Sports Picks & Predictions

At 12:30 pm, our selection is on the Louisiana Lafayette Rajin' Cajuns minus the points over Texas State.  We played on the Bobcats in their opening game of this tournament, and were rewarded with a 73-66 upset win over Coastal Carolina.  But off that upset win, we will fade Texas State in this game vs. the #1-seeded Rajin' Cajuns, who are off an upset loss to end their regular season.  However, #1-seeded teams off an upset loss have cashed 68% in the Tournaments over the past 28 years vs. foes off upset wins.  And, since March 2015, the Cajuns have covered 11 straight away from home off an upset loss!  Take Louisiana Lafayette minus the points.  Sun Belt Conf. Tourney Game of the Year!  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 11:30 pm, our selection is on the Cal Poly SLO Mustangs + the points over Cal Santa Barbara.  The Mustangs have dropped their last seven games to the point spread, and have covered just one of their previous 15.  And, for the season, they're 7-19 ATS.  The knee-jerk reaction might be to play against Cal Poly tonight.  But consider that, over the past 28 years, NCAA teams whose ATS records were more than 10 games below .500, have actually covered 67% in the Conference Tourneys vs. foes off a SU/ATS win!  Moreover, double-digit dogs with a losing record have cashed 68.1% since 1990 in the post-season if they were off back to back SU/ATS losses, and their opponent was off a SU/ATS win.  Finally, Cal Poly also falls into 37-20, 80-27, 503-351 and 62-28 ATS systems of mine, so we'll grab the points with the Mustangs. Big West Game of the Year. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. 

At 10 pm, our selection is on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers over UAB.  There aren't many teams with a better post-season resume than Western Kentucky.  Dating back to 1993, the Hilltoppers have gone 43-23 SU and 46-19-1 ATS in their 66 post season games!  They've also dominated the Blazers over the years, including a perfect 7-0 ATS at home or on a neutral court.  It's true that the Hilltoppers dropped their final two regular season games by 18 and 28 points, respectively.  But NCAA teams have cashed 74% in the Conference Tourneys off back to back losses by 18+ points, if they were playing a winning opponent.  Take Western Kentucky.  Conf. USA Game of the Month. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 9:30 pm, our selection is on the East Carolina Pirates + the points over Central Florida.  The Pirates have lost five straight games to end their regular season, and have also failed to cover their last four.  In contrast, the Knights are off back to back ATS wins.  Unfortunately for Central Florida, favorites of 8+ points, off back to back ATS wins, have been dreadful in the post-season vs. foes off three ATS losses, including 20.9% ATS since 1990 vs. conference foes off a SU loss.  Take East Carolina.  AAC Game of the Month.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8:35 pm, our selection is on the Carolina Hurricanes over the Chicago Blackhawks.  If anyone ever was to downplay the seriousness of a concussion injury, they should consider the case of Corey Crawford and the Chicago Blackhawks.  The 'Hawks have made the NHL playoffs in each of the last nine seasons, winning it all in three of those years, with Crawford as their #1 net-minder in the last seven of those.  But this year, Crawford - after getting off to a solid start - suffered a concussion in December and it now looks like he might not come back this season.  And the 'Hawks?  They are currently sitting in last place in their division and, barring a miracle, won't be participating in the post-season.  Chicago has been shuffling back and forth between back-up goalies Anton Forsberg and Jean-Francois Berube, but nothing seems to be working right now.  With an almost identical record to Chicago, the 'Canes haven't exactly been setting the league on fire, but they're healthy and have been playing well against lesser opponents, going 10-3 in their last 13 against clubs with a losing record.  Take Carolina.  NHL High Roller Winner.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Mississippi State Bulldogs minus the points over LSU.  These two teams met five days ago in Baton Rouge, and LSU got the better of the Bulldogs that day, with a 78-57 win.  LSU, though, was at home in that game, and was favored.  Here, it's an underdog, and the Tigers are a poor 17-30 ATS their last 47 as a dog, and also 0-6 ATS off a double-digit SEC Conference win.  Meanwhile, Miss State is a super 17-6 ATS when playing with revenge from a road loss, and is 57-36 ATS when playing with revenge from a double-digit defeat.  The Bulldogs are also 10-2 ATS off back to back ATS losses, and they fall into a 72-32 ATS system of mine which plays on certain teams off double-digit losses.  Take the Bulldogs.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 3 pm, our selection is on the Kansas Jayhawks minus the points over Oklahoma State.  The Jayhawks play this game with revenge from an 82-64 loss to the Cowboys.  And that bodes well today, as Oklahoma State is an awful 16-35 ATS vs. revenge-minded foes, provided Okie State wasn't favored by more than 2 points.  Even worse:  if the Cowboys won the season's previous meeting by 14+ points, then our 16-35 stat crashes to 1-11 ATS.  Finally, the Jayhawks fall into several of my best Tourney systems, with records of 46-13, 202-120 and 82-41 ATS since 1990.  Take Kansas.  Big 12 Game of the Year.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 3 pm, our selection is on Cal Riverside + the points over Cal Davis.  Cal Riverside plays this game with double-revenge, and also falls into a 43-8 ATS 'bounce-back' system of mine which plays on certain teams off blowout losses.  With Riverside in off an 18-point loss at Long Beach last Saturday, we'll grab the points with the revenging Highlanders.

At 2:30 pm, our selection is on the Memphis Tigers minus the points over South Florida.  These two teams met a week ago in Memphis, and South Florida stunned the Tigers with a 75-51 win, as a 13.5-point underdog.  But you know what they say about 'Payback!'  And I love Memphis today, as it falls into a 71-25 ATS post-season revenge system of mine.  South Florida's also 0-7 ATS off back to back ATS wins.  Take Memphis.

At 2:30 pm, our selection is on the Clemson Tigers minus the points over Boston College.  BC is off an upset win over NC State yesterday, but will be hard-pressed to make it two in a row this afternoon, as Clemson has an advantage of not having to play yesterday.  BC falls into a negative 26-68 ATS system of mine which fades certain teams off upset wins.  Lay the points with Clemson.

At 1 pm, our selection is on the Alabama Crimson Tide + the points over Texas A&M.  Alabama has lost five straight games, but did cover both meetings this season vs. Texas A&M.  We'll grab the points, as Bama falls into a 40-15 ATS 'contrarian' system of mine which plays on certain teams in the Tourneys off 4+ losses.

At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Calgary Flames over Buffalo.  The Sabres upset the Maple Leafs, 5-3, here at home in their last game.  But Buffalo is an awful 1-9 at home its last 10 vs. foes from the Western Conference.  And it's a poor 10-26 at home off a win.  In contrast, the Flames are currently riding a 4-game losing streak, though it played very well in its last game -- a 4-3 overtime loss at the defending champion Penguins.  But Calgary is fighting for its Playoff life, so it will surely be well-motivated tonight.  And the Flames will also catch a small break, as Buffalo's star, Jack Eichel (who leads Buffalo with 53 points), won't be available tonight due to a high-ankle sprain.  Take Calgary to snap its losing streak tonight.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Florida International Panthers over Southern Miss.  The Golden Eagles pulled off an upset, at home, against La Tech in their final regular season game.  But Southern Miss has lost (both SU and ATS) their four previous games before that upset win.  And it's an awful 19-36-3 ATS off an upset conference win since 1990, including 1-13 ATS their last 14 when priced from PK to +8.5.  Take the Panthers minus the points.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 5:30 pm, our selection is on the California Golden Bears + the points over Stanford.  The Cardinal upset Arizona State, 84-83, as an 8.5-point underdog to end their regular season.  Unfortunately for Stanford, favorites of -8+ points, off an upset win as an underdog of +6 or more points, have gone 0-for-15 ATS in the post-season over the past 16 years!  Take California.

At 12:30 pm, our selection is on the Texas State Bobcats + the points over Coastal Carolina.  Both of these teams come into this game with identical 14-17 records.  But they've taken much different routes to that record.  Coastal Carolina finished the season by winning seven of its last 11 games, while Texas State was 1-10 its last 11, including 0-9 its last nine.  The knee-jerk reaction might be to play against a team in the Conference Tourney off nine straight losses.  But as we saw yesterday with Pittsburgh (which had lost 18 straight games), such 'cold' teams are often very good bets in the Tourneys.  Indeed, since 1990, teams off 9+ losses have covered 58% in the Conference Tournaments.  Take Texas State.

At 9 pm, our selection is on the Gonzaga Bulldogs minus the points over BYU, as Gonzaga falls into 50-17, 43-6 and 84-32 ATS tourney systems of mine.  Gonzaga has completely dominated this tournament.  It's won the WCC crown each of the last five seasons.  And it's gone a perfect 5-0 ATS in each of the Title games.  And none of those games were close, as the Zags won each by double-digits, and covered by an average of 8.6 ppg.   Gonzaga's also 19-6 ATS in the WCC Tourney when favored by 12 points or less.  And BYU has covered just one of 12 games vs. Gonzaga (whether in the regular season or tournament) when BYU's been installed as an underdog of less than 12 points.  Take Gonzaga.  WCC GAME OF THE YEAR.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8:30 pm, our selection is on the Southern U. Jaguars minus the points over Jackson State.  The Jaguars lost their last two regular season games -- both at home -- and will look to rebound tonight in their opening game of the Southwestern Athletic Conference tourney.  The good news for Southern is that favorites of -4+ points have covered 67% in the tournaments off back to back home losses to end the regular season.  Take the Jaguars minus the points.

At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Washington Wizards minus the points over Miami.  The Wizards play this game with revenge from a 3-point home loss to their division rival earlier this season.  But I love them to avenge that defeat tonight, as the Wizards come into this game off an upset loss here, at home, to the Indiana Pacers.  And Washington is a spectacular 10-0 ATS off an upset loss when matched up against an unrested foe.  With Miami having to play last night vs. Phoenix, we'll take Washington tonight to blow out the Heat.  Lay the points.  NBA Elite Info Winner.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Long Island Blackbirds + the points over Wagner.  The Seahawks defeated Long Island, 78-74, in the previous meeting.  But we'll grab the points with Long Island, as the underdog has covered 82% of Northeast Conference tourney championship games, including 88% ATS when playing with revenge.  And Long Island also falls into an 84-45 ATS conference tourney revenge system of mine  Take the Blackbirds + the points.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on Charleston minus the points over Northeastern.  The Huskies have won nine straight entering this CAA Tourney Final.  Unfortunately for the Huskies, underdogs of more than 2 points, that have won their previous nine games, have covered just 23% in the Conference Tourneys the past 15 years.  Take Charleston to blow out Northeastern.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 3 pm, in the Big Sky Tourney, our selection is on the Montana State Bobcats + the points over North Dakota.  This is primarily a contrarian play, as the Bobcats enter the game off 6 straight losses.  But this losing streak has triggered a 74-34 ATS system of mine which plays on certain cold teams.   Even better:  the Bobcats are playing with revenge from a 1-point loss at North Dakota in February.  But the revenger in Montana State tourney games has gone 13-2 ATS, including a perfect 8-0 ATS if they didn't lose the previous meeting by double-digits.  Take the Bobcats.

At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Edmonton Oilers over the Arizona Coyotes.  Another season of high expectations for the Oilers and another season of disappointment.  Once again, Edmonton's hockey team featured a lot of young stars at the beginning of the season and once again, we come to the month of March with the Oilers looking like they will miss the post-season -- the 11th such time that will happen in the last 12 seasons.  The Oilers have won just 27 times in 65 games, and they come into tonight having lost three straight (to the Rangers, Sharks, and Predators).  Of course those 27 victories look pretty good compared to the Coyotes, who have won just 20 times this season.  But believe it or not, the Coyotes are hot right now, having won seven of their last nine.  But they've struggled recently when facing the Oilers, as Arizona is just 1-5 in the last six meetings with Edmonton and the home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings.  The Coyotes are also just 4-15 in their 19 games vs. Division Opponents this season.  Take the Oilers.  NHL Game of the Week.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Bowling Green Falcons plus the points over Central Michigan.  The Falcons were blown out, 100-70, in their final regular season game.  And Bowling Green has also lost five straight, overall, and has failed to cover its last two.  Notwithstanding its current cold streak, we'll grab the points with the Falcons, as teams off back to back SU/ATS losses have covered 59% in the post-season over the last 28 years, if they gave up 100+ points in their previous game.  Take Bowling Green.

At 6:30 pm, our selection is on the East Tennessee St. Buccaneers + the points over Furman.  The Paladins have won and covered seven straight games.  But we'll fade Furman, as they fall into negative 65-109 and 26-74 ATS 'contrarian' systems of mine that go against certain 'hot' teams.  Additionally, in the semi-final round of the Conference Tournaments, teams off 7+ wins have gone just 24-47 ATS vs. foes off exactly one win, including 8-28 ATS as a favorite off an ATS win.  Take East Tennessee + the points.  Southern Conf. Tourney Game of the Year.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 4:30 pm, our selection is on the Purdue Boilermakers minus the points over Michigan.  The Wolverines upset Michigan State, 75-64, yesterday.  But we'll fade John Beilein's men this afternoon, as teams off double-digit semi-final wins over .759 (or better) foes have crashed in the finals, as they've covered just 37% over the past 28 years.  Take Purdue.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 2:05 pm, our selection is on the Loyola Chicago Ramblers minus the points over Illinois State.  The Ramblers have won nine straight, and 16 of their last 17.  They've also covered 13 of those 17 games, including yesterday's 62-54 win over Bradley, as a 6.5-point favorite.  These two teams met twice this season, and the Ramblers beat the Redbirds twice, by identical 68-61 scores.  That bodes well for Loyola this afternoon, as favorites have cashed 63% in Conference Tourney finals if their win percentage was .750 (or better), and they already defeated their opponent twice in the regular season.  Take Loyola.

At 12 Noon, our selection is on the Charleston College Cougars minus the points over Drexel.  We played on Drexel yesterday, and were rewarded with a 70-62 upset win over James Madison.  Unfortunately, the Dragons now have to play the #1 seed, Charleston, in its home city.  And #1-seeded teams off a loss have cashed 77% in the Conference Tournaments the past 28 years, if they're playing in their home city against a foe off a win.  Lay the points with the Cougars.

At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Edmonton Oilers over New York.  Both of these teams are mired in slumps.  The Oilers have lost eight of 12, while the Rangers have dropped six of eight.  It's true that Edmonton's defense has been a bit leaky, lately, as it's allowed 5, 5, and 4 goals over its last three games.  But the Oilers are a super 7-2 after giving up 4+ goals in three straight games.  And the home team has won four of the last five meetings in this series.  Take the Oilers.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Toronto Maple Leafs over Washington.  This game will be played at Navy-Marines Corps Memorial Stadium, in Annapolis, so the Caps' home ice advantage won't be in play tonight.  Notwithstanding its loss at Florida on Tuesday, Toronto's playing really well, as it's won 13 of its last 17 games.  And the Maple Leafs are a super 14-5 off a loss to a division rival.  Take the Leafs.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Western Illinois Leathernecks + the points over South Dakota State.  Western Illinois was upset at home by Denver to end its regular season.  But I love the Leathernecks to bounce back on Saturday vs. the Jackrabbits, as they fall into 19-1, 41-14 and 52-29 ATS Tourney systems of mine.  Additionally, NCAA underdogs have cashed 69% since 1990 in Tourney games off an upset home defeat, if they're matched up against a foe off back to back SU/ATS wins.  With the Jackrabbits in off 4 SU/ATS wins, we'll grab the points with Western Illinois.  Summit League Game of the Year!  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 2:05 pm, our selection is on the Dallas Stars over St. Louis.  The Stars fell at home, in overtime, vs. Tampa Bay, on Thursday, so they'll look to bounce back tonight.  And Dallas likely will, as it's 29-9 at home off a loss, as well as 10-1 at home after giving up more than four goals in its previous game.  Take the Stars.

At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Utah Jazz minus the points over Minnesota.  Utah lost the first two meetings this season to its division rival.  But I love the Jazz to avenge those defeats, as it falls into a 96-41 ATS revenge system of mine.  Additionally, Utah is 48-27 ATS at home when playing with double-revenge, provided it was not an underdog of +4 or more points in the current game.  Take the Jazz.  NBA Payback Payday.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Calgary Flames over the New York Rangers.  The Rangers broke out of one of their worst slumps in recent memory with a surprising victory on Wednesday.  New York had lost seven in a row by a combined score of 29-13 when it went into Vancouver as a heavy underdog to the Canucks.  Somehow, the Rangers managed to win that one in overtime by a 6-5 margin, although it's hard to understand how, as they were out-shot by a whopping 55-27.  The Flames, losers of two straight, will have to go again without regular #1 goalie Mike Smith - out with a groin injury.  Jon Gillies has been carrying the bulk of the load in recently, but he was given a night off in the Flames last game in Denver against the Avs.  With some extra rest, Gillies should be able to return to the form he's had recently, not allowing more than two goals in his last three games since taking over for the faltering David Rittich.  The home team is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.  Take Calgary.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 9 pm, our selection is on the Portland Pilots plus the points over Loyola Marymount, as Portland falls into 69-28 and 79-38 ATS Conference Tourney systems of mine.  Moreover, Portland has lost its last six games.  But teams off 6+ losses have actually done well in NCAA Post-season Tourneys, as they've cashed 56% since 1990.  Even better:  if our team was off back-to-back SU/ATS losses, and its opponent was off back-to-back SU/ATS wins, then our 56% stat zooms to 81%.  Take Portland + the points.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8 pm, our selection is on Youngstown St. + the points over Cleveland St.  It's true that the Penguins are on a 3-game SU/ATS losing streak.  But they're an awesome 63.1% since 2002 off 3 SU/ATS losses, including 73% ATS when playing with revenge.  With Youngstown, indeed, playing with revenge from a 99-94 loss, we'll grab the points with the Penguins.

At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Golden State Warriors minus the points over Atlanta.  The Hawks upset the Indiana Pacers, here at home, on Wednesday, but have a big step-up in class tonight.  Golden State owns the 2nd best record in the league, and will be motivated to blow out the Hawks, as they're fighting Houston for the overall #1 record.  Since 1990, double-digit home underdogs have covered just 12 of 51 games off an upset home win.  Take the Warriors.  NBA Road Warrior Winner. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Southern Illinois Salukis over Missouri State.  Southern Illinois comes into this Missouri Valley Conference quarterfinal game off back to back SU/ATS losses.  But the Salukis are 19-3 ATS as an underdog of +6 or less points (or PK) off back to back ATS losses when matched up against foes off a point spread win!  Additionally, Southern Illinois falls into 78-39, 51-29 and 18-1 ATS Tourney systems of mine.  Take the Salukis.  MISSOURI VALLEY GAME OF THE YEAR.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 6:30 pm, our selection is on the Ohio State Buckeyes minus the points over Penn State.  The Buckeyes only lost three games in Conference play this season, but two of those were to these Nittany Lions.  So, Ohio State will surely want to avenge those two defeats this evening.  And i believe the Buckeyes will do just that, as they fall into an 81-38 ATS revenge system of mine which plays on certain teams in Conference Tourneys with revenge.  Moreover, Ohio State is 35-19 ATS when playing with double-revenge.  Lay it. NCAA Payback Payday. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie. 

At 6 pm, our selection is on the Toledo Rockets minus the points over Eastern Michigan.  The Eagles defeated Toledo, 85-79, on February 20, in Ypsilanti.  Unfortunately for Eastern Michigan, it's an awful 21-42 ATS as an underdog (or PK) vs. a revenge-minded opponent off a win.  With the Rockets, indeed, off a win (97-67 at Northern Illinois), we'll lay the points with the Rockets this evening.

At 5:30 pm, our selection is on the Detroit Titans plus the points over Wisconsin Green Bay.  The Phoenix enter this Horizon League Tourney off back to back upset wins, while Detroit is off back to back SU/ATS losses.  The knee-jerk reaction might be to take the 'hot' Phoenix, and go against the 'cold' Titans.  But since 1990, NCAA teams have cashed just 29% in Conference Tournaments as a favorite off 2 upset wins, if their opponent was off back to back SU/ATS losses.  Take Detroit.

At 5 pm, our selection is on The Citadel Bulldogs minus the points over VMI.  These two teams met less than two weeks ago at The Citadel, and the Bulldogs were upset, 75-71, as an 8.5-point favorite.  The Citadel also dropped their last two regular season games.  But those facts set up our play this evening, as College Basketball favorites off back to back SU/ATS losses, and playing with revenge from an upset home loss, have cashed 67% since 1990 in Conference Tourney games.  Lay the points with The Citadel.

At 10 pm, our selection is on the Marist Red Foxes + the points over Fairfield.  It's true that Marist won just six of its 30 games this season.  But one of its six wins was against this Fairfield squad, when it triumphed, 95-89, as a 5-point home underdog in January (the Stags did win the second meeting, in February).  And Fairfield also had an overall losing record on the season, which sets up our play tonight.  Since 1990, in conference tournament games between two losing teams, underdogs with a .200 (or worse) win percentage have covered 62%.  That bodes well for Marist on Thursday.  As does the fact that Fairfield is an awful 9-24 ATS as a favorite of -3 or more points, while Marist is 27-15 ATS off a loss when playing with revenge.  Take Marist.  MAA Conference Game of the Year!  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8 pm, our selection is on the North Texas Mean Green minus the points over Texas San Antonio.  The Mean Green enter tonight's home game off five straight losses.  But they were an underdog in four of those five games.  And they were only favored by a meager 1.5 points in the lone game they were installed as a favorite.  Here, they're favored by more than that, and I love North Texas to blow out UTSA, as North Texas falls into a 240-153 ATS system of mine which plays on certain teams off back to back losses.  Even better:  North Texas is 12-2 ATS at home off back to back losses, while Texas San Antonio is an awful 33% off back to back ATS wins (and 16% off 3+ ATS wins).  Take North Texas.

At 8 pm, our selection is on the Louisville Cardinals + the points over Virginia.  The Cardinals lost by 10, 74-64, at Virginia, in January.  But I love them to avenge that defeat this evening, as Virginia is a horrid 15-45 ATS away from home vs. opponents playing with same-season revenge.  And if UVa was priced from -2 to -5.5 points, then the Cavs' stat drops to 1-16 ATS.  Take Louisville.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Colgate Raiders minus the points over Lafayette.  The Leopards won in the opening round of this Patriot League Tournament, 93-86, vs. American, while Colgate earned a bye, as the #2 seed.  Unfortunately for Lafayette, it falls into a negative 38-80 ATS system of mine, which goes against certain teams against revenge-minded foes.  Moreover, teams playing with revenge from a double-digit loss have covered 55% in Conference Tourneys since 1990 when favored by more than 3 points (and 62% if they were playing with same-season double revenge).  Take Colgate.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Houston Rockets minus the points over the Los Angeles Clippers.  Last night, the Clippers went into Portland, and upset the Nuggets, 122-120.  Unfortunately, they won't have the benefit of a night off when they take on the high-octane Rockets tonight.  And unrested home teams, off upset road dog wins, have cashed just 33% since 1990 vs. rested foes off back-to-back SU/ATS wins.  Take Houston to win its 14th straight game, and to blow out Los Angeles.  NBA ROAD WARRIOR WINNER. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the St. Louis Blues over the Detroit Red Wings.  The Blues have a proud history of being one of the most consistent teams in the Western Conference over the past several years.  But the Blues have lost seven games in a row by a combined score of 29-10.  Perhaps a home game against the Red Wings will kick-start a turnaround for St. Louis.  The Blues have dominated the Wings in recent meetings, taking three out of the last four against them by a combined score of 10-2.  And, despite their recent struggles, the Blues still hold a very good 19-14 record this season here at the Scottrade Center.  The Wings have won each of their last two games, beating the Hurricanes, 3-1, followed by a victory over the Rangers, 3-2.  But those two teams have a combined record this season of 54-72.  And this is not an ideal situation for Detroit either, as it is 2-9 in its last 11 after scoring three or more goals in back to back games.  Take the Blues.  NHL GAME OF THE WEEK.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Robert Morris Colonials + the points over Mount St. Marys.  Robert Morris lost just six days ago to Mount St. Marys, 72-53, so it will be looking to avenge that blowout defeat, tonight.  And Northeast Conference Tourney teams have cashed 24 of 35 if they were playing with revenge, and installed as an underdog in the Tourney game.  Take the Colonials.

At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the San Jose Sharks over Edmonton.  The Oilers won 6-5 at Anaheim on Sunday, but they're an awful 0-7 this season after scoring more than five goals in their previous game.  Moreover, the Sharks are 33-16 in division games, and 10-4 after allowing 3+ goals in back to back games.  Take San Jose.

At 8:35 pm, our selection is on the Dallas Stars over the Calgary Flames.  The Stars are 35-27 on the season, but 21 of those 35 wins have come here at home.  Those 21 home victories are tied for the fourth-best such number in the conference and tonight Dallas will try to improve upon that mark with the Flames coming to town for the second time this season.  With the exception of Center Martin Hanzal, the Stars are healthy now and they've taken four of the last six meetings with the Flames, including both meetings this season (October 27 and November 24).  The Stars lost to the red-hot Jets in their last game, 5-3, but that's not necessarily a bad thing as Dallas is 9-1 in its last 10 games after allowing four or more goals in the previous game.  The Stars are also 13-2 in their last 15 home games off a loss against a division rival.  Take the Stars.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Pittsburgh Penguins over the New Jersey Devils.  The Pens lost 6-5 at Florida on Saturday, but have been sensational at home off a road loss, as they're 29-8 (+15 games on the money line) their last 37.  Additionally, the Devils are a poor 33-47 vs. division rivals, while Pittsburgh is 41-19 in division games.  Take the Penguins.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Presbyterian Blue Hose + the points over Charleston Southern, as the Blue Hose fall into one of my favorite Conference Tourney systems, which is 68-26 ATS since 1990.  Moreover, Presbyterian's been installed as a double-digit underdog.  And double digit road underdogs have cashed 69.2% since 1990 in Conference Tourneys if they were off 2 SU losses, and their opponent was off 2 SU wins.  Take Presbyterian. Big South Game of the Year. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Utah Jazz over the Houston Rockets.  The Rockets have won 12 straight, but that streak will be put to the ultimate test tonight.  And that's because Houston will be on the road against a Jazz club which has won 12 of its last 13 games.  And Utah's hot stretch has included victories against Golden State, Toronto and San Antonio so it's stepped up against the best opponents.  Tonight, the Jazz will get the additional benefit of playing with rest, while Houston will be unrested following a game in Denver.  And unrested teams are an awful 137-172 ATS vs. the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, when Utah's rested.  Even worse, the Rockets are playing two games in two nights in two high-altitude cities (Denver, Salt Lake City).  And NBA teams that played in those two cities back to back games, have covered just 23% in the 2nd game, if they were off a win, and playing a rested opponent.  Likewise, the Jazz are 78-53 ATS at home when rested, and playing an unrested foe off a win, including 27-14 ATS as an underdog.  Take Utah.  Western Conference Game of the Month!  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Colorado Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks.  These two under-achieving teams have had some very close contests against one another recently.  In fact, each of their last five meetings - going back to November 2016 - has been decided by a single goal, with three of those five needing overtime or a shootout before determining a winner.  Vancouver has gotten the better of those five (4-1), but the Avs have one of the best teams this season that they've had in quite some time, especially when playing at home.  Here at the Pepsi Center, Colorado is 20-9, but that excellent home mark is offset by the Avs' awful 12-20 road record.  One of those rare road wins actually came in the last meeting between these two as the Avalanche bested the Canucks, 5-4, in OT six days ago.  Vancouver's negative scoring differential this season of -34 is surpassed in the Conference only by the woeful Coyotes' -57.  Vancouver comes into tonight off of a win over that Arizona club last night, but it is 0-4 in its last four when playing on zero days' rest.  Meanwhile, Colorado's 11-3 at home when the total was 6 goals or more.  Take the Avs.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Virginia Tech Hokies + the points over Duke.  The Hokies were upset by Louisville here at home on Saturday, 75-68, while Duke has won and covered five straight.  One of those five wins was less than two weeks ago in Durham, when the Blue Devils blew out Va Tech, 74-52.  But with revenge from that 22-point loss, we'll jump all over the Hokies tonight, as they fall into a 93-33 ATS revenge system of mine which plays on certain teams that lost by 20+ points earlier in the season.  Moreover, Virginia Tech is 12-1 ATS its last 13 as a home underdog, and 37-14 ATS at home or on neutral courts when playing with same-season revenge vs. a conference foe, including 5-0 ATS off an upset loss, and 27-7 ATS as a dog/PK.  Take the Hokies.  NCAA Hoops High Roller Winner.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Washington Wizards minus the points over Philadelphia.  The Wizards were upset by Charlotte in their last game.  But Washington is a terrific 89% ATS at home the past three seasons at home off an upset loss by double-digits.  Even better:  the Wizards are playing tonight with double revenge from losses in November + February to the Sixers.  And NBA favorites have cashed 62% in the regular season since 1990 off upset losses, if they were playing with double-revenge.  Take the Wizards on Sunday.  High roller winner.

At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Anaheim Ducks over Edmonton.  These two teams have already met twice this season, with each team triumphing once on its home ice.  The last meeting was here in Anaheim just 16 days ago, and the Ducks won 3-2.  And that's been par for the course in this series, as the home teams have now won six of the last seven regular season meetings.  The Ducks are also 55-36 vs. Division rivals, while Edmonton is a poor 30-47 (minus 20 games on the money line) when playing with revenge.   Take Anaheim on Sunday night.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 4 pm, our selection is on the Colorado State Rams + the points over Nevada.  Nevada is 24-5 and is riding a 4-game win streak.  Unfortunately, Mountain West underdogs of more than 13 points are 92-44 ATS vs. foes off back to back wins.  Take Colorado State + the points.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 1 pm, our selection is the IUPUI Jaguars + the points over Northern Kentucky.  IUPUI has won and covered its last three games, and will play its final home game of the season this afternoon vs. the Horizon League-leading Norse (21-8 overall; 16-10 ATS; 14-3 in Conference).  Since 1990, home dogs off 3 SU/ATS wins have cashed 65% vs. foes off ATS wins, if such foes also were .500 or better ATS.  Additionally, IUPUI is 9-1 ATS as a home underdog or PK over the last three seasons.  Take IUPUI plus the points.

At 1 pm, our selection is on the Wisconsin Badgers + the points over Michigan State.  The Badgers enter this game with a losing record, at 14-16 (and 7-10 in the Big 10).  But they've won and covered three straight.  And they're also an awesome 48-26 ATS in Big 10 play when they entered the game with a .500 or worse Big 10 record.  Take Wisconsin.

At 10:05 pm, our selection is on the Los Angeles Kings over the Edmonton Oilers.  The Kings came home from a seven-game road trip on Thursday to play one of their dullest games of the season, registering just 18 shots on goal in a 2-0 shutout loss at the hands of the Dallas Stars.  And this was after they had logged at least 30 shots in each of their previous six contests.  Chalk that one up to road rust and expect L.A. to come out with a lot more fire in its belly tonight against Division rivals Edmonton.  The Oilers come in having won two of their last three, but both victories were against the Avalanche, and if you take those games out of the equation, the Oilers have lost seven straight by a combined score of 29-16.  The Kings have a way of rebounding from games like their last one as they are 5-0 in their last five after scoring two goals or less in their previous game.  The home team is also 8-1 in the last nine meetings of these two while the Oilers are 2-14 in the last 16 meetings in Los Angeles.  Take the Kings.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 8:35 pm, our selection is on the Golden State Warriors minus the points over Oklahoma City.  The Thunder upset Golden State in each of the two previous meetings this season.  But with double-revenge, I look for the Warriors to rout OKC tonight, as Golden State's 11-0 ATS its last 11 when playing with same-season double revenge vs. .700 (or worse) foes.  Take the Warriors.  NBA Payback Payday.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8:30 pm, our selection is on the Florida Gators minus the points over Auburn.  The Gators are off three tough losses to rival SEC foes.  They fell by 3 to both Georgia and Vanderbilt, before losing by five, on Wednesday, at Tennessee.  The good news, though, for Gator fans is that SEC Conference teams are an awesome 69-38 ATS off 3 SU/ATS losses, if they were favored (or PK) vs. rival SEC teams.  Take Florida.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8 pm, our selection is on the Austin Peay Governors + the points over Murray State.  The Racers are on a 10-game win streak.  But we'll go against Murray State as road teams off 10+ wins have covered just 120 of 288 conference road games as single-digit favorites.  Take Austin Peay + the points.

At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Washington Capitals over Buffalo.  These two teams met five days ago in Buffalo, and the Caps won on the road, 3-2.  Since that game, Washington has lost to the Lightning and Panthers.  But the Capitals are a super 17-5 off back to back losses, while Buffalo is a poor 11-30 when playing with revenge.  Take Washington.

At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Chicago Blackhawks.  After averaging 41.5 shots on goals over a span of 10 games, the Blue Jackets' offense went on holiday in its past two games.  It generated just 19 shots on goal in a 2-1 win at New Jersey, and then only peppered Philadelphia for 20 shots on goal in a 2-1 loss on Thursday.  I expect Columbus' offense to get back on track this evening when it returns home to face the Blackhawks.  Columbus is averaging almost 36 shots on goal, and 2.6 goals per game at home this season.  And it's 12-6 this year after scoring 2 or less goals in each of its two previous games.  Take Columbus.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers minus the points over Old Dominion.  The Monarchs and Hilltoppers are tied for second place in Conference USA with 13-2 records (behind Middle Tennesse (14-1)), so this game will likely determine the upcoming Tourney's #2 seed.  Also, it's Senior Day at Western Kentucky tonight, as the Hilltoppers will be playing their final home game of the season.  And WKU has won and covered each of its last three games.  That bodes well for Western Kentucky tonight, as teams playing their final home game, off 3 SU/ATS wins, have covered 60% since 1990 vs. conference foes with a winning conference record.  Lay the points with the Hilltoppers.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Pennsylvania Quakers minus the points over Harvard.  Penn entered this weekend's 2-game home stand off five straight road games vs. Ivy League foes.  It held its own, as it went 4-1 SU and 3-2 ATS in those five road games.  And it started off its 2-game home stand with a 74-46 win last night vs. Dartmouth.  Penn's now won all six of its home games vs. Ivy League foes this year, and will play its final home game of the season tonight.  We'll lay the points, as Penn has cashed 73% at home since 1990 when playing with revenge vs. an Ivy League foe off a win.  Take Penn.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Charlotte 49ers + the points over Marshall.  The Thundering Herd lost SU/ATS as a home underdog to Old Dominion in their last game, and have now been installed as a favorite vs. Charlotte, which is 0-2 SU/ATS its last two games.  Unfortunately for Marshall, NCAA home favorites off a SU/ATS home dog loss have covered just 126 of 303 games vs. foes off back to back SU/ATS losses.  Take Charlotte.

At 6 pm, our selection is on the Oklahoma Sooners minus the points over Kansas State.  The Wildcats beat the Sooners by 18 in Manhattan, Kansas back in January.  But I love Oklahoma to avenge that defeat this evening.  Since 1990, NCAA revengers are 76% ATS off 3 double-digit SU/ATS losses vs. foes off 3 SU/ATS double-digit wins.  Take Oklahoma.  Good luck, as always....Al McMordie.

At 5:15 pm, our selection is on the Texas Arlington Mavericks minus the points over Georgia State.  This is the Mavericks' final home game of the season, and they come into the game off a momentum-building 83-63 win over Georgia Southern (as a 5-point favorite).  We'll lay the points with the Mavs, as home favorites with a winning record are 133-98 ATS in their final home game of the season off a game where they covered by more than 14 points.  Take Arlington

At 4:15 pm, our selection is on the Texas Tech Red Raiders minus the points over Kansas.  Both teams come into this game with identical 22-6 records.  In Big 12 play, Kansas holds a 1-game edge, however, at 11-4, while the Red Raiders are 10-5, notwithstanding the fact that Kansas lost earlier this season, at home, to the Red Raiders.  Texas Tech did lose its two previous games -- both as a favorite -- at Baylor, and at Oklahoma State.  But those two upset losses have triggered a great 117-58 ATS system of mine which plays on certain teams off back to back upset losses.  Moreover, Texas Tech is an awesome 16-3 ATS at home off back to back ATS losses, while Kansas is 5-12 ATS on the road off back to back SU/ATS wins vs. an opponent off back to back ATS defeats.  Take Texas Tech.  NCAA ELITE INFO WINNER!  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.. 

At 4 pm, our selection is on the Pacific Tigers minus the points over Loyola Marymount.  The Lions upset Santa Clara as a 4-point underdog earlier this week, and have been installed as a home underdog vs. the Tigers who are off back to back home upset losses vs. Santa Clara and San Francisco.  I look for the Tigers to bounce back today, as road favorites off back to back home upsets, are a sensational 75% ATS over the past 28 years vs. conference foes off a SU/ATS win.  Lay the points with Pacific.  NCAA Road Warrior!  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 2:30 pm, our selection is on the Creighton Bluejays + the points over Villanova.  The Bluejays have lost their last three lined games, including a 23-point blowout loss at Butler on Tuesday.  But Creighton is a super 14-2 SU and 8-6 ATS at home this season.  And over the last three seasons, it's 41-11 SU and 29-18 ATS at home, including 15-2 off a point spread defeat, and 9-0 ATS its last nine off a straight-up loss.  Take Creighton.

At 7:35 pm, our selection is on the Carolina Hurricanes over the Pittsburgh Penguins.  The Hurricanes are no doubt glad to be done playing teams from the New York Metropolitan area.  In their last three games, the 'Canes have lost to the New Jersey Devils (twice) and the New York Islanders by a combined score of 11-4.  Prior to that, the 'Canes had won three straight here at home against the Canucks, Avalanche, and Kings.  The Penguins are hot - on a five game winning streak - but they've had the lion's share of their success this season at home and they have one of the biggest home-road biases in the league.  When playing in Pittsburgh, the Pens are 23-8, but away from the Steel City, they are just 12-18.  And this has been a very competitive series lately as the Hurricanes took both of the first two meetings of the season before the Pens turned the tables the last time they met on January 23 (3-1).  Carolina is 100% healthy now so don't be surprised if it makes a run the rest of the way.  The 'Canes are 56-32 in their last 88 home games after losing their previous game in overtime.  Take Carolina.  NHL High Roller Winner.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Princeton Tigers over the Harvard Crimson.  These two teams are heading in opposite directions.  The Crimson have won five straight, while the Tigers are on a 6-game losing streak.  The opening odds have established this as a 'Pk 'em' game, which might raise an eyebrow given the current form of the two teams.  Notwithstanding Princeton's poor play of late, we'll back the Tigers, as .500 (or worse) favorites (or PK) off 4+ straight losses have cashed 84% over the past 24 years vs. .500 (or better) conference foes off 4+ straight wins.  Take Princeton.  NCAA Elite Info Winner.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 10:35 pm, our selection is on the Golden State Warriors minus the points over the Los Angeles Clippers.  These two teams met here in Oakland back on January 10, and the Clippers upset the Warriors, 125-106, as a 12-point underdog.  But that was a rare win for Doc Rivers’ squad against Golden State, as the Clippers had lost the previous 12 meetings, and gone 4-8 ATS in those games.  I look for things to get back to normal on Thursday, and for the Warriors to blow out the Clippers, as Golden State is 18-7 ATS in the regular season when playing with revenge vs. a foe whose win percentage is greater than .415.  Additionally, the Clippers are on a two-game win streak, including a 129-119 upset win over the Celtics before the All-Star Break, while the Warriors lost to Portland in their last game.  That doesn’t bode well for Los Angeles, as NBA teams off back to back wins that scored more than 116 points in their previous game are a poor 95-134 ATS vs. foes off a loss.   Finally, in their first game after the All-Star Break, home teams off a loss that were playing with revenge have gone 63-42 ATS since 1991.  Take Golden State.  NBA TV Game of the Month!  Good luck, as always…Al McMordie.

At 9:05 pm, our selection is on the Edmonton Oilers over the Colorado Avalanche.  The Oilers might feature the best young player in world in Connor McDavid, but they are far from the best team -- even in their own Division -- right now.  The Oilers have really missed the services of McDavid's back-up at the Center position, fellow superstar Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who has been out since January 13 with a rib injury.  Nugent-Hopkins just had his first skate with the team since suffering that injury, but he is still at least two weeks away from a return to action.  But the Oilers' injury woes are nothing compared with that of the Avalanche.  Colorado's defense is completely decimated right now, with no fewer than four blue-line regulars out indefinitely with various maladies (Johnson, Lindholm, Barberio, and Boikov).  It's true that Edmonton has won just one of its last eight games (and six of its last 18).  But the Oilers are 4-1 in the last five meetings of these two, while the Avs are 7-23 in their last 30 vs. Pacific teams and 1-5 in their last six games playing on one day of rest.  Take the Oilers.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 8 pm, our selection is on the Charlotte 49ers + the points over Western Kentucky.  It's true that the Hilltoppers are off back to back SU/ATS wins, while the 49ers are currently riding a 12-game losing streak.  But the second-best game the 49ers played during this losing streak was against these Hilltoppers, in Charlotte.  The 49ers were 13.5-point underdogs in that game, yet lost by only 10, and covered the 13.5-point spread.  That was the 3rd straight time the 49ers have covered vs. the Hilltoppers, and I expect the 49ers to once again cover vs. Western Kentucky.  Charlotte falls into three of my very best College Basketball systems, with records of 503-347, 379-234 and 328-193 ATS since 1990.  And Western Kentucky is an awful 17% ATS as a favorite since 1990 off back to back ATS wins, if its opponent is off a SU/ATS loss.  Take the points with the 49ers.  Conference USA Game of the Year.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the NC Wilmington Seahawks + the points over William & Mary.  Wilmington stumbled at home its last time out when it lost to Charleston.  But it had covered four straight prior to that defeat.  I expect Wilmington to resume its winning ways (in Vegas), as it's gone 64-41-3 ATS since 1993 when playing with revenge from a loss earlier in the season (Bill and Mary beat Wilmington by 3 on Jan. 27).  Take NC Wilmington + the points.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Northwestern Wildcats minus the points over Wisconsin.  This will be the Wildcats' final home game of the season.  And I expect them to snap their 4-game losing streak, and blow out the 13-16 Badgers.  Since 1990, Big 10 Conference teams have gone 45-25 ATS as a favorite in their final home game of the season, if they were matched up against an opponent with a losing record.  And if their foe was also off a SU/ATS win, then our 45-25 stat zooms to 10-1 ATS.  Take the Wildcats.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Cincinnati Bearcats minus the points over Connecticut.  Cincy was upset in each of its last two games -- at Houston, and at home vs. Wichita.  But Cincy should bounce back on this Thursday evening, as they will face a 13-14 UConn squad which has lost eight of its last 10 games vs. the point spread.  Since 1990, Cincy has covered 86% as a big favorite of more than -17 points off an upset loss.  And it's 6-1 SU and 5-2 ATS its last seven vs. UConn, as well as 3-0 SU/ATS at home vs. the Huskies the last three seasons.  Lay the points.

At 10 pm, our selection is on the San Jose St. Spartans + the points over Nevada.  Nevada comes into this game off three SU/ATS wins.  But we'll fade the Wolf Pack, as Mountain West Conference favorites of 14+ points, off back to back wins, have gone 20-40 ATS vs. conference foes.  Additionally, San Jose falls into several of my favorite systems, with records of 185-88 and 401-240 ATS since 1990.  Take San Jose.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8 pm, our selection is on the Missouri State Bears minus the points over Bradley.  The Bears stumbled in their last game, which was here at home vs. Drake.  Missouri State was favored by 7, but lost outright, 67-63.  However, the Bears generally bounce back at home off a home loss, as they've covered 58.9% since 1990, including 10-1 ATS their last 11 when priced as a favorite of less than 7 points.  Take Missouri State.

At 8 pm, our selection is on the Iowa State Cyclones plus the points over TCU.  This is a tough spot for Jamie Dixon's Horned Frogs.  Not only is Iowa State off back to back losses, but it also will be out for blood after losing by 23 points in Forth Worth in January.  And Iowa State is 15-4 ATS its last 19 off back to back losses.  And it's 32-15-4 ATS when playing with revenge from a loss by more than 10 points earlier in the season.  Take the Cyclones.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets + the points over Virginia.  These two teams met in Atlanta, in January, and the Cavs won, 64-48.  Thus, Georgia Tech will be looking for revenge tonight.  The Yellow Jackets were blown out by 20 points, at home by Virginia Tech, in their last game.  And that was their 5th straight loss (both SU and ATS).  I love the Jackets to bounce back tonight in Charlottesville, as NCAA underdogs (or PK) on 5-game SU and ATS losing streaks, are 170-111 ATS if they also failed to cover the spread by 10+ points in their previous game!  Even better:  if our team is playing with revenge from a loss at home earlier in the season, then our 170-111 stat zooms to 38-16 ATS.  Take Georgia Tech.  NCAA Game of the Month. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the SMU Mustangs minus the points over East Carolina.  The Mustangs played about as bad a game as a team could play last Saturday when it lost 52-37 at Central Florida.  SMU shot just 25% from the field (11 of 43) in that defeat, and it was its 5th straight loss, overall (and 3rd straight ATS).  But I expect them to bounce back at East Carolina.  SMU's been installed as a sizable road favorite.  And NCAA favorites of more than 6 points, off 3 SU/ATS losses, that scored 46 or less points in their previous game, have cashed 68.4%.  Take SMU.

At 6:30 pm, our selection is on the South Carolina Gamecocks minus the points over Georgia.  South Carolina stunned the 23-3 Auburn Tigers, 84-75, as a 7-point underdog last Saturday.  And I look for them to follow-up that victory with a blowout of Georgia.  Indeed, home teams off upset wins as 7-point (or greater) dogs over .850 (or better) conference foes have gone 111-74 ATS.  Take the Gamecocks.

At 9 pm, our selection is on the Ole Miss Rebels + the points over Missouri.  The Rebels are on a 7-game SU/ATS losing streak, and were blown out by rival Miss State, 79-62, on Saturday.  But SEC Conference underdogs of +6 or more points, off more than 5 point spread defeats in a row, have gone 49-27 ATS vs. conference foes.  And Ole Miss is 41-20 ATS off a double-digit loss.  Take the points with Mississippi.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the St. Louis Blues over the San Jose Sharks.  The Blues come into this game on a three game losing streak - something that is quite rare for them.  Only one of those losses was at home however, and that was to the defending Stanley Cup Champion Penguins nine days ago by a 4-1 margin.  They return here after back-to-back road losses in Nashville and Dallas.  The Sharks meanwhile are on a two-game home winning streak, but they're just .500 on the road this season (15-15) and they haven't won in St. Louis in almost two years.  Already thin at the Center position with the loss of veteran Joe Thornton, the Sharks will also be without Tomas Hertl tonight as he left the game on February 13 against Arizona and is not ready to return.  The Sharks are 1-6 in their last seven games vs. teams from the Central Division and 1-9 in their last 10 road games vs. teams with a home winning % of greater than .600.  Take St. Louis.  NHL Elite Info Winner. As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Columbus Blue Jackets over the New Jersey Devils.  The Jackets are on a 3-game losing streak, including a 5-2 home loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday, and now sit 1 point outside of the eighth (and final) playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.  And it's been a perplexing 2-8 run for the Blue Jackets over their last 10 games, as they've not been without their offensive chances.  Indeed, they've averaged 41.5 shots on goal over their last 10 games, but have scored just 2.6 goals per game.  But I love Columbus to rebound this evening, as it's 8-1 off a loss by more than 2 goals, and it's won five of the last six meetings vs. the Devils, as well as six of the last seven in New Jersey.  Take Columbus.  NHL High Roller Winner.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Texas A&M Aggies minus the points over Mississippi State.  The Aggies are 17-10 this season, but return home after losing two road games at Mizzou and Arkansas.  However, the good news for Texas A&M tonight is that it's 50-17 ATS at home off a loss when it owns a .440 (or better) record, and its foe is not off a SU/ATS loss.  And it's also a fantastic 37-15 ATS if it lost ATS in each of its two previous games.  Lay the points with Texas A&M.

At 7 pm, our selection is on the Western Michigan Broncos minus the points over Central Michigan.  These two rivals have yet to meet this season, but they'll meet twice over a 10-day period, starting with tonight's game.  The Broncos were upset by Bowling Green and Northern Illinois in each of their last two games.  But both of those were on the road.  Tonight's game is at home, where Western Michigan is 19-5 SU and 15-9 ATS its last 24 Mid-American Conference games.  Even better:  teams off back to back road upset losses are a super 57% ATS since 1990.  Take Western Michigan.

At 7 pm, our selection is on The Citadel + the points over East Tennessee State.  The Bulldogs narrowly lost to the Buccaneers, 73-71, as a 15.5-point underdog in late January.  And they're also 0-3 ATS over their last three games.  But we'll grab the points with the Bulldogs, as revenge-minded College Basketball underdogs of +20 or more points, off 3 ATS losses, are 66% since 1992.  Take The Citadel.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 9 pm, our selection is on the Oklahoma Sooners + the points over Kansas.  The Sooners have hit a tailspin, as they're on a 5-game losing streak (and a 7-game ATS losing streak).  They'll attempt to get back into the win column 'in Vegas' tonight, as they'll take on a Kansas Jayhawks team which is 21-6 SU and 13-12 ATS.  Interestingly, the last time the Sooners covered the point spread was against these Jayhawks.  Oklahoma won that game, 85-80, as a 2-point home favorite.  We had a big play on the Sooners in that game, and will take them again here, as a road underdog.  For technical support, consider that .600 (or better) teams, off 5+ losses, have covered 67% since 1990 as road dogs of more than 6 points.  Also, Oklahoma is a super 23-12 ATS vs. Kansas when not laying more than 2 points.  And Kansas is an awful 3-14-1 ATS its last 18 at home vs. Big 12 Conference foes.  Take the points with the Sooners.  NCAA High Roller Winner.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8:35 pm, our selection is on the Chicago Blackhawks over the Los Angeles Kings.  These two clubs have been two of the most dominant in the league this decade, having won five of the last eight Stanley Cups.  But you'd never know it from looking at their current places in the standings.  The Kings sit fifth in the Pacific while somewhat shockingly the Blackhawks are in seventh and last place in the Central and if the season ended today neither of these former power-houses would make the post-season.  At least the Hawks know how to end a losing streak.  Chicago had lost eight in a row before its last game and all the Hawks did in that one was embarrass a very good team in the Capitals, 7-1, here at home.  They'll try to keep it going against the Kings, who ended their own slump -- albeit just a three-game one -- by beating the Sabres their last time out.  With #1 goalie Corey Crawford on the shelf, the Hawks have turned mainly to Anton Forsberg and he's been mostly solid, as in his performance against the Caps last time out.  The home team is 7-2 in the last nine meetings.  Take Chicago.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.

At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Nashville Predators over the Ottawa Senators.  The Preds lost a pair to the Flames and Red Wings coming into tonight and before that they beat the Blues and Canadiens after losing back-to-back to the Maple Leafs and Senators.  That Senators loss was a 4-3 OT defeat in Ottawa and sets up Nashville for a revenge match at home where the Predators are 19-10 on the season.  But that last victory was the Senators first in the last five meetings of these two going all the way back to 2014.  Already short-handed due to injuries and a suspension, the Senators were without LW Ryan Dzingel in their last game due to a family matter and it's likely they'll have to go without him again tonight.  This is in stark contrast to the Predators who have no significant injuries for this game.  The Preds have allowed three goals in each of their last three games, but that may be a good thing for tonight as they are 7-0 in their last seven games following that situation.  Take Nashville.

At 1:05 pm, our selection is on the Minnesota Wild over the NY Islanders.  The Wild dropped their two previous games -- both at home -- to the Capitals and Ducks.  But I love them to bounce back this afternoon, as they're 8-1 this season off back to back losses.  The Islanders, meanwhile, upset the Hurricanes in Raleigh, 3-0, on Friday.  Unfortunately, the Isles are 22-40 at home off a division road win, and are also a poor 166-214 off a win by 2+ goals.  Take Minnesota.

At 8 pm, our selection is on the Purdue Boilermakers minus the points over Penn State.  The Boilers have dropped their last three games, including two upset losses as a double-digit favorite (vs. Ohio State and at Wisconsin).  But I love the Boilermakers to bounce back tonight at home, as home favorites off an upset loss as a favorite of more than 4 points, and 3 losses, overall, have covered 65.9% since 1990 vs. conference foes off 3+ wins (and 8-1 ATS the last 2+ seasons).  Take Purdue.  NCAA Hoops High Roller.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Toronto Maple Leafs over Detroit.  The Leafs had won nine of 10 before stumbling in Pittsburgh last night.  But the Penguins, themselves, are 14-4 their last 18, so there was not any shame for the Leafs to have lost that game.  They'll step down in class this evening when they face a Red Wings club which has lost 18 of its 30 home games this season.  Even worse for Detroit:  it's lost five of the last six meetings vs. Toronto.  And the Wings are an awful 11-24 this season vs. good offensive teams that score at least 2.85 goals per game.  Take the Maple Leafs.  As always, good luck...Al McMordie.