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(NCAAB) Drake vs. Loyola of Chicago,
Point Spread: 6.00 | -106.00 Drake (Away)
Result: Win
Point Spread: 6.00 | -106.00 Drake (Away)
Result: Win
This is an 8* play on Drake.
While we are primarily a situationally based handicapping service, we don't prescribe to any one single methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account a bunch of different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. The actual contestants on the field of play rarely enter into our equation when making selections, unless it's a Top 3 player like a LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers etc. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions, are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.
This particular play is based on a few different factors:
Desperation breeds motivation: The Bulldogs have dropped seven straight and will be especially motivated after losing to the Missouri State Bears last time out, a contest in which they held a 10-point half time lead.
Struggling home side. While Drake is just 5-14 overall on the year, including 0-7 in conference, the Ramblers are not that much better, 8-11 overall and 1-6 in league play. Loyola Chicago allowed the Purple Aces to shoot 57.4 percent in its last game.
ATS statistics: Note that Loyola Chicago is just 1-4 ATS in its last five following an ATS victory and 0-4 ATS in its last five in front of the home town crowd, while Drake is 4-3 ATS in its last seven vs. poor offensive teams which average 64 points or less per contest.
The bottom line: We feel there are enough factors working in favor of the visitors to pull the trigger and while we won't be so bold as to call an outright upset, we do definitely expect the BULLDOGS to at the very least, keep this one close enough to sneak in through the back door down the stretch with what we feel to be a healthy amount of points afforded to them.
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While we are primarily a situationally based handicapping service, we don't prescribe to any one single methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account a bunch of different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. The actual contestants on the field of play rarely enter into our equation when making selections, unless it's a Top 3 player like a LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers etc. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions, are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.
This particular play is based on a few different factors:
Desperation breeds motivation: The Bulldogs have dropped seven straight and will be especially motivated after losing to the Missouri State Bears last time out, a contest in which they held a 10-point half time lead.
Struggling home side. While Drake is just 5-14 overall on the year, including 0-7 in conference, the Ramblers are not that much better, 8-11 overall and 1-6 in league play. Loyola Chicago allowed the Purple Aces to shoot 57.4 percent in its last game.
ATS statistics: Note that Loyola Chicago is just 1-4 ATS in its last five following an ATS victory and 0-4 ATS in its last five in front of the home town crowd, while Drake is 4-3 ATS in its last seven vs. poor offensive teams which average 64 points or less per contest.
The bottom line: We feel there are enough factors working in favor of the visitors to pull the trigger and while we won't be so bold as to call an outright upset, we do definitely expect the BULLDOGS to at the very least, keep this one close enough to sneak in through the back door down the stretch with what we feel to be a healthy amount of points afforded to them.
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