Tuesday NCAA Men’s Basketball Pick

Two Virginia teams square off tonight when the Richmond Spiders travel to Harrisonburg, VA to take on the James Madison Dukes. The Dukes are 1-9 on the season and are 0-3 on their home court. James Madison is averaging 65.3 points per game at home and are surrendering an average of 81. The Spiders are 5-5 on the season and away from home they are averaging 68 points per game and allowing 73. Richmond has the edge in points per game, field goal percentage, defense and turnovers.

Today’s pick:

Richmond Spiders -4.5

Monday NCAA Men’s Basketball Pick

The Southern Illinois Salukis will travel to the Thomas and Mack Center tonight to take on the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels. At the Mack, the Rebels are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games, averaging 74.5 points per game and allowing 69.9. The Salukis are 1-3 on the road, averaging 65.5 points per game, giving up 76.0 and are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 against the Mountain West. The numbers say the Rebels cover the 3.

Tonight’s pick:

UNLV Runnin’ Rebels -3

Sunday NFL Pick

The Oakland Raiders can get their first playoff berth in 14 years with a win today however they have to travel to San Diego to face their hated rivals, the Chargers. San Diego would love nothing more than to spoil Oakland’s day. The Bolts are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 against the AFC and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 against the AFC West. I’ll take the home dog here, San Diego Chargers, +3.

Today’s pick:

San Diego Chargers +3

Saturday NCAA Men’s Basketball Pick

My play today is going to be the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at home over the Murray State Racers. The Jackrabbits are tough to beat at home, with a record of 4-1, and their defense is stellar, allowing just 69.3 points per game. The Racers are 0-5 on the road and are holding teams to a bloated 82.0 points per game. The line on this game has been bouncing and I don’t know where it’s going to end up so I’m taking South Dakota State, money line.

Today’s pick:

South Dakota State Jackrabbits M/L -190

Friday NBA Pick

The Los Angeles Lakers are on an 8-game losing streak and if it’s going to end, it should be tonight when they travel to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers. The Lakers are having an awful season, with a record of 10-18, but Philadelphia is even more pathetic, with a record of 6-19. Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 in Philadelphia. The Lakers have an edge in points per game, field goals, free throws, rebounding, turnovers and bench. This line opened at Philadelphia -1.5, M/L -125, and now has shifted to the Lakers -2, M/L -130, and we know what that means. I’ll take the Lakers here, M/L -130, and not sweat the 2.

Tonight’s pick:

Los Angeles Lakers -130

Thursday NHL Pick

The St. Louis Blues will be glad to return home to Scottrade Center tonight to face the New Jersey Devils, after a dismal 4-game road trip, where they were just 1-3. The Blues have been tough to beat at home this year, owning a 12-1-2-1 record and are 5-2 in their last 7 against the Eastern Conference. The Devils have struggled on the road. They are 4-9-3-1 and are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings with St. Louis and 0-4 in their last 4 at Scottrade Center. Jake Allen is expected between the pipes for the Blues and he is 14-6-3 on the season, with a 2.52 GAA. The Devils expect to have Cory Schneider in the crease tonight and he has a record of 9-8-4, with a 2.83 GAA. The Blues should get back on track tonight.

Tonight’s pick:

St. Louis Blues

Wednesday NHL Pick

The San Jose Sharks are winners of their last two and will be playing back-to-back games after knocking off Toronto 3-2 in a shoot out last night. The Sharks will stay north of the border tonight to face the Ottawa Senators. San Jose has struggled against Ottawa, losing the last 5 contests and were beaten by the Sens at home on December 7th, 4-2. Fatigue could be a factor for San Jose tonight. I like the Senators chances in this one.

Tonight’s pick:

Ottawa Senators