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| NCAA-B | Dec 30, 2025 Massachusetts vs. Eastern Michigan |
Massachusetts +100 at PLAYMGM |
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1* Free Pick on Massachusetts +100 All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-B | Dec 29, 2025 IU Indianapolis vs Cleveland State |
IU Indianapolis +110 at Draft Kings |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on IU Indianapolis +110 All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-B | Dec 29, 2025 UTEP vs Louisiana Tech |
UTEP +3½ -110 at PlayMGM |
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4* VEGAS INSIDER on UTEP +3½ All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-B | Dec 29, 2025 Oakland vs Wright State |
Wright State -3 -110 at Buckeye |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on Wright State -3 All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-B | Dec 29, 2025 Utah vs Washington |
OVER 158 -110 |
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5* NO BRAINER of the Week on Utah/Washington: over 158 All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NFL | Dec 29, 2025 Rams vs Falcons |
UNDER 49½ -110 |
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1* Free Pick on Rams/Falcons: under 49 The Rams bring the leagues top scoring offense to Atlanta, but they are limping into Monday night. Star receiver Davante Adams is doubtful with a hamstring injury. The offensive line is a massive concern. Starting right guard Kevin Dotson and tackle Rob Havenstein are out. Left tackle Alaric Jackson is questionable. Matthew Stafford won't have the same pocket protection to hunt big plays. Atlantas offense is stagnant. They rank 26th in scoring at just 20.5 points per game. Kirk Cousins is under center with Michael Penix Jr. on IR. Top targets Drake London and Kyle Pitts are both questionable. Neither is 100 percent. Atlanta has already been eliminated from the playoffs and lacks the firepower to keep pace in a shootout. The Rams defense is the most underrated unit in this matchup. They rank 7th in points allowed, giving up just 19.9 per game. They should suffocate a limited Falcons passing game. Expect L.A. to lean heavily on Kyren Williams to mask their line issues. This shortens the game and keeps the clock moving. This total inflated after the Rams 38-37 shootout last week. Public money is chasing the over, but the injury reports tell a different story. The value is on the Under. I like the Under 49.5. |
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NBA | Dec 29, 2025 Warriors vs Nets |
Nets +4 -110 at Bovada |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on Nets +4 The scheduling gods are not smiling on the Golden State Warriors tonight. Golden State limps into Brooklyn on the second night of a back-to-back after a grueling 141-127 overtime loss in Toronto just 24 hours ago. That game was a disaster for the Dubs. They blew a 13-point lead, coughed up 21 turnovers, and watched Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler log massive minutes in a losing effort. Legs will be heavy for Golden State. The Warriors are resting DeAnthony Melton for injury management tonight, and Seth Curry remains out with a thigh issue. This is a team that already ranks 29th in the NBA in turnovers and 19th in rebounding. Facing a rested Nets squad on the road is a nightmare scenario for an aging core coming off an OT track meet. Brooklyn is trending in the opposite direction. The Nets have won three straight, including a dominant 123-107 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. They are fresh and playing with high confidence. Michael Porter Jr. has transformed this offense, averaging 25.6 points per game, while Cam Thomas is back at full strength after dropping 30 in his last outing. The data backs the home dog here. Golden State is a dismal 7-11 ATS on the road this season and has failed to cover in three straight away games. Brooklyn has covered in three straight and is 7-1 ATS when scoring more than 113 points. With the Warriors' defense giving up 113.3 per game and coming off a 141-point shellacking, the Nets will have no trouble finding buckets. Expect the Warriors to hit a wall in the second half. Brooklyns fresh legs and superior recent form make this an easy play. Take the points with the home team. I like the Nets +4. |
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NBA | Dec 29, 2025 Bucks vs Hornets |
Hornets +4½ -115 at PlayMGM |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on Hornets +4 Milwaukee is leaning too hard on a returning Giannis Antetokounmpo. He just came back on Saturday from a calf strain that cost him eight games. The Bucks went 2-6 during his absence and sit at a dismal 13-19 on the season. Damian Lillard is out for the year with an Achilles tear. This leaves the Milwaukee offense with a massive production void. They currently rank 26th in the league in scoring, averaging only 112.7 points per game. Charlotte is finally finding a rhythm now that their core is on the floor. They have won two straight and are 7-3 against the spread over their last 10 games. LaMelo Ball is healthy and fresh off a 22-point, seven-rebound performance in their last outing. Brandon Miller is also surging. He is averaging 20.6 points per game over his last five appearances. The Hornets offense is more balanced than Milwaukees right now, ranking 18th in scoring compared to the Bucks' bottom-tier production. Milwaukee is just 4-5 against the spread this season when favored by 2.5 points or more. They already lost to Charlotte earlier this year and have struggled to pull away from teams. Expect the Hornets to push the pace and keep this within a possession. I like the Hornets +4.5. |
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NBA | Dec 29, 2025 Knicks vs Pelicans |
Pelicans +9½ -108 at Draft Kings |
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5* NO BRAINER on Pelicans +9 The Knicks are laying too many points on the road. New York is one of the worst road bets in the league this season. They carry a dismal 4-9 against the spread (ATS) record when playing away from Madison Square Garden. Injuries are the main story for the Knicks today. Defensive anchor Josh Hart is out with a sprained ankle. Starting-caliber center Mitchell Robinson is also ruled out for ankle management. Missing these two kills New Yorks defensive depth and rebounding edge. The Pelicans are a completely different animal at home. New Orleans is a stout 13-7 ATS at the Smoothie King Center this season. They cover the spread in 65% of their home games. New Orleans has been a covering machine as a big underdog. They are 12-7 ATS this season when catching 8.5 points or more. Zion Williamson is healthy and providing elite production off the bench. Trey Murphy III is also locked in, coming off a 24-point performance. The Pelicans have covered the number in nine of their last twelve games overall. They are playing much better than their 8-25 straight-up record suggests. Without Hart and Robinson, the Knicks will struggle to contain the Pelicans' interior scoring. The Knicks have failed to cover in four of their last five road games. They are 22-9 but lack the personnel right now to blow teams out on the road. Expect a high-scoring game where the Pelicans keep it within two possessions. I like the Pelicans +9.5. |
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NFL | Dec 29, 2025 Rams vs Falcons |
Falcons +8½ -110 at Buckeye |
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5* NO BRAINER on Falcons +8 The edge here is a massive mismatch between the Rams' protection and the Falcons' pass rush. Atlanta enters this Week 17 matchup ranked 2nd in the NFL in total sacks. They face a Rams offensive line that just surrendered 37 points and a loss to Seattle. Matthew Stafford is having an MVP-caliber season with 40 touchdowns, but he remains a stationary target. If the Falcons can collapse the pocket with four rushers, they keep this within one score. Schematic familiarity is the biggest hidden angle. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and offensive coordinator Zac Robinson both came directly from Sean McVays staff. They know the Rams' offensive signals and protection adjustments better than any coaching staff in the league. This is a classic "revenge" spot for Morris. He has the blueprint to frustrate Stafford's timing with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. The Rams are the ultimate "public" team this season. They lead the NFL in scoring at 30.5 points per game and hold a league-best 11-4 record against the spread. That success has inflated this line past the key number of 7. Los Angeles just lost a heartbreaker despite gaining 581 yards of offense. Their defense is regressing at the wrong time, and the market is overvaluing their ability to pull away from disciplined teams. Atlanta is playing its best football of the year late. They are 2-0 straight up in their last two games, including a 26-19 win at Arizona. While the Falcons are officially eliminated from the playoffs, they are 2-0 ATS in their last two. Cornerback A.J. Terrell is expected to play through a shoulder injury, and the return of Clark Phillips III from injured reserve stabilizes a secondary facing a high-volume passing attack. Take the points with a live underdog that knows the opponents playbook. I like the Falcons +8.5. |
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NCAA-B | Dec 30, 2025 Wyoming vs Air Force |
OVER 144½ -105 | |
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4* VEGAS INSIDER on Wyoming/Air Force: over 144½ All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-F | Dec 30, 2025 Coastal Carolina vs Louisiana Tech |
UNDER 51½ -110 | |
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5* NO BRAINER on Coastal Carolina/Louisiana Tech: under 51 The Independence Bowl in Shreveport looks like a defensive slog. Both teams are down to backup quarterbacks and dealing with massive continuity issues. Louisiana Tech lost starting quarterback Blake Baker to a torn ACL. Trey Kukuk takes the reins. Kukuk has more interceptions than touchdowns this season and is a limited passer. The Bulldogs already lean heavily on the ground, ranking 42nd in the nation in rushing yards per game. Expect a conservative, clock-draining game plan with very few shots downfield. Coastal Carolina is in total chaos. Head coach Tim Beck was fired and their offensive coordinator left for another program. Interim coach Jeremiah Johnson is a defensive specialist. Starting quarterback Samari Collier is out with a knee injury. Backup Tad Hudson is turnover-prone, throwing five interceptions on just 42 attempts. The Chanticleers are also missing both starting offensive tackles, Nick Del Grande and Joseph Hanson. Louisiana Techs defense is the best unit on the field. They rank 37th nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 21.3 points per game. Coastals offense was already struggling before the coaching exodus, ranking 102nd in the country in scoring. Neither passing offense is prolific. Both rank outside the top 100 in most efficiency metrics. With backup quarterbacks, missing linemen, and defensive-minded leadership, the pace will be glacial. Field position will be the priority over explosive plays. I like the Under 51.5. |
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