Dave Cokin
Bonus Play Thursday
A late three got Southern Utah inside the number or right on the closing line of 8 as the Thunderbirds gave UNLV a terrific battle. This was almost very bad beat material as the Rebels went on a huge end game run to stretch the lead from 1 to 11, but the T-Birds got a late three to get the final margin back to 8. Meanwhile, here’s a look at the AAC Championship game between Temple and Navy being played on Saturday.
325 TEMPLE at 326 NAVY 12:00 PM
Take: TEMPLE +3
There isn’t much question as to which side the betting public prefers on Saturday as Temple and Navy square off for the AAC title and a potential Cotton Bowl bid for the Midshipmen.
As of right this minute, Western Michigan is in the catbird seat for that Cotton Bowl invite. The bid goes to the highest ranked team outside the Big Five conferences, and WMU is currently ahead of Navy. Obviously, if Ohio pulls the upset on Friday, then Navy is in complete control of its destiny on Saturday. But even if the Broncos win as expected on Friday, the Midshipmen could still be alive. although I find it hard to believe Western Michigan would get snubbed considering they have a perfect record.
What isn’t being mentioned to almost any extent, at least not from what I’ve been reading, is that should WMU get stunned on Friday, it’s not just Navy that’s in the hunt for some New Year’s Cotton. In fact, should that shocker come to fruition, Temple suddenly gets itself in position for the trip to Dallas on January 2 with a win in this game.
As to the actual matchup, regardless of the ramifications, I like Temple’s chances. The Owls have really firmed up their rushing defense as the season has progressed. If Temple can contain the Navy option to a reasonable extent, the Owls become the favorite to win the football game. To me, it’s really that simple. Navy has had just three games all season where they threw more than nine times. They lost two of those three and barely got past Tulane in the other game.
Of course, the flip side to that assessment is that no one has been slowing down this Navy express of late. The Middies are putting up some crazy numbers on offense and if they solve Temple, there won’t be much doubt about this outcome. That said, the opinion here is that the dog has enough defensive ability to at least contain Navy’s option and that’s really all I’m asking for on Saturday.
The bottom line is that I have Temple as the marginal superior team. That’s somewhat offset by this game being at Navy, but I’m also getting points in the bargain with the Owls. I sense this could actually end up being the best game on the Saturday menu. The masses like Navy in this game, with a good sized ticket count edge favoring the Midshipmen. I’ve decided to fade the public this time and will take the points with Temple.
Bonus Play Thursday
A late three got Southern Utah inside the number or right on the closing line of 8 as the Thunderbirds gave UNLV a terrific battle. This was almost very bad beat material as the Rebels went on a huge end game run to stretch the lead from 1 to 11, but the T-Birds got a late three to get the final margin back to 8. Meanwhile, here’s a look at the AAC Championship game between Temple and Navy being played on Saturday.
325 TEMPLE at 326 NAVY 12:00 PM
Take: TEMPLE +3
There isn’t much question as to which side the betting public prefers on Saturday as Temple and Navy square off for the AAC title and a potential Cotton Bowl bid for the Midshipmen.
As of right this minute, Western Michigan is in the catbird seat for that Cotton Bowl invite. The bid goes to the highest ranked team outside the Big Five conferences, and WMU is currently ahead of Navy. Obviously, if Ohio pulls the upset on Friday, then Navy is in complete control of its destiny on Saturday. But even if the Broncos win as expected on Friday, the Midshipmen could still be alive. although I find it hard to believe Western Michigan would get snubbed considering they have a perfect record.
What isn’t being mentioned to almost any extent, at least not from what I’ve been reading, is that should WMU get stunned on Friday, it’s not just Navy that’s in the hunt for some New Year’s Cotton. In fact, should that shocker come to fruition, Temple suddenly gets itself in position for the trip to Dallas on January 2 with a win in this game.
As to the actual matchup, regardless of the ramifications, I like Temple’s chances. The Owls have really firmed up their rushing defense as the season has progressed. If Temple can contain the Navy option to a reasonable extent, the Owls become the favorite to win the football game. To me, it’s really that simple. Navy has had just three games all season where they threw more than nine times. They lost two of those three and barely got past Tulane in the other game.
Of course, the flip side to that assessment is that no one has been slowing down this Navy express of late. The Middies are putting up some crazy numbers on offense and if they solve Temple, there won’t be much doubt about this outcome. That said, the opinion here is that the dog has enough defensive ability to at least contain Navy’s option and that’s really all I’m asking for on Saturday.
The bottom line is that I have Temple as the marginal superior team. That’s somewhat offset by this game being at Navy, but I’m also getting points in the bargain with the Owls. I sense this could actually end up being the best game on the Saturday menu. The masses like Navy in this game, with a good sized ticket count edge favoring the Midshipmen. I’ve decided to fade the public this time and will take the points with Temple.
Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Thursday, December 1, 2016
Your free pick for Thursday, December 1, 2016 comes in the NBA as the Magic head to Memphis to face the Grizzlies. Orlando brings its best defense out at home but they head out on the road here and the Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600. Memphis is 18-7-1 over the total at home against a team with a losing road record.
Play Orlando/Memphis Over the total.
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Thursday, December 1, 2016
Your free pick for Thursday, December 1, 2016 comes in the NBA as the Magic head to Memphis to face the Grizzlies. Orlando brings its best defense out at home but they head out on the road here and the Over is 5-2 in Magic last 7 games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600. Memphis is 18-7-1 over the total at home against a team with a losing road record.
Play Orlando/Memphis Over the total.
Scott Spreitzer
Clippers vs Cavs
Bonus Play Cleveland Cavaliers
I'm recommending a play on the Cavaliers minus the points on Thursday. Cleveland needs to bounce back from its shocking 17-point loss at Milwaukee and will host an opponent in the Los Angeles Clippers, who are coming off a 127-122 double overtime loss at Brooklyn on Tuesday and playing their fifth road game in nine days. Also, the Cavaliers have won and covered the last four meetings and the Clippers are on a current three-game losing streak. The Clippers and Nets combined to miss 52 three-point shots while making only 26 in 78 attempts. Blake Griffin was rested and will be back in the lineup tonight, but the Clippers are 2-12 ATS their last 14 games in Cleveland. LeBron James scored 22 points and Kevin Love added 13 points and 13 rebounds, but the Cavaliers couldn't overcome the Bucks shooting 53.5 percent from the field. The Clippers are 1-7 ATS their last eight games overall and Cleveland has covered five straight after a loss dating to last season. We recommend a play on the Cavaliers minus the points. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Clippers vs Cavs
Bonus Play Cleveland Cavaliers
I'm recommending a play on the Cavaliers minus the points on Thursday. Cleveland needs to bounce back from its shocking 17-point loss at Milwaukee and will host an opponent in the Los Angeles Clippers, who are coming off a 127-122 double overtime loss at Brooklyn on Tuesday and playing their fifth road game in nine days. Also, the Cavaliers have won and covered the last four meetings and the Clippers are on a current three-game losing streak. The Clippers and Nets combined to miss 52 three-point shots while making only 26 in 78 attempts. Blake Griffin was rested and will be back in the lineup tonight, but the Clippers are 2-12 ATS their last 14 games in Cleveland. LeBron James scored 22 points and Kevin Love added 13 points and 13 rebounds, but the Cavaliers couldn't overcome the Bucks shooting 53.5 percent from the field. The Clippers are 1-7 ATS their last eight games overall and Cleveland has covered five straight after a loss dating to last season. We recommend a play on the Cavaliers minus the points. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Marc Lawrence
Cowboys vs Vikings
Play - OVER
Edges - Cowboys 5-2 OVER following last seven Thanksgiving Day games. Vikings: 4-1 OVER following Thanksgiving Day games. With NFL teams 12-4 OVER in a matchup of two teams that each played its previous game on Thanksgiving Day, we recommend a 1* play on the OVER total in this game. Thank you and good luck as always.
Cowboys vs Vikings
Play - OVER
Edges - Cowboys 5-2 OVER following last seven Thanksgiving Day games. Vikings: 4-1 OVER following Thanksgiving Day games. With NFL teams 12-4 OVER in a matchup of two teams that each played its previous game on Thanksgiving Day, we recommend a 1* play on the OVER total in this game. Thank you and good luck as always.
