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| NCAA-B | Jan 26, 2026 Arizona vs. BYU |
Total 162½ -110 at DRAFTKINGS |
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1* Free Pick on Arizona/BYU: over 162 Arizona and BYU are two of the fastest teams in the country. This total is high for a reason, but it still isn't high enough. Tommy Lloyd has the Wildcats running at a top-10 pace nationally. They look to score in the first eight seconds of the shot clock and rarely slow down. Arizona ranks near the top of the country in adjusted offensive efficiency. They thrive on getting to the rim and finishing in transition before the defense can set. BYU plays a similar brand of basketball under Kevin Young. They prioritize NBA spacing and hunt for three-point looks on almost every possession. The Cougars shoot the ball at a massive volume from deep. At home in the Marriott Center, those shots tend to fall at a much higher clip. The altitude in Provo is a real factor in this matchup. Visiting teams often wear down late in the game, which leads to lazy transition defense and easy buckets. Arizonas defense is athletic, but they struggle to chase shooters off the line when the game turns into a track meet. BYU will get plenty of open looks from the corners tonight. Both teams played on Saturday and are on short rest. Fatigue usually hits the defensive end of the floor before it affects the shooters. Tired legs lead to reaching and more fouls. Both squads are reliable at the free-throw line, which provides the "cheap" points needed to push this over the number late. Expect a game played in the mid-to-high 80s for both sides. The possession count will be through the roof. I like the Over 162.5 (-110). |
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NCAA-B | Jan 25, 2026 #Southern Illinois vs #Evansville |
#Evansville +3 -110 at betus |
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5* NO BRAINER on Evansville +3 Evansville is the play here catching three points on their home floor. Southern Illinois enters this matchup as a road favorite despite riding a dismal four-game losing streak. Southern Illinois is also dealing with a difficult travel situation following a snowy trip to Evansville that could impact their energy levels. Those two players are the engines of the SIU offense and the Salukis lack the depth to replace their production. Evansville is celebrating its one millionth fan at the Ford Center today and the arena should have a much bigger atmosphere than usual. The Salukis' shooting numbers fall off a cliff when they leave their home court and they rely too much on the three-pointer. Evansville is the superior team at the free-throw line and they do a much better job of taking care of the basketball at home. Getting a full possession of cushion with a motivated home dog is the only way to look at this game. I like the Evansville +3 |
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NFL | Jan 25, 2026 Rams vs Seahawks |
Seahawks -2 -115 at betus |
Won $100 |
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1* Free Pick on Seahawks -2 Seattle has the ultimate edge here playing at Lumen Field for the NFC Championship. The Seahawks are 14-3 and have won 12 of their last 13 games. Los Angeles is playing its third consecutive road game of this postseason. The Rams are missing starting right tackle Rob Havenstein which is a massive blow to their pass protection. Seattle received great news with Sam Darnold and left tackle Charles Cross both cleared to play. The Seahawks also have a major advantage with Jaxon Smith-Njigba coming off a nearly 1,800-yard season. Seattles ground game remains dangerous with Kenneth Walker even with Zach Charbonnet sidelined. The Seahawks have hosted three NFC Championship games in their history and they have won all of them. I expect Seattle to win the battle in the trenches and pull away late for the cover. I like the Seahawks -2 (-115) |
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NBA | Jan 25, 2026 Nets vs Clippers |
Nets +9½ -105 at Draft Kings |
Lost $105.0 |
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4* VEGAS INSIDER on Nets +9 Brooklyn is coming off the most embarrassing loss in recent memory. Getting blown out by 54 points against the Knicks on Wednesday night will wake any roster up. Expect a massive bounce-back effort from Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas tonight. The Nets have had three full days of rest to stew over that performance and fix their 29% shooting mark from that game. The Clippers are in a classic letdown spot. They just beat their cross-town rival Lakers in a high-energy, emotional game on Thursday. It is hard for any sub-.500 team like Los Angeles to cover a spread this large. The Clippers sit at just 20-24 on the season and aren't built to run teams off the floor. They play at the 28th slowest pace in the league. Fewer possessions naturally lead to tighter games and favor the underdog catching a big number of points. Brooklyns defense has actually been a bright spot this season despite their record. They rank 11th in the NBA in points allowed per game. If they can limit the Clippers' second-chance points, they should stay within this number easily. Kawhi Leonard is back in the lineup, but he is still being monitored and likely won't play high-leverage minutes for the full 48. The Nets are starting a five-game road trip and need to set a competitive tone early. Taking nearly ten points with a professional team coming off a historic blowout loss is the sharp move. Los Angeles doesn't have the offensive efficiency to maintain a double-digit lead against a rested defense. Trust the pride factor and the slow tempo to keep this game within a few possessions. I like the Nets +9.5 (-105) |
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NBA | Jan 25, 2026 Pelicans vs Spurs |
Spurs -10½ -110 at Ace |
Lost $110.0 |
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5* NO BRAINER on Spurs -10 San Antonio is 31-14 and they are playing like a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference. The Pelicans are stuck in a tailspin with a 10-36 record and they can't stop anyone on the defensive end. That is a massive vulnerability against a San Antonio offense that ranks in the top 10. The Pelicans are missing Dejounte Murray and Jose Alvarado, which leaves them extremely thin in the backcourt. San Antonio has the 3rd ranked defense in the NBA and they will suffocate a New Orleans offense that struggles with efficiency. New Orleans also ranks near the bottom of the league in three-pointers made and they won't be able to keep up with the Spurs' scoring volume. Expect San Antonio to pull away early in the second half as the Pelicans' lack of depth is exposed. I like the Spurs -10.5 (-110). |
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NFL | Jan 25, 2026 Rams vs Seahawks |
OVER 47 -110 |
Won $100 |
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5* NO BRAINER of the Year on Rams/Seahawks: over 47 Matthew Stafford is playing the best football of his career right now. The Rams own the top offense in the league in both EPA per play and passing success rate. Stafford is dealing with a sprained index finger on his throwing hand, but he just shredded a tough Bears defense for 304 yards and three scores. Seattle's defense is elite, but they couldn't find an answer for this Rams attack in their last meeting. Divisional rivals playing for the third time in a season usually favors the high-end quarterbacks. Darnold has stabilized the Seahawks' offense, throwing for over 4,000 yards this season. Smith-Njigba led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards and is a nightmare to cover in the slot. Seattle averaged over 28 points per game during the regular season and plays much faster at home. Both quarterbacks are playing through minor core and hand injuries that won't limit their ability to sling it. I like the Over 47 (-110). |
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