Duke Blue Devils on the moneyline.

Game 631.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST.

It is no secret Virginia tends to be overvalued by the odds makers. I understand they are coming into this matchup a small underdog. But this team has been pointspread poison for anyone who follows them, covering just two of the last eight outings. Meanwhile, Duke certainly has momentum, running red-hot, winning eight consecutive outings straight up, and covering five of the last seven. I am well aware the Cavaliers took down the Blue Devils exactly one month ago at home in overtime, 69-62. That was the last defeat Duke suffered. They turned their entire outlook around and started playing with grit. Even in that matchup, Duke was much better from both the free throw line and beyond the arc. Not only that, but they absolutely dominated the glass. And that is where I believe this game will be won. The blue Devils rebounding prowess on both sides of the court will be a key factor in them winning this contest. By the way, they are 100% healthy. A rare occurrence for this time of the year. However, Virginia lost forward Vander Plas a few games ago. During the regular season, he was one of the better rebounders and a solid force upfront. He will be sorely missed in this matchup and they will pay for his absence. Duke has covered five of the last six games played versus teams with a winning record. Take the Blue Devils on the money line. Thank you.

Kansas Jayhawks on the money line

Game 624

3:00 PM PST/6:00 PM EST.

In my opinion, currently there is no team playing as goo as the Kansas Jayhawks. Yes, they are playing for the Big 12 Tournament title. But they are also playing for the number one overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. They are the favorite to grab the top overall seed, but a less than stellar performance today would also bring into consideration, Alabama or Houston. That does depend on their results today as well. Having said that, the Jayhawks must go all out here today against a very formidable opponent. The Longhorns finished the regular season in second place in the conference. They also enter this matchup winning the last three straight up and the last four ATS. It is quite fortuitous for Kansas to be facing Texas here in the championship game. Exactly one week ago today, on the road the Jayhawks took an embarrassing 75-59 defeat at the hands of the Longhorns. One thing that doesn’t go over well with Kansas, is an embarrassing defeat. Remember, they are also playing with extra motivation as their coach, Bill Self is recuperating from a medical procedure. In all honesty, Texas looks solid for the number two seed for the Big Dance. I’m not saying they are not going to go all out here. But they look to be locked into their position. Both teams have a major player listed as questionable here today. There is no doubt that the Jayhawks are deeper, which certainly benefits their starting-five as they will come in a little fresher here today. The Longhorns have only covered seven of the last 22 games played following an ATS win, six of the last 20 games played following a straight up win, and three of the last 10 games played on neutral sites. Meanwhile, Kansas is 5-1 ATS the last six games played following an ATS win, 5-1 ATS the last six games played versus teams with a winning percentage above .600, and 7-3 ATS the last 10 games played overall. Take the Jayhawks. Thank you.

Yale Bulldogs

Game 602.

8:00 AM PST/11:00 AM EST.

Yale shared the top-spot the Ivy league during the regular season at 10-4 in conference play enroute to an overall record of 20-7. They face a Cornell team that went just 7-7 in Ivy League play this regular season. The Big Red kind of stumbled their way into the semifinals. Let’s face it, this team is just 3-6 straight up the last nine outings, in which they have only covered one of those contests. They are absolute point spread poison. And in all sincerity, do not belong on the same court as today’s opponent. The Bulldogs are a monster squad, winning nine of the last 10 straight up, and covering seven of the last eight coming into today’s game. Granted, Cornell scores a bit more, but Yale counters with a frustrating top-25 defense that allows just 62.7-points per game. On the flipside, the Bulldogs can score points as well. And they will light up the scoreboard here against the nations 329th rank defense of the Big Red, which has gotten plowed this season for 75.9-points per game, allowing 47.1% from the floor. Cornell has failed to cover seven consecutive outings against teams with a winning record. Yale has covered 20 of the last 27 games played at neutral sites. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you 

Clemson tigers.

Game 851

6:30 PM PST/9:30 PM

Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all know Virginia has a defense. But their “D” just can’t compensate for the lack of offense, especially against solid opponents. I know they have a great record. But they are overvalued by the oddsmakers. Case in point, they’ve only covered once over the last seven outings. Meanwhile, Clemson, which has the experience and the talent to make this a very competitive contest, enters today’s matchup covering five straight outings. The Tigers have a very big, strong front court. And now that the Cavaliers, are without forward, Vander Plas, I looked for them to fall a little short in the paint. And once these teams go to the line, because this will be a physical matchup, Clemson gets a big edge because they hit nearly 80% from it. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Wichita State.

Game 827.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST

Very simply, my friends, the wrong team is favored here. I know Tulane has a bit of a better overall record and a better mark in conference play than does Wichita State. But the Shockers play the Green Wave very tough. In the two meetings this season, the first went into overtime and saw Tulane winning, 95-90. The second was a Wichita win and cover, 83-76. Coming into this match up there is no question the Shockers are hotter, winning five of the last seven straight up and four straight against the spread. Meanwhile, the Green Wave, although have won their last two-games following a three-game slide, has failed to cover five consecutive outings. I know Tulane has an explosive offense. But I do like the way Wichita State counters with a very frustrating, swarming defense. No matter how good they are offensively, the Green Wave cannot compensate for their doormat of a defense, which is allowing over 76.6-points per game. If you look closely, you will see over the last month and a half they have gotten lit up. Take the Shockers. Thank you.

Texas A&M Aggies on the moneyline.

Game 834.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Texas A&M comes into today’s conference matchup with momentum. The Aggies have won eight of the last nine, both straight up and against the spread. Offensively, they are getting it done with a very unselfish roster. Defensively, they are completely shutting down opponents. They have had a few extra days off to rest and prepare for this matchup. On the other hand, Arkansas had a barnburner yesterday eking out a victory over Auburn (They will have tired legs today). That was the first win over the last four outings, and the first cover over the last three. The Razorbacks do possess a starting-five all averaging double-digits during the regular season. But I do feel the Aggies match up well on both sides of the court here. Texas A&M has covered 24 of the last 33 games played following a straight up win and six of the last seven games played versus teams with a winning straight up record. Take the Aggies. Thank you.

Kansas Jayhawks

Game 854

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Despite splitting out their two meetings, this season, Iowa State has covered both against Kansas. The last matchup, about five weeks ago, the Cyclones embarrassed, the Jayhawks, 68-53 on their home court. One thing Kansas doesn’t take lightly or sits well with, is losing, let alone losing badly. The Jayhawks are playing their best basketball of the season right now. There is also a big motivation factor here for the team as they are playing for their head coach, Bill Self, who is recuperating from a medical procedure. Emotions will run high in this matchup for the squad. I know how good the Iowa State defense can be. But the way the Kansas offense is playing right now and the fact that they’re looking to get a little revenge from that embarrassing loss last month, I just see them annihilating their conference rival here. Remember the Cyclones are just 4-9 ATS the last 13 games played versus teams with a winning record and 4-10 ATS the last 14 games played overall. By the way, the favorite has covered seven of the last nine meetings in the series. Take the Jayhawks. Thank you.

Utah State.

Game 780.

8:30 PM PST/11:30 PM EST

If you recall, New Mexico was the last unbeaten team in the nation. But that was in 2022. Since the New Year began, this team has struggled. Since January 3, in regular season play, they went just 7-10. Not only that, but they’ve only covered six games during that span. Granted, they won yesterday’s match up with Wyoming. But in all sincerity, the Cowboys are the worst team in the Mountain West Conference. Tonight, they face one of the best teams in the MWC. The Aggies are a monster squad folks. They own a 24-7 overall record, which does include a 13-5 league mark. They enter today’s matchup red-hot, winning and covering five straight contests. They took the only meeting in this rivalry this season back on February 1, 84-73. That marked the fifth consecutive straight up win for Utah State over New Mexico, covering four of the five meetings. Most of New Mexico’s statistics are skewed because of their success through December. The Aggies were better on the boards and from downtown in the first meeting. Nothing changed since to make us think that this outcome will be any different. They are deeper, stronger, are better on the boards, and are striding. The favorite has covered four of the last five meetings. The Aggies have covered five of the last six games played at neutral states and four of the last five games played versus teams with the winning percentage above .600. Take Utah State. Thank you.

Kansas State Wildcats.

Game 756

6:30 PM PST/9:30 PM EST.

Kansas State had the better record in Big 12 play. Kansas State had a better overall record. And Kansas State is higher-ranked. So, for the life of me, why are they an underdog here today? If I have ever seen a trap, this looks like it folks. The Wildcats finished the regular season campaign winning four the last five, both straight up and against the spread. They also took the most recent meeting with the Horned Frogs, approximately one month ago. Granted, both teams are 3-0 neutral sites this season. But TCU should not be favored here today my friends. They are just 3-6 straight up and 2-7 ATS the last nine outings. And I believe they are going to have a tough time today against the frustrating KSU defense. Kansas State is also money in the bank when playing solid opposition, covering eight of the last 11 versus teams with a winning percentage above .600. Meanwhile, Texas Christian has only covered one of the last six games played against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Make no mistake of it my friends, this is the game the Horned Frogs will severely miss the big man in the middle, Lampkin. The Wildcats are very strong upfront, will dominate the glass, and win this game. Take Kansas State. Thank you.

North Carolina.

Game 723.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST

What can you say about Virginia? Yes, they won their last two games to salvage a share of the ACC regular season title. Yes, they own a 23-6 overall record. And yes, they rank 13th in the country. But when it comes to ACC tournament action, let’s face it, they fall short. Moreover, they are point spread poison, failing to cover the last six outings. Overall, on the campaign they are just 10-17-2 ATS. There is no question they get overvalued. But this will work to our advantage today. North Carolina enters this matchup striding, winning four of the last five straight up, and three of their last four against the spread. They took the most recent meeting in this conference rivalry a few weeks back at home, 71-63. Many out there also feel that if they didn’t lose Armando Bacot in the first matchup, they would have won that meeting as well. The Tar Heels cannot only put up a ton of points, they can rebound with the best in the nation. They are big and strong upfront. And have a talented back court. They also have a very smart coach who knows how to handle the Cavaliers. To be quite honest, Virginia has their Big Dance invitation locked up. I don’t see them going above and beyond here today. Take North Carolina. Thank you.

Miami Florida Hurricanes.

Game 720.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

Sports fans forgive me. I normally write a little more in-depth analysis on my games. Being that there are so many games today and many are going off early, I’m keeping my analysis brief.

It was by no accident Miami was atop the ACC this regular season. They were 15-5 in conference play and an overall 24-6 on the campaign. They have had their way with Wake Forest in this rivalry, winning and covering the last three meetings. This includes a 96-87 win and cover in the only matchup this season, just three weeks ago. The Demon Deacons certainly struggled towards the end of the campaign, winning just two of the final five outings straight up, and failing to cover six of the last seven contests. I just don’t see them keeping pace on either end of the court with the superior Hurricanes squad.  Take Miami. Thank you.

Michigan Wolverines.

Game 36.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

Sports fans forgive me. I normally write a little more in-depth analysis on my games. Being that there are so many games today and many are going off early, I’m keeping my analysis brief.

There’s a very good possibility whichever team loses today will be out of any possibility for a Big Dance appearance. Having said that, you must go with the more reliable, better coached team. And that is without a doubt, Michigan. Rutgers, which has only covered one of the last eight outings, finished the regular season struggling to win just two of the last eight games. Meanwhile, the Wolverines, in their final 10 outings covered eight of those 10 contests. And following a 6-2 straight up run, I think we could all forgive them for being tired in the last two outings, both road overtime, two-point losses at the hands of Illinois and Indiana. This did follow an overtime win at home against Wisconsin. However, this team did finish the regular season covering five consecutive matchups. They had no problem this season dispatching with Rutgers, taking the only meeting back at the end of February, 58-45 on the road. I know the Scarlet Knights possess a solid defense. But they did get plowed for 140 combined points in the last two games. I do feel coach Juwan Howard will have the Wolverines primed and ready here, as he knows a loss means no Big Dance for the storied Wolverines. By the way, Michigan is also 36-15-2 Ats the last 53 games played on neutral sites. Take the Wolverines. Thank you.

Denver Nuggets.

Game 560.

6:10 PM, PST/9:10 PM EST

These are two teams certainly trending in opposite directions. The Denver Nuggets, which are perched atop the Western Conference at 46-19, have won eight of the last nine games straight up and seven of those games against the spread. The Chicago Bulls are just outside the postseason cut line at 29-36. They have turned ice-cold folks, dropping nine of the last 12 straight up, and 10 of those 12 against the number. If you recall, the Nuggets dissected the Bulls one 126-103 in the only meeting this season back in mid-November on the road. On both sides of the court and on the boards, the Chicago is significantly outclassed here. They have gotten blown up in the last two outings (both losses) defensively, getting plowed for a combined 250-points. Now they face a top-five offense accounting for over 117.2-points per game. Not only that, but defensively Denver leads the NBA on the glass, which will take away any of Chicago’s second-chance opportunities. The Bulls have failed to cover six consecutive games on the road and six of the last seven versus teams with a winning record. Meanwhile, the Nuggets have covered 20 of the last 28 games played at home and have covered 10 of the last 11 games played following an ATS loss. Take Denver. Thank you.

Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Game 682.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

I know it’s not easy for a conference rival to sweep three games against one another. However, if anyone can do it this season, it is Nebraska over Minnesota. The Cornhuskers have taken four consecutive meetings over the Golden Gophers, straight up. And are just a half-point away from covering all four. They enter today’s matchup, one of the hottest teams in the league, winning six of the last eight, both straight up and against the spread. Meanwhile, their opponent today is colder than ice, dropping 13 of the last 14 straight up. They have covered six of those 14 outings. However, most of those were as double-digit underdogs. I feel this line is a little short. It should be a little higher folks. Offensively, Nebraska scores more points. Defensively they allow less points. They’re also healthier. Momentum is a big part of this first round in conference tournaments and the Cornhuskers certainly have momentum. By the way, they have also covered 20 of the last 27 games played versus teams with a winning percentage below .400. Take Nebraska. Thank you.

Philadelphia 76ers.

Game 537.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST

The Philadelphia 76ers are exactly where they want to be right now. They are currently in second place in the Atlantic Division, just two-games behind the Boston Celtics. Overall, in the Eastern Conference, they sit in third place four-games behind the Conferences top team, the Milwaukee Bucks. They are relatively healthy and are playing some excellent basketball. This is a team which happens to be equally impressive on the road as they are at home. While playing in Philadelphia, they possess a 24-10 record. When they travel, they are a stellar 18-12, one of the better away marks in the NBA. They face a Minnesota Timberwolves team riding a three-game win streak, both straight up and against the spread. However, those three victories were all on the road. Things happen to change for the team, when hosting, as they are being overvalued of late, losing and failing to cover their last two outings at the Target Center. They will once again be without two key cogs in the wheel, as both Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaylen Nowell continue to be sidelined tonight. I am well aware the 76ers played a barnburner at the Pacers last night, prevailing 147-143. Tonight’s contest will conclude a five-game road trip for the 76ers, which has won three of four already. Please understand they took control of last night’s matchup in the second half, riding the momentum coming into this outing. Granted, it’s always an issue if starters are going to play back-to-back games for any of the top teams in the NBA these days. But I do expect Joel Embiid and James Harden to be on the floor tonight (check status). There is even a good chance at least one, if not both, Tobias Harris, and P.J. Tucker will see some action as well (check status). This is a team that has covered seven of the last 10 outings played on zero days rest and seven of the last 10 as a visitor. They have also dominated this series, covering 13 of the last 16 meetings with Minnesota, which does include four straight on the road. In the only meeting this season, a mid-November matchup in Philadelphia, the T-Wolves prevailed 112-109. It was a cover for the 76ers, but the home loss left a bitter taste in their mouth. They want to sweeten that up with a big victory, and earn a little revenge and get payback here tonight. Take note, the home defeat, came without Harden, Harris, or Maxey playing. Minnesota is just 4-10 ATS the last 14 games played on two-days rest and 2-5 ATS the last seven games played following a straight up win. Take Philadelphia. Thank you.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks on the moneyline.

Game 604.

11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST.

You can expect a large Hawks fan base to travel the short distance to Brooklyn for the first round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament. Saint Joseph’s took both meetings with Loyola-Chicago this season, by 31 and 12-points. I just don’t see the lackluster, Ramblers offense, which ranks 295th accounts for just 67.4-points per game, to keep pace on the scoreboard here. They are outclassed significantly folks. They have absolutely crushed bettors this season, going just 9-21 ATS. By the way, they only covered one of the last six games played on neutral sites. On the other hand, St. Joseph’s has made money for anyone who has wagered on them, going 4-0 ATS the last four games played versus teams with a winning percentage below .400, 8-2 ATS the last 10 games played following a straight up win, and 10-4 ATS the last 14 games played overall. Take the Hawks on the moneyline to soar. Thank you.

Georgia Tech on the moneyline.

Game 607.

11:00 am pst/2:00 pm est.

This is a perfect spot for the Yellow Jackets and all bet on them. Obviously, they are flying way under the radar in the ACC. And why not? They own a 6-14 record in conference play. But they are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, winning the last three in a row, straight up, and eight consecutive lined outings against the spread. Let’s face it, they are bankable right now. On the other hand, Florida State equally unimpressive in league play at 7-13 versus ACC opponents. But a much worse record overall, going 9-22 on the campaign. Not only do they not gain victories straight up, they have absolutely crushed anyone who follows them at the sportsbook covering just once over their last nine outings. Overall, the Seminoles statistics are some of the ugliest out there. Defensively, they rank 339th, allowing, or I should say, getting plowed four, 76.7-points per game. This leaves any chance they have in any contest, up to the offense. And they just do not possess the personnel to light up scoreboards. They are facing a very solid, very frustrating, Yellow Jackets defense that allows only 70.5-points per game. As a matter fact, Georgia Tech defense has really stepped up recently, which has accounted in a big way for their ATS hot streak. They have also covered eight of the last 11 games played versus teams with a losing record. Florida State has failed to cover the last six games played on neutral sites. Take Georgia Tech on he moneyline. Thank you.

BYU Cougars.

Game 881.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

This’ll be the Cougars final WCC tournament. As we all know they are moving to the Big 12 next season. The Cougars have certainly left their mark in the conference. However, the top-team in the West Coast Conference this season is Saint Mary’s. Although they are favored here today. I have a funny feeling that coming off their loss on the road to Gonzaga at the end of February, it’s going to be significant here. Along with the Bulldogs, the Gaels are the strongest teams in the WCC. I have a feeling they are going to get caught in look ahead mode, focusing on a conference show down with Gonzaga down the road. This way they can prove for once in all that they are the best team in the league However, don’t sell BYU short folks. This team enters this contest today heating up, winning her last three in a row straight up and covering eight of last 10. It’s true, Saint Mary’s has taken the last three meetings in this conference rivalry, including both regular season meetings this season. However, covering is a whole different story. The Cougars have covered six straight against the Gales. In the last three matchups, the games were settled by five, one, and six-points. BYU knows St. Mary’s very well and plays them extremely tough. The Gaels tend. to get overvalued. They have only covered three of the last nine overall outings coming into todays contest. I believe they’re being overvalued again here. Take BYU. Thank you

Maryland Terrapins.

Best Bet.

Game 767.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

I am well aware of the fact the Terrapins are 10-0 at home in conference play but a dismal 1-8 on the road. They also know this stat as too. Coach, Kevin Willard also knows his team is one of seven Big Ten squads all tied for second place in the standings at 11-8. This game is a must win for Maryland. They took the first meeting in this matchup at home and come off a loss. They are an outstanding bounce-back team, not having suffered back-to-back defeats since early-January. They have also covered four of the last five following both, a SU and an ATS loss. For us bettors, they have turned it up recently, covering nine of the last 13 games played overall. Take the Terrapins. Thank you.  

Kansas Jayhawks.

Game 657.

1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM EST. 

You would think that clinching another Big 12 regular season championship would allow Kansas to rest on their laurels here today. But that isn’t the case. If you recall, the Jayhawks began conference play in a mediocre fashion. However, they have won the last seven league contests to claim their 17th Big 12 title in coach Bill Self’s 20th season at the helm. They have won and covered the last two meetings with the Longhorns. This does include the only matchup this season back on February 6, at home, 88-80. Texas is looking fatigued. They have dropped the last two games straight up, and five of the last seven against the spread. Kansas doesn’t want to take any chances going into the conference tournament next week. They want to enter it making a statement and letting the rest of the Big 12 know they are the top-team in the league. In the earlier matchup, the Jayhawks had five players in double-digits and outrebounded the Longhorns, 36-29. Momentum is a big thing this time of year and coach Self wants to go into the tournament finishing the season continuing his teams win streak. Giving this team here points is a mistake. They have covered four of the last five on the road. Meanwhile Texas has only covered seven of the last 26 following an ATS win. Take Kansas. Thank you.

TCU Horned Frogs on the money line.

Game 649.

12:00 PM PST/3:00 PM EST.

A victory here today would give TCU their first winning conference record since the 2000/2001 campaign. It is no secret that the Big 12 is arguably the toughest conference in college basketball today. This would be a big victory for the Horned Frogs to close out the regular season. Not only that, but it would give them some extra momentum going into the conference tournament. They took down the Sooners 79-52 at home in the only meeting against them this season, back on January 24. That win and cover gave TCU the third consecutive in this rivalry. And let’s face it, a loss here, no matter how good they play in the conference tournament, would definitely influence the Selection Committee for the Big Dance. Oklahoma is the league doormat, dwelling in the cellar at 4-13. At both ends of the court and on the boards, TCU is significantly stronger, and they know it. The backcourt tandem of Miles jr. and Baugh, which are combining for over 30.2-points per game, 7.2-rebounds per game, 8.8-assists per game, and-3.1 steals per game will control the pace and the tempo of this contest. One more item my friends, a victory here would give the Horned Frogs the No. 5 seed in next weeks Big 12 tournament. The Sooners have only covered two of the last eight at home. Take TCU on the moneyline. Thank you.

New York Knicks on the moneyline.

Game 5533

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST

New York is running red-hot, winning seven consecutive outings. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that their hot streak began since acquiring the scrappy reserve, Josh Hart. He, as well as the rest of the roster have played with a higher intensity of late. There is certainly no love lost between these two Eastern Conference rivals. Let’s face it, the Knicks do not like the Heat. And they catch Miami at just the right time. The Heat have dropped five of the last six games, both straight up and against the spread. Kyle Lowry is out this evening. And Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable with a knee issue. Meanwhile, New York, at least as of post, has declared zero injuries on their roster. Offensively, they have stepped up, averaging 123.7-points per game during their current win streak, with an average margin of victory coming by 16.0-points per game. The defense has also tightened up quite a bit. And I just don’t see the struggling 30th ranked Miami offense contending in this one. As a matter of fact, in most offensive categories, the Heat rank towards the bottom of the barrel in the NBA. They have also covered just nine of the last 33 games played at home and only one of the last seven played on one days rest. On the other hand, the Knicks have covered 30 of the last 41 on the road and five straight playing on one days rest. Take New York. Thank you.

Philadelphia 76ers.

Game 541.

4:30 PM PST/7:30 PM EST.

Well, my friends, Philadelphia has won six of the last eight outings coming into tonight contest, both straight up and against the spread to bring them just 4.5-games back for the top-spot in the Eastern Conference. Overall they possess a very solid record of 40-21. They’ve been good to us sports bettors, D donning a 36-25 ATS mark this season. The Dallas Mavericks are struggling. They are just one-game over .500 overall, at 32-31, currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference and seven games behind the Memphis Grizzlies and the Southwest Division. They have lost and failed to cover five of the last six outings, including their last two. The recipe of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving has been far from successful. As I mentioned this team is just 1-5, both SU and ATS the L6. The Mavericks certainly have issues on the defensive side of the court. They have been getting smoked, sports fans. Well, in comes a very well-rested Joel Embiid (check status). The 7,0”, 285 lb. center was rested last night so we can be in perfect form for this evening‘s match up. Overall, the Sixers have won four in a row straight up when playing the second of back-to-back games. And is 6-2 ATS this season when unrested. By the way, Embiid is just two-tenths of a point behind Doncic as the NBA’s leading scorers. I look for him to turn it up tonight. I doubt anybody on Dallas can slow him down, let alone stop him. Philly has won and covered three of the last four meetings in this series. They’ve also covered six of the last eight on the road and seven of the last nine playing on zero days rest. Dallas is just 2-6 ATS the last eight at home and has only covered two of the last eight meetings in Dallas against Philadelphia. Take the 76ers. Thank you.

Wichita State Shockers.

Game 735.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Without question, the Cougars deserve to be the No. 1 team in the country and all the accolades that go along with it. However, you cannot ignore the fact the Shockers give them a tough time. In the only meeting this season, Houston took down Wichita State, 70-61 is a 13-point favorite. That marked the fifth consecutive no cover in this rivalry for the team. They have the AAC locked up as they are 15-1 in conference play, with this game this evening and a game on the road at Memphis three days from now. As I said they have the conference locked up folks. They are also the No. 1 team in the country right now. Obviously, a loss to Wichita State would hurt them in the national rankings. But they don’t have to go all out here folks, they really don’t. Meanwhile the Shockers can finish the regular season with a decent record. They are currently 15-13 overall, which does include an 8-8 mark in league play. They have this game this evening than the regular season finale at home against South Florida. This is a team playing very good basketball right now, winning five of the last eight, both straight up and against the spread. I think we can all agree the Cougars tend to get over valued by oddsmakers. Especially lately as they have failed to cover five of the last eight. I know how good their defense is. But I just don’t see the team going all out this evening and jeopardizing any of their key players. The underdog has covered five straight meetings in this rivalry. The Shockers are 7-0 ATS the last seven games played versus teams with a winning home record, and 35-14-2 ATS the last 51 overall road games played. Take Wichita State. Thank you.

Missouri Tigers.

Game 701.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

Missouri is certainly looking to win this game tonight. They are trying to better their position for the SEC tournament and maybe even beyond that. They are 21-8 overall on the season, which does include a 9-7 mark in conference play. They finish up the regular season campaign at home against Mississippi on Saturday. They have a chance at earning a double bye, a single bye or no bye at all in the upcoming tournament depending on the next two games and the results of some other conference teams. On the other hand, LSU knows their future. They currently dwell in the SEC cellar at 2-14 in league play. Overall, they are 13-6. Since the New Year began, this team has only won one single game. If you’re keeping score, that’s a 1-15 straight up mark in 2023. They’ve only covered four games since January 1. Missouri took the first meeting exactly one month ago at home, 87-77. I just don’t see LSU and their lackluster offense, which account for a dismal, 67.2-points per game, keeping pace on the scoreboard with the explosive “O“ of Missouri, which posts 80.0-points per game on 47.5%  shooting from the field. LSU is just 7-20 ATS the last 27 home games, 1-8 ATS the last nine games versus teams with a winning percentage of .600, and 3-12 ATS the last 15 overall games. Take Missouri. Thank you

Pittsburgh Panthers.

Game 673.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Despite Notre Dame most-likely getting back a couple of players this evening, it’s a little too little and a little too late for the “not so” Fighting Irish. They have lost seven in a row and 11 of the last 12 straight up. They have sunk to 2-16 in conference play. They face the league’s top-team and top-25 ranked Pitt here today. A Panthers victory here tonight would clinch at least a share of the ACC regular season championship and a double bye in the upcoming conference tournament. They need a victory here because their next game is against the conferences second place team, the Hurricanes, which is the opponent in the regular season finale on March 4. This is a big game for the Panthers my friends. They come into it winning eight of the last line straight up, covering six of their last eight. This would also be a sweet revenge situation for them, as they have lost the last four meetings against the Fighting Irish going back three years. Pitt has covered 10 of the last 11 on the road and 20 of the last 26 overall. Meanwhile, Notre Dame has coverage just five of the last 20 at home and nine of the last 29 overall. Take the Panthers. Thank you.

Fordham Rams.

Game 675.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

My friends, I have this line much different than what the oddsmakers have put it out. I have Fordham actually a favorite of several baskets. This is a team sitting in third place in the Atlantic 10 at 11-5. Another victory here this evening would confirm a top-four finish in the conference and all that goes with it in the upcoming league tournament. Overall, the Rams own a very respectable 23-6 record on the campaign. They enter this matchup knowing that they have had their way with the Patriots, winning and covering both meetings a season ago. George Mason started to get a little hot, winning their last four straight up and going 3-1 ATS. However, I just don’t see them competing in this matchup. They have a couple of players that are out. And this will be a factor. That’s not the case for Fordham, which is 100% healthy. A rare benefit this time of the season. They’re also red-hot, winning 10 of the last 12 straight up and nine of those 12 against the spread. Without questions they possess a stronger backcourt that will control the tempo and the pace of this contest. They have also have covered five of the last seven as a visitor. Take the Rams. Thank you.

Texas A&M Aggies.

Game 639.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

Guys, there is no way this line should be this low. At 13-3 in conference play, Texas A&M sits two-games behind 1st-place, Alabama. They have this contest tonight against Mississippi then finish up their regular season schedule at home against the Crimson Tide. Alabama is 15-1 in SEC play. The Aggies have an opportunity to grab a share of the top-spot in the league. But they must win-out. Following a six-game win streak, both straight up and against the spread, Texas A&M took a tough loss three nights ago on the road at Mississippi State, 69-62. They must get back on the winning track here tonight and get in sync before their season finale against ‘Bama. They enter tonight‘s match up with confidence, as they swept Mississippi a season ago, taking both games straight up and against the spread by an average margin of victory of 13.0-points per game. I look for the Rebels to be in a huge letdown situation here. This is a team that struggled quite a bit this season. They were on a 2-15 SU run since just prior to Christmas, covering just five of those outings. That was before Saturday’s home win and cover over the LSU Tigers. On both sides of the court, Mississippi is outclassed here. They do not possess the personnel to keep pace on the scoreboard with Texas A&M‘s offense. And they are facing one of the better defenses in the conference to boot. The Aggies only allow 65.9-points per game on 40.4% shooting. The superior backcourt of Taylor IV and Radford, who combine for 29.1-points per game, 8.0-rebounds per game, and 6.4-assist per game, will control the pace and the tempo here. The Aggie’s are 7-3 ATS the last 10 road games played versus teams with a losing home record, 12-4 ATS the last 16 overall road games played, 4-0 ATS the last four games played versus teams with a losing straight up record, and 6-1 ATS the last seven games played overall. Take Texas A&M. Thank you.

Indiana Pacers.
Game 513.
5:40 PM PST/8:40 PM EST.

This is the first meeting between Indiana and Dallas this season. The teams have split six matchups over the last three seasons, both straight up and against the spread, with the visitor covering four of those six contests. Playing at the American Airlines Center hasn’t given the Mavericks to much of an advantage this season. They own a 20-11 record at home, covering just 10 of those 31 outings. You would’ve thought that Irving and Dončić in the same back court would have brought this team a lot of success. On the contrary, they are starting to struggle, dropping four of the last five, both straight up and against the spread. By the way, they have lost and failed to cover two of the last three at home. In comes a Pacers opponent which has won two of last three straight up and all three of those against the spread. With Halliburton back on the floor of that full strength leading this team (19.8-points per game) I feel the odds makers are giving Dallas way too much credit here. Take Indiana. Thank you.

Clemson Tigers.

Game 619.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Despite these two teams both tied for 3rd-place in the ACC at 13-5, only Clemson has a shot at least for a share of the conference’s top-spot. A couple of things have to go their way, but it is still mathematically possible. Both teams need this win as neither want to be in a situation falling out of the top-four in the standings for the upcoming ACC tournament. I am fully aware of the fact Virginia is 13-1 straight up at home this season, covering five of their last six as host. I really do feel that they may lose this game outright, let alone cover. This is a team struggling right now, losing their last two straight up and failing to cover the last four in a row. On the other hand, the Tigers have won and covered three of the last four and come off perhaps their best performance of the season. They stomped the Wolfpack on the road, 96-71 has a 5.5- point underdog a few nights ago. They come into this contest tonight with momentum. Granted the Cavaliers defense is very frustrating. But it just can’t compensate for their lack of office anymore. They face a Tigers “O” averaging over 75.7-points per game and just shy of 37% from beyond the arc and almost 80% from the line. Without question Clemson possesses the much stronger front court with Tyson, Hall, and Schieffelin. I look for the big men to dominate on the glass, allowing successful transition. The road team has covered six consecutive meetings in this rivalry. Clemson has covered 10 of the last 14 games played versus teams with the winning percentage above .600. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Nevada Wolfpack.

Game 865.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

Although a few things have to happen, Nevada still has a chance for a share of the top-spot in the Mountain West Conference. In my opinion, they are also on the right side of the cut line for the Big Dance. However, a loss here to the leagues bottom-dwelling Wyoming squad, might just put some doubts in the minds of the Selection Committee. The Wolfpack seems to have gotten stronger as the season progressed. Just over the last month or so, they have won six of the last seven, both straight up and against the spread. Sorry to say things didn’t go too well for the Cowboys this campaign. And it seems things have gone from bad to worse for this team, dropping and failing to cover the last three. During their current slide, the average margin of defeat is a whopping 9.6- points per game. Offensively, defensively, and on the boards, this team is significantly outclassed in tonight‘s matchup. They just do not Possess the talent to run with Nevada here. Whether it be in the back court where they are thin because guard, Reynolds has been out, Or upfront in the absence of forward, Ike, this team just cannot contend with guards, Lucas, and Blackshear, or big men, Baker and Williams. As I said earlier, they are significantly outclassed. The road team has covered 11 of the last 16 meetings. The Wolfpack are 5-1 ATS the last six games played versus teams with a winning percentage below .400, 4-1 ATS the last five games played following a straight up win, and 22-8-2 ATS the last 32 games played overall. Take Nevada. Thank you.

San Francisco Dons.

Game 783.

7:00 PM PST/10:00 PM EST.

In the final regular season contest for both San Francisco and Brigham Young, the Dons have an opportunity to finish .500 in WCC action. They can also solidify themselves for a nice spot in the upcoming conference tournament. They enter today’s matchup running hot, winning three in a row and six of the last nine, while covering five of those nine. Meanwhile, the Cougars are struggling. It seems as though as the season progressed things got tougher for this team. And currently they are riding a four-game straight up a losing streak. Granted, they played some good opponents. But they are struggling folks. Without question, the Don’s possess a better backcourt, consisting of three phenomenal guards. Just the tandem of Shabazz and Roberts are combining for 33.4-points per game at 8.8-rebounds per game. Upfront, they are talented and deep. They have the personnel to contend with BYU’s two star forwards. The road team has covered 17 of the last 22 meetings in this rivalry. Take San Francisco. Thank you.

Texas A&M Aggies.

Game 673.

12:30 PM PST/3:30 PM EST.

Sitting in second place in the SEC at 13-2, Texas A&M has a chance to win the conference. They have this game today against Mississippi State. Then over the next week and change, they go on the road at Mississippi and finish the regular season off at home against Alabama. The Crimson Tide is the only team possessing a better record in the Southeastern Conference. As I mentioned, the Aggie‘s have a chance at taking the conference. But it all starts with a big win here. This is a team running red-hot, winning six in a row, both straight up and against the spread. They face a Bulldogs opponent that should come in here a little bit fatigued following an overtime loss on the road at the Missouri Tigers a few nights ago. While Mississippi State themselves have played good basketball recently, and have covered recently, I just think they’re in for a very tough contest here today. They have a lackluster offense, ranking 320th, and scoring an average of 65.8-points per game. This does not bode well as they face the very stingy, very frustrating defense of Texas A&M. Despite this team possessing a top-10 defense, it just can’t compensate for their lack of offense folks. The Aggies come in here with confidence, knowing they have taken three of the last four meetings with the Bulldogs straight up. And for our purposes, have covered three of those last four meetings as well. They are also a whopping 12-3 ATS the last 15 games played on the road, 23-9 ATS the last 32 games played versus teams with a winning percentage above .600, and 21-7 ATS the last 28 games played following and ATS win. FYI, Mississippi State has only covered four of the last 15 games played at home. Take Texas A&M. Thank you.

Nevada Wolf Pack on the moneyline .

Game 893.

8:00 PM PST/11:00 PM EST.

With just three games remaining in the regular-season schedule and sitting in third place in the Mountain West Conference, Nevada has a chance to better their league situation. They seem to be playing their best basketball of the season presently, winning and covering five of the last six outings. They enter today’s match up with confidence, knowing they have dominated Fresno State, winning nine of the last 10 straight up and seven of those 10 against the spread. This does include a 77-66 home win and cover just 14 days ago. On the other hand, Fresno State is a sub .500 team, both in conference play and overall. The Bulldogs are just 6-10 against at the MWC this season, possessing an overall mark of 10-17. Things don’t get any better for them when playing at the Save Mart Center where they are just 6-6 straight up this season. Going back a bit, they have crushed bettors when hosting as well, covering of six of the last 19 at home. I just don’t see their lackluster 351st ranked offense, which accounts for just 61.7-points per game, competing at all with the explosive Wolf Pack scoring machine. I expect another physical contest here this evening. This significantly benefits Nevada, as in the earlier meeting they hit 23 of 26 from the free throw line, compared to Fresno State’s 8 of 11 from the line. Overall, from the floor, Nevada is significantly better. Upfront they certainly own the much bigger, much stronger front court as well. I look for them to outrebound their counterpart here this evening and dominate the floor. The favorite has covered the last five meetings in the series, while Nevada has covered 23 of the last 31 overall. Take the Wolfpack. Thank you.

Oklahoma City Thunder.

Game 513.

6:10 PM PST/9:10 PM EST.

 My friends, you may not realize this, what is Thunder/Jazz matchup tonight is significant. As we begin the second half of the NBA campaign, Oklahoma City sits in 10th in the Western Conference, a half-game ahead of Utah. Strangely enough, this is the first meeting between these two division rivals this season. It’s true, the Jazz have taken seven in a row straight up. However, they are just 3-4 ATS during that span. As a matter of fact, going back a bit further, the Thunder have covered 12 of the last 16 overall meetings in this rivalry. Both teams are very different currently than they were even a season ago. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert are no longer sporting Utah uniforms. OKC isn’t the same team either as SGA, Giddey, and Williams are three of their four players all averaging double-digits. They also happen to be one of the most successful ATS road teams in the NBA, covering 44 of the last 66 as a visitor. On the other hand, despite a respectable straight up home record of 18-12 at the Vivint Arena, the Jazz are just are just 8-14 ATS as a home favorite the last 22. This does include losing and failing to cover the last three on their own court. The Thunder a little healthier, a little hungrier, and the stronger side here. Take Oklahoma City. Thank you.

Michigan Wolverines.

Game 795.

5:30 PM PST/8:30 PM EST

In all honesty, time is running out for Michigan to make a case for the NCAA Tournament at-large bid. There are only a few regular season games left before the conference tournaments begin. They really have to make a good showing and they must start now. What better team to face to get them a step closer to the goal, than Rutgers. The Wolverines own an all-time record of 15-1 against the Scarlet Knights. The two teams did split last season’s matchups, both winning and covering their home contests. Michigan has started to heat up a bit, winning four of the last six, both straight up and against the spread. Meanwhile, Rutgers has started to slide, going just 1-3 straight up the last four, failing to cover all four. The Scarlet Knights claim to fame this season is on the defensive side of the court. However, they are starting to show signs of fatigue and certainly cracking. This does not bode well as they face a Wolverines offense that is very capable of lighting them up. I don’t feel the Rutgers “O“ which is averaging a mere 62.0-points per game over the last five outings, can keep pace offensively in this matchup. This is way too many points to give a hungry Wolverines team that could certainly win this game outright. But I will take the points with them as a ‘dog and take my bookmaker‘s money. Take Michigan. Thank you.

Providence Friars.

Game 657.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

My friends, I’ve been doing this for over four decades, and I just can’t figure out why the Huskies are this much of a favorite over the Friars. I understand that Connecticut possesses a 13-2 record at home, while Providence owns a 4-5 away mark. However, that’s where the advantages for the home team here end. Providence has won and covered the last two meetings in this rivalry, which includes a 73-61 outright win and cover in the only meeting this season, at the beginning of January at home as a 5.5-point underdog. Since December, not only have the Friars won 15 of 19 contest straight up, they have also covered 15 of those 19 outings. They enter this matchup running hot, winning and covering the last several games. Granted, their overall road record isn’t the most impressive. But they have covered seven of the last nine as a visitor. There isn’t a lot of time left in the regular season, and the Friars, which are sitting in second place in the Big East, three-games behind the Golden Eagles, have a chance at taking the conference. To do so, they must continue to keep their foot on the gas. Since December 31, the Huskies are just 6-7 straight up. Going back a bit further, prior to Christmas, they have crushed bettors, going a mere 5-10 ATS. Granted UConn possesses a very good defense, but they just can’t compensate with their erratic offense. Particularly when facing solid adversaries. Both teams are excellent on the boards. Both team score about the same. But I do see a major advantage for the visitors here getting this many points. I think the odds makers are way off here, sports fans. By the way, Connecticut has covered just two of their last seven against teams with a winning percentage above .600. Take Providence. Thank you.

Miami Florida Hurricanes.

Game 617.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

With the regular season soon coming to an end, Miami sits just a half-game behind Virginia in second place in the ACC. They are the hottest team however in the conference, winning six consecutive outings. Many people out there feel that this year’s edition of the hurricanes are even stronger than last year‘s “Elite 8“ version. They face a conference rival here that is not the team they once were. The Hokies are just 6-10 in league play this season. They do not possess the defense they once did. And their offense just isn’t strong enough to compensate for it. They took a 92-83 road loss at the hands of Miami three weeks ago. Trust me when I tell you the game was not as close as on the scoreboard. They were beat offensively, defensively, and on the boards. They are still thin in the backcourt as Maddox and Rice are both out. They do possess four double-digit scorers. However, they cannot contend with the outstanding backcourt of Wong and Miller, who are combining for 31.4 points per game and 10.3 rebounds per game. I see the tandem controlling the tempo and the pace and leading the team to an outright victory here. The underdog has covered six of the last seven meetings in this rivalry. The Hurricanes have covered 21 of the last 26 on the road. Take Miami. I like them outright. But I will take the points here anyway. Thank you.

Kansas Jayhawks.

Game 869.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

As it is projected that Kansas will continue to be ranked a top-five in the nation when the new rankings come out this week, TCU is looking to better their situation and slide down the top-25. The Jayhawks are running hot, winning six of the last seven, both straight up and against the spread, which includes four straight in both. Just looking at the Horned Frogs recent outings, you’ll see that they have dropped four of the last five, straight up and against the number before Saturday’s decisive, 100-75 win and cover at home against Oklahoma State. They did see the return of Mike Miles Jr., who is their leading scorer. He did miss basically five of the six previous contests in which they went 1-5 both SU and ATS. Having him back on the floor is huge for this team. However, they are catching Kansas in full stride. Not only that, but the Jayhawks are pretty darn good in bounce-back mode. If you recall, back towards the end of January the Jayhawks got humiliated at home at the hands of the Horned Frogs, 83-60. As I mentioned, revenge is something that Kansas thrives on. Two of their losses came at the hands of Kansas State and Baylor, which they came back to avenge both of those losses. They had an early season loss against Tennessee, which they won’t see again on the schedule. And just lost to Iowa State at the beginning of the month. But they did meet the Cyclones mid-January and beat them then. So, this is the only team left that has beaten them that they have a shot at redemption. And I believe they’re going to take advantage of it. Understand that they still share at the top-spot in the Big 12 with Texas and need to pull away with only a few weeks left in the regular season. They are 10-4 in conference play, while TCU is just playing .500 ball against league opponents, going 7-7. The underdog has covered four of the last five meetings, while the road team has covered seven of the last nine matchups. I do believe revenge is a dish best served cold. And the Jayhawks will serve up a dish of revenge here tonight. Take Kansas. Thank you.

Duquesne Dukes.
Game 763.
5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

Sports fans, don’t fall for the trap here. St. Louis should in no way be this much of a favorite over anyone, particularly a team coming into a matchup red-hot. The Billikens have only covered one of the last five outings. And are seriously overvalued here once again. They face a striding Dukes squad which has won and a row and five on the last six straight up, covering four of those last six outings. As a matter fact, they have played St. Louis very tough. Duquesne has taken four of the last six meetings, both straight up and against the spread in this conference rivalry. Both teams statistically match up quite well. They both score about the same. They both allow about the same. The Dukes are a bit healthier. And as I mentioned earlier, come in here quite a bit hotter. The Billikens have covered just one of the last five games played at home, one of their last 10 games played following an ATS win, and none of their last six games played versus teams with a winning percentage above .600. Take Duquesne. Thank you.

Pitt Panthers.

Game 707.

2 PM PST/5 PM EST.

The Panthers are enjoying their best league campaign since joining the conference a decade ago. They are tied for the top spot with the Cavaliers at 12-3 in league play. They enter today’s contest riding a six-game straight up win streak, covering their last five outings. As a matter fact, they have been a covering machine. Pitt has covered 12 of the last 13 on the road, nine of the last 11 versus teams with a winning record, and 20 of the last 26 overall. They’re starting-five consists of four double-digit scores. Trust me when I tell you they will light up Virginia Tech here. The Hokies have fallen. They no longer possess a defense that puts the fear into opponents offenses. This is a team with a lackluster offense that just isn’t good enough to compensate for their lack of defense. They are also crushing bettors, covering just four of the last 14 overall. The ‘dog has covered nine of the last 12 meetings. Take the Panthers. Thank you.

South Carolina Gamecocks.

Game 625.

10:00 AM PST/1:00 PM EST.

Well folks, it is official. LSU is the worst team in the conference at 1-12 in SEC action. Granted, South Carolina is just above them at 2-11 in league play. But they have covered four of the last six and have gotten us paid in this rivalry, covering five of the last seven meetings. They enter this match up quite a bit healthier. It’s true, the Gamecocks statistics aren’t flattering. However, the Tigers are absolutely deplorable and should not be laying this amount of wood. South Carolina has covered seven of their last eight on the road and four of their last five following a straight up loss. Meanwhile LSU has only covered seven of the last 26 at home, and has failed to cover seven straight at home versus teams with a winning percentage on the road of less than .400. Take the Gamecocks. Thank you.

Saint Joseph’s Hawks.

Game 617.

9:30 AM PST/12:30 PM EST.

Saint Joseph’s has been money, covering eight of the last 10 games coming into today’s matchup. It doesn’t matter if they are at home or on the road, as they have covered four of the last five as a visitor. As a matter of fact, despite Davidson taking the last three meetings in this rivalry straight up, they have failed to cover six of the last eight matchups in this rivalry. The Wildcats are slumping right now, losing and failing to cover their last two outings. They are looking sluggish. And I just don’t see their lackluster offense doing any damage here today. They’ve also failed to cover seven of the last nine at home. Take the Hawks. Thank you.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Game 613.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

Wisconsin comes in here off a big emotional win over Michigan on Valentine’s Day. They are going to attempt to do something they haven’t done yet in the New Year. And that is to win back-to-back games. The last time the Badgers won consecutive outings was December 30/January 3. They are facing a Scarlet Knights team that on both sides of the court, outclasses them. Rutgers averages 5.2-points per game more and allows 3.4-points per game less. As a matter of fact, it is their defense here that will earn them a big victory. The Scarlet Knights rank in the top-10 in both points allowed and field-goal percentage allowed (39.0%). I understand they are on a three-game slide, both straight up and against the spread. But this is the perfect opponent to face coming into this matchup in a huge “letdown” situation. Wisconsin is just 1-7 ATS the last eight games played at home 1-8 ATS the last nine games played versus teams with a winning percentage above .600, and 3-12 ATS the last 15 games played overall. Take Rutgers. Thank you.

Iowa Hawkeyes.

HR play.

Game 818.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

Boy has Ohio State slipped. The Buckeyes have lost nine of the last 10, both straight up and against the spread, including a six-game cold streak. They face a red-hot Hawkeyes squad, riding a 4-1 straight up win streak. Ohio State has been just awful. Particularly on the road where they own a dismal 1-7 straight up record, failing to cover their last six as a visitor. With less than a month in the regular season, Iowa is currently tied for fourth place in the Big Ten. If they’re going to make a move, they must make a move right now. And what better team to face to achieve their goal than Ohio State. Granted, the Buckeyes own a pretty decent defense, but offensively they are absolutely horrible and cannot keep pace on the scoreboard with a 22nd ranked Hawkeye‘s “O“. The favorite has covered seven of the last 10 meetings in this rivalry. Take Iowa. Thank you.

Washington Wizards.

LVSM.

Game 577.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

Washington is starting to heat up, winning and covering three of the last four outings. They come into tonight’s match up with confidence, knowing they have taken the last six meetings against Minnesota, both straight up and against the spread. This includes a late November 142-127 victory at home. They face a Timberwolves team which has been very predictable. Over the last nearly three weeks, they have alternated wins and losses. Well folks, their last game they had a win on the road at the Mavericks. Their defense has gotten plowed. And their offense is going to have some trouble against the frustrating Wizards “D.” On both sides of the court, Washington is far better on the boards. I look for them to get quite a few second chance shots offensively. And to pull down any second chance opportunities for Minnesota. The Wizards have covered the last five meetings at the Timberwolves, six of the last eight overall on the road, and nine of the last 13 overall outings. Take Washington. Thank you.

Maryland Terrapins.

Big Ten Game of the Month.

Game 750.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

There is no question Purdue is a very good team. However, they’re starting to show cracks. They have dropped two of their last three, both straight up and against the spread at Indiana and at Northwestern. Now they go on the road and play a Maryland team which is owns a very respectable 13-1 record at home this season. Maryland has been a thorn in the side of Purdue when it comes to ATS. They have covered seven of the last eight meetings for us bettors. And if you look at the past several meetings, they have been decided by three, one, one, and three-points. They play this team very tough. As a matter fact, the Terrapins are playing some pretty good basketball themselves, winning five for the last six straight up and seven of the last 10 against the spread. Both teams are relatively healthy. And both teams match up well with one another. The big difference here is the fact the Boilermakers are starting to struggle and they are not the greatest road team. They’ve only covered one of their last five as a visitor. By the way folks, Maryland has covered 16 of the last 21 at home. And the underdog has covered four straight in this rivalry. Take the Terrapins. Thank you.

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Miami Florida Hurricanes.

High Roller play.

Game 867.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Don’t look now, but Miami is just a game behind the conferences co-leaders, Virginia and Pittsburgh. That’s right, the Hurricanes are in second place in the ACC at 11-4 in league play en route to an overall mark of 20-5. This team that’s playing very good basketball folks. They have won four in a row straight up, covering three of those four. And they enter tonights matchup with a very dangerous offense, accounting for over 79-points per game. They face a North Carolina squad that is sitting in the middle of the pack in the conference at 8-6, owning an overall record of 16-9. They do have a very impressive 11-1 mark at home. However, this team has been seriously overvalued. They have covered just once over the last five outings. As I mentioned earlier, they are pretty darn good at home straight up. But over the last six games playing host, they went 3-3 ATS. I see a serious mismatch here as their defense is allowing over 72.2-points per game and over 43.6% from the floor. This does not bode well as Miami hits nearly 50% from the floor. The Hurricanes are also 21–6 ATS the last 27 road games. Take Miami. Thank you.

Philadelphia Eagles on the money line.

Super Bowl LVII winner.

Game 102.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

My friends, you all know me as someone who writes detailed, lengthy analysis, with angles appealing to every type of sports bettor. I’m going to forgo that for this Super Bowl side release. I’m going to keep it very simple. Both teams certainly deserve to be here. I do feel this will be one of the most competitive Super Bowls we seen in recent memory. However, I believe this game will be decided due to two major reasons: For starters, this matchup will be won by in the trenches. There is no doubt the Eagles possess the better offensive and defensive lines.

Secondly, whichever team makes fewer mistakes will take home the Lombardi Trophy. On both sides of the ball, Philadelphia is significantly stronger. They rank fifth offensively, only committing 19 miscues this season. They face a Kansas City defense ranking 24th, only snagging 19 takeaways. On the other side of the line of scrimmage, the Eagles rank third in the league, snagging 27 turnovers. Meanwhile, the Chiefs have coughed up the ball up quite a bit this season ranking, 24th and committing 23 turnovers.

So, for both of those reasons I like the Eagles to soar here. I know the line is varying a bit from sportsbook to sportsbook. So just to err on the side of caution, take Philadelphia on the money line. Thank you.

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UNDER -135

*** Total Receptions By Travis Kelce 6.5

OVER -135

*** Will Travis Score a TD

YES EVEN

Total Rushing Yards By Mahomes 10.5

OVER EVEN

Longest Rush By Mahomes 6.5

Over -110

Will There Be A Lead Change In The 4Th Quarter

YES +270

Will Both Teams Have The Lead In the 1st Half

YES +140

WILL THE GAME BE DECIDED BY EXACTLY

1 PT +1500

2 PTS +1300

3 PTS +475

Total Gross Passing Yards By Mahomes 288.5

UNDER EVEN

Will There Be A ST Or Defensive TD

Yes +270

Under 51.

Super Bowl LVII Total Winner.

Games 101/102.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

My friends, you all know me as someone who writes detailed, lengthy analysis, with angles appealing to every type of sports bettor. I’m going to forgo that for this Super Bowl total release. I’m going to keep it very simple. Guys, I know the general public is betting the over. And on paper, it makes sense. You’ve got two of the best scoring offenses in the NFL facing one another here. The Chiefs average 29.2-points per game, while the Eagles account for over 28.1-points per game. However, these are two very good defenses as well. Kansas City allows just 21.7-points per game, while Philadelphia yields a mere 20.2-points per game. You’ve got two smart head coaches. Two very savvy quarterbacks. One has more Super Bowl experience. Mahomes obviously still not 100% with that ankle issue. That changes the way their unit attacks offensively. In any case, they line up against the top ranked pass defense in the NFL. The other quarterback heavily relies upon the ground game to open up the passing game. Well, they face one of the best run defenses in football. Both teams have to establish the run to keep the opponents defense honest. Both quarterbacks are smart and make very few mistakes. Both coaches know that this is a game that has to be strategically played. And whoever makes the fewer mistakes or takes the fewer chances I should say, has a high percentage leading when the gun sounds. Coming into this match up Kansas City has played four unders in the last five outings, while Philadelphia’s last six contests, have seen five unders. There’s a ton more trends that further confirm why we are taking the under. But I think we’re all good to go folks. Take under. Thank you.

Props Offering Value: Courtesy of my good friends at the SuperBook

11 PROPS In Order of Strength STRONGEST TO WEAKEST

*** Will The Game Be Tied After 0-0

YES EVEN

*** Largest Lead Of Game By Either Team 14.5

UNDER -135

*** Total Receptions By Travis Kelce 6.5

OVER -135

*** Will Travis Score a TD

YES EVEN

Total Rushing Yards By Mahomes 10.5

OVER EVEN

Longest Rush By Mahomes 6.5

Over -110

Will There Be A Lead Change In The 4Th Quarter

YES +270

Will Both Teams Have The Lead In the 1st Half

YES +140

WILL THE GAME BE DECIDED BY EXACTLY

1 PT +1500

2 PTS +1300

3 PTS +475

Total Gross Passing Yards By Mahomes 288.5

UNDER EVEN

Will There Be A ST Or Defensive TD

Yes +270

Clemson Tigers.

ACC Game of the Week.

Game 647.

11 AM PST/2 PM EST.

Tied with Virginia and Pittsburgh for the top-spot in the ACC at 10-3, Clemson travels to the Dean E. Smith Center today to take on North Carolina. The Tigers have had a full week to muster back-to-back losses and prepare for the matchup today with the Tar Heels. With less than a month to play in the regular season, Clemson needs a victory here for sure. They have covered five consecutive meetings with UNC going back to 2018. This is a squad playing at full strength, having no players listed on their injury report. They possess one of the most frustrating defenses in the conference, allowing just 67.1-points per game, allowing only 32.3% from beyond the arc, and a mere 39.7% overall from the floor. I look for this to be a very physical matchup, which will also benefit the Tigers as they own the second-ranked free-throw shooting team in the nation. hitting over 80.3% from the line. North Carolina is struggling badly at the moment. They have lost three in a row straight up, failing to cover their last four. By the way, they’ve only covered three of their last 16 versus teams with the winning percentage above .600. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Providence Friars.

Big East Blockbuster.

Game 603.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

With less than a month left in the regular season, the Big East has four teams vying for the top-spot. One of those teams, tied for second place, is Providence at 10-3 in league play. Overall, this team has played some outstanding basketball. They enter tonights matchup with momentum and confidence. The Friars have won four of the last, five both straight up and against the spread. And have dominated the Red Storm, taking the last three meetings going back a year. This does include an 83-80 win at home, approximately five weeks ago. Speaking of St. John’s, they are one of the worst teams in the conference at 4-10 in Big East action. Overall, they own a respectable 14-11 record. But this team has really struggled. Since mid-January, they have taken just one of the last six outings straight up, failing to cover all six. This team has become absolute point spread poison. On both sides of the court, they are outclassed. The Friars average over 78.4-points per game and are monsters on the offensive glass. They face a doormat of a defense in SJU. Granted, the Red Storm can score as well. But they’re playing a very tough, very frustrating Providence “D“. The road team has covered 10 of the last 14 meetings in this series. The Friars have covered 16 of the last 21 on the road, six of the last seven road games versus teams with a winning home record, and 13 of the last 16 overall. Meanwhile, St. John’s has only covered one of the last seven games played at the Carnesecca Arena. Take Providence. Thank you.

Wright State Raiders on the money line.

Horizon League Game of the Week.

Game 890.

6 PM PST/9 PM EST.

Northern Kentucky owns both a better conference and overall records at this point than Wright State. And yes, they took the first meeting at the end of December at home, 78-64. However, the Norse has begun to show cracks, dropping two of their last three, both straight up and against the spread. Meanwhile, the Raiders have begun to stride, taking four of their last five straight up and all five against the spread. There is no questioning Wright States superior offense here. They rank 18th in the nation in scoring, averaging over 81.3-points per game, fourth in field-goal percentage, hitting exactly 50.0% from the floor, and are pretty darn good from downtown as well, hitting just shy of 35% beyond the arc. These are all places Northern Kentucky has issues defensively. The Norse also lose a little luster when they travel, covering just two of their last eight road games. This doesn’t bode well for them in this situation as the home team has covered five of the last six meetings in this rivalry. Take the Raiders. Thank you.

New Mexico Lobos.

HIGH ROLLER Game of the Month.

Game 891.

8:00 PM PST/11:00 PM EST.

The Lobos finished 2022 as the last remaining unbeaten team in college basketball. Since the New Year began, they slid a bit splitting out their last 10 games. They are a respectable 19-5 overall, which includes a 6-5 mark in the Mountain West Conference. This team needs to get back on track right now if they’re going to make a run at the Big Dance. And what better opponent to face to do just that than the Falcons. They have taken three consecutive meetings over their conference rival straight up, winning by an average mark of 7.6-points per game. This does include an 81-73 home victory approximately two weeks ago. Air Force is absolutely atrocious. They are just 3-9 in conference action, enroute to an overall, 12-13 record. The last several weeks, things have gone from bad to worse for the team as they are currently riding a six-game straight up a losing streak in which they have failed to cover four of those six outings. New Mexico will light up the scoreboard this evening behind their 16th ranked scoring offense, which averages over 81.8-points per game. By the way folks, a major mismatch here is their 11th ranked field goal shooting squad (which hits 49% from the floor), matching up against the nations 206th ranked field goal percentage defense. Oh, by the way guys, the Falcons average over 15.4-points per game less. And on both sides of the court, they are outclassed on the boards here as well. The road team has covered seven of the last eight meetings in this rivalry. Take the Lobos. Thank you.

Northwestern Wildcats.

High Roller Play.

Game 785.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

My friends, the Big 10 is wide open right now. Granted, Purdue sits atop the conference at 11-2 in league play. Then there are three teams tied for second place at 8-5 and then three more tied for third place at 7-5. One of those teams happens to be Northwestern, which have become quite bankable to us sports bettors, covering six of the last 10 overall. So far, this regular season, they’ve covered five of seven games as a true road team as well. They catch a hated rival struggling right now. Ohio State possesses the next to last poorest record in the Big Ten at 3-9 in conference action. Overall, they’re just 11-12, losing four in a row both straight up and against the spread. As a matter fact, since January 5, there are a dismal 1-9 both SU and ATS. The Buckeyes offense is basically nonexistent. And their defense is so overworked trying to compensate, come the second-half, they are getting fatigued. They have a strong frontcourt. However, they are significantly outclassed in the back court in this match up. This is also a huge revenge spot as they took down Northwestern back on New Year’s Day on the road, 73-57. By the way folks, they’ve only covered one of the last six games played versus teams with the winning percentage above .600. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Temple Owls on the moneyline.

Annihilator play.

Game 723.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

Two teams at opposite ends of the AAC spectrum face one another this evening. The Owls sit in third place in the conference at 8-3, while the Mustangs are tied for next to last at 3-8 in league play. SMU is an absolutely atrocious team, no matter which way you break them down. They are just 5-7 straight up at home this season and have only covered five of the last 17 games played at the Moody Coliseum. In the last four-plus weeks, this team has only covered one game of the 10 contests played in that span. They are absolute point spread poison. Going up against Temple tonight is going to prove to be fatal for them, as the Owls come off an embarrassing 81-65 defeat at home against the Cougars, snapping a four-game win streak. They are going to come in here angry and looking for a little vengeance. They’ve also covered six consecutive games played on the road. Take Temple. Thank you.

Hofstra Pride.

High Roller play.

Game 659.

3:00 PM PST/6:00 PM EST.

Tied for first place in the conference, Hofstra is playing some great basketball. They have won five straight en route to a 10-2 league record, and an overall mark of 17-8. Since the New Year began, this team has been money, covering nine out of 10 contests in 2023. This is a team, that on both sides of the court, that is far superior than their opponent this evening. Offensively, they ranked 26th in the nation, hitting 48% overall from the floor, and 46th in college basketball, hitting 37% from beyond the arc. This does not bode well as they face a Northeastern defense that possesses some of the ugliest defensive numbers in those categories. Not only that, but the Pride also own a very nasty and frustrating defense. While both teams are healthy, Hofstra has three starting guards, each averaging double-digits, and by far the best player on the floor in Aaron Estrada (21.6 PPG/5.5 RPG). The Huskies have failed to cover the last five games played at home and 29 of the last 43 games played overall. Hofstra has covered five of the last six games played on the road and five consecutive outings against teams with a straight up losing record. Take the Pride. Thank you.

San Jose State Spartans.

Las Vegas Strip Move Play.

Game 651.

7:00 PM PST/10:00 PM EST.

In all sincerity folks, I feel the wrong team is favored here. The Bulldogs haven’t won back-to-back games since the New Year began. They were also downed by the Spartans approximately one month ago on the road, 74-64. They possess a very lackluster offense that I feel will once again be completely shut down here tonight. In the first matchup, they were out rebounding, 33-22. I doubt very much that will change here this evening. They will not have the opportunity for too many second chance shots. Meanwhile, San Jose State will, owning the far superior boardsmen. To me that would be the major difference in this matchup. The Bulldogs are just 4-12 ATS the last 16 games played at home. Meanwhile, the Spartans are 12-4 ATS the last 16 games played on the road. Take San Jose State. Thank you.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Best Bet play.

Game 601.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST. 

Indiana comes in to this matchup tonight following Saturday’s victory over No. 1 Purdue. The Hoosiers are playing good basketball, there’s no question about that. But I feel in this situation they are due for a major letdown coming off the victory over the Boilermakers and also looking ahead to the next game against the Wolverines. The Scarlet Knights enter this matchup playing some great basketball as well. They have won and covered the last two outings with authority over the Golden Gophers and the Spartans. Rutgers took down Indiana in the first meeting, back at the beginning of December at home, 63-48. That gave them their sixth consecutive win and cover over their conference rival. While Indiana is playing some very good basketball, I just don’t feel anything will change in this outcome against one of the most frustrating and nastiest defenses in college basketball, which ranks fifth in points allowed and fourth in field-goal percentage allowed. They have also covered nine of the last 10 versus teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 10 of the last 13 games overall. Take the Scarlet Knights. Thank you.

Fordham Rams.

Game 829.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

Sports fans, the A-10 has some very good teams. And very quietly Fordham has become one of their best teams. The Rams sit in third place in the conference at 6-3, possessing an overall record of 18-4 on the campaign. This team is red-hot, winning five in a row, both straight up and against the spread. They face one of the poorest teams in the Atlantic 10. Richmond is towards the bottom of the barrel at 4-6 in league play, owning an overall 11-12 mark on the campaign. It’s true, they are significantly better at home than they are on the road. However, this team is definitely struggling, dropping fourth straight and six in a row against the number. As a matter fact, they are pointspread poison. They have not covered their last six attempts against teams with a winning percentage above .600. And have also failed to cover their last four games played at home inside the Robins Center. Statistically, on both ends of the court the Rams are just stronger. Quisenberry and Moore are one of the most exciting 1-2 punches in the conference. They are combining for 28.5 points per game, 10.3 rebounds per game, 4.8 assists per game, and 2.5 steals per game. I just don’t see anyone on the Spiders slowing this tandem down. Granted, Richmond does have Tyler Burton, who is a monster player. But they just don’t have the depth, nor the overall talent to compete in this one. The road team has covered nine of the last 11 meetings. Meanwhile Fordham has covered the last four on the road versus teams with the winning home record and four the last overall five games played as a visitor. Take the Rams. Thank you.

Pacific Tigers.

Late Bailout Play.

Game 789.

6:00 PM PST.

Guys, we all know that BYU defeated Pacific at the end of December, 69-49. But something changed following that loss. The Tigers started to get hot and started covering. That’s right folks, they have won five of their last eight straight up, and six of those eight against the spread. Meanwhile since the New Year began, the Cougars started to struggle. They have dropped five of eight straight up, and have split out those eight against the spread. Granted BYU possesses a little stronger of a defense. But they do have one major weakness defensively. And that is defending the “3“. And guess what guys? Pacific is one of the best in the nation from downtown, hitting just shy of 39% from beyond the arc. They can keep this game very close from the perimeter folks, that is for sure. The Tigers have covered seven of their last 10 on the road, four of their last five following an ATS win, and four of their last five games played on Saturday. Take Pacific. Thank you.

Murray State Racers.

MVC Game of the Month.

Game 681.

1:00 PM PST.

Murray State has already taken down Indiana State a few weeks ago at home, 82-73. This is a team that’s running red-hot, winning four of their last six straight up, and five of those six against the spread. Granted, the Sycamores have won their last two straight up, and their last three ATS, but this team will hit a wall here today. I understand that on paper they possess a little stronger of an offense. But the Racers are deeper overall on both sides of the court. In addition, they possess a much bigger, much stronger, and much more talented front court. And that is where this game will be won. This is way too many points to give this team. I honestly feel that Indiana State should be maybe a one or a two-point favorite, and that is only because they are playing at home. Take the points with Murray State. Thank you.

Kansas State Wildcats.

ESPN TV winner.

Game 700.

1:00 PM PST.

These are certainly two of the best teams in the Big 12. And today, in this matchup, a share of first place is on the line. The Longhorns sit a top the Conference in first place coming into this game. But the Wildcats are one of four teams just a game back halfway through the Conference season. Kansas State devoured Texas in the first meeting, approximately one month ago on the road, 116-103. Now normally I would look to take the team seeking revenge in the matchup. However, playing Texas on the road against Kansas State at home would be a mistake. The Longhorns are 3-2 straight up away from home, while the Wildcats are a perfect 12-0 at the Bramlage Coliseum. And they certainly can’t be too thrilled about coming into this contest as an underdog in their own house. These two teams statistically match up pretty darn well. As a matter fact, on both sides of the court their numbers are very similar. But I do feel possessing the stronger front court, is going to significantly benefit K State here. The Longhorns are just 2-7 ATS their last nine games played on the road. The Wildcats are 5-0 ATS their last five games played at home. Take Kansas State. Thank you.

Miami-Florida Hurricanes.

ACC Annihilator.

Game 673.

12:00 PM PST.

Guys, I am well aware of the fact Clemson owns the top spot in the Conference. I am also well aware of the fact Miami has alternated wins and losses in the New Year. But something we certainly cannot ignore, is the fact the Tigers are being overvalued, covering just three of their last seven outings. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes enter this matchup on a 7-3 ATS hot streak. They have taken the last two meetings straight up, and the last four against the spread. They certainly have the offensive prowess to dominate Clemson here, both on the boards, and on the scoreboard. This is a very healthy squad, possessing four double-digit scoring starters. By the way, Miami has covered 20 of their last 26 games played on the road. Take the Hurricanes. Thank you.

Auburn Tigers.

Shocker play.

Game 649.

11:00 AM PST.

There are three teams tied for second place in the SEC. And today, two of those teams square off. Auburn and Tennessee both sit at 7-2 and conference play (along with Texas A&M). Both teams are playing very good basketball. However, despite the Volunteers possessing one of the toughest defenses in college basketball, I just don’t see this team being this much of a favorite over a very tough and scrappy Tigers opponent. Auburn has taken six of the last seven meetings both straight up and against the spread. To be quite honest, the last two matchups were each settled by five-points. Tennessee might own a very good defense, but Auburn does too. They allow just 64.6-points per game, 39.4% shooting overall from the field, and a mere 27.8% from downtown. The underdog has covered five of the last seven meetings in this rivalry. The Tigers have covered their last four on the road. Take Auburn. Thank you.

Boise State.

Best Bet.

Game 883.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

My friends, this line is way off here. This should be a Pick ‘em or at most, the Aztecs should just be maybe a one-point favorite only because they are at home. These are the two best teams in the Mountain West Conference, tied for the top-spot in the League at 8-2. Overall, the Broncos own a little bit better of a record at 18-5, while the Aztecs are 17-5. A season ago, Boise State took all three meetings over San Diego State straight up covering two of the three. Interestingly enough, all three meetings were settled by a combined seven-points. These two teams play each other very tough, my friends. Offensively, they are very similar. But defensively the Broncos are much stronger. They rank 12th in the nation yielding just 60.7-points per game. They’re also 24th in field-goal percentage allowed and fourth in three-point percentage allowed. Both teams have had a few days off to rest and prepare. However, BSU certainly comes in here hotter, winning eight of the last nine straight up and six of the last eight against the spread, while SDSU is just 4-2 their last six straight up and have only covered five of their last 10 against the number. The underdog has covered the last four meetings in this rivalry. The Broncos have covered 20 of their last 26 on the road. Meanwhile, the Aztecs have only covered four of the last 14 at home. Take Boise State. Thank you.

Pacific on the moneyline.

BB Play.

Game 824.

7:00 PM PST/10:00 PM EST.

My friends, Pacific just took down Pepperdine approximately three weeks ago as a visitor, 80-75. Now the Waves have to face the Tigers on the road, where they have failed to win a game yet this season. Not only that, but this is a team losing 10 consecutive games straight up, only covering one of those 10. Pacific, on the other hand has started to heat up a bit. Especially to us sports bettors. Just since New Year’s Eve, they have covered three of their last five outings. It is specifically their last two contests that has impressed me. On January 21, they played a very tough game against Gonzaga as an 18.5-point underdog, losing, but covering 99-90. Then, on the road on January 28, they went on the road into Santa Clara and took down the Broncos, 95-89, as an 11.5-point underdog. As I mentioned, this team has begun to show signs of life. They’ve also covered their last four contests played at home. Oh, by the way, the home team has covered 22 of the last 28 in this rivalry. Take the Tigers. Thank you.

Los Angeles Lakers on the moneyline.

OM play.

Game 519.

4:10 PM PST/7:10 PM EST. 

In today’s NBA, it’s very difficult to rely upon anything for sure. However, one thing I know is that LeBron James and the Lakers do not take a tough loss lightly. The last time Los Angeles and Indiana squared off, the Lakers were at home and squandered a fourth-quarter, 17-point lead, only to lose 116-115 at the hands of the Pacers. That Game took place November 28th. L.A. has had more than two months to stew over that outcome. And what a time to catch Indiana. The Paces are really struggling at the moment, dropping 10 of the last 11 straight up, and nine of the last 12 against the spread. With LeBron focused on two things right now; the team to make the playoffs, and to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in career points scored, I look for him to come out fired up here tonight. The Lakers are 6-2 ATS the last eight games played on the road. Take Los Angeles. Thank you.

Northwestern.

LVSM play.

Game 772.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

The Wildcats come into tonight’s contest possessing a 15-6 overall record and are tied for third in Big Ten play with a 6-4 mark. They were riding a three-game straight up and against the spread win streak prior to Tuesday night’s loss on the road at the Hawkeyes. They are in bounce ack mode here. I look for them to exact a bit of revenge here tonight as in the first meeting with the Wolverines, back in mid-January, they were downed on the road, 85-78. Now, Michigan has dominated the recent matchups, winning six in a row straight up, covering four of the six. But I think we can all agree these two teams are very different from past squads. The Wolverines are absolutely atrocious at 11-10 and sitting in sixth place in the Conference at 5-5. They’re also burning bettors on the road, failing to cover their last four as an away team. Overall, on the campaign they are just 1-4 straight up as a visitor. Oh, by the way folks, they’ve covered just once since January 4. Their once-feared defense has become a thing of the past, as they are now allowing over 70.4-points per game. The home team has covered seven of the last nine meetings in this rivalry. Take Northwestern. Thank you.

Kansas State Wildcats.

BIG 12 GOM.

Game 633.

5:00 PM PST/8:00 PM EST.

The seventh ranked Wildcats will look to take their first regular-season sweep over the eighth ranked Jayhawks in years. They took the first meeting at home in overtime just two weeks ago, 83-82. Granted, Kansas is a pretty darn good home team. But this year‘s Jayhawks squad has started to struggle. They’ve lost three of their last four overall straight up, and five of their last six overall against the spread. As far as us bettors are concerned, K State has been money, covering eight of their last nine contests coming into tonight’s matchup. This is way too many points to give a team that has covered 35 of their last 52 on the road, 10 of their last 11 against teams with a winning record, and their last four straight overall. Take the Wildcats. Thank you.

Iowa State Cyclones.
MMM.
Game 875.
6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

Sport fans, there is no better opponent to face to turn things around than Texas Tech, as Iowa State has struggled a bit lately. The Cyclones are currently still ranked No.12 in the nation prior to the new rankings coming out. This is a team that has dropped three of their last five games and needs to get back on track. They have also failed to cover their last three contests. They face a League rival in the Red Raiders, which has not won a single game in the Big 12 yet this season, going 0-8 in conference play. As a matter of fact, this they were riding an eight-game SU losing streak before Saturday’s win against LSU. These two met three weeks ago ago as the Cyclones took down the Red Raiders, 84-50. There is no reason to think that this outcome will be any different. ISU possesses a defense that will once again swarm and frustrate TTU defense. They rank 12th in the nation, allowing just 60.5-points per game and are one of the best on the defensive glass in college basketball today. I just don’t see the Red Raiders getting too many second-chance opportunities. Texas Tech has failed to cover the last four games played at home, 13 of their last 16 versus teams with the winning percentage of .600, and seven of the last nine overall. By the way folks, to favorite has covered eight of the last nine meetings in this rivalry. Take Iowa State. Thank you.

Cincinnati Bengals on the money line.

AFC Game of the YEAR.

Game 323.

Sunday, January 29, 2023.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

My friends, with all respect to Patrick Mahomes and his success, he is not above getting rattled. He has lost the last three meetings against Cincinnati, all since January, 2022. For our purpose guys, Kansas City has also failed to cover all three of those meetings as well. That has got to be weighing on the mind of Mahomes as well as the rest of the team. To add to the pressure, all three of those matchups were when the quarterback was 100% healthy. Granted, he will have some time to rest his ailing ankle. But much of the offenses success comes from his ability to be mobile. The Chiefs “O” must also lineup across from one of the nastiest and stingiest “D’s” in the NFL. The Bengals stop-unit ranks sixth in the league, allowing just 20.1-points per game. They are incredibly strong against the run. And to be quite honest with you, even though overall they may be 23rd against the pass, they have contained some very good opposing quarterbacks in the air. Obviously, KC has a lot of talent with Pacheco on the ground and Kelsey and Smith-Schuster in the air. But I do feel this team has significantly more pressure on their shoulders than does Cincinnati. Speaking of the Bengals, not only are they winning, they seem to be improving with each passing week. And come in here red-hot, winning 10 in a row straight up, and missing 10 straight covers by a mere, half-point. I mentioned pressure a moment ago. If you look at the way Joe Burrow is leading this entire team, they are playing with an enthusiasm and an excitement you rarely see in the NFL these days, let alone come to playoffs. They are getting the job done and also having a little fun in the process. We know that the Kansas City defense has had issues at times this season against well-balanced offenses. While Joe Burrow leads the fifth-ranked aerial assault in the League, while Joe Mixon has absolutely taken it up a notch. Overall, on the season the numbers are a bit skewed on the ground for Cincy. But don’t let that fool you at all, the running back is more than adequate to move the chains on the ground and allow Burrow to open up the passing game and exploit the weaknesses on the Chiefs defense. He also has an arsenal of playmakers at his disposal in Chase, Higgins, Boyd, and even Mixon coming out of the backfield. I think we can all agree the Chiefs are seriously overvalued by the oddsmakers. Now I know the line has moved a bit and now the Bengals are a slight favorite as of this post, but I still feel even with no points and taking Cincinnati on the money line, that they are the play and offer us enormous value. We know Mahomes has won the big game in February. If you’re worried about Burrow doing the same, don’t be. This is a team that went to the Super Bowl last year, and instead of suffering a hangover this year, have risen to be one of the best teams in the NFL this season. Not only that, but if you recall, Burrow did win on a national platform a few years ago bringing a National Title to LSU in a perfect 15-0 season. Take the Bengals on the money line. Thank you.

San Francisco 49ers.

NFL POSTSEASON ANGLE PLAY.

Game 321.

12:00 PM PST/3:00 PM EST.

 There is no question in my mind both the 49ers and Eagles deserve to be in the NFC Championship game. I mean finally we can throw away the bones and just eat the meat on an NFC matchup folks. Guys, an enormous amount of Philadelphia’s success comes from their ability to run the football. Hence it comes from their offensive lines ability to manhandle opposing defensive lines. That’s not going to be the case here this week, folks. San Francisco’s defense ranks No. 1 in the NFL in points allowed, No. 1 in total yards allowed, and No. 2 at stopping to rush. Oh, by the way they also rank 2nd in the League in takeaways, snagging 28 turnovers. And there is no way this defensive front is going to get manhandled. I’m not looking to take away anything from the Eagles offensive line. They are very good. But they’re not going to be able to manhandle their opponent here. That is going to seriously stunt their ground game. Jalen Hurts is a good quarterback. But I don’t think he would be the same quarterback put in other systems in the NFL. He’s also not 100%. And I think that will be an issue as well. Let’s face it guys, he isn’t the greatest passer in the world. And I really feel the San Fran secondary is going to add to their NFL-high 20 INT’s this season. You can also look for DE, Nick Bosa to have one of his best performances of the campaign as he goes up against LT, Jordan Mailata (Big mismatch, folks). Now defensively, Philly is pretty damn good as well. They are tops in the League against the pass and rank eighth in points allowed. They’re also pretty good at snagging takeaways, themselves. However, the 49ers “O” does not make many mistakes and does not turn the ball over very often. That is huge inn the playoffs, sports fans. Now, I keep hearing about how Brock Purdy is a rookie quarterback. Well folks, he spent four years as a starter in the Big 12. And he was on quite a few big game platforms in those four years. Now he’s in the NFL as a rookie. Yes, we all know he is a rookie. Well, he’s got seven games as a starter under his belt, which in case you’ve forgotten, are all victories. Guys, one more item on the subject of Purdy: when you are a “less-experienced” QB, you tend not to take any chances and force making plays. Therefore, make less mistakes. Keep that in mind. Listen folks, if you’re cooking in the kitchen and you’ve got Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, and George Kittle in the recipe, that’s going to be a pretty damn fine meal. Throw in the mix, Deebo Samuel, and you got the best food on the planet. I don’t feel the Eagles defense will be able to contain every one of those weapons. Particularly, McCaffrey coming out of the backfield. He will be a big reason why San Francisco moves the chains at will here. By the way folks, Philly has only covered one of the last six games played in the month of January, one of the last five games played versus NFC opponents, and one of the last five games played overall. On the flipside, San Francisco has covered 20 of the last 26 in the month of January, 20 of the last 26 versus NFC foes, and 23 other last 31 overall. Take the points with the 49ers and get paid. Thank you.  

Miami Hurricanes.

OM PLAY.

Game 693.

1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM EST.

With over 100+ college basketball games on the board Saturday, the oddsmakers overlooked this game and made a huge mistake. There is no way the ‘Canes should have opened up a small ‘dog against the Panthers. They have dominated in this rivalry, winning eight of the last 10 meetings straight up, covering seven of them. For starters, they are money as a visitor, riding a three-game ATS win streak, while Pitt has failed to cover their last three contests at home. The Panthers are without three top players, including their top-recruit, Johnson, and two starting forwards, Hugley and Jeffress. This is the contest, they will sorely miss those sidelined playmakers. Miami has the talent, the depth, and overall, better hustlers, which will result in more, assists, steals, blocks, and rebounds. The road team has covered the last four meetings in this series. The Hurricanes have covered 26 of their last 33 games played on the road. Take Miami. Thank you.

Xavier Musketeers.

GOM.

Game 613.

9:15 AM PST/12:15 PM EST.

Guys, the line is way off here as it should be closer to a pick ‘em or even maybe a -1 fav for Xavier. Atop the Big East and the No. 13 team in the nation, the Musketeers are confident, knowing they took down the Blue Jays earlier this month, 90-87, extending their dominance over their Conference rival for the fourth consecutive meeting, and for our purposes, four Ats covers in the last five matchups. Xavier devoured Creighton on the boards, 40-29. This time around, they will once again own the glass, possessing the bigger, stringer front court. Overall, they are healthier and deeper. The Musketeers have covered four of their last five on the road, 13 of their last 16 versus teams with a winning record, and six of their last eight overall. Take Xavier. Thank you.

Saint Louis Billikens on the moneyline.

TV Game Winner.

Game 883.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

My friends, the number is way off in this matchup. Saint Louis is 2nd in the A10 at 6-1 in League play, and sports an overall record of 14-6 on the campaign, winning five straight. On the other hand, Davidson is towards the bottom of the barrel in the Conference, possessing a 3-5 League mark and an overall 10-10 record. Maybe the line is off because the Billikens are just 3-3 straight up on the road. But the Wildcats aren’t all that impressive at home, going just 5-4. Or maybe the line is a little off because Davidson has won and covered the last three meetings in this series. However, I just don’t see them keeping pace on the scoreboard with their opponents superior offense as and much stronger rebounding core. The Billikens, as I mentioned, have won five straight, covering three of the last five. And enter this matchup tonight very well-rested, having not taken the floor in six days. Now Davidson does have a couple of solid big men upfront. But without a doubt, Saint Louis has more depth and athleticism. The Billikens also have four double-digit scorers in their starting-five. The Wildcats have only covered one of their last six games played at home. Take Saint Louis. Thank you.

Arizona Wildcats.
Pac 12 GOW.
Game 833.
8:00 PM PST/11:00 PM EST.

My friends, I think that Washington State is a good team, despite their 9-12 overall record and their 4-6 mark in Conference play. I think they match up well with Arizona. However, they are a little banged-up, come in here dropping their last two straight up, two of their last three against the spread, and are in real trouble. The sixth-ranked Wildcats are looking for a revenge here. They lost a 74-61 game at home against the Cougars just 19 days ago. They were embarrassed. Since then, they have taken three of their four for straight up and their last two against the spread, with decisive victories over the Trojans and the Bruins. But make no mistake of it, this is a game they have had circled for nearly three weeks. They want payback here. Arizona will absolutely explode offensively as they possess the 12th-ranked scoring unit in the nation, averaging over 83.3-points per game. Not only that, but they hit nearly 49% from the floor (48.7%). This does not bode well against the Washington State defense that is allowing opponents to make over 45% of their shots. On the flipside, I believe the Cougars are in trouble here offensively. They hit e mere 43.1% from the floor and are facing an angry, Arizona “D“ that doesn’t allow too many opponents the score, holding offenses to just 40.4% from the field. Yes, the cougars do match up well with the Wildcats. But I look for ‘Zona they have big performances from their starting-five, which besides forward, Tubelis, were held well below season averages in last meeting. The road team has covered eight of the last 11 meetings, while the favorite has covered 19 the last 26 matchups. The Cougars are just 2-5 ATS their last seven following an ATS win and 1-10 ATS their last 11 on Thursdays. Takes the Wildcats. Thank you.

Oklahoma City Thunder.

LVSM.

Game 562.

5:10 PM PST/8:10 PM EST.

To put it very plainly, Atlanta is in trouble. The Hawks had won seven of the previous nine before losing at home against Charlotte when at the end of the game in which they blew a 19-point third quarter lead, head coach Nate McMillan and star guard Trae Young had an argument. Well, if they had any sort of reconciliation, then they wouldn’t have gotten downed in Chicago the following game, 111-100. This team is in a serious funk, folks. Now they travel to the Paycom Center to take on an Oklahoma City Thunder opponent which has won seven of the last nine straight up and nine in a row against the spread. The Thunder took the only other meeting with the Hawks this season, back in December on the road, 121-114. I just feel that the issues in the locker room for Atlanta are spilling over on the court. Oklahoma City has covered four straight at home, 11 of the last 14 on two days rest, and 20 of the last 27 overall. Oh, by the way, they’ve also covered 25 of the last 36 meetings in this series. Take Oklahoma City. Thank you.

Xavier Musketeers.

Big East GOW.

Game 661.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

My friends, I don’t think Xavier is too happy coming into this matchup as the top team in the Big East at 8-1 in Conference play, being a big underdog against a League rival, which is just 5-5 in Conference action. Both teams tumbled a bit in the rankings following some recent losses. However, without a doubt, the Musketeers have shown they are a lot more consistent than the Huskies. They enter this matchup winning 12 of the last 13 straight up, covering nine of the last 14 outings. On the other hand, UConn is on a 2-5 straight up run and has only covered two of the last nine outings. These two teams met on December 31st as Xavier took down Connecticut at home 83-73. While the Huskies own a very solid defense, offensively I just don’t see them keeping pace with the eighth-ranked scoring unit in the nation. That’s right, Xavier accounts for over 84.1-points per game on 50.1% shooting overall from the floor, which does include just shy of 40% from downtown. This is a team that has also covered five of the last seven on the road. This is way too many points to give the Big East’s No. 1 team. Take Xavier. Thank you.

Kansas Jayhawks.

Game 871.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

At first glance, you’re supposed to play Baylor here. And I mean why not, they have won four in a row straight up, and are just a half-point away from covering all four of those outings. Kansas has failed to cover their last four outings, while dropping their last two straight up. Only once a season ago did the Jayhawks drop back-to-back games, and never did they let it go past that. This is a team steeped in pride, tradition, and talent. As a matter of fact, it is the last loss that truly compels me to side with them today. They took an embarrassing, 83-60 beat down at the hands of the Horned Frogs just two nights ago at home. You know folks they are 6-0 ATS the last six games played following a double-digit loss at home and 10-0 ATS the last 10 games played following a straight up defeat of 20 or more points. They have done pretty well against this conference rival against the number, covering four of the last five meetings. On both sides of the court these two teams match up pretty well. However, I look for KU to take advantage of their superior fire power offensively, against a BU defense that has allowed opponents to hit 33.2% from downtown and an overall 43.7% from the floor. The ‘dog has covered nine of the last 13 meetings in this series, while the road team has covered 25 of the last 36 matchups. Take Kansas. Thank you.

San Francisco 49ers.

NFC GAME OF THE MONTH.

Game 318.

3:30 PM PST/6:30 PM EST.

I know, I know, I know all the headlines this week is that Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott, and the Dallas Cowboys finally won a playoff game last week. Well sports fans, look who they beat. With all respect to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they really weren’t a very good team. They couldn’t score, couldn’t stop opponents from scoring, have an aging quarterback, no running game, and are very weak in the trenches on both the offensive and defensive lines. So, let me ask you, who did the Cowboys really beat? Well, they enter this matchup against a San Francisco 49ers opponent that has rattled off 10 consecutive victories, covering eight of those 10 contests. Yes, I know Brock Purdy is a rookie quarterback. But my friends, he has the luxury of having Christian McCaffrey in the backfield, with all-purpose superstar, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and arguably the best tight end in the game in George Kittle at his disposal. Not only do the 49ers rank among the best in the NFL in scoring, averaging 26.5-points per game, they also lead the NFL on the defensive side, allowing a mere 16.3-points per game. This isn’t just a team that can score tons of points and hope they get the last possession of the game. This is a team very complete on both sides of the ball. Dallas has not played a team like this in quite some time. As a matter of fact, outside of the Philadelphia Eagles game on Christmas Eve, in which they went up against back up quarterback, Gardner Minshew, they haven’t played a great team in quite a while. I am still not sold on Dak Prescott as he is one of the most erratic quarterbacks in the NFL. Let’s face it guys, he is shaky at best. They also turn the ball over quite a bit. Their offense has coughed up the ball 23 times, which does not bode well because the San Francisco defense ranks second in the League with 28 takeaways. On the flipside the Cowboys “D“ tops the league with takeaways. However, The 49ers “O“ rarely turns the ball over, ranking third in the League, only committing 17 turnovers. I just don’t feel the Cowboys stop-unit will be able to slow down, let alone stop the well-balanced offense of the 49ers. Christian McCaffrey, who is one of the most valuable players to his squad in the NFL, goes up against the 22nd ranked run defense in the NFL. By the way guys, say what you want to by Brock Purdy having very little experience. But the guy has tossed 16 touchdowns and only four interceptions for over 1,700 yards passing. He has a lot of weapons, as I mentioned, at his disposal. Too many for the Cowboys defense to keep up with. Dallas has failed to cover the last four games played following a straight up win, four of the last five playoff games, and nine of the last 11 January games. San Francisco is 12-2 ATS the last 14 home games, 20-7 ATS the last 27 versus the NFC, and 5-0 ATS the last last five Divisional Playoff games. Take the 49ers. Thank you.

Cincinnati Bengals.

98% ANGLE PLAY.

Game 315.

12:00 PM PST/3:00 PM EST.

My friends, I will tell you that both Cincinnati and Buffalo might have gotten a little lucky last week. I will also tell you that this is where Buffalo Bills fans are going to be very angry at me, that Josh Allen is one of the dumbest quarterbacks in this league. He makes a lot of stupid mistakes…a lot of stupid mistakes. Let’s face it, when he was at Wyoming, they had literally one of the worst ranked offenses in the nation. They had such a good defense, they kept him winning for a bit. He came to Buffalo and he is surrounded by good personnel. But he still makes stupid mistakes and he puts the defense in predicaments where they get tired. You know who isn’t a dumb quarterback… Joe Burrow. He won at LSU, he went to the Super Bowl last year, and instead of being in a hangover this year, this is a quarterback that has led his team to nine consecutive straight up victories, covering eight of the nine. Well let me rephrase that. Depending on when you bet the Bengals last week, you either won, pushed, or lost by a hook. I do believe both offenses will have success in the air. Both will struggle a bit on the ground, but eventually will get their ground games going. But this is going to come down to mistakes. And the Bills rank 30th in the NFL, committing over 27 turnovers. And you know what? Most of them fall on the shoulders of Allen. Yes, he has talent athletically. I’m not going to debate that. But his mind is mush. He makes a lot of stupid mistakes. I am going with the smarter, more stable, proven winner in Burrow. This game is going to be a tight one, coming down to whichever team makes fewer mistakes. And that will be Cincinnati. The Bills have only covered two of the last seven at home, one of the last six against teams with a winning record, and only two of the last seven playoff games. Meanwhile, the Bengals are 6-1 ATS the last seven played the month of January, 36-17 ATS the last 53 on the road, and 5-1 ATS the last six in the playoffs. Take the points with the Bengals. Thank you.

OVER in the BENGALS/BILLS matchup.

AFC STRONGEST TOTAL OF THE SEASON.

Games 315/316.

12:00 PM PST/3:00 PM EST.

My friends, make no mistake of it, this is the most anticipated matchup in this conference this season. Yes, Saturdays Jacksonville/Kansas City contest certainly has some excitement. But I think we can all agree that no matchup in the AFC has been as anticipated as the Cincinnati/Buffalo meeting. As we all know these two teams met on January 2, and after the unfortunate incident to Damar Hamlin, the game was suspended and eventually canceled. Cincinnati enters this matchup winning the last nine games straight up, while Buffalo has won eight in a row coming into Sunday’s contest. The Bengals have played to three overs in their last four outings, while the Bills are on a four-game over streak. You’re looking at two of the highest-scoring teams in the League as Cincy averages 26.1-points per game and Buffalo accounts for 28.4-points per game. Granted, both defenses ranked in the top-six, but as the season progressed, both stop-units have looked a little bit fatigued. Both quarterbacks are certainly two of the best in the game today. Joe Burrow leads the fifth-ranked passing attack and they will have a lot of success in the air against the 15th-ranked pass defense in the NFL. Josh Allen leads the seventh-ranked aerial assault and they too will have a lot of success throwing the ball against the 23rd-ranked pass defense in the League. Both offenses have stellar ground attacks. Joe Mixon is a workhorse. And Devin Singletary is the same. Both offenses will establish the run to keep the opponents defenses honest, and then pass off of the run. I sincerely feel that neither defense is going to be able to stop either offense from throwing the ball, moving the chains, and crossing the goal line. In my opinion this will be one of the highest-scoring games for either one of these teams this season. The over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these two conference rivals. Expect another high-scoring affair. Take the over. Thank you.

New York Giants.

NFC EAST GAME OF THE MONTH.

Game 303.

5:15 PM PST/8:15 PM EST.

As good as the Philadelphia Eagles record is, they come into the postseason failing to cover the last four outings. Oh, by the way, they’ve lost two of the last three straight up as well. Jalen Hurts, as we all know is not 100%. A lot of people are looking at the fact that New York also has lost more than they have won since mid-November. However, they have covered four straight and 14 of their 18 contests this season. No, they’re not flashy or flamboyant. But they do have a quarterback who doesn’t make many mistakes. Granted, they face a defense that ranks No. 1 in the NFL against the pass. But what the Eagles do have problems with, and they’ve had problems with this all season, is well-balanced offenses. They have problems with offenses that could run the ball and then pass off the run. Well folks, Saquon Barkley is healthy and looking very, very good right now. We are talking about a running back who has tallied nearly 1,400-yards on the ground this season. Daniel Jones will keep the Philly defense honest by handing the ball off the Barkley, which will then open up the passing game. Because Barkley is such a strong ball-carrier, they will also eat up the clock and keep the Eagles “D” on the field and most importantly, their offense off it. The Eagles are a little hobbled and I do believe laying better than a touchdown is a huge mistake here. Remember one more item folks, nobody expected the Giants to get this far. There is no pressure on this team to win. All the pressure is on Philadelphia. New York has covered five of the last six meetings in Philadelphia. The road team has covered seven of the last 10 meetings in this series. Oh, by the way the Giants are also 5-0 ATS the last five games played on the road. Meanwhile, the Eagles have failed to cover the last four versus NFC opponents and the last five in the month of January. Take New York. Thank you.

Boston Celtics on the moneyline.

Las Vegas Strip Move Play.

Game 501.

2:10 PM PST/5:10 PM EST.

Boston is striding, winning 12 of the last 14 straight up, covering four of the last five against the spread. Let’s face it sports fans, the Celtics are playing some great basketball. At 34-12, they possess the best overall record in the NBA. To say they have dominated the Raptors, would be an understatement. They have taken seven of the last nine both straight up and against the spread, including the only meeting this season, a December 5, 116-110 win and cover on the road. Toronto seems to be struggling, losing and failing to cover three of the last four outings. Yes, I know Jason Tatum is supposed to be sidelined this evening (check status), but the way Boston is surging right now, I don’t think it will matter. They have enough depth and talent with their second-ranked scoring offense to outgun the lackluster Toronto squad. The Celtics have covered four of the last five games played on the road. Take Boston. Thank you.

Jacksonville Jaguars.

Postseason Angle Play.

Game 301.

1:30 PM PST/4:30 PM EST.

My friends, you can say what you want about the Kansas City Chiefs. Yes, they are one of the most successful teams over the last several years. And yes, overall, this season they own a 14-3 record. However, this team is perennially overvalued. They have only covered five games on the campaign. And when playing host at Arrowhead Stadium, they have only covered one of their last nine. Let’s face it, this team is point spread poison. They face a red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars opponent here. This is a team that has won six consecutive outings straight up, going 5-1 against the spread. Yes, we all know they lost the November 13 matchup on the road to Kansas City. That was in the earlier stages of their development, where they were just trying to get in sync and on track. They followed that loss off with a win at home against Baltimore, then lost badly in Detroit, only to finish up the regular season winning out, before taking down Los Angeles a week ago in the WC round. It is specifically the Chargers win last week, being down badly and making a miraculous comeback that tells me how good this team really is. And furthermore, how good their quarterback is. The Jaguars are a much better team right now than the last time they faced the Chiefs. Let’s face it folks, Kansas City has looked very mortal this season. I mean just since the start of December, they’ve allowed Cincinnati to beat them and put up 27 points, then granted they rattled off five consecutive victories. But they allowed Denver to put up 28, Houston to put a 24, and Denver once again to put 24 on them. Their defense is looking fatigued and overworked. I think you’re going to see Trevor Lawrence have a lot of success here, especially coming in here motivated after last weeks come from behind victory. Jacksonville has covered seven of the last eight against AFC opponents and six of the last eight in the month of January. Take the Jaguars. Thank you.

Jaguars/Chiefs OVER.

TOUCHDOWN PLAY.

Games 301/302.

1:30 PM PST/4:30 PM EST.

My friends, look for a very high-scoring affair in the Jaguars/Chiefs matchup. Both offenses are clicking on all cylinders. Obviously, Kansas City owns the No. 1 scoring “O“ in the NFL, averaging 29.2-points per game. You will see Patrick Mahomes and the top-ranked passing unit of Kansas City have enormous success in the air against the 28th ranked pass defense in the League. On the flipside, Trevor Lawrence and company are putting up a lot of points. Just during their six-game win streak, they have averaged 29.5-points per game. Just since the beginning of December, we have seen the Chiefs defense look a little fatigued and overworked as they allowed the Bengals to put up 27, the Broncos to put up 28 and 24 and the Texans to put up 24. I feel Lawrence will have a lot of success as well in the air against the 18th ranked pass defense in the NFL. The over is 8-3 in the Jaguars last 11 games played on the road and 4-0 the their last four games played versus teams with a winning record. It is also 10-3 in the Chiefs last 13 games played in the month of January and 8-3 in their last 11 games played following an ATS win. Take the over. Thank you.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Best Bet Play.

Game 652.

11:00 AM PST/2:00 PM EST.

Wake Forest has done quite well in this conference rivalry, covering the last three meetings with Virginia and winning the most recent, 63-55 approximately one year ago. They enter this matchup running red-hot, winning six of their last seven both straight up and against the spread. While the Cavaliers are a good team, no denying that, they are seriously overvalued by oddsmakers. They have only covered six of their 17 outings this season thus far. And while overall they sport a very good straight up record, most of their wins have come at home where they are 9-1. When they take to the road, they are just 3-2 straight up and have failed to cover the last two as a true road team. On the other hand, the Demon Deacons are a very good home team winning all 10 of their contests at the LJV Memorial Coliseum, covering the last four as host. While the Cavaliers certainly possess a very good defense, I just don’t think they can compensate for their lack of offense against Demon Deacons “O” that accounts for just shy of 78-points per game. Virginia has covered just three of their last 13 overall. Take Wake Forest. Thank you.

Boise State Broncos.

Best Bet.

Game 895.

8:00 PM PST/11:00 EST.

Sports fans, I was talking about the Broncos at the end of December and saying how you should watch out for them pretty soon because come January, they usually start to really stride. Well, since the New Year began, this team is a perfect 5-0 straight up going 4-1 against the spread. I’m not looking to take away anything from New Mexico, which has amassed a 17-2 overall record. However, since League play began, this team has dropped a couple of games and they’ve had a tough time covering. They lost on the road at Fresno State and took a bad beating at home against UNLV, both games in which they were favored. Now since those defeats, they have rattled off three consecutive wins and covers. But I will tell you playing the conferences co-leading Broncos is a whole different monster folks. This is a team that has taken four consecutive meetings straight up and going back a bit, has covered seven of the last eight against the Lobos. While New Mexico possesses the backcourt of Mashburn Jr. and House, Boise State possesses six players either averaging or flirting with double-digit scoring. Not only that, but they’ve got a slew…and I mean a slew of stellar rebounders as well. I just don’t see the home team here competing on the boards at all. This will hurt him in transition. And to be honest with you guys, they already have their hands full trying to score on the 15th ranked scoring defense in the nation. Boise State has covered 19 of the last 26 on the road. Take the points with the Broncos. Thank you.

Providence.

SD.

Game 711.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

Sports fans, sports betting is not about who wins, it is about who covers. I do feel Marquette is a slightly better team than Providence in this situation. Obviously, they’re playing at home and they score a few more points per game. However, the Fryers, on both sides of the court are superior on the boards. They ranked 15th in the nation on the offensive glass and 40th on the defensive glass. Not only that, but they have taken three of the last four meetings in this series straight up, including the last two. I think this is way too many points to give a very game team which has proven to us bettors that they are money, covering nine of the last 10 outings. By the way folks, they have covered the last five overall games played on the road as well. Take Providence. Thank you.

Oklahoma.

BIG 12 GOW.

Game 713.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

There is no doubt that when it comes to conference matchups, the teams know each other very well. In this case, the Sooners and the Cowboys know each other as well as they dislike one another. However, you cannot deny the fact that Oklahoma comes in here a little hotter, winning two of the last three straight up and four of the last six against the spread, while Oklahoma State has dropped their last three in a row, both straight up and against the number. Both teams are loaded with playmakers and scorers. And both are excellent on the defensive board. The best player on the floor, OU’s Grant Sheffield shines in games like this. The guard averages 17.6-points per game, 2.9-rebounds per game, and 3.5-assists per game. By the way, this team runs primarily with three forwards and two guards or four forwards and one guard. There is going to be a lot of physicality down in the paint. And they have the edge there for sure. The Sooners have covered seven of the last nine on the road, are 5-1 ATS the last six following an ATS loss, and 12-4 ATS the last 16 following a straight up win. Take Oklahoma. Thank you.

Cincinnati.

LVSM.

Game 681.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Cincinnati enters this matchup winning 10 of their last 13 outings, both straight up and against the spread. On both sides of the court, they outclass South Florida. Offensively, they’re putting up just shy of 77-points per game. And defensively, they’re allowing just 67-points per game. It is on the defensive side which will give them a big victory here tonight as when the Bulls face solid defense of opposition, they fold like a cheap suit. The Bearcats possess a starting lineup of four double-digit scorers and one player averaging 9.6-points per game. They have an outstanding backcourt that will control the tempo and the pace of this match up. By the way, South Florida has only covered 13 of their last 40 games played at home. Take Cincinnati. Thank you.

Texas A&M.

SEC GOW.

Game 686.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST.

Texas A&M has dominated Florida, winning and covering three consecutive meetings, including a January 4th, 66-63 away victory. As a matter of fact, the Aggies are one of only two undefeated teams in conference play in the SEC. They’re running red-hot right now, winning six in a row straight up and covering their last five. Meanwhile, the Gators have shown signs of life since that early January loss to today’s opponent, winning three in a row straight up and covering the last two. However, folks, they were supposed to win their last three games as they came in as favorites against the Conference rivals, Georgia Bulldogs, LSU Tigers, and Missouri Tigers. Both teams matchup quite well with one another as their statistics are almost mirror images of one another. But Texas A&M certainly has a bit more talent in their starting-five and without question, some of the bigger, stronger muscle down in the paint. They are also money to us sports bettors, covering and 22 of their last 30 games played overall. Meanwhile Florida is just 4-14 ATS the last 18 games played following straight up win, 3-8 ATS the last 11 road games played versus teams with a winning home record, and 6-16 Ats the last 22 game played versus teams with a winning record. Take the Aggies. Thank you.

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TCU.

OM.

Game 691.

4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST

My friends, for the life of me I can’t figure out how the 14-3 Horned Frogs, which bounced back after back-to-back losses for the first time this season, are an underdog against the 10-7 Mountaineers team, which has not won a game since before Christmas and has only covered once since early-December. This astounds me folks. I know the home team has covered nine of the last 11 meetings. But I think we can all agree that these teams this season are very different from recent teams. TCU comes into this match up with a very, very good defense. They will frustrate the West Virginia offense and force mistakes, folks. To make matters worse, WVU had second-half leads in three of their last five conference losses. That tells me a lot about how good they are and how good their coaching staff really is. There is no way they could contend with Horned Frogs on the boards in this matchup. Texas Christian has more than a few big men up front and they will dominate the glass here. By the way, they’re also 22-8-1 ATS the last 31 games played on the road. Meanwhile, the Mountaineers are just 0-4 ATS the last four games played at home. Take the Horned Frogs. Thank you.

Georgia Bulldogs.

Slam Dunk Play.

Game 655.

6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST.

Georgia is off to a wonderful start this season, going 13-4 overall, which does include a 3-1 mark in SEC play. They enter this matchup red-hot, winning six of the last seven straight up and seven of their last eight against the spread. They have covered six consecutive outings as an underdog and as of this morning, the line on this game is better than double-digits. They have had their way covering the last three in this conference rivalry. Speaking of double-digits, Kentucky has failed to cover their last six contests this season as a double-digit favorite. As a matter fact, the Wildcats are absolute point spread poison. They were riding a 10-game ATS no cover streak until Saturday’s big win on the road at the Volunteers, themselves as a double-digit underdog. I expect them to be in a big “let down” mode here as they face a very gritty Georgia team. The Bulldogs possess one of the stingiest and most frustrating defenses in the conference, let alone in the nation. They are allowing just 63.9-points per game. They are also a top-10 unit defending the perimeter, allowing a mere, 27.7% from beyond the arc. This is going to be a big problem for Kentucky, which heavily relies upon three-point shots. The Wildcats are 0-7-1 ATS the last eight games played at home, 1-7 ATS the last eight games played versus teams with a winning record, and 7-18-1 ATS the last 26 games played following a straight up win. Take the Bulldogs. Thank you.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

MNF Winner.

Game 152.

5:15 PM PST/8:15 PM EST.

Sports fans, here’s a couple of facts for you; the Cowboys haven’t won a road playoff game in 30 years. Mike McCarthy, in his third year with the team, has yet to win a playoff game. Dallas is a lowly 6-18 ATS the last 24 games played in the month of January. And furthermore, they are 0-7 against Tom Brady, who already defeated them this season. Yes, I know I know I know, Tampa Bay has been point spread poison this season, going 4-12-1 against the number. But let’s face it, I doubt that things will change for Dallas here. I mean they needed last weeks win to significantly better their playoff situation. And yet they still could not earn a victory come crunch time. I am not a big fan of Mike McCarthy. I am not a big fan of Dak Prescott. Going back to Tampa Bay, you can’t argue Tom Brady is the most successful NFL playoffs player ever. When you come into the postseason it is a whole different monster. And there is no one better in January and February then Tom Brady. Understand that this is the first losing season as a starting quarterback in the NFL. Understand also Dallas has a lot more pressure on them than Tampa Bay. They had high hopes of being an NFC representative in the Super Bowl this season. Nobody expected too much of the Bucs. Let’s face it, they backed into the playoffs in arguably the weakest division in the NFL. But defensively overall they match up pretty good here. And one more item folks, they are also 11-2-1 against the spread as a home ‘dog the last 14 times in that situation. Oh, wait they’re also 5-1 straight up in the postseason under Brady. By the way, not only is Dallas 1-4-1 ATS the last six road games, they are also 0-4 ATS the last four playoff games. Take Tampa Bay. Thank you.

Cincinnati Bengals.

No Limit.

Game 150.

5:15 PM PST/8:15 PM EST

I am sure you recall these two teams met a week ago. Cincinnati took the game, 27-16. Lamar Jackson is out again here. As you all know, he hasn’t taken the field since December 4. And hasn’t played any significant amount of time since November 27. Let’s face it, the offense’s entire success revolves around Jackson working his magic, allowing the ground game to keep defenses honest. Even when he was healthy, in all sincerity, this team really wasn’t scoring a ton of points guys. In my opinion, Cincy is just about the most well-balanced team right now in the NFL. Offensively, they’re averaging over 26.1-points per game. And you can expect the first-ranked passing offense, led by Joe Burrow to light up the sky here against the 26th-ranked pass defense of Baltimore. Overall, they’re rushing stats aren’t very impressive. However, Joe Mixon is more than adequate folks…he really is. On the flipside, the Bengals defense is allowing just 20.1-points per game and has seemed to have gotten stronger over the last month, yielding just 16.7-points per game over the last four outings. My friends, coming into the postseason, Cincy has rattled off eight consecutive wins and depending on your line last week, eight consecutive covers as well. At the very worst, you got a push last week guys. I don’t normally look at momentum coming into the postseason in the NFL because the playoffs are a whole different monster. But understand that Joe Burrow and company made it to the big game a season ago. He has won in the playoffs and a few years back on a huge platform playing for LSU. This is a team full of talent and are playing with an enthusiasm and excitement that we very rarely see these days. I know it’s a big number, but understand the Bengals have covered the last six games played at home, are 19-6-1 ATS the last 26 versus AFC opponents, and 4-0-1 ATS the last five playoff games. Lay the points here with Cincinnati. Thank you.

New York Giants.

Angle play.

Game 147.

1:40 PM PST/4:40 PM EST.

My friends I’m not looking to downplay the Vikings 13-4 record. Obviously, you’ve got to do something right to amass 13 regular season wins in today’s NFL. However, I’m not going to sit here and tell you I don’t think a little bit of that was luck. This is a team with 11 victories by a margin of eight-points or less. Speaking of 13-4 records, the New York Giants are the most bankable team in pro football, going 13-4 against the spread the season. These two teams met approximately three weeks ago with Minnesota prevailing on the road, 27-24. Let’s face it a lot of things went wrong for New York and they still only lost by three-points. They enter this matchup covering four in a row and six of their last seven (Talk about being bankable). With the fourth-ranked rushing attack in the league, I feel the Giants will move the chains against the 20th ranked run defense in football. They will use the rush to keep the Vikings defense honest and allow Daniel Jones to pass off the run. Say what you want about the quarterback, but he doesn’t make too many mistakes. No, he is not flashy. But he has passed for over 3,205 yards with a 67.2% completion rate and a 15/5 TD/INT ratio. Something to understand folks: Minnesota ranks 28th in points allowed, 20th against the rush, 31st against the pass, and 31st in total yards allowed. Their defense is atrocious. And facing an offense that can run the ball and pass off the run is going to be fatal for this team. On the flipside, New York has played pretty well defensively. The Vikings are 1-4 ATS the last five games played following a straight up win and 2-8-1 ATS the last 11 games played versus NFC opponents. The Giants 4-0 ATS the last four games played on the road, 7-0 ATS the last seven games played following a straight up loss, 5-1 ATS the last six games played versus NFC opponents, and 9-1 ATS the last 10 playoff games played on the road. Take New York. Thank you.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Slam Dunk Play.

Game 846.

11:15 AM PST/2:15 PM EST.

Sports fans, the last two meetings in this rivalry have been decided by just one and two-points, as Rutgers has covered both (1-1 SU). Ohio State has lost and failed to cover three straight coming into this matchup. Two of those teams they have lost to, Purdue and Maryland, are two teams that Rutgers took wins and covers against this month alone. While the Buckeyes certainly own some better offensive numbers, the Scarlet Knights rank fourth in the nation in both points per game allowed and field goal percentage allowed, and eight in three-point percentage allowed. This is a very good defense that has held some very strong opponents to some low scoring affairs. Meanwhile Ohio State has only cover two of the last seven games played on the road and only one of the last six games played versus teams was a winning percentage above .600. On the other hand, the Scarlet Knights are 4-1 ATS the last five games played at home, 6-0 ATS the last six games played versus teams with a winning percentage over .600, and 6-1 ATS the last seven games played overall. Take Rutgers. Thank you.

Northwestern Wildcats.

Las Vegas Strip Move.

Game 829.

9:00 AM PST/12:00 PM EST.

Both teams are at 3-2 in conference play. However, Northwestern owns a much better overall record at 12-4 as opposed to Michigan’s, 9-7 mark. Both teams come off losses. But the Wolverines have lost back-to-back games, failing to cover their last two as well. While Michigan certainly puts up slightly better numbers offensively, Northwestern possesses one of the best defenses in the nation, ranking eleventh in points allowed (59.3 PPG) and 10th in field-goal percentage allowed (37.8%). The Wildcats will also get as many second-chance points as they wish facing the 322nd ranked Wolverines defensive rebounding core. Northwestern is 5-1 ATS the last six games played following and ATS loss. Take Northwestern. Thank you.