Saturday 12/14/19 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NFL, NCAAF & NBA games.
Emory Hunt
THE CZAR OF THE PLAYBOOK
YESTERDAY 7:26 PM
NAVY -10.5
ARMY VS NAVY | 12/14 | 3:00 PM EST
After what looked to be a dominant three-year run, the Army Black Knights fell back down to Earth in 2019. One of the major disappointments this season has been the play of their defense. Navy, on the other hand, has seen a return to its winning ways because of its defensive excellence and offensive experience. The Midshipmen have been consistent all season long, and are eager for revenge in this rivalry.
96-58-1 IN LAST 155 CFB ATS PICKS | +3296
9-6 IN LAST 15 NAVY ATS PICKS | +240
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Marc Lawrence
Army-Navy Jaw-Dropping Crush Play!
Army
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Jeff Ma
Army +10.5
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Tom Fornelli
#TRUSTTHEPROCESS
YESTERDAY 12:14 PM
UNDER 40.5
ARMY VS NAVY | 12/14 | 3:00 PM EST
While they seem to be catching up to the trend, there's no way to ignore that the last 13 meetings between these two teams have stayed Under the total. Those 13 meetings have had an average total of 35.3 points scored in them, and the last five have featured only 31.4 points per game. There's not nearly as much value on the Under as there used to be, but it's still there.
49-38-4 IN LAST 91 CFB PICKS | +1042
3-0 IN LAST 3 ARMY O/U PICKS | +300
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Nfac
SATURDAY 12-14-19
UFC : KAMARU USMAN -175...($1,000) - BIG MOVE
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Footballjesus
Army +pts
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BEZOBETS
NCAA Basketball:*Oregon +3.5 @ 1.909/-110 (3 Units)
NCAA Basketball:*Gonzaga +3 @ 1.945/-106 (2 Units)
NCAA Basketball:*Louisville -32 @ 1.909/-110 (2 Units)
NCAA Basketball:*UCLA +7 @ 1.909/-110 (2 Units)
NCAA Basketball:*BYU -1 @ 1.95/-105 (2 Units
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GoodFella
CBB GOM
Gonzaga +4
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Killer Sports NBA
Cleveland +11
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Root NCAA
Millionaires—--Michigan
No Limit———Georgetown
Perfect Play—-BYU
Inner Circle—--UCLA
Pinnacle———Wichita St
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Root Football
Millionaire - Army
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Nfac
SATURDAY 12-14-19 =
UFC : Kamaru Usman -175...($1,000) - BIG MOVE
UFC : Alexander Volkanovski +150...($600) via Pinnacle
304) Navy -10 (-120) - Buy 1/2 Pt at 10.5...($600) - CFB
Cantor
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POINTWISE PHONES
3- Army
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ELITE SPORTS PICKS
San Jose+16 NCAABB
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INSIDER SPORTS REPORT
4* Cal State-Fullerton+7.5 NCAABB
3* Navy-10 NCAAFB
3* Rockets-8.5 NBA
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NATIOONAL SPORTS SERVICE
5* Navy NCAAFB
3* Tennessee-6 NCAABB
3* Nuggets-7 NBA
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Primetime Sports :
4 Unit --> Cal. St.-Fullerton +7.5 over San Francisco (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Dayton -16 over Drake (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Arizona -3 over Gonzaga (NCAAB)
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BRYAN LEONARD
Football Plays
ARMY/NAVY 1ST HALF TOTAL
Game: (303) ARMY at (304) NAVY
Date/Time: Dec 14 2019 3:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Westgate
Play Rating: 4%
Play: 1H Total Under 20.5 (-110)
View Analysis
304 Army & Navy
First Half Play
In the last game for each of these teams the defenses were beaten badly. Army permitted 52 points to Hawaii, while Navy allowed 41 to Houston. But this has traditionally been a low scoring series. The last few years have seen total point outcomes of 27, 27, 38, 38, 27, 41 and 30. Both these teams know what the opposition wants to run and they prepare for it very well. The last two meetings saw a combined 24 points scored in the first half. We look for more of the same here.
PLAY FIRST HALF UNDER
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Tom Stryker
15-1 ATS ARMY VS NAVY ULTIMATE BEST BET WINNER
Navy
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Action Jackson Top play Illinois under
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From Northcoast group of handicappers:
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Master Sports
NCAA BK
4* #683 San Francisco -8
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Accu Picks
NBA
3* #549 San Antonia +2
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Mike Tierney
RUTGERS +2.5
SETON HALL @ RUTGERS | 12/14 | 4:00 PM EST
1:45 AM
The wrist injury that has shelved Seton Hall’s best big man, Sandro Mamukelashvili, is as big as he is (6-foot-11). Mamukelashvili averages 12.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, and he torched Rutgers last season. The Scarlet Knights are 7-0 at their gym, which figures to be rocking, and will be stoked three days after knocking off Wisconsin. Ride with Rutgers.
3-0 IN LAST 3 CBB ATS PICKS | +300
MICHIGAN -3.5
OREGON @ MICHIGAN | 12/14 | 12:00 PM EST
1:41 AM
Oregon not only engages in its first actual road game this season. Its body clocks will be at 9 a.m. for tip-off. Plus, the Ducks’ primary rebounder, Shakur Juiston (leg), will miss the proceedings. Michigan has endured a merciless schedule -- the nation’s second-toughest, according to Team Rankings -- and will be schooled for yet another challenge. The Wolverines’ sticky defense against the threes can keep the Ducks’ long-distance shooting in check. Take Michigan.
3-0 IN LAST 3 CBB ATS PICKS | +300
5-1-2 IN LAST 8 OREG ATS PICKS | +390
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Robin Hood
NCAA Basketball has been decent for sharp action lately. I am hoping that continues. The top sharp bettor in action is going with Rutgers +2 over Seton Hall. I would advise a 0.65 unit wager. The current LJP score is a 4. I expect another update around 4pm ET but have 6pm ET set just in case things run late.
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Bill Marzano
PITTSBURGH -1.5
LOS ANGELES @ PITTSBURGH | 12/14 | 7:00 PM EST
11:19 AM
The Penguins are a banged-up team, but they continue to play well. Tristan Jarry has been downright filthy in net, shutting out three of his last four opponents for only the second time in team history. Pittsburgh is 9-1-2 its last 12 home games and is 11-3-1 against the Western Conference. Meanwhile the Kings are 3-5-1 against the East, and Jonathan Quick is struggling in net with a 1-5-1 record his last seven starts. L.A. is 3-12-1 on the road. Penguins puck line (+120) is the play.
27-21-1 IN LAST 49 NHL PICKS | +535
ARIZONA -1.5
NEW JERSEY @ ARIZONA | 12/14 | 8:00 PM EST
11:11 AM
This is a tough spot for an already struggling New Jersey team that has lost seven straight and its head coach. The Devils lost in Colorado last night in a tough, physical game, and now they have to face one of the stingiest defensive teams in the NHL. The Coyotes allow the third fewest goals per game (2.35), and that doesn't bode well for a Devils team that has the second fewest points (23), scores the second fewest goals per game (2.39) and allows its opponents to score the second most (3.55). Phoenix puck line (+125) is the play.
27-21-1 IN LAST 49 NHL PICKS | +535
OREGON ST. -26.5
ARK.-PINE BLUFF @ OREGON ST. | 12/14 | 6:00 PM EST
11:01 AM
This game is a mismatch and exactly what we are looking for. The Beavers are off to a nice start this season on both sides of the ball. They lead the Pac-12 and are fifth in the nation in assist/turnover ratio (1.56) while averaging 80.1 points per game and shooting 49.6 percent from the field. Meanwhile Pine Bluff is horrible, just 1-7 on the season and 0-7 on the road. The team struggles offensively and defensively. Take Oregon State to cover.
34-25-3 IN LAST 62 CBB PICKS | +612
MEMPHIS +6.5
MEMPHIS @ TENNESSEE | 12/14 | 3:00 PM EST
10:51 AM
Tennessee has won 31 straight home games and leads this series, 15-11, but this will be a great game that could go either way. Memphis can score, but the Vols have been solid defensively. The difference may be that the Tigers also have been solid defensively. The dog has covered nine of the last 12 meetings. Take Memphis.
34-25-3 IN LAST 62 CBB PICKS | +612
DENVER -6.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ DENVER | 12/14 | 9:00 PM EST
10:43 AM
The Nuggets have won six straight meetings, including all four last season by at least seven points. They have struggled a bit the last week or so, but they are at home where they usually dominate both ends of the floor. On defense they have thrived, allowing a NBA-best 101.6 points per game. Meanwhile the Thunder are 0-9 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take Denver.
22-14 IN LAST 36 NBA PICKS | +672
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Micah Roberts
FORMER VEGAS Bookmaker
11:36 AM
ARIZONA -2
GONZAGA @ ARIZONA | 12/14 | 10:00 PM EST
This is going to be a well-played game by two of the best teams in the country that are both 10-1 on the season. The Wildcats have a huge home-court edge, which is why they’re favored, but Gonzaga is the higher-rated team. After the Zags' humiliating loss to Michigan, they’ve regrouped in their last two games and looked like past Zags teams. Gonzaga gets the cover.
3-0 IN LAST 3 CBB ATS PICKS | +300
3-0 IN LAST 3 ARIZ ATS PICKS | +300
12-9 IN LAST 21 GONZAG ATS PICKS | +221
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Zack Cimini
NOTRE DAME -6
UCLA @ NOTRE DAME | 12/14 | 3:00 PM EST
10:30 AM
A matchup that is sure to be entertaining on Saturday is UCLA at Notre Dame. Former Cincinnati and now UCLA coach Mick Cronin has experience from the old Big East drawing up schemes against Irish coach Mike Brey's system. UCLA may have the upper hand in athleticism and depth, but look for the Irish to have better scoring balance. Grab Notre Dame.
7-2-1 IN LAST 10 CBB ATS PICKS | +479
2-1 IN LAST 3 ND ATS PICKS | +96
3-2 IN LAST 5 UCLA ATS PICKS | +90
ILL.-CHICAGO +15
ILL.-CHICAGO @ DEPAUL | 12/14 | 2:00 PM EST
10:27 AM
DePaul fell from the list of unbeaten teams in its last game, against Buffalo. On Saturday the Blue Demons face an Illinois-Chicago team that is just 4-6. DePaul defeated UIC, 90-70, exactly one year ago. The Flames may be 0-3 away from home but have a sound starting five that includes electric scoring guard Tarkus Ferguson. Grab the points here on UIC.
7-2-1 IN LAST 10 CBB ATS PICKS | +479
2-1 IN LAST 3 ILLCHI ATS PICKS | +90
MICHIGAN ST. -17
MICHIGAN ST. VS OAKLAND | 12/14 | 12:00 PM EST
10:19 AM
Preseason expectations can overwhelm teams, and that appears to be the case for Michigan State. Three losses have dropped the Spartans to No. 16 in the country. But I have a feeling this will be a get-well game for them. Expect Michigan State to play two complete halves of basketball and cruise against Oakland.
7-2-1 IN LAST 10 CBB ATS PICKS | +479
3-1 IN LAST 4 MICHST ATS PICKS | +189
GREEN BAY -2.5
EVANSVILLE @ GREEN BAY | 12/14 | 7:00 PM EST
10:12 AM
Evansville's victory over Kentucky will likely go down as the biggest upset of the season. But Wisconsin-Green Bay has been battle-tested with seven of its 10 games on the road. The Phoenix hung around in recent losses against Central Florida and Xavier as double-digit underdogs. Look for a breakout game for Wisconsin-Green Bay on Saturday.
7-2-1 IN LAST 10 CBB ATS PICKS | +479
2-1 IN LAST 3 WISGB ATS PICKS | +99
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Stephen Oh
DEPAUL -14.5
ILL.-CHICAGO @ DEPAUL | 12/14 | 2:00 PM EST
2:33 AM
My model projects a 24-point win for DePaul, so you're getting strong value with the Blue Demons at this number. DePaul has played well offensively, averaging 76.1 points per game. Meanwhile UIC is allowing 72.7 points a game, which is 262nd in the country. Back the Blue Demons.
4-1 IN LAST 5 CBB ATS PICKS | +289
PROVIDENCE -11.5
STONY BROOK @ PROVIDENCE | 12/14 | 8:00 PM EST
2:14 AM
Providence has forced opponents into turnovers on 26 percent of all possessions (19th-highest rate in the country), while Stony Brook has turned the ball over on 21.1 percent of its possessions (270th). The bodes well for the Friars. My model says Providence covers 70 percent of the time, so you're getting strong value with the Friars at this number.
4-1 IN LAST 5 CBB ATS PICKS | +289
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Maddux
NBA
10 Detroit/Houston over 227
CBB
10 751 Northern Arizona +9
10 702 Detroit +13.5
10 735 New Mexico State +5.5
10 739 Cal Bakersfield -4.5
10 745 Georgia +5
10 689 IPFW/IUPUI over 141.5
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PickersMx
Lady Pickers
60 Dimes
DePaul -14.5
La Barba
75 Dimes
Michigan St -17
Mushu
100 Dimes
Navy -10
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Feist
Cbb blowout gow
Wichita st -4
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The 'R' Factor (NHL The Swami) - 9 Units Dallas Stars +125
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Spreitzer
7 unit
Xavier-4.5
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Northcoast Marquee of the year goes
Army/Navy UNDER 41
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Jack Winningham
NHL
Calgary +103
Montreal -243
Vancouver +107
NBA
Oklahoma City +
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Worlds Worst Picker CBB 3 Early Plays
His picks
Georgetown
Tulsa
Penn st super pick
We take Syracuse
Arkansas
Alabama super pick
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Seabass
Free Play Anaheim Ducks
NBA 400 Spurs
NCAABB ALL 400 Arkansas BYU Under, IUPUI Over, Vandy, Wis GB
500 Georgetown & BYU
700 Seton Hall & Tennessee
NCAAFB 400 Army Over
Army Opinion Only
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allan desrosiers
10 auburn
7 cuse over
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LV Wolf -
303 army/navy under 20.5 1h
56 Sj sharks ml -125
711 usc sb +1.5
735 NM st +3.5
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Maddux
Adding:
CBB
10 737 Evansville +3
10 8351 Houston Baptist +12
10 728 UL Lafayette/Louisiana Tech under 148.5
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Mitch Newman
100- Navy
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Josh Nagel
OVER 204.5
OKLAHOMA CITY @ DENVER | 12/14 | 9:00 PM EST
12:22 PM
Denver's prowess on the defensive is what's causing this meager total by today's standards. But the Thunder tend to go up tempo and the Nuggets are capable of keeping pace when they choose. Look for a faster pace that helps this total go Over.
18-13-1 IN LAST 32 NBA PICKS | +380
MEMPHIS PK
WASHINGTON @ MEMPHIS | 12/14 | 8:00 PM EST
12:18 PM
The Grizzlies had a chance to beat the Buck son Friday before getting overwhelmed in the fourth quarter. They did so without the services of rookies Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke, who sat out due to "injury maintenance." With them back in the fold, they should get the best of a slipping Wizards club that has lost three straight.
18-12-1 IN LAST 31 NBA ATS PICKS | +490
3-1 IN LAST 4 WAS ATS PICKS | +195
2-1 IN LAST 3 MEM ATS PICKS | +90
OVER 40.5
ARMY VS NAVY | 12/14 | 3:00 PM EST
12:08 PM
Perhaps the most reliable trend in all of CFB is this annual rivalry game going Under the total as it has done in 13 straight meetings. But this streak had to end at some point and Saturday's contest seems like a prime candidate. Both clubs have added more big-play passes to their arsenal and both defensive units are susceptible to giving up the occasional big play. Look for there to be enough firepower to send this one Over the total.
69-53-3 IN LAST 125 CFB PICKS | +1022
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