Service Plays Tuesday 1/28/20

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Bill Marzano

UNDER 146
VILLANOVA @ ST. JOHN'S | 1/28 | 6:30 PM EST
10:15 AM
The Wildcats are playing great basketball having won six straight games. They are allowing 62.7 a per game during their winning streak, helping the Under cash in seven of the last nine games and four straight on the road. Meanwhile the Red Storm have seen the Under cash in eight of their last 10. Look for a much lower score than this numbers suggests.

28-19 IN LAST 47 CBB O/U PICKS | +707
ST. LOUIS +102
ST. LOUIS @ CALGARY | 1/28 | 9:00 PM EST
10:08 AM
The Blues lost a tough game last night and have now dropped three straight however, they have won both meetings against the Flames this season. Meanwhile Flames G David Rittich is just 2-4 with a .894 save percentage in his last six starts and lost 5-0 in his start against the Blues earlier this year. St. Louis needs this win. Blues money line is the play.

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5-3 IN LAST 8 STL ML PICKS | +114

BUFFALO -192
OTTAWA @ BUFFALO | 1/28 | 7:00 PM EST
10:00 AM
The Senators lost a tough game last night at home against the Devils and now have to face a Sabres team that has won three of its last four. The Sabres have played well at home (14-6-3) while the Senators are just 5-15-4 on the road. Ottawa also has dropped five of the last six meetings in Buffalo. The Senators were playing horribly prior to the break, and it doesn't look like that is going to change. Sabres money line is the play.

29-18 IN LAST 47 NHL ML PICKS | +638

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Bill Marzano

UNDER 138
PITTSBURGH @ DUKE | 1/28 | 9:00 PM EST
10:36 AM
Duke is a dangerous team that can score but the Blue Devils face a Pitt team that ranks second in the ACC in scoring defense, allowing just 62.1 points a game. Duke has been clamping down defensively and faces a team that is 13th in the ACC in shooting (41.6 percent). The Under has cashed in five straight meetings. Under is the play.

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WunderDog NBA Pick:

Game: Golden State Warriors (541) @ Philadelphia 76ers (542)
Time: Tuesday 01/28 7:35 PM Eastern
Pick: Golden State +12 (-108) at 5Dimes (http://wunderdog.com/idevadman/click.php?id=23&action=4)

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3-under-134.5-florida

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Robert Ferringo cbb

7-Unit Play. Take #620 VCU (-8.5) over Richmond (7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)
The public is all over Richmond in this game. And for good reason. This is a really tough Spiders team that is among the best in the A-10. However, the line has moved the other way and that reverse line movement, despite the lopsided action, is kind of a red flag here. Richmond is in a letdown spot after they took a big swing and miss at Dayton at home on Saturday and I don't know what they have in the tank, emotionally. Richmond is still missing leading scorer Blake Francis. And even though they still have a pair of nice guards in Jacob Gilyard and Nick Sherod, Francis was a difference maker. VCU was one of the worst ATS teams in college basketball to start this season, going

4-13 ATS to start the year. That's despite the fact that this team is legit and is just a tick behind Dayton among the A-10's best. VCU has been known to go ape on people in their home gym, and they will be ready for this game against an in-city rival. The Rams have won and covered three straight games, all by double-digits, and if you throw out their home loss to Rhode Island they have won every home game since mid-November by double-digits. It is tough to lay this many points in a rivalry game. But with the injury, the letdown fact, VCU's momentum, home court advantage, betting against the public and the reverse line movement there are just too many things pointing VCU's way to ignore.

3-Unit Play. Take #628 Rutgers (-2.5) over Purdue (8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)
I know it is hard to take this moribund Rutgers program seriously. However, they are legit. This is a very good team and they deserve every bit of their Top 25 ranking. They have been waiting for a big game like this - at home, against a traditional Big Ten power - for a long, long time and I think that they are going to be ready to go. The RAC can be a really tough place to play and I think it will be turned up to 11 tonight. Beyond that, I just don't think that Purdue is very good. They played out of their minds against Wisconsin last Saturday. But this team has been a train wreck on the road this year. They don't shoot the ball well and Rutgers has more than enough athleticism to give this team real problems. I'll go with the home team and I think that Rutgers is going to get one of its best wins in ages.

3-Unit Play. Take #640 Duke (-16) over Pittsburgh (9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)
I think that Pittsburgh turns the ball over way too much to stay close in a game like this. I like the Panthers. They have talented guards and they put in a lot of effort. But if you look at their efforts on the road and their efforts against top competition you can see blowout potential here. Duke's perimeter pressure should neutralize Pitt's backcourt. The Panthers have very little size, with none of their starters going taller than 6-6, and that's just not going to cut it against the Blue Devils. Duke's last several home wins have come by 30, 31, 39, 25 and 29 points. I really don't see any reason they couldn't do it again here tonight.

1-Unit Play. Take #643 Utah State (-13) over Wyoming (11 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)
Wyoming is not a real basketball team. They are like a fringe D-I team toiling in a serious mid-major conference. They have routinely gotten smoked and are just 1-13 SU in their last 14 games against D-I competition. That one win came against Denver, a bottom 50 team, and it was in overtime. Utah State is a different team now that Neemias Queta is back in the fold. And they have some ground to make up after a shaky start to conference play. I know this game is on the road, but they should be able to pick their score here.

1-Unit Play. Take 'Under' 134.5 Mississippi State at Florida (7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)

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Doc Sports CBB Tuesday

4 Unit Play. #602 St Johns +3 over Villanova (6:30p.m., Tuesday, January 29 FS1)

6 Unit Play. Take #628 Rutgers -3 over Purdue (8p.m., Tuesday, January 29 BTN) TOP COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY OF THE NIGHT

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SPS CBB Tuesday

All 4 unit plays

#619 Take Richmond (+8.5) over VCU (7 p.m., Tuesday, January 28)


#624 Take Bowling Green (-1.5) over Ball State (7 p.m., Tuesday, January 28)


#630 Take Miami (FL) (+3) over Virginia Tech (8 p.m., Tuesday, January 28)

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From Northcoast group of handicappers:

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NCAA BK
3* #615 Michigan -4.5

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Vernon Croy
7-Unit Play #543-544 Boston/Miami GAME TOTAL UNDER 219.5 (Tuesday, January 28 at 8:00 PM ET)
Take Boston/Miami GAME TOTAL UNDER as my top NBA pick for Tuesday night. This pick falls into one my top NBA systems and I expect a very low-scoring game here tonight given the way these 2 teams match up against each other. These 2 teams met once already this season and put up 205 total points and 8 of their last 8 meetings have gone under 216 total points. Boston has allowed just 104.6 points per game on the road this season with opponents shooting 43.3% against them and Miami has allowed just 105.9 points per game at home this season with opponents shooting 43.5% against them. Miami's opponents have shot just 31.9% against them from beyond the arc at home this season and I look for them to step up defensively here tonight like they did against Orlando last night holding Orlando to just 92 points. You can also expect Boston to step up defensively here tonight after giving up 123 points to New Orleans in their last game. Play the UNDER as we move to +6,380 in the NBA since November 27 and make it 20 of 28 winning days to start 2020. Make sure that you also get on my top College Basketball Play that goes Tuesday night as I look for a sweep on the hard-court.

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Indian Cowboy
6-Unit Play. #605. Take Under 134.5 Mississippi State vs. Florida (Tuesday @ 7pm est)
Note, we are likely to have another 7*NBA Selection today as well as we are on a 6-0 Run for +3400 and already +6100 on the year in the NBA including a perfect 8-0 with 6* NBA Selections this year. We roll with the Under here as Coach Michael White essentially called his team "soft" after the loss to Baylor which included their lack of play on the defensive end. It's tough and harsh language when facing basically the #1 team in the land to call the team soft but this is something that without a doubt his team will look to respond here. This is a Florida team that held Auburn to 45 points at home and Ole Miss to 55 points. They come off back to back losses and they are very upset but then again you have a Mississippi State team that has lost 3 in a row in conference games and then started crushing opponents beating Missouri by 27 points, Georgia by 30+ points and Arkansas by 7 points. Mississippi State is a sneaky good defensive team and consequently this game is likely to go Under here. Let's pick up a great winner here and note we likely have a 7*NBA Selection, sitting at +6000 on the year, 6-0 Run for +3400 and 8-0 with 6* Selections this year in the NBA, just a remarkable NBA Season.

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Allen Eastman
3-Unit Play. Take #601 Villanova (-3) over St. John's (6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)
I will go with Villanova in this one. St. John's is coming off a nice upset win over DePaul over the weekend. That snapped a three-game losing streak and the Red Storm have still lost six of their last eight games. Villanova has won six straight and they are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games. Villanova has won eight of the last 10 meetings with St. John's and I think that they are going to get the job done again here. Lay the points.

4-Unit Play. Take #606 Florida (-6) over Mississippi State (7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)
This line opened at -4.0. It has steamed to -6.0. Some books are already moving Florida to -6.5. All of the sharp money is on the home team here. The Gators were favored over the No. 1 team in the country on Saturday so they should be a strong home favorite here against a middle-of-the-pack SEC team. Mississippi State has lost four straight games on the road and the home team has won four of the last five meetings in this series. Florida has won eight of the last nine meetings in this series and the home team is 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings between these two teams. Take Florida here.

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Toledo -4 (very cold now 8-6 in 14 days 1-4 last 5)

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Mississippi Kid NCAAB
#601 Villanova -3.5 2U
#638 Ole Miss +5 2U
#644 Wyoming +14 1.5U
#614 Virginia +1.5 1U
#624 Bowling Green -15 1U
#628 Rutgers -3 1U

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France
#310 Monaco/Saint Etienne OVER 3 -109 2U

England Championship
#507 Cardiff/West Brom UNDER 2.5 -127 1.5U

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Strike Point Sports
7-Unit Play. Take #544 Miami (-1) over Boston (8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)
We really like Miami in this spot. We are getting a short line on the Miami Heat playing on their home floor, where they absolutely dominate. The Heat are coming into this game on a back-to-back, but they have plenty of depth to knock the Celtics off in this one. This game is going to have a playoff feel to it as the Heat currently hold a 1.5-game lead over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference. This game will have a bit of revenge feel to it as well, as the Celtics hammered the Heat in Boston 112-93. The change of venue for this matchup however will make all the difference in the world. Outside of that last big win by the Celtics they haven't been very successful versus Miami as they are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings with the Heat. Look for the Heats defensive pressure, and their huge home court advantage to be the winning recipe in this one as the Heat win 107-100.

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Indian Cowboy- 3-Unit Play. #545. Take Over 232.5 New Orleans Pelicans vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (Tuesday @ 7:35pm est)

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Doc's Sports

4 Unit Play. #602 St Johns +3 over Villanova (6:30p.m., Tuesday, January 28 FS1) This line is begging you to take Villanova, but I feel playing their second straight road game will doom them in tonight at MSG. The Wildcats were not very impressive last time out against Providence and would have lost if Providence did not play to lose that game. St Johns has won 2 of the last 3 games against Villanova. The underdog has covered the spread in 4 straight games between the Wildcats and the Red Storm. Villanova is 3-9 ATS (1 push) in their last 13 road games. St Johns is 8-2 ATS (2 pushes) in their last 12 games.

7 Unit Play. Take #628 Rutgers -3 over Purdue (8p.m., Tuesday, January 28 BTN) TOP COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY OF THE NIGHT Purdue is just a different team on the road compared to at home. Rutgers is ranked and on their way to the NCAA Tournament if they take care of business at home. The Boilermakers have not won a road game this season in Big 10 play. Rutgers has won 3 of their last 4 games and they have better talent at the guard position than does Purdue. The Boilermakers are 1-6 ATS (1 push) in their last 8 games as an underdog. The Scarlet Knights are 8-1 ATS (1 push) in their last 10 home games. The home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games between Purdue and Rutgers.
Best of Luck - Doc's Sports

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Scott Spreitzer
3-Unit Play: Take 628 Rutgers -3.5 over Purdue (8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)

I'm laying the points with Rutgers on Tuesday. The Scarlet Knights escaped at home against Nebraska last time out. Tonight, they own a matchup advantage we look for quite a bit in the college game. Rutgers is 20th in the nation in defensive effective FG percentage against one of the worst teams in offensive effective FG percentage. In fact, the Boilermakers are 250th in this key metric. The Knights are 14-0 SU at home this season where they're riding an 8-1 ATS run. Purdue looks good at times but when they do they're usually on their home floor. The Boilermakers are 0-4 SU on the Big-10 road, losing by an average margin of 13 ppg. Add in Rutgers work on the glass and we like them in this spot. I'm laying the points with Rutgers on Tuesday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

3-Unit Play: Take 641 Butler +1 over Georgetown (9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28)

I'm backing Butler on Tuesday. The Bulldogs got back in the win column with a big win over Marquette on Friday and will now look to string together some wins. Butler has been a momentum team covering 7 of their last 9 off a SU win. The Bulldogs have been the much better rebounding team in conference play -- an important note when we consider Georgetown is 0-6 when they fail to out-rebound the opposition. In fact, they're were crushed on the glass by Xavier in a 66-57 loss in their most recent tilt. But most of all we bet numbers and Butler is a solid 4 points better than the Hoyas on the road. I'm backing Butler on Tuesday. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

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Miller locks

7:00 pm est ncaab
smu vs. Cincinnati

pick: Smu +5 (-106)

risk: 11 units

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central michigan vs. Miami ohio

pick: Miami ohio (-111)

risk: 11 units

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syracuse vs. Clemson

pick: Under 133 (-111)

risk: 11 units

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Up And Up Sports

Michigan -4.5

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Jack Winningham

Rutgers/Purdue over 121

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WINNING SPORTS PLAYS - J.R. STEVENS
VIP PICKS (CBB - GAME OF THE MONTH)
[614] Virginia +2/ML +115

VIP PICKS (CBB)
[605] Mississippi State +6/ML +215
[607] Buffalo +8/ML +290
[627] Purdue +4/ML +140
[639] Pittsburgh +17/ML +1090

VIP PICKS (NBA)
[539] New York +2/ML +110
[543] Boston +1
[549] Denver +1
[551] Washington +12/ML +560

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Al demarco

15 dime- Rutgers

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NCAA Basketball: Purdue +3 @ 1.952/-105 (3 Units)
NCAA Basketball: Clemson ML @ 1.77/-130 (3 Units)
NCAA Basketball: Florida State ML @ 1.80/-125 (3 Units)

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Greg Shaker
3* 618 George Mason / 617 Rhode Island Under 140.5

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Allegheny Analysis Rutgers

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WINNING SPORTS PLAYS - BRITNEY DELUCA
NBA HOT PICK OF THE MONTH
[543] Boston +1

NBA HOT PICKS
[548] Toronto and Atlanta Under 234
[554] Dallas and Phoenix Over 227

CBB HOT PICKS
[612] Clemson and Syracuse Over 133
[614] Virginia +2
[634] Georgia and Missouri Under 138
[642] Georgetown -1

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Wayne Root

Pinnacle (http://cappersmall2.com/lines.php) -rutgers

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Dwayne Bryant

5* NBA - Phoenix @ Dallas Under 226.5
projection 222

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Larry Hartstein

NEW YORK +1.5
NEW YORK @ CHARLOTTE | 1/28 | 7:00 PM EST
4:09 PM
The Hornets have lost eight in a row and could be fatigued from their European trip. New York is on the upswing, at least when considering expectations. The Knicks have covered five straight overall and eight of their last 11 versus Charlotte.

62-53-2 LAST 117 NBA SIDES | +380
39-28-2 IN LAST 69 CHA ATS PICKS | +879

7-2-1 IN LAST 10 NY ATS PICKS | +483

MIAMI -1
BOSTON @ MIAMI | 1/28 | 8:00 PM EST
3:54 PM
The Heat are 21-2 at home. Even though they played last night, I like them to cover against a Boston team missing its top two rebounders in Jayson Tatum (groin) and Enes Kanter (hip). Lay it.

62-53-2 LAST 117 NBA SIDES | +380
56-35-1 IN LAST 92 BOS ATS PICKS | +1780

30-23 IN LAST 53 MIA ATS PICKS | +488

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Mike Tierney

AIR FORCE -2.5
FRESNO ST. @ AIR FORCE | 1/28 | 9:00 PM EST
3:23 PM
Fresno State has lost four of its last five games and seven of the past nine, the latest by 34 points at home. These two teams are among the dregs of the Mountain West, but the Falcons are not dealing with any (known) internal issues. Bulldogs F Nate Grimes was suspended for the team's most recent outing. If the punishment continues, Fresno State will sorely miss the league leader in blocks, the No. 3 rebounder and a producer of 12 points per game.

16-9-1 IN LAST 26 CBB PICKS | +587
2-0-1 IN LAST 3 FRESNO ATS PICKS | +200

NEBRASKA +4.5
MICHIGAN @ NEBRASKA | 1/28 | 7:00 PM EST
3:17 PM
Michigan has fallen off a cliff, from a top-five ranking in late November to possibly missing out on the main stage during March Madness. Now PG Zavier Simpson, the orchestrator of the offense and a demon defender, has been suspended. And F Isaiah Livers, just back from a groin aliment that cost him six games, was re-injured on Saturday and is questionable. What once seemed a sure thing against unimposing Nebraska could result in the Wolverines’ fifth outright loss in a row.

16-9-1 IN LAST 26 CBB PICKS | +587
9-2 IN LAST 11 NEB ATS PICKS | +676

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The Sharp Plays

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NEXT UPDATE 4:00PM ET ON WEDNESDAY! If there is any major change or addition, beyond just LJP score itself, I will post a message to Twitter. Otherwise the bonus content will continue into Wednesday!

There is no top sharp consensus on any game as of yet.

The highest LJP score of the day is Memphis -1.5 over Denver which achieves an LJP score of 4U.

There is an LJP major move on VCU -9. The game opened as Richmond 2, then up to Richmond 4 and then to Richmond 1 and then VCU to 3U. Currently VCU achieves an LJP of 3U.

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Bettor #4 is in action already with Memphis +1 over Denver. It is an average play for him. If he adds anything further I will let you know. Memphis achieves an LJP score of 4U.

Our totals guy has two full game totals. I am only using his first halves for the purposes here given the performance. I will post his full game totals to Twitter. If he adds a first half play, I will add it here and post a message to Twitter.

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Seabass: 400 Cavs game over, 1000 * Grizzlies, 400 St Johns, 400 Akron, 700 Rutgers, 1000 * Mississippi State game under

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College Basketball(BOB BALFE) VIP
7:00 PM EST
Rotation #615-616
Michigan/Nebraska Over 145
At first glance you want to take Nebraska as Michigan will be without Zavier Simpson tonight and Isaiah Livers probably will also miss this game, but you have to remember there is a talent gap between these programs not matter how short handed the Wolverines might be. The good news is with Simpson and Livers off the floor this defense is really struggling. Nebraska has a bunch of transfers that this Michigan team and staff have never faced before. I believe the Cornhuskers can put up points at home. The talent gap we just mentioned will make it difficult for this weaker Nebraska Defense to stop Michigan. This is a Michigan team that has their flaws on offense, but this is a perfect opponent to get back on track with. Take the Over.

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Matt Josephs

Tuesday's MACtion Action Play

3% Bowling Green -123

Bowling Green- Moneyline
Bowling Green has won six in a row entering this matchup with Ball State at home. The Falcons turn the ball over the least of anyone in the country. They don't exactly force a ton of TOs themselves, but their defensive strength is on the inside where they are holding teams to just 46.3% from two point land. BG's only home loss came in the first game of this month against Kent State 79-61. Justin Turner's return to the lineup makes things so much better for them on both sides of the ball. Ball State is 11-8 and has split their last four games. The Cardinals are 3-3 away from home with the road wins being Illinois-Chicago, Georgia Tech and Eastern Michigan. Ball State's defense is a lot stronger inside than their opponent and is slightly better offensively which is why this is only a one point spread. I like the Falcons. I think they are the better team here especially at home.

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Andre Gomes NBA
Hawks Over 234
6ers Over 215

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Goodfella 3*
Rutgers -3

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BASKETBALL PLAYS

NBA Side Play
Game: (539) New York Knicks at (540) Charlotte Hornets
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 7:05 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 3%
Play: Charlotte Hornets -120

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NBA Total Play
Game: (547) Atlanta Hawks at (548) Toronto Raptors
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 7:35 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 2%
Play: Total Under 233.0 (-110)

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ANDREW MCINNIS NCAAB

CBB Side Play
Game: (613) Florida State at (614) Virginia
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 7:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Pinnacle
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Florida State -113

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I believe the oddsmakers are predicting this one a little closer than what it is actually going to be. Virginia is shell of last years team and simply cannot hang with FSU.I do not care about the defense because they are just flat out horrendous on offense which is why they have lost 6 games, and a few disappointing ones. You cant win every game 42-40, not playing FSU. Virginia has been awful at home as of late while FSU has won 17 of their last 18 games. This FSU can play on the road, they have now won 3 straight road games, including a 13 point beatdown on what was #1 ranked louisville. FSU just recently beat this team at home in what was an "off game" for the seminoles. It was a close low scoring 54-50 game but I am going to have to trust the offense that AVERAGES 20 MORE PPG than the other team (Virginia). Not to mention they can play pretty damn good defense too as they rank 65th in the Country. Like I said, I am not worried about the Home court because the Cavalirs have shown that Home Court does not matter and will not change the fact that they average 20 less point a game than this explosive Seminoles team who has been on a roll. Take Florida state here.

CBB Side Play
Game: (621) SMU at (622) Cincinnati
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 7:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 3%
Play: SMU 5.5 (-110)

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CBB Side Play
Game: (627) Purdue at (628) Rutgers
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 8:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Westgate
Play Rating: 3%
Play: Rutgers -2.0 (-110)

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CBB Side Play
Game: (641) Butler at (642) Georgetown
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 9:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Westgate
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Butler +105

View Analysis

Butler has had some injuries that limited their depth and faced a damn tough schedule which resulted in them dropping 3 in a row before their amazing comeback vs Marquette last game, led by Kamar Baldwin. They'll be carrying tons of much needed emotion and momentum coming into this matchup in Georgetown where Butler usually owns them and is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs the Hoyas. Do not be fooled by the Hoyas inflated offensive numbers, they have slowly been declining each game with players transferring, getting injured, or just being flat out bad. This Butler defense is simply going to be too much vs this inexperienced Georgetown team that is currently struggling on offense. Georgetown plays the perfect zone for Kamar Baldwin to exploit this matchup. When his shot is on, Baldwin can shoot with anyone in the country, especially that sweet sweet mid range game he has. Watch his 2nd half highlights vs Marquette if you dont believe me. Butler reminds me alot of Xavier, who just recently beat up on Georgetown. Butler will control the pace, as they do so excellently every time and control this game from start to finish. Butler's pace ranks 340th in the country, YOU WILL PLAY at Butler's pace, no matter what. And that is what makes this team so excellent. Fantastic coach in Lavall Jordan as well. You know my favorite ingredients, defense and rebounding. Butler is ranked #8 in the country on defense and also the #6 rebounding team. Impressive stuff. They work hard. I like how these two teams match up, go with Butler.

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BASKETBALL PLAYS

Game: (539) New York Knicks at (540) Charlotte Hornets
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 7:05 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Total Under 209.0 (-110)

View Analysis

17 times in 340 games since Christmas 2019 has a total been hung less than 210....and the Under is 12-5....and there's a reason...Hornets are off the Paris game and a 3 day rest since then while the Knicks run at the slowest pace and have the 4th best defensive rating over the past 5 games!

This number is a gift if you're able to get it anywhere near the 208, 209, or 210 range....and rivals some of my favorite plays of the night!

Game: (545) New Orleans Pelicans at (546) Cleveland Cavaliers
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 7:35 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Bookmaker
Play Rating: 4%
Play: 1H New Orleans Pelicans -4.0 (-110)

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Closer to 5% if you're getting it at -4

I would play it somewhere between 4 and 5% if we're talking the -4.5 and -5 that is mostly out there now...certainly still a 4% at -5 in my book

Zion is back...likely a similar minutes restriction but won't have any worry in just the 1st half...the Pels are healthy and rested and the Cavs are on a B2B with travel and even won last night as well...in Detroit against the EVER CONFUSING Pistons .

Cavs aside from the roster mismatch, short bench, and rest factor are just 8-15 ATS at home in the first half this season.

Game: (607) Buffalo at (608) Akron
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 7:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Bookmaker
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Akron -7.5 (-105)

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John Groce has done an AMAZING job back in the MAC for his second go round, this time moving north a bit up the highway from Athens to Akron...with a stop in Champagne, Illinois for a very shameful firing after 3 of 5 winning seaons. He is likely where he should be...and this Akron team resembles in many ways the Bobcats squad from 2012 that went to the Sweet Sixteen...largely getting him the B1G job at Illinois. We talk a lot about how Jason Preston of OU is one of my favorite players in the country you've not heard of and incredibly underrated...well the TOP SPOT in those rankings....personally....goes to LCJ of the Zips...Loren Christian Jackson...and his 5'8" stature and nation's nearly top 3 point shooter...behind only 2 fellas...and is coming into the game shooting damn near 50% from deep. The Zips have 4 guys better than the best guy Buffalo has going tonight...the Bulls have a hard time playing defense, as well as transitioning from Nate Oats' offensive rush attack....and on the road tonight after losing to Kent State is NOT a good spot.

I could go on and on and on......and on....about Akron and my analytics and numbers and the MAC and all that whatnot....and will likely do so in the future. I had NO CLUE why the number was what it was at Miami last week and the game largely went just as I predicted...tonight is the same exact deal...as this line is damn near half of what I might lay...

I had this as a 10 to 12 point spread tonight and certainly don't trust the Bulls to step it up in class like the'll need to in order to stay within 8 points...and the Cheese and LCJ should both easily get to the 20 point mark as Akron dominates yet again on both ends of the court....with basically the same line as last week but now at home!

Game: (631) Ohio at (632) Northern Illinois
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 8:00 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: Pinnacle
Play Rating: 4%
Play: Ohio 3.0 (-110)

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Wrong team favored....Bobcats for the "upset"

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ANDREW MCINNIS

HOCKEY PLAYS

Strong Home Team vs Weak Road
Game: (83) Ottawa Senators at (84) Buffalo Sabres
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 7:08 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 3%
Play: Buffalo Sabres -1.5 (+130)

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A lot of the time I'll look to back the team that has already played a game following the All-Star break, but not in this instance (The Ottawa Senators competed in a very exciting game last night against the New Jersey Devils that ended up in a win for the Devils in a shootout) Playing at home is where the Sens have played close games and have been able to find the win column but playing on the road has been a whole new story for them this year or over the past few years in general. On a large scale, the Senators are 15-49 in their last 64 road games, 15-49!! That is CRAZY. Some teams have trouble playing on the road but not near the troubles the Sens have. It's even more important to mention that this game is being played in Buffalo because the home team has won the last 6 games between these two squads. While the Sens have struggled on the road, the Sabres have been dynamite at home winning 8 of their last 11 home games.

The Sabres have a pretty light schedule ahead of them starting with this game and they'll be looking to start it off right.

The Sabres are the play here against a very sorry Sens team that has lost 10 their last 11 games.

The Senators are also 2-6 SU this year on second half of B2B's, things DO NOT add up for them here.

Play Buffalo -1.5 (+130)

5% Post All-Star System Blowout $$
Game: (85) St. Louis Blues at (86) Calgary Flames
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 9:08 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 5%
Play: St. Louis Blues +105

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It's the second day back since the All-Star break and we find the St. Louis Blues as slight underdogs - this right away is a standout Bet-On spot for me seeing the Blues as short dogs but what really makes me want to back them is the fact that they already have a game under their belt. The St. Louis Blues fell to the Vancouver Canucks last night in Vancouver where the Canucks play some of their best hockey in a very thrilling game. With a final score of the 3-1 you migh think the game lacked offensive excitement but that statement would be completely false, we just saw an outstanding night of goaltending. I system I've been using for any breaks at all has been backing the team that has already had a chance to get back into game form and play a full 60 minutes which is exactly what the Blues did last night. The Blues had scoring chance after scoring chance but Thatcher Demko shut the door for the night and kept the Blues to just one goal. The Blues have proven to us that they can bounce back after losses but more importantly bounce back after scoring 2 goals or less. Many teams struggle on the second half of a back to back but not the Blues, they are 6-1 in their last 7 games on no rest. A BIG TIME bounce back team. Last but not least we are seeing Jordan Binnington back in nets for the Blues tonight, an anchor for this team. The Calgary Flames will come out flat here in this spot and look ahead to their divisional match-ups coming up in the near future, two of which will be against their provincial rivals the Edmonton Oilers.

The Spot is great for the Blues and so is the price. Blues +105

West Coast Total
Game: (85) St. Louis Blues at (86) Calgary Flames
Date/Time: Jan 28 2020 9:08 PM EST
Betting Line Provider: William Hill
Play Rating: 2%
Play: Total Over 5.5 (-110)