Friday 1/24/20 thread for free handicapping service plays and expert predictions for NFL, NCAAB & NBA games.
Dave Essler GOM 1/24
3 * Rider Under 136
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Bill Marzano
INDIANA -6
INDIANA @ GOLDEN ST. | 1/24 | 10:30 PM EST
The Warriors own the worst record in the NBA and have dropped 12 of their last 13 games. The Pacers need to play like they did the other night in Phoenix when they won by 25. Indiana dropped both meetings against the Warriors last year but should have an edge here in the first meeting of the season. Take the Pacers.
HOUSTON -5
HOUSTON @ MINNESOTA | 1/24 | 8:00 PM EST
The Rockets are a dangerous team, however, if James Harden isn't shooting well, this team struggles. The Rockets have dominated this series, winning both meetings this year and 21 of the last 25. The T-wolves are just 6-15 at home and have troubles defensively. Even though the Rockets have dropped five straight road games ATS, I think this is a good spot for their offense to outscore the Wolves. Take Houston.
TORONTO -7.5
TORONTO @ NEW YORK | 1/24 | 7:30 PM EST
The Raptors are finally getting healthy and have won five straight games. They also have won seven straight meetings against the Knicks (6-1 ATS), including a 126-98 beatdown in the only meeting this season. Toronto can shoot and play great team defense and are 14-7 on the road. Meanwhile the Knicks are just 6-16 at home and are one of the worst offensive teams in the NBA. Take Toronto.
MILWAUKEE -13.5
MILWAUKEE @ CHARLOTTE | 1/24 | 3:00 PM EST
The NBA is going to Paris, and I don't think a change of scenery is going to make a difference the way these two teams are playing. The Bucks have won seven straight while the Hornets have dropped seven straight. The Bucks lead the NBA in scoring and have the best overall record. Look for them to put on a show in Paris behind a big day from the Greek Freak, who has a lot to play for with friends and family making the trip.
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Mike Barner
HOUSTON -5.5
HOUSTON @ MINNESOTA | 1/24 | 8:00 PM EST
After a disappointing 1-4 homestand, the Rockets head out on the road, where they are just 9-12 ATS. As unappealing as that sounds, the Timberwolves have been an absolute mess and have a 5-15-1 mark ATS at home. The last time these two teams played in Minnesota, the Rockets won by 20 points. Even with Karl-Anthony Towns back, I think the Rockets can cover here against a far inferior foe.
CHICAGO -2.5
SACRAMENTO @ CHICAGO | 1/24 | 8:00 PM EST
It’s pretty straight forward when it comes to the Bulls. They can’t beat good teams, but they have been better about beating teams with losing records. In fact, they have won four straight contests against teams who are blow .500. Enter the Kings, who have lost six straight and will once again have to play without Marvin Bagley III and Richaun Holmes due to injuries. The Bulls never make it easy, but given this small line, I’ll take them to cover at home.
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From Northcoast group of handicappers:
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3* #853 Yale -5.5
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Robin Hood
Bettor #4 is on Siena -11 over Marist. What can I say, he loves certain teams. Siena -11 is an average play for him. Siena achieves an LJP score of 3OPEN
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