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| 11-7 61% on the season with our NBA releases. Tonight we have a terrific scheduling advantage we can unload on. It's rare that we get a fair line in these situations, but this number is more than fair. |
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| NCAA-F | Nov 16, 2019 Minnesota vs. Iowa |
Iowa -3 +100 at BETONLINE |
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336 Minnesota at Iowa Huge letdown spot for the Golden Gophers, who called last week's game against Penn State the biggest home game in the stadiums history. After that storm the field game we can easily see why Minnesota would have a hard time getting back up for this contest. Iowa on the other hand doesn't have nearly the same expectations, especially after coming up short last week at Wisconsin. But our numbers show the Hawkeyes to be the slightly better team, as Minnesota has taken advantage of a weak schedule. PLAY IOWA |
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NCAA-B | Nov 12, 2019 North Texas vs Arkansas |
North Texas +13½ -110 at 5Dimes |
Lost $110.0 |
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783 North Texas at Arkansas This line has moved down but still shows solid value on the underdog. We’ve been impressed with the Mean Green defense around the basket, yielding just 35% shooting from 2 point range. It gave VCU all it could handle on Friday in a 59-56 road loss. Arkansas cruised to a 91-43 win over Rice, and look fat and happy after playing about as good as you possibly could in that blowout win. It’s also been a full week since opening night, so a bit of rust could play a factor. PLAY NORTH TEXAS |
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NBA | Nov 12, 2019 Thunder vs Pacers |
Thunder +2½ -114 at pinnacle |
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563 Oklahoma City at Indiana Thunder have been tested on the road having already played the Jazz, Rockets and Spurs. We were impressed by how well it played last time ouit in a 121-119 loss to the Bucks. Milwaukee has been golden off a loss and the Thunder were able to easily stay under that number. The Pacers have gotten better as the season has unfolded, but not sure we trust them laying points here. The Indiana schedule has been very weak, playing Detroit twice, Cleveland twice, Charlotte and Washington for example. The best teams it has played is probably Brooklyn and Orlando. While the Thunder aren't an elite team, it has enough talent to grab the road win here. PLAY OKLAHOMA CITY |
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NCAA-F | Nov 12, 2019 Western Michigan vs Ohio |
Ohio -1½ -108 at pinnacle |
Lost $108.0 |
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304 Western Michigan at Ohio U The Broncos have really struggled on the road this year. Dropping all four road games by a combined score of 168-101. All four of those road teams have been disappointments this year. Michigan State, Syracuse, Toledo and Eastern Michigan have all underperformed. Ohio University outgained Miami Ohio last Wednesday, but lost because of a -3 turnover differential. The Ohio running game has bested 5 yards per carry in each of its last four games, as the offense has really played well as of late. In what we expect to be a high scoring contest, we will side with the host with lowly Bowling Green and Akron remaining on the schedule. A win here and the Bobcats likely finish the season with a winning record for the fifth straight season. PLAY OHIO U |
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NHL | Nov 13, 2019 Capitals vs Flyers |
Flyers +106 at pinnacle |
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42 Washington at Philadelphia Running late for our video shoot so I apologize for the lack of analysis. Just know this play comes with the same intense handicapping as our normal releases. PLAY PHILADELPHIA |
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NCAA-B | Nov 13, 2019 Monmouth vs Kansas State |
Monmouth +17 -109 at GTBets |
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627 Monmouth at Kansas State King Rice’s crew is coming off an embarrassing defensive performance in a 94-74 loss at Hofstra. They allowed an adjusted defensive rating of 123.2. In its first two games the opposition is shooting 17 of 35 from long range, which is simply not sustainable. Kansas State is coming off an overtime victory at UNLV in which it was very fortunate to win. Our numbers show it should have lost the game by 3 points, not win by 4. K State forced a turnover rate of 35.8% in that contest, a far cry from the 12.3% TO rate in this opener vs North Dakota State. Our numbers show plenty of value on the underdog in this one. PLAY MONMOUTH |
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NBA | Nov 13, 2019 76ers vs Magic |
Magic -1 -107 at pinnacle |
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578 Philadelphia at Orlando Despite a 7-3 record the 76ers are not playing up to its talent level. Our numbers show the team has been very fortunate and should have a 5-5 record. This team is only 1.7 points per game better than the schedule of teams it has faced. Now in the second game of a back to back and third in four days, their best players will likely be sitting. As opposed to the visitor the Magic are playing better than its record. Orlando is 3-7 on the year but our numbers show this team is only 0.5 points worse than the schedule it has played. And that schedule has featured Toronto, Milwaukee, Denver, Dallas and Indiana. With two days off since the last time the Magic took the court, Orlando has a huge scheduling advantage tonight. PLAY ORLANDO |
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Owner of Bryan Leonard Sports for the last 35 years. Multiple award winning documented service in all sports. Participant in the Stardust Invitational, finalist in the Leroy's Money Talks contest, The Golden Nugget Football Contest, and the Sunset Station Invitational here in Las Vegas. |
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