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Bettor #4 is in action on Appalachian St +2 over Arkansas St. It is an average wager for him. App St currently achieves an LJP score of 4OPEN.
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Sam Quinn
L.A. CLIPPERS -12
SACRAMENTO @ L.A. CLIPPERS | 1/30 | 10:30 PM EST
Thursday's circumstances have created something of a rarity for bettors this season: for once, we know that the Clippers are going to take a game seriously. After Tuesday's postponement, it will be the Clippers, not the Lakers, to play the NBA's first game in Los Angeles since the death of Kobe Bryant. They are going to want to do Kobe, and his city, proud. Sacramento is in disarray, and the Clippers will pounce.
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Michael Rusk
MIDDLE TENN. +10.5
MIDDLE TENN. @ UTEP | 1/30 | 9:00 PM EST
This is a very large spread considering Middle Tennessee's track record against UTEP. The Blue Raiders have won the last two matchups by a total of 17 points and come into this contest as a double-digit underdog. Due to the fact it has lost 11 of its last 12, this Blue Raiders team is in a great spot to tail. Look for a close game.
WASHINGTON +3
ARIZONA @ WASHINGTON | 1/30 | 9:00 PM EST
Arizona, which has covered four of its last six games, is up against a Washington team that has won two straight meetings. The Huskies have been unbelievable at home, winning 16 of their last 20 games. This is a trap spot for the Wildcats. Take the Huskies, as they should take this one outright.
E. ILLINOIS +10
E. ILLINOIS @ MURRAY ST. | 1/30 | 8:00 PM EST
With close to three-quarters of the bets on Murray State, this is an easy fade to tail the Panthers. Looking at the cross-reference games, Eastern Illinois has been very tough during conference play this season. Murray State, which has covered eight of their last 11 games, is facing an Eastern Illinois team that has won four in a row and found its groove. Look for the Panthers to keep this one close.
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Larry Hartstein
SACRAMENTO +13.5
SACRAMENTO @ L.A. CLIPPERS | 1/30 | 10:30 PM EST
The Clippers have beaten the Kings 10 straight times, and it will be an emotional night at Staples Center. But I still think this number is too high. Grab the points with a Sacramento team that has won two of three despite its terrible performance versus OKC.
ATLANTA +7
PHILADELPHIA @ ATLANTA | 1/30 | 7:30 PM EST
Philly is 9-15 on the road. The last time they visited Atlanta, the 76ers escaped with a 2-point win. It was the fourth straight time Philly failed to cover in Atlanta. Look for the Hawks to shoot better than they did at Toronto on Tuesday, and keep it close.
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Alan Scozzari
GUARANTEED package A WAGER
Germany 2. Bundesliga
Nurnberg +1 +100
TIP OF THE DAY package A WAGER
Germany 2. Bundesliga
Hamburger SV – Nurnberg
UNDER 3 -123
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Michael Rusk
WASHINGTON -4
CHARLOTTE @ WASHINGTON | 1/30 | 7:00 PM EST
After getting blown out on back-to-back games by a combined 39 points, the Wizards come into this game a must tail. Bradley Beal is healthy again and is simply a difference maker in this contest. He'll be the best player on the court and should lead the Wizards to a much-needed victory. Washington takes this one at home easily.
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John Bollman
UNDER 6.5
NASHVILLE @ NEW JERSEY | 1/30 | 7:30 PM EST
The Devils score the eighth fewest home goals per game in the league with 2.83 while the Preds are 14th in the league in road goals per game with 3.29. The Preds have the worst road penalty kill in the league, but they killed all six penalties they took last night. The Devils are actually decent at penalty killing at home at 14th in the league with 81.5% effectiveness. The Devils are tied for the sixth worst power play at home with 16% effectiveness. Before last night, the Predators hadn't scored more than two goals in their last four games. This game should be low-scoring.
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North Coast Featured Handicapper
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4.5*Colorado -4.5
4•Toronto/Clev OVER 221.5
3*Illinois -5.5
3*Maryland -5.5
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Mike Barner
ATLANTA +7
PHILADELPHIA @ ATLANTA | 1/30 | 7:30 PM EST
Philadelphia has not played well on the road this season, posting a 9-15 record there ATS. Things won’t be any easier for them here with Al Horford (knee) and Josh Richardson (hamstring) out. Meanwhile, the Hawks are 14-9 ATS at home. The last time these teams met in Atlanta, the Sixers won by just two points. Give me the points.
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Bill Marzano
L.A. CLIPPERS -13.5
SACRAMENTO @ L.A. CLIPPERS | 1/30 | 10:30 PM EST
It will be an emotional night at Staples Center, but look for the Clippers to rise to the occasion and win big. This has been a one-sided series completely dominated by Los Angeles, and with Paul George (hamstring) back on the court tonight, expect the score to reflect this mismatch. The Clippers, who are 19-4 at home, are the fourth-highest scoring team in the NBA and second on the offensive boards.
BOSTON -13
GOLDEN ST. @ BOSTON | 1/30 | 8:00 PM EST
The Celtics have won four of their last five games despite having some injury concerns. The Warriors, who have their own injury problems, have dropped four straight and 14 of their last 15. Golden State has recorded only three road wins on the season, the fewest in the NBA, while Boston owns an 18-5 record at home. The Warriors are 3-7-1 ATS in the last 11 overall meetings.
UNDER 215.5
UTAH @ DENVER | 1/30 | 10:30 PM EST
The Jazz, who lost in San Antonio last night, face a tough task here in the high altitude of Denver. The setback against the Spurs was only Utah's fourth in 23 games. When these teams get together in Denver, we usually see a low-scoring game, helping the Under cash in 14 of the last 16 meetings. It also has cashed in 20 of the last 26 overall between these clubs. Expect a low-scoring affair.
OVER 221
TORONTO @ CLEVELAND | 1/30 | 7:00 PM EST
The Raptors are riding an eight-game winning streak during which they've averaged 122 points. Cleveland, which has dropped nine straight at home and eight of nine overall, is yielding just over 114 points per contest. The Over is 10-4 the last 14 meetings between these teams.
TORONTO -10
TORONTO @ CLEVELAND | 1/30 | 7:00 PM EST
The Raptors have won a season-high eight straight games and are averaging a robust 122 points during the streak. The Cavaliers have dropped nine straight at home and eight of their last nine overall. Toronto has won both meetings this season, capturing them by an average of 20 points.
ILLINOIS -5.5
MINNESOTA @ ILLINOIS | 1/30 | 7:30 PM EST
Illinois is playing excellent basketball right now, having won six straight, and sit second in the conference standings. The Illini are 11-1 at home while Minnesota is just 1-6 on the road and is struggling right now. The Illini are the better overall team and have a matchup edge everywhere in this game. Look for Illinois to continue its winning ways.
OVER 6.5
NASHVILLE @ NEW JERSEY | 1/30 | 7:30 PM EST
We cashed an easy winner last night with the total on the Predators/Capitals and see another high-scoring game here. Both of these teams have been moneymakers when it comes to Overs this season. The Predators have seen the Over go 30-17 while the Devils are 27-20 to the Over. The Devils allowed allowed 17 goals during a three-game skid prior to the break and then beat Ottawa, 4-3, in a shootout on Monday. The Over has cashed in 11 of the Predators' last 12 against the East. Over is the top play.
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Jack Maloney
DENVER -1.5
UTAH @ DENVER | 1/30 | 10:30 PM EST
These two teams enter with identical 32-15 records. Even in late January, this is a crucial contest in the playoff race. I like the Nuggets for a few reasons. First of all, they're back at home in Denver where they're 18-6 this season, and outscoring teams by 5.3 points per 100 possessions. Meanwhile, the Jazz have to travel to Denver on the second night of a road back-to-back which is never a fun situation, and are also playing their third game in four nights. Look for the Nuggets to take advantage of a worn out Jazz team that has dropped their last two contests.
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TONY FINN
THU NBA on TNT: NUGGETs vs JAZZ
Game: (579) Utah Jazz at (580) Denver Nuggets
Date/Time: Jan 30 2020 10:35 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Heritage
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Utah Jazz 1.5 (-108)
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3* #648 Maryland -5.5
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Maryland -5.5
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Mike Tierney
COLORADO -4.5
COLORADO @ UCLA | 1/30 | 11:00 PM EST
3:30 PM
The Buffaloes have been rugged defensively all season, with an allowance of 61.7 points per game. The offense is catching up, having produced an average of 72.7 since Pac-12 play commenced. A veteran lineup with four upperclassmen, Colorado is well-suited for road tests. UCLA answers with a quintet that includes four freshmen and sophomores. The Bruins are not exactly in rebuild mode but are one Euro-step away from it.
15-11-1 IN LAST 27 CBB ATS PICKS | +263
10-7-1 IN LAST 18 UCLA ATS PICKS | +239
WASHINGTON +3
ARIZONA @ WASHINGTON | 1/30 | 9:00 PM EST
3:26 PM
Arizona has not posted a single true road win straight-up this season after fumbling away a 22-point lead at Arizona State on Saturday. While the Huskies are 2-6 against Pac-12 opponents, four of those defeats have come by margins of less than four points. Hence, they hang close with most foes. One of D-1’s youngest teams, Washington should slow down the league’s top-scoring bunch with its trademark zone defense.
15-11-1 IN LAST 27 CBB ATS PICKS | +263
9-5-1 IN LAST 15 ARIZ ATS PICKS | +360
2-1 IN LAST 3 WASH ATS PICKS | +88
CALIFORNIA +10.5
OREGON @ CALIFORNIA | 1/30 | 9:00 PM EST
3:21 PM
Cal might be awful on the road (0-8 straight-up), but it has taken nine of 11 outright at home - the last three against Pac-12 guests. The Golden Bears’ tempo ranks among the slowest in the nation, which makes the double-digit spot alluring. They are permitting just 63.3 points per game against conference rivals. Key backup C N’Faly Dante (knee) will sit, shrinking the Ducks’ depth.
15-11-1 IN LAST 27 CBB ATS PICKS | +263
5-2 IN LAST 7 CAL ATS PICKS | +276
5-3-3 IN LAST 11 OREG ATS PICKS | +166
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TONY FINN
Game: (693) Colorado at (694) UCLA
Date/Time: Jan 30 2020 11:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Heritage
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Colorado -5.0 (-108)
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Bezobets
NCAA Basketball: Florida Atlantic +2.5 @ 1.909/-110 (3 Units)
NCAA Basketball: Iowa +6 @ 1.909/-110 (3 Units)
NCAA Basketball: Marshall +2 @ 1.964/-104 (3 Units)
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Matt Norlander
MONTANA +1
MONTANA @ PORTLAND ST. | 1/30 | 10:05 PM EST
3:56 PM
The Grizzlies are a stronger team in the Big Sky and are 41-8 in their last 49 games against conference opponents. They are a guard-oriented team that doesn't shoot a lot of 3s. This is a fascinating matchup. Take the stronger squad, even on the road.
7-3 IN LAST 10 CBB PICKS | +368
UT-SAN ANTONIO -3.5
UAB @ UT-SAN ANTONIO | 1/30 | 8:00 PM EST
3:54 PM
UTSA coach Steve Henson's team has one home loss all season and greatly outclasses UAB on the offensive side. The difference could easily be double digits in the Roadrunners' favor.
7-3 IN LAST 10 CBB PICKS | +368
IOWA +202
IOWA @ MARYLAND | 1/30 | 8:30 PM EST
3:50 PM
Iowa has the No. 3 offense in America and has the big man, Luka Garza, who can match up with Jalen Smith. This is the best game of the night. Maryland has a strong record but has not been a great 2- or 3-point shooting team. Iowa is the opposite. Good upset potential here. Hawkeyes still a bit undervalued by the public.
7-3 IN LAST 10 CBB PICKS | +368
ILLINOIS -6
MINNESOTA @ ILLINOIS | 1/30 | 7:30 PM EST
3:48 PM
The Golden Gophers have been as up and down, consistently, as just about any team in the Big Ten. Great big-man matchup here with Minnesota's Daniel Oturu facing Kofi Cockburn of the Illini. Illinois is at home, playing so well and with foul-free defense has me leaning heavily on the Illini, who are playing better than any team in the Big Ten as of late.
7-3 IN LAST 10 CBB PICKS | +368
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Micah Roberts
MARYLAND -5.5
IOWA @ MARYLAND | 1/30 | 8:30 PM EST
4:06 PM
Iowa is riding a five-game win streak, but only one of those games was on the road (at Northwestern). A 67-49 win against Maryland started the streak and revenge is part of the motivation Thursday for betting the Terps. I also like that Maryland is 11-0 at home, where it allows opponents to shoot only 36 percent from the field. Maryland is the play.
10-1 IN LAST 11 CBB PICKS | +890
3-2 IN LAST 5 IOWA ATS PICKS | +78
4-3 IN LAST 7 MD ATS PICKS | +56
GEORGIA ST. -5.5
SOUTH ALABAMA @ GEORGIA ST. | 1/30 | 7:00 PM EST
3:38 PM
Georgia State won at South Alabama two weeks ago, 72-63, and South Alabama has lost two of three since. Georgia State has won and covered four of its last five. The Panthers also have covered in 12 of their last 15 games in the Sun Belt. Georgia State is undefeated at home, and the Panthers get the cover here.
10-1 IN LAST 11 CBB PICKS | +890
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ncaab :: Illinois -5.5
ncaab :: colorado -4.5
ncaab :: florida Atlantic +3
ncaab :: gardner webb +1
ncaab :: Fairleigh dickinson -1
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Wayne Root
Millionaires—Maryland
No Limit—UCLA
Inner Circle—Illinois
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CBB
Eastern Illinois+10.5 vs Murray St.
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Eastern Illinois +10.5 over Murray State
Murray State lost a lot of talent from last year. It’s not easy replacing a guy like Ja Morant. This is a young basketball team with not much experience and had one of the easiest schedules in the nation this year. This is a 15-5 team that might not be good as 15-5. Eastern Illinois has a lot of veteran players and a few JC transfers. This is a mature team that should be able to keep this game close. That +465 money line is awfully tempting. Take Eastern Illinois.
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Rotation #674
USC -8 over Utah
Utah won both meetings last year, but are just a shell of the team they were a season ago. This is a team with 5 freshman that see a lot of minutes and the rest are just second year players. There is no junior or senior that plays a big role on this squad. USC has a ton of experience and under the leadership of Andy Enfield are heading in the right direction. Utah plays awful defense on the road. USC plays great defense at home. There should come a time in this game where the Trojans make a run on offense and a few stops on defense that allow them to get out to a big enough run to win this by double digits. Take USC.
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south bama +5.5
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2*Rio Grande Valley Over
2*La Tech Over
2*Cavaliers Over
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Al demarco
15 dime- Illinois
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Seabass: 300 Appalachian St, 300 Marshall, 500 Minnesota/ Illnois game under, 1000 * Maryland game over, 400 G State game over, 300 Raptors game under, 500 Hawks, 1000 * Hornets
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4* Florida International -2 over Marshall (NCAAB)
3* Morehead St. -5 over Southeast Missouri St. (NCAAB)
3* Towson -11 over N. Carolina-Wilmington (NCAAB)
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Troy +12.5 over Georgia Southern (NCAAB)
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3* Montana PK over Portland St. (NCAAB)
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3 Unit --> Washington -3.5 over Charlotte (NBA)
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4★ Austin Peay -17 over S.I.U.-Edwardsville (NCAAB)
3★ Western Kentucky -3 over Florida Atlantic (NCAAB)
3★ Murray St. -10 over Eastern Illinois (NCAAB)
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There is no top sharp consensus on any game as of yet.
The highest LJP score of the day is currently Oregon St +7 over Stanford. Oregon St achieves an LJP score of 4U.
There is an LJP major move is Marshall +2 over Florida International. Game opened FIU as a 1, then to Marshall as a 1, 3 and now 4. Marshall achieves an LJP score of 4U.
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7:00 pm est ncaab
hofstra vs. Elon
pick: Hofstra -6 (-108)
risk: 11 units
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charlotte hornets vs. Washington wizards
pick: Washington wizards -4 (-107)
risk: 11 units
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charlotte hornets vs. Washington wizards
pick: Under 227.5 (-105)
risk: 11 units
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minnesota vs. Illinois
pick: Illinois -6 (-106)
risk: 11 units
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NBA Total Play
Game: (571) Charlotte Hornets at (572) Washington Wizards
Date/Time: Jan 30 2020 7:05 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 2%
Play: Total Over 227.5 (-110)
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NBA Total Play
Game: (569) Toronto Raptors at (570) Cleveland Cavaliers
Date/Time: Jan 30 2020 7:05 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 2%
Play: Total Over 221.0 (-110)
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NBA Side Play
Game: (579) Utah Jazz at (580) Denver Nuggets
Date/Time: Jan 30 2020 10:35 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 2%
Play: Utah Jazz 1.5 (-110)
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CBB Side Play
Game: (627) Minnesota at (628) Illinois
Date/Time: Jan 30 2020 7:30 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 3%
Play: Illinois -5.0 (-110)
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CBB Side Play
Game: (635) Old Dominion at (636) So Mississippi
Date/Time: Jan 30 2020 8:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 2%
Play: Old Dominion -120
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CBB Side Play
Game: (695) Oregon State at (696) Stanford
Date/Time: Jan 30 2020 11:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Stanford -6.5 (-110)
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Stanford and Oregon State will be coming into tonight's matchup on losing streaks. Oregon State has lost 4 of their last 5, while Stanford has dropped 2 extremely close games in a row. I must say, i like that Stanford lost their previous two games, they need this win more than OSU if they want to compete with Oregon at the top of the Pac12. Stanford is still in excellent shape as they are 15-4, 11-1 at home, and 13-6 ATS. Not only has Stanford won the last 4 matchups vs OSU, but they have covered the number in 3 of those 4 wins. You know my favorite two ingredients.. defense and rebounding. Both teams are about even in rebounding, however, Stanford blows OSU out the water when it comes to playing defense. Stanford ranks 7th in the country in defensive efficiency. Stanford actually has a fantastic offense, they just play at a slow pace. They are 10th in FG% and 15th in 3pt%. They may not average 80PPG, but they can put up 80+ on any given night, especially vs this swiss cheese Oregon State defense. It will be bombs away from 3 point land all night. I absolutely love Stanford at home, they play the type of basketball where the home crowd really helps. It is much harder to control the pace of the game as Stanford likes to do, when on the road. Stanford, 4-2 in conference play needs this one bad. They are too good on offense and defense for this game to even be close at home. Stanford in a blowout.
CBB Side Play
Game: (693) Colorado at (694) UCLA
Date/Time: Jan 30 2020 11:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Bookmaker
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Colorado -4.5 (-105)
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Colorado is playing MUCH better basketball than the UCLA right now and will look to bury the already dead bruins even one foot deeper tonight. Colorado enters tonight 16-4 overall, covering 7 of their last 9 games. UCLA is 10-10 on the year, 2-4 ATS in their last 6, and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games. I'd just like to say, I do not blame this failure on first year coach Mick Cronin. Cronin was not able to recruit his guys and now has to deal with the players that last years coach left him. Not a great group of kids, sorry. Colorado is averaging 72PPG while UCLA is averaging a measily 62 points in their last 5 games. That is a 10 point difference on offense... and offense isnt even Colorado's specialty, yikes! They have all of my favorite ingredients, what is not to like. The Buffs ranks 23rd on defense, 29th in defensive rebounding, and 73 in offensive rebounding. Defense is what is going to win this game. This is an ELITE defense, when UCLA has to go up against defenses like this, things do not go well. Colorado sort of reminds me of Stanford, who beat up on UCLA by 15 points a few games ago. They are literally better than UCLA in every important category so I will not continue to bore you with the stats. The Buffs are excellent in conference play, as they enter tonight 6-2. KENPOM ranks UCLA 130th in the country, to Colorado's 19th ranking. Two teams going in opposite directions. You have to go with Colorado here, this UCLA team STINKS and will struggle mightily with the stingy Buffs defense. Colorado all day, and night!
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