Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Monday, February 26, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Andre Ramirez
Feb 26 '18, 7:00 PM in 21h
NCAA-B | Marquette vs Georgetown
Play on: Marquette -1 -110 at betonline
COLLEGE HOOP 75 DIME GAME
MARQUETTE
I am siding with Marquette in this one. Both teams have been wildly inconsistent, however I am willing to take a powerful Marquette offense against a struggling Georgetown defense. The Hoyas are allowing an average of 83.1 points in their last ten games, so I do not trust them against a dangerous Marquette team that is shooting over 47% on the season, and they also feature several three-point threats. Furthermore, Marquette recently defeated Seton Hall and Creighton on the road, and they drilled 13 three-pointers in their 74-65 win against Georgetown earlier this season.
Marc Lawrence
Feb 26 '18, 8:05 PM in 22h
NBA | Suns vs Pelicans
Play on: Suns +8½ -110 at betonline
Play - Phoenix Suns (Game 711).
Edges - Suns: visiting team in this series 6-0 ATS… Pelicans: 0-6 ATS L6 versus .333 or less opponents… With the Suns playing with revenge from a 24-point loss in their last meeting with the Pelicans, and New Orleans arriving off a game at Milwaukee yesterday, we recommend a 1* play on Phoenix. Thank you and good luck as always.
Jimmy Boyd
Feb 26 '18, 7:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-B | USC Upstate vs Florida Gulf Coast
Play on: USC Upstate +19 -105 at BMaker
Free Pick on USC Upstate +
Mike Williams
Feb 26 '18, 7:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-B | Marquette vs Georgetown
Play on: Georgetown +2½ -106 at pinnacle
1* on Georgetown +2½ -106
Ricky Tran
Feb 26 '18, 9:00 PM in 11h
NCAA-B | Texas Tech vs West Virginia
Play on: West Virginia -5½ -108 at 5Dimes
Ricky's Free play on West Virginia -5.5:
Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. In tonight's game there's no doubt that the poor play of Texas Tech is particularly significant. The Red Raiders had their sights set on a BIG12 title just a few weeks ago, but they come into Morgantown off three straight losses. They are coming off a particularly tough loss at home to Kansas, and that's the kind of defeat that is pretty tough to put behind you. I expect the Red Raiders to suffer a let down here against a hot West Virginia team.
Key Trends:
- The Red Raiders are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 versus the Big 12.
- The Red Raiders are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
- The Mountaineers are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 home games versus teams with a winning road record.
Verdict: Take WVU -5.5
Scott Rickenbach
Feb 26 '18, 7:35 PM in 10h
NBA | Bulls vs Nets
Play on: Bulls +4 -102 at 5Dimes
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NBA Game #703 Monday Free Pick Chicago Bulls (+) @ Brooklyn Nets @ 7:35 ET - Big line move toward Brooklyn here because they have a nearly identical record to that of Chicago plus they have home court so everyone jumped on the small early line on the Nets. This has opened up great value on the road dog Bulls in this one. Chicago has been playing much better basketball than Brooklyn has and I am happy to take the points. The Bulls are only 2-4 in their last 6 games but one of those losses came by a single point versus the 76ers. As for the Nets, not only have they lost 8 straight games they've also lost 12 of their last 13. Brooklyn is on a 3-9 ATS run and are actually 1-7 ATS and SU in their last 8 games against teams that allow an average of 106 points or more per game. Chicago has been getting involved in high-scoring games and the Bulls are actually 17-7 SU and ATS the last 24 times they've entered a game on a streak of 3 or more consecutive games going over the total. Included in that is a 5-2 ATS mark this season and I expect another cover, if not outright upset, in this one early Monday. Free Pick CHICAGO
Kenny Walker
Feb 26 '18, 7:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-B | Duke vs Virginia Tech
Play on: UNDER 158½ -110
Free Pick on Duke vs Virginia Tech under 158½
Scott Spreitzer
Feb 26 '18, 7:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-B | Duke vs Virginia Tech
Play on: Duke -5½ -106 at 5Dimes
I'm recommending a play on Duke minus the points on Monday. Duke has made the necessary adjustments since the losses to St. John's and North Carolina and have won and covered five in a row, including Saturday's 60-44 win over Syracuse. Also, Marvin Bagley III has returned from an injury and was the leading scorer against the Orange with 17 points as the Blue Devils won by 16 even while shooting only 39.6 percent overall and 2 of 17 from 3-point range. Duke is shooting 49.8 percent for the season and has a big advantage on the boards against Virginia Tech, which was outrebounded 41-27 in a loss to Louisville on Saturday. Duke averages 39.4 rebounds per game compared to 31.0 for the Hokies. The Blue Devils have played stifling defense the last five games holding opponents to just 35.4 percent from the field and Virginia Tech has shot only 39.3 percent its last two games and both were at home. Duke is 12-4-1 ATS its last 17 road contests and we'll back them here. Duke minus the points on Monday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Jesse Schule
Feb 26 '18, 7:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-B | James Madison vs Elon
Play on: Elon -160 at 5Dimes
This is a Free #NCAAB play on the Elon Phoenix.
Elon has been playing terrible down the stretch, and they come into their final home game as losers of five straight. They only averaged 57 points per game on 36.6 percent shooting during that span, but three of those games were against the top three teams in the CAA (Northeastern, Charleston and Hofstra). They were also without senior forward Brian Dawkins for three of those five games, and Dawkins was second on the team in scoring prior to the injury. He's since returned, scoring 25 points in 56 minutes in the last two games. James Madison is the last place team in this conference, and the Dukes are just 2-11 on the road. The Phoenix have been a good bet when playing at home against inferior teams, covering in five of their last six versus teams with a losing road record. Elon was a 7-point favorite at home versus James Madison last year, but failed to cover in a 67-61 victory. They are asked to cover less than half as many points here tonight, and I think their losing skid ends here.
Take ELON.
Mike Lundin
Feb 26 '18, 8:35 PM in 11h
NBA | Pacers vs Mavs
Play on: Pacers -3 -102 at 5Dimes
#NBA FREE PICK FROM MIKE LUNDIN
The Indiana Pacers have covered the spread in seven of their last nine visits to American Airlines Center. I think they'll make light work of the Dallas Mavericks Monday night.
Indiana came out of the All Star break on fire as they downed the Hawks 116-93 on Friday. The Pacers are just 13-14 SU on the road, but they've been doing pretty well against the spread and they're 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
The Mavs fit the bill, entering this contest with a poor 11-19 SU record at home. We can also note that this is a pretty tough spot for Dallas, coming off back-to-back losses at Lakers and Jazz Friday/Saturday, so this will be its third game in four nights.
The Pacers are only one game behind the Cavaliers for the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference, and they must smell blood now after Cleveland's loss to the Spurs on Sunday. To top it off; this is a revenge spot for the Pacers as Dallas pulled off a 98-94 upset at Indiana on Dec. 27.
My free pick is on Indiana Pacers ATS.
Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Pick Minnesota -5½ Over Sacramento
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: Take DETROIT/TORONTO OVER the total of 218
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Totals4U
Monday's Free Selection: Indiana Pacers/Dallas Mavericks under 210
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John Anthony Sports
Monday's Free Selection: Los Angeles Lakers - 2
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