Big XII Basketball Play of the Day for 2/5/11

Missouri

Colorado goes to Missouri today.  Missouri needs to make a statement in this game with the erratic play they have had of late.

I see that statement getting made.  Missouri is giving 10 pts to the Buffalos, and they should end up winning by 15-20.

Mizzou is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games as a home favorite of 7.0-12.5.  That should spell disaster for a Colorado team that has performed better than most thought coming into the year.

Take Missouri and give the 10.

Thursday NBA Play of the Night: Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs at the Los Angeles Lakers

In what could be a preview of the Western Conference Finals is on the slate Thursday when the Los Angeles Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers are the defending NBA champions and have the second-best record in the conference. San Antonio has had the best record in the league for most of the season.

The Lakers are giving San Antonio 3.5 points.  This looks taylor-made for a Spurs lock tonight.

The Spurs defeated the Lakers 97-82 on Dec. 28 in San Antonio.  They also are  6-0 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

The Lakers on the other hand, are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite. 

Take the Spurs tonite and you'll be counting your winnings in the morning.

1/29/11 Big XII Basketball Play of the Day

The Texas Longhorns

Many a college basketball expert missed the boat that week when a determined Texas Longhorn basketball team went into Allen Fieldhouse and took down the undefeated Jayhawks.

I'm not going to sleep on Texas this week.  They play a ranked Missouri team at home, but to say a few trends are going Texas' way is an understatement.

Look at this :

Longhorns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite.

Longhorns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.

Longhorns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win.

Longhorns are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

Longhorns are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big 12.

Longhorns are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600

Let's just take Texas and give the 7 to Missouri.  And while we are at it, the total is sitting at 145.5.  Let's get crazy and take the OVER.

This game can be found on ESPNU tonight at 8 eastern time.

Saturday's NFL Divisional Round Play of the Day

The Ravens.

At last look, the line stands at the Ravens getting 3.5 points in this playoff game.  What is important here is that half point.  You see, the games in this heated series are usually decided by three points.

The Ravens getting that 3.5 points is key.  Also, the road team fares well in this rivalry. Road teams are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four meetings.  This should be a close and low-scoring game. 

Both teams will rely on their defenses and pick and choose their spots on offense.  The Ravens might not get the win, but they at least get the cover here.

Thursday NBA Play of the Night: Heat vs. Nuggets

Take the Nuggets

A good Thursday night game in the NBA.  Might be worth staying up for.  The Heat at the Nuggets.

The Heat are on an extended road trip and are coming off a loss at the Clippers.  Denver is a hard team to figure out, but they are the second highest scoring team in the league at 106.3 and Miami allows approximately 13 points fewer,

LeBron is a game-time decision, but I think he'll play. 

The trend here is, the Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home underdog.  They are getting 2 pts here and I believe will win the game.

Take the Nuggets tonight.