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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
12-01-18	Georgia +13 v. Alabama		28-35	Win	100	6 h 54 m	Show
-Georgia is 11-1 SU on the season; lone loss came to a good LSU team; undervalued here -offense is averaging a whopping 7.4 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.8 yards per play -Bulldogs defense gives up 17.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 28.3 points per game -Alabama is a perfect 12-0 on the season; steamrolled every team; facing best opponent now -offense has played a terrible collections of defenses that give up 6.3 yards per play; class jump -Crimson Tide defense has also faced a bad group of opposing offenses that average 5.8 yppl *10 Play GEORGIA (+).**
11-30-18	Northern Illinois +3.5 v. Buffalo		30-29	Win	100	5 h 9 m	Show
-Northern Illinois comes into this conference championship game off 2 losses; big effort here -offense has played some very stout defenses out of conference this season; numbers are skewed -Huskies defense allows just 20.9 points per game vs. offenses that average 28.3 points per game -Buffalo is 10-1 SU on the season, but they’ve played an extremely easy schedule; class jump -offense has faced a terrible collection of opposing defenses that give up 30.7 points per game -Bulls defense allows 5.6 yards per play on the road vs, offenses that average 5.2 yards per play *10 Play NORTHERN ILLINOIS (+).**
11-30-18	Wizards +8 v. 76ers		98-123	Loss	-102	3 h 15 m	Show
-Washington comes in off a 21-point blowout loss in New Orleans; bounce back coming here -offense is averaging 112.9 points per game vs. defenses that give up 110.8 points per game -Wizards defense has faced 3 of the best offenses in the NBA over their last 4 games; class relief -Philadelphia is 4-1 over their last 5 games; they’ve played just one good team over that stretch -offense has scored a total of 244 points in their last 2 games; expect major regression tonight -76ers defense allows 113.1 points per game vs. offenses that average 110 points per game *9 Play WIZARDS (+).**
11-28-18	Wizards v. Pelicans -6		104-125	Win	100	9 h 46 m	Show
-Washington hits the road after winning their last 2 home games; scored 259 points; regression -offense is shooting 31.6% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35% shooting from 3 -Wizards defense gives up 122 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111.3 ppg -New Orleans just lost at home; also playing with revenge after losing to Washington 4 days ago -offense is shooting 48.3% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 45.9% shooting -Pelicans defense allows 22 free throw attempts per game at home; good matchup vs. Wizards *10 Play PELICANS (-).**
11-27-18	Eastern Washington v. Washington -17		59-83	Win	100	7 h 56 m	Show
-Eastern Washington needs to play at a fast pace to be successful; not going to happen here -offense is shooting just 29.5% from 3 vs. defenses that give up 31.7% shooting from 3 -Eagles defense allows 35.9% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 32.3% from three -Washington returns home off a neutral court loss to Minnesota; expect big bounce back effort -offense is shooting 43.7% from the field vs. defenses that allow 41.8% shooting from the field -Huskies defense gives up just 59 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 74.4 ppg *9 Play WASHINGTON (-).**
11-27-18	Raptors v. Grizzlies +5.5		122-114	Loss	-110	8 h 29 m	Show
-Toronto hits the road once again after winning 2 home games by double digits; letdown spot -offense shot 42.7% (32-75) from 3-point land in their last 2 games; major regression tonight -Raptors defense has given up 330 total points in their last 3 games; in poor current form -Memphis comes in off a home loss; they hit the road after tonight; big effort coming here -offense is shooting 38.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 35.3% shooting from 3 -Grizzlies allow 99.1 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110 points per game *10 Play GRIZZLIES (+).**
11-26-18	Titans v. Texans -4		17-34	Win	100	4 h 56 m	Show
-Tennessee won at home in Week 2 by just 3 points; facing a better Houston team now -offense is averaging only 5.0 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 5.7 yppl -Titans' defense is allowing 5.7 yards per play vs. offenses that also average 5.7 yards per play -Houston comes in on a 7-game losing streak after losing their first 3 games; good current form -offense averages 6.4 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up just 5.9 yards per play -Texans' defense allows just 5.2 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.6 yards per play *9 Play TEXANS (-).**
11-26-18	Nebraska +3.5 v. Clemson		68-66	Win	100	3 h 24 m	Show
-Nebraska is 5-1 SU on the season by utilizing their pace of play and their stout defense; in form -offense is shooting 47.9% from the field vs. defenses that give up 42.4% shooting from the field -Cornhuskers defense allows 51.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 69.5 points per game -Clemson needs to play at a fast pace to be at their best; they won’t get that here; bad matchup -offense has faced a bad collection of defenses that give up 71.6 points per game; jump in class -Tigers defense has given up 80 points or more twice this season; not a good sign for this game *10 Play NEBRASKA (+).**
11-25-18	Packers v. Vikings -3		17-24	Win	100	17 h 17 m	Show
-Green Bay is just 1-3 SU over their last 4 games; all 3 losses have come on the road; bad form -offense averages 21.6 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 23.7 points per game -Packers allow 29.8 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 23.9 points per game -Minnesota returns home off a road loss in Chicago; had a bye prior; expect a big effort here -offense averages 5.9 yards per play vs. defenses that are giving up 5.8 yards per play -Vikings defense allows just 19.8 points per game on 4.8 yards per play at home this season *9 Play VIKINGS (-).**
11-25-18	Dolphins +8 v. Colts		24-27	Win	100	13 h 23 m	Show
-Miami comes in fresh off their bye; lost their last game prior to their week off; big effort here -offense averages 4.8 yards per rush on the road vs. defenses that allow 4.3 yards per rush -Dolphins defense allows 20.6 completions on the road vs. offenses that complete 21.6 passes -Indianapolis is on a 4-game winning streak; last a blowout after a close game; letdown spot now -offense is only averaging 5.8 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.9 yards per play -Colts defense allows 24.9 points per game vs. offenses that only average 20.5 points per game *9 Play DOLPHINS (+).**
11-24-18	Utah State v. Boise State -2.5		24-33	Win	100	13 h 38 m	Show
-Utah State has won 10 straight games after losing their season opener; beat all terrible teams -offense is averaging 5.6 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 6.1 yards per play -Aggies defense allows 5.6 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 5.1 yards per play -Boise State has won 6 straight games since losing at home to San Diego State; in good form -offense is averaging a strong 6.3 yards per play vs. defenses that allow 5.8 yards per play -Broncos allow just 17.4 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 28.4 points per game *9 Play BOISE STATE (-).**
11-24-18	Oklahoma State v. TCU +6.5		24-31	Win	100	10 h 24 m	Show
-Oklahoma State comes in off 4 straight close, high-scoring games; last 2 as underdogs; flat spot -offense is averaging just 183.5 rushing yards per game vs. defenses that give up 182.2 rypg -Cowboys defense is giving up 6.7 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 5.9 yppl -TCU returns home off a confidence-building road win at Baylor; big effort in last home game -offense has been better at home this season; averaging 1.7 ppg and 1.1 yppl more than overall -Horned Frogs defense allows 23.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 31.4 ppg *9 Play TCU (+).**
11-24-18	LSU v. Texas A&M -2.5		72-74	Loss	-115	10 h 55 m	Show
-LSU is just 2-1 SU and an ugly 0-3 ATS over their last 3 games; overvalued after a hot start -offense is averaging 4.9 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that allow 5.3 yards per play -Tigers defense is good overall, but their numbers are inflated; taking a big jump in class here -Texas A&M is playing with legitimate double revenge; expect big effort here; strong home field -offense averages 36.6 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 25 points per game -Aggies defense allows 5.6 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 6.3 yards per play *10 Play TEXAS A&M (-).**
11-24-18	Michigan v. Ohio State +5.5		39-62	Win	100	2 h 25 m	Show
-Michigan has won 10 straight games since their season opening loss to Notre Dame; class jump -offense is averaging 25 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 27 points per game -Wolverines defense has faced terrible offenses that only average 5.6 yards per play; class rise -Ohio State returns home off back-to-back road wins; 6-0 at home; rivalry game; big effort here -offense is averaging 7.3 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up 5.7 yards per play -Buckeyes defense is giving up 18.5 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 26.5 ppg *9 Play OHIO STATE (+).**
11-23-18	Washington +2.5 v. Washington State		28-15	Win	100	8 h 37 m	Show
-Washington has 3 losses on the season by a combined total of just 10 points; expect big effort -offense averages 6.1 yards per play vs. defenses that only give up 5.7 yards per play -Huskies defense allows 16.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 25.6 points per game -Washington State comes in off their best game of the season; 69-28 win over Arizona; regress -offense is averaging just 81.8 rushing yards per game vs. defenses that give up 152.3 rypg -Cougars defense has faced terrible offenses that only average 5.6 yards per play; jump in class *9 Play WASHINGTON (+).**
11-23-18	Spurs v. Pacers -2.5		111-100	Loss	-105	7 h 52 m	Show
-San Antonio is just 2-7 over their last 9 games; 6th road game over same span; bad current form -offense is shooting 44.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.8% shooting from the field -Spurs defense gives up 115.5 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111.2 ppg -Indiana returns home off a blowout loss; with a day of rest, expect a strong bounce back effort -offense is shooting 47.9% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.8% shooting from the field -Pacers allow 96.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that are averaging 108.9 points per game *9 Play PACERS (-).**
11-23-18	Oklahoma -3 v. West Virginia		59-56	Push	0	7 h 7 m	Show
-Oklahoma is 10-1 on the season with their lone loss being a misleading 3-point defeat to Texas -offense is averaging a whopping 8.8 yards per play vs. defenses that allow 5.8 yards per play -Sooners give up 120.7 rushing yards per game on the road vs. offenses that average 178.5 rypg -West Virginia is just 3-2 over their last 5 games; opened the season at 5-0; beat 1 good team -offense is averaging 162 rushing yards per game vs. defenses that give up 169.3 rypg -Mountaineers allow 62% pass completions vs. offenses that complete 60.9% of their passes *10 Play OKLAHOMA (-).**
11-22-18	Falcons +12.5 v. Saints		17-31	Loss	-110	16 h 1 m	Show
-Atlanta hits the road off a poor home loss to Dallas; lost to Saints in OT; expect a big effort -offense is averaging 6.6 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 6.1 yards per play -Falcons allow 6.1 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 6.0 yards per play -New Orleans is off another blowout win in a spotlight game; can’t keep it up; regression coming -offense is averaging 3.7 yards per rush at home vs. defenses that give up 4.6 yards per rush -Saints defense allows 6.5 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 6.0 yards per play *10 Play FALCONS (+).**
11-22-18	Mississippi State -12 v. Ole Miss		35-3	Win	100	15 h 46 m	Show
-Mississippi State playing with legitimate revenge against their in-state rival; expect big effort -offense is averaging 6.3 yards per play vs. defenses that only give up 5.7 yards per play -Bulldogs defense allows 12.8 points per game vs. offenses that average 27.7 points per game -Mississippi returns home off an overtime road loss at Vanderbilt; 4-game losing streak; bad spot -offense has scored 29 points or less in three of their last four games; now facing a stout defense -Rebels allow 36.7 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 31.8 points per game *9 Play MISSISSIPPI STATE (-).**
11-21-18	Virginia -19.5 v. Middle Tennessee		74-52	Win	100	9 h 57 m	Show
-Middle Tennessee State needs to play at a fast pace to be successful; not going to happen here -offense is shooting just 33.3% from 3 vs. defenses that give up 36.5% shooting from 3 -Blue Raiders gave up 92 points on 53.8% shooting from the field in their lone road game -Virginia is a perfect 3-0 on the season while winning each game by 19 points or more; blowout -offense is shooting 54.5% from the field vs. defenses that allow 46.2% shooting from the field -Cavaliers defense gives up just 46.3 points per game on 34.8% shooting from the field *9 Play VIRGINIA (-).**
11-21-18	Butler -7.5 v. Dayton		64-69	Loss	-110	6 h 27 m	Show
-Dayton is 3-0 on the season, but they’ve played a cupcake schedule; stepping way-up in class -offense is shooting just 29.6% from three vs. defenses that allow 38.5% shooting from three -Flyers defense is giving up 32.4% shooting from 3 vs. offenses that only shoot 30.5% from 3 -Butler is also 3-0 on the season against a much harder schedule; expect an easy double digit win -offense is shooting 53% from the field vs. defenses that allow 42.8% shooting from the field -Bulldogs defense allows 43.3% shooting from the field; Dayton will struggle to score points *10 Play BUTLER (-).**
11-20-18	Clippers v. Wizards +1		118-125	Win	100	4 h 51 m	Show
-Los Angeles is off back-to-back road wins; tonight is their final game of the trip; letdown -offense scored a total of 254 points in those 2 games; major regression vs. a good home defense -Clippers defense allows 116 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 111.4 ppg -Washington is in the middle of a 6-game home stand; lost their last 2 games; big effort tonight -offense shoots 46% from the field at home vs. defenses that allow 45.5% shooting from the field -Wizards defense allows 34.2% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.8% from 3 *10 Play WIZARDS (+).**
11-19-18	Suns +11.5 v. 76ers		114-119	Win	100	4 h 34 m	Show
-Phoenix hits the road for a 4-game road trip off a home loss; expect a strong bounce back effort -offense is shooting 45.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.6% shooting from the field -Suns defense allows 33.9% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.1% from three -Philadelphia returns home off a SU underdog road win at Charlotte; bad spot for a big favorite -offense is shooting 45.2% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 45.3% shooting -76ers defense gives up 112.8 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.2 points per game *9 Play SUNS (+).**
11-19-18	Cavs +10 v. Pistons		102-113	Loss	-107	4 h 33 m	Show
-Cleveland lost their last game by 24 points; 4 full days of rest since; expect big effort here -offense is shooting 45.3% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.8% shooting -Cavaliers defense has allowed 99 points or less in 3 of their last 4 games; in good current form -Detroit also comes in on 4 days of rest, but they had won 3 of their previous 4 games; bad spot -offense is shooting 42.6% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 45.3% shooting -Pistons defense gives up 47.6% shooting from the field at home vs. offenses that shoot 44.8% *10 Play CAVALIERS (+).**
11-18-18	Vikings +2.5 v. Bears		20-25	Loss	-100	16 h 9 m	Show
-Minnesota comes into this game off their bye; rested and ready; expect a big effort here -offense averages 6.3 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 5.9 yards per play -Vikings defense allows 5.6 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.8 yards per play -Chicago is on a 3-game winning streak; they beat the Jets, Bills, and Lions; big class jump now -offense is averaging 6.0 yards per play vs. defenses that also give up 6.0 yards per play -Bears defense has faced a terrible collection of offenses that average 21.5 ppg; real offense here *9 Play VIKINGS (+).**
11-18-18	Eagles +8 v. Saints		7-48	Loss	-105	12 h 15 m	Show
-Philadelphia hits the road off a poor home loss; won lost 2 road games; expect a big effort -offense averages 25.5 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 24.3 points per game -Eagles defense gives up 20.3 points per game vs. offenses that average 23.3 points per game -New Orleans is off 4 straight big games; 2 being spotlight games; last a blowout; bad spot here -offense is averaging 86 rushing yards per game at home vs. defenses that give up 114 rypg -Saints defense allows 30 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 24.6 points per game *10 Play EAGLES (+).**
11-18-18	Steelers v. Jaguars +5.5		20-16	Win	100	9 h 50 m	Show
-Pittsburgh hits the road off their best game of the season; scored 52 points; big regression now -offense averages 25.5 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 25.6 points per game -Steelers defense will play in heat and humidity after playing all cold weather games; bad spot -Jacksonville returns home on a 5-game losing streak; 3 of those were on the road; big effort -offense completes 66.7% of their passes at home vs. defenses that give up 65.1% completions -Jaguars defense gives up 4.4 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.8 yards per play *9 Play JAGUARS (+).**
11-17-18	Arizona State v. Oregon -3.5		29-31	Loss	-100	18 h 1 m	Show
-Arizona State is on a 3-game winning streak; 2 of those wins were at home; tough road spot -offense is only averaging 25 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 26.3 ppg -Sun Devils defense gives up 29.5 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 25 ppg -Oregon returns home off a road loss; playing with legitimate revenge; expect big effort here -offense averages 43 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 31.2 points per game -Ducks defense allows 5.3 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.6 yards per play *9 Play OREGON (-).**
11-17-18	Texas Tech v. Kansas State +7		6-21	Win	100	11 h 57 m	Show
-Texas Tech hits the road without their starting QB; extreme cold and windy conditions; bad spot -offense is averaging 5.4 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that allow 5.9 yards per play -Red Raiders defense gives up 6.4 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 6.1 yppl -Kansas State may be playing their last home game for legendary HC Bill Snyder; big effort here -offense is averaging 184.3 rushing yards per game at home vs. defenses that give up 160.4 rypg -Wildcats defense is giving up 20 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 30.5 ppg *9 Play KANSAS STATE (+).**
11-16-18	Arkansas-Little Rock v. Nevada -24.5		59-87	Win	100	9 h 50 m	Show
-Arkansas Little Rock is in a major rebuilding season; only 4 players have D-I experience -offense is shooting just 26.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that allow 37.4% shooting from 3 -Trojans defense is giving up 79.5 points per game; now taking a major step-up in class here -Nevada has won both of their games by double digits; stepping down in class; another blowout -offense is averaging 84.5 points per game vs. defenses that only give up 70.4 points per game -Wolfpack allow 39.5% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 44.5% from the field *9 Play NEVADA (-).**
11-16-18	Knicks v. Pelicans -10		124-129	Loss	-102	6 h 23 m	Show
-New York has lost each of their last 3 games by 16 points or more; in terrible current form -offense is shooting 29.9% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.8% shooting from 3 -Knicks defense gives up 114.7 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 110.3 ppg -New Orleans returns home off a road loss; day off and playing a bad team; blowout win here -offense is shooting 47.1% from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 45.7% shooting -Pelicans defense allows 34.2% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 35.5% from 3 *9 Play PELICANS (-).**
11-16-18	Heat v. Pacers -5		91-99	Win	100	5 h 23 m	Show
-Miami is playing their 5th game in 7 nights; off a road win in their last, this is a flat spot -offense is shooting 44.8% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.9% shooting from the field -Heat defense gives up 114.3 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 110.4 ppg -Indiana returns home off a blowout loss; with 4 days of rest, expect a strong bounce back effort -offense is shooting 48.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.6% shooting from the field -Pacers allow 99.5 points per game at home vs. offenses that are averaging 108.4 point per game *9 Play PACERS (-).**
11-15-18	Spurs +6 v. Clippers		111-116	Win	100	10 h 10 m	Show
-San Antonio comes in off a non-effort 20-point loss in Phoenix last night; big bounce back here -offense is shooting 38.3% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.8% shooting from 3 -Spurs defense allows 108.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 110.2 points per game -Los Angeles is off back-to-back OT wins as underdogs over the Warriors and Bucks; letdown -offense scored a total of 249 points in those 2 games; major regression vs. a good defense -Clippers defense has given up 119.3 points per game and 38 made 3’s over their last 3 games *9 Play SPURS (+).**
11-15-18	Wichita State v. Davidson -3.5		53-57	Win	100	7 h 57 m	Show
-Wichita State lost all 5 starters from last year’s team, and only have 11% of their scoring back -offense shot 50% (30-60) from the field and 54.5% (12-22) from 3 in their last game; regression -Shockers defense is giving up 80 points per game on 37.9% shooting from 3 away from home -Davidson is 2-0 on the season; they returned a loaded roster that made the NCAA tournament -offense is averaging 81 points per game vs. defenses that only give up 70 points per game -Wildcats defense gives up 69.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 85.8 points per game *10 Play DAVIDSON (-).**
11-14-18	Grizzlies +10 v. Bucks		116-113	Win	100	5 h 12 m	Show
-Memphis hits the road off a home loss; catching their opponent in a bad spot; big effort coming -offense is shooting 35.7% from three vs. defenses that give up 35.3% shooting from three -Grizzlies defense allows 100.7 points per game vs. offenses that average 109.7 points per game -Milwaukee returns home off 3 road games where they scored 121 points or more; letdown spot -offense shot 57.1% (48-84) from the field and 50% (17-34) from 3 in their last game; regression -Bucks defense has given up 116 points per game on 47.5% shooting over their last 5 games *10 Play GRIZZLIES (+).**
11-14-18	Buffalo v. Ohio -2.5		17-52	Win	100	4 h 49 m	Show
-Buffalo comes in on a 5-game winning streak; 3 of those games were at home; bad road spot -offense only averages 5.6 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 5.5 yards per play -Bulls defense has faced a terrible group of offenses that only average 23.9 ppg; big step-up here -Ohio returns home off back-to-back road games with their last being a loss; expect big effort -offense is averaging 49.2 points per game at home vs. defenses give up 31.5 points per game -Bobcats defense allows 95.5 yards per game on the ground on just 3.5 yards per rush at home *9 Play OHIO (-).**
11-13-18	Hawks v. Warriors -12		103-110	Loss	-105	10 h 43 m	Show
-Atlanta was in a good spot vs. LA in their 1-point loss; opposite here and the line is the same -offense is shooting 44.9% from the field vs. defenses that give up 46.4% shooting from the field -Hawks defense allows 119.6 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 109.1 ppg -Golden State returns home off a loss in LA to the Clippers last night; expect big bounce back -offense is shooting 41.7% from three vs. defenses that give up 35.5% shooting from three -Warriors defense gives up 29% shooting from 3 at home vs. offenses that shoot 34.8% from 3 *10 Play WARRIORS (-).**
11-12-18	Giants +3 v. 49ers		27-23	Win	107	6 h 14 m	Show
-New York comes in on a 5-game losing streak; taking a step-down in class; big effort here -offense averages 6.6 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 6.0 yards per play -Giants defense allows 5.9 yards per play vs. offenses that average 6.0 yards per play -San Francisco snapped their 6-losing streak with a win over hapless Oakland; regression here -offense is only averaging 5.8 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up 6.0 yards per play -49ers defense is allowing 26.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 23.5 points per game *9 Play GIANTS (+).**
11-12-18	Detroit v. Butler -25.5		63-84	Loss	-110	5 h 13 m	Show
-Detroit is in a major rebuilding season; lost top 2 leading scorers and 7 of top 8 players overall -offense is shooting just 41% from the field in 2 games so far this season; big jump up in class -Titans defense is giving up 86 points per game on 46.9% shooting from the field; bad matchup -Butler cruised to a 90-68 win in their first game against Miami OH; expect another blowout win -offense shot an incredible 60.8% from the field and 38.1% from 3-point land in that game -Bulldogs defense allowed 39.7% shooting from the field; Detroit will struggle to score points *10 Play BUTLER (-).**
11-11-18	Hawks +11 v. Lakers		106-107	Win	100	8 h 50 m	Show
-Atlanta hits the road on a 3-game losing streak; catching their opponent in a bad spot; big effort -offense is shooting 47% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 46.6% shooting -Hawks defense taking a big step-down in class; Los Angeles offense is a work in progress -Los Angeles returns home off a win last night in Sacramento; natural letdown spot here against -offense is shooting 34.9% from three vs. defenses that give up 35.2% shooting from three -Lakers defense gives up 120.8 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110.9 ppg *9 Play HAWKS (+).**
11-11-18	Celtics +2.5 v. Blazers		94-100	Loss	-107	7 h 21 m	Show
-Boston was in a terrible spot for their last game; expect a strong bounce back effort tonight -offense is shooting 37.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.3% shooting from 3 -Celtics defense allows 103.7 points per game vs. offenses that are averaging 110 point per game -Portland will be playing their 6th straight home game; a rare occurrence; 2 days off after tonight -offense is shooting 35.3% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 36% shooting from 3 -Trail Blazers defense held their last 3 opponents to 105 points or less; regressions coming here *9 Play CELTICS (+).**
11-11-18	Saints v. Bengals +6		51-14	Loss	-110	11 h 55 m	Show
-New Orleans is off 3 straight big games with the last 2 being spotlight games; big flat spot here -offense is averaging 5.8 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 6.0 yards per play -Saints defense allows 27.2 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 24.8 ppg -Cincinnati comes in fresh and ready off their bye; lost 2 of 3 games prior; expect a big effort -offense is averaging 29.7 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 25.8 points per game -Bengals defense gives up 25.5 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 28.1 ppg *10 Play BENGALS (+).**
11-11-18	Jaguars +3 v. Colts		26-29	Push	0	11 h 55 m	Show
-Jacksonville has lost their last 4 games, and they are off a much needed bye; expect big effort -offense is averaging 5.7 yards per play vs. defenses that are giving up 5.8 yards per play -Jaguars defense gives up just 5.2 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.9 yards per play -Indianapolis also comes in off a bye, but they had won their previous 2 games; bad timing -offense is averaging just 5.6 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.9 yards per play -Colts defense is giving up 26.6 points per game vs. offenses that average 21.8 points per game *9 Play JAGUARS (+).**
11-11-18	Lions +7 v. Bears		22-34	Loss	-115	11 h 54 m	Show
-Detroit comes in off back-to-back losses; taking a step-down in class; expect strong effort here -offense is averaging 6.2 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 5.8 yards per play -Lions allowing 189.2 passing yards per game on the road vs. offenses that average 234.9 pypg -Chicago returns home after a 32-point road win; big flat spot here, especially being a favorite -offense is only averaging 5.8 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.9 yards per play -Bears defense just played 2 of the worst offenses in the league (Bills and Jets); big class jump *9 Play LIONS (+).**
11-10-18	California v. USC -4		15-14	Loss	-105	19 h 35 m	Show
-California just played 2 big games as underdogs; now on the road; natural letdown spot here -offense is only averaging 23.6 points per game vs. defenses that give up 30.8 points per game -Golden Bears defense has faced a weak collection of offenses that average 28.9 ppg; class jump -USC returns home off a solid road win; they lost their previous home game; expect big effort -offense is averaging 37 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 28.3 points per game -Trojans defense is allowing just 5.2 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.9 yards per play *10 Play USC (-).**
11-10-18	Kentucky v. Tennessee +6		7-24	Win	100	12 h 36 m	Show
-Kentucky enters off back-to-back big games as underdogs; now favorites on the road; bad spot -offense is only averaging 18.7 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 25.1 ppg -Wildcats defense gave up 48 points in their last 2 games; 37 points in their previous 3 games -Tennessee has played a brutal schedule; Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina; class drop here -offense is averaging 27.8 points per game at home vs. defenses that allow 25.8 points per game -Vols defense gives up 5.0 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.9 yards per play *9 Play TENNESSEE (+).**
11-10-18	Washington State v. Colorado +6.5		31-7	Loss	-110	12 h 36 m	Show
-Washington State has played 3 straight big games with 2 of them at home; bad road spot now -offense is averaging just 71.8 rushing yards per game vs. defenses that give up 147.3 rypg -Cougars defenses gives up 33.2 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 26.6 ppg -Colorado has lost 4 straight games, but 3 of those games were on the road; expect big effort here -offense is averaging 6.6 yards per play at home vs. defenses that only give up 5.9 yards per play -Buffaloes defense allows 4.8 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.6 yards per play *9 Play COLORADO (+).**
11-10-18	Ohio State v. Michigan State +3.5		26-6	Loss	-103	8 h 7 m	Show
-Ohio State barely survived at home against Nebraska after getting walloped at Purdue; bad form -offense averages 29 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 30.6 points per game -Buckeyes defense allows 34.3 points per game on 6.9 yards per play on the road this season -Michigan State returns home off an easy win at Maryland; positive momentum carries here -offense averages 23.6 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 23.4 points per game -Spartans defense is giving up 4.8 yards per play versus offenses that average 5.8 yards per play *9 Play MICHIGAN STATE (+).**
11-09-18	Fresno State v. Boise State +3		17-24	Win	100	9 h 17 m	Show
-Fresno State is 8-1 on the season, but they’ve played a very easy schedule; big class jump here -offense is only averaging 31.8 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 38 ppg -Bulldogs defense has faced a terrible collection of offenses that only average 5.5 yards per play -Boise State has legitimate revenge after losing as 7-point road favorites at Fresno St last season -offense averages 38 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 28.9 points per game -Broncos allowing 17.5 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 26.8 points per game *10 Play BOISE STATE (+).**
11-09-18	Celtics v. Jazz -5.5		115-123	Win	100	6 h 52 m	Show
-Boston playing on a back-to-back in altitude after big OT comeback win; no Kyrie Irving either -offense is shooting 42.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.1% shooting -Celtics defense has allowed 109 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games; in bad current form -Utah will be playing their 3rd straight home game; huge scheduling advantage for this game -offense has scored 228 total points in their last 2 home games; in excellent current form -Jazz defense gives up 109.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 111.2 points per game *9 Play JAZZ (-).**
11-07-18	Bulls +10.5 v. Pelicans		98-107	Win	100	7 h 17 m	Show
-Chicago won their last game; their last 4 games overall have been decided by 8 points or less -offense is shooting 38.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.8% shooting from 3 -Bulls defense allows 43.7% shooting from the field on the road vs. offenses that shoot 45.9% -New Orleans returns home off a 5-game road trip; they’ve lost 6 straight games; in terrible form -offense is shooting 34.9% from three vs. defenses that give up 34% shooting from three -Pelicans defense gives up 121.2 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 113.9 ppg *9 Play BULLS (+).**
11-07-18	Thunder v. Cavs +6.5		95-86	Loss	-105	6 h 17 m	Show
-Oklahoma City hits the road without Russell Westbrook; he’s out tonight with an ankle injury -offense is shooting 42.7% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.6% shooting -Thunder defense has given up 110 points or more in 4 of their last 5 games; in bad current form -Cleveland returns home off back-to-back road losses; also lost previous home game; big effort -offense is shooting 35.5% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 35.7% shooting from 3 -Cavaliers defense has allowed 110 points or less in 2 of their last 3 games; in good current form *10 Play CAVALIERS (+).**
11-06-18	Towson v. Virginia -25.5		42-73	Win	100	3 h 43 m	Show
-Towson is in a major rebuilding season; lost 3 senior starters and their leading scorer from 2017 -offense will be without 50.7 points per game from departed players; face a stout defense tonight -Tigers defense will be hard-pressed to keep Virginia from scoring in the high 70’s; bad matchup -Virginia is hell bent on atoning for losing in the opening round as a #1 seed in the tournament -“The way last season ended is a huge motivation factor,” Kyle Guy said. It will propel us.” -Cavaliers defense gave up just 54 points per game last season; #1 in the ACC and #1 overall *9 Play VIRGINIA (-).**
11-05-18	Celtics +2 v. Nuggets		107-115	Loss	-103	9 h 10 m	Show
-Boston began their road trip with a loss in Indiana; expect a strong bounce back effort tonight -offense is shooting 38.7% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 34.2% shooting from 3 -Celtics defense allows 99.8 points per game vs. offenses that are averaging 110.8 ppg -Denver comes in off back-to-back blowout wins; flat spot here while stepping way up in class -offense is shooting 30.1% from 3 at home vs. defenses that give up 35.4% shooting from 3 -Nuggets defense held their last 2 opponents to 91 and 88 points; facing a good offense tonight *10 Play CELTICS (+).**
11-05-18	Titans +5.5 v. Cowboys		28-14	Win	100	8 h 56 m	Show
-Tennessee comes in on a 3-game losing streak; taking a step-down in class; big effort here -offense averages 132.5 rushing yards per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 107.1 rypg -Titans defense allows 16.5 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 20.8 ppg -Dallas has alternated wins and losses in every game this season; inflated price for expected win -offense is only averaging 5.6 yards per play vs. defenses that give up 5.8 yards per play -Cowboys defense is allowing 72% pass completions at home vs. offenses that complete 65.4% *9 Play TITANS (+).**
11-04-18	Chargers +1.5 v. Seahawks		25-17	Win	100	6 h 47 m	Show
-Los Angeles comes into this game rested and ready off their bye week; expect strong effort here -offense is averaging 7.4 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 6.0 yards per play -Chargers defense is giving up 22 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 22.4 ppg -Seattle returns home after back-to-back road wins; flat spot here, especially being a favorite -offense is averaging 5.7 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up 6.0 yards per play -Seahawks defense allows 6.7 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 6.0 yards per play *10 Play CHARGERS (+).**
11-04-18	Lions v. Vikings -5		9-24	Win	100	3 h 43 m	Show
-Detroit comes in off a bad home loss to Seattle; traded away guys after that; bad spot here -offense scored just 14 total points last week; receiver Tate is now gone; don’t expect much -Lions defense is giving up 6.5 yards per play vs. offenses that only average 5.9 yards per play -Minnesota played terribly at home on Sunday night last week; off that loss, expect big effort -offense is averaging 24.6 points per game vs. defenses that give up 23.9 points per game -Vikings defense allows 5.2 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.7 yards per play *9 Play VIKINGS (-).**
11-04-18	Steelers +2 v. Ravens		23-16	Win	100	3 h 42 m	Show
-Pittsburgh is on a 3-game game winning streak; last loss at home to Baltimore; revenge spot -offense is averaging 29.1 points per game vs. defenses that are giving up 26.9 points per game -Steelers defense gives up just 5.3 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 6.0 yppl -Baltimore has lost 3 of their of their last 4 games; last win vs. Pittsburgh; in bad current form -offense is averaging just 5.2 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up 5.9 yards per play -Ravens defense has faced a poor collection of offenses that only average 23.3 ppg; class jump *9 Play STEELERS (+).**
11-03-18	BYU v. Boise State -13.5		16-21	Loss	-102	20 h 53 m	Show
-BYU hits the road off 3 straight home games with their last being a 7-6 loss to Northern Illinois -offense is only averaging 19.7 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 24.4 ppg -Cougars allowing 5.9 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 5.7 yards per play -Boise State returns home off a solid road win at Air Force; expect another strong blowout win -offense averages 43.7 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 30.1 points per game -Broncos defense is allowing 18 points per game vs. offenses that average 27.7 points per game *9 Play BOISE STATE (-).**
11-03-18	Notre Dame v. Northwestern +10.5		31-21	Win	100	17 h 52 m	Show
-Notre Dame is 8-0 on the season, but aside from Michigan, they’ve played a terrible schedule -offense is only averaging 6.0 yards per play versus defenses that give up 5.9 yards per play -Irish defense is giving up a whopping 227.7 rushing yards per game on 4.8 yards per rush -Northwestern comes in off a SU home underdog win last week; positive momentum carries here -offense averages 25.1 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 24.8 points per game -Wildcats defense allows 5.4 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.7 yards per play *10 Play NORTHWESTERN (+).**
11-03-18	Missouri v. Florida -6		38-17	Loss	-120	14 h 38 m	Show
-Missouri has lost four of their last five games; blew a 14-3 lead late last week; terrible spot here -offense completing 53.3% of their passes on the road vs. defenses that allow 60.1% completions -Tigers defense is giving up 37.7 points per game on 6.8 yards per play on the road this season -Florida returns home off their poor performance against Georgia; expect a strong bounce back -offense is averaging 36 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 25.4 points per game -Gators defense is giving up just 19 points per game on 5.0 yards per play this season *9 Play FLORIDA (-).**
11-03-18	Oklahoma State v. Baylor +6		31-35	Win	100	10 h 41 m	Show
-Oklahoma State hits the road after their big home win over Texas; major flat spot for this game -offense is averaging 30 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 32 points per game -Cowboys allowing 5.6 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 5.4 yards per play -Baylor returns home off back-to-back road losses; 2 days of extra rest as well; expect big effort -offense is averaging 6.7 yards per play at home vs. defenses that are giving up 6.0 yards per play -Bears defense is giving up 27 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 30.5 ppg *9 Play BAYLOR (+).**
11-02-18	Knicks +6.5 v. Mavs		118-106	Win	100	7 h 39 m	Show
-New York hits the road off a home loss; expect a strong bounce back effort on the road -offense is shooting 36.2% from 3pt vs. defenses that only give up 34% shooting from 3pt -Knicks' defense allows 110.2 points per game vs. offenses that are averaging 111.8 ppg -Dallas returns home on a 5-game losing streak; in poor current form; shouldn’t be laying points -offense is shooting 45% FG from the field at home vs. defenses that give up 47% FG shooting -Mavericks' defense gives up 119.3 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 113.2 ppg *10 Play KNICKS (+).**
11-01-18	Clippers +5.5 v. 76ers		113-122	Loss	-100	3 h 49 m	Show
-Los Angeles comes in off an ugly loss at OKC; expect a strong bounce back effort tonight -offense is shooting 49.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 47.2% shooting -Clippers defense allows 42% shooting from the field vs. offenses that are shooting 43.7% -Philadelphia has 4 wins on the season, but 2 of those wins have come by a total of just 3 points -offense is shooting 43.5% from the field vs. defenses that give up 44.1% shooting from the field -76ers defense gives up 113.5 points per game vs. offenses that only average 110.6 ppg *9 Play CLIPPERS (+).**
10-31-18	Pelicans +10 v. Warriors		121-131	Push	0	7 h 44 m	Show
-New Orleans comes in off back-to-back losses; expect a strong bounce back effort tonight -offense is averaging 122.5 points per game vs. defenses that only give up 111 points per game -Pelicans defense allows 47.1% shooting from the field vs. offenses that are shooting 46.2% -Golden State returns home after scoring 149 points in Chicago; expect a natural letdown tonight -offense shot 55.2% (53-96) from the field and 53.3% (24-45) from 3; major regression coming -Warriors defense gives up 110.7 points per game vs. offenses that only average 109.5 ppg *10 Play PELICANS (+).**
10-30-18	Pistons +8.5 v. Celtics		105-108	Win	102	7 h 54 m	Show
-Detroit just lost at home to Boston by 20 points (109-89) at home on Saturday; revenge spot -offense is shooting 45% from 3 on the road vs. defenses that give up 35.2% shooting from 3 -Pistons defense allows 32.2% shooting from three vs. offenses that shoot 35.3% from three -Boston made 14 three’s in their 20-point win over Detroit; don’t expect a repeat performance -offense is shooting 41.4% from the field vs. defenses that give up 45.2% shooting from the field -Celtics defense had held their last 3 opponents to 95 points or less; expect regression tonight *10 Play PISTONS (+).**
10-29-18	Mavs v. Spurs -7.5		108-113	Loss	-103	7 h 17 m	Show
-Dallas played a pit-stop home game yesterday after 3 of their last 5 were on the road; bad spot -offense is shooting 42.1% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.7% shooting -Mavs defense allows 49.7% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 46% from the field -San Antonio will be playing their third straight home game; big scheduling advantage for them -offense is shooting 40.7% from 3-point land vs. defenses that give up 35.7% shooting from 3 -Spurs defense gives 110 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 118.3 ppg *10 Play SPURS (-).**
10-28-18	Bucs +4 v. Bengals		34-37	Win	100	13 h 13 m	Show
-Tampa Bay snapped their 3-game losing streak last week; off a win, positive momentum carries -offense is averaging 7.6 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 6.1 yards per play -Buccaneers allow 84 rushing yards per game on the road vs. offenses that average 108.1 rypg -Cincinnati has lost their last 2 games by a combined score of 73-31; in terrible current form -offense is averaging just 5.4 yards per play at home vs. defenses that allow 6.1 yards per play -Bengals defense gives up 29 points per game vs. offenses that average 27.2 points per game *9 Play BUCCANEERS (+).**
10-27-18	Texas v. Oklahoma State +3.5		35-38	Win	100	15 h 56 m	Show
-Texas comes in off a bye, but time off isn’t what they wanted while on a 6-game winning streak -offense is only averaging 5.4 yards per play versus defenses that also give up 5.4 yards per play -Longhorns defense gives up 31 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 29.3 ppg -Oklahoma State also comes off a bye; perfect timing since they are on a 2-game losing streak -offense averages 43.2 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 31.9 points per game -Cowboys defense allows 5.2 yards per play at home vs. offenses that average 5.5 yards per play *9 Play OKLAHOMA STATE (+).**
10-27-18	Blazers v. Heat -1		111-120	Win	100	7 h 21 m	Show
-Portland started their 4-game road trip with a big win in Orlando; second on East Coast; letdown -offense has faced a terrible group of defenses that give up 120 points per game; step-up in class -Trail Blazers allow 50% shooting from the field vs. offenses that shoot 45.5% from the field -Miami is just 2-2 SU on the season, but their 2 losses have come by a combined 4 points -offense is shooting 38.1% from three at home vs. defenses that give up 36.9% shooting from 3 -Heat defense gives up just 100 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 110.2 ppg *9 Play HEAT (-).**
10-27-18	Tennessee v. South Carolina -8		24-27	Loss	-110	14 h 16 m	Show
-Tennessee enters off a 4-game gauntlet of Florida, Georgia, Auburn, and Alabama; battered team -offense is only averaging 18.7 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 25.1 ppg -Vols defense is giving up 34 points per game on 6.7 yards per play on the road this season -South Carolina comes into this game fresh off a bye week; lost previous home game; big effort -offense averages 31.5 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 22.8 points per game -Gamecocks defense is allowing 5.3 yards per play vs. offenses that average 6.3 yards per play *9 Play SOUTH CAROLINA (-).**
10-27-18	Washington State v. Stanford -2.5		41-38	Loss	-110	14 h 58 m	Show
-Washington State hits the road after their big home win over Oregon; major flat spot tonight -offense is only averaging 72.6 rushing yards per game vs. defenses that allow 140.4 rypg -Cougars defense gives up 31.7 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 26.4 ppg -Stanford returns home off a win at Arizona State; lost their previous home game; big effort here -offense is averaging 5.9 yards per play at home vs. defenses that are giving up 5.0 yards per play -Cardinal defense is giving up 15.7 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 29.1 ppg *9 Play STANFORD (-).**
10-27-18	Texas A&M v. Mississippi State +1		13-28	Win	100	14 h 57 m	Show
-Texas A&M comes in off a bye, but it came after winning 3 straight games; bad time for rest -offense averages 24.5 points per game on the road vs. defenses that allow 27.8 points per game -Aggies defense is giving up 34 points per game on 7.2 yards per play on the road this season -Mississippi State returns home off an ugly 19-3 loss at LSU; expect a strong bounce back game -offense is averaging 37 points per game at home vs. defenses that give up 26.4 points per game -Bulldogs defense is giving up just 13.6 points per game on 4.4 yards per play this season *10 Play MISSISSIPPI STATE (+).**
10-25-18	Dolphins v. Texans -7		23-42	Win	100	7 h 45 m	Show
-Miami hits the road after back-to-back home games; 0-2 on the road losing by 41 total points -offense is averaging 14.7 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 25.1 ppg -Dolphins defense allows 6.3 yards per play vs. offenses that only average 5.8 yards per play -Houston has won 4 consecutive games after losing their season opener; in good current form -offense is averaging 6.0 yards per play at home vs. defenses that only give up 5.6 yards per play -Texans defense is allowing just 18.7 points per game on 5.3 yards per play at home this season *10 Play TEXANS (-).**
10-25-18	Georgia Tech v. Virginia Tech -3.5		49-28	Loss	-105	6 h 34 m	Show
-Georgia Tech is just 2-3 SU on the season with both wins coming against teams in disarray -offense is predominantly a running team; they are facing a strong rush defense; bad matchup -Yellow Jackets defense is giving up 34.7 points per game on 6.3 yards per play on the road -Virginia Tech returns home off a solid road win; positive momentum; expect big effort -offense is averaging 42.5 points per game at home vs. defenses give up 32.9 points per game -Hokies defense allows 100.5 yards per game on the ground on just 3.3 yards per rush at home *9 Play VIRGINIA TECH (-).**
10-24-18	Pacers v. Spurs -1.5		116-96	Loss	-103	5 h 28 m	Show
-Indiana is 0-2 SU on the road so far this season, losing both games by 10 points or more -offense is shooting 41.6% from the field on the road vs. defenses that give up 45.7% shooting -Pacers defense has given up 219 total points in their 2 road games; bad matchup for them here -San Antonio returns home off an overtime win in Los Angeles; just their second home game -offense is shooting 47% from 3-point land vs. defenses that give up 37.7% shooting from 3 -Spurs defense gave up just 108 points on 42.9% shooting from the field in their lone home game *9 Play SPURS (-).**
10-22-18	Spurs +1 v. Lakers		143-142	Win	100	9 h 45 m	Show
-San Antonio comes into this game off a loss in Portland; expect a strong bounce back effort -offense is shooting 43.3% from 3-point land vs. defenses that give up 35.1% shooting from 3 -Spurs defense is allowing 114.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 124.8 points per game -Los Angeles is 0-2 on the season; lots of roster turnover with new players takes time to gel -offense is shooting 24.2% from 3-point land vs. defenses that give up 30.8% shooting from 3 -Lakers defense gives up 126 points per game vs. offenses that average 120.2 points per game *9 Play SPURS (+).**
10-22-18	Suns +12.5 v. Warriors		103-123	Loss	-105	9 h 44 m	Show
-Phoenix comes in off a 29-point loss in Denver; with a day off, expect big bounce back effort -offense is shooting 41.1% from 3-point land vs. defenses that allow 40.3% shooting from 3 -Suns defense is allowing 109.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 114.3 points per game -Golden State will be playing their 3rd game in 4 nights; last 2 in thin air and altitude, bad spot -offense is shooting 32.4% from 3-point land vs. defenses that are allowing 35% shooting from 3 -Warriors defense has given up 323 total points in their 3 games; 2 wins by a total of just 9 points *10 Play SUNS (+).**
10-21-18	Cowboys -1 v. Redskins		17-20	Loss	-114	13 h 21 m	Show
-Dallas has alternated wins and losses; expect a 2nd straight win; focused spot vs. division rival -offense is averaging 5.1 yards per rush vs. defenses that are only giving up 4.4 yards per rush -Cowboys defense gives up 17.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 22.2 points per game -Washington has also alternated wins and losses; after a win losing by an average of 18 ppg -offense is averaging just 21.2 points per game vs. defenses that give up 26.2 points per game -Redskins defense has given up 64 points in their two losses; expect defensive regression here *9 Play COWBOYS (-).**
10-21-18	Vikings -3.5 v. Jets		37-17	Win	100	10 h 56 m	Show
-Minnesota has won 2 consecutive games after opening their season at 0-2-1; good current form -offense is averaging 6.7 yards per play on the road vs. defenses that give up 5.8 yards per play -Vikings defense allows just 93 rushing yards per play vs. offenses that average 112.5 rypg -New York had favorable setups in their last 2 games and took advantage; now injury riddled -offense is completing just 59.8% of their passes vs. defenses that allow 63.5% pass completions -Jets defense is giving up 23.3 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 22.5 ppg *9 Play VIKINGS (-).**
10-20-18	USC +7 v. Utah		28-41	Loss	-105	17 h 13 m	Show
-USC has won 3 straight games after opening the season with back-to-back losses; undervalued -offense is averaging 5.7 yards per play vs. defenses that are giving up just 5.5 yards per play -Trojans defense is allowing just 4.9 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.8 yards per play -Utah is also 3-2 on the season; 2 of their wins have come as double digit favorites; step-up here -offense needs to run the ball to have success; facing a terrible matchup here; USC allows 3.7 ypr -Utes defense has faced bad offenses that only average 5.1 yards per play; big class jump tonight *9 Play USC (+).**
10-20-18	Vanderbilt v. Kentucky -13		7-14	Loss	-102	17 h 39 m	Show
-Vanderbilt has played a brutal schedule; 5th big game in 6 weeks; blowout loss coming here -offense is averaging just 15 points per game on the road vs. defenses that give up 24.9 ppg -Commodores defenses is giving up 31.5 points per game on 6.8 yards per play on the road -Kentucky comes into this game off their bye week; lost their previous game; expect big effort -offense is averaging 5.9 yards per play vs. defenses that only give up 5.5 yards per play -Wildcats defense allows just 11.7 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 25.8 ppg *10 Play KENTUCKY (-).**
10-20-18	Mississippi State +7 v. LSU		3-19	Loss	-115	16 h 14 m	Show
-Mississippi State comes into this game fresh and ready off their bye; big scheduling edge here -offense is averaging 6.5 yards per play versus defenses that give up 6.0 yards per play -Bulldogs defense is giving up just 12.7 points per game on 4.6 yards per play this season -LSU enters off back-to-back big games; lost at Florida and then pulled a huge upset of Georgia -offense played their 2nd best game of the season last week; expect major regression in this spot -Tigers defense gave up 37 points to this same Mississippi State offense last season; bad matchup *9 Play MISSISSIPPI STATE (+).**
10-20-18	Michigan v. Michigan State +7.5		21-7	Loss	-106	9 h 10 m	Show
-Michigan is a perfect 5-0 on the season, but this will be just their 2nd true road game; tough spot -offense averaged just 5.1 yards per play in their lone road game at Northwestern; lucky to win -Wolverines defense has faced a terrible collection of offenses; taking a big step-up in class now -Michigan State returns home off an underdog win at Penn State; positive momentum carries -offense is averaging 29.3 points per game on 5.5 yards per play at home; shock to Michigan -Spartans defense is giving up 5.1 yards per play versus offenses that average 5.8 yards per play *9 Play MICHIGAN STATE (+).**
10-19-18	Hornets -2.5 v. Magic		120-88	Win	100	5 h 7 m	Show
-Charlotte lost their season opener at home by a single point; bounce back spot here on the road -offense scored 112 points despite shooting just 44.6% from the field and 63.6% from the line -Hornets defense is taking a huge step-down in class here; expect a better performance tonight -Orlando won their season opener against in-state rival Miami; taking a big step-up in class now -offense shot 41.5% (39-94) from the field, 28% (7-25) from 3, and 61.3% (19-31) from the line -Magic defense played a limited Miami offense in their first game; now facing a terrible matchup *10 Play HORNETS (-).**
10-17-18	Nuggets -1.5 v. Clippers		107-98	Win	101	7 h 4 m	Show
-Denver returns just about their entire roster from last year’s 46-win team; big advantage here -offense will be one of the best in the league this season, and Clippers defense is terrible -Nuggets crushed the Clippers 134-115 in LA late last season with the playoffs on the line -Los Angeles had a lot of roster upheaval and the mix of veterans is going to take time to gel -team has many new faces; starting guards are known for their defense; can't trade points here -Clippers defense faces a monumental task against the Nuggets in season opener; bad matchup *10 Play NUGGETS (-).**
10-14-18	Jaguars -3 v. Cowboys		7-40	Loss	-107	15 h 45 m	Show
-Jacksonville comes in off an embarrassing loss in Kansas City last week; bounce back spot here -offense is averaging 6.1 yards per play versus defenses that are giving up just 5.9 yards per play -Jaguars defense is giving up just 17.2 points per game vs. offenses that are averaging 24.6 ppg -Dallas returns home after losing in overtime in Houston on Sunday night; natural flat spot here -offense is averaging 16.6 points per game vs. defenses that are giving up 25 points per game -Cowboys defense has given up 77% pass completions and 5.7 yards per play at home *10 Play JAGUARS (-).**
10-14-18	Colts +2.5 v. Jets		34-42	Loss	-105	11 h 21 m	Show
-Indianapolis has played a brutal schedule so far; big drop in class here with extra rest; great spot -offense is averaging 23.6 points per game vs. defenses that only give up 22.7 points per game -Colts defense allows 5.6 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 5.9 yards per play -New York was catching Denver in a terrible spot last week and took advantage; now a bad spot -offense is completing just 55.7% of their passes vs. defenses that allow 61.7% pass completions -Jets defense has given up 70.3% pass completions and 5.7 yards per play at home this season *9 Play COLTS (+).**
10-14-18	Steelers +1.5 v. Bengals		28-21	Win	100	11 h 20 m	Show
-Pittsburgh has alternated wins and losses; at 0-1-1 in their division, expect a 2nd straight win -offense is averaging 28.6 points per game vs. defenses that are giving up 26.2 points per game -Steelers defense gives up just 5.4 yards per play on the road vs. offenses that average 6.2 yppl -Cincinnati has played 5 straight close games; fortunate win last week; big jump-up in class now -offense is averaging just 5.6 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up 5.9 yards per play -Bengals defense gives up 26 points per game vs. offenses that average 24.5 points per game *9 Play STEELERS (+).**
10-13-18	Colorado v. USC -7		20-31	Win	100	20 h 2 m	Show
-Colorado is a perfect 5-0 on the season; they haven't played a road game in a month; bad spot -offense has faced bad defenses that give up 36 points per game on 5.7 yards per play; class rise -Buffaloes defense is giving up 216 rushing yards per game on the road; terrible matchup here -USC comes into this game fresh and ready off a bye week; just their 3rd home game; big effort -offense is averaging 41 points per game on 6.6 yards per play at home this season; explode here -Trojans defense is allowing just 5.4 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.9 yards per play *9 Play USC (-).**
10-13-18	Ole Miss v. Arkansas +6.5		37-33	Win	100	17 h 2 m	Show
-Mississippi’s 3 wins have come against Southern Illinois, Kent State and UL Monroe; big deal -offense has faced terrible defenses that give up 6.6 yards per play; taking a big class jump here -Rebels defense is giving up 36 points per game on 6.2 yards per play on the road this season -Arkansas is winless on the season; last 3 games came against Alabama, Texas A&M and Auburn -offense is averaging 34.3 points per game at home vs defenses that give up 27.1 points per game -Razorbacks defense gives up just 5.7 yards per play vs. offenses that average 6.0 yards per play *10 Play ARKANSAS (+).**
10-13-18	West Virginia v. Iowa State +7		14-30	Win	100	17 h 33 m	Show
-West Virginia is 5-0 SU on the season, but they’ve played a joke of a schedule; real test here -offense has faced a terrible collection of defenses that give up 31.9 ppg; big jump-up in class -Mountaineers defense has allowed 48 points in 2 road games; just 45 points in 3 home games -Iowa State returns home off a SU underdog win at Oklahoma State; positive momentum carries -offense is averaging 6.1 yards per play at home vs. defenses that are giving up 4.9 yards per play -Cyclones defense is giving up 5.1 yards per play versus offenses that average 6.4 yards per play *9 Play IOWA STATE (+).**
10-11-18	Texas Tech +7.5 v. TCU		17-14	Win	100	5 h 0 m	Show
-Texas Tech comes in off a loss and off a bye week; revenge game as well; expect big effort -offense is averaging 6.4 yards per play vs. defenses that are giving up 6.0 yards per play -Red Raiders defense is giving up 31 points per game vs. offenses that average 35.5 ppg -TCU also comes in off a bye week, but they won their previous game so less important game -offense is averaging 5.7 yards per play versus defenses that give up 5.8 yards per play -Horned Frogs defense has faced poor offenses that only average 5.5 yppl; big step-up in class *10 Play TEXAS TECH (+).**
10-08-18	Redskins +6 v. Saints		19-43	Loss	-105	7 h 28 m	Show
-Washington comes into this game off their bye; fresh and ready; big scheduling edge for tonight -offense is averaging 5.9 yards per play vs. defenses that only give up 5.6 yards per play -Redskins defense is allowing just 14.7 points per game on 4.9 yards per play this season -New Orleans returns home off an easier than expected road win in New York; regression soon -offense has faced terrible defenses that give up 28.9 ppg on 6.1 yppl; big step-up in class here -Saints defense allows 30.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 24.6 points per game *9 Play REDSKINS (+).**
10-07-18	Jaguars +3 v. Chiefs		14-30	Loss	-111	10 h 49 m	Show
-Jacksonville hits the road after an easy home win that took nothing out of them; no excuses here -offense is averaging 6.0 yards per play versus defenses that are giving up just 5.7 yards per play -Jaguars defense is giving up just 14 points per game vs. offenses that are averaging 21.5 ppg -Kansas City returns home on a short week after getting a lucky win in Denver on Monday night -offense has faced terrible defenses that allow 28.2 ppg on 6.1 yards per play; big step-up in class -Chiefs defense allows 6.9 yards per play versus offenses that average 6.4 yards per play *10 Play JAGUARS (+).**
10-07-18	Giants +6.5 v. Panthers		31-33	Win	100	10 h 49 m	Show
-New York is taking a huge drop in class here after facing the Saints last week; bounce back spot -offense has scored 45 points in their last 2 games; scored just 28 points in their first 2 games -Giants defense allowing just 21 points per game on the road vs. offenses that average 24.3 ppg -Carolina comes into this game off their bye, but a week off this early is not so advantageous -offense is averaging just 5.4 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up 5.8 yards per play -Panthers defense is giving up 6.3 yards per play vs. offenses that also average 6.3 yards per play *9 Play GIANTS (+).**
10-07-18	Dolphins +6 v. Bengals		17-27	Loss	-107	10 h 48 m	Show
-Miami comes into this game off an ugly 38-7 loss at New England; expect a bounce back effort -offense is averaging 6.0 yards per play while completing 70% of their passes; good matchup -Dolphins defense giving up 22.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 23 points per game -Cincinnati has played 4 straight close, high-scoring games; now laying big points; huge flat spot -offense is averaging just 5.3 yards per play at home vs. defenses that give up 5.7 yards per play -Bengals defense gives up 28.2 points per game vs. offenses that average 26.8 points per game *9 Play DOLPHINS (+).**
10-06-18	California v. Arizona +2.5		17-24	Win	100	19 h 27 m	Show
-California couldn’t take advantage of a deflated Oregon team at home last week; bad road spot -offense is only averaging 5.3 yards per play versus defenses that give up 5.7 yards per play -Golden Bears defense is giving up 163.7 rushing yards per game; face a terrible matchup here -Arizona comes into this game off a close home loss to USC last week; bounce back effort -offense averages 217.4 rushing yards per game on 5.2 yards per rush; fantastic matchup here -Wildcats defense is allowing just 5.4 yards per play vs. offenses that average 5.8 yards per play *9 Play ARIZONA (+).**
10-06-18	Auburn v. Mississippi State +3.5		9-23	Win	100	17 h 2 m	Show
-Auburn is 4-1 SU, but they will be playing their first true road game of the season; tough spot -offense has faced defenses that give up 27.9 points per game; taking a big class jump here -Tigers defense gave up 6.1 yards per play to Washington in their lone neutral site game -Mississippi State comes in off back-to-back losses with their last being at home; bounce back -offense is averaging 41.7 points per game at home vs defenses that give up 30.9 points per game -Bulldogs defense is giving up just 13.4 points per game on 4.5 yards per play this season *9 Play MISSISSIPPI STATE (+).**
10-06-18	Kentucky v. Texas A&M -5.5		14-20	Win	100	16 h 28 m	Show
-Kentucky comes into this with a 5-0 record; 2 of those wins as double digit dogs; flat spot here -offense relies heavily on their running game; terrible matchup here; A&M allows just 80.6 rypg -Wildcats defense has faced weak offenses that only average 24.5 ppg; big jump up in class now -Texas A&M is just 3-2 SU on the season, but their 2 losses came against Alabama and Clemson -offense is averaging 6.7 yards per play vs. defenses that only give up 5.8 yards per play -Aggies defense allows just 15.5 points per game at home vs. offenses that average 28.8 ppg *10 Play TEXAS A&M (-).**