Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Monday, January 29, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Jesse Schule
Jan 29 '18, 7:00 PM in 11h
NCAA-B | Monmouth vs Rider
Play on: Monmouth +5 -104 at 5Dimes
Monmouth Hawks vs Rider Broncs Free Pick January 29, 2018
The Rider Broncs sit in first place in the MAAC, but they haven't really played like a first place team lately. While they have won four straight, all four of those games came against last place teams (St. Peters, Fairfield and Marist are all tied with a 2-7 conference record). All four of those wins came by four points or fewer, and only two of their eight conference wins come against teams with a winning record, and none of those were teams in the top four. Monmouth has had a far more challenging schedule, and four of their five losses in conference play have come against teams with a winning record. Three of those losses came in games decided by three points or less. The Hawks have also been without their leading scorer in four of their last nine games. Micah Seaborn played just 13 minutes on Saturday, scoring 10 points on 4-of-8 shooting. The junior guard is expected to be in the lineup for tonight's game. Monmouth has won three straight at Rider, including a 74-69 win last February. The underdog has covered in five of the last seven meetings between these two teams, and I think the smart play is to take the points here tonight.
Take MONM.
GL,
Jesse Schule
Stephen Nover
Jan 29 '18, 7:05 PM in 11h
NBA | Hornets vs Pacers
Play on: Pacers -2½ -115 at BMaker
Victor Oladipo has become the face of the Pacers franchise with a breakout season and well deserved All-Star berth. But 6-foot-11 center Myles Turner is Indiana's second-best player and a huge key. Turner played for the first time in 10 games two days ago. Turner logged just 11 minutes and was noticeably rusty in the Pacers' 114-112 home win against Orlando.
Turner should be less rusty here. His presence is going to be huge for the Pacers even if he doesn't score because he provides spacing and open driving lanes for Oladipo, Thaddeus Young, Darren Collison and a hot Lance Stephenson, who plays better at home and is 19-of-34 shooting from the floor in his last four games. Turner can neutralize Dwight Howard on the defensive end, too. Turner ranks second in the NBA in blocked shots per game. The Pacers have become a respectable middle-of-the-road type team at 27-23. The Hornets continue to regress and are unlikely to make the playoffs once again. They are 20-28 and talking about dealing their star guard, Kemba Walker. Charlotte is 6-14 on the road. Only Atlanta has fewer away victories in the Eastern Conference than the Hornets. Charlotte went 0-2 at Indiana last season losing by an average of 18.5 points. The Hornets carry a high fatigue rating in action for the fourth time in six days. This is the first time the teams are meeting this season. Charlotte hosts Indiana on Friday. So the Pacers should have the added urgency of protecting their home floor.
Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Pick Miami -1½ Over Dallas
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR MONDAY: Take MIAMI (NBA) -1½ over Dallas
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Totals4U
Monday's Free Selection: St Peter's/Siena under 128
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#1 Sports
Monday's Free Selection: Iona Gaels - 4
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick: Free Pick Miami Heat -1½ over Dallas
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Monday: Take MIAMI/DALLAS OVER the total of 197
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Golden Dragon Sports
Free Pick Nebraska +2'
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Hawkeye Sports
Monday's Free Pick: East Tennessee State - 18 1/2
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Huddle Up Sports
Free Play: Indiana -3 NBA
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The Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Monday: Take MINNESOTA/ATLANTA UNDER the total of 215
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Monday: Wofford Terriers - 10 1/2
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John Anthony Sports
Monday's Free Selection: Siena Saints + 2 1/2
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