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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
02-14-17	Coyotes v. Oilers UNDER 5.5		2-5	Loss	-131	11 h 53 m	Show
Late Night NHL Total Play: Under Rating: 8/10* The Edmonton Oilers have scored more than one goal in just one of their five contests since the All Star break. They're averaging only 2.46 goals per game home at Rogers Place where the over/under is 7-18 on the season. Tonight they'll host an Arizona Coyotes team that averages 2.12 goals per game on the road, and the under is 11-4-3 in the Yotes last 18 road games. We can also note that Arizona opened a three-game road trip with a 5-0 triumph in Calgary on Monday, and the under is 4-1-1 in the Coyotes last six games playing on no rest. Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings and this should be another low-scoring encounter.
02-14-17	Cavs -3.5 v. Wolves	Top	116-108	Win	100	21 h 48 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER Play: Cleveland Cavaliers Rating: 10/10* The Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday night, and my money is on the visitors in this matchup. The Cavs defeated the Wolves 125-97 home at Cleveland back on Feb. 1, and they're 8-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings at Target Center. Minnesota has won two of its last three games and the Wolves are coming off a 117-89 rout of the Bulls, but keep in mind that they're 0-7 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up win. The Cavs are playing great basketball at the moment and should have no trouble to take care of business tonight.
02-14-17	Ducks v. Wild -152		1-0	Loss	-152	11 h 52 m	Show
NHL POWER PLAY Play: Minnesota Wild Rating: 8/10* The Anaheim Ducks are just 12-12-6 on the road this season, and they've dropped four of the previous five on this six-game road swing they'll wrap up tonight. The Minnesota Wild have won four of their last five, and they're a solid 8-1 in their last nine home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. The Wild defeated Anaheim twice back in January, and my money is on them to clinch this contest as well.
02-14-17	Barcelona +110 v. Paris St Germain		0-4	Loss	-100	5 h 12 m	Show
Champions League Play: Barcelona Rating: 8/10*
02-13-17	Celtics -120 v. Mavs	Top	111-98	Win	100	18 h 4 m	Show
Top Rated 10* Monday Night NBA BEST BET Play: Boston Celtics Rating: 10/10* The Boston Celtics are a perfect 7-0 ATS as a road favorite of three points or fewer on the season. They're playing excellent basketball in recent weeks, winning nine of their last 10 games and picked up a 112-104 win at Utah their last time out. The Dallas Mavericks have also picked up plenty of wins lately, but they're just 5-11 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and the Celtics are 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Dallas.
02-13-17	Thunder v. Wizards -5		98-120	Win	100	13 h 48 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Washington Wizards Rating: 8/10* The Washington Wizards are 8-2 ATS as a home favorite of 3.5-6.0 points on the season, and tonight they'll be looking to revenge a 126-115 OT loss at Oklahoma City earlier in the season. The Thunder took a 130-114 beating by the Warriors on Saturday and they're just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. The Thunder are 4-9 ATS in the last 13 meetings at Verizon Center and this looks like a good spot to back the home team.
02-13-17	76ers +8.5 v. Hornets		105-99	Win	100	12 h 41 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Philadelphia 76ers Rating: 8/10* The Philadelphia 76ers have been great against the spread lately, and here they'll face a Charlotte Hornets side that is 1-9-1 ATS in its last 11 games overall. The 76ers snapped a six-game losing streak in the series with a 102-93 home win over Charlotte on Jan. 13, and I would not be surprised to see them threaten to win this contest outright as well.
02-13-17	Louisville v. Syracuse OVER 141	Top	76-72	Win	100	10 h 58 m	Show
CBB Total Play: Over Rating: 10/10* The over is 4-1 in the Louisville Cardinals' last five overall and 6-1 in their last seven games as a favorite. The over is s 7-0-1 in the Syracuse Orange's last eight overall and 12-3-1 in their last 16 games as an underdog. I'm confident we'll see this ACC matchup go over the total Monday night.
02-12-17	Pelicans v. Kings OVER 211	Top	99-105	Loss	-115	9 h 23 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA LATE NIGHT TOTAL Play: Over Rating: 10/10* The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off a 122-106 win at Minnesota. Over is 6-1 in Pelicans last seven after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game and 21-7 in their last 28 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The Sacramento Kings are also off a win as they defeated Atlanta 108-107 their last time out. Over is 7-0 in Kings last seven games following a straight up win and 13-6 in the last 19 meetings with the Pels. Look for a high-scoring contest Sunday night.
02-12-17	Canadiens v. Bruins -140		0-4	Win	100	8 h 55 m	Show
Subscribers Only Play: Boston Bruins Rating: 8/10*
02-12-17	Pistons v. Raptors -6.5		102-101	Loss	-110	12 h 21 m	Show
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: Toronto Raptors Rating: 8/10* The Toronto Raptors have played far from their best basketball lately, but I think they'll come out strong following three days off since a 112-109 setback at Minnesota on Wednesday. The Raptors are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games playing on three or more days rest, and tonight they'll host the Detroit Pistons who are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Toronto won the most recent matchup 109-91 back in October, and I think they'll take care of business again tonight.
02-11-17	Celtics +5 v. Jazz	Top	112-104	Win	100	25 h 45 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA LATE SHOW Play: Boston Celtics Rating: 10/10* The Boston Celtics are coming off a 120-11 win at Portland, despite closing as a 3-point dog. They're getting even more points here at Utah Saturday night, and I like the Celtics big time in this matchup. Boston is 10-3-2 ATS in its last 15 road games vs. a team with a winning home record while the Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last five home games. We can also note that Utah fell 112-105 in OT at Dallas on Thursday and the Jazz are just 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss. The Celtics are 8-2-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings and I think they'll threaten to win this outright, but take the points as an insurance.
02-11-17	Gonzaga -4 v. St. Mary's		74-64	Win	100	13 h 59 m	Show
CBB HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: Gonzaga Rating: 8/10* The Gonzaga Bulldogs are a perfect 25-0 SU on the season and 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5 points. On Saturday they'll visit the St. Mary's Gaels who are 22-2 SU on the season, but only 1-4 ATS in their last five games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5 points. The Bulldogs are 10-1 against the spread in their last 11 meetings with the Gaels, and I predict a double-digit blowout in this contest.
02-11-17	TCU v. Baylor -8		52-70	Win	100	3 h 18 m	Show
CBB Subscribers Only Play: Baylor Rating: 8/10*
02-11-17	Hull City +1.5 v. Arsenal	Top	0-2	Loss	-100	30 h 7 m	Show
Premier League GAME OF THE YEAR Play: Hull City +1.5 Rating: 10/10* Hull City are battling for survival in the Premier League, and they're coming off a 2-0 win against Liverpool. They'll host an Arsenal team coming off back-to-back losses to Watford and Chelsea, and they're now 12 points behind the league leaders. I expect Arsenal to put their focus on the Champions League for now, and with a matchup against Bayern Munich on deck next week I think they'll be tempted to look past the visitors in this contest.
02-10-17	Warriors -7.5 v. Grizzlies	Top	122-107	Win	100	20 h 32 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA West GAME OF THE WEEK Play: Golden State Warriors Rating: 10/10* The Golden State Warriors bounced back from Saturday's 109-106 OT loss at Sacramento by routing the Bulls 123-92 two days ago. Tonight they'll be looking to revenge a 128-119 OT home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on January 6, and they also lost the first meeting of the season here at FedExForum. The Warriors are excellent at executing revenge, and we should also note that this contest marks Kevin Durant's first trip back to Oklahoma City so he'll surely have himself and the team fired up. The Warriors are 3-1 ATS when revenging a home loss vs. an opponent on the season and 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games overall. The Grizzlies have won six of their last seven, including an 89-74 win against San Antonio earlier this week, but I fully expect the Warriors to run away with this game.
02-10-17	Nuggets +2.5 v. Knicks		131-123	Win	100	10 h 53 m	Show
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: Denver Nuggets Rating: 8/10* The Denver Nuggets are coming off a 117-106 loss at Atlanta, but they're 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 7-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Tonight they'll visit a 22-32 New York Knicks side that has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games, and Joakim Noah sat out Wednesday's 119-115 loss to the Clippers with a hamstring injury and reportedly could miss the next three games. The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in the series, and I'm happy to take the points on the visitors in this matchup.
02-09-17	Jazz -145 v. Mavs		105-112	Loss	-145	12 h 0 m	Show
NBA Play: Utah Jazz Rating: 8/10* The Utah Jazz are coming off a 127-94 triumph at New Orleans last night, their fourth win in a row. They've already defeated the Mavs three times this season, and I like the surging Jazz to come out ahead of tonight's contest as well. Dallas lost 114-113 to Portland on Tuesday and the team is just 4-11 ATS in its last 15 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
02-09-17	Jazz v. Mavs OVER 192.5		105-112	Win	100	9 h 7 m	Show
Subscribers Only Play: Over Rating: 8/10*
02-09-17	Cavs v. Thunder -2.5		109-118	Win	100	12 h 15 m	Show
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: OKC Thunder Rating: 8/10* The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Pacers 132-117 at Indiana last night. They're expected to rest "the big three" here on the second night of a back-to-back, and then you simply gotta give the advantage to a Thunder squad that is 7-1 ATS in its last eight home at Chesapeake Energy Arena. I don't see OKC holding anything back as its looking to revenge a 107-91 loss at Cleveland on January 29. Let's go with the Thunder here.
02-09-17	Rockets -3.5 v. Hornets	Top	107-95	Win	100	20 h 50 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA East vs. West GAME OF THE MONTH Play: Houston Rockets Rating: 10/10* The Charlotte Hornets had dropped seven on the bounce prior to a 111-107 win against the lowly Nets on Tuesday. They're 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine games overall, and here they'll take on a Houston team that is playing better ball again after a disappointing month of January. The Rockets are coming off a 128-104 thrashing of the Magic, and they're 18-7 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record on the season. Houston superstar James Harden went off for 40 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in a 121-114 home win over Charlotte on Jan. 10, and I don't think the Hornets will have an answer for him or the rest of the Rockets tonight either.
02-09-17	Ducks v. Sabres +102		5-2	Loss	-100	19 h 4 m	Show
NHL POWER PLAY Play: Buffalo Sabres Rating: 8/10* The Buffalo Sabres came back from a three-goal deficit to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday to improve to 6-1 in their last seven home games.Tonight they'll host an Anaheim Ducks squad that has scored just a total of four goals through three consecutive losses on the road. Buffalo is a solid 12-1-3 in its last 16 home games against Western Conference teams, and I think we're getting a great price on the Sabres in this contest.
02-08-17	Heat +3.5 v. Bucks	Top	106-88	Win	100	21 h 37 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER Play: Miami Heat Rating: 10/10* The Milwaukee Bucks had dropped five in a row prior to a 137-112 win at Phoenix on Saturday. They're just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game though and I think they'll come up short here against a red hot Miami side. The Heat are playing excellent basketball right now, coming off 11 straight wins and they're 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Miami won't keep winning forever (obviously), but I don't think the Bucks will be the team to beat them in the state they're in at the moment. The fact that we're getting points on the visitors is just a bonus.
02-08-17	Raptors -150 v. Wolves		109-112	Loss	-150	18 h 59 m	Show
NBA CA$H COW Play: Toronto Raptors Rating: 8/10* The Toronto Raptors are coming off a 118-109 win over the Clippers at home on Monday. Demar DeRozan scored 31 points after missing four straight games with an ankle injury, and the Raptors look so much stronger with him back in the lineup. The Wolves meanwhile will have to do without their third-leading scorer, Zach LaVine, who is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. Minnesota has dropped four consecutive games, and covered the spread in just one of their last nine contests. The Raptors are 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings at Target Center, and I expect that trend to continue here Wednesday night.
02-08-17	Jazz v. Pelicans OVER 201.5		127-94	Win	100	12 h 47 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Utah Jazz have the best scoring defense in the NBA, allowing just 95.4 points per game. They're coming off a high-scoring affair in a 120-95 win at Atlanta though, and the over is 7-1 in Utah's last eight games following a straight up win. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 106.4 points per game and the over is 7-3 in their last 10 overall. All of the last six meetings at Smoothie King Center have gone over the total, and I expect this to sail over the total as well.
02-06-17	Mavs v. Nuggets OVER 213.5		87-110	Loss	-110	12 h 14 m	Show
Late Night NBA - Mavs/Nuggets Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The over is 4-1 in the Dallas Mavericks' last five games and they've averaged 107 points per game through four consecutive victories. Tonight they'll visit a Denver Nuggets team that has a 35-14-1 over/under record on the season, and the over is 9-1-1 in the Nuggets' last 11 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Five of the last six head-to-head matchups at Pepsi Center have gone over the total, the most recent a 117-107 Denver win back in December. I expect another high-scoring encounter tonight.
02-06-17	Heat +100 v. Wolves		115-113	Win	100	9 h 17 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Miami Heat Rating: 8/10* The Miami Heat are winners of 10 straight contests, and they're 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games. Tonight they'll visit a Minnesota Timberwolves squad that has dropped three straight and covered the spread just once in their last eight games. The Heat are 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings and the road team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven head-to-head meetings with Minnesota. Take the red hot visitors here at Target Center Monday night.
02-06-17	Jazz v. Hawks -118	Top	120-95	Loss	-118	11 h 11 m	Show
Top Rated 10* Jazz/Hawks BEST BET Play: Atlanta Hawks Rating: 10/10* The Atlanta Hawks are coming off a 113-86 thrashing of the Magic, and I think they'll keep rolling here as they seek revenge for a 95-68 loss at Utah back in November. The Jazz are coming off a pair of wins as home favorites against Milwaukee and Charlotte, but they're 0-7 ATS in their last seven road games and 2-11 ATS as an underdog overall this season. Take the home team to come out ahead in this contest.
02-06-17	Blues v. Flyers -115		2-0	Loss	-115	6 h 17 m	Show
NHL POWER PLAY Play: Philadelphia Flyers Rating: 8/10* The Philadelphia Flyers are 11-2-2 in their last 15 home home at Wells Fargo Center, and they'll host a St. Louis Blues team that is just 8-13-1 on the road this season. The Blues have won only two of their last eight overall and they're 1-5 in the last six head-to-head meetings in Philadelphia. Let's go Flyers!
02-05-17	Patriots -145 v. Falcons	Top	34-28	Win	100	68 h 53 m	Show
Top Rated 10* Super Bowl LI BEST BET Play: New England Patriots Rating: 10/10* The big game is finally here as the Atlanta Falcons will do battle with the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl LI title. The Falcons offense have impressed throughout the whole season, but they've not faced a D quite like the Patriots yet here in the playoffs. Add the perfect combo of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick and I think New England will draw up offensive schemes to blow a hole in an Atlanta D that I rate way below the Patriots'. A small advantage on the offensive side of the ball for the Falcons, but a big defensive edge for the Pats. Defense wins championships as we saw with the Broncos last year, and I like New England to lift the trophy this time around.
02-05-17	Blazers v. Thunder -4.5	Top	99-105	Win	100	14 h 39 m	Show
Top Rated 10* Blazers/Thunder BEST BET Play: OKC Thunder Rating: 10/10* The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday afternoon, and I think this looks like a good spot for the home team. The Thunder snapped a three-game skid with a 114-102 win as a 1-point underdog against Memphis on Friday to improve to 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games. They're 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400 and should be able to handle a Trail Blazers team that is 8-18 SU on the road. The Thunder will be looking to revenge a 114-95 loss at Portland back in December, and they had covered the spread in four straight meetings prior to that contest. Lay the points on the home team.
02-05-17	Clippers v. Celtics OVER 222		102-107	Loss	-105	3 h 15 m	Show
NBA Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a 133-120 loss to Golden State. They've really struggled on the defensive end lately without injured Chris Paul, and the over is 5-0 in their last five overall. Here they'll take on a Celtics team that has seen the total number of points go over the posted number in 11 of its last 15 home at TD Garden, and the over 4-1 in the last five when hosting the Clippers. Look for this contest to go over the total.
02-05-17	Flames v. Rangers -150		3-4	Win	100	1 h 21 m	Show
NHL POWER PLAY Play: NY Rangers Rating: 8/10* The New York Rangers have lost five of their last six home at MSG, but I think they'll take care of business against the Calgary Flames here on Super Bowl Sunday. They'll face a Flames team that has won three on the bounce and is due for a let down game, while the Rangers themselves had lost back-to-back games in New York before winning 2-1 in OT at Buffalo on Thursday. They're coming into this game well rested and knowing that they've defeated Calgary in four straight meetings here at the Garden. Let's go with the Rangers.
02-05-17	Manchester United -165 v. Leicester		3-0	Win	100	2 h 56 m	Show
Premier League Play: Man Utd Rating: 8/10*
02-04-17	Bucks v. Suns -107		137-112	Loss	-107	10 h 15 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Phoenix Suns Rating: 8/10* The Phoenix Suns snapped a five-game skid with a 105-103 win at Sacramento last night. They're 5-2 ATS in their last seven games playing on no rest, and I like their chances of recording back-to-back victories with a win here against the reeling Bucks. Milwaukee has lost five straight and 10 of their past 11 games. They took a 121-117 beating at Denver last night and are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games playing on no rest. The Bucks are a terrible 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games overall and the favorite is 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings with the Suns. I like the Suns to build on the momentum from Friday's victory.
02-04-17	Grizzlies v. Wolves OVER 202.5		107-99	Win	100	10 h 13 m	Show
Late Night NBA Grizzlies/Wolves Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Memphis Grizzlies have the third best scoring defense in the NBA, but the bookmakers have set the total way too low in their recent games with each of the Grizzlies last five going over the total. I think we get a good number again here on Saturday when they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves who have played four consecutive overs. Both teams played last night, Minnesota fell 116-108 at Detroit while Memphis lost 114-102 at Oklahoma City. I think both teams will struggle to bring the intensity needed on the defensive end of the court, and I think we'll see this game fly over the total.
02-04-17	Pistons v. Pacers OVER 210	Top	84-105	Loss	-110	18 h 14 m	Show
Top Rated 10* Pacers/Pistons HOT PICK Play: Over Rating: 10/10* Both the Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers were in action last night. Indiana picked up a 106-97 win at Brooklyn while Detroit defeated Minnesota 116-108 home at The Palace. I think we'll see a high-scoring contest here with both teams at the back-end of a back-to-back set. Over is 13-3 in the Pistons last 16 overall and 8-2 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. We can also note that the over is 5-1 in the Pistons games with a total greater than or equal to 210 points. The Over is 7-1 in the Pacers last eight vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 10-4 in the last 14 meetings with Detroit. There's always a risk of sloppy defending when playing on no rest, and that's what I think we'll see here. Take the over.
02-04-17	Arkansas v. Missouri OVER 148		78-83	Win	100	5 h 24 m	Show
CBB Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The over is 3-1 in the Arkansas Razorbacks' last four games, but under is 9-3 in their last 12 road games. Here they'll visit a Missouri Tigers team coming off an embarrassing 93-54 loss at Florida, and the under is 5-1 in the Tigers' last six games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. I think we'll see this game go under the posted number.
02-03-17	Mavs v. Blazers OVER 206.5	Top	108-104	Win	100	19 h 19 m	Show
Top Rated NBA LATE SHOW Play: Over Rating: 10/10* The Dallas Mavericks rank dead last in the NBA for scoring this season, but they've played great ball of late averaging 107.5 ppg while winning five of the last six. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging a healthy 109.2 pgg home at Moda Center on the season and 110.8 ppg on a five-game homestand they'll conclude tonight. Portland is coming off a 115-98 win against Charlotte, and the over is 13-4 in Trail Blazers last 17 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Over is 3-1 for Portland in a home game where where the total is between 205 and 209.5 points this season, and I look for this one to fly over as well.
02-03-17	Grizzlies v. Thunder OVER 203.5		102-114	Win	100	12 h 51 m	Show
NBA Grizzlies/Thunder Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Memphis Grizzlies have played four straight overs, all on the road. They're coming off a 119-99 win at Denver on Wednesday and the over is 4-1 in Grizzlies' last five games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The Oklahoma City Thunder will be looking to bounce back from a 128-100 loss to Chicago, and the over is 4-0 in Thunder's last four games following a double-digit loss at home. Memphis has the third best scoring defense in the NBA, but the Grizzlies tend to open up on the road and the over is 17-8-1 in their games away from home this season.
02-03-17	Wolves v. Pistons OVER 211		108-116	Win	100	11 h 51 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The Minnesota Timbervolwes have played three consecutive overs, and they had scored 103 points or more in six straight games before a 125-97 loss to a fired up Cleveland team on Wednesday. Tonight they'll face a Detroit Pistons side that has played six straight overs. Over is 6-1 in Pistons last seven Friday games and 7-0 in their last seven home games. I think we'll see fireworks at The Palace tonight.
02-02-17	Gonzaga -8.5 v. BYU		85-75	Win	100	11 h 5 m	Show
Late Night CBB Play: Gonzaga Rating: 8/10* The Gonzaga Bulldogs will visit Brigham Young Cougars Thursday night, and I think we'll see a blowout win for the visitors. Gonzaga is a perfect 22-0 SU on the season and 7-1 ATS in its last eight road games. The Zags routed Pepperdine 96-49 on the road on Saturday and are 6-0 ATS in their last six games after scoring more than 90 points in their previous game. They'll face a BYU team that has won three of its last four, but failed to cover the 11-point spread in a 85-77 home win against LSU on Saturday. The Cougars are 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win and 0-5 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. I don't like their chances in this matchup.
02-02-17	Blackhawks -153 v. Coyotes		4-3	Win	100	8 h 13 m	Show
NHL CA$H COW Play: Chicago Blackhawks Rating: 8/10* The Chicago Blackhawks will be desperate to get back in the win column after dropping three straight games. Tonight they'll visit a Coyotes team they've won five straight against, and I like the price we get on the Hawks in this contest. Arizona had won three straight before a 3-2 loss to the Kings on Tuesday. They Yotes are 9-24 in their last 33 games playing on one days rest while the Blackhawks are 10-4 in their last 14 games playing on one days rest. We can also note that this is a good day of the week for Chicago who is 6-1 in its last seven Thursday night games. Go Blackhawks!
02-02-17	Lakers v. Wizards -11	Top	108-116	Loss	-110	18 h 49 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA Lakers/Wizards BEST BET Play: Washington Wizards Rating: 10/10* No team is hotter in the NBA than the Washington Wizards as they've won 12 of their last 14 games, averaging 111 points during that span. They easily dismissed the Knicks 117-101 at home Tuesday to make it 15 straight wins at Verizon Center, and they're 5-0 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The LA Lakers are coming off a dramatic 120-116 home win against Denver on Tuesday, but they're just 2-6 in their last eight on the road and 4-7 ATS off a home win on the season. Washington is 15-6 ATS as a home favorite on the season, and I think the Wizards will take care of business here and win big.
02-01-17	Clippers v. Suns OVER 220.5		124-114	Win	100	11 h 39 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The LA Clippers have dropped four of their last five games, allowing an average of 119.4 points per game during that span. Tonight they'll visit the Phoenix Suns who are allowing an average of 112.1 ppg this season and have a 32-16 over/under record. Over is 4-1 in the last five head-to-head meetings in Arizona, and I predict another high-scoring contest tonight.
02-01-17	Bruins v. Capitals -151		3-5	Win	100	8 h 45 m	Show
NHL CA$H COW Play: Washington Capitals Rating: 8/10* Both the Washington Capitals and the Boston Bruins are on the second night of a back-to-back set. Boston is coming off three straight 4-3 wins, the most recent at Tampa Bay while the Caps will be hungry to bounce back from a 3-2 loss at the Islanders. The Bruins are 3-13 in their last 16 games playing on no rest and they've lost seven straight meetings with Washington. Look for the Caps to get the job done on home ice tonight.
02-01-17	Florida State +3 v. Miami (Fla)		75-57	Win	100	8 h 38 m	Show
CBB BANKROLL BUILDER Play: Florida State Seminoles Rating: 8/10* The Florida State Seminoles will be looking to find their way back into the win column after back-to-back defeats as favorites at Georgia Tech and Syracuse. They're on the road again Wednesday night, but at least back home in Florida and they're 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5 points. They'll take on a Miami-Florida Hurricanes team that is coming off back-to-back wins and upset North Carolina 77-62 as a 5.5-point dog their last time out. Let down spot here, and they're 0-4 ATS in their last four games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5 points. The underdog is 5-1-1 ATS in the last seven meetings, and I'm taking the points on the Seminoles in this contest.
02-01-17	Raptors v. Celtics -5.5		104-109	Loss	-110	9 h 10 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Boston Celtics Rating: 8/10* The Boston Celtics are playing well at the moment, and they head into this contest looking for their first five-game winning streak of the season. They're coming off a 113-109 home win against Detroit on Monday and are 8-2-2 ATS in their last 12 games playing on one days rest. They'll host a Toronto Raptors squad that won 108-106 in overtime against New Orleans last night, the Raptors mere second win in their last eight games. Boston will be looking to revenge a 114-106 loss at Toronto on January 10, and I think the Celtics will come through with a big performance tonight. Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings in the series and the Raptors are 4-10-1 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Boston. Lay the points on the home favorite.
02-01-17	Pacers -2.5 v. Magic	Top	98-88	Win	100	19 h 54 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER Play: Indiana Pacers Rating: 10* The Indiana Pacers look to make it four wins on the bounce when they visit the Orlando Magic Wednesday night. They're coming off a 120-101 win against Houston on Sunday, and they're 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games following a straight up win and 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games playing on two days rest. The Pacers have already defeated the Magic twice this season (by an average of 16 points) and they're 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings in the series. Orlando has dropped 11 of its last 14 games. The Magic are just 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 home games and 2-11 ATS in their last 13 Wednesday games. Lay the points on the Pacers.
02-01-17	Manchester City v. West Ham United +500		4-0	Loss	-100	1 h 29 m	Show
Premier League Dog Play: West Ham Rating: 5/10*
01-31-17	Blackhawks v. Sharks UNDER 5.5		1-3	Win	100	11 h 37 m	Show
Late Night NHL Blackhawks/Sharks Play: Under Rating: 8/10* The Chicago Blackhawks headed into the All Star break on the back of a pair of losses, allowing five goals in each game. Under is 5-1-4 in the Blackhawks last 10 after allowing five goals or more in their previous game, and I think this will be low-scoring contest. Their netminder Corey Crawford has had good success in previous meetings with the Sharks, going 8-4-3 with a 2.18 GAA. The Sharks are allowing just 2.12 goals per game home at SAP Center and under is 17-5-6 in their last 28 home games.
01-31-17	Hornets v. Blazers OVER 214	Top	98-115	Loss	-110	22 h 60 m	Show
Top Rated 10* Hornets/Blazers BEST BET Play: Over Rating: 10/10* The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night, and I think we'll see a high-scoring contest. Under is 7-2 in Charlotte's last nine overall, but 6-1 in their road games with a total greater than or equal to 210 this season. The Hornets have allowed at least 109 points each game through four consecutive losses. The over is 23-15 in Blazer games when the total is greater than or equal to 210 this season. Portland has gotten its scoring touch back and averaged 113.8 ppg through it last four contests. C.J. McCollum is shooting 57.8 percent from the field during that span.
01-31-17	Thunder +9 v. Spurs		94-108	Loss	-110	20 h 40 m	Show
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: OKC Thunder Rating: 8/10* The San Antonio Spurs are struggling at the moment, coming off back-to-back losses to Dallas and New Orleans, I think they'll bounce back with a win here against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but I don't think they'll cover the spread. The Thunder had won three straight prior to a 107-91 loss at Cleveland on Sunday. They're 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points and 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Thunder are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in the series. Take the points on the visitors.
01-31-17	Thunder v. Spurs UNDER 211		94-108	Win	100	17 h 54 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Under Rating: 8/10* The San Antonio Spurs are struggling at the moment, coming off back-to-back losses to Dallas and New Orleans. The over is 13-3 in Spurs last 16 home games, but here they'll take on another defensively sound team in the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are coming off a 107-91 loss to Cleveland, and the under is 5-1 in their last six games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings at AT&T Center.
01-31-17	Maple Leafs +100 v. Stars		3-6	Loss	-100	9 h 11 m	Show
NHL Bonus Play Play: Toronto Maple Leafs Rating: 8/10*
01-31-17	Toledo v. Ball State OVER 160		80-81	Win	100	9 h 21 m	Show
CBB Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10* Over is 6-1 in the Toledo Rockets last seven overall and 6-0 in Ball State Cardinals' last six overall. Over is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings between the two teams. Let's go with the over in this contest.
01-31-17	Chelsea v. Liverpool		1-1	Push	0	32 h 24 m	Show
Premier League Play: Chelsea Rating: 8/10*
01-31-17	Leicester v. Burnley		0-1	Win	105	32 h 9 m	Show
Premier League Play: Burnley Rating: 8/10*
01-31-17	Tottenham Hotspur -1.5 v. Sunderland		0-0	Loss	-100	32 h 8 m	Show
Premier League Play: Tottenham Rating: 8/10*
01-30-17	Georgia State v. South Alabama OVER 143		83-80	Win	100	10 h 52 m	Show
CBB Total (50% OFF) Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The over is 7-1 in the Georgia State Panthers last eight overall and 7-3 in the South Alabama Jaguars last 10 overall. I think this will be another high-scoring contest.
01-30-17	Pistons v. Celtics -6		109-113	Loss	-109	9 h 8 m	Show
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: Boston Celtics Rating: 8/10* The Boston Celtics look to make it four wins on the bounce when they open the new week with a matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The visitors are coming off back-to-back defeats, the most recent a 116-103 setback at Miami on Saturday. The Pistons are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games and 2-5 ATS in their last seven following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. The teams split a couple of meetings back in November, both winning on the road. I like the Celtics to break that trend here and win big home at TD Garden.
01-30-17	Nets v. Heat -9	Top	96-104	Loss	-110	21 h 8 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA East GAME OF THE WEEK Play: Miami Heat Rating: 10/10* The red hot Miami Heat have reeled off seven consecutive wins through the last two weeks. They're 8-1 ATS in the last nine meetings with the Brooklyn Nets and off a solid 116-103 win against Detroit on Saturday. Heat are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 6-0 ATS in their last six games playing on one days rest. The Nets are losers of five straight and eight of their last 10. They fell 129-100 at Minnesota on Saturday and are 1-8 ATS in their last nine games playing on one days rest and 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
01-30-17	Benfica v. Vitoria de Setubal +700		0-1	Win	700	7 h 42 m	Show
5*
01-29-17	Wizards -115 v. Pelicans	Top	107-94	Win	100	19 h 57 m	Show
Mike's Top Rated 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER Play: Washington Wizards Rating: 10/10* The Washington Wizards are the hottest team in the NBA, winning 10 of the last 12 contests. They've improved their defense a lot lately, and dominated both ends of the court in a 112-86 win at Atlanta on Friday. On Sunday they'll visit a New Orleans Pelicans team that has defeated both Cleveland and San Antonio this week, but also lost to Brooklyn and Oklahoma City. The Wizards are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings and the road team is 14-3 ATS in the last 17 meetings. Back the Wizards with confidence.
01-29-17	Green Bay -5 v. Detroit		92-93	Loss	-110	9 h 32 m	Show
CBB AFTERNOON APOCALYPSE Play: Green Bay Rating: 8/10* The Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix are coming off back-to-back wins, and they handed Oakland an 80-72 defeat as an 8-point underdog on Friday. Green Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last seven games as a road favorite of 0.5-6.5. Here they'll visit a Detroit Titans team that is just 2-5 ATS in its last seven games as an underdog, and the Titans have dropped three straight. Friday's 73-69 home loss to Milwaukee went to OT, and that setback could affect the home team here, both mentally and physically. Take the road favorite in this contest.
01-29-17	Michigan v. Michigan State -135		62-70	Win	100	4 h 15 m	Show
Super Early CBB Michigan/Michigan State Play: Michigan State Rating: 8/10* The Michigan State Spartans host the Michigan Wolverines Sunday afternoon. They're coming off three consecutive losses, the most recent a 84-73 setback as a 1.5-point home dog against Purdue, but the Spartans are 4-0 ATS in their last four games as a home favorite and 6-2 ATS in their last eight following a double-digit loss at home. The Wolverines have won three of their last four games, and covered the spread in each of the last three games. Michigan defeated Indiana 90-60 as a 4-point favorite on Thursday, but the Wolverines are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win of more than 20 points and 1-5 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5.
01-28-17	Clippers v. Warriors -12.5	Top	98-144	Win	100	13 h 23 m	Show
Play: GS Warriors Rating: 10/10* The LA Clippers are hurting without injured Chris Paul, going 1-3 since he went down with a torn ligament in his thumb. LA is just 2-9 ATS in its last 11 road games, and here the Clippers will face a Warriors team that has won eight of its last nine games, covering the spread in all of the last six wins. The Warriors are the highest-scoring team in the league at 117.5 points per game, and I don't think the Clippers will be able to slow down GS here without Chris Paul. The Warriors won the last meeting 115-98 at LA on Dec. 7. Look for another blowout win for Golden State tonight.
01-28-17	Arsenal +120 v. Southampton		5-0	Win	120	15 h 40 m	Show
FA Cup Play: Arsenal Rating: 8/10*
01-27-17	Grizzlies v. Blazers UNDER 207.5		109-112	Loss	-110	11 h 58 m	Show
Mike's Late Night NBA Total Play: Under Rating: 8/10* The Portland Trail Blazers have struggled offensively lately, averaging just 102.3 points through their last four games, a number inflated by a 127-123 OT win at Boston. Under is 8-3 in Trail Blazers last 11 home games. The Memphis Grizzlies are among the best defensive teams in the NBA, and the under is 4-0 in their last four overall. The last meeting in the series was a total of just 174 points scored with the total set at 204.5 points. I think this will be another low-scoring affair.
01-27-17	Wizards +4 v. Hawks	Top	112-86	Win	100	20 h 10 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA Southeast GAME OF THE MONTH Play: Washington Wizards Rating: 10/10* The Washington Wizards have won nine of their last 11 games, and they're coming off a meriting 123-108 win against Eastern Conference rivals Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Tonight they'll face a Southeast Division foe in Atlanta Hawks, and I absolutely love the points on the white hot Wizards here. Wizards are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 vs. Eastern Conference and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record. Atlanta has also played well lately, coming off a 119-114 win at Chicago and the Hawks have won five of their last seven straight up. They're however just 1-4 ATS in their last five games following a straight up win and 2-6 ATS against division opponents on the season. The teams have split a couple of tight affairs so far this season, and I think this will be another close contest. Take the points on the Wizards.
01-26-17	Lakers +13 v. Jazz		88-96	Win	100	12 h 52 m	Show
*LATE NIGHT NBA* Play: LA Lakers Rating: 8/10* The LA Lakers are coming off a 105-98 loss at Portland on Wednesday, and they're not getting much respect here the very next night. Normally I would agree as playing the second end of a back-to-back set in the altitude at Salt Lake City is far from easy, but this is a young and athletic Lakers side, so I think they'll be less affected than most teams. We can also note that the Jazz are in a bit of a slump after back-to-back losses to OKC and Denver, and this will mark their third game in four nights. None of the previous three meetings this season were decided by more than seven points. Take the points on the Lakers.
01-26-17	Suns v. Nuggets -6	Top	120-127	Win	100	22 h 41 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER Play: Denver Nuggets Rating: 10/10* The Denver Nuggets have picked up pace and won five of their last seven games. They're 6-1 ATS during that stretch, and I think they'll keep it rolling here against the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix had won back-to-back games at New York and Toronto before coming up just short in a 112-111 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. Here they'll face a Denver team that has won both meetings this season (120-104 at Denver on Nov. 16 and 120-114 at Phoenix on Nov. 27). Phoenix is 29th in the league in scoring defense allowing 111.5 points a night. The Nuggets boast a high-octane offense, and I don't see the Suns keeping pace with Denver here. Lay the points on the home favorite.
01-26-17	Pacers v. Wolves -3.5		109-103	Loss	-102	9 h 2 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Minnesota Timberwolves Rating: 8/10* The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off three consecutive wins, and I think they'll make it four on the bounce when they host the Indiana Pacers Thursday night. Indiana is coming off three straight defeats, two as favorites, and the Pacers are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 road games. Gotta side with Minnesota to keep rolling here.
01-26-17	Maple Leafs +123 v. Flyers	Top	1-2	Loss	-100	5 h 13 m	Show
NHL DOG OF THE DAY Play: Toronto Maple Leafs Rating: 10/10* The red hot Toronto Maple Leafs are 11-2-2 in their last five games. They defeated Detroit 4-0 on Wednesday, but I don't see them slowing down here at Philadelphia the next day. Philly is coming off back-to-back wins against the two New York teams, the most recent a 2-0 win against the Rangers last night. They're however 1-4 in their last five games following a win and they've lost four of the last five meetings with the Leafs.
01-25-17	Warriors v. Hornets UNDER 222	Top	113-103	Win	100	21 h 24 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA Warriors/Hornets BEST BET Play: Under Rating: 10/10* The Golden State Warriors will be looking to bounce back from a shocking 105-102 setback at Miami on Monday. Golden State is the highest scoring team in the NBA with 117.6 ppg, but the totals have been way too inflated for games involving the Warriors lately, and the under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Here they'll take on a Charlotte Hornets team that has stepped it up a notch at the defensive end of the court again, and under is 6-0 in Hornets last six overall. Three of the last five head-to-head meetings have gone under the total but the ones that went over closed at 208 and 201 points. Tonight we see a much higher total posted, and I think this game will stay under the number.
01-25-17	Hawks -125 v. Bulls		119-114	Win	100	10 h 39 m	Show
NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER Play: Atlanta Hawks Rating: 8/10* The Atlanta Hawks had won four of their last five prior to a 115-105 home loss to the Clippers on Sunday. They defeated the Bulls 102-93 as a 4-point home favorite last week, and they're 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in the series. The Chicago Bulls are in a rough spot following a 100-92 win at Orlando last night. They're 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games following a straight up win. The Hawks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games, and I think they'll defeat the Bulls for the third time this season tonight.
01-25-17	Flyers v. Rangers -138		2-0	Loss	-138	8 h 37 m	Show
NHL MONEY MAKER Play: New York Rangers Rating: 8/10* The Philadelphia Flyers have dropped 10 of their last 13 overall and nine of their last 10 on the road. They'll face a New York Rangers team coming off three straight wins against strong opponents in Toronto, Detroit and LA. The Rangers have won five straight meetings with the Flyers, and I can't see any reason not to back the Rangers to make it six in a row.
01-25-17	Kings v. Cavs -11		116-112	Loss	-110	8 h 25 m	Show
NBA CA$H COW Play: Cleveland Cavaliers Rating: 8/10* The Cleveland Cavaliers have dropped five of their last seven games outright, and they're 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Completely unacceptable, and if the Cavs don't show up for this home game against the Kings I really don't know what to say. They put a 120-108 beating on the Kings at Sacramento on Jan. 13, and they're 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings in the series. The Kings had dropped five straight games before picking up a 109-104 victory at Detroit on Saturday. They're 3-13 ATS in their last 16 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. "Coach (Tyronn Lue) will figure it out. We've just got to be better as a team. It's not about how many minutes I'm playing right now or being fresh down the stretch. We've got to be good right now, and we're not winning." is what LeBron James said after Monday's 124-122 loss to the Pelicans. Time to step it up a notch, LeBron.
01-24-17	Wolves +1.5 v. Suns	Top	112-111	Win	100	21 h 9 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER Play: Minnesota Timberwolves Rating: 10/10* Two teams near the bottom of the Western Conference standings will be looking to build some momentum when the Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night. Minnesota is coming off back-to-back wins against the Clippers and the Nuggets (both as favorites), and they've now won five of their last seven games. The Suns are coming off back-to-back wins at New York and the Raptors, the most recent a 115-103 win as a 12-point dog at Toronto on Sunday. Massive letdown spot here after winning back-to-back games as underdogs, and we can note that the Suns are 8-24 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight up win and 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Minnesota has won the previous two meetings this season (98-85 at Phoenix, 115-108 at home), and I think the Wolves will pick up another victory tonight.
01-24-17	Jazz v. Nuggets -130		93-103	Win	100	12 h 57 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: Denver Nuggets Rating: 8/10* The Utah Jazz saw their season-best six-game winning streak come to an end when they fell 97-95 decision to the Oklahoma City on Monday. They're 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games playing on no rest and 1-10 ATS in their last 11 vs. teams from the Western Conference. The Denver Nuggets lost 111-108 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday after winning four of their previous five contests. They're averaging 121.7 points per game through their last six games. The Nuggets are strong and athletic, and I think they'll give the knackered Jazz all kinds of problems here.
01-24-17	Kentucky -9.5 v. Tennessee		80-82	Loss	-105	7 h 9 m	Show
8*
01-24-17	Lightning v. Blackhawks -149	Top	5-2	Loss	-149	10 h 49 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NHL POWER PLAY Play: Chicago Blackhawks Rating: 10/10* The Chicago Blackhawks seek a fourth consecutive win when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night. Chicago has outscored its opponents 11-6 during the winning streak and beat Vancouver 4-2 on Sunday. The Hawks are 10-2 in their last 12 games playing on one days rest and 4-1 in their last five games vs. Eastern Conference teams. The Lightning are a pathetic 2-8 in their last 10 overall and 3-13 in their last 16 road games. Tampa Bay is not playing good hockey right now, and this looks like a more than reasonable price on Chicago.
01-24-17	Spurs -145 v. Raptors		108-106	Win	100	10 h 55 m	Show
NBA 3-Pack Play: San Antonio Spurs Rating: 8/10* The San Antonio Spurs have won four on the bounce after Monday's 112-86 trouncing of Brooklyn. They're 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on no rest and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. The Toronto Raptors will be without All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan, and I don't think they'll be able to compete with the Spurs without him.
01-24-17	Cardiff City v. Brighton & Hove Albion OVER 2.5		0-1	Loss	-100	16 h 26 m	Show
Championship Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10*
01-23-17	Spurs v. Nets OVER 216.5		112-86	Loss	-110	11 h 41 m	Show
Spurs/Nets Total BANKROLL BUILDER Play: Over Rating: 8/10* The San Antonio Spurs have the second best scoring defense in the NBA allowing just 98.9 ppg, but they've played six consecutive overs. They'll face a Brooklyn Nets team that had played four straight over prior to a 112-105 loss with a total set at 222.5 on Saturday. Spurs often slack on defense on the road, especially as big favorites, and the over is 9-3 in Spurs last 12 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Brooklyn just doesn't know how to play D, and the Nets' 114.9 points allowed per game is the worst mark in the NBA. Over is 22-15 in Nets' games when the total is greater than or equal to 210. Spurs won the last meeting 130-101 home at San Antonio on Dec. 10. This will be another shootout.
01-23-17	Flames v. Maple Leafs -139		0-4	Win	100	9 h 19 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NHL POWER PLAY Play: Toronto Maple Leafs Rating: 10/10* The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to get back in the win column after back-to-back home losses to New York Rangers and the Senators. They're still 9-2-2 in their last 13 games overall, and they'll host a Calgary Flames team that has lost four of its last five and conceded a total of 11 goals in the last two games alone. The Leafs rank near the top of the league averaging 3.07 goals per game on the season, and I think the Flames will struggle to keep up with Toronto's powerful offense.
01-23-17	Wizards v. Hornets OVER 213.5	Top	109-99	Loss	-110	17 h 50 m	Show
*Top Rated 10 NBA GAME OF THE WEEK Total Play: Over Rating:** 10/10* The Washington Wizards had won four on the bounce prior to a 113-112 loss at Detroit on Saturday. The Wizards are effective on the ball, but their defense leaves a lot to be desired, particularly on the road where they're giving up 108.4 ppg. The over is 14-5 in Washington's 19 road games on the season and 13-4 in games where Washington closed as an underdog. The Charlotte Hornets are coming off three consecutive wins after a 112-105 win against Brooklyn on Saturday. It was however not long ago they went through a 1-7 stretch allowing 112.4 points per game. I don't think they'll be able to slow down the Wizards here, and we can note that the over is 4-0 in the last four meetings in this series.
01-22-17	Steelers v. Patriots -5.5	Top	17-36	Win	100	78 h 56 m	Show
Top Rated 10* AFC Championship Game BOOKIE BREAKER Play: New England Patriots Rating: 10/10* The Pittsburgh Steelers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine games overall, but I think they'll come up short against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. New England beat Pittsburgh 27-16 at Heinz Field back in Week 7, and the Pats are 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings. The Patriots defense was phenomenal against the Texans in the Divisional Round, allowing just 285 yards while making three interceptions. Pittsburgh's QB Ben Roethlisberger is of course far better than Brock Osweiler, but he's banged up and has not been able to put up big numbers here in the playoffs. The Pats have held opponents to an average of only 88.6 rushing yards per game on the season so I think they'll be able to contain the red hot Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell. Advantage New England on both sides of the ball, and on the sideline in Bill Belichick vs. Mike Tomlin. Lay the points.
01-22-17	Packers +5 v. Falcons	Top	21-44	Loss	-109	75 h 35 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NFC BOOKIE BREAKER Play: Green Bay Packers Rating: 10/10* The Green Bay Packers will clash with the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game Sunday afternoon. The Packers are undefeated through their last eight games, and I'm well happy to take the points here. Atlanta's QB Matt Ryan has been sharp, but so has Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers as well and Atlanta's D has been vulnerable against the pass all season (28th in the NFL allowing 266.7 passing yards per game). Note that the Packers are 5-0 ATS in their last five playoff games while the Falcons are 1-6 ATS in their last seven playoff games. Take the points.
01-22-17	Bruins v. Penguins -140		1-5	Win	100	1 h 9 m	Show
Subscribers Only NHL Play: Pittsburgh Penguins Rating: 8/10*
01-22-17	Oakland v. Wright State OVER 148		67-88	Win	100	2 h 60 m	Show
CBB Total Play: Over Rating: 8/10*
01-22-17	Warriors v. Magic UNDER 224	Top	118-98	Win	100	13 h 41 m	Show
Top Rated 10* NBA BASKET BRAWLER Play: Under Rating: 10/10* The Golden State Warriors have played excellent basketball at both ends of the court lately. This week they've already taken three impressive scalps with blowout wins against Cleveland, OKC and most recently a 125-108 win at Houston. Under is 9-2 in Warriors last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 14-2 in their last 16 games a road favorite of 12.5 points or more. They're a far way from home and have a matchup with the Heat on deck tomorrow, so I don't know how much they'll want to push the tempo here. The Orlando Magic are coming off a 112-96 win against Milwaukee, and the under is 5-2 in Orlando's last seven home games. Six of the last eight meetings at Amway Center have gone under the total, and I expect another relatively low-scoring affair.
01-22-17	Leicester v. Southampton -125	Top	0-3	Win	100	43 h 3 m	Show
Premier League GAME OF THE WEEK Play: Southampton Rating: 10/10* Leicester City may be the reigning Premier League champions, but they're really struggling this season. Particularly on the road where they're still winless and have lost seven of 10 games. Southampton are coming off back-to-back 1-0 home wins in the EFL Cup and the FA Cup. I like them to get a home win in the league here against a Leicester team playing without Riyad Mahrez who's at the Africa Cup of Nations with his Algeria.
01-21-17	Rockets v. Grizzlies +1		119-95	Loss	-110	12 h 52 m	Show
NBA MONEY MAKER Play: Memphis Grizzlies Rating: 8/10* The Houston Rockets took a 125-108 beating by the Warriors last night, their fourth loss in their last six games. I don't think they'll have much gas left in the tank for Saturday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis defeated the Kings 107-91 on Friday, but the Grizzlies slow tempo style of basketball should favor them here in the second game of a back-to-back set compared to the high-paced Rockets. Rockets are just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 Saturday games, Grizzlies are 5-0 ATS in their last five Saturday games. Memphis has covered the closing line in nine of the last 12 meetings at FedExForum. Back the home team.
01-21-17	Capitals -120 v. Stars		4-3	Win	100	8 h 13 m	Show
NHL Bonus Play: Washington Capitals Rating: 8/10*
01-21-17	Sabres v. Canadiens UNDER 5.5		3-2	Win	100	18 h 34 m	Show
NHL Total Play: Under Rating: 8/10* The Montreal Canadiens are struggling on the offensive end of the rink at the moment, scoring just four goals through their last three games. The Buffalo Sabres are averaging only 2.36 goals per game over the season. Under is 13-4-3 in Sabres last 20 vs. a team with a winning record and 20-8-6 in the last 34 meetings with the Habs. Both teams played last night so I don't expect either side to be looking to push the tempo.
01-21-17	Nets v. Hornets UNDER 220		105-112	Win	100	10 h 19 m	Show
Subscribers Only Play: Under Rating: 8/10*
01-21-17	Wizards v. Pistons -120	Top	112-113	Win	100	17 h 44 m	Show
6-1 Top Rated NBA Run - Saturday's 10* NBA BEST BET Play: Detroit Pistons Rating: 10/10* The Washington Wizards have won four straight (4-0 ATS) and seven of their last eight games, but they've not had much success on the road this season. The Wizards is just 5-13 SU and 7-11 ATS outside of their own building, and here they'll face a Pistons team looking to revenge a 122-108 loss at Verizon Center back in December. The Pistons are well rested after getting two days off since a dominant 118-95 win against Atlanta on Wednesday, and 6-0 ATS when playing on two days rest this season. The Wizards are on a roll, but this should prove to be a too tough of a matchup for thenm.
01-21-17	Blues v. Jets OVER 5.5		3-5	Win	100	3 h 29 m	Show
Bonus NHL Play: Over Rating: 8/10*
01-21-17	Louisville v. Florida State -3	Top	68-73	Win	100	9 h 54 m	Show
Top Rated 10* ACC GAME OF THE MONTH Play: FSU Rating: 10* The Florida State Seminoles have failed to cover the spread in each of their last two games, but they're still 12-5 ATS in their last 17 home games. Saturday's opponent, the Louisville Cardinals, are in a let down spot following a massive 92-60 win as a 5-point favorite against Clemson. The Cardinals are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as a road underdog of 0.5-6.5 points. Louisville must have to do without second leading scorer Quentin Snider who is out for two to three weeks with a hip injury. I don't think the Cards will be able to match FSU's powerful offense without him. FSU BIG!