Sunday 1/20/19 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for Sunday’s NCAAB, NFL & NBA games.
Mike Wynn
Free Play: Indiana -7½ Over Charlotte
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Razor Sharp
YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR SUNDAY: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS -8 over Bradley
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Totals4U
Sunday's Free Selection: Missouri State/Drake over 150 1/2
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Atlantic Sports
Sunday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Iona + 1
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#1 Sports
Sunday's Free Selection: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles + 4
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Platinum Plays
Free Pick: the Iowa Hawkeyes -8½ over Illinois
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Easy Money Sports
Lee's Sunday Free Selection Is
Southern Illinois -8
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Nevada Sharpshooter
Your free winner for Sunday: Take MISSOURI ST +4½ over Bradley
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Hawkeye Sports
Sunday's Free Pick: Washington Capitols - 160
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Arthur Ralph
FREE play SUN Minnesota NBA -10
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Vegas Steam Line
Your free winner for Sunday: MINNESOTA -10½ over Phoenix
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High Stakes Syndicate
Free Selection for Sunday: Carolina Hurricanes - 115
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Kenny Towers
FREE PLAY FOR SUNDAY - CHARLOTTE/INDIANA OVER 219
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John Anthony Sports
Sunday's Free Selection: Nebraska-Omaha - 5 1/2
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BIG AL
Our complimentary selection for Sunday, January 20 is:
Detroit Red Wings +115 over Vancouver Canucks.
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CAPPERS ACCESS
NFL
Rams
Chiefs
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GUS AUGUSTINE
The total for this Rams-Saints game is in the same "price range" as it was back on November 4th when these teams met in New Orleans in a game that saw the Saints outscore the Rams, 45-35. That was a whopping 80 combined points and an easy Over.
The question today is, can they duplicate that totals result? The answer is not as simple as black and white, as there is some definite gray in the forecast for today's Rams-Saints rematch.
For one thing, the Saints scoring that had been off-the-charts early in the season has taken a turn since the end of November, as New Orleans has been Over 30 points just once in their last 6 games this year. The Under has been the play in 4 of those 6 games, including last week's 20-14 playoff win over Philadelphia.
The Rams too saw their prolific scoring slow down towards the end of the regular season, but they have landed Over in their last pair of games, and that does include their 30-22 home playoff win over Dallas last weekend in Los Angeles. That game would have seen a few more points for sure had the Rams not settled for 3 field goals on the night.
I do not think we are headed for another 80 point shootout, but I do think we are going to see enough points get posted for this game to see both teams hovering in the 30 point price range as this game wears on.
The offensive minds of the Sean's - McVay and Payton - are simply too proven for me to see this one ending in a 24-21 type of a final.
Indoors with the top 2 offenses in the NFC on the field, we will land Over the total.
Rams-Saints Over in the NFC Championship Game.
4* L.A. RAMS-NEW ORLEANS OVER
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RAY CHADWICK
Going to play the Iowa Hawkeyes in their home game today against Illinois - and that will be with or without Tyler Cook and his 17 points, 8 rebounds per game average - as Iowa has been able to get by without Cook in their past couple of games, and today's foe is not exactly upper-tier in the conference.
Iowa comes into this home game riding a 4-game win and cover streak, and they have gone 9-1 straight up their last 10 games after losing back-to-back conference games to Michigan State and Wisconsin.
The Illini were able to end a 5 game straight up slide, as they notched their first conference win - and what a win it was - as Illinois blasted Minnesota, 95-68 as the small home dog earlier this week.
It will be back to the loss column though for the Fighting Illini, as Iowa did sweep last season's pair of meetings both straight up and against the spread, and they come into this home game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena averaging just over 82 points per game, and 34.2 rebounds per game, while Illinois stands at 74.4 points per game for, and 30.5 boards cleared. The Illini also allow a basket per game more than their opponent today.
Having Cook would be nice for Fran McCaffery's team, but since they have won and covered each of their last 3 on the Big Ten schedule without him, I would say they should still be able to name it here today at home against the Illini.
Comp play on the Hawkeyes.
3* IOWA
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TOMMY BRUNSON
Your comp play for Sunday goes on the Drake Bulldogs as the home favorite over the Missouri State Bears.
Drake has only been able to win 2 of their last 5 games, but they did just win on the conference trail at Bradley, 69-52, and back at home I can see them getting healthy at the expense of the 8-10 Bears who have also won just 2 times in their last 5 games, but happen to be coming off a 70-64 home loss to Evansville their last time out.
Home court has really meant something to both of these teams, both this season and in the series, as Drake sports a 7-1 straight up mark on their home court, and they have also covered in 5 of their 6 lined home games too.
Missouri State is just 2-8 away from home this season, and they have failed in 7 of their 10 away games versus the line.
In this series, the home team has been able to cover in 17 of the past 24 meetings.
Drake did sweep last year's pair of meetings both straight up and against the spread, as the Bulldogs have captured 3 of the last 4 series meetings straight up, and are on a 5 game cover streak the last 5 times these schools have faced one another.
The numbers look good today for another Drake win and cover, as they do average average close to 3 points and 2 boards per game more than Mizz State, and they are also shooting their free throws at 73% compared to the Bears 68%.
When it gets down to bomb-and-foul time, I feel confident the Bulldogs will can their free throws and that will allow them to cover this Sunday contest.
Take Drake.
3* DRAKE
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BOBBY CONN
NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2019
Colorado vs. Utah
1* Free Play on Utah -3½ -115
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BRODY VAUGHN
NHL | Jan 20, 2019
Capitals vs. Blackhawks
Blackhawks+155
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HUNTER PRICE
NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2019
Colorado vs. Utah
1* Free Pick on Utah -3½ -115
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KENNY WALKER
NFL | Jan 20, 2019
Rams vs. Saints
Rams+3 +100
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INFO PLAYS
NFL | Jan 20, 2019
Rams vs. Saints
1* Free Play on Rams +3 +101
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Marc Lawrence
NFL Free Play - Sunday
Play - Chiefs-Patriots UNDER (Game 313-314).
Edges - AFC championship games with an Over/Under total of 48 or more points are 1-5-1 UNDER; and AFC title games are 1-4-1 UNDER the last six years … With the temperatures below freezing at Arrowhead Stadium for this game, we recommend a 1* play on the UNDER total. Thank you and good luck as always.
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MARK WILSON
NFL | Jan 20, 2019
Rams vs. Saints
Free Play on Rams +3 +100
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CHIP CHIRIMBES
L.A. Rams at New Orleans 3:05 ET
Rams/Saints (OVER)
A pair of great offensive teams with the exact same record (14-3) will be playing in 'perfect' conditions and their offenses will have no excuses for not putting the ball in the end zone. With balance and all-pros in fey offensive positions both clubs will not give up many series without trying to score. The Saints at home have already beaten L.A. 45-35 the first week in November and I expect more of the same, maybe not 80 but enough to go OVER. The over is 5-1 in the last six meetings in New Orleans and 9-4 over in the last 13 overall in the series. Play OVER!
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R&R TOTALS
R&R Totals FREE NHL Over-Under Sunday 1-20-19
UNDER 6 -111 Carolina/Edmonton
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TOTALS GURU
NFL | Jan 20, 2019
Rams vs. Saints
Free Total Annihilator On Rams vs Saints under 57 -110
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CALVIN KING
NFL | Jan 20, 2019
Rams vs. Saints
[1%] Free Play on Rams +3
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ROB VINCILETTI
The College hoops comp play for Sunday is on the Under in the Bradley vs Southern Illinois game posted at 124. These two have played under in 5 of the last 6 meetings and this one should be lower scoring as well. Bradley has played under in 6 straight and the last 8 vs Missouri Valley conference teams. The Salukis of Southern Illinois are 15-2 under off a loss and 9 of 13 under on Sundays. In conference games they are 4 of 5 under and have played under in 5 straight home games. Look for this one to follow suit.
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PURE LOCK
Pure Lock's FREE CBB play Sunday 1-20-19
Nebraska Omaha -5 -103
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STEVE JANUS
1* Free Sharp Play on Utah -3½ -115
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Line Mover Sports
NFL NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS +3
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Tys Terrific Tips
NCAA Basketball MICHIGAN WOLVERINES ‑3.5
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Furbookie
nfl new orleans saints ‑3
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The Oracle
NFL KANSAS CITY CHIEFS ‑3
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PointSpreadJonny
NCAA Basketball IONA GAELS ‑110
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Team Underground
NFL LOS ANGELES RAMS +3
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Sports Book Edge
Kevin 'Bubba' Smith
'Railside' Harry MLB Expert
3/4 An.Ducks/NY Islanders Over
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Priority Sports Info
Roy Maddux
#508 Minnesota Timberwolves
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TDS Pucks & Dunks
Sloan Shannon
Home of the Dog Pound
#2 Chicago Blackhawks
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Golden Locks Sports
#311/2 LA Rams/NO Saints Under
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Billy Irish Picks
Billy Irish
Original Pot of Gold Top Play
#8 Toronto Maple Leafs
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Winning Colors Pks
TJ Elliot
Football & Basketball specialist
#311/2 LA Rams/NO Saints Over
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Todays Round Robin
Harry Walker
#313/4 NE Patriots/KC Chiefs Under
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Vegas Hotsheet
LA Rams/NO Saints Under
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DAVE COKIN
For today’s free play, I’ll offer my leans on the two NFL Over/Unders. Please note these are just opinions and not plays. But my take on the two Totals are as follows.
RAMS-SAINTS UNDER 57
PATRIOTS-CHIEFS OVER 56.5
Good luck and enjoy the games!
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BRUCE MARSHALL
(835) South Dakota
(836) Nebraska Omaha
Over
Having hit 149 or more points on the "total" in eight straight games, forecasting an "over" 148.5 in Omaha games does not seem too unreasonable. So it goes for Sunday va. South Dakota, as the potent Mavs look to extend their "over" mark to 9-3 in a 12-game span. Meanwhile note the uptick in South Dakota scoring and four "overs" in five for the Coyotes. Play South Dakota-Omaha "Over"
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Teyas Sports
FREE PICK 1/20 NHL WASHINGTON UNDER 6 1/2
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JIMMY BOYD
NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2019
Illinois vs. Iowa
1* Free NCAAB Pick on Illinois Fighting Illini +8.5
I love the value here with Illinois as a near double-digit dog against the Hawkeyes. If the Fighting Illini were as bad as their 5-12 overall record and 1-5 mark in Big Ten, this line would make sense.
However, Illinois is much better than they get credit for and we a glimpse of what they are capable of with a 27-point win at home against Minnesota last time out. While that was their first Big Ten win, they had really been in every game outside of the opener at Nebraska.
Not only is Illini being undervalued by the books, Iowa is getting a little more love than they deserve. Keep in mind this is a team that was a 2-point home dog to Nebraska and a mere 2.5-point favorite against Ohio State.
With a huge revenge game against Michigan State on deck (lost by 22 at Sparty in early December), I think Iowa needs to be on upset alert. Take Illinois!
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ALEX SMART
NBA | Jan 20, 2019
Suns vs. Wolves
Wolves-10½ -105
The well rested Wolves lost last time they played todays visitor 107-99 as 7.5 point chalk and now have revenge on board .Im betting they get what they want vs a tired Suns team that played last night in Charlotte and now finishing a exhausting 4 game road trip. Note: Minnesota is 9-1 ATS with same-season loss revenge in this series.
MINNESOTA is 8-1 ATS in home games versus sub par defensive teams - allowing 110+ points/game this season with the average margin point diff clicking in at more than 14.7 ppg. PHOENIX is 1-10 ATS versus sub par defensive teams - allowing 110+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 3 seasons with the average point diff registering at 12.1 ppg.
NBA team (MINNESOTA) - revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a road favorite of 7or more, off a home loss are 33-11 ATS L/22 seasons for a 75% conversion rate for bettors.
Play on Minnesota Wolves to cover
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MIKE LUNDIN
NBA | Jan 20, 2019
Clippers vs. Spurs
Spurs-9 -100
The slumping LA Clippers have lost five straight games and failed to cover the spread in all five. They took a 112-94 home loss to the Golden State Warriors Friday night and are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games following a double-digit loss at home.
Here the Clippers will face a surging Spurs team that has won won eight of its 11 and is a solid 17-7 ATS home at AT&T Center.
Spurs' guard DeMar DeRozan missed Friday's 116-113 triumph at the Minnesota Timberwolves with an ankle injury. By the looks of it it's nothing serious though, and DeRozan is likely to return to the lineup for this contest. "He’s been playing a lot of minutes, more than most people," said Popovich. "It seemed like it was better to have his body recover tonight.”
10* play on San Antonio Spurs.
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BRANDON LEE
NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2019
Illinois vs. Iowa
10* FREE NCAAB PICK (Illinois +8)
I'll take my chances here with Illinois. The Fighting Illini come in off arguably their best game of the season, as they rolled Minnesota 95-68 at home as a 1-point dog. Most teams would be overvalued after a win like that, but Illinois had lost 5 straight, were 0-5 in the Big Ten and come in at 0-9 on the road. Iowa on the other hand is 10-1 at home. The Hawks have won 4 straight and are 9-1 in their last 10 overall. I'm not saying Iowa isn't the better team, I just think Illinois is going to want this one a little more. Hawkeyes could easily be looking to their rematch against Michigan State, who they will host on Thursday. Iowa is a mere 1-4 ATS last 5 at home vs a team with a losing road record and Illinois is 13-4 in their last 17 on the road after playing 4 straight games as a dog. Give me the Illini +8!
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MIKEY SPORTS
Mikey Sports FREE CBB play Sunday 1-20-19
Missouri State +4
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Top Dog
NFL LOS ANGELES RAMS +150
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MaxActionSports
NCAA Basketball IONA GAELS ‑2.5
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Ace / V.I.P.
NFL NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS/KANSAS CITY CHIEFS under 56.5
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Lasvegasmoneymachine
NCAA Basketball UTAH UTES ‑4
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Monster Sports Picks
NCAA Basketball UTAH UTES ‑4
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Vegas Consultants
NHL CAROLINA HURRICANES ‑115
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BUSTER SPORTS
Event: (3) Anaheim Ducks at (4) New York Islanders
Sport/League: NHL
Date/Time: January 20, 2019 3PM EST
Play: Anaheim Ducks +172
We are going to take a little flyer with the Anaheim Ducks today as they are getting some HUGE plus money in this spot as plus 172 underdogs at the time of this writing. The Ducks are a very streaky club and they are now on a 2 game winning streak following a 3-2 victory yesterday against the Devils. They are coming off a 12 game losing streak and before that, they won 9 out of 10 games. They still sit tied with Minnesota for the final playoff spot and we will look for them to get on another winning streak. As for the Islanders, they are playing some real nice hockey this last few weeks.. However, the Ducks have had their number of late winning the last 3 games between the clubs. The number tells us to bet the Ducks in this spot and that is what we will do. So lets get the job done with the Anaheim Ducks as your free play for today.
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1. NSA(The Legend) CBB - Drake -3
2. Vegas Line Crushers NBA - Suns +12
3. VegasSI.com CBB - Colorado +4
4. SportsAction365.com CBB - Bradley +8
5. Gameday Network NBA - Clippers +8.5
6. PointSpreadReport.com CBB - Duquesne -3
7. InsiderSportsAction.com CBB - Florida St under 148.5
8. Lou Panelli CBB - Iowa -8.5
9. Gerry "Big Cat" Andino CBB - Bradley +8
10. VegasSI.com Platinum Info Club CBB - Iona -2
11. William E. Stockton CBB - Bradley +8
12. Vincent Pioli NBA - Hornets over 218.5
13. Steve "Scoop" Kendall CBB - Iowa -8.5
14. SCORE CBB - Providence +5.5
15. East Coast Line Movers NBA - Suns +12
16. Tony Campone CBB - Providence over 138.5
17. Chicago Sports Group CBB - Drake under 150
18. Hollywood Sportsline CBB - Florida St under 148.5
19. VIP Action NBA - Pacers -7.5
20. South Beach Sports NBA - Clippers over 224
21. Las Vegas Sports Commission NBA - Suns +12
22. NY Players Club NBA - Hornets over 218.5
23. Fred Callahan NBA - Pacers -7.5
24. Las Vegas Private CEO Club NBA - Clippers +8.5
25. Michigan Sports CBB - South Dakota +4.5
26. National Consensus Report NBA - Suns under 228.5
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Bob Harvey Sports
#501/2 Ch. Hornets/In.Pacers Over
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Richard Saber
LA Rams/NO Saints Over
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CHRIS JORDAN
My free winner for tonight is on the Kansas City Chiefs, minus the number against the New England Patriots. And as I always insist, with football favorites in this range, we're buying half points. So as long as this game is in between -2.5 and -4.5 points, I want you purchasing the half point down.
First of all, let me address the suddenly stingy Kansas City defense, which will get a strong pass rush on Tom Brady, and will continually make him throw off-balance or make him rush his throws. I know this defense was shoddy throughout the season, but it looked awfully good last week against Indianapolis, and will be prepared for the Patriots.
On the other side of the ball there is Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes - the third quarterback to throw for at least 50 touchdowns in a season. Anyone else notice how this kid never gives up on plays, and has shown the ability to prolong drives by extending plays until his targets - at least one of them - get open.
Between Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Chris Conley or Travis Kelce, this is a very dangerous passing unit.
Mahomes is a lethal two-way guy, who can get it done with his legs or his arm. It doesn't surprise me he was sacked 26 times, because he moves around so much, but when you're throwing for 50+, it's okay. I don't see New England being able to bottle up Mahomes, and that's where we win and cover this game.
And when it's time to move the chains, on what will be a frigid field, the Chiefs could will run the ball with Damien Williams, who has stepped up to lead the rushing attack since Kareem Hunt was released and Spencer Ware has battled a hamstring injury.
Kansas City's offense will be too much, and its defense will do just enough.
Chiefs are headed to Atlanta.
5* CHIEFS
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COLE FAXON
NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2019
Providence vs. Marquette
FREE PLAY on Providence/Marquette over 140½ -110
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JACK JONES
NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2019
Florida State vs. Boston College
Jack’s Free Pick Sunday: Boston College +7
The Florida State Seminoles have been overvalued all season. They are 13-4 SU but just 6-11 ATS. They should not be 7-point road favorites over the Boston College Eagles today. The Cardinals have lost three of their last four with their only win coming by 6 at home over Miami as 10-point favorites.
Boston College is getting zero love from oddsmakers due to losing five straight games coming in. But four of the five losses came by 11 points or fewer, so they were competitive in all but their loss to Virginia. And three of their last four games have been on the road at Virginia Tech, Notre Dame and Louisville. They are certainly happy to be back home Sunday.
Home-court advantage has been huge in this series as the home team has gone 8-2 SU in the last 10 meetings. The home team is also 5-0-1 ATS in the last six meetings. The Seminoles are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 ACC games. The Eagles are 4-1 ATS in their last five games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Bet Boston College Sunday.
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MIKE WILLIAMS
NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2019
Colorado vs. Utah
1* on Colorado +4½ -107
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BOBBY LIGS
Event: (503) Phoenix Suns at (504) Minnesota T'wolves
Sport/League: NBA
Date/Time: January 20, 2019 7PM EST
Play: Minnesota T'wolves -12.0 (-110)
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