Tuesday 1/7/20 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NFL, NCAAF, & NBA games.
Sam Quinn
CLEVELAND +3
DETROIT @ CLEVELAND | 1/07 | 7:00 PM EST
8:13 AM
At least the Pistons make sense right now. A Derrick Rose-Andre Drummond pick-and-roll can at least produce passable offense. Detroit rebounds well. But the Cavaliers? They are in utter chaos. Kevin Love threw a tantrum on Saturday that got him fined, and then he mysteriously sat out Sunday for "rest." The only meaningful veteran on the roster so publicly sharing his unhappiness with the team can't exactly be good for morale. Until the Love situation resolves and the remaining veterans in Cleveland show some degree of respect for John Beilein, Cleveland should be bet against whenever possible.
4-1 IN LAST 5 NBA ATS PICKS | +291
BROOKLYN +2
OKLAHOMA CITY @ BROOKLYN | 1/07 | 7:30 PM EST
8:12 AM
Betting against the red-hot Thunder right now is a difficult proposition, but Brooklyn's two major problems right now are easily fixable. The Nets can't score when Spencer Dinwiddie sits? The return of Caris LeVert should help fix that. Brooklyn is shooting 28.8 percent from behind the arc in its last 13 games? Even a team with bad shooting talent would regress from that number, and while the Nets aren't elite, the presence of Joe Harris alone should garner some improvement there. The things making the Nets home underdogs in this one just aren't as important as Vegas thinks.
4-1 IN LAST 5 NBA ATS PICKS | +291
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Dave Essler
3* Central Michigan -3 (bought the hook)
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WEEKLY REPORT
Elite Sports Service
NBA 7-6 plus 0.40 units
NFL 8-13 minus 6.30 units/Playoff 1-1 minus 0.10 units
NCAAFB 11-10 plus 0.00 units/Bowls 3-7 minus 4.70 units
NCAABB 13-14-1 minus 2.40 units
Insider Sports Report
NBA 20-30 minus 48.40 units
5*1-0 +5.00
4*4-14 -45.60
3*15-16 -7.80
NCAABB 24-35-2 minus 56.50 units
5* 0-1 -5.50 units
4*9-18 -43.20
3*15-16-1 -7.80
NCAAFB 22-37-2 minus 69.00 units/Bowls 7-12 minus 21.20 units
5*0-5 -27.50
4*12-15 -18.00
3*17-29-2 -44.70
NFL 26-38-3 minus 45.50 units/Playoffs 1-1 minus 0.30 units
5*6-3 +13.50
4*2-5-2 -14.00
3*19-31-1 -45.30
National Sports Service
NBA 23-24-5 minus 10.30 units
5* 1-0 +5.00
4*10-11-1 -8.40
3*12-13-4 -6.90
NCAABB 23-27-1 minus 17.10 units
4*14-10-1 +12.00
3*9-17 -29.10
NCAAFB 23-34 minus 55.00 units/Bowls 6-9-1 minus 10.10 units
5*4-4 -2.00
4*6-14 -37.60
3*19-25-1 -25.50
NFL 29-34-1 minus 27.60 units/Playoffs 0-2 minus 6.60 units
5*4-3 +3.50
4*5-8-1 -15.20
3*20-25-1 -22.50
Prime Time
NBA 26-30-1 minus 25.00 units
4*7-10-1 -16.00
3*19-20 -9.00
NCAABB 27-40 minus 49.20 .
5* 1-0 +5.00
4*13-12 -0.80
3*13-28 -53.40
NCAAFB 22-32 minus 54.30 units/Bowls 5-8 minus 25.00 units
5*0-2 -11.00
4*7-21 -64.40
3*20-17 -3.90
NFL 24-19-4 plus 11.50 units/Playoffs 0-1 minus 4.40 units
5*4-1 +14.50
4*3-7-2 -18.80
3*17-12-2 +11.40
Millerlocks
NFL 62-51-5 plus 121 units +65.90 units/Playoffs 2-2 minus 00 units -2.20 units
NBA 34-20-2 plus 154 units +131.60
NCAAFB 61-69-2 minus 88 units -163.90 units/Bowls 10-11 minus 11 units -23.10
NCAABB 22-24-1 minus 22 units -48.40 units
NHL 0-1 minus 11 units -11.00 units
Seabass
Free Plays 68-34 L102
No Limit (1000 Units) 32-42-1 minus 14200 units
NBA 82-68 plus 4300 units
NCAABB 85-75-2 minus 530 units
NCAAFB 104-92-5 minus 4390 units/Bowls 16-29-1 minus 9850 units
NFL 74-84-4 minus 9260 units/Playoffs 2-4 minus 1420
NHL 37-35 plus 1690 units
WORLDS WORST PICKER
NCAABB
Super Pick 14-16-1 minus 3.60 units/Regular 54-39-1 plus 11.10 units
NCAAFB Bowls Super Pick 6-10 minus 5.00 units/Regular 14-8-1 plus 5.20 units
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ELITE SPORTS SERVICE
Kent State-5 NCAABB
INSIDER SPORTS REPORT
4* Maryland-2.5 NCAABB
3* Eastern Michigan+5.5 NCAABB
3* Knicks+13.5 NBA
NATIONAL SPORTS SERVICE
4* Rutgers-1.5 NCAABB
3* Miami Fl+13 NCAABB
3* Baylor+3 NCAABB
PRIMETIME SPORTS PICKS
4 Unit --> Rutgers -1.5 over Penn St. (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Brooklyn +2 over Oklahoma City (NBA)
3 Unit --> Kansas St. PK over T.C.U. (NCAAB)
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Billy Coleman
NBA
3* #561/562 NY Knicks/LA Lakers OVER 220.5
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Master Sports
NCAA BK
3* #653/654 Baylor/Texas Tech OVER 129
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Bill Marzano
TORONTO -147
PORTLAND @ TORONTO | 1/07 | 7:00 PM EST
10:49 AM
Portland has struggled on the road, going just 7-13, and has dropped six straight ATS as a road dog. On the other hand, the Raptors are a banged-up group, but they continue to play well and find ways to win. They are 14-5 at home this year and are the better overall team. Toronto will find a way to win a tough game. Raptors money line (-147) is the play.
20-16 IN LAST 36 NBA PICKS | +238
OKLAHOMA CITY -133
OKLAHOMA CITY @ BROOKLYN | 1/07 | 7:30 PM EST
10:42 AM
The Nets have dropped six straight games (both straight up and ATS), are struggling offensively and are going to be without Kyrie Irving for some time. Meanwhile the Thunder are 9-2 in their last 11 games and have won five of the last six meetings against the Nets. Oklahoma City is 6-0 ATS in its last six games played on zero days rest while Brooklyn has dropped five straight ATS following a straight up loss. Thunder money line (-133) is the play.
20-16 IN LAST 36 NBA PICKS | +238
UNDER 134.5
OHIO ST. @ MARYLAND | 1/07 | 7:00 PM EST
10:36 AM
This is a great matchup between two teams that have been ranked in the top five this season. The Buckeyes have struggled in conference play and could do so here, but they should play solid defense in a game they need to win. I believe this has all the makings of a low-scoring, defensive battle. The Terps are allowing just 61 points per game, but Ohio State has been even better, permitting only 58. The Under is 6-3 for the Terps at home.
14-7 IN LAST 21 CBB O/U PICKS | +629
UNDER 114.5
VIRGINIA @ BOSTON COLLEGE | 1/07 | 7:00 PM EST
10:30 AM
The Cavaliers have a dominant defense that has held its first three ACC opponents to an average of 40 points. Virginia's defense is ranked first in the nation at just over 46 points allowed, but the team is scoring only 55 per contest, which ranks 350th in the nation. Boston College also has struggled offensively and is one of the worst shooting teams in the country. The Under is 9-4 for both teams this season.
14-7 IN LAST 21 CBB O/U PICKS | +629
3-1 IN LAST 4 UVA O/U PICKS | +190
VIRGINIA -8.5
VIRGINIA @ BOSTON COLLEGE | 1/07 | 7:00 PM EST
10:25 AM
The Cavaliers once again are off to a fantastic start, winning with their dominant defense. They have held their first three ACC opponents to an average of 40 points and are winning by an average of 16. Boston College had trouble shooting in a loss to Duke and likely will struggle again in this one. Virginia has covered 21 of its last 27 games as a road favorite, and the road team has covered six straight in this series.
5-4 IN LAST 9 CBB PICKS | +56
WASHINGTON -1.5
OTTAWA @ WASHINGTON | 1/07 | 7:00 PM EST
10:18 AM
The Senators have dropped four straight (0-3-1), have the second-fewest amount of road wins in the NHL (five) and have dropped six straight in this series. The Capitals are coming off a huge comeback win over San Jose and will be looking for their third straight win, but G Braden Holtby has been struggling of late. The Senators could be without leading scorer Anthony Duclair due to a foot injury. Take Washington -1.5 goals at -119.
3-2 IN LAST 5 NHL PICKS | +100
4-3 IN LAST 7 OTT ATS PICKS | +117
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Larry Hartstein
UNDER 216.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ BROOKLYN | 1/07 | 7:30 PM EST
12:49 PM
This total has dipped and I agree with the move. Both teams played last night, with the Nets failing to to reach 100 points for the third time during their current six-game skid. Both teams are slightly above average defensively. Go Under.
43-29-1 IN LAST 73 NBA PICKS | +1122
TORONTO -2.5
PORTLAND @ TORONTO | 1/07 | 7:00 PM EST
12:26 PM
The Raptors are seriously banged-up, but their defense remains solid. Look for another big game from Kyle Lowry as Portland falls to 3-14 versus winning teams. Lay the small number.
43-27-1 IN LAST 71 NBA ATS PICKS | +1342
17-10 IN LAST 27 POR ATS PICKS | +603
8-3 IN LAST 11 TOR ATS PICKS | +474
DETROIT -3.5
DETROIT @ CLEVELAND | 1/07 | 7:00 PM EST
10:22 AM
The Pistons are rarely road favorites, but they're 14-6 ATS in their last 20 games in that role. And they're coming off two straight road covers, at the Lakers and Golden State. The Cavs have failed to cover their last four games by a combined 35 points. Lay it.
43-27-1 IN LAST 71 NBA ATS PICKS | +1342
33-24-1 IN LAST 58 DET ATS PICKS | +712
21-14 IN LAST 35 CLE ATS PICKS | +602
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Mississippi Kid NCAAB Picks 1/7
#602 Marquette-6
#605 Virginia/Boston Coll Under 111.5
#608 Maryland -2.5
#652 Texas Tech -3
#652 Texas Tech/Baylor Under 129.5
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Goodfella GOY
3* Creighton -1
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