days off, any momentum gain has been lost with the time off. The Heat are insisting that there will be more urgency at the beginning as first quarters have been their problem. In the 36 minutes of first-period action against the Celtics, the Heat have led roughly one-sixth of the time. Boston has won the first quarters by a combined score of 88-68, shooting 54% percent to 32 percent for Miami. From the start, we have said that top to bottom, Miami has the best roster in the NBA and that will make a difference in a rebound win. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 outscoring their opponents by six or more ppg, after allowing 105 points or more in three straight games. This situation is 36-12 ATS (75 percent) since 1996. 10* (714) Miami Heat |
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09-22-20 | Lakers -6.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 106-114 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. The Lakers stole Game Two away from Denver as Anthony Davis hit a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to give Los Angeles a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. While Denver could have won the game, two things took away an even better chance as the Nuggets hit just 3 of their 13 attempts from three in second half and missed eight free throws on the night. That was a huge, missed opportunity and the Lakers, as we have seen in this postseason, take advantage of these situations of busting out after a close game or a loss. Here, we play against underdogs off a cover where the team lost the game straight up as an underdog, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .750. This situation is 70-21 ATS (76.9 percent) since 1996. 10* (707) Los Angeles Lakers |
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09-20-20 | Nuggets +7.5 v. Lakers | Top | 103-105 | Win | 100 | 8 h 27 m | Show |
This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our Sunday Enforcer. The Lakers took Game One of this series on Friday as they pulled away in the second half. Denver took a two-point lead after the first quarter, its biggest lead of the game, but the Lakers outscored the Nuggets 67-41 over the next two quarters and cruised from there. In the second quarter alone, Los Angeles attempted 24 free throws as the Nuggets top players got into foul trouble, so it was not an even matchup for a good portion as Nikola Jokic played just three minutes in that quarter. For Denver to have a chance to even up the series after committing 16 turnovers in Game One, valuing each possession and being able to have more control over the pace of the game will be key. If this postseason has taught us anything about the resiliency of the Nuggets young core, it is that one game does not make a series. Denver has covered four of its last five games following a loss. 10* (705) Denver Nuggets |
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09-18-20 | Nuggets +7 v. Lakers | Top | 114-126 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 41 m | Show |
This is a play on the DENVER NUGGETS for our NBA Friday Star Attraction. The Lakers have lost the first game of each of their last two series and it would not be a total surprise if it happens again here. They are on a long layoff of six days and while rest is always good, too much can be a detriment, especially in this shortened season. Denver is riding some crazy momentum right now as it is coming another series win after trailing 3-1. The most recent was a shocking performance against the Clippers where the Nuggets overcame double-digit second half deficits in Game Five and Six and then winning Game Seven by pulling away late in the second half. The Lakers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against teams with a winning percentage above .600 while the Rockets are 10-2 ATS when playing with double revenge this season. 10* (733) Denver Nuggets |
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09-17-20 | Heat v. Celtics -2 | Top | 106-101 | Loss | -115 | 32 h 48 m | Show |
This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Miami overcame a 14-point deficit by outscoring Boston 35-23 in the fourth quarter and eventually won in overtime to take the opener of the Eastern Conference Finals. One favorable takeaway is that Boston outscored Miami 28-16 in the third quarter and held the Heat to their lowest scoring total for a quarter in the playoffs. This is noteworthy because Boston lost every third quarter to the Raptors in the East semifinals. Kemba Walker will be the key for Game Two. He has been extremely inconsistent on offense and while he has played some solid defense in the playoffs, he was bad on Tuesday as NBA tracking had him giving up 22 points on 9-18 shooting. Here, we play against teams where the line is +3 to -3 allowing 103 or more ppg on the season, after a win by 3 points or less. This situation is 143-89 (61.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (702) Boston Celtics |
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09-15-20 | Nuggets v. Clippers -7.5 | Top | 104-89 | Loss | -102 | 14 h 45 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Give a lot of credit to Denver which is now 5-0 in elimination games so far this season. Win Tuesday, and they will become the first team in NBA history to successfully erase a pair of 3-1 deficits in the same season, but their time Is done. Los Angeles does not have history on its side but that is no worry with arguably the best roster in the NBA. The Clippers have never been to the conference finals and they have had seven chances to get there in their franchise history, going 0-7 in those games. This series should already b over, but the Nuggets went on a 17-0 run midway in the third quarter in Game Six to stave off elimination. Here, we play on favorites revenging a straight up loss as a favorite of 7or more against opponent off 2 or more consecutive upset wins as an underdog. This situation is 49-21 ATS (70 percent) since 1996. 10* (730) Los Angeles Clippers |
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09-12-20 | Rockets v. Lakers -6.5 | Top | 96-119 | Win | 100 | 27 h 51 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. We totally read the Lakers wrong and how they are approaching this series. The Rockets version of small ball worked for Game One and then the Lakers made adjustments and have dominated since. Los Angeles outrebounded Houston 52-26 including 12-1 on the offensive end and teams cannot overcome a deficit like that. The Rockets can get hot from long range but that cannot be counted on based on the defense the Lakers have thrown at them, especially when James Harden only was able to attempt six three-pointers in Game Four. The thing is the Lakers can't play small ball. The only guy in their rotation who is under 6'5" is Rajon Rondo so the length and wingspan is simply too much. The Rockets are 1-5 ATS in their last six games against teams with a winning straight up record while the Lakers are 6-0 ATS in their last six games playing on one day of rest. 10* (724) Los Angeles Lakers |
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09-11-20 | Celtics -2.5 v. Raptors | Top | 92-87 | Win | 100 | 27 h 56 m | Show |
This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. We lost a tough one on the Celtics in double overtime in Game Six and now it is all on the line. This series should already be over if not for a miracle win in Game Three by the Raptors. The Celtics responded with a Game Five win that was never in doubt as they led by as many as 30 points while Toronto never led the game. While all three Toronto wins have come down to the end of the game, Boston owns two blowout wins and another showing from Kemba Walker in Game Six where he totaled just five points on 2-11 shooting is not going to happen again. Also, we are not going to see Kyle Lowry shoot 60 percent from long range again. Here, we play on teams where the line is +3 to -3 allowing 103 or more ppg on the season, after a close win by three points or less. This situation is 142-89 ATS (61.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (717) Boston Celtics |
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09-10-20 | Lakers v. Rockets +5 | Top | 110-100 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 45 m | Show |
This is a play on the HOUSTON ROCKETS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. After taking four in a row off of Portland, the Lakers have now beaten Houston in both Games Two and Three to take a 2-1 series lead over the Rockets. Houston needs to make adjustments to get more production from other players. In Game Three Russell Westbrook gave the Rockets 30 points on 13-of-24 shooting while James Harden chipped in 33 points, but the role players put up only 39 points beyond them. Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said fatigue undermined the Rockets late-game performance where the fourth quarter did them in for a second straight game, but the Lakers deserve full credit for harassing the Rockets into miscues and errant shot attempts. Houston is capable of squaring up this series but even a close game either way gets us the cover here. The Rockets are i15-4 ATS in their last 19 games when playing with double revenge while the Lakers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win. 10* (716) Houston Rockets |
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09-09-20 | Raptors v. Celtics -3.5 | Top | 125-122 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 12 m | Show |
This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Wednesday Supreme Annihilator. This series should already be over as Boston had a 3-0 series lead wrapped up with less than a second left before Toronto hit a miracle shot in Game three and carried that into Game Four. The Celtics responded with a Game Five win that was never in doubt as they led by as many as 30 points while Toronto never led the game. This has been a horrible matchup for the Raptors as the Celtics defense has been stifling with no Toronto player able to step up and take over a game while Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker and Jaylen Brown are all averaging over 19 ppg in the postseason with all three able to take over a game. The Raptors are 1-6 ATS in their last seven Conference Semifinals games while the Celtics are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win. 10* (710) Boston Celtics |
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09-08-20 | Lakers -5 v. Rockets | Top | 112-102 | Win | 100 | 12 h 38 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. The Lakers lost Game One of this series but bounced back in Game Two and we expect the momentum to continue forward. Efficient shooting was the key. The Lakers took 38 three-pointers in Game One. In Game Two, their shot composition changed a lot even though they took 83 shots, the exact same number as Game One, they took just 27 three-pointers, half as many as the Rockets attempted. They shot 62.5 percent inside the arc, an improvement from 53.3 percent the game before. The Lakers will have to depend on the Rajon Rondo they saw in Game Two to make good, quick decisions as opposed to some of the rash ones he made in Game One. A 9-to-1 assist to turnover ratio is a major improvement from 4-to-4. 10* (707) Los Angeles Lakers |
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09-06-20 | Rockets v. Lakers -5.5 | Top | 109-117 | Win | 100 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Houston had a plan for Game One and it worked to perfection. The Rockets made the bet that post-ups and mid-range jumpers are so inherently inefficient that no amount of them can overcome the math advantage that comes with winning the three-point and turnover battles. It is up to the Lakers to be more efficient with the ball and for LeBron James to step up after a pretty average opener. For the second time, the Lakers had six days off going into a Game 1 while their opponent had played just two days before. And both times, against the Trail Blazers and then the Rockets, they looked like the slower, less-prepared team. They bounced back in Game Two against Portland and we anticipate the same here. The Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last five games playing on 1 day of rest while the Lakers are 16-7 ATS after having won 3 of their last 4 games this season. 10* (748) Los Angeles Lakers |
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09-05-20 | Raptors -1 v. Celtics | Top | 100-93 | Win | 100 | 29 h 27 m | Show |
This is a play on the TORONTO RAPTORS for our NBA Enforcer. Toronto recorded a miraculous victory in Game Three to avoid a 3-0 deficit in this series and it has gained the momentum which carries into Game Four. Toronto has caught a second wind and is going to come out in Game Four aiming to prove they are the defending champions for a reason. The Celtics struggled against the zone and they have had trouble against zones for much of the season. Sometimes, they have been able to figure it out and go on runs, but Toronto mixes up their zone coverages well enough to keep the Celtics off balance. Additionally, the Celtics only scored two fast-break points in Game Three. The Raptors are 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS loss. Here, we play against underdogs off a cover where the team lost the game straight up as an underdog, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .750. This situation is 69-21 ATS (76.7 percent) since 1996. 10* (741) Toronto Raptors |
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09-04-20 | Bucks -5 v. Heat | Top | 100-115 | Loss | -106 | 30 h 56 m | Show |
This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Friday Supreme Annihilator. The Bucks have dug themselves into a hole after dropping the first two games of this series. Milwaukee was uncharacteristically outscored 42-24 in the paint in the series opener but looked like themselves again Wednesday, dominating the Heat by a score of 52-32 inside. The problem was long range shooting as Miami attempted 20 more three-pointers than the Bucks and made 10 more, outshooting Milwaukee by a 37.8 percent to 28 percent clip from deep. Do not expect that to happen again. The Bucks shot better from the free throw in Game Two compared to the opener and that has to stay the same into Game Three. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points after beating the spread by 24 or more points total in their last three games going up against an opponent after being beaten by the spread by 24 or more points total in their last three games. This situation is 49-19 ATS (72.1 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (737) Milwaukee Bucks |
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09-03-20 | Nuggets v. Clippers -8 | Top | 97-120 | Win | 100 | 32 h 6 m | Show |
09-02-20 | Heat v. Bucks -4.5 | Top | 116-114 | Loss | -106 | 32 h 8 m | Show |
This is a play on the MILWAUKEE BUCKS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. We won with Miami on Monday with two key factors coming into play. As mentioned, the Heat have one of the best top to bottom rosters in the NBA and taking the top two players out from each team, Jimmy Butler and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Miami has the better roster. Also, the Heat were the only Eastern Conference team to win a season series with the Bucks this year. That being said, we expect the Bucks to come out strong in Game Two just like they did in Game Two of their first round series against Orlando after losing Game One. This already has the feel of a back-and-forth series with the best team in the conference going up against a team that matches up very well with them. Here, we play against underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points with a winning percentage between .600 and .750 after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games, playing a team with a winning record. This situation is 32-11 ATS (74.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (730) Milwaukee Bucks |
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09-01-20 | Celtics v. Raptors -1 | Top | 102-99 | Loss | -110 | 28 h 54 m | Show |
This is a play on the TORONTO RAPTORS for our NBA Tuesday Supreme Annihilator. After running through Orlando in a first round sweep, Toronto got hammered by Boston in Game One as it trailed by as many as 24 points and never led in the game. The Raptors shot just 37 percent from the floor including 25 percent on 10-40 shooting from long range. The Raptors are now 11-2 in regular-season and postseason games played at Disney World, with both losses coming against the Celtics. Toronto trailed the Celtics by 40 on the way to a 122-100 loss on August 7th. We just do not see an effort from either side in Game Two with Toronto evening up the series. Here, we play against underdogs after beating the spread by 18 or more points total in their last three games, with a winning record on the season playing another winning team. This situation is 198-130 ATS (60.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (724) Toronto Raptors |
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08-31-20 | Heat +5.5 v. Bucks | Top | 115-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Monday Enforcer. The Bucks came into the playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern Conference but were the only team not to sweep their opening round series although it did take them just five games after dropping the opener. Things now start to get tougher. Miami is coming off a sweep of Indiana where it covered all four games in which it won by at least nine points. The Heat have one of the best top to bottom rosters in the NBA and taking the top two players out from each team, Jimmy Butler and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Miami has the better roster. The Heat were the only Eastern Conference team to win a season series with the Bucks this year. Butler missed the lone loss which was played in the bubble. The Heat are 38-18 ATS in their last 56 games playing on 3 or more days rest while the Bucks are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win. 10* (719) Miami Heat |
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08-30-20 | Nuggets v. Jazz -2.5 | Top | 119-107 | Loss | -106 | 11 h 35 m | Show |
This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Denver was able to stay alive and force a Game Six as it defeated Utah 117-107 thanks to some late clutch success. Jamal Murray went off late, draining four straight shots at one point deep in the fourth quarter to turn a 101-all tie into a 110-101 lead with 1:20 to play. The Jazz had a 15-point lead in the third quarter but were unable to hold on as they seemed to let off the gas which was a bad move obviously and they made numerous mistakes on both ends of the floor to lose Game Five. The Jazz thought they had already won the series and acted like it and now they will need to win it for real which we expect in Game Six. Denver is 4-17 ATS in its last 21 games away from home after a win by 10 points or more. 10* (714) Utah Jazz |
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08-29-20 | Thunder v. Rockets -5 | Top | 80-114 | Win | 100 | 10 h 56 m | Show |
This is a play on the HOUSTON ROCKETS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. After opening the series with a pair of blowout wins, the Rockets have lost the last two games in tough fashion, one in overtime and the other after blowing a 15-point lead. The Thunder are 32-15 in clutch games, including the playoffs (5-point game within the final five minutes) and had to rally back into the contest once again. James Harden finished with 32 points, 15 assists, and eight rebounds, but managed just 13 points in the second half, under immense defensive pressure from Thunder wing Lu Dort. It will be up to Harden to take over the game late and we see that happening in Game Five. The Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win while Houston is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games when playing with double revenge. 10* (704) Houston Rockets |
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08-25-20 | Mavs v. Clippers -6.5 | Top | 111-154 | Win | 100 | 31 h 38 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Dallas was able to even up this series with an overtime win over the Clippers on a last second three-pointer from Luka Doncic. The Mavericks were down by as many as 21 points before overtime as the Clippers completely melted down with a chance to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. They did have a big fourth quarter to force overtime and while momentum is on the Dallas side, Los Angeles is the better team top to bottom and will bounce back with a big win here. The Clippers are 15-4 ATS in their last 19 games revenging a straight up loss as a favorite while the Mavericks are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win. Here, we play against underdogs in the second half of the season in a game involving two teams averaging 82 or more spg, after three straight games making 50 percent or more of their shots. This situation is 28-9 ATS (75.7 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (716) Los Angeles Clippers |
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08-24-20 | Pacers +6 v. Heat | Top | 87-99 | Loss | -102 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
08-23-20 | Nuggets v. Jazz -3 | Top | 127-129 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 28 m | Show |
This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. After dropping the opener of this series in overtime, Utah has taken control of this series with blowout wins the last two games. Denver is down two starters s Will Barton and Gary Harris are out with injuries and it has taken its toll. In three games against Denver, the Jazz are averaging 18 made three-pointers per game and have shot 45 percent or better from behind the arc in both victories. The Nuggets are a mess on defense and have struggled to find a consistent rhythm on offense. The Nuggets are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog while the Jazz are 20-9-1 ATS in their last 30 games following a straight up win. Here, we play on favorites off a win by 10 points or more over a division rival, playing their 3rd road game in 5 days. This situation is 31-10 ATS (75.6 percent) since 1996. 10* (748) Utah Jazz |
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08-22-20 | Rockets v. Thunder +3.5 | Top | 107-119 | Win | 100 | 29 h 43 m | Show |
This is a play on the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Houston has taken a 2-0 series lead over Oklahoma City following a 111-98 win on Thursday. The Rockets finished 19-of-56 from deep to set the record for most three-pointers attempted in a playoff game and they did so without Russell Westbrook. The Thunder now have their backs against the wall, but if they can take anything away from Game Two, it is that they are onto something with Lu Dort who did an outstanding job defensively against James Harden. The problem was the offense as the Thunder scored just 19 points in the third quarter and 20 in the fourth quarter. The Rockets went on a 14-0 run in the fourth quarter without Harden on the floor. Oklahoma City is 25-13 ATS as an underdog this season while the Thunder are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. 10* (736) Oklahoma City Thunder |
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08-21-20 | Clippers -4.5 v. Mavs | Top | 130-122 | Win | 100 | 34 h 17 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Dallas is coming off a Game Two win over the Clippers to even the series at one game apiece in what was a must win game. The Mavericks jumped to an early 15-2 lead and never looked back as the Clippers never led and Dallas led by as many as 18 points during the win. Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 35 points in the loss but Paul George struggled with just four made shots on 17 attempts and a total of 14 points and George needs to compliment Leonard for the Clippers to perform at their standards. While Luka Doncic was dominant, the Mavericks bench stepped up as Seth Curry, Trey Burke, Boban Marjanovic and Delon Wright combined for 47 huge points. Time for Los Angeles to respond. The Clippers are 8-1 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points while the Mavericks are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a winning percentage above .600. 10* (727) Los Angeles Clippers |
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08-20-20 | Blazers v. Lakers -6.5 | Top | 88-111 | Win | 100 | 29 h 59 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES LAKERS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. The Blazers stunned Los Angeles in Game One of this series on Tuesday and the Lakers can ill afford to fall down 2-0 in this series against one of the hottest teams since the restart. LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined to go just 17-44 (38.6 percent) from the floor including 1-10 from long range. The Lakers did not look like he team that tore through the league during the regular season and we can chalk up Tuesday as an anomaly. They are not going to routinely convert just 4 of 17 second-chance opportunities are they are not usually going to miss more than half of their shots within 9 feet of the hoop. Do not expect this again as in the seeding games, the Blazers ranked 20th (out of 22) in defensive rating with 120.4, nearly seven points worse per 100 possessions than its regular-season defensive rating of 113.6 that itself ranked 27th. 10* (718) Los Angeles Lakers |
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08-19-20 | Nets +11.5 v. Raptors | Top | 99-104 | Win | 100 | 21 h 3 m | Show |
This is a play on the BROOKYN NETS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. This is a great situational play for Brooklyn which lost by 24 points in the opener of this series. The Nets are down a bunch of players but that was not the issue as the Raptors outshot them 33-16 at the free throw line and outscored them by 21 points at the stripe. Toronto also went 22-44 from long range and it cannot keep that pace up. Toronto has won four of the five meetings, but they would have covered four of those if this was the number in those games. Brooklyn is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games away from home outscoring their opponents by six or more ppg. Here, we play on underdogs of 10 or more points revenging a loss away from home of 10 points or more, playing only their 2nd game in five days. This situation is 140-81 ATS (63.3 percent) since 1996. 10* (701) Brooklyn Nets |
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08-18-20 | Heat -3.5 v. Pacers | Top | 113-101 | Win | 100 | 24 h 25 m | Show |
This is a play on the MIAMI HEAT for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Miami and Indiana square off for the third time in four games and the Heat have the matchup and intangible edges in this series and the Heat should exploit those on Tuesday to take the opener. In a normal season, the Pacers homecourt advantage, as the No. 4 seed, would be a factor, with Indiana known to have somewhat overly passionate fans. While the top three players on each team cancel each other out, the clear difference in the rosters is players 4 through 10. Miami has the edge with depth and arguably has the best top ten roster in the league. Expect the Heat to key on T.J. Warren, who has been the Pacers go-to option in the bubble with All-Star forward Domantas Sabonis absent due to plantar fasciitis. 10* (769) Miami Heat |
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08-17-20 | 76ers v. Celtics -5.5 | Top | 101-109 | Win | 100 | 8 h 44 m | Show |
This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Philadelphia has struggled recently as it has dropped three straight games before closing the season with a meaningless rout of Houston. The Sixers are down a star as Ben Simmons is out with a knee injury and that is obviously a huge loss as they were a contender before that. Without him, the Philadelphia defense could crumble against the Celtics collection of All-Star caliber perimeter players. Boston needs to dominate the wing battle and what we have seen thus far since the restart, it should do just that. In the bubble, Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have looked fantastic as they have averaged more than 22 ppg and have locked in their long-range shooting while hurting opponents off the dribble. 10* (756) Boston Celtics |
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08-15-20 | Grizzlies v. Blazers -6 | Top | 122-126 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 10 m | Show |
This is a play on the PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. The playoffs are finally here where every game is starting to count, and we begin Saturday with the No. 8 vs. No. 9 play-in game. The young Grizzlies carry a massive experience deficit into the play-in round against a battle-tested and veteran-led Blazers team. The Blazers are looking deep with Jusuf Nurkic back and Gary Trent Jr. suddenly an impact scorer. Damian Lillard has gotten all of the attention but CJ McCollum's production in Orlando has been overshadowed and underrated as he has averaged 20.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 5.3 apg. As for the Grizzlies, the loss of Jaren Jackson Jr. has emaciated their already poor shooting ranks. 10* (724) Portland Trail Blazers |
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08-11-20 | Celtics v. Grizzlies +3.5 | Top | 122-107 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 1 m | Show |
This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Motivation will be a key roll going forward until playoff time and this game features two teams on opposite ends. With a victory, Memphis can clinch a spot in the best-of-two play-in series for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. It has been a tough restart for Memphis which is 1-5 but the Grizzlies now know what is on the line. Boston is locked into the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference so there is nothing to play for so after six games in the eight-game seeding season, starters will be seeing limited minutes. The Celtics have won three straight games including an overtime win over Orlando on Sunday where starters played significant minutes which adds to the possibility of limited minutes today. 10* (756) Memphis Grizzlies |
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08-07-20 | Celtics +2.5 v. Raptors | Top | 122-100 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show |
This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Boston is coming off a 34-point win over the Nets on Wednesday and with a win here, the Celtics would bring them within 3.5 games of the second place Raptors in the Eastern Conference. Boston is 2-2 since the restart so it has not been overly impressive, but it still has one of the best rosters in the league and can make a big run. According to Boston head coach Brad Stevens, the playing minutes for Kemba Walker will incrementally increase again Friday as he has been limited with a knee injury. The Raptors have been on fire since the restart and have been shutting down their competition. They have won all three of their games since the restart and have one seven straight games going back before the season was shut down. 10* (711) Boston Celtics |
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08-06-20 | Pacers -2 v. Suns | Top | 99-114 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 40 m | Show |
This is a play on the INDIANA PACERS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Both Indiana and Phoenix have started a perfect 3-0 since the restart and we will be backing the more balanced Pacers in this game. Indiana has a one game lead over Philadelphia, which has won two straight games, for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. At this point, Indiana will be playing Miami in the first round and it wants to avoid falling behind the Sixers which would mean a first round series with the Celtics. After ripping off three straight wins and coupled with a slow start for No. 8-seed Memphis, the Suns have kept their hopes of an unlikely playoff berth alive. They remain a game and a half behind Portland for the No. 9 seed and a play in game, but they have to surpass three teams to get into that spot. 10* (779) Indiana Pacers |
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08-05-20 | Nuggets v. Spurs +3.5 | Top | 132-126 | Loss | -110 | 6 h 41 m | Show |
This is a play on the SAN ANTONIO SPURS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. Despite being down three starters, the Nuggets were able to defeat Oklahoma City by eight points in overtime on Monday. They will again be not at full strength with Will Barton and Gary Harris both being out and Jamal Murry being a question mark with a hamstring injury. Denver is a game behind the Clippers for second place in the Western Conference so it still has something to play for but there is more on the line for San Antonio. The Spurs are coming off a tough two-point loss to the Sixers on Monday following a pair of wins following the restart. San Antonio is two games out of the eighth spot in the Western Conference with Portland sitting a half-game in front of them. The Spurs are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as an underdog while the Nuggets are 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a straight up win. 10* (768) San Antonio Spurs |
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08-04-20 | Rockets v. Blazers +4 | Top | 102-110 | Win | 100 | 11 h 34 m | Show |
This is a play on the PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Portland is 1-1 since the restart having defeated Memphis and losing to Boston by four points last time out. This is a must win game for the Blazers which sit two games behind the Grizzlies for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference. This is a good matchup as they have won the last two meetings, one home and one away, by 10 and 13 points respectively. Houston is 2-0 since returning to action, winning both games by four points, and the Rockets have moved into fourth place in the conference thanks to a pair of Utah losses. That being said, they are overpriced in this spot against a team with a lot more on the line fighting with five other teams to grab that last postseason spot. 10* (762) Portland Trail Blazers |
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08-02-20 | Mavs -6 v. Suns | Top | 115-117 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. Dallas is coming off a tough loss to Houston in overtime in its first game since the stoppage and the Mavericks are now 2.5 games behind the Rockets for sixth place in the Western Conference. The Mavericks scored just 20 points in the fourth quarter against the Rockets and have a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win here or a loss by Memphis. Phoenix is now five games behind Memphis for the final playoff spot following a blowout win over Washington to open the seeding schedule. Phoenix is a longshot to get to a playoff or play-in series as the last team from the Western Conference. Dallas will not only be out to capture a playoff spot but also to avenge a loss at home to the Suns by 29 points earlier in the season. 10* (737) Dallas Mavericks |
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08-01-20 | 76ers v. Pacers +6 | Top | 121-127 | Win | 100 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
This is a play on the INDIANA PACERS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Philadelphia and Indiana are tied for fifth place in the Eastern Conference and while there is no homecourt advantage on the line because of the bubble, playing for playoff matchups is key. The Sixers were the best home team in the league prior to the shutdown with a 29-2 record but they won just 10 games away from home. Conversely, Indiana was 18-15 away from home which shows they are the better team to play on a neutral floor at this point. Victor Oladipo could play tonight after initially stating he was not going to return for the rest of the season and that will be a big boost for the Pacers which covered all three meetings this season. 10* (724) Indiana Pacers |
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07-31-20 | Celtics +5 v. Bucks | Top | 112-119 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 29 m | Show |
This is a play on the BOSTON CELTICS for our NBA Friday Enforcer. We are getting some great value on Boston here as the Celtics look to chase down Toronto for the second spot in the Eastern Conference. With eight games on the schedule, Boston is three games behind the Raptors but more importantly, the Bucks have pretty much locked up the top spot in the conference so there is a sense that they will be going out to stay fresh meaning limiting starters playing time until the playoffs begin. 10* (711) Boston Celtics |
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03-11-20 | Georgia +2.5 v. Ole Miss | 81-63 | Win | 100 | 26 h 39 m | Show | |
This is a play on the GEORGIA BULLDOGS for our CBB Wednesday SEC Crusher. Georgia was arguably the biggest disappointment in the SEC as it was picked to finish sixth but it limps into the SEC Tournament as the No. 13 seed. The Bulldogs were blown out at LSU by 30 points in their last game to finish with two straight losses. This is a strong offense as the Bulldogs season scoring average of 75.7 ppg is on pace to be their highest since the 2002-03 season. Earlier this season, the Rebels defeated the Bulldogs at home by 10 points which was the only true road win for Mississippi so revenge is in play. Mississippi is also coming off a blowout loss in its final game as it fell to rival Mississippi St. by 25 points. Here, we play on underdogs revenging a loss as a favorite, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .400 and .499. This situation is 130-79 ATS (62.2 percent) since 1997. 9* (671) Georgia Bulldogs |
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03-11-20 | Washington v. Arizona -4 | 70-77 | Win | 100 | 24 h 15 m | Show | |
This is a play on the ARIZONA WILDCATS for our CBB Wednesday Supreme Annihilator. It was a clunker of a finish for Arizona which lost four of its last five games to fall to 10-8 in the Pac 12 and tumble down to the No. 5 seed in the tournament. Three of those losses were by five points or less and of the Wildcats eight losses, three came by exactly one point. Arizona has some immediate revenge to take care of as it lost to Washington on Saturday at home in the final regular season game. Assuming the Wildcats shoot the ball better in Vegas, they should cruise. Washington won its final two games of the season but could not climb out of the basement as it finished 5-13 that included a nine-game losing streak. Here, we play on favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points revenging a home loss against opponent off an upset win as a road underdog. This situation is 36-9 ATS (80 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (646) Arizona Wildcats |
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03-11-20 | Fordham v. George Washington -2.5 | Top | 72-52 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 18 m | Show |
This is a play on the GEORGE WASHINGTON COLONIALS for our CBB Wednesday Enforcer. George Washington has a lot of incentive on Wednesday. Not only did the Colonials lose their last five games of the regular season to fall to 6-12 on the season but they lost twice to Fordham this season, the only two conference wins for the Rams. George Washington won five times away from its home floor which is eighth most in the Atlantic Ten. The Colonials have won their opening game in the A-10 Tournament six straight years. As mentioned, Fordham won only two conference games this season while winning just two games away from home. The Rams have been outscored by 11.4 ppg in 12 games away from home. Here, we play on neutral court teams revenging a loss where team scored less than 60 points, off a loss by 10 points or more to a conference rival. This situation is 130-76 ATS (63.1 percent) since 1997. 10* (642) George Washington Colonials |
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03-11-20 | Miami-FL v. Clemson -2.5 | 64-69 | Win | 100 | 19 h 52 m | Show | |
This is a play on the CLEMSON TIGERS for our CBB Wednesday ACC Annihilator. Clemson had a chance to move into the No. 5 spot in the ACC Tournament but lost its final two games to fall to 9-11 in the conference. Things could have been a lot better as six of those 11 losses came in the final minute of regulation or overtime. The only chance Clemson has of making the NCAA Tournament is winning four games in four days which is very unlikely but getting out of the second round is not. Miami closed the regular season with a home overtime win over Syracuse which prevented the Hurricanes from playing a first round game. Miami has had some close calls as well but of its 13 losses, nine were by double-digits. Here, we play on favorites revenging a home loss going up against an opponent off a win over a conference rival as an underdog. This situation is 97-55 ATS (63.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 9* (632) Clemson Tigers |
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03-10-20 | Magic v. Grizzlies -2 | Top | 120-115 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 0 m | Show |
This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. Memphis has won four of its last five games to get back to .500 on the season and is four games clear of ninth place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games against teams with a losing road record. Orlando posted its seventh win in 11 games on Sunday with a 126-106 victory at Houston. The Magic are averaging 120.8 ppg during the 11-game stretch and have reached at least 120 points on five occasions in that run. That being said, the Grizzlies are an above average defense in terms of efficiency. Memphis is out for revenge as well as it lost the first meeting in Orlando by 32 points, its worst loss of the season. Here, we play on home favorites revenging a road loss of 10 points or more, off a home win by 10 points or more. This situation is 58-25 ATS (69.9 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (538) Memphis Grizzlies |
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03-10-20 | Northeastern v. Hofstra -2 | Top | 61-70 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
This is a play on the HOFSTRA PRIDE for our CBB Tuesday CAA Championship Winner. This was not the expected matchup for the CAA Championship but Northeastern found a way to make it to the title game after producing a 9-9 regular season record. Hofstra is 25-8 on the season and earned a trip to the title game with a 75-61 win over Delaware in the semifinals. The Pride have cruised through the first two games while Northeastern has had two games that were decided late and the former is far and away the class on this conference. Hofstra is 12-3 all-time when facing a team in the conference tournament it swept during the regular season. The Huskies are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win while the Pride are 24-6-1 ATS in their last 31 games against teams with a winning straight up record. 10* (614) Hofstra Pride |
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03-09-20 | St. Mary's v. BYU -3.5 | Top | 51-50 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 32 m | Show |
This is a play on the BYU COUGARS for our CBB Monday WCC Tournament Winner. BYU rolls into the WCC semifinals with nine straight wins and has had nine days off to rest and make a push at Gonzaga. The Cougars are guaranteed to make the NCAA Tournament and are currently projected as a No. 5 seed. BYU finished second in the WCC at 13-3, the best win percentage and tied for the most conference wins since joining the league. This is a deep and talented roster that can make some noise going forward as BYU has three players on its roster with 1,000 career points, including two in the top 10 on the BYU career scoring list. The Gaels are the No. 3 seed and defeated No. 6 seed Saturday night in double overtime to advance to Monday's semifinal matchup. They had another solid season overall but struggles away from home with their defense as they allowed 74.7 ppg on 47 percent shooting. Here, we play on neutral court teams as a favorite or pick in a game involving two teams allowing between 67 and 74 ppg, after three straight wins by 10 points or more. This situation is 76-33 ATS (69.7 percent) since 1997. 10* (894) BYU Cougars |
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03-09-20 | Hornets v. Hawks -4 | Top | 138-143 | Win | 100 | 8 h 40 m | Show |
This is a play on the ATLANTA HAWKS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. The Hawks are out of contention for the playoffs as they have lost three straight games but are 13-19 at home and have won eight of their last 11 games at State Farm Arena. Atlanta has three winnable games this week with all of those coming at home. The Hawks hope to have Trae Young back to full strength for the game. The team's leading scorer at 29.4 ppg did not play in Friday's loss to Washington because of flu-like symptoms and was not at full strength when he tried to go on Saturday and managed only 16 points against Memphis. The Hornets still cling to hopes of making the playoffs but are six games behind Orlando for eighth place in the NBA Eastern Conference. They are coming off an upset win over Houston on Saturday which snapped a three-game losing streak. Charlotte is just 12-20 on the road. Atlanta is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 home games after trailing in their previous game by 15 or more points at the half. 10* (524) Atlanta Hawks |
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03-09-20 | Western Michigan v. Toledo -9.5 | 73-76 | Loss | -105 | 8 h 3 m | Show | |
This is a play on the TOLEDO ROCKETS for our CBB Monday MAC Tournament Winner. The Rockets have won four of their last five contests and are the No. 7 seed in this year's MAC Tournament, while the Broncos are the No. 10 seed. The winner of Monday's matchup will face No. 2 seed Bowling Green in the MAC quarterfinals on Thursday. The Rockets have some solid momentum heading into the tournament and Toledo is 23-8 at home since the start of the 2018-19 campaign. The Rockets are first in conference play with a 1.17 A/TO ratio. Toledo is shooting 80.3 percent from the free-throw line in its last six games and come postseason time, this is a huge asset to have especially down the stretch of games if needed. Additionally, Toledo's plus-2.1 rebounding margin is third in the MAC. Western Michigan is coming off a loss against Central Michigan and it has lost six of its last eight games. The Broncos are just 3-11 on the road including a 1-8 record in the MAC with six of those losses coming by double-digits. The Rockets won both meetings this season as Toledo held Western Michigan to 59 points in each contest. 9* (874) Toledo Rockets |
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03-08-20 | Michigan v. Maryland -4 | Top | 70-83 | Win | 100 | 4 h 53 m | Show |
This is a play on the MARYLAND TERRAPINS for our CBB Sunday Afternoon Dominator. Maryland has lost two straight games and has failed to cover in five straight games with a lot on the line for Sunday. With a win, the Terrapins would claim their first Big Ten Championship and first conference title since winning the ACC regular season in 2009-10. This is their final home game where they are 15-1 on the season, the lone loss coming against Michigan St. last time out so they will be out to close the home slate with a big win and everything that comes with it. The Terrapins are 45-7 overall at home since the start of 2017-18, and those 45 home wins are the most in the Big Ten since the start of the 2017-18 season. Michigan had lost two straight games but rolled to a 24-point win over 2-17 Nebraska which is not saying a lot. The Wolverines are just 4-6 on the road and it is 1-8 ATS in its last nine games after covering six or seven of its last eight games against the spread. 10* (832) Maryland Terrapins |
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03-07-20 | Long Beach State v. CS-Fullerton -4.5 | Top | 69-75 | Win | 100 | 24 h 49 m | Show |
This is a play on the FULLERTON ST. TITANS for our CBB Saturday Last Chance Cash, Fullerton St. has lost four straight games including the last three on the road and it looks to wrap up the Big West with a .500 record at home. This is a big game for the Titans as a win guarantees them a spot in the upcoming Big West Conference Tournament as a loss here and a win from Cal Poly knocks them out due to tiebreakers. Overall, the Titans have has struggled to score, combining to shoot just 43.1 percent from the field, 32.9 percent from three and 67.3 percent from the free-throw line against Division I opponents. That should change here however as Long Beach St. is allowing significantly bigger numbers than those as well as allowing 75.1 ppg including 80 ppg on the road. Long Beach St. is 11-20 including a 6-9 conference record and a Fullerton win would knock the 49ers into the No. 8 spot after losing both meetings to the Titans. 10* (708) Fullerton St. Titans |
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03-07-20 | Kings v. Blazers -3 | Top | 123-111 | Loss | -105 | 29 h 24 m | Show |
This is a play on the PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Portland has won two straight games to keep pace with Memphis in the Western Conference playoff race as the Blazers remain 3.5 games behind the Grizzlies for the eighth and final playoff spot. Portland is 17-13 at home which is nothing spectacular but it has won nine of last 12 home games and it needs to protect home court especially in games like this. The return of Damian Lillard is big for the stretch run after he missed five games with groin injury. In three meetings with the Kings this season, Lillard has averaged 28.7 ppg and 6.7 apg. Sacramento had a three-game winning streak as well as a 6-1 run snapped with a bad 17-point home loss to the injury riddled Sixers. The Kings are still in the playoff hunt as they trial the Blazers by just a half-game but they have struggled on the road with a 13-19 record. 10* (574) Portland Trail Blazers |
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03-07-20 | Butler v. Xavier -2.5 | 72-71 | Loss | -105 | 22 h 52 m | Show | |
This is a play on the XAVIER MUSKETEERS as part of our CBB Saturday Trifecta. Xavier is coming off a loss at Providence on Wednesday to fall to 19-11 overall and 8-9 in the conference. The Musketeers are 12-4 at home and they will be honoring four seniors in their final home game of their career. A win over Butler would also extend Xavier's streak to 38 seasons of finishing .500 or better in conference play, the longest active streak in the nation. Xavier is ranked 14th in the nation in KenPom defensive efficiency while being ranked first in the Big East Conference and 28th in the nation in three-point field goal percentage defense at 29.8 percent. Butler, 21-9 overall and 9-8 in the Big East Conference, is coming off its second straight win, a 77-55 victory over St. John's on March 4. The Bulldogs can clinch fifth place with a win but they have been spotty on the road with a 4-6 record including three straight losses. 9* (694) Xavier Musketeers |
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03-07-20 | Ole Miss v. Mississippi State -6 | 44-69 | Win | 100 | 20 h 54 m | Show | |
This is a play on the MISSISSIPPI ST. BULLDOGS as part of our CBB Saturday Trifecta. Mississippi St. is coming off a loss at South Carolina which snapped a two-game winning streak as well as a 4-1 run in its previous five games. The Bulldogs head home where they are 13-2 on the season and playing their final home game. They will also be out for some big time revenge against their rival after an 83-58 loss last month. The Bulldogs are tied for 1st in the SEC, tied for 4th among Power Five schools and tied for 32nd nationally in field goal percentage. Mississippi St. also ranks first in defensive rebounds allowed per game in addition to being ranked fourth in free throw percentage and three-point field goal percentage in the SEC. The Rebels are coming off a pair of home wins against Missouri and Vanderbilt, two of the three worst teams in the conference. Mississippi is just 1-9 on the road, the lone win at 5-12 Georgia. 9* (672) Mississippi St. Bulldogs |
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03-07-20 | Oklahoma v. TCU | 78-76 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 25 m | Show | |
This is a play on the TCU HORNED FROGS as part of our CBB Saturday Trifecta. TCU will host Oklahoma and this is a big game for both sides as the winner will be the No. 6 seed and receive a first-round bye at the Big 12 Championship next week. We give the edge to the home team here as TCU has won 15 home games in all three seasons of the Jamie Dixon era and the Horned Frogs are 14-4 at home this season. They are coming off a nine-point loss at Kansas on Wednesday which was their second loss to the Jayhawks this season. The other three home losses came against Texas by a point as well as Xavier and USC. Revenge is in play on Senior night following a 20-point loss in Norman in the first meeting. Oklahoma is 18-12 overall and 8-9 in the Big 12 Conference following a 52-51 loss to Texas Tuesday. The Sooners are 3-8 on the road including a 2-6 record in the conference with five of those losses coming by as least eight points. 9* (666) TCU Horned Frogs |
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03-06-20 | Magic -2 v. Wolves | Top | 132-118 | Win | 100 | 27 h 46 m | Show |
This is a play on the ORLANDO MAGIC for our NBA Friday Enforcer. Orlando has lost three straight games to fall to 27-35 on the season and has slipped back into eighth place in the Eastern Conference, one game behind Brooklyn. While the Magic are in very little danger of missing the playoffs, they need to start playing better to try and avoid a first round matchup with Milwaukee. While Orlando is just 11-20 on the road this season, it is 12-4 ATS in road games against teams allowing 110 or more ppg this season. Minnesota has won consecutive games for just the second time in 2020 and just the fourth time this season since starting 4-0. Clearly it is has been a horrible season as injuries have been their downfall and their two best players to start the season are out with Andrew Wiggins having been traded and Karl-Anthony Towns out with a wrist injury. The Timberwolves are just 8-22 at home and here, we play on road favorites after a loss by three points or less going up against an opponent after scoring 105 points or more. This situation is 106-61 ATS (63.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (553) Orlando Magic |
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03-06-20 | Georgia Tech v. Clemson -4 | Top | 65-62 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 55 m | Show |
This is a play on the CLEMSON TIGERS for our CBB Friday Star Attraction. The Tigers will look to move to .500 in conference play with its 10th win in the ACC and lock down a tie for fifth place in the conference. They are coming off a loss at Virginia Tech on Wednesday as they closed just 3-8 in true road games. Clemson has won six of its last seven home games to move to 11-5 on the season. With the most recent win over Florida St., the Tigers earned their third Top-6 ranked win of the season and now leads the country in Top-6 victories. While Georgia Tech is not part of that group, it shows how good the Tigers are capable of playing and we should see that in their final home game of the season. Georgia Tech has won three straight games to improve to 10-9 in the ACC but all three of those games were at home. The Yellow Jackets are just 5-7 on the road and their three most recent wins have come against teams with seven or fewer conference wins. Clemson will be out to avenge a nine-point loss at Georgia Tech late last month. 10* (854) Clemson Tigers |
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03-05-20 | Washington v. Arizona State -5.5 | 90-83 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 38 m | Show | |
This is a play on the ARIZONA ST. SUN DEVILS as part of our CBB Thursday Trifecta. Arizona St. has lost two straight games to fall to 10-6 in the Pac 12 but it still is in third place and can hold down that spot in the upcoming Pac 12 Tournament should it win out against 3-13 Washington and 6-10 Washington St. The Sun Devils return home where they are 12-2 including a 7-1 record in the conference and they are outscoring opponents by 12 ppg. The Sun Devils are 15-4 in the past two seasons after a loss, including 6-3 this year. Arizona St. leads the conference in turnovers forced at 16.29 tpg and it is ranked second in the Pac-12 in steals at 7.82 spg while its turnover margin (+2.89) is good for third. Washington was supposed to contend in the conference this season but the Huskies are sitting in last place with a 3-13 record. They suffered through a nine-game closing streak before winning against California by 35 points only to lose to Washington St. in its last home game last Friday. 9* (674) Arizona St. Sun Devils |
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03-05-20 | Wichita State v. Memphis -1.5 | 60-68 | Win | 100 | 26 h 35 m | Show | |
This is a play on the MEMPHIS TIGERS as part of our CBB Thursday Trifecta. Memphis is coming off a road win at Tulane on Saturday to move to 9-7 in the AAC. Memphis also has won three of its past four games, with the other two wins over East Carolina and at No. 22 Houston. With less than a week of the regular season left, the battle is intense with six teams with winning records vying for the all-important four first-round byes. The Tigers are one game out of fourth place and a win here gets them into a tie for that spot. They are 14-3 at home with the three losses coming by a combined nine points. It starts with defense for Memphis as it is allowing just 36.2 percent shooting from the floor and that is best in the country. The Tigers are the only team in the nation to rank in the top-10 in both field goal percentage defense and blocks per game. Wichita St. rallied from a 19-point deficit against SMU on Sunday and we feel this is a big spot for a letdown in its second straight road game. 9* (668) Memphis Tigers |
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03-05-20 | Clippers v. Rockets -1 | Top | 120-105 | Loss | -103 | 27 h 40 m | Show |
This is a play on the HOUSTON ROCKETS for our NBA Thursday Star Attraction. Losing to the Knicks was a bad loss for the Rockets but their previous accomplishments cannot be ignored. Houston has picked up wins against the Lakers, Celtics (twice) and Jazz. The Rockets have featured a dangerous offense now that they spread the floor better than any team in the NBA. The difference has been Russell Westbrook who has never had an extended stretch so efficient and prolific as the tear he has been on for the past two months. Westbrook has averaged 32.9 ppg on 53.3 percent shooting, as well as 7.8 rpg and 7.3 apg during that span. The Rockets are back home where they are 21-8 on the season and they are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 games playing on two days of rest. The Clippers will seek to extend their winning streak to six games following a big win at Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Los Angeles is just four games over .500 on the road and the Clippers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog. 10* (538) Houston Rockets |
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03-05-20 | Illinois State v. Drake -2.5 | Top | 65-75 | Win | 100 | 24 h 39 m | Show |
This is a play on the DRAKE BULLDOGS for our CBB MVC Tournament Winner. Of the lower half of the MVC teams that could make a run in the tournament, Drake could be just that team. The Bulldogs were picked to finish fourth in the conference and they were sitting at 8-7 with three games left with a chance to move up to get a bye but they lost those final three games. They were blown out in their last game against Northern Iowa but that game meant nothing. Six of the 10 losses were decided late so the season could have been better but there is still time for a late run. Additionally, in the 10 Drake losses, the Bulldogs have shot 45.6 percent (232-of-527) and have shot better or even than its opponent in six of its 10 MVC losses. Illinois St. struggled for consistency this season and it has just one win away from its home floor as it is 1-14 outside of Normal, IL. The Redbirds are coming off a win in their last game but that was against 0-18 Evansville and they are 0-8 in their last eight games following a win. 10* (712) Drake Bulldogs |
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03-05-20 | Illinois v. Ohio State -6.5 | 63-71 | Win | 100 | 24 h 36 m | Show | |
This is a play on the OHIO ST. BUCKEYES as part of our CBB Thursday Trifecta. Ohio St. remains home following a 14-point win over Michigan on Sunday. The Buckeyes are now 20-9 overall including a 10-8 record in the Big Ten and are projected to be a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Ohio St. is 14-2 at home this season with the two losses coming by a combined seven points and this is the final home game of the season for the Buckeyes. Ohio St. is No. 3 nationally for the most home wins with a 175-32 (.845) record since the 2009-10 season. The Buckeyes are outscoring opponents by 17.5 ppg at home and if they win out and get some help, they could still grab a double-bye. Illinois enters the game at 20-9 overall and 12-6 in Big Ten Conference play. Illinois has won its last four games to move into a tie for third place in the conference. The Illini are 6-5 on the road and do own impressive road wins but we are catching some value here based on their winning streak and spot in the standings. 9* (664) Ohio St. Buckeyes |
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03-04-20 | Dayton v. Rhode Island +4 | 84-57 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 7 m | Show | |
This is a play on the RHODE ISLAND RAMS as part of our CBB Wednesday Trifecta. The Rams are coming off a 10-point loss on Sunday against St. Louis at home and Wednesday marks their final home game of the season. They are tied with Richmond for second place in the conference and Rhode Island needs one win in its final two regular season games to clinch one of the coveted double byes for the Atlantic Ten Basketball Championship. The Rams are 12-2 at home and have a chance to reach 13 victories at home for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Rhode Island is one of the best teams in the country at defending the three-point shot as it allowing opponents to shoot just 29.3 percent from beyond the arc, which ranks 20th in the country. Dayton remains perfect in the Atlantic Ten at 16-0 and has already wrapped up the regular season championship. While Dayton is 8-0 on the road in the conference, the last six have all been by single digits and some of those have come against some poor teams so the Flyers have not been dominating like their record may show. 9* (794) Rhode Island Rams |
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03-04-20 | Jazz -7.5 v. Knicks | Top | 112-104 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
This is a play on the UTAH JAZZ for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. The Jazz embarked upon a four-game Eastern Conference roadtrip by beating the Cavaliers 126-113 on Sunday for their second straight win following a four-game losing streak. Defense remains a concern as Utah has allowed at least 113 points in six straight games and nine of the last 10 overall but New York is averaging just 105.8 ppg at home. The Jazz are 16-4-1 ATS in their last 21 games following a straight up win. The Knicks raced out to a 21-point, second-quarter lead and staved off a furious rally by the Rockets to hang on for a 125-123 upset win on Sunday for their second straight victory. The win over the Rockets was just the eighth this season for the Knicks over a team currently occupying a playoff spot. New York is just 10-20 at home and despite the win over Houston, the Knicks are 6-16 ATS in their last 22 home games against teams with a winning road record. Here, we play against home underdogs revenging a loss of 20 points or more, off a home win by three points or less. This situation is 37-11 ATS (77.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (523) Utah Jazz |
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03-04-20 | Clemson v. Virginia Tech -1 | 58-70 | Win | 100 | 22 h 10 m | Show | |
This is a play on the VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES as part of our CBB Wednesday Trifecta. Virginia Tech is coming off a loss at Louisville Sunday by 16 points which was its fourth straight loss and dropped the Hokies to 6-12 in the ACC. They head home where they are 11-6 on the season and this is their final home game of the season as they close at Notre Dame. The Hokies have dropped four of their last five home games but two of those were against 15-4 Louisville and 13-5 Virginia and the other two came in overtime. The Hokies are outscoring opponent by 9.7 ppg at home. Virginia Tech ranks tied for 15th nationally in three-point field goals made per game with 9.8 and is one of only four schools in a high-major conference to average 9.8 or more makes a game. Additionally, Virginia Tech averages 9.8 tpg which is tied for third in the nation. Clemson is coming off an upset win against Florida St. on Saturday and the Tigers have now won five of their last five games. This does include two wins on the road but they are 3-7 overall where they are averaging 60.9 ppg. 9* (750) Virginia Tech Hokies |
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03-04-20 | North Texas v. Charlotte +4.5 | 43-56 | Win | 100 | 22 h 5 m | Show | |
This is a play on the CHARLOTTE 49ERS as part of our CBB Wednesday Trifecta. The 49ers are coming off a loss against Florida International on Sunday which was its third loss in four games. Charlotte enters Wednesday with a 15-12 overall record and a 9-7 C-USA record. Its 15 wins passes the previous two seasons combined win total. The 15 wins are the most by the 49ers since winning 17 games in the 2013-14 season and its nine C-USA wins are the most by the Niners since winning nine C-USA games in 2015-16. The 49ers who are currently tied for fourth place in the conference still have a chance to win out and claim the spot alone. Charlotte is 12-2 at home and it tied the school record for home wins so there will be motivation to break that record on Wednesday. The 49ers are ranked 71st in the nation in scoring defense, limiting their opponents to 65.5 ppg. North Texas clinched the C-USA Regular Season Title with a win over Western Kentucky on Sunday so we are not sure how much motivation there will be here especially with this being the final game. 9* (800) Charlotte 49ers |
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03-04-20 | LSU v. Arkansas -2.5 | Top | 90-99 | Win | 100 | 22 h 4 m | Show |
This is a play on the ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS for our CBB Wednesday Star Attraction. Arkansas is coming off a loss at Georgia to fall to 6-10 in the SEC which snapped a two-game winning streak. Of those 10 losses, seven have come by single-digits including four by four points or less, two of which came in overtime so things could be a lot better. Prior to the two-game winning streak, Arkansas had lost five straight games but those all took place without Isaiah Joe who is averaging 16.9 ppg but he has returned. The Razorbacks are 13-4 at home this season while outscoring opponents by 13.5 ppg. Arkansas only commits 11.9 tpg on the season and just 10.6 in SEC play, both are the fewest in SEC, while forcing a league-best 16.63 tpg. Additionally, the Razorbacks are ranked 9th in the nation and they lead the SEC in turnover margin at +4.7. LSU rolled over Texas A&M on Saturday to move into a tie with Auburn for second place in the SEC. The Tigers are just 5-5 on the road including a 3-4 record in the conference. Of the 13 SEC wins, seven have come by four points or less. 10* (760) Arkansas Razorbacks |
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03-03-20 | Purdue v. Iowa -5.5 | Top | 77-68 | Loss | -110 | 26 h 56 m | Show |
This is a play on the IOWA HAWKEYES as part of our CBB Tuesday Trifecta. Iowa defeated Penn St. on Saturday to move into a tie with the Nittany Lions for fifth place in the Big Ten. The Hawkeyes will be playing their final home game of the season, making it Senior Night for three players and a manager. Iowa is 14-1 at home this year, winning its last 13 contests inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes own eight Quad 1 wins and five Quad 2 victories. The 13 combined victories are third most in the Big Ten. Iowa leads the Big Ten in scoring offense at 78.1 ppg and has led the conference in scoring two of the last six previous seasons, including last year. Also, in Big Ten games only, Iowa leads the conference in scoring at 76.5 ppg, and assists at 16.7 apg. Purdue enters Tuesday's game having lost four of its last five contests. The Boilermakers are 11-4 at home this season, but 3-8 in true road games. Big time revenge is in play on Tuesday as Iowa lost the first meeting in West Lafayette 36 points. 10* (648) Iowa Hawkeyes |
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03-03-20 | Clippers v. Thunder +3.5 | Top | 109-94 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 19 m | Show |
This is a play on the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. The Thunder are coming off a 133-86 blowout loss in Milwaukee on Friday, one of the most lopsided games in the NBA this season and the worst loss in franchise history. That snapped a five-game winning streak for Oklahoma City as it is now in sixth place in the Western Conference, one game behind Utah and one game ahead of Dallas. The Thunder are 20-12 at home and they are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Los Angeles comes into Tuesday's game having won four consecutive games since adding starter Marcus Morris and backup guard Reggie Jackson into the rotation. The Clippers are tied with Denver for second place in the Western Conference, 5.5 games behind the top-seeded Lakers. While they are 25-6 at home, they are just 16-13 on the road and the Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last four games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Here, we play on home teams playing with three or more days rest, in a game involving two teams with winning percentages between .600 and .750. This situation is 134-84 ATS (61.5 percent) since 1996. 10* (506) Oklahoma City Thunder |
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03-03-20 | Michigan State v. Penn State +1 | 79-71 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 58 m | Show | |
This is a play on the PENN ST. NITTANY LIONS as part of our CBB Tuesday Trifecta. Penn St. is coming off a loss at Iowa on Saturday to make it three losses in its last four games to fall into a tie for fifth place in the Big Ten. With 21 overall wins, Penn St. ties the third-highest win total in its Big Ten era, and now has its second-highest total in Big Ten wins with 11. According to Kenpom, Penn St. plays one of the toughest schedules in the nation. In the most recent NCAA NET rankings, Penn St. owns a No. 26 NET ranking and has played or will play 10 opponents (14 games) with NET scores in the top 40. Defense has been the big strength as 19 teams have been held below their respective scoring averages, , five by double digits. Michigan St. is coming of a win at Maryland on Saturday which got it to within a game of the Terrapins for first place in the Big Ten. The Spartans have won three straight road games but they are an average 6-4 overall, outscoring opponents by just 1.7 ppg in those games. 9* (622) Penn St. Nittany Lions |
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03-03-20 | Mississippi State v. South Carolina -2 | 71-83 | Win | 100 | 23 h 29 m | Show | |
This is a play on the SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS as part of our CBB Tuesday Trifecta. South Carolina is coming off a loss at Alabama on Saturday to fall to 9-7 in the SEC which is good for sixth place. The Gamecocks have a shot at fourth place if they win out and get a little help along the way. South Carolina is 11-5 at home on the season, including a 6-2 record in the conference and since the beginning of the 2016 SEC campaign, South Carolina is 32-12 in conference home contests. The Gamecocks are holding opponents to just 39.2 percent from the floor, which is second in the SEC and 19th nationally. Additionally, Gamecocks opponents have been held to under 30 percent from the field from three-point range. Mississippi St. has won two straight games and four of its last five to move into a tie for fourth place in the SEC at 10-6. The Bulldogs are just 4-6 on the road including a 3-5 record in the conference. This is a big revenge game for South Carolina as it lost the first meeting in Starkville. 9* (602) South Carolina Gamecocks |
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03-02-20 | Texas Tech v. Baylor -7 | Top | 68-71 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 25 m | Show |
This is a play on the BAYLOR BEARS for our CBB Monday Star Attraction. Former No. 1 Baylor had a tough week as it went just 1-2 including a rough loss at TCU on Saturday but it remains No. 2 in the polls yet a chance of winning the Big XII seems unlikely at this point but there is reason to keep going as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is on the line. The Bears have one of the most underrated home courts in all of basketball as they 13-1 at home this season and has trailed by more than two points in only one home game which came in the loss against Kansas. They have dominated all season as Baylor has built a double-digit lead in 24 of 28 games, while the Bears have trailed by double-digits only three times all season. Baylor ranks 5th nationally in scoring defense at 59.3 ppg and 10th nationally in scoring margin at +12.1 ppg. Texas Tech has dropped two straight games but still sits in third place in the Big XII. The Red Raiders are just 3-6 on the road with the best win coming against 8-8 Texas. 10* (864) Baylor Bears |
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03-02-20 | Mavs -3.5 v. Bulls | Top | 107-109 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 6 m | Show |
This is a play on the DALLAS MAVERICKS for our NBA Monday Enforcer. Dallas is coming off a win last night in Minnesota to push its record to 3-1 on this current five-game roadtrip that ends in Chicago tonight. The Mavericks are now 21-10 on the road and they possess five more road wins than home wins and that is the biggest differential in the NBA. They are still stuck in seventh place in the Western Conference but they are just one game out of fifth place and three games out of fourth place. The Mavericks are 14-3 SU/ATS as road favorites. Chicago enters the game after its 125-115 loss on the road against the Knicks on Saturday. It was the 10th loss in 11 games for Chicago, which has twice as many losses (40) as wins (20) this season. The Bulls are just 12-19 at home and have defeated a team at home with a winning record since December 14th when they defeated the Clippers 109-106 in a game Kawhi Leonard did not play. The Bulls are 8-22 ATS in their last 30 games as a home underdog. 10* (587) Dallas Mavericks |
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03-01-20 | Wichita State v. SMU -1 | Top | 66-62 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 21 m | Show |
This is a play on the SMU MUSTANGS for our CBB Sunday Enforcer. Fourth place is on the line Sunday when Wichita St. heads to Dallas to take on SMU. The Mustangs improved to 15-1 at Moody Coliseum this season with a 58-53 win over Memphis on Tuesday and Sunday marks their final home game of the season. They have been one of the most efficient teams in the AAC on both sides of the ball but have had some bad luck on the road. SMU is leading the AAC in scoring (74.4), field goal percentage (45.4%), free-throw percentage (77.1%, 17th NCAA), assists (15.9, 18th NCAA), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.2) and threes made (8.1). Additionally, the defense has been solid, holding 10 of 16 opponents at home to less than 40 percent shooting. SMU is 53-3 under head coach Tim Jankovich, and 12-0 this season, when holding opponents at or below 40 percent. This is key considering that Wichita St. is shooting just 37.4 percent on the road. The Shockers are just 4-4 on the road including a 3-4 record in the AAC with the three wins coming against losing teams. 10* (834) SMU Mustangs |
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03-01-20 | Western Kentucky v. North Texas -6.5 | 72-78 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 0 m | Show | |
This is a play on the NORTH TEXAS MEAN GREEN for our CBB Sunday Supreme Annihilator. North Texas can claim the C-USA Title with a victory Sunday over Western Kentucky. North Texas has not won a regular season conference title since the 1988-89 season when they finished first in the Southland Conference. The Mean Green are 12-3 at home including 7-1 at home in conference play. The one loss was on Feb. 22 against Louisiana Tech which happened to be their last home game. The Mean Green are ranked 7th in the nation in three-point field goal percentage (38.9 percentage) and 9th in the nation in overall field goal percentage (48.8 percent). They are just one of four teams in the nation that are ranked in the top 10 in both categories. Additionally, their effective field goal percentage of 56.0 percent ranks 1st in C-USA and 4th in the nation. Western Kentucky has won five of its last six games including a win in overtime against Louisiana Tech on Thursday. The Hilltoppers are 5-5 on the road including a 4-3 record in C-USA but have not defeated a team about .500. 9* (846) North Texas Mean Green |
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02-29-20 | Magic v. Spurs -2 | Top | 113-114 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 12 m | Show |
This is a play on the SAN ANTONIO SPURS for our NBA Saturday Enforcer. Orlando rolled over Minnesota last night for its third straight win but finds itself in a tough spot here. The travel aspect has to be taken into consideration as the Magic played in Brooklyn Monday, Atlanta Wednesday, home last night and now have to go all the way to San Antonio in a back-to-back. Orlando is just 1-8 straight up and 2-5-1 ATS playing with no rest which includes 0-2 SU/ATS when hitting the road after a home game, losing those games by an average of 16.5 ppg. San Antonio will look to get back on track after a 109-103 loss at home to Dallas on Wednesday that kept the Spurs three games behind Memphis for the final Western Conference playoff spot. It has been a down season for sure but there is time left for a push and the Spurs could not ask for a better spot tonight. Here, we play on home favorites after failing to cover five or six of their last seven games against the spread going up against an opponent after having covered four or five of their last six games against the spread. This situation is 119-73 ATS (62 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (560) San Antonio Spurs |
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02-29-20 | DePaul v. Butler -7.5 | Top | 42-60 | Win | 100 | 23 h 36 m | Show |
This is a play on the BUTLER BULLDOGS for our CBB Game of the Year. Butler is 19-9 overall and 7-8 in the Big East Conference and the Bulldogs are currently tied for sixth in the conference standings. The top six teams in the standings get a bye into the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament so this is a big stretch of the final three games. If Butler wins out, it is guaranteed at least a sixth place finish since it is tied with Xavier and it faces the Musketeers in the final game of the season. According to KenPom, Butler's schedule is the 15th-most difficult in the country. The Bulldogs have eight NET Quad 1 wins and a combined 13 NET Quad 1 and 2 wins. The eight NET Quad 1 wins are tied for fifth nationally, while the 13 NET Quad 1 and 2 wins are tied for sixth in the nation. This is a big revenge game as behind 10-of-17 shooting from behind the arc and 32 free throw attempts, DePaul was able to knock off then fifth-ranked Butler, 79-66. Prior to DePaul's win last month, Butler had won 11 straight match-ups in the series. DePaul comes in with a 14-14 record including a 2-13 record in the conference. The Blue Demons are 0-7 on the road in the Big East. 10* (730) Butler Bulldogs |
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02-29-20 | Oklahoma v. West Virginia -8 | 73-62 | Loss | -105 | 20 h 42 m | Show | |
This is a play on the WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS as part of our CBB Saturday Trifecta. West Virginia is coming off a loss at Texas, its fifth loss over its last six games but four of those have come on the road. It is 13-1 at home with the only loss coming against No. 1 Kansas. In the latest NET rankings, West Virginia checked in at No. 16 with a No. 2 strength of schedule. West Virginia has the nation’s No. 2 defense in terms of defensive efficiency, according to KenPom. Additionally, the Mountaineers are ranked first in offensive rebounds per game at15.0, sixth in three-point shooting defense at 28.4 percent, 11th in shooting defense at 38.4 percent and 10th in rebounds per game at 40.4. The Mountaineers have won 100 of their last 112 games when holding opponents to 69 points or less and Oklahoma is averaging 67.7 ppg on the road. The Sooners are 7-8 in the Big XII as well following an upset home win over Texas Tech. they are 2-8 on the road including 1-6 in the Big XII. 9* (674) West Virginia Mountaineers |
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02-29-20 | Iowa State v. Oklahoma State -6.5 | 61-73 | Win | 100 | 20 h 40 m | Show | |
This is a play on the OKLAHOMA ST. COWBOYS as part of our CBB Saturday Trifecta. Oklahoma St. is coming off a 25-point loss at Kansas on Monday to move to 4-11 in the Big XII after an 0-6 start so it has been playing a lot better. Oklahoma St. has won three straight home games, and four of its last seven games overall thanks to an intentional effort to get the ball into the paint. The Cowboys are 8-6 at home on the season. Based on win percentage the Cowboys have the easiest remaining schedule in the Big XII (.458 opponent win percentage). They lost the first meeting to the Cyclones so revenge is in play on Senior Day. Iowa St., which has won two of its last four games despite the loss of do-it-all guard Tyrese Haliburton, is one game above the Cowboys in the standings. The Cyclones are coming of a win over TCU on Tuesday but that was at home and they are 0-9 on the road, joining only Nebraska and Vanderbilt as the only teams from a major conference without a road win. 9* (680) Oklahoma St. Cowboys |
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02-29-20 | Mississippi State v. Missouri | 67-63 | Loss | -110 | 19 h 13 m | Show | |
This is a play on the MISSOURI TIGERS as part of our CBB Saturday Trifecta. Missouri has won three of its last four games including a win at Vanderbilt last time out to improve to 14-14 overall and 6-9 in the SEC. The Tigers are 11-3 at home including four straight wins and they are outscoring opponents by 13.1 ppg on their home floor. Missouri is currently allowing 65.3 ppg and that ranks third in the SEC this season. The Tigers are ranked 11th nationally and fourth among power conference teams in three-point field goal percentage defense, holding opponents to 29 percent shooting from long range. Additionally, the Tigers rank third in the SEC and 17th nationally in free throw percentage at 77.5 percent. Mississippi St. is coming off a win against Alabama as it has also won three of its last four games to improve to 9-6 in the SEC. The Bulldogs are just 3-6 on the road including a 2-5 record un the SEC. This is a big revenge game for Missouri as it lost the first meeting by 27 points. 9* (658) Missouri Tigers |
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02-28-20 | Kings v. Grizzlies -3.5 | Top | 104-101 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 10 m | Show |
This is a play on the MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES for our NBA Friday Enforcer. This line came out late due to the questionable status of De'Aaron Fox who missed the game last night against Oklahoma City. The Kings had a three-game losing streak snapped with that loss but they still have covered four straight games. Sacramento is now 12-19 on the road and this is a tough spot playing with no rest where it has gone 1-2 this season in the second of a road back-to-back. This is a big game for Memphis which needs to get back on track following four straight losses. All of those were on the road however with the last three coming against the top three teams in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as a home favorite. Here, we play against teams after leading their last three games by five or more points at the half going up against an opponent after trailing their last three games by five or more points at the half. This situation is 26-7 ATS (78.8 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (536) Memphis Grizzlies |
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02-28-20 | Wright State v. Northern Kentucky -3 | Top | 64-62 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 9 m | Show |
This is a play on the NORTHERN KENTUCKY NORSE for our CBB Friday Star Attraction. Northern Kentucky hosts Wright St. with the Horizon League regular-season title on the line in the final regular season game for both teams. The Norse won for the 12th time in their last 14 games with a 61-59 victory at Youngstown St. last Saturday. Northern Kentucky is 11-3 at home this year and 52-8 since the start of the 2016-17 season. The Norse lost their last home game on February 16th against Illinois-Chicago by 30 points as the offense was held to just 43 points so they will want to make up for that, especially on Senior Night. Additionally, when the teams met in January, the Northern Kentucky five-game winning streak was snapped in the 95-63 setback at Wright St. so big time revenge is in play tonight. Wright St. won its last game at Cleveland St. in overtime to maintain its one-game lead in the conference. While the Raiders are 8-3 on the road, they are just 2-3 over their last five road games with both wins coming against teams with a losing record. 10* (854) Northern Kentucky Norse |
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02-27-20 | Arizona State v. UCLA -3.5 | 72-75 | Loss | -108 | 28 h 42 m | Show | |
This is a play on the UCLA BRUINS for our CBB Thursday Late Night Cash. UCLA is playing its best basketball of the season as it is riding a season high five-game winning streak. The Bruins are in a three-way tie for second place in the Pac 12 standings at 10-5, with Oregon and Arizona St., just one half-game behind Colorado at 11-5. They are 11-4 at home including five straight wins. UCLA has gone 16-0 this season when limiting the opposition to 73 points or fewer and that is big here considering the Sun Devils average 71.3 ppg on the road. The Bruins are ranked second the Pac 12 in rebounding margin (+5.9 rpg) and No. 29, nationally. UCLA is playing with revenge following an 18-point loss earlier this month in Tempe. Arizona St. has won each of its last seven games to move into that tie for second place. Three of those wins came on the road but two of those came against two of the four worst teams in the conference and the other coming against 7-7 Stanford. 9* (680) UCLA Bruins |
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02-27-20 | Blazers +10 v. Pacers | Top | 100-106 | Win | 100 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
This is a play on the PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS for our NBA Thursday Enforcer. Portland is coming off a loss against Boston to conclude a 1-2 homestand and tonight starts a three-game roadtrip. The Blazers are 2.5 games behind Memphis for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference with an upcoming schedule that is doable as they wait for the return of Damian Lillard. They have played the second toughest schedule in the NBA thus far and going back, the Blazers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games against teams with a winning straight up record. Indiana is coming off a 39-point win over Charlotte on Tuesday to make it three wins over its last four games. Still, the Pacers are 3-7 over their last 10 games and have played the third easiest schedule in the NBA. The Pacers are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a home favorite. 10* (523) Portland Trail Blazers |
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02-27-20 | Indiana v. Purdue -7 | Top | 49-57 | Win | 100 | 24 h 45 m | Show |
This is a play on the PURDUE BOILERMAKERS for our CBB Thursday Star Attraction. Purdue has lost four straight games including two on the road and two home losses against No. 16 Penn St. and No. 19 Michigan. The Boilermakers have fallen to 7-10 in the Big Ten but they remain at home where they are 10-4 with the only other conference loss coming against 10-6 Illinois. Purdue's 16 games against Quad-1 opponents are the most in the country and Indiana will be Quad-1 opponent number 17. Since the start of last year, Purdue has held 19 of 29 opponents at Mackey Arena under 40.0 percent shooting. Indiana has won and covered two straight games to move to 8-8 in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers are just 2-6 on the road with two wins coming against teams a combined 9-23 in the conference. The last victory for Purdue came against Indiana earlier this month and while revenge is in play for the Hoosiers, road revenge is not an option here. 10* (616) Purdue Boilermakers |
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02-26-20 | Clippers -5.5 v. Suns | Top | 102-92 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
This is a play on the LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS for our NBA Wednesday Enforcer. The Clippers broke a three-game slide with a resounding 27-point win over Memphis on Monday. They remain in third place in the Western Conference, trailing second place Denver by a game and a half and the first place Lakers by 6.5 games. They have been an average road team but going back, the Clippers are 27-13 ATS in their last 40 games as a road favorite. Phoenix is coming off a pair of road wins against Chicago and Utah to move to 24-34 on the season and are now 4.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The problem is that they have to pass five teams and that just will not happen. Phoenix is 2-15 ATS in its last 17 home games after scoring 120 points or more. Here, we play against home teams revenging a road loss of 20 points or more going up against an opponent after a cover as a double digit favorite. This situation is 92-54 ATS (63 percent) since 1996. 10* (515) Los Angeles Clippers |
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02-26-20 | LSU v. Florida -5 | Top | 66-81 | Win | 100 | 15 h 32 m | Show |
This is a play on the FLORIDA GATORS as part of our CBB Wednesday Trifecta. Florida and LSU face off for the second time this season, in a game that figures to have significant bearing on the SEC Conference Tournament seeding, what with the Tigers currently tied with Auburn for second in the standings (two games behind Kentucky) and the Gators, alone in fourth place (just one game out of second). Florida is coming off a solid effort at Kentucky but fell short as it lost by six points, snapping a three-game winning streak and a 5-1 run. The Gators have won three straight at home and are 10-3 at home on the season. Florida lost a tough one at LSU last month by a bucket and avenging that loss is priority. LSU won a big one on the road Saturday night at South Carolina, building a 19-point second-half lead and getting out of town with an 86-80 victory that stopped the bleeding of a run of four losses over the previous five SEC games. The Tigers are 5-4 on the road but only one of the conference wins was by more than six points. 10* (842) Florida Gators |
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02-26-20 | Indiana State v. Southern Illinois -2.5 | 77-68 | Loss | -109 | 13 h 29 m | Show | |
This is a play on the SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SALUKIS as part of our CBB Wednesday Trifecta. Southern Illinois hosts Indiana St. on Wednesday with this being its final home game of the season making it Senior Night. The Salukis have clinched a first-round bye in the MVC Tournament and will play in the quarterfinal round on Friday. With a win here, they would clinch a top-four seed. Southern Illinois also has a chance to go 8-1 at home in MVC play, which would be the best mark for the program since going 8-1 in 2007-08. The Salukis are ranked ranks 9th nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 60.9 ppg and 51st in three-point field goal percentage defense. This is a revenge game following a 12-point loss at Indiana St. to open conference play. The Sycamores are coming off a pair of wins against Northern Iowa and Evansville both those were by just five combined points. They are now 9-7 in the MVC and bring in a 3-8 road record overall. This includes a 2-6 record in the conference but those two wins came against two of the three worst teams in the MVC. 9* (824) Southern Illinois Salukis |
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02-26-20 | Virginia v. Virginia Tech +3.5 | 56-53 | Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show | |
This is a play on the VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES as part of our CBB Wednesday Trifecta. Virginia Tech is coming off a pair of losses and has now dropped seven of eight to fall to 6-10 in the ACC. The Hokies will go up against a team that has won the last three games in the rivalry including the Cavaliers getting the best of Virginia Tech, 65-39, this past January. They are now 11-5 at home and it could be better ass the last two home losses came in overtime. After committing eight turnovers in Durham on Saturday, Tech's average a game is now 9.70, which is third in the nation behind fellow ACC foe Notre Dame (9.67) and Liberty (9.69). The Cavaliers are coming off a close three-point win at Pittsburgh this past Saturday despite having 16 turnovers, overcoming the miscues with four players scoring in double figures. Virginia is now riding a four-game winning streak and has improved to 11-5 in the conference which is good for solo fourth. The Cavaliers are just 5-4 on the road while getting outscore by 2.4 ppg. 9* (810) Virginia Tech Hokies |
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02-25-20 | Pelicans +7.5 v. Lakers | Top | 109-118 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 52 m | Show |
This is a play on the NEW ORLEANS PELICANS for our NBA Tuesday Enforcer. On Sunday, the Lakers extended their winning streak to five games by edging the Boston Celtics 114-112 in Los Angeles. The Lakers are 20-7 at home but they are just 14-12-1 ATS as they have been overpriced numerous times and that is the case again here. The Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games playing on one day of rest. Zion Williamson, who has scored at least 20 points in eight consecutive games, sparked the Pelicans with 28 points on 13-of-20 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in a 115-101 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. New Orleans has won two straight games and five of its last six as it continues to move up the standings in the Western Conference. The Pelicans are 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 road games. Here, we play on teams after two straight wins by 10 points or more going up against an opponent after scoring 110 points or more in four straight games. This situation is 31-15 ATS (67.4 percent) over the last five seasons. 10* (585) New Orleans Pelicans |
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02-25-20 | Texas Tech v. Oklahoma +2.5 | 51-65 | Win | 100 | 8 h 50 m | Show | |
This is a play on the OKLAHOMA SOONERS as part of our CBB Tuesday Trifecta. Coming off losses to the top two teams in the latest AP Top 25 (No. 1 Kansas and No. 2 Baylor) and a rivalry road game to Oklahoma St., Oklahoma will now face a ranked opponent for the third time in four games. The Sooners are now 6-8 in the Big XII but they sit just a half-game out of the all-important fourth spot in the conference. Oklahoma is 11-2 at home this season and this is the second game being played at Chesapeake Energy Arena where the Sooners have won six of their last seven. The Sooners are 14-1 this season when they have a better field goal percentage than their opponents. Their only loss when owning a better field goal percentage was on the road at then-No. 1 Baylor. Texas Tech is coming off a pair of wins to move to 9-5 in the Big XII and remain in third place behind Kansas and Baylor. The Red Raiders are just 3-5 on the road this season. 9* (636) Oklahoma Sooners |
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02-25-20 | Alabama v. Mississippi State -3.5 | Top | 73-80 | Win | 100 | 8 h 49 m | Show |
This is a play on the MISSISSIPPI ST. BULLDOGS as part of our CBB Tuesday Trifecta. Mississippi St. is coming off a loss at Texas A&M on Saturday which snapped a two-game winning streak. It is now 8-6 in the conference and the Bulldogs enter this week's action in a three-way tie with South Carolina and Texas A&M for fifth place in the SEC standings. The trio trails Florida by one game for the last double bye at next month's SEC Tournament. The Bulldogs are three wins shy of coming away with their third consecutive season with 20-plus victories. The last time Mississippi St. accomplished the feat was in 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. The Bulldogs have won six straight conference home games. Alabama is coming off an upset win at Mississippi by 25 points and that was just the third conference road win for the Tide. The other two came against 4-10 Georgia in overtime and 1-13 Vanderbilt. Mississippi St. is playing with revenge from a 21-point loss last month. 10* (644) Mississippi St. Bulldogs |
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02-25-20 | TCU v. Iowa State -2.5 | 59-65 | Win | 100 | 6 h 51 m | Show | |
This is a play on the IOWA ST. CYCLONES as part of our CBB Tuesday Trifecta. Iowa St. remains on its home floor following a 30-point loss to Texas Tech on Saturday which was its second straight loss to fall to 4-10 in the Big XII. The Cyclones are 10-5 at home which includes a 4-3 record against conference opponents and all three of those losses were against ranked opponents including defeats against No. 1 Kansas and No. 2 Baylor. Despite the recent woes, Iowa St. is shooting 40.4 percent behind the arc in the last three games and this is important considering TCU is allowing 43.9 percent three-point shooting on the road. The Cyclones look to avenge an overtime loss to the Horned Frogs in the Big XII opener in January. TCU is coming off an overtime win over West Virginia on Saturday to move to 6-8 in the conference and that was its second straight home win. The Horned Frogs are just 1-7 on the road with the lone victory coming against 2-12 Kansas St. 9* (606) Iowa St. Cyclones |
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02-24-20 | West Virginia -5 v. Texas | Top | 57-67 | Loss | -115 | 15 h 52 m | Show |
This is a play on the WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS for our CBB Monday Star Attraction. After to losing at TCU on Saturday, this game is important for West Virginia if it wants to avoid finishing outside of the top six in the conference standings and playing a Wednesday night game in the Big XII Tournament. Right now, the Mountaineers are in decent shape in fourth place, two games behind Texas Tech. But Oklahoma, Texas and TCU are just a game behind West Virginia so this one needs to be had. The Mountaineers have lost and not covered five straight road games but those are the streaks we love to go against. We played against Texas on Saturday as it went on to win at Kansas St. to improve to 6-8 in the Big XII and 16-11 overall. The Longhorns return home where they have lost three of their last five games and Texas is 1-8 ATS in its last nine games coming off a road win. 10* (871) West Virginia Mountaineers |
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02-23-20 | Spurs v. Thunder -5 | Top | 103-131 | Win | 100 | 25 h 39 m | Show |
This is a play on the OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER for our NBA Sunday Enforcer. This is the final road game for San Antonio on this rodeo roadtrip that consisted of eight games wrapped around the All Star Break as the Spurs have played just one home game this month and that was on February 1st. They are coming off an impressive win at Utah on Friday which was just their first game since the break and the win prior to that came at Oklahoma City which puts immediate revenge in play for the Thunder. Oklahoma City is coming off a win against Denver on Friday which was also its first game since the break and it remains tied with Dallas for sixth place in the Western Conference. The Thunder are 18-12 at home and they are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Here, we play on favorites revenging a straight up loss as a favorite of seven or more points against an opponent off two or more consecutive upset wins as an underdog. This situation is 47-21 ATS (69.1 percent) since 1996. 10* (552) Oklahoma City Thunder |