Monday 2/4/19 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for Monday's NCAAB, NHL & NBA games.
Mark Wilson
Feb 04 '19, 7:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | North Carolina Central vs Florida A&M
Play on: North Carolina Central +3 -120 at 5Dimes
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Frank Sawyer
Feb 04 '19, 7:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Louisville vs Virginia Tech
Play on: UNDER 137½ -110
Take Under the Total in the game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Virginia Tech Hokies. Virginia Tech (18-3) enters this game coming off a 47-24 win at North Carolina State on Saturday. The Hokies have then played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after scoring at least 50 points in their last game. Virginia Tech has also seen the Under go 11-5-1 in their last 17 games on their home court. Louisville (16-6) comes off a 79-69 loss at North Carolina on Saturday. The Cardinals have then played 8 of their last 11 games Under the Total after a straight up loss. Additionally, Louisville has played 6 of the last 7 games Under the Total on the road. Take the Under. Best of luck — Frank.
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Ray Monohan
Feb 04 '19, 7:05 PM in 7h
NHL | Kings vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers -130 at betonline
Rangers -130
The Rangers are worth laying the price here on Monday. Los Angeles has been about as inconsistent as anyone can get this season.
They have battled plenty of ups and downs, as they struggle mightily on the offensive end.
While the Rangers aren’t anything to write home about, this team plays particularly better at home. That especially holds true against lower tier teams.
Some trends to note. Kings are 1-8 in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference. Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Lay the juice. Back New York.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.
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Mike Lundin
Feb 04 '19, 7:05 PM in 7h
NBA | Hawks vs Wizards
Play on: Wizards -7 -107 at pinnacle
#NBA FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN
The Hawks are coming off a 118-112 win at Phoenix. They're 0-4 ATS in their last four games following a straight up win and this looks like a tough spot for an Atlanta team that will close out a seven-game road trip at Washington Monday night.
The Wizards have dropped three of their last four and took a 131-115 beating by Milwaukee last time out, but they're 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games following a double-digit loss at home.
Washington averages a solid 117.3 ppg home at Capital One Arena on the season and should have no trouble to take full advantage of a road-weary Hawks team.
Free pick on Washington Wizards.
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Marc Lawrence
Feb 04 '19, 7:05 PM in 7h
NBA | Hawks vs Wizards
Play on: UNDER 232½ -108
Play - Hawks-Wizards UNDER (Game 533-534).
Edges - Hawks 3-19 UNDER last 22 division road games … Wizards: 0-4 UNDER last 4 home games in this series … We recommend a 1* play in the UNDER in this game. Thank you and good luck as always.
Larry Ness
Feb 04 '19, 7:05 PM in 7h
NBA | Nuggets vs Pistons
Play on: Pistons +4½ -110 at Bovada
My 1* Free Play is on the Detroit Pistons (7:00 EST).
I believe the “hungrier” team will at the very least, keep this one competitive until the final moments.
After its 107-106 road win in Minnesota, I think that Denver comes out flat here facing its lowly non-conference opponent on the road.
The Pistons on the other hand collapsed in a 111-101 loss at home to the Clippers on Saturday. Denver took both meetings between the clubs last year, but as stated off the top, I think that Detroit comes into this one as the much more motivated side, while everything points to this being a “trap” for the surging Nuggets.
Would anyone fault Denver for having a bit of a letdown here either? It’s won six straight! If the Nuggets have had one clear achilles heel this season as well it’s been their play on the road where they’re just 10-15 ATS away from friendly confines.
In a contest which I envision coming down to whichever of these team’s has its hands on the ball last, I’m going to recommend grabbing the points.
Good luck…Larry
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Alex Smart
Feb 04 '19, 7:35 PM in 7h
NBA | Bucks vs Nets
Play on: Nets +7½ -110 at Bovada
The Bucks enter this game on tired legs as this is their 5th straight road game, and are off a 131-115 run and gun victory at Washington on Saturday . The Bucks have been lighting up the board, but it must be noted that they are just 8-18 ATS after 3 straight games where they made 47% of their shots or better over the last 2 seasons and are 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Meanwhile, the Nets will be primed to prove they are a viable opponent for all comers, and are ready to bounce back after losing two in a row for the first time since late-December after falling 102-89 at Orlando on Saturday. Prior to those losses they had won 21 of 27 games. Note: Nets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.Nets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.Nets are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.Nets are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
The Nets have won nine in a row at home and Im betting they wont be easily taken out here tonight.
BROOKLYN is 13-4 ATS in home games versus up-tempo teams averaging 88 or more shots/game this season and is 24-12 ATS versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
Play on Brooklyn to cover
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Info Plays
Feb 04 '19, 8:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Alabama A&M vs Texas Southern
Play on: Alabama A&M +17½
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Mike Williams
Feb 04 '19, 8:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Alabama A&M vs Texas Southern
Play on: Alabama A&M +17½ -108 at pinnacle
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Bobby Conn
Feb 04 '19, 8:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Alabama State vs Prairie View A&M
Play on: Alabama State +8 -110
Kenny Walker
Feb 04 '19, 8:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Alabama A&M vs Texas Southern
Play on: Alabama A&M +17½
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Jimmy Boyd
Feb 04 '19, 9:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-B | Iowa State vs Oklahoma
Play on: Oklahoma +3 -110 at sportsbook
1* Free NCAAB Pick on Oklahoma +3
I like the value we are getting here with Oklahoma as a home dog. The Sooners have stumbled following their 11-1 start and are just 3-6 in league play. While they have clearly underachieved in league play, 5 of their 6 conference losses are against Kansas, Texas Tech, Kansas State, Texas and Baylor.
Iowa State is a quality team and come in having won 3 straight, but I'm not convinced this team should be favored on the road against a team like Oklahoma. The Sooners are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS at home this season. They have won 12 of the last 14 home games against the Cyclones, including a 81-60 victory last year.
I think we get a big time effort here from Oklahoma, as they really need this game to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Sooners are 25-12 ATS last 37 at home off back-to-back conference losses and the Cyclones are 6-18 ATS last 24 as a road favorite of 3-points or less. Take Oklahoma!
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Steve Janus
Feb 04 '19, 9:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-B | Iowa State vs Oklahoma
Play on: Oklahoma +3 -110 at Bovada
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Brandon Lee
Feb 04 '19, 9:05 PM in 9h
NBA | Rockets vs Suns
Play on: Suns +8½ -105 at Bovada
10* FREE NBA PICK (Suns +8.5)
I'll take my chances here with the Suns as a near double-digit home dog. I just really think this is a flat spot for the Rockets. Phoenix is one of the worst teams in the league and have lost 10 straight. Hard for Houston to get excited about playing a team like this. On top of that, they are playing their 3rd road game in 4 nights, as they had to pull off the difficult back-to-back at Denver and Utah on Friday and Saturday. Keep in mind we have recently seen the Rockets win by just 4-points at New York and lose outright at Orlando. Houston is also 2-10 ATS last 12 road games after playing a road game and 5-15 ATS last 20 on the road after playing their previous two on the road. Give me the Suns +8.5!
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Hunter Price
Feb 04 '19, 9:05 PM in 9h
NCAA-B | Mississippi Valley State vs Grambling State
Play on: Mississippi Valley State +10½