Saturday 2/15/20 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAB, NBA & NHL games.
R.J. White
4-0 against the spread during the league's first week of action.
DC -5.5
NEW YORK @ DC | 2/15 | 2 p.m. ET
The Guardians allowed the fewest amount of points last week, but that's not the full story -- their 5.55 yards allowed per play was the second-worst in the league in Week 1. Their offense also tied for the worst in the league with a 10 percent conversion rate on third downs. On the flip side, the Defenders ranked third in yards per play on both offense and defense, and posted the best passing-yards-per-attempt number by a wide margin. With one of the best offenses in the league, the Defenders should be able to expose the Guardians' defense, and I don't think the more conservative offensive game plan of New York will be able to keep up.
SEATTLE +2
TAMPA BAY @ SEATTLE | 2/15 | 5 p.m. ET
I was ready to take the Vipers here, as their offense actually played very well in Week 1, ranking second in yards per play despite scoring just three points. But the Dragons fared better than expected last week, as QB Brandon Silvers played a good Defenders team largely to a draw on a cross-country trip, with two defensive/special teams scores providing the difference. And speaking of cross-country, this is the toughest possible road game in the XFL, with Tampa Bay heading to the Pacific Northwest. That matters, as does the Vipers being on the road for the second straight week. We'll fade them again here and look to get good value on the team starting in Week 3.
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Brian Bitler (VegasInsider - XFL)
Best Bet - New York +6.5
Regular Play - Seattle +3
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Gjelstad and Norheim
7:30 AM ET
Southampton v. Burnley
Money line: Southampton -119
Against the spread: At -0.75, back Southampton.
Total goals: Under 2.5
Likely score: Southampton 1, Burnley 0
12:30 PM ET
Norwich City v. Liverpool
Money line: Liverpool -284
Against the spread: At -1.5, back Liverpool.
Total goals: Over 3
Likely score: Liverpool 3, Norwich City 1
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Hitman
TAMPA/SEATTLE UNDER 46 -110 (WHill)
Both teams are dealing with quarterback injuries, and Tampa specifically will change the game plan dramatically, as the backup flowers is a running QB. Seattle is not only dealing with an injury to their QB but also are banged up at WR and TE. These offenses both struggled mightily in their first game, and with bad weather coming in Seattle, expect that to continue!
UPDATE: This play is good down to 43.
DALLAS -3.5 -110 (Fanduel)
Despite their week one loss with a backup QB, Dallas is one of the top teams in the XFL and will be getting back MVP candidate Landry Jones. Meanwhile, LA was the worst team YPP wise on offense AND defense last week. If LA QB Josh Johnson doesn’t play, we have a GREAT bet. If Johnson plays, I think we still have a decent play, as LA has the leagues worst offensive line, a QB who isn’t fully healthy, and just fired their DC and released their defensive captain after one game.
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Nick Borrman
5% TOP Premier League Underdog Alert
Burnley +0.75 (-110)
England Premier League
(200145) Burnley at (200146) Southampton
Southampton was on a very nice run before losing to Wolverhampton at home on Jan 18, racing out to a 2-0 halftime lead before conceding three in the 2nd half and ultimately losing 2-3. Including that match, they have just one win in their last five games, although two of those games were against Tottenham in the FA Cup and the other was a 0-4 beatdown at Liverpool. On the season, Southapmton has the worst home record in the Premier league at just 3-2-7 with a 13:28 goal differential which is skewed thanks to a 0-9 loss to Leicester, but still doesn't change the fact that they have just three wins with losses against Bournemouth, West Ham and Everton and a draw against Palace. All three of their wins came by one single goal as well.
Burnley has put up some very good results in their last three league matches. After losing 0-3 at Chelsea on Jan 11, they won 2-1 at home against Leicester, won 2-0 at Man United and drew 0-0 at home against Arsenal. On the road this season, they have managed points in half of their games with a 3-3-6 record and 12:20 goal differential losing to Chelsea, Tottenham, Leicester, Everton, Sheffield United and Arsenal, all of which are in the Top-7 of the table, save for Arsenal. Of those, only three were by more than one goal, 0-5 at Tottenham, 0-3 at Chelsea and 0-3 at Sheffield United.
What I like the most is the recent H2H series has been all Burnley as Southampton has not won any of the last six meetings between these teams including a 3-0 home win by Burnley already this season, while Burnley drew here last year and won the season before that. I like Burnley to continue the recent trend.
TAKE BURNLEY +0.75
Line Parameter: 5% at +0.75 or better up to -125 to protect half our wager against a one-goal loss. 4% at +0.5
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Carmine Bianco
SATURDAY SOCCER 3 PACK
3% RB Leipzig -1.8 (-110) - German Bundesliga
3% RB Leipzig over 3.5 (-106) - German Bundesliga
3% PSV EINDHOVEN -1.0 (-101) - Netherland Eredivisie
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Anthony Michael
SATURDAY BIG TV COLLEGE BASKETBALL WINNER
#730 Michigan State Spartans (6:00 est) ESPN
Love the home-standing Spartans here since they have been strong at home covering 7 of their last 8 games and sitting at 9-3 ATS a home on the season and the home team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings between these teams. Maryland is under .500 on the road this season and they have only covered 1 of the last 6 games in this series. Look for a super motivated Michigan State team here since they are 1-3 SU/0-4 ATS in their last 4 games. Take the Spartans here.
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Kiev O'Neil
WEST VIRGINIA+6 – 2 stars - & Under 127 – 1 star
Lean ---- MARYLAND (+ the points)
SETON HALL-2 – 3 stars - & lean Under
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Mississippi Kid
Italian Soccer Serie A
Atalanta vs AS Roma Over 3.5 +105 3U POD
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Stephen Oh
GEORGIA ST. -8
COASTAL CAROLINA @ GEORGIA ST. | 2/15 | 2:00 PM EST
YESTERDAY 11:53 PM
Saturday's game is more important for Georgia State, which needs a win to keep pace with Little Rock in the Sun Belt standings. Coastal Carolina ranks near the bottom of the conference. In addition Georgia State will be out for revenge after dropping a narrow 74-72 decision at Coastal Carolina earlier this season. My model says Georgia State covers 60 percent of the time, so you're getting solid value with the Panthers.
12-7 IN LAST 19 CBB PICKS | +406
2-1 IN LAST 3 CSTCAR ATS PICKS | +90
SAM HOU. ST. -8.5
CENT. ARKANSAS @ SAM HOU. ST. | 2/15 | 4:30 PM EST
YESTERDAY 11:24 PM
My model says Sam Houston covers in more than two-thirds of the simulations, so you're getting strong value with the Bearkats. Sam Houston is 10-2 at home this season while Central Arkansas is just 2-12 on the road. My model says the Bearkats win by 15. Take Sam Houston.
12-7 IN LAST 19 CBB PICKS | +406
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ARIAN BHARDI - SOCCER EXPERT
Match: Rimini - Modena
League : Italy - Serie C
Date & Time : 2.15.2020 at 15:00(9:00AM EST)
Pick: Modena
Odds: +117
Match: Ipswich Town - Burton Albion
League : England - League 1
Date & Time : 2.15.2020 at 16:00(10:00AM EST)
Pick: Ipswich Town
Odds: +102
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Josh Nagel
SENIOR ANALYST
YESTERDAY 10:05 PM
MICHIGAN ST. -7
MARYLAND @ MICHIGAN ST. | 2/15 | 6:00 PM EST
Let's lock this in before the number makes a somewhat predictable leap Saturday. The struggling Spartans narrowly avoided disaster and a four-game losing streak when they squandered a 20-point lead at Illinois before finding the game-winner just before the buzzer. They are in serious need of a get-right game and the erratic Terrapins should make an ideal opponent. Maryland barely got by a short-handed Nebraska club in its last game and has been shaky all year on the road. This one has the makings of a Michigan State blowout.
15-11-1 IN LAST 27 CBB PICKS | +279
5-3 IN LAST 8 MD ATS PICKS | +163
2-1 IN LAST 3 MICHST ATS PICKS | +85
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Kenny White
UNDER 128
PURDUE @ OHIO ST. | 2/15 | 12:00 PM EST
9:22 AM
Purdue plays at an extremely slow pace (339th in the country) with a defense ranked 18th in points per possession. Ohio State isn't much faster (284th in pace) and ranks 23rd in defense. The Under is 8-4 when Purdue is on the road and 8-5 when Ohio State is at home. Take the Under.
8-5 IN LAST 13 CBB O/U PICKS | +251
OVER 157
W. KENTUCKY @ UT-SAN ANTONIO | 2/15 | 3:00 PM EST
9:16 AM
Western Kentucky plays at an average tempo with an efficient offense that averages 75.7 points per game. Today the Hilltoppers get to play uptempo because UTSA runs and presses. In games in which Western Kentucky has faced fast teams with good offenses the Over is 4-1. UTSA ranks 64th in time per possession and 83rd in offensive efficiency (106.8). The Over is 10-2 in the Roadrunners' last 12 home games. Take the Over.
8-5 IN LAST 13 CBB O/U PICKS | +251
VANDERBILT +14.5
VANDERBILT @ FLORIDA | 2/15 | 8:00 PM EST
9:32 AM
Vandy has turned things around over the past five games, going 4-1 ATS and nearly covering against Kentucky in a game the Commodores led 36-27 at the half. Meanwhile the Gators have underachieved all year, with a 9-15 ATS record and 3-8 ATS record at home. Vandy is 4-3 ATS on the road and also has revenge on its mind. Take the Commodores.
10-8 IN LAST 18 CBB PICKS | +110
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Kenny White
UNDER 130
ILLINOIS @ RUTGERS | 2/15 | 4:30 PM EST
9:42 AM
Illinois ranks 243rd in pace and 26th in defensive efficiency. Defense travels, but I think the Illini's 47th-ranked offense will struggle against Rutgers, which ranks 11th in defense, allowing 90.0 points per 100 possessions. Illinois won 54-51 on Jan. 11, and the Under is 4-1 in its last five games. Take the Under.
8-5 IN LAST 13 CBB O/U PICKS | +251
OVER 151
NOTRE DAME @ DUKE | 2/15 | 4:00 PM EST
9:49 AM
Notre Dame ranks 33rd in offensive efficiency and 104th in defensive efficiency and allows 71.8 points per game on the road. The Irish were on a six-game Over streak until the last two games at Clemson and at Virginia, but you can throw those two games out. Meanwhile the Over is 7-2 in Duke's last nine games and 4-1 in its last five home games, where the Blue Devils average 83.4 points. With Duke being a 12.5-point favorite, it should put up a big number close to 90. Take the Over.
8-5 IN LAST 13 CBB O/U PICKS | +251
3-1 IN LAST 4 DUKE O/U PICKS | +185
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Al Demarco
20 Dime
baylor
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Kenny White
UNDER 130
W. VIRGINIA @ BAYLOR | 2/15 | 4:00 PM EST
9:55 AM
Two of the top four most efficient defenses go head-to-head in Waco. Baylor plays extremely slow, ranking 296th in tempo. The Bears actually resemble last year's Virginia team. Baylor beat Texas in its last game, 52-45. Meanwhile West Virginia ranks 64th in offensive efficiency and second in defensive efficiency, and the Under is 8-1 in the team's last nine road games. The Mountaineers are coming off a 58-49 loss to Kansas. Under is the play.
8-5 IN LAST 13 CBB O/U PICKS | +251
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LV Wolf
Boxing 2%
Tyson Fury (Even)
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College Basketball(Bob Balfe) VIP
4:30 PM EST
Rotation #701
NC Greensboro -6.5 over Mercer
The Mercer Bears lost a lot of starters from last year and are breaking in a 1st year head coach in Greg Gary. This team is in their development stages. UNC Greensboro has experience and are the much more established program with Wes Miller coaching this team in his 9th year. There is a huge talent gap between these teams and it’s crucial for UNC Greensboro not to slip up in this spot. The Spartans won the earlier match up with a huge first half and I expect more of the same today. Take NC Greensboro.
College Basketball
8:00 PM EST
Rotation #776
USC -7 over Washington State
There are certain programs that just have the others teams number. USC has dominated Washington State in recent history and I don’t expect Kyle Smith to change that as he comes on the road in his first year with this program. USC has moments where they can’t find the bucket, but overall they are a much better basketball team and their freshman are going to be special over the next few years. The Trojans have big bodies that should bully the Cougars on the glass. Take USC.
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SDQL Gurus
KENT ST. -7
OHIO @ KENT ST. | 2/15 | 1:00 PM EST
The Ohio Bobcats are coming off a 73-61 win over Western Michigan. The stats from this victory set up a couple of strong play-against performance indicators. The Bobcats are 0-16 ATS off a win by fewer than 30 points in which they committed fewer than 10 turnovers and 0-20 ATS on the road off a home win in which they shot worse than 55 percent from the field and had three or fewer double-digit scorers, as long as they were not a 20-plus point favorite in their last meeting against their opponent. We are on the Golden Flashes.
OVER 150
W. CAROLINA @ WOFFORD | 2/15 | 7:00 PM EST
The Wofford Terriers are coming off a 70-68 loss in which they shot 37.7 percent from the field and 73.7 percent from the foul line. This strongly points to the Over, as the Over is 24-0 when the Terriers are a favorite off a loss in which they shot less than 40 percent from the field and less than 90 percent from the foul line. Take the Over.
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Steve Budin
BROOKLYN COLLEGE BOYS
50 DIME
LATE NIGHT BAILOUT
Utah St
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Sean Michaels
50 DIME
Big East Lock
creighton
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Cal Sports
3% Texas Tech -3
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Elite Sports Picks
Richmond -1 over V.C.U. (NCAAB)
Insider Sports Report
5* Seton Hall -2 over Providence (NCAAB)
3* Bowling Green +7 over Ball St. (NCAAB)
3* Northern Illinois -1 over Miami-OH (NCAAB)
3* Utah St. -4.5 over Fresno St. (NCAAB)
National Sports Service
4* South Dakota +2.5 over Oral Roberts (NCAAB)
3* Miami-Florida -2 over Wake Forest (NCAAB)
3* Maryland +7 over Michigan St. (NCAAB)
Primetime Sports Picks
4 Unit --> New Mexico -3 over U.N.L.V. (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Youngstown St. +4.5 over Oakland (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Baylor -6 over West Virginia (NCAAB)
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Marquee Picks®
5★ Northern Illinois -1 over Miami-OH (NCAAB)
3★ Penn St. -12.5 over Northwestern (NCAAB)
3★ New Mexico St. -13 over Utah Valley (NCAAB)
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Bezobets
NCAA Basketball: Ohio State -5 @ 1.909/-110 (3 Units)
NCAA Basketball: Maryland +6.5 @ 1.909/-110 (3 Units)
NCAA Basketball: Texas Tech -3 @ 1.909/-110 (3 Units)
NCAA Basketball: West Virginia +5.5 @ 1.909/-110 (2 Units)
NCAA Basketball: Massachusetts +14 @ 1.87/=115 (2 Units)
NCAA Basketball: Rhode Island -9.5 1st Half @ 1.95/-105 (2 Units)
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Sportsline Computer
Northeastern -162
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GREG SHAKER | CBB TOTAL SAT, 02/15/20 - 2:00 PM
644 Iowa St. / 643 Texas Under 136.5 Bookmaker
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Analysis:1* Play at your best number down to 133..
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SPARTAN | CBB SIDES SAT, 02/15/20 - 6:00 PM
743 Tennessee 4.0 (-110) Sportsbook.ag vs 744 S.Carolina
dime bet
Analysis:
Pick Made: Feb 14 2020 9:29PM PST
MONSTER BIG 12 TRIPLE GAME OF YEAR!
Documented 8-1 Featured Run!
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JR ODONNELL | CBB SIDES SAT, 02/15/20 - 4:00 PM
695 Louisville -5.0 (-110) Bookmaker vs 696 Clemson
double-dime bet
Analysis:Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. AS WE SEE HUGE VALUE TO THE CARD OF LOUISVILLE - 5.... POWER RATED AT -10 WE WILL CALL FOR A 81-71 WIN HERE AT 4PM TODAY VS THE TIGERS ....
VILLE 4-0 LAST 4 ATS AND 3-1 IN THIS SPOT TODAY ....
TIGERS CATCH THE CARDS AFTER A TERRIBLE LOSS LAST GAME VS THE GEOTECH JACKETS A SUPER FLAT SPOT FOR THE VILLE LAST GAME ......... THEY COME OUT ON FIRE TODAY ..
VILLE TO CRUSH
Pick Made: Feb 15 2020 7:51AM PST
3* AAC / 3* WAC CBB CONF MAX BETS
Dual 3* CBB Conference Top MAXS
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AJ HOFFMAN | CBB SIDES SAT, 02/15/20 - 8:00 PM
765 Seton Hall -2.0 (-110) William Hill vs 766 Providence
dime bet
Analysis:
Pick Made: Feb 14 2020 7:02PM PST
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WUnderdog
CBB
syracuse +9.5 @ florida state.
Personal Note: Myself a Orange Alum and have seen every game this year.Hughes (#1 scorer) pulled his groin last game and played 2 minutes in loss.Today he is ??? questonable and Me and Wunderdog don't know if he can play. If he can't play,9.5 is no where enough..
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JR ODONNELL | CBB SIDES SAT, 02/15/20 - 4:00 PM
695 Louisville -5.0 (-110) Bookmaker vs 696 Clemson
double-dime bet
Analysis:Tigers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. AS WE SEE HUGE VALUE TO THE CARD OF LOUISVILLE - 5.... POWER RATED AT -10 WE WILL CALL FOR A 81-71 WIN HERE AT 4PM TODAY VS THE TIGERS ....
VILLE 4-0 LAST 4 ATS AND 3-1 IN THIS SPOT TODAY ....
TIGERS CATCH THE CARDS AFTER A TERRIBLE LOSS LAST GAME VS THE GEOTECH JACKETS A SUPER FLAT SPOT FOR THE VILLE LAST GAME ......... THEY COME OUT ON FIRE TODAY ..
VILLE TO CRUSH
Pick Made: Feb 15 2020 7:51AM PST
3* AAC / 3* WAC CBB CONF MAX BETS
Dual 3* CBB Conference Top MAXS
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AJ HOFFMAN | CBB SIDES SAT, 02/15/20 - 8:00 PM
765 Seton Hall -2.0 (-110) William Hill vs 766 Providence
dime bet
Analysis:
Pick Made: Feb 14 2020 7:02PM PST
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SPARTAN | CBB SIDES SAT, 02/15/20 - 6:00 PM
743 Tennessee 4.0 (-110) Sportsbook.ag vs 744 S.Carolina
dime bet
Analysis:
Pick Made: Feb 14 2020 9:29PM PST
MONSTER BIG 12 TRIPLE GAME OF YEAR!
Documented 8-1 Featured Run!
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Kenny White
UNDER 133
TEXAS TECH @ OKLAHOMA ST. | 2/15 | 1:00 PM EST
9:59 AM
Texas Tech still has a Top 10 defense. The Red Raiders' problem is an offense that can struggle at times. Oklahoma State ranks 113th in offensive efficiency however its defense ranks 55th in efficiency. Texas Tech won the first meeting between the teams this season, 85-50, barely going Over the total because of not much intensity on defense with a 30-point lead. Last year in Stillwater, Texas Tech won 78-50. Under is the play.
8-5 IN LAST 13 CBB O/U PICKS | +251
2-1 IN LAST 3 TXTECH O/U PICKS | +89
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Seabass first repot: 300 St Joes, 300 Air Force, 400 So Illnois
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Arkansas
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Mississippi st
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4* #648 Nebraska +6
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Bill Marzano
ARIZONA -4.5
ARIZONA @ STANFORD | 2/15 | 10:30 PM EST
10:46 AM
It's hard to believe that Arizona has won 19 straight meetings against Stanford. The Cardinal are struggling, having dropped six of their last seven, while the Wildcats are in a four-way tie in the loss column atop the Pac-12. Arizona is dangerous offensively, averaging a robust 78.3 points per game, and has a big edge on the boards. Arizona is the play.
3-2 IN LAST 5 ARIZ ATS PICKS | +80
DAYTON -13.5
DAYTON @ MASSACHUSETTS | 2/15 | 12:30 PM EST
10:39 AM
The Flyers are riding a 13-game winning streak and are unbeaten (11-0) in conference play. They crushed UMass, 88-60, a little over a month ago. Dayton ranks third in the conference in rebound margin while UMass is 13th. The Flyers are one of the highest scoring teams in the nation, averaging 81.6 points per contest, and lead the country in shooting percentage (52.3). Take Dayton.
WASHINGTON -136
WASHINGTON @ ARIZONA | 2/15 | 10:00 PM EST
10:10 AM
This is a very favorable matchup for the Capitals, who have the most road wins (21) in the NHL and are riding a four-game road winning streak. They also have won six of their last seven games against the West. Meanwhile the Coyotes are really struggling, having lost 12 of their last 15, and have dropped eight of their last nine as an underdog and seven of their last eight against the East. Capitals money line is the play.
18-10 IN LAST 28 NHL PICKS | +843
6-2 IN LAST 8 WAS ML PICKS | +400
COLORADO -1.5
LOS ANGELES @ COLORADO | 2/15 | 8:00 PM EST
10:06 AM
This game will be played outdoors in Colorado Springs, and look for the Avalanche to continue their winning ways. Colorado has won five of its last six and eight of its last 10. The Kings are horrible, just 1-8-1 in their last 10 games, and Kings goalie Jonathan Quick has dropped his last eight starts (0-7-1). The Avalanche own the NHL's top scoring offense, and the Kings allow a ton of shots on net. Avalanche puck line is the play.
11-3 IN LAST 14 NHL ATS PICKS | +968
3-0 IN LAST 3 COL ATS PICKS | +326
2-1 IN LAST 3 LA ATS PICKS | +125
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Tim Doyle
NOTRE DAME +12.5
NOTRE DAME @ DUKE | 2/15 | 4:00 PM EST
11:22 AM
The Irish guards have to go north-and-south against Duke. Look for Notre Dame coach Mike Brey to install “the burn” offense to limit possessions on the road. The points are the difference.
TEXAS TECH -3
TEXAS TECH @ OKLAHOMA ST. | 2/15 | 1:00 PM EST
11:17 AM
I believe Texas Tech coach Chris Beard’s squad has Final Four potential. Heck, the Red Raiders beat No. 1 Louisville. Tech's experienced backcourt will be the difference in Stillwater.
CLEMSON +5
LOUISVILLE @ CLEMSON | 2/15 | 4:00 PM EST
11:15 AM
Clemson Coach Brad Brownell has a squad that can match up athletically with anyone. The home court and big crowd help the Tigers cover a funny line.
2-1 IN LAST 3 LVILLE ATS PICKS | +89
SMU +105
HOUSTON @ SMU | 2/15 | 6:00 PM EST
11:13 AM
SMU coach Tim Jankovich needed a strong year and got it from his squad. He’s an outstanding Xs and Os coach, and this will be a low-possession, low-scoring game. I think SMU grinds out a victory at home.
7-4 IN LAST 11 CBB ML PICKS | +560
DEPAUL +9
DEPAUL @ CREIGHTON | 2/15 | 7:30 PM EST
11:10 AM
Now everyone is off DePaul's bandwagon, and everyone is on Creighton’s. Let’s not forget that DePaul has a ton of talent and won at Iowa. This is too many points.
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Michael Rusk
MICHIGAN ST. -6.5
MARYLAND @ MICHIGAN ST. | 2/15 | 6:00 PM EST
11:46 AM
This game is a college basketball classic. We have an unranked Michigan State team at home against a top 10 team in the country in Maryland. This is such a trap game for Maryland bettors, who think a play on the Terrapins is obvious. In the teams' last three matchups, Michigan State has beaten Maryland by an average of 16.7 points.
16-11-3 IN LAST 30 CBB ATS PICKS | +384
W. VIRGINIA +5.5
W. VIRGINIA @ BAYLOR | 2/15 | 4:00 PM EST
11:42 AM
This Baylor team is well overdue for a letdown game. Most people are skimming over the surface of this matchup and just see the No. 1 team in the country as a slight favorite. West Virginia should rebound nicely after a crushing loss to Kansas earlier this week. Look for a physical game. West Virginia may deliver the Bears their first Big 12 loss of the season.
16-11-3 IN LAST 30 CBB ATS PICKS | +384
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WASHINGTON +3.5
WASHINGTON @ UCLA | 2/15 | 10:00 PM EST
12:11 PM
UCLA should not be favored over anyone. The Bruins can't defend the 3-pointer, ranking 342nd in the country in 3-point field goal percentage defense. Washington gets the cover.
SETON HALL -1.5
SETON HALL @ PROVIDENCE | 2/15 | 8:00 PM EST
12:07 PM
I expect Seton Hall to bounce back from its loss on Wednesday to a good and hot Creighton team. The Pirates uncharacteristically didn't shoot well against Creighton, and I don't expect that to continue on Saturday. I still think Seton Hall can get to the Final Four. Take the Pirates tonight.
LSU +2.5
LSU @ ALABAMA | 2/15 | 4:00 PM EST
12:03 PM
Alabama has lost four of five games and is coming off a demoralizing loss at rival Auburn. I think the Crimson Tide will have a bit of a hangover facing an excellent LSU team that thrives in close games. Take the Tigers.
TEXAS TECH -3
TEXAS TECH @ OKLAHOMA ST. | 2/15 | 1:00 PM EST
11:59 AM
I love Texas Tech. Chris Beard is one of the best coaches in the game and has the team playing well right now. Oklahoma State is just 6-6 at home, and the Red Raiders have been good away from Lubbock, beating No. 1 Louisville in New York in December. Take Tech.
3-1 IN LAST 4 TXTECH ATS PICKS | +189
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Dime Man - Northeastern S Flor Georg St S ILL Nebras Tex A&M S Dak N Dame Vandy Bryant Under Baylor
Philly Guy - Florida St Seton Hall Maryland
Champagne - Top Penn St St Louis Reg - Miami-FL N Texas FIU Wyom Rutgers USC TCU Virg SMU
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Mike Tierney
UCLA -3.5
WASHINGTON @ UCLA | 2/15 | 10:00 PM EST
11:31 AM
Wait, the worst team in the Pac-12 is receiving just 3.5 points on the road against a conference title contender? The Huskies still need smelling salts after absorbing the blow of PG Quade Green’s academic ineligibility. They have dropped seven in a row, and the wagering public seems to be transfixed on last season’s success. It took the Bruins awhile to buy into new coach Mick Cronin’s emphasis on defense, but they are guarding like Steve Alford’s teams rarely did. Take UCLA.
9-7 IN LAST 16 CBB ATS PICKS | +120
2-0-1 IN LAST 3 WASH ATS PICKS | +200
10-8-1 IN LAST 19 UCLA ATS PICKS | +127
MISSOURI +4.5
AUBURN @ MISSOURI | 2/15 | 6:00 PM EST
11:27 AM
Auburn keeps winning — in overtime games. Which means a 4.5-point spot is welcome if the visitors are dragged into an extra period. With Isaac Okoro (hamstring) out, Auburn will struggle to replace his 13.1 points per game and peerless defense. Missouri relishes the role of home underdog, having covered in five of the past six. MIZ ...
9-7 IN LAST 16 CBB ATS PICKS | +120
7-3 IN LAST 10 AUBURN ATS PICKS | +374
7-4 IN LAST 11 MIZZOU ATS PICKS | +261
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Executive
600% USC -6 1/2
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VipWins
1ET - Ohio U +7 over Kent St.
1ET - Citadel +2 over Samford
2ET - East Michigan -5 over West Michigan
3ET - FAU +11 over La Tech
4ET - Wyoming +10 over Colorado St.
6ET - Missouri +5 over Auburn
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Courtside Junkie UMass
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Paul Leiner
3000 Kentucky Over 136.5
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ARIAN BHARDI - SOCCER EXPERT
Match: Rimini - Modena
League : Italy - Serie C
Date & Time : 2.15.2020 at 15:00(9:00AM EST)
Pick: Modena
Odds: +117
Match: Ipswich Town - Burton Albion
League : England - League 1
Date & Time : 2.15.2020 at 16:00(10:00AM EST)
Pick: Ipswich Town
Odds: +102
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Match: ADO Den Haag - PSV Eindhoven
League : Netherlands - Eredivisie
Date & Time : 2.15.2020 at 19:45 (1:45PM EST)
Pick: PSV Eindhoven
Odds: -146
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Vic Monte
Marshall +1.5
Delaware +3
South Carolina -3.5
Towson St. -2.5
Loyola Illinois -1.5
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Maddux
10 603 Oklahoma +11.5
10 613 St. Josephs +18
10 661 FIU/Southern Miss over 143.5
10 663 Arkansas Little Rock +2.5
10 665 Arkansas State +9.5
10 670 Northern Illinois/Miami OH under 134
10 677 Appalachian State +5.5
10 763 Cal Northridge +3
10 785 Tennessee Tech +10
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Sportsline Computer
Miami-Fl -4 and -192
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Wayne Root
Perfect Play—Baylor-6
Inner Circle—Rutgers-3.5
Pinnacle—-Alabama-2
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Greg Shaker
807 Arizona - 808 Stanford UNDER 135.0 triple-dime bet
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Mike Barner
NBA Slam Dunk
Derrick Jones Jr. (+150)
Dwight Howard (+560) is the feel-good story of this contest, but there's a reason why he's the long shot to win. I'd immediately eliminate him and Pat Connaughton (+410) from the discussion. Given how well Aaron Gordon (+140) performed in the 2016 event and his big name, he's likely going to be a popular bet. However, Derrick Jones Jr. (+150) competed in 2017, so this isn't his first rodeo either. As good as Gordon looked in 2016, I'll take the high-flying Jones to emerge victorious.
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Chris Jordan
24th Ever
2000♦
DOUBLE YOUR WAGER
College Basketball Play in 37 Years
2000♦ COLLEGE HOOPS WINNER # 18 OF 24
Colorado
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Mike Barner
3-Point Shootout:
Duncan Robinson (+460)
The defending 3-point champion is the favorite this year at +300. Things are a little different this time around, with two new shots coming from six feet behind the 3-point line. I don't think Harris repeats, especially with him shooting just 40.8 percent from beyond the arc this season. For comparison, he shot 47.4 percent last campaign. I'll take a chance and roll with Duncan Robinson (+460) to be the winner. He's shot 43.7 percent from 3-point range this season and really has emerged as an important starter for the Miami Heat.
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Dave Essler - 3* Sec GOY
S Carolina -3
Analysis:
Probably -3 shows eventually without buying but regardless I always want the best number on any game. South Carolina is always a tough out at home, regardless, and more so against teams that motivate them. They beat Kentucky here, and they lost to Tennessee by just one earlier this season, so motivation isn't a problem. In that game they shot 15% from behind the are and only 37% inside, so they probably should have been crushed. If they can play that bad on offense and only lost by one, I love the chances here. South Carolina has the #1 defense in the SEC, and since that loss the Gamecocks have only lost at Auburn and at Mississippi, two games they figured to lose anyway, If they win the games they should between now and Tournament they will finish fourth and have a first round bye, and quite possibly make the Big Dance, whereas that path for the Vols is realistically unlikely. The Gamecocks are quite young, so their play lately is a result of gaining experience, which you'd also expect. They've got the length to play with Tennessee and are a better rebounding team. Minaya may be out again, but they're had three games without him to settle the rotation, and haven't mi°ssed a beat. James may be back for the Vols, the only A team they've beaten this season is Alabama. South Carolina has beaten three A teams(or ranked such at the time) - Arkansas,Clemson, and UVA, all on the road. The Vols are a B team with a shorter bench which will ultimately be their downfall trying to keep up with the faster Gamecocks.
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Mike Barner
Skills Challenge
Spencer Dinwiddie (+350)
We have several big men in this year's contest, most of whom have pretty long odds. A big man with some of the better odds is Pascal Siakam (+550), although I'm passing on him as my selection. He officially stands at 6-9, and only two players who are listed at that height or taller have ever won this event. My choice is Spencer Dinwiddie (+350), who enters as the favorite. He won this event back in 2018 but was unable to defend his title last year due to an injury.
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