Friday 10/26/18 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAFB, NFL & MLB games.
Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, October 26, 2018
10/26 05:05 PM PT / 8:05 PM ET
NBA (507) BROOKLYN NETS VS (508) NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Take: (508) NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
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Roz Wins
Roz's Friday, October 26, 2018, Free Pick
10/26 05:05 PM NBA (507) BROOKLYN NETS VS (508) NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Take : Pelicans
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Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor FREE Play for Friday, October 26, 2018
10/26 07:05 PM NBA (513) WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS (514) SACRAMENTO KINGS
Take : Kings
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Friday: Take UTAH/UCLA OVER the total of 54½
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John Anthony Sports
Friday's Free Selection: New Orleans Pelicans - 9 1/2
Kenny Towers
FREE PLAY FOR FRIDAY - Washington -4½ over Sacramento
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Friday: Dallas Mavericks + 11 1/2
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The Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Friday: Take MIAMI-FL/BOSTON COLLEGE UNDER the total of 49½
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Arthur Ralph Sports
FREE play FRI: Chi Bulls + 9 1/2
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Hawkeye Sports
Friday's Free Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves + 1 1/2
Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: Chicago +9' NBA
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Golden Dragon Sports
FREE WINNER for Friday
Houston -3 NBA
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Easy Money Sports
Lee's Friday Free Selection Is
Milwaukee -1½
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick the Charlotte Hornets -9½ over Chicago
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#1 Sports
Friday's Free Selection: New Orleans Pelicans - 9 1/2
Trace Adams
My free play for Friday is the Nets plus the points at the Pelicans.
The Pels are enjoying a 3-0 start to the year thanks to a 132 points per game average.
Clearly the Nets will have to find a way to slow New Orleans down in tonight's contest if they wish to improve on their surprising 2-2 straight up start to their new season.
The Nets did just hold the Cavaliers to 86 points in their most recent game - a Wednesday win in Cleveland - and while they may not have the same talent on their roster that the playoff Pelicans sport, I do think New Orleans may take Brooklyn a little lightly this Friday night.
The Pelicans do have a pretty big showdown on the docket for tomorrow night at home against the Utah Jazz, so let's look for this big number to be a little too big for the Pelicans to cover.
Nets sneak inside the back-door in NOLA on Friday night.
2* BROOKLYN
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Tommy Brunson
Friday's comp play will be to play Game Three of the Fall Classic to slip Over the total between the Red Sox and the Dodgers.
After an easy Over in Game One on Tuesday, the teams held Under in Game Two on Wednesday, as the LA bats could not catch up with the heat of the Boston bullpen.
Would be easy to side with another Under tonight, as the 5:10 pm local start means we will have some late October shadows that will aid the pitchers, but those shadows will be gone early enough for the bats to make contact.
Boston goes with righty Rick Porcello, and that means Los Angeles can start their lefty-heavy lineup tonight. Porcello does not throw nearly as hard as Sale or Price, so figure on L.A. to get some runners on early.
Meanwhile, Walker Buehler has not been the same pitcher in October that he was during the regular season, as he has gone 0-1 in his 3 playoff starts with 10 runs allowed in his 16-plus innings worked. I get the feeling the youngster is feeling the pressure of pitching in October.
Won't be a "score-fest", but let's look for this one to creep over when it is all said and done.
2* BOSTON-L.A. DODGERS OVER
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Jimmy Boyd
Oct 26 '18, 7:35 PM in 7h
NBA | Mavs vs Raptors
Play on: UNDER 226½ -110
1* Free Pick on Mavs/Raptors UNDER 226.5
The books have set the total too high for Friday's NBA non-conference clash between the Raptors and Mavericks. The OVER cashed in each of Toronto's first 4 games, which is definitely playing into the high total here.
Last time out they totaled just 217 points with a total of 226 against the Timberwolves and that's a really good Minnesota offense. I just don't see Dallas scoring enough here for this to eclipse the mark. While the Mavs come in averaging 114.7 ppg, they are only scoring 102 ppg on the road and have shot 43% or worse in 3 of their 4 games. This Toronto defense has held each of their first 5 opponents under 43% shooting from the field.
UNDER is 13-1 in the Mavs last 14 road games after a combined score of 215 or more in 3 straight games and 10-4 in their last 14 on the road against a team that's won more than 60% of their home games. UNDER is also 7-2 in the last 9 meetings in the series. Take the UNDER!
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Sal Michaels
Oct 26 '18, 8:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-F | Indiana vs Minnesota
Play on: Indiana -2 -110
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Cole Faxon
Oct 26 '18, 8:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-F | Indiana vs Minnesota
Play on: Minnesota +3 -109
Ross Benjamin
Oct 26 '18, 8:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-F | Indiana vs Minnesota
Play on: Minnesota +2 -105 at 5Dimes
Indiana @ Minnesota 8:00
Game# 117-118
Play On: Minnesota +2.0
Indiana will go on the road to take on a 3-4 (.428) Minnesota team. The Hoosiers are 0-7 in conference away games since 2016 when facing an opponent with a win percentage of .428 or better. Indiana enters this week with a 4-4 record and has lost 3 straight. As a matter of fact, their only win during their last 5 games has come against a horrible Rutgers team, and even then, it was decided by a narrow 7-point margin. Conversely, Minnesota is 11-0 at home since 2016 when facing an opponent with a win percentage of .500 or less. Bet on Minnesota plus the small number for my Friday 10/26 free pick.
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Jack Jones
Oct 26 '18, 8:05 PM in 7h
NBA | Clippers vs Rockets
Play on: Clippers +4 -106 at pinnacle
Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Los Angeles Clippers +4
It’s no secret that the Houston Rockets haven’t been nearly as good whenever Chris Paul or James Harden are out of the lineup. Paul missed the last two games, and the Rockets lost 112-115 on the road to the Clippers, and 89-100 at home to the Jazz.
Now Paul is expected to return tonight to face the Clippers at home. However, Harden suffered a hamstring injury against the Jazz and has been ruled out for this game now. James Ennis III is also out with a hamstring injury. The Rockets are only good when Harden and Paul play together, but they’re mediocre without one.
I like this Clippers team because they get after it defensively. They had the top defense in the NBA in the preseason, giving up just 97 points per game. Patrick Beverly has dubbed the new Clippers “Clamp City” because of their defensive prowess. And I think they’ll be able to shut down the Rockets tonight without Harden.
The Clippers are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Los Angeles is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 Friday games. The Rockets are 1-5 SU & 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall. Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Bet the Clippers Friday.
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John Martin
Oct 26 '18, 8:05 PM in 7h
NBA | Bucks vs Wolves
Play on: Wolves +1 -105 at BetPhoenix
1 Unit FREE PLAY on Minnesota Timberwolves +1
The Milwaukee Bucks have feasted on an easy early schedule to get to 4-0 on the season. They won three home games against the Pacers, Knicks and 76ers, and their lone road win came by a single point at Charlotte, 113-112. Now they hit the road for the second time this season and are actually favored, getting a ton of respect from oddsmakers. I like the Timberwolves here. They are 0-3 on the road, but 2-0 at home this season. They beat the Pacers by 10 at home and the Cavs by 8 at home. Their three road losses came by 4, 4, and 7 points to the Spurs, Mavs and Raptors, respectively. I think they improve to 3-0 at home with a win over the Bucks here. The home team is 5-0 SU & 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings, including 19 and 17-point wins by the Timberwolves in their last two home meetings with the Bucks. Give me the Timberwolves.
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Stephen Nover
Oct 26 '18, 8:05 PM in 7h
NBA | Nets vs Pelicans
Play on: Nets +9½ -105 at 5Dimes
The Nets are feisty and spunky. They also are underrated on the road where they have covered 67 percent of their last 55 away matchups. The Pelicans are 3-0 and leading the NBA in scoring. They also are No. 1 in field goal percentage at 51.7 percent. The Pelicans, though, have been playing below average defense and their shooting percentage is unsustainable. Brooklyn just got back two of its best defensive players, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Shabazz Napier. They were sharp in helping the Nets defeat the Cavaliers, 102-86, on the road this past Wednesday. It's easy for New Orleans to overlook Brooklyn especially with a much bigger home game on tap Saturday when it hosts Utah. The Pelicans aren't as good as their unbeaten record shows and they are in a letdown and look-ahead spot. The Nets can hang here just like they usually do on the road.
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Mike Williams
Oct 26 '18, 10:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Wyoming vs Colorado State
Play on: Wyoming +1 -105
Bobby Conn
Oct 26 '18, 10:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Wyoming vs Colorado State
Play on: OVER 45 -110