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The NCAAB Comp play is on Siena at 7:00 eastern. The Saints are taking 7-8 points here tonight and they played well despite losing to a much tougher Providence in their opening game. Now they take on a George Washington who lost their home opener here to Stony Brook despite taking a 21-1 lead early on. Siena played tough here 2 years ago losing a heart breaker by 2 points. They have covered 6 of 8 In November games. The Colonials have failed to cover 8 of 10 in November and 4 of 5 with 1 or less days rest. Play on Siena. On Thursday we have a big 5* NFL play from a Thursday night NFL System and a late night Power system play that has an undefeated NBA league wide system. Message or see us on facebook to jump on. For the NCAAB Free pick. Take the points with Siena. Rob Vinciletti- GC Sports.
The NCAAB Comp play is on Siena at 7:00 eastern. The Saints are taking 7-8 points here tonight and they played well despite losing to a much tougher Providence in their opening game. Now they take on a George Washington who lost their home opener here to Stony Brook despite taking a 21-1 lead early on. Siena played tough here 2 years ago losing a heart breaker by 2 points. They have covered 6 of 8 In November games. The Colonials have failed to cover 8 of 10 in November and 4 of 5 with 1 or less days rest. Play on Siena. On Thursday we have a big 5* NFL play from a Thursday night NFL System and a late night Power system play that has an undefeated NBA league wide system. Message or see us on facebook to jump on. For the NCAAB Free pick. Take the points with Siena. Rob Vinciletti- GC Sports.
Ray Chadwick
This is a mighty big total when you consider Wake Forest just lost their starting quarterback a week ago in their Under played against Syracuse. Sam Hartman is sidelined with a knee injury, and it will be redshirt sophomore Jamie Newman's turn under center.
Not so sure you can count on Newman to deliver points in bunches - and we will need bunches - if these teams are to clear nearly 70 points!
N.C. State has lit up the scoreboard the past 2 weeks - both games going Over the total - but do remember that 3 of their previous 4 games at Carter-Finley Stadium this year did land Under the total.
The Under is 6-1 the past 7 times the Wolfpack have played a team with a losing record, and under the Thursday night lights, N.C. State is a massive 14-1-1 Under the total! That is the number that had me at hello!
Demon Deacons and the Wolfpack to hold Under the total.
3* WAKE FOREST-N.C. STATE UNDER
This is a mighty big total when you consider Wake Forest just lost their starting quarterback a week ago in their Under played against Syracuse. Sam Hartman is sidelined with a knee injury, and it will be redshirt sophomore Jamie Newman's turn under center.
Not so sure you can count on Newman to deliver points in bunches - and we will need bunches - if these teams are to clear nearly 70 points!
N.C. State has lit up the scoreboard the past 2 weeks - both games going Over the total - but do remember that 3 of their previous 4 games at Carter-Finley Stadium this year did land Under the total.
The Under is 6-1 the past 7 times the Wolfpack have played a team with a losing record, and under the Thursday night lights, N.C. State is a massive 14-1-1 Under the total! That is the number that had me at hello!
Demon Deacons and the Wolfpack to hold Under the total.
3* WAKE FOREST-N.C. STATE UNDER
Gus Augustine
Good spot to back the Rockets on the road against the Thunder this Thursday, and that is exactly what I am going to do.
Houston has not played since Monday night when they won their third game in a row, 98-94 at Indiana, as the Rockets improved to 4-1 now straight up away from home for the year.
Oklahoma City is also riding a winning streak, as they have claimed the straight up win in each of their last 6 games, but the Thunder is at the distinct disadvantage of having had to play last night on the road at Cleveland.
OKC is also dealing with Russell Westbrook's ankle injury which has him listed as questionable for tonight's showdown.
The Rockets did drop 2 of the 3 regular season series meetings from a year ago, but they are in a prime scheduling spot tonight to reverse that trend tonight.
The Thunder is just 1-4 against the spread their last 5 home games versus teams with a winning record, and my feeling is they are due for a loss after 6 straight on the winning side of the ledger.
Lay it with Houston on Thursday.
5* HOUSTON
Good spot to back the Rockets on the road against the Thunder this Thursday, and that is exactly what I am going to do.
Houston has not played since Monday night when they won their third game in a row, 98-94 at Indiana, as the Rockets improved to 4-1 now straight up away from home for the year.
Oklahoma City is also riding a winning streak, as they have claimed the straight up win in each of their last 6 games, but the Thunder is at the distinct disadvantage of having had to play last night on the road at Cleveland.
OKC is also dealing with Russell Westbrook's ankle injury which has him listed as questionable for tonight's showdown.
The Rockets did drop 2 of the 3 regular season series meetings from a year ago, but they are in a prime scheduling spot tonight to reverse that trend tonight.
The Thunder is just 1-4 against the spread their last 5 home games versus teams with a winning record, and my feeling is they are due for a loss after 6 straight on the winning side of the ledger.
Lay it with Houston on Thursday.
5* HOUSTON
Tommy Brunson
Thursday night comp play is the Celtics minus the points over the Suns.
Boston continues on their current 5 game road trip, and things will take a turn for the better tonight as they play against Phoenix.
Thus far, the Celtics have lost both to start this road swing, but playing the 2-8 Suns should put a little pep in their step before they head to Salt Lake City tomorrow for a date with the Jazz.
Boston won both series meetings last year over Phoenix, including a 102-94 win on the Suns home floor.
Phoenix is concluding their 5 game home stand, and they have won just once thus far during this stretch. Their last game was an ugly 104-82 setback to the Nets on Tuesday.
The paltry 82 points the Suns netted is certainly not a fluke, as Phoenix ranks 30th in the league in points scored, averaging just over 100 points per game through their first 10. The C's defense is more than capable of stifling the Suns in this spot as they get themselves in the win column in a convincing way for Thursday.
Boston in need of an easy win gets the easy win.
5* BOSTON
Thursday night comp play is the Celtics minus the points over the Suns.
Boston continues on their current 5 game road trip, and things will take a turn for the better tonight as they play against Phoenix.
Thus far, the Celtics have lost both to start this road swing, but playing the 2-8 Suns should put a little pep in their step before they head to Salt Lake City tomorrow for a date with the Jazz.
Boston won both series meetings last year over Phoenix, including a 102-94 win on the Suns home floor.
Phoenix is concluding their 5 game home stand, and they have won just once thus far during this stretch. Their last game was an ugly 104-82 setback to the Nets on Tuesday.
The paltry 82 points the Suns netted is certainly not a fluke, as Phoenix ranks 30th in the league in points scored, averaging just over 100 points per game through their first 10. The C's defense is more than capable of stifling the Suns in this spot as they get themselves in the win column in a convincing way for Thursday.
Boston in need of an easy win gets the easy win.
5* BOSTON
Jimmy Boyd
Nov 08 '18, 7:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Morehead State vs Connecticut
Play on: Morehead State +12 -110 at YouWager
1* Free Pick on Morehead State +
I like the value here with the Eagles as a double-digit dog against Connecticut. The Huskies made a splash hire with Dan Hurley after firing Kevin Ollie and that's brought a buzz back to Storrs. However, while Hurley is a great coach and has a good track record of turning programs around, it's taken multiple seasons at each stop before the results really start to show.
Connecticut went just 14-18 last year and had to replace two starters and just suspended a likely key piece in Sidney Wilson. While the Huskies are trying to adjust to a new coach, Morehead State returns all 5 starters from last year and added in some nice pieces in the offseason, including 6-11 forward Sasha Sukhanov from Russia. I not only think the Eagles can hang around to cover, but I think they got an outside shot at an upset here.
UConn is a mere 5-14 ATS in their last 19 non-conference games and were a mere 1-8 ATS in their last 9 as a favorite of 10 or more points. Take Morehead State!
Nov 08 '18, 7:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Morehead State vs Connecticut
Play on: Morehead State +12 -110 at YouWager
1* Free Pick on Morehead State +
I like the value here with the Eagles as a double-digit dog against Connecticut. The Huskies made a splash hire with Dan Hurley after firing Kevin Ollie and that's brought a buzz back to Storrs. However, while Hurley is a great coach and has a good track record of turning programs around, it's taken multiple seasons at each stop before the results really start to show.
Connecticut went just 14-18 last year and had to replace two starters and just suspended a likely key piece in Sidney Wilson. While the Huskies are trying to adjust to a new coach, Morehead State returns all 5 starters from last year and added in some nice pieces in the offseason, including 6-11 forward Sasha Sukhanov from Russia. I not only think the Eagles can hang around to cover, but I think they got an outside shot at an upset here.
UConn is a mere 5-14 ATS in their last 19 non-conference games and were a mere 1-8 ATS in their last 9 as a favorite of 10 or more points. Take Morehead State!
Scott Rickenbach
Nov 08 '18, 7:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Siena vs George Washington
Play on: George Washington -6½ -110 at Bovada
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach CBB Game #714 Thursday Free Pick George Washington Colonials (-) vs Siena Saints @ 7 ET - Yes, the Saints faced a tougher team in their first game and covered while the Colonials faced a Stonybrook Seawolves team they should have dominated and they didn't and lost outright. However, that sets us up with some line value here. George Washington is hungry to bounce back and Siena was actually down 16 at the half at Providence in their opener. However, a game that was on pace for the Saints to lose by 32 ended up seeing them just lose by 10 points because the Friars took their foot off the gas. That won't happen here as the Colonials are fired up plus we're dealing with a much more manageable line here. Look for George Washington to get back on track and atone for a disappointing season opener. Keep in mind that Siena is going through an "adjustment phase" with a new head coach and that adds to some early season value here with an under-priced home favorite. The Colonials are 3-1 ATS in home games with a posted total between 135 and 139.5 points. The Saints are 0-3 ATS as a road dog of 6.5 to 9 points. Free Pick GEORGE WASHINGTON
Nov 08 '18, 7:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Siena vs George Washington
Play on: George Washington -6½ -110 at Bovada
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach CBB Game #714 Thursday Free Pick George Washington Colonials (-) vs Siena Saints @ 7 ET - Yes, the Saints faced a tougher team in their first game and covered while the Colonials faced a Stonybrook Seawolves team they should have dominated and they didn't and lost outright. However, that sets us up with some line value here. George Washington is hungry to bounce back and Siena was actually down 16 at the half at Providence in their opener. However, a game that was on pace for the Saints to lose by 32 ended up seeing them just lose by 10 points because the Friars took their foot off the gas. That won't happen here as the Colonials are fired up plus we're dealing with a much more manageable line here. Look for George Washington to get back on track and atone for a disappointing season opener. Keep in mind that Siena is going through an "adjustment phase" with a new head coach and that adds to some early season value here with an under-priced home favorite. The Colonials are 3-1 ATS in home games with a posted total between 135 and 139.5 points. The Saints are 0-3 ATS as a road dog of 6.5 to 9 points. Free Pick GEORGE WASHINGTON
Marc Lawrence
Nov 08 '18, 7:30 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Wake Forest vs NC State
Play on: Wake Forest +17 -107 at pinnacle
Play - Wake Forest (Game 109).
Edges - Demons: 4-win squad in need of two wins to become bowl eligible… Wolfpack: 0-3 ‘In The Stats’ (out yarded) in last three games … With that we recommend a 1* play on Wake Forest. Thank you and good luck as always.
Nov 08 '18, 7:30 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Wake Forest vs NC State
Play on: Wake Forest +17 -107 at pinnacle
Play - Wake Forest (Game 109).
Edges - Demons: 4-win squad in need of two wins to become bowl eligible… Wolfpack: 0-3 ‘In The Stats’ (out yarded) in last three games … With that we recommend a 1* play on Wake Forest. Thank you and good luck as always.
Brandon Lee
Nov 08 '18, 7:30 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Wake Forest vs NC State
Play on: NC State -18 -105 at 5Dimes
10* FREE NCAAF PICK (NC State -18)
I'll take my chances here with the Wolfpack winning at home by 20+ points on senior night. With starting quarterback Sam Hartman out with a season-ending injury, Wake Forest is turning to red-shirt sophomore Jamie Newman, who has attempted just 15 passes on the season (completed 46.7% and threw 2 interceptions).
The problem here for Newman and the Demon Deacons offense, is NC State is 7th in the country against the run, giving up just 91.6 ypg. In their last 6 games, only one has rushed for more than 100 yards. They held Clemson to just 91 yards, which really says it all.
I just think that spells disaster for this Wake Forest offense. The Demon Deacons will have no choice but to throw the ball here, because their defense certainly isn't going to contain Ryan Finley and this NC State offense. Wake Forest already fired their defensive coordinator because of how bad they were playing on the that side of the ball. It hasn't got much better, as they come in ranked 115th against the run (221.0 ypg) and 115th agains the pass (272.6 ypg). They just gave up 41 points and over 400 yards to Syracuse at home last time out.
Wolfpack come in having scored 40+ in each of their last 2 games and are average 31.6 ppg in conference play. I wouldn't be shocked at all if they put up 50 points in this game. I just don't see Wake Forest being able to keep pace. Give me NC State -18!
Nov 08 '18, 7:30 PM in 5h
NCAA-F | Wake Forest vs NC State
Play on: NC State -18 -105 at 5Dimes
10* FREE NCAAF PICK (NC State -18)
I'll take my chances here with the Wolfpack winning at home by 20+ points on senior night. With starting quarterback Sam Hartman out with a season-ending injury, Wake Forest is turning to red-shirt sophomore Jamie Newman, who has attempted just 15 passes on the season (completed 46.7% and threw 2 interceptions).
The problem here for Newman and the Demon Deacons offense, is NC State is 7th in the country against the run, giving up just 91.6 ypg. In their last 6 games, only one has rushed for more than 100 yards. They held Clemson to just 91 yards, which really says it all.
I just think that spells disaster for this Wake Forest offense. The Demon Deacons will have no choice but to throw the ball here, because their defense certainly isn't going to contain Ryan Finley and this NC State offense. Wake Forest already fired their defensive coordinator because of how bad they were playing on the that side of the ball. It hasn't got much better, as they come in ranked 115th against the run (221.0 ypg) and 115th agains the pass (272.6 ypg). They just gave up 41 points and over 400 yards to Syracuse at home last time out.
Wolfpack come in having scored 40+ in each of their last 2 games and are average 31.6 ppg in conference play. I wouldn't be shocked at all if they put up 50 points in this game. I just don't see Wake Forest being able to keep pace. Give me NC State -18!
Stephen Nover
Nov 08 '18, 8:35 PM in 6h
NHL | Hurricanes vs Blackhawks
Play on: Blackhawks -104 at betonline
I want the Blackhawks going for me in their first game since Joel Quenneville was fired. The price certainly is right to take them. The Blackhawks return from a three-game road trip through Western Canada having dropped five in a row. The Blackhawks are in true circle-the-wagons mode. Chicago was 6-4 before this trip. Quenneville is an elite coach with the resume to prove it - second-winningest coach in NHL history and three Stanley Cup winners with the Blackhawks. But the Quenneville era in Chicago had run its course. Jeremy Colliton is the new coach and the youngest in the league at 33. Early reports are good that he's a strong communicator and can provide the Blackhawks a spark they have needed for more than a year now. Carolina hasn't been playing well either. The Hurricanes have lost five consecutive games. They are 2-8 in their last 10 games. Carolina has managed only seven goals in its last five games. Chicago should have a huge goalie edge, too, with Corey Crawford opposing Scott Darling, who was a backup in Chicago for three years before going to the Hurricanes last season. I'm not a fan of Darling, who has a 3.14 goals against average and an .893 save percentage.
Nov 08 '18, 8:35 PM in 6h
NHL | Hurricanes vs Blackhawks
Play on: Blackhawks -104 at betonline
I want the Blackhawks going for me in their first game since Joel Quenneville was fired. The price certainly is right to take them. The Blackhawks return from a three-game road trip through Western Canada having dropped five in a row. The Blackhawks are in true circle-the-wagons mode. Chicago was 6-4 before this trip. Quenneville is an elite coach with the resume to prove it - second-winningest coach in NHL history and three Stanley Cup winners with the Blackhawks. But the Quenneville era in Chicago had run its course. Jeremy Colliton is the new coach and the youngest in the league at 33. Early reports are good that he's a strong communicator and can provide the Blackhawks a spark they have needed for more than a year now. Carolina hasn't been playing well either. The Hurricanes have lost five consecutive games. They are 2-8 in their last 10 games. Carolina has managed only seven goals in its last five games. Chicago should have a huge goalie edge, too, with Corey Crawford opposing Scott Darling, who was a backup in Chicago for three years before going to the Hurricanes last season. I'm not a fan of Darling, who has a 3.14 goals against average and an .893 save percentage.
Jack Jones
Nov 08 '18, 9:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Celtics vs Suns
Play on: UNDER 214½ -110
Jack’s Free Pick Thursday: Celtics/Suns UNDER 214.5
The Celtics and Suns both are having serious problems offensively right now. The Celtics are 27th in offensive efficiency while the Suns are 30th, averaging 103.5 points and 100.3 points per 100 possessions, respectively.
But the Celtics have been putting the effort in on the other end. Boston ranks 1st in the NBA in defensive efficiency, giving up 100.8 points per 100 possessions. And the Suns have actually improved quite a bit on defense this season thanks to the additions of DeAndre Ayton and Trevor Ariza.
The Celtics and their opponents are averaging just 205.5 combined points per game this season. And we’re seeing a number of 214.5 here for the total. The last time these teams met the Celtics won 102-94 in Phoenix for 196 combined points. The UNDER is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Phoenix.
The UNDER is 5-0 in Celtics last five road games vs. a team with a losing record. The UNDER is 11-4 in Celtics last 15 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The UNDER is 4-0 in Suns last four home games. The UNDER is 6-0 in Suns last six vs. Eastern Conference opponents. Bet the UNDER in this game Thursday.
Nov 08 '18, 9:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Celtics vs Suns
Play on: UNDER 214½ -110
Jack’s Free Pick Thursday: Celtics/Suns UNDER 214.5
The Celtics and Suns both are having serious problems offensively right now. The Celtics are 27th in offensive efficiency while the Suns are 30th, averaging 103.5 points and 100.3 points per 100 possessions, respectively.
But the Celtics have been putting the effort in on the other end. Boston ranks 1st in the NBA in defensive efficiency, giving up 100.8 points per 100 possessions. And the Suns have actually improved quite a bit on defense this season thanks to the additions of DeAndre Ayton and Trevor Ariza.
The Celtics and their opponents are averaging just 205.5 combined points per game this season. And we’re seeing a number of 214.5 here for the total. The last time these teams met the Celtics won 102-94 in Phoenix for 196 combined points. The UNDER is 4-1 in the last five meetings in Phoenix.
The UNDER is 5-0 in Celtics last five road games vs. a team with a losing record. The UNDER is 11-4 in Celtics last 15 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game. The UNDER is 4-0 in Suns last four home games. The UNDER is 6-0 in Suns last six vs. Eastern Conference opponents. Bet the UNDER in this game Thursday.
Will Rogers
Nov 08 '18, 9:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Celtics vs Suns
Play on: UNDER 211½ -110
The set-up: The Celtics look to get back on track after a tough 115-107 loss in Denver on Monday. The Suns enter motivated as well after they were humbled 104-82 at home by the lowly Nets. When these teams played in Phoenix last March 26th, it was the C’s that came out on top 102-94. I’m expecting a similar final combined outcome here as well.
The pick: Boston is averaging only 104.2 PPG, but it’s No. 1 defensively in allowing only 101.3. That’s bad news for a Phoenix team averaging only 100.6 PPG. Note that Boston has already seen the total go “under” in both games it’s played vs. teams with losing records this year, while Phoenix has seen the total go “under” in four of six at home to this point. I’m going to highly recommend a second look at the under in this one.
Nov 08 '18, 9:05 PM in 6h
NBA | Celtics vs Suns
Play on: UNDER 211½ -110
The set-up: The Celtics look to get back on track after a tough 115-107 loss in Denver on Monday. The Suns enter motivated as well after they were humbled 104-82 at home by the lowly Nets. When these teams played in Phoenix last March 26th, it was the C’s that came out on top 102-94. I’m expecting a similar final combined outcome here as well.
The pick: Boston is averaging only 104.2 PPG, but it’s No. 1 defensively in allowing only 101.3. That’s bad news for a Phoenix team averaging only 100.6 PPG. Note that Boston has already seen the total go “under” in both games it’s played vs. teams with losing records this year, while Phoenix has seen the total go “under” in four of six at home to this point. I’m going to highly recommend a second look at the under in this one.
John Martin
Nov 08 '18, 10:35 PM in 8h
NBA | Bucks vs Warriors
Play on: Bucks +6 -109 at pinnacle
1 Unit Bonus Play on Milwaukee Bucks +6
The Milwaukee Bucks are off to an 8-2 start this season and looking like juggernauts in the Eastern Conference. The hiring of Mike Budenholzer has opened up the offense as the Bucks are averaging 120 points per game this year. And their still the most lengthy team in the NBA, so their defense is always going to be good. They’re ready to show they can play with the Warriors. And it’s a Warriors team that will be without Draymond Green, who will be missed tonight in trying to defend Giannis. He is the most underrated player on this Golden State team because he’s the leader of the defense, and he’s the screener and playmaker on offense that frees everything up for KD, Steph and Klay. The Bucks won 116-107 outright as underdogs at Golden State last season and are live underdogs again tonight. Give me the Bucks.
Nov 08 '18, 10:35 PM in 8h
NBA | Bucks vs Warriors
Play on: Bucks +6 -109 at pinnacle
1 Unit Bonus Play on Milwaukee Bucks +6
The Milwaukee Bucks are off to an 8-2 start this season and looking like juggernauts in the Eastern Conference. The hiring of Mike Budenholzer has opened up the offense as the Bucks are averaging 120 points per game this year. And their still the most lengthy team in the NBA, so their defense is always going to be good. They’re ready to show they can play with the Warriors. And it’s a Warriors team that will be without Draymond Green, who will be missed tonight in trying to defend Giannis. He is the most underrated player on this Golden State team because he’s the leader of the defense, and he’s the screener and playmaker on offense that frees everything up for KD, Steph and Klay. The Bucks won 116-107 outright as underdogs at Golden State last season and are live underdogs again tonight. Give me the Bucks.
