Scott Delaney
Akron (pk) at Buffalo
Had the Zips for you the other night, will side with them once again in a near pick'em MAC showdown.
The Zips roll in after winning back-to-back contests and eight of their last nine games. They're now on a 12-2 run after opening last season 0-2. Their current streak includes a season-long, six-game win spree that is the best victory stretch by a Mid-American Conference team to date this season.
This is a team peaking at the right time, as Akron leads the league in field goal percentage (44.4 percent) and scoring margin (+9.5, 65th nationally), is listed second in assists (14.1 apg) and third in scoring (70.6 ppg).
The Zips also rank second in scoring defense (allowing 61.1 ppg, 33rd nationally) and field goal percentage defense (allowing 39.4 percent, 42nd nationally) and third in 3-point field goal percentage defense (allowing 32.9 percent).
The 9-4 Bulls have been somewhat impressive in covering six of their nine lined games, but something about Akron on the highway is appealing.
The Zips are 24-8 in their last 32 road games, dating back to last season, while they've won and covered their last four trips to Buffalo.
Akron wins this one.
3♦ AKRON
Tom Freese
Wake Forest at Duke
Prediction: Duke
Duke is led by their version of the BIG THREE Jon Scheyer scores 19.6 points and 6.1 assits a night. Nolan Smith scores 18.2 points a night and Kyle Singler 15.4 points a game. The scoring drops off in a big way after the BIG THREE with no other player scoring more than 7.8 points. Wake Forest is 12-3 overall and 2-1 in Conference play. They are led in scoring by AL-Farouq and his 17.3 points a game. Ishmael Smith scores 13 points a night while C.J Harris scores 12.1 points a game. L.D Williams chips in with. Simply put Duke has a better coach and better players than does the Demon Deacons. PLAY ON DUKE -
John Ryan
Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks
Prediction: under
3* graded play UNDER Calgary/Anaheim set to start in NHL action at 9:05 EST. Our handicapping mode/simulator shows conclusively that this will be a defensive game with 5 or fewer goals scored. Supporting this graded play is a system that has produced a record of 42-18 for 70% winners since 2004. Play under with road teams against the total revenging a close loss versus opponent of 1 goal or less, and is a marginal winning team sporting a win percentage between 51% to 60% and playing a losing team in the 2nd half of the season. Calgary is in an excellent situation for the UNDER noting they are 9-2 UNDER (+6.8 Units) against poor possession teams averaging 3+ less shots on goal than opponent this season. Take the UNDER.
Rocketman Sports
New York Jets vs. San Diego Chargers
Play: NY Jets +7
This NY Jets defense has played well this season. NY Jets are allowing only 14.7 points per game overall and only 15.3 points per game on the road this season. The Chargers do have a potent offense but I think the NY Jets will be able to slow them down today and keep this one close. NY Jets have won 6 of their last 7 games overall with their only loss during that time being by only 3 points. Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. We'll recommend a small play on the NY Jets today!
Black Widow
1* on Depaul +13.5
St. John's is getting way too much respect from the odds makers here. The Red Storm are just 22-41 ATS (-23.1 Units) after a win by 6 points or less since 1997. St. John's is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) after a combined score of 125 points or less over the last 2 seasons. The Red Storm are improved this season, but Sunday they are being treated like they are one of the best teams in the country according to this spread. Depaul has won 2 of their last 3 road meetings with St. John's. The Blue Demons are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 13.0 or greater. The Blue Demons are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 road games. The Red Storm are just 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. Cash in with Depaul as the underdog.
Dave Price
1 Unit on Indiana Hoosiers +10.5
I'll take the Hoosiers catching double digits at home against a Gophers squad that is just 1-3 on the road this season. The Golden Gophers are only 6-14 ATS in their last 20 vs. the Big Ten, 7-20 ATS in their last 27 Sunday games, 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 road games, and 1-11 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. We'll take the points.
John Martin
1 Unit on Kent State -10
Bowling Green is just 3-5 on the road this season, losing by an average of 11.7 points/game. Kent State is 5-1 at home this season and shouldn't have a problem winning this one by double-digits. Bowling Green is 5-16 ATS off a close loss by 3 points or less to a conference rival since 1997. Cash in with Kent State as the favorite.
Info Plays
3* on Connecticut -1
Reasons why UConn covers:
1.) System Play We'll Play Against - Any team (MICHIGAN) - off a blowout win by 20 points or more over a conference rival against opponent off an upset loss by 10 points or more as a favorite. This is a 40-11 ATS System hitting 78.4% over the last 5 seasons. Bet UConn on the road.