Sunday 3/8/20 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAB, NBA & NHL games.
R.J. White
ST. LOUIS -3.5
ST. LOUIS @ DC | 3/8 | 3 p.m. ET
The basic premise of modern football is you need to throw, throw and throw to have success, and the poster child for that argument is the XFL's best team, the Houston Roughnecks. But the BattleHawks are fascinating in that they run far more often than they pass. As a result, they are less likely to get caught in third-and-long situations, which is one reason they lead the league in third-down conversion rate at 51.6 percent. When they do pass, they're ultra efficient, completing 75.2 percent of their passes and averaging 8.04 yards per attempt - easily the best in the league in both categories. The Defenders have completely imploded, and last week's shutout at the hands of previously winless Tampa Bay was the worst game any team has had all season. Maybe being back home will help, but it's hard to back a team that's doing everything wrong against one that has done almost everything right all year.
LOS ANGELES -1.5
TAMPA BAY @ LOS ANGELES | 3/8 | 9 p.m. ET
Though it wasn't reflected on the scoreboard, the Wildcats played excellent football for a second straight week despite losing in their cross-country sojourn to New York. Now it's the Vipers making the cross-country trek while coming off their first win, a dominant performance against the Defenders. Los Angeles has been the better team offensively, featuring a passing game with the best yards-per-completion mark in the league, but Tampa Bay has the edge on the defensive side, where it has allowed the lowest completion percentage in the league. But part of the Vipers' success on the defensive side of the ball is the fact that they faced the three worst offenses in the league over the first four weeks of the season. With that strength of schedule in mind, and with the tough travel spot, the Wildcats get the edge in this matchup.
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Brian Bitler
XFL - Best Bet - DC Defenders +4
Regular Play - Tampa Bay Vipers +2
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Football Jesus XFL over total tampa bay / Los Angeles
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Kiev O'Neil
Michigan State -4.5 – 3 stars
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Football Jesus NBA
under total Clippers-Lakers
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Stephen Oh
ILLINOIS -3.5
IOWA @ ILLINOIS | 3/08 | 7:00 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 10:33 PM
My model says that Illinois covers 60 percent of the time, with a projected final score of 76-69, so you're getting good value with the Illini at this number. Illinois is a much better offensive team at home, averaging 76.7 points, which far surpasses its road average of 65.9. The Illini are 14-3 at home while Iowa is just 4-6 on the road. I'm on Illinois.
26-14 IN LAST 40 CBB PICKS | +1010
6-2 IN LAST 8 IOWA ATS PICKS | +386
DETROIT +5.5
DETROIT @ NEW YORK | 3/08 | 7:30 PM EDT
YESTERDAY 9:56 PM
I realize the Pistons lost Saturday night to Utah, but the Knicks aren't good enough to be this big of a favorite over anyone. Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last six games as a road underdog. My model says the Pistons cover more than 60 percent of the time, so you're getting good value with Detroit at this number. Take the points.
18-4 IN LAST 22 NBA PICKS | +1358
3-1 IN LAST 4 NY ATS PICKS | +190
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VIP SPORTS LOCK CLUB
Illinois -3.5
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Zack Cimini
WICHITA ST. -6.5
TULSA @ WICHITA ST. | 3/08 | 4:00 PM EDT
10:21 AM
In their first matchup on Feb. 1, Wichita State scored a season-low 51 points. With a need to impress for potential seeding in the NCAA Tournament, look for the Shockers to play much differently. Grab Wichita State to end Tulsa’s four-game winning streak and cash ATS.
65-52-5 IN LAST 122 CBB ATS PICKS | +728
DELAWARE +1.5
DELAWARE VS CHARLESTON | 3/08 | 2:30 PM EDT
10:16 AM
CAA QUARTERFINAL -- Since 2016, Charleston has won eight straight meetings with Delaware. In their matchup nine days ago, Delaware actually led, 31-28, at halftime before unraveling in the second half. Look for the Blue Hens' balanced scoring to override Charleston’s talented senior tandem of Grant Riller and Jaylen McManus in this one. Take Delaware as it ends its losing streak against the Cougars.
65-52-5 IN LAST 122 CBB ATS PICKS | +728
2-0-1 IN LAST 3 CHARLS ATS PICKS | +200
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Larry Hartstein
SENIOR ANALYST
12:01 AM
OHIO ST. +7
OHIO ST. @ MICHIGAN ST. | 3/08 | 4:30 PM EDT
Ohio State has won four in a row and six of seven, and I think this mentally tough team is getting too many points even if it is Cassius Winston's senior day. Freshman E.J. Liddell is a huge key; he has stepped up his game lately and is coming off a 17-point, 11-rebound masterpiece vs. Illinois. Play on Ohio State.
10-4 IN LAST 14 CBB ATS PICKS | +558
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SDQL Gurus
SERIOUS SCIENTISTS
10:32 AM
MARYLAND -4.5
MICHIGAN @ MARYLAND | 3/08 | 12:00 PM EDT
The Wolverines have a remarkable dichotomy based of the number of points their opponent has averaged at the foul line when they are coming off a home game. In these situations, Michigan is 24-7 ATS when its foe has scored less than 19.4 percent of its points from the charity stripe and 1-21 ATS when its opponent has recorded more than 19.4 percent of its points on free throws. The Terrapins have scored an average of 22.4 percent of their points from the foul line this season, activating the 1-21 side of the dichotomy. As for Maryland, we find it is 9-0 ATS when it's coming off two consecutive games in which it had three or fewer double-digit scorers, including 6-0 this season.
34-20 IN LAST 54 CBB PICKS | +1192
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Stephen Nover
3* SMALL LEAGUE TOTAL OF MONTH
South Dakota Under
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Cal Sports
2% Colgate -10
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Picks For Sunday 03/08/20
Insider Sports Report
4* Memphis +9 over Houston (NCAAB)
3* Delaware +1 over College of Charleston (NCAAB)
3* Orlando +9.5 over Houston (NBA)
Elite Sports Picks
Iowa +3.5 over Illinois (NCAAB)
National Sports Service
5* Towson +2 over Northeastern (NCAAB)
3* L.A. Lakers +2.5 over L.A. Clippers (NBA)
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Primetime Sports Picks For 03/08/20
4 Unit --> Nebraska +15.5 over Minnesota (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Michigan +4 over Maryland (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Detroit +5.5 over N.Y. Knicks (NBA)
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Top Rank Sports Picks
Marquee Picks® For 03/08/20
5★ Delaware +1 over College of Charleston (NCAAB)
3★ Tulsa +6.5 over Wichita St. (NCAAB)
3★ Orlando +9.5 over Houston (NBA)
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Action Jackson (The Swami - CBB) - Top Play Central Florida -8
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From Northcoast group of handicappers:
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Rocketman Sports
NCAA BK
3* #853 Northeastern -2
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Teya sport ncaab
3/8/2020
guarantee cbb maryland-4
bonus plays cbb
maryland over 139
houston over 134 1/2
ohio st +7 & under 140
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CleInsiderSports
NBA
Rockets -8
NCAAB
South Dakota -5.5
NHL
Hurricanes ML (+140)
MLB
Red Sox ML (-125)
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Teya sport nba
3/8/2020
guarantee nba la clippers -2
bonus plays nba
la clippers under 225 1/2
miami-5
detroit +5 1/2
toronto -5 1/2
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Wayne Root
Millionaire—--Michigan
No Limit Club—-Memphis
Inner Circle—-Iowa
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SDQL Gurus
UNDER 210.5
DETROIT @ NEW YORK | 3/08 | 7:30 PM EDT
11:34 AM
Detroit scored 60 points in the paint against Utah last night, and this has been an Under indicator. The Pistons have 16 straight Unders as a dog coming off a game in which they scored more than 50 points in the paint as an underdog, and are 0-10 OU in such contests this season. The Knicks posted a 95-92 win at Detroit on Feb. 8, and this also points to the Under. New York has stayed Under seven straight times at home following a home game when its opponent is seeking same-season revenge for a home loss. We make the play the Under.
3-0 IN LAST 3 NBA O/U PICKS | +300
UNDER 221.5
CHICAGO @ BROOKLYN | 3/08 | 3:00 PM EDT
11:29 AM
The Nets have seven straight Unders as a favorite coming off a win when their opponent is seeking same-season revenge for a loss on the road and nine straight Unders as a favorite with less than two days' rest following a win in which they scored more than 50 points in the paint. Chicago is coming off a 108-102 loss to Indiana in which only three players scored in double digits. This is relevant because the Bulls have seven straight Unders as a dog after a game in which they had fewer than four double-digit scorers. The value is with the Under.
3-0 IN LAST 3 NBA O/U PICKS | +300
OVER 247
NEW ORLEANS @ MINNESOTA | 3/08 | 3:30 PM EDT
11:23 AM
The Timberwolves have 14 straight Overs with rest following a home game in which they scored at least 10 more points in the fourth quarter than in the first. This is indeed a high total, but the Pelicans have played 16 games this decade as a favorite when the OU is at least 12.3 points more than their season-to-date average. All 16 went Over. In the three active dates this campaign, New Orleans has scored 139, 138, and 134 points. We are on the Over.
3-0 IN LAST 3 NBA O/U PICKS | +300
OVER 144.5
NEBRASKA @ MINNESOTA | 3/08 | 1:00 PM EDT
10:42 AM
The Cornhuskers are coming off an 82-58 loss in which they recorded only eight assists. Nebraska has 13 straight Overs as a road underdog by at least nine points when its' coming off a loss in which it had fewer than 15 assists and is facing a team with more wins. The Cornhuskers are 5-0 OU in this spot this season, allowing an average of 88.4 points. Fitting in nicely here is the fact that the Golden Gophers have 10 straight Overs as at least an eight-point favorite coming off a loss when they are facing a team that is averaging less than 15 assists. The value is with the Over.
34-20 IN LAST 54 CBB PICKS | +1192
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H&H Sports (CBB)
5* Nebraska-Omaha/Oral Roberts Over 157
4* Michigan State -7
3* Michigan/Maryland Over 139
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Bill Marzano
ST. LOUIS -139
ST. LOUIS @ CHICAGO | 3/08 | 7:30 PM EDT
11:05 AM
These teams are coming off tough losses. St. Louis was stunned by New Jersey, ending its eight-game overall winning streak and 12-game run in that series, while Chicago was upended by the league's worst team in Detroit. This is a big game for both clubs, so look for the Blues to show that they're the better team. The Blackhawks are just 8-24 in their last 32 games played on just one day of rest.
8-1 IN LAST 9 NHL ML PICKS | +714
TAMPA BAY -1.5
TAMPA BAY @ DETROIT | 3/08 | 5:00 PM EDT
11:00 AM
The Lightning will have to try to avoid a major letdown after topping Boston last night as they seek their 17th straight regular-season victory against Detroit. The Red Wings are last in the NHL in both scoring and defense, 28th on the power play and 30th on the penalty kill. Detroit G Jimmy Howard is 2-23-2 on the season and no matter who Tampa Bay has in the crease, it will dominate this game. Take the Lightning -1.5 goals at -106.
7-4 IN LAST 11 NHL PICKS | +348
10-6 IN LAST 16 DET ATS PICKS | +454
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Mike Tierney
UNDER 139.5
VALPARAISO VS BRADLEY | 3/08 | 2:05 PM EDT
10:54 AM
MVC FINAL -- Both teams’ games average south of 140 points (Valparaiso 135, Bradley 139), so there is little reason to believe the number will be hit in the conference championship game other than that their regular-season matchups were high-scoring. The Braves restrict their opponents to 39.4 percent shooting, lower than all but 20 Division I teams. In the last five MVC championships, the participants combined for 129, 110, 122, 114 and 111 points.
UNDER 144.5
NEBRASKA @ MINNESOTA | 3/08 | 1:00 PM EDT
10:49 AM
When Nebraska G Cameron Mack (12 points) missed games, the Under prevailed by 11 and 17 points as the Cornhuskers’ point production suffered. Now he and backcourt mate Dachon Burke are suspended, leaving a gaping hole in the team's offense. With only seven available players, coach Fred Hoiberg could order a slower pace. Minnesota might contribute to the Under cause as well, having been below the total in four of its five most recent home dates.
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Court Justice (The Swami - NBA) - Top Play Kings/Raptors Under 226.5
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Paul Leiner
2500* CBB Over 134 Houston/Memphis
100* CBB Tulane +6.5
100* NBA Over 210.5 Pistons/Knicks
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Marc Lawrence final gom game play
Maryland
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Bill Marzano
L.A. CLIPPERS -142
L.A. LAKERS @ L.A. CLIPPERS | 3/08 | 3:30 PM EDT
11:52 AM
I believe the Clippers, who don't have a real home-court advantage here, are the better overall team when they are completely healthy. They are healthy for this one and have a very deep bench. The Clippers made a few roster moves this season and have some lock-down defenders that can rebound. They sit 5 1/2 games behind the Lakers in the Western Conference but are riding a six-game winning streak and won both of the previous two meetings this campaign.
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Millerlocks
12:00 pm est ncaab
memphis vs. Houston
pick: Over 136 (-109)
risk: 11 units
1:00 pm est ncaab
nebraska vs. Minnesota
pick: Under 144.5 (-108)
risk: 11 units
10:08 pm est nhl
colorado avalanche vs. San jose sharks
pick: Colorado avalanche -1.5 (+154)
risk: 11 units
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King Creole 3* Lakers under...
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Marco D'Angelo
4% CONF TOURNEY MISMATCH
Game: (857) Western Carolina at (858) E Tennessee St.
Date/Time: Mar 8 2020 4:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Heritage
Play Rating: 4%
Play: E Tennessee St. -7.5 (-108)
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(858) 4% E. TENNESSEE ST -7.5
This one is simple E. Tennessee St won both meetings one in a blowout and one by only 1 point as a 13 point favorite just 2 games ago. The public will look and say if they could only win by 1 at home how do they cover 7.5 on a neutral court? Did W. Carolina improve that much that they only lost by 1? The answer is no they didn't improve that much. After winning the first meeting by 19 on the road they took them for granted in the 2nd meeting at home on the final game of the regular season. Today E. Tennessee gives W. Carolina their full attention and you will see results more like the 1st meeting. My numbers have E. TENNESSEE ST winning by 11-14 points. TAKE E. TENNESSEE as my 4% CONF. TOURNEY BLOWOUT.
Game: (841) Tulsa at (842) Wichita State
Date/Time: Mar 8 2020 4:00 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Heritage
Play Rating: 3%
Play: Wichita State -7.0 (-108)
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(842) 3% WICHITA ST -7
Final Game of the regular season and Wichita St gets to play spoiler as a win by Tulsa and they win the American Conference. But Wichita St is 16-2 SU on their Home Floor this year. Wichita St also plays with revenge for a earlier 54-51 loss at Tulsa. Note when they met the first time Wichita St had Cincinnati and Houston on deck so I believe they got caught looking past Tulsa who wasn't a 1st place team back then. My numbers have WICHITA ST winning by 10-13 points. TAKE WICHITA ST as my 3% CBB PLAY.
Game: (859) Wofford at (860) Tennessee Chat
Date/Time: Mar 8 2020 6:30 PM EDT
Betting Line Provider: Heritage
Play Rating: 3%
Play: Wofford -1.0 (-108)
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(859) 3% WOFFORD -1
Riddle me this? Wofford lost both regular season games and Tennessee Chattanooga has a better record yet Wofford is the favorite. Can you say trap game? Vegas is begging you to take Chattanooga but I'm not buying it. We also find that Playing On - Neutral court teams as a favorite or pick (WOFFORD) - after 2 or more consecutive overs, in a game involving two average defensive teams ( teams allowing 67-74 PPG) you would be 80-39 ATS over the L5 Years. My numbers have WOFFORD winning by 4-6 points. TAKE WOFFORD as my 3% CONF. TOURNEY PLAY.
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Rampage Sports
Ohio st +7
Tulsa under
Nebraska +16.5
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