Thursday 1-18-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Sharp Bettor

Sharp Bettor FREE Play for Thursday, January 18, 2017

1/18 04:05 PM NBA (501) ORLANDO MAGIC VS (502) CLEVELAND CAVALIERS

Take : Magic

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Roz Wins

Roz's Thursday, January 18, 2018, Free Pick

01/18 07:05 PM NBA (507) INDIANA PACERS VS (508) PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS

Take : Blazers

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Tommy King Wins

NBA MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES +5

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Mikey Money

NCAA Basketball PEPPERDINE WAVES +11

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AASI Wins

NCAA Basketball WILLIAM AND MARY TRIBE ‑1.5

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The Oracle

NBA INDIANA PACERS/PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS o213.5

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Tony Brown

Tony's *5 Nba free play

Orlando vs. Cleveland, 01/18/2018 19:00 EDT

Total: -110/+226 Under

Sportsbook:
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Fp: I look for the Cavs to break out of there slump vs a depleted magic team and it starts on the defensive end . 227 points to beat us will be a chore making the under my Nba free play!

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Tony Karpinski

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Philadelphia vs. Boston, 01/18/2018 19:00 EDT

Point Spread: +5/-110 Philadelphia

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The Celtics have won seven straight home meetings, but this is too many points to give a Philly team that's turned the corner. I like Joel Embiid, who played poorly against the Celtics in London, to turn in a strong performance coming off his dominant showing vs. Toronto. And while Philly will miss J.J. Reddick on offense but he didn't do much on the defensive side of the court.
Boston has injury issues of its own. I think Philly and the UNDER are the best plays in the NBA tonight.

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Jesse Schule

The Iceman's Free Pick

Michigan vs. Nebraska, 01/18/2018 21:00 EDT

Point Spread: -3½/-110 Michigan

Sportsbook:
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Michigan vs Nebraska Free Pick January 18, 2018.

The Michigan Wolverines are sitting in third place in the BIG10, with a 5-2 conference record and a 16-4 overall record. They came out flat in their last game, trailing by 10 at halftime at home versus Maryland. They rallied in the second half, and led by seven with under two minutes to play. While they held on for the win, they didn't get the cover, perhaps falling victim to a classic let down spot after upsetting the Spartans in their previous game. Nebraska is just one game back of Michigan in the BIG10 standings, and the Huskers are 10-1 at home. All their wins in the BIG10 have come against conference bottom feeders (Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Northwestern). They are coming off a 64-63 win over Illinois, and they needed a three-pointer at the buzzer to avoid the upset. Michigan has won all eight meetings in this series dating back to 2012, and they covered the spread in five of those games. The Huskers have lost their last two home games against Michigan by a combined 49 points. The Wolverines are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 BIG10 games, and they have covered the spread in four straight road games.

Take MICH.

GL,

Jesse Schule

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NBA

Thursday, January 18

Cavaliers lost four in row, 8 of last 10 games; they’re 5-14 vs spread as home favorites. Under is 6-4 in their last ten home games. Orlando lost 16 of last 18 games; they’re 3-8 in last 11 tries as road underdogs. Under is 11-5 in their last 16 games. Cleveland won nine of last 10 games with Orlando but Magic covered four of last six— Magic is 2-3 vs spread in last five visits here. Three of last four series games went over.

Celtics won nine of last 10 games with Philly, covering last three; Sixers covered three of last four visits to Beantown. Six of last eight series games went over the total. 76ers won five of their last six games; they’re 7-8 as road underdogs. Four of their last five games went over total. Boston won seven of its last eight games; they’re 10-7-2 as home favorites. Three of their last four home games stayed under.

Rockets won nine of last ten games with Minnesota, but Wolves covered seven of last eight; Minnesota is 5-1 vs spread in last six visits here. Nine of last ten series games went over total. Minnesota won five of its last six games; they’re 5-6 as road underdogs. Under is 8-3 in their last 11 games. Houston split its last six games; they’re 3-6 in last nine tries as home favorites. Last seven Houston home games went over.

Portland won eight of last ten games with Indiana; four of last five series games went over total. Pacers are 1-4 vs spread in their last five visits to Oregon. Pacers won five of their last six games; they’re 8-7 as road underdogs. Five of their last six games stayed under. Portland won its last four home games; they’re 4-11-1 vs spread as home favorites. Blazers’ last six games all went over the total.

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Brandon Lee

Jan 18 '18, 7:05 PM in 13m
NBA | 76ers vs Celtics
Play on: 76ers +5 -108 at 5Dimes

10* FREE NBA PICK (76ers +5)
I'm willing to take a shot here with the 76ers on the road catching a decent number here against the Celtics in Thursday's TNT showdown. Not only does Philadelphia have short-term revenge, having just lost to Boston in London last week, but they have lost all 3 meetings so far this season. I think the motivation edge here clearly favors the 76ers.
Boston might also be without two key pieces, as Kyrie Irving is listed as questionable with a shoulder injury and Marcus Smart is questionable with an illness. I think given where the Celtics are in the standings and a big 4-game west coast trip looming, it would make sense for them to be cautious and not push either of these guys. If Irving doesn't play, this could get ugly. Note when he sat out last month's home game against Chicago, Boston proceeded to lose 85-108. Even if he does play, I think the 76ers are more than capable of winning this game and at least keeping it close enough to cover. Give me Philadelphia +5!

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John Martin

Jan 18 '18, 7:05 PM in 13m
NBA | 76ers vs Celtics
Play on: 76ers +5 -108 at 5Dimes

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Philadelphia 76ers +5
The 76ers have gone 5-1 SU & 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall. Their only loss came in London against these same Boston Celtics by a final of 103-114. They will be out for revenge now, especially after blowing a 22-point lead in the first half to the Celtics in that game. They will also be trying to avoid the season sweep after losing each of their first three meetings to the Celtics. The 76ers will be max motivated tonight to say the least. Philadelphia is 20-6 ATS after having won three of its last four games over the past two seasons. The 76ers are 27-14 ATS when revenging a home loss vs. opponent over the last two seasons. The road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Give me the 76ers.

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Jack Jones

Jan 18 '18, 9:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | St. Mary's vs Gonzaga
Play on: UNDER 149½ -103

Jack’s Free Pick Thursday: St. Mary’s/Gonzaga UNDER 149.5
In such a huge rivalry here with St. Mary’s and Gonzaga, I expect the defensive intensity to be at an all-time high. These teams play each other basically three times a year every season, so they couldn’t be more familiar with one another. Familiarity also favors defense.
Just taking a look at recent meetings, it’s easy to see that there’s value with the UNDER 149.5 tonight. The UNDER is 11-2 in the last 13 meetings. Gonzaga and St. Mary’s have combined for 138 or fewer points in 12 of the last 13 meetings.
The UNDER is also 18-4 in the last 22 meetings at Gonzaga. The UNDER is 11-2 in Gaels last 13 games vs. a team with a winning record. The UNDER is 36-16-1 in Gaels last 53 road games. The UNDER is 11-2 in Bulldogs last 13 games vs. a team with a. Winning record. Bet the UNDER in this game Thursday.
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Teddy Davis

Jan 18 '18, 9:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Michigan vs Nebraska
Play on: Nebraska +4½ -105 at 5Dimes

Let's take Nebraska here in the home underdog role tonight. They are 10-1 at home with their only loss being a by 1 point to Kansas. Nebraska right now is a team outside looking in so they do need some marquee wins here at home to boost them. Not saying they win SU but taking the points I like.
Also Michigan is coming off back to back emotional games upsetting their rival Michigan St then followed that up by beating Maryland by 1 in the final seconds. I do like this Michigan team, but don't like situation here.

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Larry Ness

Jan 18 '18, 7:05 PM in 13m
NBA | Magic vs Cavs
Play on: Cavs -10½ -110 at BMaker

My 1* Free Play is on the Cleveland Cavaliers (7:05 EST).
Orlando broke a seven game slide with a 108-102 victory at home over the Wolves on Tuesday (I had the Magic in that one) and suffice it to say, I believe an immediate return to mediocrity is in store for the visitors today, facing what has now become a “must win” game for the scuffling Cavaliers. So far these teams have split a pair of games this year, with the Cavs winning just 131-127 on the road in the most recent in early January.
The Magic average 105.3 PPG and concede 110.9. Evan Fournier averages 18 PPG, while Aaron Gordon leads the nightly charge with 18.6 points and eight boards per contest.
The Cavaliers average 109.5 PPG and concede 108.7. LeBron James averages 27.3 points, eight boards and 8.8 assists per game, while Kevin Love adds 19.2 points and 19.6 boards per game.
I’ll point out thought that Orlando is just 1-6 ATS this year off an upset win as an underdog and only 3-5 ATS in trying to revenge a home loss against an opponent, while Cleveland is 2-1 ATS in its last three after four or more consecutive SU losses.
The Magic are just 5-19 on the road this year. Despite their recent struggles the Cavs are still 15-5 at home. As mentioned off the top, I believe this has become an almost “must win” game for Cleveland after four straight losses, including to Toronto, Boston and Golden State.
Orlando is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Consider laying the points in this one.
Good luck…Larry