Friday 3/6/20 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAB, NBA & NHL games.
Champ NBA system bets for Friday March 6th:
Milwaukee Bucks {A} Bet (game happens on Friday) - Buy 3 points on the spread at no worse than -170 odds, or take the money line if they're the favorites. If the A bet loses, then the B bet on the Bucks will take place on 3/8. The potential C bet is on 3/9.
Orlando Magic {A} Bet (game happens on Friday) - Buy 3 points on the spread at no worse than -170 odds, or take the money line if they're the favorites. If the A bet loses, then the B bet on the Magic will take place on 3/8. The potential C bet is on 3/10.
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Stephen Oh
Over 5.5 Colorado
My numbers see at least six goals finding the net between the Avalanche and Canucks on Friday, providing a strong position on the Over against a total of 5.5 The Over has hit four straight times in this series at Vancouver and the Canucks have allowed at least four goals in each contest during their four-game losing streak.
2-1-1 IN LAST 4 COL O/U PICKS | +100
WAS -3
ATL @ WAS | 3/06 | 7:00 PM EST10:19 PM
My data suggests the Wizards are strong play as a short home chalk Friday against the Hawks. My simulations have Washington covering nearly 70 percent of the time and winning this matchup by an average of 10 points. The Wizards are on a 6-2 ATS run coming off a straight-up loss and also are on a 10-4 ATS spurt on their home floor.
16-4 IN LAST 20 NBA PICKS | +1158
25-16 IN LAST 41 WAS ATS PICKS | +739
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SDQL Gurus
OVER 149
W. MICHIGAN @ C. MICHIGAN | 3/06 | 7:00 PM EST
7:57 AM
Central Michigan is off an 85-68 loss to Ball St as a 6.5-point underdog. Here they are laying six points and this has flipped the “run-n-gun” switch for the Chippewas. CMU has reeled off 15 straight Overs as a favorite off a loss when the line is at least 12 points lower than in its previous game. The Chips have eclipsed the posted number by an average of 19.4 ppg in this spot. Western Michigan is off a 70-54 home win over Eastern Michigan in which the Broncos had assists on 18 of their 22 buckets. The Over is 16-0 when WMU is off a double-digit home win in which its baskets-assisted-percentage was at least 8 points higher than its season-to-date average and the Broncos are not getting double digits.
29-19 IN LAST 48 CBB PICKS | +805
OVER 147
THE CITADEL VS WOFFORD | 3/06 | 7:30 PM EST
7:51 AM
The Wofford Terriers are off a 59-47 loss to the Mercer Bears in which they were 18-of-48 from the field (37.5%) and 60% from the foul line. This activates a team trend that has been cranking out winners for some time now. The Over is 22-0 when the Terriers are favored off a game in which they shot worse than 40% from the field and worse than 90% from the foul line. Wofford is 3-0 O/U in this spot this season. We make the play the Over.
29-19 IN LAST 48 CBB PICKS | +805
NIAGARA +5.5
NIAGARA @ CANISIUS | 3/06 | 7:00 PM EST
7:48 AM
Niagara is off a 77-55 loss to Siena in which it was 21-of-63 from the field. The Purple Eagles have a remarkable performance dichotomy based on the shooting percentage in their previous game. They are 0-8 ATS in the history of the database as an underdog off a game in which they shot better than 55% from the field and 16-0 ATS since the start of the 2015 season as a dog off a game in which they shot worse than 35% from the field. Niagara shot 33.3% in its last game, which means that the Play-On half of this dichotomy applies. With Canisius 0-9 ATS (-10.00 ppg) its last nine as a favorite, we are on the Purple Eagles.
29-19 IN LAST 48 CBB PICKS | +805
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NBA SELECTION
Pelicans -2
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Larry Hartstein
SENIOR ANALYST
9:48 AM
WOFFORD -14.5
THE CITADEL VS WOFFORD | 3/06 | 7:30 PM EST
SOCON FIRST ROUND -- The Citadel went 0-18 in conference play while giving up 82.6 points per game. Wofford is 6-1 ATS in its last seven neutral-site games. Lay it with the Terriers.
8-3 IN LAST 11 CBB ATS PICKS | +469
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SDQL Gurus
OVER 245.5
ATLANTA @ WASHINGTON | 3/06 | 7:00 PM EST
9:32 AM
The Wizards have gone Over 12 straight at home with rest off a loss as dogs in which they had at least twice as many assists as turnovers, screaming Over the total by an average of 23.2 ppg. As for the Hawks, we see that they have 10 straight Overs when the line is within three of a pick'em, they are off a double-digit loss and their opponent is seeking same-season revenge for a loss on the road. This number is high, but not high enough.
3-1 IN LAST 4 ATL O/U PICKS | +190
UNDER 227.5
MILWAUKEE @ L.A. LAKERS | 3/06 | 10:30 PM EST
9:29 AM
The Lakers are trying to avoid the season sweep here and they have stayed Under nine straight at home when the line is within three of a pick'em with more than one day of rest when seeking same-season revenge for a road loss, staying under by an average of 15.83 ppg. The Bucks have 12 straight Unders on the road off a game as a favorite in which Giannis Antetokounmpo had a plus/minus at least five points better than the team, with an average O/U margin of minus 14.38 ppg. We are on the Under.
OVER 234.5
ORLANDO @ MINNESOTA | 3/06 | 8:00 PM EST
9:27 AM
Orlando had 28 assists to go along with only 12 turnovers in its last game and this has resulted in an aggressive, confident offensive attack. The Magic have gone Over 10 straight after a game in which they had at least twice as many assists as turnovers, eclipsing the O/U line by an average of 15.6 ppg. Minnesota has gone Over nine straight with rest off a home game in which the Wolves scored less than 15% of their points from free throws, with an average O/U margin of plus 16.72 ppg. We are on the Over.
UNDER 218.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ NEW YORK | 3/06 | 7:30 PM EST
9:24 AM
The Knicks are off a 112-104 home loss to the Jazz in which they allowed 52.4% shooting and trailed by 15 points at the end of the third quarter. This decade the Knicks have played 21 games in which they were at home off a home loss in which they allowed 50%-plus shooting and trailed by double digits at the end of the third quarter. The Under is currently 20-0 in this situation and it is active for the 21st time this decade tonight. We expect the Knicks to focus intensely on the defensive end of the floor and play methodically and carefully on the offensive end of the floor. We are on the Under.
3-1 IN LAST 4 OKC O/U PICKS | +190
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Bill Marzano
VETERAN HANDICAPPER
10:14 AM
ST. LOUIS -1.5
ST. LOUIS @ NEW JERSEY | 3/06 | 7:00 PM EST
This has been a lopsided series with the St. Louis Blues winning 15 of the last 16, including 12 straight. The Blues are hot, having won eight straight, and own the second-best record in the NHL. Meanwhile the Devils are playing well but don't matchup well against a very physical Blues team that is getting it done defensively. The Devils are just 5-21 in their last 26 games played on two days rest. Blues puck line (+148) is the play.
31-24 IN LAST 55 NHL PICKS | +756
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VIP SPORTS LOCK CLUB
Missouri St. -2
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Insider Sports Report
4* Saint Peters -4 over Iona (NCAAB)
3* Northern Illinois -1.5 over Ball St. (NCAAB)
3* Orlando -2 over Minnesota (NBA)
Elite Sports Picks
Davidson -3.5 over V.C.U. (NCAAB)
National Sports Service
4* Western Michigan +6 over Central Michigan (NCAAB)
3* Eastern Michigan +5.5 over Toledo (NCAAB)
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Primetime Sports Picks For 03/06/20
4 Unit --> Washington -3 over Atlanta (NBA)
3 Unit --> Saint Peters -4 over Iona (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Yale -6.5 over Dartmouth (NCAAB)
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Top Rank Sports Picks
Marquee Picks® For 03/06/20
4★ Davidson -3.5 over V.C.U. (NCAAB)
3★ Niagara +5.5 over Canisius (NCAAB)
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Essler A 10 goy
davidson -4
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CleInsiderSports
NBA
Knicks +7
NCAAB
Hampton +10
NHL
Devils ML (+165)
MLB
Braves ML (-155)
Twins ML (-135)
Angels ML (+105)
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Larry Hartstein
SENIOR ANALYST
12:33 PM
MEMPHIS +6.5
MEMPHIS @ DALLAS | 3/06 | 8:30 PM EST
The Grizzlies are playing tremendous defense, giving up an average of 85 points during their three-game win streak. For whatever reason, Dallas plays worse at home. The Mavs are just 17-14 straight-up at American Airlines Center. Back the Grizzlies to at least keep this close.
93-78-3 LAST 174 NBA SIDES | +733
39-22 IN LAST 61 MEM ATS PICKS | +1505
21-15-1 IN LAST 37 DAL ATS PICKS | +439
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Maddux
NBA
10 Milwaukee/LA Lakers over 227
CBB
10 876 Belmont -11
10 880 San Francisco -6.5
10 882 Pepperdine -2
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Top LJP Score of the Day: Drake +9 over Northern Iowa. Drake achieves a current LJP score of 4U. Game is 1:05pm ET
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From Northcoast group of handicappers:
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Hot Shot Sports
NCAA BK
3* #855 Wake Forest +8
DWAYNE BRYANT
3% under 136.5 cornell
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ROOT
Inner circle- Boise St
Pinnacle- Richmond
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Mike Barner
NEW ORLEANS -1.5
MIAMI @ NEW ORLEANS | 3/06 | 8:00 PM EST
1:06 PM
The Heat have reeled off four straight wins, including impressive performances against the Mavericks, Bucks and Magic. However, all four of those games came at home, where they are 27-4 this season They are just 13-18 on the road, which is where this game will be played against the Pelicans. In fact, the Heat have lost six of their last seven games on the road. The only win during that stretch came against the lowly Warriors. Although not having J.J. Redick (hamstring) is a big loss for the Pelicans, I still think they have more than enough to cover Friday.
92-57-2 IN LAST 151 NBA ATS PICKS | +2931
16-7-2 IN LAST 25 NO ATS PICKS | +830
3-1 IN LAST 4 MIA ATS PICKS | +190
PORTLAND -3.5
PORTLAND @ PHOENIX | 3/06 | 9:00 PM EST
1:00 PM
Although the Blazers have been bad on the road, this is still a favorable spot for them given all of the injuries on the Suns. Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) and Cameron Johnson (illness) are out and Deandre Ayton (ankle) is listed as doubtful. Given his ankle problems this season, it would seem highly unlikely that he takes the floor. Meanwhile, the Blazers have won back-to-back games and have Damian Lillard back in the fold. I could see the Blazers winning this one going away, so I'll take them to cover.
92-57-2 IN LAST 151 NBA ATS PICKS | +2931
14-6 IN LAST 20 POR ATS PICKS | +739
12-7-1 IN LAST 20 PHO ATS PICKS | +429
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Zack Cimini
KENT ST. +5.5
KENT ST. @ AKRON | 3/06 | 6:30 PM EST
2:19 PM
Akron has sole possession of first place in the MAC conference thanks to wins in seven of its last eight. The Zips conclude the regular season against Kent State, which won the first meeting 68-67. Outstanding free-throw shooting (80 percent) was the main factor. Look for Kent State to hang within the number again as Akron is 1-4 ATS in its last five games.
41-32-3 IN LAST 76 CBB ATS PICKS | +559
2-1 IN LAST 3 AKRON ATS PICKS | +90
GEORGIA TECH +4
GEORGIA TECH @ CLEMSON | 3/06 | 7:00 PM EST
2:16 PM
Clemson's consecutive home wins over top 10 teams in Florida State and Louisville have inflated this line. Look for Georgia Tech’s recent win over Clemson to fuel another cover. Grab Georgia Tech on Friday.
41-32-3 IN LAST 76 CBB ATS PICKS | +559
2-1 IN LAST 3 GATECH ATS PICKS | +95
3-2 IN LAST 5 CLEM ATS PICKS | +86
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Larry Hartstein
SENIOR ANALYST
1:17 PM
BRADLEY -5.5
S. ILLINOIS VS BRADLEY | 3/06 | 3:30 PM EST
The Salukis played Bradley close at home and got blown out in Peoria this season. This is a reasonable price on the Braves, who are in far better current form. Back Bradley to improve to 8-1 ATS in its last nine neutral-site games.
8-3 IN LAST 11 CBB ATS PICKS | +469
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Millerlocks
7:05 pm est ncaab
valparaiso vs. Loyola chicago
pick: Valparaiso +5 (+101)
risk: 11 units
7:30 pm est nba
san antonio spurs vs. Brooklyn nets
pick: Brooklyn nets -3.5 (-102)
risk: 11 units
8:05 pm est nba
miami heat vs. New orleans pelicans
pick: New orleans pelicans (-117)
risk: 11 units
9:00 pm est ncaab
boise state vs. San diego state
pick: San diego state -9 (-109)
risk: 11 units
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Alleghenies Analysis (CBB - The Swami) - 6 Units The Citadel +15
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Rock Westfall
Milwaukee Bucks +1.5
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Kyle Hunter
3* Missouri State/Indiana State Under 137.5
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WUnderdog
NBA
new orleans -1.5 vs miami
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Football Jesus NBA Text : Lakers
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Stephen Nover
2* Ohio -2
3* Murray St ML
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Cal Sports
3% Under 125 Ball st/Northern Illinois
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