Friday 3/19/21 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 09:53 AM

Teddy Covers

Event: (737) Virginia Tech at (738) Florida
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: March 19, 2021 12PM EDT
Play: Florida 0.0 (-110)
Take Florida (#738)
In mid-season form, Virginia Tech was an excellent basketball team. Mike Young’s squad was good enough to knock off full strength Villanova, full strength Virginia and Clemson, when the Tigers were playing well. But COVID screwed up their season. They had a three week ‘pause’ in February. They came back and looked completely out of sync; blown out by Georgia Tech. Then they blew out lowly Wake Forest later in the week, but went into a second COVID pause right after, missing the closeout to their regular season. Off that second pause, Virginia Tech went down in their first ACC Tourney game. This team might have been ‘bet-on’ six weeks ago, but they’re not now! Florida is a good offensive rebounding team and Virginia Tech is a slower paced team that doesn’t run off opponents misses; a matchup advantage that clearly works in the Gators favor – they should get plenty of second chance opportunities here; a difference maker in a pick ‘em priced game. Look for Mike White’s squad to survive and advance. Take the Gators

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 09:53 AM

Oskeim Sports

Event: (735) Colgate at (736) Arkansas
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: March 19, 2021 12PM EDT
Play: Colgate +8.5 (-110)
My math model favors Arkansas by just 7.63 points in this game so we are getting decent line value on an undervalued Colgate squad that went 11-1 against Patriot League foes with an average margin of victory of nearly 20 points per game. Colgate finished the regular season ranked 2nd in the nation in Assists To Turnover ratio (+1.75), 3rd in Defensive Rebounds Per Game (30.0), and 4th in Fewest Turnovers.
Colgate is one of only four teams in the country to make at least 40% of its outside shot attempts this season. The Red Raiders also lead the country in three-point field goal defense, limiting opponents to just 26.1% from beyond the arc. The Red Raiders have an excellent point guard in senior Jordan White, who is joined in the backcourt by Nelly Cummings. White and Cummings lead a potent attack that is highly efficient in both the half-court and in transition.
Grab the points with Colgate as Oskeim Sports' Free Pick Winner for Friday, March 19.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:33 AM

Steve Merril

Event: (743) Georgia Tech at (744) Loyola Chicago
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: March 19, 2021 4PM EDT
Play: Loyola Chicago -5.5 (-115)
-Georgia Tech will be without their best player Moses Wright; his absence is a huge blow
-Loyola Chicago got absolutely hosed with an 8 seed; much better team than most above them
-Ramblers allowing just 55.5 points per game vs. offenses that average 67.7 points per game
Play LOYOLA CHICAGO (-).

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:33 AM

Tony Finn

Event: (745) Oregon State at (746) Tennessee
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: March 19, 2021 4PM EDT
Play: Tennessee -8.0 (-110)
Over the last half-decade, it is reasonable to know me, my handicapping M.O., and believe that I fade the Pac-12 regardless. That is difficult for me and most that are alive, breathing, and paying attention. That perception of me and the Pac-12 simply isn't accurate.
The collegiate almighty in both basketball and football per the Pac-12 as a whole is not. I do in fact fade the league in many more featured contests than I don't. However, I do not fade the Pac-12 blindly. There has been but one occurrence this season where I featured the Volunteers as a Game of the Day or Play of the Week.
The Vols are difficult to trust based on the assumption that they will be defense-heavy and ready to play no matter what. The fact is Tennessee will never be a Catch of the Day, a First Round lock nor are they going to be consistent from game-to-game. The First Round matchup on Friday afternoon is unique in that the matchup favors the Vols, the locale lends credence to supporting the program and because of this I officially recommend you take a stance on the Rick Barnes squad while laying the touchdown-plus of points.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:34 AM

Dave Cokin

Event: (757) Buffalo at (758) Colorado State
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: March 19, 2021 7PM EDT
Play: Colorado State -1.5 (-115)
Colorado State grades out as the better team on my numbers, although it's not surprisingly quite close on the math. Tough spot for both Buffalo and the Rams mentally. Buffalo was favored in the MAC tournament final but got knocked off by surging Ohio. CSU went from the right side of the bubble to the wrong side when they were defeated by Utah State in the MWC tourney. Reading teams that thought they'd be in the main event and are on the undercard is usually guesswork, and that certain appears to be the case here. So I'l just trust the power ratings I maintain, and that gets me on the Colorado State side tonight.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:34 AM

Bryan Leonard

Event: (73) St. Louis Blues at (74) San Jose Sharks
Sport/League: NHL
Date/Time: March 19, 2021 9PM EDT
Play: San Jose Sharks +125
73 St Louis at San Jose
Revenge game for the Blues who lost 11 days ago in San Jose 3-2 in overtime. St Louis is well rested after having its Monday game with the Kings being cancelled because of weather. San Jose returns home after splitting at Anaheim and Vegas.
In 5x5 G+-/60 the Blues rank 17th and the Sharks 24th. In xG/60 we see St Louis -0.10 and the Sharks -0.10, dead even.
On the Power Play in G+-/60 the Blues rank 10th and the Sharks 17th. In xG/60 St Louis is +6.02 and San Jose +6.51. So the Sharks are due for some positive regression.
On the Penalty Kill in G+-/60 the Blues rank 26th and the Sharks 18th. In xG/60 St Louis is -7.19 and the Sharks -5.78. A nice advantage for the host.
The Sharks just gave away a victory in Vegas on Wednesday. Despite the Blues revenge factor, this line is simply too high to back the visitor. The numbers suggest plenty of value on the Sharks.
PLAY SAN JOSE

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:34 AM

Ralph Michaels

Event: (729) Winthrop at (730) Villanova
Sport/League: CBB
Date/Time: March 19, 2021 9PM EDT
Play: 1H Total Under 66.5 (-110)

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:38 AM

Tony Mejia

Event: (581) Minnesota Timberwolves at (582) Phoenix Suns
Sport/League: NBA
Date/Time: March 19, 2021 10PM EDT
Play: Phoenix Suns -11.0 (-110)
After suffering a late collapse in a game where both Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards went off, the Suns will be intent on revenge after an upset loss at home and get to have a second go at the Timberwolves immediately. Edwards has been terrific of late but still isn't consistent enough to trust. Devin Booker should have a big game to help lead the Suns to a comfortable win in this second leg of a back-to-back.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:39 AM

Sal Michaels

Mar 19 '21, 1:10 PM in 2h
MLB | Cardinals vs Mets
Play on: Mets -145 at Mirage

Free Play on Mets -145

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:39 AM

Totals Guru

Mar 19 '21, 1:15 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Drexel vs Illinois
Play on: OVER 143½ -105

Free Total Annihilator On Drexel vs Illinois over 143½ -105

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:39 AM

Frank Sawyer

Mar 19 '21, 1:15 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Drexel vs Illinois
Play on: UNDER 143½ -110

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR FRIDAY, 3/19:

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 on my cut list for the early NCAA Tournament action is with Under the Total in the game between the Drexel Dragons and the Illinois Fighting Illini. Drexel (12-7) won the Colonial Athletic Association tournament with their 63-56 win against Elon as a 3-point favorite on March 9th. The Dragons have played 19 of their last 28 games Under the Total after a point spread win. Drexel has also played 8 of their last 10 games Under the Total on a neutral court as an underdog. Illinois (23-6) won the Big Ten tournament with their 91-88 overtime win against Ohio State on Sunday. The Illini have played 13 of their last 19 games Under the Total after scoring at least 90 points in their last game. The Under is also 18-7-1 in Illinois’ last 26 games in the NCAA Tournament. Take the Under. Best of luck — Frank.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:40 AM

ASA

Mar 19 '21, 1:45 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Utah State vs Texas Tech
Play on: Utah State +4 -108 at pinnacle

#733 ASA FREE PLAY ON Utah State +4 over Texas Tech, Friday at 1:45 PM ET - We feel that USU is an undervalued commodity in this tournament. This is a very good team. It’s also a bad match up for Texas Tech. Utah State is terrific defensively ranking 8th nationally in defensive efficiency and 15th in eFG% allowed. Where they really excel is defense inside the arc and inside the paint which matched up perfectly with what Tech wants to do. The Red Raiders don’t shoot a lot of 3’s (301st nationally in percentage of points from behind the arc). They want to score inside which is where USU is really good allowing opponents just 42% on their 2-point attempts (4th nationally). The Aggies are one of the tallest teams in the nation and they block a lot of shots. Future NBA big man Queta is 3rd nationally in blocked shots. Tech will struggle to score inside and USU should control the boards in this game. The Raiders also rely heavily on getting to the FT line where they score 22% of their points (32nd nationally). The problem is, USU doesn’t foul very much so that’s another problem on offense. Tech will most likely have to take more 3’s than they are used to and they better be hot from behind the arc. TT, on the other hand, does foul a lot so Utah State should have an advantage at the line. Most of the Raiders conference wins were fairly close. If you take out Iowa State, the worst team in the Big 12, and a team they blew out twice, Tech outscored their opponents by a total of 7 points in their remaining 16 Big 12 games so a margin of victory of just +0.3 PPG. Utah State lost to San Diego State (current 3 seed) by 11 in the MWC finals after beating the Aztecs twice in the regular season. Minus that loss, the Aggies don’t have a loss by more than 8 points since November. We expect them to hang around here and have a shot at the upset. Take the points.

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:40 AM

Info Plays

Mar 19 '21, 4:00 PM in 5h
Soccer | Levante vs Betis
Play on: Betis -115 at Mirage

1* FREE INFO PLAY on Betis -115

**Can'tPickAWinner** · 03-19-2021, 10:40 AM

Scott Rickenbach

Mar 19 '21, 4:00 PM in 5h
Soccer | Leeds United vs Fulham
Play on: Leeds United +209 at pinnacle

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EPL Friday Free Pick Leeds United Money Line +210 @ Fulham @ 4 ET - Leeds is absolutely worth a shot here for the big plus money return. 25 of 28 Leeds matches this season have seen a victor. In other words, the odds of a draw are quite slim. Also, Fulham has own only 2 of 15 matches on their home pitch this season! That said, you can see where I am going with this. Fulham unlikely to win at home and Leeds unlikely to settle for a draw. Also, out of 20 clubs in the premier league, only 6 have more road victories than Leeds does as they have 6 thus far on the campaign. Too much value to pass up on here. Free Pick LEEDS UNITED

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