Friday 2/7/20 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAB, NBA & NHL games.
Mississippi Kid
NCAAB
#872 Illinois -2 -110 2U
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SDQL Gurus
DALLAS -2.5
DALLAS @ WASHINGTON | 2/07 | 7:00 PM EST
10:33 AM
The home-away sequence has been fantastic for the Mavs, as they are a ridiculous 19-0 ATS on the road off a home game, including 14-0 ATS this season. Washington started 2-0 on its six-game home stand, but were upset 125-117 by the Warriors in game three. The Wizards are 0-10 ATS as an underdog with extra rest off a loss that was tied five-plus times, and 0-9 ATS off a game as a favorite in which they had at least twice as many assists as turnovers.
UNDER 218.5
DETROIT @ OKLAHOMA CITY | 2/07 | 8:00 PM EST
10:28 AM
We expect the Pistons to play conservatively here and use most of the shot clock. Detroit is 0-10 OU on the road with fewer than two days rest when it lost three straight vs its opponent, staying Under by an average of 16.6 ppg. The Pistons are also 0-14 OU as an underdog when they're coming off a game where they were the underdog and scored more than 50 points in the paint, staying Under by an average of 12.32 ppg.
OVER 234
DALLAS @ WASHINGTON | 2/07 | 7:00 PM EST
10:09 AM
When handicapping NBA totals, we focus on the average margin as much as the record itself. Dallas is 8-0 OU with rest when it is off a loss as a home favorite and facing an opponent with an assist-to-turnover ratio greater than 1.50, zooming over the number by an average of 20.88 points per game. Washington is 11-0 OU at home with more than one day of rest off a loss in which it rebounded less than 20 percent of its own misses, flying Over by an average of 22 points per game.
TORONTO -1
TORONTO @ INDIANA | 2/07 | 8:00 PM EST
10:06 AM
The Raptors just nipped the Pacers 119-118 at home on Wednesday after trailing 63-48 at halftime. Pascal Siakam was a beast with a team-high plus/minus of positive 14. Toronto is 8-0 ATS after a game in which he had the highest plus/minus on the team, scoring 126, 130, 130 and 129 points in their last four in this spot. With Toronto a focused 10-0 ATS with fewer than two days rest off a home win in which they trailed by 15-plus points, we are on the Raptors.
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CleInsderSports (2-5 yest)
NBA
Hawks +9.5
Blazers/Jazz UNDER 226.5
NCAAB
PASS
NHL
Sabres ML (+155)
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Bill Marzano
HOUSTON -136
HOUSTON @ PHOENIX | 2/07 | 9:00 PM EST
12:15 PM
The Rockets will have to try to avoid a letdown after their huge win last night against the Lakers. Houston has won 13 straight meetings against the Suns and 11 straight in Phoenix. The Suns' last home win against Houston was April 15, 2013. The Rockets made a big move at the trade deadline, and it looks like it has already paid off. Houston money line is the play.
4-1 IN LAST 5 NBA ML PICKS | +260
OKLAHOMA CITY -12.5
DETROIT @ OKLAHOMA CITY | 2/07 | 8:00 PM EST
12:09 PM
The Pistons just traded away perhaps their best player and the NBA's leading rebounder in Andre Drummond and will now have a huge hole to fill. This has been a one-sided series dominated by Oklahoma City, which has won three straight meetings and 16 of the last 20. The Thunder have won eight of their last nine games, and I don't like the way the Pistons are going to feel mentally as a team on Friday. I'm on Oklahoma City.
18-14-2 IN LAST 34 NBA ATS PICKS | +253
3-1 IN LAST 4 DET ATS PICKS | +190
MEMPHIS +5
MEMPHIS @ PHILADELPHIA | 2/07 | 7:00 PM EST
11:53 AM
The Grizzlies have a great chance to win this game outright let alone cover the spread. They are playing some of the best basketball in the NBA right now, having won 13 of their last 16. The Sixers have dropped a season-high four straight games, and last night's effort against the Bucks showed this team is having issues. I think those issue are only going to get worse. Memphis has won 14 of the last 17 meetings against Philadelphia. Take the points.
18-14-2 IN LAST 34 NBA ATS PICKS | +253
COLUMBUS -1.5
DETROIT @ COLUMBUS | 2/07 | 7:00 PM EST
11:47 AM
The Jackets are 8-0-1 during their streak and have earned at least a point in 23 of their last 25 games overall. The Jackets have dominated this series having won 10 of the last 11. This is a not a good spot for the NHL's worst team.
11-8 IN LAST 19 NHL PICKS | +284
6-4 IN LAST 10 DET ATS PICKS | +229
UNDER 129.5
MARYLAND @ ILLINOIS | 2/07 | 8:00 PM EST
11:46 AM
The Terps won a nail-biter in the first meeting, 59-58, and look for another low-scoring game on Friday. Maryland is allowing just 61.7 points per game, while Illinois allows just 64.2. The Under is 6-2 in the Terps' last eight games as a road underdog and 6-2 in the Illini's last eight as a favorite. This is a big game for both teams, so look for both to step it up on defense. As long as this game doesn't go into overtime, the Under is cashing.
36-25-1 IN LAST 62 CBB O/U PICKS | +849
UNDER 133.5
DAVIDSON @ VCU | 2/07 | 7:00 PM EST
11:38 AM
The Under has dominated this series, cashing in nine of the last 10 meetings. In addition the Under is 8-1 in Davidson's last nine games as a road underdog. These are two solid defensive teams that like to control the clock. Both teams have struggled on the boards and getting second chance points. Look for a lot of missed shots tonight. Under is the play.
36-25-1 IN LAST 62 CBB O/U PICKS | +849
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Josh Nagel
SENIOR ANALYST
11:40 AM
INDIANA +1
TORONTO @ INDIANA | 2/07 | 8:00 PM EST
The Pacers led by double figures most of the way Wednesday in Toronto, only to be sent home with another loss on a late 3-pointer. The Raptors remain No. 2 in the Eastern Conference playoff race on the strength of a stunning 12-game winning streak. But that should come to an end Friday against a Pacers team that will be determined to finish what it started and matches up well with Toronto. The Pacers are 5-1 ATS coming off a straight-up loss.
33-20-1 IN LAST 54 NBA ATS PICKS | +1111
9-2 IN LAST 11 IND ATS PICKS | +681
2-1 IN LAST 3 TOR ATS PICKS | +91
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John Bollman
THE EXECUTIVE
12:21 PM
COLUMBUS -1.5
DETROIT @ COLUMBUS | 2/07 | 7:00 PM EST
The Red Wings are playing the back end of a back to back after a game that made it to a shootout last night. The Blue Jackets are well rested and enjoying an 8-1-1 record in their last 10 games. The Red Wings are 5-20-2 on the road this season, and it seems like whatever goalie the Blue Jackets play has success. Take the puck line.
28-16-1 IN LAST 45 NHL PICKS | +964
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Bobby Cleveland
2* OKC
2* Illinois
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Elite Sports Picks
Princeton -5 over Cornell (NCAAB)
Insider Sports Report
4* Toronto PK over Indiana (NBA)
3* Brown -4.5 over Dartmouth (NCAAB)
National Sports Service
4* Central Michigan +5.5 over Buffalo (NCAAB)
3* Saint Peters -3.5 over Marist (NCAAB)
Primetime Sports Picks
4 Unit --> Toronto PK over Indiana (NBA)
3 Unit --> Maryland +2 over Illinois (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Kent St. -1.5 over Northern Illinois (NCAAB)
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Marquee Picks®
4★ Princeton -5 over Cornell (NCAAB)
3★ Northern Illinois +1.5 over Kent St. (NCAAB)
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Miller locks
5:00 pm est ncaab
harvard vs. Yale
pick: Yale -5.5 (-114)
risk: 11 units
7:05 pm est nba
memphis grizzlies vs. Philadelphia 76ers
pick: Philadelphia 76ers -5 (-108)
risk: 11 units
9:00 pm est ncaab
south alabama vs. Troy
pick: South alabama -4 (-101)
risk: 11 units
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Mike Barner
PORTLAND +8.5
PORTLAND @ UTAH | 2/07 | 10:30 PM EST
1:32 PM
The Jazz come into this contest having lost five straight games, which included a 17-point loss to these same Blazers in Portland. Meanwhile, the Blazers bounced back from a blowout loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday to defeat the Spurs by eight points last night. I think the Jazz win this game, but they are only 12-10-1 ATS at home. Given the significant number, I’ll take the points.
72-43-1 IN LAST 116 NBA ATS PICKS | +2477
10-5 IN LAST 15 POR ATS PICKS | +449
4-2 IN LAST 6 UTA ATS PICKS | +180
SACRAMENTO PK
MIAMI @ SACRAMENTO | 2/07 | 10:00 PM EST
1:29 PM
The big news surrounding this game is that Jimmy Butler (shoulder) is doubtful. His loss would obviously be huge for the Heat, especially since Tyler Herro (foot) and Meyers Leonard (ankle) are also out. It’s unclear if newly-acquired Andre Iguodala and Jae Crowder will be eligible to play in this game, but even if they are, don’t expect to see Iguodala take the floor since he hasn’t played in a game all season. Meanwhile, the Kings could get Richaun Holmes (shoulder) back, although he is listed as questionable. Even if he sits, I like the Kings to win this one at home based on the Heat’s injury situation.
72-43-1 IN LAST 116 NBA ATS PICKS | +2477
2-1-1 IN LAST 4 SAC ATS PICKS | +91
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Sportsline Computer
Subject to change.
Yale -5.5
33-15 run on all top-rated college basketball picks.
Pick: Yale -5.5
The Bulldogs are covering the spread in 68 percent of simulations.
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From Northcoast group of handicappers:
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Hot Shot Sports
NBA
3* #513 Memphis +7.5
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Note: The best line I see is +5.5
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Larry Hartstein
SENIOR ANALYST
1:39 PM
DALLAS -2
DALLAS @ WASHINGTON | 2/07 | 7:00 PM EST
I like the Mavs to bounce back strong from their 14-point home loss to Memphis, as Dallas continues to be a covering machine on the road. Facing a leaky defense like Washington's, Kristaps Porzingis should have a monster game. Back the Mavs to improve to 14-3-1 ATS in their last 18 games as road favorites.
73-58-2 IN LAST 133 NBA ATS PICKS | +927
20-14-1 IN LAST 35 DAL ATS PICKS | +449
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Wunderdog
Game: Toronto Raptors (519) @ Indiana Pacers (520)
Time: Friday 02/07 8:05 PM Eastern
Pick: Indiana +103 (moneyline) at 5dimes
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Worlds Worst Picker
Peabody’s picks
Memphis
Houston
We take
Philadelphia
Phoenix
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Sportsline Computer
5:00 ET Yale -6
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Josh Nagel
Harvard +6
HARV @ YALE | 2/07 | 5:00 PM EST
The Crimson have seen their road trip marked by a win followed with consecutive losses by four combined points. In the meantime, Yale has built up a 4-0 Ivy League mark by mostly beating up on the conference's lower-tier clubs. This already is a crucial spot for Harvard, which might have the most talented roster in the Ivy League but can't afford to fall any further behind in the standings. The Crimson also have dominated this series and won at Yale last year.
11-5-1 IN LAST 17 CBB ATS PICKS | +547
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Micah Roberts
Yale -5.5
Harvard has lost its last two games, both on the road as a short favorite, and is just 2-4 in Ivy League play. The Crimson failed to cover their last five games. Yale has won its last six games and hasn't lost at home this season (7-0). Yale has also been underrated all season going 14-4 ATS. Yale gets the win and cover tonight.
11-5 IN LAST 16 CBB ATS PICKS | +546
3-0 IN LAST 3 YALE ATS PICKS | +300
Michael Rusk
THE PRODIGY
2:51 PM
HARV +5.5
HARV @ YALE | 2/07 | 5:00 PM EST
Harvard has failed to cover its last five contests, and is coming off two straight losses as favorites. Harvard plays phenomenal on the road against Yale, covering its last eight trips down the John J. Lee Amphitheater. Look for the Crimson to maybe steal this one on the road just like they did last February.
11-3-2 IN LAST 16 CBB PICKS | +766
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