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Larry Hartstein

The Maestro

A former lead writer for Covers and The Linemakers, Larry combines a vast network of Vegas sources with an analytical approach he honed working for Pro Football Focus. Larry tied for 52nd place (out of 1,598 entries) in the 2022 Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest, going 53-34-3 ATS (61 percent). Larry's weekly Vegas contest selections form the basis of his NFL best bets column, which is 79-48-2 (62.2 percent, +25.95 units) since its inception in 2022. Entering the 2024 season, Larry is 739-599 all-time on NFL sides and props (plus $4,860 for $100 players, every bet 1 unit) at SportsLine, including 547-452 ATS (55 percent long-term). Larry debuted an NFL officiating column in 2023, using refs' tendencies to help make informed bets. That collaboration with officiating guru Joe Gibbs finished 37-23 (+11.7 units) and returns for the 2024 season. Larry also shines in college basketball: Entering the 2024-25 season, he was profitable in four of five seasons, going 595-512 ATS (plus $2,983). Larry appears regularly on CBS Sports HQ and is a founding member of Early Edge, the daily betting show that airs on CBS Sports Network as well as SportsLine's YouTube page. For Larry Hartstein media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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Feb 06 2025, 4:00 am UTC
League
Demon Deacons
79
@ Cardinal
73
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+328
11-7 in Last 18 WAKE ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Cardinal have been excellent at home in conference play, going 5-0. They are 12-1 overall in Maples Pavilion. This is a long trip for the Demon Deacons, who snapped a two-game skid last time out with a two-point win over Pitt. Look for Maxime Raynaud (20.4 ppg, 11.8 rpg) to lead Stanford to a win and cover.

Pick Made: Thu 1:08 am UTC on FanDuel
Feb 06 2025, 1:00 am UTC
League
Green Wave
61
@ Roadrunners
60
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+455
9-4 in Last 13 TULANE ATS Picks
Analysis:

Tulane rolled to a 92-63 win over the Roadrunners on Jan. 4 in the AAC opener. So why are the Green Wave only slight favorites Wednesday? It might have to do with Tulane's conference schedule. The Green Wave have not beaten a team with a winning conference record and haven't faced North Texas yet. UTSA, meanwhile, comes off one of the biggest wins in program history, 54-50 at North Texas. Look for the Roadrunners to build off that in front an "Orange Out" crowd in San Antonio.

Pick Made: Wed 4:01 pm UTC on Sugar House
Feb 05 2025, 11:00 pm UTC
League
Buccaneers
62
@ Keydets
55
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+80
2-1 in Last 3 ETNST ATS Picks
Analysis:

East Tennessee State has won six straight meetings, including 84-69 on Jan. 1 in Johnson City, Tenn. But this is a much-improved Keydets team. They're coming off a 2-0 road trip and have won five of their past six conference games, the loss coming by three to UNC Greensboro. Ricky Bradley Jr. (15.6 ppg, 3.3 apg), Augustinas Kiudulas (15.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 41 percent on 3-pointers) and TJ Johnson (13.0 ppg, 38.2 percent from deep) give VMI a dangerous trio that can keep the Keydets competitive in this payback spot.

Pick Made: Wed 3:39 am UTC on BetMGM
Feb 05 2025, 4:00 am UTC
League
Wildcats
85
@ Cougars
74
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+352
9-5 in Last 14 BYU ATS Picks
Analysis:

I agree with the market move toward BYU. Arizona is more talented but enters off an emotional rivalry win and will have to deal with a raucous atmosphere in Provo, Utah. Cougars stud defender Mawot Mag, the Rutgers transfer, is finally contributing offensively, scoring 19’points in BYU’s latest win at Central Florida. The Cougars have won 18 of their last 19 home games.

Pick Made: Wed 3:01 am UTC on FanDuel
Feb 05 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
Cardinals
73
@ Zips
81
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+280
5-2 in Last 7 AKRON ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Zips have won nine straight, seven by double digits. They're 10-0 at home and lead the MAC in scoring margin. They make a conference-high 11.5 3-pointers and convert at the second-best rate in the MAC (36.3 percent). Akron plays at a fast pace, uses a deep bench, and should take advantage of a suspect Ball State defense. Look for the Zips to cover while scoring 90-plus for the fifth time in eight games.

Pick Made: Tue 7:38 pm UTC on Sugar House
Feb 04 2025, 2:00 am UTC
League
Braves
60
@ Tigers
53
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+90
2-1 in Last 3 GRAM ATS Picks
Analysis:

Alcorn State is 4-17, but all four wins came in conference following a mostly brutal non-conference schedule. And the Braves have been a covering machine. They enter this one on a 10-2 ATS tear, with the two misses coming by a combined five points. Grambling shouldn't be laying this big of a number.

Pick Made: Mon 7:15 pm UTC on Caesars
Feb 04 2025, 2:00 am UTC
League
Mean Green
61
@ Blazers
64
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+500
5-0 in Last 5 NTEXAS ATS Picks
Analysis:

UAB blew an 18-point lead in the first meeting in Denton, Tex., as North Texas guard Atin Wright nailed a 3-pointer at the buzzer in a 78-75 Mean Green win. North Texas made 10 of 18 from deep in the game. That is striking because over the past three games, the Mean Green are hitting 29.5 percent from deep (36.1 percent for the season). It will be a White Out in Birmingham, Ala. Look for Yaxel Lendeborg and the Blazers to even up the season series at home.

Pick Made: Mon 3:42 am UTC on FanDuel
Feb 02 2025, 11:00 pm UTC
League
Pirates
57
@ Blue Demons
74
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+170
4-2 in Last 6 SETON ATS Picks
Analysis:

Both teams have one conference win. The Pirates got theirs in an 85-80 overtime victory over DePaul. In that game, Seton Hall sophomore guard Isaiah Coleman scored 24 points on 6-for-12 shooting, adding six rebounds and five assists. He made all eight of his free throws. But the Pirates' leading scorer enters this game after missing a blowout loss to Creighton with a back injury, then going 0 for 10 from the field in Tuesday's home loss to Providence. Look for the Blue Demons to get their revenge on home court.

Pick Made: Sun 8:34 pm UTC on BetMGM
Feb 02 2025, 4:00 am UTC
League
Bulldogs
58
@ Gaels
62
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+535
13-7-1 in Last 21 GONZAG ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Gaels own the WCC’s best defense and I like them to slow down the league’s top offense. This will be a tight game but I don’t think St. Mary’s should be a home dog given the Gaels’ pedigree. Grab the points.

Pick Made: Feb 01, 11:54 pm UTC on Caesars
Jan 31 2025, 11:30 pm UTC
League
Bulldogs
70
@ Hoyas
73
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+265
6-3 in Last 9 GTOWN ATS Picks
Analysis:

Georgetown has lost six of seven and mustered just 41 points in getting shellacked by St. John’s. Butler was very competitive against Marquette last time out. The Bulldogs have won big in their last two visits to Washington, D.C. Look for the Hoyas’ turnover issues to keep plaguing them as Butler gets the cover and perhaps the outright win.

Pick Made: Jan 31, 8:44 pm UTC on Caesars
Jan 30 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
Roadrunners
74
@ Owls
94
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
Analysis:

Both teams are 3-4 in AAC play. Two of UTSA's conference losses have come by five or fewer points. The Owls have lost three of four while giving up 73 or more points each game. Look for the improving Roadrunners, led by senior guard Primo Spears (21.1 ppg), to keep this within single digits.

Pick Made: Jan 29, 7:02 pm UTC on Sugar House
Jan 29 2025, 2:00 am UTC
League
Sooners
68
@ Aggies
75
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+552
10-4 in Last 14 TEXAM ATS Picks
Analysis:

Oklahoma has won two straight after an 0-4 SEC start that included a narrow home defeat to Texas A&M. Sooners freshman Jeremiah Fears has contributed 52 points, 19 rebounds and 13 assists over his past three games. The Aggies are getting too much for homecourt advantage in this one. Look for OU to be very competitive.

Pick Made: Jan 29, 12:02 am UTC on FanDuel
Jan 29 2025, 1:00 am UTC
League
Golden Gophers
51
@ Spartans
73
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+293
13-9 in Last 22 MINN ATS Picks
Analysis:

Michigan State crushed Minnesota 90-72 in the first meeting, and the Spartans have won 12 in a row -- seven by double digits. But this is a different Golden Gophers team than the Spartans handled on Dec. 4. Senior Dawson Garcia has scored 78 points and grabbed 24 rebounds during Minnesota's three-game win streak. Look for the Gophers to cover their fifth straight in a respectable loss in East Lansing, Mich.

Pick Made: Jan 28, 6:55 pm UTC on FanDuel
Jan 26 2025, 6:00 pm UTC
League
Blazers
77
@ Tigers
100
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+416
13-8-1 in Last 22 MEMP ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Blazers are red-hot and lead the conference in scoring, shooting percentage and rebounding margin. With Yaxel Lendeborg leading the way, UAB can keep this close against a talented but turnover-prone Memphis team.

Pick Made: Jan 26, 1:08 pm UTC on FanDuel
Jan 24 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
Seahawks
85
@ Cougars
83
+363
7-3 in Last 10 NCAAB ATS Picks
+170
5-3-1 in Last 9 NCWILM ATS Picks
Analysis:

UNC Wilmington has scored 80-plus in two straight games, both victories, but it's been more of a struggle on the road. The Seahawks are 1-2 SU in their past three road games, with losses at Hofstra and Howard. After shooting a season-best 50 percent in the win over William & Mary, look for the Seahawks to have a tougher time at Charleston. I bet on the Cougars, led by reigning CAA Player of the Week Deywilk Tavarez (14.1 ppg), to get a home win and cover.

Pick Made: Jan 23, 10:32 pm UTC on Caesars
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