Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
Scott Spreitzer
Dec 20 '17, 7:35 PM
NBA | Kings vs Nets
Play on: Nets -5½ -110
I'm laying the points with the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Sacramento parlayed a big fourth quarter into a SU win as an 8-point underdog in Philadelphia last night. There was a bit of negative news though. De'Aaron Fox left the game after playing just 11+ minutes after aggravating a quad injury. Fox is listed as doubtful tonight. Sacto has covered just one of their last six when playing without rest. The Nets had been a covering machine, beating the number in 10 of 12 games before a current 3-game SU & ATS losing streak. They may have reached bottom and players and coaches alike were highly disappointed in their effort in the loss to the Pacers. Spencer Dinwiddie was one of a couple players who mentioned they weren't happy with their level of play over the last few games. I expect a focused effort tonight and let's not fail to mention, the Nets have covered seven of the last eight meetings in Brooklyn. The Nets have refocused quickly off their last few big margin losses, heading into this one on a 4-1 ATS run following a loss by more than 10 points. I'm backing the Nets on Wednesday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
Dustin Hawkins
Dec 20 '17, 8:05 PM
NBA | Lakers vs Rockets
Play on: Lakers +14 -110
Free Play on Lakers +14 -110
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Wednesday, December 20, 2017
12/20 05:05 PM PT / 8:05 PM ET
NBA (711) LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS (712) HOUSTON ROCKETS
Take: over
Reason: Your free play for Wednesday, December 20, 2017 is in the NBA scheduled contest between the LA Lakers and the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets are the hottest team in the NBA, winning 14 games in a row and 20 of their last 21 games. The Rockets are 2nd in the NBA in scoring, averaging 115.3 ppg. Houston had yesterday off and when they get that days rest they are 9-4-1 ATS their last 14 games. The Lakers are 10-18 on the season and have lost their last three games and eight of their last 10 games. I'm looking at the OVER here tonight. The Lakers give up points and that means we can expect Houston to get at least their season average if not more. With a total of just 225 that means we need about 105-110 out of the Lakers. The Lakers are 19-8-1 O/U their last 28 vs the Southwest division. The last four meetings between these clubs in Houston have gone OVER and five of the last six overall have gone OVER. Play the OVER here tonight.
St. Louis (+100) at CALGARY
By Joey Juice
It has been ugly for the Calgary Flames this season, while the Blues have been near the top of the Western Conference standings all season long.
Let's face it, this is a really tough spot for the Flames. First and foremost, they struggle at home. To make matters even worse, Smith has been ineffective at home, plus he is just 4-14 with a 3.56 GAA against the Blues in his career.
Jake Allen, on the other hand, has a 4-2 record and he will be facing a non-offensive threat vs Calgary. The Blues are 13-6 the last 19 games in this series and that trend should continue here
Play St Louis in this one.
2* ST. LOUIS
Mike Wynn
Free Play: Free Pick Northeastern +9 Over St Bonaventure
Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR WEDNESDAY: Take NEBRAKA -11 over UT-San Antonio
Totals4U
Wednesday's Free Selection: Miami Heat/Boston Celtics under 201
Atlantic Sports
Wednesday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Manhatten Jaspers + 5 1/2
Roz Wins
Roz's Wednesday, Decmeber 20, 2017, Free Pick
(711) LOS ANGELES LAKERS VS (712) HOUSTON ROCKETS
Take : Rockets
#1 Sports
Wednesday's Free Selection: Valparaiso Crusaders - 7 1/2
Platinum Plays
Free Pick: Free Pick St Joseph Hawks +7½ Over St Johns
Sharp Bettor
Sharp Bettor FREE Play for Wednesday, December 20, 2017
(747) ST. JOSEPHS VS (748) ST. JOHNS
Take : St Johns
Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Wednesday: Take GEORGETOWN -9½ over North Texas
Golden Dragon Sports
Free Pick Toronto -1