10* SAC+ over OKC

Always difficult going against the Thunder with this respective pricing but, still feel the Kings have a great shot at taking this to the wire.  Remember they are 11-1 ATS after three days of rest. In the recent series, each has taken home one of the victories.  OKC comes 2-8 ATS road vs. home units.  SAC 8-3 ATS L11 battles vs. the contentious foes.  GL.

10* Delaware (581) over Drexel

Although home team has covered 5 straight in the series, feel the visiting Hens have the emotional edge and are catching the Hens in the right spot.  TAKE THE POINTS in what should be a wire job.  Good Luck.

Believe this line opened short of reality on the strip at -5-1/2.  Like our chances at the aforementioned price but, not higher.  Good Luck, Brad

4* (763) UNLV+ over Nevada @ 11:00 Eastern

The Pack (20-4) has won 11 straight at home this year, 40-4 L44 with coach Musselman at the helm.  Visiting UNLV (16-7) comes in 4-3 SU on the road this campaign.  Last year UNR crushed the Rebels in both league games by 27 and 48.  Looking at the game SU it will be difficult for UNLV to contend on the boards going up against the Martin twins and Jordan Carolina.  However, the Rebs can be resilient at the guard position and based on the results from last year they should have the revenge factor at a high pitch.  UNLV has suffered six losses this season by an average of 6.7 points per game.  Technically, UNR has the major edges in the series but, this is not an ordinary game for the Rebs...TAKE THE POINTS!

10* (521) UNC-Wilmington+ over Hofstra

No doubt Hofstra comes in the stronger unit but, this series has documented some varying results.  Last year the Seahawks won both games, and show 3-0 SU in the series. Technically, UNCW is 4-0 ATS at Hofstra with the dog in 5-1 ATS in the series.  The road unit is 7-1 ATS.  In contrast, the Pride is 0-8 ATS home vs. a poor traveling road unit with under a .400 winning mark.  Good Luck.

7* (519) Rhode Island over UMass

Although the Minuteman are just 10-12 SU, they can be a handful at home.  But, they have lost four straight games, and show 1-4 ATS off a SU loss.  They just lost 82-69 on the road to hapless Fordham after the Rams shot 55%(?) from the field.  Over the last two games, Fordham is allowing 84.5 points per game.   The Rhode Island (17-3) unit is rated #22 and has been averaging 76+ per game, allowing 65.8 points on average to their opponents.  Clearly, RIU has been special on defense in a number of games this season, and currently rank #38 overall this in that category.  In closing, Rhode Island is 13-3 ATS in the A-10 conference and 9-2-1 ATS on the road.  Good Luck.

4* (729) Monmouth+ over Rider

Key here for the Hawks if Seaborn (13.7) will play and at the same time be effective.  The kid despite suffering nagging injuries this season is the best player on the floor when in the lineup.  He was held out of the game late on Saturday because of a hamstring strain. However, Monmouth 4-1 L5 in the series, while the underdog is 5-2 ATS in their sets.  By the way, Seaborn is shooting 47.7% from three and will be the difference in a SU win. Rider (15-7) is always difficult at home but, can't trust laying the number above considering this will be a very close game. TAKE THE POINTS.

3* (731) St. Peter's over Siena

The Peacocks show 8-12, the Saints 6-16 starting action on Monday night.  Siena is 3-1 SU in the series at home (H...8-2 ATS) but, SP is 6-1 ATS L7 in the series overall.  Last season, the Peacocks won at home 77-65, Siena took their home chance 56-54.  Statistically, this season the defensive weaknesses (75.5 ppg.) exhibited by the Siena have really brought much inconsistency to the floor each night. On the other hand, the Peacocks recently have suffered some difficult SU losses to quality conference units and bring a 2-9 SU record in road games.  However, SP is 20-8 ATS on the road L28 times out. In closing teams on the Peacocks schedule, this season has secured a 4-1 SU & ATS record after facing Rider.  As an opinion here, we look for a low scoring game with the total going UNDER. GL.

10* FIU (605) over North Texas

USA CONFERENCE GAME OF THE YEAR...BDS

Appears to be super value in this continuous battle via the USA Conference.  FIU (9-12) travels to North Texas (11-10) for a late afternoon affair.  Recently, each school has been playing inconsistent basketball.  Although FIU is just 2-4 L6 road games SU, they bring a monster 5-0 ATS road mark vs. >.500+ home clubs.  Recently, NT has controlled the series SU but, last season FIU broke through with a 90-71 win at home shooting OVER 50%.  The critical issue will be the FIU foul shooting which has fallen off on the road. However, we feel the visitor gained much confidence last year winning by a huge margin, and we'll support the DOG in the series that is hitting 16-3 ATS.  Good Luck.

5* (547) Texas State+ over Georgia State

Granted GSU (15-6) clearly has the offensive edge at home scoring at a solid 75.9 clip but, they surrendered almost 70 points per game. They are 8-1 SU at home, while TSU (14-8) is just 6-5 SU on the road this season. In the series last year, GSU won easily on this floor 67-51.  TSU won in 2016 by a score of 63-61 on the road out scoring GSU by 15 in the second half.  No doubt TSU will need to secure defensively this afternoon to keep this under the number. They have been holding opponents to 66.4 points per game in 2017.  Texas has actually has by numbers a more effective long-range shooting game which should really help in this building. With TSU a solid 5-0-1 ATS on the road this year, and 3-0-1 ATS vs. winning home units, must support the under valued visitor.  Good Luck.

5* (514) Purdue over Michigan

Big-10 BEST BET...BDS

Hard pressed not to back the Boilers on their home floor where they are 5-1 ATS vs. the Blue, while Michigan brings a 0-5 ATS mark after allowing less than 50 (Rutgers!) in their last game. Further, Purdue has won 15 straight, 8-0 SU in the conference.  With Purdue carrying a #10 RPI we'll back the home unit to cover the double-digits.  Good Luck.

5* (520) LA+ over Boston

Always a tenuous situation going against 34-13 Celtics since their considered one of the key 5 teams in the league.  However, they have lost three straight both SU & ATS against Orlando, Philadelphia and New Orleans all at the Garden?  The LAKERS (17-29) despite their losing record have been playing more effectively at home winning back-to-back games vs. Indiana and New York.  Although the Celtics have won the last four in their meetings, LA is 7-3 ATS in their series (4-1 ATS at home).  This appears to be a viable situation for the Lakers as technically they bring a monster 6-0 ATS home record vs. a foe who allowed 100+ in their game.   LA has covered five-in-a-row while hitting 100% (11-0 ATS) as an underdog off a win after their challenger shot over 50% from the field.  Good Luck.

4* (534) Buffalo over Eastern Michigan

With Buffalo at home and on a monster 7-0 SU run, 6-0 SU in the MAC overall 14-5 this season, we did expect to see somewhat of an inflated line here.  Visiting EMU just lost to another bad team (Ohio) at home and now show with a #190 rated schedule in 2017-18. As always when you see an easy spin the letdown perspective comes into view.  Still, must support Buffalo who is averaging almost 84 points per game ranking #24 nationally.  Buffalo has had incredible games from deep hitting seventeen bombs in the A&M loss.  Ironically, the Bills lead the MAC (89.2) in scoring, while EMU leads in points against with a 69+ differential.  The visitor has frustrated a number of units this season with their 2-3 zone but, we doubt that here.  Finally, EMU is 3-9 ATS in road shows challenging >.500 home clubs, while the Bills come in with a massive 22-7-3 ATS record at home against

3* (511) Providence+ over Villanova

#1 Nova looks to continue rolling with their incredible 18-1 SU mark.  The Friars, though, have a very respectful 14-6 record and have won four straight games.   Technically, this is a series that have favored Providence who has covered 4 in a row at Nova and 5-of-6 ATS overall in the series.  Further, the dog in the series shows 5-1 ATS, while the road unit 5-1 ATS.  In the Big East, the Friars come in 16-5 ATS and should give the Wildcats a real fight tonight.  Looking overall it appears Nova could be in a real letdown spot here.  TAKE THE POINTS!

4* (701) SAC+ over Charlotte

The last meeting between these two units recorded a 131-111 win by Charlotte on the Kings home floor.  So, we expect SAC to put a fight tonight as they catch the Hornets looking ahead to a MAJOR REVENGE game with New Orleans.  The Hornets have brought strong numbers in this type spot with a 4-10 ATS mark at home and a sorry 8-18-1 ATS record vs. units with

10* Penn (558) over Temple

This is a Philly Big-5 encounter with the site, the Palestra, the Quakers home court.  Overall Penn is 12-5 SU and Temple 9-9 with the Owls having a slight edge in strength of schedule.  In the series, Temple has won the last ten straight up, by an average of 11+ points per game.  However, this is not a traditional Fran Dunphy squad, short in the rebounding skills and scoring just 57.8 L5 games. The Owls last five games have been decided by three or fewer points.  So far, in the Big-5 series the Owls are 1-2 and Penn 0-2 this season so, this another exceptional REVENGE scenario. Remember Temple is just 2-8 ATS L10 against the Ivies?  The Quakers are 4-0 ATS vs. the AAC of late.  In closing, the UNDERDOG in the series is a superior 7-1 ATS.  Good Luck.

4* St. Joseph's (536) over Fordham

Hawks coming off a superlative finish against testy Dayton winning 81-65.  Now they set up at home in day action in a REVENGE situation versus Fordham who defeated them 86-83 last February.  SJU is 10-3-1 ATS in the series and 7-1-1 ATS home against the visiting Rams.  More important the Hawks come in with a super 21-9 ATS record vs. units.   SJU also adds a solid 14-5 ATS at home when chalked.  The Rams issue this season has been their lack of scoring options (63) as they have lost five straight on the road.  As far as coming from behind, Fordham has been lackluster, and seemingly suffer from a 28.7% shooting mark from three.  Good Luck.

4* Kentucky (765) over LSU (Maravich Center) @ 8:30 Eastern

Would love to find reasons to use the Tigers (9-3) after their football loss to ND this weekend but, at the current price, believe the 'Cats (11-2) are the side.  Granted new coach Will Wade of LSU has done a solid job with a mixture of youth and vets.  However, against their toughest opponent this season, Notre Dame, they were blown out by 39-points.  Kentucky's starting five average around 58-points, while LSU's bunch comes in averaging roughly the same.  Remember, the 'Cats start five super frosh who run and jump like seasoned players and are relentless on defense holding opponents to 29.4% from three.  For the Tigers slowing fantastic guard Diallo is almost impossible with his speed and scoring abilities.  He has dropped in seven straight double-digit games, and now Green has improved scoring 28 overall the last two games.  Techs have LSU covering 7-of-9 in the series, though, Kentucky is a PERFECT 4-0 ATS on the road vs. losing home units hitting under a .400 win mark.  KU finishes with an 8-3-2 ATS edge vs. .600+ teams overall.  No doubt the 'Cats have struggled ATS on the road and versus SEC units of late but, I've not seen a more tenacious bunch of KU players on the court at the same time in quite awhile.  Good Luck.

5* Chicago+ (714) over Toronto @ 8:05 Eastern

Seriously considered using the Bulls (13-24) last time out laying a small number against Portland at home, thankfully we laid off as the Blazers covered -3 (124-120).  Chicago has lost back-to-back games to the Blazers and Washington.  Already this campaign, the Bulls have dropped two to the Raptors 117-110 and 119-114.  With this being a super revenge spot for Chicago who shows 14-3 ATS in the series and a PERFECT 6-0 ATS at home versus the Raptors, CHICAGO!

10* (731) Richmond+ over Fordham

CBB SHOCKER FOR WEDNESDAY...BDS

Visiting Spiders (3-10) come in with a lackluster start to the season but, has a played a much more difficult schedule than the 5-8 New Yorkers.  Richmond came up big time against Davidson inside the conference, while the Rams lost to talented VCU 76-63.  Just looking back at last season, this is a double-revenge scenario for Fordham.  Granted this should be a low scoring defensive battle especially, considering the home team is shooting just 41.5% on the year.  Richmond has had two recent quality losses to BC and Bucknell. In fact, looking back they gave higher rated units a strong test for much of the time especially, G'Town (76-82).  The Spiders have covered five-of-six at Fordham with the series road unit 5-0-1 ATS.  Finally, Richmond has a massive 12-3-2 ATS in the A-10 in Wednesday editions.   Fordham comes 2-9 ATS L11 times on the floor...TAKE THE POINTS!

4* (522) Iowa (9-6) over Michigan (12-3) @ 7:00 Eastern

The Blue is on a solid five-game winning which has spurred by an improved defense, ironically their 86-83 loss last season to the Hawkeyes was caused by defensive miscues at key intervals.  They have just won over UCLA and Texas.  Their current defensive numbers illustrate holding the opposition to 60.7 points per game, #8 in the country at this writing.  Opposing Iowa too has won 5 straight games after handling inconsistent NIU. However, they’re 0-2 SU in the conference, despite their winning record they have thrived on the lesser part of their early schedule.  Killing the Hawkeyes is their defense which is their major deficit #199 nationally has translated into a recent 0-3-2 ATS mark as an underdog, while the chalk in the series is 5-2 ATS, But remember, Iowa has covered five straight vs. Michigan, 4-0 ATS at home.  Also, the Blue with their lofty chart is just 1-3-1 ATS L5 road outings against units with a home winning record of .600 plus.  Based on the overall situation and handicap we’ll limit the bankroll to just a 4% situation…TAKE THE POINTS!

526

4% Northeastern over Hofstra @ 7:00 Eastern

7-6 Hofstra travels to NE tonight in a series they have won four straight.  The Pride has covered 6-of-8 in the series.  Still, Hofstra has garnered a slightly less attractive mark of 5-14-2 ATS in the CAA.  Obviously, this is a MAJOR REVENGE game for the Huskies who show in a positive mental state after winning three straight versus Kent, SBA and James Madison.  They have won 6-of-7 overall and show with an effective shooting percentage of 54.2 this season.  Hofstra does have an edge in ORB this season with a +5.8 advantage.  However, the Huskies do have more talent and a and play with a team-oriented defense, and foul shooting effectiveness.  Finally, Hofstra has lost three straight and now must travel after a game at William & Mary. In their last nine games, six have been on the road.  If the Huskies are going to break this series jinx, tonight seems viable. Good Luck.

5* Temple+ over Houston

CBB Conference Shocker Saturday

Brad Diamond Sports

529 Harvard

5* (530)  George Washington -4-1/2

@12:00 Eastern

GW on a 3-8-1 ATS, and 3-7-1 ATS in non-conference games.  Harvard 9-1-1 ATS on the road against winning home units.  And 8-1-1 L10 road games versus .600 units at home.  In closing, they show 13-4-1 ATS L18 overall after a SU win.  Major revenge scenario for the Crimson who dropped a loss late December to GW, however talent advantage favors the Colonials in what should be war.  The chalk is 4-1 ATS in the series with defense of  GW (68.0) points per game.Good Luck.

5* USF over Charlotte @ 2:00 Eastern

Although both units have been inconsistent in the early going, the recent coaching change at UNCC this early in the season could be a devastating factor when facing the Bulls.  Good Luck.

 4* (712) HOUSTON ROCKETS over LA

No doubt the Rockets are super hot winning fourteen straight games.  When showing off rest they are 9-4-1 ATS.  They play to a weak defense of the Lakers who have been surrenderinng almost 110-points per game. They are near the bottom of the league in scoring defense.  Although they may not look like a super crusher spot, I still believe the Rockets talents and "kill instinct" will do the trick. 

They have CASHED on a 19-7 ATS tear against Houston most recently. 

Good Luck.

4* (749) Houston Cougars (9-2 SU) vs. Providence Friars (8-3 SU)

CBB Eastern Edge Best Bet…BDS

Injury:  Emmitt Holt is out for Providence, while both guards “?” also.

In the power systems report, we found the Cougars at 82.77, Friars 79.6

Because the guard injuries Providence will have lesser of a chance to support their floor game against up-tempo Houston.  Gray and Brooks should at least guarantee a non-conference road here and should cover a number that will most likely catch Friar's action for the eastern setting. If Bullock doesn’t get tired out the game will be close but, but we’ll lay the short price knowing Providence is 2-7 ATS against .500+ teams. Remember Houston is on a nice 4-1 ATS run in non-conference game, and they should defeat an inflated LSU last time.  Good Luck.

3* SOUTHERN MISS+ over Troy State

CBB Line Adjustment Angle...BDS

Note, free selections, LaSalle+ over Philadelphi

4* Wichita State over Oklahoma State

CBB SHOCKER OF THE DAY...BDS

Last year 93-76 Oklahoma State but, the Pokes had Evans and Carroll scoring 22 each both are gone from the program. Also, in 2016 OKS shot 52.5% overall and 50% from three. Not gonna happen today. Despite the road setting this is a TRIPLE REVENGE situation for the Shockers who are a massive 45-21 ATS on the road L66 games.   Both units are 7-1 SU, however, Wichita State has the revenge motive and the more talented club at this time. Good Luck.

TOP PLAY LATE MONEY MOVE...BDS

5* PENNSYLVANIA (757) over Dayton @ 3:00 Eastern

CBB Eastern Edge Best Bet...BDS

The 7-4 Quakers visit the 4-4 Flyers in what should be a close game no matter the final score.  Granted Dayton has played a more difficult schedule but, the experienced unit from Penn has been consistent in the early going.  Penn's RPI is a respectable 92 for an Ivy unit with the Flyers booking #78 out of the A-10.  Granted the Quakers come in just 1-5 ATS against the A-10 conference but, Dayton shows 0-4 ATS off an SU win.  This is Penn's eight straight road game and they have been playing with great character and play with two days of rest.  We are catching some line value because of the overall situation and the fact Dayton is in the middle final exams.  As I mentioned this should be a closer game than expected with the Quakers being "smart" on the court.  So, I'll TAKE THE POINTS with Pennsylvania.  Good Luck.

4* St. Bonnies (746) over Yale @ 2:00 Eastern

BDS Famous Eastern Edge...BDS

No doubt these two have played some fierce games over the years but, but like kind opponents in 2017 give us the edge with the Bonnies this time, despite the number.  SBA has covered 5 straight vs. the Ivy League. Granted Yale (6-2) has won three straight vs. Canisius, Buffalo, and Siena which must be respected considering the road sets. The key has been guard Copeland who has been on fire of late plus, the Eli play with depth.   SBA (6-2) does bring an outstanding scoring defense (64.4) that just might be the key to the whole game.  Remember, Yale will be without Mason and Brunner who could have made a difference against the Bonnies guards!   Last year Guard Copeland pounded the SBA defense for 25-points, he must replicate that effort or the Eli will have no chance.  With the line movement down to -9-1/2 or lower, I'll take a ticket with St. Bonaventure.  Good Luck.

Note: Utah SG Hood (17.7) is still injured.

5* Houston (707) over Utah @ 10:35 Eastern

Realize it's difficult to replicate back-to-back scores and situations in NBA series play but, the Rockets have a chance to manifest their earlier 137-110 victory over Utah.  With SG Hood of the Jazz out, Houston has more of a chance to push the ball with less fear of falling behind in a road setting.  Houston has won six straight against the spread on the road vs. Utah, and 6-0 ATS against the Western Conference.  More important, they are a solid 7-1 ATS with 3+ days of rest.  And remember this is an 18-4 unit vs. a struggling 13-12 squad. Good Luck.

4* Iowa State over Iowa

CBB Rivalry Game of the Night...BDS

3* Drexel +10-1/2 over LaSalle

CBB Shocker Alert...BDS

(714) 10* Mississippi State over Dayton

SEC Game of the Month...BDS

Usually, give fighting A-10 units a chance in road settings but, not down in "Bulldog Country!"  Remember Dayton has one returning starter, MSU three showing in their opener.  I don't know what's going on from the floor perspective with the Flyers as their inconsistent play has been buoyed by their turnover issues.  MSU is on a perfect 6-0 SU run and should have no problem here considering the site.  Against the spread, we find the Bulldogs 10-2 ATS in Sunday calls, while the Flyers 2-5 ATS in that same venue.  Further, MSU is 9-3-1 ATS against the lesser A-10 and 5-1 ATS at home versus a road unit

4* Georgia+ over Marquette

CBB Revenge Game of the Week...BDS

10* ST. BONNIES+ over Buffalo @ 2:00 Eastern

CBB EASTERN EDGE GAME OF THE MONTH...BDS

We're back in 2017 with our Eastern Edge format and we go live this afternoon with a monster turnaround by SBA who should not be the underdog here. Don't worry about the injury to Adams as the Bonnies have sufficient depth here to overcome a Buffalo unit off a big program win. The Buffs are 1-3-1 ATS against the A-10, while SBA is a SUPER 4-1-1 ATS versus the Mid-American. This is a LARGER game for the Bonnies with "reputation need" the primary focus.  Good Luck.

BASKETBALL HALL OF GAME 

BELFAST CLASSIC...BDS

4* Towson -1-1/2 over LaSalle

LaSalle had four their player chart 146 minutes in their last game.  This lack of depth will hurt them here against a feisty Towson group who bring more overall to the floor.  In fact, Towson shows a PERFECT 5-0 ATS in non-conference with the Explorers 0-5 ATS on a neutral site.  Good Luck.

4* ULL+ over Wyoming

CBB UPSET ALERT...BDS

Wyoming is off UTC who had no returning starters out of the Southern Conference, while ULL comes in after beating tough Big-10 unit Iowa  Thus far overall ULL has played a stronger schedule and facing the Hawkeyes last time should prime them for an upset.  ULL shows 6-2 ATS on neutral boards (Cayman Islands) and 5-1-1 ATS off a SU win.  Good Luck.

10* Northwestern over LaSalle @ 2:30 Eastern

College Basketball Game of the Week

Not afraid to lay decent number against traveling Explorers who exhibit inconsistent and sloppy play at times especially, on defense.  Coach "G" simply can't rely on Williams and one-on-one composition offensively to handle a Big-10 team who has been frustrated in the early going.  Both teams have deficiencies in the paint rebounding but, we must recall the Wildcats just lost Big East unit Creighton who can board.  The Blue Jays were the most talented team either have played thus far.  LaSalle is traveling which is always negative, and now they bring a perfect 0-5 ATS mark against .600+ units while going 4-12 ATS in non-conference events.  LaSalle, too, has a history of falling badly at times off a SU win with coach "G" running the unit.  Whereas, NW is 14-6 ATS in non-conference games and a PERFECT 4-0 ATS off a SU loss.  When you add in the Wildcats 5-1 ATS record on neutral sites, the play is...Northwestern!

4* Northeastern+ (725) over Stanford @ 6:00 Eastern

Would like nothing better than to use the Cardinal (2-1) showing off a bad loss, however, they have North Carolina on-deck so must question focus.  Critical they start three frosh who are still looking to fit into the rotation and floor construct.  NE brings back three starters from last year and should be feisty and focused enough to keep this close.  It’s always a major “up” for an eastern school to go out west and challenge the more noted western entity especially, out of the PAC-12. Stanford does have an experienced roster but, we truly expect a gallant effort from the under-valued Huskies who will not quit no matter the score.  Technically, NE shows 10-2-1 ATS versus units with over a .600 mark and 10-4 ATS off a win of 20+ points.  In contrast, home-standing Stanford is 0-5 ATS in non-conference and 0-5-1 L6 times out.  TAKE THE POINTS!