Thursday, January 15
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHO at DET | 07:00 PM | DET -7.5***** U 219.5***** | +500 +500 |
| OKC at HOU | 07:30 PM | HOU +5.5***** | +500 |
| BOS at MIA | 07:30 PM | U 234.5***** | +500 |
| MIL at SA | 08:00 PM | MIL +7.5***** U 224.5***** | +500 +500 |
| UTA at DAL | 08:30 PM | UTA +3.5***** | +500 |
| ATL at POR | 10:00 PM | U 230.5***** | +500 |
| NY at GS | 10:00 PM | U 228.5****** | +500 |
| CHA at LAL | 10:30 PM | CHA +3.5***** | +500 |
CNOTES NBA BEST BETS THRU JANUARY !
01/15/2026...............5 - 5 - 0...............50.00%.................- 2.50
01/14/2026...............7 - 3 - 0...............70.00%.................+ 18.50
01/13/2026...............5 - 3 - 0...............62.50%.................+ 8.50
01/12/2026...............2 - 7 - 0...............22.22%..................- 28.50
01/11/2026...............3 - 4 - 0...............42.85%..................- 7.00
01/10/2026...............4 - 3 - 0...............57.14%..................+ 3.50
01/09/2026...............6 - 5 - 0...............54.54%..................+ 2,50
01/08/2026...............3 - 2 - 0...............60.00%..................+ 4.00
01/07/2026...............3 - 7 - 0...............30.00%..................- 23.50
01/06/2026...............1 - 5 - 0...............16.66%.................- 22.60
01/04/2026...............3 - 6 - 0...............33.33%..................- 18.00
01/03/2026...............5 - 6 - 0...............45.45%..................- 8.00
01/02/2026...............1 - 6 - 0...............14.28%..................- 28.00
01/01/2026...............2 - 6 - 0...............25.00%..................- 23.00
TOTALS..................50- 68 - 0...............42.37%..................- 124.10
01/15/2026...............5 - 5 - 0...............50.00%.................- 2.50
01/14/2026...............7 - 3 - 0...............70.00%.................+ 18.50
01/13/2026...............5 - 3 - 0...............62.50%.................+ 8.50
01/12/2026...............2 - 7 - 0...............22.22%..................- 28.50
01/11/2026...............3 - 4 - 0...............42.85%..................- 7.00
01/10/2026...............4 - 3 - 0...............57.14%..................+ 3.50
01/09/2026...............6 - 5 - 0...............54.54%..................+ 2,50
01/08/2026...............3 - 2 - 0...............60.00%..................+ 4.00
01/07/2026...............3 - 7 - 0...............30.00%..................- 23.50
01/06/2026...............1 - 5 - 0...............16.66%.................- 22.60
01/04/2026...............3 - 6 - 0...............33.33%..................- 18.00
01/03/2026...............5 - 6 - 0...............45.45%..................- 8.00
01/02/2026...............1 - 6 - 0...............14.28%..................- 28.00
01/01/2026...............2 - 6 - 0...............25.00%..................- 23.00
TOTALS..................50- 68 - 0...............42.37%..................- 124.10
Friday’s 6-pack:
NFL teams to start a season 7-1, then miss the playoffs:
— 2025 Colts
— 2012 Bears
— 1996 Redskins
— 1988 Saints
— 1987 Chargers
— 1975 Dolphins
Quote of the Day
“…….You targeted him, you went and got him, and now it’s all on you to make sure it works around him. I think this is a no-brainer hire for both sides. If I were John Harbaugh, that’s the job I would want. If I were the New York Giants, John Harbaugh’s the guy I would want.”
Pete Prisco
Friday’s quiz
Which NFL team played the fewest amount of games outdoors (4) this season?
Thursday’s quiz
Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is the all-time leader in assists for San Diego State’s basketball team.
Wednesday’s quiz
When the NFL/AFL merged after the 1969 season, three teams jumped from the NFL to join the AFC: Browns, Colts, Steelers.
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— When I was a kid, one of my favorite TV shows was The Rockford Files, starring the great actor James Garner. It was about a private detective
who lived in a trailer on a beach outside Los Angeles. He drove a gold Pontiac Firebird, the show is still on TV, I think on Peacock, but it ran from 1974-80, my high school/college years.
NBC is re-booting the series, but James Garner as Rockford is going to be a tough act to follow, harder than Tom Selleck as Magnum PI, and that hasn’t gone well. Curious to see who they cast as Rockford.
— ACC is adding a conference game to each team’s schedule next year, so teams have to pare down their non-conference schedules. Virginia Tech is paying James Madison $800,000 not to play them next fall.
— The minimum salary in major league baseball this season: $780,000.
— Back in the day, when Al Davis owned the Oakland Raiders, he would interview some coaches he had no intention of hiring; he just wanted to pick their brain.
This week, Raiders interviewed 30-year old Davis Webb, who is the passing game coordinator for the Raiders’ division rival Denver Broncos. Hmmm……
— Famous birthdays, January 16th
Dave Stapleton, 72
Gerald Henderson, 70
Steve Balboni, 69
Mark Collins, 62
Jack McDowell, 60
Don MacLean, 56
Joe Horn, 54
Jack Cust, 47
Albert Pujols, 46
Joe Flacco, 41
Mark Trumbo, 40
Brendan Donovan, 29
— Rules changes for the college basketball transfer portal; players will not be able to enter the portal until the day after the NCAA Tournament, and the portal will be open for only 15 days.
This is a drastic switch (and improvement) from 2024, when the portal was open for 45 days and the process began the day after Selection Sunday.
— North Carolina’s basketball roster is earning a total of $14M this season; they’re 14-3 so far, 2-2 in the ACC, giving up 97-95 points in road losses to SMU, Stanford.
— Gonzaga F Braden Huff is out 4-8 weeks with a left knee injury; massive loss for the Zags. Huff is averaging 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds/game.
— Virginia Tech is 2-3 in ACC games, with losses by 1-1-3 points; their last six games were all decided by 3 or fewer points. This season, Hokies are 4-0 in overtime games.
— Movie of the Day: Let It Ride (1989)- A cab driver gets a hot tip on a race horse and wins big, but he can’t stop gambling. If you enjoy going to the racetrack, chances are you’ll like this movie.
Richard Dreyfuss is the cab driver, Terri Garr is his wife, Jennifer Tilly is one of the patron’s in the track’s clubhouse, David Johanssen is another cab driver, Robbie Coltrane is great as the teller who takes the gambler’s bets.
Funny movie.
— South Alabama 91, Arkansas State 87, OT
Ark State led by 4 with 0:50 left in regulation.
Jaguars were 21-30 on foul line, Ark State 12-15.
Ark State shot 13-44 on the arc, 18-28 inside the arc.
— Southern Utah 106, Tarleton State 105 OT
Thunderbirds snap a seven-game losing streak.
Southern Utah shot 58% inside arc, 31-42 on the foul line.
6-3 junior Dior Johnson scored 40 points for Tarleton; he didn’t start.
— IU Indy 96, Robert Morris 93, OT
Robert Morris led by 10 with 10:04 left in the game.
IU Indy was 26-35 on the foul line, Robert Morris 21-27.
Jaguars end nine-game losing skid vs D-I teams.
IU Indy is playing fastest-paced games in the country.
— Georgia Southern 87, Old Dominion 84
Monarchs led 48-39 at halftime.
Georgia Southern shot 10-23 on arc, scored 1.22 ppp.
Eagles were 19-28 on foul line, ODU was 10-15
— Cal-Davis 74, Cal-Fullerton 69
Cal-Davis had 20 turnovers, but shot 61.3% inside arc.
Cal-Davis out-rebounded the Titans, 43-32
Cal-Fullerton has #337 eFG% defense in the country.
NFL teams to start a season 7-1, then miss the playoffs:
— 2025 Colts
— 2012 Bears
— 1996 Redskins
— 1988 Saints
— 1987 Chargers
— 1975 Dolphins
Quote of the Day
“…….You targeted him, you went and got him, and now it’s all on you to make sure it works around him. I think this is a no-brainer hire for both sides. If I were John Harbaugh, that’s the job I would want. If I were the New York Giants, John Harbaugh’s the guy I would want.”
Pete Prisco
Friday’s quiz
Which NFL team played the fewest amount of games outdoors (4) this season?
Thursday’s quiz
Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is the all-time leader in assists for San Diego State’s basketball team.
Wednesday’s quiz
When the NFL/AFL merged after the 1969 season, three teams jumped from the NFL to join the AFC: Browns, Colts, Steelers.
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Friday’s Den: Random stuff on a cold winter night…….
— Dodgers have apparently signed free agent OF Kyle Tucker, who has hit 134 home runs the last five years. He was hampered by a hand injury last year, batting .218 in July, .244 in August after hitting .280 with 17 homers before the All-Star break.— When I was a kid, one of my favorite TV shows was The Rockford Files, starring the great actor James Garner. It was about a private detective
who lived in a trailer on a beach outside Los Angeles. He drove a gold Pontiac Firebird, the show is still on TV, I think on Peacock, but it ran from 1974-80, my high school/college years.
NBC is re-booting the series, but James Garner as Rockford is going to be a tough act to follow, harder than Tom Selleck as Magnum PI, and that hasn’t gone well. Curious to see who they cast as Rockford.
— ACC is adding a conference game to each team’s schedule next year, so teams have to pare down their non-conference schedules. Virginia Tech is paying James Madison $800,000 not to play them next fall.
— The minimum salary in major league baseball this season: $780,000.
— Back in the day, when Al Davis owned the Oakland Raiders, he would interview some coaches he had no intention of hiring; he just wanted to pick their brain.
This week, Raiders interviewed 30-year old Davis Webb, who is the passing game coordinator for the Raiders’ division rival Denver Broncos. Hmmm……
— Famous birthdays, January 16th
Dave Stapleton, 72
Gerald Henderson, 70
Steve Balboni, 69
Mark Collins, 62
Jack McDowell, 60
Don MacLean, 56
Joe Horn, 54
Jack Cust, 47
Albert Pujols, 46
Joe Flacco, 41
Mark Trumbo, 40
Brendan Donovan, 29
— Rules changes for the college basketball transfer portal; players will not be able to enter the portal until the day after the NCAA Tournament, and the portal will be open for only 15 days.
This is a drastic switch (and improvement) from 2024, when the portal was open for 45 days and the process began the day after Selection Sunday.
— North Carolina’s basketball roster is earning a total of $14M this season; they’re 14-3 so far, 2-2 in the ACC, giving up 97-95 points in road losses to SMU, Stanford.
— Gonzaga F Braden Huff is out 4-8 weeks with a left knee injury; massive loss for the Zags. Huff is averaging 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds/game.
— Virginia Tech is 2-3 in ACC games, with losses by 1-1-3 points; their last six games were all decided by 3 or fewer points. This season, Hokies are 4-0 in overtime games.
— Movie of the Day: Let It Ride (1989)- A cab driver gets a hot tip on a race horse and wins big, but he can’t stop gambling. If you enjoy going to the racetrack, chances are you’ll like this movie.
Richard Dreyfuss is the cab driver, Terri Garr is his wife, Jennifer Tilly is one of the patron’s in the track’s clubhouse, David Johanssen is another cab driver, Robbie Coltrane is great as the teller who takes the gambler’s bets.
Funny movie.
— South Alabama 91, Arkansas State 87, OT
Ark State led by 4 with 0:50 left in regulation.
Jaguars were 21-30 on foul line, Ark State 12-15.
Ark State shot 13-44 on the arc, 18-28 inside the arc.
— Southern Utah 106, Tarleton State 105 OT
Thunderbirds snap a seven-game losing streak.
Southern Utah shot 58% inside arc, 31-42 on the foul line.
6-3 junior Dior Johnson scored 40 points for Tarleton; he didn’t start.
— IU Indy 96, Robert Morris 93, OT
Robert Morris led by 10 with 10:04 left in the game.
IU Indy was 26-35 on the foul line, Robert Morris 21-27.
Jaguars end nine-game losing skid vs D-I teams.
IU Indy is playing fastest-paced games in the country.
— Georgia Southern 87, Old Dominion 84
Monarchs led 48-39 at halftime.
Georgia Southern shot 10-23 on arc, scored 1.22 ppp.
Eagles were 19-28 on foul line, ODU was 10-15
— Cal-Davis 74, Cal-Fullerton 69
Cal-Davis had 20 turnovers, but shot 61.3% inside arc.
Cal-Davis out-rebounded the Titans, 43-32
Cal-Fullerton has #337 eFG% defense in the country.
NBA
Friday, January 16
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Trend Report
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New Orleans VS Indiana
New Orleans is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans' last 8 games.
New Orleans is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games.
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against Indiana.
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games.
Indiana is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games against New Orleans.
Cleveland VS Philadelphia
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games.
Cleveland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games against Philadelphia.
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games.
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 6 games against Cleveland.
Chicago VS Brooklyn
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 12 games.
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games against Brooklyn.
Brooklyn is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games.
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Brooklyn's last 18 games against Chicago.
Los Angeles VS Toronto
LA Clippers is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games.
LA Clippers is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games.
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against Toronto.
LA Clippers is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road.
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 17 games.
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games against LA Clippers.
Minnesota VS Houston
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games.
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
Minnesota is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games against Houston.
Houston is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games.
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games against Minnesota.
Washington VS Sacramento
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games.
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games against Sacramento.
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games.
Sacramento is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Sacramento's last 16 games against Washington.
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Friday, January 16
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Trend Report
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New Orleans VS Indiana
New Orleans is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans' last 8 games.
New Orleans is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games.
New Orleans is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against Indiana.
Indiana is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 5 games.
Indiana is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 7 games against New Orleans.
Cleveland VS Philadelphia
Cleveland is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
Cleveland is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games.
Cleveland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games against Philadelphia.
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games.
Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 6 games against Cleveland.
Chicago VS Brooklyn
Chicago is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 12 games.
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games against Brooklyn.
Brooklyn is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 5 games.
Brooklyn is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Brooklyn's last 18 games against Chicago.
Los Angeles VS Toronto
LA Clippers is 11-2 ATS in its last 13 games.
LA Clippers is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games.
LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against Toronto.
LA Clippers is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road.
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 17 games.
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 13 games against LA Clippers.
Minnesota VS Houston
Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games.
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
Minnesota is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games against Houston.
Houston is 0-7 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston's last 8 games.
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games against Minnesota.
Washington VS Sacramento
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 10 games.
Washington is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games against Sacramento.
Sacramento is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento's last 6 games.
Sacramento is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Sacramento's last 16 games against Washington.
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Friday, January 16
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO at IND | 07:00 PM | IND -4.5***** U 241.5***** | +500 +500 |
| CLE at PHI | 07:00 PM | PHI -2.5***** U 233.5 | +500 +500 |
| LAC at TOR | 07:30 PM | LAC +1.5 U 213.5***** | +500 +500 |
| CHI at BK | 07:30 PM | CHI +1.5***** U 225.5***** | +500 +500 |
| MIN at HOU | 09:30 PM | HOU -4.5***** U 221.5***** | +500 +500 |
| WAS at SAC | 10:00 PM | SAC -7.5 U 233.5***** | +500 +500 |
CNOTES NBA BEST BETS THRU JANUARY !
01/16/2026...............4 - 5 - 0...............44.44%.................- 7.50
01/15/2026...............5 - 5 - 0...............50.00%.................- 2.50
01/14/2026...............7 - 3 - 0...............70.00%.................+ 18.50
01/13/2026...............5 - 3 - 0...............62.50%.................+ 8.50
01/12/2026...............2 - 7 - 0...............22.22%..................- 28.50
01/11/2026...............3 - 4 - 0...............42.85%..................- 7.00
01/10/2026...............4 - 3 - 0...............57.14%..................+ 3.50
01/09/2026...............6 - 5 - 0...............54.54%..................+ 2,50
01/08/2026...............3 - 2 - 0...............60.00%..................+ 4.00
01/07/2026...............3 - 7 - 0...............30.00%..................- 23.50
01/06/2026...............1 - 5 - 0...............16.66%.................- 22.60
01/04/2026...............3 - 6 - 0...............33.33%..................- 18.00
01/03/2026...............5 - 6 - 0...............45.45%..................- 8.00
01/02/2026...............1 - 6 - 0...............14.28%..................- 28.00
01/01/2026...............2 - 6 - 0...............25.00%..................- 23.00
TOTALS..................54- 73 - 0...............42.51%..................- 131.60
01/16/2026...............4 - 5 - 0...............44.44%.................- 7.50
01/15/2026...............5 - 5 - 0...............50.00%.................- 2.50
01/14/2026...............7 - 3 - 0...............70.00%.................+ 18.50
01/13/2026...............5 - 3 - 0...............62.50%.................+ 8.50
01/12/2026...............2 - 7 - 0...............22.22%..................- 28.50
01/11/2026...............3 - 4 - 0...............42.85%..................- 7.00
01/10/2026...............4 - 3 - 0...............57.14%..................+ 3.50
01/09/2026...............6 - 5 - 0...............54.54%..................+ 2,50
01/08/2026...............3 - 2 - 0...............60.00%..................+ 4.00
01/07/2026...............3 - 7 - 0...............30.00%..................- 23.50
01/06/2026...............1 - 5 - 0...............16.66%.................- 22.60
01/04/2026...............3 - 6 - 0...............33.33%..................- 18.00
01/03/2026...............5 - 6 - 0...............45.45%..................- 8.00
01/02/2026...............1 - 6 - 0...............14.28%..................- 28.00
01/01/2026...............2 - 6 - 0...............25.00%..................- 23.00
TOTALS..................54- 73 - 0...............42.51%..................- 131.60
Saturday’s 6-pack:
Some teams who take, on average, the longest 2-point shots:
— Houston (16-1)
— Georgia State (6-12)
— Rider (2-14)
— Louisiana (4-15)
— Texas El-Paso (6-11)
— Rutgers (9-8)
Thought of the Day
Nobody is perfect, and nobody has it easy; everybody has issues. You never know what people are going through. It doesn’t cost anything to be nice.
Saturday’s quiz
Who was the Seahawks’ QB, the first time they played in a Super Bowl?
Friday’s quiz
Arizona Cardinals played the fewest amount of games outdoors (4) this season.
Thursday’s quiz
Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is the all-time leader in assists for San Diego State’s basketball team.
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— Don Shula (347-173-6 as NFL coach)
lost Super Bowl III with the Colts
was 2-3 in Super Bowls with Miami, winning Super Bowls VII and VIII
His grandson Chris is defensive coordinator for the Rams.
— Dick Vermeil (126-114)
Won Super Bowl XXXIV with the Rams
Lost Super Bowl XiX with Philadelphia
He was 6-5 in playoff games, was 15-5-3 as a college coach
— Andy Reid (307-174-1)
Is 3-3 in Super Bowls, 28-17 in playoff games.
Lost Super Bowl XXXIX with the Eagles
Is 3-2 in Super Bowls with Chiefs, 18-8 in playoff games.
— Bill Parcells (191-141-1)
Won two Super Bowls with the Giants (XXI and XXV)
Lost Super Bowl XXXI with New England.
He was 11-8 in playoff games.
— Mike Holmgren (174-122)
Won Super Bowl XXXI with Green Bay
Lost Super Bowl XV with Seattle
Was 1-2 in Super Bowl, 13-11 in playoff games.
— John Fox (141-130)
Won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Broncos
Lost Super Bowl XXXVIII with Carolina
He was 8-7 in playoff games.
— Dan Reeves (201-174-2)
Got to three Super Bowls in four years with Denver, went 0-3
Lost Super Bowl XXXIII with the Falcons, against Denver.
Was 11-9 in playoff games.
— Famous birthdays, January 17th:
Preston Pearson, 81
Pete LaCock, 74
Chili Davis, 66
Jim Carrey, 64
Dwyane Wade, 44
Tyler Zeller, 36
Trevor Bauer, 35
Nickell Robey-Coleman, 34
Kyle Tucker, 29
— Dodgers gave OF Kyle Tucker a four-year, $240M contract, $60M/year, which seems a bit excessive. Tucker has 147 career home runs, a career OPS of .865, but he played most of his career in a hitter-friendly ballpark in Houston.
— Mets responded to that by signing IF Bo Bichette for three years, $126M. He hit .311 last year, has a career OPS of .806. Bichette figures to play third base, after being a shortstop up until now, kind of what Alex Rodriguez did when he moved to the Bronx.
— Phillies re-signed C JP Realmuto for three years, $45M; he will be 35 in March, has a career OPS of .774.
— In college/minor league sports, QB Darian Mensah is in the transfer portal, again. After making $8M the last two years at Duke, he figures to land with the Miami Hurricanes. Mensah started his college career at Tulane. Duke went 18-9 in Mensah’s two years as QB.
— Word of the Day: Chiseler- A person who cheats/tricks people; a grifter.
— Providence 93, Creighton 88
Friars shot 56.8% inside the arc.
Creighton led 46-45 at halftime.
Just second win in seven Big East games for Providence
— Kansas 80, Baylor 62
Kansas shot 58.7% inside arc, had only four turnovers.
Jayhawks won last two games, by 21-18 points.
Baylor slips to 11-6, 1-4 in conference games.
— DePaul 80, Marquette 75
Marquette led 44-36 at halftime.
6-7 senior Gunn had 31 points for DePaul.
DePaul won last three home games, is 3-4 in Big East play.
Last time DePaul finished .500+ in conference play? 2007.
— Kent State 87, Toledo 84
Toledo led 41-35 at halftime.
Kent State was 26-36 on foul line, Rockets 20-29.
Kent State is 5-1 in MAC, game behind unbeaten Miami.
— Ball State 76, Ohio U 71
Cardinals never trailed, improved to 1-5 in the MAC.
Ball State was 25-31 on foul line, Bobcats 15-19.
Ohio U shot 57.9% inside arc, 4-16 outside arc.
— Dayton 78, Loyola Chi 51
Flyers led this game 31-30 at halftime.
Dayton is 5-0 in A-14, forcing turnovers 25% of time.
Loyola is 5-14 this year, after going 48-22 the last two years.
Some teams who take, on average, the longest 2-point shots:
— Houston (16-1)
— Georgia State (6-12)
— Rider (2-14)
— Louisiana (4-15)
— Texas El-Paso (6-11)
— Rutgers (9-8)
Thought of the Day
Nobody is perfect, and nobody has it easy; everybody has issues. You never know what people are going through. It doesn’t cost anything to be nice.
Saturday’s quiz
Who was the Seahawks’ QB, the first time they played in a Super Bowl?
Friday’s quiz
Arizona Cardinals played the fewest amount of games outdoors (4) this season.
Thursday’s quiz
Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is the all-time leader in assists for San Diego State’s basketball team.
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Saturday’s Den: Random stuff with the weekend here…….
There are seven NFL head coaches who have led more than one franchise to a Super Bowl; was surprised to learn that no coach has ever won a Super Bowl with two franchises.— Don Shula (347-173-6 as NFL coach)
lost Super Bowl III with the Colts
was 2-3 in Super Bowls with Miami, winning Super Bowls VII and VIII
His grandson Chris is defensive coordinator for the Rams.
— Dick Vermeil (126-114)
Won Super Bowl XXXIV with the Rams
Lost Super Bowl XiX with Philadelphia
He was 6-5 in playoff games, was 15-5-3 as a college coach
— Andy Reid (307-174-1)
Is 3-3 in Super Bowls, 28-17 in playoff games.
Lost Super Bowl XXXIX with the Eagles
Is 3-2 in Super Bowls with Chiefs, 18-8 in playoff games.
— Bill Parcells (191-141-1)
Won two Super Bowls with the Giants (XXI and XXV)
Lost Super Bowl XXXI with New England.
He was 11-8 in playoff games.
— Mike Holmgren (174-122)
Won Super Bowl XXXI with Green Bay
Lost Super Bowl XV with Seattle
Was 1-2 in Super Bowl, 13-11 in playoff games.
— John Fox (141-130)
Won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Broncos
Lost Super Bowl XXXVIII with Carolina
He was 8-7 in playoff games.
— Dan Reeves (201-174-2)
Got to three Super Bowls in four years with Denver, went 0-3
Lost Super Bowl XXXIII with the Falcons, against Denver.
Was 11-9 in playoff games.
— Famous birthdays, January 17th:
Preston Pearson, 81
Pete LaCock, 74
Chili Davis, 66
Jim Carrey, 64
Dwyane Wade, 44
Tyler Zeller, 36
Trevor Bauer, 35
Nickell Robey-Coleman, 34
Kyle Tucker, 29
— Dodgers gave OF Kyle Tucker a four-year, $240M contract, $60M/year, which seems a bit excessive. Tucker has 147 career home runs, a career OPS of .865, but he played most of his career in a hitter-friendly ballpark in Houston.
— Mets responded to that by signing IF Bo Bichette for three years, $126M. He hit .311 last year, has a career OPS of .806. Bichette figures to play third base, after being a shortstop up until now, kind of what Alex Rodriguez did when he moved to the Bronx.
— Phillies re-signed C JP Realmuto for three years, $45M; he will be 35 in March, has a career OPS of .774.
— In college/minor league sports, QB Darian Mensah is in the transfer portal, again. After making $8M the last two years at Duke, he figures to land with the Miami Hurricanes. Mensah started his college career at Tulane. Duke went 18-9 in Mensah’s two years as QB.
— Word of the Day: Chiseler- A person who cheats/tricks people; a grifter.
— Providence 93, Creighton 88
Friars shot 56.8% inside the arc.
Creighton led 46-45 at halftime.
Just second win in seven Big East games for Providence
— Kansas 80, Baylor 62
Kansas shot 58.7% inside arc, had only four turnovers.
Jayhawks won last two games, by 21-18 points.
Baylor slips to 11-6, 1-4 in conference games.
— DePaul 80, Marquette 75
Marquette led 44-36 at halftime.
6-7 senior Gunn had 31 points for DePaul.
DePaul won last three home games, is 3-4 in Big East play.
Last time DePaul finished .500+ in conference play? 2007.
— Kent State 87, Toledo 84
Toledo led 41-35 at halftime.
Kent State was 26-36 on foul line, Rockets 20-29.
Kent State is 5-1 in MAC, game behind unbeaten Miami.
— Ball State 76, Ohio U 71
Cardinals never trailed, improved to 1-5 in the MAC.
Ball State was 25-31 on foul line, Bobcats 15-19.
Ohio U shot 57.9% inside arc, 4-16 outside arc.
— Dayton 78, Loyola Chi 51
Flyers led this game 31-30 at halftime.
Dayton is 5-0 in A-14, forcing turnovers 25% of time.
Loyola is 5-14 this year, after going 48-22 the last two years.
NBA
Saturday, January 17
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Utah VS Dallas
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games.
Utah is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games.
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games against Dallas.
Dallas is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas' last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas' last 9 games against Utah.
Dallas is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home.
Boston VS Atlanta
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games.
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games against Atlanta.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games.
Atlanta is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston.
Indiana VS Detroit
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games.
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Indiana is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games against Detroit.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 6 games.
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games against Indiana.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games at home.
Phoenix VS New York
Phoenix is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games.
Phoenix is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games.
Phoenix is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games against New York.
New York is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New York's last 18 games.
New York is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games.
New York is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home.
Minnesota VS San Antonio
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
Minnesota is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games against San Antonio.
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games against San Antonio.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road.
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio's last 8 games.
San Antonio is 13-7 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games against Minnesota.
Oklahoma City VS Miami
Oklahoma City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games.
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games against Miami.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games.
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home.
Miami is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City.
Charlotte VS Golden State
Charlotte is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games.
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against Golden State.
Charlotte is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games against Golden State.
Charlotte is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road.
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Golden State's last 17 games against Charlotte.
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home.
Washington VS Denver
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games.
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games against Denver.
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington.
Los Angeles VS Portland
LA Lakers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
LA Lakers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
LA Lakers is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games against Portland.
LA Lakers is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games against Portland.
Portland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Portland's last 15 games.
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games against LA Lakers.
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Utah VS Dallas
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games.
Utah is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games.
Utah is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games against Dallas.
Dallas is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas' last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas' last 9 games against Utah.
Dallas is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home.
Boston VS Atlanta
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games.
Boston is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games.
Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games against Atlanta.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games.
Atlanta is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing at home against Boston.
Indiana VS Detroit
Indiana is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Indiana's last 6 games.
Indiana is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
Indiana is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games against Detroit.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 6 games.
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games against Indiana.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games at home.
Phoenix VS New York
Phoenix is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games.
Phoenix is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games.
Phoenix is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games against New York.
New York is 3-13 ATS in its last 16 games.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of New York's last 18 games.
New York is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games.
New York is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home.
Minnesota VS San Antonio
Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
Minnesota is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games against San Antonio.
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games against San Antonio.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road.
San Antonio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of San Antonio's last 8 games.
San Antonio is 13-7 SU in its last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games against Minnesota.
Oklahoma City VS Miami
Oklahoma City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City's last 9 games.
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games.
Oklahoma City is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games against Miami.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games.
Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home.
Miami is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City.
Charlotte VS Golden State
Charlotte is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games.
Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against Golden State.
Charlotte is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games against Golden State.
Charlotte is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road.
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
Golden State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Golden State's last 17 games against Charlotte.
Golden State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home.
Washington VS Denver
Washington is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 11 games.
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.
Washington is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games against Denver.
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
Denver is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington.
Los Angeles VS Portland
LA Lakers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
LA Lakers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
LA Lakers is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games against Portland.
LA Lakers is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games against Portland.
Portland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Portland's last 15 games.
Portland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games against LA Lakers.
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Saturday, January 17
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTA at DAL | 05:00 PM | UTA +3.5 U 241.5***** | +500 +500 |
| BOS at ATL | 07:30 PM | ATL +3.5***** U 230.5 | +500 +500 |
| IND at DET | 07:30 PM | IND +12.5***** U 226.5 | +500 +500 |
| PHO at NY | 07:30 PM | PHO +2.5 O 225.5***** | +500 +500 |
| MIN at SA | 08:00 PM | MIN +5.5***** U 228.5 | +500 +500 |
| OKC at MIA | 08:00 PM | OKC -10.5***** U 234.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHA at GS | 08:30 PM | GS -7.5***** O 234.5***** | +500 +500 |
| WAS at DEN | 09:00 PM | DEN -12.5 O 231.5***** | +500 +500 |
| LAL at POR | 10:00 PM | POR -3.5 O 224.5***** | +500 +500 |
CNOTES NBA BEST BETS THRU JANUARY !
01/17/2026...............5 - 5 - 0...............50.00%................- 2.50
01/16/2026...............4 - 5 - 0...............44.44%.................- 7.50
01/15/2026...............5 - 5 - 0...............50.00%.................- 2.50
01/14/2026...............7 - 3 - 0...............70.00%.................+ 18.50
01/13/2026...............5 - 3 - 0...............62.50%.................+ 8.50
01/12/2026...............2 - 7 - 0...............22.22%..................- 28.50
01/11/2026...............3 - 4 - 0...............42.85%..................- 7.00
01/10/2026...............4 - 3 - 0...............57.14%..................+ 3.50
01/09/2026...............6 - 5 - 0...............54.54%..................+ 2,50
01/08/2026...............3 - 2 - 0...............60.00%..................+ 4.00
01/07/2026...............3 - 7 - 0...............30.00%..................- 23.50
01/06/2026...............1 - 5 - 0...............16.66%.................- 22.60
01/04/2026...............3 - 6 - 0...............33.33%..................- 18.00
01/03/2026...............5 - 6 - 0...............45.45%..................- 8.00
01/02/2026...............1 - 6 - 0...............14.28%..................- 28.00
01/01/2026...............2 - 6 - 0...............25.00%..................- 23.00
TOTALS..................59- 78 - 0...............43.06%..................- 134.10
01/17/2026...............5 - 5 - 0...............50.00%................- 2.50
01/16/2026...............4 - 5 - 0...............44.44%.................- 7.50
01/15/2026...............5 - 5 - 0...............50.00%.................- 2.50
01/14/2026...............7 - 3 - 0...............70.00%.................+ 18.50
01/13/2026...............5 - 3 - 0...............62.50%.................+ 8.50
01/12/2026...............2 - 7 - 0...............22.22%..................- 28.50
01/11/2026...............3 - 4 - 0...............42.85%..................- 7.00
01/10/2026...............4 - 3 - 0...............57.14%..................+ 3.50
01/09/2026...............6 - 5 - 0...............54.54%..................+ 2,50
01/08/2026...............3 - 2 - 0...............60.00%..................+ 4.00
01/07/2026...............3 - 7 - 0...............30.00%..................- 23.50
01/06/2026...............1 - 5 - 0...............16.66%.................- 22.60
01/04/2026...............3 - 6 - 0...............33.33%..................- 18.00
01/03/2026...............5 - 6 - 0...............45.45%..................- 8.00
01/02/2026...............1 - 6 - 0...............14.28%..................- 28.00
01/01/2026...............2 - 6 - 0...............25.00%..................- 23.00
TOTALS..................59- 78 - 0...............43.06%..................- 134.10
Sunday’s 6-pack
Some teams getting the highest %age of their points on 3-pointers:
44.2%— Cornell
41.9%— Dartmouth
41.1%— Cal Poly
41.0%— Colorado State
40.6%— Alabama
40.6%— Louisville
Quote of the Day
“I have a job to do that is not very complicated, but it is often difficult; to get a group of men to do what they don’t want to do, so they can achieve the one thing they have wanted all their lives.”
Tom Landry
Sunday’s quiz
Houston Texans made the playoffs for the first time in 2011; they won their first playoff game that year. Who did they beat?
Saturday’s quiz
Matt Hasselbeck was the Seahawks’ QB, the first time they played in a Super Bowl.
Friday’s quiz
Arizona Cardinals played the fewest amount of games outdoors (4) this season.
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Denver advances to AFC title game next week, at home.
Denver QB Bo Nix broke his ankle, is out for the year.
Backup Jarrett Stidham (1-3 as an NFL starter) is Denver’s new QB.
Stidham will be first QB in the last 60 years to start a conference championship game, without having thrown a pass up to that point in that season.
Denver scored 10 points in last 0:22 of first half to take 20-10 halftime lead.
Buffalo kicked a 50-yard FG with 0:05 left in regulation to force OT.
Broncos drove 75 yards before they kicked the game-winning FG.
Josh Allen is having a great career, but he is now 0-7 in overtime games.
— Seahawks 41, 49ers 6
Seahawks ran opening kickoff back 95 yards for a TD.
Seattle’s first seven drives: 48 plays, 271 yards, 34 points.
San Francisco lost fumbles on their first two drives.
Seattle will host the NFC title game next Sunday.
Seahawks won 11 of their last 12 home playoff games.
49ers were 2-5 ATS as an underdog this year.
49ers had won their previous four visits to Seattle.
Seahawks went over their team total in 12 of last 17 games.
— California 84, North Carolina 78
Cal led this game 54-37 at halftime.
Golden Bears shot 14-26 on arc; Justin Pippen scored 19 points.
Tar Heels are 0-3 in ACC road games, giving up 97-95-84 points.
Justin Pippen is the son of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen
— Purdue 69, USC 64
USC led this game 22-8 midway thru the first half.
Trojans shot 61% inside the arc, only 3-20 outside arc.
Purdue has won nine in a row, is now 17-1 this year (lost to Iowa State)
— Kentucky 80, Tennessee 78
Tennessee led by 17 late in the first half.
2nd game in row Kentucky won after trailing by 15+ points.
Kentucky won seven of its last nine games, after a 5-4 start.
— College Basketball Upsets of the Day:
Georgia Tech (+17) 78, NC State 74
Northern Illinois (+8.5) 70, UMass 68
Cleveland State (+8.5) 80, Youngstown State 78
Wofford (+7.5) 74, Furman 70
Kennesaw State (+7.5) 81, Western Kentucky 65
SIU-Edwardsville (+7.5) 68, SE Missouri State 55
— Miami OH 105, Buffalo 102, OT
Miami improves to 19-0, one of three unbeaten teams in country.
RedHawks shot 67.6% inside arc, scored 1.26 ppp.
6-5 senior Suder scored 37 points, had no assists; his job is to shoot the ball.
— Clemson 69, Miami 59
Tigers are 6-0 in ACC, are quietest 16-3 team in the country.
Clemson is #30 experience team that has played schedule #40 so far.
Tigers have the #20 eFG% defense in the country.
— Santa Clara 62, Saint Mary’s 54
Huge win for Santa Clara’s chances of getting an at-large bid in March.
Broncos are 7-1 in WCC, with only loss by 12 at Gonzaga.
Brickfest; teams combined to shoot 7-36 on the arc.
— Florida 98, Vanderbilt 94
Florida shot 62.2% inside arc, scored 1.35 ppp.
Gators out-rebounded Vandy, 40-26.
Florida has won eight of last nine games, after a 5-4 start.
— Famous birthdays, January 18th:
Myron Pottios, 88
Scott McGregor, 72
Kevin Costner, 71
Larry Smith, 68
Bob Hansen, 65
Brady Anderson, 62
Jesse L Martin, 57
Julius Peppers, 46
Michael Pineda, 37
Leonard Fournette, 31
Tee Higgins, 27
Braden Fiske, 26
— Alabama 83, Oklahoma 81
Sooners led 44-33 at halftime.
Alabama shot 57.6% inside arc, only 15-26 on foul line.
Alabama is 13-5; up to this point, they’ve played toughest schedule in country.
— Texas Tech 84, BYU 71
BYU led 61-52 with 8:40 left in the game.
Tech used only three subs, for a total of 10:00.
Red Raiders are shooting 37.8% on arc this year (#24 in country)
— St John’s 86, Villanova 79
Red Storm shot 58.1% inside arc; they opened 2nd half with a 20-4 run.
Johnnies won their last four games, scoring 88 ppg.
Villanova slips to 14-4; they’ve played #24 schedule in country.
— San Diego State 83, New Mexico 79
Aztecs won their 7th game in row, lead Mountain West by a game.
San Diego State outscored Lobos 6-0 over final 1:11 for the win.
Just 2nd loss in last 12 games for New Mexico; they’ve played schedule #90.
— Grand Canyon 84, Utah State 74
Loss snaps Utah State’s 8-game winning streak.
Antelopes shot 60.6% inside arc, scored 1.28 ppp.
6-2 junior Williams scored 20 points in 27:00 off bench for Grand Canyon.
Some teams getting the highest %age of their points on 3-pointers:
44.2%— Cornell
41.9%— Dartmouth
41.1%— Cal Poly
41.0%— Colorado State
40.6%— Alabama
40.6%— Louisville
Quote of the Day
“I have a job to do that is not very complicated, but it is often difficult; to get a group of men to do what they don’t want to do, so they can achieve the one thing they have wanted all their lives.”
Tom Landry
Sunday’s quiz
Houston Texans made the playoffs for the first time in 2011; they won their first playoff game that year. Who did they beat?
Saturday’s quiz
Matt Hasselbeck was the Seahawks’ QB, the first time they played in a Super Bowl.
Friday’s quiz
Arizona Cardinals played the fewest amount of games outdoors (4) this season.
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Sunday’s Den: Wrapping up a sports Saturday……
— Broncos 33, Bills 30 OTDenver advances to AFC title game next week, at home.
Denver QB Bo Nix broke his ankle, is out for the year.
Backup Jarrett Stidham (1-3 as an NFL starter) is Denver’s new QB.
Stidham will be first QB in the last 60 years to start a conference championship game, without having thrown a pass up to that point in that season.
Denver scored 10 points in last 0:22 of first half to take 20-10 halftime lead.
Buffalo kicked a 50-yard FG with 0:05 left in regulation to force OT.
Broncos drove 75 yards before they kicked the game-winning FG.
Josh Allen is having a great career, but he is now 0-7 in overtime games.
— Seahawks 41, 49ers 6
Seahawks ran opening kickoff back 95 yards for a TD.
Seattle’s first seven drives: 48 plays, 271 yards, 34 points.
San Francisco lost fumbles on their first two drives.
Seattle will host the NFC title game next Sunday.
Seahawks won 11 of their last 12 home playoff games.
49ers were 2-5 ATS as an underdog this year.
49ers had won their previous four visits to Seattle.
Seahawks went over their team total in 12 of last 17 games.
— California 84, North Carolina 78
Cal led this game 54-37 at halftime.
Golden Bears shot 14-26 on arc; Justin Pippen scored 19 points.
Tar Heels are 0-3 in ACC road games, giving up 97-95-84 points.
Justin Pippen is the son of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen
— Purdue 69, USC 64
USC led this game 22-8 midway thru the first half.
Trojans shot 61% inside the arc, only 3-20 outside arc.
Purdue has won nine in a row, is now 17-1 this year (lost to Iowa State)
— Kentucky 80, Tennessee 78
Tennessee led by 17 late in the first half.
2nd game in row Kentucky won after trailing by 15+ points.
Kentucky won seven of its last nine games, after a 5-4 start.
— College Basketball Upsets of the Day:
Georgia Tech (+17) 78, NC State 74
Northern Illinois (+8.5) 70, UMass 68
Cleveland State (+8.5) 80, Youngstown State 78
Wofford (+7.5) 74, Furman 70
Kennesaw State (+7.5) 81, Western Kentucky 65
SIU-Edwardsville (+7.5) 68, SE Missouri State 55
— Miami OH 105, Buffalo 102, OT
Miami improves to 19-0, one of three unbeaten teams in country.
RedHawks shot 67.6% inside arc, scored 1.26 ppp.
6-5 senior Suder scored 37 points, had no assists; his job is to shoot the ball.
— Clemson 69, Miami 59
Tigers are 6-0 in ACC, are quietest 16-3 team in the country.
Clemson is #30 experience team that has played schedule #40 so far.
Tigers have the #20 eFG% defense in the country.
— Santa Clara 62, Saint Mary’s 54
Huge win for Santa Clara’s chances of getting an at-large bid in March.
Broncos are 7-1 in WCC, with only loss by 12 at Gonzaga.
Brickfest; teams combined to shoot 7-36 on the arc.
— Florida 98, Vanderbilt 94
Florida shot 62.2% inside arc, scored 1.35 ppp.
Gators out-rebounded Vandy, 40-26.
Florida has won eight of last nine games, after a 5-4 start.
— Famous birthdays, January 18th:
Myron Pottios, 88
Scott McGregor, 72
Kevin Costner, 71
Larry Smith, 68
Bob Hansen, 65
Brady Anderson, 62
Jesse L Martin, 57
Julius Peppers, 46
Michael Pineda, 37
Leonard Fournette, 31
Tee Higgins, 27
Braden Fiske, 26
— Alabama 83, Oklahoma 81
Sooners led 44-33 at halftime.
Alabama shot 57.6% inside arc, only 15-26 on foul line.
Alabama is 13-5; up to this point, they’ve played toughest schedule in country.
— Texas Tech 84, BYU 71
BYU led 61-52 with 8:40 left in the game.
Tech used only three subs, for a total of 10:00.
Red Raiders are shooting 37.8% on arc this year (#24 in country)
— St John’s 86, Villanova 79
Red Storm shot 58.1% inside arc; they opened 2nd half with a 20-4 run.
Johnnies won their last four games, scoring 88 ppg.
Villanova slips to 14-4; they’ve played #24 schedule in country.
— San Diego State 83, New Mexico 79
Aztecs won their 7th game in row, lead Mountain West by a game.
San Diego State outscored Lobos 6-0 over final 1:11 for the win.
Just 2nd loss in last 12 games for New Mexico; they’ve played schedule #90.
— Grand Canyon 84, Utah State 74
Loss snaps Utah State’s 8-game winning streak.
Antelopes shot 60.6% inside arc, scored 1.28 ppp.
6-2 junior Williams scored 20 points in 27:00 off bench for Grand Canyon.
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Orlando VS Memphis
Orlando is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games.
Orlando is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games against Memphis.
Orlando is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games against Memphis.
Memphis is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis' last 6 games.
Memphis is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games.
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando.
Brooklyn VS Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 6 games.
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
Brooklyn is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games against Chicago.
Brooklyn is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games against Chicago.
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games.
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games against Brooklyn.
New Orleans VS Houston
New Orleans is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans' last 9 games.
New Orleans is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games.
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against Houston.
Houston is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 9 games.
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games against New Orleans.
Charlotte VS Denver
Charlotte is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games.
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against Denver.
Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Denver's last 9 games against Charlotte.
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Portland VS Sacramento
Portland is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Portland's last 16 games.
Portland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games.
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Sacramento.
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games against Portland.
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home.
Toronto VS Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 18 games.
Toronto is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games against LA Lakers.
Toronto is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games against LA Lakers.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games on the road.
LA Lakers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers' last 5 games.
LA Lakers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers' last 8 games against Toronto.
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Orlando VS Memphis
Orlando is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games.
Orlando is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games.
Orlando is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games against Memphis.
Orlando is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games against Memphis.
Memphis is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Memphis' last 6 games.
Memphis is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games.
Memphis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando.
Brooklyn VS Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Brooklyn's last 6 games.
Brooklyn is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
Brooklyn is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games against Chicago.
Brooklyn is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games against Chicago.
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games.
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games against Brooklyn.
New Orleans VS Houston
New Orleans is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans' last 9 games.
New Orleans is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games.
New Orleans is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games against Houston.
Houston is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Houston's last 9 games.
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games against New Orleans.
Charlotte VS Denver
Charlotte is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5 games.
Charlotte is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games.
Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against Denver.
Denver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games.
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Denver's last 9 games against Charlotte.
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Portland VS Sacramento
Portland is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Portland's last 16 games.
Portland is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games.
Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games against Sacramento.
Sacramento is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games.
Sacramento is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Sacramento's last 7 games against Portland.
Sacramento is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home.
Toronto VS Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Toronto's last 18 games.
Toronto is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games against LA Lakers.
Toronto is 0-6 SU in its last 6 games against LA Lakers.
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games on the road.
LA Lakers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Lakers' last 5 games.
LA Lakers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Lakers' last 8 games against Toronto.
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Sunday, January 18
| Game | Time(ET) | Pick | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORL at MEM | 12:00 PM | MEM +3.5***** U 230.5***** | +500 +500 |
| NO at HOU | 07:00 PM | HOU -13.5 U 230.5***** | +500 +500 |
| BK at CHI | 07:00 PM | CHI -6.5***** U 222.5 | +500 +500 |
| CHA at DEN | 08:00 PM | DEN -1.5 O 228.5***** | +500 +500 |
| POR at SAC | 09:00 PM | SAC -2.5***** O 228.5 | +500 +500 |
| TOR at LAL | 09:30 PM | LAL +1.5 U 223.5***** | +500 +500 |
