Friday 2/22/19 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for Friday's NCAAB, NHL & NBA games.
Ben Burns
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Charlotte -5
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New York Knicks +6
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Atlanta +3.5
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Stephen Nover
3*
Harvard -2
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Spartan
3* GOW
Utah +3.5
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Ken Thomson
3*
Marist -7
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JR ODONNELL
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LA CLIPPERS -125
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Iowa / Indiana over 146
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Sleepyj
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Ill- Chicago / wis- Green Bay over 158
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Dave Essler
3*
New York Knicks +6
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nbaselection
Charlotte Hornets -5
Indiana Pacers -5
Minnesota Timberwolves -6
Denver Nuggets -4
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Stephen Oh
DALLAS +3.5
DENVER @ DALLAS | 2/22 | 8:30 PM EST
YESTERDAY 10:38 PM
My data sees the improving Mavericks covering nearly tow-thirds of simulations Friday against the Nuggets. I've also got Dallas winning the game straight up in more than 50 percent of simulations so you could take them outright for the increased payout, but the enhanced value comes with taking the handful of points.
49-32 IN LAST 81 NBA PICKS | +1434
16-9 IN LAST 25 DAL ATS PICKS | +636
4-0 IN LAST 4 DEN ATS PICKS | +400
TORONTO -7.5
SAN ANTONIO @ TORONTO | 2/22 | 7:00 PM EST
YESTERDAY 10:32 PM
My numbers see the Raptors beating the Spurs by at least 12 points Friday, providing a value spot on the home chalk. Kawhi Leonard and friends were blown out the first time they faced Leonard's former team, but it should be a different story this time. The Raptors are covering in nearly two-thirds of simulations.
49-32 IN LAST 81 NBA PICKS | +1434
13-7 IN LAST 20 TOR ATS PICKS | +545
14-8 IN LAST 22 SA ATS PICKS | +532
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Mike Barner
CHARLOTTE -5
WASHINGTON @ CHARLOTTE | 2/22 | 7:00 PM EST
9:55 AM
The Hornets have lost five of their last six games on the road, so they have to be happy that this game is at home, where they are 15-12-1 ATS. Meanwhile, the Wizards are a putrid 9-21 ATS on the road. The Hornets lost by four points the last time these two played each other in Washington, but I’ll take them to cover in their rematch in Charlotte.
29-15-2 IN LAST 46 NBA ATS PICKS | +1240
4-1 IN LAST 5 WAS ATS PICKS | +290
3-1 IN LAST 4 CHA ATS PICKS | +189
CHICAGO +8
CHICAGO @ ORLANDO | 2/22 | 7:00 PM EST
9:54 AM
The Bulls have been much more competitive since acquiring Otto Porter Jr. from the Wizards. His four games with the team have included a 19-point win on the road against the Nets and a 12-point win at home against the Grizzlies. Despite their terrible record, the Bulls are 14-14-1 ATS on the road. They are also 8-5-1 when the spread is between +6.5 and +9.5. They might not come away victorious, but I’ll take the points.
29-15-2 IN LAST 46 NBA ATS PICKS | +1240
4-0-1 IN LAST 5 ORL ATS PICKS | +400
OKLAHOMA CITY -4.5
UTAH @ OKLAHOMA CITY | 2/22 | 9:30 PM EST
9:56 AM
These two teams are currently separated by five games in the Western Conference standings with the Thunder having won eight of their last 10 games. The Thunder are 16-10-1 ATS at home, including 14-9-1 ATS when they are the home favorite. The Jazz lost by nine points the last time these two teams met in Oklahoma City and they are just 14-15 ATS on the road, so I like the Thunder to cover this modest line.
29-15-2 IN LAST 46 NBA ATS PICKS | +1240
8-3 IN LAST 11 UTA ATS PICKS | +466
2-1 IN LAST 3 OKC ATS PICKS | +90
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Larry Hartstein
UNDER 226
UTAH @ OKLAHOMA CITY | 2/22 | 9:30 PM EST
12:28 AM
The Thunder gave up 131 points in their last game before the break, and I think that will lead to increased defensive intensity Friday. Look for the Under to improve to 18-7 in these teams' last 25 meetings.
20-11 IN LAST 31 NBA ATS PICKS | +795
4-2 IN LAST 6 UTA O/U PICKS | +184
DENVER -3.5
DENVER @ DALLAS | 2/22 | 8:30 PM EST
YESTERDAY 11:23 PM
Denver is getting healthier and the deep Nuggets are primed for a second-half surge. Dallas is expecting Luka Doncic to do everything, but he needs more help. Look for Gary Harris to make an impact defensively and for Denver to cover this modest number.
20-11 IN LAST 31 NBA ATS PICKS | +795
23-12-3 IN LAST 38 DEN ATS PICKS | +988
8-6 IN LAST 14 DAL ATS PICKS | +136
L.A. CLIPPERS -2
L.A. CLIPPERS @ MEMPHIS | 2/22 | 8:00 PM EST
YESTERDAY 11:18 PM
The Clippers are over .500 on the road and their transformation at the trade deadline arguably made them better, even though they gave up Tobias Harris. Lou Williams and Danilo Gallinari should thrive with more shots. Look for the favorite to improve to 5-0-1 in the last six Clippers-Grizzlies meetings.
20-11 IN LAST 31 NBA ATS PICKS | +795
28-17 IN LAST 45 MEM ATS PICKS | +956
32-21 IN LAST 53 LAC ATS
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XS Sports Friday College Basketball (Yesterday 3-1)
NCAA College Season (210-169) 55%
Last 39 Selections (24-15) 62%
Iowa -6.5 (9:15pm)
Davidson -2 (9pm)
IUPUI Over 146.5 (7pm)
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XS Sports Friday NBA Basketball (Yesterday 2-1)
NBA Season (177-157) 53%
Last 18 Selections (11-7) 61%
Dallas +3.5 (8:30pm)
San Antonio +7.5 (7pm)
Atlanta Over 223.5 (7:30pm)
Oklahoma City -3.5 (9:30pm)
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XS Sports Friday NHL (Yesterday 0-2 -$2,090)
NHL Season (84-54) 62% +$47,470
Last 23 Selections (14-9) 61% +$12,360
1k Chicago -110 (7:30pm)
1k Chicago Over 7 +111 (7:30pm)
1k Anaheim Over 6 +100 (9pm)
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Kenny White (NBA)
Pacers -6
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Mike Tierney (NCAA 12-6-1 Last 19)
Marist -6
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Tom Fornelli
NCAA
St Pete +6
Wisconsin Milwaukee +9 1/2
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Professor Sumpter
2:45 ET
West Ham - Fulham
Money line: West Ham -111
Total goals: Expect to see as many as 3.25 goals in total.
Against the spread: With -0.50, back the home side.
Cardiff City - Watford
Money line: a draw +238
Total goals: Expect to see as many as 3.00 goals in total.
Against the spread: With +0.25, back the home side.
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Greg Shaker
3* Iowa Under 146
2* Ohio Over 143.5
2* Davidson Under 131.5
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From Northcoast group of handicappers:
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Accu Picks
NBA
3* #527 Denver -4.5
The Action Network
Rhode Island +1
Columbia +7
Ohio Over 146
Pacers Over 222
Knicks +5
Clippers Over 216
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Bob Balfe
23-9 hoops run
863: Davidson
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Power Play Wins
IOWA -6.5
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MVP Lock Club
Dallas +4.5
Davidson -1
Toronto -7.5
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Picks 2 Play
Manhattan +4.5
Detroit Pistons -3.5
Indiana Pacers -6
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Best Sports Capper
Marist -6
Pacers -6
Clippers -2
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Pinnacle Sports Picks
Bowling Green -4.5
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Wise Guy Insider
Pacers -6
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Total Winner Sports
Chicago/Orlando over 216
Wisc Milwaukee/IUPUI Over 146.5
Harvard/Brown Under 136.5
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First Half Sports
Dallas Mavericks +4.5
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VIP Sports Lock Club
Charlotte Hornets -5
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5 STAR BALLER
Indiana Pacers -6
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Midwest Capper
Charlotte Hornets -5
Davidson -1
Bowling Green -4.5
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Andre Gomes
2*
Washington +5
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Atlanta / Detroit over 222
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Detroit -4
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Orlando / Chicago over 217
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Kevin Rogers
Iona -3.5
Rhode Island +1
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Goodfella
3*
Oklahoma -4
2*
Denver -4
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AJ HOFFMAN
1*
Davidson -1
2*
Harvard - 1.5
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Fezzik
2*
Orlando -8
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Harvard - 2
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Toronto / San Antonio under 226.5
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Dallas / Denver under 224
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Derek Hayes
(NBA) - Denver Nuggets
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Greg shaker
2*
Rhode Island / Davidson under 131.5
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Iowa / Indiana under 146
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Memphis / LA clippers under 216.5
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Dallas / Denver under 224
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King creole
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New York Knicks / Minnesota over 221
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Jack Brayman
Max Wager
100 DIME
Game of the Year
Charlotte
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