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Date	Match Up	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Lead Time	Analysis
08-09-20	Rockets -5 v. Kings	Top	129-112	Win	100	13 h 7 m	Show
ROCKETS VS KINGS SUNDAY NIGHT NBA TOP PLAY The Sacramento Kings have dropped four of five games in the bubble and their chances of making the playoffs are now slim to none. They've been atrocious on the defensive end which will spell trouble against a Houston team that ranks second in the league for points per game. The Rockets are 3-1 in the bubble and still have plenty of motivation to keep racking up wins as they are jostling for the 3-6 seeds in the West. Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon have been ruled out, but Harden shouldn't need much help to put the Kings away. *10 play on Houston Rockets.**
08-08-20	Clippers v. Blazers +4.5	Top	122-117	Loss	-110	14 h 18 m	Show
SUPER EARLY CLIPPERS VS BLAZERS BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Portland Trail Blazers have been playing well in the bubble, winning three of four outright while compiling a 3-0-1 ATS record. The Blazers are still on the outside looking in on postseason play in 2020 and must keep pushing the pedal to the metal as long as they can. As for the LA Clippers, they have alternated wins and losses through their first four games in Orlando. With a playoff spot already locked up, this is not surprising considering the Clippers situation. They don't want to push their key pieces too much, risking fatigue/injuries but also want to see enough effort to keep the momentum for the playoffs. Last time out they put a 126-11 beating on Dallas. The Clippers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine games following a straight-up win of more than 10 points and I would not be surprised if they came out a bit flat in this one. *10 play on Portland +4.5.**
08-07-20	Thunder -3.5 v. Grizzlies	Top	92-121	Loss	-110	16 h 54 m	Show
GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA) - TOP RATED MAJOR WAGER ATS The Memphis Grizzlies are slumping at the worst possible time and have yet to win a game in the NBA bubble. With four games to play, they are now only ½ game ahead of Portland for the No. 8 seed in the West and will face three title contenders from the East on deck following this contest. The demoralized Grizzlies can't like their chances of making the postseason, and I think their slump will continue here against a hot Oklahoma City Thunder team beat the LA Lakers last time out. While OKC is already guaranteed to make the playoffs, it is still battling Utah and Houston for the 4th seed in the West. They have won two of three in Orlando (could easily be 3-0) and I'm more than happy to take the better team with positive momentum to cover the small spread as a favorite. Thunder are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Grizzlies are 0-4 ATS in their four games in the bubble. *10 play on Oklahoma City Thunder.**
08-07-20	Jazz v. Spurs -1.5		111-119	Win	100	6 h 50 m	Show
SUPER EARLY JAZZ VS SPURS NBA BANKROLL BUILDER Reports suggest that Utah's Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Royce O'Neale and Rudy Gobert will not be available for Friday's game against the Spurs. They'll play a San Antonio team that more or less has to win out to have any chance of making the playoffs. I like the motivated Spurs to beat Utah's backups. *8 play on San Antonio Spurs.**
08-06-20	Lakers v. Rockets +2		97-113	Win	100	11 h 15 m	Show
LATE NIGHT ROCKETS VS LAKERS BOOKIE BLA$TER The Los Angeles Lakers will be playing on no rest after taking a 105-86 loss to the OKC Thunder on Wednesday. Both Lebron James and Anthony Davis logged about 30 minutes each, and with the top seed in the West already clinched I would not be surprised to see the Lakers manage their key players' minutes and rest several regulars in this one. The Rockets are coming off a loss to Portland and I expect them to be eager to bounce back fast and hard. *8 play on Houston Rockets.**
08-06-20	Blazers -3 v. Nuggets		125-115	Win	100	10 h 18 m	Show
BLAZERS VS NUGGETS THURSDAY NIGHT HARDWOOD HAMMER This looks like a potential flat spot for the shorthanded Denver Nuggets who will be playing on back-to-back nights and coming off a pair of victories. The Portland Trail Blazers have had a day off since a meriting 110-102 win over Houston and the team is 2-1 SU (2-0-1 ATS) in the NBA bubble. The Blazers are still very much in desperation mode as they try to hunt down the slumping Memphis Grizzlies for the No. 8 seed in the west. The Nuggets are likely to be without the services of Gary Harris, Jamal Murray, and Will Barton for a fourth straight game and their bench must be running out of steam. *8 play on Portland -3.**
08-06-20	Clippers -4 v. Mavs		126-111	Win	100	10 h 16 m	Show
CLIPPERS VS MAVS BASKET BRAWLER Both the Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks have dropped two of three in the bubble. Neither side has all that much to play for during the remaining of the regular season and staying healthy is the No. 1 priority. This comes down to which team wants it the most looking to build some momentum for the playoffs. I expect the Clippers to show more purpose coming off a loss to the Suns while Dallas is coming off a 114-110 comeback victory over the Sacramento Kings. Additionally, Dallas' defense is just atrocious at times while LA's D is truly elite. The Mavs rely heavily on making their shots, but the team is in big trouble if they're having a bad day on the offensive end. Clippers are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up loss. Mavericks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. *8 play on Los Angeles Clippers.**
08-05-20	Nuggets v. Spurs +3.5	Top	132-126	Loss	-110	6 h 10 m	Show
NUGGETS VS SPURS NBA BOOKIE BLA$TER TOP PLAY The San Antonio Spurs are making a serious push for the playoffs and had won back-to-back games in the NBA bubble prior to a 132-130 loss to the 76ers last time out. This Spurs team is scrappier than most people thought, and I think they'll give the Denver Nuggets all they can handle in this matchup. Denver is banged up and pretty much just looking to get out of the regular season as healthy as possible. The Nuggets did bounce back to defeat OKC in OT last time out after losing their first game in the bubble to Miami, but I just don't see them caring much about this contest, particularly considering how shorthanded they are. Note that Will Barton and Gary Harris have both already been ruled out for Wednesday’s game, while Jamal Murray is questionable. Look for a healthier and more motivated Spurs team to at the very least cover the spread and possibly win outright. *10 play on San Antonio Spurs.**
08-05-20	Grizzlies v. Jazz -5		115-124	Win	100	5 h 44 m	Show
EARLY GRIZZLIES VS JAZZ NBA DAYTIME DESTROYER Both the Memphis Grizzlies and the Utah Jazz are winless SU and ATS in the bubble. I like the Jazz to be the team to end their skid here Wednesday afternoon. Utah is coming off an encouraging performance against the Lakers, where they kept pace with them for most of the game. The Grizzlies on the other hand have not shown nearly the urgency you expect from a team currently outside the playoff spots in their back-to-back losses to San Antonio and New Orleans. I expect Utah's talent and superior defense to get the job done. *8 play on Utah Jazz -5.**
08-04-20	Celtics v. Heat OVER 222.5		106-112	Loss	-104	15 h 2 m	Show
CELTICS VS HEAT NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER The Boston Celtics have already been involved in two shootouts in the NBA Bubble, first when they took a 119-112 loss to Milwaukee and then when defeating Portland 128-114 last time out. I expect to see them involved in another high-scoring contest as they take on the Miami Heat Tuesday night. The Celtics have a lot of scoring depth, and Miami is more than capable of heating up from behind the arc like it did in its 125-115 win over Denver the other night when it shot 45 percent from 3-point land. Over is 8-2 in Celtics last 10 games as a favorite. Over is 10-4 in Heat last 14 overall. *8 play on OVER 222.5.**
08-04-20	Suns v. Clippers OVER 230	Top	117-115	Win	100	13 h 21 m	Show
SUNS VS CLIPPERS TUESDAY AFTERNOON BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Phoenix Suns are one of the few teams still undefeated in the NBA bubble following impressive wins over Washington and Dallas. They are still a long-shot to make the playoffs, but they've certainly not given up. The LA Clippers are looking to defend their No. 2 seed in the West with Nuggets, Rockets and Thunder, but I think the motivational advantage goes to Phoenix. All that being said, I have my eyes on the total in this one. Both teams rank inside the top-10 for pace of play and in the top half for offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Clippers have been red hot from behind the arc and Phoenix is also capable of lighting it up from deep. *10 play on OVER 230.**
08-03-20	Grizzlies v. Pelicans -4	Top	99-109	Win	100	19 h 46 m	Show
MONDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The New Orleans Pelicans have had a day of rest and contemplation since taking a 126-103 beating by the Clippers in their first match in the NBA Bubble on Saturday. I like them to come back with a vengeance, facing a Memphis team that will be playing on no rest after scrapping with the Spurs on Sunday. While Memphis has a strong ATS record on no days rest, playing on no rest without being up to speed this early following the long hiatus is a tough ask. I'm happy to take the fresher legs in this contest. *10 play on New Orleans Pelicans.**
08-03-20	Nuggets v. Thunder -6		121-113	Loss	-115	3 h 21 m	Show
NUGGETS VS THUNDER NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER NUGGETS VS THUNDER NBA HARDWOOD HAMMER A shorthanded Denver Nuggets team took a 125-105 loss to Miami in their first game in the NBA bubble. They were without three starters as Will Barton, Gary Harris and Jamal Murray all missed that contest. Barton and Harris are out for this one while Murray is questionable. I think the banged up Nuggets will come up short again, this time against the Thunder who looked sharp in their 110-94 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday. *8 play on Oklahoma City Thunder.**
08-02-20	Kings +2.5 v. Magic	Top	116-132	Loss	-105	18 h 20 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) - KINGS @ MAGIC MAJOR WAGER TOP PLAY Here we have a nice motivational advantage for the Sacramento Kings who are near desperation mode after opening the two-week seeding restart with a 129-120 loss to the Spurs. The Kings in a dogfight for the No.8 seed in the West, and with so many teams involved they can't afford to drop many games to at the very least position themselves for a play-in game. The Orlando Magic are in a much better situation in the East, sitting seventh and with a 6.5 game gap down to No. 9 Washington. Additionally, they are in a potential flat spot following a 128-118 win over Brooklyn. Kings are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog and 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings with Orlando. *10 play on Sacramento Kings.**
08-01-20	Pelicans v. Clippers OVER 226.5		103-126	Win	100	15 h 12 m	Show
PELICANS VS CLIPPERS SATURDAY NIGHT NBA TOTAL Every single game on Friday's NBA card went over the total as shooters look more relaxed and there is no crowd to hype up a strong defensive effort. Whether this is a trend that will continue throughout the regular season remains to be seen, but I expect this matchup between the Pelicans and the Clippers to go over the total. Additionally, with both teams in action for the first time recently, we might see some stiff legs which usually reflects in poor defensive efforts. Note that Over is 9-4 in the Pelicans last 13 games as an underdog and 4-1 in their last five head-to-head meetings with the Clippers. *8 play on OVER.**
08-01-20	Heat v. Nuggets +1	Top	125-105	Loss	-110	14 h 31 m	Show
SUPER EARLY HEAT VS NUGGETS BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Denver Nuggets defeated the Heat 109-89 back in November. While that might as well have been a lifetime ago, I still think they have an edge here in the two teams' first game back since the Covid-19 pandemic put the NBA season on hold. Admittedly, the Heat have an advantage on the perimeter but the Nuggets should dominate the interior. Backing a team relying on its sharpshooting following an extended hiatus is a risky business, and I'm counting on the Nuggets to grind down their opponent with their size and squad depth in this one. *10 play on Denver Nuggets.**
07-31-20	Kings -3 v. Spurs	Top	120-129	Loss	-110	11 h 3 m	Show
KINGS VS SPURS FRIDAY NIGHT NBA TOP PLAY This looks like a good spot to back the Sacramento Kings who sit 3.5 games out of the No. 8 seed in the West, 1.5 games ahead of the Spurs. San Antonio will have to do without power forward LaMarcus Aldridge down the stretch as he has undergone season-ending shoulder surgery, and I would not be surprised to see the Spurs tanking. Spurs have been one of the worst teams in the NBA so far with a 25-37-1 ATS record. I'm happy to roll with the Kings in this one. *10 play on Sacramento Kings.**
07-31-20	Magic -4.5 v. Nets		128-118	Win	100	558 h 11 m	Show
NBA BOOKIE BA$HER - JULY 31 MATCHUP I like the Orlando Magic to win and cover the spread when they take on the Brooklyn Nets in their first game back from the hiatus. The Nets will be short on bodies as Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant won’t be back for the rest of the season while DeAndre Jordan has been ruled out following a positive COVID-19 test. Additionally, the Magic should also have a small edge playing in their hometown as they'll be more accustomed to the surroundings etc. Magic are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Nets are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. *8 play on Orlando Magic.**
07-30-20	Clippers v. Lakers UNDER 216.5	Top	101-103	Win	100	65 h 10 m	Show
CLIPPERS @ LAKERS THURSDAY NIGHT NBA BEST BET The NBA players have been training inside the Disney World bubble for a while now, but I still don't think they'll be completely up to speed. We should see poor shooting to start off with as the players shake off the rust, and playing without fans in the stadium to hype up the teams. Additionally, can note that each of the first three head-to-head matchups of the season went under the total (215p, 214p, 217p). I expect this to be another relatively low-scoring affair. Under is 24-9 in Clippers last 33 games as a road underdog. Under is 15-5-1 in Lakers last 21 vs. a team with a winning straight up record. *10 play on UNDER 216.5.**
03-11-20	Kansas State v. TCU -1.5		53-49	Loss	-109	9 h 27 m	Show
LATE NIGHT BIG 12 TOURNAMENT BOOKIE BLASTER The TCU Horned Frogs will take on the Kansas State Wildcats in the Big 12 tournament Wednesday night, and I like the Horned Frogs to get the job done in this one. While Kansas State is coming off a 79-61 triumph over Iowa State in their regular-season finale, note that it had dropped 10 consecutive games prior to that. The Wildcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight-up win, 0-6 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games, and here they'll face a TCU team that has defeated them comfortably twice already this season. *8 play on TCU Horned Frogs.**
03-11-20	Knicks v. Hawks OVER 230		136-131	Win	100	11 h 21 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK - KNICKS @ HAWKS TOTAL The Hawks are 20-12 ATS in all home games on the season and 5-2 SU and ATS as home favorites, including a 140-135 win over the Knicks on Feb 9. They've had a day off since defeating Charlotte in double overtime on Monday while the New York Knicks were in action last night when they took a 122-115 loss at Washington. The Knicks are 2-7 ATS when playing on back-to-back nights this season and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as a road underdog. I don't think the visitors will stand much of a chance in this one. Additionally, I also like the over as: Over is 6-2 in Knicks last 8 overall. Over is 18-8 in Hawks last 26 overall. Over is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings. Over is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Atlanta. *8 play on OVER.**
03-11-20	Hornets +9.5 v. Heat		109-98	Win	100	11 h 45 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK - HORNETS @ HEAT The Charlotte Hornets are 7.5 games off a playoff spot, but that doesn't mean that they've stopped competing. The Hornets are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games following an OT loss at Atlanta Monday night, and I like them to keep this within double-digits. While the Miami Heat are phenomenal home at American Airlines Arena, note that they're coming off a 100-89 triumph at Washington and they're 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. With the Hornets feisty against the spread run and the Heat in a letdown spot, taking the points on the visitors is a no brainer to me. *8 play on Charlotte Hornets.**
03-11-20	Knicks v. Hawks -4.5	Top	136-131	Loss	-109	21 h 51 m	Show
WEDNESDAY TOP RATED NBA PLAY OF THE DAY The Hawks are 20-12 ATS in all home games on the season and 5-2 SU and ATS as home favorites, including a 140-135 win over the Knicks on Feb 9. They've had a day off since defeating Charlotte in double overtime on Monday while the New York Knicks were in action last night when they took a 122-115 loss at Washington. The Knicks are 2-7 ATS when playing on back-to-back nights this season and 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as a road underdog. I don't think the visitors will stand much of a chance in this one. *10 play on Atlanta Hawks.**
03-10-20	Howard +6 v. South Carolina State		70-63	Win	100	11 h 49 m	Show
TUESDAY NIGHT CBB BANKROLL BUILDER The Howard Bison have won just three games all season and they took a 100-88 loss to Delaware State last time out. They're however 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a double-digit loss at home and I like them to keep it within the number as an underdog against South Carolina State in the MEAC Tournament Tuesday night. The Bulldogs are coming off five straight defeats, and they're just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Additionally, note that the last three meetings have gone to overtime, most recently a 101-95 South Carolina State win back in January. 8* play on Howard Bison.
03-10-20	Wolves +12.5 v. Rockets		111-117	Win	100	10 h 24 m	Show
NBA NO BRAINER - $20 TUESDAY SPECIAL The Minnesota Timberwolves own the second-worst record in the Western Conference and they've lost their last two games by an average of 13.5 points, but I like their chances of covering the number when visiting a slumping Houston team Tuesday night. The dysfunctional Rockets are not in a position to lay double-digits against any team in the league at the moment, coming off four straight defeats, most recently a 20-point loss to Orlando. Minnesota may struggle big time on the defensive end, but note that it has the 9th best scoring average in the league and Houston has found it hard to run up the score in recent games. *8 play on Minnesota Timberwolves.**
03-10-20	Celtics v. Pacers UNDER 215.5	Top	114-111	Loss	-110	18 h 17 m	Show
GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA) - TOP RATED TOTAL MAJOR WAGER The Boston Celtics have allowed just 102 points per game over their last two contests, but they still lost both averaging 95 ppg. Bad time to run into an Indiana Pacers team that boasts a top 5 scoring defense while holding opponents to 105.4 ppg home at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. One of the few teams playing better D than the Pacers are the Celtics, limiting opponents to 106.8 ppg overall on the season. The Celtics are 21-13 to the under in games with a total of fewer than 118 points. *10 play on UNDER.**
03-09-20	St. Mary's v. BYU -4	Top	51-50	Loss	-110	15 h 54 m	Show
LATE NIGHT NCAAB BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The St. Mary's Gaels and the BYU Cougars have split two close games this season, but I like BYU to win and cover the spread in this West Coast Conference Tournament semifinal matchup in Las Vegas Monday night. The Gaels needed double-overtime to get past Pepperdine on Saturday while BYU put an 81-64 beating on that same Pepperdine team last time out on Feb 29. BYU should have plenty of energy saved up for this one while heavy legs could become an issue for the Gaels. The Gaels are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games overall and 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdog while the Cougars are 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games overall and 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite. *10 play on BYU.**
03-09-20	Bucks v. Nuggets -5.5		95-109	Win	100	10 h 28 m	Show
MONDAY NIGHT NBA NO BRAINER The Milwaukee Bucks own the best record in the league, but they travel to Denver as losers of two in a row and three of their last four. They took a 140-131 loss at Phoenix on Sunday, and I think they'll struggle here in the second leg of a back-to-back situation and to make things worse, the Bucks will have to do without MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee). As for the Nuggets, while they've split their last six games, they've had a day of rest compared to their opponent and they're 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as a home favorite. Additionally, the Nuggets are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 Monday games and 13-6-1 in the last 20 meetings with the Bucks at Pepsi Center. *8 play on Denver Nuggets.**
03-08-20	Heat -4.5 v. Wizards		100-89	Win	100	21 h 42 m	Show
HEAT @ WIZARDS NBA BOOKIE BLASTER The Miami Heat fell to 13-19 on the road with a 110-104 loss at New Orleans Friday night. They're 23-9-1 ATS in their last 33 games following a straight up loss and I like their chances of picking up a road win at Washinton on Sunday. At only 15-15 home at Capital One Arena, the Wizards have struggled to make the most of any homecourt advantage. Last time out Washington defeated Atlanta by six points, but it is just 1-4-1 ATS in its last six games following a straight up win. The Heat are 25-9-2 ATS in the last 36 meetings in the nation's capital; expect more success this Sunday. *8 play on Miami Heat.**
03-08-20	Magic +9.5 v. Rockets	Top	126-106	Win	100	20 h 26 m	Show
GAME OF THE YEAR (NBA) - TOP RATED SIDE MAJOR WAGER ALERT The Houston Rockets have dropped three straight games following a nine-point loss as an 8.5-point favorite at Charlotte on Saturday. They're just 1-5 ATS in their last six games playing on zero days rest, and I think they're asked to cover way too many points in this matchup with Orlando. The Magic put a 132-118 beating on Minnesota last time out and they need all wins they can get as they're trying to hold on to a playoff spot in the East. Magic are 14-6 ATS in the last 20 meetings. Magic are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Houston. *10 play on Orlando Magic.**
03-08-20	Connecticut -6.5 v. Tulane	Top	80-76	Loss	-109	12 h 36 m	Show
TOP RATED NCAAB PLAY OF THE DAY I like the Connecticut Huskies to come through as a favorite over the Tulane Green Wave in their AAC regular-season finale on Sunday. The Green Wave sit dead last in the conference at 4-13 while Connecticut owns a decent 9-8 record. The Huskies have closed out the season on fire, coming off four straight wins including a 77-71 upset win over Houston last time out. They've scored an average of 80 ppg during that winning streak while Tulane's offense is one of the worst in the nation with just 68.1 ppg on average throughout the season. While Connecticut was in action just three days ago, Tulane last played on Feb 29, a 74-67 OT loss to Memphis. I would not be surprised if the home team might take a while to get up to speed again, and by that time the Huskies should have already built up a sizable lead. UConn won the first matchup this year in Storrs 67-61, and I expect an even larger victory margin in this one. *10 play on Connecticut.**
03-07-20	Kings v. Blazers OVER 230		123-111	Win	100	22 h 44 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK - KINGS @ BLAZERS The Sacramento Kings have split their last two games despite giving up 125 and 126 points respectively. Here they'll face a Portland team that took a 127-117 loss at Phoenix last time out and it is 3-1 to the over in its last four games. We saw a total of 243 points scored when these two teams clashed back in December, and I expect another run-and-gun type of game tonight. *8 play on OVER.**
03-07-20	UC-Davis +4.5 v. Cal-Riverside		61-66	Loss	-108	21 h 32 m	Show
SUPER LATE BIG WEST BOOKIE BLASTER - 10 PM ET START BAILOUT PLAY The UC Davis Aggies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three games, but they're 13-2 ATS in their last 15 as underdogs and I think they'll keep it within the number in this Big West matchup with UC Riverside Saturday night. The Highlanders are playing tremendous defense, but they do not put a ton of points on the board themselves and just like the Aggies, they tend to do better against the spread when catching points. Additionally, we can note that the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings between these two teams. *8 play on UC-Davis.**
03-07-20	76ers v. Warriors OVER 226.5		114-118	Win	100	20 h 12 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK - 76ERS @ WARRIORS The Golden State Warriors took a 121-113 loss to Toronto last time out, but it's not all doom-and-gloom in the Warriors camp at the moment. Steph Curry was back in action for the first time since suffering a broken hand on Oct. 30, and he contributed a team-high 23 points in 27 minutes. Here they'll host a Philadelphia team that is without star players Joel Embiid (shoulder) and Ben Simmons (back), but it still managed to defeat Sacramento 125-108 last time out. Each of the Sixers last four games has gone over the total, and I think this will be another relatively high-scoring affair. *8 play on OVER.**
03-07-20	North Carolina v. Duke OVER 152.5	Top	76-89	Win	100	12 h 34 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB) - TOP RATED ACC TOTAL The North Carolina Tar Heels have scored 85+ points in three straight games and they're 5-1 to the over in their last six. As for the Duke Blue Devils, they're coming off an 88-69 triumph over NC State and five of their last six games have gone over the total. Duke is 13-4 to the over in all home games on the season and 5-2 to the over when the total is 150 to 159.5 points. *10 play on OVER.**
03-07-20	Rockets v. Hornets OVER 221.5		99-108	Loss	-110	17 h 46 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK - ROCKETS @ HORNETS The Houston Rockets have allowed 120+ points in back-to-back games, both losses to NY Knicks and the LA Clippers. Over is 8-0 in their last 8 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400, and the 21-41 Charlotte Hornets fit that bill. Charlotte has dropped three in a row but, it put up a decent performance offensively with 49 percent shooting from the field in a 114-112 loss to Denver last time out. It did allow Denver to shoot 51 percent though, and I expect both teams to put up plenty of points in this one. *8 play on OVER.**
03-07-20	UCLA +4 v. USC	Top	52-54	Win	100	14 h 29 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB): TOP RATED PAC-12 SIDE The red hot UCLA Bruins head into this contest riding a seven-game winning streak and they're 5-1-1 ATS during that stretch and winning four of those seven straight up as underdogs. On the season, the Bruins are 8-4 ATS as an underdog and I think they'll keep it close here in this Pac-12 matchup with the USC Trojans. Note that at 12-5, UCLA is battling Oregon for the Pac-12 title while USC is "only" 10-7 in conference play. The Trojans are coming off back-to-back wins, but they had lost two consecutive games prior to the current winning streak and they're 9-8 ATS as a favorite this season. *10 play on UCLA Bruins.**
03-06-20	Missouri State -1.5 v. Indiana State	Top	78-51	Win	100	13 h 11 m	Show
TGIF MVC TOURNAMENT TOP PLAY The Missouri State Bears have covered the spread in seven of their last eight overall, the lone exception a blowout loss at Valparaiso. Last time out they put an 84-59 beating on Southern Illinois and they're 9-0 ATS after allowing 60 points or fewer this season. As for Indiana State, while the team is coming off four straight wins (3-0-1 ATS), note that it took a 71-58 loss to Missouri State in the last meeting on Feb 16. I like the Bears to come through in this Missouri Valley Conference quarterfinal matchup. *10 play on Missouri State.**
03-06-20	Magic -2 v. Wolves	Top	132-118	Win	100	15 h 48 m	Show
MAGIC @ WOLVES TGIF TOP PLAY The Orlando Magic will be looking to put an end to a three-game losing streak when visiting Minnesota Friday night. They've covered the number in five of their last six games overall and they're 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a road favorite. They'll face a Timberwolves team that is just 8-22 SU home at Target Center and 1-6 ATS in its last seven games as a home underdog. Unlike Orlando who is currently holding down the No. 8 seed in the East, the Wolves season is all but over already, and I like the visitors to come through in this one. *10 play on Orlando Magic.**
03-05-20	Raptors v. Warriors OVER 226		121-113	Win	100	19 h 8 m	Show
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY This looks like a good spot to back the Toronto Raptors who will be looking to build on the momentum of a 123-114 win at Phoenix. The triumph put an end to a three-game losing streak for the Raptors, and they need to go on a run to keep the other contenders at bay at the top of the division. As for the Golden State Warriors, while they've won two of their last three, the team they put on the floor those days lacks talent. Big letdown spot for the Warriors in this one following a 16-point win over Denver, and we can note that Golden State is just 4-8 ATS off an upset win as an underdog and 11-19 ATS in all home games this season. Additionally, note that over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings. *8 play on OVER.**
03-05-20	Raptors -10.5 v. Warriors	Top	121-113	Loss	-110	25 h 44 m	Show
LATE NIGHT RAPTORS @ WARRIORS TOP PLAY This looks like a good spot to back the Toronto Raptors who will be looking to build on the momentum of a 123-114 win at Phoenix. The triumph put an end to a three-game losing streak for the Raptors, and they need to go on a run to keep the other contenders at bay at the top of the division. As for the Golden State Warriors, while they've won two of their last three, the team they put on the floor those days lacks talent. Big letdown spot for the Warriors in this one following a 16-point win over Denver, and we can note that Golden State is just 4-8 ATS off an upset win as an underdog and 11-19 ATS in all home games this season. *10 play on Toronto Raptors.**
03-04-20	Wizards +7.5 v. Blazers	Top	104-125	Loss	-105	14 h 12 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA) - TOP RATED SIDE MAJOR WAGER ALERT The Washington Wizards took a 133-126 loss at Sacramento last night. They're however 7-1 ATS in the second leg of a back-to-back set this season, and I think they're catching way too many points here against a Portland team that is 2-6 ATS in its last eight overall. Additionally, note that while the Blazers are coming off a 23-point win at Orlando, they're just 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. *10 play on Washington Wizards.**
03-04-20	Grizzlies v. Nets OVER 224.5		118-79	Loss	-109	19 h 39 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK The energy levels in the Brooklyn Nets camp can't be all the high following a 129-120 OT win at Boston last night. I think the Memphis Grizzlies will make sure to drive up the tempo, forcing the Nets to run up and down the floor with them. Both teams rank in the top 10 for tempo (possessions per game) so playing slow is not the preference of either team anyhow. Over is 6-1 in Grizzlies last 7 vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 4-1 in Nets last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. *8 play on OVER.**
03-04-20	Jazz v. Knicks UNDER 220		112-104	Win	100	19 h 31 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK Both the Utah Jazz and the New York Knicks are playing at a tempo that ranks in the bottom third of the league. Additionally, while the Knicks are coming off back-to-back 125 point games, note that they're 28th on the season at just 105.4 ppg on average. Utah has been involved in several high-scoring affairs of late, most recently a 126-113 triumph at Cleveland, but I think this contest will stay under the posted total. *8 play on UNDER.**
03-04-20	Pacers v. Bucks OVER 222		100-119	Loss	-109	18 h 9 m	Show
NBA 3-PACK The Milwaukee Bucks have been held to fewer than 94 points in back-to-back games, but I think they'll break out of the scoring funk in this matchup with Indiana. The over is 6-2 in Pacers last 8 games as an underdog and 15-6 in their last 21 games playing on 1 days rest, which they will be at here following a 116-11 triumph at San Antonio Monday night. *8 play on OVER.**
03-03-20	Wizards v. Kings OVER 232.5		126-133	Win	100	14 h 23 m	Show
LATE NIGHT WIZARDS @ KINGS TOTAL The Washington Wizards are 14-2 to the over in road games where the total is greater than or equal to 230 points this season. This is the final stop of a three-game road trip, with the first two games both going over the total (129-119 loss at Utah, 124-110 win at Golden State). The Sacramento Kings are coming off a low-scoring 106-100 win over Detroit, but note that over still is 7-3 in Kings last 10 home games. *8 play on OVER.**
03-03-20	Warriors v. Nuggets UNDER 216.5		116-100	Win	100	13 h 6 m	Show
WARRIORS @ NUGGETS TOTAL The depleted Golden State Warriors have struggled with their points production all season, and that has certainly also been the case during their current 1-9 stretch. They're 7-3 to the under in those games and here they'll run into an elite Denver team that sure knows how to play defense and will be looking for a more complete performance after giving up 118 to Toronto last time out. While the Nuggets have been involved in mostly high-scoring games lately, I expect this one to stay under the posted total. *8 play on UNDER.**
03-03-20	Jacksonville +9.5 v. North Florida		88-91	Win	100	14 h 27 m	Show
ASUN TOURNEY BOOKIE BLASTER The Jacksonville Dolphins have won four of their last six away from home. They are 9-6 ATS on the road this season and won 53-52 at Stetson last time out. I think they'll put up a good fight here in the Atlantic Sun Tournament matchup with North Florida. The Osprey have been money against the spread all season (8-1 ATS in their last nine) but considering that Jacksonville is allowing just 65.9 ppg, covering a double-digit spread could prove to be a tougher task than they might expect. *8 play on Jacksonville.**
03-02-20	Pacers -2.5 v. Spurs		116-111	Win	100	11 h 32 m	Show
LATE PACERS @ SPURS BANKROLL BUILDER The Indiana Pacers are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite and 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings with the Spurs (5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in San Antonio). As for the Spurs, they're 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog and 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games overall. They had to do without forward LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) last time out and he's considered day-to-day. With or without Aldridge, I don't see the Spurs keeping pace with the Pacers in this one. *8 play on Indiana Pacers.**
03-02-20	Rockets -9 v. Knicks		123-125	Loss	-113	18 h 23 m	Show
MONDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BLASTER The Houston Rockets had to fight hard to get past the Celtics at Boston on Saturday, but I think they're in for a much easier ride when visiting the Knicks at Madison Square Garden tonight. The Knicks are in a potential flat spot after ending a six-game slide with a 10-point win over Chicago last time out. They're just 8-20 ATS in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a winning road record and the Rockets are a dominant 8-1 ATS in the last nine head-to-head meetings in New York. *8 play on Houston Rockets.**
03-02-20	Jazz v. Cavs UNDER 219	Top	126-113	Loss	-109	18 h 8 m	Show
TOP RATED NBA TOTAL PLAY OF THE DAY MAJOR WAGER The Utah Jazz have struggled on the defensive end lately and they were forced to put up a ton of points in order to snap a four-game skid with a 129-119 win over Washington last time out. Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers could be just what the doctor ordered to get back on track, considering the Cavs average just 106.5 ppg (26th) and have been held to 104 points in back-to-back losses. Both teams rank in the bottom-third for pace (the number of possessions a team uses per game) and while this will be the first meeting of the season, note that the under is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings. *10 play on UNDER.**
03-01-20	Lakers -2.5 v. Pelicans	Top	122-114	Win	100	13 h 34 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): TOP RATED SUNDAY NIGHT SIDE MAJOR WAGER This looks like a great spot to back an angry LA Lakers team who will be looking for a quick bounce back following a 105-88 loss to Memphis on Saturday. They face a Pelicans team that has won six of its last eight straight-up (5-3 ATS), but none of those games were against a team like the Lakers. There is a risk that LeBron James will get the night off in the second game of a back-to-back, but note that the Lakers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. *10 play on Los Angeles Lakers.**
03-01-20	Pistons v. Kings UNDER 217	Top	100-106	Win	100	20 h 37 m	Show
PISTONS @ KINGS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY The Detroit Pistons have struggled to put points on the board lately and they had averaged just 98.4 ppg through a seven-game slide prior to a 113-11 win at Phoenix last time out. As for the Sacramento Kings, they defeated Memphis 104-101 last time out and they've held three of their last five opponents to 103 points or fewer. Under is 8-3 in Kings last 11 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings. Under is 13-3-1 in the last 17 meetings in Sacramento. *10 play on UNDER.**
03-01-20	Bucks -12.5 v. Hornets		93-85	Loss	-110	5 h 14 m	Show
SUPER EARLY BUCKS @ HORNETS BOOKIE BLASTER The Milwaukee Bucks demolished Oklahoma City Thunger by 47 points last time out. I don't think they'll have let down game, but instead take care of the Charlotte Hornets rather comfortably Sunday afternoon. If anything, this is a potential flat spot for Charlotte following an upset win at Toronto. The Hornets have covered the spread in five of their last seven overall but they're just 6-15 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record this season while the Bucks are a solid 22-13 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record (the Bucks are a red hot 9-2 ATS in their last 11 overall). The Bucks have won the first meetings of the eseason by 41 points and 14 points respectively. I don't see why this time around would be any different. *8 play on Milwaukee Bucks.**
02-29-20	Mississippi Valley State +17 v. Jackson State		70-87	Push	0	13 h 11 m	Show
NCAAB BANKROLL BUILDER I think the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils are catching too many points to pass up on when they visit the Jackson State Tigers Saturday night. The Tigers are just 5-9 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record, and with their next game in just a couple of days I think they'll take this opportunity to give key players some rest once they've built up a decent lead. *8 play on Mississippi Valley State.**
02-29-20	DePaul v. Butler -8	Top	42-60	Win	100	11 h 54 m	Show
BIG EAST BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Butler Bulldogs are heading into the weekend off three consecutive losses, but I like their chances of not only winning straight up but also covering the number in this matchup with DePaul. This is a big bounce back spot for Butler who took an 81-59 beating at No. 11 Creighton last time out and it'll also look to avenge a 13-point loss at DePaul last month. The Blue Demons have won just two Big East games all season and they've covered the spread in only one of their last six games. *10 play on Butler.**
02-29-20	Providence +8 v. Villanova		58-54	Win	100	3 h 37 m	Show
SUPER EARLY PROVIDENCE @ VILLANOVA BOOKIE BLASTER This looks like a good spot to fade the 12th-ranked Villanova Wildcats who are in a look ahead spot with conference-leading Seton Hall on deck. The Providence Friars are a very capable team and they must have all the confidence in the world after reeling off three straight upset wins, defeating Seton Hall, Georgetown and Marquette. Wildcats are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite. Friars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. *8 play on Providence.**
02-28-20	Nuggets v. Clippers UNDER 218.5	Top	103-132	Loss	-104	25 h 40 m	Show
GAME OF THE MONTH (NBA): TOP RATED NUGGETS @ CLIPPERS TOTAL The Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers are involved in a battle for the second seed in the Western Conference and I expect a playoff-like and low-scoring affair when they clash at Staples Center Friday night. Additionally, both teams are more than capable of playing lockdown defense. The Clippers have allowed an average of just 94.5 ppg over their last two games while Denver held Detroit to 98 points last time out. Under is 4-1 in Clippers last 5 games as a home favorite and 7-1 in Nuggets last 8 games as a road underdog. *10 play on UNDER.**
02-28-20	Georgia Southern +5.5 v. Georgia State	Top	79-70	Win	100	18 h 36 m	Show
FRIDAY NIGHT SUN BELT BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Georgia Southern Eagles have won four of their last six games and put an 81-61 beating on Utah as a 5-point road underdog last time out. They average a healthy 75.1 ppg on the season, and I like them to keep even pace with the Georgia State Panthers in this one. Georgia State is coming off back-to-back road losses SU and ATS, and while it won by five points at Georgia Southern last month, note that it was losing straight up for most of the game and only managed to pull away late. *10 play on Georgia Southern.**
02-27-20	Blazers v. Pacers UNDER 219		100-106	Win	100	18 h 37 m	Show
BLAZERS @ PACERS THURSDAY NIGHT NBA TOTAL The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling without injured All-Star point guard Damian Lillard (groin). They've dropped four of their last five games, and here they'll face an elite defensive team in the Indiana Pacers that held Charlotte to 80 points last time out. Indiana is 4-1 to the under in its last five overall and 2-0 to the under after allowing 85 points or fewer on the season. *8 play on UNDER.**
02-27-20	Illinois -6.5 v. Northwestern	Top	74-66	Win	100	11 h 52 m	Show
THURSDAY NIGHT BIG TEN BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Northwestern Wildcats are just 4-10 SU (3-11 ATS) at home. Last time out they took an 83-57 beating by Minnesota here at Welsh-Ryan Arena and they're 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games following a double-digit loss at home. As for the Illinois Fighting Illini, they're coming off back-to-back triumphs, including a road win at Penn State. Illinois is 6-2 ATS in its last eight road games vs. a team with a losing home record and needs a win here to stay in the hunt for its first Big Ten regular-season title in 15 years. *10 play on Illinois.**
02-26-20	Clippers -5.5 v. Suns	Top	102-92	Win	100	17 h 14 m	Show
LATE NIGHT CLIPPERS @ SUNS TOP PLAY The LA Clippers snapped a three-game skid with a dominant 124-97 triumph over Memphis Monday night. They're 27-13 ATS in their last 40 games as a road favorite and I like them to win and cover in this matchup at Phoenix. Note that the Suns are a terrible 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 home games and in a tough spot with this being their fourth game in six nights, the previous three on the road. Last time out the Suns won 131-11 at Utah and they're just 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. *10 play on Los Angeles Clippers.**
02-26-20	Rutgers v. Penn State -6	Top	64-65	Loss	-104	15 h 55 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB): MIKE'S TOP RATED BIG TEN TOTAL The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are an underdog at Penn State Nittany Lions Wednesday night, and for a good reason in my opinion. The Lions are third in the Big Ten despite back-to-back losses and can simply not afford to drop this one. On the season, Penn State is 12-2 (8-5-1 ATS) as a home favorite it'll be looking to avenge a double-digit loss to Rutgers on the road last month. Penn State is holding opponents to 62.0 ppg home at Bryce Jordan Center, and while Rutgers is holding opponents to 62.2 ppg overall, note that the number jumps to 69.5 ppg allowed on the road where the team is just 1-7 SU. *10 play on Penn State.**
02-25-20	Celtics -5 v. Blazers	Top	118-106	Win	100	14 h 22 m	Show
TUESDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Portland Trail Blazers are just 23-33-2 ATS on the season and playing without injured superstar Damian Lillard doesn't help matters. I don't see them keeping up a Boston Celtics team that is 34-20-2 ATS on the season and looking to bounce back from a narrow loss at LA Lakers last time out. The Celtics are 11-5 ATS off a loss on the season, including perfect 4-0 ATS on the road off a road loss. *10 play on Boston Celtics.**
02-25-20	Bucks -1.5 v. Raptors		108-97	Win	100	18 h 5 m	Show
TUESDAY NIGHT BUCKS @ RAPTORS $20 SPECIAL The Toronto Raptors have won 17 of their last 18 games after beating Indiana by 46 points last time out, but I think they're in trouble when hosting the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night. Milwaukee will be playing on no rest following a 137-134 OT win at Washington last night, but note that the Bucks are 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS when playing on zero days rest this season and they had covered the spread in seven straight games as favorites prior to last night's event. Toronto is a tough nut to crack, but if any team can do it it's the NBA-best Bucks. *8 play on Milwaukee Bucks.**
02-24-20	Oklahoma State v. Kansas UNDER 134.5		58-83	Loss	-109	10 h 12 m	Show
OKLAHOMA STATE @ KANSAS TOTAL (9 PM ET START) The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing just 60.7 (8th) ppg on the season and they limited Baylor to 61 points in an upset win last time out. Here they'll face an Oklahoma State team that put up just 47 points its last time out on the road and averages just 62.9 ppg away from home on the season. Under is 16-8 in Kansas games as a favorite this season, 9-4 when the total is 130 to 139.5 points and 16-5 when playing against a team with a winning record. *8 play on UNDER.**
02-24-20	Magic v. Nets UNDER 212.5	Top	115-113	Loss	-102	17 h 16 m	Show
MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC @ NETS TOTAL TOP PLAY The Orlando Magic are 29-24-1 to the under overall this season, no surprise considering their top-ranked scoring defense in combination with one of the worst scoring averages in the league. Additionally, they play at a very slow tempo (only 100.1 possessions/game) and I think they'll be allowed to dictate a slow pace for this contest. Note that the under is 22-7-2 in Magic's last 31 vs. a team with a losing straight up record and 11-5 in their last 16 games playing on two days rest. The Nets are coming off a 115-86 triumph at Charlotte; under is 7-2 in their last nine games following a straight up win of more than 10 points and 7-1 to the under in their last eight overall. *10 play on UNDER.**
02-24-20	West Virginia v. Texas +5.5	Top	57-67	Win	100	11 h 18 m	Show
TOP RATED WEST VIRGINIA @ TEXAS NCAAB PLAY OF THE DAY, The West Virginia Mountaineers have dropped four of their last five straight up and they're 2-6 ATS in their last eight games. On the season, they're 2-4 SU and 1-5 ATS in true road games, and I think they're asked to cover way too many points against the Longhorns in Austin, Texas Monday night. Texas is coming off a solid 70-59 victory as a 5.5-point underdog at Kansas State to make it back-to-back wins. They've played terrific defense in recent weeks and should be to able to fend off the slumping Mountaineers. *10 play on Texas Longhorns.**
02-23-20	Pacers v. Raptors UNDER 219.5	Top	81-127	Win	100	14 h 39 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED SUNDAY NIGHT TOTAL The Indiana Pacers won 106-98 at New York in their first game back from the All-Star break while the Toronto Raptors defeated Phoenix 118-101. Two relatively low-scoring affairs, and I think the same will hold true for this one. The Raptors own the fourth-best scoring defense in the league allowing just 106.5 ppg, and Indiana is also in the top 10 holding opponents to 107.4 ppg. Under is 30-12-1 in Pacers last 43 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. *10 play on UNDER.**
02-23-20	Butler v. Creighton -5.5	Top	59-81	Win	100	13 h 59 m	Show
BIG EAST BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Creighton Bluejays are red hot with eight straight-up wins in their last nine games and a 7-2 ATS record. That stretch includes impressive triumph over No. 19 Marquette, No. 13 Villanova and No. 14 Seton Hall and I think they'll win and cover the spread against Butler on Sunday. The Bulldogs have not been at their best lately with just two wins in their last six games (1-4-1 ATS). This game means a lot for the Bluejays who sit only one game out of first place in the Big East, and it's also a revenge game after a 14-point loss at Hinkle Fieldhouse last month. *10 play on Creighton.**
02-22-20	Mavs -5.5 v. Hawks	Top	107-111	Loss	-109	20 h 60 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED SATURDAY NIGHT SIDE The Dallas Mavericks will be playing on the second day of a back-to-back situation, but I don't think they'll have any issues with Atlanta after rolling over Orlando Friday night. The Hawks have had just one day off since an upset win over Miami Thursday night and we can note that the Mavs are a solid 20-6 in all road games this season and 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games as a road favorite. Atlanta is 7-17 when playing against a team with a winning record, and it's one of the worst defensive teams in the league while Dallas has the third-best points per game average. *10 play on Dallas Mavericks.**
02-22-20	Clemson -4 v. Boston College	Top	82-64	Win	100	19 h 43 m	Show
GAME OF THE MONTH (NCAAB): MIKE'S TOP RATED SIDE FOR FEBRUARY The Boston College Eagles have covered the spread in four of their last six overall, but they came up short in a 78-65 loss at Virginia last time out and I don't see them keeping pace with Clemson in this Saturday night matchup. The Tigers have averaged 83 ppg in impressive back-to-back upset wins over Pittsburgh and Louisville and they're one of the best defensive teams in the ACC while Boston College averages only 64.9 ppg on the season. We can also note that Clemson has had six days to prepare for this contest while Boston College last played two days ago and this will be the Eagles' third game in just seven days. Look for Clemson to run away with this game. *10 play on Clemson Tigers.**
02-21-20	Nuggets +2 v. Thunder	Top	101-113	Loss	-113	16 h 40 m	Show
TGIF NUGGETS @ THUNDER BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Denver Nuggets took an OT loss to the Lakers in their last game before the All-Star break. They're 9-1-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up loss and I like them to bounce back here against an OKC Thunder team they've dominated lately, winning nine of the past 10 meetings and they're 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Thunder have been money against the spread this season, but not as a home favorite and they're 2-8 ATS last 10 as a home favorite. The Nuggets meanwhile are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a road underdog. *10 play on Denver Nuggets.**
02-21-20	Pacers -5.5 v. Knicks		106-98	Win	100	12 h 45 m	Show
PACERS @ KNICKS BANKROLL BUILDER The Indiana Pacers took down the Milwaukee Bucks just before the All-Star break, and I think they'll have no trouble to take care of business against the NY Knicks in this one. They've covered the spread in five straight games as road chalk and 7-2 ATS in their last nine road games overall. As for the Knickerbockers they took a 114-96 beating by the hands of Washington last time out. *8 play on Indiana Pacers.**
02-21-20	Buffalo v. Kent State UNDER 152.5		104-98	Loss	-110	7 h 29 m	Show
TGIF COLLEGE BASKETBALL BOOKIE BLASTER TOTAL The Buffalo Bulls are 7-0 to the under in their last seven games and limited Ball State to 59 points on 36 percent shooting from the field last time out. As for Kent State, it was held to 49 points in a 21 point loss at Eastern Michigan last time out and it has scored fewer than 54 points in three of its last four games while four of its last five have stayed under the total. Both teams are capable of putting up plenty of points on their day, but this total looks too high considering their recent struggles. *8 play on UNDER.**
02-20-20	Heat -6 v. Hawks	Top	124-129	Loss	-109	15 h 14 m	Show
TOP RATED HEAT @ HAWKS BOOKIE BREAKER The Miami Heat headed into the All-Star break as losers of four of their last five, all on the road. They've been better at home than on the away from home all season, but I think they'll get the job done and win and cover when visiting Atlanta Thursday night. Note that the Hawks have allowed 127+ points in three straight games and Miami put up 135 points in an OT win over Atlanta back in December. Last time out, the Heat took a 116-101 loss at Utah. They've had more than a week to mull it over and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight-up loss of more than 10 points. Additionally, we can note that the Heat are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 Thursday games while the Hawks are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 Thursday games. *10 play on Miami Heat.**
02-20-20	Ohio State v. Iowa OVER 143		76-85	Win	100	11 h 14 m	Show
OHIO STATE @ IOWA BIG TEN TOTAL BANKROLL BUILDER The Ohio State Buckeyes are one of the best defensive teams in the nation, but their defense will truly be put to the test here against an Iowa Hawkeyes team that averages 78.2 ppg overall and 81.8 ppg home at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Last time out, Iowa State played a low-scoring affair when it won 58-55 at Minnesota, but I expect to see more fireworks in front of the home town crowd. *8 play on OVER.**
02-19-20	Michigan v. Rutgers -1		60-52	Loss	-115	10 h 25 m	Show
WEDNESDAY NIGHT NCAAB BANKROLL BUILDER The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have won two of their last three and looked sharp in a 72-57 triumph over Illinois last time out. They've been dominant at home all season long and are2-0 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less or pick and 6-1 ATS when the total is 130 to 139.5 points. Here they'll host a Michigan side that has won five of their last six games overall, but it is only 2-5 on the road on the season and note that the Wolverines are 0-2 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less or pick. *8 play on Rutgers.**
02-19-20	Syracuse v. Louisville -9.5	Top	66-90	Win	100	16 h 13 m	Show
MIDWEEK MADNESS ACC ANNIHILATOR TOP PLAY The No. 11 Louisville Cardinals are coming off back-to-back losses, first at Georgia Tech and most recently an embarrassing setback at Clemson. They had reeled off 10 straight triumphs before that and defeated Virginia 80-73 last time out home at KFC Yum! Center to improve to 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 as a home favorite. The Orange have lost four of their last five and took an 80-77 loss at FSU on Saturday. They're 1-5 ATS after allowing 80 points or more and this won't be easy against a Louisville team that averages 77.2 ppg in their own building and ranks 11th in the nation for 3-point shooting home & away combined. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings between these two teams and I think the cardinals will put a real beating on Syracuse Wednesday night. *10 play on Louisville Cardinals.**
02-18-20	Nevada -118 v. New Mexico		88-74	Win	100	12 h 18 m	Show
LATE NEVADA @ NEW MEXICO MONEYLINE MASSACRE $20 SPECIAL The Nevada Wolf Pack are just 2-7 SU (4-5 ATS) away from home on the season, but they're 1-1 SU and ATS as a road favorite. I expect them to come through with a win here against a slumping New Mexico team that has dropped five of its last six games and we can note that Nevada defeated UNLV 82-89 in OT on the road last time out. Wolf Pack are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games overall and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Lobos are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. *8 play on Nevada.**
02-18-20	Illinois v. Penn State -6		62-56	Loss	-109	16 h 37 m	Show
TOP RATED TUESDAY NIGHT NCAAB PLAY OF THE DAY The Illinois Fighting Illini have dropped for in a row and covered the number in only one of those games. Last time out they took a 72-57 beating at Rutgers and I fully expect Penn state to rout Illinois in this one. The Nittany Lions are aiming for a ninth consecutive victory, and they've covered the spread in each of the previous eight triumphs. They're 9-4 against the number in front of the home town crowd and 5-1 ATS on Tuesday nights on the season. Additionally, we can note that Illinois' leading scorer Ayo Dosunmu missed the last game with a knee ailment and he is questionable for this contest. *10 play on Penn State.**
02-17-20	Iowa State v. Kansas UNDER 145.5	Top	71-91	Loss	-115	18 h 21 m	Show
MONDAY NIGHT CBB BOOKIE BREAKER TOTAL TOP PLAY The Kansas Jayhawks put an 81-70 beating on Oklahoma last time out, but I predict a much lower-scoring contest when they host the Iowa State Cyclones Monday night. The Jayhawks have a truly elite defense that ranks eighth in the nation for points allowed, and I think they'll clamp down on the defensive end in this one after a subpar defensive outing against the Sooners. Kansas is 6-2 to the under when the total is 140 to 149.5 points this season and 16-8 to the under overall. The first meeting of the season back in January wasn’t pretty for Iowa State as Kansas put a 79-53 beating on the Cyclones. Iowa State is coming off an 81-52 rout of Texas, but points will be much harder to come by in this one and I expect to see the final score stay under the posted total. *10 on UNDER.**
02-16-20	Duquesne v. Fordham OVER 120		59-54	Loss	-109	3 h 43 m	Show
COLLEGE BASKETBALL BOOKIE BLA$TER I think the total for Sunday's matchup between the Duquesne Dukes and the Fordham Rams looks a little light. Note that Fordham has allowed 70+ points in two of its last three games while Duquesne has put up 70+ in three straight games (80+ in the last two). While the Rams are a low-scoring team and were held to fewer than 50 points in a 79-49 loss at Davidson last time out, note that they're 4-1-1 to the over in their last 6 games after scoring less than 50 points in their previous game. Duquesne took an 83-80 loss to St. Bonaventure last time out and Over is 7-2-1 in the Dukes last 10 games following a straight up loss. *8 play on OVER.**
02-16-20	Villanova -6 v. Temple	Top	76-56	Win	100	12 h 3 m	Show
SUPER EARLY TOP RATED CBB PLAY OF THE DAY The No. 16 Villanova Wildcats look like a solid road favorite in this non-league contest at Temple on Sunday. Nova is 0-3-1 ATS in its last four games, but at least it snapped an 0-3 SU skid with a 72-71 win against Marquette last time out. Getting a break from the Big East schedule could be just what the team needs, and here it'll face an Owls side that might feel a bit too good about itself after winning three of four. I'm not convinced the Owls will be ready for what Nova will throw at them. The Wildcats are 3-0 SU (2-1 ATS) as road favorites on the season and the favorite is 12-2 ATS in the last 14 head-to-head meetings with Temple. *10 play on Villanova.**
02-15-20	Gonzaga -15 v. Pepperdine		89-77	Loss	-104	1 h 2 m	Show
LATE NIGHT HARDWOOD HAMMER No team in college basketball is scoring more points than Gonzaga and its 88.5 ppg, and here the Bulldogs will face a Pepperdine team that is allowing 77.4 ppg. Gonzaga put a 90-60 beating on St. Mary's as a 5-point favorite last time out and is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points and 8-2 ATS in its last 10 Saturday games. Pepperdine has covered the spread in only three of 12 home games on the season and it is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 Saturday games. *8 play on Gonzaga.**
02-15-20	LSU +2.5 v. Alabama	Top	82-88	Loss	-109	15 h 8 m	Show
LSU @ ALABAMA SATURDAY CBB TOP PLAY The Alabama Crimson Tide have dropped four of their last five games after taking a tough overtime loss to Auburn on Wednesday. They've covered the number in only two of their last six and have had trouble stopping opponents from scoring. That does not bode well for this matchup against a dynamic LSU team that bounced back from road losses at Vanderbilt and Auburn with an 82-79 triumph over Missouri last time out. LSU is 3-0 ATS as a road underdog of 3 points or less or a pick'em on the season and 7-1 ATS in such spots over the last three seasons. Additionally, the Tigers put a 90-76 beating on the Tide as a 5.5-point favorite in Baton Rouge earlier this season. *10 play on LSU Tigers.**
02-15-20	Texas Tech -3.5 v. Oklahoma State		70-73	Loss	-109	12 h 49 m	Show
SUPER EARLY CBB BANKROLL BUILDER (1PM ET TIP OFF) The Texas Tech Red Raiders have won three straight games and put an 88-42 beating on TCU last time out. I think they'll put up a decent amount of points in this one as well, while scoring could be an issue for the Oklahoma State with the team averaging only 67 ppg and TTU allowing just 62.8 ppg. The Cowboys have lost seven of their last 10 straight up. They're 3-0 ATS at home on the season and 3-8 ATS against conference opponents. *8 play on Texas Tech.**
02-15-20	Oklahoma v. Kansas UNDER 135		70-87	Loss	-105	2 h 18 m	Show
SUPER EARLY NCAAB TOTAL We saw a total of just 118 points scored when these two teams clashed on Jan 14, a 66-52 Kansas win @ Oklahoma. The Jayhawks are top 10 for scoring defense in the nation and they limited West Virginia to 49 points last time out. Under is 9-3 in Sooners last 12 overall and 7-0 in their last 7 games as an underdog. Under is 9-2 in Jayhawks last 11 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600 and 10-3 in their last 13 games as a favorite. *8 play on Under.**
02-13-20	Thunder v. Pelicans -2	Top	123-118	Loss	-109	15 h 53 m	Show
THURSDAY NIGHT NBA BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading to New Orleans off back-to-back losses. They took a 114-106 home loss to San Antonio last time out and I think they'll struggle to contain a New Orleans team that ranks 4th in the league for points per game. The Pelicans are flying high at the moment, winning three in a row and six of their last eight, covering the spread in each win. They're a phenomenal 19-6-1 against the number in their last 26 games overall and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games as a home favorite. We can also note that this contest will mean a lot for the Pels who have dropped the first three head-to-head matchups with OKC this season. *10 play on New Orleans Pelicans.**
02-13-20	Wichita State -3 v. UCF	Top	75-58	Win	100	10 h 28 m	Show
NCAAB BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Central Florida Knights are 8-4 SU at home this season but 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog. The visiting Wichita State Shockers are 3-3 SU on the road this season but 12-4-1 ATS in their last 17 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Shockers have covered the number in only one of their last eight games overall while winning only three of those eight outright, but I think they should be able to keep a limited UCF offense at bay in this one, particularly after taking an embarrassing 76-43 loss at No. 19 Houston on Sunday. Central Florida on the other hand is in a potential letdown spot following two straight wins (both as favorites). Wichita State won the first meeting of the season 87-79 on Jan 25 and it has won four straight head-to-head matchups with UCF. *10 play on Wichita State Shockers.**
02-12-20	Wizards v. Knicks OVER 228.5	Top	114-96	Loss	-109	12 h 2 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NBA): MIKE'S TOP RATED MIDWEEK TOTAL The Washington Wizards are one of the worst teams in the NBA on the defensive end, giving up 120.3 points per game on average. Last night they defeated Chicago 126-114, and I predict another high-scoring affair when they visit the NY Knicks Wednesday night. The Knicks have one of the worst offenses in the league, but even they should be able to put up points against a drained Wizards team that has seen 47 of its last 68 games when playing on no rest go over the total. You never have to worry about Washington putting points on the board (5th in the NBA) and note that the over is 17-5-1 in the Wizards last 23 games as a road underdog and 3-1 in Knicks games with a total of 227 points or higher on the season. *10 play on OVER.**
02-12-20	Xavier v. Butler -4.5		61-66	Win	100	10 h 55 m	Show
XAVIER @ BUTLER BIG EAST BOOKIE BREAKER The No. 20 Butler Bulldogs are just 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games overall, but I think they'll cover the number when hosting the Xavier Musketeers Wednesday night. Xavier has reeled off three straight outright wins as underdogs but this will be a tough one against a well-motivated Butler team looking to bounce back from a near double-digit loss at Marquette. The Bulldogs have an elite defense thank ranks 14th in the nation for points allowed and I don't see Xavier putting up nearly enough points to cover the spread in this one. *8 play on Butler.**
02-11-20	North Carolina v. Wake Forest +2		57-74	Win	100	9 h 12 m	Show
$20 TUESDAY SPECIAL NCAAB BANKROLL BUILDER The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have won just two of their last seven games outright, but they're 6-1 against the numbers in those games and 12-4 ATS as an underdog on the season. Here they'll face a North Carolina Tar Heels side that is just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite and just spent a lot of of energy in a 98-96 OT loss to No. 7 Duke on Saturday. "Duke's locker room is very happy, and our locker room is crushed." North Carolina coach Roy Williams told reporters after the defeat. *8 play on Wake Forest.**
02-11-20	Bulls v. Wizards OVER 229.5	Top	114-126	Win	100	10 h 53 m	Show
BULLS @ WIZARDS NBA TOTAL TOP PLAY The Chicago Bulls are 7-0 to the over in their last seven games and the total for this matchup with the Washington Wizards look a bit light to me. The Wizards have one of the absolute worst defenses in the league, but they're top 5 for points scored with 115.5 ppg. Last time out they took a 106-99 loss to Memphis but they're still 7-2 to the over in their last nine games. Chicago has allowed an average of 124.6 ppg through a five-game skid so I'm not concerned about the Wizards bouncing back putting points on the board, and even though the Bulls are among the lowest-scoring teams in the league I think they'll get plenty of open looks in this one. The Wizards are 17-9 to the over when the total is greater than or equal to 230 this season. *10 play on OVER.**
02-11-20	Penn State v. Purdue UNDER 135	Top	88-76	Loss	-105	14 h 7 m	Show
PENN STATE @ PURDUE TOTAL BOOKIE BREAKER TOP PLAY The Purdue Boilermakers own a top 10 scoring defense in the nation and they're also one of the slowest at just 67.8 possessions per game. They've allowed 68 or fewer points in three straight games and they're allowing just 57 points per game home at Mackey Arena on the season. Five of their last six overall have gone over the total, but I think the bookmakers have overadjusted the number for this one. The No. 13 Penn State Nittany Lions are one of the hottest teams in the conference, but while they're capable of putting up but numbers, there's no doubt that the Lions can play D as well. Additionally, we can note that they're 4-1 to the under in their last five games. *10 play on UNDER.**
02-10-20	Baylor -5.5 v. Texas	Top	52-45	Win	100	14 h 30 m	Show
GAME OF THE WEEK (NCAAB): MIKE'S BAYLOR @ TEXAS TOP PLAY The No. 1 Baylor Bears put a 59-44 beating on the Longhorns in Waco just over a month ago, and I predict another Baylor win at Frank Erwin Center, Austin, TX Monday night. Baylor is holding opponents to 59.0 ppg on the season and Texas has struggled to score for the better part of the season, and even more so in recent games putting up just 58 and 57 points respectively in its last two contests. The Longhorns have dropped five of their last seven, and while Baylor hasn't been at its best in the last two games (2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS) I expect the Bears to come motivated for this one. Bears are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 9-2 ATS away from home on the season. Longhorns are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record and 3-10 ATS in their last 13 home games. *10 play on Baylor.**
02-10-20	Kings v. Bucks OVER 227		111-123	Win	100	20 h 4 m	Show
KINGS @ BUCKS MONDAY NIGHT NBA TOTAL The Sacramento Kings are coming off a 122-102 win over San Antonio. The over/under is 16-8 in Kings' games when the total is greater than or equal to 220 on the season and 11-3 in their last 14 overall. Here they'll face a Milwaukee side that is averaging more points per game than any other team in the league and the over is 16-5 in the Bucks' last 21 vs. a team with a losing straight up record. Over is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings. Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Milwaukee. *8 play on OVER.**
02-10-20	Nets v. Pacers -7		106-105	Loss	-105	19 h 5 m	Show
NETS @ PACERS HARDWOOD HAMMER The Indiana Pacers have dropped five on the bounce after taking a 124-117 loss to New Orleans last time out. They've struggled to cover the number in recent weeks, but I think they'll come through here against a Brooklyn side that has covered the spread in five of its last six overall but only two of its last 10 on the road. We can also note that Brooklyn star guard Kyrie Irving has missed the last three games with a knee injury and he has been ruled out for this one. Pacers are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Pacers are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 meetings in the series. *8 play on Indiana Pacers.**
02-09-20	Heat v. Blazers -3		109-115	Win	100	15 h 19 m	Show
LATE NIGHT HEAT @ BLAZERS BANKROLL BUILDER The Miami Heat own the best home record in the league, but they're not nearly as strong on the road. Here they'll visit a Portland team that has been money against the spread lately, covering in six of its last seven games with the only misstep a blowout loss at Denver. The Blazers should be well up for this one after taking a 122-111 loss at Miami back on Jan. 5. *8 play on Portland.**
02-09-20	Jazz v. Rockets OVER 232		114-113	Loss	-106	14 h 35 m	Show
JAZZ @ ROCKETS SUNDAY NIGHT NBA TOTAL The Houston Rockets had averaged 122.8 ppg through a four-game winning streak before coming out flat in a 127-91 loss at Phoenix last time out. Here they'll face a Utah Jazz team that just snapped a four-game skid with a 117-114 triumph over Portland and will be looking to keep the momentum going. Over is 7-1 in Jazz last 8 road games and 18-6 in their last 24 Sunday games. Over is 15-6 in Jazz games when the total is greater than or equal to 220 points and 2-0 when the total is greater than or equal to 230. *8 play on OVER.**