Saturday 2/1/20 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NFL, NCAAB & NBA games.
Mississippi Kid
Mexican Soccer
Leon PK -115 2U
Tigres PK +106 2U
Monterrey/Queretaro Over 2.5 2U
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Mike Tierney
OREGON -1.5
OREGON @ STANFORD | 2/01 | 6:00 PM EST
1:01 AM
After a blazing start, overachieving Stanford has returned to Earth with three losses in a row. Oregon has won four in a row and, though it failed to cover against California on Thursday, is on a 13-4 ATS road tear. The Cardinal are all about defense, but the Ducks, fronted by guard Payton Pritchard (19.8 points per game), are rarely begging for points. I'm on Oregon.
16-12-2 IN LAST 30 CBB ATS PICKS | +251
6-3-3 IN LAST 12 OREG ATS PICKS | +266
4-2 IN LAST 6 STNFRD ATS PICKS | +168
RICHMOND -11
GEORGE WASH. @ RICHMOND | 2/01 | 6:00 PM EST
12:58 AM
A good matchup for Richmond could get even better if George Washington guard Armel Potter (14.5 points and 5.5 assists per game) sits with a hurt hip, as expected. The Spiders avoid turnovers, as attested by their 19th best rate per possession, while the Colonials rank 334th in turnovers forced rate. The visitors are coming off an exhausting four-overtime marathon on the road, and depth will be compromised if Potter takes a pass. Take Richmond.
16-12-2 IN LAST 30 CBB ATS PICKS | +251
MICHIGAN ST. -4.5
MICHIGAN ST. @ WISCONSIN | 2/01 | 1:00 PM EST
12:54 AM
Wisconsin hits the floor without its usual starting backcourt, and injury not a factor. Kobe King bowed out of the program this week, and Brad Davison is suspended for an alleged cheap shot in the previous game. Michigan State downed the Badgers by 12 two weeks ago with the losing side at full strength. The Spartans were 0-4 ATS on the road until reversing course by thrashing Minnesota by 18 on Sunday. I'm on Michigan State.
16-12-2 IN LAST 30 CBB ATS PICKS | +251
3-2 IN LAST 5 MICHST ATS PICKS | +80
5-4 IN LAST 9 WISC ATS PICKS | +49
INDIANA +7.5
INDIANA @ OHIO ST. | 2/01 | 12:00 PM EST
12:51 AM
After pacing the Buckeyes in scoring Sunday, D.J. Carton has taken a leave of absence. Without its No. 3 scorer, the roster is reduced to a single point guard. Ohio State has fallen in six of its last eight, and the home-court dominance in the Big Ten season has not extended to Columbus. Indiana has been a road pushover but should be confident off a recent 12-point drubbing of the Buckeyes at home. Hoosiers cover.
16-12-2 IN LAST 30 CBB ATS PICKS | +251
9-3 IN LAST 12 OHIOST ATS PICKS | +573
2-1 IN LAST 3 IND ATS PICKS | +89
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Jeffrey James
#612 Ohio State Buckeyes -7.5
Love the home team in this game since the home team has covered 8 of the last 10 games and Ohio State has covered 7 of their last 9 games at home against Indiana. Ohio State is going to be a desperate team after their lousy start to the Big 10 season so look for a full effort from them here and they should have a confidence boost off of a big win at Northwestern. Indiana is just 2-5 ATS on the road this season and they are only 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Take Ohio State here as the play of the day.
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Great Lakes sports
College Basketball Selections:
4* Villanova (-6) 12:00est
4* Florida State (-3.5) 4:00est
3* Duke (-7.5) 8:00est
NBA Selections:
4* Miami (-2) 7:00est
4* Cleveland (-1.5) 8:00est
3* Dallas (-4.5) 8:30est.
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Mike Barner
NBA SPECIALIST
NBA Season ATS
10-8 Oct
23-20 Nov
24-20 Dec
28-16 Jan
85-64 57%
17.8 net units at 5% juice
14.6 net units at 10% juice
11.4% ROR at 5% juice
8.9% ROR at 10% juice
NBA SeasonTotals 0-0
9:29 AM
PORTLAND +5.5
UTAH @ PORTLAND | 2/01 | 10:30 PM EST
This is a matchup between two teams on very different types of streaks. The Jazz have lost three straight, the last two of which have come on the road. They have largely struggled on the road this season, posting just a 12-13-1 record there ATS. Meanwhile, the Blazers have pulled off three consecutive wins against excellent teams in the Pacers, Rockets and Lakers. Carmelo Anthony could be back after sitting out Friday for personal reasons, which would be a big boost since he would be fresh. I think the Blazers have a chance to win this game, so I’ll take the points.
68-39-1 IN LAST 108 NBA ATS PICKS | +2517
9-4 IN LAST 13 POR ATS PICKS | +460
3-2 IN LAST 5 UTA ATS PICKS | +80
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Wayne Root
Pinnacle- Tulsa
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Steve Budin
50 DIME
Big-12 Game of the Month
Baylor
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allan desrosiers
10 w virg ( FH )
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Accu Picks all NBA
5*Dallas -.5.5
4*Miami -1.5
3*Clev -1.5
Rocketman Sports
5*Utah Jazz-5
4*Lakers -6
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Elite Sports Picks
Kentucky +3 over Auburn (NCAAB)
Insider Sports Report
5* Wichita St. +1.5 over Tulsa (NCAAB)
3* Mercer -11 over Citadel (NCAAB)
3* Weber St. +11 over Northern Colorado (NCAAB)
National Sports Service
4* Indiana +7.5 over Ohio St. (NCAAB)
3* Arkansas St. -3 over Coastal Carolina (NCAAB)
3* Miami -1.5 over Orlando (NBA)
Primetime Sports Picks For 02/01/20
4 Unit --> Houston +3 over Cincinnati (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Oregon -1.5 over Stanford (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Saint Marys-CA +6 over B.Y.U. (NCAAB)
Top Rank Sports Picks
Marquee Picks® For 02/01/20
4★ Michigan PK over Rutgers (NCAAB)
3★ Seton Hall -9 over Xavier (NCAAB)
3★ Murray St. -18 over S.I.U.-Edwardsville (NCAAB)
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SHARP TOTALS CLUB (4-0 CBB Last 2 Days)
3*Texas Under
2*Ohio State Under
2*Michigan Under
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Bettor #4 is 8-3 for +4.7 units
Totals Bettor is 0-1 for -1.1 units
I am going to classify the bets by bettor #4 and our totals friend as "small, average or large". Since I am no longer adding ratings, hopefully this will help you gauge how much the individual bettors are betting on the game based on their personal bet levels.
Bettor #4 is in action on SE Missouri St +5.5 over Eastern Kentucky and Utah St +7.5 over San Diego St. Both plays are average bets for him. If he adds any further action today I will announce on Twitter.
ME Missouri St achieves an LJP score of 4OPEN
Utah St achieves an LJP score of 3OPEN
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Mike Tierney
OVER 143.5
SAINT MARY'S @ BYU | 2/01 | 10:00 PM EST
11:23 AM
When you bring together the two most accurate 3-point shooting squads in D-1, the sky is the limit for scoring. The teams combined for 171 points in their previous face-off. The Gaels have climbed Over in 13 of their past 18 games and BYU in six of their last seven. Set up the fireworks.
18-14-2 IN LAST 34 CBB PICKS | +230
SAN FRAN. +10.5
GONZAGA @ SAN FRAN. | 2/01 | 4:00 PM EST
11:21 AM
This pick is predicated on Gonzaga F Killian Tillie (13.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg) being either limited or out from a bum ankle. He injured it Thursday, and recovery time is scarce. San Fran has won five of six straight-up and its 11-3 home ledger is impressive given that the defeats were dealt by decent teams. The Bulldogs are known to pulverize league foes on the road. This one shapes up as an exception.
16-12-2 IN LAST 30 CBB ATS PICKS | +251
2-1 IN LAST 3 SANFRAN ATS PICKS | +95
WASHINGTON ST. +9
ARIZONA @ WASHINGTON ST. | 2/01 | 8:00 PM EST
11:19 AM
If not for late movement on the line and a collapse by Washington on Thursday, Arizona would remain winless ATS and SU on the road. The Wildcats’ road woes extend to last season; they are on a 3-10 slide. Washington State has knocked off the last four visitors in the Pac-12, notably league-leading Oregon, and could take a fifth outright win in a row.
16-12-2 IN LAST 30 CBB ATS PICKS | +251
9-5-2 IN LAST 16 ARIZ ATS PICKS | +360
2-1 IN LAST 3 WASHST ATS PICKS | +95
DUKE -6.5
DUKE @ SYRACUSE | 2/01 | 8:00 PM EST
11:17 AM
This Duke outfit is tailor-made to counter Syracuse. The Blue Devils shoot the long ball well, which can solve the ‘Cuse’s zone defense. They prevent hoops from the perimeter, and that’s where the Orange likes to launch. The home side’s big men fouled out in the last game. A repeat here would be fatal for the Orange.
16-12-2 IN LAST 30 CBB ATS PICKS | +251
3-0 IN LAST 3 CUSE ATS PICKS | +300
2-1 IN LAST 3 DUKE ATS PICKS | +90
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From Northcoast group of handicappers:
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3 Rivers Sports
NCAA BK
3* #631 Tennessee +6
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Marco D'angelo
5% Utep -5.5
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Dime Man - Top Miss St Tulsa Reg - Chat E Kenty Ark LR Baylor A Peay Wofford L Beach St und BYU
Philly Guy - Villanova Michgan Michigan St BYU
Champagne - Top Towson S Carolina Reg - Indy E Tenn St Tex A&M Ark St Cincy Utah St
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Maddux
NBA
10 Utah -5
10 Golden State/Cleveland over 223.5
10 Utah/Portland under 228.5
10 Atlanta/Dallas under 236
CBB
10 609 Mississippi +11
10 636 Western Carolina/Chattanooga under 153
10 645 Providence +8
10 675 South Alabama +5
10 691 Miami OH +5.5
10 697 TCU +12.5
10 718 Fresno State -8
10 752 Oregon/Stanford under 133.5
10 797 Grand Canyon +11
10 811 Utah State +7
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Allegheny Analysis Columbia Lions
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College Basketball(BOB BALFE) VIP
11:00 PM EST
Rotation #601
Xavier +8.5 over Seton Hall
Xavier is poor against the spread and Seton Hall is very good against it. This line has been inflated by a few points because nobody is making money on Xavier and they are making money backing Seton Hall. This kind of stuff always evens out over time. Xavier has the experience edge and in this early start time might be able to catch the home team napping in this first 5-10 minutes. I think this spread is too high. The Musketeers should be able to keep this a close game. Take Xavier.
College Basketball
2:00 PM EST
Rotation #633
Toledo -3 over Eastern Michigan
Toledo is on a two game slide. Eastern Michigan is on a 7 game slide. Someone has to break out this afternoon. The Rockets are flat out a more experienced team with better shooters. Eastern Michigan doesn’t have many guys that are a threat to knock down the three pointer. Toledo can share the basketball better and has more depth at the guard position. Look for Eastern Michigan to continue to struggle. Take Toledo.
College Basketball
3:00 PM EST
Rotation #650
Rice +8 over North Texas
Rice is not a great basketball team, but they do have talent and can hang with teams at home. North Texas has been one of the better teams in the nation against the spread and Vegas knows it. This line might be a little too high with them playing on the road. Rice does have a size advantage and they do return a lot of starters from last year. The Owls probably drew the wrong opponent trying to snap a 5 game losing streak, but I think they can keep this super close. Take Rice.
College Basketball
3:00 PM EST
Rotation #655
Illinois-Chicago -2.5 over Cleveland State
IUC has been sloppy at times this year, but in this match up they have the size advantage, experience advantage, coaching advantage and are flat out a more talented basketball team. The Flames have a lot of three point ability and should get a nice road win today against a Cleveland State team that will take a full season with a new young coach to become a basketball team. Take Illinois-Chicago
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Dwayne Bryant
3% Iowa State under 137 (playable down to 136)
3% Missouri-South Carolina under 138.5 (playable down to 137)
3% Middle Tennessee State-UTSA under 156.5 (playable down to 155)
3% Grand Canyon-New Mexico State under 133.5 (playable down to 132)
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Seabass : 400 Sabres, 300 Providence
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Kelso 50* UNC
Bobby Valentino
60 DIME
Winner
ACC Rivalry Lock
florida state
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Essler AAC GOY
736 Tulsa 1.5 (-110) Westgate vs 735 Wichita St
triple-dime bet
Analysis:
Tulsa is a different animal at home. They've beaten Memphis by 40 as well as Houston. Their only home loss was in triple OT to Colorado State. With a win here and already having beaten Houston they can take over first place in the AAC and they will. One reason we bet against Memphis last week was their youth and I can say the same thing about the Shockers. They are suÂper young and Tulsa is much bigger, and they play offense under the basket so advantage Tulsa. In Conference play it's Tulsa with the #1 defense in most important categories, and Witchita State is shooting just 39% from inside the arc, which cannot be backed on the road. By contrast Tulsa has the second best inside scoring percentage in the AAC and is a considerably better free throw shooting team. They've got major revenge for four straight losses to Witchita State since they came into the Conference. It's just my strong opinion that the wrong team is favored because they've got the name/pedigree.
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Kiev O'Neil
Providence - Butler - Under 130.5 – 1.5 stars
Wisconsin +5.5 – 1.5 stars
Kentucky +3 – 3 stars
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Brandon Lang
16th Ever
200 DIME
DOUBLE YOUR WAGER
College Basketball Play of his Career
Washington st
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Las Vegas Wolf
Cal +4
Under 134 Michigan /Rutgers
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Essler
NBA double dime
ATL + 5.5
Under 212.5 Knicks
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Bill Marzano
MIAMI -137
MIAMI @ ORLANDO | 2/01 | 7:00 PM EST
12:07 PM
The Magic are really struggling right now, having dropped four straight and six of their last seven. They are a mess offensively with the 29th ranked scoring offense and are just 2-7 without point guard D.J. Augustin. Meanwhile the Heat are a dangerous team despite having just an 11-12 road record and just beat the Magic, 113-92, a few days ago. Miami money line is the play.
17-8-1 IN LAST 26 NBA PICKS | +816
UTAH -6.5
UTAH @ PORTLAND | 2/01 | 10:30 PM EST
12:03 PM
The Blazers come into this game off a huge emotional win last night in L.A. and will now have to face one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the last month. The Jazz have dropped three straight after winning 14 of their last 15 and need to stop the bleeding. Portland is allowing 114.9 per contest while Jazz allow just 106.7. The Blazers are just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 home games. Utah covers.
44-32-2 IN LAST 78 NBA ATS PICKS | +886
3-1 IN LAST 4 POR ATS PICKS | +191
3-1 IN LAST 4 UTA ATS PICKS | +190
SACRAMENTO +6
L.A. LAKERS @ SACRAMENTO | 2/01 | 10:00 PM EST
11:58 AM
The Lakers lost a tough, emotional game last night at home against Portland and face a tough task on back-to-back nights. Like the Blazers last night, the Kings aren't going to lay down. Make no mistake about it: The Lakers are the better overall team however, this Kings team is dangerous offensively. Look for them to keep this close if not even steal the outright win. The Lakers have lost seven straight ATS where they allowed 125 points in the previous game. Take the Kings.
44-32-2 IN LAST 78 NBA ATS PICKS | +886
3-1-1 IN LAST 5 SAC ATS PICKS | +190
INDIANA -10.5
NEW YORK @ INDIANA | 2/01 | 7:00 PM EST
11:54 AM
The Pacers have played well at home, posting an 18-5 record while the Knicks are just 6-18 on the road. New York is one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA, ranking 28th with just 104.1 points per game. The Pacers are good defensively and with Victor Oladipo back, this team is only going to get better on both ends of the court. The Knicks are just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 trips to Indiana. Pacers cover.
44-32-2 IN LAST 78 NBA ATS PICKS | +886
3-0-1 IN LAST 4 IND ATS PICKS | +300
3-1 IN LAST 4 NY ATS PICKS | +187
TAMPA BAY -170
TAMPA BAY @ SAN JOSE | 2/01 | 10:30 PM EST
11:48 AM
The Lightning are on fire, posting a 14-2-1 record in their last 17 games, and this is a good spot for them against the injury-plagued Sharks. Tampa Bay has won four of the last five meetings against San Jose, scoring 15 goals in the process. The Lightning are 8-0 against the Pacific Division this year, while the Sharks have dropped four of their last five games. Lightning money line is the play.
32-20 IN LAST 52 NHL ML PICKS | +617
5-2 IN LAST 7 SJ ML PICKS | +285
3-1 IN LAST 4 TB ML PICKS | +164
BOSTON -136
BOSTON @ MINNESOTA | 2/01 | 8:00 PM EST
11:45 AM
Boston has won five straight meetings against Minnesota, and Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk is just 2-6 with a 3.79 GAA in his career against the Bruins. Boston played last night and won a tough game, while the Wild have been off the last nine days and will be rusty. The Bruins have also won four of their last five meetings in Minnesota. Boston money line is the play.
32-20 IN LAST 52 NHL ML PICKS | +617
2-1 IN LAST 3 BOS ML PICKS | +100
NEW JERSEY +136
DALLAS @ NEW JERSEY | 2/01 | 7:00 PM EST
11:42 AM
The Devils are struggling (1-3-1 in their last five games), however they are 10-0-3 in their last 13 home games against Dallas. The Stars are 0-for-12 on the power play in their last four games and are just 2-8 in their last 10 games as a road favorite. The Devils have been playing better than their record indicates and will have a shot here at home. Devils money line is the play.
32-20 IN LAST 52 NHL ML PICKS | +617
4-3 IN LAST 7 DAL ML PICKS | +22
ST. LOUIS -152
ST. LOUIS @ WINNIPEG | 2/01 | 7:00 PM EST
11:35 AM
The Blues are just 1-3-1 in their last five games while the Jets are 3-8-1 in their last 12. The Blues have won both meetings against the Jets this year and seven of the last nine meetings. St. Louis goalie Jordan Binnington (23-8-5) is expected to get the start and is 2-0 this season against Winnipeg. The Blues have won five straight meetings in Winnipeg. Blues money line is the play.
32-20 IN LAST 52 NHL ML PICKS | +617
5-0 IN LAST 5 WPG ML PICKS | +500
6-4 IN LAST 10 STL ML PICKS | +85
OVER 156.5
GONZAGA @ SAN FRAN. | 2/01 | 4:00 PM EST
11:31 AM
The Zags are flat out nasty having won 35 consecutive West Coast Conference games, 16 straight in this series and 14 straight overall. They are the No. 1 scoring team in the nation, averaging a robust 88.9 points per game. They are No. 3 in the nation in shooting (50.8 percent), and this team has plenty of depth off the bench that can score as well. The Over is 18-5 for the Zags on the season. Over is the play.
29-21 IN LAST 50 CBB O/U PICKS | +587
3-0 IN LAST 3 GONZAG O/U PICKS | +300
GONZAGA -10.5
GONZAGA @ SAN FRAN. | 2/01 | 4:00 PM EST
11:27 AM
The Zags continue to win, having won a record 35 straight West Coast Conference regular season games, 14 straight games overall and the last 16 against San Francisco. They are the No. 1 scoring team in the nation, and they dominate the boards. Meanwhile the Dons are tough but beatable with their three home losses to Arizona State, Saint Mary's and Harvard. They are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games. I'm going with Gonzaga.
2-1 IN LAST 3 CBB ATS PICKS | +90
UNDER 134
CONNECTICUT @ MEMPHIS | 2/01 | 1:00 PM EST
11:21 AM
Memphis is struggling right now, however, the Tigers are still solid defensively, ranking second in the nation in field goal percentage defense (36.3). The Huskies have been solid defensively themselves, allowing just 65.1 points per game. The Under is a perfect 8-0 in the Huskies' last eight games as a road underdog and 13 of the last 16 games for the Tigers following an ATS win. Under is the play.
29-21 IN LAST 50 CBB O/U PICKS | +587
INDIANA +7.5
INDIANA @ OHIO ST. | 2/01 | 12:00 PM EST
11:16 AM
The oddsmakers are way off on this line, and I don’t think the Hoosiers should be this big of an underdog, especially after their 66-54 win over Ohio State in Bloomington. The Buckeyes are struggling, and I think this is a tough matchup without their third leading scorer. The Hoosiers shoot the most free throws in the conference and will need to get to the free throw line to have a shot for the upset. The Buckeyes are just 1-7 ATS in their last eight games overall. Take Indiana.
2-1 IN LAST 3 CBB ATS PICKS | +90
3-1 IN LAST 4 OHIOST ATS PICKS | +191
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SEATTLE money line
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TOP PLAYS
northern iowa
delaware
oklahoma
northern arizona
hofstra
dayton
east kentucky
san diego state
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Steve Merril
9* Auburn -3
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SharpAngleSports (Dave Miller - CBB)
Kentucky +3.5
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SPORTS AUTHORITY
GAME OF MONTH
OREGON
richmond
indiana
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