SMOOTH / WSP
UTAH -1
***KNOCKOUT PUNCH OF THE DAY***
This one sets up a lot like New Orleans last night. You have home team that is banged up facing a hot team and yet the hot team opens as the dog. I don't think so! Here is the bottom line. Utah hasn't lost four in a row all season and I don't expect that to happen tonight. Utah is coming off a 20 point loss and that has happened twice this season and in the following game they won and covered both times. Additionally, the home team has dominated this series going 9-1 L10 including the Spurs' 25 point thrashing of the Jazz in San Antonio in November! With the Jazz coming off a 20 point blowout loss and seeking revenge for a 25 point blowout loss the last time these two met and you have a formula for a KNOCKOUT PUNCH OF THE DAY!
(NBA) 7:00PM EST
SACRAMENTO +14
Pre-game Comment: The Cavs return home after their west coast trip and teams historically struggle in their first game back. Additionally, the Cavs won SU as a road dog last time out and now find themselves a huge fave and teams historically have also struggled in this spot. Meanwhile, Sac-town got it handed to them by Toronto last time out but they have fared well on the road in this spot going 3-1 ATS in their L4 off 10-19 point loss. Sac-town has also been most competitive against teams with winning records going 7-4 ATS including 3-0 ATS as a dog of 14 points or more. The Cavs are developing an interesting trend alternating win-losses against the number in their L6 so coming off a spread win I like their chances even more of not covering the number tonight!!
(NBA) 8:00PM EST
DENVER -5 -120
Pre-game Comment: Memphis will try to end a 9-game losing streak tonight when they host Denver. Unfortunately, Denver is the Northwest Division leader and winners of 9 of the L12. This is the first of a 2-game road trip and with New Orleans on deck one can argue that Denver might get caught looking ahead, however, I don't think so. With Portland hot on their tails they can't afford to get caught looking ahead right now. I fully expect for the Nuggets to take care of business tonight!
(CBB) 7:00PM EST
MIAMI -2
Pre-game Comments: NCST should enter tonight's contest with confidence knowing they are 9-2 in all games played at home. However, Miami is the better overall team and I fully expect for the Canes to rebound from their OT loss to Va Tech on Saturday. In that game McClinton netted 20 but his performance was less than stellar as the team leader only shot 30% from the field. Look for McClinton to have a much better performance tonight and for the Canes to dominate the boards and use their balance to ultimately wear down the Wolfpack and cruise to victory. The Canes have thrived all year on the road going 6-1 ATS so far.
(CBB) 7:30PM EST
MARYLAND -4
Pre-game Comment: BC has been a bit of a Jeckyl & Hyde this year but, regardless, couldn't be traveling to College Park at a worst time. Maryland was humiliated by Duke their last time out and I look for them to be extra focused, clamp down defensively and get some redemption for that loss Saturday. Of course, entering the game tonight with an 11-1 home record should only help fuel their motivation!
(CBB) 7:30PM EST
AUSTIN PEAY +3
Pre-game Comment: AP comes into this game sitting on top the OVC and riding a 6-game win streak. At first one may be skeptical to back them here because it might look too easy to take the points. However, we have to step back and understand that the series history is pretty even and, this, combined with home court advantage, which is often times weighted heavier in these smaller conferences, is why they are the dog. EKU plays solid defense but AP is playing really well and should continue to their streak with another win tonight.
UTAH -1
***KNOCKOUT PUNCH OF THE DAY***
This one sets up a lot like New Orleans last night. You have home team that is banged up facing a hot team and yet the hot team opens as the dog. I don't think so! Here is the bottom line. Utah hasn't lost four in a row all season and I don't expect that to happen tonight. Utah is coming off a 20 point loss and that has happened twice this season and in the following game they won and covered both times. Additionally, the home team has dominated this series going 9-1 L10 including the Spurs' 25 point thrashing of the Jazz in San Antonio in November! With the Jazz coming off a 20 point blowout loss and seeking revenge for a 25 point blowout loss the last time these two met and you have a formula for a KNOCKOUT PUNCH OF THE DAY!
(NBA) 7:00PM EST
SACRAMENTO +14
Pre-game Comment: The Cavs return home after their west coast trip and teams historically struggle in their first game back. Additionally, the Cavs won SU as a road dog last time out and now find themselves a huge fave and teams historically have also struggled in this spot. Meanwhile, Sac-town got it handed to them by Toronto last time out but they have fared well on the road in this spot going 3-1 ATS in their L4 off 10-19 point loss. Sac-town has also been most competitive against teams with winning records going 7-4 ATS including 3-0 ATS as a dog of 14 points or more. The Cavs are developing an interesting trend alternating win-losses against the number in their L6 so coming off a spread win I like their chances even more of not covering the number tonight!!
(NBA) 8:00PM EST
DENVER -5 -120
Pre-game Comment: Memphis will try to end a 9-game losing streak tonight when they host Denver. Unfortunately, Denver is the Northwest Division leader and winners of 9 of the L12. This is the first of a 2-game road trip and with New Orleans on deck one can argue that Denver might get caught looking ahead, however, I don't think so. With Portland hot on their tails they can't afford to get caught looking ahead right now. I fully expect for the Nuggets to take care of business tonight!
(CBB) 7:00PM EST
MIAMI -2
Pre-game Comments: NCST should enter tonight's contest with confidence knowing they are 9-2 in all games played at home. However, Miami is the better overall team and I fully expect for the Canes to rebound from their OT loss to Va Tech on Saturday. In that game McClinton netted 20 but his performance was less than stellar as the team leader only shot 30% from the field. Look for McClinton to have a much better performance tonight and for the Canes to dominate the boards and use their balance to ultimately wear down the Wolfpack and cruise to victory. The Canes have thrived all year on the road going 6-1 ATS so far.
(CBB) 7:30PM EST
MARYLAND -4
Pre-game Comment: BC has been a bit of a Jeckyl & Hyde this year but, regardless, couldn't be traveling to College Park at a worst time. Maryland was humiliated by Duke their last time out and I look for them to be extra focused, clamp down defensively and get some redemption for that loss Saturday. Of course, entering the game tonight with an 11-1 home record should only help fuel their motivation!
(CBB) 7:30PM EST
AUSTIN PEAY +3
Pre-game Comment: AP comes into this game sitting on top the OVC and riding a 6-game win streak. At first one may be skeptical to back them here because it might look too easy to take the points. However, we have to step back and understand that the series history is pretty even and, this, combined with home court advantage, which is often times weighted heavier in these smaller conferences, is why they are the dog. EKU plays solid defense but AP is playing really well and should continue to their streak with another win tonight.
hno:
We don't need the hot cappers just fade these lousy guys yesterday they was all on notre dame.
Touts on Miami Florida, Nsa, Winning Angel, Seabass, Kb hoops, Scott Ferrall, DJD, Stu Feiner, Doc's Sports, Jersey Kid, Kanesline, Kindergarten Capper
Im going with Nc State. Good Luck to all.
Straight Jan 27 CBB [718] NC STATE +2-105 1470.00 USD / 1400.00 USD 12386261
Touts on Miami Florida, Nsa, Winning Angel, Seabass, Kb hoops, Scott Ferrall, DJD, Stu Feiner, Doc's Sports, Jersey Kid, Kanesline, Kindergarten Capper
Im going with Nc State. Good Luck to all.
Straight Jan 27 CBB [718] NC STATE +2-105 1470.00 USD / 1400.00 USD 12386261
