5* BUTLER over Cal-Irvine

CBB SMASH AFTERNOON DELIGHT....BDS

4*  ARKANSAS over Georgia Tech

SEC SMASH MOUTH WINNER...BDS

4* WOFFORD+ over Miss. State

CBB SEC SPECIAL BLOWOUT...BDS

3* WESTERN KENTUCKY+ OVER BELMONT

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING EDGE...BDS

3*  Central Michigan over UMKC

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING EDGE....BDS

4* SOUTH CAROLINA+ over Virginia

CBB SEC UPSET ALERT...BS

3* St. John's over St. Francis

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING EDGE...BDS

GOOD LUCK

3* Seton Hall over Sacred Heart

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING EDGE...BDS

GOOD LUCK

3* Marist over New Hampshire

CBB "ADDED" POWER RATING CHOICE...BDS

LATE MONEY MOVE....BDS

4* UCONN over Drexel

CBB POWER ANGLE...BDS

5* TROY STATE+ over Western Kentucky

CBB AFTERNOON BEST BET...BDS

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10* WASHINGTON+ over Virginia Tech

CBB MONSTER SYSTEM ANGLE...BDS

4* Davidson over Temple

CBB QUICK SILVER UNIT...BDS

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5* SMU+ over G'Town

CBB BEST BET BLITZ...BDS

5* TENNESSEE+ over Memphis

CBB BEST BET EARLY ANGLE...BDS

5* OLD DOMINION+ over Syracuse

CBB BEST BET SYSTEM SIDE...BDS

5* Princeton over Iona

CBB Saturday Morning 

Appreciation Angle...BDS

9:00 Eastern

(905) 3* LSU+ over Houston (H)

Highly difficult task for LSU (7-2) going into a building where the

whistles just might be friendly to the home unit. And, that my friend

goes back years to "happenstance?" down in Texas. This year Houston

(8-0) has manufactured quality wins at BYU and Oklahoma State. Also, 

we can't ignore the nail-bitter against talented Oregon...65-61. LSU

comes out of the SEC tonight to garner respect after losing key back to back 

games to Florida State (A) and Oklahoma State. After, though, the Tigers

played lesser Grambling and Incarnate Word winning SU. Looking at the early

strength of schedule the power numbers based on home and away, off

a win or a loss, seem pretty close. LSU has the talent to play this

game SU, even away. With a few days off, we project coach Will Wade

(1-2 Advocare) can fuel his young group to challenge the Cougars

all night. Let's hope he finally has a structured rotation. Against

the spread, we find the Tigers 4-1 ATS in the series L5, while the

underdog has CASHED 6 of 8. Remember, Houston is a horrid 3-9 ATS when

challenging the SEC. Good Luck.

4* ATLANTA+ over Dallas

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3* San Antonio

4* Suns+ over LA

NBA REVERSE ANGLE #2

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4* Detroit+ over Philadelphia

NBA Reverse Angle...BDS

4* Rutgers over Fordham

CBB EASTERN EDGE BEST BET...BDS

Think highly of Rams coach Jeff Neubauer (LaSalle) as he is bringing back the Fordham (6-2) program in the A-10.  In addition, he accrues an added edge by having A-10 officials on the floor. The Rams show with three double-digit players.  Still, we note some of the opposition thus far has been quite dubious with wins over Youngstown State, Columbia and Manhattan?  To become more exacting Fordham has lost to Houston Baptist and Maine, in essence they have played a weak schedule. Granted they are #27 nationally in 3-point FGs per game, but....?  Whereas, Rutgers has played a highly difficult early set of games and shows off a rough road loss to Wisconsin (64-69) and a home defeat by Michigan State (78-67).  The Scarlet Knights (5-3) are a superior team athletically to their opponent and now have improved their chances this season and today with the emergence of junior college addition, Shaq Carter an inside force to be dealt adding depth to the rotation puzzle. From the technical standpoint, Fordham is 0-5 ATS on Saturday, the Scarlet Knights 9-3 ATS.  Also, Rutgers comes in a PERFECT 5-0 ATS on the road versus a home unit with a >.600 or more record.  With Fordham 8-20 ATS at home, back the visiting Scarlet Knights this afternoon.  Good Luck.

4* St. Joseph's+ over Villanova

CBB POWER RATING ADJUSTMENT...BDS

3* Long Island+ over St. Peter's

CBB APPRECIATION ANGLE...BS

5* GOLDEN STATE over Milwaukee

NBA POWER RATING GAME OF THE DAY

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4* Boston -12-1/2 over New York

NBA PLAY OF THE DAY....BDS

First off, I had a few emails and calls about the Sixers (17-9) yesterday. Yes and of course, we did contemplate using them in the underdog role up in Canada. Still, we begged off with the reasoning Philadelphia still needs another major scorer inside to support Embiid who last night dropped in a meager 10 points (5-17), while securing a technical foul to boot.  Butler dropped in 38, Reddick 25 in a 113-102 loss to the better "team" Toronto (21-5). Finally, Simmons had some nice numbers, but did not shoot a foul shot, and committed costly ball handling miscues on the way to 7 turnovers. Just a few notes.

Tonight the Celtics (13-10) who sit 6-1/2 games back in the Atlantic East face the nagging Knicks (8-17) at the Boston Garden.  What the hell are the Celtics doing?  Well, they miss guard Brown who has been day-to-day, and surely need the player to run a more consistent offense.  Fortunately, Hayward has improved with Boston out scoring opponents by 5.3 points per 100 positions when he is on the floor.  The Celtics (6-3 SUH) seem primed for a run at Philly and Toronto after defeating Minnesota the other night with 5 double-digit scorers, but still do need an increase in offensive production from the bench.  In this spot, the emotions should be high for Boston who arrives with a smear face revenge situation versus New York (4-10 SUA).  Granted the number is in the doubles, but the extended rest should drive the Celtics emotions and effectiveness.  Technically, Boston is 5-1 L6 ATS with 3+ days of rest and 20-6 ATS at the Garden overall.  They are 10-4 ATS Thursday's and a solid 4-1 ATS versus losing units.  Good Luck.

4* Oakland+ over Fairfield @ 7:00 Eastern

Oakland is the toughest home opponent for the Stags who are 0-3 SU in that venue against LIU, Wagner and Longwood. They have won three games all on the road.  The Golden Grizzlies have had to face some opponents out of their class, including Toledo, UNLV and Xavier.  They were down just 4 at Xavier with 1:58 left in the game, but just could not break through.  Fairfield comes off a 63-60 road loss to offensively stressed Army, and will need defensively to stop the three ball game of Oakland.  If the Grizz's ace Hill-Mais has a solid game they should win this SU.  Oakland is 8-2 ATS on Thursday's and 9-3-2 ATS versus losing home units.  Good Luck.

3* Loyola Marymount+ over CS-Fullerton

CBB POWER RATING VALUE....BDS

Okay we have not done that well so far this season when entertaining a game involving a school from the Cal State hoop branches.  However, there is real value tonight Loyola Marymount who appears to match up well with CS.  In addition, they accrue points in Vegas and the BDS power ratings in the early going actually have Loyola rating a +2 in strength points.  TAKE THE POINTS.

3* CORPUS CHRISTI+ over Texas State

CBB POWER RATING SYSTEM...BDS

3* NORTH TEXAS over Indiana State

CBB POWER RATING SYSTEM EDGE...BDS

3* OHIO+ over Xavier

CBB POWER RATING SYSTEM EDGE...BDS

3* Campbell+ over Abilene Christian

CBB Key FCS Dandy...BDS

7:30 Eastern

5* (703) Orlando+ over Miami (H)

Difficult to assess the Heat's (9-13) consistency with McGruder, Dragic,

Walters and Johnson banged up physically. In addition, Miami possesses

some horrific spread numbers this season, going 0-5 ATS versus the

Southeast, 6-13 ATS versus the Eastern Conference.  The Heat maybe

4-1 ATS L5, but have a conflicting 2-6 ATS record at home. We know Miami

is coming off back-to-back wins, but Orlando (9-13) does have strong

numbers against the spread recently.  The Magic board with a majestic

4-0 ATS record off a SU win and 4-0 ATS on the road. Also, and finally,

the series underdog has been money in the bank hitting 7-of-9 ATS.

With Orlando showing off 3+ days of rest (10-1-1 ATS), we'll take a

ticket with the underdog.  Good Luck.

5* BUCKNELL+ over LaSalle

The Explorers are coming off a heart breaking loss to highly visible Villanova after garnering an early lead.  Over the last half-century I can tell you the Explorers seem to fail ATS after they falter late in a Big-6 (actually Big-5). GL.

4* Troy+ over Florida State

Another seemingly letdown application this time in college hoops. This battle ends a long home and local set of games for the Sems, and they know UCONN is next on the road.  If you're going, TAKE THE POINTS, and you might wait late for some additional value.  Thanks, and Good Luck, Brad Diamond Sports.

12/03/18

7:30 Eastern

4* Washington (503) over New York

Brad Diamond Sports 5* NBA Key Power Angle...

The early line -1, and now -1-1/2-2 in most places on the Strip. Both

Porrzingis and Thomas are out for NY.  In the series the Wizards

have consistently covered.  In fact, they are 8-2 ATS when facing

the depleted Knicks.  Further, they have covered 7-of-8 at New

York, while the chalk in series is a super 8-2 ATS. So, the key

here is getting the best line quickly with Washington favored.

Remember too, New York is #26 in scoring defense, which allows

the Wizards a legitmate shot in the road setting.  Good Luck,

and happy holidays to all from Brad Diamond and Company.

3* Michigan State over Iowa

CBB BIG-10 APPRECIATION ANGLE...BDS

NOTE:

Try and buy down State to -10 to accrue

more value, no matter the play is MS.

Good Luck,

Brad Diamond Sports

5* CS-Northridge+ over CS Sacramento @ 10:00 Eastern Saturday

CBB False Favorite Game of the Week...BDS

5* FAIRFIELD+ over Army

CBB EASTERN EDGE...BDS

4* Dartmouth+ 1-1/2 (512) over Marist

The Big Green come in 3-3 SU, Marist the Metro entity just 1-4 SU.  Seemingly, Marist is the better defender, Dartmouth offensively with more options.  These two played last in 2015 and 2016 with Marist winning both 73-63 and 75-69.  However, my gut feeling is this should be a pick situation, with the Big Green a major edge in foul shooting.  Also, Dartmouth is no slouch from three land which should push the game over the total.  With my key points, though, look for a shocking Ivy win this morning. Techs have Marist 5-1 ATS against the Ivies,  however, they bring some horrid  numbers including 0-4 ATS at neutral sites.  The Big Green are 15-4-3 ATS off a SU loss. Good Luck, and thank you.

Don not go over -7 UNLV.  GL...BRAD

4* Harvard+ over St. Mary's

CBB LETDOWN THEORY APPLIED...BDS

SM is coming off a brutal physical game against SEC entity MSU.  We understand Mary's has the talent edge against Ivy unit Harvard, but we note the Crimson can play.  With an inflated number we do line the underdog here.  The Crimson show 20-5-1 ATS in road game versus a unit with a winning home club.  Also, Harvard is a perfect 4-0 ATS off a SU loss and a solid 6-1 ATS mark when facing the West Coast Conference.  Good Luck.

10* WRIGHT STATE+ over SMU

#1 CBB SHOCKER TONIGHT...BDS

5* SIENA+ over Lehigh

CBB BEST BET SIDE ANGLE....BDS

5* Northern Iowa+ over Penn

CBB Eastern Edge...BDS

3* Army over Sacred Heart

CBB EARLY APPRECIATION SIDE MOVE....BDS

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4* Coastal Carolina over Manhattan

CBB Early Eastern Edge...BDS

7:00 Eastern

(509) 5* Delaware+ over Cornell @ 7:00 Eastern

In overtime 2017 Delaware won out over Cornell down in Delaware, but not until Stone Gettings (39) reached the third highest game total in school history. Gettings shot 16-of-21 (incredible) and nailed 7-of-8 from deep which actually was the difference in keeping the Big Red in the game. Cornell miffed on their last 4 shots before OT, while the Blue Hens knocked 5 straight. The Big Red overall won the game from deep hitting 5 more three balls to secure the

the critical December victory. Cornell (2-1) shows off a 73-57 loss to Colgate in a game they produced little from three, and from the foul stripe. Blue Hens head coach Ingelsby has a more talented group, especially with the added size. Remember the Hens lost a heart breaker at Maryland and won on the road against a tough SPC unit. Granted overall techs link Cornell somewhat, but we prefer the road unit with more size with revenge on their minds. Delaware shows 4-1 ATS L5 on the road, 6-2 ATS L8 overall.  Good Luck.

3*  VIRGINIA TECH over Ball State

CBB EARLY APPRECIATION SIDE...BDS

5* St. Mary's over New Mexico State

CBB REVERSE ANGLE....BDS

4*  Coppin State+ over Navy

If CSU reduces their T/O margin, should be able to fly under this over priced foe.  Go inisde now and cash a nice ticket.  Thanks, Brad Diamond

3* Michigan+ over Villanova @ 6:30 Eastern

College Basketball Key Appreciation Move...BDS

4* CSN+ over Loyola Marymount

CBB Key Late Night Call....BDS

Here the chalk is 4-18-2 ATS on Tuesday, Loyola  shows 0-4 ATS vs. .+600, while the Matadors come in 4-1 ATS on the road.  Also, we see a letdown by Loyola inside a series they have dominated of late.  Good Luck. 

4* PENN over Lafayette

2-0 Quakers (79) at home against Patriot League Leopards.  In the series, Penn has won back to back games, with Lafayette taking 4 straight games prior.  Despite the Quakers losing Bettley and other guards from last year they should be able to cover the current number being at home, especially with Lafayette having gaps in shooting percentage.  Remember, Lafayette  went 77-76 over LaSalle a team in transition, while dropping an OT affair against SPC (64).  Techs have the Leopards on the road 1-6 ATS versus .600+ home unit.  The Quakers come in 5-1 ATS L6 and 4-1 ATS at home. Take Pennsylvania tonight.

4* Engineers over Marist

Last year Lehigh won out 84-76, and now the Engineers bring back an addition starter and two other upticks in the program.  Marist difficult at home, but Lehigh has a current edge in ORtg percentages, so well lay the wood early.  Good Luck.

3*  OREGON STATE -10 OVER Wyoming

Don't like laying this early in the season, but this is a revenge game for the Beavers at home.  Last year Wyoming at home won SU as an underdog, but they now just on Justin James for their offense as they brought back 2 DD's only.  Since the Pokes played a turkey in game #1 we'll take a small ticket with ORS who seem ready at the right spot Saturday.  Good Luck.

4* Temple over LaSalle

CBB Big-5 Smash...BDS

4*  Miami+  over   Detroit

NBA KEY ANGLE...BDS 

8:3O EASTERN

4* INDIANA+ (713) over Milwaukee

Overnight and early this afternoon the Vegas number hovered around the

Bucks -3-1/2, that's enough for this handicapper to make play on the Pacers.

Coming into the season the Bucks were thought to have more talent and

skill than the Pacers. Still, must give respect to Indiana in this rough

road assignment.  The off-season additions apparently have issued an 

early statement, so we expect Indiana to hang around all night with a 

chance to win SU.  The Pacers show 4-1 ATS in the series, covering 5 

straight games overall on the road. In addition, they have a sensational

8-1 ATS mark versus the Central  Milwaukee, despite some strong preseason

press clippings are 0-5 ATS after a SU win, 5-13 ATS at home. Take the points.