Tuesday 2/1/22 thread for handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NFL, NCAAB & NBA games
The Prez
[NHL] (43) Calgary Flames at (44) Dallas Stars
4% Dallas Stars +105
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Paul Stone
Texas Tech
Davidson
Air Force
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Ziti
There was no second card yesterday.
NHL
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins OVER 6 +103 (7:05 PM)
Buffalo Sabres vs. Vegas Golden Knights OVER 6 -110 (10:05 PM)
COLLEGE HOOPS
Boston College +8.5 -110 Virginia (7:30 PM)
Toledo -10 -110 Eastern Michigan (7:00 PM)
Davidson vs St. Bonaventure UNDER 138.5 -110 (7:00 PM)
Seton Hall vs Georgetown UNDER 151.5 -110 (8:30 PM)
Fresno State vs. San Jose St OVER 126.5 -110 (11:00 PM)
SOCCER OVER SYSTEM
England - League 2- Northampton Town vs. Barrow OVER 2 -113 (2:45 PM)
TENNIS
ATP Cordoba - R1- Sebastian Baez vs. Fernando Verdasco UNDER 21 -120 (12:00 PM)
ATP Montpellier - R1- Kacper Zuk -130 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs. (8:30 AM)
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Nick Borrman
Game: Chile at Bolivia
Date/Time: Feb 1 2022 3:00 PM EST
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Total OVER 2.5 (+120)
Game: Venezuela at Uruguay
Date/Time: Feb 1 2022 6:00 PM EST
Play Rating: 2%
Play: PARLAY Uruguay ML & OVER 1.5 Goals (-135)
Game: Colombia at Argentina
Date/Time: Feb 1 2022 6:30 PM EST
Play Rating: 3%
Play: Argentina (-110)
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Max Gorenstein
PROVIDENCE @ ST. JOHN'S | 02/01 | 9:00 PM EST
PROVIDENCE 138
ANALYSIS: With AJ Reeves back from his finger injury, the Friars should dominate these games against middle of the pack teams. Reeves missed the first meeting between these two teams and the Friars still won by 10 points. The Friars should not be the underdogs in this game. They are a much better team. Kenpom ranks the Friars 36 spots ahead of the Red Storm. The Red Storm are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 home games. The Friars should win this game straight up.
AIR FORCE @ UTAH ST. | 02/01 | 9:00 PM EST
UNDER 125.5
ANALYSIS: Both of these teams are great at cashing the Under. The Under has cashed in nine of the Falcons last 11 games and in five of the Aggies last six games. The Under has also cashed in all of the Falcons seven true road games this season. In the first meeting between these two teams, there was only 96 points. This game will be played at a brutally slow pace and it will stay under the total.
BALL ST. @ OHIO | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
BALL ST. +12.5
ANALYSIS: The Cardinals have been great ATS as they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games, including 7-2 ATS in conference. The Bobcats struggle to cover the spread in home games. They are just 4-7 ATS at home, including 1-3 ATS in home conference games. This is too big of a spread. The Cardinals have only lost two games by more than 13 and one was to a ranked team, Xavier. This game is going to be close and the Cardinals should cover this large spread.
DAVIDSON @ ST. BONA. | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
DAVIDSON 140
ANALYSIS: Fading the Bonnies in this spot. The Bonnies are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 games. On the other side, the Wildcats are 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS in true road games, including 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS in conference road games. The Wildcats are the better team. Even on the road, they should be the favorites. Kenpom ranks the Wildcats 33 spots ahead of the Bonnies. The Wildcats offense should dominate this game and lead the Wildcats to a victory.
+232 20-16-3 IN LAST 39 CBB PICKS
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Stephen Oh
WASHINGTON @ PITTSBURGH | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
WASHINGTON +1.5
ANALYSIS: My model says the Capitals cover in over 70 percent of the simulations, so you're getting excellent value with them at this number. After producing just one goal over its previous two games, Washington erupted at Dallas on Friday en route to a 5-0 victory. The Capitals also had one of their better offensive performances of the season against Pittsburgh, where it cruised to a 6-1 win on Nov. 14. The Penguins have lost three in a row, with each defeat being a one-goal decision. Take Washington +1.5 goals at -175.
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Matt Severance
N. CAROLINA @ LOUISVILLE | 02/01 | 8:00 PM EST
N. CAROLINA -154
ANALYSIS: This really has nothing to do with North Carolina but that Louisville is an utter mess after firing Chris Mack and will be without its best player Tuesday in Malik Williams due to a one-game suspension. Williams leads Louisville in scoring at10.0 ppg and rebounding at 8.7 rpg. He shoots 47.8% from the floor, including 56.6% on two-point shots. The Cards have lost six of seven as it is.
+1766 110-75-3 IN LAST 188 CBB PICKS
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Mike Barner
NEW ORLEANS @ DETROIT | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
DETROIT -2
ANALYSIS: Reinforcements are coming for the Pistons. Jerami Grant is set to play for the first since December 10th after his wrist injury and a battle with COVID-19, while Kelly Olynyk has also been cleared from the health and safety protocols. They might not play a ton of minutes, but getting them back is huge considering they are two of the better players on the team. The Pelicans could be without Brandon Ingram (ankle) again and are playing the second game of a back-to-back set, so this is a tough spot for them. Add in their 10-16 record ATS on the road and I’m rolling with the Pistons.
+285 15-11 IN LAST 26 NBA PICKS
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Allie O'Neill
WASHINGTON @ PITTSBURGH | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
OVER 5.5
ANALYSIS: The Penguins are scoring an average of 3.26 goals per game at home and Caps are scoring an average of 3.24 per game while playing on the road. Last season when these teams played each other, there were an average of 6.5 goals scored per game, and over 5.5 hit in 3 of 4 games played in Pittsburgh. These teams have faced each other twice this season and both games went over 5.5.
+70 2-1 IN LAST 3 NHL PICKS
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John Bollman
VANCOUVER @ NASHVILLE | 02/01 | 8:00 PM EST
NASHVILLE -175
ANALYSIS: Predators are 10-4 straight up with 2 or more days of rest this season and they take on the Canucks who are 2-3 straight up on the back end of a back to back. Thatcher Demko should be in net for the Canucks and he is very capable of stealing a win, which is why this line is higher. However, Juuse Saros has been just as good for the Predators and the Preds are healthy. Preds have won 3 of their last 4 games and they are 13-7-0 at home while the Canucks have lost 4 of 6 games.
CALGARY @ DALLAS | 02/01 | 8:30 PM EST
DALLAS 100
ANALYSIS: I am not quite sure why the Stars continue to be home dogs, but we will keep riding them. They aren’t a very good team, but they are a very good team at home where they are 15-5-1 on the season. Flames are much better on the road at 14-9-2 but they have lost 5 of their last 6 games on the road. Both teams are healthy, but the Stars have won 5 of 6 games overall. Take the value in the home dog.
WASHINGTON @ PITTSBURGH | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
WASHINGTON 140
ANALYSIS: These teams have faced each other twice this season with each team blowing out the other once. Caps had been on a serious slide, but it seemed like they righted the ship in their last game with an emphatic 5-0 win in Dallas. Penguins have now lost three straight games, all at home and all as massive favorites of -235 or more. Either team can win at either arena in these matchups so I think this should be much closer to 50-50. Take the value on the Caps.
FLORIDA @ N.Y. RANGERS | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
N.Y. RANGERS 140
ANALYSIS: I thought the Panthers would lose one of these road back to backs and they should be starting their backup goalie tonight since Bobrovsky played last night. They looked dominant last night but Elvis Merzlikins allowed 7 goals on 25 shots and Igor Shesterkin will surely give the Rangers a better chance than that. Rangers are 14-4-2 at home this season while the Panthers are 9-6-5 on the road. Adam Fox is still out for the Rangers which is huge but I think this should be closer to 50-50 with the Rangers rested. Panthers are just 3-3 on the back end of a back to back this season, take the value in the home dog.
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Matt Severance
KENT ST. @ MIAMI (OHIO) | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
KENT ST. +1
ANALYSIS: The RedHawks will be without one of their best players for a third straight game in forward Dalonte Brown, who averages 12.4 points and a team-best 6.6 rebounds. The fifth-year senior is among the school's all-time leading scorers. Miami is 0-2 without him and lost both by double digits (albeit on the road). The RedHawks are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
+1766 110-75-3 IN LAST 188 CBB PICKS
FLORIDA @ N.Y. RANGERS | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
N.Y. RANGERS 140
ANALYSIS: I am ready for the NHL All-Star break as it's been a disastrous 5 days or so picks wise! Lot of upsets. Well, I'm going to pick one here as while Florida is the better team overall, it's playing the second of a road back-to-back and will have to either start Spencer Knight or Jonas Johansson in net and neither of those guys are close to the Rangers' Igor Shesterkin.
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Jack Jones
20 nba
pistons
15 cbb
texas a&m
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overpicks eu
Asia : World Cup – Qualify.
Iran – United Arab Emirates
Under 2
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suarez1x2 eu
ENGLAND: League One
Bolton – Cambridge
Cambridge +0.5
Odds : 1.90
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Power Play Wins
NCAAB
Connecticut -10.5
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Greg Peterson
North Carolina -3 vs Louisville
Davidson +3.5 vs St. Bonaventure
Iowa State +4.5 vs Kansas
Texas +5.5 vs Texas Tech
Stanford -4.5 vs California
Updated Record 212-179-7
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Chris Ruffolo
CBB
Providence
Fresno State
Nebraska
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Carmine Bianco
3% Winnipeg Jets at Philadelphia Flyers
Winnipeg Jets -145
3% Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins -150
3% San Jose Sharks at Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (-125)
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Pickswise Sports
CBB 3* Best Bet - Texas A&M/Tennessee Under
CBB 2* Plays
Creighton
St Bonaventure
Kansas
Kansas/Iowa State Over
North Carolina
Auburn
Auburn/Alabama Over
Texas Tech
NBA 2* Plays
Bucks/Wizards Under
Heat
Suns
Suns/Nets Under
NHL 3* Best Bets
Ottawa/NY Islanders Under
Vancouver/Nashville Under
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Randy Chambers
CBB
Air Force
Texas
UNLV
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Andrew Jett
CBB
Stanford
Mississippi
Seton Hall
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Peter Tran
NBA
Suns
Warriors
Timberwolves
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Matt Severance
KANSAS @ IOWA ST. | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
IOWA ST. +4.5
ANALYSIS: Bet this line ASAP if you can because Kansas' best player, All-American and potential Big 12 Player of the Year Ochai Agbaji, is out tonight because of COVID-19 health & safety protocols. He averages 20.9 points on 51.5 percent shooting along with 4.9 rebounds. I actually expect ISU to win now, but I'm not giving away 4.5 points.
+1766 110-75-3 IN LAST 188 CBB PICKS
VANCOUVER @ NASHVILLE | 02/01 | 8:00 PM EST
NASHVILLE -175
ANALYSIS: Not a lot of great options at good prices on Tuesday's NHL board, but the Predators should beat a Canucks team playing in the second of a back-to-back -- although we faded Vancouver in Chicago on Monday and the Nucks won. Nashville is a lot better than Chicago. The Preds are 12-4 in their last 16 home games.
+657 51-34-2 IN LAST 87 NHL PICKS
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Dave Essler
3* GOM
Spurs +2
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Strike Point Sports (SPS)
2u Bowling Green -8
3u St John's -3.5
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Jim Feist
3 pack
iowa st
uc davis
cal
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Ben Burns
Moneyline NHL SWEET SPOT
nashille predators
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Tomas Sports
Texas Am +12
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VSiN Staff & Guests
THE NIGHT CAP
Tom Casale
Siena -4.5 vs. Canisius
Texas/Texas Tech Under 123
FOLLOW THE MONEY
Matt Youmans
Iowa State +4.5 vs. Kansas
Alabama +7 vs. Auburn
Pebble Beach Pro-Am Picks
Zalatoris 21/1
McNealy 28/1
Tringale 31/1
Streelman 50/1
A NUMBERS GAME
Drew Dinsick
Raptors -2.5 vs. Heat
Olympics Gold Medal Over/Under Bets
ROC Over 10.5
Canada Over 8.5
Sweden Over 6.5
Austria Over 5.5
Norway Under 19.5
USA Under 9.5
Netherlands Under 7.5
Dan Besbris
Celtics 25/1 to Win Atlantic Division
Cavaliers +300 to Win Central Division
Pistons -2.5 vs. Pelicans
Greg Peterson
Ole Miss/LSU Over 127
Texas A&M +11 vs. Tennessee
South Carolina/Mississippi State Over 138.5
THE EDGE
Jonathan Von Tobel
Heat +3 vs. Raptors
Iowa State +4.5 vs. Kansas
THE LOMBARDI LINE
Will Hill
(Pebble Beach) Hoge 50/1
Jalen Ramsey Super Bowl MVP 100/1
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Jim Feist
CBB
3* #649 UC Davis +5.5
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Larry Hartstein
BOSTON COLLEGE @ VIRGINIA | 02/01 | 6:00 PM EST
VIRGINIA -9
ANALYSIS: The 9-11 Eagles are exceeding expectations in Earl Grant's first year. They're a respectable 4-6 in the ACC and coming off a 13-point win over Pitt. But this is a bad spot against an angry Cavaliers team coming home following a frustrating loss at Notre Dame. Tony Bennett's team has not lost back-to-back games this season and is 5-0 ATS in its last five coming off a loss. Look for Jayden Gardner (27 of 51 last four games) to continue his strong play as UVA extends B.C.'s road struggles.
SOUTH CAROLINA @ MISS. STATE | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
SOUTH CAROLINA +8
ANALYSIS: Too many points. The rested Gamecocks have won three straight SEC games and visit a Mississippi State team that just got embarrassed by Texas Tech. The Bulldogs will be hungry and focused, but Frank Martin's team has quietly improved. Jermaine Couisnard has scored in double figures the past three games, dishing out 12 assists with five steals in that span. Look for the underdog to improve to 14-5 ATS in the past 19 meetings.
MICHIGAN ST. @ MARYLAND | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
MICHIGAN ST. -3.5
ANALYSIS: The Spartans had great ball movement in their emphatic win over Michigan, and I like them to cover this reasonable number at Maryland. Guard Fatts Russell is the key to Maryland's offense and he's dealing with a hand injury. He shot 3 of 12 with three turnovers in Saturday's home loss to Indiana. Even if he plays, Russell could be hampered. The Terps won both of last season's meetings by double digits, so Michigan State shouldn't have a letdown here.
+169 5-3 IN LAST 8 CBB PICKS
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Justin Perri
KANSAS @ IOWA ST. | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
IOWA ST. +4.5
ANALYSIS: I'm quickly locking in my line from the Early Edge this morning, it's probably going to change with the Agbaji news. Iowa State was already 12-2 at home and 8-2 ATS when given points. Kansas has been underperforming a bit the last few games and for most of the season, but now with a major player out this becomes a must play. Grab it quick.
+160 6-4-1 IN LAST 11 CBB ATS PICKS
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Micah Roberts
TOLEDO @ E. MICHIGAN | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
TOLEDO -11
ANALYSIS: Toledo has won and covered eight straight games and is 9-1 in MAC play. Eastern Michigan is 3-5 in conference action. The Rockets are 17-4 overall, 15-4-1 ATS and 5-4 in true road games. Toledo has beaten the Eagles in their last three meetings by an average of 18 points. Eastern Michigan has lost four of its last five. I'm on Toledo to cover.
+460 9-4-1 IN LAST 14 CBB PICKS
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Zack Cimini
NEVADA @ UNLV | 02/01 | 10:30 PM EST
NEVADA +1.5
ANALYSIS: The Rebels are coming off a huge road upset over Colorado State but have had a problem building off wins. In fact, they have not won consecutive games since conference play began. I'm expecting Nevada to bounce back from a poor loss to Utah State. I'm on the Wolf Pack.
DAVIDSON @ ST. BONA. | 02/01 | 7:00 PM EST
ST. BONA. -3
ANALYSIS: On Tuesday, signs point to a potential letdown for Davidson against St. Bonaventure. In both matchups last season, Davidson struggled to run its offense, failing to score 60 points. Only two other times over the last two seasons have the Wildcats failed to score 60. I'm backing the home team.
+1506 48-30-1 IN LAST 79 CBB PICKS
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Matt Howe
N. CAROLINA @ LOUISVILLE | 02/01 | 8:00 PM EST
N. CAROLINA -3.5
ANALYSIS: The Tar Heels have won three straight games by 10-plus points heading into tonight's matchup against a Louisville team that is reeling since the firing of coach Chris Mack. The Cardinals have lost six of their last seven, including their last three games all by nine points or more. Louisville also will be without its leading scorer and rebounder, Malik Williams, who has been suspended for the game. Lay the points with North Carolina, even on the road.
Dionne D'Amico
NCAA Hoops
5U Providence Friars +3' (-110)
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R & R Totals
NCAA Hoops
10U Nebraska/Michigan Over 144' (-110)
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4 Unit Play. #601. Take Under 120 Boston College vs. Virginia (Tuesday @ 6pm est)
4 Unit Play. #631. Take Under 145.5 North Carolina vs. Louisville (Tuesday @ 8pm est)
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Smart Money Sports
NCAAB: Tennessee -11 (2 units)
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kelso
personal best
50 auburn
chairmans
25 davidson
best bet
15 texas tech
15 wichita st
15 unlv
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Steve Merrill
Miss St -8 (5%)
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LMM Sports
2 team 6 pt teaser
Alabama and Air Force
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Brandon Lang
30 DIME
MONEY MAKER
Air Force
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SmartMoneySports
2U Uconn -10.5
2U Tennessee -11
3U Northwestern -5
3U St. Johns -2.5
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Scott Rickenbach
10* CBB *GAME OF THE WEEK*
Boston College
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Ben Burns
10* $123K TOTAL TOP GUN!
Under Minnesota/Nuggets
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