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Larry Hartstein
SENIOR ANALYST
9:12 AM
CHARLOTTE +2.5
TORONTO @ CHARLOTTE | 1/08 | 7:00 PM EST
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Raptors have lost three of their last four games. This time they're severely short-handed, and they face a rested Hornets team that's desperate for a home win after dropping four straight at Spectrum Center. Charlotte has won two of its last three overall, including beating the Mavs in Dallas. Grab the points.
43-30-1 IN LAST 74 NBA ATS PICKS | +1010
38-27-2 IN LAST 67 CHA ATS PICKS | +889
8-4 IN LAST 12 TOR ATS PICKS | +362
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Bill Marzano
VETERAN HANDICAPPER
9:06 AM
DALLAS -137
DALLAS @ LOS ANGELES | 1/08 | 10:00 PM EST
The Stars are the better overall team and they have the superior goalie in Ben Bishop. The Kings have dropped six of their last eight games while the Stars have won four straight. The Stars have won eight of their last nine games played on Wednesday while the Kings have dropped four of their last five. The Stars also have won five straight meetings in LA.
21-12 IN LAST 33 NHL ML PICKS | +594
3-1 IN LAST 4 DAL ML PICKS | +185
3-1 IN LAST 4 LA ML PICKS | +174
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Bill Marzano
UTAH -12.5
NEW YORK @ UTAH | 1/08 | 9:00 PM EST
9:56 AM
The Knicks were blasted last night against the Lakers and expect more of the same here. The Jazz have won seven straight games and 11 of their last 12 overall and they have won seven of the last 10 meetings against the Knicks, including averaging a robust 133 points in sweeping the season series last year. The Knicks are 0-3 on this four-game road trip and once again playing shorthanded tonight. The Knicks are an amazing 23-5 ATS the last 28 meetings and 14-3 ATS the last 17 in Utah, which are hard trends to ignore, but expect the Jazz to win big.
14-11 IN LAST 25 NBA ATS PICKS | +192
WISCONSIN -4.5
ILLINOIS @ WISCONSIN | 1/08 | 9:00 PM EST
9:54 AM
Some see this as a letdown spot for the Badgers after their big win over the Buckeyes, however they have won 15 consecutive meetings against Illinois. Illinois comes into this game off a dominant game against Purdue and feeling good about this matchup. The Badgers have won all seven home games by double figures and they lead the Big Ten in free-throw shooting. The Badgers are allowing just over 60 points per game overall. Illinois is just 1-4 on the road.
7-5 IN LAST 12 CBB PICKS | +142
UNDER 139
PITTSBURGH @ N. CAROLINA | 1/08 | 7:00 PM EST
9:52 AM
This game has all the makings for a low-scoring defensive game for a few reasons. The Heels are a banged-up group and they are struggling shooting the rock from everywhere on the court. That figures to be a struggle against a Panthers' defense that allows just 60 points per game. The problem for the Panthers is they also struggle shooting the rock, averaging just 66 points per game, 300th in the nation. They're 328th in the nation from beyond the arc and both teams are shooting 40 percent from the floor, ranking 283 and 323 respectively. The Heels are shooting just 65 percent from the free-throw line.
16-7 IN LAST 23 CBB O/U PICKS | +829
UNDER 137
TULSA @ CINCINNATI | 1/08 | 7:00 PM EST
9:50 AM
The Bearcats are struggling right now, having dropped four of their last six games overall. It begins with their lack of offense and a lot of turnovers. The Bearcats have struggled from beyond the arc and they face a Tulsa team that is playing well defensively the past few games. The Bearcats are allowing just over 68 points per game, while Tulsa allows just over 66. Despite the Over cashing in five straight meetings, look for a low scoring, defensive battle this time out.
16-7 IN LAST 23 CBB O/U PICKS | +829
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Mississippi Kid
France Soccer
Lillie-1 -118 1U
PSG -2.5 -145 1U
PSG/St Etienne Over 3.5 2U
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Mississippi Kid
NCAAB
#800 Alabama -3.5 1U
#804 Evansville +2 1U
#827 Ill/Wisconsin Under 126 1U
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NCAA BK
3* #793 Duquesne -7.5
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NBA
3* #573 Houston -8
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Mike Barner
UTAH -13.5
NEW YORK @ UTAH | 1/08 | 9:00 PM EST
1:05 PM
This game has ugly written all over it. The Jazz have won 11 of their last 12 and will be at full strength with the exception of G Mike Conley Jr. (hamstring), who has played just one game over the last month. Meanwhile, the Knicks will be without F Julius Randle (personal) and possibly F Marcus Morris (neck), who is questionable. After losing by 30 points to the Lakers on Tuesday, the Knicks are set to suffer another lopsided defeat, so I’ll take the Jazz to cover this lofty line.
45-29 IN LAST 74 NBA ATS PICKS | +1314
2-1 IN LAST 3 UTA ATS PICKS | +90
2-1 IN LAST 3 NY ATS PICKS | +90
NEW ORLEANS -4
CHICAGO @ NEW ORLEANS | 1/08 | 8:00 PM EST
1:03 PM
The Bulls enter this contest having lost four straight, but they played four really tough teams in the Bucks, Jazz, Celtics and Mavericks. This would seem like a better matchup for them to bounce back, but they will be severely compromised up front with Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) out. The Pelicans will also be shorthanded since Jrue Holiday (elbow) is out, but they only lost by two points at home without him Monday against the Jazz. With the Pelicans 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven games, I’ll take them to cover in this contest.
45-29 IN LAST 74 NBA ATS PICKS | +1314
15-7 IN LAST 22 CHI ATS PICKS | +728
7-5-1 IN LAST 13 NO ATS PICKS | +149
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Mike Tierney
GEORGIA TECH +11.5
DUKE @ GEORGIA TECH | 1/08 | 9:00 PM EST
12:34 PM
The Yellow Jackets have a pair of excuses for their rough start. Guard Jose Alvarado (ankle) was absent for more than a month. Ex-USC guard Jordan Usher had a delayed debut because of transfer rules. Both are scoring in double figures in the past five games. Duke’s depth takes a hit with an injury to forward Wendell Moore (hand). The Blue Devils generally win outright in Atlanta but by single digits lately. Take the points with Tech.
3-1 IN LAST 4 CBB ATS PICKS | +187
2-1 IN LAST 3 DUKE ATS PICKS | +89
2-1 IN LAST 3 GATECH ATS PICKS | +85
WISCONSIN -4.5
ILLINOIS @ WISCONSIN | 1/08 | 9:00 PM EST
12:30 PM
The Badgers carry momentum from a dazzling win at Ohio State to Madison, where they have taken all seven games by double digits. Teams that trail Wisconsin late are in trouble: the Badgers lead the Big Ten in free throw percentage. Road teams are striking out in Big Ten matchups this season, with just three straight-up wins. I'm on Wisconsin.
3-1 IN LAST 4 CBB ATS PICKS | +187
5-2 IN LAST 7 WISC ATS PICKS | +272
EVANSVILLE +2
BRADLEY @ EVANSVILLE | 1/08 | 7:00 PM EST
12:28 PM
Just when Bradley thought its injury situation could not get worse, forward Elijah Childs requires hand surgery. He is indispensable as the Braves’ leader in points (14.2 per game) and rebounds (9.1). Evansville has had its own issues with the suspension of coach Walter McCarty but showed signs of recovery in an overtime loss to Valparaiso over the weekend. Take the Aces.
3-1 IN LAST 4 CBB ATS PICKS | +187
NOTRE DAME +4
NOTRE DAME @ NC STATE | 1/08 | 7:00 PM EST
12:24 PM
The Fighting Irish own the lowest turnover rate per possession in Division I, which will serve them well coming off a confidence-boosting win at Syracuse. NC State has not impressed in the two games without productive guard C.J. Bryce (16.1 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game). He might return but could be out of sorts from a recent concussion. The Wolfpack have covered a mere six times in the last 20 home dates. Take Notre Dame.
3-1 IN LAST 4 CBB ATS PICKS | +187
2-1 IN LAST 3 ND ATS PICKS | +85
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Jack Winningham
NHL
Philadelphia +111
NBA
New Orleans -4
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overunderexpert
Times PT
NBA 430 PM
#573
Houston Atlanta
UNDER 235.5 -105
5 Dimes 239 AM
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Times PT
CBB
330 PM # 781
St. John's Georgetown
UNDER 152.5 -110
5 Dimes 432 AM
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Times PT
CBB
4 PM #797
East Tennessee St NC Greensboro
OVER 128 -110
5 Dimes 454 AM
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Times PTCBB
4 PM #805
Marist Fairfield
OVER 108.5 -105
5 Dimes 513 AM
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Times PTCBB
6 PM #837
San Diego St Wyoming
OVER 119.5 -105
5 Dimes 615 AM
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Times PTCBB
7 PM #847
Cal Santa Barbara Cal Poly Slo
OVER 132 -105
5 Dimes 637 AM
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Times PT
CBB
430 PM #1967
Texas A&M Corpus Christi Stephen Austin
OVER 134 -110
5 Dimes College Extra 704 AM
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Alegheny Analysis Wake Forest under
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UNLV+6.5 NCAABB
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4* San Diego St-17.5 NCAABB
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4 Unit --> Seton Hall +2.5 over Xavier (NCAAB)
3 Unit --> Toronto -3.5 over Charlotte (NBA)
3 Unit --> California-Santa Barbara -8 over Cal Poly (NCAAB)
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Miller locks
7:00 pm est ncaab
mississippi state vs. Alabama
pick: Alabama -2.5 (-112)
risk: 11 unitsbet now!
8:00 pm est ncaab
kansas vs. Iowa state
pick: Kansas -5 (-112)
risk: 11 unitsbet now!
9:00 pm est ncaab
illinois vs. Wisconsin
pick: Illinois +4.5 (-111)
risk: 11 units
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WORLDS WORST PICKER
Peabodys Regular Picks: George Mason, La Salle, Arkansas, California Baptist
PLAY ON: St Bonny, UMass, LSU, CS Bakersfield
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CBB
north dakota -3.5 vs nebraska-omaha
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Larry Hartstein
ATLANTA +8
HOUSTON @ ATLANTA | 1/08 | 7:30 PM EST
3:42 PM
Yes it's scary to back the Hawks, who gave up 158 points at Houston six weeks ago. But they've got John Collins back and they're playing very competitively now. Before failing to cover by a half-point versus Denver on Monday, the Hawks had covered three straight. Grab the points as Atlanta keeps it respectable.
43-30-1 IN LAST 74 NBA ATS PICKS | +1010
19-6 IN LAST 25 ATL ATS PICKS | +1238
9-3 IN LAST 12 HOU ATS PICKS | +571
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Micah Roberts
OVER 220.5
DENVER @ DALLAS | 1/08 | 7:30 PM EST
2:49 PM
The Nuggets play the final of a five-game road trip Wednesday at Dallas and figure to continue their trend of a faster pace. This has helped their last six games go Over the total. The Nuggets were once the best Under team in the NBA, but they’re making more shots shots and the defense has lagged. They have allowed opponents to shoot 51 percent over their last six games. Over is the top play.
8-2 IN LAST 10 NBA PICKS | +579
4-2 IN LAST 6 DEN O/U PICKS | +179
INDIANA -1
MIAMI @ INDIANA | 1/08 | 7:00 PM EST
2:39 PM
Jimmy Butler and Justise Winslow are both expected to play tonight for Miami, which should give the Heat a boost. But the problem is that Miami is on the road where the Heat are very ordinary, at 9-9, including 8-9-1 ATS. (At home they are one of the best teams in the league, at 17-1.) The Pacers have lost only four home games this season and have covered in the last five meetings with Miami. Indiana is the play.
8-2 IN LAST 10 NBA PICKS | +579
9-7 IN LAST 16 IND ATS PICKS | +141
2-1 IN LAST 3 MIA ATS PICKS | +91
WISCONSIN -4.5
ILLINOIS @ WISCONSIN | 1/08 | 9:00 PM EST
1:47 PM
The last four times the Illini have played away from home they lost all four. Their average score in away games is 74-66. They are a completely different team statistically on the road versus at home. Meanwhile Wisconsin comes in off a win at Ohio State and has won and covered its last four games by playing its best defense of the season. I’m on Wisconsin.
5-4 IN LAST 9 CBB ATS PICKS | +53
5-1 IN LAST 6 WISC ATS PICKS | +391
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Machine
10 unit picks
pacer -1
wizards +9.5
Mavs -2.5
college 10 units
st Jos +8
samford +5
3 unit lean knicks +14.5
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