Monday 12/3/18 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAFB, NFL & NBA games.
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Dec 03 '18, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Niagara vs Pittsburgh
Play on: Pittsburgh -14½ -108 at YouWager
1* Free Play on Pittsburgh -14½ -108
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Jack Jones
Dec 03 '18, 7:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Thunder vs Pistons
Play on: Pistons +2 -103 at 5Dimes
Jack’s Free Pick Monday: Detroit Pistons +2
The Detroit Pistons are playing too well right now to be home underdogs to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dwane Casey is proving his meddle as one of the best regular season coaches in the NBA and he’s getting the most out of this Detroit team in his first season.
The Pistons have gone 7-1 SU & 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. That includes a road win over the Toronto Raptors, as well as home wins over the Rockets and Warriors outright as underdogs during this stretch. So they have beaten some of the best teams in the NBA along the way.
The Thunder are getting too much respect for their recent 7-2 SU & 6-3 ATS surge. Their only impressive win during this stretch was against the Warriors, but they were favored in that game due to injuries to Golden State. The other six wins have come against the Suns (twice), Knicks, Hornets, Cavs and Hawks.
The Pistons have one of the more underrated home-court advantages in the NBA as well. They are 9-3 SU at home this season, and 5-1 ATS in their last six home games. Oklahoma City is 7-20 ATS in its last 27 road games off a cover as a double-digit favorite. The home team is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings. Bet the Pistons Monday.
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Brandon Lee
Dec 03 '18, 7:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Thunder vs Pistons
Play on: Pistons +2 -103 at 5Dimes
10* FREE NBA PICK (Pistons +2)
I'll take my chances here with the red-hot Pistons as a home dog against the Thunder. Detroit comes in having won 5 straight and 9 of their last 11 overall they are 9-2 ATS during this run and with a win here can complete a perfect 6-0 home stand, which has already included wins over the Rockets and Warriors. OKC has been playing well after a slow start to the season, but are just 5-4 on the road compared to 9-3 at home. Last time out the Thunder won 124-109 at Atlanta, covering as a 13-point favorite. OKC is a mere 7-20 ATS in their last 27 road games off a cover as a double-digit favorite. Wrong team is favored in this one. Give me the Pistons +2!
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Bobby Conn
Dec 03 '18, 7:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Nuggets vs Raptors
Play on: Raptors -6½ -110
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Jimmy Boyd
Dec 03 '18, 7:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Cavs vs Nets
Play on: Cavs +6½ -110 at BMaker
1* Free Pick on Cavs +6.5
I like the value here with Cleveland in Monday's battle of two Eastern Conference teams that rare struggling to win games. The Cavs own the worst record in the East at 4-18. The Nets aren't too far ahead at 8-16, but also come in having lost 6 straight and are just 2-10 in their last 12.
Brooklyn has really hit a wall after losing leading scorer Caris LeVert and last time out they got annihilated 102-88 by a Wizards team that is currently just 9-14. Nets have also lost 6 straight at home. Simply put, this team shouldn't be giving this many points to any team in the league right now.
History is on our side as well. Brooklyn is a mere 14-40 (26%) ATS in home games when they come in having failed to cover 3 of their last 4. Cavs are 8-2 ATS last 10 games vs a team that's won fewer than 40% of their games and a perfect 4-0 in this spot when the game is on the road. Take Cleveland!
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John Martin
Dec 03 '18, 7:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Warriors vs Hawks
Play on: Warriors -10 -109 at 5Dimes
1 Unit FREE PLAY on Golden State Warriors -10
The Golden State Warriors have lost six of their last nine games coming in. But they finally have 3 of their Big 4 healthy now with Stephen Curry returning tot he lineup on Saturday. And he should be much sharper in his second game back from injury after a loss to the Pistons. The Warriors shouldn’t have any problem beating the Hawks by double-digits tonight. This is an Atlanta team that is just 5-18 on the season and losing by 10.7 PPG. The Hawks are 4-20 ATS in home games after failing to cover five or six of their last seven ATS over the last three seasons. The Warriors are 28-11 ATS in their last 39 road games vs. horrible teams who are outscored by 9-plus PPG on the season. The Hawks are 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. Give me the Warriors.
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Hunter Price
Dec 03 '18, 7:35 PM in 5h
NBA | Cavs vs Nets
Play on: Cavs +6 -110
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Sal Michaels
Dec 03 '18, 8:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | North Dakota State vs Iowa State
Play on: Iowa State -21½
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Dustin Hawkins
Dec 03 '18, 8:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Troy State vs Florida State
Play on: Troy State +20 -110
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Mike Williams
Dec 03 '18, 8:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Clippers vs Pelicans
Play on: Clippers +2 -110
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Kenny Walker
Dec 03 '18, 8:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Clippers vs Pelicans
Play on: Clippers +2½ -
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Scott Rickenbach
Dec 03 '18, 8:05 PM in 5h
NHL | Sabres vs Predators
Play on: Sabres +155 at 5Dimes
Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach NHL Game #53 Monday Free Pick Buffalo Sabres Money Line (+) @ Nashville Predators @ 8:05 ET - This is the perfect spot to take a shot with a sizable underdog in the right situation at the right time. Buffalo has lost 2 straight games but the Sabres previously had won 10 straight games and this hockey club is much improved this season and their record will continue to reflect that. Buffalo is catching the Predators off a huge win over the Blackhawks. However, Chicago is in organizational turmoil right now so that win is not really that impressive. That said, prior to his victory the struggling Preds had lost 6 of their 10 prior games. They are currently without PK Subban and now Filip Forsberg is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks! The Sabres have won 9 of their last 13 visits to Nashville and have plenty of confidence heading into this one. Buffalo also has won 8 of their 11 games against teams with a winning record this season. Look for the Sabres to improve to 11-2 their last 13 games as they take advantage of facing Nashville off a divisional victory. Free Pick BUFFALO Money Line
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Dave Price
Dec 03 '18, 8:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Rockets vs Wolves
Play on: OVER 222 -105
Dave’s Monday Free Play:
1* on Rockets/Timberwolves OVER 222
The Key: The Rockets have regained their identity. They have scored at least 107 points now in 11 consecutive games. But they’re still playing no defense, giving up at least 105 points in eight consecutive games. As a result, the OVER is 8-0 in Rockets last 8 games overall. And the Timberwolves got worse defensively with the Jimmy Butler trade, but they added some nice pieces on offense in Covington and Saric, and they are playing much better team basketball now. The Timberwolves have topped 100 points in 12 of their last 13 games, including 107 or more in 10 of those. Minnesota is 14-3 OVER off an upset loss as a home favorite over the last 3 seasons. Houston is 7-0 OVER after scoring 105 points or more in four straight games this season. The OVER is 9-1 in Rockets last 10 games vs. a team with a losing record. The OVER is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings, and 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Minnesota. Take the OVER.
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Ben Burns
Dec 03 '18, 8:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Clippers vs Pelicans
Play on: Pelicans -2 -105 at 5Dimes
Both teams played on the road yesterday. However, the Pelicans played earlier in the day and had a considerably less taxing game. They were just wrapping up a double-digit win at Charlotte around time that the Clippers were getting their game started, at Dallas. LA would go on to lose that one by four points. The Pelicans were favored by -5.5 points, when they hosted the Clippers back in late October. They won by seven. We're getting them at a much lower line here and I feel thats offering us solid value. Consider New Orleans.
Steve Janus
Dec 03 '18, 8:05 PM in 5h
NBA | Clippers vs Pelicans
Play on: Clippers +2½ -110 at YouWager
1* Free Sharp Play on Clippers +2½ -110
My money is on the Clippers to cash in as a small dog against the Pelicans on Monday. This line is absolutely begging you to take New Orleans, especially given the Pelicans are off an upset win at Charlotte and LA was just upset at Dallas. I just think New Orleans is going to have a tough time here playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back. I get the Clippers are also in the 2nd game of a back-to-back, but LA is a deep team and Doc does a nice job of keeping his guys fresh. Look for the Clippers to take control early and pull away in the 2nd half of this one. Bet Los Angeles +2.5!
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Jeff Allen
Monday's Free Selection is on the Oilers/Stars Under
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Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Iowa St -20½ Over North Dakota St
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Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Monday, December 3, 2018
12/03 05:05 PM PT / 8:05 PM ET
NBA (513) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS (514) NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
Take: (514) NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: HOUSTON -1½ over Minnesota
latinum Plays
Free Pick: the Detroit Pistons +1 over Oklahoma City
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Easy Money Sports
Lee's Monday Free Selection Is
Houston Rockets -2
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Monday: Take GOLDEN ST/ATLANTA UNDER the total of 232
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Golden Dragon
FREE WINNER for Monday
Golden State/Atlanta over 232'
Hawkeye Sports
Monday's Free Pick: Nashville Predators - 185
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: LA Clippers +2'
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Arthur Ralph
FREE play MON: Wisconsin -10
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Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Monday: Take OKLAHOMA CITY/DETROIT UNDER the total of 220
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Monday: North Dakota State Bison + 20 1/2
Kenny Towers
FREE PLAY FOR MONDAY - Washington/New York OVER 228
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John Anthony Sports
Monday's Free Selection: Niagara Purple Eagles + 15
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Ray Chadwick
Your Monday comp play is the Over in tonight's Redskins-Eagles meeting.
I know that Philly has been trending Under the total this season, as the Eagles have played their last pair of games and 4 of their last 5 overall this year Under the total, but the trend when Philadelphia takes on Washington has been to look for the points to add up.
4 of the last 5 in this NFC East series have landed Over the total, as have 6 of the last 8 overall in the rivalry. Each of the last 4 series games played at Lincoln Financial Field have all played Over the total as well.
Washington has not played since their Thanksgiving Day loss in Dallas, and while that game was just 10-7 at the half, the points did add up to a combined 54 total in a game that landed Over the total. Colt McCoy was a little rusty, as he did throw 3 interceptions in the contest, and a pick or two again here tonight could lead to some quick and easy points being put up on the scoreboard.
The Redskins have played Over the total in their last pair of games, and in 3 of their last 4 overall.
It should also be pointed out that this Monday night spotlight game has been trending towards the offense, as we enter play this December 3rd with each of the last 4 Monday night games having landed Over the total.
Let's look for the Redskins and the Eagles to push their way Over the total, as the Monday night run hits 5 in a row Over, and the series run between the teams also hits 5 in a row in Philadelphia.
Washington-Philadelphia Over.
3* WASHINGTON-PHILADELPHIA OVER
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Gus Augustine
Monday night comp play winner on the Eagles at home over the Redskins in a key NFC East meeting at Lincoln Financial Field.
Philadelphia had a season-saving comeback win last week at home over the New York Giants, as kicker Jake Elliott connected from 43 yards away with 22 seconds remaining to seal the Eagles 25-22 victory. Philly trailed 19-3 in that one, and while they did not cover - just 3-8 against the spread for the season! - they did give themselves a huge shot of confidence that will serve them well when they hit the field tonight.
Washington was 5-2 at one point this year, but the Redskins have dropped to 6-5 with their current 1-3 slide, as the 'Skins have lost their starting quarterback, and they have taken multiple hits on their offensive line. The good news is, running back Chris Thompson should be back to help the stalled running game. The bad news is, the Eagles defensive line remains stingy, and they are at home for the second week in a row.
Philadelphia swept the season series last year, winning and covering both, as they won both by double-digits.
The Eagles have an excellent opportunity to get back in the thick of things in the NFC East, as next week they do have a road game at division-leading Dallas. First things first, and that would be to take care of business tonight against the team that is right in front of them in the division standings.
I do not trust Colt McCoy enough in this tough road spot to deliver. He did have 3 picks in Washington's last loss at Dallas, and a costly turnover tonight could well swing the balance.
I am going with Philadelphia to close the sale as the home favorite tonight.
2* PHILADLEPHIA
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Tommy Brunson
Going to play this Redskins-Eagles key NFC East Division clash to land Over the total when it is all said and done.
Colt McCoy has had a little extra time to get settled in as the Washington starter now for the remainder of the year, as Washington last played on Thanksgiving in a 31-23 loss at Dallas. That game looked like a sure Under in the early stages, as it was just 10-7 at the break, but by the end of the contest, McCoy had 3 interceptions and the game saw a combined 54 points and an Over.
The Redskins have now played their last pair of games, and 3 of their last 4 overall Over the total.
True, the Eagles have played their last pair of games Under the total, and the Under is a dominant 4-1 their last 5 games overall, but I get the feeling that after coming back from 19-3 down last week at home against the Giants is going to springboard Philly and their listless offense into a few more points for this prime time home affair against the 'Skins.
This series has been offensive of late, as 6 of the last 8 played between the teams have landed Over the total. Included is each of the last 4 series meetings played at Lincoln Financial Field.
Also keep in mind that each of the last 4 games played under the Monday night lights this season have all made their way Over the posted total.
A lot on the line tonight for both teams, and I think that some how, some way this game will slip Over the total come in the end.
Washington-Philadelphia to make it a 7-2 Over series run tonight in the City of Brotherly Love.
1* WASHINGTON-PHILADELPHIA UNDER
Chris Jordan
Two of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, and I'm going to take the New York Knicks here, as they'll be much better than the Washington Wizards here.
The Knicks step to the hardwood after Saturday's overtime thriller over Eastern Conference contender Milwaukee. New York, energized by the atmosphere in Madison Square Garden took the 136-134 win.
I know the Wizards just held Brooklyn to 88 points - a season-low for the opposition - in Saturday's 14-point demolition, but the Wizards, who are mired in a 7-19 ATS road slide, were also just blasted by the Philadelphia 76ers.
And after seeing the chemistry with New York's offense, which was led by Emmanuel Mudiay and Kevin Knox, I think the Knicks are going to have another big output. Mudiay scored 28 points and Knox scored a career-high 26 points as New York snapped a two-game losing streak.
Damyean Dotson and Tim Hardaway Jr. added 21 points each and Noah Vonleh contributed with 15 points, as the Knicks outscored Milwaukee 25-11 in the final 6:39 to force overtime.
Washington's defense allows 122.4 points on the road this season, and that won't bode well once MSG is fired up tonight.
Take the home team here.
5* WIZARDS