At 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the money line on the New York Rangers (54) versus the Philadelphia Flyers (53). New York (31-16-0) has won three straight games with their 3-2 win over Los Angeles on Monday. The Rangers have then won 5 of their last 7 games after a win. New York has also won 6 of their last 8 games after not allowing  more than two goals in their last game. The key for this team has been the improved play of Henrik Lundqvist. The elite goaltender suffered perhaps his worst game in his career when he allowed seven goals back on January 17th. Lundqvist has since bounced-back with three straight wins where he stopped 80 of 84 shots for a sizzling .952 save percentage over that span. Now this team looks to close out the first half of the regular season with a victory over their Metropolitan Division rival. The Rangers have won a decisive 51 of their last 73 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road.

Philadelphia (23-19-2) is just 9-12-2 on the road this year. After being on fire last month, the Flyers are just 4-9-3 in their last sixteen games. Philly does come off a 3-2 win in New York over the Islanders last night. The Flyers have lost 4 straight games after a victory. They turn to Steve Mason between the pipes tonight — but he has a rough 3.17 Goals-Against-Average along with a .887 save percentage when playing on the road. Moving forward, Philadelphia has lost 9 of their last 10 games on the road — and they have lost 7 of their last 8 road games against teams with a winning record at home. Furthermore, the Flyers have lost 5 of their last 6 games against Eastern Conference opponents. Lastly, Philadelphia is looking to avenge a 5-2 loss to the Rangers back on January 4th — but they have lost 20 of their last 25 road games when looking to avenge a loss where their opponent scored at least four games in their victory. 25* NHL Pre-All Star Break Metropolitan Division Game of the Year with the money-line on the New York Rangers (54) versus the Philadelphia Flyers (53). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Cleveland Cavaliers (502) minus the points versus the Sacramento Kings (501). It might be the dog days of January prior to the All-Star Break — but Cleveland (30-13) should be on fire tonight after their embarrassing 124-122 loss at New Orleans last night. The Cavaliers lost to the Pelicans despite Anthony Davis being on the shelf for that game. The effort compelled LeBron James to go to his proverbial whip to call out his teammates. It started on the defensive end of the court as a Davis-free New Orleans team scored a whopping 70 points in the first half in that contest. Cleveland has then covered the point spread in 17 of their last 23 games after allowing at least 55 points in the first half of their last game. The Cavaliers have also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Cleveland defeated this Sacramento team in their building by a 120-108 score back on January 13th — and the Kings have failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 17 road games when looking to avenge a home loss to their opponent.

Sacramento (17-27) snapped their five-game losing streak on Monday with their 109-104 upset win at Detroit as a 7-point underdog. The Kings look likely for a big emotional letdown in this contest playing their fourth game in an eight-game road trip. As it is, Sacramento has failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games after a point spread win. Additionally, the Kings have failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 7 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%, Sacramento has failed to cover the point spread 5 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 68-22 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Blowout Game of the Month with the Cleveland Cavaliers (502) minus the points versus the Sacramento Kings (501). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the money line on the Minnesota Wild (17) versus the Dallas Stars (18). Minnesota (30-11-3) saw their two-game winning streak snapped on Sunday with their 4-2 loss to Nashville. The Wild have then won 13 of their last 16 games when playing with one day of rest. Devan Dubnyk should be between the pipes tonight — he is enjoying an outstanding season where he sports a 1.91 Goals-Against-Average along with a .935 save percentage. Those numbers are even better when Dubnyk is on the road as he boasts a 1.86 GAA along with a .943 save percentage away from home. That helps explain why Minnesota has won 10 of their last 11 games on the road. The Wild have also won 10 of their last 13 games against teams with a winning record. Minnesota also takes care of their key rivals as they have won 13 of their last 16 games against Western Conference foes — and they have won six of their last seven games against Central Division rivals.

Dallas (19-20-9) has lost two straight — as well as four of their last five contests — with their 4-3 loss to Washington on Saturday. The Stars have then lost 5 of their last 6 games when playing with two days of rest. Dallas stays at home where they have lost 4 of their last 5 games — and they have lost 6 of their last 7 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. They will counter with goalie Kari Lehtonen who has struggled this season with a 2.87 GAA along with an .895 save percentage. Furthermore, the Stars have lost 11 of their last 15 games against teams using a goalie with at least a .915 save percentage. And in their last 5 games against Central Division opponents, Dallas has lost 4 of these games. Lastly, Tyler Seguin has been dealing with the flu but he will take the ice tonight — but he will likely not be at full strength along with Jamie Benn who is dealing with a nose injury. 25* NHL Pre-All Star Break Central Division Game of the Year with the money line on the Minnesota Wild (17) versus the Dallas Stars (18). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Orlando Magic (704) plus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (703). Orlando (18-28) has lost four of their last five games with their 118-98 loss to Golden State. The Magic made on 7 of their 16 free throws (43.8%) in that game against the Warriors — but they have then covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games after failing to shoot at least 60% from the free throw line in their last game. The Magic find themselves the underdog for the fifteenth straight game tonight — but they have covered the point spread in 24 of their last 37 games after playing at least three straight games as an underdog. Orlando has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 meetings with the Bulls — and they have covered the point spread in 5 straight games at home against Chicago.

Chicago (22-23) looks to build off their 102-99 win over Sacramento on Saturday. The Bulls have then failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 13 games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 29 games after a win by 6 points or less. Now Chicago goes back on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games — and they have also failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 14 road games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on their home court. The Bulls have also failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%. Furthermore, the Magic commits only 19 personal fouls per game — and Chicago has failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 14 road games against teams who do not commit more than 21 personal fouls per game. Lastly, expect Orlando to come out very focused with the memory of an ugly 112-80 loss to Chicago back on November 7th this season. 25* NBA Eastern Conference Underdog of the Month with the Orlando Magic (704) plus the points versus the Chicago Bulls (703). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Oklahoma City Thunder (517) plus the points versus the Utah Jazz (518). Oklahoma City (25-19) has lost two straight games — as well as three of their last four games — with their 121-100 loss at Golden State as a 14.5-point underdog. The Thunder have rebounded to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a point spread setback. Additionally, OKC has covered the point spread in 10 of their last 13 games after a double-digit loss. The Thunder have also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games after allowing at least points in their last game. The team may still be without Steven Adams who is listed as questionable recovering from a concussion. But OKC is listed as probable coming back from a wrist injury. The Thunder have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games after dropping three of their last four games. And in their last 14 road games after dropping two straight on the road, Oklahoma City has covered the point spread 12 times.

Utah (29-16) has won six straight games with their 109-100 win over Indiana on Saturday as a 7-point favorite. The Jazz have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a straight-up win. Utah has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread win. The Jazz have also failed to cover the point spread of their last 8 games after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. And in their last 8 games against Western Conference opponents, Utah has failed to cover the point spread all 8 times. 25* NBA Western Conference Underdog of the Month with the Oklahoma City Thunder (517) plus the points versus the Utah Jazz (518). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 6:40 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers (313) and the New England Patriots (314). Pittsburgh (13-5) has won nine straight games with their 18-16 win at Kansas City last week as a 2.5-point underdog. Big Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers’ prolific offense may get most of the attention but the Pittsburgh defense is underrated. They held the Chiefs to just 227 yards on their home field last Sunday night. For the season, they are holding their opponents to only 19.7 PPG. On the road, they limit their opponents to just 311.2 total YPG and they are allowing a minuscule 248.5 total YPG when playing on field turf — and that explains why the Steelers have played 20 of their last 27 games Under the Total on the road and 5 straight Unders playing on turf. Additionally, not only has Pittsburgh played 9 of their last 11 games Under the Total after a point spread win but the Under is 20-6-1 in their last 27 games after a straight-up win. Furthermore, the Under is 4-0-1 in the Steelers’ last 5 games in the playoffs.

New England (15-2) has won eight games in a row with their 34-16 win over Houston last week. The Patriots generated 377 yards in that game — but they have then played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after gaining at least 350 yards in their last game. New England owns the best scoring defense in the NFL by holding teams to just 15.6 PPG. Over their last three games, the Patriots are allowing only 11.0 PPG along with a mere 268.0 total YPG. Furthermore, New England has played 5 of their last 6 games in the AFC Championship Game Under the Total in the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady era. Together, these team trends produce our specific 68-17-2 combined angle for this situation. 25* AFC Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Under the Total in the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers (313) and the New England Patriots (314). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:30 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Lakers (833) and the Dallas Mavericks (834). Los Angeles (16-31) has lost five straight games after their 108-96 win over Indiana on Friday as a 3.5-point underdog. The Lakers have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a points spread victory. Additionally, Los Angeles has played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total against teams with a losing record. Now the Lakers go back on the road where they have played 5 of their last 6 road games against teams with a losing record at home.

Dallas (14-29) has lost two straight games themselves with their 112-107 loss to Utah on Friday as a 5.5-point underdog. The Mavericks have then played 4 straight games Under the Total after a point spread loss. Dallas has also played 10 of their last 11 games Under the Total when playing with one day of rest. Furthermore, the Mavericks have played 4 straight games Under the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Additionally, Dallas played 4 of their last 5 home games Under the Total against teams with a losing record on the road. Together, these team trends produce our specific 43-7 combined angle for this situation. Lastly, because the Lakers are looking to avenge a 101-89 loss to Dallas back on December 29th, the Under is supported by an empirical angle that has been 76% effective over the last five seasons. In games with the total set in the 200-209.5 point range, when a team comes off an upset victory as a home underdog now looking to avenge a home loss versus their opponent, these games finished Under the Total in 29 of the last 38 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Western Conference Total of the Month with the Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Lakers (833) and the Dallas Mavericks (834). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Green Bay Packers (311) plus the points versus the Atlanta Falcons (312). Green Bay (12-6) proved their mettle last week by racing out to a 21-3 lead at Dallas despite Aaron Rodgers not having his top weapon in Jordy Nelson in that game. The Packers held on to win by a 34-31 score. This is a team that has scored at least 30 points in six straight games — and they are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring at least 30 points in their last game. While Nelson looks doubtful for this game and the Packers are banged up in their secondary, they have an elite quarterback perhaps playing his best football of his life — and that goes a long way for us to take Rodgers and his team as an underdog getting more than 4 points (as of this writing). The championship experience of this franchise will play a big role for Green Bay. This team has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 road games against teams with a winning record at home. Rodgers and company have also covered the point spread in 4 straight playoff games on the road. And this Packers’ team will have a little extra edge to themselves with the knowledge that they will be looking to avenge a 33-32 loss to Atlanta in the Georgia Dome back on October 30th.

Atlanta (12-5) may suffer just the slightest of letdowns after slaying their proverbial dragon in the Seattle Seahawks by a 36-20 score last week. Head coach Dan Quinn is a Pete Carroll disciple who was the defensive coordinator on his Super Bowl staff and the Falcons were playing with revenge from a bitter loss up in Seattle earlier this season. Furthermore, I agree with Brett Favre that the pressure is fully mounted on Matt Ryan and this Atlanta team to finish the deal now. As it is, the Falcons have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 12 games after a win by at least two touchdowns. To compound matters, this is a franchise playing their very last game in the Georgia Dome before they move into the new Arthur Blank billion-dollar stadium. Unfortunately for the Falcons, this is a building with more heartaches than accomplishments with a restless fan-base that is half-expecting failure in this climactic contest. This franchise has failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games in the playoffs — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 playoff games at home. Atlanta has also shown a proclivity to lack a killer instinct which keeps Rodgers pulling out a back door cover very much alive. But expect this game to be very close with the Packers highly likely to pull the upset given then experience and advantage at quarterback (which is no slight to Ryan). 25* NFC Playoff Game of the Year with the Green Bay Packers (311) plus the points versus the Atlanta Falcons (312). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:05 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Green Bay Packers (311) and the Atlanta Falcons (312). Green Bay has won eight games in a row — with the last six contests finishing Over the Total — with their 34-31 win in Dallas last week. With Aaron Rodgers on fire and the Packers’ dealing with a banged up secondary — and with this being a rematch of a 33-32 shootout in Atlanta won by the Falcons back on October 30th — it is very tempting to take the Over. That’s why the number is in the high-50s and approaching 60. But the pressure of these championship contests tend to produce Unders. Green Bay has covered the point spread in four straight games — but in games involving a team with a winning percentage in the 60-75% range who have covered the point spread in at least two straight games now facing a team with a winning record, these games finished Under the Total in 29 of the last 39 situations (74%) where these conditions applied. Furthermore, while the Packers have generated at least 406 yards in their last three games, they have then played 13 of their last 18 games Under the Total after gaining at least 400 yards in each of their last two games.

Atlanta (12-5) has won five straight with their 36-20 triumph over Seattle last week. The Falcons generated 422 yards of offense in that victory. But Atlanta has then played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after gaining at least 350 yards in their last game. The Falcons have also played 7 of their last 9 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. Admittedly, the Over is 9-1-1 in Atlanta’s last eleven games — but that just fuels our contrarian Under play that also informs the Green Bay side of the equation above. 25* NFL A-List O/U Special with Under the Total in the game between the Green Bay Packers (311) and the Atlanta Falcons (312). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (513) minus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (514). Houston (33-13) looks to rebound from their 125-108 loss to Golden State last night as a 5.5-point underdog. The Rockets have rebounded to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 26 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 19 of their last 26 games after a point spread setback. Additionally, Houston has covered the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games when playing without a day of rest. Now the Rockets go back on the road where they have covered the point spread in 17 of their last 23 games — and they have covered the point spread in five of their last six road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on their home court.

Memphis (26-19) snapped a two-game losing streak last night with a 107-91 win over Sacramento. This is a team that launches 18 shots from behind the arc per game — but the Rockets have covered the point spread in 27 of their last 43 games against teams that average at least 18 shots from behind the 3-point line per game. The Grizzlies also score 99.8 PPG — and Houston has covered the point spread in 12 of their last 15 road games against teams who score at least 99 PPGM. Despite those numbers, Memphis has won the two meetings between these two teams this season with the last encounter being a 110-105 upset win as a 7.5-point underdog back on January 13th. But the Grizzlies now fall into a historical “play-against” angle that has been 83% effective since 1996. Houston allows 107.7 PPG — and after 42 games into the season, home underdogs who score 98-102 PPG who have scored at least 100 points in two straight games (Memphis: 101+ PPG over their last four contests) now facing a team that allows more than 102 PPG have then failed to cover the point spread in 29 of their last 35 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Southwest Division Game of the Month with the Houston Rockets (513) minus the points versus the Memphis Grizzlies (514). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:30 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Wisconsin Badgers (601) and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (602). Wisconsin (15-3) has won two straight games with their 68-64 win over Michigan on Tuesday as a 10.5-pont favorite. The Badgers have then played 21 of their last 29 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Wisconsin has also played 6 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a point spread loss. And while that game barely finished above the closing 131.5-point Total, the Badgers have still played 11 of their last 14 games Under the Total against Big Ten opponents. Moving forward, Wisconsin has played 7 of their last 10 road games Under the Total as a favorite of 7 points or less.

Minnesota (15-4) haThe Golden Gophers have then played 6 of the last 8 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss. Minnesota has also played 7 of their last 10 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. Defense was on display in that game for the Golden Gophers as they held the Nittany Lions to just a 30.4% shooting percentage. But Minnesota managed to shoot only 37.7% themselves from the field in the loss. Now the Golden Gophers return home where they have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total as an underdog of under 7 points. 25* CBB Big Ten Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Wisconsin Badgers (601) and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (602). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 2:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Florida State Seminoles (546) minus the points versus the Louisville Cardinals (545). Louisville (16-3) has won four straight games with their 92-60 blowout win over Clemson on Thursday as a 5.5-point favorite. A letdown looks likely for the Cardinals as they have failed to over the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a point spread win. Now after playing three straight games at home, Louisville goes back on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games. The Cardinals have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after playing at least three straight games at home. And in their last 7 road games as an underdog of under 7 points, Louisville has failed to cover the point spread in 6 of these contests. Furthermore, while the team did miss guard Quentin Snider who is out with a hip injury earlier this week, this absence will be felt in this hostile environment in Tallahassee.

Florida State (17-2) looks to build off their 83-80 win over Notre Dame on Thursday as a 5.5-point favorite. The Seminoles have then covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up win — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a point spread setback. Florida State returns home were they are a perfect 13-0 with an average winning margin of +20.0 PPG based on red hot shooting that hits 51.6% from the field. The Seminoles have covered the point spread in 12 of their last 17 games at home — and they have covered the point spread in 11 of their last 16 home games as the favorite. Lastly, Florida State has covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games against fellow ACC opponents. 25* CBB ACC Game of the Month with the Florida State Seminoles (546) minus the points versus the Louisville Cardinals (545). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Nashville Predators (9) and the Edmonton Oilers (10). Edmonton (25-15-4) has won four in a row with their 4-3 win over Florida in overtime on Wednesday. The Oilers have then played 10 of their last 12 home games Under the Total after a game that needed overtime to resolve. The Under is also 24-9-1 in Edmonton’s last 34 games after a straight-up win. Moving forward, the Under is a decisive 33-15-3 in the Oilers’ last 51 games on their home ice — and the Under is 15-5-2 in their last 22 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. And in their last 16 home games with the Total set at 5.5, Edmonton has played 13 of these games Under the Total. Additionally, the Oilers have seen the Under go 6-1-1 in their last 8 games against teams with a losing record.

Nashville (21-17-4) has won four of their last five games with their 4-3 win at Calgary last night. The Predators have then played 6 straight games Under the Total off a victory. Backup goalie Juuse Saros was between the pipes last night which means that Pekke Rinne should be back on the ice tonight. Nashville has played 12 of their last 17 road games Under the Total in January. The Under is also 5-2-2 in the Predators’ last 9 games against fellow Western Conference opponents. Lastly, the Under is 5-2-3 in the last 10 meetings between these two teams in Edmonton. 25* NHL Pre-All Star Break Western Conference Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Nashville Predators (9) and the Edmonton Oilers (10). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Golden State Warriors (863) minus the points versus the Houston Rockets (864). Golden State (36-6) is embracing their inner Michael Corleone to start 2017 with them following up a revenging 126-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers by ripping Kevin Durant’s old teammates in the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday in their 121-100 victory. Look for the Warriors to continue their purge as they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a double-digit victory. Golden State has also covered the point spread in 19 of their last 24 games after two straight double-digit wins at home. Now this team looks to avenge a 132-127 loss to Houston as an 11.5-point favorite back on December 1st. The Warriors have covered the point spread in 28 of their last 41 games when avenging a loss where their opponent scored at least 100 points.

Houston (33-12) has won two of their last three games with their 111-92 win over Milwaukee on Wednesday as a 6.5-point favorite. The Rockets have then failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread victory. Despite that win to begin the month of December, Houston typically struggles against the Warriors. Not only have they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 meetings with Golden State but they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 opportunities to host the Warriors. Together, these team trends produce our specific 70-26 ATS combined angle for this situation. Lastly, because the Rockets allow 107.3 PPG, they fall into an empirical “play-against” angle that has been 68% effective over the last five seasons. Home underdogs in the 3.5-9.5 point range who allow at least 103 PPG now facing a team that scored at least 110 points in their last game have then failed to cover the point spread in 48 of the last 71 situations where these conditions applied. 25* NBA Friday ESPN Game of the Month with the Golden State Warriors (863) minus the points versus the Houston Rockets (864). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the money line on the Washington Capitals (51) versus the St. Louis Blues (52). Washington (29-9-2) saw their nine-game winning streak snapped on Monday in a bizarre 8-7 scoring fest that needed overtime to resolve. Goalie Braden Holtby was pulled after allowing five goals on 26 shots in that game. He will behind the pipes again tonight — and expect a big effort as he has been the best goaltender in the NHL this season with a sparkling 1.96 Goals-Against-Average along with a .930 save percentage. This entire Capitals team should rebound with a strong performance. This team has won 21 of their last 27 games after a loss in overtime. Washington has also won 6 of their last 7 games after allowing at least five goals in their last game. But the Capitals have also won 7 of their last 8 games after scoring at least five goals in their last contest. This Washington offense is red hot having scored 47 goals in their last ten games. Moving forward, the Capitals have won 7 of their last 8 games against teams with a winning record. Washington has also won 4 straight games against teams from the Western Conference.

St. Louis (23-17-4) is struggling having now lost four of their last five games at home with their 6-4 loss to Ottawa on Tuesday. The Blues have then lost 8 of their last 11 home games after a game where at least nine combined goals were scored. Additionally, St. Louis has lost 10 of their last 13 games when playing with one day of rest. The Blues have also lost 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. Backup goalie Carter Hilton allowed five goals on 23 shots in that loss to the Senators. But first-string goaltender Jake Allen is in a terrible slump having been pulled in three of his last five starts with the last being against the Kings on January 10th where he allowed three goals on just 15 shots. And their star skater Vladimir Tarasenko has managed only two assists and zero goals in his last five games. Lastly, St. Louis has lost 4 of their last 5 games against Eastern Conference foes. Together, these team trends produce our specific 71-17 combined angle for this situation. 25* NHL Pre-All Star Break Game of the Year with the money line on the Washington Capitals (51) versus the St. Louis Blues (52). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (514) minus the points versus the Milwaukee Bucks (513). Houston (32-12) has lost three of their last four games after their 109-103 upset loss at Miami as a 7-point favorite last night. The 40.0% shooting percentage that the Rockets’ endured was their worst offensive effort in their last fifteen games. Expect a much better effort on national television tonight. Houston has rebounded to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 11 games after a straight-up loss. The Rockets have also covered the point spread in 19 of their last 26 games after a point spread loss. And in their last 11 games playing without a day of rest, Houston has covered the point spread in 8 of these contests.

Milwaukee (20-20) has lost two in a row games themselves — as well as four of their last six — with their 114-106 loss to Philadelphia on Monday despite being an 8.5-point favorite. The Bucks have then failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 14 games after playing a game as the favorite. And while Milwaukee has now played four straight games Over the Total, the Bucks have then failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 22 road games after playing at least two straight Overs. Milwaukee has not been a good team away from home. Not only have then failed to cover the pint spread in 15 of their last 22 road games but they have also failed to cover the point spread in ten of their last fourteen road games games teams with a winning record at home. Together, these team trends produce our specific 80-26 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Wednesday ESPN Game of the Month with the Houston Rockets (514) minus the points versus the Milwaukee Bucks (513). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 11:00 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Boise State Broncos (742) minus the points versus the New Mexico Lobos (741). Boise State (11-5) looks to bounce-back from an 89-80 loss at Fresno State in a game where they were listed as a pick ‘em. This was one of the worst games for the Broncos all season on both ends of the court. Their 36.5% shooting percentage was their worst effort in five games while the 50% shooting mark that the Bulldogs enjoyed was their worst defensive effort in their last seven games. Despite the loss, Boise State has been playing well having covered the point spread in six of their last eight games — and they have then covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 home games after covering the point spread in six or seven of their last eight games. Furthermore, the Broncos have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. And in their last 5 games when favored by under 7 points, Boise State is 4-0-1 ATS.

New Mexico (10-8) snapped a three-game losing streak with their 84-71 upset win at Colorado State on Saturday as a 4-point underdog. Unfortunately for the Lobos, they are both 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 games after a straight-up win while also being 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after a point spread victory. The 55.6% shooting percentage for New Mexico was their best shooting effort in their last nine games. Now the Lobos stay on the road where they are just 3-6 this season. New Mexico has failed to cover the point spread in 18 of their last 26 games on the road. Additionally, the Lobos have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 road games as an underdog of less than 7 points. Lastly, New Mexico is just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 encounters with the Broncos. Together, these team trends produce our specific 48-14-4 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* CBB Television Bailout Game of the Month with the Boise State Broncos (742) minus the points versus the New Mexico Lobos (741). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Golden State Warriors (514) minus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (513). Golden State (34-6) has won three games in a row with their 127-107 win over Detroit on Thursday. The Warriors are then 7-1-1 ATS in their last 9 games after scoring at least 125 points in their last game. Now this team looks to avenge a 109-108 loss to the Cavaliers on Christmas Day which, of course, comes after their loss to LeBron James and company in last June’s NBA Finals. A rematch in the Oracle Center should make a big difference. Golden State is 38-16-2 ATS in their last 56 home games against teams with a winning record on the road — and that number tightens to a 17-5-1 ATS mark when that road team has a winning percentage away from home of 60% or better.

Cleveland (29-10) is in midst of the dog-days of the first-half schedule. They snapped a two-game losing streak on Friday with a 120-108 win at Sacramento — but they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a straight-up win. But this rematch just simply does not mean the same to the defending champions as it does the Warriors against whom they have beaten now in four straight games. The Cavaliers have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games on the road as they continue this west coast swing. And in their last 5 games against teams from the Western Conference, Cleveland has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of these games. Together, these team trends produce our specific 74-24-4 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA TNT Game of the Month with the Golden State Warriors (514) minus the points versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (513). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:20 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Kansas City Chiefs (306) minus the points versus the Pittsburgh Steelers (305). Kansas City (12-4) has won two straight — as well as five of their last six games — after their 37-27 win at San Diego to close out the regular season. The Chiefs did generate 365 yards of offense in that game — and they have then covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after gaining at least 350 yards in their last game. And while KC allowed 269 yards to Phillip Rivers in that game, they have then covered the point spread in 6 straight games after allowing at least 250 passing yards in their last game. Head coach Andy Reid is so tough when given an extra week to prepare — his teams are now 19-2 straight-up after a bye-week. And quarterback Alex Smith enjoys an 11:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio in the playoffs. Furthermore, the Chiefs are tied for the best turnover differential in the NFL which could play a huge role in this game given the inclement weather. Moving forward, Kansas City has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a winning record. And in their last 8 home games against teams with a winning record on the road, the Chiefs have covered the point spread 6 times.

Pittsburgh (12-5) has won eight in a row with their 30-12 win over Miami last week. That game was not a decisive as the final score suggests given that they only outgained a Matt Moore-led offense by 62 yards. This late Steelers winning streak was not unexpected considering the weaker schedule they enjoyed in the second-half of the season. Pittsburgh has not been quite as effective on the road either — they have failed to cover the point spread in 32 of their last 53 games away from home after a straight-up win. Furthermore, the Steelers are just 1-3-2 ATS in their last 6 playoff games along with being only 0-3-2 ATS in their last 5 playoff games on the road. 25* AFC Playoff Game of the Year with the Kansas City Chiefs (306) minus the points versus the Pittsburgh Steelers (305). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:20 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers (305) and the Kansas City Chiefs (306). Pittsburgh (12-5) looks to build off their 30-12 win over Miami last week in the Wild Card round as a 11-point favorite. The Steelers have then played 8 of their last 10 games Under the Total after a point spread win — and they have played 6 straight games Under the Total after a victory by at least two touchdowns. Additionally, Pittsburgh has played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after allowing less than 15 points in their last game. Now the Steelers go back on the road where they have played 19 of their last 26 games Under the Total after allowing less than 15 points in their last game. And in their last 26 games against teams with a winning record, the Under is 19-6-1.

Kansas City (12-4) has won five of their last six games with their 37-27 win at San Diego to close out the regular season. The Chiefs did allow 398 yards in that contest — but they have then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after allowing at least 350 yards in their last game. The Under is also 6-2-1 in Kansas City’s last 9 games after scoring at least 30 points in their last game. Now the Chiefs’ return home where they have played 38 of their last 54 games Under the Total — and this includes four of their last five home games Under the Total against teams with a winning record on the road. KC has also played 7 of their last 9 games Under the Total overall against teams with a winning record. Lastly, the Chiefs have played 11 of their last 16 games Under the Total in the month of January. 25* AFC Divisional Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers (305) and the Kansas City Chiefs (306). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:40 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Dallas Cowboys (308) minus the points versus the Green Bay Packers (307). Green Bay (11-6) has won seven games in a row with their 38-13 blowout win over the Giants last week at home in Lambeau Field. But while the Packers were 7-2 at home this season, they were just 4-4 on the road where they were outscored by -2.0 PPG and outgained by -13.6 net YPG. To compound matters, Aaron Rodgers will be without his best wide receiver Jordy Nelson who is out for this game with a rib injury. And while the Packers have scored at least 30 points in five straight games, that helps place the Cowboys into a historical “bounce-back” angle that has been 69% effective since 1983. Home teams coming off a loss by at least two touchdowns now facing a team that has scored at least 25 points in three straight games have then covered the point spread in 50 of the last 72 situations (71%) where these conditions applied since 1983.

Dallas (13-3) does come off a 27-13 loss at Philadelphia to end the regular season in a game where many of the starters took the day off. The Cowboys have then covered the point spread in 33 of their last 50 games after a loss by at least two touchdowns. And while Dallas managed only 195 yards in that game, they have then covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after failing to generate at least 250 yards of offense. The Cowboys return home where they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games. Dallas is a near perfect 7-1 at home while outscoring their opponents by +9.4 PPG. 25* NFC Divisional Playoff Game of the Year with the Dallas Cowboys (308) minus the points versus the Green Bay Packers (307). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:35 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Seattle Seahawks (301) and the Atlanta Falcons (302). Atlanta (11-5) has scored at least 28 points in six straight games which has helped them lead in the NFL with a 33.7 PPG scoring average. But the Falcons do give up their share of points and yards as well — they allow 27.7 PPG along with 371.5 total YPG when playing at home. That helps explain why Atlanta has played 8 straight games Over the Total at home. The Over is also 10-1-1 in the Falcons’ last 12 games against NFC opponents. Atlanta comes off a 38-32 win over New Orleans to end the regular season as a 7.5-point favorite. The Over is then 3-0-1 in the Falcons’ last 4 games after a straight-up win — and they have played 6 straight games Over the Total after a point spread loss. Additionally, Atlanta has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after allowing at least 30 points in their last game.

Seattle (11-5-1) has won two straight games after their 26-6 win over Detroit last week in the Divisional round of the playoffs. The Seahawks generated 387 yards of offense in that game — and they have then played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total after generating at least 350 yards in their last game. Seattle has also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after holding their last opponent to less than 15 points in their last game. Moving forward, the Seahawks have played 11 of their last 16 games Over the Total against teams with a winning record. And in their last 9 road games in the playoffs, Seattle has played 6 of these games Over the Total. Together, these team trends produce our specific 57-12-2 combined angle for this situation. 25* NFC Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Seattle Seahawks (301) and the Atlanta Falcons (302). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the New York Knicks (701) plus the points versus the Philadelphia 76ers (702). New York (17-21) has lost eight of their last nine games with their 110-96 loss to New Orleans on Monday. The Knicks have then covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a double-digit loss — and they have covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a double-digit loss at home. The team will benefit from the return of Derrick Rose to the court — he is listed as probable after missing that game with the Pelicans before mysterious “personal” reasons. Furthermore, New York has covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 road games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% at home.

Philadelphia (10-25) has won three of their last four games after their 105-95 upset win over Brooklyn on Sunday as a 1-point underdog. The 76ers have then failed to cover the point spread in 29 of their last 43 home games after a loss to a divisional rival. The 76ers are just 6-14 on their home court this season — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home. Additionally, Philadelphia has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Lastly, the 76ers have failed to cover the point spread in 20 of their last 28 games against Atlantic Division opponents. Together, these team trends produce our specific 74-28 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Atlantic Division Game of the Month with the New York Knicks (701) plus the points versus the Philadelphia 76ers (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Clemson Tigers (151) plus the points versus the Alabama Crimson Tide (152) in the National Championship Game. Clemson (13-1) was sluggish for much of the early part of the regular season — but they seem to be peaking now after they completely demolished a talented Ohio State team by a 31-0 score last Saturday. The outstanding Tigers’ defense held the Buckeyes to just 215 yards of offense in that game. Their defense should keep them competitive in this game. The Tigers held the Buckeyes to just 88 rushing yards last week — and they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after not allowing more than 100 rushing yards in their last game. Clemson has also covered the point spread in 6 straight bowl games. Furthermore, head coach Dabo Swinney is very dangerous as the underdog where his Tigers’ teams have covered the point spread in 11 of their last 14 games as an underdog in the 3.5-10 point range.

Alabama (14-0) reached the National Championship Game with their 24-7 win over Washington. The Crimson Tide benefitted from a +3 net turnover margin in this game. Their offense stalled as well by generating only 326 yards and just 16 first downs on offense. One of their touchdowns came from an interception returned for a TD while another was solely based on the work of running back Bo Scarbrough pushing off a slew of would-be tacklers. Revenge will be on the minds of the Tigers as they are a team that feels they should have won last year’s championship which they lost by a 45-40 score. Clemson is not intimidated to be facing Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide. They certainly enjoy an advantage at quarterback with Deshaun Watson who passed for 478 yards and led his team to 40 points against another “all-time” Alabama defense last year. He will be dueling a freshman in Jalen Hurts who will be adjusting to a new offensive coordinator this week in Steve Sarkisian. The firing of Lane Kiffin simply does not speak well to the cohesiveness and focus of this Alabama team right now. It is difficult enough as it is to repeat as National Champions. Clemson has covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games against teams that outscore their opponents by at least 17 PPG. And while the Crimson Tide allow only 11.4 PPG, the Tigers have covered the point spread in 8 straight road games against teams that do not allow more than 17 PPG. 25* CFB Playoff Game of the Year with the Clemson Tigers (151) plus the points versus the Alabama Crimson Tide (152). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Clemson Tigers (151) and the Alabama Crimson Tide (152) in the National Championship Game. These two teams played a scoring fest last season in Alabama’s 45-40 victory with that Total set in closing in the 50.5 point range. With both defenses coming off outstanding efforts — and with both coaches having a full calendar year to reconsider and make adjustments to their defensive game plans last year January 11th — it might be tempting to take the Under. However, major bowl games in the month of January between two major 1-A non- conference opponents have finished Over the Total in 58 of the last 86 situations where these conditions applied. Clemson (13-1) seems to be clicking on all cylinders on offense after generating 470 yards against an outstanding Ohio State defense in their 31-0 victory. Remember that Deshaun Watson passed for 478 yards last year while leading the Tigers to scoring 40 points against another elite Crimson Tide defense last year. And while Nick Saban has had a full year to fine-tune his potential defensive game plan, that has been the same old story for his defenses facing mobile quarterbacks for years going back even before Johnny Manziel. Moving forward, the Tigers have played 8 of their last 9 road games Over the Total after winning at least four straight. And Clemson has played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total against teams with a winning record.

Alabama (14-0) has changed offensive coordinators to Steve Sarkisian after sacking Lane Kiffin last Monday. I think this can only jumpstart this offense that was stale against the Huskies in their 24-7 victory. Sarkisian will have the advantage of surprise early in this game. But the underrated aspect of the Crimson Tide is their ability to generate offense on special teams and on defense. Alabama’s defensive touchdown last week against Washington was their eleventh TD on that side of the ball this season. Furthermore, it is telling that Saban-coached teams have played 10 of their 12 bowl games Over the Total. The Crimson Tide has also played 17 of their last 21 games Over the Total when playing on a neutral field as the favorite. And while the Alabama defense looked outstanding against Washington, they have then played 22 of their last 30 road games following a game that finished Under the Total. 25* CFB A-List O/U Special with Over the Total in the National Championship Game between the Clemson Tigers (151) and the Alabama Crimson Tide (152). Best of luck for us —
Frank.

At 4:40 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Green Bay Packers (108) minus the points versus the New York Giants (107). New York (11-5) has won three of their last four games with their 19-10 win at Washington to close out their regular season. With Steve Spagnolo back at defensive coordinator and this team traveling once against to Lambeau Field in the playoffs, this team is a trendy choice to be the dark horse candidate to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl as they have twice before with Eli Manning under center. But this is a very tough situation for them having to play their third straight game on the road. This is a team that is just 1-8-2 ATS in their last 11 road games against teams with a winning record at home. And while the Giants allowed only 38 rushing yards against the Skins, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after not allowing more than 90 rushing yards in their last game. Remember that this Giants team was outgained by -9.1 net YPG this season despite their eleven victories.

Green Bay (10-6) has won six games in a row with their 31-24 win at Detroit. The Packers have then covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a straight-up win. Aaron Rodgers completed 27 of 39 passed for 295 yards in that contest — and Green Bay has then covered the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games after passing for at least 250 yards in their last game. Rodgers has been on fire during this winning streak during which he has completed 71% of his passes while averaging a crisp 8.5 Yards-Per-Passing-Attempt while leading the Pack to score over 30 PPG over that span. Rodgers’ ability to move outside the pocket with wide receivers now comfortable when he does that makes this offense really hum. And don’t count out Rodgers likelihood to scramble for a handful of first downs in this contest. Green Bay has covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. And this is a team confident in the playoffs as they have covered 4 of their last 5 playoff games while also covering the point spread in 4 straight games in the Wildcard Playoff round. 25* NFL Wildcard Playoff Game of the Year with the Green Bay Packers (108) minus the points versus the New York Giants (107). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:15 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Detroit Lions (103) and the Seattle Seahawks (104). Detroit (9-7) has lost three straight games with their 31-24 loss to Green Bay last week. The Lions did surrender 448 yards in that contest — but they have then played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after allowing at least 350 yards in their last game. Detroit did pass for 336 yards in that contest — but they have then played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after passing for at least 250 yards in their last game. The lack of a credible rushing attack with Theo Riddick the latest casualty in their backfield leaves this team one-dimensional on offense. Now the Lions go out west on a short week where they have played 19 of their last 26 games Under the Total including ten of their last twelve road games Under the Total against teams with a winning record at home.

Seattle (10-5-1) is playing outstanding defense as of late as they have held their last three opponents to just 268.7 total YPG. The Seahawks do allow their opponents to complete a whopping 67.5% of their passes — but the Lions have played 10 of their last 12 road games Under the Total against teams that complete at least 61% of their passes. Lastly, the Under is supported by an empirical angle that has been 70% effective over the last five seasons. Detroit and Seattle score 21.6 and 22.1 PPG respectively — and after eight games into the season in games between two teams that score 18-23 PPG, these games finished Under the Total in 31 of the last 42 situations (70%) where these conditions applied. And when one of these teams comes off a game where they allowed at least 30 points, this Under angle tightens to a crisp 31 of 42 (74%) clip over that span. 25* NFL Wildcard Playoff Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Detroit Lions (103) and the Seattle Seahawks (104). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Dayton Flyers (518) minus the points versus the Rhode Island Rams (517). Dayton (11-3) has won four straight games after their 90-74 win at St. Bonaventure as a 2-point underdog. The Flyers are getting healthy again with forward Kendall Pollard getting back into rhythm after missing time in the first two months of the season. Dayton returns plenty of talent from the team that made the NCAA Tournament last year for the third straight season for head coach Archie Miller — plus they get a healthy Pollard back into the mix after missing most of last season. The Flyers have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a straight-up win. Dayton has also covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage over 60%. Now this team returns home where they are a near perfect 7-1 this season with an average winning margin of +17.3 PPG. The Flyers shoot a sizzling 49.2% from the field while holding their opponents to just 38.0% shooting on their home court. That helps explain why Dayton has covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games on their home court.

Rhode Island (10-4) is also a team that suffered an injury to their best player last season but are now quite happy to have him back in the mix. Without E.C. Matthews who tore his ACL in the opening game of the 2015-16 season, the Rams finished only 17-15. With almost every contributor back from that team, expectations are very high for this program coached by Dan Hurley. But this team has yet to learn how to win on the road against quality competition. They have already suffered losses at Valparaiso, Houston and Providence this season as part of a subpar 2-4 record on the road. They are 7-20-1 ATS in their last 28 games away from home. Rhode Island is also 3-13-1 ATS in their last 17 road games as an underdog. The Rams have won four straight games after their 88-58 blowout win over St. Joseph’s as a 14-point favorite. But Rhode Island has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. Together, these team trends produce our specific 50-14-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* CBB Conference Game of the Month with the Dayton Flyers (518) minus the points versus the Rhode Island Rams (517). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Connecticut Huskies (717) and the Memphis Tigers (718) on ESPN2. UConn (5-8) has lost three straight games with their 61-59 loss at Tulsa on Saturday. This struggling Huskies team shot just 40.4% from the field — but they are still playing tough defense for head coach Kevin Ollie as they held the Golden Hurricanes to just 36.1% shooting. UConn has then played 5 straight games Under the Total after a straight up loss. The Huskies have also played 5 straight games Under the Total when playing on the road. Additionally, UConn has played 4 straight games Under the Total as an underdog. And in their last 4 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%, the Huskies have played all 4 games Under the Total.

Memphis (10-4) has won three of their last four games with their 70-54 win over South Carolina. The Tigers held the Gamecocks to shooting just 31.7% from the field which was their best defense effort of the season. Moving forward, the Tigers have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Memphis has also played 12 of their last 15 games Under the Total. The Tigers have also played 6 of their last 7 home games Under the Total as the favorite. Together, these team trends produce our specific 41-6 combined angle for this situation. 25* CBB Thursday Television Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Connecticut Huskies (717) and the Memphis Tigers (718) on ESPN2. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Arizona Coyotes (9) and the Vancouver Canucks (10). Arizona (11-21-4) has lost seven straight games with their 4-2 loss at Calgary on Saturday. The Under is then a decisive 18-6-3 in the Coyotes’ last 27 games after scoring two goals or less in their last game. They send out goalie Mike Smith who has been solid away from home where he has a 2.64 Goals-Against-Average along with a .927 save percentage. The Under is 7-2-2 win Arizona’s last 11 games on the road — and the Under is 3-1-1 in their last 5 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on home ice. Furthermore, the Under is 15-5-4 in the Coyotes’ last 24 games against Western Conference opponents. Additionally, the Under is 15-7-4 in Arizona’s last 26 games against fellow Pacific Division opponents.

Vancouver (18-8-2) has won four straight games with their 3-2 win over Colorado on Monday. The Under is 2-0-2 in the Canucks’ last 4 games after allowing two goals or less in their last game. This Vancouver team stays at home where the Under is 2-0-3 in their last 5 games — and the Under is 3-0-3 in their last 6 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. And in their last 8 games against Western Conference opponents, the Under is 4-0-4. They counter with their number one goaltender Ryan Miller who has a 2.35 GAA and .916 save percentage when at home. Lastly, the Under is 18-7-3 in the Canucks’ last 28 meetings between these two teams. Together, these team trends produce our specific 74-27-28 combined angle for this situation. 25* NHL Pre-All Star Break Divisional Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Arizona Coyotes (9) and the Vancouver Canucks (10). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the money line on the San Jose Sharks (64) versus the Los Angeles Kings (63). San Jose (23-13-1) saw their four-game winning streak snapped on Saturday with their 3-2 loss in Los Angeles against the Kings. The Sharks have won 4 straight games in the second-half of a home-and-home series. San Jose has also won 7 of their last 10 games after failing to score more than two goals in their last game. The defending Western Conference Champions will be without defenseman Marc-Edoard Vlasic who is out indefinitely with a concussion. But goalie Martin Jones has been outstanding at home this year where he owns a 1.65 Goals-Against-Average along with a .930 save percentage. The Sharks have won 21 of their last 28 games at home including seven of their last eight home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road.

Los Angeles (18-15-1) snapped their three-game losing streak with their win on Saturday over the Sharks. But the Kings have then lost 5 of their last 6 games after a victory. Los Angeles has also lost 4 of their last 5 games after allowing two goals or less in their last contest. And in their last 5 games which were the second part of a home-and-home series, the Kings have lost 4 of those games. This team is just 7-11-3 on the road this year — and they have lost 4 of their last 5 games away from the Staples Center. And while the veteran Peter Budaj has played better than expected between the pipes, this team misses goaltender Jonathan Quick who is out for three more months with a groin injury. Lastly, the Kings have lost 4 of their last 5 meetings with the Sharks going back to the first round of the playoffs last season. Together, these team trends produce our specific 62-16 combined angle for this situation. 25* NHL Pre-All Star Break Pacific Division Game of the Year with the money line on the San Jose Sharks (64) versus the Los Angeles Kings (63). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Indiana Hoosiers (740) plus the point(s) versus the Wisconsin Badgers (739). Indiana (10-4) has lost two straight games after their embarrassing 77-62 loss to Louisville on Saturday as a 3-point underdog. The Hoosiers should bounce-back with a strong effort after shooting just 32.2% from the field. Indiana has covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up loss. The Hoosiers have also covered the point spread in 23 of their last 32 games after a point spread setback. Additionally, Indiana has covered the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games at home as the underdog.

Wisconsin (12-2) enters this game having won eight in a row with their 72-52 win over Rutgers back on December 27th. Now the Badgers go on the road where they are just 3-2 this season with an average winning margin of just +1.6 PPG. Indiana, on the other hand, is 9-1 at home this year with an average winning margin of +27.4 PPG. The Hoosiers score a robust 90.0 PPG at home while shooting 53.9% from the field. Lastly, the underdog has covered the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games in this series. Together, these team trends produce our specific 43-13 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* CBB Super Tuesday ESPN Game of the Month with the Indiana Hoosiers (740) plus the point(s) versus the Wisconsin Badgers (739). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Auburn Tigers (281) plus the points versus the Oklahoma Sooners (282) in the Sugar Bowl. Oklahoma (10-2) enters the Sugar Bowl as Big 12 Champions after their 38-20 win over Oklahoma State as 12-point favorite. The Sooners have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a point spread win. While this Oklahoma team looks powerful on offense, they are very suspect on defense. They were 75th in the nation by allowing 29.7 PPG — and they rank even lower at 88th in the FBS by surrendering 439.8 total YPG. Additionally, the Sooners have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 bowl games — most recently being their 37-17 shellacking at the hands of Clemson in the National Playoff Semifinals last year. Moving forward, Oklahoma has failed to cover the point spread in 6 straight games played on a neutral field. The Sooners have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games against opponents outside the Big 12.

Auburn (8-4) has lost two of their last three games after their 30-12 loss at Alabama to close out their regular season as a 20.5-point underdog. The Tigers bounce-back with a big effort in their first prestigious bowl game since their National Championship run with Cam Newton. Auburn has covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a straight-up loss. The Tigers have also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread loss. Auburn does play elite defense as they helped their opponents to just 15.6 PPG which was 5th best in the nation. They also have an outstanding rushing attack that averages 278.5 rushing YPG which is 6th best in the nation. Look for their offense to get going against this suspect Sooners’ defense as they have covered the point spread in 5 straight games after failing to score at least 20 points in their last game. Auburn has also covered the point spread in 5 straight games against teams outside the SEC. And in their last 5 bowl games, the Tigers have covered the point spread 4 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 46-7 combined angle for this situation. 25* College Football Bowl Game of the Year with the Auburn Tigers (281) plus the points versus the Oklahoma Sooners (282) in the Sugar Bowl. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Green Bay Packers (309) and the Detroit Lions (310). Green Bay (9-6) has won five straight games with their 38-25 win over Minnesota last Saturday. The Packers have then played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after scoring at least 30 points in their last game. And while Green Bay managed only 40 rushing yards in that contest, they have then played 7 of their last 10 games Under the Total after failing to rush for at least 90 rushing yards. Moving forward, the Packers have played 30 of their last 46 games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage in the 51-60% range. And while the Lions complete 65.5% of their passes, Green Bay has played 26 of their last 37 road games Under the Total against teams that complete at least 64% of their passes.

Detroit (9-6) has lost two in a row with their 42-21 loss at Dallas last Monday night. The Lions have then played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a loss by at least two touchdowns. Detroit has also played 7 of their last 10 games Under the Total after allowing at least 30 points in their last game. Detroit placed running back Theo Roddick on Injured Reserve which leaves them without a capable first and descend down running back — and that will limit their options on offense. Additionally, the Lions have played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total against teams with a winning record. Detroit has also played 4 straight games Under the Total at home. And in their last 4 games against NFC North opponents, the Lions have played all 4 games Under the Total. With the playoffs on the line, expect a lower-scoring game with both teams playing a bit closer to the vests. Lastly, in the last 7 meetings between these two teams in Detroit, the game has finished Under the Total in 5 of these occasions. 25* NFC North Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Green Bay Packers (309) and the Detroit Lions (310). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:25 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the San Diego Chargers (328) plus the points versus the Kansas City Chiefs (327). San Diego (5-10) has lost four straight games after their humiliating 20-17 loss at Cleveland in providing the Browns their first win of the season and avoid NFL infamy. That did look like a trap game for the Chargers last Saturday. But look for San Diego to bounce-back as they have covered the point spread in 10 of their last 14 games after a straight-up loss. The team has plenty of motivation this afternoon besides getting a small measure of redemption while playing spoiler for the Chiefs’ playoff positioning. With head coach Mike McCoy on the hot seat, his team is playing for his job — and they do seem to like him. This also may be the last game this team plays in San Diego with rumors circulating that the franchise may be moving to Los Angeles. The Chargers are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games in January. San Diego has also covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games against AFC West opponents. Five of the Chargers’ ten losses this season were decided by four points or less — and they have pulled off two upset wins this year — which makes them a dangerous underdog in this game.

Kansas City (11-4) has won four of their last five games after their 33-10 win over Denver last Sunday night as a 3.5-point favorite. The Chiefs have then failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 11 games after a point spread in win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games after a win by at least two touchdowns. Kansas City has also failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games after not allowing more than 14 points in their last game. The Chiefs need this victory to win along with a Raiders loss to the Broncos to win the AFC West and earn a bye in the first round of the playoffs. But Kansas City has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against teams with a losing record. 25* AFC West Game of the Year with the San Diego Chargers (328) plus the points versus the Kansas City Chiefs (327). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Cleveland Browns (319) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (320). Pittsburgh (10-5) clinched the AFC North last Sunday with their 31-27 win over the Ravens. The Under is then 19–8-1 in the Steelers’ last 27 games after a straight-up win. Pittsburgh has also played 4 straight games Under the Total after scoring at least 30 points in their last game. Moving forward, look for the Steelers to play it tight on offense this week with their playoff spot secure. As it is, Pittsburgh has played 20 of their last 26 games Under the Total against teams with a losing record. The Under is also 19-7-1 in the Steelers’ last 28 games against AFC North opponents.

Cleveland (1-14) won their first game of the season last week with their 20-17 win over San Diego. The Browns have then played 7 of their last 9 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. And while Cleveland surrendered 356 yards in that contest, they have then played 6 straight games Under the Total after allowing at least 350 yards in their last contest. The team will give the ball to rookie QB Cody Kessler with Robert Griffin III suffering yet another injury last week. The Browns now go on the road where they have played 4 straight road games Under the Total against teams with a winning record at home. And in their last 15 games against AFC North opponents, Cleveland has played 11 of these games Under the Total. Lastly, these two teams have played 4 straight games Under the Total. Together, these team trends produce our specific 94-25-2 combined angle for this situation. 25* AFC North Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Cleveland Browns (319) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (320). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Tennessee Titans (302) minus the points versus the Houston Texans (301). Tennessee (8-7) laid an egg last week on the road against the hapless Jaguars in a  38-17 loss. The Titans not only lost their starting quarterback in Marcus Mariota but they also saw their playoff hopes dashed with that loss. But in the first full season under head coach Mike Mularkey — and with the opportunity to earn their first winning season since 2011 — expect a spirited effort from this team looking to avenge a 27-20 loss to the Texans back on October 2nd. Tennessee’s opportunity to defeat the AFC South champions is supported by a very specific historical angle that has been 77% effective since 1983. Favorites in the 3.5-10 point range coming off a double-digit upset loss as a favorite now looking to avenge a loss against their opponent have then covered the point spread in 34 of the last 44 situations where these conditions applied.

Houston (9-6) has won three games in a row with their 12-10 win over Cincinnati last week. The Texans have then failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after a straight-up win. Now with this team having clinched the AFC South, look for head coach Bill O’Brien to rest some of his key players — including running back Lamar Miller who has not practiced this week with an ankle injury. Even at full strength, this Houston team ranks a lowly 29th in the league according to the deeper metrics at Football Outsiders. Tellingly, the Texans have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. And in their last 7 games on the road, Houston has failed to cover then point spread 5 times. 25* AFC South Blowout of the Year with the Tennessee Titans (302) minus the points versus the Houston Texans (301). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes (273) and the Clemson Tigers (274) in the Fiesta Bowl in the National Semifinals. Clemson (12-1) has won three straight games with their 42-35 win over Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship Game. Over their last five games, the Tigers have scored at least 35 points in all those contests — which likely spells this game being another high-scoring affair. Clemson has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after a straight-up win. The Tigers have also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after scoring at least 40 points in their last game. And while QB DeShaun Watson passed for 288 yards in that contest, they have then played 8 of their last 11 games Over the Total after passing for at least 280 yards in their last contest. And this Clemson team has played 5 straight games Over the Total against teams with a winning record.

Ohio State (11-1) has won five straight games after their dramatic two-overtime victory over Michigan. The Buckeyes offense was triggered 206 rushing yards — and they have then played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after rushing for at least 200 rushing yards in their last game. Moving forward, Ohio State has played 7 of their last 9 games Over the Total when playing on grass. And in their last 7 games played on a neutral field, the Buckeyes have played 5 of these games Over the Total. Together, these team trends produce our specific 37-10 combined angle for this situation. 25* CFB Playoff Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes (273) and the Clemson Tigers (274) in the Fiesta Bowl in the National Semifinals. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 5:30 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Over the Total in the Arizona Bowl in the game between the South Alabama Jaguars (261) and the Air Force Falcons (262). Air Force (9-3) enters this bowl game having won five straight games with their 27-20 win over Boise State as a 7-point underdog. The Falcons have then played 6 of their last 8 games Over the Total after a point spread win. Behind their spread triple option, Air Force was 3rd in the nation by averaging 322.8 rushing YPG. This offense should churn out plenty of yards against this Jaguars’ defense that is 98th in the nation by surrendering 212.1 rushing YPG. Moving forward, the Falcons have played 4 of their last 5 games in the month of December Over the Total. Air Force has also played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total when playing on a neutral field.

South Alabama (6-6) has won two of their last three games with their 35-28 win over New Mexico State to become bowl eligible. The Jaguars’ offense generated 521 yards of offense in that game — and the Over is 3-0-1 in their last 4 games after gaining at least 450 yards in their last game. Additionally, the Over is 6-1-1 in South Alabama’s last 8 games against teams with a winning record. And in the last 10 games against non-conference opponents, the Jaguars have played 8 of these games Over the Total. Expect a high-scoring game in the nice weather still in Tuscon. 25* CFB Bowl Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Over the Total in the Arizona Bowl in the game between the South Alabama Jaguars (261) and the Air Force Falcons (262). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Denver Broncos (129) and the Kansas City Chiefs (130). Kansas City (10-4) looks to bounce-back from a 19-17 loss to Tennessee last week despite being a 6-point favorite. The Chiefs have then played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss. Kansas City has also seen the Under go 35-15-1 in their last 51 games after a point spread loss. And while the Chiefs surrendered 389 yards in that contest, they have then played 4 straight games Under the Total after allowing at least 350 yards in their last game. KC stays at home for this contest where they have played 4 straight games Under the Total against teams with a winning record on the road.

Denver (8-6) has lost three of their last four games after a 16-3 loss to New England last Sunday as a 3-point underdog. The Broncos have then played 5 straight games Under the Total after a point spread loss. Denver has also played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after scoring less than 15 points in their last game. Moving forward, the Broncos have played 7 of their last 9 games Under the Total against teams with a winning record. And in their last 4 games in the month of December, Denver has played all 4 games Under the Total. These two teams played to a surprising 30-27 score when they met back on November 27th. All that scoring in that contest was likely an aberration. The Under is 7-3-2 in the last 12 meetings between these two teams. Together, these team trends produce our specific 73-20-1 combined angle for this situation. 25* AFC West Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Denver Broncos (129) and the Kansas City Chiefs (130). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder (709) and the Boston Celtics (710). Oklahoma City (17-12) has won two of their last three games with their 121-110 win at New Orleans on Wednesday as a 1.5-point favorite. The Thunder have then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a point spread win. OKC will be playing this game once again without Victor Olidapo who is out indefinitely with a wrist injury. The Thunder stay on the road where they have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total on the road. OKC has also played 4 straight road games Under the Total against teams with a winning record at home.

Boston (17-12) has won four in a row with their 109-102 win at Indiana last night as a 1-point favorite. The Celtics have then played 24 of their last 33 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Boston has also played 20 of their last 28 games Under the Total after a point spread victory. Now the Celtics return home where they have played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total. And in their last 14 games against Western Conference opponents, Boston has played 10 of these games Under the Total. 25* NBA Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder (709) and the Boston Celtics (710). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:25 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the New York Giants (101) and the Philadelphia Eagles (102). New York (10-4) has won eight of their last nine games with their 17-6 win over Detroit last Sunday as a 4-point favorite. The Giants have then played 5 straight games Under the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a point spread victory. The Giants are getting it done with defense. They have not allowed the last eight opposing quarterbacks to register a QB Rating of at least 100. Over their last three games, New York is holding their opponents to just 12.3 PPG along with only 324.3 total YPG. But the offense has not been potent during this time as they are scoring just 13.7 PPG along with averaging only 264.7 total YPG over their last three games. Moving forward, the Giants have played 6 straight games on the road Under the Total. Furthermore, New York has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total against teams with a losing record. And while the Eagles allow 239 passing YPG, the Giants have played 8 straight games Under the Total against teams that allow at least 235 passing YPG.

Philadelphia (5-9) has lost five in a row with their 27-26 loss at Baltimore last Sunday. The Eagles did cover the 5-point spread as an underdog in that contest — and they have then played 10 of their last 14 games Under the Total after a point spread win. Philadelphia rushed the ball 38 times for 169 yards in that game — and they have then played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after rushing for at least 150 yards in their last game. Furthermore, the Eagles have played 5 of their last 6 home games Under the Total. And in their last 6 opportunities to host the Giants at home, the game has finished Under the Total all 6 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 55-8 combined angle for this situation. 25* NFC East Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the New York Giants (101) and the Philadelphia Eagles (102). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (515) and the Houston Rockets (516). San Antonio (22-5) has won four straight games with their 113-100 win over New Orleans on Sunday. The Spurs now go on the road where they have played 5 straight games Under the Total — and they have played 17 of their last 25 road games Under the Total against teams with a winning record at home. Additionally, not only has San Antonio has played 26 of their last 39 road games as the favorite of 6 points or less, they have played eleven of their last thirteen road games when favored by 3 points or less. Furthermore, the Spurs have played 10 of their last 13 games Under the Total against fellow Southwest Division opponents. And while the Rockets score 113.1 PPG, San Antonio has played 27 of their last 41 games Under the Total against teams that score at least 103 PPG.

Houston (21-7) has won ten straight games after their 111-109 win at Minnesota on Saturday. The Rockets have then played 7 straight games Under the Total when playing with two days of rest. Now Houston returns home where they have played 4 of their last 5 home games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. The Rockets have also played 8 of their last 9 games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% overall. Furthermore, while Houston has played four straight games where a combined 220 points were scored, they have then played 16 of their last 21 home games Under the Total after at least three straight games where at least 215 combined points were scored. Additionally, the Rockets have played 21 of their last 29 games Under the Total when listed in the +/- 3-point range. Houston has also played 7 straight games Under the Total against fellow Southwest Division foes. Lastly, in the last 8 meetings between these two teams, the game has finished Under the Total 7 times when playing in Houston. 25* NBA Southwest Division Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the San Antonio Spurs (515) and the Houston Rockets (516). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Carolina Panthers (331) and the Washington Redskins (332). Carolina (5-8) snapped their two-game losing streak last Sunday with their 28-16 win over San Diego as 1-point favorite. The Panthers have then played 8 of their last 11 games Over the Total after a point spread win. Carolina limited the Chargers to just 278 yards in that game but that level of defensive play has been the exception for this team this season. Over their last three games, the Panthers have allowed 30.3 PPG. And when Carolina goes on the road, they are allowing 32.5 PPG along with 439.8 total YPG. The Panthers now go on the road where they have played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total. The Panthers have also played 8 of their last 9 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning record at home. Carolina has also played 13 of their last 16 games Over the Total against teams with a winning record. And in their last 25 games against NFC opponents, the Panthers have played 18 of these games Over the Total.

Washington (7-5-1) snapped their two-game losing streak last week with a 27-22 win at Philadelphia as a 2-point favorite. The Skins have then played 9 of their last 11 games Over the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 21 of their last 28 games Over the Total after a point spread victory. Washington did give up 288 passing yards in that game — and they have then played 11 of their last 12 games Over the Total after allowing at least 250 passing yards in their last game. The Skins’ defense has been particularly vulnerable as of late as they are allowing 28.0 PPG over their last three contests. Moving forward, Washington returns home where they have played 8 straight games Over the Total. The Skins have also played 13 of their last 16 games Over the Total. And in their last 5 games in the month of December, Washington has played all 5 games Over the Total. With Carolina out of the playoff race but the Skins still fighting for a Wildcard bid, this shapes up to be a wild one in the nation’s capital. 25* NFL Monday Night Football Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Carolina Panthers (331) and the Washington Redskins (332). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:25 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Denver Broncos (326) plus the points versus the New England Patriots (325). Denver (8-5) has lost two of their last three games with their 13-10 loss at Tennessee last week as a 2-point underdog. The Broncos have rebounded to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up loss. Denver is also 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games after a point spread loss. The problem for this Broncos team has been their run defense as they allowed 180 rushing yards from the Titans last week. Denver has then covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after allowing at least 150 rushing yards in their last contest. But now after playing two straight games on the road, the Broncos return home where they are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games at home. Furthermore, Denver will look to redeem themselves in front of their home fans after losing their last game at home to the Chiefs by a 30-27 score. This team is getting good play out of Trevor Siemian who completed 33 of 51 passes for 334 yards and one touchdown and no interceptions against Tennessee. The Broncos must find balance as they ran the ball only nine times last week despite it being a low-scoring game.

New England (11-2) has won four in a row with their 30-23 win over Baltimore last Monday night. The Patriots seem to be doing it with mirrors with both Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola out with injuries for this game. Besides Tom Brady, who are the elite players on this team? Now this team faces a very tough test going on the road on a short week to play in a location where they always seem to struggle. New England has failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 trips to the Mile High City. The Patriots loss in Denver in the AFC Championship Game last year by a 20-18 score where the defense may life very difficult for Brady by sacking him four times and pressuring him throughout the game. Remember, Brady had Gronk (8 catches for 144 yards and a TD) and Amendola in that game. The Patriots have also enjoyed seven straight games where they have not turned the ball over. Expect the Patriots fortunes to change in a tough environment against a Broncos team that needs a win but who will be confident in this game. 25* AFC Underdog of the Year with the Denver Broncos (326) plus the points versus the New England Patriots (325). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (212) plus the points versus the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (211) in the New Orleans Bowl. Louisiana (6-6) became bowl eligible in their final regular game of the season when they defeated UL-Monroe by a 30-3 score on the road. The Ragin’ Cajuns have then covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up win. Louisiana managed only 240 yards of offense in that game (zero in the air) — but they are then 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after failing to generate at least 275 yards of offense in their last game. Both QB Anthony Jennings (the former LSU starter) and running back Elijah McGuire were banged up in that game but should be in much better physical condition for this game. This is a program that brings their “A-Game” to the New Orleans Bowl where they have covered the point spread in 4 straight appearances. In fact, the Ragin’ Cajuns have won their last four New Orleans Bowls where they enjoy their biggest home crowd advantage of the season — and they were underdog winners in three of those contests. Louisiana looked destined to improve off their 4-8 record last season with had coach Mark Hudspeth entering for his sixth season with fourteen returning starters. They beat Nevada by a 16-3 score in the 2014 New Orleans Bowl so this group should be hungry to make a good impression in front of their Cajun crowd.

Southern Mississippi (6-6) snapped their three-game losing streak with their 39-24 win over Louisiana Tech despite being a 15.5-point underdog. Four-year starting QB Nick Mullens returned for that victory and completed 29 of 33 passes after missing those three previous contests with an injury. It might be tempting to expect these Golden Panthers who were 6-3 with Mullens as a starter to roll in this game. But this is a team that is just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games against teams outside Conference USA. Southern Miss is also only 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 bowl appearances. They are also an unappealing 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after a straight-up win. And while they did hold the Bulldogs to just 254 yards of offense, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after not allowing more than 275 yards of offense. The Golden Panthers are vulnerable in their run defense as they allow their opponents to average 4.7 Yards-Per-Carry which plays right into the hands of the Ragin’ Cajuns with McGuire running the football. This is the first bowl game for first-year head coach Jay Hopson after winning two SWAC Titles with Alcorn State before taking this job. Take this Louisiana team that loves playing in the New Orleans Bowl. 25* CFB Group of Five Bowl Underdog of the Year with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns (212) plus the points versus the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles (211) in the New Orleans Bowl. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:25 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Miami Dolphins (303) and the New York Jets (304). Miami (8-5) has won seven of their last eight games with their 26-23 win over Arizona last week as a 2-point underdog. The formula for success for this team has been controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball with their very good respective offensive and defensive lines. The Dolphins held the Cardinals offense to just 300 yards of offense in that contest. In particular, Miami limited Arizona to just 125 passing yards in that contest — and they have then seen the Under go 12-4-1 in their last 17 games after allowing 150 or fewer passing yards. The Dolphins will focus on running the football to wear down the will of this Jets’ team with QB Ryan Tannehill out for perhaps the season with MCL and ACL sprains. Perennial backup QB Matt Moore will make his first start since 2011 and will not likely remind Miami fans of Dan Marino. Additionally, Miami has played 24 of their last 33 games Under the Total when playing on turf.

New York (4-9) snapped a four-game losing streak last week with their 23-17 win at San Francisco. The Jets did generate 404 yards in that game — but they have then seen the Under go 5-2-1 in their last 8 games after gaining at least 350 yards in their last contest. This team is also going with a backup QB with Bryce Petty being handed the keys to the offense with this season already lost. This is just the third career professional for the former Baylor QB who has had to adjust to taking snaps under center rather than the shotgun. Petty will have limited help in this game with both starting wide receivers Brandon Marshall and Quincy Enuma dealing with nagging injuries. The Jets return home for this contest where the Under is 3-1-1 in their last 5 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. These two teams have played 5 of their last 6 encounters in the Meadowlands Under the Total. And with the cold wintery conditions for this contest, it is important to note that the Jets have played 9 of their last 13 games Under the Total in December. 25* NFL AFC East Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Miami Dolphins (303) and the New York Jets (304). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:00 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Portland State Vikings (535) plus the points versus the San Francisco Dons (536). San Francisco (7-1) has won three straight games after their 91-59 win over San Francisco State was back on December 6th. The ten days off may leave the Dons rusty. Perhaps even more telling, this will be San Francisco’s first boarded game with a line in most locations since a 96-90 loss at Eastern Washington back on November 27th despite being a 2-point favorite. A sluggish effort looks likely. The Dons have failed to cover the point spread in 6 straight home games after not allowing more than 60 points in their last game. San Francisco has also failed to cover the point spread in 22 of their last 32 home games after a straight-up win. And while the Dons won the rebounding battle by +20 in that victory, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games after out-rebounding their last opponent by at least +15 boards. Moving forward, San Francisco has failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games as the favorite. And in their last 10 games out the West Coast Conference, the Dons have failed to cover the point spread 7 times.

Portland State (4-4) has won three of their last four games with their 110-79 won over New Hope Christian back on Tuesday. This Big Sky team has faced a solid non-conference schedule that metrics guru Ken Pomeroy ranks as the 162nd most difficult this season. In comparison, San Francisco’s light schedule ranks 351st in terms of strength by Pomeroy which is dead last in Division 1 play. Portland State nails a healthy 39.1% of their 3-point shots which is 40th best in the nation — and they should be able to stay competitive in this game when facing this Dons’ team that allows their opponents to hit 36.4% of their 3-pointers (#236th in the nation). The Vikings are 8-3-1 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog 7-12.5 point range. Additionally, Portland State is 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. Together, these team trends produce our specific 74-26-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* CBB Underdog of the Month with the Portland State Vikings (535) plus the points versus the San Francisco Dons (536). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Milwaukee Bucks (509) and the Chicago Bulls (510). Milwaukee (12-12) looks to pull the sweep over the Bulls tonight in their home-and-home series after they defeated them by a 108-97 score last night in a pick ‘em game. The Bucks have then played 23 of their last 31 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Milwaukee has also played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total when playing without a day of rest. This team will likely be without Michael Beasley again tonight who is dealing with a foot injury. Backup Mirza Teletovic stepped up in his absence last night by scoring 13 points on 50% shooting which included three 3-pointers. Do not hold your breath for a repeat performance on the road. The Bucks have played 13 of their last 19 road games Under the Total against teams with a winning record at home. Additionally, Milwaukee has played 9 of their last 12 games Under the Total against Central Division opponents.

Chicago (13-12) has played 9 of their last 12 games Under the Total against Central foes. Expect Fred Holberg’s team to tighten up on defense. Not only have they played 14 of their last 19 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss but they have played 20 of their last 28 games Under the Total after a point spread loss. Additionally, the Bulls have played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a double-digit setback. Lastly, these two teams have played 6 of their last 8 encounters Under the Total — and they have played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total when playing in Chicago. Together, these team trends produce our specific 116-35-1 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Central Division Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Milwaukee Bucks (509) and the Chicago Bulls (510). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:25 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Rams (301) and the Seattle Seahawks (302). Seattle (8-4-1) has lost two of their last three games with their rough 38-10 loss at Green Bay last Sunday. The Seahawks have then played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after allowing at least 30 points in their last game. It was five interceptions from QB Russell Wilson that made the difference in that game. The Seattle defense did not play poorly as they held the Packers to just 320 yards of offense. The Seahawks do step up their play against NFC West rivals as they have held them to only 11.0 PPG. Seattle has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total against NFC West foes. Additionally, the Seahawks have played 9 of their last 12 games Under the Total against teams with a losing record. And in their last 16 games in the month of December, Seattle has played 12 of these games Under the Total.

Los Angeles (4-9) has lost four straight games with their 42-14 loss to Atlanta last week as a 4.5-point underdog. Like with the Seahawks, defense was not really the problem for this team as they held the Falcons to just 286 yards of offense. The Rams have then played 10 of their last 12 games Under the Total after a double-digit loss. Los Angeles has also played 10 of their last 13 games Under the Total — and they have played 8 of their last 11 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. Now the Rams go back on the road where they have played 8 of their last 9 road games Under the Total as an underdog in the 7.5-14 point range. Offense is the issue for this team — and the reason that they fired head coach Jeff Fisher this week. They average only 276.7 total YPG. Furthermore, against NFC West opponents, the Rams score only 8.1 PPG while averaging 252 total YPG. LA does limit these foes to only 14.7 PPG. Interim head coach John Fassel was the Special Teams Coordinator so his running the team is likely to not do much to help the offense. Lastly, in the last 4 meetings between these two teams in Seattle, all 4 games finished Under the Total. 25* NFL Thursday Night Football Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Rams (301) and the Seattle Seahawks (302). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:05 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (514) minus the points versus the Sacramento Kings (513). Houston (18-7) has won seven straight games with their 122-118 win over Brooklyn on Monday as a 13.5-point favorite. The Rockets have then covered the point spread in 7 straight games after a point spread loss. Houston has also covered the point spread in 19 of their last 26 games after both scoring at least 100 points in their last game as well as surrendering at least 100 points in their last game. This Rockets team is seeing much better play on defense this month as their Defensive Rating of 99.4 is 5th best this month. Moving forward, Houston has covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games against teams with a losing record. The Rockets have also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road.

Sacramento (9-15) snapped their two-game losing streak with their 116-92 win over the Lakers in what might have been their best game of the season. The Kings tied their season-high in shooting by nailing 56% of their shots — and the Lakers’ 39.3% shooting mark was their best defensive mark in sixteen games. Sacramento is likely due for a letdown as they are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after a double-digit loss. The Kings have also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up win. And while Sacramento covered the 9-point spread in that game, the Kings have then failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a point spread loss. Moving forward, Sacramento has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 road games against teams with a winning record at home. Together, these team trends produce our specific 54-12-1 ATS combined angle for this situation. These are the two fastest-paced teams in the league — and these extra possessions should help the Rockets cover this point spread. 25* NBA Western Conference Game of the Month with the Houston Rockets (514) minus the points versus the Sacramento Kings (513). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the money line on the Minnesota Wild (66) versus the Florida Panthers (65). Minnesota (15-8-2) has won four straight games with their 3-1 win over St. Louis on Sunday. The Wild have then won 4 of their last 5 games after a victory. Additionally, Minnesota has won 4 straight games after allowing two goals or less in their last contest. Additionally, the Wild are tough at home where they have won 5 of their last home games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% on the road. They are getting outstanding goaltending from Devan Dubnyk who sports a 1.63 Goals-Against-Average and a .946 save percentage. The Panthers average 31.2 shots per game this season — but the Wild have won 8 of their last 9 games against teams that average at least 29.5 shots per game. Furthermore, Minnesota averages 29.9 shots per game — and the Panthers have lost 13 of their last 17 games against teams that average at least 29.5 shot per contest.



Florida (13-12-2) snapped their four-game losing streak on Saturday with their 4-2 win over Vancouver. The Panthers have then lost 9 of their last 11 games after a win. Florida has also lost 4 of their last 5 games after not allowing more than two goals in their last game. Moving forward, the Panthers have lost 4 straight games against teams with a winning record. Florida has also lost 5 of their last 6 games on the road. Goalie Roberto Luongo has not been quite as good on the road where he has a 2.42 GAA and a .921 save percentage as compared to his 2.08 GAA and .928 save percentage when playing at home. Lastly, this franchise is 0-7-2 lifetime when playing in Minnesota. 25* NHL Game of the Month with the money line on the Minnesota Wild (66) versus the Florida Panthers (65). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Dallas Cowboys (131) minus the points versus the New York Giants (132). New York (804) saw their six-game winning streak snapped last week in a 24-14 loss at Pittsburgh as a 6.5-point underdog. The Giants are then 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after both a straight-up loss as well as after a point spread setback. New York was outclassed and outgained by -155 net yards by the Steelers. They surrendered 389 total yards in that game — and they have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after allowing at least 350 yards in their last game. Offensive line is an issue for this team — and it helps explain why they average only 26:50 minutes of possession time per game. Head coach Ben McAdoo — a Mike McCarthy protege in his time as offensive coordinator for the Packers — has an offense suffering from of the same issues that has faced Green Bay this season in failing to utilize their skill players in an offense that has become predictable in 2016. Despite their winning record, the Giants usually get out-gained in the yardage battle. They are being outgained by -29.5 net YPG this season — and over their last three games, they are being outgained by -62.7 net YPG.

Dallas (11-1) has won eleven games in a row with their 17-15 win at Minnesota back on December 1st. The Cowboys have then covered the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games after a straight-up win. And while Dallas held the Vikings to just 86 rushing yards, they have then covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after allowing no more than 90 rushing yards in their last game. This team now travels to the Meadowlands to avenge their only loss of the season which was a 20-19 loss to the Giants in the opening week of the season. Rookie QB Dak Prescott has been outstanding in protecting the football as he has not thrown an interception in five straight games. The dominant Dallas offensive line dominates the tempo and tone of all of their games this season — they help the offense hold the football for 32:39 minutes per game. This helps the Cowboys play so well on the road. This team has not lost away from home in three seasons with Prescott or Tony Romo making the start under center. Dallas has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 road games against teams with a winning record at home. 25* NFL Sunday Night Football Game of the Year with the Dallas Cowboys (131) minus the points versus the New York Giants (132). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:25 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the New Orleans Saints (121) plus the points versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (122). New Orleans (5-7) has lost three of their last four games with their 28-13 loss at home to Detroit last week as a 6-point favorite. The Saints have then covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread loss — and they have covered the point spread in 7 straight games after a loss by at least 14 points. New Orleans should be able to score on this Buccaneers defense as they rank 2nd in the NFL in points while leading the league in total years and passing yards behind Drew Brees. That has helped the Saints go 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 games against teams with a winning record. New Orleans has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 road games against teams with a winning record at home. Furthermore, the Saints have also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games against NFC South opponents. New Orleans will be confident in this contest as they have won eight of their last nine games in this series.

Tampa Bay (7-5) has won their fourth straight game — all as an underdog — after their 28-21 win at San Diego last week. But young teams are susceptible to emotional letdowns — and this will be the first time this team is favored since September 25th. The Buccaneers are below average at home where they are just 2-4 while being outgained by -32.9 net YPG. Tampa Bay is just 20-44-1 ATS in their last 65 games at home — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 23 of their last 33 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. The Bucs have also failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 23 games in the month of December. Lastly, the underdog has covered the point spread in the last 4 meetings between these two teams. 25* NFC South Game of the Month with the New Orleans Saints (121) plus the points versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (122). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Houston Texans (109) plus the points versus the Indianapolis Colts (110). Houston (6-6) has lost three games in a row with their 21-13 loss at Green Bay last week as a 7-point underdog. The Texans have then rebounded to go 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games after scoring less than 15 points in their last game. This franchise has been tough after dropping at least two straight games as they have then covered the point spread in 43 of their last 69 games after losing at least two in a row. Furthermore, Houston has covered the point spread in 16 of their last 22 road games after a loss on the road. Head coach Bill O’Brien usually gets the most out of his team against divisional rivals as they are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 games against AFC South opponents. Furthermore, his teams have covered the point spread in 6 straight road games against divisional rivals. The Texans are getting healthier again on defense with Johnathan Joseph, John Simon and Jadeveon Clowney all likely to take the field this afternoon.

Indianapolis (6-6) has won three of their last four games after their 41-10 win in New York against the Jets as a 1-point underdog on Monday. The Jets simply did not show up to play in that game as they have apparently given up on their head coach Todd Bowles. But the Colts have been inconsistent as they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after both a point spread win as well as after a straight-up victory. Additionally, Indy has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after scoring at least 30 points in their last game. And while Andrew Luck passed for 282 yards in that contest, they are then just 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games after passing for at least 250 yards in their last game. 25* AFC South Game of the Year with the Houston Texans (109) plus the points versus the Indianapolis Colts (110). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:05 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the money line on the Calgary Flames (18) versus the Winnipeg Jets (17). Calgary (15-13-2) is one of the hottest teams in the NHL having won five straight games after their 2-1 win in Arizona on Thursday. The Flames have then won 4 straight games after scoring two goals or less in their last contest. The Calgary hot streak has coincided with Chad Johnson taking over in goal for Brian Elliott. The Flames have won ten of their last twelve games with Johnson making the start. The former Buffalo Sabres’ goalie has an outstanding 1.98 Goals-Against-Average along with a .932 save percentage this season. The Flames return home where they are just 6-7-2 this year. But Calgary has won 4 of their last 5 games on home ice — and they have won 4 straight home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Furthermore, the Flames have won 4 straight games against teams with a losing record.

Winnipeg (13-14-2) has lost two straight games with their 2-1 loss to the Rangers on Thursday. The Jets have then lost 5 of their last 6 games after scoring two goals or less in their last game. Winnipeg has also lost a decisive 28 of their last 41 games after allowing two goals or less in their last game. They will counter with Connor Hellebuyck who has a 2.67 GAA and a .910 save percentage this year. But Hellebuyck has struggled on the road where he has been saddled with a 3.18 GAA and an .889 save percentage. That is not a good sign for a Jets team that has lost 6 of their last 8 games on the road. Winnipeg has also lost 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with a losing record at home. 25* NHL Western Conference Game of the Month with the money line on the Calgary Flames (18) versus the Winnipeg Jets (17). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the UCLA Bruins (580) minus the points versus the Michigan Wolverines (579). UCLA (9-0) scored a huge win last Saturday with their 97-92 win at Kentucky. The extended seven days for exams hold help this team settle their emotions and get down to business again under head coach Steve Alford after this team did not make the NCAA Tournament last season. The Bruins have covered the point spread in 6 straight games after a straight-up win. UCLA returns virtually every important player from the team that defeated Kentucky and Gonzaga last year but finished just 15-17. Alford recruited a one-and-doner in point guard L.J. Jordan along with an McDonald’s All-American in power forward T.J. Leaf to join the nucleus from last season. The results have been spectacular as they are scoring 97 PPG while easily being the best shooting team in the nation so far this season. The Bruins lead the nation with both their 60.8% shooting percentage inside the arc as well as their scorching hot 45.4% shooting mark from 3-point land. UCLA improves their 3-point shooting to a 46.1% mark when playing at home. The Bruins have covered the point spread in 10 of their last 12 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. UCLA has also covered the point spread in 13 of their last 17 home games when favored in the 7-12 point range. And this team has covered the point spread in 6 straight games outside the Pac-12.

Michigan (7-2) comes off an ugly 53-50 win over Texas on Tuesday as a 10-point favorite where they shot just 41.7% from the field. This Wolverines team has then failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up win. They are only nailing 34.9% of their shots from behind the arc which would be the worst effort for an entire season since the 2009-10 season for a John Beilein-coached team who typically rely on the 3-point shot. That is a very dangerous sign for this Michigan team that is launching an incredible 45.1% of their shots from behind the 3-point line (24th in the nation). Even worse for the Wolverines, they are making only 30.1% of their shots from 3-point land when on the road. Michigan has failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 road games as an underdog. The Wolverines have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games outside the Big Ten. 25* CBB Game of the Month with the UCLA Bruins (580) minus the points versus the Michigan Wolverines (579). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Army West Point Black Knights (103) and the Navy Midshipmen. Army West Point (6-5) enters this contest coming off a dominant 60-3 win over Morgan State back on November 19th. This team may experience some rust on offense with the three-week break. As it is, the Black Knights have played 20 of their last 27 games Under the Total after a bye week. Additionally, Army has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a win by at least 20 points. And in their last 10 games after scoring at least 40 points in their last game, the Black Knights have played 9 of these games Under the Total. This team does play outstanding defense as they rank 4th in the FBS by limiting teams to just 288.9 total YPG. Army has played 23 of their last 30 games Under the Total against teams with a winning record including six straight contests against winning teams.

Navy (9-3) saw their four-game winning streak snapped last Saturday with their 34-10 loss to Temple as a 1.5-point favorite. The Midshipmen have then played 13 of their last 17 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 10 of their last 14 games Under the Total after a point spread setback. This team is now ravaged on injuries particularly on the offensive side of the football. The team saw their senior quarterback Will Worth suffer a season-ending foot injury against the Owls — and he was the second-stringer to begin the season after losing the job to senior Tago Smith who suffered his own season-ending injury early this season. The Midshipmen will now rely on sophomore Zach Abbey. Moving forward, Navy has played 27 of their last 37 games Under the Total against teams that average at least  32 minutes per game — and Army controls the football for 33:54 minutes per game. Lastly, these two teams have played 10 of their last 11 games Under the Total. 25* CFB Non-Conference Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Army West Point Black Knights (103) and the Navy Midshipmen. Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Army West Point Black Knights (103) plus the points versus the Navy Midshipmen (104). Navy (9-3) limps into this game injured and without rest after they were crushed in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game last week by Temple by a 34-10 score. The Midshipmen lost their second starting quarterback to a season-ending injury in that game when Will Worth suffered a foot injury. Sophomore Zach Abbey will make the start for this game despite beginning the season as the third-stringer. Unfortunately, this Navy team has other injuries up and down both sides of the football besides at the quarterback position. This will also be the first time since 1941 that the Midshipmen will not have had more than one week to prepare for this rivalry game. This is a team that enjoyed five net close victories decided by just one scoring possession. It is telling that they only outgained their opponents by +20.6 net YPG. Army averages 328 rushing YPG — and Navy has failed to cover the point spread in 7 straight games against teams that average at least 230 rushing YPG.

Army (6-5) snapped their two-game losing streak with a 60-3 win over Morgan State back on November 19th. The Black Knights generated 561 yards in that contest — and they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after gaining at least 450 yards in their last game. Army West Point held Morgan State to only 124 yards in that contest — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after not allowing more than 170 yards passing yards. And in their last 5 meetings with the Midshipmen, Army has covered the point spread 5 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 23-5 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* CFB Rivalry Game of the Month with the Army West Point Black Knights (103) plus the points versus the Navy Midshipmen (104). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:05 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Orlando Magic (701) plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (702). Orlando (10-13) was riding high on Wednesday having won three straight games and enjoying a 1-point entering the locker room at half-time at home as a 1-point underdog against the Celtics. But this Magic team then get destroyed in the second-half by getting crushed by 31-points in an ugly 117-87 final score. Look for this team to bounce-back in their first meeting against their Southeast Division rivals. Orlando shot just 37.0% from the field which was their worst offensive effort in their last eight contests. The 51.2% shooting that they allowed Boston to nail was their worst defensive performance in their last fifteen games. This team is playing better with center Serge Ibaka getting comfortable with his role on the team. Their interior should only be stronger tonight with Nikola Vucevic listed as probable with his eye injury after not playing on Wednesday. The Magic have covered the point spread in 16 of their last 20 games after a home game where they were the underdog. Orlando has not been favored in four straight games — and they have covered the point spread in 15 of their last 20 games after being the underdog for at least three straight contests. Additionally, the Magic are 6-6 on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 road games. And in their last 17 trips to Charlotte, Orlando has covered the point spread in 12 of these contests.

Charlotte (13-9) has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against opponents that allowed at least 100 points in their last game. The Hornets have won two in a row with their 87-77 win over Detroit on Wednesday. But Charlotte has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a losing record. And in their last 5 games at home, the Hornets have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of these games. Together, these team trends produce our specific 62-18 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Southeast Division Underdog of the Month with the Orlando Magic (701) plus the points versus the Charlotte Hornets (702). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:25 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Kansas City Chiefs (102) minus the points versus the Oakland Raiders (101). Kansas City (9-3) is flying under the radar having won  seven of their last eight games — and nineteen of their last twenty-two regular season contests — after their 29-28 win at Atlanta last Sunday. That culminated a very challenging week which started on Monday with an overtime win on the road at Denver. The Chiefs generated 389 yards of offense in that contest — and they have then covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after gaining at least 350 yards in their last game. And while Kansas City allowed 290 passing yards in that contest, they have also covered the point spread in 5 straight games after allowing at least 250 passing yards in their last game. Now this team returns home where they have won ten of their last eleven games. While the Raiders get most of the national attention, the Chiefs have the opportunity to take full command of winning the AFC West with a victory here which would give them the tie-breaker considering their earlier 26-10 win in Oakland last month.

Oakland (10-2) has won six games in a row with their 38-24 win over Buffalo last week as a 3-point favorite. The Raiders are then 11-24-1 ATS in their last 36 games after a point spread victory. And while Oakland has covered the point spread in five of their last six contests, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 22 of their last 31 road games after covering the point spread in four or five of rather last six games. Furthermore, the Raiders are just 17-37-1 ATS in their last 55 games in the month of December. Oakland has some unfortunate injuries in this game with strong safety Carl Joseph limping along with defensive tackle Stacy McGee and linebacker Shilique Calhoun. The Raiders’ defense held KC’s tight end Travis Kielce to just three receptions in the first meeting. But the Chiefs rushed for 183 yards in that victory led by Spencer Ware’s 131 yards which means the Oakland adjustment will be to increase their efforts to stop the run — and that should open up space for Kelce this time around. Andy Reid’s team is tailor-made to stymie teams offensive-minded teams like the Raiders with their ball control offense. They held the football for 36:45 on the road in their first meeting. 25* NFL Thursday Night Football Game of the Year with the Kansas City Chiefs (102) minus the points versus the Oakland Raiders (101). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Wednesday, we will be playing the Golden State Warriors (719) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Clippers (720). If there was any doubt about how this Golden State team (18-3) feels about the Clippers should have been resolved by their 120-75 win over the Clippers back on October 4th in exhibition play. The Warriors will be playing this game with tons of momentum having won their fourteenth of their last fifteen games with their 142-106 win over Indiana on Monday. Klay Thompson was magnificent in this contest by scoring a whopping 60 points in just 29 minutes of play. When your third scoring option is able to control games like Thompson did on Monday, it is a testament to just how powerful this team is. With Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, this team leads the NBA by scoring 120.2 PPG. They have covered the point spread in 19 of their last 28 games after a win by at least 20 points. They are also 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 game after scoring at least 125 points in their last game. Moving forward, the Warriors are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road. And in their last 5 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home, Golden State is 3-1-1 ATS.

Los Angeles (16-6) looks to bounce-back from a 111-102 loss to Indiana on Sunday as an 11.5-point favorite. The Clippers have then failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games after a straight-up loss. Los Angeles has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a point spread loss. And while LA has scored at least 102 points in four straight games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 25 of their last 36 games after scoring at least 100 points in three straight games. The Clippers stay at home where they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games at home. Los Angeles has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. 25* NBA Wednesday ESPN Game of the Month with the Golden State Warriors (719) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Clippers (720). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:35 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Arizona Coyotes (17) and the Chicago Blackhawks (18). Chicago (16-8-3) has lost two straight games with their 2-1 loss to Winnipeg on Sunday. The Under is 3-1-5 in Chicago’s last 9 games after scoring two goals or less. The Under is also 6-1-3 in the Blackhawks’ last 10 games when playing with one day of rest. This team is struggling on offense having scored one goal or less in five of their last eight games. Chicago is also without goalie Corey Crawford who is recovering from an appendectomy. The Blackhawks do have one of the better backups in the league in Scott Darling who has a 2.71 Goals-Against-Average along with a .912 save percentage. Moving forward, the Under is 4-0-1 in their last 5 games against Western Conference opponents. The Under is also 11-4-3 in Chicago’s last 18 games against teams with a winning percentage below 40%.

Arizona (8-12-4) is just 0-2-2 in their last four games after their 4-1 loss in Columbus last night. The Under is then 6-1-2 in the Coyotes’ last 9 games after scoring two goals or less. The Under is also 5-2-1 in Arizona’s last 8 games when playing without a day of rest. This team is also struggling to score as they have not scored three or more goals in ten of their twenty-four games this season. They are getting very good goaltending from their veteran Mike Smith who has a sparkling .930 save percentage along with a 2.64 GAA this year. He made a remarkable 58 saves on Saturday against the Blue Jackets before taking last night off. Moving forward, the Under is 18-7-1 in their last 26 games against teams with a winning record. And the Under is 4-0-1 in Arizona’s last 5 games on the road. Lastly, in the last 30 games between these two teams in Chicago, the Under is 20-8-2. 25* NFL Western Conference Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Arizona Coyotes (17) and the Chicago Blackhawks (18). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:00 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Purdue Boilermakers (555) minus the points versus the Arizona State Sun Devils (556). Purdue (6-2) has won five of their last six games with their 90-56 win over Morehead State on Saturday as a 21.5-point favorite. Not only have the Boilermakers then covered there point spread in 8 of their last 10 games after a straight-up win but they are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games after a point spread win. Additionally, Purdue has covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after a win by at least 20 points. This team has high expectations this season after reaching the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game last year. Their two losses to Villanova and Louisville were against two of the likely top ten teams in the nation. Moving forward, the Boilermakers are 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 games as a favorite. Purdue has also covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games as a favorite on a neutral court with this game being played in Madison Square Garden.

Arizona State (5-3) enters this game coming off a 97-73 win over UNLV as a 7-point favorite back on Saturday. That win came on the heels of getting destroyed by Kentucky by 46 points. This team was just 15-17 last season for head coach Bobby Hurley who is slowly trying to rebuild this program. The Sun Devils have then failed to cover the point spread in 19 of their last 27 games after a straight-up win. This is a very tough matchup for an Arizona State team thin on their frontline now facing the strong front court of the Boilermakers led by 6’9 Caleb Swanigan. The Sun Devils allow their opponents to nail 55.3% of their shots inside the arc which is 305th in the nation. And while Purdue turns the ball over in 20.6% of their possessions (239th in the nation), Arizona State only forces turnovers in 17.5% of their opponent’s possessions (262nd in the nation). The Sun Devils have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a winning record. Arizona State has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games outside the Pac-12. Furthermore, the Sun Devils are just 3-12-1 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog. And in their last 26 games as an underdog on a neutral court, Arizona State has failed to cover the point spread in 19 of these games. 5* CBB Jimmy V Classic Game of the Year with the Purdue Boilermakers (555) minus the points versus the Arizona State Sun Devils (556). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Indianapolis Colts (377) plus the points versus the New York Jets (378). Indianapolis (5-6) saw their two-game losing streak snapped on Thanksgiving with their 28-7 loss to the Steelers as an 8-point underdog. This Colts team was without quarterback Andrew Luck for that game — and backup Scott Tolzien was unsurprisingly ineffective in his absence. The team will have Luck again under center for this contest. Indy has been reliable in bounce-back situations like this as they have covered the point spread in 25 of their last 34 games after a straight-up loss. The Colts have also covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a point spread loss. Additionally, Indianapolis has covered the point spread in 23 of their last 30 games against teams with a losing record. The Colts have also covered the point spread in 9 of their last 11 road games against teams with a losing record at home. Furthermore, Indianapolis has covered the point spread in 10 of their last 14 games on Monday Night Football.

New York (3-8) has lost three straight games with their 22-17 loss to New England last week as a 9-point underdog. The Jets are then 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after a point spread win. New York allowed 286 passing yards in that contest — have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after allowing at least 250 passing yards in their last game. The Jets did pass for 269 yards in that contest — but they are just 5-14-2 ATS in their last 21 games after passing for at least 250 yards in their last game. New York stays home in this game where they have failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 14 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. Together, these team trends produce our specific 101-33 combined angle for this situation. 25* NFL Monday Night Football Game of the Year with the Indianapolis Colts (377) plus the points versus the New York Jets (378). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Carolina Panthers (375) and the Seattle Seahawks (376). Seattle (7-3-1) saw their three-game winning streak snapped last week with a surprising 14-5 loss at Tampa Bay. The Seahawks have then played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total after failing to score more than 14 points in their last game. And while Seattle passed for only 118 yards in that game, they have then played 7 of their last 9 games Over the Total after failing to pass for at least 150 yards in their last game.

Carolina (4-7) is absolutely desperate after losing their second game over their last three with their 35-32 loss at Oakland last week as a 3.5-point underdog. The Panthers have then played 7 of their last 9 games Over the Total after a straight-up win. Carolina has also played 7 of their last 10 games after a point spread victory. It will be tough for the Panthers’ defense to slow down this angry Seahawks’ offense considering that they will be without their injured star linebacker Luke Keuchly. Carolina has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total when on the road. The Panthers have also played 7 of their last 8 road games Over the Total when facing a team with a winning record at home. Furthermore, Carolina has played 17 of their last 24 games Over the Total against fellow NFC opponents. Lastly, in the last 5 meetings between these two teams in Seattle, this game has finished Over the Total all 5 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 76-23 combined angle for this situation. 25* NFL Sunday Night Football Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Over the Total in the game between the Carolina Panthers (375) and the Seattle Seahawks (376). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:25 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Arizona Cardinals (372) minus the points versus the Washington Redskins (371). Arizona (4-6-1) has been one of the league’s biggest disappointments this season having lost two games in a row after their 38-19 loss in Atlanta last week. But three of their last four games have been on the road — and this has been a much better team at home under head coach Bruce Arians. The Cardinals are outscoring their opponents at home by +9.1 PPG due to their suffocating defense that limits their guests to just 12.7 PPG along with only 287.5 total YPG. Arizona has covered the point spread in 41 of their last 63 games at home after losing at least two straight games. The Cardinals have also covered the point spread in 17 of their last 25 games after a game that finished Over the Total. The Arizona defense should play much better in this contest. Their pass defense ranks 2nd in the NFL — and the deeper metrics at Football Outsiders rate that unit as the 5th best overall in the league. Additionally, the Cardinals have covered the point spread in 13 of their last 17 games in the month of December.

Washington (6-4-1) saw their two-game winning streak snapped on Thanksgiving in a 31-26 loss at Dallas. The Skins have then failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after allowing at least 30 points in their last game. Washington will be without one of their key weapons on offense in tight end Jordan Reed. This is not a good match for the Skins. Their defense allows 117 rushing YPG which is 25th in the NFL which could mean a big day for Cardinals running back David Johnson. Furthermore, the Washington defense gives up 7.1 Yards-Per-Passing-Play — and Arizona has covered the point spread in 16 of their last 22 games against teams that allow at least 7.0 YPP.  And while the Skins average 315 passing YPG, the Cardinals have covered the point spread in 17 of their last 22 home games against teams that average at least 235 passing YPG. Expect Arizona to bounce-back with a strong effort back at home where they have not lost since a setback against the Rams way back on October 2nd. 25* NFC Game of the Year with the Arizona Cardinals (372) minus the points versus the Washington Redskins (371). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Kansas City (353) and the Atlanta Falcons (354). Kansas City (8-3) has won six of their last seven games after their 30-27 win at Denver last week. The Chiefs did surrender 340 passing yards in that contest — but they have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after allowing at least 250 passing yards. And while KC managed to rush for just 83 yards, they have then played 20 of their last 26 games Under the Total after failing to rush for more than 90 yards. Additionally, the Chiefs have played 5 straight games Under the Total against teams with a winning record.

Atlanta (7-4) has won three of their last four games with their 38-19 win over Arizona. The Falcons have played 5 straight games Under the Total after a win by at least two touchdowns. And while Atlanta gained 360 yards in that game, they have then played 6 of their last 7 games Under the Total after generating at least 350 yards in their last contest. Furthermore, the Falcons have played 7 of their last 8 home games Under the Total against teams with a winning record on the road. And in their last 7 games in the month of December, Atlanta has played all 7 of these games Under the Total. Together, these team trends produce our specific 55-10 combined angle for this situation. 25* NFL Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the Kansas City (353) and the Atlanta Falcons (354). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Virginia Tech Hokies (331) plus the points versus the Clemson Tigers (332). Virginia Tech has won five of their last six games after their 52-10 thumping of Virginia in their rivalry game. This is a underrated team flying under the radar but who have begun to thrive under first-year Justin Fuente and his up-tempo spread offense. Junior college transfer Jerod Evans has mastered this offense by leading the team in rushing while tossing 26 touchdown passes to just five interceptions. The Hokies outscore their opponents by +13.9 PPG while outgaining them by +121.2 net YPG. And while the Tigers held their opponents to 17.0 PPG, Virginia Tech has covered the point spread in 32 of their last 49 games against teams that do not allow more than 17 PPG. But perhaps the biggest development for this team this season is the resurgence of their defense under defensive coordinator Bud Carson who stayed with the program after Frank Beamer retired at the end of last season. Carson’s unit held ACC opponents to 80 YPG below their season average.

Clemson (11-1) has won seven straight games after their 56-7 win over South Carolina last week. But this is a team that has been up-and-down this season while displaying too much inconsistency for a team that reached the Championship Game last season. Five of their wins were decided by one scoring possession. Remember, this team struggled to put away North Carolina last year in the ACC Championship Game — and they will be facing playoff pressure in this contest with a win likely getting them in the Final Four. This is a team that has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. Clemson has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against ACC foes. And in their last 6 games played on grass, the Tigers have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of these contests. 25* CFB ACC Game of the Year with the Virginia Tech Hokies (331) plus the points versus the Clemson Tigers (332). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:45 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the San Diego State Aztecs (329) and the Wyoming Cowboys (330). Wyoming (8-4) has lost two of their last three games after their 56-35 loss at New Mexico last week. The Cowboys surrendered a whopping 690 yards in that contest — and they have then played 4 of their last 5 games after allowing at least 450 yards in their last contest. Now Wyoming returns home where they have played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total — and they have played 13 of their last 18 home games Over the Total against teams with a winning record on the road. Additionally, the Cowboys have played 4 straight games Over the Total against Mountain West Conference opponents. Wyoming ranks 116th in the FBS by allowing 475.4 total YPG. The 491 YPG they allowed against conference opponents was 66 YPG higher than those teams conference average on offense.

San Diego State (9-3) looks to bounce-back from a 63-31 loss to Colorado State last week. The Aztecs allowed 507 yards in that game themselves. San Diego State has then played 4 straight games Over the Total after allowing at least 450 yards in their last game — and they have played 8 of their last 11 games Over the Total after allowing at least 40 points in their last game. Additionally, the Aztecs have played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against teams with a winning record. And in their last 6 games on the road, San Diego State has played 5 of these games Over the Total. Together, these team trends produce our specific 47-13 combined angle for this situation. 25* CFB Mountain West Conference Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the San Diego State Aztecs (329) and the Wyoming Cowboys (330). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:45 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the San Diego State Aztecs (329) minus the points versus the Wyoming Cowboys (330). San Diego State (9-3) will be looking to avenge a 34-33 loss at Wyoming back on November 19th. That began a two-game slide for head coach Rocky Long’s team that culminated in a 63-31 upset loss to Colorado State last week as an 11.5-point favorite. The Aztecs have been on cruise control for those two games after clinching their participation in this Championship Game tonight. Expect a strong effort tonight. San Diego State has rebounded to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread loss. And while the Aztecs gave up 507 yards in that contest, they have then covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after allowing at least 450 yards in their last game. San Diego State has also covered the point spread in 5 straight games after allowing at least 450 yards in their last game. Furthermore, the Aztecs have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 road games against teams with a winning record at home.

Wyoming (8-4) has lost two of their last three games with their 56-35 loss at New Mexico last week. The Cowboys have then failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games after allowing at least 40 points in their last game. Wyoming has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after allowing at least 450 yards in their last contest — and they gave up a whopping 690 yards to the Lobos. This team does return home where they enjoy a home field advantage playing in the high altitude. But the Aztecs will be familiar playing in this environment having just done it two weeks ago. The Cowboys have also failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 13 home games against teams with a winning record on the road.
Together, these team trends produce our specific 50-15 combined angle for this situation. Wyoming ranks 116th in the FBS by allowing 475.4 total YPG. The 491 YPG they allowed against conference opponents was 66 YPG higher than those teams conference average on offense. Expect San Diego State to exact revenge tonight. 25* CFB Mountain West Conference Game of the Year with the San Diego State Aztecs (329) minus the points versus the Wyoming Cowboys (330). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 9:00 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Colorado Buffaloes (305) plus the points versus the Washington Huskies (306). Colorado (10-2) has won six in a row with their 27-22 win over Utah last week. The Buffaloes have then covered the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games after a straight-up win. And while Colorado failed to cover the 11.5-point spread in that game, they have then covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a point spread victory. With eighteen returning starters from last year in head coach Mike McIntyre’s third season, this team is really clicking now and will be a dangerous underdog in this contest. The Buffaloes have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games against teams with a winning record.

Washington (11-1) has won two straight after their 13-point loss at home to USC with a 45-17 win at Washington State. But not only have the Huskies have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a win by at least 20 points, they have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after scoring at least 40 points. Furthermore, sophomore quarterback Jake Browning passed for 342 yards in that contest, Washington has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after passing for at least 280 yards in their last game. With this team ranked at #4 in the College Football Playoff rankings, a win probably means they will be make the Final Four — but that also adds a tremendous amount of pressure in front of their home fans. This Huskies team is still very young that was not challenged in their non-conference schedule. Lastly, Washington has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games when playing on grass. Together, these team trends produce our specific 37-9 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* CFB Bailout Game of the Year with the Colorado Buffaloes (305) plus the points versus the Washington Huskies (306). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:35 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Houston Rockets (711) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (712). Houston (11-7) looks to bounce-back from a 120-101 loss at Utah on Tuesday as a pick ‘em. The Rockets have then covered the point spread in 6 straight games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 5 straight games after a point spread setback. Additionally, in their last 11 games after allowing at least 10 points in their last game, they have covered the point spread 10 times. The 55.4% shooting percentage of the Jazz was the best offensive performance any team has produced against Houston. The Rockets’ 40.7% shooting percentage was their worst offensive effort in their last nine contests. This game means plenty to this Rockets team that will be facing the Warriors for the first-time under first-year head coach Mike D’Antoni and his up-tempo 3-point shooting offensive attack. Moving forward, Houston has covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with a winning record at home.

Golden State (16-2) has won twelve games in a row with their 105-100 win over Atlanta on Monday. The Warriors were 14-point favorites in that game — but they are just 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games after a point spread loss. Golden State has also failed to cover the point spread in 7 straight games when playing with two days of rest. Lastly, the Warriors are just 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. Together, these team trends produce our specific 50-8-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Thursday TNT Game of the Month with the Houston Rockets (711) plus the points versus the Golden State Warriors (712). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:35 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Detroit Pistons (505) and the Boston Celtics (506). Detroit (9-10) has won three of their last four games after their 112-89 win at Charlotte last night. The Pistons won that game despite their defensive wizard Andre Drummond being ejected from that game in the second quarter. Drummond was not suspended for tonight’s contest so Detroit will have his shot-blocking presence down low. The Pistons have then played 10 of their last 14 games Under the Total after a win by double-digits — and they have played 17 of their last 22 games Under the Total after a win by at least 20 points. Detroit has also played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after scoring at least 100 points in their last game. Moving forward, the Pistons look to avenge a 94-92 loss at home to the Celtics back on November 19th. Detroit has played 9 of their last 10 games Under the Total when looking to avenge a loss at home. The Pistons have also played 4 straight games Under the Total against teams with a winning record.

Boston (10-7) has won four of their last five games with their 112-104 win at Miami on Monday. The Celtics have then played 21 of their last 27 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. Boston has also played 15 of their last 20 games Under the Total against an opponent that scored at least 100 points in their last game. Furthermore, the Celtics have played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total against Eastern Conference opponents. Lastly, in the last 4 meetings between these two teams, the game finished Under the Total all 4 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 100-25 combined angle for this situation. 25* NBA Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Detroit Pistons (505) and the Boston Celtics (506). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:30 PM EST on Tuesday, we will be playing the Syracuse Orange (727) plus the points versus the Wisconsin Badgers (728). Syracuse (4-1) looks to rebound from their first loss of the season on Saturday in a 64-50 loss to South Carolina as an 8.5-point favorite. The Orange shot a season-low 31.8% from the field while allowing the Gamecocks to shoot 45% which was the best mark any opponent has shot against them after their next worst defensive effort was allowing an opponent to shoot just 31.2%. Considering that Syracuse lost to this Badgers’ team in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge last year at home by a 66-58 score, head coach Jim Boeheim should have his team extremely focused for this bounce-back and revenge situation. As it is, the Orange have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a straight-up loss. Syracuse lost three players from the group that made their surprise run to the Final Four last year — but Boeheim has compensated for these losses with an influx of freshman and transfers led by Andrew White III who leads the team by scoring 15.8 PPG after coming over from Nebraska. This team has covered the point spread in 24 of their last 34 road games against non-conference opponents. Syracuse has also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games on the road. Furthermore, the Orange have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games as an underdog of under 7 points.

Wisconsin (5-2) rebounded from a 15-point loss to North Carolina by crushing Prairie View A&M on Sunday. The Badgers have then failed doc over the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up win — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a win by at least 20 points. This is a team not shooting well from behind the arc as they rank 251st in the nation by hitting just 31.6%. That is not a good sign when facing the Syracuse 2-3 zone defense that lulls teams into shooting bad 3-point shots. Moving forward, the Badgers have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games outside the Big Ten. And in their last 11 games in November, Wisconsin has failed to cover the point spread in 9 of these contests. 25* CBB ACC-Big Ten Challenge Game of the Year with the Syracuse Orange (727) plus the points versus the Wisconsin Badgers (728). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Monday, we will be playing the Philadelphia Eagles (276) minus the points versus the Green Bay Packers (275). Green Bay (4-6) has lost four straight games after their 42-24 loss at Washington last week. The Packers are then just 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after a loss by at least 14 points. Green Bay has also failed to cover the point spread in 6 straight games after allowing at least 30 points in their last game. Additionally, while the Packers generated 424 yards in that game, they are then just 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games after gaining at least 350 yards in their last game. Now this reeling team plays their third game in a row away from Lambeau Field. To compound matters, the Packers have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games in the month of November.

Philadelphia (5-5) has lost three of their last four games themselves after their 26-15 loss at Seattle last week. A tough strength of schedule has impacted the Eagles’ record. But they are outscoring their opponents by an impressive +5.5 PPG. This team also owns the second best Time of Possession average in the NFL. Moving forward, Philadelphia has covered the point spread in 4 straight games at home. And in their last 6 appearances on Monday Night Football, the Eagles have covered the point spread 5 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 30-5-2 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NFL Monday Night Football Game of the Month with the Philadelphia Eagles (276) minus the points versus the Green Bay Packers (275). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Kansas City Chiefs (271) plus the points versus the Denver Broncos (272). Kansas City (7-3) looks to rebound from an embarrassing 19-17 loss to Tampa Bay last week as a 7-point favorite. The Chiefs have rebounded to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after a point spread loss. Frankly, this team may have been looking ahead to this AFC West showdown — and a win in this contest would go a long way to redeem themselves from that bad loss at home. Remember, this team has won seventeen of their last twenty regular season games under head coach Andy Reid. They have also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games in November. And in their last 11 games on the road, Kansas City has covered the point spread in 8 of these games.

Denver (7-3) has won three of their last four games with their 25-23 win at New Orleans back on November 13th. The Broncos won that game despite generating only 237 yards of offense and being outgained by -136 net yards. This team has seen some regression on the defensive side of the football as of late as they rank just 23rd in the NFL in total defense since Week 8 this season. Trevor Siemian is completing less than 55% of his passes over that time as well. Moving forward, Denver has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against AFC West opponents. The Broncos have also failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games in Week 11 of the season. Lastly, while the Chiefs are completing 66.8% of their passes, Denver has failed to cover the point spread in 30 of their last 45 games against teams that complete at least 64% of their passes in the second-half of the season. Together, these team trends produce our specific 62-25 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NFL AFC West Game of the Month with the Kansas City Chiefs (271) plus the points versus the Denver Broncos (272). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:25 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the New York Jets (274) plus the points versus the New England Patriots (273). New York has lost two in a row after a 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams back on November 13th. With talk of the Jets losing confidence in head coach Todd Bowles, it might be very tempting to expect a blowout from the Patriots. Instead, expect Bowles to have used the bye week to rally this football team together considering that every one of them are playing for their jobs next week. As it is, the Jets are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after failing to score at least 15 points. New York is also 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games against teams with a winning record. And in their last 11 games against fellow AFC East foes, the Jets are 7-3-1 ATS.

New England (8-2) kept rolling last week with a 30-17 win at San Francisco. But the Patriots are vulnerable when being asked to cover a point spread of more than a touchdown when on the road — despite last week’s results. New England has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games against teams with a losing record on the road. The Patriots are also just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November. Furthermore, New England tends to play tight games with the Jets. Not only are the Patriots 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 encounters with the Jets but they have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 trips to New York to play the Jets. Together, these team trends produce our specific 33-11-5 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NFL AFC East Game of the Month with the New York Jets (274) plus the points versus the New England Patriots (273). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the Tennessee Titans (253) minus the points versus the Chicago Bears (254). Chicago (2-8) has lost two straight games as well as five of their last six games after a 22-16 loss at New York against the Giants as a 7-point underdog. The Bears have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 straight games after a point spread victory. The team suffered a huge blow in that game with Jay Cutler suffering a shoulder injury which will keep him out indefinitely (and which might have been his last game on the field as a Bear). With Brian Hoyer also on the shelf, head coach John Fox will have to resort to the recently signed Matt Barkley as his starting quarterback with former Bear David Foles picked up off the street to be his backup. This is a team already missing key pieces with their All-Pro guard Kyle Long out with an injury and All-Pro wide receiver Alshon Jeffery serving the second of a four-game PED suspension. As it is, Chicago has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a losing record. The Bears have also failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 21 home games against teams with a losing record on the road. And in their last 34 games at home, Chicago is just 9-24-1 ATS.

Tennessee (5-6) has lost two of their last three games after their 24-17 loss at Indianapolis last week. The Titans were the toast of the NFL that week before suffering that loss. This team remains powerful on offense as of late. Over their last three games, Tennessee is scoring 33.0 PPG while generating 396.7 total YPG. The Titans’ reliance on a physical ground game travels well as they are outgaining their opponents by +17.6 net YPG. Lastly, while Tennessee averages 6.2 Yards-Per-Play, the Bears have failed to cover the point spread in 25 of their last 35 games against teams that average at least 6.0 YPP in the second-half of the season. Together, these team trends produce our specific 74-25-1 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NFL Game of the Month with the Tennessee Titans (253) minus the points versus the Chicago Bears (254). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, we will be playing the San Diego Chargers (251) minus the points versus the Houston Texans (252). San Diego (4-6) has lost two of their last three games after a 31-24 loss to Miami back on November 13th as a 4.5-point favorite. Enjoying the bye week should help this team. As it is, the Chargers have covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games after a straight-up win — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread victory. Additionally, San Diego has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after allowing at least 30 points in their last game. All six of the Chargers losses this season have been decided by just one scoring possession. This team has covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against teams with a winning record. QB Phillip Rivers has also ensured that his team are capable road warriors. Not only have they covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games on the road, they have also covered the point spread in four of their last five road games against teams with a winning record at home.

Houston (6-3) looks to bounce-back from a 25-20 loss to Oakland in Mexico City on Monday. This is a very tough situation for the Texans to play a team with an extra week of rest when they themselves are playing off a short week. Furthermore, the team faces a significant disadvantage at quarterback with Brock Osweiler looking to outduel Rivers. Additionally, Houston allowed 295 passing yards against the Raiders — and they are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing at least 250 passing yards in their last game. Together, these team trends produce our specific 40-8-1 ATS combined angle for this situation. The deeper metrics used by Football Outsiders rank this Texans team all the way down at 30th in the league. This is a team that has survived with five victories (four net wins) decided by one scoring possession. 25* NFL AFC Game of the Month with the San Diego Chargers (251) minus the points versus the Houston Texans (252). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 10:15 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the New Mexico Lobos (222) plus the points versus the Wyoming Cowboys (221). New Mexico (7-4) saw their five-game winning streak snapped last week in a 49-31 loss at Colorado State last week. The Lobos have then covered the point spread in 10 of their last 14 games after a straight-up loss. Additionally, while New Mexico allowed 412 rushing yards in that game, they have then covered the point spread in 4 straight games after allowing at least 200 rushing yards in their last game. Moving forward, the Lobos have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. And in their last 13 games in the month of November, New Mexico has covered the point spread 9 times. On their home field, the Lobos are 4-1 with an average winning margin of +11.4 PPG while outgaining their guests by +51.2 net YPG.

Wyoming (8-3) scored their fourth upset win this season last week when they stunned San Diego State by a 34-33 score despite being an 8.5-point underdog. The Cowboys have won four of their games by one scoring possession with two net lose wins decided by 8 points or less. Despite their winning record, Wyoming is being outgained this season due to a weak defense that ranks 108th in the FBS by allowing 455.9 total YPG. On the road, the Cowboys are just 2-3 while allowing 532.6 total YPG which leads them to be outgained by -114.2 net YPG. Not surprisingly then, Wyoming has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games on the road. And in their last 15 games in November, the Cowboys have failed to cover the point spread 11 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 43-15 combined angle for this situation. 25* CFB Game of the Month with the New Mexico Lobos (222) plus the points versus the Wyoming Cowboys (221). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 7:30 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks (143) and the Clemson Tigers (144). South Carolina (6-5) enters this rivalry game having won four of their last five games with their 44-31 win over Western Carolina last week as a 30.5-point favorite. The Gamecocks have then played 5 straight games Under the Total after a straight-up win — and they have played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a point spread loss. Additionally, while South Carolina gained 588 yards in that game, they have then played 11 of their last 15 games Under the Total after gaining at least 450 yards in their last contest. Moving forward, the Gamecocks have played 5 straight games on the road Under the Total. And in their last 10 games in November, South Carolina has played 8 of these games Under the Total.

Clemson (10-1) comes off a 35-13 win at Wake Forest last week. The Tigers have then played 12 of their last 16 games Under the Total after a win by at least 20 points. Clemson held the Demon Deacons to just 197 yards of offense in that game — and they have played 14 of their last 20 games Under the Total after not allowing more than 275 yards in their last game. And while Clemson gained 456 yards in their last game, they have then played 7 of their last 10 games Under the Total after gaining at least 450 yards in their last game. Furthermore, the Tigers have played 15 of their last 21 games Under the Total when playing at home. Lastly, in the last 6 meetings between these two teams, the game finished Under the Total 5 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 87-29 combined angle for this situation. 25* CFB Total of the Month with the Under the Total in the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks (143) and the Clemson Tigers (144). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:30 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (217) plus the points versus the Southern California Trojans (218). Notre Dame (4-7) lost their seventh game this season last week to Virginia Tech by a 34-31 score despite being a 1-point favorite. All seven off the Fighting Irish’s losses this season have been decided by one scoring possession. Despite their record, Notre Dame is outscoring their opponents by +4.8 PPG while outgaining them by +42.7 net YPG. The Fighting Irish should respond with a good effort as they have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games after a point spread loss. With this being the last game this season for this team that cannot reach bowl eligibility, expect a little extra from the Irish in this rivalry game. They have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 meetings with the Trojans. Furthermore, Notre Dame has covered the point spread in 25 of their last 37 road games against teams with a winning percentage in the 60-75% range. And remember that in the 46 games Brian Kelly has coached as an underdog, his teams have covered the point spread 30 times.

USC (8-3) has won seven straight after their 36-14 win at UCLA last week. The Trojans generated 527 yards of offense in that game — but they have then failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after gaining at least 450 yards in their last game. And while USC is averaging 473.3 total YPG behind the outstanding play of freshman QB Sam Darnold, the Irish have covered the point spread in 16 of their last 22 road games against teams who generate at least 450 YPG. The Notre Dame pass defense should challenge Darold as they rank 27th in the nation by allowing only 195.6 passing YPG. 25* CFB Non-Conference Game of the Month with the xNotre Dame Fighting Irish (217) plus the points versus the Southern California Trojans (218). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 12:00 PM EST on Saturday, we will be playing the Michigan Wolverines (215) plus the points versus the Ohio State Buckeyes (216). Michigan (10-1) limps into The Game following up their loss at Iowa with a 20-10 win over Indiana as a 24-point favorite. Quarterback Wilton Speight did not play in that game — and he is listed as questionable for this contest. But the Wolverines have playmakers all over the field on both sides of the ball. Michigan has covered the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games after a point spread loss. Former Houston Cougars starting QB John O’Korn passed for only 59 yards last week under center for Speight — but the Wolverines are then 15-6-1 ATS in their last 22 games after failing to pass for at least 170 yards in their last contest. Furthermore, Michigan has covered the point spread in 5 straight road games against teams with a winning record at home.

Ohio State (10-1) has won four in a row with their 17-16 win at Michigan State last week. The Buckeyes did allow 207 rushing yards in that game — and they have then failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games after allowing at least 200 rushing yards in their last contest. Additionally, Ohio State has now failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against Big Ten opponents. Together, these team trends produce our specific 41-14-1 ATS combined angle for this situation. This is once again a uber-talented Ohio State team. However, they returned only six starters from last year and lack the big-game experience of past Urban Meyer teams. Jim Harbaugh’s group is starving to earn a win in this rivalry — and they have the talent to match. Expect a close game. 25* CFB Big Ten Game of the Year with the Michigan Wolverines (215) plus the points versus the Ohio State Buckeyes (216). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 6:00 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Texas Tech Red Raiders (139) plus the points versus the Baylor Bears(140). Texas Tech (4-7) has lost three straight games as well as six of their last seven contests after a rough 66-10 upset loss at Iowa State despite being a field goal favorite. The Red Raiders have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a point spread loss. Additionally, Texas Tech is an impressive 21-6-2 ATS in their last 29 games after failing to score more than 20 points in their last game. Behind junior quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Red Raiders boast the second most potent offense in the country that averages 553.3 YPG. Despite their losing record, this Texas Tech team is outgaining their opponents this season. They have endured four losses decided by one scoring possession. Moving forward, the Red Raiders have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games in the month of November.

Baylor (6-4) has lost four in a row themselves after a 42-21 loss to Kansas State last week as a 3-point favorite. The Bears have then failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up loss — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a point spread setback. Additionally, Baylor has covered the point spread in 21 of their last 30 games after a double-digit loss at home. The Bears lost their senior quarterback Seth Russell the week before to a season-ending leg injury. In his place was freshman Zach Smith who tossed three interceptions in the losing effort. Moving forward, Baylor has failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games against teams with a losing record. The Bears have also failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games in the month of November. With the off-the-field scandals from the summer that cost Art Briles his job to a freshman QB now in a lost season for this program, don’t be surprised if they get stung on a neutral field in Arlington against an underrated Red Raiders team playing their last game of the season. 25* CFB Big 12 Game of the Month with the Texas Tech Red Raiders (139) plus the points versus the Baylor Bears (140). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 5:00 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing the Toledo Rockets (117) plus the points versus the Western Michigan Broncos (118). Western Michigan (11-0) looks to complete the regular season undefeated after their 38-0 win over Buffalo last week. This team has played only one close game this season decided by just one scoring margin — but that was against a middling Northwestern team. The Broncos are the number one team in the nation with a net turnover margin of +1.36 this season — but the pressure of remaining undefeated may change this dynamic. As it is, Western Michigan has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. Furthermore, the Broncos tend to struggle against teams possessing potent offenses. Western Michigan has failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 17 home games against teams that average at least 5.9 Yards-Per-Play. The Broncos have also failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 17 games against teams that complete at least 62% of their passes. And not only has Western Michigan failed to cover the point spread in 16 of their last 20 home games against teams that average at least 250 passing YPG but they have failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 12 home games against teams that average at least 275 passing YPG.

Toledo (9-2) averages 338 passing YPG this season. Behind junior quarterback Logan Woodside, the Rockets are completing 69.7% of their passes while averaging a robust 7.1 Yards-Per-Play. The blue-bloods of the Mid-American Conference should be very motivated to ruin the Broncos’ perfect season. The Rockets have won three straight games after a 37-19 win over Ball State last week. Toledo is 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games after a straight-up win. The Rockets are also 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games after not allowing more than 20 points in their last game. And while Toledo passed for 325 yards in that game, they have then covered the point spread in 8 of their last 10 games when their passing attack is cranking and coming off a game where they passed for at least 250 yards. The Rockets are also tough on the road. Not only have they covered the point spread in 13 of their last 16 games on the road, they have also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 road games against teams with a winning record at home. 25* CFB Mid-American Conference Underdog of the Year with the Toledo Rockets (117) plus the points versus the Western Michigan Broncos (118). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 3:30 PM EST on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the TCU Horned Frogs (127) and the Texas Longhorns (128). TCU (5-5) has lost three of their lost four games with their 31-6 loss to Oklahoma State last week as 6-point favorites. The Horned Frogs have then played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a point spread loss. Additionally, TCU has played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after a double digit loss at home. And while the Horned Frogs surrendered 334 rushing yards in that game, they have then played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total after allowing at least 200 rushing yards in their last game. Moving forward, TCU has played 4 of their last 5 road games Under the Total. And in their last 5 games in the month of November, the Horned Frogs have played 4 of these games Under the Total.

Texas (5-6) looks to bounce-back from a humiliating 24-21 loss at Kansas in overtime last week. The Longhorns only passed for 165 yards in that contest — and they have then played 13 of their last 19 games Under the Total after failing to pass for at least 170 yards in theoir last game. Additionally, while Texas did rush for 238 yards in that contest, they have then played 27 of their last 38 games after rushing for at least 200 yards in their last game. Moving forward, this team returns home where the Under is a decisive 35-17-1 in their last 53 games. The Longhorns have also played 24 of their last 33 games against Big 12 foes Under the Total. And in their last 20 games in the month of November, Texas has played 15 of these games Under the Total. 25* CFB Big 12 Total of the Year with Under the Total in the game between the TCU Horned Frogs (127) and the Texas Longhorns (128). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:30 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the total in the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers (111) and the Indianapolis Colts (112). Pittsburgh (5-5) snapped their four-game losing streak last week with their 24-9 win at Cleveland as an 8-point favorite. The Steelers defense stepped up by limiting the Browns to just 209 yards of offense. The Under is 19-7-1 in Pittsburgh’s last 27 games after a straight-up win — and this team has played 5 straight games Under the Total after a point spread victory. Additionally, the Steelers have played 4 straight games Under the Total after a win by at least 14 points. Additionally, Pittsburgh has played 7 of their last 9 games Under the Total after not allowing more than 14 points in their last contest. Furthermore, the Steelers have played 16 of their last 21 games Under the Total on the road.

Indianapolis (5-5) has won three of their last four games after their 24-17 win over Tennessee last week. But the team suffered a very tough blow with Andrew Luck suffering a concussion and entering the official concussion protocol this week. It will be extremely difficult for Luck to pass those series of tests in time for this game. Backup Scott Tolzien will likely get the start in his place. The former Wisconsin Badger has two career starts back in 2013 but he has attempted only one pass in an official game since that time. Furthermore, the Colts managed only 76 rushing yards against the Titans — and they have then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after failing to rush for at least 90 yards in their last game. Together, these team trends produce our specific 55-15-1 combined angle for this situation. 25* NFL Thursday Night Football Total of the Month with Under the total in the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers (111) and the Indianapolis Colts (112). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:30 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Washington Redskins (109) plus the points versus the Dallas Cowboys (110). Dallas (9-1) won their ninth game in a row last week with their 27-17 win over Baltimore. The Cowboys generated 417 yards of offense in that game — but they are then just 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games after gaining at least 350 yards in thiner last game. Despite their great season, this is still a team that has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. And in their last 6 opportunities to play on a Thursday, Dallas has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of these games.

Washington (6-3-1) has won two straight games with their 42-24 win over Green Bay last week as a 3-point favorite. The Skins have then covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up win. Washington has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread victory. The deeper metrics at Football Outsiders rank the Skins the 7th best team in the NFL. They have covered the point spread in 4 straight games against teams with a winning record. They also have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams representing the NFC East opponents. Washington has also covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games on the road. Lastly, in their last 9 trips to Dallas, the Skins have covered the point spread in 8 of these games. Together, these team trends produce our specific 43-8-1 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NFC East Game of the Month with the Washington Redskins (109) plus the points versus the Dallas Cowboys (110). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 12:30 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Minnesota Vikings (107) and the Detroit Lions (108). Detroit (6-4) has won five of their last six games after a 26-19 win over Jacksonville last week as a 5.5-point favorite. The Lions have then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after both a straight-up win as well as after a point spread victory. Additionally, while Detroit passed for 263 yards in that contest, they have then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after passing for at least 250 yards in their last game. Additionally, the Lions have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total in the month of November.

Minnesota (6-4) snapped their four-game losing streak last week in a 30-24 win over Arizona. The Vikings have then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a straight-up win. The Minnesota defensive is now as healthy as they have been since their bye week — and they contained the potent Cardinals offense to just 290 yards of offense. Moving forward, the Vikings have seen the Under go 15-5-1 in their last 21 games on the road Under the Total — and Minnesota has also played seven straight road games Under the Total against teams with a winning record at home. Furthermore, the Vikings have played 13 of their last 16 games Under the Total against teams with a winning record. And in their last 17 games against NFC North foes, Minnesota has played 14 of these games Under the Total. Lastly, in the last 6 meetings between these two teams, the game finished Under the Total 5 times. Together, these team trends produce our specific 67-17-1 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NFC North Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Minnesota Vikings (107) and the Detroit Lions (108). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 12:30 PM EST on Thursday, we will be playing the Minnesota Vikings (107) plus the points versus the Detroit Lions (108). Detroit (6-4) won their fifth game over their last six contests last week with a 26-19 win over Jacksonville. The Lions eked out that game despite managing only 14 rushing yards and being outgained by -31 net yards. This Detroit team has won all six of their games this season by one scoring possession. And they will be facing a Vikings team playing with revenge after being defeated at home by the Lions by a 22-16 score. Yet this Detroit team has failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games against NFC North opponents. And in their last 12 games in Week 12 of the season, the Lions have failed to cover the point spread 10 times.

Minnesota (6-4) snapped their four-game losing streak last week by defeating Arizona by a 30-24 score as a 2-point favorite. The Vikings have then covered the point spread in 19 of their last 26 games after a straight-up win — and they have covered the point spread in a decisive 22 of their last 27 games after a point spread victory. Additionally, while Minnesota managed only 217 yards of offense in that contest, they have then covered the point spread in 14 of their last 17 games after failing to generate at least 250 yards of offense. Moving forward, Mike Zimmer’s defense has proven themselves capable road warriors as they have covered the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games on the road — including six of their last seven road games against teams with a winning record at home. Together, these team trends produce our specific 89-24 ATS combined angle for this situation. 25* NFC North Underdog of the Month with the Minnesota Vikings (107) plus the points versus the Detroit Lions (108). Best of luck for us — Frank.