Friday 11/2/18 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAFB, NFL & NBA games.
Sal Michaels
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Pittsburgh vs Virginia
Play on: Virginia -7½ -105
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Bobby Conn
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Pittsburgh vs Virginia
Play on: Virginia -7½ +101
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Doug Upstone
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Pittsburgh vs Virginia
Play on: OVER 48 -115
In this ACC clash, the total has fallen two points to 48.5. Not certain I agree for these reasons. The average total score of a Virginia game is 47 total points, which means we are basically right there. The average total score of a Pittsburgh contest is 60.6. The Panthers concede over 32 PPG, thus, it is within reason to surmise the Cavaliers would score more than their average of 28 points and if they reach at least 30 or more, we should have an OVER play. My numbers project a low 50's outcome.
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Scott Rickenbach
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 9h
CFL | Toronto vs Ottawa
Play on: OVER 48 -105
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach CFL Game #651 Friday Free Pick OVER the total in Ottawa Redblacks vs Toronto Argonauts @ 7:30 ET - The Redblacks are already locked into post-season position. The Argonauts are already officially out of the post-season picture. The result here is a game in which neither team has anything to play for. As a result, I just don't expect to see a lot of defensive intensity here. As for the weather, the showers during the day are expected to be finished by time this one kicks off. It will be chilly of course but not brutally cold and winds will be light. That said, I look for both offenses to put up some solid points against defenses that just are not going to have a fire lit under them for this truly meaningless game. We have a low total to work with here considering each of the last 3 meetings have totaled over 50 points. Also, the over is 6-2 in Toronto's last 8 games. The over is 8-3 the last 11 times the Argos have been off a loss in divisional action. The over is 16-7 in the Redblacks last 23 Friday games. The result per all of the above? Plenty of points. Free Pick Friday on OVER the total in Ottawa in this match-up. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach
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Info Plays
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Pittsburgh vs Virginia
Play on: Virginia -7½ -105
Marc Lawrence
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Pittsburgh vs Virginia
Play on: Pittsburgh +7½ -108 at betonline
Play - Pitt Panthers (Game 315).
Edges - Panthers: 3-1-1 ATS in this series; and 3-1-1 ATS as weekday road dogs … Cavaliers: 1-4 ATS weekday; and 1-4 ATS in the second of three straight home games … With the Panthers a half-game back of the Cavs for the top spot in the ACC Coastal division, we recommend a 1* play on Pittsburgh. Thank you and good luck as always.
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Mark Wilson
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 9h
CFL | Toronto vs Ottawa
Play on: UNDER 48½ -110
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Steve Janus
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Pittsburgh vs Virginia
Play on: Virginia -7½ -103
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Hunter Price
Nov 02 '18, 8:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee State
Play on: Western Kentucky +14 -110
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Matt Josephs
Nov 02 '18, 8:00 PM in 9h
NCAA-F | Western Kentucky vs Middle Tennessee State
Play on: Middle Tennessee State -13½ -105 at 5Dimes
This one should be a huge blowout with Western Kentucky being 1-7 this season. The Hilltoppers have struggled on defense and are averaging just 19.8 points per game. This team has lost two of their last three by 20 points or more with the third loss being the wild one against ODU. They have scored less then 20 points in four of their last six. MTSU has won two straight and four of their last five. They busted out last week against ODU winning 51-17 on the road. Brent Stockstill is still under center and he's been great for them. Quite simply, the Blue Raiders have the better offense and a good enough defense to hold WKU down. I think this one gets ugly.
Jimmy Boyd
Nov 02 '18, 8:05 PM in 9h
NBA | Pacers vs Bulls
Play on: UNDER 215 -105
1* Free Pick on Pacers/Bulls UNDER 215
I really like the value here with the UNDER in tonight's NBA action that has division rivals Chicago and Indiana facing off on the hardwood. The books just keep setting the number too high on both of these teams. UNDER has cashed in each of the Pacers last two games and is 4-2 in the Bulls last 6.
While everyone else is trying to play up-tempo and jack up a bunch of 3's. Indiana comes into this game dead last in pace and are only averaging 9 made 3-pointers per game, which is below average in today's game. Not only do the Pacers like to slow it down offensively, but they are one of the top teams in defensive efficiency. The ideal 1-2 punch for a low scoring game.
Chicago is a team that wants to run-and-gun, but they just don't have the pieces right now with all the injuries. The Bulls are playing without arguably their best player in Lauri Markkanen, as well as starting point guard Kris Dunn, top reserve Bobby Portis and Denzel Valentine. Chicago's been giving great effort on defense and should here at home against a division rival.
UNDER is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings between these two teams. It's also 4-0 in the Bulls last 4 off a SU loss and 15-6 in the Pacers last 21 off a SU win. Take the UNDER!
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Mike Williams
Nov 02 '18, 10:30 PM in 12h
NCAA-F | Colorado vs Arizona
Play on: Colorado +2½ +106
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Kenny Walker
Nov 02 '18, 10:30 PM in 12h
NCAA-F | Colorado vs Arizona
Play on: Colorado +3½ -115
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Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, November 2, 2018
11/02 04:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM ET
NBA (701) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS (702) ORLANDO MAGIC
Take: (701) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
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Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Houston -3 Over Brooklyn
Tommy Brunson
Up to this point in the season, Colorado has played Under the total in 6 of their 8 games played, while Arizona has been Under the posted price in 7 of their 9 games contested.
Based on those stats, one could stop there and say "Under is the play!", but you would be wrong.
The Buffaloes just played their second Over of the season when they blew a 31-3 lead at home against Oregon State, while the Wildcats are fresh off a 44 point eruption in their win last week over Oregon.
I can see the offense carrying over tonight in Tucson as the Buffs and Cats rush Over the total.
Series meetings between these Pacific 12 schools have seen 3 straight and 6 of the last 7 land Over the total.
Late night shoot-out in 'Zona tonight as the Buffaloes and the Wildcats soar Over the total.
3* COLORADO-ARIZONA OVER
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Ray Chadwick
Friday's comp play on the Over in the Rockets-Nets meeting in Brooklyn.
Houston remains an enigma - 1-5 on the season, James Harden still ailing - and they are fresh off their lowest output in a long time, as they netted a measly 85 points in their home loss to Portland last time out.
Even with that Under, the Rockets are 4-2 Over the total for the season, and I would think Houston is ready to just go "balls to the wall" tonight in an effort to muster points.
Brooklyn just landed Over the total in their last game at home in overtime versus the Pistons, as the Nets have climbed into the Over column in 3 of their last 4 on the young season.
A look at series history shows 3 in a row, and 4 of the last 5 series meetings landing Over the total, and the Over is on a 4-0 run the last 4 played between the teams at the Barclays Center.
About time Houston shows some offense.
Rockets-Nets Over for Friday.
3* HOUSTON-BROOKLYN OVER
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Trace Adams
Comp play for Friday night comes in hoops.
I say lay the wood with the Warriors as they take care of matters against the Timberwolves.
The Jimmy Butler saga continues to drag on in Minny, but he is expected to suit up for tonight's clash against the Dubs.
The other big story for the visitors is former MVP Derrick Rose who took a page from yesteryear to score 50 in a home win over Utah. I seriously doubt he reaches into the "wayback machine" again tonight in Oakland.
The Rose "feel-good" story is all fine and dandy, but let's not forget that the Warriors have some things percolating as well. Klay Thompson netting a NBA record 14 three-pointers earlier in the week, and the fact that Steve Kerr's team appears to be on auto-pilot with wins in 8 of their first 9 this year.
Not only have they won 8 of their first 9, but the Dubs have made good at the ticket window in 5 of their last 6, with 4 straight covers when favored by double-digits.
Warriors just too good tonight.
Golden State by at least 15 points.
4* GOLDEN STATE
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Chris Jordan
I love the Golden State Warriors to crush the Timberwolves here, as there is no comparison, thanks to a couple of contributing factors.
First of all, I point to the Oakland Raiders, who are draining all the emotion from that city and leaving sports fans in disarray. After last night's joke of a performance - anyone who is anyone in Las Vegas knows what Jon Gruden is doing, just read one or two articles - the Warriors are left to re-energize the crowd and uplift the city, again.
I watched this team courtside against the Los Angeles Lakers last month, in an exhibition game. It lost. But what was important to notice from this team is the camaraderie (my second point of emphasis). The Warriors have so much fun together, and have such good chemistry, it's amazing.
From Steph, to KD, to Dray, to Klay... down the line. This team is a family, and it knows how to win. The players play for one another.
Unlike, uhm, Butler.
And since the Warriors are scoring an average of 134.4 points per game in their last five outings, and the Timberwolves have allowed an average of 121.3 on the road this season, I don't see this being a productive stop for Minnesota.
During its current six-game win streak, Golden State has beaten foes by an average of 18.5 points per contest. Tonight, the Warriors will have no mercy in reminding Oakland it has them to cheer for...
... until they move to San Francisco.
Lay the chalk.
3* WARRIORS
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR FRIDAY: NEW YORK +6 over Dallas
Totals4U
Friday's Free Selection: Houston Rockets/Brooklyn Nets over 216 1/2
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Atlantic Sports
Friday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Indiana Pacers - 7
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#1 Sports
Friday's Free Selection: Toronto Raptors - 11
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick the Brooklyn Nets +3 over Houston
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Easy Money Sports
Lee's Friday Free Selection Is
Chicago +7
Golden Dragon Sports
FREE WINNER for Friday
Houston/Brooklyn over 216
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: LA Clippers -1'
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Hawkeye Sports
Friday's Free Pick: Colorado Avalanche - 120
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Arthur Ralph Sports
FREE play FRI: Pacers -7
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The Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Friday: Take CHICAGO/INDIANA OVER the total of 215
High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Friday: Ottawa Redblacks - 7 1/2 (CFL)
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Kenny Towers
FREE PLAY FOR FRIDAY - HOUSTON/BROOKLYN OVER 215½
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John Anthony Sports
Friday's Free Selection: Orlando Magic + 2
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Friday: Take CHICAGO +7 over Indiana
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Sharp Bettor
SharpBettor FREE Play for Friday, November 2, 2018
11/02 05:05 PM NBA (705) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS (706) WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Take: Wizards
Roz Wins
Roz's Friday, November 2, 2018, Free Pick
11/02 04:05 PM NBA (701) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS (702) ORLANDO MAGIC
Take : Clippers
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Cole Faxon
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 6h
NCAA-F | Pittsburgh vs Virginia
Play on: Pittsburgh +7½ -110
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Dustin Hawkins
Nov 02 '18, 7:30 PM in 6h
NCAA-F | Pittsburgh vs Virginia
Play on: Pittsburgh +7½ -110
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Jack Jones
Nov 02 '18, 10:35 PM in 9h
NBA | Wolves vs Warriors
Play on: Wolves +11 -105 at Bovada
Jack’s Free Pick Friday: Minnesota Timberwolves +11
The Minnesota Timberwolves are simply catching too many points here tonight against the Golden State Warriors. They Warriors are getting too much respect from oddsmakers in this one after going 6-0 SU & 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall coming in.
The Timberwolves rested Jimmy Butler last game against the Jazz to have him at full strength for this game against the Warriors. The Timberwolves actually pulled off the 128-125 upset as 7-point underdogs thanks to a career high 50 points from Derrick Rose. It was one of the best stories of the young season.
I think that performance by Rose will bring this team closer together. They were obviously strained with the Butler trade talks, but Butler has been taking it out on the rest of the league, playing as well as he ever has. And now Andrew Wiggins is back healthy for the first time this season to go along with Karl-Anthony Towns. I think this team is underrated right now.
Plays on underdogs of 10 or more points (Minnesota) - after allowing 55 points or more in the first half of two straight games against an opponent that scores 120 points or more last game are 26-7 (78.8%) ATS over the last five seasons. Minnesota is 9-3-1 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Bet the Timberwolves Friday.
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