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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
01-19-17	Davidson v. La Salle -135	Top	83-91	Win	100	8 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the La Salle Explorers. At first glance it might seem strange to see Davidson getting points in a matchup with La Salle. The Wildcats have won all four meetings in this series dating back to 2009. This year's Davidson squad doesn't appear to be at par with those previous teams. I bet against the Wildcats in their last game, a home win over VCU. Here is what I said prior to the game: "Davidson is normally one of the top teams in this conference, but this year's squad is struggling. They've lost three of four in conference play, and that includes home losses to Richmond and Fordham. Davidson's leading scorer Jack Gibbs was just 3-of-17 from the field in his last game, and the team as a whole shot just 28.9 percent from the field." Now a home win over VCU might seem to suggest that the Wildcats have righted the ship, but I've drawn a different conclusion. They won that game by a score of 69-63, shooting just 40.4 percent from the field. The Rams simply couldn't buy a bucket, shooting just 34.5 percent from the field, and 17.6 percent from beyond the arc. I think that win says more about the poor play of VCU than it does about Davidson. They are going to struggle here against an Explorers team that is 7-1 at home, coming off back to back double digit wins over Rhode Island and George Washington. Take LAS. GL, Jesse Schule
01-19-17	Senators v. Blue Jackets -155	Top	2-0	Loss	-155	29 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Columbus Blue Jackets. After winning a record 16 straight games, the Jackets have won just three of six overall. Starting goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky missed two of those three losses, but had a triumphant return stopping 24-of-35 shots in a 4-1 home win over Carolina on Tuesday. Bobrovsky leads the NHL in wins, and ranks in the top 5 in GAA and save percentage. He's an incredible 16-3 with a 1.79 GAA at home this season. The Senators started the season with veteran Craig Anderson and fan favorite Andrew "Hamburlar" Hammond as their top two goaltenders, but both have been sidelined by injury. Former Montreal backup Mike Condon has done a pretty solid job stepping in as their starting netminder, but he has rather pedestrian numbers on the road. Condon is 5-4 with a 2.93 GAA playing in 11 road games, and he's allowed at least three goals in five of his last eight starts. Take CBJ. GL, Jesse Schule
01-18-17	Miami (Fla) v. Wake Forest -1	Top	79-96	Win	100	16 h 0 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Wake Forest has lost four of five games in conference play, but they've had a tough schedule, much tougher than Miami. Three of their four losses come against Top 25 teams (Virginia, North Carolina and Florida State). Most recently they lost 93-87 at home to the Tar Heels, which is an impressive result against one of the top teams in the country. Miami is 2-2 in conference play, and their wins have come against lesser opponents in Pittsburgh and North Carolina State. They lost at home to Notre Dame, and were blown out by a score of 70-55 at Syracuse. Miami was a favorite in each of it's last two games at Wake Forest, but lost both those games outright by a combined 17 points. The Deacons are scoring an average of 86.9 points on 49.2 percent shooting at home, and it will be tough for the Hurricanes to keep up offensively. Miami has failed to cover the spread in five of it's last six road games, and is 1-5-1 ATS in it's last seven visits to Wake Forest. Take WAKE. GL, Jesse Schule
01-17-17	Ohio v. Akron -5	Top	68-83	Win	100	10 h 26 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Akron Zips. The Zips are the top team in the MAC, coming into tonight's home game against Ohio with a perfect 4-0 conference record. The Bobcats are tied for second in the conference, but are coming off a tough home loss to Eastern Michigan. They shot just 30.4 percent from the field in that game, and leading scorer Antonio Campbell left after playing just three minutes, suffering a foot injury. He's not expected to return for tonight's game, and that's going to make it tough for Ohio to hang in there against a team that has had their number in recent seasons. The Zips have won four of the last five meetings in this series, covering the spread in all three home meetings during that span. Akron won the last meeting by a score of 91-76, and the Zips are 8-0 at home this season. The Bobcats have failed to cover in four straight road games, and that's a trend likely to continue tonight. Take AKR. GL, Jesse Schule
01-16-17	Thunder v. Clippers -5.5	Top	98-120	Win	100	33 h 15 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the LAC. The Thunder won 122-118 at Sacramento last night, and Russell Westbrook recorded another triple-double. The Kings out-scored OKC 72-63 in the second half, but the comeback bid fell just short. The Thunder are playing on back to back nights, their third game in four night's in the middle of a six game road trip. They have the Warriors up next, and that makes this a particularly tough spot for the visiting Thunder. Center Steven Adams suffered a possible concussion last night in Sacramento, putting his status in question for tonight's game. If he can't go, that's going to make it tough to handle DeAndre Jordan. The Clippers center is coming off a dominant performance, scoring 24 points and pulling in 21 rebounds against the Lakers on Saturday. The Clippers have covered the spread in five of their last six home games, and they should be able to take advantage of the Thunder in this spot. I like LA to win big. Take LAC. GL, Jesse Schule
01-16-17	Marquette v. Butler -7.5	Top	80-88	Win	100	3 h 59 m	Show
The Bulldogs are 10-0 at home so far, and their last three wins have come against Big East rivals Xavier, Villanova and Providence. The average margin of victory in those games was 10 points. They host the Marquette Golden Eagles tonight, and Marquette has been blown out by 20+ points in each of it's last two road games in this series. The Eagles has lost two of three road games this season, and they are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as an underdog of 7.0-12.5. The Bulldogs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite, and the line here looks reasonable. Marquette scores it's fair share of points, averaging 78.7 points per game on the road. That's only a few points less than Butler averages at home (80.1). Butler is far superior defensively though, holding opponents to just 62.4 points per game at home. The Eagles have given up over 80 points per game on the road. Marquette has only covered in one of the last eight meetings in this series, and I don't think they'll hang with the Bulldogs at Butler. Take BUT. GL, Jesse Schule
01-15-17	Steelers +1.5 v. Chiefs	Top	18-16	Win	100	112 h 29 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Le'Veon Bell told reporters this week that he considers himself the "Stephen Curry of football". I don't know about all that, but he certainly is a beast in the backfield for the Steelers. Bell ran for 167 yards and two TDs on 29 carries in a win over Miami last week. He had a rushing and a receiving TD in a win over the Ravens in his previous start. The Steelers will play at Kansas City, and the Chiefs have struggled to stop the run. Kansas City allowed opponents to average 121 rushing yards per game, ranking 26th in the NFL during the regular season. I like Bell's chances of finding "Pay Dirt". He ran for 144 yards on just 18 carries in a 43-14 home win over the Chiefs during the regular season. Kansas City has managed to win a dozen games this season, despite the fact that they have a below average quarterback, not much of a running game, and a lack of talent in the receiving corps. You take a look at some of their wins, and you realize that this team is quite fortunate to have made it this far. They beat Atlanta on a failed PAT that went for two points the other way. They needed to score 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to come back and beat the Panthers, and in Week 1 they rallied to beat the Chargers after trailing 21-3 at half time. I don't think the Chiefs can keep on relying on luck here against the NFL's top teams in the playoffs. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule
01-15-17	Devils v. Canucks -125	Top	2-1	Loss	-125	9 h 40 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Vancouver Canucks. The Devils have just one win in their last five games, and they are in a tough spot in Vancouver tonight. After playing on back to back nights in Edmonton and Calgary, tonight's game is their third game in four nights. Vancouver has been one of the league's hottest teams since Christmas. The Canucks have earned points in eight of their last nine games overall. Veteran goaltender Ryan Miller has been dominant during that stretch, and he's 10-4 with a 2.17 GAA at Rogers Center this season. He's facing a Devils team that ranks 28th in scoring, and has one of the league's least effective power plays. I like Vancouver's chances of extending a five game home winning streak. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule
01-15-17	Packers v. Cowboys -4	Top	34-31	Loss	-115	66 h 37 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Dallas Cowboys. The Packers are all hyped up after winning six games in a row to clinch the NFC North, and Aaron Rodgers has historically great during that run. I think their luck is about to run out here in Dallas, playing a Cowboy's team that has won seven straight at home. The Cowboys might have a rookie quarterback, but unlike Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott has plenty of help. He's playing behind the league's best offensive line, and he's handing off to the NFL's leading rusher. Ezekiel Elliot ran for 157 yards on 28 carries in a 30-16 win at Lambeau during the regular season. The Packers beat the Giants by a score of 38-13 last week, but that game was closer than the final score would indicate. The Giants dominated the first half, but were forced to settle for field goals due o several key drops by their wide receivers. Green Bay didn't score until the final 2:20 of the half, and they added another TD on a Hail Mary pass as the clock expired. Even with all the drops, Eli Manning still threw for 299 yards. Matt Stafford, Sam Bradford and Matt Barkley all threw for over 300 yards against Green Bay in their previous three games, and opponents scored an average of 25 points in those games. I don't think Green Bay can continue rely on one man to bail them out, and with no Jordy Nelson, Rodgers task is that much harder. They can't run he ball, and their defense hasn't stopped anybody. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule
01-14-17	St. Mary's +7.5 v. Gonzaga	Top	56-79	Loss	-110	18 h 19 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the St. Mary's Gaels. The Gonzaga Bulldogs have reigned supreme in the WCC in recent seasons, but this year St. Mary's poses a serious threat for the top spot in the conference. The Gaels won both meetings last season, winning at Gonzaga by a score of 63-58. Both games were close, decided by an average margin of just four points. Gonzaga is still undefeated, while St. Mary's is 15-1 overall. The Gaels have won nine straight games by a double-digit margin, and have shot 51.4 percent from the field and 42.6 percent from beyond the arc over their last five games. The most impressive thing about this year's St. Mary's squad though is their defense. They have held opponents to just 56.6 points per game this season, and they've allowed even fewer points on the road (50.6 PPG). The home team has failed to cover the spread in four straight meetings in this series, and I think Gonzaga is asked to cover a few too many points here tonight. Take SMC. GL, Jesse Schule
01-14-17	Duke v. Louisville -4	Top	69-78	Win	100	9 h 49 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Louisville Cardinals. Duke is reeling, coming into Louisville off an 88-72 loss at Florida State. Coach K is recovering from back surgery, and assistant coach Jeff Capel has his work cut out for him as the interim bench boss. He's going to be shorthanded here at Louisville, with senior forward Amile Jefferson unavailable for today's game. Jefferson is Duke's leading rebounder, and without him they got killed on the glass in the loss to Florida State. Louisville is one of the more dominant rebounding teams in the country, averaging 39.6 rebounds per game. The Cardinals are 9-1 overall at home this season, and 7-2 ATS. They have won two of their last three home meetings versus Duke, and the Blue Devils have only covered the spread once in their last eight road games. Take LOU. GL, Jesse Schule
01-13-17	Heat v. Bucks -7	Top	108-116	Win	100	21 h 3 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Milwaukee Bucks and the Miami Heat are two teams trending in opposite directions. The Heat have lost nine of their last 10 overall, and their lost five losses have all come by at least nine points. The Bucks on the other hand have won four of their last six, with their last win coming on the road at San Antonio. The Greek Freak (Giannis Antetokounmpo) did not score a single point in the win, his first game back after sitting out Sunday with an illness. He should be back at 100% here three days later, and that's not good news for the Heat. He had scored 20 or more points in 14 straight before he got sick. The Heat are in a tough spot here, playing their final game of a six game road trip with four of those games in California. Miami is just 2-6 ATS in the last eight meetings in this series, and they are 0-5 ATS in their last five games when playing on two day's rest. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule
01-12-17	Quinnipiac +8.5 v. Siena	Top	74-81	Win	100	31 h 5 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Quinnipiac Bobcats. The Bobcats are coming off another loss on the road at St. Peters on Monday, and they are now just 6-10 overall. While they might not be getting wins, they have covered the spread in four straight games. They have been very competitive, especially on the road where they are 3-0 ATS in their last three. They are getting a bunch of points here at Siena, and the Saints are struggling. Sienna hasn't covered the spread in nine straight games, and their last game was a 56-54 home win over the same St. Peters team that Quinnipiac nearly beat on the road. The Bobcats are killing it on the boards, averaging 40 rebounds per game over their last five. They out-rebounded St. Peters 40-28, and I expect the visitors to own the boards again tonight. Don't be surprised if the underdog gets an outright win here at Siena. Take QUIN. GL, Jesse Schule
01-11-17	Butler v. Creighton -4.5	Top	64-75	Win	100	18 h 39 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Creighton Blue Jays. It was just one week ago that Butler knocked off #1 ranked Villanova at home, and since then the Bulldogs won at Georgetown by a score of 85-76 in OT. They are just 2-2 on the road this season, and playing at Creighton will be their toughest road game to date. They lost 72-64 at Creighton last year, and the home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between the two teams. Creighton is 8-1 at home, with their only loss coming to the #1 Wildcats. Among those eight wins they've beaten Wisconsin and Seton Hall, with both wins coming by a double digit margin. The Blue Jays are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 home games, and they are 22-7 ATS in their last 29 as a favorite. They have scored an average of 84.8 points per game on 52.8 percent shooting at home, and it's going to be difficult for the Bulldogs to match that. Take CRE. GL, Jesse Schule
01-11-17	St. Louis v. Duquesne -10.5	Top	66-73	Loss	-110	15 h 10 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Duquense Dukes. The Saint Louis Bilikens were the top team in the Atlantic 10 Conference just four seasons ago, but they've fallen a long way since then. They were just 5-13 in conference play last season, and they only won three road games all year. The Bilikens have lost all three games within the conference so far this year, and all those losses were blowouts. The average margin of defeat in those games was a whopping 22 points. Saint Louis lost both meetings versus Duquense last season, and each of those losses came by double-digits. The Dukes have won and covered in four straight versus Saint Louis, and this year's squad looks a lot better than the team that finished 10th in the A-10 a year ago. The Bilikens have averaged just 51.3 points per game on 37.2 percent shooting on the road, and their leading scorer Jermaine Bishop has missed the last six games with an ankle injury. Saint Louis is just 8-20 in it's last 28 on the road. Take DUQ. GL, Jesse Schule
01-10-17	Canucks +1.5 v. Predators	Top	1-2	Win	100	11 h 48 m	Show
This is a 6* play on the Vancouver Canucks +1.5. Vancouver had a six game winning streak snapped on the road in Calgary on Saturday, playing their second game in a back to back with their backup goaltender between the pipes. Starting netminder Ryan Miller is expected to return to action in Nashville tonight, and he's won five straight starts, allowing just seven goals and posting a .955 save percentage in those games. The Predators are struggling, coming into tonight's game as losers of six of their last eight. Pekka Rinne is 1-4 in his last five starts, and has conceded 12 goals in those games. These two teams have split the last four meetings, and three of those four games were decided by just one goal. Vancouver has won outright in nine of their last 12 visits to the Music City. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule
01-10-17	Duke v. Florida State -1.5	Top	72-88	Win	100	15 h 43 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Florida State Seminoles. Duke gave Coach K a proper send off in his final game before taking time off to have back surgery, beating Georgia Tech by over 50 points. They followed up that impressive performance with a lackluster 93-82 win over Boston College. The Eagles out-scored the Blue Devils 48-40 in the second half of that game, but Duke held on for the double-digit win. Grayson Allen had 12 points and 11 assists, but highlights showed that he might have been guilty of another trip. Whether or not it was intentional, you can bet that Allen isn't going to be getting the benefit of the doubt from officials at this point. Amile Jefferson scored 11 points before leaving in the first half with a foot injury, and the Blue Devils leading rebounder will not be available here tonight. The Seminoles are coming off back to back wins over Top 25 teams, including an upset win at Virginia. Duke has failed to cover the spread in six of it's last seven road games, and is 0-5 ATS in it's last five as an underdog of five points or less. This looks like a tough spot for the banged up Blue Devils. Take FSU. GL, Jesse Schule
01-10-17	Celtics v. Raptors -175	Top	106-114	Win	100	14 h 17 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are just 2-5 in their last seven overall, but before we say they are struggling, let's look at who they've played. Three of those losses came to the top three teams in the league, at Golden State and San Antonio, and at home versus Houston. The host the Celtics tonight, and Boston is just a game back in the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics will be looking to avenge a home loss to the Raptors earlier this season, but Toronto has won four of the last five meetings in this series. Kyle Lowry scored 34 points in a 101-94 win at Boston last month, and he could have a big game here in the rematch. The Celtics will be missing Avery Bradley, who is sidelined with a strained Achilles. Toronto is an incredible 12-4 ATS in it's last 16 games against Eastern Conference teams. Take TOR. GL, Jesse Schule
01-10-17	Xavier v. Villanova -7.5	Top	54-79	Win	100	14 h 44 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Villanova. The Musketeers won their last meeting versus rivals Villanova, winning 93-80 at home last February. They had lost the previous six meetings in this series though, and failed to cover in all six losses. They were blown out by a whopping 31-point margin at Villanova last year, and they've lost by double-digits in each of their last four visits to The Pavilion. The Wildcats lost their first game of the season at Butler last week, but responded immediately by easily beating Marquette in their next game. The final score in that game was 93-81, but the 12-point margin of victory is a little misleading. They led by as much as 27 midway through the second half, and Marquette didn't get within 20 points until the final 1:39 of the game. A meaningless three-point shot at the buzzer made the game appear closer than it really was. The Musketeers have lost two of three on the road so far, averaging just 69.3 points on 36 percent shooting in those games. Villanova is averaging 81.1 points on 52 percent shooting while remaining undefeated (7-0) at home. History tells us the home team should run away with this one. Take VILL. GL, Jesse Schule
01-09-17	Clemson +7 v. Alabama	Top	35-31	Win	100	166 h 57 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Clemson Tigers. Alabama has been the best team in the country for the last several seasons, and some consider to be their best team ever. They come into the National Championship Game with a perfect record, favored by a TD over 13-1 Clemson. The Tigers only loss came by a single point, when Pittsburgh kicked a game winning field goal in the final seconds of a 43-42 upset win. Clemson crushed Ohio State by a score of 31-0 in their semifinal game, and they held J.T. Barrett to just 127 yards one 19-of-33 passing with a pair of INTs. The Tide didn't look all that impressive in their last game, struggling to score points in a 24-7 win over Washington. Jalen Hurts threw for just 57 yards on 7-of-14 passing, and if he plays like that here against Clemson, the defending champs might be in trouble. This is after all a rematch of last year's championship game, that was decided by a score of 45-40. That game was tied at the half, and Alabama took just a three point lead into the fourth quarter. Deshaun Watson had himself a night, throwing for 405 yards and four TDs on 30-of-47 passing. He also ran for 73 yards on 20 carries. If Watson delivers that type of performance this time around, Clemson will likely be the National Champions. Take CLEM. GL, Jesse Schule
01-09-17	Thunder v. Bulls -113	Top	109-94	Loss	-113	11 h 13 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Chicago Bulls. The Thunder will play nine of their next 11 games on the road, and they've lost four in a row away from home. They come into Chicago off a 121-106 home win over Denver, and they've scored over 110 points in four of their last five overall. The Bulls are also surging offensively, they've scored an average of 115 points during a three game winning streak. Jimmy Butler went off for a combined 94 points in Chicago's last two home games, and he should be full of confidence ahead of this matchup opposite MVP candidate Russell Westbrook. The NBA's leading scorer (Westbrook) recorded his 17th triple-double of the season in the win over Denver on Saturday. He's scored 30 or more points in four straight games, and he's averaging 32 points per game on the road this season. All those points have done little in the way of manufacturing wins though, as OKC has a record of 8-10 on the road. The Bulls are hot, with wins over the top 2 teams in the East in their last two games. I'll take the home team. Take CHI. GL, Jesse Schule
01-09-17	Quinnipiac +7.5 v. St. Peter's	Top	54-58	Win	100	21 h 29 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Quinnipiac Bobcats. The Bobcats have lost a lot of games this season, but they rarely get blown out. The've won two of their last three, and the one loss was an 83-77 defeat at Canisius, a game that Quinnipiac led until midway through the second half. The Bobcats are getting a bunch of points on the road at St. Peters tonight, and the Peacocks are just 3-3 at home. They are coming off a 56-54 loss to Sienna on Saturday, and it was the fifth time in seven games that they failed to score 60 points. They lost all five of those games, and I think that a team that is struggling offensively is going to have a hard time covering such a big spread here in tonight's game. The Bobcats have scored an average of 74.8 points on 43 percent shooting over their last five games, while the Peacocks have averaged just 59 points on 37 percent shooting during the same span. The last meeting between the two teams was a 56-55 home win for the Bobcats, and I expect a similar result here in this game. Take QUIN. GL, Jesse Schule
01-08-17	Pistons v. Blazers -3	Top	125-124	Loss	-115	12 h 0 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Portland Blazers. Portland has been one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA this year, but they are still in a position to lock down one of the final playoff spots in the Western Conference. The Blazers are coming off an impressive blowout win at home over the Lakers, and they host a struggling Detroit team tonight. The Pistons have lost three of their last five, and they are just 7-12 on the road this season. The Blazers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight home games, and 5-1 ATS in their last six overall. They've covered the spread in four of their last five home meetings with Detroit. Damian Lillard scored 21 points in his return after missing five games with a sprained ankle. C.J. McCollum really stepped up his game with Lillard out, and after scoring 27 against the Lakers, he's averaged over 30 points per game in his last five. The Pistons have failed to cover in six straight when coming off a win, and I don't think they'll break that streak in Portland. Take POR. GL, Jesse Schule
01-08-17	Giants +5.5 v. Packers	Top	13-38	Loss	-105	9 h 49 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the New York Giants. Green Bay has scored 30 or more points in four straight games, and comes into Wild Card Weekend as winners of six straight. The Packers success on offense has made everybody forget about how bad this team was in the first half of the season, and there are still plenty of reasons to be concerned about this defense. Mathew Stafford lit up the Packers secondary for 347 yards and two TDs last week, and week earlier Sam Bradford torched them for for 383 yards and three TDs. The week before that it was Chicago's backup Matt Barkley throwing for 362 yards and a pair of TDs. Eli Manning hasn't had his best season, but he's won a pair of Super Bowls and has a reputation for elevating his game in the post-season. He's facing a Packers defense that ranks 31st in the NFL against the pass. Only the Saints gave up more passing yards, and only the Browns conceded more TDs. New York hasn't had a lot of success running the football, but Rahsad Jennings might be to blame for that. Jennings has averaged just 3.3 yards per carry, and in recent weeks he's taken a back seat to rookie Paul Perkins. The former UCLA Bruin ran for 102 yards on 21 carries last week, and he's been far more reliable than Jennings down the stretch. As good as the Packers have looked the last few weeks, the old saying is: "Defense Wins Championships". The Giants are the more complete team, and I like their chances of hanging with Green Bay at Lambeau. Take NYG. GL, Jesse Schule
01-07-17	Lions v. Seahawks OVER 43.5	Top	6-26	Loss	-108	22 h 35 m	Show
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01-07-17	Lions v. Seahawks -8	Top	6-26	Win	100	9 h 56 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Seattle Seahawks. The Lions come into the playoffs off three straight losses, and they conceded a whopping 73 points in losses Dallas and Green Bay in the last two weeks. After failing three times to clinch the NFC North, their reward is a road game at Seattle on Wild Card Weekend. This Seahawks defense isn't as tough as it used to be, and they are really missing safety Earl Thomas. Seattle has a reputation for playing low scoring games, but the total has gone over in five of the last seven at home, and the Seahawks have gone over in five of their last six playoff games. Russell Wilson plays better at home, completing 67 percent of his passes for 2,181 yards, 13 TDs and just three INTs. He faces a Lions secondary that has been reeling in recent weeks, and even the return of top corner Darius Slay didn't slow down Aaron Rodgers. The Packers quarterback threw for 300 yards and four TDs in a 31-24 win over the Lions last week. Detroit didn't win a single game outdoors during the regular season, and they have lost eight straight playoff games dating back to 1992. Take Seattle. GL, Jesse Schule
01-07-17	Manhattan v. Quinnipiac -2	Top	72-81	Win	100	8 h 34 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Quinnipiac Bobcats. I had the Bobcats as a nine point dog in their last game at Canisius, and they covered the spread losing by a score of 83-77. They are back home hosting Manhattan Saturday, and the Jaspers are reeling after losing four straight to start conference play. Manhattan is coming off a blowout home loss to Fairfield, allowing the Stags to score a whopping 97 points on almost 60 percent shooting. The Jaspers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last seven road games, and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a road underdog. The Bobcats played well in their loss to Canisius, leading at halftime and holding that lead until well past the midway point in the second half. If they play with the same passion today, at home against an inferior opponent, they should hang on for a win. Take QUIN. GL, Jesse Schule
01-06-17	Flames v. Canucks UNDER 5.5	Top	2-4	Loss	-135	33 h 14 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CAL@VAN to go UNDER the total. The Canucks have won five straight, and they've held opponents to just seven goals in those games. They haven't gone over five goals in any of their last eight games, and I expect a tight battle here in Vancouver with bitter rivals Calgary in town. The Flames are also playing great, coming in as winners of 10 of their last 14. Brian Elliot has won back the starting job, winning five straight starts, conceding just nine goals in those games. These teams have played twice already this season, and neither game went over five goals. They've scored five goals or less in 10 of the last 11 meetings at Rogers Arena. This game is going to be huge for both these clubs, as they are battling for one of the final playoff spots in the West. Vancouver currently sits on the outside looking in, two points behind LA and three points behind Calgary who currently occupy the wild card spots. The Canucks have failed to go over the total in nine straight games against Pacific Division rivals. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
01-04-17	Avalanche v. Flames -203	Top	1-4	Win	100	19 h 16 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Calgary Flames. The Flames are one of the hottest teams in the NHL, coming into tonight's home game versus Colorado as winners of 10 of their last 14 overall. The Avs on the other hand have dropped four straight and nine of their last 10. Semyon Varlamov has been sidelined by a groin injury, and backup Calvin Pickard has started the last five games. He's been lit up for 18 goals while losing his last four starts. One of those games was a 6-3 home loss to the Flames. Brian Elliot stopped 25-of-28 shots in the victory, and he appears to have won the starting job back from Chad Johnson. Elliot has won his last four starts, conceding just eight goals in those games. Michael Backlund scored twice in that game, and Calgary's leading scorer has five goals and three assists in his last four games. The Flames don't have a lot of room for error, as they are clinging to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Take Calgary. GL, Jesse Schule
01-04-17	Coyotes v. Canucks -152	Top	0-3	Win	100	19 h 16 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks are now back at .500 after winning four straight games. They are back in the hunt for a playoff spot, trailing LA and Calgary by just three points in the Western Conference wild card race. Veteran goaltender Ryan Miller has started three of those games, and he's now 8-4-1 with a 2.35 GAA at home this season. Miller stopped 35-of-36 shots in a win over Arizona earlier this season, and he stopped 33-of-34 shots winning his only start versus the Coyotes last season. Arizona has lost seven straight, and both goaltenders are struggling. Mike Smith gave up five goals on 31 shots in a 6-3 loss to New York in his last start, and he's been torched for 17 goals in his last five outings, all losses. Backup Louis Domingue gave up four goals on 24 shots in a 4-2 loss to Calgary on Saturday, and he's lost five straight starts. The Canucks have owned Arizona in recent seasons, winning seven of the last eight meetings. The Coyotes are 8-21-1 in their las 30 trips to Rogers Arena. Take VAN. GL, Jesse Schule
01-04-17	Virginia Tech +1 v. NC State	Top	78-104	Loss	-105	11 h 10 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Hokies opened conference play with a dominant win over a shorthanded Duke team, and now they head out on the road to face N.C. State. The Wolfpack have an 11-3 record, but not one of their wins has come against a quality opponent. They have been an underdog just three times this season, losing all three of those games to Miami, Illinois and Creighton. Last year N.C. State finished with a losing record, and they were just 5-13 versus the ACC. The Hokies were 13-5 in conference play, and they won on the road at Wake Forest, Georgia Tech and Boston College. Virginia Tech comes in averaging over 90 points per game on 51 percent shooting in their last five games, and they have hit 42.9 percent from beyond the arc during that span. N.C. State has only covered the spread once in it's last six games versus ACC teams. Take VT. GL, Jesse Schule
01-04-17	Bucks -120 v. Knicks	Top	105-104	Win	100	10 h 5 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks have won three of their last four, and they've played some tough opponents during that span. They beat the Bulls in Chicago, the Pistons in Detroit, and the Thunder at home. They are in New York tonight, taking on a Knicks team that is stuck in downward spiral. The Knicks have lost five in a row, and they've allowed an average of 113.8 points in those games. Head coach Jeff Hornacek showed his frustration in Monday's loss to Orlando, turning his back and walking away when Carmelo Anthony called his own number on a crucial play late in the game. Kristaps Porzingis has missed the last two games with an Achilles injury, and is listed as doubtful. Milwaukee leads the NBA in points in the paint, and the Greek Freak has scored 20+ points in seven straight games. The Knicks are going to struggle to snap out of their losing streak tonight. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule
01-04-17	Georgia Tech +19 v. Duke	Top	57-110	Loss	-110	16 h 11 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Duke and Georgia Tech appear to be teams trending in opposite directions. The Blue Devils were upset by Virginia Tech in their opening game of conference play, while the Yellow Jackets upset the #9 ranked UNC Tar Heels. Duke has not looked sharp in it's last three games, beating Elon and Tennessee Tech by a combined 21 points. They were favored by more than 25 points in each of those games, but were fortunate enough just to get the outright victories. There could be tough times ahead for Duke, with Coach K scheduled to take time off after back surgery following this game, and Grayson Allen suspended indefinitely. This line appears to be extremely inflated, especially when you consider that over the last three years these teams have played three times, with Duke winning two of those three games by just a single digit margin. The Blue Devils have won nine straight in this series, but they are a bigger favorite tonight than they were in any of those previous nine games. The Yellow Jackets have been a solid bet when getting at least 13 points, covering in four straight such situations. Take GT. GL, Jesse Schule
01-03-17	Pacers v. Pistons -186	Top	121-116	Loss	-186	20 h 13 m	Show
8*
01-02-17	Auburn v. Oklahoma -190	Top	19-35	Win	100	589 h 37 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners finished the season strong, winning nine straight games and clinching their second straight BIG12 Championship. They didn't just win, they absolutely manhandled opponents at the end of the season. Their final two games were both blowout wins over ranked opponents. They out-scored Oklahoma State and West Virginia by a combined score of 84-48. Baker Mayfield didn't win the Heisman, but in my mind he was the best quarterback in the country this year. The difference between he and Lamar Jackson was that Mayfield played well in the Sooners biggest games, even when they lost to the Cougars and the Buckeyes. Auburn had a flash of greatness in the middle of the season, but faded in the final weeks, losing two of their last three games. Quarterback Sean White didn't play in the final two games of the season, but he's expected to be back for the Sugar Bowl. He didn't have a great season, throwing for 1644 yards with nine TDs and three INTs in 10 starts. I think it's going to be tough for the Tigers to find enough offense to compete with Oklahoma here in the Sugar Bowl. Take OKLA. GL, Jesse Schule
01-02-17	Siena v. Canisius -2	Top	79-82	Win	100	11 h 17 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Canisius Golden Griffins. The Golden Griffins have won five straight, and their last game was an outright road win at St. Bonaventure. They host Sienna this afternoon, and the Saints have lost four of their last five. Sienna is 0-8 on the road this season, and they are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight versus the Golden Griffins. Canisius has averaged over 90 points per game on 48.5 percent shooting during their recent winning streak, and they have been red hot from beyond the arc. They've hit 45.9 percent from three point range in their last five games, and have hit better than 40 percent for the season. The Saints were just 3-of-18 from beyond the arc in a home loss to Vermont in their last game. Leading scorer Nico Clareth had a horrible game, hitting just 1-of-6 from beyond the arc. Take CAN. GL, Jesse Schule
01-01-17	Packers v. Lions OVER 49.5	Top	31-24	Win	100	48 h 50 m	Show
This is a 10* play on GB@DET to go OVER the total. The Lions went into Dallas last week, and got blown out by a team that didn't have anything to play for. They couldn't do anything right on defense, allowing Dak Prescott to throw for 212 yards and three TDs on 15-of-20 passing. The Cowboys also piled up 164 yards on the ground, and Ezekiel Elliot had a pair of rushing TDs. With Darius Slay sidelined by a hamstring injury last week, backup corner Johnson Bademosi wasn't able to do anything to stop Dez Bryant. Slay might be able to play this week, but he's unlikely to be at 100 percent. If he can't go, it's a nightmare matchup for Bademosi facing Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Green Bay has scored 30 or more points in three straight games, and comes into Detroit as winners of five straight. The Packers success on offense has made everybody forgot about how bad this team was in the first half of the season, and there are still plenty of reasons to be concerned about this defense. Last week they were lit up for 383 yards and three TDs by Sam Bradford. The week before that it was Chicago's backup Matt Barkley throwing for 362 yards and a pair of TDs. Both of these teams are banged up at the running back position, so it figures to be a game where we should see plenty of passing. Three of the last four games between these two teams have gone over the total, and Green Bay has gone over in five of it's last six versus NFC teams. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
01-01-17	Ravens +1 v. Bengals	Top	10-27	Loss	-110	40 h 21 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Baltimore Ravens. While neither of these two teams are going to the playoffs, I like the Ravens to end the season on a high not with a win in Cincinnati. The Bengals are going to rest some injured players, and will be without several key players including: Tyler Eifert, A.J. Green and Vontaze Burfict. The Ravens can finish with a winning record if they win today, and this could be a huge game for veteran receiver Steve Smith, who is expected to retire after this season. Flacco has played well down the stretch, throwing for over 1400 yards with 10 TDs and five INTs in his last five starts. The Ravens won three of those games, with losses at New England and Pittsburgh. The Ravens are 8-0 ATS in their last eight versus division rivals, and that trend should continue here today. GL, Jesse Schule
12-31-16	Canucks v. Oilers -1.5	Top	3-2	Loss	-100	14 h 44 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Oilers. The Canucks have won back to back home games, but they play their second game in as many nights on the road in Edmonton on New Years Eve. This is a tough spot for Vancouver, and they face an Oilers team that has won four of it's last five. Edmonton has struggled to find consistent goaltending in previous seasons, but Cam Talbot has been sensational in 2016. The former New York Ranger has been particularly good against the Canucks, going 3-0-2 in five starts against them over the last two seasons. He stopped all 26 shots he faced in a shutout win over Vancouver earlier this season. The Canucks have dropped five of their last seven when playing the second game of a back-to-back, and they have last four of their last five when playing a third game in four nights. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule
12-31-16	Ohio State v. Clemson +3.5	Top	0-31	Win	100	539 h 52 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Clemson Tigers. Both Clemson and Ohio State lost just one game this season, and the majority of the pundits agree that these two teams are pretty evenly matched. The Tigers though are getting a significant number of points here in the Fiesta Bowl, and I believe Clemson played better football down the stretch. J.T. Barrett threw for just 210 yards with one TD an an INT on 25-of-54 passing in the final two games, just barely beating Michigan State and Michigan. DeShaun Watson threw for 635 yards and nine TDs in his last two games, and he ran for over 100 yards and two TDs as well. The Buckeyes are a young team, with the majority of the players from their championship squad two years ago already moved on. The Tigers still have the same core group of stars from last year's team that pushed Alabama to the brink in the Championship Game. The Buckeyes failed to cover the spread in six of their last overall, while Clemson is 7-1 ATS in their last eight neutral site games. I'll take the points. Take CLEM. GL, Jesse Schule
12-31-16	Washington v. Alabama OVER 52.5	Top	7-24	Loss	-103	19 h 15 m	Show
This is a 10* play on WAS@BAMA to go OVER the total. The Crimson Tide will be a double digit favorite over Washington in the Peach Bowl, but the Huskies offense might give them some trouble. Alabama has only lost one game in the last two seasons, and that was a 43-37 home loss to Ole Miss last year. Chad Kelly lit them up for 341 passing yards and three TDs in the victory. The Rebels nearly did it again this season, as Kelly threw for a whopping 431 yards and three TDs in a 48-43 home loss. If there's a weakness in the Alabama defense, it's that they've failed to contain elite quarterbacks over the last two seasons. Kelly wasn't the only quarterback to have a big game against Alabama this season, Austin Allen threw for 400 yards and three TDs when Arkansas lost 49-30 at home to Alabama. Jake Browning was one of the nation's top quarterbacks this season, throwing for 3,280 yards with 42 TDs and just seven picks. Given almost a month to prepare for this game, these offensive coordinators should have plenty of tricks up their sleeves. Both these teams have trended toward high scoring games, with the Huskies going over in four of their last five non-conference games. The Tide have gone over nine of their last 11 bowl games, and the over is 19-6-1 in their last 26 neutral site games. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-30-16	Florida State +7 v. Michigan	Top	33-32	Win	100	260 h 22 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Florida State Seminoles. This looks like a classic let down spot for the Wolverines, and Harbaugh might struggle to get his team up for their bowl game. Michigan was ranked in the Top 5 all year, and didn't drop out of a playoff spot until losing to the Buckeyes in their final game of the regular season. Many of the stars on both sides of the ball for the Wolverines will already be looking ahead to the NFL, and might not be all that happy about putting their body on the line one more time ahead of the draft. Even at their best, the Wolverines might be hard pressed to cover such a big number against a Florida State team that went 9-3 this season, losing to Clemson by just three points, and suffering an upset loss to North Carolina by a score of 37-35. The only ugly mark on their season was a 63-20 loss to Louisville in Week 3, but I am not going to read too much into that result, as there were some key injuries on defense that factored into that loss. FSU running back Dalvin Cook was banged up in the first half of the season, but he ran for 720 yards and 11 TDs in his last five games. The Seminoles should give Harbaugh's boys a run for their money. Take FSU. GL, Jesse Schule
12-28-16	Kansas State v. Texas A&M -145	Top	33-28	Loss	-145	23 h 34 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Texas A&M Aggies. Both Kansas State and Texas A&M finished the season with 8-4 overall records, but the Wildcats didn't really have any quality wins. In fact none of their eight wins came against teams with a winning record (in the FBS). The Aggies on the other hand opened the season with six straight wins, beating Auburn, Arkansas and Tennessee. Even after they lost to Alabama in late October, they ranked #4 overall in the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. Things went downhill for the Aggies when Trevor Knight was injured two weeks later in a loss to Mississippi State. Knight is healthy and well rested, and all geared up for the final game of his college career. He delivered one of the most impressive performances in history when he threw for 348 yards and four TDs in the 2014 Sugar Bowl, helping Oklahoma upset Alabama by a score of 45-31. Bill Snyder knows just how dangerous Knight can be, he threw for 318 yards and three TDs in his last game against the Wildcats. Kansas State won that game 31-30 at Oklahoma, but that was a different team with Jake Waters and Tyler Lockett. Jesse Ertz struggled at quarterback for the Wildcats this season, throwing just four TD passes and three picks in eight games in conference play. He's up against the best pass rush in the country, and it could get ugly if he's forced to throw. The Wildcats are a woeful 1-7 ATS in their last eight bowl games. Take Aggies. GL, Jesse Schule
12-27-16	Grizzlies v. Celtics OVER 198.5	Top	103-113	Win	100	12 h 9 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MEM@BOS to go OVER the total. The Grizzlies are one of the best defensive teams in the league, ranking 2nd in points allowed. Opponents are averaging just 97.7 points per game this season, but Memphis has lost four of it's last six, surrendering well over 100 points in each of it's last two losses. One of those games was a 112-109 home loss to the Celtics just seven days ago. They come into Boston tonight off a 112-102 loss at Orlando last night. Playing their second game of a back to back, the Grizzlies defense might not be at it's best. These two teams have a history of playing high scoring games, going over in five of the last six meetings. Going back even further, the over is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings, and eight of the last 11 at Boston have gone over the total. The Celtics are hot, winning five of their last six, scoring an average of 108.9 points in those games. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-26-16	Lions +8 v. Cowboys	Top	21-42	Loss	-125	95 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Detroit Lions. The Cowboys have won 11 of their last 12 games, and have clinched their division and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. They've failed to cover in four straight games though, and they are asked to cover a big spread here in a meaningless game versus Detroit. The Lions need a win here to clinch a playoff spot, and they have a history of playing close games against the Cowboys. These two teams have played three times since 2011, and all three of those games were decided by four points or less. The Lions run defense ranks among the best in the NFL, holding opponents to just 98.9 yards per game, only giving up six rushing TDs. Ezekiel Elliott has run for 266 yards on 47 carries in the Cowboys last two games, but I expect him to see limited action here against the Lions. Jason Garrett says he won't rest starters even though the Cowboy's have clinched, but that doesn't mean the backups won't get the majority of the snaps. It would be completely irresponsible to give Elliott and the rest of the starters a heavy workload tonight. Especially after seeing three teams lose key players to broken legs just 48 hours ago. Take DET. GL, Jesse Schule
12-25-16	Broncos v. Chiefs -200	Top	10-33	Win	100	128 h 25 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs ran all over the Titans last week, running for 157 yards and two TDs. They led 17-7 at halftime, but ended up losing by a score of 19-17 to Tennessee. They host Denver tonight, needing a victory to clinch a spot in the playoffs. The Broncos are the defending Super Bowl champs, but they are not going to get a chance to defend their title. Denver has really struggled since C.J. Anderson went down with an injury, and they haven't been able to get anything going on the ground with Devontae Booker and Justin Forsett. The Broncos still rank #1 in the NFL against the pass, but they haven't been able to stop the run. Denver ranks 27th in the NFL allowing 117 yards per game. The Chiefs have covered the spread in five straight when coming off a loss. Take KC. GL, Jesse Schule
12-25-16	Ravens +6 v. Steelers	Top	27-31	Win	100	50 h 1 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Baltimore Ravens. This is a huge game for the Ravens, they need to win the AFC North to clinch a playoff spot, and that can only happen if they beat the Steelers here in Pittsburgh. The Ravens have won three of their last four, with the only loss during that span coming on the road at New England. Joe Flacco has been hot during that span, throwing nine TD passes and just four INTs, and going over 300 yards passing in two of those games. The defense has been a strength all year for the Ravens, but they've conceded 56 points in their last two games. Tom Brady threw for over 400 yards and three TDs against the Ravens secondary two weeks ago, and the Eagles ran wild, rushing for 169 yards and a pair of TDs in last week's 27-26 loss at Baltimore. The Steelers defense ranks in the Top 10 in the league against the pass, but they come into this game banged up on the defensive line, and that could mean more time in the pocket for Flacco. The Ravens are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games against division rivals, and 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine road games versus teams with a winning home record. Take BAL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-24-16	Bucs +3.5 v. Saints	Top	24-31	Loss	-110	25 h 58 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Tampa Bay Bucs. The Bucs have won five of their last six overall after coming up short in a 26-20 defeat at Dallas on Sunday night. They turned the ball over four times in that loss, putting their defense in a tough spot. Heading into last Sunday's game the Bucs had won five straight, limiting opponents to an average of less than 13 points per game during that span. One of those wins came against New Orleans, and they picked off Drew Brees three times in a 16-11 home win. Brees is coming off a big game on the road at Arizona, but the Cardinals look like a team that has already thrown in the towel. The Bucs are still fighting for a playoff spot, and they should go all out here at the Super Dome. These two teams have gone under the total in 13 of the last 16 meetings, and the Saints have failed to reach the total in seven straight versus teams with a winning record. The Bucs have covered the spread in five straight road games, and four of their last five meetings with the Saints. Take TB, GL, Jesse Schule
12-24-16	Dolphins v. Bills -190	Top	34-31	Loss	-190	98 h 56 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Buffalo Bills 1/H. The Dolphins are looking to clinch a playoff spot here in Buffalo, but it isn't going to be easy. Miami has won eight of it's last nine games, and one of those was a 28-25 home win over the Bills. Jay Ajayi ran for a season high 214 yards with a TD on 28 carries in that win. His production has really dropped off in recent weeks though, failing to run for 100 yards in six straight starts. Injuries have taken their toll on Miami, and they will turn to backup quarterback Matt Moore here this Saturday. He looked good against the Jets, throwing for 236 yards with four TDs and one INT. The Jets turned the ball over four times in that game though, and still managed to out-gain Miami 360-303 total yards. Moore only completed 12 passes, and he's likely to have a tougher time against a Buffalo defense that ranks among the best in the NFL allowing just 225 passing yards per game. The Dolphins defense has been terrible against the run, ranking 30th allowing opponents to average 132.5 rushing yards per game. The Bills rank 1st overall in the NFL in rushing, averaging 163 yards per game. It could be a big day for Shady McCoy, and I expect him to find Pay Dirt. Take BUF. GL, Jesse Schule
12-23-16	Wizards v. Bucks -150	Top	96-123	Win	100	12 h 55 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Milwaukee Bucks. After winning back to back games in a home and home series versus Chicago, The Bucks dropped both games in a two game series versus the Cavs. They were competitive in both those games against the defending champs, and on their home court they forced overtime before falling by a score of 114-108. They should get back on track against Washington here, a team that is just 3-9 on the road. The Wizards could be shorthanded, after Otto Porter sat out the second half of their 107-97 win over the Bulls due to back spasms. The Bucks are feeling good about themselves despite coming up short against Cleveland: "If we play like we've played the last week, regardless of our wins and losses, we'll be fine," forward John Henson said. "We're not beating ourselves. We're playing the right way for the most part." They've covered the spread in 10 of their last 14 games when playing on 1 day's rest. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-22-16	Spurs -120 v. Clippers	Top	101-106	Loss	-120	16 h 17 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the San Antonio Spurs. The Clippers upset the Spurs in San Antonio earlier this season, and Blake Griffin scored a game high 28 points in the victory. The Spurs won't have to worry about Griffin when they attempt to avenge that loss at the Staples Center tonight. San Antonio has the best road record in the NBA at 15-1, and they've covered the spread in five straight overall. The Clippers haven't been making bettors any money at home, failing to cover in six of their last eight at Staples Center. They've also failed to cover in five of their last six versus teams with a winning record, and five in a row when coming off a win. I like the visitors to get revenge here against the undermanned Clippers. Take SPURS. GL, Jesse Schule
12-22-16	LSU v. Wake Forest -8	Top	76-110	Win	100	11 h 37 m	Show
8*
12-22-16	Canisius +11.5 v. St Bonaventure	Top	106-101	Win	100	11 h 42 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Canisius Golden Griffins. The Bonnies have always been a strong home team, but perhaps they've lost a step this season. They have failed to cover in eight straight as a home favorite, and they are being asked to cover a double-digit spread here versus a strong team that has given them trouble in the past. Canisius has covered the spread in five straight road games, and three of the last four meetings between these two teams have been decided by six points or less. The Bonnies followed up a home loss to UNC Wilmington by beating Niagra and Army. Neither of those wins came by more than 10 points, and I don't think either of those teams are as competitive as Canisius. The underdog has covered the spread in five of the last seven in this series, and that's a trend that is likely to continue tonight. Take CAN. GL, Jesse Schule
12-22-16	Central Arkansas v. Arizona State -18	Top	62-98	Win	100	2 h 16 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Arizona State Sun Devils. Sometimes wins and losses don't tell the real story, and I think that's the case with this 6-6 Arizona State team. The Sun Devils have lost to #1 Kentucky, #9 Creighton, #18 Purdue, Davidson, Northern Iowa and New Mexico State. Despite their .500 record, they've scored plenty of points. They are averaging a staggering 93.8 points per game on 48.5 percent shooting at home. They've covered the spread in seven of their last nine home games against teams with a losing record. They host the 1-11 Central Arkansas Bears in a matinee Thursday, and this really looks like it should be a massacre. The Bears are 1-5 ATS in their last six non conference games, and they've only covered the spread once in their last seven road games. Three of their last four road losses came by 20+ points. Take ASU. GL, Jesse Schule
12-21-16	Georgia State v. Middle Tennessee -12.5	Top	64-56	Loss	-110	20 h 9 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. Georgia State is 0-4 on the road, and three of those four losses came by double digits (at Old Dominion, at Mississippi State, and at Auburn). The Blue Raiders at 10-2 have more wins than any of those teams, and they have beaten some good teams by a wide margin. They have double digit wins over Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Evansville, Belmont, and Toldeo. They are coming off a 80-77 loss at VCU, covering the spread for the sixth straight game. It's only a matter of time before this team becomes overvalued, but I think we are still getting a reasonable price here on the home favorite, as this game should be a blowout. The Panthers have failed to cover in 10 of their last 14 road games, and they are 3-14 ATS in their last 17 games against teams with a winning record. The Blue Raiders are 6-0 ATS in their last six non-conference games, and 7-2 ATS in their last nine home games. Take MTU. GL, Jesse Schule
12-20-16	Sabres +1.5 v. Panthers	Top	3-4	Win	100	20 h 19 m	Show
This is a 5* play on the Buffalo Sabres +1.5. The Sabres are six points back of eighth place Boston, who occupy the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo though does have a couple of games in hand, with a record of 12-11-7 through 30 games. Florida sits to points ahead of the Sabres, but has played one more game. The Panthers have lost eight of their last 11 overall, and six of those games were decided by just one goal. The Sabres have played more than their fair share of one-goal games, with seven of their last nine being decided by a single score. Buffalo owns the league's 4th best power-play, converting on 22.9 percent of it's man-advantage opportunities. The Sabres should give Florida a run for it's money here at the BB&T Center. Take BUF +1.5. GL, Jesse Schule
12-20-16	Lakers v. Hornets UNDER 213	Top	113-117	Loss	-110	20 h 50 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the LA Lakers. The Lakers are struggling after starting the season 10-10. They've lost nine of their last 10 overall, and PG DeAngelo Russell is still dealing with a knee injury that will keep him off the floor in Charlotte. The Hornets return home from a five game road trip, and they've won three of their last four at home. They held opponents under 100 points in all three of those wins, and they've held the opposition to an average of just 99 points in their last seven overall. These two teams have failed to reach the total in seven of the last 10 meetings, and the total for tonight's game is far higher than it was in any of those previous meetings. The Hornets have gone under in five of their last seven overall, and 19 of their last 28 when playing on two days rest. The under is 6-2-1 in the Lakers last nine road games. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-18-16	Raiders -2.5 v. Chargers	Top	19-16	Win	100	162 h 41 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders six game win streak ended in Kansas City last week, and they will try to get back on track on the road at San Diego this Sunday. The Chargers are coming off back to back losses, and at 5-8 there isn't much for San Diego to play for. Phillip Rivers took a beating last week, getting sacked five times while throwing for 236 yards, two TDs and three INTs on 21-of-39 passing. He's now been picked off 10 times in his last four starts. Derek Carr has only thrown five picks all year, and he threw for 317 yards, 2 TDs and an INT in a 34-31 home win over the Chargers earlier this season. San Diego has battled injuries all year, and the Chargers come into this game missing a long list of key players, most notably RB Melvin Gordon. Raiders DE Khalil Mack ranks third in the NFL in sacks, and he has five forced fumbles this season. The Chargers rank dead last in the league with 30 turnovers. I like Oakland to clinch a playoff birth here with a win in San Diego. Take OAK. GL, Jesse Schule
12-18-16	Saints v. Cardinals -2.5	Top	48-41	Loss	-110	161 h 3 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals came into this season expected to be a Super Bowl contender, but here in Week 15 they have just five wins. The Saints come into Arizona with a 5-8 record, but they've lost four of their last five games, and Drew Brees has struggled during that span. Brees is coming off back to back games without a TD pass, throwing a whopping six picks in those losses. He'll face an Arizona defense that ranks #1 overall, and second overall versus the pass. The Saints defense ranks near the bottom of the league, allowing opponents to average over 366 yards per game. While the Cardinals have struggled on the road, they've been pretty good at home, with a record of 4-2-1. Their last home game was a 31-23 win over Washington, and Carson Palmer threw for 300 yards and three TDs on 30-of-46 passing. I think this is a great spot for Palmer and Arizona to bounce back from a tough road loss in bad weather last week. Take ZONA. GL, Jesse Schule
12-18-16	Eagles v. Ravens -5.5	Top	26-27	Loss	-110	158 h 56 m	Show
After losing to the Patriots at Foxboro, the Ravens still control their own destiny. They are just one game back of the Steelers in the AFC North, and they play at Pittsburgh next week. They need to win here at home this Sunday against the Eagles, a team that has come crashing back down to earth after a hot start. Carson Wentz appeared to be wise beyond his years in the first half of the season, but he's thrown just four TD passes and nine INTs in his last six starts. He faces one of the NFL's toughest defenses this week, and the Ravens rank 2nd overall with 15 INTs this season. "This is at least where you want to be," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "The opportunity to control your own fate with victory is really what you hope for at this time of the season. Two teams in our division have that -- us and the Steelers. We'll both be fighting for that division championship." The Eagles have failed to cover the spread in four straight, while the Ravens are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games. Take BAL. GL, Jesse Schule.
12-17-16	Lightning v. Oilers -145	Top	2-3	Win	100	17 h 22 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Edmonton Oilers. The Lightning are struggling, coming into Edmonton Saturday as losers of eight of their last 10. This is a particularly tough spot, as they play on back to back nights after losing last night in Vancouver. They haven't done well playing on no rest, losing five of their last six in the second game of a back to back. They've also lost four of their last five visits to Edmonton. Goaltending has been a big issue for the Bolts, with Ben Bishop posting a losing overall record, and backup Andrei Vasilevskiy getting lit up for 17 goals in his last five appearances. Whoever gets the start tonight (likely Bishop) will face the NHL's leading scorer Connor McDavid. Oilers coach Todd McLellan has said he will reunite McDavid with Milan Lucic and Jordan Eberle on the top line. He likes his chances here against the road weary Lightning: "We're fresh, we're energized and we got to polish some things up," said McLellan. Take EDM. GL, Jesse Schule
12-17-16	Southern Miss -195 v. UL-Lafayette	Top	28-21	Win	100	80 h 23 m	Show
10* analysis before game time
12-17-16	Butler v. Indiana -143	Top	83-78	Loss	-143	7 h 40 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Indiana Hoosiers. The Hoosiers are 8-1 with wins over #3 ranked Kansas and #3 ranked North Carolina. They play state rivals Butler in Indiana Saturday, and the Bulldogs are 9-1 so far. Both teams are shooting close to 50% from the field, but the Hoosiers have averaged 87.6 points per game, 10 more than Butler. Indiana's biggest advantage should be on the boards, averaging 42.9 rebounds per game (13 more than Butler). The last time these two teams met in the Crossroads Classic, the Hoosiers won 82-73, out-rebounding Butler 48-40. Sophomore forward OG Anunoby scored 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting in the Hoosiers win over the Tar Heels, but missed the last three games with an ankle injury. He's expected to be back for this game, and I like the Hoosiers to prove to be too much for Butler. Take IND. GL, Jesse Schule
12-16-16	Kings v. Penguins -185	Top	1-0	Loss	-185	22 h 41 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins are the hottest team in the National Hockey League, coming into tonight's home game against LA as winners of seven straight overall. They are tied with the Rangers at the top of the Eastern Conference Standings, and trail Chicago by just one point for the league's overall best record. The Kings are playing the second game of a back to back, on the East Coast a long way from home. The Kings are 5-8-1 on the road, while the Penguins home record of 13-2-1 is the league's second best behind Montreal. Sidney Crosby has six goals and five assists in his last seven games, and he has an NHL best 21 goals this season. Matt Murray has picked up right where he left off when he led the Penguins to a Stanley Cup Championship in his rookie season. He's 12-2 with a 1.93 GAA, ranking among the league leaders in all major goaltending categories. This looks like a mismatch, and while the price is steep, it should probably be higher. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule
12-15-16	Devils v. Blues -183	Top	2-5	Win	100	8 h 3 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the St. Louis Blues. The New Jersey Devils have lost seven of their last nine overall, and they will have a tough matchup tonight on the road at St. Louis. The Blues are coming off consecutive road losses, but they are 7-0-1 in their last eight home games. Starting goaltender Jake Allen has yet to lose in regulation on home ice this season, boasting a record of 10-0-2 with a 1.79 GAA. Allen already has a win against the Devils this year, allowing one goal on 21 shots in the victory. It's tough to win games in the NHL if you can't take advantage of your power play chances, and the Devils have struggled in that department, ranking 22nd in the league with a 15.4 percent conversion rate. The Blues rank in the Top 10 both on the power play as well as killing penalties. St. Louis at home, with a huge advantage on special teams, a superior offense and more consistent goaltending looks solid at this price. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-14-16	Cavs v. Grizzlies -4	Top	85-93	Win	100	10 h 15 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies and the Cavs will play the second leg of a home and home series on back to back nights in Memphis Wednesday. Tyron Lue has already announced that LeBron and the rest of the "Big Three" will be rested in this game. They aren't even expected to fly with the team to Memphis. The Grizzlies have dealt with adversity (nothing new for them), but have remained competitive. Their 10-4 home record is superior to the Cavs 6-3 road record, and I can't see the Cleveland B team competing on the road here tonight. Take MEM. GL, Jesse Schule
12-13-16	Panthers v. Wild -140	Top	1-5	Win	100	11 h 23 m	Show
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12-12-16	South Carolina v. Seton Hall -145	Top	64-67	Win	100	10 h 12 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Seton Hall Pirates. The Gamecocks will be without leading scorer, and leading rebounder Sindarius Thornwell when they face Seton Hall on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. South Carolina is undefeated, but seven of their eight wins came at home. They really missed Thornwell in their last game, shooting just 41 percent from the field and getting outrebounded by an inferior Florida International team. The Pirates come in averaging 78.3 points per game on 49.9 percent shooting, and they should feel at home at Madison Square Garden. Not only has Seton Hall won seven of nine games to start the season, their last three games of last season were wins over Creighton, Xavier and Villanova in New York. They have four of five starters from the team that won the Big East Tournament last year. Take HALL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-12-16	Ravens +7.5 v. Patriots	Top	23-30	Win	100	174 h 45 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens have won four of their last five games, and their only loss during that span came by a score of 27-17 at Dallas. The Patriots are 10-2, but both of those losses came at home in Foxboro. Brady's favorite target Rob Gronkowski is done for the year with a back injury, and I think the Pats are a little overrated here as they get set to host the league's #1 ranked defense. Joe Flacco threw for a season high 381 yards and four TDs on 36-of-47 passing in a blowout win over Miami last Sunday, and he had a big game the last time he faced the Patriots. Baltimore lost 35-31 at New England in the 2014 playoffs, and Flacco threw for 292 yards and four TDs in a losing effort. The Ravens actually held a 14 point lead in that game, but couldn't hang on. Dennis Pitta looked like a man among boys last week, catching nine passes for 90 yards and two TDs. The Ravens defense held Jay Ajayi to just 61 yards on 12 carries, and they picked off Ryan Tannehill three times. This looks like a great spot to take the Ravens getting a bunch of points. Take BAL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-11-16	Cowboys -185 v. Giants	Top	7-10	Loss	-185	12 h 12 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Dallas Cowboys 1st Half. The Giants are the only team in the NFL that has beat the Cowboys, but I don't like their chances of doing it twice. The Giants actually rank 5th in the NFL in rushing defense, holding opponents under 100 yards per game. They got shredded for well over 100 yards in Pittsburgh last week though, and when I look at their schedule I can see those numbers may be skewed. Their six game win streak ended in Steel Town last week, but check out the six teams they beat during that run. The Browns, Rams, Bears, Eagles, and both the Ravens and Bengals who were really banged up. With a schedule like that, it's not surprising they put up some nice numbers. The Cowboys will be looking to avenge this season's only loss, and I expect Zeke to run all over these Giants. Take DAL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-11-16	Saints v. Bucs -150	Top	11-16	Win	100	149 h 29 m	Show
This is an 8* play on Tampa Bay. The Saints will be on the road at Tampa this Sunday, and the bookmakers are expecting plenty of scoring in this one. The total is over 50, which is much higher than it was in the previous six meetings between the two teams. They failed to reach the total in four of those six games, and two games that went over were played at the Super Dome in New Orleans. Drew Brees leads the NFL in passing, but he's coming off his worst game of the season, throwing for 326 yards and three INTs in a home loss to Detroit. The Saints have lost three of their last four games, going under the total in all three of those losses. The Bucs on the other hand have won four in a row, and have allowed opponents to average just 13 points during that span. The Saints seem to score most of their points against the league's weaker teams, which is part of the reason they've failed to reach the total in six straight against teams with a winning record. Drew Brees has never played as well on the road as he does at home, and he's in a tough spot this week facing a surging Bucs defense. Take TB. GL, Jesse Schule
12-11-16	Cardinals +2.5 v. Dolphins	Top	23-26	Loss	-110	155 h 34 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Arizona Cardinals. After winning five straight games, the Dolphins were masquerading as a contender. I wasn't fooled, betting against them last week in a 38-6 loss to Baltimore. Joe Flacco picked apart their defense, throwing for 381 yards with four TDs on 36-of-47 passing. The are back home to host the Cardinals, a talented team that has underachieved all year. The Cards are coming off a 31-23 win over Washington, and Carson Palmer threw for 300 yards and three TDs on 30-of-46 passing in the victory. David Johnson continued to put up incredible numbers, running for 84 yards and a TD on 18 carries, and catching nine passes for 91 yards and a TD. Arizona ranks 2nd in the NFL in total defense, just behind Baltimore. We saw what the Dolphins looked like against the Ravens, and I don't expect them to have much more success here against Arizona. Take ARI. GL, Jesse Schule
12-11-16	Redskins v. Eagles	Top	27-22	Win	100	154 h 28 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Washington Redskins. Washington was riding a 6-1-1 run heading into Thanksgiving, but they lost to the NFL's best team in Dallas by a score of 31-26. They followed that up with another tough loss on the road at Arizona, and now they face a must win game at Philly if they want to keep any playoff hopes alive. The Eagles have lost five of their last six, and they can't blame the schedule for their struggles. They are coming off a 32-14 loss to the Bengals, and Carson Wentz threw three INTs in that game. The rookie quarterback looked like a seasoned veteran in his first four games, but he's since thrown twice as many picks (10) as TDs (5). The Redskins expect to get Jordan Reed back this week, and he didn't play when the Eagles lost at Washington earlier in the year. Wentz was sacked five times, and only completed 11 passes in the first meeting, and I don't see things changing much this time around. Washington has won four of the last five in this series, and they are 5-0 ATS in those games. Take WAS. GL, Jesse Schule
12-10-16	Jets v. Flames -125	Top	2-6	Win	100	15 h 33 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Calgary Flames. The Flames come into tonight's home game versus Winnipeg as winners of five straight. The biggest difference for Calgary has been a change between the pipes. Brian Elliot came into the season as the starter, but after struggling mightily he's given way to veteran Chad Johnson. The 30 year old was born in Calgary, and he's been standing on his head so far this season, with a record of 12-4-1 with a 1.98 GAA. Goaltending has not been a strength for the Jets, and their #1 netminder Connor Hellebuyck is 3-5 with a 3.18 GAA on the road this year. The Jets have just four wins in their last 12 games, and they've lost their last three visits to the Saddledome. Going back even further, they've lost nine of their last 11 in Calgary. Johnny Hockey returned from injury last week, and he's scored a pair of goals and added four assists in three games since. Things have really come together nicely for the Flames, and we get a great price to back them at home against an inferior opponent. Take CAL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-10-16	Penguins -126 v. Lightning	Top	4-3	Win	100	12 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins are flying, coming into Saturday's game at Tampa as winners of four in a row. They sit two points behind the 1st place Rangers in the Metropolitan Division, with two games in hand. The Lightning are struggling, they've lost six of their last seven overall. Goaltending has been an issue, and their #1 goaltender Ben Bishop has a losing record (8-10-1, 2.86 GAA). Backup netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy has better numbers (6-2-1, 2.27 GAA), but he's conceded nine goals on 54 shots in his last two starts. Pittsburgh ranks 2nd in the NHL averaging 3.4 goals per game. Matt Murray has been stellar between the pipes, with a record of 9-2-0 with a 1.91 GAA. He doesn't mind playing on the road, he's 5-2 with a 1.74 GAA in seven road starts this season. The Penguins have won 15 of the last 22 meetings between these two teams, and with Ryan Callahan and Steven Stamkos both sidelined by injury, I don't like their chances here tonight. Take PIT. GL, Jesse Schule
12-10-16	NC-Wilmington v. St Bonaventure -4	Top	81-80	Loss	-105	16 h 56 m	Show
This is a 10* play on St. Bonaventure. The Bonnies come into Saturday's home game against UNC Wilmington as winners of five straight. They are undefeated at home, and they scored a whopping 90 points in a win over Buffalo in their last home game. The Seahawks are in first place in the CAA, and they were the top team in their conference last year. They didn't fare all that well in non conference road games though, dropping four of their first five. The Bonnies are always tough at home, and they were 14-2 on their home floor last season. They shoot the ball particularly well at home, and have a significant edge when it comes to free throw percentage and three-point field goal percentage. Over their last five games, the Bonnies have shot 43.3 percent from beyond the arc, while the Seahawks have hit just 32.1 percent of their three-point attempts during that span. Given how well the Bonnies have played at home in recent seasons, it seems a little odd that they are asked to cover such a low number here. We can see that they've failed to cover the spread in five of their last six home games, but they won those six games by an average margin of more than six points. I think the bookmakers have perhaps overcompensated based on that trend, giving us great value betting the home team as such a short favorite. Take SBON. GL, Jesse Schule
12-10-16	Mercer v. Clemson -13	Top	47-90	Win	100	14 h 55 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Clemson Tigers. The Mercer Bears have been struggling this season, and playing on the road at Clemson is going to be tough. The Tigers are 4-0 at home, and three of those four wins came by double digits. Their defense has been spectacular in those games, holding opponents to an average of 59.8 points on 39.8 percent shooting. The Bears haven't been competitive when facing top tier teams, losing by 20+ points to Florida and Davidson. They are just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 overall, and 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games. Mercer sits in the bottom half of the Southern Conference standings, and Clemson has covered in five straight versus teams from the Southern. This looks like a complete mismatch, and I like Clemson to win big here at home. Take CLEM. GL, Jesse Schule
12-10-16	Wisconsin v. Marquette UNDER 147.5	Top	93-84	Loss	-110	12 h 56 m	Show
This is a 10* play on WISC@MARQ to go UNDER the total. The Badgers will play at Marquette Saturday, in the latest edition of this in-state rivalry. Marquette won last year by a score of 57-55 at Madison, while the Badgers won at Milwaukee by a score of 49-38 the previous year. Those are some pretty low scores for college basketball, which makes it surprising that the total for this game is more than 10 points higher than it was in any of the last 10 meetings in this series. The under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between the two teams, and the Badgers have failed to reach the total in 16 of their last 21 overall. Marquette comes in averaging a whopping 86.7 points per game on better than 50 percent shooting, but they have yet to face a ranked opponent. They scored in average of just 68 points in their two losses (vs Pittsburgh and Michigan). Wisconsin will be by far the best defensive team they've seen this season, as the Badgers are allowing just 59.1 points per game. The Badgers have failed to reach the total in six of their last seven road games versus Marquette. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-09-16	Oilers v. Wild -154	Top	2-3	Win	100	12 h 53 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Minnesota Wild. The Oilers jumped out to an early lead last night in Philly, but the Flyers came back with three goals in the third period to win by a score of 6-5. It's going to be tough to get up for tonight's game, playing on the road in the final game of this road trip on back to back nights. It's also Edmonton's third game in four nights, and the Oilers have just two wins in their last eight overall. The Wild are 7-3 at home this season, and goaltender Devan Dubnyk has been dominant on home ice. He's 6-3 with a 1.57 GAA in nine starts in Minnesota this year, and he's won seven of eight starts against his former team. The Oilers have lost 21 of their last 26 visits to Minnesota, and they have dropped a woeful 60 of their last 77 when playing on back to back nights. Take MIN. GL, Jesse Schule
12-08-16	Raiders v. Chiefs OVER 45.5	Top	13-21	Loss	-107	22 h 51 m	Show
This is a 10* play on OAK@KC to go OVER the total. The Raiders and the Chiefs will play at Arrowhead on Thursday, and the winner will be in the driver's seat in the AFC West. The Chiefs won 26-10 at Oakland earlier this season, but Oakland has since won six straight. The Raiders have scored 30 or more points in five of those six games, and Derek Carr has thrown 12 TD passes and just two picks during that span. The Chiefs have won six of seven since their win at Oakland, but it's worth having a closer look at their recent results. Their home victory over the Jaguars on November 7 was hardly impressive, as they were out-gained 449-231 in total yards, and just barely beat one of the league's worst teams. They followed that up with 20-17 win at Carolina, and they were also out-gained in that game (341-256), and the Panthers somehow managed to blow a 14 point lead in the fourth quarter. After losing at home to the Bucs, they got lucky in another miraculous comeback win at Denver. Then last week they won on a failed two-point conversion attempt returned for two points (29-28) at Atlanta. Their defense has been impressive at times, but the Chiefs rank 29th overall in total defense, and they have been burned for a total of 665 yards passing the last two weeks. The Raiders defense actually ranks worse, and Oakland has gone over the total in six straight, and four of their last five road games. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-07-16	Blazers v. Bucks -130	Top	107-115	Win	100	21 h 50 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks had a four game winning streak snapped when they lost 97-96 to the Spurs on Monday. They host Portland tonight, and the Blazers have lost four of their last six on the road. The home team has won five straight in this series, and Milwaukee has covered the spread in eight of the last 10 meetings. The Blazers have covered the spread just twice in their last seven road games, and they are 1-7 ATS in their last eight versus teams with a winning record. The Greek Freak scored a career high 34 points on 13-of-19 shooting in a home win over Cleveland last Tuesday, and he should put up big numbers against a Portland team that ranks near the bottom of the NBA in points allowed. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-07-16	Harvard v. Boston College	Top	74-66	Loss	-130	20 h 45 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Boston College Eagles. After suffering consecutive double digit losses to Richmond and Kansas State, the Eagles won big at home by a score of 88-70 over Dartmouth. They host another Ivy League team tonight, and While Harvard should prove to be a tougher opponent than Dartmouth, the Crimson are no longer the class of their conference. These teams played last November, and the Eagles won by double digits on their home court. Boston College has won four of it's five home games so far, scoring an average of 79.2 points on 50.2 percent shooting. The Crimson have played just one true road game, losing 70-66 at Massachusetts. They committed 19 turnovers in that game, and shot just 36.8 percent from the field. The Eagles leading scorer Jerome Robinson has been feeling the hot hand, totaling 27 points in each of his last two games. He was 10-of-16 from beyond the arc in those two games. This looks like a tough spot for a struggling Harvard team playing on back to back nights. Take B.C. GL, Jesse Schule
12-06-16	Knicks v. Heat UNDER 204	Top	114-103	Loss	-110	12 h 28 m	Show
This is a 10* play on NYK@MIA to go UNDER the total. The New York Knicks are just 2-6 on the road this season, and they have failed to cover in nine of the last 10 in this series with the Heat. New York's 15th ranked offense is averaging 5.5 points fewer on the road than it does at home. The Heat are one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA, ranking 28th overall, averaging just 97.1 points per game. Miami's defense though is ranked 6th in the NBA, holding the opposition to an average of 98.8 points per game. The Heat are coming off a 99-92 loss at Portland, failing to reach the total for the fifth time in their last 10 games. These two teams have failed to reach the total in four straight meetings, and tonight's total is higher than it was in any of the previous 10 meetings. Putting it in perspective, neither team has scored 100 points in the last four meetings, and the Knicks haven't reached the century mark in any of the previous 10 meetings. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-05-16	Celtics v. Rockets -4.5	Top	106-107	Loss	-110	15 h 54 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Houston Rockets. Houston returns home from a recent road trip with four wins in five games, including a 132-127 win at Golden State. The offense is really clicking under new head coach Mike D'Antoni, ranking 2nd in the NBA averaging 111.3 points per game. They will host Boston tonight, and the Celtics are coming off a couple close wins over sub .500 teams. They beat the Sixers by just a single point in Philly on Saturday, and they failed to cover as a six point favorite in a home win over the Kings. Houston has won five of the last six meetings in this series, and the Rockets covered the spread in four of those five wins. While it looks like the Celtics have been good on the road, a closer look reveals that they've benefited from a very soft schedule. They've won five straight road games, but those five teams have a combined winning percentage of .333. Take HOU. GL, Jesse Schule
12-04-16	Panthers v. Seahawks OVER 44	Top	7-40	Win	100	94 h 48 m	Show
This is a 10* play on CAR@SEA to go OVER the total. The Panthers are in dead last in the NFC South, and they come into Seattle with one of the league's worst defenses. They are particularly vulnerable against the pass, ranking 27th in the NFL, allowing opponents to average 275 yards per game. Russell Wilson really struggled in Tampa last week, but he had had thrown for over 900 yards with six TDs and no INTs in his previous three games. He threw for 348 yards and three TDs in a win over the Patriots at New England just two weeks ago. These two teams played twice last year, and both those games went over the total. Wilson threw for 366 yards and three TDs on 31-of-48 passing in a 31-24 loss at Carolina in the playoffs. The Panthers have gone over in four of their last five road games, and five straight at Seattle. I think the Seahawks will be forced to throw the ball here in order to take advantage of the Panthers poor secondary, which should result in another high scoring game between these two teams. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-04-16	Bills v. Raiders -164	Top	24-38	Win	100	89 h 24 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders have won five straight, and eight of their last nine overall. Derek Carr threw for 315 yards and two TDs on 26-of-38 passing in a 35-32 win over Carolina last week. The Raiders will host the Buffalo Bills, who just barely beat Jacksonville last week. Buffalo leads the NFL in rushing, averaging 157 yards per game. Buffalo is 3-3 on the road this year, but those wins came against the Patriots without Brady, the Bengals without A.J. Green, and against the 4-7 Rams. The Raiders do not look all that impressive defensively, but they have the talent to come up with key plays. DE Khalil Mack has nine sacks, 10 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his last eight games. The Bills have failed to cover in four straight versus Oakland, and four of their last five overall. The Raiders have covered the spread in four of their last five games. Take OAK. GL, Jesse Schule
12-03-16	Heat v. Blazers OVER 214	Top	92-99	Loss	-107	8 h 18 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MIA@POR to go OVER the total. Portland is one of the highest scoring teams in the NBA, averaging over 110 points per game. They've scored an average of more than 121 points while winning two of three during this current home stand. They give up an awful lot of points as well, ranking 29th in the NBA allowing opponents to average more than 113 points. The Miami Heat are not known for their offense, but they come into Portland off back to back road wins at Denver and Utah. The Heat shot 51.2 percent in a 111-110 win at Utah on Thursday. These two teams have gone over the total in nine of the last 13 meetings, and the over is 12-1 in Portland's last 13 home games. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-03-16	Penn State v. Wisconsin -140	Top	38-31	Loss	-140	17 h 35 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Wisconsin Badgers. The Wisconsin Badgers boast the #3 ranked defense in the country, allowing opponents to average just 13.7 points per game. This is even more impressive when you consider their strength of schedule. The list of teams they've held under 20 points this year includes: Michigan, LSU, Nebraska, Michigan State and Iowa. Penn State's defense held up in a 24-21 win over Ohio State, but against Michigan, it was a different story. The Nittany Lions were crushed by a score of 49-10 at Michigan, turning the ball over twice and gaining a total of just 191 yards. The Badgers also lost at Michigan, but it was a close game that was tied in the fourth quarter, with Wisconsin ultimately falling 14-7. Badgers running back Corey Clement has gone over 100 yards in four straight games, totaling seven TDs during that span. Penn State's star running back is expected to play despite suffering a foot injury versus Michigan State last week. If Saquon Barkley is anything less than 100 percent, it could be a long day for the Nittany Lions offense. Take WISC. GL, Jesse Schule
12-03-16	Lakers v. Grizzlies UNDER 200.5	Top	100-103	Loss	-105	8 h 39 m	Show
This is a 10* play on LAL@MEM to go UNDER the total. The Lakers are coming off a 113-80 loss to Toronto last night, shooting just 34.4 percent from the field. Playing on the road on back to back nights against one of the league's best defenses in Memphis tonight, I expect another poor showing offensively for LA. The Grizzlies are coming off a 95-94 win over Orlando, and they've failed to reach 200 points in four straight home games. Injuries to DeAngelo Russell and Nick Young haven't helped the Lakers, and LA has failed to reach the total in five straight. Memphis has it's own injury concerns, as they've been without Mike Conley, Zack Randolph and Vince Carter. The Grizz have gone under in four straight at home versus teams with a losing record, and that's a trend I expect to continue tonight. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-03-16	Virginia Tech +11 v. Clemson	Top	35-42	Win	100	20 h 40 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Virginia Tech Hokies. Clemson will be a big favorite against Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game, but I think the Hokies can keep this game close. Jerod Evans has quietly had a big year for the Hokies, throwing for over 3000 yards with 26 TDs and just five INTs. He's also run for over 700 yards and eight TDs. Deshaun Watson had a big game against South Carolina last week, but he's been wildly inconsistent all year long. Clemson has failed to cover in four of it's last five games against teams with a winning record, and the underdog has covered the spread in four of the last five meetings between these two teams. The Hokies have quietly been one of the better defensive teams in the country, ranking 20th nationally allowing just 21 points per game. Virginia Tech has all the tools to give Clemson a run for it's money here, and maybe even pull off an upset. Take VT. GL, Jesse Schule
12-03-16	Jets v. Blues -183	Top	3-2	Loss	-183	19 h 49 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the St. Louis Blues. The Blues are hot, coming into tonight's home game versus Winnipeg as winners of seven of their last eight overall. They are 8-0-1 in their last nine home games, and Jake Allen is 9-0-2 with a 1.78 GAA at home so far. The Jets have lost six straight road games, and their starting goaltender has really been struggling. Connor Hellebuyck allowed six goals on 29 shots in a home loss to Edmonton on Thursday, and he's 2-5 with a 3.51 GAA on the road this year. The Jets are at a serious disadvantage on special teams, ranking 25th on the penalty kill and 19th on the power play. The Blues scored three power play goals in a 5-4 win over Tampa on Thursday, and they rank 6th overall converting on 23.3 percent of their chances this season. The Jets are just 3-10 in the last 13 meetings in this series. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-03-16	Gonzaga -4.5 v. Arizona	Top	69-62	Win	100	7 h 47 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Gonzaga comes into LA undefeated, winning seven straight games to start the season. This game against Arizona is a revenge spot for the Bulldogs, who have lost three straight, and six of the last seven in this series. Things could be different this time around, as Gonzaga is averaging 85.6 points per game on 48.9 percent shooting. They have shot slightly better than Arizona from beyond the arc (38.7 percent), but their biggest advantage may be on the boards. The Bulldogs are averaging 39.1 rebounds per game, and they pulled in a whopping 45 boards in their last game, a 97-63 win over MVSU. Arizona has a win over #12 ranked Michigan State, which doesn't look quite as impressive after the Spartans dropped out of the Top 25 with four losses. They also lost to unranked Butler by a score of 69-65. Arizona will be shorthanded here, without starting PG Peter Jackson-Cartwright, and G Allonzo Trier. The Bulldogs can smell blood: "We feel like we owe them some payback. It's been some years building up. Saturday's a time for us to get back at them." Take GONZ. GL, Jesse Schule
12-03-16	Oklahoma State +11 v. Oklahoma	Top	20-38	Loss	-106	12 h 11 m	Show
This is an 8* play on the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Sooners will be a double digit favorite at home against Oklahoma State, but it wouldn't be "Bedlam" unless this game was close. The Sooners have won three of the last four in this series, but the last two games in Norman were each decided by just three points. The road team covered in all four meetings, and the underdog has covered in three of the last four. Oklahoma won big last year, but Mason Rudolph was unable to start that game due to injury. Rudolph has quietly thrown for more yards than Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, and while he has 10 fewer TD passes, he's also thrown half as many INTs. The Cowboys have been far better on defense than Oklahoma this year, and they will need to be at their best to slow down the Sooners high flying offense. They are coming off a dominant road win at TCU, limiting Kenny Hill to 166 passing yards with 1 TD and a pair of INTs. Hill lit up the Sooners for 449 yards and five TDs in a 52-46 home loss earlier in the season. I expect the Cowboys to hang in there in a thriller in Norman. Take OKST. GL, Jesse Schule
12-02-16	Canadiens v. Sharks UNDER 5	Top	1-2	Win	100	17 h 4 m	Show
This is a 10* play on MTL@SJS to go UNDER the total. The Montreal Canadiens have seen the exact same final score in four of their last five games (2-1). They might be expected to play another low scoring game here at the Shark Tank, as San Jose ranks first in the NHL in goals against, allowing opponents to average just 2.1 goals per game. The Sharks starting goaltender Martin Jones has held opponents to one goal or less in four of his last five starts, and he's been spectacular at home, going 7-3 with a 1.61 GAA. Carey Price is widely considered to be the best goaltender in the world, and he's looked the part lately, leading the NHL with a .947 save percentage. These two teams have failed to reach the total in five of the last six meetings, and eight of the last 10. The under is 14-4-6 in the Sharks last 24 home games, and they've gone under in 10 of their last 12 when playing on one day's rest. Take UNDER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-01-16	Cowboys v. Vikings OVER 44	Top	17-15	Loss	-102	22 h 46 m	Show
This is a 10* play on DAL@MIN to go OVER the total. The Cowboys have won 10 in a row, but that streak can't last forever. Dallas will lose, it's just a matter of when. There will be plenty of situational handicappers picking Minnesota to record the upset here at home, but I just don't think the Vikes match up well versus Dallas. The Cowboys weakness is that they are vulnerable against the pass, but the Vikings rank 25th in the league in passing. Their running game is even worse, ranking dead last in the NFL rushing. They won't have any choice but to pass, and that could result short possessions, taking little time off the clock and handing the ball right back to the mighty Cowboy's offense. As good as the Vikings defense is, the Vikes have given up 20+ points in five of their last six games. During that span they've only held one team under 100 rushing yards, and that was Detroit. They'll have their hands full tonight against the best offensive line in football, and I can't see them stopping Dallas from piling up the yards and scoring plenty of points. The Cowboys have scored at least 27 points in seven straight games, and not even the Baltimore Ravens #1 ranked defense was able to stop them. I am expecting a shootout in Minny. Take OVER. GL, Jesse Schule
12-01-16	Cowboys -165 v. Vikings	Top	17-15	Win	100	22 h 45 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have won 10 in a row, but that streak can't last forever. Dallas will lose, it's just a matter of when. There will be plenty of situational handicappers picking Minnesota to record the upset here at home, but I just don't think the Vikes match up well versus Dallas. The Cowboys weakness is that they are vulnerable against the pass, but the Vikings rank 25th in the league in passing. Their running game is even worse, ranking dead last in the NFL rushing. They won't have any choice but to pass, and that could result short possessions, taking little time off the clock and handing the ball right back to the mighty Cowboy's offense. As good as the Vikings defense is, the Vikes have given up 20+ points in five of their last six games. During that span they've only held one team under 100 rushing yards, and that was Detroit. They'll have their hands full tonight against the best offensive line in football, and I can't see them stopping Dallas from piling up the yards and scoring plenty of points. The Cowboys have scored at least 27 points in seven straight games, and not even the Baltimore Ravens #1 ranked defense was able to stop them. I am expecting the Cowboys to win in a shootout in Minny. Take Dallas. GL, Jesse Schule
12-01-16	Lightning v. Blues -142	Top	4-5	Win	100	13 h 40 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the St. Louis Blues. The Blues have won six of their last seven overall, and they are 7-0-1 in their last eight home games. They host the Tampa Bay lightning tonight, and the Bolts have lost three straight. Tampa is really missing Steven Stamkos, who suffered a serious knee injury two weeks ago. He had scored nine goals and totaled 20 points in 17 games prior to the injury. The Lightning haven't had much success against the Blues, losing five straight in this series, and four straight at St. Louis. The Blues starting goaltender Jake Allen is riding an impressive hot streak, he's 11-3-3 with a 2.39 GAA this season, and he's won six straight starts at home. Goaltending has been a sore spot for the Lightning, as starter Ben Bishop owns a losing record (7-8) with a 3.04 GAA. He's lost his last three starts, surrendering 12 goals in those losses. Backup netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy was lit up for five goals on 38 shots in a loss to Columbus on Tuesday. Take STL. GL, Jesse Schule
12-01-16	Bucks -4.5 v. Nets	Top	111-93	Win	100	9 h 22 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee has won three of it's last four, including a home win over the defending champs. They will play on the road tonight in Brooklyn, and head coach Jason Kidd will have a chance to stick it to his former team. The Nets could suffer a let down coming off an upset win over the Clippers Tuesday. That win ended a seven game losing skid, and it was just the second time in 10 games that Brooklyn covered the spread. The Nets have lost six straight to Milwaukee, and they've covered the spread just once in the last eight meetings in this series. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on fire for the Bucks, he recorded a career high 34 points in the win over the Cavs, and he's averaged 26.4 points on 57.8 percent shooting over the last five games. He recorded a triple-double the last time the Bucks played in Brooklyn, and the Bucks won 109-100. I expect a similar result here tonight. Take MIL. GL, Jesse Schule
11-30-16	St. Mary's -2.5 v. Stanford	Top	66-51	Win	100	21 h 30 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the St. Mary's Gaels. The Gaels look to remain undefeated when they face Stanford in a tough road game tonight. Stanford will be looking to avenge a 78-61 loss at St. Mary's last season. The Gaels led the nation in field goal percentage last year, and they come into tonight's game averaging 81.8 points per game on 52.8 percent shooting. Stanford will need to play it's best defense, because there is no way the Cardinal can match the Gaels in a shootout. St. Mary's has covered the spread in seven of their last eight versus PAC12 teams, while the Cardinal have covered the spread just once in their last six versus teams from the WCC. Stanford has also failed to cover in four of their last five versus teams with a winning record, and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as an underdog. Take SMC. GL, Jesse Schule
11-30-16	Pacers v. Blazers -7.5	Top	109-131	Win	100	15 h 29 m	Show
This is a 10* play on the Portland Trailblazers. The Blazers won nine of their final 10 home games at the end of last season, and went on to upset the Clippers in the first round of the playoffs. They haven't lived up to expectations so far this season, sitting eighth in the West with a 9-10 record. They are just 5-4 at home, and are coming off a 130-114 home loss to Houston. They host the Indian Pacers tonight, and Indiana has lost five of six on the road. Portland has won six of the last seven meetings with the Pacers, and the Blazers have won four straight home games versus Indiana. Paul George has miss four of the last five games with a sore back, and his status for tonight's game remains uncertain. The won game he did play was a 96-85 loss to Atlanta, and he shot just 6-of-22 from the field, and 2-of-11 from beyond the arc in the loss. Damian Lillard has averaged over 30 points per game at home this season, and he scored 33 points the last time he faced the Pacers. Take POR. GL, Jesse Schule

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