Saturday 2/26/22 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NCAAB, NBA & NHL games.
Jeff Hochman
10* NHL Game of Month
Calgary Flames -135
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BohBoh Bets
2* Tottenham -120
2* Manchester City/Manchester United Parlay (-147)
1* Tottenham over 3 (-103)
1* Brentford +150
1* Burnley +315
1* Burnley - Crystal Palace Draw (+240)
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both-score uk
ENGLAND: PREMIER LEAGUE
Everton – Manchester City
Both to Score @ 2.00
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Andrew McInnis
4% REGULATION Washington Capitals -115
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The Prez
(9) Tampa Bay Lightning at (10) Nashville Predators
3% Total Over 6.0 (-130). No analysis with this play - good to 6.5.
(17) Minnesota Wild at (18) Calgary Flames
4% Total Over 5.5 (-130). No analysis with this play - good to 6
(11) Toronto Maple Leafs at (12) Detroit Red Wings
REGULATION Toronto Maple Leafs -140.
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Sean Murphy
10 goy Northern Illinois
10 gow San fran
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Stephen Nover
Seton hall
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Tomas Sports
Arkansas ml
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Sean Higgs
Njit
Central Arkansas
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Bender Wins
NCAAB: Boise St -1
31-11 in 2022
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Root
Reserve— Rutgers -2.5
Gold Standard— Cincinnati -12.5
Pinnacle— Wyoming -7.5
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Max Gorenstein
ARIZONA ST. @ UTAH | 02/26 | 10:00 PM EST
ARIZONA ST. 121
ANALYSIS: The Sun Devils have been playing great as they are 4-1 SU and 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games and they are coming off of a dominating win over Colorado. The Utes have been terrible in conference play as they are 4-14 SU and 5-13 ATS, including 2-6 SU and 3-5 ATS at home. The wrong team is favored here. The Sun Devils are not an average 11-16 team. The Sun Devil should be able to stay hot and sweep the Utes.
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3:57 AM
WISCONSIN @ RUTGERS | 02/26 | 6:00 PM EST
RUTGERS -2.5
ANALYSIS: This Scarlett Knights team has been dominant at home. They are 7-1 SU and ATS at home against conference opponents. The Scarlett Knights dominated the first matchup against the Badgers as they won the game by eight as eight-point underdogs. I am surprised that this spread is so low. The Badgers are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. I am expecting the Knights to pull away late and cover this small spread.
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3:33 AM
FLORIDA ST. @ VIRGINIA | 02/26 | 4:00 PM EST
VIRGINIA -8.5
ANALYSIS: Fading the Seminoles in this spot. They are 1-8 SU and 0-9 ATS in their last nine games, including 0-5 SU and ATS on the road. On the other hand, the Cavaliers are 5-2 SU and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games, including 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS at home. The Seminoles offense should struggle to do anything against the Cavs defense. Virginia will dominate this game and cover the spread against the slumping Seminoles.
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3:31 AM
FORDHAM @ DAVIDSON | 02/26 | 2:30 PM EST
FORDHAM +11.5
ANALYSIS: The Rams have been playing really well as of late. They are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as their games have been tight. Their defense has been a big factor in their recent success. In their last four games they are allowing just 55.3 PPG and are 3-1 SU and 4-0 ATS in those games. The first matchup between these two teams was tight the whole way. Fordham led by nine at halftime and lost by just three points. I am expecting this game to be close as well and the Rams to cover this spread.
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3:26 AM
N. CAROLINA @ NC STATE | 02/26 | 2:00 PM EST
N. CAROLINA -4
ANALYSIS: This spread is way too small. The Wolfpack are terrible. They are 1-7 SU and ATS in their last eight games, including a 100-80 loss against the Tar Heels. Given the way their last meeting went, I was expecting the spread to be closer to ten points. The Tar Heels should easily blowout the struggling Wolfpack in this ACC rematch. Lay the points.
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3:25 AM
PURDUE @ MICHIGAN ST. | 02/26 | 12:00 PM EST
PURDUE -4.5
ANALYSIS: Yes, the Boilermakers have been bad against the spread, but this spread is way too low to ignore. The Spartans have been slumping recently as they are just 1-5 SU and ATS in their last six games. The Boilermakers are the much better team in this matchup. The Boilermakers have the best offense in the nation according to Kenpom as they 82.2 PPG on ridiculous percentages of 50.3 percent from the field and 40.3 percent from behind the arc. Their offense should have no problems in this game as the Boilermakers win big. Lay the points.
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3:24 AM
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Las Vegas Pipeline
NHL 75* Flames - 135
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Ben Burns
Gom Flames
Upset East Kentucky
Blowout Alabama
Northeastern
Delaware
Nevada
Sac. St over
Cavs
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Brad Powers:
1u (804) Oregon -2 10 ET
.5u (758) Colorado +10.5 8 ET
.5u (781) Creighton +5 8:30 ET
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Potato Kmish
Tennessee ML
Arkansas -2
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Greg Peterson
Colorado +10 vs Arizona
Wake Forest -8 vs Louisville
Kansas vs Baylor Under 150
Missouri vs LSU Over 132.5
USC +4 vs Oregon
Update Season Record 276-234-11
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Big al
Penguins
Gom
Miami Ohio
Gow
Hawks
Liscomb
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kelso
personal best
100 wyoming
chairmans
25 purdue fort worth
best bets
15 new mexico st
15 loyola chicago
15 wright st
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Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers OVER 7
Thank you
In Game Trap
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RAS
Washington +5
Boise St./UNLV UNDER 130
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PickersMx
Mushu
BLANK CHECK NCABB
Arizona-10
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Bob Balfe
Purdue -4
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Matt Severance
VANDERBILT @ MISS. STATE | 02/26 | 1:00 PM EST
MISS. STATE -280
ANALYSIS: I've been to Starkville and trust me, nothing-to-play-for Vandy will want to get out of there ASAP. Think Talladega Nights but worse (actually it is a fun college town). Really just a home/road split here. Not gonna bore you with stats. The parlay is with Marquette at about +75.
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9:45 AM
BUTLER @ MARQUETTE | 02/26 | 1:00 PM EST
MARQUETTE -350
ANALYSIS: OK, the Edward parlay for today starts with Marquette. Although, there's nothing wrong with betting $100 and taking your $28.57 back. Money is money Holmes. Butler has lost three straight and should be going through the motions at this point. The play is with Mississippi State at -280. Not great at +75 but decent.
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9:39 AM
MINNESOTA @ CALGARY | 02/26 | 10:00 PM EST
CALGARY -145
ANALYSIS: Kinda thought Calgary was in a trap game scenario on a 10-game winning streak when it visited rival Vancouver on Thursday so stayed away and indeed the Flames were extinguished. See what I did there? Actually, they were embarrassed in an historic 7-1 loss -- first team ever on at least a 10-game winning streak to lose by at least six goals. And yes, I use an instead of a with historic. Thus, I expect a major bounce back tonight back at the Saddledome. I'm going to use Saddledome in an in-person sentence today. It's just fun. Hi stranger, the best beef jerky is at the Saddledome. Well, I'll work on it.
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Matt Howe
AUBURN @ TENNESSEE | 02/26 | 4:00 PM EST
AUBURN +3.5
ANALYSIS: This is Auburn's biggest remaining game of the season. They currently have a one-game lead over Kentucky in the SEC standings. I believe Bruce Pearl's squad will be motivated in their only game this season against the Volunteers and are the better team here. In order to win the SEC regular-season title, this is a must-win for the Tigers. Auburn is led by true-freshman Jabari Smith, who is a mismatch for anyone on Tennesse's roster. I think Auburn has a great chance to win outright, so I love the fact they're getting three-plus points here.
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Mario Rojas
609 Purdue -5 - 12pm
609 Purdue under 147 - 12pm
620 Mississippi St. -6.5 - 1pm
620 Mississippi St. over 136 - 1pm
624 NC State over 151 - 1:30pm
625 North Dakota State over 144.5 2pm (Best)
625 North Dakota State -10 2pm
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Smart Money Sports
NCAAB: Baylor -3 (2 units)
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CleInsiderSports
Furman -9
Mississippi State -6.5
Arkansas -140
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Paul Stone
North Carolina
Boston College
East Carolina
Northern Iowa
Gonzaga
USC
Under Oregon
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Lucky 7
Kentucky +3
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Godfather locks
massive 10k unit picks
#1 - tennessee volunteers -3
#2 - west virginia mountaineers +3
huge 5k unit picks
#1 - baylor bears -3
#2 - virginia tech hokies +1.5
#3 - kansas state wildcats -3
#4 - michigan state spartans +5
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The Whale
Conservative Selections
Payday - Bet until you win 1 unit - Hasn't lost this year
A Bet 9am 1519 Celtics first half -6 (if win, cash your paycheck)
B Bet 1230pm 657 Over 134.5 on Texas A&M (if needed)
C Bet 7pm 13 Avalanche -170 (if A and B lose)
Aggressive Morning Selections - First Wave - Next Wave at 1pm pst
Best Bets to Win $175
10am 617 Over 137.5 on Butler
11am 628 Arkansas money line
9am 1519 Celtics first half -6
930am 03 Washington -186
11am 1628 Arkansas first half -1.5
9am 1609 Purdue first half -3
Super Platinums to Win $125
11am 1624 NC State +2 first half
9am 1601 Ok State +2 first half
10am 615 Purdue Fort Wayne +3
11am 1631 Dayton first half -5
11am 1633 Northern Ill +8
1230pm 657 Over 134.5 TX AM
Best Bet Two Team Parlays $70 Bet $80
10am 617 Over 137.5 on Butler
11am 628 Arkansas money line
9am 1519 Celtics first half -6
930am 03 Washington -186
11am 1628 Arkansas first half -1.5
9am 1609 Purdue first half -3
Super Platinum Two Team Parlays Bet $70
11am 1624 NC State +2 first half
9am 1601 Ok State +2 first half
10am 615 Purdue Fort Wayne +3
11am 1631 Dayton first half -5
11am 1633 Northern Ill +8
1230pm 657 Over 134.5 TX AM
Best Bet Round Robins 2's and a 3 for $20 a way for $80
10am 617 Over 137.5 on Butler
11am 628 Arkansas money line
9am 1519 Celtics first half -6
930am 03 Washington -186
11am 1628 Arkansas first half -1.5
9am 1609 Purdue first half -3
Super Platinum Round Robins 2's and a 3 for $15 a way for $60
11am 1624 NC State +2 first half
9am 1601 Ok State +2 first half
10am 615 Purdue Fort Wayne +3
11am 1631 Dayton first half -5
11am 1633 Northern Ill +8
1230pm 657 Over 134.5 TX AM
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VSiN Hosts & Guests
FIRST STRIKE
Lou Finocchiaro
Tsukarayan by Decision (+175) vs. Alvarez
Ziam (-120) vs. McKinney
Jordan Sherwood
Brahimaj/Gilmore Under 2.5 (-140)
Brahimaj via submission +100
Terrance McKinney +110 over Fares Ziam
McKinney/Ziam Under 2 ½ -145
Jonathan Martinez via decision +140
POINT SPREAD SATURDAY
Mark Zinno
Purdue -5 vs. Michigan State
Kentucky +2.5 vs. Arkansas
Kansas +3 vs. Baylor
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Stu Feiner
CBB $20,000 ALL-IN MAXIMUM BEST BET ON RUTGERS -2.5.
CBB MEDIUM BETS ON BUTLER +8, ARKANSAS -3, SETON HALL +3.5, SOUTH CAROLINA +11
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Scott Spreitzer
8* College Basketball First Half Play - Baylor -1.5
3* Oakland -1.5
3* Weber St -8
3* LA Kings -125
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Worlds Worst Picker
Peabody’s pick
Butler
We take
Marquette
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WWP
He takes - Butler, Texas, Tennessee
We take - Marquette, West Virginia, Auburn
Good Luck !
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Brad Feinberg
jason Tatum- over 7.5 rebounds
Marcus Smart over 4.5 assists
Al Horford over 2.5 assists
Deandre Fox over 23.5 points
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Justlocknload
5 unit s.carolina +13/-125
4 units UNC ML
3 units Dayton -8/-120
3 units IPFW +4
2 units Lehigh +4
2 units Arkansas ML -125
2 unit parlay (+110): marquette ml and creighton +7
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Jim Feist
CBB
3* #716 Northern Iowa (UNI) +2
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Strike Point Sports
College Basketball
8u Game of Year Arkansas -2.5
4u Tennessee -3
2u Rutgers -2.5
4u Wyoming -7
2u Oregon -4
1u Gonzaga -10.5
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H&H Sports
3* Pittsburgh -160
3* Tampa Bay -175
2* Washington -170
2* Minnesota +135
1* Toronto/Detroit Over 6.5
1* Vegas/Colorado Over 6
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Pickswise Sports
CBB 3* Best Bet - Miami Florida [ML]
NBA 3* Best Bet
Chicago Bulls [ML]
Denver Nuggets
NHL 3* Best Bet - Boston Bruins
Soccer MLS
Columbus Crew
D.C. United
MLS Future to Win �� it all
New England Revolution +1000
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H&H Sports
CBB
3* Rhode Island -12
3* Arkansas -140 [ML]
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Strike Point Sports
College Basketball
8u Game of Year Arkansas -2.5
4u Tennessee -3
2u Rutgers -2.5
4u Wyoming -7
2u Oregon -4
1u Gonzaga -10.5
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Jim feist
Gom
Unc
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Executive
650 Wake Forest
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Doug Upstone
NBA
6U UNDER 225.5 San Antonio vs. Miami
Season: 56 - 58 / -10.5U
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IC
4 - Cleveland Cavaliers -7.5 over Washington Wizards
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Chip Patterson
ARIZONA @ COLORADO | 02/26 | 8:00 PM EST
COLORADO +10
ANALYSIS: Senior night in Boulder against a Colorado team that has won five of its last six could prove to be a difficult spot for Arizona, and while I think the Wildcats win (and in doing so clinch at least a share of the Pac-12 regular season title) I like the Buffs inside the number. Colorado has enough size on its front line to somewhat neutralize Arizona's advantage inside, and the home crowd should be primed to have an impact with the league frontrunners in town.
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KANSAS @ BAYLOR | 02/26 | 8:00 PM EST
KANSAS +3
ANALYSIS: Baylor's rating remains very strong even after injuries both minor (James Akinjo and LJ Cryer) and major (Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua), but matchups against a team like Kansas is where I think we'll see the cumulative effect of those injuries. The Jayhawks are healthier, more well-rounded and playing their best basketball of the season. Don't hate a moneyline sprinkle, but love getting the full possession of points.
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10:50 AM
UCLA @ OREGON ST. | 02/26 | 4:00 PM EST
OREGON ST. +13.5
ANALYSIS: Oregon State has just 3 wins on the season but Wayne Tinkle's group hasn't quit yet, as we saw on Thursday night in the double-overtime effort against USC. Now the Beavers get another shot at home with UCLA in town, and Johnny Juzang is questionable after playing just 11 minutes against Oregon because of an ankle injury. With the big stage provided by the CBS -- as Gary Parrish will always note, "the Network of Stars" -- I think Oregon State has enough of an upset-minded approach that it stays within the number.
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1:12 PM
KENTUCKY @ ARKANSAS | 02/26 | 2:00 PM EST
ARKANSAS -2.5
ANALYSIS: Arkansas has covered the spread in nine straight games, and while the numbers are likely to catch them soon it's unlikely we see any kind of letdown with Kentucky in town. The Razorbacks are playing their best basketball of the season while Kentucky is hobbled, plus the Wildcats are just 3-6 against the spread in true road games this season. Bud Walton Arena -- where Arkansas is 14-1 this season -- has been a difference maker in wins against Auburn and Tennessee, and I think it will be again in one of the biggest games of the day.
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1:00 PM
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H&H Sports
Update #2
CBB
3* Davidson -12
2* Boston U. -5.5
3* Arkansas -134 [ML]
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Tom Fornelli
TEXAS TECH @ TCU | 02/26 | 6:00 PM EST
TCU +5
ANALYSIS: I don't like taking Texas Tech as a road favorite. Considering it's only 1-3 ATS when it is, the feelings are justified. The Red Raiders move too slowly and shoot too poorly to trust in these situations, and TCU like to slow games down even more than Tech does while playing excellent defense itself.
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WISCONSIN @ RUTGERS | 02/26 | 6:00 PM EST
RUTGERS -2.5
ANALYSIS: There's no way I'm betting against Rutgers at home. I don't care how important this game is to Wisconsin and what they have on the line. The 96 Bulls could walk into The RAC and I'd take Rutgers to cover right now.
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1:31 PM
UCLA @ OREGON ST. | 02/26 | 4:00 PM EST
OREGON ST. +13.5
ANALYSIS: Oregon State has routinely been underestimated on the market. Considering the Beavers are 3-23 on the season, it's hard to blame anybody for writing them off, but they shouldn't be this large a dog at home. Not even to UCLA.
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1:29 PM
FLORIDA ST. @ VIRGINIA | 02/26 | 4:00 PM EST
FLORIDA ST. +9
ANALYSIS: Blindly taking underdogs in ACC play isn't the worst move in the world this season, but more than anything I can't trust Virginia as this large a favorite. The Cavs just aren't good enough offensively, and while Florida State struggles itself, the Noles are good enough defensively to keep this close.
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1:27 PM
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John Bollman
TAMPA BAY @ NASHVILLE | 02/26 | 7:30 PM EST
NASHVILLE 150
ANALYSIS: Predators take on the Lightning tonight in a Stadium Series game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. This is an outdoor game so I am not sure why the line isn’t closer to even. Lightning are obviously very good as they are back to back Stanley Cup champions, and they have been on a roll but the Predators are a very streaky team and they have now won a couple in a row. Both teams are healthy. I like the value on the Predators in their first outdoor game at home tonight.
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MONTREAL @ OTTAWA | 02/26 | 7:00 PM EST
MONTREAL 140
ANALYSIS: Canadiens have been on a hot streak and they take on the Senators who haven’t exactly been stringing wins together. I am not sure why this line is so far apart, the Canadiens have been really bad but these past few games they have beaten some very good teams. As I said last time we played them, I am not sure how long this good play will last, but if they stay as underdogs against losing teams I will continue to pay the price to find out.
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11:32 AM
N.Y. RANGERS @ PITTSBURGH | 02/26 | 3:00 PM EST
N.Y. RANGERS 145
ANALYSIS: Once again, I am not sure why the Penguins are so heavily favored here after losing their last three games. As we learned with the Caps, Igor Shesterkin is more than capable of stealing a win here and this Rangers team is out to prove they belong. The Rangers are worse on the road but the Penguins are actually worse at home. Road dogs win as frequently as home dogs, take the Rangers here.
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11:31 AM
MINNESOTA @ CALGARY | 02/26 | 10:00 PM EST
CALGARY -150
ANALYSIS: Flames were on a roll before they lost their last game 7-1. Wild have been struggling lately winning just 5 of their last 10 games and they are a very streaky team. They are also much worse on the road at 15-11-2. Flames are much better at home at 14-4-4 and they shouldn’t give up a bunch of power play goals like last game. Take the Flames.
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Justin Perri
NEB.-OMAHA @ ST. THOMAS (MN) | 02/26 | 8:00 PM EST
NEB.-OMAHA +7
ANALYSIS: This one is not pretty, so hold on to your hats. Both of these teams rank in the bottom 20 of Division 1 basketball and are essentially fodder for the better Summit League teams. So why are we betting them? Well, the Tommies are playing really terribly and I don't trust them to win, let alone notch a dub by more than two full possessions. The Tommies are one of the worst home ATS teams in the nation with a 1-8 ATS record on their own floor. Meanwhile Omaha has actually been competitive and holds a 15-12 ATS mark this season. Omaha is likely looking to avenge their earlier home loss to St. Thomas and avoid getting swept for the year, take the 7 points.
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4:01 AM
NEW ORLEANS @ NORTHWESTERN ST. | 02/26 | 4:00 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS -1.5
ANALYSIS: Northwestern State is not a very good basketball team and you should fade them in this spot. They only have five wins against D1 teams this year and three of them were against Incarnate Word, who somehow manages to be even worse. New Orleans isn't great either, most of the Southland isn't, but they should be able to hold their own against one of the bottom 5 defensive teams in the nation in the Demons. UNO has won 8 of its last 10 and will be looking to finish a three game season sweep of NW St. I'm going to happily lay the small number here but I'm fine with a money line as well.
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Mike Barner
WASHINGTON @ CLEVELAND | 02/26 | 8:00 PM EST
WASHINGTON +8
ANALYSIS: The Wizards aren’t exactly in a great spot here considering they went to double overtime against the Spurs on Friday. However, the Cavaliers enter this game decimated at guard with Darius Garland (back), Caris LeVert (foot) and Rajon Rondo (toe) all out. They went 4-2 over the last six games that Garland has missed, but three of their victories were by seven or fewer points. Given this big number, I’ll take the points.
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Stephen Oh
SAN ANTONIO @ MIAMI | 02/26 | 8:00 PM EST
SAN ANTONIO +7.5
ANALYSIS: I realize the Spurs are coming off a double-overtime game at Washington, which they won. But the Heat also played on Friday night, so neither team has a back-to-back advantage. The main reason I'm taking San Antonio to cover is because Miami has a huge game on Monday against Chicago, which is tied with the Heat for the best record in the Eastern Conference. I would not be shocked to see Miami look ahead to -- or try to save some energy for -- Monday night. My model says the Spurs cover 67 percent of the time and win by one, so you're getting strong value at this number.
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