Wednesday 1/22/20 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NFL, NCAAB & NBA games.
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ATP - SINGLES: Australian Open
Isner - Tabilo
Isner win 3-0 @ 1.90
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John Bollman
UNDER 6
DETROIT @ MINNESOTA | 1/22 | 8:00 PM EST
9:52 AM
The Red Wings score the fewest goals in the league on the road averaging 2.08 per game. Neither of these teams excel in penalty killing but the Red Wings have only scored six power play goals on the road all season. Devan Dubnyk is back between the pipes and the Wild only allow 2.83 goals per game at home. The Wild are ranked 15th in goals per game at home with 3.30 per game. I would be slightly worried about a blowout considering Jimmy Howard is 2-18-2 with a 4.11 GAA and .883 save percentage on the season, but the risk is worth it.
21-5 IN LAST 26 NHL PICKS | +1515
2-1 IN LAST 3 DET O/U PICKS | +86
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Larry Hartstein
SENIOR ANALYST
12:32 AM
NEW ORLEANS -3.5
SAN ANTONIO @ NEW ORLEANS | 1/22 | 9:30 PM EST
Jrue Holiday is back, which may be more significant than Zion Williamson's much-anticipated debut. New Orleans is 7-0 ATS in its last seven games playing on one day's rest. While the Spurs are coming off two straight wins, the Pelicans are a sneaky 11-5 in their last 16. Lay it.
53-40-2 IN LAST 95 NBA ATS PICKS | +911
43-27 IN LAST 70 NO ATS PICKS | +1363
7-5 IN LAST 12 SA ATS PICKS | +149
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Mike Barner
NEW ORLEANS -3.5
SAN ANTONIO @ NEW ORLEANS | 1/22 | 9:30 PM EST
1:13 PM
This is one of the sexy games on the slate with Zion Williamson expected to make his NBA debut. He will be on a minutes limit, but there certainly will be a lot of buzz in the arena. The Pelicans have won five of their last seven games and are 12-9 ATS at home. The Spurs are an unsightly 7-13 on the road this season, so I’ll take the Pelicans to cover this modest line.
59-34-1 IN LAST 94 NBA ATS PICKS | +2166
9-6-1 IN LAST 16 NO ATS PICKS | +240
4-3 IN LAST 7 SA ATS PICKS | +71
OKLAHOMA CITY +1.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ ORLANDO | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
1:10 PM
I can’t get enough of the Thunder on the road. They are 16-5 there ATS, including a win in Houston on Monday despite being 7.5-point underdogs. Meanwhile, the Magic still are dealing with key injuries and are only 9-11 ATS at home. I expect the Thunder to win this game, so give me the points.
59-34-1 IN LAST 94 NBA ATS PICKS | +2166
6-1 IN LAST 7 OKC ATS PICKS | +491
12-9-1 IN LAST 22 ORL ATS PICKS | +207
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Larry Hartstein
OKLAHOMA CITY +1.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ ORLANDO | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
10:52 AM
The Magic are coming off their longest road trip this season and could be a little tired in this spot. OKC continues to outpace expectations, having covered 11 of its last 14. The Thunder are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 as road dogs, and have already beaten Orlando by eight this season.
53-40-2 IN LAST 95 NBA ATS PICKS | +911
33-22 IN LAST 55 OKC ATS PICKS | +937
4-1 IN LAST 5 ORL ATS PICKS | +290
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From Northcoast group of handicappers:
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Red Dog Sports
NBA
3* #539 Philadelphia +6.5
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Mississippi Kid
Italy Soccer
Juventus ML -147 1U
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WUnderdog
NBA
utah -8 vs golden state
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College Basketball(BOB BALFE)VIP
7:00 PM EST
Rotation #811
Manhattan -5 over Marist
Marist has turned over their entire offense from last year as just one player returns. This team is breaking in freshman and Junior College players. The Red Foxes just released to new players a few days ago and will take on a Manhattan team with a lot of playing experience as a unit. This Jaspers team is better from top to bottom. If they can keep Marist from a high three point output they should win this game with relative ease. Take Manhattan.
College Basketball
8:00 PM EST
Rotation #829
UNC +6.5 over Virginia Tech
This is the least talented Roy Williams team we have seen, but this VTech team is highly overrated right now. This is still a young basketball team and a very small basketball team. UNC has the athletes to stop the Hokies from getting easy buckets. This is a well coached Hokies team, but they are not that experienced and should not be a huge favorite like this with Mike Young just be handed the keys to the program this year. This is a team that relies on the three point shot. UNC has the athletic bodies to get points in the paint. Take North Carolina.
College Basketball
9:00 PM EST
Rotation #839
Rutgers +5.5 over Iowa
Rutgers cracked into the top 25 and are playing great basketball. This is a team that stepped up when Geo Baker went down and now that he is back are clicking together really well. Iowa is a great shooting team, but they do have a vulnerable defense. Rutgers has a great defense and physical players that can match the length Iowa has. This same Rutgers team got a big win on the road last year on Iowa’s senior night. This is an athletic team that won’t be pushed around by any team in the conference. This is a big game for this Scarlet Knight program to keep themselves moving up and not out of the top 25. Take Rutgers.
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mike centonza vegaskillers
okc +1.5
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Alleghney Analysis ND under
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john hyslop vegaskillers
manhattan-marist over 55 first half
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puck daddy vegaskillers
columbus -140 or columbus -1 -105
parlay
columbus -140 - minnesota -200
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jesse prante vegaskillers
sacramento detroit over 221
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Winning Sports Plays - J.R. Stevens
CBB: [788] Michigan -4
CBB: [800] Rhode Island -3
NBA: [543] Memphis +7
Winning Sports Plays - Britney DeLuca
CBB: [808] Evansville Over 132
CBB: [816] Chattanooga Over 152
NBA: [550] Chicago Over 220
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Dwayne Bryant
5% 76 ers Under
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Budin
50 dime Pelicans
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Mike Tierney
MISS. STATE -4
ARKANSAS @ MISS. STATE | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
3:02 PM
Arkansas’ specialty, 3-point defense, will play a reduced role given that Mississippi State relies mostly on shots closer to the basket. On the other hand, the Bulldogs’ strength looms large. They pace the SEC in rebound margin, while the Razorbacks bring up the rear. Bulldogs G Nick Weatherspoon (13.3 points, 3.6 assists) has emerged since his suspension ended seven games ago. The Bulldogs have taken advantage of their status as the favorite recently, going 8-3 ATS.
9-2 IN LAST 11 CBB PICKS | +676
3-1 IN LAST 4 ARK ATS PICKS | +190
2-1 IN LAST 3 MISSST ATS PICKS | +90
SOUTH CAROLINA +11
SOUTH CAROLINA @ AUBURN | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:57 PM
Formerly unbeaten Auburn floated back down to earth with two spankings on the road last week. The Tigers are the better team here, but South Carolina’s sticky defense that holds opponents to 38.4 percent shooting - second-lowest in the SEC - can deliver a cover. The Gamecocks are coming off two home wins, including one over Kentucky, and lost by just one point in its previous game. Auburn is 4-5 ATS at home, with a few close calls.
9-2 IN LAST 11 CBB PICKS | +676
6-2 IN LAST 8 AUBURN ATS PICKS | +384
2-1 IN LAST 3 SC ATS PICKS | +95
LOUISVILLE -13.5
GEORGIA TECH @ LOUISVILLE | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:52 PM
Few players are more valuable to their team than Michael Devoe of Georgia Tech. A lower-body injury has jeopardized his chance to play. Not only does Devoe average 15.9 points, but he toils for 35 1/2 minutes and is the only Yellow Jacket who consistently shoots well from 3-point range. Georgia Tech, which commits a ridiculous 16.8 turnovers per game, could fold against Louisville’s intense defense. The Cardinals will receive a royal welcome home after posting three straight road wins.
9-2 IN LAST 11 CBB PICKS | +676
8-4-1 IN LAST 13 LVILLE ATS PICKS | +362
3-1 IN LAST 4 GATECH ATS PICKS | +185
CINCINNATI -2.5
CINCINNATI @ TEMPLE | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:46 PM
It’s a dice-roll to back a team that is 1-4 on the road. But Temple hardly is scary at home, with a 5-3 record. The Owls might take the floor without injured G Quinton Rose - and his remarkable stats line of 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.9 steals per game - and backup F De’Vondre Perry (toe). Turnovers have piled up as the Owls have dropped four of the last five SU.
9-2 IN LAST 11 CBB PICKS | +676
2-1 IN LAST 3 TEMPLE ATS PICKS | +85
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PickersMx
Mushu 80 Dimes
California Baptis -26
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Michael Rusk
BOSTON COLLEGE +11
BOSTON COLLEGE @ PITTSBURGH | 1/22 | 9:00 PM EST
3:03 PM
This is way too many points for a series that Boston College has owned recently. The Eagles have won two of the last three meetings. With Boston College on a three-game losing streak, there is value on the Eagles. Take the points.
9-3-1 IN LAST 13 CBB PICKS | +566
OVER 138.5
MEMPHIS @ TULSA | 1/22 | 9:00 PM EST
2:59 PM
This total opened at 132 and should keep going up. The last time Memphis played at Tulsa the score totaled 174. Although the pace of play isn't fast on the Tulsa side, Memphis coach Penny Hardaway will control this tempo and run. His Tigers average 76.8 points per game. The last three matchups between these two teams have averaged more than 144 points. Look for both teams to hit the 70 mark Wednesday night. Take the Over.
9-3-1 IN LAST 13 CBB PICKS | +566
3-0 IN LAST 3 MEMP O/U PICKS | +300
ST. BONA. +17.5
ST. BONA. @ DAYTON | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:55 PM
This line is outrageous. Just last year the Bonnies almost won outright. St. Bonaventure deserves a lot more respect than this. Sure, Dayton has looked impressive this season, but the Flyers don't win by double digits. This is simply way too many points for an established program like St. Bonaventure. Take the points.
9-3-1 IN LAST 13 CBB PICKS | +566
MICHIGAN -5
PENN ST. @ MICHIGAN | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:48 PM
Penn State is coming off a season-changing victory against the Buckeyes but now face a battle in one of the most hostile arenas (Crisler Center). Michigan has dominated this matchup and last year beat Penn State by 13 in Ann Arbor. I am seeing a very similar result Wednesday night.
9-3-1 IN LAST 13 CBB PICKS | +566
3-1 IN LAST 4 PSU ATS PICKS | +189
PHILADELPHIA +7
PHILADELPHIA @ TORONTO | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:41 PM
Even without Joel Embiid, the 76ers have way too much talent to be a heavy underdog on the road to the Raptors. Last month the 76ers held their own against the Raptors and won outright. Both teams are on a four-game win streak and are playing good basketball. Look for this game to be close all the way through. Take the points.
27-12-1 IN LAST 40 NBA PICKS | +1392
2-1 IN LAST 3 TOR ATS PICKS | +88
UNDER 222.5
SACRAMENTO @ DETROIT | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:36 PM
This total is way too high solely on the fact that both of these teams have been on an Over tear in January. The Over has cashed in 16 of these teams' last 20 games. But in the last three matchups between the teams, the total has averaged under 205 points per game. Take the Under.
27-12-1 IN LAST 40 NBA PICKS | +1392
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Zack Cimini
UMASS LOWELL +5.5
UMASS LOWELL @ ALBANY | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:05 PM
This marks the fifth road game out of seven for the River Hawks, while Albany is coming off a stretch of six of seven road games. In what may be a sloppy game, look for the road team in UMass Lowell to capitalize ATS.
33-22-2 IN LAST 57 CBB ATS PICKS | +846
NOTRE DAME -4.5
SYRACUSE @ NOTRE DAME | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:02 PM
The Orange have momentum with three straight wins. One turning point for their recent surge was a one-point home loss to Notre Dame. Yet, Irish coach Mike Brey is one of the best coaches at attacking the zone. The extra effort in half-court should hurt Syracuse shooters Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim. Grab the Irish.
33-22-2 IN LAST 57 CBB ATS PICKS | +846
3-0 IN LAST 3 ND ATS PICKS | +300
3-1 IN LAST 4 CUSE ATS PICKS | +195
ATLANTA +4
L.A. CLIPPERS @ ATLANTA | 1/22 | 7:30 PM EST
1:34 PM
The Hawks have shown some momentum ATS, having covered three of their last four games. The Clippers' tendency to rest their star players in back-to-back scenarios could drop this line further. Grab the Hawks as their streaky scoring spurts should get them another cover.
24-13-1 IN LAST 38 NBA ATS PICKS | +970
6-2 IN LAST 8 ATL ATS PICKS | +381
7-5 IN LAST 12 LAC ATS PICKS | +150
ORLANDO -1.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ ORLANDO | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
1:29 PM
After six consecutive road games, the Magic finally return home. While Chris Paul may keep his scoring momentum going, look for his teammates to have some rust on the road as the Thunder have lost three of four against Eastern Conference opponents. Grab the Magic.
24-13-1 IN LAST 38 NBA ATS PICKS | +970
7-0 IN LAST 7 OKC ATS PICKS | +700
5-1 IN LAST 6 ORL ATS PICKS | +389
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Gold Sheet Best Bets
NBA Memphis
NCAAM Alabama
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Kenny White
W. CAROLINA +2
W. CAROLINA @ MERCER | 1/22 | 7:00 PM EST
2:28 PM
After a 4-0 start to conference play, the Catamounts have lost their last two games, but those losses were to teams I have rated higher than Western Carolina. I'm looking for the Catamounts to bounce back against a Mercer team with inferior talent. Though the Bears have won their last two games, those wins have come against the two of the weakest teams in the conference, VMI and Samford. Take Western Carolina.
4-1 IN LAST 5 CBB ATS PICKS | +290
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Micah Roberts
SETON HALL -8.5
PROVIDENCE @ SETON HALL | 1/22 | 8:30 PM EST
3:19 PM
Seton Hall's rating has been climbing after every game as they've won their last eight, covering the spread in seven of those. Providence has proven to be scrappy, but the home-court advantage is big here as the Pirates are 7-1 SU and ATS this season while averaging a 76-59 score. They're also 10-1 ATS in their last 11 against the Big East. Seton Hall gets the cover.
S. DAK. ST. -1
N. DAK. ST. @ S. DAK. ST. | 1/22 | 8:00 PM EST
3:06 PM
The Jackrabbits are 14-6 ATS and have not lost at home this season (8-1 ATS). Before losing at South Dakota on Sunday, SDSU had won and covered five straight and they’ve also won five straight against NDSU. South Dakota State is the play.
2-0-1 IN LAST 3 NDAKST ATS PICKS | +200
4-2 IN LAST 6 SDAKST ATS PICKS | +190
XAVIER -4
GEORGETOWN @ XAVIER | 1/22 | 6:30 PM EST
2:39 PM
Xavier has been one of the worst cover teams in the nation, going just 4-13-1 ATS. The Muskateers started conference play terribly at 1-4 SU and ATS, and have lost their last three games. They were given a wicked schedule to start Big East play, but now they get a little break with Georgetown. The spread is low just because Xavier is at its lowest rating point of the season. Buy low, sell high. Xavier is the play.
NEW ORLEANS -3.5
SAN ANTONIO @ NEW ORLEANS | 1/22 | 9:30 PM EST
2:00 PM
We finally get a Pelicans squad at full strength Wednesday with the debut of rookie Zion Williamson. But the return of point guard Jrue Holiday is likely just as important. He was back in the lineup Monday in a win at Memphis and dropped 36 points. The Pelicans were already playing at a high level and have covered eight of their last nine. It will be a high-energy night as the Pelicans get the cover.
10-5 IN LAST 15 NBA PICKS | +453
8-3 IN LAST 11 NO ATS PICKS | +478
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