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NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Jan 20 @ 02:10 PM
Brian’s 4* NBA Monday Executive Order
Detroit Pistons vs Houston Rockets
Detroit Pistons +8.5 (-115) (BetMGM)
For my best free pick here for Monday I am looking at the Detroit Pistons at the Houston Rockets. I have been betting and winning big with the Pistons all season long and this is where I love to get them as a dog and not expected to win. Rockets always tough at home but this is a lot of points to...
For my best free pick here for Monday I am looking at the Detroit Pistons at the Houston Rockets. I have been betting and winning big with the Pistons all season long and this is where I love to get them as a dog and not expected to win. Rockets always tough at home but this is a lot of points to give a hungry scrappy Detroit Pistons team that should be able to keep this within a possession. Pistons have lost 2 straight games and come into this one desperate for the win column. Rockets two huge game with the Cavs on deck next. Play on the Detroit Pistons plus the points ***DO NOT MISS MY COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL TITLE PICK I AM ON A 11-5 69% BOWL RUN AND 80-59 58% ON THE SEASON IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL***
NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Jan 20 @ 03:10 PM
ASA FREE PLAY MONDAY NBA
Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks
Atlanta Hawks +6.5 (-110) (Consensus Line)
ASA play on Atlanta Hawks +6.5 at NY Knicks – 3 PM ET - Note this is a day game. We are not expecting a true home court advantage for the Knicks here in this afternoon’s game at the Garden. New York has two major injury concerns with both Josh Hart and Karl-Athony Towns both listed as day-to-day....
ASA play on Atlanta Hawks +6.5 at NY Knicks – 3 PM ET - Note this is a day game. We are not expecting a true home court advantage for the Knicks here in this afternoon’s game at the Garden. New York has two major injury concerns with both Josh Hart and Karl-Athony Towns both listed as day-to-day. Atlanta has gone through some injury issues but are back to full health with the return of Jalen Johnson. The Hawks are playing well right now with a 4-1 SU record and three straight wins, including a ‘W’ in Boston. If we look at the last five games of every NBA team, the Hawks have the 11th best Net Rating of +4.1 in that span of games. In comparison, the Knicks are minus -1.7 in that same stretch of games. NY is dangerous coming off a loss with a 12-3 SU record this season but the points with Atlanta are just too generous to overlook. The Knicks have lost 3 of their last four at home, while Atlanta has won 3 of their last four on the road. The Hawks match up very well against New York and have won 3 straight in the series, two of which came this season, one of which was in NY. Atlanta is worth a light play on Monday, especially if KAT doesn’t suit-up for the Knicks.
NHL - Moneyline - Mon, Jan 20 @ 04:07 PM
ROGERS FREE NHL WINNER
Buffalo Sabres vs Seattle Kraken
Seattle Kraken -115 (BetOnline)
At 4:07pm ET, my complimentary winner is on the Seattle Kraken. The Kraken have owned the Sabres since they came into the league. Seattle beat Buffalo just over a week ago. That 6-2 victory brought the Kraken to 6-1 all-time against the Sabres. The Kraken are healthy and starting to play well. Th...
At 4:07pm ET, my complimentary winner is on the Seattle Kraken. The Kraken have owned the Sabres since they came into the league. Seattle beat Buffalo just over a week ago. That 6-2 victory brought the Kraken to 6-1 all-time against the Sabres. The Kraken are healthy and starting to play well. Their current top line is absolutely firing on all cylinders. Saturday's win over the LA Kings marked the start of a stretch where they will play 8 of their next 9 games at home. The next few opponents are more difficult than this one. That makes winning this afternoon's game imperative. The Kraken will protect home ice and continue their success against the Sabres. Play on Seattle.
NCAAB - Point Spread - Mon, Jan 20 @ 05:00 PM
Nelly's Free NCAA Selection Monday
Fresno State vs New Mexico
Fresno State +21 (-108) (DraftKings)
New Mexico’s last two home games have featured emphatic wins over San Diego State and Boise State in high-profile games against expected Mountain West contenders. The Lobos barely snuck out home wins against San Jose State and Nevada earlier in the conference season however and it may be difficul...
New Mexico’s last two home games have featured emphatic wins over San Diego State and Boise State in high-profile games against expected Mountain West contenders. The Lobos barely snuck out home wins against San Jose State and Nevada earlier in the conference season however and it may be difficult to bring the same level of energy to tonight’s matchup with Fresno State. New Mexico put up 103 points on New Year’s Eve in Fresno, but they won by only 14 with a marginal defensive performance, allowing 21 points at the free throw line while the Bulldogs hit over 45 percent from 3-point range in that game. Fresno State lost Amar Augillard a few weeks ago but has found competitive form of late with an overtime miss vs. Nevada, a six-point loss at Utah State, and the team’s first MWC win all so far in January. New Mexico also won by 14 points in the home meeting in this series last season while only favored by 8.5-points as this is a massive adjustment a season later. Mykell Robinson is also a question mark tonight as the Bulldogs have faced roster challenges, but there are players that have stepped up in greater opportunities. New Mexico has the rest of the week off before next weekend’s game with UNLV in Las Vegas as this could be a game where the Lobos coast if they build a lead. Adding to the challenge of covering this big price is below 69 percent free throw shooting from New Mexico this season. Thank you for playing with Nelly’s and Best of Luck. Nelly’s is ready to close the college football season with a win, adding to an 80% record in CFP picks in the first season of the 12-team tournament. We are 28-16 for over 63% overall since January 2.
NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Jan 20 @ 05:10 PM
AAA Sports Free NBA Winner
Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors +10.5 (-110) (Consensus Line)
We like the Golden State Warriors to cover the spread against the Boston Celtics on Monday at 5:10pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones: Boston has been playing its worst basketball of the season ever since the calendar switched from 2024 to 2025. The Celtics...
We like the Golden State Warriors to cover the spread against the Boston Celtics on Monday at 5:10pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones: Boston has been playing its worst basketball of the season ever since the calendar switched from 2024 to 2025. The Celtics are now 3-4 over their L7 games played this year. They are also 1-7 versus the spread (2-6 overall) over their L8 games played against Golden State. The Warriors might be without Steph Curry tonight but that shouldn't worry them all too much. They've been playing great in back-to-back games now and should be able to keep this one close with or without him. They are 11-5 against the spread over their L16 games played against opponents from the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. Grab the points. AAA Sports
NCAAF - Over / Under - Mon, Jan 20 @ 07:30 PM
Oddsmaker’s Edge for Ohio St/Notre Dame:
Ohio State vs Notre Dame
Ohio State vs Notre Dame Over 22.5 (-112) (DraftKings)
Notre Dame rides a thirteen-game winning streak after a 27-24 victory against Penn State last week. The Nittany Lions have played six of their last nine 1st Halves over the number when playing a winning team. They have played seven of their last ten 1st Halves over the total when the oddsmakers i...
Notre Dame rides a thirteen-game winning streak after a 27-24 victory against Penn State last week. The Nittany Lions have played six of their last nine 1st Halves over the number when playing a winning team. They have played seven of their last ten 1st Halves over the total when the oddsmakers installed the full game over/under at 49.5 or higher. Ohio State has won eight of their last nine games after a 28-14 win against Texas last week. The Buckeyes have played four straight overs against teams that the oddsmakers installed as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points. They have played four of their last five games over the number against opponents who are winning 75% or more of their games. Play the 1st Half over. Good luck — TDG. $$$ Team Del Genio is on a 9-3 (75%) HOT STREAK after sweeping their NFC Game of the Year on the LA Rams plus the points and then their AFC Total of the Year last night with the Baltimore/Buffalo over! The Team tests their 8-3 (73%) totals run in football with their NCAA-F Total of the Year for the Ohio State/Notre Dame national championship showdown tonight! DON’T MISS IT! $$$
NCAAF - Point Spread - Mon, Jan 20 @ 07:30 PM
Burns' Monday Free Selection:
Ohio State vs Notre Dame
Ohio State -8.5 (-110) (DraftKings)
Ohio State Buckeyes (ATS) .. Since the beginning of the year, I've expected this Ohio State team to be here and you can see that in my "Way-Too-Early NCAAF Predictions & Future Bets to Make:" article made on July 10th of last year prior to the season. Well, I still expect the Buckeyes to win th...
Ohio State Buckeyes (ATS) .. Since the beginning of the year, I've expected this Ohio State team to be here and you can see that in my "Way-Too-Early NCAAF Predictions & Future Bets to Make:" article made on July 10th of last year prior to the season. Well, I still expect the Buckeyes to win this football game and become the National Champions. Not only did they go out and get their QB, the best safety in football and a top tier running back in the transfer portal. But, their draft eligible seniors and juniors decided to return for one more season to win this thing. On the other hand, this is a Notre Dame team that has been dominant all season long other than one hiccup against Northern Illinois. The Irish are an excellent football team. But, they are simply not on the same level as Ohio State which is why this point spread is so high. The Buckeyes will cruise to a National Championship this evening on the back of some excellent defense. Score Prediction: 27-13 Ohio State.
NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Jan 20 @ 08:10 PM
FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR MONDAY, 1/20:
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans
Utah Jazz +11.5 (-115) (BetMGM)
My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last play I cut for Monday is with the Utah Jazz plus the points versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Utah (10-30) ...
My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last play I cut for Monday is with the Utah Jazz plus the points versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Utah (10-30) has lost five of their last six games after a 136-123 loss at New Orleans against this Pelicans team as an 11-point underdog on Friday. The Jazz have covered the point spread in 9 of their last 14 games after a loss on the road. They have also covered the point spread in 15 of their last 23 games as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. New Orleans (11-32) has won three games in a row after their win against Utah — but they have failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 19 games with the Total set in the 220s. They have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games against teams winning 25-40% of their games. Take Utah plus the points versus New Orleans. Best of luck — Frank. ** Frank Sawyer is on a 9 of 11 (82%) Football Game of the Year/Month run which includes CA$HING his 25* CFB Total of the Year with the Texas-Ohio State Under on January 10th! Frank DELIVERED his 25* College Football Game of the Year on Michigan in the National Championship Game last January to make it FOUR STRAIGHT #1 College Football Game of the Year winners in the last four seasons! Frank then CA$HED his NFL Game of the Year on Kansas City in the Super Bowl last February to make it THREE STRAIGHT #1 NFL Game of the Year winners in the last three seasons! Frank kept it going last April by WINNING his College Basketball Game of the Year winner on Purdue in the Final Four to make it FOUR STRAIGHT #1 College Basketball Game of the Year winners in the last four years! Now Frank UNLEASHES his 25* College Football Game of the Year for the ’24-25 season with the Ohio State-Notre Dame ATS winner on ESPN at 7:30 PM ET! BANK on Frank! ** ** Frank was a WINNING 6-2 in the NFL this weekend after their 3-1 NFL Sunday culminating in ANOTHER NFL PRIME-TIME SWEEP with Buffalo and the Ravens-Bills Over last night! Frank is on a 7 of 10 (70%) All-Sports run — and now he furthers his 7 of 9 (78%) Football streak this month with tonight’s Buckeyes-Fighting Irish O/U winner! WATCH and WIN — and BANK on Frank! **
NBA - Point Spread - Mon, Jan 20 @ 08:10 PM
Sean Murphy's JAZZ-PELICANS WINNER!
Utah Jazz vs New Orleans Pelicans
Utah Jazz +11.5 (-110) (BetMGM)
Monday NBA Free play. My selection is on Utah plus the points over New Orleans at 8:10 pm ET on Monday. We'll grab all the points we can with the revenge-minded Jazz as they return to New Orleans. Utah dropped a 136-123 decision here on Friday, marking their second consecutive defeat and fifth l...
Monday NBA Free play. My selection is on Utah plus the points over New Orleans at 8:10 pm ET on Monday. We'll grab all the points we can with the revenge-minded Jazz as they return to New Orleans. Utah dropped a 136-123 decision here on Friday, marking their second consecutive defeat and fifth loss in their last six games. Despite the rough patch, this matchup offers the Jazz an opportunity to bounce back against a Pelicans team that has been overachieving of late. New Orleans enters this game on a three-game SU win streak and has covered the spread in five straight contests. However, the Pelicans remain a woeful 11-32 SU on the season, which highlights the unsustainable nature of their recent surge. Utah is likely to adjust and bring a more competitive effort this time around, keeping this game close and possibly pulling off the upset. Take Utah. Projected score: New Orleans 118, Utah 116.
NHL - Puck Line - Mon, Jan 20 @ 08:37 PM
OSKEIM'S FREE NHL BLOWOUT WINNER
Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks
Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (-115) (DraftKings)
Since 2003, NHL road favorites with fewer than three days of rest are 2148-1385 (60.8%; +2.8% ROI) with a road game on deck, including 597-373 (61.5%; +1% ROI) since 2021, winning by an average margin of +0.7 goals per game. Since 2005, NHL road favorites of -140 or greater are 761-378 (66.8%; +4...
Since 2003, NHL road favorites with fewer than three days of rest are 2148-1385 (60.8%; +2.8% ROI) with a road game on deck, including 597-373 (61.5%; +1% ROI) since 2021, winning by an average margin of +0.7 goals per game. Since 2005, NHL road favorites of -140 or greater are 761-378 (66.8%; +4.8% ROI) versus opponents coming off a win, including 286-140 (67.1%; +2.4% ROI) since 2021, winning by an average margin of +0.9 goals per game. Since 2003, NHL favorites coming off a win as home favorites in which they allowed fewer than three goals are 1448-837 (63.4%; +2.5% ROI), including 326-179 (64.6%; +1% ROI) since 2020. Finally, since 2001, NHL road favorites with two days of rest are 768-416 (64.9%; +9.1% ROI) versus opponents with two or fewer days of rest, including 251-132 (65.5%; +5.2% ROI) since 2020. Take Carolina as Jeff Keim’s Free Pick Winner for Monday, January 20.
NHL - Moneyline - Mon, Jan 20 @ 09:37 PM
Big Al's FREE Monday Winner!
Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Hockey Club
Winnipeg Jets -162 (BetOnline)
At 9:35 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Winnipeg Jets over the Utah Hockey Club. This will be the second meeting of these two teams and the first at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Jets easily won when Utah visited Winnipeg back in early November, 3-0, and they held the visito...
At 9:35 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Winnipeg Jets over the Utah Hockey Club. This will be the second meeting of these two teams and the first at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Jets easily won when Utah visited Winnipeg back in early November, 3-0, and they held the visitors to just 21 shots in that one. Now a couple of months later and Utah has some injuries to deal with -- especially on the back lines. The hockey club has added defensemen Mikhail Sergachev (upper body) and Robert Bortuzzo (lower body) to its list of injured (D Sean Durzi was already out with shoulder surgery). It's showing on the scoreboard lately as Utah has allowed five goals in two of its last three games. It's also allowed over three goals per game this season at home (3.23) while Winnipeg has scored at a rate of almost 3.4 goals per game on the road. Utah is 0-3 when revenging a game vs. an opponent at home this season and 1-7 at home coming off a win. Take Winnipeg. As always, good luck...Al McMordie. Don't miss my holiday winners, as I look to improve on my red-hot 278-175 run. Or, better yet, join for a week or month to get all of my award-winning selections.Free newsletter
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