Thursday 12/16/21 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

Fair Grounds - Race #6
Picks Notes
#6 Jo Dee's Angel Love that this guy has shown some speed and versatility, as he can run from a touch off the pace as well. This level might be a really good fit for him out of those allowance races at Canterbury, and the fact that he's in for a tag is no real concern, considering they twice offered him up for $15,000 earlier this year.
#5 Denver City Pace should appreciate getting back on the grass after that dud last time out, and he's down in class for this one, too. Pace player will likely have company early, but he's in the mix with something like his previous turf tries.
#1 Chimney Rock He is a very likely winner here while racing against a softer group than he has been accustomed to seeing in most of his career, but I just couldn't line up behind something like the 2/1 ML price when there are some others with decent form in here.
Race Summary Jo Dee's Angel gets the edge from what might be a perfect spying position just behind a couple of pace players. He has been very tough when in for a tag in the past and might offer a playable enough price.

Fair Grounds - Race #7
Picks Notes
#7 Isolate He has some tactical pace that might give him the jump on a couple of logical players who may be racing from just a bit further off it, and he has kept some pretty decent company in the past. Dangerous.
#8 Verb He's quick enough to get in the mix early from the wide draw, but he has really lacked that final finishing gear in nearly all of his recent starts. Easy enough to see him prompting, bidding, and settling for a piece.
#5 Coltonator He's a pretty reliable finisher, but he has been stuck at this level for some time and has not frequently been a serious threat late. His best stuff is obviously good enough to land this, but I wouldn't want an underlaid price.
Race Summary Isolate is capable of something better than he showed in that last one, and he might find himself in a perfect spot to prompt the leaders turning for home. Expecting an improved try.

Fair Grounds - Race #8
Picks Notes
#3 My Sweetness She showed some finishing interest in her debut on the turf, but she faded late when trying the dirt last out. She's probably going to end up being better than that on the main track, but she returns with Lasix for the move back to the lawn. Tough if she builds on the first turf try.
#7 Shishito She moved nicely into the pace on the synthetic at Presque Isle Downs, and she gets Lasix while trying the turf in this second start. Have to think she's going to like the footing.
#6 Dreamworker He'll head right to the turf after a modest debut try when routing on the main track at Churchill, but he has a pretty fun pedigree for the grass try with Animal Kingdom on top of a Scat Daddy mare.
Race Summary My Sweetness and Dreamworker might be the right ones to use to try to beat Shishito if she gets overbet for tough connections, but My Sweetness has fewer questions to answer on the turf, having turned in a useful effort on the Keeneland lawn in October.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

Harrah's Philadelphia - Race #1
Picks Notes
#7 A MILLION CHUCKLES Filly's best race fits with these, big price attached.
#2 MR BLUMETTI Set pace, faded out of money against sharp winner.
#6 SCIROCCO BIG JOHN Ran third when hoppled first time, gets Tetrick.
Race Summary Taking a longshot stab on A Million Chuckles, who finished a distant second behind the 1-to-5 favorite here in early November, then broke stride in a well-bet, follow-up trot. Her rivals are a combined 6-106 this year. Play a 7-ALL exacta.

Dayton Raceway - Race #3
Picks Notes
#2 HAL N SAMMY Lacked running room, finished evenly, gets class relief.
#9 TOXIC ROCK Set pressured pace, tired as fave, starts from post 9.
#7 MYKONOS Part of blanket finish in slow-paced race at Oak Grove.
Race Summary Hal N Sammy saved ground in mid-pack from a second-tier starting spot while the 1-to-2 favorite controlled the pace. He couldn't find a way out from being trapped until mid-stretch, so expect a contending effort today from an inner post on the class drop. Play 2-7 and 2-9 exactas.

Dover Downs - Race #3
Picks Notes
#4 TECHTOPIA HANOVER Can use speed well, tries to upstage in-money finishes.
#1 BIPBOPNALLIE Rallied for three seconds in last four starts, moves inside.
#6 CAN WE DANCE Chased the odds-on favorite, held third.
Race Summary Techtopia Hanover, a $105k earner and 31 of 48 in the money, tries to break through at this level. He gets Lasix and can make good use of his speed today. Play 4-1, 4-6 and 4-8 exactas.

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Jerry Shottenkirk's Daily Picks

Remington Park - Race #1
Picks Notes
#5 Guardsman Pass Favorably placed in his distance dirt race after trying the turf; capable of running down his rivals here.
#4 Kingsten's Gold Drops out of maiden special weights and make his first attempt at two turns; was fifth in both starts and has a good chance to move up.
#2 Claimjumper Tried maiden specials last out and fits better at this level; has speed and could improve here.
Race Summary Guardsman Pass lacked speed in his last two and likely will show more early energy in this spot; solid player today.

Remington Park - Race #4
Picks Notes
#1 Texas Prado Drew outside in his last two and didn't reach contention; gets the rail today and can benefit from the ground-saving run.
#2 Mean Cannon Was third in his latest and takes a class drop, which could help him hang on better in the closing yards.
#6 Graydar's Dream Pummeled maiden claimers by nearly 10 lengths last out and can be tough on the front end again.
Race Summary Texas Prado can benefit from an inside run and will be tracking a fast pace; late danger in this one.

Remington Park - Race #8
Picks Notes
#12 Give It Everything Has been a top-notch sprinter here with easy wins over solid company in his last two; capable of a third straight win.
#6 Mister Mmmmm Has won two of his three local starts and was an easy winner over allowance runners in fast time; good on the front end.
#7 Red N Wild Got a perfect trip last out and cruised to an easy win; loves the track and could get another good trip from just off the pace.
Race Summary Give It Everything can adjust to any pace and can get a good run from the outside; has the talent to get his third local score.

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Laurel Park Selections for December 16, 2021 – Horse Racing Picks

By Kyle E in Horse Racing — Dec 15th, 2021 11:21pm PST

Laurel Park Selections for December 16, 2021 – Horse Racing Picks

It’s a horse racing day on Thursday, but isn’t that every day if you are grinding the ponies? Christmas Day doesn’t have any racing in North America.

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That might be the only day even when there isn’t horse racing. Even when everything was shutting down at the start of the pandemic, there was always at least one or two race tracks offering action.

BetOnline has ten racecourses planned on Thursday afternoon and evening. There’s a small stakes race at Turf Paradise for $60,000 today. That’s not much of a stakes race, but big for Turf Paradise.

Our first look on Thursday is at Laurel Park in Maryland. Laurel Park has nine races for a $294,000 pool this afternoon. Head below for our free Laurel Park picks for December 16, 2021.
Taking Your Horse Race Betting to the Next Level
Race 1
(1) Stay In
+600 (6/1)
(2) Zen Pi
+300 (3/1)
(3) Visual Artist
+1200 (12/1)
(4) Rising Perry
+450 (9/2)
(5) Spitball
+600 (6/1)
(6) Chambo
+600 (6/1)
(7) Spotted Bull
+350 (7/2)
(8) Bardolino
+1200 (12/1)
(9) Bourbon And Ice
+3000 (30/1)

Post Time: 12:25 p.m. EST
Distance: 6 Furlongs
Purse:$23,000

The first race at Laurel Park is for a $23,000 purse covering 6 furlongs. Spotted Bull and Zen Pi have to be in contention in this one.

Spotted Bull is 4 for 18 in his career, and finished 1st, 5th, 2nd, 6th in his previous four attempts. He most recently won on September 10.

Spotted Bull beat Semper Fi by a neck for a $38,295 purse. That was an impressive attempt, but then hasn’t been back to the winner’s circle.

He placed 2nd behind Twitty City by a neck in a $25,000 race on October 6, and then 6th on October 23 for a $28,000 purse. Down to $23,000, he should hang in there.

Zen Pi is a two-time winner through 20 outings. He’s finished 1st, 5th, 2nd, 4th, 2nd in his last five attempts.

In his latest race, Zen Pi placed behind Algebraic by a half-length in a $25,300 assignment on November 25. This was after finishing 4th in a $29,325 event on November 4.

At this price, it’s a sharp play on Zen Pi to win this one.
The Bet
(2) ZEN PI
+300
Place Bet Now!
Race 3
(1) Mailman’s a Flyer
+160 (8/5)
(2) Tenax
+450 (9/2)
(3) Pickin Sea Glass
+800 (8/1)
(4) Hello Amigo
+600 (6/1)
(5) Rahmer
+2000 (20/1)
(6) Summum Noor
+1500 (15/1)
(7) Trigz Too
+1200 (12/1)
(8) Vanhoofer
+500 (5/1)
(9) Uncommon Valor
+1200 (12/1)
(10) Dune Dune
+5000 (50/1)

Post Time: 1:22 p.m. EST
Distance:5 ½ Furlongs
Purse:$39,000

Race 3 is a $39,000 event covering 5 ½ furlongs. Tenax and Mailman’s a Flyer should have a say in the stretch in this one.

Tenax has finished 7th, 4th in two attempts in his career, and is showing improvement. This gelding will have to continue to show improvement to get into the winner’s circle.

In his most recent attempt, Tenax was 4th for a $42,315 purse after going 7th on debut August 21. That was a tough go for Tenax in a $46,410 race.

Mailman’s a Flyer made his debut on November 4. He looked good at Laurel Park, placing 2nd behind Asking for a Baskin by ¾ lengths in a $49,450 assignment.

That was impressive for a first-time runner in that class. The same form will yield a win in this $39,000 event.
The Bet
(1) MAILMAN’S A FLYER
+160
Place Bet Now!
Race 6
(1) Mending
+300 (3/1)
(2) Hufflepuff
+600 (6/1)
(3) Special Freedom
+1200 (12/1)
(4) Bourbon Wildcat
+1500 (15/1)
(5) Miranda’s Desmond
+500 (5/1)
(6) Mattitude
+350 (7/2)
(7) Be Good
+3000 (30/1)
(8) Magical Luna
+1000 (10/1)
(9) Response Time
+500 (5/1)
(10) Millie Child
+3000 (30/1)

Post Time: 2:49 p.m. EST
Distance:5 ½ Furlongs
Purse:$40,000

Race 6 covers 5 ½ furlongs in a $40,000 assignment. Response Time and Mending should be there at the wire.

Response Time has a win on May 14, but has gone winless in six races since then. In his last attempt, Response Time placed 2nd behind Mundle of Joy by 2 ¾ lengths for a $54,000 prize on October 31.

He’s finished 4th, 9th, 2nd in his last three. If Response Time runs how he did on September 30, then he’s not going to get close. However, in the same form as his last outing on Halloween, then he’ll have a big chance.

Mending is 2 for 10 in her career, and has gone 3rd, 4th, 1st in her last three. She finished 4th on November 12 in a $30,080 assignment, and then responded with a winning run.

Mending defeated Who Knows What by 5 ¼ lengths for a $36,480 prize. The filly finished 4th prior to that one in a similar class, so improvement was noted.

This should be a competitive event, with Mending having a good chance of going in Friday from the inside rail.
The Bet
(1) MENDING
+300

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Delta Downs
PURCHASE
Delta Downs - Race 5

Exacta / Trifecta (.50 min) / Superfecta (.10 min.) Daily Double (Races 5-6)($1 min.) /Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7) Pick 5 (.50 min.) (Races 5-9)


Claiming $5,000 • 6 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 56 • Purse: $13,000 • Post: 2:47P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Lone Trailer. STREAMER is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * STREAMER: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. SURE BABY: Today is a spr int, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. FASHION MERIT: Today is a sprint, horse is a Front-runner with an inside post position. Today is a sprint and this is the hor se's third or fourth start after a layoff. CRIDER CHASE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
1
STREAMER
5/2

5/1
2
SURE BABY
4/1

6/1
4
FASHION MERIT
4/1

8/1
6
CRIDER CHASE
12/1

8/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
FASHION MERIT
4

4/1
Front-runner
57

48

52.2

44.2

38.7
2
SURE BABY
2

4/1
Front-runner
62

53

36.2

47.0

39.0
6
CRIDER CHASE
6

12/1
Stalker
59

49

72.0

45.0

39.5
7
MARAMA
7

3/1
Alternator/Stalker
53

51

64.8

36.4

27.9
1
STREAMER
1

5/2
Alternator/Trailer
58

60

34.6

49.2

44.2
9
INTERATIFWITHLEU
9

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
51

53

42.7

25.5

9.0
3
KIKI KAT
3

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
38

33

39.6

24.6

11.1
5
SMACKFIRE
5

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
54

50

39.2

38.0

25.5
8
MISS PRONOUNCE
8

15/1
Alternator/Non-contender
52

49

35.4

36.6

23.1

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Charles Town
PURCHASE
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 4 - Claiming - 4.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $13200 Class Rating: 79

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 122 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF THREE RACES ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000, IF FOR $4,500, ALLOWED 2 LBS.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 1 J P'S SONG 7/2

# 8 KUKULKAN 9/2

# 7 DISTANT THUNDER 3/1

I think J P'S SONG is a very good choice. This gelding has been consistently racing well in his latest outings. Solid average Equibase Speed Figures in dirt sprint races make this horse a solid contender. Jockey's recent ROI figures make this gelding a strong bet. KUKULKAN - He has earned very good figures under today's conditions and ought to fare well versus this field. Bettors should probably feel comfortable with this choice given Hiraldo's recent returns at the window. DISTANT THUNDER - He has to be given consideration given the very good speed figures. Has decent early pace and will probably fare soundly versus this group.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Evangeline Downs
PURCHASE
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 2 - Claiming - 220y on the Dirt. Purse: $5000 Class Rating: 73

QUARTER HORSE 220Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 126 LBS.; OLDER, 128 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 SHEZA TOASTED GLIMPS 2/1

# 4 MOMS CORONA 5/2

# 1 CARTELS MAGIC SHOW 3/1

I lean toward SHEZA TOASTED GLIMPS here. She has been travelling soundly as of late while recording sharp Equibase Speed Figures. Recorded a formidable speed rating in the most recent race. Can run another good one in this contest. She has solid class ratings, averaging 72, and has to be considered in here. MOMS CORONA - Has formidable early speed and will most likely fare admirably versus this field. Ran a very solid last race. CARTELS MAGIC SHOW - Simien has this gelding running well and is a solid choice based on the very good speed figs garnered in short races as of late. He has a decent distance/surface win record - 1 / 6.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
PURCHASE

Bar

Turf Paradise - Race #4 - Post: 2:16pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,300 Class Rating: 75

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#4 FORT YORK (ML=8/1)
#1 JU JU GUY (ML=6/1)
#3 GAGE HAS A GRAY (ML=7/2)


FORT YORK - Scriver should be able to place this gelding right behind the front runners. Ideally, Scriver will rate behind the leaders, then strike on the turn. You probably should disregard that last race at Grants Pass on a track listed as good where he finished outside the top 3. Should do well today with the benefit of a fast track. JU JU GUY - Last out, this one was in a race at Arizona Downs in a race with a class figure of 93. Dropping considerably in class rating this time out puts him in a solid position today. GAGE HAS A GRAY - Ran last time out against a better group of horses at Turf Paradise. The move down the ladder based on class should suit him well. That recent bullet 34.8 work shows that this gelding is ready for a top performance today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 AUTISM SIBLINGS (ML=2/1), #6 OBSTRUCTED VIEW (ML=3/1), #5 WESTERN SMOKE (ML=5/1),

AUTISM SIBLINGS - This colt earned a speed figure in his last affair which likely isn't good enough in today's event. OBSTRUCTED VIEW - If you keep choosing these kind of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be disappointed most every time. Will be hard for this horse to beat this group off of that last speed rating. Unlikely to improve enough to run a figure close to today's class rating, so put him on the likely underpriced equines list. WESTERN SMOKE - In the last event this racer finished sixth. Doesn't bode well for his chances in today's event.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#4 FORT YORK is going to be the play if we are getting 4/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,3,4] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,3,4] with [1,3,4] with [1,2,3,4,6] with [1,2,3,4,6] Total Cost: $36

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Handicapped by Top Horse Analytics at Gulfstream Park
PURCHASE

12/16/21, GP, Race 5, 2.26 ET
12/16/21,GP,5,1M 70Y [Dirt About] 1:42:01 CLAIMING. Purse $24,000 (includes up to $3,000 FHBPA-FOA - FHBPA Florida Owners Awards). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. Three Year Olds, 122 lbs.; Older, 125 lbs. Claiming Price $12,500, if for $10,000, allowed 2 lbs.
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Best in race flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse must be the top rated horse for the Occurs, Win%, and ROI to be valid.
Rating P# Horse Name M/L Jockey Trainer Best Occ Win% ROI
100.0000 1 Drum and Drummer 8/1 Saez L Dini Michael JW 373 34.85 1.28/$1
097.6899 3 Call of Honor 10/1 Leparoux J R Sisterson Jack L 373 34.85 1.28/$1
096.7966 4 Sweeney's Cat 12/1 Panici L Bates Larry F 373 34.85 1.28/$1
096.4192 6 Astroturf 5/1 Arroyo A S Sweezey J. Kent E 373 34.85 1.28/$1
096.1615 9 K. K. Ichikawa 9/2 Sutherland C Trombetta Michael J. 373 34.85 1.28/$1
095.5311 8 Not So Easy 4/1 Vasquez M A O'Connell Kathleen T 373 34.85 1.28/$1
095.4826 7 Skywalking 3/1 Reyes L Sano Antonio C 373 34.85 1.28/$1
093.9894 2 Lord Darnley 30/1 Boraco D Garcia Pedro R. 373 34.85 1.28/$1
093.8516 5 Golden Tone(b+) 6/1 Alvarado J Cibelli Jane 373 34.85 1.28/$1
Top rated horse With "Turf Surface Not fm/hd" - Win% 29.41, ROI 0.83/$1
Rating gap To 2nd horse -2.3101
[Category] Condition for 100.0000 Top Horse
[All Turf] Lasix No Change

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Lone Star Park

Lone Star Park - Race 7	WPS / Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / Daily Double $.50 Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9) / $.20 Jackpot 6 Shooter (Races 7-12)
Claiming $10,000 • 350 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 76 • Purse: $10,948 • Post: 8:53P
QUARTER HORSE 350Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * PATORANADO: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. SHAKE ON DOWN: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. MISS KITT KAT: Quarter Horse has a Fas t Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. THE ERUPTION: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. PAINTED LIL PERRY: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation.
5	PATORANADO	20/1	9/2
6	SHAKE ON DOWN	9/2	7/1
1	MISS KITT KAT	3/1	7/1
10	THE ERUPTION	4/1	8/1
8	PAINTED LIL PERRY	5/1	10/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
1	MISS KITT KAT	1	3/1	Fast	77	68	3.1	0.0	0.0
2	AGAPIE	2	12/1	Slow	65	60	6.4	0.0	0.0
3	RUNNING FOR RAIN	3	30/1	Average	60	60	4.6	0.0	0.0
4	NOTTY GIRL	4	15/1	Fast	58	60	2.5	0.0	0.0
5	PATORANADO	5	20/1	Slow	85	76	6.7	0.0	0.0
6	SHAKE ON DOWN	6	9/2	Average	73	73	5.0	0.0	0.0
7	MOMAS DEALING	7	20/1	Slow	65	61	6.6	0.0	0.0
8	PAINTED LIL PERRY	8	5/1	Fast	75	69	1.5	0.0	0.0
9	LEADING THE GAME	9	7/2	Fast	73	66	3.2	0.0	0.0
10	THE ERUPTION	10	4/1	Average	71	72	5.6	0.0	0.0

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NFL Free Pick

https://www.pickersmx.com/so/13Nt4Xdog?languageTag=en

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1.	Primetime Sports Picks	NBA	Indiana over 209.5	1-2 (-120)	3-1 (+190)
2.	Top Rank Sports Picks	CBB	Duke -21.5	2-1 (+90)	4-2 (+180)
3.	National Sports Service	NBA	Indiana -10	1-1 (-10)	3-2 (+80)
4.	The Sports Consensus			3-0 (+300)	4-3 (+70)
5.	Profit On Sports	CBB	UT-Arlington +7.5	1-2 (-120)	2-3-1 (-130)
6.	Insider Sports Report	CBB	Dartmouth +13.5	1-2 (-120)	3-4 (-140)
7.	Doc's Picks	NFL	Chargers over 52	2-1 (+90)	3-4 (-140)
8.	Elite Sports Picks	NFL	Chargers +3	2-1 (+90)	2-5 (-350)
9.	The Spot Player	CBB	Stetson +5.5	1-1 (-10)	0-2 (-220) *

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Rk	Sports Services	Free Sports Picks	Place A Bet
1.	NSA(The Legend)	NBA – Pistons +10	Line @ Bovada
2.	Gameday Network	NBA – Suns -8	Line @ Bovada
3.	Sports Action 365	NBA – 76ers under 214	Line @ BetAnySports
4.	Vegas Line Crushers	CBB – Texas-Arlington +7.5	Line @ GT Bets
5.	VegasSI.com	CBB – Appalachian St over 138.5	Line @ Bovada
6.	PointSpreadReport.com(SAM CASEY)	CBB – Rice -16	Line @ BetAnySports
7.	Winning Big Sports	CBB – NC Greensboro +2.5	Line @ MyBookie
8.	NSA(Gerry “Big Cat” Andino)	CBB – Stetson +5	Line @ Bovada
9.	Lou Panelli	CBB – Tulsa over 130	Line @ BetAnySports
10.	VegasSI.com Platinum Info Club	CBB – McNeese St +14.5	Line @ GT Bets
11.	William E. Stockton	NBA – Pistons +10	Line @ MyBookie
12.	Vincent Pioli	NBA – Suns -8	Line @ Bovada
13.	Steve “Scoop” Kendall	NBA – 76ers under 214	Line @ Bovada
14.	SCORE	CBB – Drake -16	Line @ GT Bets
15.	Tony Campone	CBB – Chicago St +3	Line @ BetAnySports
16.	Chicago Sports Group	CBB – Duke -22	Line @ Bovada
17.	Hollywood Sportsline	CBB – Dartmouth +13.5	Line @ Bovada
18.	VIP Action	CBB – Rice -16	Line @ GT Bets
19.	South Beach Sports	CBB – NC Greensboro under 137	Line @ Bovada
20.	Las Vegas Sports Commission	CBB – Drake -16	Line @ Bovada
21.	NY Players Club	NBA – Suns -8	Line @ BetAnySports
22.	Fred Callahan	NBA – Pistons over 210	Line @ Bovada
23.	Las Vegas Private CEO Club	NBA – 76ers +1.5	Line @ MyBookie
24.	Michigan Sports	NBA – Suns under 214	Line @ GT Bets
25.	National Consensus Report	NBA – Pistons +10	Line @ Bovada

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Dec 16 '21, 7:00 PM

NCAA-B | Appalachian State vs Duke
Play on: Appalachian State +22 -115 at linepros

Duke often is overvalued on the betting line. I find that to be the case here.
This is just the Blue Devils' second game of the month. It's also their last game before they begin ACC play. It's an easy opponent, too, for Duke. All of these factors may prevent the Blue Devils from reaching a peak level performance.
Appalachian State is capable. The 6-5 Mountaineers rank 18th in the nation in defensive scoring, holding opponents to 58 points. Their guard-oriented lineup plays tough perimeter defense. Appalachian State rates seventh in the country in defensive 3-point percentage.
The Mountaineers also have a good bench. This could be crucial if Duke should build up a big lead and the point spread determination comes down to garbage time.

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Brandon Lee

Dec 16 '21, 7:00 PM

NCAA-B | Appalachian State vs Duke
Play on: Duke -21½ -104 at pinnacle

FREE PICK: Duke Blue Devils -21.5
RATING: 30*
ROT#: 752
I don't love laying a huge number with a team like Duke, but I got to sprinkle some on the Blue Devils at -21.5 against the Mountaineers. I just don't see how App State is going to keep this close.
This Blue Devils offense is doing whatever they want to teams. They come in averaging 85.3 ppg against teams that on average only give up 68.1 ppg. They also hold teams well on their average, as they give up just 65.0 ppg to teams that on average score 74.8 ppg.
App State is a solid defensive team, but they don't have the size or speed to slow down this Duke offense. I think they only way they keep this close is if they shoot lights out. Shooting isn't exactly a strength of this Mountaineers team. They are scoring just 61.0 pp on 40.1% shooting away from home. Give me the Blue Devils -21.5!