Arizona.

HR.

Game 866.

8:00 pm pst.

Arizona had an 84-82 win over ASU on Thursday. The Sun Devils are a bit banged-up and may be distracted due to coach Bobby Hurley’s actions following the end of last week’s matchup which stirred backlash from the Pac-12, the media, and fans. The Wildcats are far superior on the glass and have quite a bit more depth. ASU is 1-5-1 ATS L7 on the road, 1-8 ATS L9 following a SU loss, and 5-15-1 ATS L21 overall. Take Arizona. Thank you.  

Buffalo Bills.

AFC TITLE GAME WINNER.

Game 313.

3:40 pm pst.

The defending Super Bowl champion, Kansas City Chiefs certainly deserve all their praise. But they haven’t covered

a game since November 1. As a matter of fact, their last seven regular season wins came by 2, 4, 3, 6, 6, 3, and 3 points. Throw in the mix last week’s six-point win over the Cleveland Browns, who outscored them in the 2nd half, and you realize they aren’t as unbeatable as their record shows. The Buffalo Bills enter this contest winning their last eight SU and going 9-1 ATS their last 10. In the regular-season matchup, the Chiefs came off their first loss of the campaign and was focused to bounce back against a still-maturing Bills squad. Buffalo has the confidence, the momentum, and the defense to rattle Patrick Mahomes and slow the Kansas City offense down. On the flip side, Josh Allen is 6-0 vs. top-10 total defenses this season. The Bills “O” ranks 2nd in scoring, putting up over 31.3 PPG. This doesn’t bode well as the Chiefs “D” is very beatable. Buffalo is 5-1 ATS L6 at the Chiefs, 4-0 ATS L4 on the road, 7-1-2 ATS L10 as a road ‘dog, and 6-1 ATS L7 vs. the AFC. Kansas City is 1-4 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning record, 0-5 ATS L5 at home, 0-4 ATS L4 as a home fav, and 0-5 ATS L5 vs. the AFC. Take the Bills. Thank you.

Green Bay Packers.

NFC TITLE GAME WINNER.

Game 312.

12:05 pm pst.

In a rematch from a mid-October meeting in which Tampa Bay throttled Green Bay, 38-10, you can expect a very different outcome here. That meeting was before the Packers offense became more well-balanced. The Buccaneers defense is good, but is vulnerable to the pass. Last week’s performance against Drew Brees, they took advantage of his diminished arm strength. Well, that’s not going to happen here. In comes Aaron Rodgers (48 TD’s, 5 INT’s, 70.7% CR, 4,299 YP) and one of the most explosive aerial assaults in the NFL. RB, Aaron Jones will keep the Tampa Bay “D” honest, allowing Rodgers to light up the sky in the air vs. the 21st ranked pass defense of the Bucs. We all know Tampa Bay abandoned the run this season. They don’t run the ball at all. When good, aggressive defenses go up against Tom Brady and key on him, the TB “O” sputters. Let’s face it the GB stop-unit vastly improved over the last two months, holding all opponents to 25 or less points. Remember that the Packers score 30 or more 13 times this season and have not turned the ball over in 11 outings. They rank No.1 in the NFL in offensive miscues. They don’t make mistakes. The Home Team is 5-2 ATS L7 meetings in this series. Tampa Bay is 3-7 ATS L10 in the month of January. Green Bay is 5-1 ATS L6 playoffs home games. Take the Packers. Thank you.

Louisville.

Game 676.

1:00 pm pst.

The Blue Devils are crushing bettors, donning a 1-8 ATS mark this season. They enter this contest dropping their last two SU and their last four against the spread. The Cardinals are sliding as well, also on a two-game skid. But, at 9-3, Louisville has shown some real grittiness. They have the muscle up front and a quartet of guards that rival any back court corps in the nation. Duke is 1-7 ATS L8 on the road and 1-6 ATS L7 following an ATS loss. Take Louisville. Thank you. 

FSU.

High Roller.

Game 656.

12:00 pm pst.

Clemson’s weakness has been exposed. Their last two games, both downright beatings, they were brutalized by 3-point shooting. Now, they go up against the conference’s best 3-point shooting team. FSU hits an astounding 38.6% from beyond the arc. To add insult to injury, the Seminoles are on a three-game heater, both SU and ATS. Their front court of Gray, Koprivica, and Osborne (23.0 PPG, 15.7 RPG combined) have too much muscle. The Home Team is 5-1 ATS L6 meetings in this series. The Tigers are 2-5 ATS L7 on the road and 0-3-1 ATS L4 overall. The Seminoles are 8-3 ATS L11 at home and 11-5 ATS L16 overall. Take Florida State. Thank you.

UCONN.

Big East Blockbuster.

Game 615.

9:00 am pst.

The 11th ranked Blue Jays had a difficult time in the earlier matchup with the 23rd ranked Huskies. And, that was when they were playing well. Creighton is now on a two-game skid, both SU and ATS and have only covered two of their last seven contests. Connecticut has won four of their last five SU and is on a 6-1 ATS run. They are managing just fine since their star, Bouknight went down. The Huskies are 4-0 ATS L4 on the road. The Blue Jays are 1-4 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600. Take UConn. Thank you.

NY.

TRP.

Game 551.

7:05 pm pst.

Very quietly, the New York Knicks own the NBA’s No.1 defense. They rank 1st in points allowed (102.8 PPG), FG% (43%), and 3-point % (30.7%). That would be enough here but they are also one of the best squads in basketball on the offensive boards and after a slight slump, New York has now rattled off three consecutive wins and covers. On the other hand, “Suckto”, I mean Sacto, is just horrible. They have dropped four in a row SU and nine of their last 11 overall while covering just once in the New Year. And if you are keeping score, that means they are 1-9 ARS in 2021. The Knicks are 5-1-1 ATS L7 in Sacramento. Take the Knicks. Thank you.

VGK on the Puck Line.

CONSENSUS.

Game 27.

6:05 pm pst.

Very simply, Vegas is playing outstanding hockey. At 4-0 overall and 3-1 on the PL, the Golden Knights are once again making bettors money. They have won the last four meetings with the Coyotes by a combined, 15-4 and going 3-1 in those last four meetings on the PL. That includes Monday and Tuesday’s, 4-2 and 5-2 victories. There’s no reason why tonight’s outcome should be any different. Take Vegas on the PL. Thank you.

Michigan.

Game 843.

4:00 pm pst.

I am going to go against the grain here. I know many out there will automatically take the home ‘dog in this Big Ten rivalry. And why not? Purdue is on a four-game win and cover streak over conference opponents, MSU, Indiana, PSU, and OSU. But Michigan is an entirely different monster. The 7th ranked Wolverines are crushing opponents as well as anyone that bets against them. At 12-1 SU and outscoring foes by an average of 14.2 PPG, this team is 10-3 against the number. Following their only loss to Minnesota, Michigan came back to annihilate Maryland, 87-63. They were more focused and trust me, they will not be taking this matchup lightly. They are 5-1 ATS L6 as a road favorite and 6-1 ATS L7 overall. Take the Wolverines. Thank you.

Utah State.

VIM.

Game 778.

8:00 pm pst.

Utah State is rolling, winning 11 in a row and all eight of those lined games ATS. This includes an 83-64 beating over Colorado State on Tuesday. The Aggies dominated the Rams on the glass, 42-23. USU is 9th offensively and 15th defensively in rebounding and will once again own the boards here. Utah State is 5-0 ATS L5 at home, 9-0 ATS L9 as a favorite, and 10-1 ATS L11 overall. Take the Aggies. Thank you.

Pacific.

Consensus.

Game 759.

6:00 pm pst.

Pacific has dominated this series, taking eight of the last 10 meetings SU, including both 2020 meetings. The Tigers, at 5-1 SU are striding behind a top-25 defense. Pepperdine is in over their head here. The Waves two top players, Edwards and Ross are each putting in between 32-38 minutes per game and are truly overworked. This will prove to be fatal tonight. Pacific is 4-1 ATS L5 on the road and 7-3-1 ATS L11 overall. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Arizona.

PAC-12 GOW.

Game 765.

6:00 pm pst.

The Sun Devils seem to be distracted, resulting in a four-game SU losing streak and even worse, a six-game ATS slide. As a matter of fact, ASU is a pitiful, 1-9 ATS this season. Poor shooting from both inside and outside of the perimeter and the 305th ranked defense has been serious issues. But, on both ends of the court, they own just about the poorest rebounding stats in college basketball (330th “O”, 326th “D”). That doesn’t bode well as Arizona possesses one of the best rebounding corps in the conference. Oh, by the way, they also own one of the most explosive offenses in the nation (80.0 PPG). The Sun Devils are 5-16 ATS L21 at home and 5-16-1 ATS L22 overall. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

TB on the puck line.

IIB.

Game 5.

4:05 pm pst.

Tampa Bay, which is 2-0 both SU and on the puck line, ranks 1st in goals (5.0), 2nd in shots (35.0), and 7th in PP%/PK% (28.6%). They are 5-1 the last six meetings in this series and come in here 46-17 L63 overall. While Columbus is just 3-8 L11 at home, 1-4 L5 on 1 days rest, and 8-21 L29 overall. Take the Lightning on the puck line. Thank you.

Rutgers.

MM.

Game 734.

4:00 pm pst.

This is an ideal opportunity for Rutgers to get back on track and get some confidence against a lesser foe. Their record is skewed as the last four games, all SU losses, were against Iowa, MSU, OSU, and Wisconsin. Penn State just doesn’t match up well here. This is a team that is 0-5 vs. conference foes and owns a league-worst “D”, allowing over 77.0 PPG. The Nittany Lions are 1-6 ATS L7 at home and 4-11 ATS L16 overall. Take the Scarlet Knights. Thank you.

Wichita State.

BB.

Game 739.

4:00 pm pst.

The Shockers are money winning seven of their last eight SU and all six of the lined games ATS. They have been idle for over a week now but I wouldn’t expect any rust here as interim coach, Issac Brown is proving to be a very thorough and a pretty sharp guy. Memphis is point spread poison covering just once since their season-opener. That’s a 1-9 ATS slide. The WSU defense is way to tough for Memphis’s lackluster “O”. Tyson Etienne (17.9 PPG) is the best player on the court here. The Shockers are 19-7-1 ATS L27 on the road. The Tigers are 0-4 ATS L4 at home. Take Wichita State. Thank you.

Clemson.

Best Bet.

Game 673.

4:00 pm pst.

Look for Clemson to bounce back here following their embarrassing loss on Saturday to Virginia that snapped their four-game SU win streak. The Tigers started the season at 5-0 (both SU and ATS) then dropped a nail-biter to the Hokies, then got on the hot streak. This is a team that recuperates and adapts quite well. Georgia Tech is hot too. But the Yellow Jackets are all offense. They can score but their numbers are padded. Outside of an early-December win over Kentucky, all of their big scoring performances were against nobody teams. They must now face the 12-ranked defense in the nation (60.1 PPG allowed). Take Clemson. Thank you.

St. Bonaventure.

BOOKIE BUSTER.

Game 670.

3:00 pm pst.

The very healthy Bonnies are red-hot, winning and covering four straight. VCU, on the other hand, is ice-cold against the spread, crushing bettors, dropping their last three against the number. The aggressive 21st-ranked St. Bonny defense (61.6 PPG allowed) is going to frustrate VCU, which only possesses two double-digit scorers. The Bonnies starting-five are all flirting with or averaging DD’s. Look for their stellar back court quartet of Holmes, Lofton, Adaway, and Osunniyi to slow down the pace and play their game. The favorite is 4-0 ATS L4 meetings in this series. The Rams are 3-7 ATS L10 vs. teams with a winning percentage of over .600 and 3-7 ATS L10 as a road underdog. The Bonnies are 11-4-1 ATS L16 at home and 20-6-1 ATS L27 as a home favorite. Take St. Bonaventure. Thank you.

Mississippi State.

VEGAS INSIDER MOVE.

Game 644.

6:00 pm pst.

Mississippi State is playing very well. After opening the season with two poor outings, the Bulldogs have now rattled off nine SU wins over their last 12 contests. Tolu Smith is a superstar in the making. The forward leads the SEC with five double-doubles this season. The funny thing is that Smith is only the teams third-leading scorer. Mississippi State has as much or more depth than just about any team in the conference. Mississippi is on a three-game slide and is a dismal, 1-5 SU and ATS since the end of December. They certainly do not have the same depth as their in-state rival and are really going to be manhandled on the boards in this matchup as they have no one to cover Tolu Smith and the rest of their foes big men. The home team is 14-6 ATS L20 meetings in this series. The Rebels are 1-6 ATS L7 on the road and 0-5 ATS L5 as an underdog. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Flyers on the puck line.

Slapshot.

Game 46.

4:35 pm pst.

Philadelphia is off to a 2-0 start this season and will have no problems staying undefeated tonight when facing Buffalo. This is an opponent they have manhandled, winning the last four meetings and seven of the last nine. Just one of those victories came by only one goal. The The Sabres had an issue last season with the power play. Well, it looks like history is repeating itself. Buffalo is 3-14 L17 at Philly. Philadelphia is 25-9 L34 at home. Take the Flyers on the puck line. Thank you.

Florida State.

Bookie Buster.

Game 875.

4:00 pm pst.

In what I expect to be a very tough matchup, I will side with the underdog Seminoles with the healthier squad and the more potent offense. FSU comes off two very strong performances (both wins and covers) over notables, NC State and UNC. While the Cardinals have talent, weaknesses were exposed on Saturday in their 78-72 loss and no cover at the hands of the Hurricanes. Pressure caused poor shooting for Louisville while they were badly outmuscled on the boards. Both up front and in the back court, Florida State has the personnel to run here. Big men, Gray and Koprivica (17.7 PPG, 11.1 RPG combined) will dominate down low while the trio of guards, Walker, Barbes (check statis), and Polite (37.0 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 8.1 APG combined) will control the tempo. The Cardinals are 1-3-1 ATS L5 at home. The Seminoles are 9-4 ATS L13 following a SU win. Take Florida State. Thank you.

NO.

NFC GAME OF THE YEAR.

Game 308.

3:40 pm pst.

With no running game to speak of, Tampa Bay solely relies upon Tom Brady throwing the ball. Well, New Orleans owns a tough defense (21.1 PPG allowed) that ranks 5th vs. the pass. They have bested Brady and the Bucs both meetings this season SU and ATS and going back a bit, have won and covered five straight in this series. Drew Brees is 100% healthy and has the dangerous Alvin Kamara running the ball. Also, perhaps the most dangerous RB in the NFL coming out of the backfield as a receiver. Brees will hook up often with stellar wideouts, Harris and Thomas especially against the very vulnerable pass defense of the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS L5 in January and 1-4 ATS L5 as a road underdog. New Orleans is 7-1 ATS L8 vs. the NFC and 8-2 ATS L10 overall. Take the Saints. Thank you.

Virginia Tech.

ACC GOW.

Game 839.

3:00 pm pst.

The Hokies at 10-2 SU (8-4 ATS) are playing very good basketball. Particularly on the stop-end, where they are allowing just 65.1 PPG. They have taken the last eight meetings with Wake Forest, going 6-2 ATS. To make matters worse for the 3-4 Demon Deacons, the team has been hit by the injury/illness bug with five players sidelined, including two of their top-three scorers. The road team is 5-1 ATS L6 meetings in this series. Virginia Tech is 6-1 ATS L7 overall. Wake Forest is 2-5 ATS L7 as a ‘dog. Take the Hokies. Thank you.

Cleveland.

VIM.

Game 305.

12:05 pm pst.

KC deserves their praise. However, the oddsmakers have “inflated” their lines thus resulting in this team failing to cover their last eight outings. While Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense can score, the defense leaves a lot to be desired. Particularly against the run. Every decent ground attack has piled up yardage and points on Kansas City. Well, in comes the NFL’s 3rd ranked rushing unit. While RB’s, Chubb and Hunt, who have combined for over 2,000 yards rushing and 20 TD’s on the ground, keep the KC defense honest and allow Baker Mayfield, who has thrown just one INT in the last 10 games, to hook up with his arsenal of receivers. Kansas City is 0-4 ATS L4 at home and 0-4 ATS L4 vs. the AFC. Take Cleveland. Thank you.

Tulsa.

AAC GOW.

Game 822.

12:00 pm pst.

Due to safety protocols, Memphis has yet to play in the New Year, idle for 18 days. Tulsa has played a regular schedule this season and is starting to stride, winning six of the last seven SU and going 5-1 ATS during that span. That includes a December 21, 56-49 win and cover over Memphis. This is a healthy Golden Hurricane squad that possesses a frustrating defense (61.3 PPG allowed) The underdog is 5-0 ATS L5 meetings in this series. The Tigers are 0-6 ATS L6 overall. The Golden Hurricane are 20-7 ATS L27 as a home ‘dog. Take Tulsa. Thank you.

Baltimore.

SMP.

Game 303.

5:15 pm pst.

Giving Lamar Jackson and the NFL’s No.1 rushing attack points in the playoffs is a mistake. This is a team that enters this contest winning six in a row SU and seven straight ATS. The matchup favors the Ravens ground attack against the lax 17th ranked rush defense of the Bills. When the postseason inexperienced Josh Allen and the Buffalo squad has the ball, they must line up against the No.2 stop-unit in football. The Baltimore “D” has made a habit of shutting down offenses that usually account for 30 points per game. The Ravens are 7-0 ATS L7 playoff road games, 16-5 ATS L21 vs. the AFC, 9-3 ATS L12 in January, and 20-8 ATS L28 overall. Take Baltimore. Thank you.

Charlotte.

TRP.

Game 525.

4:35 pm pst.

Toronto is pointspread poison covering just three of their last 12 outings, including a no-cover against Charlotte two nights ago. That ATS win marked the third straight for the Hornets against the Raptors and the fifth in the last six meetings. Even if Gordon hayward (check status) is sidelined here, on both sides of the court, Charlotte matches up well with Toronto. The Hornets are 17-7 ATS L24 at the Raptors, 16-5-1 ATS L22 as an underdog, and 5-1 ATS L6 overall. The Raptors are 1-8 ATS L9 at home, 2-9 ATS L11 as a favorite, and 1-4 ATS L5 on one days rest. Take Charlotte. Thank you.

Carolina on the puck line.

PP.

Game 23.

4:05 pm pst.

The Hurricanes had a 43-14 advantage in shots on goals in Thursday’s, 3-0 win over the Red Wings. Going back to last season, Carolina has taken four in a row over Detroit by a combined, 17-5. There is no reason why today’s contest will have any different of an outcome. The Red Wings are 8-20 L28 at home and 10-42 L52 overall. Take the Hurricanes on the puck line. Thank you.

GB.

BCP.

Game 302.

1:35 pm pst.

There is no team in the NFL that is as “Jekyll & Hyde” as LA. While Green Bay has played the most consistent football in the league this season. Jared Goff will be under center here. That thumb injury may be a factor folks. The Rams won’t be able to keep pace offensively with the No.1 scoring offense in the NFL. FYI, the Packers defense have held their last six opponents to an average of 18.5 PPG. When Green Bay has the ball, the “Big 3” of Rodgers, Adams, and Jones will keep the Los Angeles “D” on the field, on their toes, and very busy. The favorite is 9-1 ATS L10 meetings in this series. The Rams are 0-6 ATS L6 vs. the Packers. The Packers are 7-2 ATS L9 in the month of January. Take Green Bay. Thank you.

UAB.

VIM.

Game 687.

1:00 pm pst.

In what just might be the biggest mismatch on the board today, UAB and their No.1 ranked defense (55.2 PPG allowed) will completely shut down the lackluster Charlotte offense. The Blazers just smashed the 49ers, 61-37 last night. Expect their quartet of double-digit scoring guards to light it up again here today. UAB is 6-0 ARS L6 vs. teams with a losing record, 6-2 ATS L8 on the road, and 10-4 ARS L14 as a favorite. Take the Blazers. Thank you.

Creighton.

BB.

Game 635.

11:00 am pst.

The 8th ranked Blue Jays have rattled off six straight victories while the disappointing Bulldogs are just 3-7 both SU and ATS this season. Don’t be concerned with the number here as Creighton, on both sides of the court outclass Butler. This is a team with five double-digit scorers and overall account for a whopping, 83.3 PPG. The Bulldogs don’t have the personnel to compete here. The favorite is 6-0 ATS L6 meetings in this series. Take Creighton. Thank you.

Siena.

VIM.

Game 867.

4:00 pm pst.

The Saints are off to a great start at 4-0 SU. They have dominated the Broncos, winning and covering seven of the last 10 meetings. Overall, Siena is on a 13-game SU win streak and on both sides of the ball, outclass their opponent here. This is squad with five double-digit scorers and two more players flirting with DD’s. They run with a quartet of guards as talented as any back court in the nation. Pickett, Camper, Carpenter, and King (54.5 PPG, 20.0 RPG, 13.4 APG combined) will take this game over. Siena is 5-2 ATS L7 overall. Rider is 2-6 ATS L8 overall. Take the Saints. Thank you.

VGK.

-1.5 Goals.

Slapshot play.

Game 72.

7:05 pm pst.

Losing three straight to Dallas to be ousted from the playoffs last season left a bad taste in the VGK mouth. Expect one of this season’s highest-touted teams to come out here and make a statement against an opponent they have easily handled, taking eight of the last 10 meetings. VGK are 15-5 L20 at home. Take the VGK. Thank you.

Utah State.

VIM.

Game 742.

6:00 pm pst.

These two teams match up well everywhere but on the boards. The Aggies possess a far better corps of rebounders on both the offensive and defensive glass. Moreover, Utah State has been money to us bettors, covering six straight contests while San Diego State has struggled. The home team is 6-2-1 ATS L9 meetings in this series. The Aztecs are 0-4 ATS L4 following a SU win. Take the Aggies. Thank you.

Charlotte.

TRP.

Game 569.

4:35 pm pst.

Charlotte has covered four of the last five meetings with Toronto. The Raptors are far cry from the team the were over recent seasons. At 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS, this team is struggling and should no way be laying this type of lumber. Especially against the red-hot Hornets, which have won and covered four of their last five. Take Charlotte. Thank you.

Miami.

SMP.

Game 567.

4:05 pm pst.

Both teams are missing some key players. But in a quick turnaround from Tuesday’s tough overtime battle, this is way too many points for Philly to lay. Especially against a Miami team that has covered six of the last seven meetings and winning four of those seven SU. Take the Heat. Thank you.

Mississippi State.

BB.

Game 696.

6:00 pm pst.

Mississippi State is starting to stride playing solid basketball and winning eight of their last 10 SU. Texas A&M is not impressive at all dropping three of their last four both SU and ATS. On both sides of the court the Bulldogs outclass the Aggies, particularly on the glass. Mississippi State is very strong on both the offensive and defensive boards and that is where this matchup will get out of hand. The backcourt tandem of Molinar and Stewart JR. (37.8 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 5.8 APG combined) are just too much for the Texas A&M guards to contend with. The home team is 4-1 ATS L5 meetings in this series. The Aggies are 2-5 ATS L7 on the road and 2-5 ATS L7 overall. The Bulldogs are 5-2 ATS L7 at home and 15-7 ATS L221 home games vs. teams with a losing road record. Take Mississippi State. Thank you.

LA.

TRP.

Game 54.

5:05 pm pst.

LA has won and covered five straight over Houston, including Sunday’s, 120-102 thumping. A game in which DeMarcus Cousins was ejected for taking a swipe at LeBron James. Not a player to take things lightly, expect James and company to make a statement here. The Rockets are 2-6 ATS L8 at home, 7-19 ATS L26 on one days rest, and 3-9 ATS L12 overall. Take the Lakers. Thank you.

Virginia Tech.

VIM.

Game 624.

4:00 pm pst.

I’ve always been a fan of Coach “K” and the Duke Blue Devils program. But this season his young and inexperienced squad just isn’t putting up the numbers we are accustomed to seeing. Thus, resulting in a 1-6 ATS mark in 2021. On the other hand, V tech is rolling, sporting a 9-2 SU record and going 7-4 ATS. They own a frustrating defense that is allowing just 64.9 PPG. They are a bit banged up but they have the depth and the talent to win this game outright. The home team is 7-2 ATS L9 meetings in this series. The Blue Devils are 1-5 ATS L6 on the road. The Hokies are 4-1 ATS L5 at home. Take Virginia Tech. Thank you.

Alabama.

NCAAF CHAMPIONSHIP GAME WINNER.

Game 500.

5:00 pm pst.

With the National Championship game upon us, for the first time in a long time there are no arguments, no debates, and no protests as to why other teams are more deserving to be here. The last two undefeated ranked teams in the nation square off in the matchup everyone was hoping for.

 I made the line here between -8 and -10 points depending on injury/illness. When it officially came out making Alabama a seven-point favorite, the public immediately bet it up to -8 and it is now floating between -7 and -8.  

 For many years the favorite won and covered in the Title game. Then the tide (no pun intended) flowed in the opposite direction with the underdogs not just covering but winning a few contests outright as well.

 For me personally, I am torn. When I was a kid in the early ‘70’s, my father, a respected horse player and sports bettor, turned on the tube one Saturday morning to watch a game he had wagered on. I took one look at Paul “Bear” Bryant on the sideline, arms folded with that stoic look on his face, and that patented houndstooth fedora and I immediately fell in love with Alabama football. But there are two places your heart doesn’t belong, in love and in sports betting.

 Growing up now, the handicapper in me instantly leaned on the underdog here with all those points. Especially after last week’s dismantling of a Trevor Lawrence-led Clemson team in the Sugar Bowl. Many out there felt (including me) that Ohio State did not belong in the CFP. Prior to last week’s CFP semifinal, I did not feel the Buckeyes would be so dominating on both sides of the ball. They showed how good they are by overcoming a seven-point deficit to then outscore the Tigers 42-14. However, there are no more cards up OSU’s sleeve, the cat is out of the bag now. ‘Bama has seen all they can do. And there are very few coaches as good at preparing a squad for a big game as Nick Saban. And a big no-no in betting is not judging a team solely from their last performance.

 Saban and Alabama does have their work cut out for them. Ohio State has a well-balanced offense and Justin Fields has taken his game to another level. This is a unit that ranks 42nd in passing, 5th in rushing, and 8th in scoring. Take note, that this “O” revolves around Fields and last week he got banged up a bit against Brent Venables “D”. He will play but those ribs might still be tender here and that may be a factor. Speaking of injuries, the Buckeyes injured list is so long it rivals a Bill Belichick Patriots list (check status). Something the Crimson Tide doesn’t have to worry about, being just about full strength.

 Head coach Ryan Day must be concerned with the vastly improved defense of Alabama. Outside of the shootout with Florida in the SEC Title game, Pete Golding’s stop-unit have held every opponent to 24 or less since early-October.

 On the opposite side of the ball, Mac Jones and the explosive Crimson Tide offensive juggernaut, which accounts for 49.7 PPG, the Buckeyes will not have the same success defensively as last week in getting their foe off the field. Bama’s big three, Mac Jones, Najee Harris, and DeVonta Smith will control the clock and keep the OSU defense on the field and more importantly, their offense off of it. Mac Jones is smart and savvy and has the luxury being protected by one of the biggest and stoutest offensive lines in the nation.  

 Ryan Day is a sharp guy and his team is loaded with talent but they are not impervious to perhaps being in a letdown situation here either. That game last week vs. the Tigers was a matchup the Buckeyes were dreaming of since being ousted from last year’s CFP semifinal by Clemson. Maybe the wind just might be out of their sails a bit here.

 Ohio State is 1-4 ATS the last five following an ATS win and 1-4 ATS the last five vs. teams with a winning record. Alabama is 7-1 ATS the last eight following an ATS loss and 7-1 ATS the last eight vs. the Big Ten.

 Being that this line is around a hot number, listen to Smokey Robinson’s mama, and shop around and get the best number you can. Lay the points and roll with the Tide. Take Alabama. Thank you.

Colorado.

VIM.

Game 863.

3:00 pm pst.

While Colorado is playing solid basketball, Utah is on a three-game SU slide and a 2-5 ATS run. On both sides of the court, the Buffaloes outclass the Utes. Particularly on the stop-end where they allow a mere, 62.6 PPG (31st). Expect the frontcourt of Colorado to dominate in the paint here. The favorite is 5-1 ATS L6 meetings in this series. Utah is 3-9 ATS L12 as a home ‘dog. Take Colorado. Thank you.

Connecticut.

BB.

Game 868.

3:00 pm pst.

Even if James Bouknight (check status) is sidelined here, UConn still has enough depth and talent to take down the struggling DePaul team. The Huskies have dominated the Blue Demons, taking more than 10 consecutive meetings SU and covering eight of the last 10, including seven straight. DePaul has very little defense. Connecticut owns one of the best in the nation. The Huskies are 4-1 ATS L5 as a road favorite and 5-0 ATS l5 overall. Take Connecticut. Thank you.

LAL.

TRP.

GAME 511.

4:05 pm pst.

LA has easily won and covered the last four meetings in this series. Houston is still not at full strength with several starters sidelined. The Lakers are 4-1 ATS L5 at the Rockets. The Rockets are 3-8 ATS L11 overall. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Wichita State.

VIM.

Game 832.

1:30 pm pst.

Wichita State comes in here motivated following their first loss in a month. And they are money, covering four straight outings. Cincy is point spread poison covering just two of their nine outings this season. On both sides of the ball, the Shockers outclass the Bearcats. Cincinnati is 2-6 ATS L8 on the road, 5-14 ATS L19 as an underdog, and 15-36 ATS L51 overall. Take Wichita State. Thank you.

WFT.

SMP.

Game 146.

5:15 pm pst

Washington has come alive the latter half of the season, wining five of their final seven games both SU and ATS. Their defense has held every opponent since mid-November to 20 points or less. Tampa Bay with Tom Brady has become solely a passing offense abandoning the run the entire season. This is a problem today as the WFT secondary ranks No.2 in passing yards allowed and 4th overall in scoring. Washington is 4-0 ATS L4 following a SU win, 4-1 ATS L5 as an underdog, and 4-0 ATS L4 on Saturday. Take the WFT. Thank you.

Texas.

VIM.

Game 625.

10:00 am pst.

The Longhorns have taken five of the last six meetings in this series SU and enter this matchup rolling, sporting a 9-1 SU mark with victories over such notables as the Hoosiers, Tar Heels, Cowboys, and Jayhawks. Four of their five starters are averaging double-digits, particularly their backcourt trio of Coleman, Ramey, and Jones West Virginia has talent. But, their entire inside game revolves around forward, Culver. Texas has six solid big men to rotate on him and tire him out. The Longhorns are 6-1 ATS L7 on the road. The Mountaineers are 1-4 ATS L5 following a SU win. Take Texas. Thank you.

Northwestern.

Slam Dunk.
Game 758.

6:00 pm pst.

The last six meetings in this series have been decided by an average of 4.6 PPG with none by over eight points. Northwestern started the season off hot but comes in here having dropped their last two outings to Iowa and Michigan. The team gets back on track here at home, getting nearly double-digits against a hated rival that they match up quite well with. The Fighting Illini are 1-4-1 ATS L6 following a SU win. The Wildcats are 5-1 ATS L6 at home. Take Northwestern. Thank you.

Southern Utah.

Under The Radar.

Game 748.

6:00 pm pst.

No worries about the line here as on of the nations top-scoring teams goes up against one of its worst. Southern Utah posts 84.6 PPG and over 40.1 offensive RPG’s while Idaho accounts for a dismal 60.0 PPG and only pulls in 27.1 offensive boards. The Vandals at 0-7 SU (2-5 ATS) are getting abused at both ends of the court. Since their season-opening loss, the Thunderbirds have rattled off seven straight victories going 3-1 ATS. SUU with four DD scorers and a half dozen outstanding rebounders will dominate here. Idaho is 4-11 ATS L15 overall. Take Southern Utah. Thank you.

Philadelphia.

Crash the Boards play.

Game 533.

4:35 pm pst.

This is a big division matchup here as both teams are touted to be true forces in 2021. Philly is off to a better start at 7-1 while Brooklyn is 4-4. Kevin Durant is out. Take note that the 76ers have won and covered seven of the last eight vs. the Nets, all without KD on the floor. The matchup heavily favors Philly as they are significantly superior on the boards and own the much stronger defense. Jarrett Allen is no match for Joel Embiid. The center, along with forward, Tobias Harris (44.6/19.6 combined) will own the paint here. The Nets are 1-4 ATS L5 at home and 1-6 ATS L7 on 1 days rest. Take the 76ers. Thank you.

Iowa,

Vegas Insider Move.

Game 729.

4:00 pm pst.

The 5th ranked Hawkeyes have way too much offensive prowess for Maryland. Up front, 7’0” 270 lb. Garza 6’11” 250 lb. Nunge, and 6’8” 220 lb. Murray are a true force in the paint. The backcourt consists of three outstanding guards in Wieskamp, Fredrick, and Bohannon (34.4 PPG combined). This is a well-balanced unit. The Terrapins just don’t have the size, strength, or athleticism to contend here. The Hawkeyes won’t take this game lightly having lost last January’s matchup. Iowa is 14-2 ATS L16 following an ATS loss and 12-5 ATS L17 overall.  Maryland is 1-4 ATS L5 at home and 2-5 ATS L7 overall. Take the Hawkeyes. Thank you.

SMU.

Bookie Buster.

Game 734.

4:00 pm pst.

The Mustangs come in here angry after suffering their first loss of the season, a humiliating 14-point bating by Houston. Cincy is on a five-game slide, both SU and ATS. Poor shooting has plagued the team and boy are they in trouble here facing a very tough SMU defense. The Mustangs, which lost the last seven in this series are much better this year and will get their revenge. The Bearcats are 8-20 ATS L30 on the road. Take SMU. Thank you.

Boise State.

Bookie Buster.

Game 706.

These two MWC representatives are worlds apart. BSI is 8-1 SU and 4-0 on conference play while Air Force is 3-5 SU and 1-3 in MWC action. The Broncos possess a ton of talent with a backcourt trio of double-digit scorers and a few monster rebounders up front. This team is accounting for over 81.4 PPG. The Falcons own the 339th ranked offense in the nation barely eking out a dismal, 56.1 PPG. Things go from bad to worse here as they must take the court against one of the best defenses in the nation, allowing foes a mere 37.5% from the floor and only 60.7 PPG. If you are concerned with the number here take note that the last three Broncos victories over the Falcons were by 24, 28, and 17 points. The home team is 6-0 L6 meetings. Air Force is 3-8 ATS L1 on the road and 5-17 ATS L18 overall. Boise State is 16-5 ATS L21 at home and 5-0 ATS L5 following an ATS loss. Take Broncos. Thank you.

Phoenix.

Top-Rated.

Game 528.

6:05 pm pst.

Very quietly the Suns own the No.1 defense in the NBA. This doesn’t bode well for a Toronto team that has one of the poorest offenses in basketball in just about every category. They have crushed bettors. Going back to last season, the Raptors are on a 1-6 ARS slide. They’ve always had problems with the Suns, going 1-6 ATS L7 in Phoenix and 7-20-1 ATS L28 overall vs. Phoenix. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

New York.

Crash The Boards.

Game 522.

4:35 pm pst.

New York is playing solid basketball behind one of the NBA’s toughest defenses. They are frustrating and stifling. That along with the fact that they are hitting over 37.3% beyond the arc is the reasons why the team has won and covered four of their last five outings. The Jazz are 3-12 ATS L15 at the Knicks, 6-24 ATS L30 overall vs. the Knicks, 6-22-2 ATS L30 as a favorite, and 3-7-1 ATS L10 overall. Take New York. Thank you.

Philadelphia.

Above the Rim.

Game 514.

4:05 pm pst.

Philly is red-hot winning and covering four in a row. The addition of Danny Green and Seth Curry has paid off. Washington comes off their first two wins of the campaign but will be in a huge letdown spot here following Sunday’s surprising win over Brooklyn. The 76ers are 4-1 ATS L5 at home in the series and 5-0 ATS L5 on 1 days rest. The Wizards are 3-10-1 ATS L14 as an underdog and 9-23 ATS L32 on 2 days rest. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Rutgers.

BB.

Game 633.

6:00 pm pst.

MSU has had their way in this series taking all nine meetings SU over the last six seasons. But this is a very different Rutgers squad this season. They have taken down Syracuse, Maryland, Illinois, and Purdue. The Scarlett Knights have covered five of the last six including a tough two-point loss to Iowa on Saturday. MSU has been point spread poison failing to cover their last seven outings, losing three of those SU to NW, Wiscy, and Minny. Rutgers can shoot the “3” and are evenly matched in the paint here. They are 5-1 ATS L6 as a ‘dog and 20-6-2 ATS L28 vs. winners. The Spartans are 0-4 ATS L4 at home, and 4-9 ATS L13 vs. winners. Take Rutgers. Thank you.

Florida.

SEC SMASHER.

Game 623.

4:00 pm pst.

Following the loss of star forward, Keyontae Johnson, Florida has won and covered their last two contests against such notables as Vanderbilt and LSU. Look for rival Alabama to be in let down mode here coming off a big win over Tennessee as a 10.5-point underdog. The Gators are monsters on the boards. That along with the fact that they come in here confident having taken the last three meetings in this series SU will be the difference. The road team is 20-5-1 ATS L26 meetings in this series. Take Florida. Thank you.

CSU.

OM PLAY.

Game 875.

6:00 pm pst.

San Diego State is a decent team. But they have dropped two of their last three outings both SU and ATS, including Saturday’s 70-67 loss and no cover against Colorado State. The Rams are rolling, donning a 6-1 SU record and going 4-1 ATS in 2020. Both teams are healthy and match up well with one another. CSU owns the more explosive back court of Roddy, Stevens, and Moore, who are all DD scorers that will be the difference here as the Rams will control the tempo and the clock. The Aztecs are 3-7 ATS L10 as a home favorite. Take CSU. Thank you.

Boston.

MMM.

Game 581.

4:35 pm pst.

There is no love lost between these two Atlantic Division rivals. The Celtics ousted the Raptors from last year’s playoffs. As a matter of fact, they also took three of four regular season matchup last season both SU and ATS. Toronto has been point spread poison covering just once since early September (1-5 ATS run). The Celtics are 0-5 ATS L5 on 0 days rest and 24-9 ATS L33 as a road ‘dog. Take Boston here. Thank you.

Portland.

BB.

Game 571.

5:30 pm pst.

Portland is one of the best scoring teams in the NBA while Golden State has the worst scoring defense. The Blazers starting-five are all averaging double-digits. Look for McCollum and Lillard (33.2 PPG combined) to light up the scoreboard here. The Warriors are 2-8 ATS L10 at home, 0-4 ATS L4 as an underdog, and 1-5 ATS L6 overall. Take Portland. Thank you.

Phoenix.

SD.

Game 568.

5:05 pm pst.

Back when LA was playing more consistently, they had problems with Phoenix. This season, the Suns own the NBA’s No.1 defense (98.7 PPG). The red-hot Phoenix team has won four in a row both SU and ATS and getting more than a basket here is a gift. The Clippers are 1-4 ATS L5 vs. teams with a winning record and 1-5 ATS L^ on 1 days rest. The Suns are 8-0 ATS L8 at home and 8-0 ATS L8 on 1 days rest. Take Phoenix. Thank you.

NW.

BIG TEN GOW.

Game 8474.

4:30 pm pst.

There is no question Michigan is a good team. But so is Northwestern. The Wildcats have already beaten rivals, Spartans, Hoosiers, and Buckeyes and coming off a loss to the 10th ranked Hawkeyes will motivate the team to bounce back here. They have both the big men and the back court to contend in this matchup. But it will be the mismatch of their 8th ranked three-point shooting squad against the Wolverines 294th ranked three-point defense that will be fatal here. NW is 5-2 ATS L7 overall. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Tennessee.

AFC SOUTH GOM.

Game 111.

1:25 pm pst.

Tennessee needs to win for a chance at the postseason. They own one of the best scoring offenses in the NFL (30.0 PPG). RB, Derrick Henry is looking to hit the 2,000-yard milestone and has a very good shot at it as he faces the league’s 31st ranked run defense. The favorite is 10-3 ATS L13 meetings in this series. The Texans are 2-5 ATS L7 at home, 3-8 ATS L11 as an underdog, and 5-11 ATS L16 overall. Take the Titans. Thank you.

NO.

NFC SOUTH GOM.

Game 113.

1:25 pm pst.

The Saints can clinch the No.1 seed in the NFC with a win here and some help. RB, Alvin Kamara is out. But the offense is loaded with playmakers while the defense ranks among the best in the NFL. The Saints are 5-1 ATS L6 at the Panthers, 6-1 ATS L& vs. the NFC South, and 15-6 ATS L21 as a road favorite. Take New Orleans. Thank you.

Duquesne.

CTB.

Game 819.

11:00 am pst.

Duquesne took down GW last night, 75-63 to give the Dukes their sixth victory over the last seven meetings with the Colonials SU going 5-2 ATS. George Washington’s only wins in 2020 came against Coppin State and Fordham. Duquesne is 4-0 ATS L4 on the road. GW is 3-10 ATS L13 overall. Take the Dukes. Thank you.

Dallas.

NFC EAST GOM.

Game 107.

10:00 am pst.

A few things need to happen for Dallas to take the NFC East and make the playoffs. But they first need to win here. They have won and covered three straight as their defense has stepped up and both Andy Dalton Ezekiel Elliott are playing their best football of the season. Oh, and both are looking to reach season milestones. The Cowboys are 6-1 ATS L7 meetings in this series. Take Dallas. Thank you.

NO.

Crusher.

Game 554.

4:35 pm pst.

Toronto is a mess. Look for a big spanking here as they come off their first victory of the season beating the lowly Knicks. The Pelicans own the NBA’s 2nd best defense (99.2 PPG allowed) and will completely shut down the Raptors here. Toronto is 1-5 ATS L6 as a fav. Take New Orleans. Thank you.

Atlanta.

BB.

Game 556.

4:35 pm pst.

Atlanta and their NBA-best scoring offense (125.8 PPG) is 4-1 this season both SU and ATS. This is a squad that can rebound on both ends of the court and light up opponents beyond the arc (40.9%). The Cavs are 0-5 ATS L5 on one days rest. Take the Hawks. Thank you.

Wright State.

HL GOW.

Game 701.

2:00 pm pst.

Wright State just spanked Oakland, 90-51 yesterday to give the Raiders eight consecutive wins and covers in this series. They are 5-0 ATS L5 on the road and 5-2 ATS L7 overall. Take Wright State. Thank you.

Iowa State.

Fiesta Bowl Winner.

Game 496.

1:00 pm pst.

On both sides of the ball, we can expect the well-balanced and more battel-tested Cyclones to dominate here. The 2020/2021 Ducks are not as explosive as past squads. Look for one of the nation’s best 1-2 punches of QB, Brock Purdy (2,594 YP, 66.4% CR, 18/9) and RB, Breece Hall (1,436 YR, 19 TD’s) to control the tempo and the clock while the ISU stop-unit (21.8 PPG allowed) contains the Oregon offense. The Ducks are 7-15 ATS L22 following an ATS win and 5-11-1 ATS L17 nonconference games. Iowa State is 5-1 ATS L6 as a favorite and 16-7 ATS L23 following a SU loss. Take the Cyclones. Thank you.

Baylor.

BB.

Game 623.

10:00 am pst.

The No.2 ranked Baylor Bears outclass the ISU Cyclones on both ends of the court. They will devour their league foe here and continue to get bettors paid (7-1 ATS). They are 10-4 ATS L14 on Saturday, 20-8-1 ATS L29 as a road fav, and 40-19-1 ATS L60 overall on the road. Take the Bears. Thank you.

Indiana.

Outback Bowl Winner.

Game 494.

9:30 am pst.

Things are going to get ugly for the Mississippi offense here. Their two best receivers, Elijah Moore and Kenny Yeboah opted out prior to the LSU matchup (53-48 loss and no cover). The duo caught 55% of the passes this season and 50% of the TD’s. Without the tandem on the field, Indiana and their 19th ranked defense can key on the ground game. But things get even uglier as the Hoosiers offense (30.1 PPG) line up against just about the worst defense in college football (127th vs. the pass, 104th vs. the rush, 122nd in scoring). Backup quarterback, Jack Tuttle believe it or not owns a better QBR than did starter, Michael Penix Jr. Indiana is 7-0 ATS in 2020, 4-1 ATS last five vs. losers, and 4-1 ATS last five nonconference games.Take the Hoosiers. Thank you.

Louisville.

CTB.

Game 903.

9:00 am pst.

Look for the 6-1 Cardinals to decimate the Eagles dismal defense here and light up the scoreboard with a staring-five chock full of talented athletic scorers. BC is 0-4 ATS L4 at home. Take Louisville. Thank you.

Clemson.

BOWL GOY/SUGAR BOWL WINNER.

Game 334.

5:45 pm pst.

Many people in and out of the college football arena feel that Ohio State does not belong in the CFP. I will leave the debating to those who DO NOT bet on games. I say they do belong here for the sole purpose of them being outclassed gets us paid in this matchup. Just over the past month, the Buckeyes have struggled with the Scarlett Knights, Hoosiers, and Wildcats. And folks, you can combine those three teams and still wouldn’t be close to the talent level that Tigers possess. They have gotten burned for 260.3 yards per game in the air in 2020.

I have two words for you, Trevor Lawrence. He is always superb but since returning to action from covid protocol he has been stellar. Don’t forget, he personally took down Ohio State in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl when the Buckeyes were a more talented team than the current squad. Not only will he shred them in the air but the uncharitable Clemson defense (27th vs. the pass, 9th vs. the run, 11th in scoring) will shut them down offensively. The Buckeyes are 1-5 ATS the last six vs. the ACC and 0-4 ATS the last four vs. winners. The Tigers are 10-2 ATS the last 12 Bowls and 17-4 ATS the last 21 on neutral sites. Take Clemson. Thank you.

LAL.

ATR.

Game 535.

5:05 pm pst.

LA is starting to stride. They come off a 121-107 thumping over San Antonio on this court on Wednesday. That was the Lakers fourth straight win and cover over the Spurs. Look for the big-three of James, Davis, and Schroder (all put up 20 or more in Wednesday’s matchup) to once again be too much for San Antonio to handle. The Spurs are 4-9 ATS L13 on 1 days rest and 3-11 ATS L14 following a SU loss. Take LA. Thank you.

UTEP.

BB.

Game 891.

5:00 pm pst.

UTEP has played St. Mary’s, Arizona, and ASU, covering all three contests and beating the Sun Devils outright by 13 points as a 13-point ‘dog. The Miners have faced and competed with some of the most talented squads in college hoops. This is a huge step down especially knowing they have won and covered the last two meetings with the Eagles. UTEP is 5-1 ATS L6 on the road and 7-1 ATS L8 overall. Take the Miners. Thank you.

Wright State.

CTB.

Game 877.

4:00 pm pst.

This is a mismatch on both sides of the court. Wright State has dominated Oakland taking the last seven meetings both SU and ATS. The Raiders are stacked with five double-digit scorers. Take Wright State. Thank you.

Milwaukee.

BB.

Game 843.

3:00 pm pst.

The Colonials own one of the poorest defenses in the nation. Expect the Panthers which are riding a three-game SU hot streak while covering all four outings in 2020, to exploit this with their trio of stellar guards, Lucas, Gholston, and Thomas (37.1 PPG combined). Milwaukee is 4-0 ATS L4 on the road and 7-3-1 ATS L11 as a ‘dog. Take the Panthers. Thank you.

Liberty.

Early Winner.

Game 307073.

12:00 pm pst.

The mighty Liberty offense (50.7% FG’s) with their talented backcourt (all three starters averaging between 9.1 and 14.5 PPG) will trample the lax Lipscomb defense. On the flipside, look for the stingy Flames D” to shut down the Bison “O”. The Flames are 5-2 ATS L7 on the road, 4-0 ATS L4 as a fav, and 7-0 ATS L7 overall. Take Liberty. Thank you.

NORTHWESTERN.

Citrus Bowl WINNER.

Game 330.

10:00 am pst.

In a peculiar Bowl season this game actually puts together two teams that should be Bowling. Both are six-win teams from Power-five conferences. For those of you who enjoy nostalgia, eleven years to the day after facing off in a thrilling bowl game, these two teams meet again on New Year's Day in the Citrus Bowl at Orlando, Florida. The teams played in the 2010 Outback Bowl, with the Tigers pulling out a 38-35 overtime victory. Current Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka completed 47 of 78 passes for 532 yards with four touchdowns and five interceptions for the Wildcats. Wow, how’s that for eerie?

 Both teams are in different places mentally. The Tigers have since fired head coach, Gus Malzahn and hired Boise State boss, Bryan Harsin. On the flip side, the Wildcats might be the most harmonious team in action right now. As a matter of fact, the game will be the last in the career of Northwestern's defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz, who would reach 400 career wins if the Wildcats win here. Trust me, the team will go all out for their DC here. While neither team possesses a very exciting or explosive offense, the big disparity here is on the defensive side of the ball. Northwestern owns the nation’s 5th ranked stop-unit, yielding only 15.5 PPG. This is a squad that is equally strong against the pass and the run. In recent years it seems that teams have abandoned the basics, but not the Wildcats. And that will be the difference in this matchup. The Tigers are 1-4 ATS L5 vs. the Big Ten, 0-4 ATS L4 vs. winners, and 0-4 ATS L4 in January. Take Northwestern. Thank you.

Cincinnati.

Peach Bowl WINNER.

Game 327.

9:00 am pst.

 There are those out there that will automatically take the SEC team in a matchup over the AAC representative. Well, that may have worked in the past, but 2020 is full of surprises. And if we have learned anything, it’s that we must expect the unexpected. With all respect to head coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs, they are not unbeatable. They were picked apart by quarterbacks Mac Jones and Kyle Trask. Sports fans, Desmond Riddler (2,090 yards passing, 66.4% completion rate, 17/6) may not be as popular as the previously mentioned, but he is darn good and has an arsenal of receivers to dissect the 90th ranked pass defense of Georgia. Then there is the way we look at the Bulldogs when they are on offense. They have very pedestrian numbers. Sure, they can smash lesser defenses like that of the Razorbacks, Gamecocks, and Tigers (Missouri) but this defense they face here, is not a lesser one. And don’t think for a moment that the Bearcats ”D”, which ranks 8th nationally (16.0 PPG) can be intimidated here. Cincy is 4-1 ATS the last five nonconference games and 4-0 ATS the last four games played as an underdog. Take the points with Cincy here and watch an AAC rep gets you paid over the mighty SEC. Take the Bearcats. Thank you.

USC.

BB.

Game 744.

7:00 pm pst.

Ove the last three weeks, USC has only taken the floor twice, both wins and covers. Colorado is 0-2 both SU and ATS as an underdog in 2020, stepping up in class twice and paying the price for it. The Buffaloes have had trouble on the boards the last few outings and are in real trouble in this outing facing a trojans team that has outrebounded five of six foes this season. Look for the Mobley brothers (27.5 PPG, 17.5 RPG combined) to take this game over. USC gets some payback from dropping four straight in this series. Buffalo is 1-6 ATS L7 vs. winners, 13-40 ATS L53 on the road, and 7-19 ATS L26 as an underdog. USC is 6-2 ATS L8 as a favorite, 7-3 ATS L10 at home, and 4-1 ATS L5 overall. Take the Trojans. Thank you.

Arizona.

BB.

Game 739.

5:00 pm pst.

Following their 88-74 dismantling of Colorado on Monday, the 7-1 Arizona team was hit with a school self-imposed one-year postseason ban. The line is a bit low as oddsmakers feel the mental state of the team is in question here. I think just the opposite will happen. Coach Sean Miller is a pretty sharp guy and will have his squad focused here to make a statement. Washington at 1-6 is a mess. They don’t have the offensive prowess to compete in this matchup especially against the very frustrating defense of Arizona. The Wildcats have three double-digit scorers and several monster rebounders. The Huskies have only one offensive threat in their backcourt. ‘Zona has the depth to rotate guards and key on him. Washington is 3-8 ATS L11 at home, 7-19 ATS L26 as a home ‘dog, and 7-20 ATS L27 overall. Take Arizona. Thank you.

San Jose State.

Arizona Bowl WINNER.

Game 322.

11:00 am pst.

 Ball State vs. San Jose State -9.5: If ever a team was in “let down” mode it is Ball State following their 38-28 victory over Buffalo in the MAC Title game nearly two weeks ago. This is the matchup they will sorely miss their top running back, Caleb Huntley (opted out). Playing in the MAC, the Cardinals have not faced a defense as well-balanced or as ferocious as the Spartans (13th, 17.9 PPG allowed). On the other side of the ball, look for quarterback, Nick Starkel (1,906 yards passing, 65.1% completion rate, 16/4) and the top-20 SJ State passing attack to put up the best numbers of 2020 against the 119th ranked pass defense of Ball State. The Cardinals are 0-4 ATS the last four Bowl games. The Spartans are 6-0 ATS the last six in the month of December. Take San Jose State. Thank you.  

Tulsa.

Armed Forces Bowl Winner.

Game 318.

9:00 am pst.

It’s just not a good situation for Mike Leach and his Mississippi State Bulldogs. In a “normal” season, this 3-7 team wouldn’t be able to play in a Bowl. Several players have opted out. The few wins they had were far from convincing. They account for a dismal, 20.7 PPG. And they are one of the nation’s worst at turning the ball over.

 Just the opposite for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. They are money, covering seven of eight outings in 2020. Their only losses came at the hands of notables Oklahoma State and Cincinnati. And they are stacked with talent on both sides of the ball. Particularly on the “D” side where they allow just 20.8 PPG. Tulsa is 6-1 ATS the last seven Bowls. Take the Golden Hurricane. Thank you.

Florida.

BB.

Game 707.

6:00 pm pst.

Florida returns to the hardwood to play their first game in over two weeks and will do so without Keyontae Johnson. The Gators are loaded with talent and must make a statement here against a team they have easily beaten the last four meetings SU. Florida is 7-3 ATS L10 as a favorite. Vanderbilt is 4-10 ATS L14 as a home ‘dog. Take the Gators. Thank you.

Oklahoma.

Game 316.

4:15 pm pst.

Early season losses kept Oklahoma from a CFP spot. But it didn’t stop them from being motivated to win. Both teams will be able to pass the ball but Florida is without their biggest playmaker and Kyle Trask’s “go to” guy, TE, Kyle Pitts (opted out). This will make it tougher for the Gators. The Sooners defense improved as the season progressed and kept quite a few solid offenses in check. Florida is 2-8 ATS L10 on field turf and 1-3-1 ATS L5 overall. Oklahoma is 5-2 ATS L7 vs. the SEC and 6-1 ATS L7 overall. Take the Sooners. Thank you.  

Clemson.

BB.

Game 608.

4:00 pm pst.

This is FSU’s first road contest of the season. They will visit their rival Clemson here and their stifling defense which is yielding a mere 53.4 PPG. FSU comes off two lackluster performances. A 12-point loss to UCF as a 15-point favorite and then they eked out a double-digit win and no cover against Gardner Webb as a 20-point fav. The home team is 4-1 ATS L5 meetings in this series. The Tigers are 4-1 ATS L5 at home and 6-2 ATS L8 overall. Take Clemson. Thank you.

Drake.

BB.

Game 823.

2:00 pm pst.

The 10-0 Drake Bulldogs are also a perfect 8-0 ATS in 2020. They come off an 18-point thumping of this Sycamores team just last night. That victory marks the 7th SU win over the last nine meetings in this series and the 9th over the last 10 matchups. This is a team accounting for over 85.9 PPG. Drake is 5-1 ATS L6 on the road and 10-1 ATS L11 overall. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Boston.

CTB.

Game 533.

5:05 pm pst.

Boston comes off as embarrassing 123-95 loss to Brooklyn and will bounce back here and take advantage of an Indiana team that has a false sense of self worth following games against two of the worst in the NBA, New York and Chicago. The Celtics have taken eight of last 10 meetings with the Pacers SU, covering six. Boston is 8-3 ATS L11 on the road and 15-5-2 ATS L22 following an ATS loss. Indiana is 1-5 ATS L6 on zero days rest and 0-4 ATS L4 as an underdog. Take the Celtics. Thank you.

 LAC.

SD play.

Game 522.

12:30 pm pst.

Los Angeles is one of the highest touted teams in the NBA. The Clippers are off to a great start at 2-0 winning and covering against the Lakers and Nuggets. Meanwhile Dallas just doesn’t have the horses. The Mavs are 0-2 (both SU and ATS) and got pounded on Friday by the Lakers 138-115 being outrebounded 53-27. LA has taken eight of the last 10 meetings over Dallas both SU and ATS. Dallas is 1-5 ATS L6 on the road, 4-9 ATS L13 on one days rest, and 0-5 ATS L5 as a ‘dog. Take the Clippers. Thank you.

Drake.

BB.

Game 789.

10:00 am pst.

At 9-0, Drake is rolling. They enter this matchup vs. Indiana State having won five of the last six meetings SU and all six ATS. The Bulldogs are accounting for over 86.4 PPG. This team is explosive with big men, Hemphill and Murphy (22.8, 10.9 combined) and a backcourt trio of Penn, Wilkins, and Sturtz (32.2 PPG combined). The Sycamores just can’t keep pace here. Drake is 4-1 ATS L5 on the road. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Dolphins.

LVSM.

Game 461.

5:15 pm pst.

The Raiders defense is one of the worst in football, ranking 29th and yielding 30.1 PPG. The Dolphins need to keep winning to maintain a postseason spot. This is a team that has been money winning eight of their last 10 SU and going 9-1 ATS. Very quietly they own the NFL’s No.1 defense allowing foes a mere 18.4 PPG. Going back a decade, they have taken five of six meetings with the raiders SU while covering all six. Las Vegas is 3-7 ATS L10 at home, 2-7 ATS L9 in December, and 0-4 ATS L4 overall. Miami is 4-0 ATS L4 vs. the AFC, 5-0 ATS L5 in December, and 20-6 ATS L26 overall. Take the Dolphins. Thank you.

Liberty.

Game 283.

4:30 pm pst.

Things changed for Cinderella at midnight. And the same will happen for Coastal Carolina here. Liberty’s sole defeat was a 15-14 cover against NC State. Superstar, Malik Willis (2,040 yards passing 20/4 in the air, 807 yards rushing 10 TD’s on the ground) has the offensive personnel to control the clock and keep the Coastal Carolina offense off the gridiron.
 When the Chanticleers do have the ball, they will be threatened by one of the best and most well-balanced (10th vs. the pass, 26th vs. the run) in the nation.

 The Flames are 21-7 ATS the last 28 as an underdog, 5-1 ATS the last six vs. the Sun Belt, and 7-0 ATS the last seven overall.Take Liberty as the carriage turns into a pumpkin here. Take Liberty. Thank you.

Cardinals.

NFC WEST GOM.

Game 460.

1:30 pm pst.

No matter who is at the QB position, San Francisco is in trouble here. They are severely undermanned at quite a few key spots and without a true ballcarrier, they will have problems moving the chains. Arizona is fighting for a playoff spot as the Cardinals are red-hot, winning and covering their last two outings. The 49ers are 0-5-1 ATS L6 meetings in this series, 1-5 ATS L6 vs. the NFC, and 1-6 ATS L7 overall. The Cards are 4-1-1 ATS L6 in December, 4-1 ATS L5 vs. losers, and 6-2-2 ATS L10 following an ATS win. Take Arizona. Thank you.

UTSA.

Game 286.

12:30 pm pst.

This is way too many points for a Ragin’ Cajuns team to lay against the competitive and feisty Roadrunners squad. UTSA covered big numbers against such notables as BYU and UAB. They have the ground game to keep this one close.

 ULL is 2-5 ATS the last seven vs. winners and 1-4 ATS the last five following an ATS win. UTSA is 5-1 ATS the last six vs. winners and 6-1 ATS the last seven vs. nonconference opponents.Take the Roadrunners. Thank you.

LA.

SD.

Game 584.

5:05 pm pst.

After dropping their season-opener look for LeBron and the Lakers to get some redemption here against a team they have dominated winning eight of the last nine SU and going 7-2 ATS. The Mavs are 2-8 ATS L10 on the road, 1-4 ATS L5 as a ‘dog, and 1-4 ATS L5 overall. Take the Lakers. Thank you.

Michigan.

BIG TEN GOW.

Game 755.

3:00 pm pst.

The 6-0 Wolverines have taken the last four meetings in this series SU and ATS by an average margin of 20.7 PPG. Nebraska has already gotten thumped by every solid team they have faced. The Cornhuskers are 0-7 ATS L7 as a home ‘dog, 2-10 ATS L12 at home, and 3-9 ATS L12 overall. Take the Wolverines. Thank you.

Brooklyn.

Game 581.

2:05 pm pst.

Brooklyn looked strong in their season opener and know quite well that they may face Boston down the road in the postseason and will look to make a statement here. The Celtics are in let down mode following their season opening victory over the Bucks. The Nets are 5-2 ATS L7 meetings in this series, 4-0 ATS L4 following a SU win, and 7-2 ATS L9 on the road. The Celtics are 0-5 ATS L5 following an ATS win, 0-4 ATS L4 following a SU win, and 1-4 L5 at home. Take Brooklyn. Thank you.

Saints.

Game 452.

1:30 pm pst.

Minny is riding a five-game no cover streak and possesses one of the poorest defenses against the rush in the NFL. Alvin Kamara will move the chains on the ground allowing Drew Brees to open up the passing game while also allowing the QB to shake of any rust before the postseason begins. On the other side of the ball, the only offensive weapon the Vikings have is Dalvin Cook. But the Saints “D: ranks 4th in the league yielding just 95.6 YPG on the ground. Minnesota is 2-5 ATS L7 meetings in this series, 0-4 ATS L4 vs. the NFC, and 1-4 ATS L5 in December. New Orleans is 9-2 ATS L11 vs. losers, 4-1 ATS L5 vs. the NFC, and 5-2 ATS L7 overall. Take the Saints. Thank you.

Milwaukee.

CTB.

Game 580.

1:335 am pst.

The Bucks are the best team inn the East while the warriors are the worst in the West. Golden State is undermanned and Milwaukee is motivated. Look for Giannis to dominate in the paint here. Take the Bucks. Thank you.