Saturday 2/23/19 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for Saturday’s NCAAB, NHL & NBA games.
Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free St Bonaventure -3½
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Totals4U
Early Saturday's Free Selection: Baylor over 139.5
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Atlantic Sports
Early Saturday's Free Selection: Indiana State + 6
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#1 Sports
Early Saturday's Free Selection: Central Michigan +5
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick: the Bradley -7
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Hawkeye Sports
Early Saturday's Free Pick: Temple Owls - 7
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Early Saturday: Virginia Commonwealth -18
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John Anthony Sports
Early Saturday's Free Selection: Bradley - 7
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Razor Sharp
FREE PICK FOR EARLY SATURDAY: TCU +1.5
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Marc Lawrence
Marquette Free Picks: Providence +3
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Marc David NHL
Free Picks: Pittsburgh -120
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Will Rogers NHL
Free Pick: Nashville Over 6
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Odds Breaker MMA
Free Pick: Lucie Pudilova
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Saturday: Take Houston -13
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Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Saturday: San Diego St PK
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Kenny Towers
FREE PLAY FOR SATURDAY - Celtics -10.5
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: Florida State +7
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Golden Dragon
Free Winner: Illinois -2
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Arthur Ralph
Free play SAT: Cal Santa Barbara -4
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Marc Lawrence
Feb 23 '19, 12:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Marquette vs Providence
Play on: Providence +3 -105 at BMaker
Play - Providence (Game 604).
Edges - Friars: 20-5 ATS in the 3rd of a three-game homestead when playing with revenge … Golden Eagles: 0-6 ATS in the first of consecutive away games when facing opponents coming off a win … With the Friars looking to avenge am 11-point defeat suffered a month ago at Marquette, we recommend a 1* play on Providence. Thank you and good luck as always.
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Cappers Club
Feb 23 '19, 2:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Purdue vs Nebraska
Play on: Nebraska +5 -109 at GTBets
Nebraska +5
This play just missed out on our premium card. The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Purdue Boilermakers face off on Saturday and in this game the value lies with the Cornhuskers.
I know the Cornhuskers have had all kinds of issues covering spreads but the Boilermakers are a different team on the road.
In their last road game they took on the Indiana Hoosiers and although they won they really shouldn't have.
Take the points in this one.
Back the Cornhuskers
5* FREE Cappers Club Play on Nebraska +5
Good Luck, Cappers Club.
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Red Dog Sports
Feb 23 '19, 2:00 PM in 4h
Soccer | Angers vs Guingamp
Play on: Draw +221 at Pinnacle
draw +221
This match takes place in France on Saturday afternoon. Take the draw at +221.
Angers 1
Guingamp 1
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Hunter Price
Feb 23 '19, 2:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | Georgia Tech vs Miami-FL
Play on: Georgia Tech +7 -109 at GTBets
1* Free Pick on Georgia Tech +7 -109
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Doc's Sports
Feb 23 '19, 3:45 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | Florida State vs North Carolina
Play on: Florida State +7½ -110 at 5dimes
Free College Basketball Prediction From Doc’s Sports :
Take Florida State over North Carolina (3:45 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23)
I'm looking to do it again this weekend with another 7-Unit Play on Saturday. I'll also be tracking this ACC battle on Saturday and I think that the Seminoles can bang the Heels for a bit in this one. North Carolina has their monster showdown with Duke on Wednesday. They could be dealing with a hangover from that one when FSU comes to town. The Seminoles have been on fire. They have won seven straight and, frankly, other than an OT win over Louisville on Feb. 9 none of those wins have been even close. This team was really beat up early in conference play. Now that they are healthy they are nasty. They have size, experience and talent. And right now they are one of the most underrated teams in the ACC. I absolutely think that this team will make this one a game and that they will be able to hang with the Tar Heels and make this number stand up.
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Steve Janus
Feb 23 '19, 5:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Nebraska-Omaha vs North Dakota State
Play on: North Dakota State -2 -108 at Pinnacle
1* Free Sharp Play on North Dakota State -2 -108
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Dustin Hawkins
Feb 23 '19, 5:05 PM in 7h
NHL | Hurricanes vs Stars
Play on: Hurricanes +110 at Bovada
Free Play on Hurricanes +110
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Will Rogers
Feb 23 '19, 5:35 PM in 7h
NHL | Avalanche vs Predators
Play on: OVER 6 +102
The set-up: It’s a big Central Division matchup on Saturday night and I’m expecting some offensive fireworks. Colorado posted a 5-3 road win over Chicago last night and I believe it’ll carry that momentum over here. Nashville is off a 2-1 home win over the Kings, but the Predators have been solid at home overall this season, going 20-12 there, averaging 2.97 goals and allowing 2.31 in those contests. Colorado’s so far 14-18 on the road, averaging 3.44 goals and allowing 3.38 in those games.
The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but the Avs have seen the total go “over” the number in eight of 12 this year in trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent, while Nashville has seen the total go “over” in three of its last four home games when the total in the contest is set at six or higher. I’m banking on a wide open shootout. Play the “over.”
1* Free Play
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Jimmy Boyd
Feb 23 '19, 6:00 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | South Carolina vs Mississippi State
Play on: South Carolina +9½ -109 at GTBets
1* Free Pick on South Carolina +
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Larry Ness
Feb 23 '19, 8:00 PM in 10h
NCAA-B | Kansas vs Texas Tech
Play on: Texas Tech -5½ -109 at GTBets
My 1* Free Play is on Texas Tech (8:00 EST).
This is a big game, as No. 12 Kansas is on the road to take on No. 14 Texas Tech. The Jayhawks are off a 78-53 home win over WVU, whole Texas Tech pulled away for an 86-61 home win over Baylor last weekend.
To say this is a “revenge” game though would be a bit of an understatement I think. Not only has Kansas taken the last two meetings (including the first one this year, 79-63 on February 2nd), but it’s 35-5 overall in the series.
Both teams come in on top form, with Kansas having won three straight and Texas Tech on a four-game winning run.
Kansas averages 76.9 PPG and it concedes 69.8.
Texas Tech averages 71.5 PPG and it allows only 57.2 (ranked second in the country.)
With a chance to avenge the earlier loss, I think the home side is definitely worth a second look in this one on Saturday night.
Good luck…Larry
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Ray Monohan
Feb 23 '19, 8:30 PM in 10h
NCAA-B | Wisconsin vs Northwestern
Play on: Northwestern +6 -110 at 5dimes
Northwestern +6
The Wildcats are worth a flyer here on Saturday. This has the makings of a very low scoring one. Both teams love to work the clock and really force the opposition to shift a lot on the defensive end.
With that in mind, we should see it benefit Northwestern more, as they give up just 60 points per game at home. Look for Northwestern to really make things difficult for the Badgers offense, which should result in a frustrating night for Wisconsin.
Back Northwestern.
Good Luck, Razor Ray.
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Brian Bitler
Brian's 9* CBB Absolute Cover
Tulsa vs. Temple, 02/23/2019 12:00 EDT
Point Spread: +7/-108 Tulsa
Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports
Tulsa sits at 16-11 with their backs to the wall and really needing a win when they visit Temple today. Tulsa got caught looking ahead to Temple I think on Wednesday but they will be fully motivated today at noon. Ton of value here as I love this desperate Tulsa team.
Owls are 6-13-1 ATS in their last 20 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Owls are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Saturday games.
Owls are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.
Invest 9 units on Tulsa Rotation #611
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Chase Diamond
Chase's 8* CBB Easy Early Cash
Penn State vs. Illinois, 02/23/2019 12:00 EDT
Point Spread: +3/-115 Penn State
Sportsbook:
Bodog
This game features the 10-16 Penn State at the 10-16 Illinois. Penn State's record is so bad because they were missing their best player most of the season but since his return this team has been night and day better. I love getting points with the better team and today you will see a rare road win with PSU. Take PSU with the points 8*
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Tony Karpinski
Free Action
Auburn vs. Kentucky, 02/23/2019 13:30 EDT
Point Spread: +7/-105 Auburn
Sportsbook:
BetOnline
This here, will be an honest game - in a tough, underrated matchup against the Auburn. The game is going to come down to whichever team paces the game better - as both teams will sell out to stop the backcourt of the other team. Advantage goes to Kentucky - keep in mind, Auburn has not played anyone quite as formidable as the Cats, on the road with much success.
Auburn has 8 losses on the season but only 1 of those losses came by more than 7 points. I look for Auburn to come out strong and keep this game tight and I'll back the +7 with the Auburn Tigers Saturday afternoon.
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Tony Brown
Tonys *5 NHL Free Pick
Los Angeles vs. Florida, 02/23/2019 17:00 EDT
Money Line: -169 Florida
Sportsbook:
BetOnline
Kings just 3 wins last 10 skates and currently on a 6 game losing streak. If it aint broke don’t fix it take La ml for my nhl free pick !
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Chip Chirimbes
Chip's FREE NCAA Winner
Seton Hall vs. St. John's, 02/23/2019 20:00 EDT
Point Spread: +4/-108 Seton Hall
Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports
Chip's FREE NCAA Winner
Seton Hall at St. John's 8:00 ET
Red Storm (-) over Pirates- Home team is 16-5 ATS in the last 21 meetings between these two but Seton Hall 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games. St. John's could not handle prosperity as they were manhandled by Providence as expected on Wednesday. The Red Storm have 19 wins and would love to reach 20 tonight but are a disappointing 5-8 ATS at home. Seton Hall had won four straight before falling to Xavier 70-69 and have dropped three of their last four to the Storm. Take SETON HALL!
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Sharp Bettor
Free Play: Long Beach State
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Easy Money Sports
Free Pick: Oklahoma -3.5
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Teyas Sports
Free Pick: FSU +7
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Tommy Brunson
Saturday comp play comes in the AAF, as I take the big number with the Express of Memphis in their game at Orlando against the Apollos.
So, two games are in the books in the new AAF league, and what can we glean from the season thus far?
Well, we know that the Ol' Ball Coach - Steve Spurrier still has coaching chops, as his team the Orlando Apollos as they have scored 77 points in getting off to a 2-0 start both straight up and against the spread. They blew out Atlanta in Week One, but needed a late pick-six to seal last week's 37-29 win at San Antonio, as that pick-six also covered the road impost.
Now, Orlando will play their home opener, and while that is normally a "buy sign" in any new league, let's all keep in mind that the Apollos - because of Florida state law for workers compensation - have had to practice in Georgia which has necessitated them to stay at a hotel in Jacksonville, and bus about 30 minutes to the Georgia state line to hold their practices!
That's a bit of an effort just to get some practice time in, and that to me is reason enough to grab the points with the Express.
Yes, Memphis has dropped both of their games, but I am going to give coach Mike Singletary the play here in Week 3, as he can coach up a defense, and I will bank on that fact clicking tonight.
The Express could not score in their season opener, but were able to post 18 last week against Arizona - who was favored by about the same amount of points the Apollos are tonight - as they did stay inside of the huge impost last weekend.
I will count on Memphis to not get blown out tonight.
Take the points and the Express.
2* MEMPHIS
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Ray Chadwick
Talk about a BIG 20th win of the season, Maryland's one-point win earlier this week at Iowa definitely qualifies, as it was head coach Mark Turgeon's first win with the Terps over a ranked team on the road since arriving at College Park 7 years ago. Now the question is, can this talented, big, young Maryland team avoid a letdown today at home against an Ohio State team that is scrambling for some resume-building wins before the conference tournament starts?
I believe they can avoid the flat-spot today, as Maryland's next game is a road game at Penn State, so no potential "sandwich" game here today, and the Terps have already had their way - in a big way - once this season against Ohio State. The Terrapins dominated the Buckeyes, 75-61 in Columbus in a game they outrebounded the Bucks, 32-26.
A similar final score today would not be any surprise, as Ohio State has really struggled down the stretch run of the season in finding consistent offense. State has scored no more than 63 points in a game in any of their last 4, and they have been held to 67 points or less in 7 of their last 10 overall. Not surprisingly, they are just 5-5 straight up in those 10 - the first Maryland meeting included.
Maryland has won 13 of their 15 home games this year, and the last time they were out home they won by double-digits over Purdue. The home game before that, a double-digit home win over Northwestern, and the time before that a home win and cover over Wisconsin. As you can see these Terrapins know how to close the sale on their home floor.
The Terps average 4 boards per game more than the Bucks, and they big bodies of Smith and Fernando are as dangerous a twosome in the paint as any in the nation.
This is a big number to lay against a team that is desperate for a win, but from what I have seen from this Buckeyes team, they could well see a 6-7 minute stretch where they score maybe a field goal tops and fall behind big. I can easily see a 12-2 Terps run that puts this game in the rear-view mirror.
I will lay the wood with Maryland here.
3* MARYLAND
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Gus Augustine
Comp play for Saturday will be for the generous double-digits the Cowboys are getting to work in their game against the Wildcats.
Oklahoma State notched their best win in quite some time when they upended TCU in Stillwater on Monday night. That win snapped a 5 game losing streak that included a 75-57 home loss to Kansas State at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Sure, the Pokes don't have enough pop to pull the massive upset over the conference leader, but then again, the conference leader does have a trip on tap for Monday night to Lawrence to play their in-state nemesis, the Kansas Jayhawks that you can be sure is on both the players and Bruce Weber's minds.
K-State has gone just 4-8 against the spread in their home games on line this year, and with star Dean Wade having had a few stints watching from the bench with injury, I would think that Weber is not likely to risk any of his starters getting injured before Monday's big showdown against Kansas.
At 10-16, it has been a season of rebuilding for Oklahoma State. The Cowboys have been on the wrong side of the win/loss ledger against the Wildcats in each of the last 3 meetings, and that streak is going to rise to 4 in a row for sure when these 40 minutes are played, but with Kansas State peeking ahead to Monday, look for the Cowboys to stay inside of this roomy impost.
Take Oklahoma State on Saturday afternoon as your comp play.
2* OKLAHOMA STATE
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Jack Brayman
My free play for tonight is on the San Francisco Dons on the road against the Santa Clara Broncos.
I just gave you the Dons outright over BYU in Provo two nights back, as I promised you they'd be aiming for the outright win.
As I told you, I think San Fran is for real, and could be a threat down the stretch and into the postseason tournament in Las Vegas.
And to follow the win over BYU, the Dons need to continue the momentum considering the No. 2 seed would keep them on the opposite side of the West Coast Conference tournament bracket from Gonzaga. The first and second seeds get byes all the way to the semifinals in the tournament.
The Dons have been playing well all season, enjoying their best start through 25 games since the 1981-82 season, as they're 21-6 overall and 9-4 in league play. Much of it is because of their balanced play on both sides, as they score 75.9 points per game and allow just 66.3 points per game.
That balance will outlast the Broncos, who have lost six of 10 and seven of 10 at the window ahen hosting Frisco.
Lay the road chalk.
1* SAN FRANCISCO
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The Last Call
Free Play: Mississippi Rebels - 10
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NSA
Free CBB - Providence +3
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Vegas Line Crushers
Free CBB - Auburn +7
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Vegas SI
Free CBB - Miami Ohio over 129.5
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SportsAction365
Free CBB - Louisville +5
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Gameday Network
Free NBA - Mavericks +11
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PointSpreadReport
Free CBB - Oklahoma -4
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Insider Sports Action
NBA - Rockets under 233
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Lou Panelli
Free CBB - Ohio St +5.5
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Gerry "Big Cat" Andino
Free NBA - Celtics -10.5
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Vegas SI Platinum Info Club
Free CBB - Oklahoma -4
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William E. Stockton
Free CBB - Tennessee Tech over 138
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Vincent Pioli
Free CBB - Alabama -8.5
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Steve "Scoop" Kendall
Free NBA - Thunder -5.5
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SCORE
Free NBA - Pistons over 208.5
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East Coast Line Movers
Free CBB - LSU +2
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Tony Campone
FREE CBB - LSU +2
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Chicago Sports Group
Free NBA - Thunder -5.5
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Hollywood Sportsline
Free CBB - Southern Miss -5.5
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VIP Action
Free NBA - Pacers +1
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South Beach Sports
Free NBA - Mavericks over 214.5
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Las Vegas Sports Commission
Free CBB - Purdue over 138
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NY Players Club
Free NBA - Trailblazers +2.5
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Fred Callahan
Free CBB - North Carolina -7
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Las Vegas Private CEO
Free NBA - Cavaliers over 205.5
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Michigan Sports
Free CBB - Wyoming +10.5
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