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| NFLX | Aug 26, 2023 Dolphins vs. Jaguars |
Total 41 -110 at HERITAGE |
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NCAA-B | Jan 28, 2026 Louisiana Tech vs UTEP |
Louisiana Tech +2½ -115 at Draft Kings |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on Louisiana Tech +2 Louisiana Tech is catching points despite being the clearly superior team on both ends of the floor. The Bulldogs own one of the most suffocating defenses in the country, currently ranking second nationally in scoring defense. They also rank fifth in the nation in field goal percentage defense. LA Tech already proved they could shut down this UTEP offense by beating the Miners by 12 points just a month ago. The Bulldogs bring massive momentum into El Paso after three straight double-digit comeback wins. That type of toughness is exactly what you want when backing a road underdog. UTEP is currently reeling with a 7-13 record and is stuck at the bottom of the Conference USA standings. They are dealing with a thin rotation as guard Tyreese Watson is out for the season and forward David Tubek remains questionable. The Miners rely on transition points to survive, but LA Tech is elite at getting back and forcing teams into half-court sets. The Bulldogs have a significant edge on the glass and should dominate the second-chance scoring battle. LA Tech has covered the spread in four of the last five meetings between these two programs. They are simply the more efficient team and should be favored even on the road. Bet Louisiana Tech +2.5 (-115). |
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NCAA-B | Jan 28, 2026 San Diego vs Pepperdine |
UNDER 150 -105 |
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1* Free Pick on San Diego/Pepperdine: under 150 This 150-point total is way too high for two offenses that are currently broken. San Diego and Pepperdine are both sitting at the bottom of the West Coast Conference for a reason. The Waves are averaging just 69.5 points per game this season. They are shooting a miserable 28.8% from three-point range as a team. You cannot expect a high-scoring affair when one side can't hit a shot from deep. San Diego isn't much better on the road. The Toreros have lost five straight games away from home. They often see their offensive rhythm disappear when they leave their home floor. When these two teams met earlier this month, the final score was 83-63. That game stayed under this current number by a comfortable margin. Both teams have actually regressed offensively since that meeting. Pepperdine plays at a much slower tempo under Ed Schilling than in previous years. They want to work the shot clock and look for high-percentage looks that rarely materialize. This style keeps the possession count low and favors the Under. Firestone Fieldhouse is also a unique, small environment that can be tough for visiting shooters to adjust to early. Expect a slow start with plenty of missed jumpers from both sides. Neither team has the offensive depth to sustain a track meet for 40 minutes. If one team hits a scoring drought, this game has no chance of reaching the 150-point mark. I like the Under 150 (-105).
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NCAA-B | Jan 28, 2026 St Bonaventure vs Duquesne |
Duquesne -3 -110 at Ace |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on Duquesne -3 Duquesne is the clear side here as they return home following a massive 71-59 road win over Loyola Chicago. They are finally finding their rhythm in Atlantic 10 play and look like a different team than they did a month ago. St. Bonaventure is heading in the complete opposite direction right now. The Bonnies are coming off a humiliating 97-62 home loss to Saint Louis and have dropped four straight games on the road. The backcourt advantage for the Dukes is overwhelming in this matchup. Tarence Guinyard is playing like an All-Conference talent, leading the team in scoring and assists while limiting turnovers. Jimmie Williams is providing the perfect secondary punch for Duquesne. He is coming off a career-high 10 rebounds and gives the Dukes a physical edge on the perimeter that the Bonnies simply cannot match. Depth is a massive concern for St. Bonaventure tonight. They are dealing with a cluster of injuries to key rotation pieces like Amar'e Marshall and Xander Wedlow, leaving them thin on the bench. It is nearly impossible to trust a defense that just allowed 97 points on their own floor. Their rotations are slow and they are currently ranked near the bottom of the league in defending the three-point line. Duquesne is much more efficient at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse where they shoot the ball with high confidence. They will exploit a Bonnies team that has shown very little fight away from home this month. This line is far too low given the current trajectory of these two programs. Take the team with the healthy stars and the home-court advantage to win this by double digits. I like the Duquesne -3. |
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NCAA-B | Jan 28, 2026 Illinois State vs Murray State |
Illinois State +3½ -110 at betus |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on Illinois State +3 Illinois State is catching too many points in a game they can win outright. Murray State is struggling to find any rhythm on the offensive end right now. Illinois State hangs its hat on a tough, physical interior defense. Murray State relies heavily on the three-pointer to win, but the shots aren't falling. The Redbirds control the tempo and force teams into a half-court grind. Murray State is a miserable 4-9 against the spread when favored at home this season. Illinois State also holds a significant advantage on the boards. Those second-chance opportunities will be the difference in a tight conference battle. Both teams are well-rested after playing their last games on Saturday. Expect the Redbirds to keep this within a single bucket until the final buzzer sounds. I like the Illinois State +3.5. |
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NCAA-B | Jan 28, 2026 Xavier vs Seton Hall |
Xavier +7 -110 at Ace |
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5* NO BRAINER on Xavier +7 Seven points is far too many to give a disciplined Xavier team in this spot. In a low-possession game, every point is magnified and covering a spread this large is a tall task. The Musketeers rank significantly higher in effective field goal percentage and three-point accuracy. They lack the elite shot-makers needed to pull away from a quality conference opponent. The Musketeers have been road warriors lately and have covered in four of their last five away games. That is a critical factor for a road underdog looking to keep a game within the number late. The Pirates bench is thin and foul trouble could quickly become a major issue against Xaviers aggressive guards. The data suggests this game will be a possession-by-possession battle decided in the final minute. I like the Xavier +7 |
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NBA | Jan 28, 2026 Lakers vs Cavs |
Cavs -135 at Draft Kings |
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5* NO BRAINER on Cavs -135 The Lakers are hitting a wall right now. They are in the middle of a grueling eight-game road trip and this stop in Cleveland is a major trap spot. Los Angeles played a high-intensity game in Chicago on Monday night. This is their fourth road game in six days and the constant travel is starting to drain their defensive energy. The biggest factor tonight is the absence of Anthony Davis. He is officially out with a hand injury, leaving the Lakers without any real rim protection against a top-five offense. Cleveland is dealing with its own depth issues, as both Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are currently sidelined. However, the Cavs have been dominant at home by leaning heavily on Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell is one of the hottest scorers in the league right now. He just dropped 27 points in a single half against Orlando and is attacking the paint with zero fear. Without Davis to contest shots at the rim, Mitchell and Jarrett Allen will dominate the interior. The Lakers simply do not have the size left in their rotation to match Cleveland's physicality. Luka Doncic and LeBron James provide plenty of star power for Los Angeles, but they look exhausted. The Lakers' bench is thin and has been outscored in three straight games on this trip. Cleveland currently ranks fourth in the league in scoring and moves the ball better than almost anyone. They will push the tempo to test the Lakers' heavy legs from the opening tip. The Cavs are nearly unbeatable at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this season. They have covered the spread in 14 of their 19 games as home favorites. Expect Cleveland to pull away late when the Lakers' starters run out of gas. The price is right on the home team to win this one outright. Bet Cavs ML (-135). |
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