Maybe I am way off here, but I have been dead on this Drake either for or against.  I dont think they should be an underdog at all here.  This might be the best team in the MVC although their overall record doesn't like as good as Missouri St.  Drake is undefeated at home this season as well.  

I'm gonna ride Providence here for several reasons.  First they will want revenge as Creighton beat them down by 19.  Providence is also rolling right now winning 3 straight.  Creighton coming off a blowout win over Seton Hall, but now they are without a very key piece in Krampelj who tore is ACL.  This will prove to be a huge loss

I like Seton Hall here to bounce back after getting destroyed by Creighton last game.  Seton Hall will want this one in a big way as Xavier is ranked 11th right now.  Xavier last two road games both resulted in a loss.  I think today does as well

I like Northwestern here today to get some revenge on Penn St.  In the first meeting Penn St just blew them out.  The line is low here because NW has lost 4 of their last 5 games.  I believe NW knows this is a crucial game as their next 3 are all on the road

I just dont believe that Texas Tech is this good.  Are they a good team, yes they are are they a legit top 10 or 15 team no way I dont think. Iowa St has played on the road 3 of their last 4 games with their only win coming at home.  I wouldn't be surprised here to so them win SU

Iowa has been very disappointing this season.  I do think they show up here with a big effort.  This is always a emotional time as Iowa remembers Christ Street a former Hawkeye who was killed in a car accident while playing at Iowa.  This game will be packed.  I also think Purdue will be over looking them. 

I like the Suns here tonight with all the points.  This team was blown out at the beginning of the month at Denver.  The Suns were missing some players at that time and are still without Chriss, but everyone else is back.  Denver has only covered once in the last 7 times.  Suns have had two days off here.  Not only will Millsap be out tonight but Murray will be also 

This is more of a play against UCLA.  I really dont trust this team and am not a huge fan of Alford their coach.  They were laying double digits last game vs Colorado and lost SU.  Oregon St has been solid at home with a 8-2 record.  They are just 1-3 SU their last 4 but two of those games were 2 point losses and one of those was @ Arizona St a top 15 team.  Oregon St wins this outright 

I normally stay away from the smaller conferences because they are so hit and miss, but I like UT Arlington here as they are playing the 1st place team in the Sun Belt Conference in UL Lafayette who is 5-0 in conference right now.  Lafayette has been rolling teams but those 3 games were all at home.  UT dont be fooled by their record as they have played some very hard teams out of conference.  Sure, they have had their bumps in a couple games, but with the 1st place team coming to town I think they have their full attention.

This NC St team is pretty easy to figure.  They are just awful on the road and pretty good at home.  On the road they have lost by 30, 16, and 17 their last three games.  Well their last two games at home they have beat two ranked teams in Duke and Clemson.  The Wolfpack are 11-1 SU at home this season.

Wake is 1-5 SU their last 6 games I think this team might be throwing in the towel for the season now.  This team really struggles to defense the 3 ball as they allow teams to shoot nearly 40% behind the arc.  That is a recipe for disaster especially when playing on the road in the ACC

Maybe I'm just a hater on this Buckeye team, but I can't lay the points with the despite them being undefeated in conference play.  Their 2 Big Ten road wins were @ Rutgers last game only favored by 5.5 and @ Iowa as 1 point favorites.  

Northwestern has under achieved this season there is no doubt about it, but I believe they respond here after getting beat down to Indiana last game.  Some of their struggles was because their PG McIntosh had missed a few games.  This will be his 2nd game back and wouldn't be surprised to see NW win this one

I was hoping for more points and it probably does go up a little bit more, but none the less will take Texas here.  This team plain and simple needs a huge signature win.  Not that Tech will be over looking Texas here but they are coming off their biggest win of the season beating West Virginia.  This is a big big game for Shaka Smart and company.  This is why they brought him here

This won't be a popular play at all, but I have to go against the Pelicans here who are coming a huge OT win last night @ Boston.  This will be their 4th game in 6 days with travel in every one and as I mentioned now a back to back situation.

The Hawks are coming off a nice win over the Spurs and let's see if they can add something more to it.  They have covered 3 of their last 4 games.  The Hawks also took the Pelicans down to the wire earlier losing by just 1 @ New Orleans 

I'm going against this Wizards team tonight as I just dont like the make up of this team.  They have won a few games lately and I know this is their first game of a 5 game road trip and teams normally play hard in this spot.  But, this team has only covered once in the last 8 games.

The Hornets are starting to play a little better as of late going 5-3 SU their last 8 games.  This is a key stretch here for the Hornets with a lot of home games coming up.  This is their chance to get back in the playoff discussion.  

Auburn has been a surprise team to say the least with a 16-1 record.  I think most people and me included thought they would come back to earth when conference play started because of their easy and I mean easy non conference schedule.  They have done nothing wrong in the conference so far, but I think tonight is the game where Bama gets them.

This is still a huge rivalry even though it's basketball now.  Throw in the fact like I mentioned how good Auburn is playing and also how much improved Bama is.  Bama is 3-2 in conference play with a 1 point loss @ Tennessee.  They could easily be 4-1 right now.  Roll Tide get it done tonight 

We all know the love the betting public has for Oklahoma now and their freshman stud in Trae Young.  He is coming off another 43 point performance as the Sooners had a big win over TCU in OT.  Now Oklahoma has their rival Oklahoma St on deck and I think this spot is one to fade.  Kansas St should have beat their rival Kansas last game losing by 1.  The Wildcats dont draw the headlines, but there is nothing wrong with losses to Kansas, West Virginia, and Texas Tech.  This is the right spot to back them

I have been on the right side of a lot of these two games either for or against.  This is a rivalry for these schools that most dont know about.  UNI finally rang the bell last game vs Valpo beating them and covering the number.  As I have mentioned a lot this season I really like this Drake team, but they have had their fair share of good breaks a long the way.  UNI has a great history in this series and they pull the so called upset against the MVC best team 

Miss St just lost their first home game over the weekend losing to Auburn.  They have now lost 3 straight and have only covered 1 of their last 6 games.  That is why we are getting a short price here with Miss St.  Vandy is nothing special as I think they will start to tank here this season.  They had a huge game with Kentucky on Saturday ad doubt they will be up for this one.  They are also 0-6 SU on the road

I like Providence here tonight at home where they are 8-2 SU this season.  I did back Butler in their last win as it was a desperate game for them avoiding a 4 game losing streak.  In their 3 conference road games they haven't covered in any of them.  Providence rang the bell as they were in a tough spot coming off a win over Xavier and backed it up in a let down spot @ Depaul.  

I backed the Heat yesterday in an easy win over the Bucks.  Yes, this Miami team is on fire right now, but the Bulls have been playing very well for the last month.  They are 13-7 SU their last 20 games which is impressive considering the start they had to the season.  I also like that Miami has beaten the Bulls in both meetings giving the Bulls a nice revenge angle tonight 

I will take the chance here with the Nets based on this spot.  Knicks are coming off an OT loss vs the Pelicans yesterday.  The Knicks have also beat the Nets both times this season so the Nets will want revenge.  The Nets have been covering machines as of late as well covering 8 of their last 9 games.  Knicks are a terrible 4-15 on the road 

I normally don't play these type of line in college ball, but I dont trust NC St at all.  This team is in a terrible spot beating 2 ranked teams back to back on their home court in Duke and Clemson.  This Virginia team never gets the press they deserve, but all they do is win and cover.  Also worth noting that NC St on the road lost by 30 to Notre Dame and 16 to Clemson.  Notre Dame was without their best player in that game as well 

I will be a sucker here and take the Heat.  If you polled people and asked them who the 4th best team in the Eastern Conference is it would take them forever to guess the Heat.  Well despite injuries along the way Miami is in 4th just 1.5 games behind the Cavs.  Miami gets back Johnson and Winslow today.  Bucks are coming off a tough loss vs the Warriors.  Miami has won 6 straight and 9 of their last 11

This is strictly a spot play here.  Texas is going through a lot right now with Andrew Jones being out now with cancer.  They won their last game in thrilling fashion for him against their rival in TCU.  This is obviously very difficult to get up for here.  Oklahoma St really needs to add some quality wins and they start here tonight

I really believe the wrong team is favored here.  Iowa St is the desperate team here as they ahve yet to win a conference game.  I am personally not a fan of Coach Drew for Baylor as he always has a ton of talent and underachieves so much with it.  Baylor goes from 10 point underdogs @ West Virginia to 3 point road favorites here?  Something seems way off there,  Iowa St grabs their first conference win

This looks like a good spot to back the Mavs here at home.  They have quietly been playing pretty good ball here going 6-3 SU their last 9 games.  Their 3 losses during that stretch were all by 4 points or less.  The Lakers are getting some love here because they have won 3 straight, but all at home.  They beat the Kings and Hawks who are terrible and then a injuries Spurs team which I had the Lakers last game.  

We get a pretty hungry Xavier team who is comnig off back to back losses both on the road though and against quality opponents.  Creighton is playing well having won 4 straight but 3 of those were on their home court with the only road game being @ Georgetown who is one of the worst in the Big East.  

TCU is 13-3 and all 3 of their losses have came in conference play.  They could easily be 16-0.  They did lose to this Oklahoma team already by 1 point.  Their other 2 losses were to Kansas by 4 and Texas by 1. The revenge factor is huge here for me and I think this TCU team is actually legit while Oklahoma still gets way to much love for my liking.  

I dont like this South Carolina team at all as I think now they are the worst team in the SEC.  Georgia has way more talent here and might have the leagues SEC player of the year right now on their team.  They have done nothing wrong at home with a 8-0 record.  

It wasn't that long ago that this Minnesota was in the top 15 and now your telling me they are catching nearly double digits.  I was against Purdue last game @ Michigan +1.5 and that was a winner.  I think Minnesota and Michigan are very similar and as I have mentioned before Purdue isn't a top 5 team 

I will take the Bucks here tonight catching too many here at home.  The Warriors have been great team to back after a loss, but that isn't their concern anymore as they strictly care about postseason.  Curry won't be playing tonight which only adds value here with the Bucks.  I also think the Warriors will be looking ahead here to the Raptors and Cavs following this game.  

Maybe the Cavs bounce back here and beat me, but I just can't back them here.  That was a pathetic showing last night as Toronto just destroyed them.  The Pacers have had no problem with the Cavs this season beating them twice already.  The Cavs are just 3-7 SU their last 10 games.  Thomas is also out tonight for rest. 

This is a game where Butler really needs it.  They have lost 3 straight since beating #1 Nova.  All 3 losses were games decided in the final two minutes.  With 2 road games coming up for Butler I think they know the importance of this one.  I also look to fade 3 point shooting teams on the road.  It doesn't always work, but most of time they tend to shoot themselves right out of the game if things don't go well right away

The Lakers are playing with some confidence right now winning back to back games.  I think they get another here tonight as the Spurs continue to be short handed.  No Leonard, Parker, Green or Gay.  Lakers are now back to healthy with Ball back they win this outright

Any team that pulls an upset on the road as a double digit underdog and plays on a back to back I will fade every single time.  Throw in the fact that the Clippers beat the best team in basketball this is a huge let down spot.  I don't trust them here to back that performance up again.

The Hawkeyes have had a rough start to the season and they were pegged as a team to look out for in the Big Ten.  I think we get a huge effort from the Hawkeyes who are looking for their first conference win.  

We all know who the betting public will be all over here tonight.  They will back Colorado and the points all day long since they just upset both Arizona and Arizona St on their home court.  This is the ultimate let down spot here for Colorado.

Look at Colorado's first two games of conference and they were waxed on the road against both Oregon schools who aren't very good.  I think they get waxed here tonight as well against a good USC team 

Let's back Northwestern here as their PG and glue guy McIntosh returns back to the lineup.  Northwestern was completely lost without him as they were destroyed their previous two games.  I need to see more from the Gophers as well as this will be their first true road test in conference play and it sounds like Coffey won't play tonight.   

When Anthony Davis isn't going to play I will look to fade the Pelicans every game.  I dont think Cousins is capable of carrying the load for this team.  The Grizz have been just a bad team there is no doubt about it having their own injury issues, but they have been covering numbers lately and when bad teams cover numbers we need to keep riding it.  

This is a huge bounce back spot for the Thunder here.  They were embarrassed on their home court last night against Portland without Lillard and maybe they were looking ahead to this match up.  With that I think we get a max effort here as the Thunder look to split the season series with them.  The T Wolves have been playing well coming off a beat down over the Cavs which I did have.  Give me the more motivated team in this ESPN showdown 

As I have mentioned a lot this season you have to ride the bad teams when they get hot and fade when that wears off.  The Bulls for nearly a month stretch would have made you some good money just backing them blind every game.  That has worn off here as they are just 1-5 SU their last 6.  Throw in the fact that they have beat the Knicks twice gives New York the huge revenge factor.  The Knicks have been a team you want to back at home with a 15-7 SU and ATS record 

Grab this one early as it will only go up.  I don't trust Notre Dame on the road again without their two best players.  This is a weird one here as these teams have already met and Notre Dame won by 9 but Tech covered for the game.  We have seen a big adjustment in the line, but Tech will want revenge plus the Irish do have North Carolina on deck for the weekend 

I think this line will will flip as the day goes on.  When there are key injuries I always look to play against teams.  UCF has been red hot and I have backed them a few times.  Tonight though they will be without their leading scorer in BJ Taylor which is tough to over come.  

I know UConn is just 2-5 SU their last 7 games but losses to Cuse @ Auburn @ Arizona Wichita St are nothing to be ashamed off.  They are 7-1 @ home and this is a desperate game and I think they respond 

All of the sudden Purdue is a top 5 team?  I'm not buying it at all.  Yes, they are a good team, but if you have watched them they aren't even a top 10 team.  I think Michigan has the pieces to pull this one off.  Michigan is a perfect 9-0 on their home court.

This line is a telling story to me about what odds makers think.  Central Mich is 12-3 and Eastern Mich and 9-6 favored by 4.5.  A large part of that is the schedule as Eastern has played a lot of road games, while Central mostly home or neutral.  Eastern is coming off their first home loss of the season, but I think they were caught looking ahead to this game tonight.  I don't trust Central on the road as they just lost by 16 @ Kent St and that game was a PK.  

Obviously Texas Tech was a little underrated, but now I think it's time to sell after this hot start.  I was against Oklahoma in their last game @ West Virginia which was a winner, but I think they bounce back on their home court where they are a perfect 7-0

The T Wolves are starting to play a little better here going 8-3 SU their last 11 games.  The Cavs have only covered 2 of their last 12 games.  I think the Wolves have a chance to make a statement here and continue their run.  I need to see more from the Cavs now that Thomas is playing as I think they need more time 

The Bucks are one of the most inconsistent teams IMO this year.  They have so much talent but continue to hover around the 500 mark.  I like the Pacers here as they snapped their 5 game losing streak and that was due because of Oladipo returning to the line up.  

I like Portland tonight against the Spurs who are still battling injuries. Portland already took the Spurs down to the wire 3 weeks ago on their home court but lost by 2.  I look for them to get the revenge with Leonard Parker Green and Gay all out tonight

I actually think the betting public will be on the Knicks here because the Mavs just lost at home to the Bulls.  I just cant trust this Knicks team as they are 1-7 SU their last 8 games.  The Mavs even though losing to the Bulls have still covered 5 of their last 6 games. Beasley being hurt and questionable for the Knicks is a lot bigger loss than what people realize 

Like Miami here tonight as I believe they were caught looking ahead to this game since they laid an egg @ Georgia Tech last time out.  I know this is a rivalry, but Miami will be more hungry here considering Florida St is coming off a huge win over North Carolina.  I'm actually not that impressed with that win because UNC is down this year.  This is a nice short price here

Tennessee is 0-2 and Kentucky is 2-0 to start conference play.  Both teams in both games were involved in some close battles that could have gone either way.  Kentucky is very lucky especially last game to beat LSU who many think including myself they are the worst team in the SEC.   The Vols respond here and get their first conference win

Everyone and their mother knows who Trae Young is by now.  He will be seeing something tonight in Morgantown that is way different.  This place will be rocking tonight and I think the pressure gets to them here.  There is no shame in losing to a team like West Virginia.  Home/veteran team gets the job done tonight 

This is all about the situation here.  Vandy is coming off a nice win over Bama, but this team hasn't won away from home all season.  The fact they are coming off that win and they have a huge look ahead with big brother next game in Tennessee it's time to back South Carolina.  Also SC is coming off a tough home loss so I expect them to bounce back here

I really don't need to say much about this game.  It's pretty clear cut here Notre Dame is without their two best players here in Colson and Farrell.  When your missing two key guys like that your asking a lot of role players to step up and fill their shoes.  Since those guys are veteran they would be familiar with the Cuse zone, but now thats a huge question mark.  I think Cuse takes care of business easy

I think Baylor knows what is at stake here against their in state rival Texas.  Baylor will look to avoid starting 0-3 in the conference and this is a big game because their next two are on the road.  Also Texas was lucky I though their last game @ Iowa St winning in OT.  Iowa St had open shot after open shot and couldn't make anything.  

I was very impressed the other night with Virginia at their rival Virginia Tech.  They play great defense and are of the most efficient offenses in the country.  North Carolina lost @ Florida St and are still getting a lot of respect.  UNC doesn't have the horses they normally do and they really struggle on defense.  That won't be a good combination play this Virginia team

Was very impressed with Missouri last game vs South Carolina.  This team still has a bunch of shooters and will be deadly at home here.  This is a game they need for a huge win.  I also think Florida is being over valued because of their last win @ Texas Am because the Aggies were so banged up and missing key players.  Mizzou gets the job done 

I like the Blazers here tonight to lay one down on the Hawks.  Portland was just beat by 15 @ Atlanta last week.  The trailbalzers shot a terrible 28% from the 3 point land and we all know that won't happen on their home court.  Lillard is probable here tonight.  The Hawks are just 3-16 SU on the road.  I don't think this will even be a contest

This seems like a very good discount here to back Miami.  They are a very well rested team here only playing their 2nd games in 6 days while the Knicks are playing their 3rd in 4 nights.  

The Knicks have been a team all season that you look to fade on the road as they are just 3-13 SU.  Also the Heat will want revenge because they laid an egg to them @ MSG in the first meeting.  

The Heat are starting to get healthier.  They are still missing Winslow and Waiters, but they have enough here to cover this number.  

I always like these situations here when two teams have just recently played and it was a close game.  That is the case here as the Raptors beat the Bucks in OT @ Toronto.  The Bucks will be licking their chops here for revenge.  Also Lowry will play tonight, but he isn't a 100%.  I like Milwaukee to win outright 

Let's look here at Tulane.  I think they are a live underdog tonight vs SMU.  SMU is for sure the house hold name and they are getting respect because of that.  This SMU team though is different though and are't as good as previous years.  Tulane is a team that simply plays well at home.  They have also been tested playing the likes of North Carolina and Florida St.  SMU has a huge game on deck next @ Cincy.  Tulane can keep this within double digits 

It's always hard backing small schools because you never what you will get.  I do think odds makers are off here for several reason.  Southern Miss finally gets to play on their home court after 4 straight away and 5 of their last 6 away.  They are undefeated at home while UTEP is 0-4 on the road.  The main thing here is that UTEP is without their leading scorer Frazier.  Asking a team who hasn't won a road and now without their best player?  This line seems too good but no choice to take Southern Miss

I'm going to ride with these Hawkeyes one more time here because I really think they get the job done tonight.  This is simply gut check time for the Hawkeyes to avoid going 0-4 in conference and they have 3 consecutive road games coming up.  Ohio St isn't world beaters by any means and they have a huge look ahead game with the Big Ten's best in Michigan St coming to town.

The Hokies are a sneaky team here at home with a perfect 9-0 record.  They have more than enough to pull the upset which I believe they will tonight.  Even though this is a rivalry this game means a lot more to Virginia Tech as they play the little brother role.  While Virginia will want this one also it's hard for them to not be looking ahead as they host North Carolina this weekend 

I love the Celtics here tonight against the Cavs.  I think the betting public will be jumping on the Cavs here especially since they won in blowout fashion last night against Portland.  Cavs are just 2-4 Su their last 6 games.  Boston has won 3 straight and have had 2 days off.  You know this game means a ton to them tonight.  Kyrie goes off and Celtics win easy!

I haven been all over this Drake team and will continue to back them.  As I have mentioned odds makers are usually very slow to adjust to these teams that no one pays attention to.  Illinois St is the so called house hold name in this conference now along with Northern Iowa so they will still get some respect.  I just like the way this Drake team plays and I expect them to win and cover here at home where they haven't lost yet

The Heat are still without Winslow and Waiters, but everyone else is back now and I think they get revenge on the Pistons from an earlier loss this season.  The Pistons are still without their main guy in Reggie Jackson and Stanley Johnsons is going to be out tonight as well 

I will take a chance here and back the Magic and yes I know they have been terrible, but a large part is because of the injuries.  While, they aren't back to full strength they do have 90% back.  The main reason here is because this will be the first game without Jame Harden for the Rockets.  I don't need to go into detail, but we all know how much he means to this team and he also has the ball in his hands 75% of the time

Clemson is now ranked riding high and are probably getting a little full of themselves considering they are over achieving so much.  The Tigers are coming off a win over rival NC St and have a huge match up this weekend with Louisville coming to town.  BC is a team you dont wanna sleep on at home just ask Duke.  

I think Wake responds here with a win after two consecutive hard games.  They lost to Tennessee, but were actually favored in that game by 1.5 and since they have lost the previous two we are getting a huge discount here.  They almost pulled the upset @ North Carolina last game.  I just dont think this Cuse team is anything special, they have played one true road game @ G Town and were lucky to escape that one

Baylor is worth a look here at this short price tonight.  They are coming off a brutal loss to Texas Tech losing by 24 and now look to bounce back.

TCU on the other hand blew the game against Oklahoma and now have Kansas on deck which is a very tough spot for them.  

Baylor has the length and the athletes here to cause some problems down low for TCU.  I really think that loss for TCU serves as a hangover here.

I like the Hawkeyes here tonight to get the job done.  They had a very rough start to the season which has already included 2 losses in conference play.  Iowa has now turned it around winning 5 straight and covering 4 straight.  

Michigan is a team that I'm not really sure how to judge.  Some games they look very interested and will surprise you like winning at Texas and other games they throw in a clunker like losing to the SEC worst team in LSU.  

I think we see a pretty motivated Iowa team here and they respond with a nice win

This is pretty much an automatic play here for me.  For starters anytime you knock off #1 and have to travel on the road the next game it's very difficult.   

Butler made everything they looked at against Nova and shot 60% for the whole game.  That simply wont happen here.

Xavier is just a very solid team as they only have one loss and that was to Arizona St.  I also think they were caught looking ahead last game against DePaul as they only won by 5.  

This game just feels like Vandy is the right side here.  Yes, their record looks bad but they have played one of the toughest schedules you can find this year.  This team still has enough talent as evidence last game facing Florida and gave them all they could handle.

I did back Bama in an easy winner last game vs Texas AM, but the key was that the Aggies were dealing with injuries and suspensions.  

Well, I was wrong on Iowa St last time, but this Texas team doesn't deserve to be favored on the road here.  I hate to say this early in the season that this is a must win for Iowa St, but they have two road games @ Oklahoma St and @ Kansas next which makes this very important.  I think Iowa St responds after a rare loss on their home court.  

Maybe this K St team is the real deal.  I was very impressed with their last game going into Ames @ Iowa St and really controlling the game in a very tough environment.  West Virginia was just favored by 3 on the road at Oklahoma St who isn't better than K St so I think the fact that WVU covered and are highly ranked are playing into this line.  I'm calling for the upset 

The Rockets have cooled off losing 5 straight and not covering in any of those 5 games either.  There is one thing though that they haven't forgot about and that is the Lakers last win came @ Houston so the Rockets will be out for revenge.  However, this time around there wont be Lonzo or Lopez 2 starters for the Lakers.  Lakers are just 1-8 SU their last 9 with the only win being the Rockets.  I normally don't lay this many ever but the situation calls for it 

This is just all about the spot here.  Kentucky is coming off their biggest win of the season beating their rival Louisville by 29!  Mind you that game was played on Friday so this is a huge turn around coming off a win like that.  Do I think they will be as motivated here playing Georgia?  No way...Georgia isn't a world beater but they can keep it close here and are playing well coming off two blowouts wins over Georgia Tech and Temple.  

I think this is a big game here for Ole Miss who has some what under achieved in non conference play.  They have had their fair share of close losses losing 3 games by a combined 9 points. South Carolina is a team I think we see fade away as conference starts.  This team lost so much from last season and I think now that conference play is here they go to the bottom of the league  

I backed this Drake team last game in a winner vs Bradley.  They simply aren't getting respect because of their record, but as I have explained it's because of who they have played.  This team is much improved this season.  Southern Illinois had a nice win over UNI last game, but were 8.5 point dogs and now 7.5 point favorites?  I will continue to back this Drake team as I think they are a real sleeper in the MVC this year

The Sixers here have just fallen apart.  They only have 2 wins their last 12 games.  They will be without Embiid tonight and possibly Covington who is a good 3 pt shooter for them.  Denver is starting to play very well covering 4 straight and 6 of their last 7 games. Denver has had two days off while Sixers are playing their 4 straight road game 

If odds makers aren't tipping their hand here then I dont know what is.  Arizona St being ranked #3 undefeated will be the most popular play of the day no doubt.  Sure, this Zona team struggled at the beginning of the season, but they were a top 5 team.  Since those 3 losses in a row in that tournament they have won every game since.  They still have all the talent in the world and now the Sun Devils are no surprise team.  Zona wins by 10

This is one of those weird NBA games where I automatically look at the Magic here given situation.  These teams just played on the 26th and the Magic were blown out.  Now they have can get revenge on their home court here.  While the Magic doesn't have everyone back they do get back Gordon Fournier while the Heat are missing Winslow Waiters and Johnson.  Magic are also coming off a nice win over the Pistons as well

This is the game here that Alabama shows up and wins.  We all know the betting public will be all over Texas Am because of their ranking.  Bama has had a couple slip ups as of late but they get the Aggies here not a full strength.  Hogg is out tonight and this is a lot bigger loss than what people may think because he makes that team go.  They also have a few other injuries who are questionable for tonight

Maybe I am way off on my assessment on these teams, but I have pretty similar with Clemson being a little better.  I think since Clemson has been a surprise this season only losing one game so far and and big upset win over Florida has them over valued.  Both of these teams will finish within a spot or two of each in conference so getting double digits feels like way to many

Oklahoma is a fun team and Trae Young is about as exciting college player you will find around.  Dixon has this TCU team going under the radar once again this season.  They are a perfect 12-0 and yes they haven't played the best competition but this team is still solid.  Oklahoma also plays their rival Oklahoma St at home next Wednesday so they will be looking ahead to that

I'm not sold at all on this Tennessee team.  I think they are very overrated and will lose fairly easy here today.  Arkansas is playing very well right now winning and covering 5 straight.  They are also a perfect 7-0 at home this season.  

I like the Suns to get revenge here on the Kings after losing to them a couple weeks back.  I look to fade the bad teams when they pull a huge upset like the Kings did against the Cavs last game.  That has them way overvalued and are in a let don spot.  The Suns have been playing better as they are 4-2 SU their last 6 

I cant believe this line has climbed so high.  I'm not a fan of this Kansas team as they have many flaws.  They are simply getting way to much respect from the oddsmakers here.  Texas is battled tested taking Duke into OT in a game they should have won.  This is a coin flip IMO will gladly take the home dog and the points

This is just a terrible spot for the Rockets here after blowing such a huge lead last night in Boston.  To get back up from those types of games is very difficult especially on a back to back.  The Wizards had their let down spot last game vs the Hawks and expect them to bounce back here against Houston

Have to take the Blazers here as the Sixers are coming off a big Christmas day win over the Knicks.   The fact that the Sixers destroyed Portland early this season I think that the Trailblazers respond with a big effort.  They also get their best player back in Lillard tonight.  Also worth mentioning that this team is very well rested having 4 days off.  All signs point to Portland in an easy win

I really love the Bucks here tonight.  I backed the T Wolves last night and they blew a 19 point lead went into OT and won by 3.  This is a very tough spot for them here now as  I think they are playing a very pissed off Bucks team who just lost again @ home to the Bulls.  Teague also got hurt last night and is out tonight which is a big loss for Minnesota.

This line is solely based off record alone.  Many haven't watched this Drake team play this year, but they are very improved under their first year head coach.  The fact that Drake's record isn't great is because they have challenged themselves big time out of conference playing Wake Forest, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota.  You can't say the same about Bradley who does have a good record, but has only played one major school and that was their last game in which they were destroyed by Ole Miss.

I do like this Creighton team this year, but with their youth here in this spot really worries me.  We are in conference play now and for most of the Bluejays this isn't familiar ground.  Seton Hall on the other hand is a veteran group of guys and are perfect 8-0 at home this season.  

I really like backing teams that can shoot the rock from deep in a underdog role at home especially against a ranked team.  That is exactly what we have here with Marquette they average 12 3's a game and shoot over 40% from behind the arc.  Xavier is in a tough spot here also as they are looking ahead to this weekend with Nova coming to town

I had the Nuggets last night in a easy blowout winner over the Jazz and will now back the T Wolves here who have been playing a lot better as of late.  They have won 4 straight and 5 of their last 6 games.  I like the Wolves here to continue their run against Denver coming off that huge win last night 

I backed the Thunder on Christmas day over the Rockets and they will be a public play here for sure, but they are now red hot and I will look to ride the momentum here.  I know Toronto laid an egg last night against the Mavs so they are primed for a bounce back., but the Thunder have won 5 straight and 7 of their last 8.  

We all know the betting public will be on the Celtics here, but this team hasn't played up to par the last couple weeks.  They are just 5-6 SU their last 11 games and have only covered 3 during that span.  Now they face some injuries tonight with Brown Morris and Semi all out.  Hornets just beat the Bucks I look for them to beat Boston here short handed 

Both of these teams seem very similar to me this season.  Butler is the houshold name, but they are down compared to the past.  I know Georgetown isn't anything special either but I actually thought they should be a small favorite considering on their home court where they are 9-1 this season.