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ORAL ROBERTS +9

This is a Syndicate Move. Take the points here.

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MONTANA ST +6

This is a Syndicate Move. 

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KINGS +5.5

Sacramento Kings have an 18-15 record (21-12 against the spread) so far this season and currently sit in the 7th place of the West. They have back-to-back wins and in their last game they won at home against the Pelicans with a 122-117 score, beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Buddy Hield with 20.4 ppg, adding 5.2 boards per game. He is followed by De’Aaron Fox with 18.1 ppg, 3.4 boards and a team high 7.5 dimes per game, while Bogdan Bogdanovic adds 15.1 ppg and 3.9 dimes per game.

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NUGGETS +4.5

Denver was pasted by the Clippers in their last game on Saturday as they had their four-game win streak halted. The Nuggets now try to get back in the win column and maintain their lead in the Northwest Division, which stood at one game coming into this contest. Denver trailed by eight after the opening quarter and by nine at the half: they got no closer than seven the rest of the way. The Nuggets were held to 42.3 percent shooting while the Clippers hit 57.6 percent from the floor. Denver was nine of 31 from three point range and was beaten 56-37 on the glass in the loss. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 19 points in the loss. Denver is 7-8 ATS on the road this season while the under is 9-5-1 in those games.

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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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NETS -1.5

This is a Syndicate Move. Lay the money on the Nets.

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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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AUBURN -13.5

This is a money play, and we like Auburn by 17 points or more.

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PROVIDENCE +8.5

Amid a big week of news for the Texas basketball program, a win over a quality opponent like the Providence Friars would really put an exclamation point with Big 12 play just around the corner. At this point, Providence and the UT-Arlington Mavericks are the only two opponents left for Texas basketball before Big 12 play starts on Jan. 2 against the Kansas State Wildcats on the road.

All that Texas basketball needs to do to extend its winning streak to three games is capitalize on the momentum gained from its last victory. Providence is coming off two games where it faced sub-par competition, thus Texas basketball should be able to come out of the gates faster to take an early lead.

Texas basketball is coming off a dominant and impressive showing in a 98-60 home win over the Grand Canyon Antelopes. Meanwhile, Providence is coming off a 73-43 home win over UAlbany on Dec. 18 which extended its winning streak to two games.

I like Providence to be in range! 

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FURMAN +9

This game will be close. 9 points is a lot when you have a team that has a strong front 5. Like this game to be within 4 points.

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SOUTHERN MISS

I like Southern Miss to pull the victory by 4 points or more.

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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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BUFFALO +3.5

The Syndicate love this game for the outright win. I will take the points here.

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FLORIDA -16

This is a Syndicate Move. We like Florida by 22 points or more.

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KANSAS -22.5

This is a Syndicate Move. We like Kansas by 26 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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WIZARDS +2.5

Washington lost their fourth straight game as they were unable to contain the Nets on the road. Rather than deal with the status quo, the Wizards dealt Kelly Oubre Jr. and Austin Rivers to the Suns in exchange for Trevor Ariza in an effort to help their leaky defense. Friday night, Washington led by four after the opening quarter before getting outscored 43-28 in the second quarter. The Wizards were down 16 after three quarters and could get no closer than four in the final stanza. Washington shot 54.4 percent from the field, including 11 of 29 from three point range, in the loss. The Wizards were just nine of 16 from the charity stripe and were pounded 46-25 on the glass. Bradley Beal led the team with 31 points and nine assists in the loss. Washington is 7-6 ATS at home this season and the over is 9-4 in those games.

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COLORADO ST -3

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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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INDIANA +1.5

This seasons Indiana team is much better than last years team (shocking news, I know). While they are young, they will handle their recent success better than they did earlier in the season, and that they will play well at Bankers Life. Also, it’s hard to believe that Jordan Tucker won’t have to go through some form of adjustment period before he starts playing to his full potential.

I’m expecting another close game, and Indiana has been great in close games lately, so I think the Hoosiers will get their fifth KenPom top 50 victory

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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

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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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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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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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76ERS +1.5

In their two meetings earlier this season each team won once at home (Sixers by 10 points and Pistons by one in overtime). Pistons have a 9-4 home record this season, while the Sixers are 4-8 on the road. Sixers are better offensively, scoring 113.7 ppg to Pistons’ 109.4, while Pistons are better defensively, allowing 109.5 ppg to Sixers’ 111.8 ppg.

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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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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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NUGGETS -3.5

Denver has been playing extremely tough defense and they have the length, not to mention depth, to make life difficult for opposing teams. The Nuggets also have the one thing that most teams lack and that’s a center who can effectively dish the ball. Jokic is the wild card as he can shoot the three, put the ball on the floor, set up a teammate, crash the glass and knock down buckets. He’s Kevin Durant if Durant was a center basically. The Lakers have LeBron but their surrounding pieces are still finding their way. Playing in the Mile High City is tough for opposing teams and it’s similar here: the Nuggets get the nod here.

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ILLINOIS +7.5

Illinois is a good team with a tough schedule! This game will be within 4 points.

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SETON HALL +5

This is a great move for Seton Hall! I like Seton Hall to pull the upset here.

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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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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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MASS +14

This is a syndicate move. This game will be decided  within 10 points or less.

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BUCKS -13.5

This is a Syndicate Move, and we like the Bucks by 16 points or more.

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KNICKS +7.5

The bookmakers are giving the Pelicans way to much credit! I like the Knicks for the upset.

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TEXAS ST -8.5

This is a syndicate move. Don't be surprised if Texas St. pulls the upset here.

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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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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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GRIZZLIES -3

Another important statistic is the fact that the Grizzlies are currently one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, while the Mavericks rank in the bottom-half of the league. Barnes has a tendency to disappear when facing strong defensive opposition, and Doncic could be asked to do too much this time around.

The Mavericks are not a great road team! They are 1-7 this year. 

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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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RAPTORS -8

Raptors won all four meetings against the Bulls last season, winning both road games by an average of 16.5 points. Bulls have a 2-6 home record this season, while the Raptors are 5-2 on the road. Raptors are better both offensively, scoring 116.4 ppg to Bulls’ 104.3 ppg and defensively, allowing 110 ppg to Bulls’ 112.9. They also have a better field goal percentage (48.2% to 44.5%), while Bulls have a better 3-point percentage (35.8% to 33.6%). Raptors are better in boards grabbed (46.4 to 42), in turnovers committed (13.8 to 14.8) and in dimes made (24.6 to 21.7

Raptors by 12 or more

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KINGS +12.5

In their three meetings last season the Rockets led the Kings 2-1 wins, winning the only home game with a 100-91 score. Rockets have a 2-4 home record this season, while the Kings are 4-4 on the road. Kings are better offensively, scoring 113.8 ppg to Rockets’ 103.4 ppg, while Rockets are better defensively, allowing 105.2 ppg to Kings’ 115.3. Kings have better percentages both in field goals (48.1% to 42.4%) and in 3-pointers (38.5% to 33%). They are also better both in boards grabbed (45 to 41.1) and in dimes made (24.5 to 20), while Rockets are better in turnovers committed (12.8 to 14.8).

Kings within 4 points

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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.

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ST. LOUIS +6.5

This is the money play! St Louis has way more talent.. I like them to pull the upset here.

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76ERS +3

Philadelphia 76ers have a 10-7 record (7-10 against the spread) so far this season and are currently tied with two more teams in the third place of the East. They have won two of their last three matches and in their last game they won at home against the Jazz with a 113-107 score, beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Joel Embiid with 27.4 ppg, adding a team high 13 boards per game. He is followed by Jimmy Butler with 21 ppg and 4.5 dimes, while JJ Redick adds 18.1 ppg.

76ers for the upset

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HARVARD +4

Hostile venues are nothing new for the Crimson, who may have an advantage here with their crisp movement against a Rams team that, while athletic, could be put on skates with good ball movement.

Harvard’s 3-point strength offensively runs directly into Rhode Island’s strong perimeter defense, but having a three-year starter at point in Bassey should result in good shot selection. The Crimson are 41st in effective field goal percentage and in the top 80 in both 3-point and 2-point shooting.

Russell will not go 0 for 10 from beyond the arc again, but as a young team, the Rams have to avoid unbalancing their offense. If Langevine can get Lewis in foul trouble, Rhode Island could make life significantly easier on itself, but this should be a tightly contested game.

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FRESNO ST +10.5

The bookmakers have this game wrong! Fresno St is the money team and should pull the upset here.

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Creighton +2.5

Creighton is a great value at home since they are the better team. I have Creighton by 4 points or more.

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MARQUETTE +5.5

Indiana is 7-2 all-time against Marquette, though the two midwest powers have not met since 2001. The Golden Eagles are also looking for their first-ever wins both in the Gavitt Games and Assembly Hall.

Marquette is a really good team, and I like them to pull the upset!

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PELICANS +1.5

The Pelicans are the money team, and I like them to pull the easy upset by 8 points or more.

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ILLINOIS -8.5

Georgetown is way overrated, and the books know this line is a trick. Illinois is a solid team, and should do well from within the paint.

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GEORGIA +6

This game will be close and will be decided by the last 6 seconds. I like Georgia to pull the upset on the road.

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MASS -3

UMASS has more depth and should pull the victory by 8 points or more. This is a Syndicate move.

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HAWAII +1.5

Its really tough to play in Hawaii! Hawaii has the size, and is strong from beyond the arc. It will be a close game, but i have Hawaii by 4-6 points.

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VIRGINIA -25.5

George Washington has struggled out of the gate with back to back losses. When you blow a 22-0 lead and lose at home, there’s not a lot of reason to have faith in a team  and that’s where we stand with the Colonials. Virginia is a tough defensive team and they know how to take care of business. We’ve seen the Cavaliers shut down teams on a regular basis in recent years as Tony Bennett’s team knows their strengths and weaknesses. Based on the way George Washington has struggled this season in the early going, you have to think that Virginia takes care of business in this one.

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SOUTHERN UTAH -2.5

Southern Utah has to much depth, and will pull the easy victory here. This is a Syndicate Move.

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TEXAS ARLINGTON +6

This one is going to be a bit of a tough one to figure out as both teams have some new faces to work in. It’s nearly a complete overhaul for UT Arlington, but they looked good in their opener and they are at home here with the crowd behind them. Northern Iowa was just a .500 team last season overall and finished tied for seventh in the Missouri Valley Conference. With Pickford’s status up in the air and Phyfe out, that’s putting pressure on the guys that are left. This one is going to be a close game but side with the hosts as the crowd pushes them to a win.

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VILLANOVA -22.5

This game will be a high scoring blowout. I have Villanova by 30 points or more.

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COLOMBIA +3

Colombia should win this game outright! The Bookmakers have this game wrong, since Colombia is the better team. This is a Syndicate Move!

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EASTERN KENTUCKY +2.5

This is the money play here.  This is a Syndicate Play!

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KENT ST -4

Cleveland State gave up 74.7 points per game last season and watched Davidson go for 83 on Tuesday. It allowed the Wildcats to get 21 offensive rebounds. The Vikings were far from great last season and lost two of their top three scorers. Kent State is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings between the two teams and 4-0 ATS in its last four trips to Cleveland State.

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AUBURN -9.5

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WEST VIRGINIA -11

I will certainly back the Mountaineers in this matchup as they will be longing to get back on the court after stewing all offseason from their loss to eventual champion Villanova last season.  In all, they will press the Dukes all night while capitalizing in picking up easy baskets as a result.  Expect a blowout early in this matchup as the Mountaineers will perform flawless at home versus an up and coming team in the Dukes.

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MISS ST -18.5

I have this game by 24 points or more.

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OAKLAND +5.5

The Grizzlies brought in Karmari Newman on a transfer from George Mason, and he is expected to make an immediate impact. The sophomore guard averaged 4.7 points in limited playing time in the 2016-2017 season before sitting out last year. Newman scored 16 points in the Grizzlies 99-45 preseason home win over Kalamazoo on Tuesday night.

I like Oakland to pull the upset.

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TEXAS -6.5

The Hogs lost way too much from last year to think that they can hang in this one against a solid Texas Squad. The Razorbacks have just three scholarship players back and a mere 0.07% of their three points made. Texas has some nice pieces in place and they have the advantage of already playing a game. Look for Texas to take this one by double digits.

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TENNESSEE -16

The Volunteers should offer quite a bit more resistance for Louisiana-Lafayette than a UVI team that was in over its head from the very beginning. Pons is an athletic specimen capable of sparking the Volunteers bench, and I believe his presence on the floor will give the offense a wave-like effect. The first wave will be dealing with the explosive combination of Alexander and Bone before getting finished off with the second wave in Bons.

Louisiana-Lafayette is also a bit of a defensive liability. UVI didn’t play very well, but they were able to get up plenty of quality shots. Those shots simply weren’t falling, and they still came away with 80 points. This Tennessee offense is a whole different animal for Louisiana-Lafayette to deal with on the road. They’ll also provide a tougher problem defensively that should really test the talent on the Ragin’ Cajuns roster.

Tennessee is the higher-ranked team because they simply have the better talent than Louisiana-Lafayette, and it’ll show on game day.

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NORTHEASTERN +2.5

Harvard breezed past MIT in their season opener, as the bench got plenty of run in that game, but they will have a much tougher time against Northeastern here. The Huskies lost their opening game of the season, but they returned several key contributors from last season’s CAA Championship team and Pusica will once again be the best player on the floor in this game. He shot just 2 of 7 from deep in the game against Boston, but has shot better than 38.5 percent from three in each of his past two collegiate seasons, so I expect a bounce-back performance from him here. Expect him to follow up his 31 point game with another strong performance, while also leading the Huskies to a victory on the road in this spot on Friday night.

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KENTUCKY -17.5

Kentucky is 101-14 all-time in home openers, including 38-3 in Rupp Arena and 9-0 in its last nine. The Wildcats are also 44-12 under Calipari following a loss. Now the question is can they win this one by more than 16 points? As always, the talent is there to be a title contender–and some of that talent fared well against Duke. Two-time All-Pac 12 First-Team member and Stanford graduate transfer Reid Travis (19.5 points, 8.7 rebounds per contest in 2017-18) finished with 22 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field to go along with seven rebounds. Keldon Johnson led the way with 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting, while the second of three freshman starters–Tyler Herro–logged a team-high 34 minutes and contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and two blocks.

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WICHITA ST. +7.5

Wichita St. had a bad loss on the opener! Providence is a good team, but Wichita St is a money team. This game will be decided within 4 points.

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ROCKETS -4.5

In their three meetings last season the Thunder led the Rockets 2-1 wins but were 1-1 at home, winning by 5 and losing by 10. Thunder have a 3-2 home record this season, while the Rockets are 4-1 on the road. Thunder are better both offensively, scoring 111.4 ppg to Rockets’ 105.3 and defensively, allowing 108.8 ppg to Rockets’ 110.1. Thunder have a better field goal percentage (44.58% to 42.45%), while Rockets have a better 3-point percentage (33.42% to 29.57%). Thunder are better in boards grabbed (46.1 to 41.2), while both teams are almost equal both in dimes made (21.3 to 21.2) and in turnovers committed (14.1 to 14.3). Vegas odds give the Rockets a -5 spread which they will beat easily if the Thunder will be without Westbrook today.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON -6.5 

The Saints are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 non-conference games however, are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS win. The Colonials are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss and 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.

George Washington and Siena are both expected to struggle a bit this season however, when we look at the talent of both of these teams, it looks on the surface that George Washington has the advantage. Siena is still adjusting to a new scheme under Jamion Christian and as I expect the Colonials to bounce back in this one and win by about 10. Take the Colonials to cover with the under.

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GRIZZLIES +4

Both teams have the ability to limit opponents to just 102 points per game. The Nuggets have a slight edge in offense, but the Grizzlies are vital beyond the arc. This game will come down to the wire. Taking the home team.

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SPURS +2

Spurs won both meetings against the Heat last season (at home by 12 points and on the road by 17). Heat have a 2-2 home record this season, while the Spurs are 2-1 on the road. Both teams are almost equal offensively, scoring 113.4 and 113.3 ppg, while Heat are better defensively, allowing 111.4 ppg to Spurs’ 112.6 ppg. Spurs on the other hand have better percentages both in field goals (46.25% to 44.18%) and in 3-pointers (37.85% to 36.36%). Spurs are better both in turnovers committed (11.6 to 14.2) and in dimes made (24.9 to 22.6), while Heat are better in boards grabbed (49 to 45.3). Spurs are better this season.

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MAGIC +3

In their three meetings last season the Magic led the Pistons 2-1 wins with each team winning at home. Magic won both home games by an average of 11 points. Magic have a 2-4 home record this season, while the Pistons are 1-3 on the road. Pistons are better offensively, scoring 110.1 ppg to Magic’s league-low of 101.8, while Magic are better defensively, allowing 110.5 ppg to Pistons’ 113 ppg. Both teams have almost identical percentages both in field goals (42.7% to 42.64%) and in 3-pointers (31.03% to 30.58%). Pistons are better in boards grabbed (49.4 to 44.5), while Magic are better both in dimes made (24.6 to 19.7) and in turnovers committed (13.1 to 15.2). Pistons have been struggling lately.

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MARSHALL -8.5

Marshall is 6-2 ATS when playing on the road! Marshall is a high scoring team that can put up some major points. Eastern Kentucky has nothing to offer but a new coach that doesn't know the team. This game should be bias.

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JAZZ -7.5

Memphis backup point guard Shelvin Mack recorded season highs of 14 points and eight assists on Tuesday. Utah star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell left Wednesday’s game in the fourth quarter with hamstring tightness and is questionable for Friday. Jazz shooting guard Alec Burks (hand) sat out the last two games and is listed as day-to-day. There was still no spread as of Thursday night because of Mitchell’s status, so check back later. But for the moment it looks like Grizzlies will probably get enough points to cover. Memphis is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between the two teams and 4-0 ATS in its last four trips to Utah.

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KNICKS +6.5

Dallas is hoping that the combination of Doncic and Dennis Smith Jr. will become the foundation for contending teams for years to come — much in the same way that the core of Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, and Michael Finley helped usher in a new era of winning Mavericks basketball. The Mavericks enter the week scoring 111.4 points per game on offense, while allowing 116.6 points per game on the defense end of the floor. Take the Knicks and the points here.

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THUNDER +3.5

The Wizards are not really a high octane kind of team. They average 111 points while the Thunder average 109. The Thunder is a better team, and i like the points here.