The Charlotte Hornets a team that has lost 13 of their L/15 games and on tired legs as they play their 6th game in 10 nights  are in a bad position heading into this tilt vs the Bucks  after losing Dwight Howard and Kemba Walker in last nights 109-104 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee on Friday night . Now they go  head to head with the Bucks again Saturday night in Charlotte at a disadvantage.The Hornets  also expected to be  without Treveon Graham for a fourth straight game because of back spasms. From a matchup perspective the Hornets even at full strength are at a matchup disadvantage, and do not matchup well vs Milwaukee's three-headed monster of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe who combined for 78 points and had 22 of the Bucks' 26 fourth quarter points last night. With that said, I'm looking only one way at this tilt , and that directly at the Bucks.

 CHARLOTTE is 7-15 ATS   revenging a loss vs opponent this season.

NBA Home favorites (CHARLOTTE) - average 3PT shooting team (33-36.5%) against a poor 3PT defense ( 36.5% or better ), good rebounding team (+3 to +5.5 reb/game) against a poor rebounding team (-3 to -5.5 reb/game) are 18-44 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 71% for bettors.

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These teams battled it out last season in bowl competition, with App State taking a 31-28 thriller. now in the rematch I'm expecting another close confrontation.

The matchup showcases a explosive Toledo offense,  and a team that went 11-2 on the season. Meanwhile, Appalachian State lost four games this season,   but  three of its four defeats in 2017 came  by seven points or less, including a one-point defeat to what has suddenly  become a potent  Wake Forest side. The only other loss for the Mountaineers was a 31-10 loss at Georgia in the opener , which is a play off team for a national championship.

Tonight I expect App State to counter Toledos big time attack, by pounding the ball on the ground and controlling time of possession. The Mountaineers averaged around 31 minutes in time of possession this year and will be the catalyst for them getting us the cover here tonight.

Sun Belt teams have won 4 of the L/5 Dollar General Bowl games

Favorites of 3.5 to 10 points (TOLEDO) - after a win by 17 or more points against opponent after scoring 42 points or more last game. 26-64 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 71% for bettors.

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 CBS SPORTS CLASSIC - Smoothie King Center - New Orleans, LA

Revenge is on board here tonight as UCLA goes against a Kentucky side that knocked them out of the Sweet 16 last season . The favorite is just 0-3 SU ATS L/3 in this series. Bruins HC Alford, is 23-7 SU with revenge vs opposition off back to back victories like Kentucky and 14-1 ATS as an underdog.

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LOCKHEED MARTIN ARMED FORCES BOWL - Amon G. Carter Stadium - Fort Worth, TX

These two solid rushing teams and defenses will go head today in a game that I'm betting will be fairly low scoring and tightly contested. Army has dealt well with ground heavy attacks this season, beating both Air force and Navy, and facing RB Rashaad Penny and company will not be a difficult for them. Meanwhile, look for Army's multi faceted rushing offense, that averaged 335 ypg, to do more than enough damage to keep them competitive and possibly pull off the upset. It must be noted that Military bowl teams are 22-4 ATS L/26 vs .600 or better opposition.

This  is Army's seventh all-time bowl appearance. Army is 4-2 in previous post season games, and those six  appearances have been decided by a total of 19 points  and  all by a touchdown or less and I'm expecting a rinse and repeat situation here in this game.

HC Rocky Long of SD St is has lost  7 of his 11 Bowl Games.

Aztecs are 2-7 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.Aztecs are 5-11-1 ATS in their last 17 non-conference games.Aztecs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. INDEP.Black Knights are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in December.

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The Evansville team is very under rated as is evident by their 10-2 record.  Today the Purple Aces have revenge on board vs Illinois State program that is in a rebuilding season. I know Illinois State beat Evansville three times last season, but now redemption is at hand.

EVANSVILLE is 6-0 ATS  at home when the line is +3 to -3 over the last 2 seasons.

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TENNESSEE is 10-2 ATS L/12 in road games after a non-conference games.

CBB Road teams as an favorite or pick (TENNESSEE) - off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite against opponent after a road game where both teams scored 75 points  or more are 48-21 ATS L/5 seasons for a 70% conversion rate for bettors.

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HARVARD is 6-0 ATS  L/6 in December games over the last 2 seasons. GEORGE WASHINGTON is 0-8 ATS  L/8 after a game being called for 10+ less fouls than opponent .GEORGE WASHINGTON is 1-9 ATS  L/10 after playing 2 consecutive home games.

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ALABAMA is 0-8 ATS L/8 versus poor 3 point shooting teams - making  31% or less of their attempts.

CBB Underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (TEXAS) - off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite, on Friday nights are 25-7  ATS L/5 seasons for a  78% conversion rate for bettors.

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The Thunder  enter this tilt with a 16-15  record into a Friday night matchup against Atlanta, a team that's  rebuilding and  7-24 on the season - the worst record in the NBA. I know Atlanta does not inspire bettors but their getting better as a group and still quantifiable DD underdogs,  behind their  two top scorers - Dennis Schroder and Taurean Prince. The Hawks dropped from third in the NBA in 3-point shooting to eighth after making only 8-of-29 attempts Wednesday, but their always a viable backdoor cover side because of their downtown abilities. With that said, plug your nose , blind fold yourself and just pull the trigger on the Hawks to cover.

OKLAHOMA CITY is 8-20 ATS  L/28 as a favorite this season and is 2-10 ATS  L/12 when the total is 200 to 209.5 this season.OKLAHOMA CITY is 1-9 ATS  L/10 after 2 or more consecutive unders this season.

NBA Home favorites of 10 or more points (OKLAHOMA CITY) - off a win by 20 points or more over a division rival against opponent off a home loss are 9-32 ATS L/19 seasons for a go against conversion rate for bettors.

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Brooklyn may not inspire bettors because of recent ugly performances, but from a matchup perspective according to my own cross reference player system rankings have an edge as home underdogs in this spot play vs the Washington Wizards. The Wizards had a seven-game winning streak snapped in the series in their last visit to Brooklyn, and tonight if they win I'm betting it will not come easily.

WASHINGTON is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or more with the average score of those tilts clicking in as follows Washington 110 Opposition 108. WASHINGTON is also just  4-13 ATS L/17 in road games against Atlantic division opponents .

NBA Home teams vs. the money line (BROOKLYN) - off a upset loss as a favorite against opponent after a home game where both teams score 100 or more points are 108-39 SU L/5 seasons winning by an average of 6.8 ppg, for a 74% conversion rate. ( From this league wide trend their is obviously value with taking points here)

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FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL - Albertons Stadium - Boise, ID

Central Michigan is a very under rated team, that has beaten the likes of Western Michigan, and Northern Illinois this season and been extremely competitive all season and can move the ball in key situations. They have won four straight and enter this tilt with momentum. Meanwhile, QB Josh Allen and Wyoming , have experienced a disappointing season an inability to move the ball, and the future NFL draft pick is banged up with a sore shoulder for this game which will not help his teams cause. Both teams force their opponents to make mistakes and get turnovers, so their even there. The difference maker I'm betting comes via Central Michigan's ability to score with more frequency than Wyoming. I know the Cowboys have shown some decent defense this season, but Northern Illinois also is tough defensively and Central Michigan found a way to beat them, and I'm betting on a similar effort here from Chippewa's vs a Wyoming side that I have ranked below 3 other MAC teams .

C MICHIGAN is 10-1 ATS in road games when they are outgain their opponents by 50-100 yards something I'm projecting will happen.


CFB teams where the line is +3 to -3 (WYOMING) - an average offensive team (21-28 PPG) against a good offensive team (28-34 PPG) after 7+ games, in non-conference games are just 8-27 L/10 seasons for a 77% go against conversion rate for bettors.

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CALIFORNIA is 0-9 ATS l/9   in home games versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 4+ points/game .

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This has been a difficult rebuilding season for UC Irvine and they are currently on a 5 game losing streak playing their 5th straight game away from home, so needless to say this team is exhausted  physically and emotionally drained  to say the least. Now they must face a Idaho team playing in their own back yard, that has won 8 of their L/10 games, (with both losses coming vs CS Bakersfield). My own line suggests that a 7.5 point chalk line should more appropriate, and a outliner  via my own power rankings that estimates a win by as much as 12 points for Idaho has me firmly backing them in this spot.

UC-IRVINE is 9-20 ATS  L/29  in road games when playing against a team with a winning record and is 0-6 ATS   in road games versus excellent teams - shooting 45% or better with a defense of 42% or less and is 3-11 ATS L/14 versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game.

CBB favorite (IDAHO) - off an upset win by 15 points or more as a road underdog against opponent off 2 or more consecutive road losses are 46-19 ATS L/21 seasons for a 71% conversion rate for bettors.

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The Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns are two teams struggling to get wins. Both are without key players as Mike Conley the Grizzlies floor general continues to rehab an injury and  the Suns Devin Booker their leading scorer is also not expected back for a few more games.  From a talent perspective the Grizzlies have the edge to find a way to win tonight, despite of the Suns holding home court advantage. However, according to my own matchup systems power rankings Memphis has the edge and is the less of two evils here in this spot  play.

Note: Memphis SRS is -2.43 (ranked 23rd) while Phoenix SRS is -7.58 ranked 29th in the league. Simple Rating System; a rating that takes into account average point differential and strength of schedule. The rating is denominated in points above/below average, where zero is average.

NBA Road underdogs (MEMPHIS) - after 3 or more consecutive unders, an average offensive team (92-98 PPG) against a struggling defensive team ( 102 PPG) are 27-8 ATS L/5 seasons for a 775 conversion rate for bettors.

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Florida International is a team that currently ranks/ rates fairly high on my own power ranking charts for smaller conference football programs. Meanwhile, Temple in my humble opinion gets way to much respect based on past seasons, under a different head coach. This season , the Owls have shown flashes of their previous brilliant efforts dating back a couple of seasons, but make no mistake that this team is no longer as good as the linesmakers and many pundits might have you believe. Fl Inters HC Davis, who also had head coaching stints at North Carolina and the Cleveland Browns in addition to his time at Miami, has a veteran at quarterback in senior Alex McGough, whom he calls "one of the best quarterbacks that I've been around at all levels of coaching."
McGough has completed 65.3 percent of his passes for 2,791 yards and 17 touchdowns against only eight interceptions and I'm betting he will be a key catalyst in FIU covering here tonight.

HC Butch Davis was 6-0 against the Owls in his time at Miami.


Florida Inter - HC Davis is 16-1 ATS after outrushing opponent by 125 or more yards last game and is 7-0 ATS L/7 after gaining 300 or more rushing yards last game in all games .( FIU beat Umass 63-45 in their finale in outrushed them 379 to 156. )

CFB Underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points (FLA INTERNATIONAL) - after going over the total by 35 or more points total in their last three games against opponent after going over the total by 35 or more points total in their last five games are 32-9 ATS L/25 seasons for a 78% conversion rate for bettors.

CFB Favorites of 3.5 to 10 points (TEMPLE) - after a win by 17 or more points against opponent after scoring 42 points or more last game are 25-64 ATS L/5 seasons for a 72% go against conversion rate for bettors.

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The Pacers enter this game in a foul mood after  coming off a heart breaking  112-111 last-second loss to the Boston Celtics . Showing their ability to play together , however , is what caught my attention from that game. The Pacers were being thumped by the Celtics for most of the game , but little by little inched their way back showing me this teams tenacity. Now with redemption at hand and a chip on their shoulders, I'm betting they come here with all guns firing. That not a good omen for a Atlanta team, despite of ending a 5 game losing streak last time out,  has still struggled most of this season, in what many consider a rebuilding year for the franchise. Add to that ,Atlanta is banged up and   are without forward Mike Muscala (left ankle) and center Dewayne Dedmon (left tibia) and also have some walking wounded as well as forward Luke Babbitt, and rookie center John Collins  are gradually moving back  into the rotation after missing six games with a sprained left AC joint. I'm really expecting Indiana to romp tonight and recommending we lay the lumber with the road favorite.

Pacers are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southeast.Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.Pacers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.

NBA Home underdogs (ATLANTA) - after a win by 6 points or less against opponent after a loss by 6 points or less are 39-16 ATS L/5 seasons for a 71% conversion rate for bettors.

These below SU lines/trends  pertain to historical moneyline outputs that translate into ATS wins based on average margin of victory formula.

NBA Home underdogs of +145 to +350 vs. the money line (ATLANTA) - poor defensive team - allowing 99+ points/game on the season against opponent after a close loss by 3 points or less are 34-141 SU L/21 seasons  for a 80% conversion rate for bettors, with the average margin loss coming by 7.7 ppg.

NBA Road favorites of -165 to -500 vs. the money line (INDIANA) - after a close loss by 3 points or less against opponent after a combined score of 205 points or more are 94-19  SU L/21 seasons for a 83% conversion rate for bettors winning by an average of 8.7 ppg.

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My own projections make Georgetown 12.5 point chalk, thus this line is very beatable.

Road teams as an underdog or pick (N TEXAS) - after going over the total by more than 30 points in their previous game, in December games are 8-34 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 81% for bettors.

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This is a Belmont team that beat Providence , Vanderbilt, and Middle Tennessee State this season, and are more than prepared to go against another quality team that has suddenly emerged as small school early season juggernaut  ( W.Kentucky). I'm betting on a very tightly contested tilt with the points proving golden.  BELMONT is 14-5 ATS  L/19 when playing against a team with a winning record. BELMONT is 7-0 ATS  L/7  in road games after scoring 75 points or more 2 straight games and is 9-2 ATS  L/11 in road games after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds.

CBB Road teams as an underdog or pick (BELMONT) - after scoring 75 points or more 2 straight games against opponent after scoring 80 points or more 3 straight games are 80-36 ATS L/5 seasons for a 69% conversion rate for bettors.

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The Wizards (16-14) enter this meeting  against the Pelicans (15-15) coming off a 106-99 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. That tilt against an upper echelon team  will have the Wizards  very ready to play against the Pelicans two super stars here tonight (Davis and Cousins).  Meanwhile, New Orleans has been largely inconsistent this season, in part thanks to the experiment involving have two big  men ( Davis/cousins) together in the lineup in a increasingly small-ball orientated league. Tonight against a Wizards team that thrives when John Wall is on the floor especially on the  take away the  Bayou visitors will be at a disadvantage even though  they are well rested.  New Orleans is tied for 27th in the NBA with an average of 15.9 turnovers per game and won't be surprised if that number increases here tonight and the difference maker in this game.

Pelicans are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

It must be noted that New Orleans allows 111.1 ppg on the road this season, and when the Wizards score 106 to 111 points in game this season they are perfect 8-0 ATS winning SU by an average of 14.9 ppg.

WASHINGTON is 10-1 ATS L/11 after failing to cover 6 or 7 of their last 8 against the spread. NEW ORLEANS is 4-17 ATS L/21 in road games after 2 or more consecutive overs. NEW ORLEANS is 5-16 ATS L/21  against Southeast division opponents.

Washington has   won 4 straight  in this series and  covered 5 straight and have won and covered the two most recent games here in DC is this series.

key injury update. NO - Davis rolled his ankle in his last game and if he plays tonight will be less than 100%.

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My own line makes Val the favorite thus getting points is a viable wagering opportunity.

 SANTA CLARA is 3-11 ATS  L/14  in home games in non-conference games.

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The San Antonio Spurs have most of their team back, but guards Danny Green and Tony Parker, and forward Kawhi Leonard  were  on the bench nursing injuries or resting to rehab them in their last game, and all three are still less than 100% with the Spurs still trying to get acclimated to Leonard being back in the lineup. Meanwhile, their visiting opponents tonight the Clippers despite of being banged up, are still playing hard and staying competitive and have covered 5 straight games. They also enter this game feeling a little disrespected after a 90-85 loss at Miami last time out, as they questioned the officiating as they felt they were not getting calls at the end of the game, and now have a chip on their shoulders entering this tilt as underdogs .  QUOTE: "I don't know if we would have won the game or not, but I thought we got missed calls down the stretch and I thought that hurt us," Rivers said. "Having said that, I just love our spirit. There are so many reasons not to hang in there, not to play and our guys just keep doing it." END QUOTE

Spurs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Pacific.Spurs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.Rivers is 18-7 ATS L/25  in road games revenging a loss vs opponent of 10 points or more ( SA beat the clippers on Nov 7 by a 120-107 count)

NBA Home teams (SAN ANTONIO) - in a game involving two average teams (+/- 3 PPG differential.), after a close win by 3 points or less are 24-53 L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 69% for bettors.

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The Celtics will play a Indiana team on tired legs tonight , after the Pacers took part in a 14 point win vs the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday evening. The Pacers know what their up against. The Celtics have won and covered 4 straight and are solid favs here on the road as three points or less according to my own numbers and cross reference system/player matchups.

QUOTE:  "We know how good they are," Indiana coach Nate McMillan said. "We haven't had success against those guys really in the last couple of years. Really, we got try to get out of here quickly, get home and try to defend home court." END QUOTE:

QUOTE: "They're a great team, and we're going to have to be ready to play," Oladipo said of the Celtics. "Simple as that. They're playing really well. They're the number one team in the Eastern Conference. "They do a great job of playing together, and we're going to have to do a great job of playing together as well. It's going to be a tough game, especially coming off a back-to-back, so we're going to have to ready to play."END QUOTE:

Boston has played very well against explosive offensive sides this season, as is evident by a BOSTON is 11-0 ATS  record versus good shooting teams - making  46% or more of their shots this season ( Celtics 105 Opposition 96.3) and is 10-1 ATS  versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season. BOSTON is 15-3 ATS L/18  in road games against Central division opponents.

Celtics are 20-7-2 ATS in their last 29 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Pacers are 6-21-1 ATS in their last 28 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.Pacers are 14-30-1 ATS in their last 45 games playing on 0 days rest.  Favorite has covered 6 straight times in this series.

NBA Road teams vs. the money line (BOSTON) - a top-level team   (75% or better) playing a marginal winning team (51% to 60%), first half of the season are 36-9 SU over the L/5 seasons for a 80% conversion rate for bettors.

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Cleveland enters this game off a win vs  the Utah Jazz last night, for their 17th win and 18 trips to the hardwood. I know the Cavs played last night, and pundits continue to look at the Wizards as contenders,  but the old men from Ohio, I'm betting  will still have enough juice left in the tank to dispose of a inconsistent  team they have beaten 4 of the L/5 times SU/ATS . It must also be noted that Sundays seem to be a good day for LeBron James and company as they have won 13 straight  on this day, including 7 in a row as visitors.

Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.Cavaliers are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Cavs are 9-3 ATS L/12 games Capital One Arena. Wizards are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

NBA teams like the Wizards -average 3 pt shooting side, (33-36.5%) against a lower tier 3pt defense, (36.5% or worse) are 9-20 SU L/29 after 3 straight games , allowing a shooting percentage 42% or less for 69% conversion rate for bettors.

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Loyola Marymount is being under rated here according to my own numbers as they matchup well vs Washington side that will be in an emotional letdown state after battling Gonzaga last time out and losing by DDs. In Washington's recent non conference games, against similar schools like Seattle and UC Davis they won by 7 and 5 point counts. With that said, we have value here with a underdog that can light the scoreboard up in a hurry.

Washington hoops program has failed to cover 15 of their L/17 vs top tier offensive teams scoring 77 or more point per game.

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Stanford is rebuilding and having some difficulties finding any rhythm and have lost 5 of their L/7 overall. They have also had a history of not performing well against WCC sides like San Francisco failing to cover 7 of their L/8 including 5 straight ATS losses as hosts. Meanwhile, SF has won 3 straight and 6 of their L/8 and are not an easy out. With that said, lets take the points with the road dog.

SF is 9-0 ATS in road games after leading their L/2 games by 10+ points at the half which has just happened and 21-8 ATS L/29 off two or more consecutive home wins. Stanford is 2-8 ATS in line games this season.

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The Steelers are off back to back grueling games and comebacks vs Cincinnati and last week vs the Baltimore Ravens. The game against the Bengals was nasty and extremely physical and 2nd game vs the Ravens while not as ugly was exhausting , which will now have the Steelers on tired legs at the worst possible time. Meanwhile, New England had a 7 game win streak ended at Miami last time out, as Brady and company looked like they were more interested in south Florida vacation rather than their game against the Fins, and it cost them as they lost 27-20 as big road favs on Monday night. What I'm betting will happen in this tilt, is that the Pats will be ready for a bounce back, against a tired side that has worked way to hard of late.

NEW ENGLAND is 16-3 ATS  L/19 when playing with 6 or less days rest .NEW ENGLAND is 8-1 ATS  L/9 in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5.NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 ATS  L/7 as a road favorite of 7 points or less. NEW ENGLAND is 7-0 ATS  L/7 versus good offensive teams - averaging  350 or more  yards/game .

Patriots are 21-8 ATS in their last 29 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.Steelers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

NFL Favorites (NEW ENGLAND) - after having won 3 out of their last 4 games against opponent hot team, after having won 8 or more out of their last 10 games ae 32-8 ATS L/10 seasons for a 80% conversion rate for bettors.

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Arizona State enters this game the talk of college basketball, as they are undefeated on the season after beating Kansas right in their own back yard last time out. That last win was a huge effort by Sun Devils, and now they will be in an emotional letdown situation and  drained after excessive media coverage of their exploits. Now with a target on their backs, and a exaggerated market price attached to their game today, I'm moving in the opposite direction and recommending  we take the points with Vanderbilt a side that is well rested and has not played since Dec6th..

Commodores are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

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This marks the first rivalry meeting since Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak attempted to cancel the rivalry due to safety concerns.
The Utes are coming off a 77-67 win over Utah State in the inaugural Beehive Classic, which was held at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City.

The Utes rank first in the Pac-12 and sixth in the nation, giving up just a .263 three-point shooting percentage to opposing teams this season. It will be their defense that keeps them in this game, and the catalyst behind them covering vs an over rated current version  of this BYU hoops program.

Utah is 5-1 ATS L/6 in this series and have covered 4 straight visits here to Mormon City.

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All teams go through slumps, including the KC chiefs, who ended a 4 game losing streak with a win last week vs the Oakland Raiders. Now with a little momentum on their sides I'm betting they take out a LA chargers side, that has won 4 straight games. I know Andy Reid's squad may not inspire bettors , but remember this is the NFL, and teams can go form zero to hero very quickly and vice versa. With that said, when using my player to player matchup systems and styles of play, my own analysis likes the way the Chiefs matchup vs the Chargers as was evident on Sept 24 in LA when the Chiefs beat the Chargers 24-10.

KC is 7-0 SU L/7 in this series.

Chargers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 150 yards passing in their previous game.Chargers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.Chiefs are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC West.Chiefs are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games after accumulating more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.

NFL teams where the line is +3 to -3 (LA CHARGERS) - revenging a loss against opponent by 14 points or more, winning between 51% and 60% of their games on the season are just 12-35 ATS dating back 34 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 75% for bettors.

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Houston last night got the revenge they wanted for a Game 7 Western Conference semi final loss  they suffered last season vs the San Antonio  Spurs. It was a start to finish physical and  emotionally charged grueling  win for the Rockets that will now have them on tired legs and in an let  down situation.  Meanwhile, the Bucks are viable side, in this spot despite of them also playing on short rest after last nights sleepy looking loss to long time rivals the Bulls. Note:  Bucks are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games playing on 0 days rest and one of the better conditioned teams in  the NBA. The Rockets are just  1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. Also the  Rockets are also just  1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when their starting 5 players combine for more than 160 minutes of the previous day.

MILWAUKEE is 36-17 ATS L/53  in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game .HOUSTON is 6-16 ATS  L/22 in home games versus good shooting teams - making 46% or more  of their shots.HOUSTON is 5-16 ATS  L/21 in home games in non-conference games.Underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.

NBA Home favorites (HOUSTON) - good 3PT shooting team (>=36.5%) against a poor 3PT defense (36.5% or more ), average rebounding team (+/-3 reb/game) against a horrible rebounding team (5.5 or less reb/game are 15-51 ATS L/21 seasons for a 77% go against conversion rate for bettors. Also NBA Home favorites of 10 or more points (HOUSTON) - good 3PT shooting team (36.5% or more ) against a poor 3PT defense (36.5% or more ), average rebounding team (+/-3 reb/game) against a horrible rebounding team (5.5 or less reb/game) 8-30 ATS L/21 seasons  for a 79% go against conversion rate.

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Tonight two teams the visiting LA Clippers and their hosts the Miami Heat are  missing key players and suffering through an array of injuries prepare to play each other after both sides played last night. The Clippers are without Blake Griffin and Austin Rivers, while the Heat are playing without key defensive cog Hassan Whiteside and Justice Winslow. Both have struggled at times, and both are desperate and working hard for wins/losses. Both sides have however, still found ways to win and both have collected victories in 3 of their L/4 outings. From a power rankings perspective and considering my own  margin deficit projections based on correlated  data, suggest we have value with the underdog visitor in this spot. It must also be noted that the Heat have struggled at home this season, and are just  2-13-2 ATS in their last 17 home games and are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record like the Clippers.

Clippers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.Heat are 1-5-2 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

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CAMELLIA BOWL - Crampton Bowl - Montgomery, AL

Middle Tenn State enters this bowl game having failed to cover 4 straight bowl appearances and I'm betting on another loss here vs Arkansas State this week . I know a lot has been made of how Middle Tennessee State had to endure playing without injured QB Brent Stockstill the son of the Blue Raiders coach, but the truth is with or without him in the line this  MTSU is just plain over rated and according to my numbers in over their head vs Red Wolves team that out gained their final 7 opponents of the season. . Meanwhile, Arkansas State boasts an explosive QB Justice Hansen who averages 330 ypg, and has converted 34 TDs this season and the team as whole averages more than 2 TDs a game more than their opponents tonight. I waited to get -3 and a few books have made it available so, I have decided to pull the trigger.

MIDDLE TENN ST is 1-10 ATS L/11 after 1 or more consecutive straight up wins and is   9-22 ATS in road games after playing 3 straight conference games.

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Both teams will be playing the second half of a back-to-back, with the Trail Blazers having won 95-88 at Orlando on Friday night and the Hornets falling 104-98 at home to Miami. Also two of the leagues premier guards will go head to head, with Blazers Lillard and the Hornets Walker . In the past Lillard has gotten the better of Walker in their head-to-heads winning 7 off the L/10 matchups and I'm betting has the edge again tonight vs a side that has lost 9 of their L/11 games SU.

Charlotte is also on tired legs with a heavy schedule workload of late, which is not a good omen. CHARLOTTE is 10-23 ATS when playing 8 or more games in 14 days

Note: Charlottes futility has been on display quite a bit this season, as they are 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing 14 or less turnovers/game this season.

Whether this is an anomaly or note its still interesting that CHARLOTTE is 2-11 ATS L/13 in home games on Saturday games.

NBA Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (PORTLAND) - after having won 2 of their last 3 games, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a losing team are 24-3 ATS L/5 seasons for a 89% conversion rate for bettors.

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GILDAN NEW MEXICO BOWL - Dreamstyle Stadium - Albuquerque, NM

The Marshall Thundering herd enter Bowl action with an established college football pedigree that must be respected. Marshall is 10-1 SU ATS in their L/11 Bowl games, and are a perfect 8-0 SU/ATS vs .580 or better opposition like Colorado State. Meanwhile, Colorado State since beating up on Oregon State have been a disappointment this season, and are currently on a 0-6 ATS run.

CUSA Bowl teams are very successful of late winning 22 of their L/33 SU since 2011.

Holliday is 9-1 ATS L/10  when playing with 2 weeks or more of rest .

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R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL - Superdome - New Orleans, LA

North Texas enters this game as TD underdog vs the Sun Belt champion Troy. However, it must be noted that UNT is 9-0 SU all time vs Sun Belt sides when they own a .500 record or better , and Troy is just 2-7 ATS /0-4 ATS L/4 as favs vs CUSA opposition and have failed to cover 3 of 4 as Bowl favorites. I know the Mean Green looked horrid in their championship tilt vs Florida Atlantic , but the good news is that CUSA Bowl teams are 13-2 ATS off a loss. Note: Conference USA sides  like N.Texas in Bowl Games over the L/6 seasons are 22-11 SU. I also noticed Troy looked wiped at the end of the season and despite of beating Arkansas State in their last game were actually out gained by more than 300 yards.

NORTH TEXAS is 10-2 ATS  L/12 in road games after trailing in their previous game by 24 or more points.

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The 17th ranked Boilermakers are a fine team, but Butler has had this game circled for a while, and know the importance of this Indiana basketball matchup classic. It must noted that Butler has won 5 straight in this series, and have performed very well vs Big 10 competition in the past as is evident by a 21-11 SU record. Look for Butler and three key returning starters be the catalyst behind their cover this afternoon.

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HC Kevin Willards /Seton Hall and his 4 returning starters from last season are a fine side, and ranked in the AP top 15 , and deservedly so , after starting this season, with a  9-1 record. Meanwhile, their opponents Rutgers have also compiled a decent 8-3 record, but 6 of those 8 victories have come against non line conference opposition. According to my own numbers /data and systems power rankings there is a larger divergence than 7.5 points here, and with that said I recommending we lay the lumber with the Pirates and their explosive front court.  Note: Seton Hall is  4-0 SU/ATS L/4 in this series and 8-0 ATS L/8 as visitors here.

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REVENGE is the name of the game here tonight. Last season, the Rockets were humiliated in Game 7 of their NBA Western Conference final matchup here in front of their own home town fans, losing by a 114-75 count. Now with redemption at hand, and the Spurs dealing with trying to integrate their top players the rusty Kawhi Leonard back into the lineup after a lengthy abscense because of injury, I'm betting the Rockets have the edge and get their revenge and also get us the cover as well.

Spurs are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games.Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

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The rebuilding Bulls are playing a rare  type of blue collar basketball at the moment, something that is rarely seen in the NBA these days. The Bulls have won 4 straight games, and are in top form and playing with a lot of chemistry.   Tonight against their long time rivals the Bucks, they will not be an easy out , thus getting points is a viable wagering opportunity , when comparing both teams current form/systems and player personnel.

Bulls are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.Bucks are 0-6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Central.Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Bulls are 17-2 vs the Bucks when playing off back to back SU wins.

NBA Road underdogs (CHICAGO) - lower tier  team - shooting 43%  or less with a defense of 46% or better on the season against opponent after a game - allowing a shooting pct. of 55% or higher are 8-27 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 77% for bettors.

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Tonight on the one hand we have a loaded South Dakota State side, that has one of the top mid major players in the nation ( Mike Daum) leading the way for a solid core of offensive minded players. This team is always a solid underdog because they can light the scoreboard up in a hurry and are never really out of it vs a side still on a learning curve like their opponents the Buffalos.

Meanwhile, Tad Boyles young inexperienced Colorado Buffs are off two straight losses and showing their lack of cohesiveness. Don't get me wrong this is a talented group, but their still earning to play together, and against this type of never say die explosive  team they will have their hands full.

Jackrabbits are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.Buffaloes are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

CBB road team (S DAKOTA ST) - excellent free throw shooting team (73% or better) against a good free throw shooting team (69-73%), after a game - shooting 57% or higher, allowing 43% or lower are 27-7 ATS for a 80% conversion rate for bettors.

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Oklahoma City enters this game against the Philadelphia 76ers, playing what I would call decent basketball (5-2 SU L/7). I don't think their still 100% acclimated to playing cohesive hoops behind the big three of George, Melo, and Westbrook, but they have made strides in a positive direction  and should continue to improve. As far as tonight's road tilt is concerned , my own numbers and power rankings  suggest that superior side in a head to head matchup is the Oklahoma City Thunder.  Yes, the Sixers are no longer bottom feeders  and have shown a great deal of improvement, but they are still young and from time to time  have provided questionable work ethic as was evident in a recent 4 game losing streak which they snapped last time out. Just to much weight is being placed on players like Embiid and Simmons which leads to fatigue late in games, where guys like the Thunders  Westbrook  thrive.  This I'm betting will be the difference maker here tonight. Note: Westbrook averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds and 11.5 assists in two wins over Philadelphia last season. Look for the Thunders veterans to be the difference maker as this contest progresses and for the Thunder to get their 17th consecutive win in this series.

Thunder are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Atlantic.76ers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Thunder are 16-0 SU L/16 vs the Sixers.

NBA Home teams vs. the money line (PHILADELPHIA) - off an upset win as a road underdog, in December games are just 37-65 SU L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 64% for bettors.

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Detroit enters this game off ending a 7 straight game losing streak with a 105-91 victory vs Atlanta last night.. Previous to that the Pistons for the most part were competitive despite of the negative results with 4 of the 7 games decided by 5 points or less. QUOTE: "When you're coming off of seven losses, it's tough," guard Langston Galloway told reporters. "You're trying to find your rhythm, find anything you can salvage. When we finally got our rhythm and made stops, we just continued to make that a bulldozer effect." END QUOTE. I'm betting on the Pistons feeding off that momentum tonight. Meanwhile, the Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder last time out at home, and could easily be in an emotional letdown situation, after a grueling game, that featured the return of Paul George to town. There were a lot of fiery emotions from the crowd and the energy was sky high, so I won't be surprised if the Pacers come out flat here.

The teams split the two previous meetings this season, with the home team winning on each occasion. But from a side perspective , these sides are matched up quite evenly so taking points here is a very viable wagering opportunity.

DETROIT is 8-1 ATS L/9 as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points this season. Pistons are 9-0 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Pistons are 11-1-1 ATS in their last 13 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

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Orlando enters this game  struggling to win games in the last month while dealing with a  growing list of  injuries with the walking wounded  scattered all over the place. the Magic are currently in a shambles,  after having lost 14 of their last 17 trips to the hardwood. Meanwhile visiting Portland when their getting wins, do it in part because of what I attribute to their solid conditioning. These guys just wear teams out. That's what happened as Portland seemed headed for a sixth straight loss Wednesday but rallied from 16 points down to win at Miami. It was Portland's fourth comeback from a double-digit deficit this season and third in the Eastern Time Zone, where they seem to be able to run and gun with positive results. Yes, I know the Blazers are streaky, which is a good thing as they look for their second consecutive strong effort vs a banged up team, that will find it difficult to keep up on the scoreboard because of their current personnel deficiencies.

 It must be note that  On Nov. 15, the Magic took a 14-point lead early into the second quarter, before Portland came back and grabbed a 99-94 home win.ORLANDO is 0-7 ATS   in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent this season. average score: Orlando 96.7 Opposition 113.9

ORLANDO is 2-11 ATS  versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 36% or more  of their attempts this season.PORTLAND is 11-2 ATS L/13  in road games off an upset win as an underdog.

NBA Road favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (PORTLAND) - poor defensive team (98-102 PPG) against another lower tier  defensive team (102 PPG or more ), after allowing 60 points or more in the first half last game are 25-7 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 78% for bettors.

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Denver is off ending an extended 8 game losing streak last week vs a sub .500 opponent the NY Jets by a 23-0 count. Now suddenly they are being made road favorites, which is kind of odd considering they have lost 8 straight SU/ATS away dating back to last season and how awful they have looked more most of this season.  I know the Colts may not inspire bettors, but in the past the Colts have had success when facing this Broncos franchise winning 9 of the L/10 meetings ATS ( 8-2 SU), and have done well in Thursday night football tilts winning 13 of their L/15 appearances SU. These teams are very closely matched in their present forms , and getting points here is the less of two evils and a viable investment opportunity.

Denver is 0-6 ATS on the road this season with the average score clicking in at : Opponent 30.5 Denver 13.5. DENVER is 0-7 ATS  L/7 vs. excellent punt coverage teams, allowing  7.5 or less yards per return in the second half of the season dating back to last season.

NFL Road teams where the line is +3 to -3 (DENVER) - after allowing 6 points or less last game against opponent after a loss by 6 or less points are 12-35 ATS L/34 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 75% on the blind for bettors.

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Brooklyn  will face a stiff challenge trying to contain Kristaps Porzingis Thursday night when it hosts the New York Knicks The Nets in their last meetings vs the Knicks  really struggled when they were handed a 107-86 loss at New York on Oct. 27. Porzingis scored 30 points on 13 of 24 shooting in 29:23.
 I know the Nets have played better of late, defensively, but when they do seem to hold down opponents it changes their own offensive flow to the negative . Brooklyn is allowing 110.6 points per game, which ranks as among the worst in the league and from a  SRS perspective are the inferior of both teams. Brooklyn's  SRS -2.47 while the  Knicks SRS 0.33+. ( Note: SRS -Simple Rating System; a rating that takes into account average point differential and strength of schedule. The rating is denominated in points above/below average, where zero is average.

According to my own matchup player/system matchup power rankings the Knicks matchup well vs the Nets and get the nod tonight as slight underdogs in game they can win SU.

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Favorites of 10 to 19.5 points (BOISE ST) - after 3 or more consecutive unders, an explosive offensive team (78 PPG or more ) against an average offensive team (67-74 PPG) are just 31-75 ATS L/21 seasons for a 71% go against conversion rate for bettors.

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The Jazz (13-14) enter Wednesday's game having lost three straight and will primed to end their mini slump vs a beatable Chicago Bulls side (6-20). I know the hard working Bulls are on a 3 game win streak, and looked impressive vs the Celtics last time out, winning by a 108-85 count, but despite of that I',m still not sold on this rebuilding team. Note: CHICAGO is 1-13 ATS L/14 in home games after allowing 90 points or less. Also from a matchup perspective, both sides are blue collar lunch pale types, but one team, (Jazz) is far more cohesive and a lot more experienced at playing physical grind it out basketball.


CHICAGO is 1-8 ATS in non-conference games this season. UTAH is 31-15 ATS off an upset loss by 15 points or more as a favorite over the last few seasons.Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record\

Bulls are 1-9-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.

Home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (CHICAGO) - terrible team - outscored by their opponents by 6+ points/game, after scoring 105 points or more are 23-63 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 73% for bettors.

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The Pelicans enter this home game on tired legs after Monday nights 130-122 run and gun loss to the Houston Rockets and will be at a disadvantage vs a Milwaukee Bucks team on  three days rest.  The Pelican  defense remains a problem, as was the case last night, as they allowed the Rockets to shoot 54.5 % and convert  17 treys . Plus add to that they are now having to deal with not having swingman Tony Allen in the lineup, a defensive standout,(broken leg).

Pelicans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 home games. Milwaukee is 6-1 L/7 SU overall.

The Bucks are well rested and feeling good about their chances , and I agree with  their star Antetokounmpo assessments  .

QUOTE:"I think we have a unique opportunity here as a team," Antetokounmpo said. "We're doing well right now, and we've got to keep it up. We know that things are going well, we're feeling ourselves right now, playing great as a team, but we've got to keep playing hard."END QUOTE.

NBA Home favorites (NEW ORLEANS) - good 3PT shooting team (36.5% or better) against a poor 3PT defense (36.5% or better), average rebounding team (+/-3 reb/game) against a horrible rebounding team ( 5.5 reb/game or less) are 54-14 ATS L/21 seasons for a 79% go against conversion rate for bettors.

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The Portland Trail Blazers, who visit the Miami Heat on Wednesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena, are on a season-high five-game losing streak and desperation is now a key word in describing their situation at the moment. With that said,  I love backing teams like this, that despite of being in a funk, are not playing badly. For example their last two losses have come by 7 points each to Houston and Golden State, thus making this tilt , compared to those battles vs the Heat almost like a leisurely walk in the park.  Also the Blazers have played well on the road this seasons, at 6-5 and while the Heat have been sub par with a 5-6 record as hosts and get my backing as underdogs in this spot.

Trail Blazers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.Heat are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.Heat are 2-12-2 ATS in their last 16 home games.Trail Blazers are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

 NBA Home teams vs. the money line (MIAMI) - off an upset win of 10 points or more as a road underdog, in December games are 9-22 SU L/5 seasons for a 71% go against conversion rate for bettors.

NBA Road teams where the line is +3 to -3 (PORTLAND) - after 3 or more consecutive losses, first half of the season are 119-73 ATS L/17 seasons for a 62% conversion rate for bettors.

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The Lakers have won their last two games and enter this game against the NY Knicks with momentum. Meanwhile, the Knicks are also off a win but have not won two games in a row since Nov 22 and I'm betting things wont come easily tonight. This matchup will be a head to head battle of opposite tempos as the  run and gun Lakers (ranked first in the league in possessions per game) will force the  pace vs  the  physical slow paced Knicks (19th in possessions per game). From  a matchup perspective my own power rankings and players and system matchups suggest that the Lakers have the edge on this line and a viable underdog in this spot.

Knicks are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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The Raptors enter this game against the LA Clippers on fire having won 6 straight games, behind an explosive offense, averaging 117 points during their run . Meanwhile, the Clippers snapped a four-game losing streak with an emotional win over Washington on Saturday, as Lou Williams' 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left was the difference maker. Nothing is coming easily for the Clippers without the injured Blake Griffin in the lineup, and tonight their in over their heads vs a run and gun opponent in top form.

Raptors are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.Clippers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.Clippers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Atlantic.Raptors are 11-5 ATS in the last 16 meetings in Los Angeles.


NBA Home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (LA CLIPPERS) - off a close home win by 3 points or less, first half of the season are 15-43 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 74% for bettors.

Favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points (TORONTO) - very good shooting team - shooting 48% or better on the season, after 2 straight games making 9 or more 3 point shots are 136-75 ATS L/21 seasons for a 65% conversion rate for betting backers.

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The Steelers enter this game a bit banged up with key Receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster  suspended after a hard block on Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Monday night and will also miss  Linebacker Ryan Shazier out with  a spinal injury suffered during that Helmut banging tilt . That was a physical game, and I'm betting the Steelers won't be as fresh as they need to be vs another rival the Baltimore Ravens. Add to that the Steelers also exerted a lot of energy in their comeback in the above mentioned game after falling behind 17-3 before winning it by a 23-20 count. Exhausting, beat up and emotionally let down are the key words here to describe the Steelers coming in this game . Meanwhile, the Ravens have the momentum of last weeks 44-20 win vs the Lions. Note: BALTIMORE is 9-1 ATS L/10 after scoring 40 points or more last game. With Joe Flacco starting to rev up, I'm betting on Ravens being a handful for the Steelers in this contest.

In his last seven games at Heinz Field, Flacco completed 64.4 percent of his passes, averaging 241.7 yards per contest with eight touchdowns and three interceptions and must be respected as an underdog in this spot.

The Steelers beat Baltimore 26-9 in the first meeting on Oct 1, but I'm betting on the revenge minded Raves making this game much closer.

NFL team vs the money line (BALTIMORE) - after a win by 10 or more points against opponent after trailing in their previous game by 14 or more points at the half are 53-13 SU  and 5-1 SU  this season.

NFL team (BALTIMORE) - off 1 or more straight overs, a good offensive team (23-27 PPG) against a good defensive team (14-18 PPG) are 63-33 ATS L/10 seasons.

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The Eagles (10-2) had their nine-game winning streak snapped with a 24-10 loss at the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night in a grueling physical  affair that saw key tight end Zach Ertz leave the game with a head injury. Todays battle, vs the Rams, will feature,  two of the  top  young quarterbacks selected in the 2016 NFL draft -- Rams quarterback Jared Goff (No. 1) and Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (No. 2). With that said, m own power rankings suggest Goff has the slight edge, at home,  It must

also  be noted that its never easy for teams travelling east to west , and with this being the Rams second straight west coast road game, their at even bigger disadvantage .

Eagles are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.Rams are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

NFL Home favorites (LA RAMS) - after having won 3 out of their last 4 games against opponent hot team, after having won 8 or more out of their last 10 games.

NFL Road underdogs or pick (PHILADELPHIA) - hot team, after having won 8 or more out of their last 10 games, with a winning record in the second half of the season.  are just 15-42 ATS dating back 10 seasons for a go against 74% conversion rate for bettors.

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The slumping Detroit Pistons will host  the revenge minded Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon. The last time these teams played the Pistons took a 118-108 win as 6 point road dogs. Now the Celtics 5-1 in their L/6 overall get their chance at payback, and I'm betting they get it vs a Pistons team that has lost 5 straight games and playing at the opposite end of the proverbial performance spectrum at the moment.

BOSTON is 8-1 ATS  in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5 this season.BOSTON is 14-2 ATS  L/16   in road games against Central division opponents. DETROIT is 10-24 ATS  when the line is +3 to -3 losing SU by  5 .2 ppg. BOSTON is 18-7 ATS  L/25 as a road favorite of 6 points or less ( Boston 106.2 vs Opp 100.3 )

NBA Road teams vs. the money line (BOSTON) - a top-level team ( 75% or better) playing a marginal winning team (51% to 60%), first half of the season are 35-9 SU  L/5 seasons for a 80% conversion rate for bettors including 6-1 straight up this season.

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Interim Giants new head coach Spagnuolo will have his demoralized team ready to play this week, as  Eli Manning, the Giants' franchise quarterback since 2004, goes back under center , after being  removed from the starting lineup by now fired McAdoo. That tilt was the first game that Manning had not participated in since Nov. 14 of his rookie season. I'm betting that will be a wakeup call for Giants, and to spur Manning from his comfort zone into in a big effort this week on his own backyard. Meanwhile, the Cowboys are banged up and  will be without suspended running back Ezekiel Elliott another week and could also be without offensive lineman La'el Collins (back), linebacker Justin Durant (concussion/illness), defensive lineman David Irving (concussion), cornerback Orlando Scandrick (back), left tackle Tyron Smith (back) and middle linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) . Considering how pumped the Giants will be I'm betting the Cowboys in their usual inconsistent ways will not be in top form  here and the Giants come out of this with a cover. Yes, the Cowboys won last week by a 38-14 count vs the Skins, but previous to that game they scored 6,9,7 points respectively in three straight losses.

Note: Cowboys are 11-22 L/33 as road division favs. Manning in December games  when coming off consecutive losses is 13-0-1 ATS L/14 games.

NY GIANTS are 6-0 ATS  L/6 after scoring 7 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games.

NFL Underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points (NY GIANTS) - revenging a loss against opponent, off a cover where the team lost as an underdog are 33-10 ATS L/10 seasons for a 77% conversion rate for bettors. ( The Boyz pounded the Giants earlier this season by a 19-3 count)

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The Vikings (10-2)  are in a quest for  home-field advantage throughout the playoffs and mean business here today as the play a Carolina team that is good but not quite ready for another run at a Super Bowl crown and in a letdown situation after last weeks loss to New Orleans. QUOTE: "We've got four games left," Minnesota coach Mike Zimmer said. "My only thoughts are on the Carolina Panthers and trying to get a win this week. All that stuff is nice to talk about, but for us we'll go about our business." END QUOTE. The Vikings are looking extremely strong and are more than capable short road favs here that more than capable of covering the spread.

The Panthers are 0-10 ATS/SU  losing by an average of 11.45 ppg  off a loss as a dog when facing a non-divisional opponent that is scoring more than 23.5% of their points from field goals.Minnesota is 17-3 ATS L/20 after 2 or more consecutive wins against the spread.MINNESOTA is 7-1 ATS  in games where the line is +3 to -3 this season.

NFL Road teams (MINNESOTA) - mistake-free team (1.25 TO/G  or less committed) vs a team with 1.25 TO/G or less forced after 8+ games, after 2 consecutive game where they committed 1 or less turnovers are 38-13 ATS L/34 seasons for a 75% conversion rate for bettors on the blind.

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CS Northridge is in a shambles at the moment losing 7 straight games thanks to a deficient D, and an inconsistent offense. Tonight they are just plain outgunned, by a side, that is averaging 79.1 ppg in production this season.  CS-NORTHRIDGE is 3-11 ATS   versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season.CS-NORTHRIDGE is 1-11 ATS  L/12 after 2 straight games with 12 or less assists.CS-NORTHRIDGE is 0-7 ATS L/7 when playing only their 3rd game in a week .CS-NORTHRIDGE is 1-13 ATS  after 3 consecutive non-conference games.

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Alabama   to cover

The bad news Bulls ended a 10 consecutive loss streak last night , in Charlotte , but now on   short rest I feel their at a disadvantage  to record back-to-back wins for the first time this season . Meanwhile, the NY Knicks, have been off since Wednesday and very ready to run here.

CHICAGO is 10-25 ATS  L/35 off a road win.

Knicks are 5-0 SU/ATS L/5 vs the Bulls.

Home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (CHICAGO) - terrible team - outscored by their opponents by 6+ points/game, after scoring 105 points or more are 23-66 ATS L/5 seasons for a 73% go against conversion rate.

NBA  Road favorites (NEW YORK) - well rested team - playing 6 or less games in 14 days against opponent tired team - playing 6 or more games in 10 days are 70-37 ATS L/5 seasons, for a 65% conversion rate for bettors.

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 These two teams the visiting Magic and their hosts the Atlanta Hawks  are banged up, with a a lot of regulars on the sidelines with injuries, but what's left on the court favors the Orlando Magic according to my own cross reference power rankings. The Magic just beat the Hawks in the first of back to back home and away games, and get the nod again tonight even without 2nd leading scorer Fournier out.

Magic are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.Hawks are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.Magic are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Atlanta.

NBA Favorites (ATLANTA) - off a cover where the team lost the game straight up as an underdog against opponent off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite are just 11-38 ATS L/21 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 78% for bettors.

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Minnesota to cover

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Wichita State   to cover

The Wizards  enter this tilt vs the LA Clippers having won 2 consecutive games  behind the offensively explosive Beal's. The  star guard scored 34 points in a Wizards' victory on Thursday at Phoenix and ploughed down  51 points in  a impressive victory Tuesday at Portland. The Wizards are finally awake after being humiliated, by the Utah Jazz before their current mini run by a 116-69 margin.  Meanwhile, their opponents the LA Clippers are short handed and have lost 4 straight. Their not operating very well without Blake Griffin in the lineup, It's been particularly evident on defense where, Los Angeles has given up an average of 114.8 points per game in those 4 losing tilts.

The Wizards are feeling confident  and I'm going to back them here today behind their current  momentum and mind set QUOTE: "Not to take nothing away from these teams, but you've got to look at the teams that we beat," Wizards forward Markieff Morris said about the two-game win streak, according to the Washington Post. "(Thursday) we won a game without their best player (Devin Booker). We got a Clippers team that's got a bunch of players hurt. A Brooklyn team (on Tuesday) that's middle of the pack. So those are games, that in all honesty, we're supposed to win." END QUOTE:

LA CLIPPERS are 1-10 ATS L/11 after one or more consecutive overs this season.Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.Wizards are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific.
Wizards are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

Clippers are 1-11 ATS in their last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.Clippers are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record

NBA Home underdogs vs. the money line (LA CLIPPERS) - after 2 straight losses by 6 points or less against opponent after scoring 105 points or more 2 straight games are 7-39 SU L/21 seasons. Thus laying 2.5 to 3 points here is a viable wagering opportunity based on this long term trend, and the condition of both teams at the time of this meeting.

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Navy after a fast start to their campaign had the wheels fall of their proverbial wagon going down the stretch as is evident by  losing, 5 of their L/6 games. Meanwhile, Army has really shown me alot this season and are one of the best groups the Cadets have had on the field in a long time. The Cadets shut out the other military academy Air Force this season, and have had this game circled on their calendars for a long time. I'm not sure they will win this game, but one thing I'm betting on is that  nothing will come easy for Navy in their current form, which gives a very motivated Army side the edge taking points. The last two games in this series were decided by identical 21-17 scores, with Army covering both times.

Underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

Neutral field underdogs (ARMY) - excellent rushing team - averaging 225 or more rushing yards/game, after gaining 225 or more rushing yards in 4 straight games are 22-3 ATS L/25 seasons for a 88% conversion rate for bettors.

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 HALL OF FAME CLASSIC - Staples Center - Los Angeles, CA

Nevada (8-1 )ranked No.25 in the nation is capable of beating any team in the country, on a given night, and I will not be surprised if this veteran laden team upsets TCU (9-0) here this evening  ending their 14 game win streak that stretches back to last season. HC Jamie Dixon has a good group here, but TCU is just  3-11 ATS  vs. good free throw shooting teams like Nevada - making 72%  or more of their attempts. Meanwhile, NEVADA is 10-1 ATS  L/11 vs. teams who are called for 3+ less fouls/game than their opponents. Also TCU has enjoyed their own home cooking this season, but in the recent past are just  1-9 ATS  L/10  in road games off 3 or more consecutive home wins . Nevada lost their lone game of the season last time out to Texas Tech in a hard fought close loss, but NEVADA has bounced back well recently from negative results going 6-0 ATS  after 1 or more consecutive losses.

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Two teams enduring injuries to key players meet Friday night when the Denver Nuggets visit the  Orlando Magic. Two of the Nuggets top three scorers are out (Jokic, Milisap) while, the Magic 2nd leading scorer Fournier is down and doubtful tonight . What's left on the floor , from a data and matchup perspective favors the Nuggets more balanced lineup and bench strength  . Yes, the Magic have won 3 of their L/5 , but previous to that had lost 9 straight, and are still a team learning to play consistently. The Nuggets have won the last three meetings after a 125-107 victory at home on Nov. 11 and are a viable cover opportunity tonight as well.

ORLANDO is 14-30 ATS L/44 versus good 3 point shooting teams - making  36% or more  of their attempts. ORLANDO is 4-15 ATS L/19 after a division game .Magic are 8-20-1 ATS in their last 29 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400..

DENVER is 21-10 ATS off a road loss and   is 30-13 ATS L/43 in road games after a game where they failed to cover the spread. Nuggets are 6-2-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Orlando.

NBA Road teams where the line is +3 to -3 (DENVER) - off 2 or more consecutive road losses, well rested team - playing 6 or less games in 14 days are 68-24 ATS L/21 seasons for a 74% conversion rate for bettors.

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Indiana came into Cleveland on Nov1, and beat them soundly in front of their own fans, by a 124-107 count and now with revenge on board the Cavaliers are a viable side to back laying short lumber here on the road. I'm betting on James and company to get their franchise-record 14th consecutive win when they visit the Central Division rival Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Cavaliers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.Road team is 6-0 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

NBA team (CLEVELAND) - revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a home favorite against opponent off a no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite are 46-20 ATS L/5 seasons for a 70% conversion rate for bettors.

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The Saints are the real deal as is evident by having won by 9 of their L/10. The Saints had a good win vs the Panthers last time out showing me their tenacity . This is not the same one way team that Saints have put on the field in the past, and right now their clicking on all cylinders and look like a strong candidate to take out the Falcons tonight in their own backyard. The Falcons are 7-5 and recently had a three-game winning streak come to an end with a setback against Minnesota, and are now in a letdown situation at the worst possible time.


Saints are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.Saints are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 vs. NFC South.Saints are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games.Falcons are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 vs. NFC.Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

NEW ORLEANS is 11-3 ATS L/14 versus good offensive teams - averaging 350 or more yards/game and 11-3 ATS vs. struggling passing defenses - allowing a comp. pct. of 64% or worse. ATLANTA is 6-17 ATS L/23 vs. good passing teams with a completion pct. of 61% or better.

NEW ORLEANS is 12-3 ATS L/15 versus division opponents and 6-0 ATS L/6 off a division game .NEW ORLEANS is 7-1 ATS as a favorite this season.


NFL Road teams (NEW ORLEANS) - mistake-free team ( 1.25 or less TO/G committed) vs a team with 1.25 or less TO/G forced after 8+ games, after 4 consecutive games where they committed 1 or less turnovers are 24-4 ATS L/34 seasons for a 86% conversion rate for bettors.

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Elon enters this tilt vs NC Greensbro in top form having won 5 of their L/6 games with the only loss coming by 1 point. This Phoenix side is well coached under the tutelage of Matt Matheny, and must be respected here getting points.  Meanwhile, Greensboro has lost 2 of their 3, with the lone win coming by 1 points. Currently both teams are operating at the proverbial opposite end of the performance spectrum, and from my own players system power rankings the visitor should only be -1 underdog, thus giving us value on a near pickem line.

ELON is 16-6 ATS  L/22  in road games when playing only their 2nd game in a week .

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Portland State to cover

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UC Irvine to cover

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Illinois St to cover

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New Mexico to cover

The Spurs go head to head with one of the league's never say die teams on Wednesday when they host the Miami Heat at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. On paper not a lot was expected from the Heat, this season, but on the court, their obvious chemistry has made them a team that should not be taken lightly. I know the Spurs are a well coached disciplined team, but the Heat with or without Hassan Whiteside in the lineup offer up a physical opponent, that actually matches up well against the Spurs according to my own cross reference player/system rankings. Look for a grueling tilt , that has the underdog cover the number.

Heat are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

MIAMI is 10-1 ATS L/11 in road games after playing 2 consecutive home games.MIAMI is 31-13 ATS in road games after a blowout loss by 20 points or more which happened vs Golden State last time out. Heat HC Spoelstra is 14-4 ATS L/18 in road games after a game where they allowed a shooting pct. of 55% or higher.


NBA team (SAN ANTONIO) - after going under the total by more than 6 points in three consecutive games, a good team (60% to 75%) playing a team with a losing record are just 9-34 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 79% for bettors.

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Long Beach St to cover

Detroit after a fast start to their current campaign , are now a side desperately trying to get back on track , after losing four of their last six, including the past three in a row. Tonight against a Bucks side they matchup well against, I'm expecting a motivated effort and subsequent cover. Meanwhile, their hosts Milwaukee had a season-high three-game winning streak abruptly come to an end on Monday night with a 111-100 loss in Boston. The Bucks have been very inconsistent this season, and have not sustained any real momentum, thanks in part to a ugly 3-point defense that is ranked dead last in the league at 40.2 percent, and 19th in the league in opponents' overall shooting rate at 46.4 percent.MILWAUKEE is 7-23 ATS L/30 in home games after having won 2 of their last 3 games.

DETROIT is 22-9 ATS L/31 vs. teams who are called for 2+ more fouls/game than their opponents.MILWAUKEE is 8-20 ATS L/28 versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or worse.

DETROIT is 10-2 ATS L/12 when the total is 200 to 209.5 this season.

Pistons are 11-1 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.Bucks are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Central.Bucks are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 home games.

NBA Home teams (MILWAUKEE) - in a game involving two struggling defensive teams (45.5-47.5%), after a game - allowing a shooting pct. of 55% or higher are just 10-34 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 77% for bettors.

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Drake to cover

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GB to cover

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Indiana St to cover

The Knicks are expected to get back offensive threat Kristaps Porzingis for tonight's game vs the Grizzlies. He has had a lot of nagging injuries and is still not 100%. However, a player I have tabbed as even more important to the Knicks , is Tim Hardaway  JR who maybe side lined for a couple of weeks. QUOTE: Tim was not only a scorer for us, he helped activity, drove to the basket," Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said. END QUOTE:

With Hardaway Jr, out I expect the Knicks flow maybe tampered with and the team as whole will take time to adjust to him being sidelined.

I know the Grizzlies may not inspire bettors, because of an extended funk they suffered through recently , but they are viable opponents here and off a win last time out, and have played good ball for at least the last 14 quarters ( 3 games).

Grizzlies are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.Grizzlies are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

NBA team vs the money line (MEMPHIS) - after a win by 6 points or less against opponent after trailing in their previous game by 20 or more points at the half are 42-20 SU L/5 seasons for a 68% conversion rate for bettors.

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Harvard to cover

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William Mary to cover

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Wisconsin to cover

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Buffalo to cover

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Georgia Tech to cover

Washington was thoroughly embarrassed last night by the Utah Jazz 116-69  at Utah. The Wizards' point total matched the single-game low for any team in the NBA this season.After that shellacking you can bet this team will be primed to bounce back and get back some respect and redemption. Remember pros don't like to be embarrassed as it effects their future abilities to make a living in this league and for contract negotiations. Every player on this Wizards team has been a star at some level of their hoops careers and most of them have been winners. So needless to say its not like they won't be able to have the mindset needed to rebound in what could be described as desperation. I know John Wall has been injured and is a key cog for this Wizards team, but without him in the lineup the other night they still won vs Detroit by a 109 91 count and have the ability to play solid ball with the lineup they have entering this game. Meanwhile, Portland has lost two straight at home, and are struggling on offense at the moment, and look ripe for getting upset again.  With that said, I'm recommending we back the Wizards to get is the cover here tonight.

Wizards are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 0 days rest.Wizards are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games.Trail Blazers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.Trail Blazers are 0-2-2 ATS in their last 4 home games.

WASHINGTON is 32-17 ATS L/49 after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games.

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Utah comes in having won six consecutive games, including a 116-69 home win over the Washington Wizards on Monday. It takes a lot of energy to beat up on a team the way the Jazz did last night, and they could easily be running on fumes as they play back to back nights. I know that Oklahoma City seems  to be treading water, but their are some positive statements and on floor flow, that look like Carmelo Anthony , Eddie George and Russell Westbrook might finally be starting to jell and find some rhythm together. For one Anthony is now playing a different role, and adjusting well to it , as he picks up on his assist ratio. Anthony is averaging 41.3 passes per game on the season, but he averaged 46 over the past two contests. QUOTE:

"At this point, we're in the process of still trying to figure it out, still trying to see how we want to play," Anthony said. "As we're still trying different things out there, for me personally, it's about doing something different, seeing where the team really needs me on a night-to-night basis and just be willing to sacrifice. "Not every night do I have to score 20 or 30 points. I'm good with that. It's a good feeling as long as we're winning."END QUOTE.

Those kinds of statement and thought processes are good for  dressing room morale and translate well onto the court. With that said, I'm recommending we lay the lumber with the home team tonight.

Jazz are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games.Thunder are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

NBA team (UTAH) - after beating the spread by more than 6 points in three consecutive games against opponent after going under the total by 54 or more points total in their last ten games are  5-30 ATS L/5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 86% for bettors.

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Nevada and Texas Tech two highly ranked teams will clash tonight in Lubbock, Texas.  The Red Raiders are a fine team with their only loss so far to Seton Hall, but will have their hands full tonight vs   a Nevada team that averages 85 points and is giving up 67 through its first eight games. QUOTE: "I think Nevada is a team that could play in the Big 12," Texas Tech coach Chris Beard said. "I think Nevada is a team that could beat anybody in the country." END QUOTE:

I believe Beard is correct and I won't be surprised if they pull off the mild upset tonight as dogs. I'm also  betting on the Wolf Pack's  ability to slow down a deep Red Raiders lineup.

NEVADA is 19-4 ATS  L/23 when playing against a team with a winning record and is 6-0 ATS  L/6 versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game .NEVADA is 10-0 ATS  L/ 10 after a game committing 8 or less turnovers which happened last time out.

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