Service Plays Wednesday 12/18/19

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VSI - NBA

7 Unit Play. Take #519 Over 209.5 Miami at Philadelphia (7:05p.m., Wednesday December 18)
A little shocked that this total dropped 3 points overnight but I say 'Thank You'! The Miami Heat are trending 'Over' games and the Heat have cashed 5-Straight 'Over' tickets. The Heat in those 5 games their offense is averaging 117.6ppg. The Sixers get this game at home and their last home game they beat the Pelicans 116-109 and that game flew 'Over' the total. Tonight I see Miami keeping the tempo fast and I see points coming at will and this big Eastern Conference battle goes 'Over' the total. The Heat are 17-5 O/U following a ATS loss and the 76ers are 5-2 O/U following a SU loss of 10 points or more.

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Washington -1

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Fezzik

3* Celtics -1.5

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ELITE SPORTS REPORT

Wyoming+1 NCAABB

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INSIDER SPORTS REPORT

4* Mavericks+1.5 NBA

3* Arkansas State-3 NCAABB

3* Utah+11.5 NCAABB

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NATIONAL SPORTS SERVICE

4* Baylor-21 NCAABB

3* Saint Peters+22

3* Hornets+3.5

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Primetime Sports Picks For 12/18/19

4 Unit --> Baylor -21 over Tennessee-Martin (NCAAB)

3 Unit --> Richmond -6 over Old Dominion (NCAAB)

3 Unit --> South Florida +7.5 over Utah St. (NCAAB)

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From Northcoast group of handicappers:

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Accu Picks

NBA
3* #530 Portland -9.5

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Jim Feist

NBA
3* #525 Boston -2.5

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Miller locks

6:30 pm est ncaab
stony brook vs. Virginia

pick: Stony brook +17 (-109)

risk: 11 units

7:00 pm est ncaab
canisius vs. Buffalo

pick: Buffalo -8 (-113)

risk: 11 units

11:00 pm est ncaab
kentucky vs. Utah u

pick: Utah u +11.5 (-112)

risk: 11 units

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Robert Ferringo cbb

3-Unit Play. Take #643 DePaul (-15) over Cleveland State (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18)
DePaul can pick its score in this game. They are in the unfamiliar territory of being a massive favorite. However, I think they can handle it. This team is really good and, frankly, undervalued right now. They have a blowout road win at Iowa. And if they can go on the road and beat a good Hawkeyes team they can obliterated a terrible Cleveland State team. This CSU program is in shambles. They had to grab a new coach during the summer and then had a bunch of player defections and transfers. They've gotten blown out by 15 points at home by Toledo and by 46 by Florida International. DePaul is better than either of those teams.

3-Unit Play. Take #648 Indiana State (-9) over Tennessee State (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18)
I think this is a really strong spot for the home team. Indiana State got off to a slow start to the season, losing their first four games. However, that slow start was 100 percent because of a brutal schedule. They have lost to Dayton, Louisville and Duquesne, and the Dayton and Duquesne defeats both came by five points or less. But before the Finals Break ISU had won five straight games, including back-to-back strong efforts against North Dakota State and at Wright State. TSU is coming off its first road win of the season, holding off Fordham on Sunday. So they had to travel to NYC over the weekend, go home to Tennessee, and now head out to Terre Haute to play their third road game in three states in eight days. The Tigers haven't beaten any decent team yet. And they may be without their second leading scorer and rebounder, Jy'lan Washington, who missed the Fordham game. I see a blowout here.

2-Unit Play. Take #657 East Tennessee State (+10) over LSU (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18)
This is a deep and experienced ETSU team. ETSU has its top seven players back from a team that won 24 games last year. And they are definitely not scared of LSU. The Bucs were able to knock the rust off with a 60-point blowout over a D-II team this week while LSU hasn't played in 10 days. LSU has played a really weak schedule this year and haven't proven anything. This is still a talented team. But they are young. And this weekend they are heading out to Los Angeles to take part in a mini-tournament. East Tennessee already played at Kansas this year and lost by 12. If they can do that I think that they can keep it competitive here against the Tigers.

1-Unit Play. Take #659 Tennessee (-1.5) over Cincinnati (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18)

I think that there are major issues in this Bearcats locker room. This is still a talented team. But over the last two seasons they have lost a load of good players and, more importantly, experience. On top of that, Mick Cronin is gone and I have a feeling that star player Jarron Cumberland is butting heads with the new head man. Cincinnati has lost to any good team they have faced this year and they are OT wins against UNLV and Valpo away from being 4-6 on the year. I'll continue to play against this group until they show some signs of life.

2-Unit Play. Take #663 VCU (-4.5) over Charleston (7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18)
I don't think that Charleston is any good. They are coming off a close loss to Richmond and are now taking on a Top 25 VCU team that is legit. VCU is just 2-9 ATS so far this year so they have obviously been overvalued. But it's not as if they are some shaky, Providence-style train wreck that just can't beat a number. The Rams' only two losses this year came against Purdue and Tennessee and they were both three-point defeats. They've taken down better mid-major teams than Charleston and I think that they will be able to frustrate the Cougars here.

5-Unit Play. Take #676 Gonzaga (-12.5) over North Carolina (9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18)
The Tar Heels are completely off the rails. This team is not good. Not good at all. And they just got significantly worse over the weekend when they lost two to injury. That includes by far their best player, Cole Anthony. Now, Gonzaga doesn't care about North Carolina's problems. This is a home game against one of the top programs in college basketball. This is a chance to get a marquee win and to get revenge for a 13-point blowout loss at Chapel Hill last year. There is no way that the Bulldogs are going to take it easy on UNC here. Gonzaga is coming off impressive back-to-back road wins, beating Washington and Arizona. Now they are back home and facing a UNC team that just lost to Wofford. Hell, this Heels team got blown out by 25 points against Ohio State AT HOME. I definitely think that they can get their doors blown off here on the road.

3-Unit Play. Take #686 Utah (+11.5) over Kentucky (11 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18)
Is Kentucky going to run Utah out of the gym? I don't think so. The Wildcats haven't left Rupp Arena since Nov. 6 and they've played eight straight home games. The Wildcats have actually played a joke of a schedule, really. And the two best mid-major teams that they have faced - Evansville and UAB - both gave the Wildcats trouble in Lexington. That 14-point win over Georgia Tech on Saturday is a bit misleading. And I think that there's a chance that this young UK team could be looking past Utah and ahead to a dance with Ohio State this weekend. Kentucky will win this game; Utah is too erratic to pull this upset. But I just think that this is too many points. I'll play the value.

1-Unit Play. Take #695 Vanderbilt (+1.5) over Loyola Chicago (6:30 p.m.)
Jerry Stackhouse is doing a pretty good job with a young team. It will be interesting to see if the Commodores have the patience to beat a disciplined Loyola team here. However, Loyola isn't any good. This team isn't anywhere near the caliber of Rambler teams from the past several seasons. They may still be better than Vandy. But I'll see if they can prove it.

3-Unit Play. Take #8450 Vermont (-3) over UNC-Greensboro (7 p.m.)
Vermont has had a bit of a frustrating start to the season. They've played a challenging schedule. And they've played tough against some very good teams like Virginia, Cincinnati and Yale. However, they haven't broken through beyond a road win at St. John's. Now UVM is back on its home court though and I think they will be up for this game. Greensboro, on the other hand, is in a pure letdown spot. They lost on a buzzer beater to in-state ACC foe N.C. State on Sunday. Now they have to travel north for this one and I think they will be dazed. And I think Vermont will take advantage.

Teasers will be graded at -130.
1-Unit Play. 5-POINT TEASER: Take #643 DePaul (-10) over Cleveland State (7 p.m.) AND Take #679 Pacific (+8.5) over UNLV (10 p.m.) AND

1-Unit Play. 5-POINT TEASER: Take #648 Indiana State (-4) over Tennessee State (7 p.m.) AND Take #676 Gonzaga (-7.5) over North Carolina (9 p.m.)

1-Unit Play. 5-POINT TEASER: Take #668 Northwestern (+17) over Michigan State (8 p.m.) AND Take #686 Utah (+16.5) over Kentucky (11 p.m.)

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Jason Sharpe

4* Loyola Chicago -1.5
3* Utah St Under 131

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Doc's Sports

5 Unit Play. Take #668 Northwestern +12 over Michigan State

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Jason Sharpe nba 12-18
4 Unit-Bulls+1.5

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Larry Hartstein

Dec NBA ATS 15-11

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WASHINGTON -1.5
CHICAGO @ WASHINGTON | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
Isaiah Thomas scored 23 points in his return from a calf strain last time out, and I like him to keep it going against the visiting Bulls on Wednesday. Chicago just blew a 26-point lead in a loss to OKC. Back Washington to cover the small number.

28-15-1 IN LAST 44 NBA ATS PICKS | +1157
37-16-2 IN LAST 55 CHI ATS PICKS | +1956

3-1 IN LAST 4 WAS ATS PICKS | +189

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The 'R' Factor (NHL The Swami) - Best Bet 10* Colorado Avalanche -140

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GREG SHAKER | CBB TOTAL WED, 12/18/19 - 7:45 PM
692 South Florida / 691 Utah St. Over 128.0 Pinnacle (http://cappersmall2.com/lines.php)

double-dime bet
Analysis:
2* Play at your best number OVER...


3* CBB Total is coming a bit later..


Pick Made: Dec 18 2019 7:14AM PST


GREG SHAKER | CBB TOTAL WED, 12/18/19 - 7:00 PM
658 LSU / 657 ETSU Over 149.5 Westgate

dime bet
Analysis:
1* OVER at your best number..

Pick Made: Dec 18 2019 8:05AM PST



GREG SHAKER | CBB TOTAL WED, 12/18/19 - 9:00 PM
698 Ariz. St / 697 St. Mary's (Cal.) Under 137.5 Southpoint

dime bet
Analysis:
1* UNDER at youŒr best number..

Pick Made: Dec 18 2019 8:34AM PST



GREG SHAKER | CBB TOTAL WED, 12/18/19 - 11:00 PM
686 Utah / 685 Kentucky Under 139.0 Bookmaker (http://www.bookmaker.eu/?cmpid=4437)

triple-dime bet
Analysis:
We use 3 CBB Models, all developed differently to pick different ways. They help us SPOT Potential Totals and all 3 have agreed that this number is too high. It is not the only thing we use but it is a starting point. We also use techniques that as far as I know have not yet been discovered by others including books. While these are not fail proof techniques they have been very profitable over the last few years. We also use offensive and defensive efficiency numbers, pace, projected pace, venue trends, league and division trends, injuries, along with other more "Standard" Handicapping Principles to get our final number and possibly make a play rated at 1* 2* and 3*.


Final game on the card with an 11pm ET Start time and it is at the neutral site. (Las Vegas) We love the UNDER here although about 70% to 75% of the tickets are on the Over. For now there is virtually no number movement to speak of but it would not surprise me to see it go upward a tic or two. It is time to get this one out to you guys. Both teams play slower than normal pace and both have very good OE (OffensiŒve Efficiency) However they each play solid defense as well. Being the Neutral site we note that both teams are 4-1 UNDER last 5 in this situation. Kentucky has been a solid UNDER proposition at 19-7 UNDER last 26 times on the court. Our 3 Models love this one and frankly it has the feel of a low scoring contest as well with neither team that familiar with this arena. Let's Play 3* here at your best number.


Pick Made: Dec 18 2019 9:15AM PST


GREG SHAKER | CBB TOTAL WED, 12/18/19 - 8:00 PM
672 Syracuse / 671 Oakland, Mich Under 130.5 Southpoint

dime bet
Analysis:
Œ1* Play at your best number UNDER

Pick Made: Dec 18 2019 9:19AM PST

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NBA

golden state +10 v portland

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Mastermind Sports

10* Boston over NBA

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Tony George
4 Unit 1st half port -5.5

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Alan Harris
4 Unit Boston -3

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308436) Stony Brook vs Virginia (3:30pm)
Pick; Under 106.5 (-110)
Risk: 5.5/5.0 (5%)

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Mushu
150 Dimes
Belmont -24

Lady Pickers
75 Dimes (http://affiliates.5dimes.com/tracking/Affiliate.asp?AffID=AF000189&mediaTypeID=220&AffUrlID=229)
Oregón -19

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Wayne Root

Inner Circle——Gonzaga
No Limit—-Utah State
Millionaires—-Pacific

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Jack Winningham

NHL
New Jersey -110

NBA
Washington -1.5
Miami +8

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DOCS CONS:12/18/19

NBA
5#524 Take OKC -6.5 ov Mem

CBB
8#643 Take DePaul -15 ov CleST,
5#659 Take Tenn -1.5 ov Cin,
5#679 Take Pac +3 ov UNLV

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Anyone with Cal Sports—Ralph Michels 5 star play? Tia

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Maddux

NBA

10 Washington pick

CBB

10 683 Cal Poly +11.5
10 690 UTSA +10
10 692 South Florida +9
10 692 UT Martin +21.5

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Mike Barner

Dec NBA ATS 13-11

CHARLOTTE +3
CHARLOTTE @ CLEVELAND | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
1:34 PM
What am I missing here? The Cavaliers have lost 10 of their last 11 games and seem to be in turmoil with the players unhappy with head coach John Beilein. Meanwhile, the Hornets have won four of their last five games, including an eight-point win against a Kings team that had both De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III in the lineup Tuesday. Playing on consecutive nights is also not much of a concern considering the Hornets are 5-1 ATS in the second game of a back-to-back set. I think they can win this outright, so I’ll take the points.

29-14 IN LAST 43 NBA ATS PICKS | +1358
5-0 IN LAST 5 CHA ATS PICKS | +500

4-2 IN LAST 6 CLE ATS PICKS | +178

DALLAS +3
BOSTON @ DALLAS | 12/18 | 9:30 PM EST
1:30 PM
Injuries are likely going to play a huge role in this game. The Mavericks will be without Luka Doncic (ankle), but they showed plenty of promise without him Monday, beating the Bucks in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, the Celtics will be without the heart and soul of their defense in Marcus Smart (eye). His absence is huge. The Celtics are only 3-3-1 ATS as a road favorite and have just a 7-6 record there, overall. I wouldn’t put it past the Mavericks to win this, making the points even more appealing.

29-14 IN LAST 43 NBA ATS PICKS | +1358
10-7 IN LAST 17 DAL ATS PICKS | +227

3-1 IN LAST 4 BOS ATS PICKS | +190

CHICAGO +1.5
CHICAGO @ WASHINGTON | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
1:28 PM
Yes, the Bulls blew another big lead and lost to the Thunder on Monday. However, they have generally played better lately by winning four of their last nine games. Of the five contests that they lost, three of them were decided by two points or fewer. The Wizards have basically no depth up front with Thomas Bryant, Mortiz Wagner and Rui Hachimura all injured, so give me the Bulls and the points.

29-14 IN LAST 43 NBA ATS PICKS | +1358
11-7 IN LAST 18 CHI ATS PICKS | +328

9-6 IN LAST 15 WAS ATS PICKS | +234

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Mike Tierney

UTAH +11
KENTUCKY VS UTAH | 12/18 | 11:00 PM EST
1:43 PM
For once, Kentucky and its one-and-done program meets a team with less experience. Another downside for the Utes is a rib injury to PG Rylan Jones, who is questionable to play. However, the underdogs are accustomed to the neutral site of Las Vegas, having played 58 games there. Kentucky has not faced a major conference opponent since its season opener - its lone game away from home.

5-2 IN LAST 7 CBB ATS PICKS | +277
11-1-1 IN LAST 13 UTAH ATS PICKS | +995

LOUISVILLE -22.5
MIAMI (OHIO) @ LOUISVILLE | 12/18 | 8:30 PM EST
1:35 PM
At full strength, Miami is a soft touch. Prior to Sunday’s win over Mississippi Valley State, the RedHawks lost four straight - three by at least 11 points. Now their spotlight player, G Nike Sibande (14.9 points, 5.4 rebounds) might sit with an injury. Louisville is not shy about blowing out lesser opponents, posting five victories this season by at least 23 points.

5-2 IN LAST 7 CBB ATS PICKS | +277
7-4-1 IN LAST 12 LVILLE ATS PICKS | +262

TENNESSEE -1.5
TENNESSEE @ CINCINNATI | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
1:27 PM
Defense travels, as the saying goes, and Tennessee will rely on it in this one. The Volunteers rank ninth in opponents’ field-goal accuracy and fifth in points allowed. Slumping Bearcats G Jarron Cumberland, bothered by injuries, is unlikely to reverse course against this defense. Tennessee coach Rick Barnes is set to earn his 700th career win after being denied by Memphis on Saturday.

5-2 IN LAST 7 CBB ATS PICKS | +277

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Bill Marzano

Dec CBB 7-10 NHL Moneyline 6-2

DEPAUL -15.5
DEPAUL @ CLEV. ST. | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
6:24 PM
DePaul is going to win this game going away. Cleveland State is one of the worst offensive teams in the nation, averaging just 60.9 points per game. Meanwhile DePaul has rebounded nicely after losing its first game and is 7-1 ATS in its last eight games. Take the Blue Demons.

36-26-3 IN LAST 65 CBB PICKS | +703
ST. LOUIS -169
EDMONTON @ ST. LOUIS | 12/18 | 8:30 PM EST
6:19 PM
The Blues are playing excellent hockey right now, posting a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, and are 14-2-3 against the Western Conference. G Jordan Binnington is 11-3-3 at home with a 2.26 GAA. Meanwhile the Oilers just stopped a four-game skid and are just 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. They have dropped 12 of their last 16 in St. Louis. Blues money line (-169) is the play.

12-5 IN LAST 17 NHL ML PICKS | +557
COLORADO -147
COLORADO @ CHICAGO | 12/18 | 8:00 PM EST
6:03 PM
Colorado is 4-0-1 the last five meetings against Chicago, including a 7-3 beatdown nearly three weeks ago. The Avalanche are getting healthy at just the right time and are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. Meanwhile the Blackhawks have dropped seven of their last eight games against the Western Conference and are just 2-8 in their last 10 as a home dog. Avalanche money line (-147) is the play.

12-5 IN LAST 17 NHL ML PICKS | +557

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Michael Rusk

UNDER 155
CANISIUS @ BUFFALO | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
6:27 PM
Coach Reggie Witherspoon and his Canisius Golden Griffins have established a much slower pace than in years past. Buffalo is coming off a deflating loss as a double-digit favorite to Army and has been struggling a bit. The Bulls are definitely missing their four graduates from a season ago. Look for a tighter matchup here with limited offense.

6-3 IN LAST 9 CBB PICKS | +267
2-1 IN LAST 3 CAN O/U PICKS | +89

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The Sharp Plays

So here’s what I see for tonight. The highest LJP score on the board is a 4 on East Tennessee St +9 over LSU. I would advise a 0.50 unit play on ETSU +9. The second and third LJP scores are 76ers -8 and Anaheim/New Jersey OV5.5 (-110). Both of those games achieve LJP scores of 3. I don’t want to do rated plays on the #2 and #3 LJP scores here in the Robin Hood Club while we are in the midst of an 0-2 regression off the 6-0 Sunday. Once we get that first win then I will look to expand into rated plays on the 2nd and 3rd LJP scores on the board for the day.

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Seabass : 400 bulls , 600 devils , 400 Vanderbilt , 400 Wyoming , 400 old dominion , 600 Kentucky game under

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Josh Nagel

SENIOR ANALYST

6:30 PM
WASHINGTON PK
CHICAGO @ WASHINGTON | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
Lately, the improving Bulls have had performances more reflective of their promising roster. But their 26-point collapse against the Thunder in their last outing shows they still have a ways to go. Despite having one of the NBA's best one-on-one players in Zach LaVine, this is still a touch matchup against the score-happy, no-defense Wizards. Washington got on track with a win at Detroit and should outlast the Wizards on Wednesday for another.

21-13-1 IN LAST 35 NBA ATS PICKS | +679
4-0 IN LAST 4 WAS ATS PICKS | +400

6-2 IN LAST 8 CHI ATS PICKS | +381

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Zack Cimini

UNC-GREEN. +4.5
UNC-GREEN. @ VERMONT | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
1:48 PM
One of the toughest losses of the season happened to UNC Greensboro over the weekend. After clawing back to tie N.C. State the Spartans lost on a buzzer-beater from mid-court. Recovering from such a loss does not happen overnight. Vermont’s guard play will test Greensboro at times, but expect big man James Dickey to be the main difference.

10-5-1 IN LAST 16 CBB ATS PICKS | +444
3-1 IN LAST 4 NCGRN ATS PICKS | +187

VCU -5
VCU @ CHARLESTON | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
1:44 PM
The struggling Charleston Cougars have lost four of their last six. They’ll host a VCU team that Charleston upset a season ago at VCU. That was when they had a 1-2 tandem punch with current guard Grant Miller and now current NBA player Jarrell Brantley. VCU has the depth and experience to revenge last year’s loss.

10-5-1 IN LAST 16 CBB ATS PICKS | +444
7-3 IN LAST 10 VCU ATS PICKS | +365

BOSTON -3
BOSTON @ DALLAS | 12/18 | 9:30 PM EST
1:39 PM
The Celtics will look to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season. They’re on the road against a Dallas Mavericks team that ended the Milwaukee Bucks' 18-game win streak Monday. It was a big win, but also showcased the Mavericks' strong road record at 10-2. At home, they’re not as strong. Look for the Celtics to take advantage Wednesday.

11-8-1 IN LAST 20 NBA ATS PICKS | +221
5-1-1 IN LAST 7 DAL ATS PICKS | +389

12-9-1 IN LAST 22 BOS ATS PICKS | +222

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Michael Rusk

UNDER 155
CANISIUS @ BUFFALO | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
6:27 PM
Coach Reggie Witherspoon and his Canisius Golden Griffins have established a much slower pace than in years past. Buffalo is coming off a deflating loss as a double-digit favorite to Army and has been struggling a bit. The Bulls are definitely missing their four graduates from a season ago. Look for a tighter matchup here with limited offense.

6-3 IN LAST 9 CBB PICKS | +267
2-1 IN LAST 3 CAN O/U PICKS | +89

ALABAMA -10
ALABAMA @ SAMFORD | 12/18 | 7:30 PM EST
6:38 PM
As an underdog by more than eight points this season, Samford has lost by an average of 24.7. The Bulldogs do not play well against big conference teams. Samford really hasn’t played a top-flight team besides Belmont, and it lost that contest by 32. Alabama is coming off a crushing loss to Penn State but should bounce back nicely in this one.

10-4 IN LAST 14 CBB ATS PICKS | +550
GEORGIA TECH -4.5
BALL ST. @ GEORGIA TECH | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
6:32 PM
Georgia Tech proved a lot in its battle against Kentucky on the road, where the Jackets were leading the majority of the first half. Ball State hasn’t had a very impressive start to its season and is coming off a blowout win, so I’m projecting a slow start for the Cardinals. Look for Georgia Tech to improve to 4-1 ATS on the season as a favorite.

10-4 IN LAST 14 CBB ATS PICKS | +550

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Bill Marzano

GONZAGA -14
N. CAROLINA @ GONZAGA | 12/18 | 9:00 PM EST
6:44 PM
This is a tough matchup for the struggling Heels who are not ranked for the first time since 2014. They are seriously banged up and don't figure to slow this Gonzaga team that ranks third in the country in scoring offense (85.8 points per game). The Zags are really good; they can shoot and have great size and athleticism. Go with Gonzaga.

36-26-3 IN LAST 65 CBB PICKS | +703
3-0 IN LAST 3 GONZAG ATS PICKS | +300

UNDER 139
MICHIGAN ST. @ NORTHWESTERN | 12/18 | 8:00 PM EST
6:37 PM
These two teams are no strangers to one another, and I think this will be a low-scoring, defensive battle. The Wildcats are not that good offensively, scoring just 66.0 points per game, but they are tough defensively, allowing just 62.1 points a game. Meanwhile the Spartans are allowing just 65.4 points per game and doing a great job creating turnovers and tough shots. Under is the play.

36-26-3 IN LAST 65 CBB PICKS | +703
SF AUSTIN -14.5
HOUSTON BAP. @ SF AUSTIN | 12/18 | 7:30 PM EST
6:29 PM
Houston Baptist is 0-6 on the road and 0-8 overall while Stephen F. Austin is a perfect 6-0 at home. Houston Baptist is the worst defensive team in the nation, allowing 101.1 points a game. Meanwhile the Lumberjacks can score and already have a huge win over Duke. Stephen F. Austin will run away in this game.

36-26-3 IN LAST 65 CBB PICKS | +703

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Goodfella
Trailblazers -9 -114
3*

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Michael Rusk

SYRACUSE -13.5
OAKLAND @ SYRACUSE | 12/18 | 8:00 PM EST
6:46 PM
Oakland, which was trounced by Michigan State on Saturday, has not come within 20 points of beating Syracuse in the all-time series. The Orange posted a 24-point victory at home as a nine-point favorite two seasons ago. Syracuse, which has lost four of five, has had time to prepare for this one following a deflating setback at Georgetown on Saturday. I like the Orange to come out with intensity tonight and take over this game.

10-4 IN LAST 14 CBB ATS PICKS | +550
4-0 IN LAST 4 CUSE ATS PICKS | +400

ALABAMA -10
ALABAMA @ SAMFORD | 12/18 | 7:30 PM EST
6:38 PM
As an underdog by more than eight points this season, Samford has lost by an average of 24.7. The Bulldogs do not play well against big conference teams. Samford really hasn’t played a top-flight team besides Belmont, and it lost that contest by 32. Alabama is coming off a crushing loss to Penn State but should bounce back nicely in this one.

10-4 IN LAST 14 CBB ATS PICKS | +550
GEORGIA TECH -4.5
BALL ST. @ GEORGIA TECH | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
6:32 PM
Georgia Tech proved a lot in its battle against Kentucky on the road, where the Jackets were leading the majority of the first half. Ball State hasn’t had a very impressive start to its season and is coming off a blowout win, so I’m projecting a slow start for the Cardinals. Look for Georgia Tech to improve to 4-1 ATS on the season as a favorite.

10-4 IN LAST 14 CBB ATS PICKS | +550
UNDER 155
CANISIUS @ BUFFALO | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
6:27 PM
Coach Reggie Witherspoon and his Canisius Golden Griffins have established a much slower pace than in years past. Buffalo is coming off a deflating loss as a double-digit favorite to Army and has been struggling a bit. The Bulls are definitely missing their four graduates from a season ago. Look for a tighter matchup here with limited offense.

6-3 IN LAST 9 CBB PICKS | +267
2-1 IN LAST 3 CAN O/U PICKS | +89

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Michael Rusk

SYRACUSE -13.5
OAKLAND @ SYRACUSE | 12/18 | 8:00 PM EST
6:46 PM
Oakland, which was trounced by Michigan State on Saturday, has not come within 20 points of beating Syracuse in the all-time series. The Orange posted a 24-point victory at home as a nine-point favorite two seasons ago. Syracuse, which has lost four of five, has had time to prepare for this one following a deflating setback at Georgetown on Saturday. I like the Orange to come out with intensity tonight and take over this game.

10-4 IN LAST 14 CBB ATS PICKS | +550
4-0 IN LAST 4 CUSE ATS PICKS | +400

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Bill Marzano

GONZAGA -14
N. CAROLINA @ GONZAGA | 12/18 | 9:00 PM EST
6:44 PM
This is a tough matchup for the struggling Heels who are not ranked for the first time since 2014. They are seriously banged up and don't figure to slow this Gonzaga team that ranks third in the country in scoring offense (85.8 points per game). The Zags are really good; they can shoot and have great size and athleticism. Go with Gonzaga.

36-26-3 IN LAST 65 CBB PICKS | +703
3-0 IN LAST 3 GONZAG ATS PICKS | +300

UNDER 139
MICHIGAN ST. @ NORTHWESTERN | 12/18 | 8:00 PM EST
6:37 PM
These two teams are no strangers to one another, and I think this will be a low-scoring, defensive battle. The Wildcats are not that good offensively, scoring just 66.0 points per game, but they are tough defensively, allowing just 62.1 points a game. Meanwhile the Spartans are allowing just 65.4 points per game and doing a great job creating turnovers and tough shots. Under is the play.

36-26-3 IN LAST 65 CBB PICKS | +703
SF AUSTIN -14.5
HOUSTON BAP. @ SF AUSTIN | 12/18 | 7:30 PM EST
6:29 PM
Houston Baptist is 0-6 on the road and 0-8 overall while Stephen F. Austin is a perfect 6-0 at home. Houston Baptist is the worst defensive team in the nation, allowing 101.1 points a game. Meanwhile the Lumberjacks can score and already have a huge win over Duke. Stephen F. Austin will run away in this game.

36-26-3 IN LAST 65 CBB PICKS | +703
UTAH +10.5
KENTUCKY VS UTAH | 12/18 | 11:00 PM EST
6:53 PM
The Utes are solid on both sides of the ball, averaging 83.0 points a game while allowing just 68.6. The Wildcats are allowing just 59.2 points per game but will have a tough time with this Utah offense that can spread the court. The Utes will have to play well defensively to have a shot to win, but I expect them to take this intriguing matchup to the wire. Take the points.

36-26-3 IN LAST 65 CBB PICKS | +703

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Josh Nagel

SENIOR ANALYST

6:30 PM
WASHINGTON PK
CHICAGO @ WASHINGTON | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
Lately, the improving Bulls have had performances more reflective of their promising roster. But their 26-point collapse against the Thunder in their last outing shows they still have a ways to go. Despite having one of the NBA's best one-on-one players in Zach LaVine, this is still a touch matchup against the score-happy, no-defense Wizards. Washington got on track with a win at Detroit and should outlast the Wizards on Wednesday for another.

21-13-1 IN LAST 35 NBA ATS PICKS | +679
4-0 IN LAST 4 WAS ATS PICKS | +400

6-2 IN LAST 8 CHI ATS PICKS | +381
MIAMI +8
MIAMI @ PHILADELPHIA | 12/18 | 7:00 PM EST
6:38 PM
The 76ers lost on Sunday at Brooklyn minus Joel Embiid, while the Heat hit a bit of a letdown spot at Memphis following their win in Dallas. Philadelphia's home winning streak can't last forever and it could get tested Wednesday night by a Heat club that is looking to avenge a blowout loss the last time these clubs met at the Wells Fargo Center. There's value in the points Wednesday behind a strong road team.

21-13-1 IN LAST 35 NBA ATS PICKS | +679
2-1 IN LAST 3 MIA ATS PICKS | +91

2-1-1 IN LAST 4 PHI ATS PICKS | +89