Monday 3-5-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Larry Ness

Mar 05 '18, 9:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Magic vs Jazz
Play on: Jazz -9½ -115 at BMaker

My 1* Free Play is on the Utah Jazz (9:05 EST).
Utah is 33-30 and it comes in having won two in a row. The Jazz are now two games out of a playoff spot after beating the Kings 98-91 in their latest action.
Orlando though looks poised for a letdown here after two straight wins, most recently pulling away for a 107-100 victory against the Grizzlies. All five starters shot above 50 percent and each finished in double digits.
The Jazz stumbled out of the All Star break, but with victories over the Mavericks and Kings, Utah looks ready for one last run to end the year. Rookie Donovan Mitchell had 27 points, five boards and five assists in his team’s win over Sacramento.
The Magic have been a disaster in this spot for bettors for a long time though, going just 17-35 ATS in their last 52 following a straight up win, while the Jazz have been “money in the bank” by going 22-12 ATS in their last 34 against poor defensive teams which allow 106-plus points per night.
I think the Jazz take advantage of this opportunity and pull away late. Consider the home side in this one.
Good luck…Larry

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Mike Williams

Mar 05 '18, 10:35 PM in 3h
NBA | Blazers vs Lakers
Play on: OVER 224½ -105

1* on Blazers vs Lakers over 224½ -105

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Doc's Sports

Mar 05 '18, 11:30 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | BYU vs St. Mary's
Play on: BYU +5½ -110 at betonline

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take #733 BYU over St Mary’s (11:30p.m., Monday March 5 ESPN 2) It is time for the Cougars to show their worth and break the St Mary’s – Gonzaga logjam in the finals of the WCC Conference Tournament. Sooner or later BYU is going to beat Saint Mary’s and now is the time for that to happen. BYU must win the next two games in order to reach the NCAA Tournament and they have confidence coming off a hard-fought victory over San Diego last time out. St Mary is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports Monday card featuring NBA, NHL, and College Hoops Conference Tournament action. Sign-up now and let 46 years of handicapping experience work for you.

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Marc Lawrence

Mar 05 '18, 9:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Magic vs Jazz
Play on: Magic +10½ -110 at betonline

Play - Orlando Magic (Game 711).
Edges - Magic: 8-2 ATS as double-digit road dogs this season… Jazz: 1-7 ATS L8 games overall. With the Magic looking to avenge a 125-85 clobbering at home earlier this season in this season, we recommend a 1* play on Orlando. Thank you and good luck as always.
> Marc’s smoking hot hand on the college hardwood rolls on Monday night with another Conference Tourney Killer Play in a NEVER LOST winning situation. Hurry, get it now - don’t miss out!

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Dana Lane

Mar 05 '18, 10:05 PM in 3h
NHL | Islanders vs Canucks
Play on: UNDER 6 +101

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Bobby Conn

Mar 05 '18, 7:35 PM in 39m
NBA | Suns vs Heat
Play on: OVER 218½ -107

1* Free Play on Suns/Heat over 218½ -107

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Dave Price

Mar 05 '18, 10:35 PM in 3h
NBA | Blazers vs Lakers
Play on: Lakers +2½ -110 at MyBookie

Dave’s Monday Free Play:
1* on Los Angeles Lakers +2.5
The Key: The Los Angeles Lakers are 9-3 SU & 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games overall. They are playing great since trading for Isaiah Thomas, especially on offense. The Lakers have scored 111 or more points in 8 consecutive games coming in. They have won 5 straight with 4 of those victories coming on the road. The Lakers will be playing with double revenge after losing their first two meetings this season with the Blazers narrowly by 3 points each. Los Angeles is 9-0 ATS in its last 9 home games. Take Los Angeles.

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John Martin

Mar 05 '18, 8:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Celtics vs Bulls
Play on: Celtics -7½ -103 at pinnacle

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Boston Celtics -7.5
The Boston Celtics have been dominant since the All-Star Break. They got back Marcus Smart to the lineup and have been rolling since. The Celtics are 4-1 SU & 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall with all four of their victories coming by 9 points or more. Their only loss was an impressive 120-123 road loss to Houston as 8.5-point underdogs. They led most the way in that game against a Houston team in the midst of a long winning streak. The Celtics should be able to handle the Bulls, who are 3-13 SU & 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall. Boston is 5-1 SU & 5-1 ATS in its last six meetings with Chicago, winning all five games by 9 points or more. Give me the Celtics.

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Pro Computer Gambler

Mar 05 '18, 9:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Magic vs Jazz
Play on: Jazz -9½ -103 at pinnacle

NBA SYSTEM OF THE DAY: In database history, sub .400 teams with at least 50 games in the bag on the season, off a win averaging over 200 total ppg (total in their games) are just 223-303-10 ATS - Fade the Bulls and Magic today.

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Dustin Hawkins

Mar 05 '18, 8:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Celtics vs Bulls
Play on: Bulls +7½ -105 at 5Dimes

Free Play on Bulls +7½ -105

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Stephen Nover

Mar 05 '18, 9:05 PM in 2h
NBA | Magic vs Jazz
Play on: Magic +10 -108 at 5Dimes

Jonathan Isaac is a rookie power forward averaging less than five points a game. But Isaac brings a defensive presence and a spark. He just returned from an injury. The Magic are 10-7 when Isaac plays and 10-36 without him.
There's more than meets the eye to the Magic than their 20-43 record. They have covered 15 of the last 19 times as an underdog, including nine of their last 10 road games. Only twice in their last 12 games has Orlando lost by double-digits. The Magic are a lottery team again. But they are playing hard and finally healthy with center Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, Evan Fournier and Isaac all playing. This hasn't been the case for much of the season. Vucevic is averaging 17.3 points in six games since returning from a broken hand. He'll draw the attention of Rudy Gobert. Utah has been hot winning 14 of its last 16 games. The Jazz, though, weren't that sharp in their last game, a 98-91 road win against Sacramento two days ago. They are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games. Utah doesn't have the talent level to win by double-digits if not playing well. A non-conference matchup against a bad team isn't likely to be a huge motivation factor for the Jazz. Note, too, that the Magic have covered during their last five visits to Utah. (Editor's note: Stephen Nover is one of the top NBA 'cappers in the country and is 43-28 on his last 71 premium/free NBA plays. Stephen's Monday card is topped by his NBA Game of the Week.)

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Info Plays

Mar 05 '18, 7:35 PM in 39m
NBA | Suns vs Heat
Play on: Heat -9½ +102 at pinnacle

1* Free Play on Heat -9½ +102

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ASA

Mar 05 '18, 7:35 PM in 39m
NBA | Suns vs Heat
Play on: Suns +9½ -108 at 5Dimes

ASA PLAY ON: Phoenix Suns (+9.5) over Miami Heat, 7:35PM ET - This line is just too high in our opinion as the Miami Heat have problems winning at home by wide margins. The Heat has the 9th worst home point differential in the NBA at a negative -.7PPG. On the other hand the Suns have been horrible on the road but their average point differential if -7.7PPG which is good enough to get a cover here. In Miami's last nine home games they've only won once by double-digits. Phoenix was recently a +7.5 point dog in New and plus 11 at Utah Orleans and both are playing better than Miami right now. The value is with the ugly Suns tonight! Grab the points.

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Art Aronson

Mar 05 '18, 10:35 PM in 3h
NBA | Blazers vs Lakers
Play on: Lakers +2 -107 at 5Dimes

This is a 1* Free Play on the LA Lakers.
LA has won five straight, including four straight on the road. LA plays with revenge here after falling to the Blazers 95-92 on December 23rd. Note that LA is 9-1 ATS this year after playing three consecutive road games and 11-7 ATS off an upset win as an underdog. Portland has won eight of ten, including six straight, but with a “cream puff” at home against the Knicks tomorrow night, before then welcoming the defending champs to town on Friday, all signs point to the home side avenging the earlier loss in this series (note that the Blazers are just 3-4 ATS this year after playing three consecutive home games.) Consider the LAKERS in this matchup.

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Dennis Macklin

Mar 05 '18, 9:30 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Denver vs South Dakota
Play on: South Dakota -11 -103 at pinnacle

DMack's Free Play for Monday, March 5, 2018 is on South Dakota
The teams split in the regular season this year but their roads to the semi-finals was completely different. Denver needed double-OT to dispatch Oral Roberts last night. The Pioneers played three players 45+ minutes with their PG and "best" player playing all 50 minutes. South Dakota walked over Nebraska-Omaha Saturday and had yesterday off. Situatinally, things couldn't be better for the Coyotes who have won 11 of 13 games. South Dakota 84-66.