Dave Cokin
Bonus Play Monday
Let’s hit a college basketball game tonight, where a big favorite should be ready to play, and if they are, this game should be a wipeout.
729 CORNELL at 730 USC 10:30 PM
Take: USC -21
This should be flat out ugly. USC is off a very lazy effort against Troy on Saturday, and they nearly got upset after being down a pretty big margin in the second half. Nice rally, but the players weren’t celebrating after the game as they knew they got lucky. I would look for a more concerted effort on the defensive end tonight.
Cornell isn’t much of an opponent to begin with, and they’re in a difficult spot after playing in the Wyoming altitude on Saturday. That game was a total blowout, not nearly as close as the 19-point final margin might suggest.
Wyoming was up a ton and went all bench for most of the second half. A couple of end of the bench guys who had basically not played at all ended up with 21 minutes each. If the Cowboys had left the starteers in, they could have won by 40+.
I think the Big Red are in the wrong place at the wrong time tonight. Probably loads of garbage time here as well, but this is a likely obliteration and I’ll spot the lumber with USC.
Bonus Play Monday
Let’s hit a college basketball game tonight, where a big favorite should be ready to play, and if they are, this game should be a wipeout.
729 CORNELL at 730 USC 10:30 PM
Take: USC -21
This should be flat out ugly. USC is off a very lazy effort against Troy on Saturday, and they nearly got upset after being down a pretty big margin in the second half. Nice rally, but the players weren’t celebrating after the game as they knew they got lucky. I would look for a more concerted effort on the defensive end tonight.
Cornell isn’t much of an opponent to begin with, and they’re in a difficult spot after playing in the Wyoming altitude on Saturday. That game was a total blowout, not nearly as close as the 19-point final margin might suggest.
Wyoming was up a ton and went all bench for most of the second half. A couple of end of the bench guys who had basically not played at all ended up with 21 minutes each. If the Cowboys had left the starteers in, they could have won by 40+.
I think the Big Red are in the wrong place at the wrong time tonight. Probably loads of garbage time here as well, but this is a likely obliteration and I’ll spot the lumber with USC.
Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, December 19, 2016 7:05 PM ET
(701) WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS (702) INDIANA PACERS
Take: (702) INDIANA PACERS
Reason: Your Bonus Play for Monday, December 19, 2016 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers. The Wizards look to hit the .500 mark again as they have won three straight games and six of 10. This club is led by their excellent back court of Bradley Beal and John Wall. Beal had 41 points against the Clippers the other night, his second 40+ point output of the season. Indiana, 14-14 on the season, has done most of its damage at home where the club is 10-4. Paul George has heated-up after a slow start to the season. George has averaged 24 points in his last eight games. This is the second of a back-to-back spot for the Wizards, something they are not good at covering. Washington is just 3-10 ATS in the second game of a back-to-back spot in their last 13 tries. Always tough on a team in this situation, but more so when you don't have a deep bench. Take the Pacers here on Monday.
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, December 19, 2016 7:05 PM ET
(701) WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS (702) INDIANA PACERS
Take: (702) INDIANA PACERS
Reason: Your Bonus Play for Monday, December 19, 2016 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers. The Wizards look to hit the .500 mark again as they have won three straight games and six of 10. This club is led by their excellent back court of Bradley Beal and John Wall. Beal had 41 points against the Clippers the other night, his second 40+ point output of the season. Indiana, 14-14 on the season, has done most of its damage at home where the club is 10-4. Paul George has heated-up after a slow start to the season. George has averaged 24 points in his last eight games. This is the second of a back-to-back spot for the Wizards, something they are not good at covering. Washington is just 3-10 ATS in the second game of a back-to-back spot in their last 13 tries. Always tough on a team in this situation, but more so when you don't have a deep bench. Take the Pacers here on Monday.
Larry Wallace
Wizards vs Pacers
Bonus Play Washington Wizards
I'm going with the Wizards in this match-up. Washington is 12th in the NBA in scoring this year. They are 9th in the league in field goal percentage. Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. Indiana is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against NBA Southeast.
Wizards vs Pacers
Bonus Play Washington Wizards
I'm going with the Wizards in this match-up. Washington is 12th in the NBA in scoring this year. They are 9th in the league in field goal percentage. Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games. Indiana is 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games against NBA Southeast.
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