These are two of the best teams in this conference and the front runners for a conference title. Im betting this will play out like a post season affair, and will be defensive and physical in nature, which will aid in a lower scoring tilt.

OAKLAND is 11-2 UNDER L/13 when playing against a team with a winning record this season with a combined average of 143.7 ppg. VALPARAISO is 22-10 UNDER  versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 4+ points/game with a combined average of 136 ppg. VALPARAISO is 7-0 UNDER L/7 as a road underdog or pick with a combined average o 120 ppg. OAKLAND is 6-0 UNDER  after scoring 80 points or more this season.

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  Santa Clara matchs up very well vs Pepperdine and took a 75-61 victory as 3 point road favs back on Jan 14.  PEPPERDINE is 3-10 ATS L/13 versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season this season, losing SU by an average of 15 ppg. 

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 Portland State matches up well against teams like Montana State, as is evident by a 9-2 ATS record in road games versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 37% or better of their attempts. Meanwhile, Montana State is just s 1-7 ATS  in home games versus good ball handling teams - committing 14 or less turnovers/game this season.

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Tenn State has revenge on board for a closely contested 87-85 loss to Morehead State back on Jan 12. TENNESSEE ST is 9-2 ATS L/11 revenging a road loss vs opponent dating back to last season. With G Tahjere McCall being upgraded to probable Thursday Im backing Tenn State . 

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The Celtics have been in top form since late January and have won  12 of their L/13 SU.  But this is a precarious spot for the Beantown hoops crew, as they will be playing their 5th road game in their L/6 and are on tired legs after playing last night in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the Bulls looked good in their last trip to the hardwood a win vs the Raptors and should be well rested as they play their 2nd game in a row at home after enduring a grueling 6 game road trip to start February. In both meetings this season, the home team has prevailed and from a long term perspective the Bulls are 11-2 SU as a host in this series and 6-1 SU with revenge. Advantage goes to the hosts.

BOSTON is 1-13 ATS L/14 after 4 or more consecutive wins dating back to last season.Bulls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.Home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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Aggies are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games.Commodores are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite.Commodores are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5.

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 The Clippers strong defensive play of late has sparked them to three straight wins. The Clippers always base their successes and failures on their ability to defend. Meanwhile, the visiting Hawks their opponents tonight,   earned a hard fought 109-104 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night, and are now playing their third straight and final road game on a west coast swing that will have them on tired legs. The Clippers look good against the Hawks in Atlanta in their lone meeting this season winning by a 115-105  count, and are my choice again here on home court.

LA CLIPPERS are 10-2 ATS L/12 after covering 3 of their last 4 against the spread this season.Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific.Clippers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up win.

NBA teams where the line is +3 to -3 like the Hawks - off an upset win as a road underdog are a long-term bad betting going just 124-185 ATS for go g against conversion rate of 60% for bettors.

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The Nuggets tied an NBA record with 24 made 3-pointers and blew out Golden State, 132-110 last time out and now Im betting they use the momentum of that win to take out the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight.The Nuggets face a Timberwolves team coming off a 116-108 home defeat to defending champion Cleveland on Tuesday night and will now be in a letdown state after leaving it all on the court and still not winning.Also the injury of Wolves leading scorer Zach LaVine who had surgery on his left knee will effect this young team, and that is evident by  having already lost 4 of the 6 games he has not played.  Denver had won 5 straight in this series until losing the last meeting between these two teams, and will be out for revenge.

Timberwolves are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall.Nuggets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 home games.Nuggets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

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Missouri State does not matchup well against good ball control teams like Illinois State (21-5). MISSOURI ST is 1-7 ATS L/8 in home games versus good ball handling teams - committing 14 or less turnovers/game this season.From a long term perspective- MISSOURI ST is 17-34 ATS  when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. 80% or better).

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My own numbers suggest that this line is bloated and from a mathematical standpoint we have an edge, taking points here in a game involving two good defensive sides. 

N IOWA is 2-9 ATS L/11 versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 42% or less this season. HC Jacobson of N.Iowa is 0-8 ATS  after scoring 55 points or less 2 straight games, which has just happened. 

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NC State has lost 5 straight against 5 solid teams, Louisville, Syracuse, Miami , Florida State and Wake Forest, and despite of the negative results   will now be even more prepared to play another top level team, their instate rivals the North Carolina Tarheels. The pain of those 5 straight losses, and the embarrassment of losing a Chapel Hill earlier this season, by a ugly 107-56 count (worst in almost 20 years)  can be erased quickly with a win here, and Im betting the Wolfpack leave everything on the floor  tonight. I know not many would dare stand behind NCState vs NCarolina after the last head to head debacle , but in my usual contrarian fashion Im betting the revenge minded Tarheels with nothing left to lose get us the cover in this spot.

NC St HC Gottfried is 18-5 ATS L/23 revenging a same season loss vs opponen. tN CAROLINA is 1-7 ATS  in road games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing 14 or less turnovers/game this season.N CAROLINA is 0-7 ATS  in road games when playing only their 2nd game in a week this season and is 0-7 ATS  in road games after having won 6 or 7 of their last 8 games this season.

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South Dakota State has revenge on board for a 85-83 loss to IUPUI back on Jan 18, and will primed for payback  and my choice tonight in this matchup on their own home floor. 

Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points like S.Dakota State - a good offensive team (74-78 PPG) against a horrible defensive team (78 or more PPG) are 52-27 ATS dating  back to the 2011/12 campaign.

S DAKOTA ST is 8-0 ATS  in home games after scoring 80 points or more which happened in a 91-89 loss vs S.Dakota last time out. S DAKOTA ST is 11-2 ATS L/13 in home games when playing against a team with a losing record. IUPUI is 0-6 ATS  when playing against a marginal losing team (Win Pct. 40% to 49%) dating back to last season.

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Cleveland played last night, and took out the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road and now the media is making a big deal about the loss of Kevin Love's loss to the Cavs after arthroscopic surgery. After the disappointing news LeBron James was quoted as saying: "I'll rest when I retire. As long as I'm in the lineup, we've got a chance," James said. "We good. Kev is out for an extended period of time. J.R. (Smith) has been out, but I'm in the lineup. I'll be suiting up, we've got a chance against anybody. I ain't worried." END QUOTE: I couldn't agree more with the future hall of famers words, and will be backing him and his team on home court tonight against a up and down Indiana Pacers that  followed up a seven-game win streak with a four-game losing streak.CLEVELAND is 20-8 ATS L/28 versus explosive offensive teams - scoring 103+ points/game - 2nd half of the season dating back to last season.

Ball State has lost three straight games, and after looking at some key stats and matchup situations feel they are again a disadvantage vs a N.Illionos team that matches up well vs their style of play.

N ILLINOIS is 13-4 ATS L/17 when the line is +3 to -3. BALL ST is 5-18 ATS L/23 when the line is +3 to -3 .N ILLINOIS is 12-4 ATS L/16 in home games when playing against a team with a winning record.CBB Road teams where the line is +3 to -3 like Ball State - off a home loss by 3 points or less, a good team (60% to 80%) playing a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) are a bankroll depleting 13-41 ATS for their betting backers that goes back 21 seasons.

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Wyoming his hitting their stride offensively scoring 83,102, and 74 points in their L/3 and have done their best offensive work at home this season, averaging 81.1 ppg. Tonight Im betting they come out with firing on all cylinders, and will force Colorado State to keep up, which Im betting leads to a higher scoring game than many pundits expect. HC Eustachy of Colorado St is  11-1 OVER L/12 versus teams who make 8 or more 3 point shots/game on the season , with a combined average of 156.5 ppg going on the scoreboard . WYOMING is 9-1 OVER in February games dating back to last season with a combined average of 155.1 ppg going on the board. WYOMING is 12-4 OVER  when the total is 140 to 149.5 dating back to last season. 

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The Toronto Raptors are struggling and last time out, against Detroit blew a big DD lead going in the the fourth quarter before losing in OT by a 102-101 count. Now downtrodden and lacking confidence they  travel to Chicago, where they favored by 7 points on the opening line. QUOTE: "I'm starting to get worried, yeah,"  Toronto stay Lowry told reporters, according to the Globe and Mail. "It's not going the way we're supposed to be going and things aren't changing. So yeah, I'm starting to get worried."Meanwhile, despite of Chicago's recent ugly outings,  and possibly playing short handed , I like their chances at making Toronto work hard for a win, and for the Bulls to possibly spring the out right upset as they matchup well in  head to head scenarios. It must be noted that the Raptors lost 123-118 at Chicago back on Jan 7th and are just  6-18 ATS L/24 revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite . 

CHICAGO is 21-10 ATS L/31 versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game .  Chicago is 9-0 SUA/ATS L/9 meetings and 5-0 SU/ATS L/5 at home.

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Toronto and Chicago are two teams struggling on defense at the moment, with the Raptors allowing 102+ ppg in  7 of their L/8 games, and the Bulls following suit allowing 9 straight opponents to eclipse the 100 point plateau. Considering both sides current form I expect both to eclipse the 100 point level again. When these teams played back on Jan 7 ,241 total points went on the board. TORONTO is 21-7 OVER L/28 revenging a loss where opponent scored 110 or more points dating back to last season, with a combined average of 208.2 ppg going on the scoreboard. CHICAGO is 18-5 OVER  where both teams score 98 or more points in a game this season, with a combined average score of 217 ppg going on the scoreboard. 

I know the Bulls are short handed tonight, with Wade and Butler missing  but I expect the backups who are far more healthy to be alot more cohesive than a couple of banged up players who are currently slowing this team down, and making them less cohesive.

CHICAGO is 9-1 OVER L/10 versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 36% or more of their attempts - 2nd half of the season dating back to last season with a combined average of 216 ppg on the board and  is 18-8 OVER L/26 against Atlantic division opponents with a combined average of .  210.3 ppg getting registered. Bulls/Raptors have gone over 5 straight meetings in Chciago.

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Minnesota enters this game off a beatdown of the Chicago Bulls last time out by DDs(117-89) But today against a Cleveland side that  dominated Minnesota the last time these teams met back on  Feb 1 winning by a 125-97 count the Wolves look like fade material. According to my own numbers the defending league champs once again look like solid bets laying 5 points or less in the rematch. 

MINNESOTA is 0-9 ATS L/9 after a blowout win by 15 points or more over the last couple of seasons losing SU by an average of 8.9 ppg. 

 This from a league wide ATS data base: NBA Underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points like the Wolves - revenging a road blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more against opponent off a home win by 10 points or more are 13-39 ATS dating back 5 seasons 

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Clemson has just played three straight tough games, against Florida State, Duke and Syracuse, with the  the last two losses, coming by 1 point and two point deficits. Because of  playing top tier competition they will be well prepared to take on a good but average ACC side in Wake Forest.  Meanwhile, Wake Forest after a big win vs NC State lat time out, will be in a letdown situation. WAKE FOREST is also just 7-16 ATS L/23 after 1 or more consecutive wins and is 0-7 ATS L/7 after allowing 25 points or less in the first half last game, which happened in a 88-58 win vs NCSt.

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Floridas defense has been dominant of late, allowing 52,54,66, 60, 62 points in their L/5 overall. Auburn has shown they can run and gun , but they will be hard pressed to score in cohesive fashion tonight, which I am betting will help keep this tilt on the low side of a slightly bloated total. HC White in his L/12 tilts  as a road favorite or pick has seen a combined average of 143.1 ppg going on the scoreboard.

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E,Michigan matches up well against sides like Ohio. E.Mich a well disciplined team and beat Ohio 53-49 in the road last time out. Ohio 8-22 ATS L/30 in road games versus good ball handling teams like Eastern Michigan - committing 14 or less turnovers/game .
E MICHIGAN is 6-0 ATS in home games after playing 2 consecutive games as an underdog dating back to last season, which just happened against Kent St and Akron.

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The Warriors are coming off two tough games, including Kevin Durant's first game back in Oklahoma City and will be on tired legs vs an   opponent the Denver Nuggets that is almost never easy to deal with when playing here in the high altitude of the Mile High City. 

GOLDEN STATE is 8-17 ATS L/25 when playing against a team with a losing record this season.GOLDEN STATE is 3-14 ATS L/17 versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 46% or more - 2nd half of the season . GOLDEN STATE is 3-12 ATS L/15 after 3 straight games where they made 47% of their shots or better this season.

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Two of the Big 12’s to 15 nationally ranked teams meet Tuesday night as No. 13 West Virginia  travels to play No. 3 Kansas . With Frank Mason still not 100% with a illness,  the Jayhawks are at a disadvantage . Mason is among those in the running for national player of the year award.Mason will attempt to play tonight  after logging a season-low 26 minutes before fouling out of an 80-79 win at Texas Tech. The Big 12 scoring leader looked lethargic, and not resting him before this big tilt may have been a mistake. No matter what the situation is Im not sold on Kansas being a top 5 team, and under rated West Virginia is more than capable of getting us the cover here tonight.  KANSAS is 8-15 ATS L23 in all games this season.KANSAS is 6-14 ATS L/20 as a favorite this season.

CBB Road underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points like West Virginia - in a game involving 2 up-tempo teams (60 shots/game or more), after 2 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 37% or less are 27-6 ATS dating back 5 seasons. 

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The Pistons come to town off a high energy come from behind victory last night. They rallied from a 16-point deficit to force overtime and took a 102-101 decision Sunday at Toronto, and will now be in an emotional letdown state and on tired legs as they play back to back games. Despite of the Bucks , not playing at the same level as the Pistons, I like their chances at underdogs vs a side that could easily be playing on an empty tank. 

NBA teams like the Bucks - cold team - failing to cover the spread in 12 or more of the last 15 against opponent after having covered 5 or 6 of their last 7 against the spread are a long term bankroll expanding 72-36 ATS for a 68% conversion rate for their betting backers. DETROIT is 12-23 ATS L/35 after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread.

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South Alabama enters this game having won 3 of their L/4 and have covered 4 straight games, and are currently playing at a very high level. Meanwhile, LA Lafayette is at the proverbial opposite end of the performance spectrum , having lost 4 straight and have failed to cover 5 of the L/6  and 9 of their L/12. South Alabama  is 4-1 ATS L/5 ATS in this series and 2-0 ATS in their L/2 as visitors in this series and are my choice again. 

 S ALABAMA is 9-1 ATS L/10 versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game , LA-LAFAYETTE is 1-7 ATS L/8 versus good ball handling teams - committing 14 or less turnovers/game .LA-LAFAYETTE is 0-6 ATS L/6 in home games against conference opponents this season. 

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The Heat had their 13-game win streak which was  the longest in the NBA this season and the longest in league history for a sub-.500 team abruptly come to end on Saturday night in a loss at the Philadelphia 76ers. Miami's streak of 100 point games did stay intact however, and now stands at 13 games. Now ready for a bounce back effort and a higher energy performance I expect the Heat to be ready to put points up on the board in bunches vs a Orlando defense allowing a average of 109 ppg as visitors this season and that has allowed 113,128,112, and 112 points in their L/4 trips to the hardwood. Tonight I expect the Heat to score at least 112+ points and for the Magic to be forced to keep up in what I am betting will be a combined score that eclipses the total. Note: ORLANDO is 22-2 OVER where both teams score 98 or more points in a game this season with a combined average of 226.1 ppg going on the scoreboard.  NBA teams where the total is 200 to 209.5 (MIAMI) - hot team - having won 8 or more of their last 10 games, with a winning percentage of between 40-49% on the season are a bankroll expanding 31-9 for over bettors dating back 21 seasons.

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 Two teams the visiting San Antonio Spurs and their hosts the Indiana Pacers are both coming off losses and  will now meet this Monday night. The Pacers  have lost three straight games after winning seven in a row.Meanwhile, the Spurs  suffered a surprising 94-90 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon in Madison Square Garden. The Spurs looked disinterested and lethargic and key catalyst LaMarcus Aldridge continued a recent funk. The Spurs after playing at such a high level for so long, may have now hit a wall, and the all star break could not come at a better time. 

The Pacers have compiled a 20-8 home record this season at Bankers Life Fieldhouse and defeated the Spurs here last season, and once again in my humble opinion look like solid underdog picks.

INDIANA is 19-8 ATS L/27 after having lost 3 of their last 4 games over the last 2 seasons.SAN ANTONIO is 19-31 ATS L/50 versus up-tempo teams averaging 83 or more shots/game - 2nd half of the season dating back to last  season.

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The visitor is superior, and the line is correct from a linesmakers perspective. However,  this  selection is based on matchup and team system formulas and is also based on mathematical projections associated with a veried array of the most highly likey possible games scenarios  that could play out .

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The New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings are two inconsistent teams. The Pelicans in part depend to much on Anthony Davis , while the Kings seem to do better  when their temperamental  super star DeMarcus Cousins is on the sidelines. When the Kings star has been in the lineup he has not looked cohesive with his teammates of late. QUOTE: "I'm fighting my demons right now," Cousins said after his last  game, before later adding, "I don't know how to be myself anymore. It's something I'm going to have to figure out." END QUOTE. Cousins is talented, but he's an emotional wreck and wreaks havoc on his teams flow , more often than not. He is expected to be in the lineup tonight. Yes, I know the Kings have won two straight (both at home), but from a matchup, standpoint some teams matchup well against certain opponents, according to my own data, and the Pelicans matchup very well against the Kings from a systems and player to player standpoint. HC Joerger of the Kings  is 7-20 ATS  off 2 or more consecutive home wins in all games SACRAMENTO is 0-9 ATS L/9 after scoring 105 points or more 4 straight games .  .

Pelicans are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.Kings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.Kings are 16-33-2 ATS in their last 51 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

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The Toronto Raptors have looked exhausted of late , but I am betting a 3 day layoff and  their  return home can get them headed in the right direction again, beginning with a matchup against the visiting Detroit Pistons this Sunday. Note: Raptors are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Meanwhile, the Pistons despite of playing some good hoops of late,  they are off a hard fought loss to San Antonio last time out, and will be in a let down state vs a well rested and  hungry team. DETROIT is 3-11 ATS  in road games after a non-conference game this season.

Toronto entered Saturday tied for fourth in the NBA in foul shooting (80.6 percent) and Detroit was 27th (73.6) .It must be noted that when laying points with a team in this league,  these types  of inequalities can be a key to cashing a ticket. Also TORONTO is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting 24 or less free throws/game this season.

Pistons are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Pistons are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 vs. Eastern Conference.

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Northern Iowa is a hard team to play against , and according to my own data, Missouri State their hosts today  do matchup well against   slow down defensive orientated teams teams like  N.Iowa.

N. Iowa has won 7 of their L/8 games and have held  all those oppoents to 69 points or less and 5 teams to 60 points or less.  Thats not a good omen for a Missouri State side that just scored 66 and 62 points in their L/2 trips to the hardwood. N IOWA is 14-2 ATS L/16 versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing 14 or less turnovers/game after 15+ games dating back to last season and s 16-4 ATS in road games versus teams who make 8 or more 3 point shots/game  using the same game perimeters. 

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The top two teams in the AAC go head to head as SMU hosts Cincinnati. Im betting the difference makers comes today via home court advantage and the fact that the Bearcats have a propensity to struggle from beyond the arc when on the road  - where UC shoots just 30.4% from 3 as visitors. Against a top tier offensive rebounding team like the Mustangs this will be a huge advantage. (5th nationally in Offensive Rebound Pct. (39.3%). SMU lost a 66-64 heartbreaker after a huge comeback at Cincinnati earlier this season, and looked like the better team as the game progressed and now payback is in order. 

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The Bulls in their last tilt got back the services of Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade  but still lost 115-97 at Phoenix, which has the second-worst record in the NBA. That was embarrassing, for the Bulls, and pros do not like to be embarrassed ,especially all star future hall of famers like Dwayne Wade. QUOTE: "Awful, awful ... they out-competed us in every category," Chicago coach Fred Hoiberg said. "Rebounding, loose balls, 19-6 in transition. That tells you all you need to know. END QUOTE: With that said, I expect the veteran core of the Bulls to stand up today, and take advantage of another very inconsistent team the Minnesota Timberwolves that is now playing without the services of key cog Zach LaVine, who will miss the rest of the season and looked  bad without. in a lopsided loss to New Orleans last time out. There is also payback on the agenda for the Bulls as the Wolves upset them 103-110 at home earlier this season. 

Bulls are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.Timberwolves are 16-37-1 ATS in their last 54 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.Timberwolves are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.Road team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.Bulls are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Minnesota.

 NBA Road teams where the line is +3 to -3 like the Bulls - off 2 or more consecutive road losses, well rested team - playing 6 or less games in 14 days are a bankroll expanding 63-22 for their betting backers dating back 21 seasons. 

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Michigan is off an emotional  winning affair against their instate rivals Michigan State last time out, and have Wisconsin on board next. Needless to say now in an emotional letdown state and in a look ahead situation  this is a bad spot for the Wolverines vs a downtrodden Indiana side that needs a win badly. 

INDIANA is 7-1 ATS  in home games after a game where they failed to cover the spread this seasonI.NDIANA is also 20-8 ATS L/28 as a home favorite or pick dating back to last season. MICHIGAN is 0-7 ATS  when playing against a marginal winning team  like Indiana (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) this season.Indiana is 17-1 SU and 14-4 ATS as a host in this series, including 6-0 SUATS off consecutive losses.

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According to my own proprietary programs Portland State matches up very well vs Weber State.  PORTLAND ST is 13-4 ATS L/17 versus good shooting teams like Weber State  - making 45% or more  of their shots dating back to last season. WEBER ST is just 8-18 ATS L/26 when playing their 2nd game in 3 days. 

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Oklahoma City took on the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers in their last trip to the hardwood, and upset them as underdogs which has them entering this tilt against mighty Golden State  riding a four-game win streak. I know most of us view the Dubs , as virtually invincible, because of their SU record, but the truth is they are  barely a .500 team ATS this season, because in part because of the premium lines placed on their games by bookmakers. Tonight , with Durant visiting his old diggs, and the home team motivated to get revenge for ugly losses in the two first meetings ( both at Oakland) Im expecting a much better effort from Westbrook and company in front of their own fans in what promises to be an emotionally charged affair. I must also be noted that the Warriors played last night, in a hard fought game at Memphis, and will now be on tired legs. With that said, I'm taking the points with the motivated and fresher hosts. GOLDEN STATE is 3-12 ATS L/15 in road games on Saturday games.OKLAHOMA CITY is 17-8 ATS  in home games this season and  8-1 ATS  in home games revenging a loss vs opponent this season and a longer term 25-9 L/34 ATS with revenge.

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To this point in their hoops history this is easily the  biggest basketball game ever played on the Saint Mary's campus tonight as No. 1 Gonzaga brings its 25-0 record to Saint Mary's to face the No. 20 Gaels (22-2, 12-1 WCC) in a game that is likely to determine to West Coast Conference champion and could have a major influence on the national landscape. Needless to say this game will be hotly contested in my opinion. Both teams short hardcore defenses, and Im expecting a physical affair. ST MARYS-CA is 15-6 ATS L/21 versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 42%  or less. With this game taking place at home Saint Mary’s has the edge as is evident by  a 155-19 SU record at home since 2007,including 61-3 SU if they have  a win percentage of .888 or better.. From a league wide CBB data base it must be noted that 20-0 or better teams are just 29-47-1 ATS against winning oppositon.

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Miami played last night so they are on tired legs going i to their 4th straight road tilt, and now go against a Philadelphia team missing offensive catalyst Joel Emblid ( knee injury).   Considering these factors, and a few more I will list, this game has value for bettors with a under wager. 

The Sixers rank 30th in offensive rating in the league, and a a average but not so bad 15th ranked defensive rating . Meanwhile, Miami ranks 22nd in pace, 26th in offensive rating, and a stellar 6th in defensive rating. The Heat have not allowed more than 99 points in 5 of their L/8 games and despite of their current hot hand , still base their successes and failures on playing a strong defensive brand of hoops. With that said, look for the Heat to be more direct and methodical in their approach tonight, and for the Sixers offense to be muted after a run a gun affair in their last trip to the hardwood. Sixers HC Brown is 14-3 UNDER L/17 in home games after scoring 110 points with a combined average of 199.4 ppg going on the scoreboard. (Philly beat Orlando last time out 112-111).

MIAMI is 23-10 UNDER L/33 in a road game where the total is 200 to 209.5.

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Oral Roberts is in a huge funk as is evident by having lost 5 straight games. Meanwhile, IUPUI has won two straight and 4 of their L/7 and looked competitive vs conference opponents. IUPUI looked like the matched up well against Oral Roberts back on Jan 14 winning 91-85 on the road, and here at home another victory must be expected considering the player to player matchup situations and team systems that both exhibited in the last meeting. 

ORAL ROBERTS is 1-9 ATS L/10 revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite. ORAL ROBERTS is 4-13 ATS L/17 versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 37% or more of their attempts after 15+ games over the last few seasons and just 4-16 ATS  versus good shooting teams like IUPUI - making 45%or more  of their shots after 15+ games over the same time span.

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A rebuilding W.Milwaukee hoops program enters this raod tilt  having lost four straight games, and now goes against a revenge minded Northern Kentucky hoops program, that lost a 68-58 decision back Jan Jan 12 on the road to todays opponent.  Northern Kentucky has recently showed they are a team that must be respected winning 4 of their L/5 overall including a top tier opponent last time out WI Green Bay. Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points like N.Kentucky - revenging a road loss vs opponent of 10 points or more, off a home no-cover where the team won straight up as a favorite are a bankroll expanding 37-10 ATS L/47 for a conversion rate of 78% for bettors backing this CBB long term trend. N KENTUCKY is 7-1 ATS  versus poor defensive teams - allowing shooting pct defense of 45% or worse this season. 

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The Total on this game according to my own numbers is off by 3 points, and closer to 150. Thus giving us value on the over.

CBB teams where the total is between 140 and 149.5 points (IOWA ST/OKLAHOMA) - in a game involving 2 up-tempo teams (60 shots/game or more, in a game involving two average rebounding teams (+/-3 reb/game) have gone over 60 of the L/76 times, for a 79% conversion rate, dating back to the 2011 season. 

OKLAHOMA is 7-1 OVER  on Saturday games this season with a combined average score of 157.6 ppg going on the scoreboard. IOWA ST is 6-0 OVER  on Saturday games this season, with a combined average of 168.1 ppg getting scored. 

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 San Jose State has won three straight games, and playing their best hoops of the season entering this tilt vs UNLV. Meanwhile the Rebs have lost 5 straight games, and looked to be in terrible form in a lopsided loss vs instate rivals Nevada last time out, losing 104-77. With these two teams playing at the proverbial opposite end of the performance spectrum it is not a hard decision to back the visitors in this spot. SJ State won 76-72 at home in the first meeting this season back on Jan 28th, Rinse and repeat.  UNLV is 9-23 ATS L/32 against conference opponents. 

Samford enters tis game with revenge on board, for a 83-73 loss at home in this series vs Furman  earlier this season and will be primed and ready for pay back. SAMFORD is 12-1 ATS L/13 in road games when playing against a team with a winning record like Furman and is 9-0 ATS  in road games versus good shooting teams - making 45% or more of their shots and s 7-0 ATS L/7 in road games versus very good teams - outscoring their opponents by 8+ points/game.

 CBB underdogs like Samford - revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite against opponent off an upset win over a conference rival as a home underdog are 79-40 ATS dating back 22 seasons.

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Louisville is a fine team, and play their best basketball at home, but Miami Fl must not be disrespected on a value line like this. From a betting perspective LOUISVILLE does not do well against teams like Miami Fl going just  is 2-10 ATS L/12 in home games versus good 3 point shooting teams - making 37% or more  of their attempts. MIAMI is 30-13 ATS L/43 as an underdog of 10 or more points.

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The New Orleans Hornets enter into this game well prepared to play a good but inconsistent young Minnesota Wolves group. The Hornets may not always inspire alot of nba pundits, but they are a tight crew, that play hard together. With one of the NBAs best players healthy and  in their lineup ( Anthony Davis)  the Pelicans can be a menace, especially against a deficient defensive team like the Wolves that have allowed 100 or more points in 12 straight games. It must be noted that Davis had a rare down game last time out, potting just 12 points, and will be very ready for a huge bounce back performance in this spot.From a player to player matchup standpoint, the Pelicans actally matchup well vs the Wolves, and I'm betting they make life difficult for their hosts tonight and get us the cover. 

MINNESOTA is 8-17 ATS L//25 as a favorite this season.MINNESOTA is 5-16 ATS L/21 in home games when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season over the last few seasons.NEW ORLEANS is 36-23 ATS  versus top tier offensive teams - scoring 103+ points/game dating back to last season. Pelicans have won 3 of their L/4 visits to Minneapolis. 

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Canisius did not fare well against Niagara back on Jan 23rd losing a 91-84 decision as visitors. Now despite of wanting to get some payback, Canasius is still a steep favorite, and  I feel Niagara matchs up well against this type of team and system, thus giving us value on the underdog line .NIAGARA is 8-2 ATS L/10 versus good ball handling teams - committing 14 or less turnovers/game this season.NIAGARA is well rested and  6-0 ATS in road games when playing only their 2nd game in 8 days dating back to last season. 

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Miami is the league's hottest team and takes a 12-game winning streak into Friday's visit with the Nets In Brooklyn.The Heat are averaging 109.4 points, shooting 49.4 percent and making 42.8 percent of its 3-pointers during the streak. Now going against the lowly Brooklyn Nets,  some pundits might expect the Heat , to over look their opponents. I however, am betting this will not be the case tonight. A little over two weeks ago, the Miami Heat visited the Brooklyn Nets and had to stage a ferocious comeback to net a 109-106 victory, and than in the rematch took a 104-96 victory in South Florida.  So tonight I expect the Heat to be even more focused. Meanwhile, Brooklyn is off an exhausting matchup vs the Washington Wizards last time out losing a heart breaker in OT. Now in an emotional letdown scenario and on tired legs, I expect the visitors will take advantage of them, in what could easily be a lopsided victory. It must be noted that  the Nets have lost 11 straight, allowing 109.8 points/per game while average margin of defeat is 9.2 ppg.

MIAMI is 11-0 ATS L/11 versus poor defensive teams - allowing 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season and 11-0 ATS  versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season with the average margin of victory coming by 11.2 ppg.

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Pennsylvania is far from being a solid favorite , as they have lost 7 of their L/8 SU including three straight. It must also be noted that PENNSYLVANIA is 0-6 ATS L/6 in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season like Columbia. PENNSYLVANIA is also 0-6 ATS L/6 against conference opponents this season. Columbia is in top form at the moment and has won 3 of their L/4 overall this season, and  won both meetings against Penn last season, by DDs, and tonight as underdogs look like solid choices vs  a struggling hoops program. 

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Harvard enters this game having lost two of their L/3 games. They have had alot of rest since their last game on Feb 4th, but that may do them more harm than good, as the rust from the extended time off may have them start slowly or not be as cohesive. HARVARD is 1-8 ATS L/9 in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last few seasons. Meanwhile, Brown, despite of a sub par record, is a hoops program I respect with HC Martin at the helm, and as almost usually the case he will have his young men pumped up and ready to compete, after an extended string of games on the road. The Bears are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games following three or more consecutive road games.Bears are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 home games.

Bears are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 games following a ATS loss.Crimson are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

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The Boston Celtics are a team with alot of chemistry. Add to that they consistently play hard and  find ways to win , even  when they have had a multitude of walking wounded. The Celtics  have won 7 of their L/8 games overall, and just had a 7 game win streak end , against Sacramento last time out. as they began a 4 game road trip. The Celtics looked a little fatigued as they adjusted to a west coast time zone last night, but will be better prepared to play tonight.  Meanwhile, Portland is coming off a last second win against Dallas last time out, 114-113, but that was after blowing  a substantial lead, something that has haunted them consistently this season. I expect the Blazers will be in an emotional letdown situation here after that energy filled victory. 

Considering the Celtics have revenge on board for a 127-123 loss at home to the Blazers back on  Jan 21, I expect a motivated pay back effort must be expected by the men from Beantown. 

HC Stevens is 31-17 ATS L/48 revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite. BOSTON is 32-15 ATS L/47 when playing on back-to-back days. BOSTON is 7-0 ATS in road games after having won 3 of their last 4 games this season.PORTLAND is 7-15 ATS L/22 after 1 or more consecutive wins this season . This also from a NBA league wide archive: NBA teams where the line is +3 to -3 like the Celtics - off a road loss against opponent like Portland off a road win by 3 points or less are a bankroll expanding 26-7 ATS dating back to the 2011 campaign for a 79% conversion rate for bettors. 

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Sacramento has been very competitive of late winning 4 of their L/7 and I like their chances tonight getting points vs a very good Weber State side that they actually matchup well against from a player to player and systems standpoint. I recommend we take the points in this spot with the home dog.

Wildcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5.Wildcats are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.Hornets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.Underdog is 3-1-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings

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Montana snapped a 4 game losing streak last time out, with a win vs Montana State , but still look like weak favorites according to my own numbers. Meanwhile, Southern Utah continues to struggle having lost 9 straight games, Thanks to their ugly run the lines-makers have added a premium line to this game, thus actually giving us value on the number.  MONTANA is 0-6 ATS L/6 versus good offensive teams like Southern Utah - scoring 77+ points/game after 15+ games dating back to last season.

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Middle Tennessee State according to my own numbers, should easily dispose of a good but slightly over rated Old Dominion side tonight. Middle Tennessee State has won 10 of their L/11 with their lone loss coming by 3 points at UTEP last time out. Tonight at home I expect a bounce back effort an  win of closer to 12 points so laying this number makes for a viable wager. Middle Tennessee State is 6-0 ATS/SU L/6 in this series. OLD DOMINION is 0-7 ATS L/7 after having won 3 of their last 4 games this season and s 3-12 ATS  after failing to cover 4 of their last 5 against the spread , which has just happened. 

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My own line, suggests this total is exaggerated to the high side because of both sides explosive offenses,  and should be closer to 153.5. N KENTUCKY is 9-1 UNDER L/10 when the total is 150 to 159.5 this season and s 6-0 UNDER L/6 in a home game where the total is 150 to 159.5.

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Fairfield has been playing some very good hoops of late winning 3 of their L/4 with their loss coming by 2 points. Meanwhile, Marist has lost 5 straight, including a 10 point road loss to Fairfield on Jan 28th.  Marist according to my matchup stats and systems matchup analysis does not do well against teams like the Stags.  MARIST has been competitive in their L/2 games, but are just   0-6 ATS L/6 after successfully covering the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. HC Johnson of Fairfield   is 6-0 ATS L/6 in road games versus lower tier pressure defensive teams - forcing 12 or less turnovers/game after 15+ games in his career and 8-1 ATS  in road games versus poor defensive teams - shooting pct defense of 45% or worse under the same time line and game perimeters. 

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UC Irvine enters this home game against Santa Barbara a little embarrassed and ready to get some respect back for themselves after losing their L/2 road games as favorites. It must be noted that this long term trend College Hoops trend shows me that CBB Home favorites of 10 to 19.5 points like UC Irvine - off 2 or more consecutive losses as a favorite, with a winning percentage of between 45-55% on the season are a bankroll expanding 30-5 ATS L/35 for a 86% conversion rate for their backers. 

UC-SANTA BARBARA has lost 5 straight games, and is now without another key starter Gabe Vincent (knee injury) and overall have performed badly going 2-8 ATS  versus good ball handling teams like UC Irvine - committing 14 or less  turnovers/game this season losing SU by an average of just under 17 ppg.

My own line suggests a number closer -16. so a blowout is a high probability event. 

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These two basketball programs have recently been playing some very competitive affairs against each other with the three most recent meetings being decided by 4 , 5 and 6 points. I expect another hotly contested battle here today, with my own numbers suggesting  Cal Davis should only be 4 to 4.5 point favorites, making this a value underdog selection. 

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I did not like what I saw from the NY Knicks last time out, in a lopsided loss to the visiting LA Lakers, a team that had lost 13 straight road games. With NYK HC Jeff Hornacek frustrated and his teams negative body language while on the court , I'm going against them here. I don't know whats going on in the dressing room, but I personally think all the talk of the Melo Anthony trade, and the teams overall lack of character in key situations has finally taken its toll  over the entire teams mind set. Its a old cliche, in sports, but I'll say it again. This Knicks team has chemistry issues and management and ownership know it. I know their opponents tonight the LA Clippers are also struggling, but they are still a strong side, that will find this game much easier than the last 4 they have lost ( two vs Golden State , Boston, and Toronto). With that said, Clippers get the nod.

NEW YORK is 14-27 ATS L/41 as a home underdog of 6 points or less and 3-14 ATS after trailing their last two games by 10 or more points at the half, which happened in the the first two games of their current home stand.Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.Clippers are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in New York.

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S.Illinois  enters this tilt against N.Iowa having won three straight games and are currently in top form. N. Iowa has won 6 of of their L/7 and are also playing top tier basketball, but it must be noted that 

N IOWA is just 4-11 ATS  when playing against a team with a winning record this season. These teams played a closely contested game back on  Jan 21 , with N Iowa pulling out a 58-57 win and now with revenge on board, I expect S.Illinois will be prepared to return the favor and at the very least make this another hard fought affair with the points Im betting proving to be golden

College Hoops Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points like Northern Iowa - a slow-down team averaging 53 or less shots/game on the season, and are lower tier rebounding team - outrebounded by opponents by 4+ per game are just 27-60 ATS L/87 dating back 5 seasons for a go against conversion rate of 69% for bettors.

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My own numbers suggest this contest has a rather weak Totals number attached to it. So from a strictly mathematical perspective we have value with an under wager. Another interesting trend that also shades me in this direction is the fact that 
HC of IUPUI Gardner is 10-0 UNDER after playing a game as a home underdog ,( which happened last time out,) has seen a combined average score 120.6 ppg going on the scoreboard. 
I know Nebraska O has an explosive offense, but because of this their is a premium attached to this Total, and Im recommending we take the under.

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Atlanta after a ugly effort against Utah last time out, losing by DDs,will be ready to bounce back here vs a improving Denver team.Its interesting to note the Atlanta Hawks have won 15 of their past 21 games, but they've alternated good and bad performances since starting the stretch with seven straight victories. I'm not saying that because they were out played last time out that they will systematically play better here, but I do believe they have enough good coaching and quality player personnel to right their ship quickly. Yes,  this young Denver side  has played some very good ball of late, and won their last game at home despite of having three key players out, but now I expect the injury of their top scorer Gallinari to be issue here on the road, where their defense has been atrocious as is evident by allowing 110.7 ppg this season. The Hawks won 109-108 in Denver on Nov. 23 and have beaten the Nuggets at home each of the last four seasons and are 15-3 SU L/18 meetings overall. 

ATLANTA is 27-13 ATS L/40 in home games versus teams who average 53 or more rebounds/game on the season winning SU by 9.2 ppg. Hawks are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a ATS loss and are 18-5 ATS in their last 23 games following a double-digit loss at home.

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In one of the best games in recent NBA history the Wizards fell short in a 140-135 overtime thriller to Cleveland, and will now be in an emotional let down state vs a lowly Brooklyn team I'm sure they are over looking. The last time Washington visited the  Brooklyn Nets ,   they  trailed by 16 in the first half in an eventual come from behind 118-113 victory Dec. 5, and another similar affair may not be out of the question. I know backing Brooklyn under any circumstances can be a death defying feat, but in my usual contrarian fashion, Im recommending we just close our eyes, plug our noses and some how find the guts to pull the trigger and  back the Nets here in a advantageous situation vs a side that I expect will lack the energy needed to cover the spread. (Wizards are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.)

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Oklahoma State prepares to host a key game at  Stillwater, Okla., this  Wednesday night against Baylor . The Boyz are currently riding high on a  five-game winning streak and must not be disrespected against a side that no longer looks invincible losing  their  last two contests, to KState and Kansas.  In Oklahoma State's first meeting with the  Baylor Bears, this season the Cowboys won the rebounding battle 35-30 while grabbing 19 offensive rebounds. Despite of that they still lost 61-57 on a poor shooting night that included nine missed free throws. Now with the Cowboys rebounding and D, getting even more solid contributions from a hard working crew  the Cowboys are quickly  turning their season around after losing their first six Big 12 games . Oklahoma States rebounding and defense is now ranked  (fourth in the Big 12 with 8.3 steals per game). Im betting on this being a key to them getting the victory and cover in this spot. 

Oklahoma State is 15-4 L/19 meetings at home in this series. OK St HC Underwood is a perfect 8-0 ATS off a win against a conference rival in his career which happened last time out vs West Virginia.  OKLAHOMA ST is 32-14 ATS in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5.

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Iowa State defeated Texas  back on Jan 7th 79-70 as home favorites of 9.5 points and failed to cover. It must be noted that this TEXAS basketball program is 9-1 ATS L/10 revenging a road loss vs opponent dating back to last season. Texas in 5 conference home games this season are 3-2, with the losses coming by 3 points and 2 points, and Im betting they won;t bow out easily in this game with revenge on board and have a strong chance at an outright SU win.

IOWA ST is 5-15 ATS  as a road favorite of 3 points or less or pick, while TEXAS is 13-4 ATS  as a home underdog of 3 points or less or pick.TEXAS is 15-4 ATS L/19 in home games versus teams who make 8 or more 3 point shots/game on the season after 15+ games and  is 12-3 ATS  versus good defensive teams like Iowa State - allowing shooting pct defense of 42% or less after 15+ games.

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The Dallas Mavericks are off a sleepy performance last night in the Mile High City. Lack of oxygen or just a down game, are to blame for getting beat by DDs by the Nuggets. Dallas had a four-game winning streak end abruptly, but had won nine of its last 13 and are still looking more and more like a possible play off team. Now after being embarrassed I expect they come home and put forth a focused bounce back effort vs a inconsistent Portland side  currently on a two game losing run.Dallas has won two of the three meetings with the Blazers this season and ar my choice again.

DALLAS is 21-8 ATS  vs. good free throw shooting teams like Portland - making 76% or more  of their attempts this season.Stotts is 7-21 ATS L/28  after a game being outrebounded by opponent by 15 or more.

Mavericks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following a ATS loss.Mavericks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.Mavericks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games.Trail Blazers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 vs. NBA Southwest.Trail Blazers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.Trail Blazers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.Trail Blazers are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Dallas.

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Vanderbilt has been very competitive in recent SEC play win or lose, and are not to be underestimated as was the case on the road vs Florida and Texas A&M this season winning as underdogs SU  both times. Arkansas took a close 71-70 battle when these teams played on Jn 24, and Im betting on another hard fought battle in this spot, with the points proving golden. CBB Home teams as a favorite or pick like Arkansas - in a game involving two excellent FT shooting teams (73% or better) after 15+ games, in a game involving two average rebounding teams (+/-3 reb/game) are a bankroll depleting 19-52 ATS for their betting backers for a go against conversion rate of 73%. 

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Buffalo enters this game having scored 90 plus points in their L/3 games are in a top tier offensive groove. I know N Illinois plays a slower pace game, but the way the Bulls are scoring , I believe that N.Illinois will have to up their pace or be blown off the floor in ugly fashion. CBB teams where the total is between 140 and 149.5 points like Buffalo - off an road win scoring 85 or more points, with a winning percentage of between 40-49% on the season have gone 49-16 to the OVER for a 75%+ conversion rate for bettors. HC Oats Buffalo is 15-3 OVER L/18 when the total is 140 to 149.5 with a combined average of 155.3 ppg going on the scoreboard.

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No. 3 Kansas is fresh off a 92-89 overtime defeat at the hands of Iowa State, a defeat that ended a 54-game home winning streak. Watching Kansas this season, Im not sold on them being the elite team that the pundits make them out to be. Don;t get me wrong their solid and top 15 , but not a top 5 program at the moment according to my own power rankings. With that said, now going against a Kansas State side, that almost upended them as road dogs this season, 90-88 , KState looks like a solid underrated underdog to me . The Cats have victories over No. 7-ranked West Virginia and the second-ranked Bears, and Kansas is at risk to losing to them in this spot. KANSAS is 2-8 ATS against conference opponents this season.

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   Arkansas State has won 6 straight, and are in red hot form, and now with revenge one board for a 80-65 loss to Coastal Carolina back on Jan 7th I expect the home team to come out here in dish out some payback. HC Ellis of Coastal Carolina is 1-10 ATS L/11 in a road game where the total is 140 to 149.5 .

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The Atlanta Hawks, will be out to avenge lopsided loss at Utah back on Nov 25 by a 95-68 count, and will be out to take down the Jazz for the eighth time in the past 10 home meetings on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Jazz have been playing well, but are coming off a game on Saturday at home against Charlotte, rallying to win 105-98 and will now be on tired legs, as they travel west to east in a time zone jet lag situation.
UTAH is 7-17 ATS L/24 in road games when playing against a team with a winning record and 11-23 ATS L/34 in road games versus explosive offensive teams - scoring 103+ points/game.UTAH is 1-10 ATS as a road underdog this season and 0-7 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less this season.Utah head coach Quin Snyder is 4-14 SUATS away versus opponents with revenge from a loss of 16 or more points.

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The Lakers have lost 13 straight road games and have not procured a victory on the road since taking down the Philadelphia 76ers 100-89 on Dec. 16. They have allowed at least 100 points in 12 of those games and rank 27th, giving up 110.3 points a night. Meanwhile, despite of Knicks also struggling, I feel they have the advantage tonight, vs the Lakers side that is 5-13-1 ATS in their last 19 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. The Knicks last time out lost to the Cavaliers 111-104 as dogs, but are are 20-6 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS loss and are 10-1 ATS  after playing a game as a home underdog this season. Advantage to the Knicks.

New York has won 5 straight in this series and took the first meeting this season 118-112 at Los Angeles on Dec. 11. 

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 With both sides playing at the proverbial opposite end of the performance spectrum, the linesmakers have adjusted the line to premium status which gives us value siding and betting the underdog on a tainted line. Here are some relevant trends associated with this matchup: GEORGIA ST is 11-22 ATS L/33 versus good ball handling teams like LA Monroe - committing 14 or less turnovers/game dating back to last season.GEORGIA ST is 1-12 ATS L/13 after playing 3 consecutive games as favorite and s 0-7 ATS L/7 after playing 4 consecutive games as favorite.LA-MONROE is 6-0 ATS L/6 after a game where they failed to cover the spread this season, which happened vs Georgia Southern last time out. 

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Back in late December when both teams opened conference play against each other in The Bluegrass State Virginia won and dominated Lousiville, and now revenge is on board for HC Pitino and company.Louisville is 14-0 SU and 11-1 ATS against sub .850 opponents this season.

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  My own numbers and projections make this total out to be closer to 160, thus giving us value with an under wager. CBB teams where the total is between 160 and 169.5 points (LA-LAFAYETTE/GA SOTHERN - in a game involving two average free throw shooting teams (65-69%) have gone under 50 of the L/70 times for a 71% conversion rate for under bettors. 

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 With key Monmouth G Micah Seaborn injured or less than 100% for this game , his teams offensive flow will be effected, with other pertinent factors also  giving us value according to my own projections on the under.  RIDER is 20-9 UNDER L/29 versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season with a combined average score of 138.5 ppg going on the scoreboard. MONMOUTH is 11-1 UNDER  after failing to cover 2 of their last 3 against the spread over the last 2 seasons with a combined average score of 144.2 ppg getting scored. 

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 WOFFORD is 9-2 OVER L/11 versus good shooting teams - making 45% or more of their shots after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons and is 8-1 OVER L/9 versus good offensive teams like E Tenn St - scoring 77+ points/game under the same game perimeters with a combined average of 169.3 ppg going on the scoreboard.  Wofford has scored 100 or more points twice in their L/13 games and have eclipsed the 88 point plateau 4 more times in that span and are more than capable of an explosive offensive performance, which will Im betting sees their opponent returning fire with some offensive fireworks of their own or be blown off the court which the linesmakers believe is not the case as the visitor is favored. 

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The Clippers enter this tilt against their hosts the Boston Celtics having lost  3 of their L/4, but two of those losses came to the leagues most explosive team the Golden State Warriors. The Clippers usually stable D, has been their biggest issue, of late , but are more than capable of righting that ship against a tired Boston side, that is off a hard fought win last time out by a 113-107 count vs the Lakers.  From a league wide trends archive it must be noted that NBA Road underdogs  like the LA Clippers- - after allowing 105 points or more 3 straight games against opponent after a win by 6 points or less or 35-4 L/39  ATS dating back 5 seasons. I know the Celtics are on a 6 game winning streak,but the Clovers are just  1-11 ATS L/12 after 4 or more consecutive wins over the last couple seasons. BOSTON is also 1-8 ATS L/9 in home games when playing 6 or more games in 10 days this season.  From a matchup perspective the Clippers HC Rivers is 16-4 ATS L/20 in road games vs. excellent free throw shooting teams - making 80% or more of their shots - 2nd half of the season in all games he has coached in his career. 

Clippers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a double-digit loss at home.Celtics are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.Clippers are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Boston.

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Nebraska has lost 6 of their L/7 entering this game against an Iowa side on a two game win streak and that has revenge on board for a loss suffered back on Jan 5th as visitors by a 93-90 score. Now on their own home floor I expect the Hawkeyes to come out of this with a avenge that previous loss with a win  and cover. 

Hawkeyes are 15-3 SU  at home with conference revenge and same-season loss revenge of 4 or less points, including 9-0 SU and 8-0-1 ATS versus .600 or less opposition.

NEBRASKA is 8-18 ATSL/26 versus good passing teams, averaging 16  or more assists/game .

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Minnesota and Memphis enter this game  both off losses yesterday.Memphis  had a three-game winning streak snapped at Oklahoma City, while the Wolves 1-6 ATS L/7  lost in Detroit for their second straight defeat . In head to head meetings Minnesota  struggled against Memphis last time out losing 93-71 on nov 19  this season and Im betting the matchup scenarios remain the same, with the Grizzlies having the edge. MEMPHIS is 10-2 ATS off a road loss this season.Grizzlies are 21-10 ATS in their last 31 games playing on 0 days rest.

NBA Home underdogs like the Wolves - after playing 2 consecutive road games, playing on back-to-back days are just 41-76 ATS for a go against conversion rate of 65%.

MINNESOTA is 0-12 ATS L/12 in a home game where where the total is between 200 and 204.5 points this season.

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Two teams coming off hard fought games have go head to head on back-to-backs on Saturday night when the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Phoenix Suns. The Suns took a big 105-103 win in Sacramento as 5 point dogs snapping a 5 game losing streak and the Bucks lost a close affair against the Denver Nuggets 121-117 as 3.5 point pups for their 5th straight loss. NBA teams where the line is +3 to -3 like the Suns - off an upset win as a road underdog, a lower tier  team (25% to 40%) playing a team with a losing record are just 12-33 ATS L/45 follow ups, dating back to the 2012 season. Also NBA teams where the line is +3 to -3 like the Bucks  - off a road loss against opponent off a road win by 3 points or less are 25-7 ATS L/33 also dating back 5 seasons. 

I expect the Bucks hold the advantage here according to my own stats and Im betting they get the cover. 

PHOENIX is 3-12 ATS L/15 after a win by 6 points or less . MILWAUKEE is 41-23 ATS L/ 64 after 5 or more consecutive losses.

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The Phoenix Suns come in there in struggling form, after 5 straight losses ,but I'm betting they right their ship and stay very competitive in this spot, vs a Sacramento team that they matchup well against. The Suns will present a problem with their backcourt tandem because Sacramento labors to guard the perimeter. Suns guard Eric Bledsoe scored at least 40 points in three of his L/6 games, and  Booker scored at least 20 in 14 straight tilts and will be the catalysts for a Suns cover.

NBA teams like the Kings - average shooting team (43.5-45.5%) against an poor defensive team (45.5-47.5%) like the Suns, after a game where a team made 35% of their shots or worse, 9-29 ATS L/38.

Suns are 21-8-1 ATS in their last 30 games following a ATS loss.Kings are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400. The Sacramento Kings are 0-14 ATS L/14 at home before facing Golden State. ( I call this the look ahead syndrome)

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Buffalo Bulls go head to head with the Ball State Cardinals at John E. Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana tonight. Both teams have good offenses and both have  deficient defenses. But I expect home court advantage to give Ball State, a team that has won 6 of their L/7 overall,  the edge needed to get the win and cover. BUFFALO is 3-11 ATS off a home win over the last  few seasons and s 1-7 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins this season and 3-13 ATS L/16 after scoring 95 points or more, which happened in a 101-91 win last time out vs Western Michigan. 

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Oklahoma City enters this home game against Memphis off three straight losses. The first two defeats came against defending champions Cleveland and  contenders San Antonio, and the third was in let down mode vs the Bulls after exerting alot of energy in the first two losses to top tier sides. Now with a day to rest, I expect the Thunder will be primed to bounce back. It must be noted that OKLAHOMA CITY is 9-1 ATS L/10 after having lost 3 of their last 4 games this season and are 5-1 ATS in their L/6 at home. Meanwhile, MEMPHIS is 3-15 ATS L/18 in road games when playing against a marginal winning team (Win Pct. 51% to 60%) losing SU by an average of 8.4 ppg.

.Grizzlies are 0-5 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Oklahoma City.Home team is 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

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 The Celtics enter this home game against the LA Lakers  in top form having won 5 straight games, but it must be noted that  BOSTON is  just 1-10 ATS L/11 after 4 or more consecutive wins dating back to last season. Meanwhile, the LA Lakers, with 24 more hrs to acclimate to a east coast time zone, after playing last night in Washington will be ready to compete here tonight, much like they did late in last nights games vs a solid Wizards team covering as 10.5 point dogs in a 116-108 loss. The Lakers are a solid 5-1 ATS in their L/6 and are once again being under rated by the pundits. 

LA LAKERS are 15-4 ATS L/19 versus good passing teams, averaging 23 or more assists/game - 2nd half of the season over the last few seasons.Lakers are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Celtics are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Pacific.Lakers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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Cougars own a powerful home court record  as is evident by 76-10  mark at the Marriott Center, with only three of those losses coming by more than 6 points.

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The Golden State Warriors off a DD win vs Charlotte last night 126-111 look head and shoulder above every other team in this league and once again look like viable bets here against the LA Clippers tonight in the Staples Center. The Warriors have taken eight straight victories vs the Clippers, including the last four meetings in LA.. The Dubs average margin of victory has come by more than 13 points in the past eight contests against the Clippers, while  averaging 117.5 points per game and shooting 49.9 percent.In their last meeting Golden State smashed LA 144-98 on Jan 28th. This sets up this trend perfectly-

NBA Underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points like the Clippers- revenging a road blowout loss vs opponent of 20 points or more against opponent off an home win scoring 110 or more points are 4-28 ATS L/32.

GOLDEN STATE is 12-4 ATS L/16 versus good 3 point shooting teams  like the Clippers- making 36% or more of their attempts this season with the average margin of victory coming by just under 22 ppg. GOLDEN STATE is 40-22 ATS L/62 as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points dating back to last season winning SU by an average of 9.5 ppg. 

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