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CLIPPERS +9.5

Clippers are better offensively, scoring 116.6 ppg to Spurs’ 107.7 ppg, while Spurs are better defensively, allowing 108.2 ppg to Clippers’ 112. Clippers have better percentages both in field goals (47.3% to 44.6%) and in 3-pointers (38.7% to 37.8%). Spurs on the other hand are better both in turnovers committed (12.6 to 14.6) and in dimes made (23.2 to 22.4), while Clippers are better in boards grabbed (46.8 to 45.3). Spurs are struggling, and taking the 9.5 points is good.

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SUNS +13

The Suns are 25th in the league in scoring with an average of 106 points per game. The Suns are 29th on the glass by collecting 40.6 boards per game. Phoenix stands 17th in the league in assists with 24 per contest. Phoenix is 24th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 114.5 points a night.

Minnesota dropped their second straight and third in their last four games as they were upended by the Spurs at home Friday night. The Timberwolves entered Saturday’s action 11th in the Western Conference, 3.5 games behind the Lakers for the final playoff spot. 

I like the Suns within 6 points.

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HORNETS +8

The Hornets are an above average team offensively, ranking 11th in the league with 112.1 points per game. Charlotte is tied for 19th in rebounding with 44.6 boards per game and 18th by dishing out 23.8 assists per contest. The Hornets come in ranked 17thin scoring defense by allowing 111.4 points per game. 

The Pacers are playing good ball, but they average just 108 points. Take the Hornets here.

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UTAH -3.5

Utah leads the Pac-12 in field-goal percentage (46.8) and three-point percentage (36.9). Colorado, on the other hand, is reeling right now and banged up. The Utes have won eight of the last nine meetings and have won six straight in Salt Lake City. Colorado is 17-43-1 ATS in its last 61 on the road against opponents with winning home records and 1-6 ATS in its last seven trips to Utah. The Utes are 11-3 ATS in the last 14 meetings between the two teams.

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VIRGINIA +4

 With Duke not having Jones, they now need Barrett to take control and that’s not always a good thing. Virginia has physical defenders in Jack Salt (6-10, 250), Mamadi Diakite (6-9, 230), Braxton Key (6-8, 225) and Jay Huff (7-1, 232) who can put a body on Williamson and 6-11 Marques Bolden all game.

I like the upset here.

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ARIZONA -5.5

Oregon has dominated this series as of late, covering the spread in five of the last six meetings between these two teams and five of their last five trips to the McKale Center. However, the Ducks find themselves in a tough spot after losing Bol Bol for the remainder of the season and his absence has hurt their efficiency on both ends of the floor. Arizona has largely exceeded expectations this season and they have establishing themselves as a contender for the conference championship once again this year. Take the Wildcats to cover the number in Tucson on Thursday night.

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BELMONT -1

Belmont is one of the best teams in the OVC. They can hold opponents to just 66 ppg. They have more depth than last year, and the last game was close. Belmont is 16-4 ATS. Smart Money Move.

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NORTHEASTERN -3.5

College of Charleston in 7-2 ATS in their last 10 games, but NorthEastern can put up 85-90 points in this game. Northeastern has to much firepower when it comes to offense. This is a sleeper team, and the smart money is here.

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NIAGRA +4.5

I like Niagara for the upset here. They average 73 points per game while Sienna averages just 65 ppg. Sienna is a horrible team this year with a 4-11 record this year. Take the points here.

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SOUTHERN MISS -3.5

I usually don’t like picking road favorites but Charlotte is such a bad team. The Golden Eagles are 3-4 on the road but just couldn’t win those conference road games, where they were underdogs in two of those games. Charlotte hasn’t won a home game since Dec. 18. They can’t score and basically have a one-man team. The favorite is 7-0 ATS in this series.

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PELICANS +7

The Pelicans are 3rd in the league in scoring offense with 117 points per game. The Pelicans are 8th in rebounding with 46.9 boards per game while ranking 4th with 26.9 assists per contest. New Orleans is 26th in scoring defense as they give up 114.8 points per contest.

Today the face the Warriors who are a different team from last year. The Warriors average 120 points per game, but give up 117 ppg. The Pelicans are hot, and money here.

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KANSAS ST +6

The Wildcats are averaging 65.1 points a game so far this season as they rely on their defense. Kansas State is collecting 35.8 rebounds a night while dishing out an average of 13.5 assists per game. The Wildcats are terrific on the defensive end, ranking 5th in the nation by allowing 59.4 points per contest.

The Sooners have been sharp offensively in the early going, averaging 74.4 points per game on the year. Oklahoma hauls down 42.7 rebounds per contest while handing out 13 assists per game on the season. The Sooners are tied for 65th in the nation in scoring defense as they allow 66.7 points per game.

I like the way Kansas St switches up on Defense, and putting pressure on players.  I like Kansas St for the possible upset here.

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CAPITALS +1.5

I am siding with the Capitals in this matchup. The Predators have lost two straight games, and their defensive play hasn’t been sharp recently. They have squandered a combined 13 points in their last three games which included a 6-3 road loss to Carolina on Sunday.

Furthermore, the Capitals have won three out of their last four games heading into Monday’s game, and they are keeping the puck out of their net, allowing two or fewer goals in four out of their last five games.

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ROCKETS -5.5

Orlando is playing the second game of a back to back situation here and they’re facing a Houston team that is a high-octane unit. The Rockets have reeled off 13 wins in their last 16 games coming into this one despite missing guys like Paul and Gordon. Harden has been electric of late and they should take advantage of the Magic being tired. Orlando has struggled of late and that’s going to hurt them here. The Rockets get the upper hand in this contest.

Rockets by 7 or more

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CHARGERS +4.5

I have to give the respects to the Chargers getting this far. I'm not to excited with Tom Brady and the Patriots this year. They don't have good defense, and they don't have a good run game. The Chargers are well balanced, and I like them to pull the upset here.

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PELICANS -1

The Pelicans are 2nd in the league in scoring offense with 117.2 points per game. The Pelicans are 7th in rebounding with 46.8 boards per game while ranking 4th with 27 assists per contest. New Orleans is 26th in scoring defense as they give up 114.8 points per contest. Nikola Mirotic is fourth on the team with 17.3 points plus nine rebounds per contest this season.

The Pelicans have to much firepower. Pelicans by 4 points or more.

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CHEIFS -5.5

The Colts are way overrated, and the bookmakers are wrong on this number. The Chiefs will put up 35 points or more against a Colts Defense that is weak. The Chiefs by 13 points or more.

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BLACKHAWKS +1.5

This game will be decided within 1 goal. The Predators are a good team, and very healthy. The Blackhawks have split 2-2 in the series. Take the 1.5 goals here.

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ROCKETS -1

The Rockets beat the Nuggets this past Nov. I like the Rockets at home again.

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PACERS -1

This is a Syndicate Move, and we are big on this game.

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WARRIORS -7.5

Playing the Golden State Warriors any given night is a daunting proposition. Playing them when you’re lacking confidence on a three-game losing streak and the Warriors are angry at themselves for losing makes it all the more difficult.

Golden State is 8-5 this season when coming off a loss, and one of those wins was its 130-125 victory at Sacramento on Dec. 14. The Warriors have also scored 110 or more points in eight of those games. They are averaging 121.1 points against division rivals and reached 130 or more in their last two road games.

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BUCKS -5

The Bucks are playing the second game of a back to back here but both games came at home. Milwaukee has handled Toronto twice already this season and they have the depth to make life tough for any team. With Lowry doubtful at best and Valanciunas still out for the Raptors, that’s going to make life a little tougher for Toronto here. After seeing the Raptors get blitzed by the Spurs on the road Thursday night, you have to give Milwaukee the upper hand in this contest.

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SEAHAWKS +2.5

This is a money game, and the smart money is on the Seahawks. The east boys are running big, and I don't trust the refs here.

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KNICKS +7.5

This game should be will be in range. I like the Knicks for the upset here.

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MINN +9.5

Wisconsin is the ranked team in this matchup but this one is going to be a challenge. The Badgers are coming off an upset loss on the road to a mid-major program and now have to regroup at home against a conference foe. Minnesota has some momentum going for them in this contest. The Golden Gophers are looking for their first road win of the season in this contest. Wisconsin may come up with the win straight up but with a double digit line, you’re better suited to taking the points and the visitors in this one.

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MIAMI FL +2.5

I am siding with Miami Florida in this matchup. The Hurricanes are a strong defensive team, and they have only conceded an average of 63.3 points in their last three games, while averaging a solid 76 points in that span.

Furthermore, while N.C. State is enjoying a strong start to the season, they have benefited from a very easy schedule which has inflated their stats, plus they have only played in one true road game on the season which resulted in a 79-75 loss to Wisconsin.

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NETS +1

This one mainly comes down to the fact that the Pelicans have been awful on the road this season. New Orleans is just 4-15 on the year away from the Smoothie King Center and gives up 116.5 points per game in those contests. That is a major reason that the Pelicans have a -3.4 point per game differential on the road. Brooklyn has lost two straight games coming into this one but with Mirotic likely sidelined and Davis a question mark, you have to lean toward the Nets here.

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HORNETS -1.5

Charlotte is trying to climb above the .500 mark and they couldn’t have picked a better scenario to pull that off. The Hornets are at home in this contest, where they are 14-7 this season. Dallas has been atrocious on the road this season, losing 16 of their 18 contests away from the American Airlines Center. The Mavericks are logging their third game in four nights here and combined with their road struggles, you have to back Charlotte in this contest.

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TEXAS +14

The Longhorns started the season by stumbling at Maryland, but they quickly regrouped and defeated USC and TCU in consecutive weeks in the second half of September to reorient their season. They then beat Oklahoma, 48-45, to gain a leg up in the Big 12. They lost games later in the season at Oklahoma State and at home to West Virginia, but when Oklahoma beat West Virginia on Nov. 23, Texas got into the Big 12 title game as the second-place team in the conference. Texas played OU evenly for three quarters but faded in the fourth and lost, 39-27. I like Texas here.

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OHIO ST -5.5

This year's Rose Bowl is a classic meeting between one of the best offenses (Ohio State) and best defenses (Washington) in the country. The Huskies allow just 16.5 points per game on defense, while the Buckeyes score 41.1 PPG on offense. But if there's one thing we learned from the 62-39 beatdown OSU put on a Michigan defense allowing just 13.56 PPG heading into Week 13, it's that Ohio State's offense can pour it on with the best of them. 

Ohio St by 10 points or more.

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MAVS +7.5

Dallas won Sunday’s contest at home, where they are now 15-3 on the season The Mavericks have actually dominated this series as of late, covering the spread in each of the last four meetings and 22 of the last 33 meetings in Oklahoma City. With the way Westbrook is shooting the ball right now, you have to like your chances of the Mavericks covering the number on the road in this spot. Take Dallas to cover despite their ugly 2-15 record on the road this year.

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BEARS +7

The Bears actually haven’t faced a difficult road test since Week 1 this year, with their other trips either being against bad teams, in mediocre atmospheres or both. So facing a Vikings team with everything to lose in one of the better home environments in the NFL will not be easy, especially if the Rams are winning comfortably as the afternoon goes on. Losing to the Vikings, though, would not lower the Bears’ chances of advancing out of the wild card round — in the last 30 years, of the 14 times two teams have faced each other in Week 17 and then in the first round of the playoffs, the higher-seeded team has won 11 times.

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MONTANA ST +6

This is a Syndicate Move. 

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VANDERBILT -3.5

Six of Vanderbilt's nine power-conference opponents scored at least 29 points. That trend is concerning. Still, Baylor hasn't cracked 17 points in four of the last six contests and owns a minus-nine turnover margin compared to Vandy's plus-eight.

Prediction: Vanderbilt 34, Baylor 20    

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WISCONSIN +4

This is going to be an ugly, hard-hitting football game. Last year’s game was a high-scoring one but it was played in the heat of the Orange Bowl. Hornibrook had a great game in that one, passing for 258 yards and four TDs against a similar Miami defense. Taylor had 130 yards rushing so the Badgers came prepared in the warmer weather. Now, they played in Yankee Stadium, which should benefit the Badgers due to the cold weather. Similar results as last season.

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BULLS +4.5

In their previous meeting earlier this season the Timberwolves won at home with a 111-96 score. Bulls have a 5-12 home record, while the Wolves are 3-13 on the road. Timberwolves are better offensively, scoring 110.9 ppg to Bulls’ 100.9 ppg, while Bulls are better defensively, allowing 110 ppg to Wolves’ 111.6. Wolves have better percentages both in field goals (44.9% to 44.4%) and in 3-pointers (36.1% to 34.4%). They are also better in boards grabbed (44 to 41.5), in dimes made (24.3 to 21.7) and in turnovers committed (13 to 15). Wolves have been very weak on the road 

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CHIEFS -2.5

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STEELERS +6.5

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PACKERS -2.5

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BILLS +14.5

Picking the Bills to beat the Patriots is usually seen as either taking the longshot for the sake of taking the longshot or simply being foolish. But something seems different this time. The Patriots just don’t look right. Saying the Bills are good enough to capitalize on that vulnerability is probably a reach, but it’s fair to think, with Josh Allen at quarterback, the offense is in more dynamic hands than it was when the Pats won at New Era Field on Oct. 29. Let’s go the foolish route. Bills 21-17.

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THUNDER +1

The Jazz have the 24th offense in the NBA that averages 106.5 points per contest, while their defense is in top 10 as it allows 106.4 points per game (6th). Utah’s rebounding is below average as they are recording 43.7 boards per game (23rd), while they are better when it comes to assists per contest with 24.4 dishes a night (14th). Utah is 14th in field goal percentage as they have 45.8 percent from the floor and 26th from downtown with 33.5 percentage, while they are 18th in the NBA with 10.8 three-pointers made per game.

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IOWA -23.5

This is a syndicate game. I like the move here. We have this game by 28 points or more.

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MAVS -5.5

The Kings have actually dominated this series as of late, covering the spread in five of the last six meetings in Dallas and eight of the last 11 matchups between these two teams overall. They are fresh off of a disappointing loss against the Warriors, while the Mavericks failed to show up on the road against the Suns in their last game. Of the two losses, the Kings’ defeat was much more devastating, which has me leaning towards Dallas covering the spread in this matchup at home on Sunday.

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PATRIOTS -1

This is the game of the week, and both teams need it badly – the Pats for seeding and the Steelers to keep pushing for a division title. New England has owned the Steelers and Tom Brady has been sensational against them. With Ben Roethlisberger hurting, I think the Patriots will win another as Brady has a big day.

Patriots by 4

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49ERS +4

The Seahawks are not the same team like they use to be. I don't like them on the road this year, but the 49ers show strength at home. 49ers should pull the outright win.

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COLORADO ST -3

This is a Syndicate Play.

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3.5 COWBOYS

I am taking the points with the red-hot Cowboys in this contest. The Cowboys have won five consecutive games, and they are also 5-0 ATS in that span. The Colts rely on their strong passing game to generate a significant portion of their offense, and Dallas features a stellar pass defense that is holding opponents to an average of only 226.5 passing yards per game. The over is the play as well.

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BULLS +11

In their previous meeting earlier this season the Spurs won on the road with a 107-108 score. Spurs have a 11-4 home record, while the Bulls are 2-11 on the road. Spurs are better both offensively, scoring 110.8 ppg to Bulls’ 101.4 and defensively, allowing 111.5 ppg to Bulls’ 112.3 ppg.

This game will be close

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GRIZZLIES +3.5

In their four meetings last season both teams were tied 2-2 wins and were 1-1 in Memphis (Grizzlies won by 14 points and Rockets by 22). Grizzlies have a 9-5 home record, while the Rockets are 6-9 on the road. Rockets are better offensively, scoring 109 ppg to Grizzlies’ third-worse of 102.7, while Grizzlies are better defensively, allowing a second-best of 102 ppg to Rockets’ 109.6. Grizzlies have better percentages both in field goals (45.3% to 45%) and in 3-pointers (35.3% to 34%). They are also better both in dimes made (23.2 to 21.2) and in turnovers committed (12.7 to 13.9), while Rockets are only in boards grabbed (41 to 39.7). Grizzlies might be struggling lately but they have been strong at home. 

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MAGIC +6

In the landscape of NBA efficiency, the Utah Jazz are on the wrong side of the league average. Over the past few seasons the Jazz relied on their defence to win them tough, grind it out games against the leagues best. This year that defence has slipped and they’re still trying to figure out how to bring it back.

While the rule changes to physicality have definitely affected the Jazz more than any other squad, they’ve not been effective on the offensive end either. Back to back losses to the Spurs and Thunder show the team has a lot of work to do to compete in the West again. Teams have gotten better, but the Jazz may be a move away from getting back into form.

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CAVS +10.5

Cleveland has plenty of young guys to try and build around for the future. The problem for the Cavaliers is that the present is rather bleak for the team without much in the way of proven commodities. Milwaukee handled Cleveland with relative ease earlier this week and they’re still dealing with working the pieces from the trade last week into the mix. The Cavaliers will battle but the Bucks have the depth and veteran experience, but its tough to win big on the road. I like the Cavs and the under here.

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RAPTORS +7

This is a Syndicate Move

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SPURS +4

The Spurs are average offensively this season, ranking 15th in scoring offense with 110.3 points per game. San Antonio is 18th in rebounding with 44.2 boards a contest while the team is 17th in assists with 23.7 dimes per game. San Antonio is 25th in the league in scoring defense as they allow 114 points a game. LaMarcus Aldridge contributes 18.1 points and 10 rebounds a night. DeMar DeRozan puts up a team leading 24.7 points and six assists per game in his first season in San Antonio. 

The Spurs are a money team and should win at home.

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BUCKS +5.5

The Bucks are above average so far this season offensively, ranking 1st in the league with 120 points a game. Milwaukee is elite on the boards at this point of the year as they are 1st with 50.5 rebounds per game. The Bucks are 4th in assists as they dish out 26.9 per contest. Milwaukee is 14th in scoring defense as they allow 110.2 points per game.

I like the Bucks for the upset

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EAGLES 3.5

On paper, the Cowboys should win easily. But I think the Eagles have a real shot. The reigning Super Bowl champions seemed to find their footing over a two-week stretch against inferior NFC East opponents. And while the Cowboys have a comfortable schedule the rest of the way (Colts, at Buccaneers, at Giants) the Eagles have matchups against the Rams and Texans. A victory Sunday would be just one hurdle to a division title that still seems out of reach.

That desperation mode might pay off in a close contest. The deciding factor, to me, really comes down to the third "Thing to Watch." Carson Wentz, despite his inconsistencies in returning from a torn ACL this season, has proven he can drive his team down the field in the fourth quarter. If the Eagles build a lead early, building on their first quarter scoring from last week, can Dak Prescott respond in quite the same way? If the answer is yes, then your Cowboys are NFC East champions. If not... we still have a division race on our hands.

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CREIGHTON +8

Creighton showed that they can hang with the best teams in the nation as they had Gonzaga behind the eight ball in the second half before the Bulldogs rallied. Nebraska was on a roll but couldn’t make things work against Minnesota late in the game. The Bluejays have had Nebraska’s number in recent years. The Cornhuskers are at home and they have a stellar defense. Still, Creighton’s experience and their talented rotation is enough to keep them in it: take the points and the Bluejays in this contest.

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NAVY +7.5

This game is historically close because of the fact both teams run an option offense, which chews clock and limits possessions for either side. It's hard for either team to get a big lead, which makes Navy an appealing option with this spread. Since the 2011 season, only one Army-Navy Game has been decided by more than seven points, and the underdog covers more often than not. In fact, the underdog has covered four straight in this series, and in seven of the last nine. Look for it to become eight of ten this year

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USC +2

I like the Trojans a lot here. They’ve covered 11 of their last 13 neutral site games, and have covered nine of their last 11 times they’re coming off a straight up loss. I think that their size will pose serious problems for TCU’s undersized and inexperienced frontcourt, and USC will get this done in their hometown. I’d take some moneyline as well as the points here.

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SAN DIEGO +6

San Diego is playing really good ball! I like the upset here and you need to follow the money.

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QUINNIPIAC +3

Quninnipiac can limit opponents to just 69 points per game, while Darthmouth limits opponents to just 79. I have Quinnipiac by 4 points or more.

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SPURS +8.5

San Antonio bounced back from back to back blowout losses as they took care of business against the Trail Blazers. The Spurs now head on the road and hope to make it back to back wins as they visit an old division rival. San Antonio trailed by one after the opening quarter, went up seven at the half and closed the third quarter on a 13-5 run to regain control of the contest. The Spurs shot a scorching 60.2 percent from the field and drilled 11 of 15 three-point attempts in the game. San Antonio forced 17 turnovers to help offset 52.3 percent shooting by Portland. DeMar DeRozan led the Spurs with 36 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the win. San Antonio has gone 5-7 ATS on the road this season while the over is 7-4-1 in those games.

I like the Spurs to pull the upset

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KINGS -5.5

The Suns are struggling offensively this season and with the way things are lining up right now, this is an uphill climb. Booker and Warren are both questionable for this contest, which would seriously impact the Suns’ ability to put points on the board. As it stands, Phoenix hasn’t broken the triple-digit mark in their last three games. Sacramento’s defense has been terrible this season but you have to like their chances against a Phoenix offense that is dismal. Look for the Kings to get the victory here.

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DAYTON -14.5

Dayton started the season 3-0 before the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament which saw them face Butler, No.4 Virginia, Oklahoma and No.25 Mississippi State. They managed to beat Butler 69-64, but lost the final three by an average of 8 points per game–so they were well-contested battles.

Jalen Crutcher was Dayton’s top performer at the Battle 4 Atlantis, reaching double figures all three games, and averaging 15.0 points and 5.2 assists per contest.  He scored 20 in the Butler win, and has 72 points in his last five games.  He scored 18 in the first two games of the season.  He has made 16-of-33 three-point field goals (48 percent) after missing his first six three-pointers of the season.

Josh Cunningham is another Flyer to watch tonight. After missing the first two games of the season, he leads the team in scoring (13.8 ppg). He was selected to the 2018 Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference First Team after leading Dayton in scoring (15.6), rebounding (8.4) and FG percentage (65 percent) last year.

Dayton pulls the money win by 18 points or more.

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INDIANA +2.5

The Nittany Lions have been tested in the early going, but they have not played as well once the schedule got a bit tougher. Their offense has struggled as they have put up just 60 ppg over their last three games and the Hoosiers have played some very good defense in the early going this year. Penn State will not have enough offense to grab the win in this one. .

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RUTGERS +12

The Scarlet Knights snapped the streak with a 64-60 win, and sent the Badgers on another losing slide--they dropped seven of their next eight conference games. I will take the points here since I like #25 of Rutgers!

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IOWA ST -21.5

The Cyclones adjusted offensive efficiency is ranked 16th and their adjusted defensive efficiency is ranked 20th according to kenpom. The three impact players for the Cyclones have been Marial Shayok, Michael Jacobson, and Talen Horton-Tucker.

Shayok transferred from Virginia for his senior season. Shayok is a talented scorer and defender, but what might be most important is his leadership. Shayok averages 19.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

Jacobson, a transfer from Nebraska is a great rebounder who can also stretch the defense with his three-point shot. He is currently averaging 17.0 points and 7.7 rebounds.

Horton-Tucker is a freshman who can guard anyone on the defensive side of the ball and can also be a go-to scorer. He is currently averaging 14.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.

The Clones by 26 points or more.

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PITT -15.5

Pittssburg Panthers (7-1) vs Niagara Purple Eagles (2-4) in the NCAAB . Pittsburg Panthers comes after a nice victory on friday against city rivals Duquesne 74-53, Trey McGowens was the leader of the team with 14 points. Pittsburg in the last 10 matches have 9-1 against the speard, I hope that this raiting will be 10-1 after this game against Purple Eagles. Niagara comes after 2 consecutive losses, I think they will be knocked out by Pittsburg Panthers, a team with better shooting statistics in this season start.

Pitt by 20 points or more

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OHIO ST -14

How do you go against Ohio State when they not only need to win but also have to impressive doing so? The Wildcats played Michigan close and lost by just 10 against Notre Dame, but those games were at home. Those teams are also not as explosive as Ohio State is offensively. Ohio State just has too many athletes and the Wildcats don’t have a strong enough running game to keep them off the field. If this was not played in a dome, the Wildcats might have a shot in the cold weather or if there was precipitation to slow that OSU offense down. But advantage Ohio State with this being played in a dome from a neutral site. The Buckeyes will be focused for this game and Northwestern will just be outclassed

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TEXAS +8

the Big 12 by now is that the league is all about matchups. As Oklahoma under Lincoln Riley drifts more toward the Air Raid roots of Riley’s offense, it seems like the Sooners become a better and better matchup for Texas. This game, unlike any other in the conference, is an SEC-style game where the team that usually wins the line of scrimmage battle and is the more physical club wins, which is why Texas has competed well against Oklahoma (the last five games in the series have been decided by a total of 26 points) despite the Sooners being the superior team on paper.

The health of Sam Ehlinger is huge in this one since he played as close to a perfect game as he could in the first meeting. That said, the Texas offensive line is better than it was the first time around and is facing an Oklahoma defensive front that’s been pushed around in recent weeks, Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Collin Johnson still have the edge on the Oklahoma secondary and Todd Orlando is fortunate to have athletes at linebacker and in the secondary who can hang with the Sooners on the perimeter.

Until Oklahoma proves otherwise, Texas is the more physical squad. That usually lends itself to winning the rushing yardage battle and the turnover battle, which usually decides this game. Even though some things have changed since the first meeting, everything Texas did well on Oct. 6 goes back to the Longhorns being the more physical team, which hasn’t changed in the nearly two-month period since the last time these two rivals met inside the Cotton Bowl.

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SUNS +11.5

The Clippers are 7-1 ATS when playing the Suns. The Clippers are a different team without Griffin. The Suns give up 114 points per game, while the Clippers give up 112 points per game. With the total at 229, the spread doesn't make sense. 

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NORTH CAROLINA +3.5

 Coby White was named to the Las Vegas Invitational All-Tournament team after averaging 26 points, including a team-high 19 in the win against UCLA. Luke Maye added 16 points and eight assists while Kenny Williams scored a season-high 15 points, as five players finished in double figures for the Tar Heels. White was also named the ACC Freshman of the Week after averaging 22.6 points and four assists against Saint Francis, Texas and UCLA while point guard Seventh Woods is set to return to the lineup after missing the previous two games with a concussion.

North Carolina by 4 points or more.

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GEORGIA TECH +8

Northwestern in an interesting team to watch this season. They have a veteran roster that has plenty of talent and length on defense, but this is a unit (outside of Law and Pardon) that is not really familiar with one another. According to KenPom, the Wildcats rank 189th in the NCAA in terms of minutes continuity from last season, so they might need some time before they really start to jell. While this doesn’t qualify as a Quadrant Two game, the Yellow Jackets are still a very tough opponent and I’m leaning towards them covering the number on the road in Illinois on Wednesday evening.

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FLORIDA ST -3.5

It was a long trip back to Tallahassee for Florida State.

If anything, Sunday’s loss to Villanova should light a fire under them on Wednesday, when hosting another ranked opponent in Purdue. This will be a significant step up in competition for the Boilermakers after beating Robert Morris, while the Seminoles have fallen into a habit of playing top teams. They beat LSU, lost to Villanova and now, they’ll be playing a Purdue team that failed its only true test on the road against Virginia Tech.

Florida State has an absolute monster down low in Christ Koumadje—a 7-foot-4 enforcer at center. His presence, along with Forrest and Mann, will make for a long night for Purdue players hoping to drive to the basket. However, Purdue has shown they aren’t afraid to abandon the close-range offense and start launching three-pointers. They have attempted 30-plus three-pointers in five of their six games.

Living and dying by the three-point shot nearly cost them against Ball State at home, and it will ultimately lead to their undoing on the road against the Seminoles.

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DUKE -15

This is a money play! Duke will out run and out shoot Indiana! This is a Syndicate Play!

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STEELERS -3

 Antonio Brown has been Pittsburgh's leading receiver for five straight years but could pass that mantle to JuJu Smith-Schuster, who tallied 10 catches for 104 yards to lead the comeback against the Jaguars and draw comparisons to another franchise great at the position. "He's Hines Ward-like," Tomlin said at his weekly news conference of Smith-Schuster. "I realize what I said when I said that. But this guy enjoys it. He's embracing it, and I think it helps us. I don't know that we've had a guy that I can even make that loose comparison to." Brown, Smith-Schuster and others have helped Roethlisberger put together one of his best seasons at the age of 36, as he is on pace for a career-high 37 touchdowns and to eclipse 5,000 yards for the first time.

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CARDINALS +13.5

Arizona took a tough loss vs. Oakland last week, and L.A. did the same vs. Denver. Arizona continues to struggle with turnovers due in large part to poor offensive line play, but the Cardinals could make Philip Rivers' life tough with the second-best sack rate in the league, led by another quietly great year from Chandler Jones."

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49ERS +3

As for the Niners, things have been going well enough for them. Third in rushing yards thus far in the league this season has them controlling the ball well. Passing is where they struggle, only able to reach the 23rd best in the league. Still, they fall to just below the middle of the pack at 17th overall in terms of offensive yardage. Their defense is ranked 10th overall so should be able to help negate that dominance of Tampa’s offense so look for those possessions in which Tampa’s got the ball in this game.

I like the Niners to pull the upset here.

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JAGUARS -3

Josh Allen is suppose to make his comeback against the Jags. Josh is looking and feeling good, but the Jags just have to much talent. Jags win by 6 points or more.

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NUGGETS +5.5

This is a money game for the Nuggets. I like them here to pull the upset.

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LOUISVILLE +17

With 207 yards standing between Benny Snell and Kentucky’s all-time rushing record, expect the junior running back to receive a heavy workload against a Cardinals’ defense that has been gashed throughout the season.

As his confidence has grown by the game, don’t be surprised to see a slow start from Terry Wilson in what will be his first Governor’s Cup experience.

After giving up a whopping 392 yards to Middle Tennessee last Saturday, Kentucky’s veteran defense should come out with a purpose against the Cardinals. After all, most of a senior-rich defense will face Louisville for the fourth and final time in their careers.

The game could be close and competitive early, but the first 11 games of the regular season show Kentucky is more talented, well-coached and soundly balanced than Louisville in all three phases of the game.

After halftime, expect the Wildcats to pull away and firmly defeat the Cardinals.

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN -10.5

Georgia State might have struggled in a lousy season with just one win over an FBS team, but beat Georgia Southern, and that would be more fun than any bowl victory. At least, that’s what the team has to believe.

Can the Panthers stop the run? Not really. They’ve allowed over 200 yards in five of the last six games, and now they have to deal with an option attack that can stall at odd times – and did way too often over the second half of the season – but when it’s on, forget it.

7-0 when coming up with 200 yards, the Eagles aren’t just great when they’ve got the machine going; they’re not making big mistakes, either. They lead the nation in turnover margin after only giving the ball away five times. Georgia State isn’t going to come up with enough stops, and they’re not going to generate the takeaways needed to pull this off.

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NC STATE -6.5

North Carolina is 2-8, but the Tar Heels have been competitive in each of their last six games. After getting blown out by Miami on September 27, UNC lost its next five games by 33 total points before beating Western Carolina last week. So there is still fight in the Heels, and they will give the Wolfpack a battle to close the campaign. But the matchups are in NC State’s favor. The slipping pass defense plays right into Finley’s hands, and the Pack can control the Carolina ground game and harass quarterback Nathan Elliott. Fedora’s season — and perhaps his stint in Chapel Hill — will end with another loss.

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LAKERS -2.5

The Lakers have played 6 games during the last two weeks. In that time, their win-loss record is 5-1 with an average point differential of 5.3. Their record against the spread is 3-3, with an average pre-game line of -5.3 and an average 0 against the spread.

The Lakers and their opponents' final score has beaten the Over/Under 2 times, while falling under 4 times. The Over/Under lines have averaged 228.7 in the past two weeks and their games have resulted in an Over/Under average of -9.7.

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WASHINGTON ST -2.5

This is Leach’s first 10-win season with Washington State. As the numbers suggest, this is a far better Cougar team than usual and not as good of a Washington side. Minshew is going out on top with by far his best season, and he should be able to go out on top in the form of his first victory over the Huskies. Browning, meanwhile, is going up against a WSU defense that is second in the Pac-12 against the rush and third against the pass. It is worth noting that the favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings between the two teams.

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OKLAHOMA -3

Oklahoma has won 19 straight true road games, which is the longest such streak in the nation. West Virginia hasn't lost at home this season. Something has got to give in this clash of explosive offenses. The Sooners have been living on the edge in November with their porous pass defense. Facing one of the nation's top quarterbacks isn't a good solution to cure those woes. West Virginia can keep up on the scoreboard and has just enough on defense to deny Oklahoma a chance to repeat as Big 12 champs.

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UCLA +7

The Spartans and Bruins get into an up-and-down game, which begins to wear on UCLA and benefit the quicker Spartans. Winston plays a floor-general type of game, attacking the basket to set up his teammates off the dribble while willing MSU into Friday’s title game.

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FALCONS +13.5

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 374 yards and five touchdowns without an interception in the Week 3 meeting, a 43-37 Saints win that required overtime. The underdog is 8-2 against the spread in the last 10 meetings. 

With Atlanta in a must-win situation, expect another huge effort from Ryan and Julio Jones, who's recorded five straight 100-yard games. 

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TEXAS +8.5

The Longhorns have covered the spread in six of the last seven meetings between these two schools and North Carolina has covered the number just once in their last eight meetings against schools from the Big 12 Conference. North Carolina will also be without one of its top ball handlers in this game against a team that applies a ton of pressure defensively. The Longhorns rank in the top-100 in nearly every major defensive category, so you have to like your chances with the points here. Take Texas to cover the spread in their first game of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Holiday Invitational on Thursday night.

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BUFFALO -20

While the Bulls may not be the gang that shoots straight, evidenced by their 39.6 overall shooting percentage, they go after those missed shots with a relentlessness Dartmouth has yet to see this season. Buffalo grabs 38 percent of its potential offensive rebounds, leading to a top 50 offensive efficiency total per KenPom.

That size, coupled with the excitement of being a ranked team at home for the first time in school history, should lead to a lopsided victory.

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RICHMOND -5

I like the Spiders to take this one. They have a bit more experience and the Cowboys have struggled mightily in the early going of the season. The Defense for the Cowboys has been rough and that will allow the Spiders to get their offense going in this one. Take the Spiders to win by at least seven points in this one.

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BEARS -2.5

The Bears are trending north in the last few weeks with some balanced play on both sides of the field. The momentum is trending their direction that should be a game that their defense steps up at home with the chance to increase their grapple hold on the NFC North standings. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings between these two teams.

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LAKERS +1.5

The Heat don't have much talent. The Heat don't have much depth, and I like the Lakers to control the game.

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ST. JOES +8

I am siding with St. Joseph’s in this contest. West Virginia has lost two out of their three games on the season, and they are out of sync offensively. They are shooting a poor 41.5% on the season, and they only managed 57 points against Western Kentucky on Friday.

Furthermore, St. Joseph’s has won three out of their first four games which included an 89-69 win over Wake Forest, and they feature the red-hot Charlie Brown who is averaging 23.8 points on the season. Overall, the Hawks have been the better team this season.

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FALCONS -3

The Falcons are coming off a disappointing outing, but some home cooking should be in order to help them get back on track. Their offense could be in store for a big game that will put them back in the mix in the playoff picture. Atlanta is 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings.

NFL 100 DIME SYNDICATE GAME

COLTS -1.5

This is a great position for the Colts! The Titans have struggled this year, and don't play good ball. I have the Colts by a touchdown.

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BUCS +2.5

I like the Bucs in this situation. This is a inside move play with the Syndicate. We have the Bucs by 4 points or more.

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SAN DIEGO ST +13

Fresno State had little trouble in dispatching San Diego State a year ago, and the Bulldogs seem to have a clear edge over the Aztecs once again. Both teams feature strong defenses, but Fresno State can put points on the board when needed. That isn't a claim San Diego State can make. It will be a grind-it-out battle over four quarters, but the Bulldogs will make just enough plays to pull away late.

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MEMPHIS -4.5

Yale comes into this game 5-1 ATS. This doesn't mean anything when your facing a team with a lot more talent. Memphis by 12 points or more.