Saturday 4/2/22 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAB, NBA & NHL games.
Dave Essler
3* GOM
Villanova +4.5
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Ben Burns
10 over 132 kansas/Villanova
8 duke -190
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Sports Bank
500 North Carolina
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BG Al
5* GOY
Kansas
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Football Jesus
under 1st H Vill/Kan
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Root
Reserve— Kansas -4.5
Gold Standard— North Carolina +4.5
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Clay Travis
North Carolina
Villanova
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Stanford Steve-
North Carolina +4
North Carolina money line +160
props - Brady Manek over 16.5 points (-120) and over 2.5 three pt FGM (+105)
Villanova +4.5
Villanova/Kansas 1st half under 62
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Scott Spreitzer
4* Luton Town +115
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Jeff Hochman
3* NHL Sat. Premium Play
Carolina Hurricanes -150
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Ziti sports
NBA
Charlotte Hornets +5.5 -110 Philadelphia 76ers (12:40 PM)
COLLEGE HOOPS
Kansas -4 -110 Villanova (6:09 PM)
NHL
Dallas Stars -150 San Jose Sharks (10:35 PM)
Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes OVER 6 +100 (7:05 PM)
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Greg Peterson
Kansas -4 vs Villanova
Villanova vs Kansas Under 133
North Carolina +4 vs Duke
North Carolina vs Duke Under 151
Updated Record 356-308-14
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The Money Team Sports (TMT)
March Madness 25-19
(+$10,700) (57%)
Regular Season YTD CBB 210-164
(+$101,300) (56%)
2k Villanova +4
2k Villanova Under 133
4k North Carolina Over 151
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XS Sports Picks
Yesteday 2-1 +$4,700
YTD Pro Basketball 187-134 +$132,350
(+1323.50 Units)
7* Brooklyn Over 241
5* Miami -2.5
3* Utah -2
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Line Sniper - Red Dave
Running Results: 167-162
Yesterday 1-1
CBB Top Play: Kansas UNDER 133
NBA Play: Cleveland Cavaliers -2
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The Prez
6-0 NHL Run.
4% REGULATION Colorado Avalanche +100
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Marco D'Angelo
3 Villanova
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Ben Burns
10 NHL Hurricanes
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Matt Severance
N. CAROLINA @ DUKE | 04/02 | 8:49 PM EDT
DUKE -200
ANALYSIS: I think the oddsmakers got both Final Four games pretty much spot-on with the spread, so I have no interest in them ATS. But I'll likely play the two together on the moneyline. Things are just setting up too perfectly for Coach K to go out on top. Can't believe this is the first-ever NCAA Tournament matchup between the schools. They've only been in the Final Four together one other time, in 1991, when Mike Krzyzewski won his first championship. While the Heels' Armando Bacot has been unstoppable in the Big Dance, Duke has the size to help control him.
VILLANOVA @ KANSAS | 04/02 | 6:09 PM EDT
KANSAS -191
ANALYSIS: I expect this number to only go up when the casual fan realizes how important Justin Moore was to Villanova -- the junior guard averages 14.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, but his season is over due to injury suffered in the Elite Eight. Coach Jay Wright usually only plays six guys as it is, so I'd imagine the much deeper Jayhawks can wear Nova down.
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Micah Roberts
N. CAROLINA @ DUKE | 04/02 | 8:49 PM EDT
OVER 151
ANALYSIS: The last six meetings between Duke and North Carolina have gone Over, and the trend should continue Saturday. Both teams prefer a fast pace, and this number offers about six points of value. Both previous meetings this season had higher posted totals. The Over is 21-15-1 in North Carolina games this season and 21-16-1 in Duke games. The Tar Heels are averaging 78.1 points a game, while the Blue Devils are averaging 80.1. I think the Over is the best bet in this game.
N. CAROLINA @ DUKE | 04/02 | 8:49 PM EDT
N. CAROLINA +4
ANALYSIS: Both these teams have won four straight since losing to Virginia Tech in the ACC Tournament. North Carolina covered all four, while Duke was 3-1 ATS. These teams split during the regular season, winning on each other's home court. The Blue Devils won 87-67 in Chapel Hill, while the Tar Heels won 94-81 in Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s last home game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Both of those wins were aided by a substantial edge by the winner in free throw attempts. Carolina has won 16 of its last 19 games. I took the points with the Heels.
VILLANOVA @ KANSAS | 04/02 | 6:09 PM EDT
VILLANOVA +4.5
ANALYSIS: If Villanova’s Justin Moore didn’t tear his Achilles in the regional final, this spread would be a Villanova -1 or pick ‘em. At least that’s my opinion based on Villanova winning its last nine and covering all four NCAA Tournament games. Villanova has played the tournament smartly with the coaching factor playing a major role. The Wildcats also have hit key free throws and are an astounding 82.5 percent for the season. Coach Jay Wright’s squad executes the gameplan every night and the Wildcats appear to be improving with every game. The loss of Moore is creating line value on the underdog. Let’s take the points.
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Larry Hartstein
N. CAROLINA @ DUKE | 04/02 | 8:49 PM EDT
DUKE -4
ANALYSIS: On the Early Edge this week, I made the case for UNC to go over its team total of 73.5 and for the game to sail Over, despite the high total. After further research, I'm adding the Blue Devils (at no more than -4) and looking for an 84-77 type of game. While the Tar Heels' defense has improved, they're facing an offensive machine that averaged 1.14 points per possession versus far superior defenses in Texas Tech and Arkansas. Duke shoots 37 percent from deep, best among the remaining teams, and has nailed 38.1 percent on 3-point tries the past three games. Lay the points as the Blue Devils cover in a fast-paced, high-scoring affair.
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Matt Severance
MINNESOTA @ CAROLINA | 04/02 | 7:00 PM EDT
MINNESOTA +1.5
ANALYSIS: Saturday game. Carolina is excellent, but we are getting a decent day-before price on the Wild puckline (-160 as of now that probably only goes up), and Minnesota is quite good itself. Jesperi Kotkaniemi (26 points) remains out for the Canes. Should be Marc-Andre Fleury in net for Minnesota, and he has been energized by the trade from Chicago, going 2-0 with only three goals allowed in a Wild uniform.
TORONTO @ PHILADELPHIA | 04/02 | 7:00 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA +1.5
ANALYSIS: Going to jump this one early as we get the Flyers at -110 on the puckline. The Leafs are of course the much better team but also starting Jack Campbell in net -- he has been out since March 8 due to injury and had been horrible in five straight outings before being shut down. A couple of other regulars are out injured. The Flyers have lost three straight but those were all away. Their past two home games: Upsets of the Islanders and Predators. Philly can at worst stay within a goal Saturday. Been so enjoying these home dogs on the PL getting games to OT and then just shutting my phone off.
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AccuScore Picks
4* Villanova +4.5
4* North Carolina vs. Duke Over 151
4* Hornets +5
3* Hornets vs. 76ers Over 228
4* Cavaliers +1
4* Hawks +2
4* Nets vs. Hawks Over 241.5
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Big Al
Slapshot club
Flames
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VSiN Hosts & Guests
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Villanova vs. Kansas (4/2, 6:09 p.m. ET)
Mitch Moss: Kansas -4
Tim Murray: Under 133
Matt Youmans: Under 133
Jonathan Von Tobel: Under 133
Harry Gagnon: Kansas -4.5
Dalen Cuff: Kansas -4
Kenny White: Under 61.5 1H
Brad Evans: Under 133
North Carolina vs. Duke (4/2, 8:49 p.m.)
Josh Appelbaum: Under 151
Adam Hill: 1H Under 71.5
Jim Root: Duke -4
Youmans: Duke ML (-185)
Gagnon: Duke -4; Over 151
Greg Peterson: Under 151
Dr. Bob: UNC +4 (1/2 unit)
Evans: Over 151
FUTURES & PROPS
Pauly Howard
Will No. 1 Seed Win Title: NO (-130)
Mike Palm
Duke to win National Championship (+500) 3 Units
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BOB BALFE:
College Basketball
6;09 PM EST
Rotation #701
Villanova +4 over Kansas
Both teams were built for winning, and their coaches are future hall of fame inductees. This tournament is all about coaching and quality defense. Villanova might be short-handed, but they play defense very well and are not shy to shoot the three-point shot. I feel like teams with more aggressive shooting threes tend to do better. Both Bill Self and Jay Wright are more than capable of playing in the finals. I do think this spread is a little high. Take Villanova.
College Basketball
8:49 PM EST
Rotation #704
Duke -4 over UNC
Coach K is on a magical run, and he might end his career with another title. UNC Head Coach Hubert Davis is in his first year as coach. I do believe you have to crawl before you walk in this tournament. UNC still has a few Roy Williams recruited players that can score the basketball, but Duke has a considerable coaching edge. Coach K will be able to break down any weaknesses from the previous two matchups and fix any errors. Duke is playing well at the rim, is sharing the ball well, and can shoot three-pointers. Monday will be a day for the history books if the Blue Devils can advance. Take Duke.
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kelso
personal best
kansas
best bets
25 north car
25 hornets
25 jazz
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jim hurley
kansas
north carolina
kansas under
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jim feist
tourney total of year
kansas under
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Fezzik
Double dime
Nova 1H under 61’
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Master Sports
CBB
3* #701/702 Villanova/Kansas OVER 132.5
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WWP - 0-7 his last 7 - be careful !
He takes Villanova and Duke
We take Kansas and North Carolina
Good Luck !
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Mario Rojas
521 Philadelphia -5.5
702 Kansas over 133
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John Ryan
5% Unc +4
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Marc Lawrence
4* Duke -4
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Marco D'Angelo 1%
GULFSTREAM R14 - FLORIDA DERBY
Time: 8:15 PM EDT GULFSTREAM R14 - FLORIDA DERBY
Analysis:
GULFSTREAM R14 - FLORIDA DERBY
$3 Trifecta 7 with 2,3,5,6 with 1,2,3,5,6,8 = $60
$1 Trifecta 2,3,5,6 with 7 with 1,2,3,5,6,8 = $20
.50 cent Trifecta 1,2,3,5,6,8 with 7 with 2,3,5,6 = $10
.50 cent Trifecta 1,2,3,5,6,8 with 2,3,5,6 with 7 = $10
$1 Trifecta 2,6,7 with 2,3,5,6,7 with 2,3,5,6,7 = $36
.50 Cent 2,3,5,6,7 with 2,6,7 with 2,3,5,6,7 = $18
TOTAL TRIFECTA WAGERS = $154
$20 Exacta 7 with 2,3,5,6 = $80
$10 Exacta 2,3,5,6 with 7 = $40
TOTAL EXACTA WAGERS = $120
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ATS Covers
NCAAB 6:09 pm Villanonva at Kansas
Kansas -4 for 1 units
NHL 7:10 pm Columbus Blue Jackets at Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins -1.5 for 1 units
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Scott Spreitzer
8* Kansas -4
3* Calgary -1.5 +100
3* Columbus +100 - 3 Way Bet
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IC
7* Kansas Over 132.5
4* UNC Under 151.5
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Executive
300% nova
250s unc & atl
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Adam Trigger
4% Kansas -4
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FRANK MAGLIOSA
Duke Under 152.5
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Carmine Bianco
4% Toronto Maple Leafs at Philadelphia Flyers
Total Over 6.5 (-115)
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SYSTEM LOCKS
Brooklyn Nets
Utah Jazz
N Carolina
Kansas
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Brandon Lang
4th Ever
200 DIME
UP THE ANTE
College Basketball Release of my Career
Kansas Jayhawks -4
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IC
4 - Over 240 Atlanta Hawks vs Brooklyn Nets
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Kelly In Vegas Stewart
Final Four:
Kansas/Villanova under 132.5
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