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| NFLX | Aug 26, 2023 Dolphins vs. Jaguars |
Total 41 -110 at HERITAGE |
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1* Free Pick on Dolphins/Jaguars over All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2026 Auburn vs Ole Miss |
Auburn -2½ -110 at Buckeye |
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4* VEGAS INSIDER on Auburn -2½ Auburn travels to Oxford tonight with a massive offensive edge. The Tigers are scoring 86.7 points per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. The primary advantage here is Auburn's ability to live at the free-throw line. They rank top five nationally in free throws made and consistently put opponents in foul trouble. Keyshawn Hall is the engine of this offense. He is putting up 20.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game while proving nearly impossible to stop one-on-one. Ole Miss has been tough at home this season, but they haven't faced this kind of offensive pressure. The Rebels allow over 70 points per game and lack the interior depth to bang with Auburn for forty minutes. The Tigers are also finding secondary scoring from Filip Jovic. He is coming off a breakout 23-point game and gives Auburn a versatile weapon that stretches the defense. Auburn has dominated this rivalry lately, winning nine of the last ten meetings. They know how to exploit the specific weaknesses in the Rebels' defensive scheme. Both teams come in with two days of rest after Saturday victories. Auburn’s recent win over South Carolina showed they can execute in tight games late on the road. This line is too short for a team with Auburn's scoring ceiling. They have too many ways to hurt you and have far more depth than the Rebels. Expect Auburn’s transition game to be the difference in the second half. They will force the pace and outlast an Ole Miss squad that relies too heavily on its starters. I like the Auburn -2.5 (-110). |
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NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2026 Minnesota vs Ohio State |
Minnesota +8½ -111 at Jazz |
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4* VEGAS INSIDER on Minnesota +8½ Eight and a half points is way too much respect for a Buckeyes team that has struggled to cover big numbers at home. The Gophers are one of the most disciplined teams in the nation, ranking in the top 15 for the fewest turnovers per game. Minnesota’s offense is led by Cade Tyson, who is second in the Big Ten at nearly 21 points per game and can match Bruce Thornton bucket for bucket. Even with Christoph Tilly returning to the lineup, the Buckeyes lack the depth to sustain a blowout against a team that has ranked 37th in efficiency since December. The Gophers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings with Ohio State and consistently play them down to the wire. Don't let Minnesota's three-game losing streak fool you; this team is playing at a much higher level than this inflated line suggests. I like the Minnesota +8.5. |
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NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2026 Ball State vs Central Michigan |
Ball State +1½ -110 at Bovada |
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1* Free Pick on Ball State +1½ Ball State has a massive edge in defensive discipline tonight in Mount Pleasant. The Cardinals allow just 70.8 points per game while Central Michigan is giving up nearly 80. The Chippewas are reeling after a humiliating 39-point road loss to Miami-Ohio last time out. That kind of collapse shows a defense that has completely lost its way in conference play. Ball State brings a much more reliable backcourt to the floor. Armoni Zeigler and Davion Hill combine for 25 points per game and do a great job of protecting the rock. The Cardinals rank significantly higher in turnover margin and steals per game. They force opponents into mistakes and turn those stops into easy transition points. Central Michigan plays at a slow pace but still struggles with efficiency. They rank sub-300 nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency and rely too much on second-chance buckets. Ball State has the interior size to limit those offensive rebounds and force the Chippewas into tough jump shots. The Cardinals are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games as a road underdog. They also have a major revenge motive after losing by just two points to the Chippewas in their last meeting. Central Michigan does not have the offensive firepower to pull away if this game stays close late. Trust the team that takes better care of the ball and plays actual defense. The line is short because of the home-court factor, but the Cardinals are the better squad on both ends. I like the Ball State +1.5 (-110). |
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NCAA-B | Jan 20, 2026 DePaul vs Butler |
DePaul +8 -111 at Jazz |
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5* NO BRAINER on DePaul +8 The line on this game is giving too much credit to the home-court advantage at Hinkle Fieldhouse. DePaul is no longer the bottom-feeder they used to be in the Big East. Chris Holtmann has this team playing a much tougher brand of basketball. Their defensive rotations are sharp and they aren't giving up the easy looks they did in previous seasons. Butler has struggled with consistency throughout this January stretch. They have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as a home favorite. The Bulldogs are a jump-shooting team that goes through long scoring droughts. When the threes aren't falling, they don't have the size inside to manufacture easy points. DePaul is currently ranking in the top tier of the conference in defensive rebounding. They are limiting opponents to one shot per possession which is key for a road underdog. The Blue Demons have also shown plenty of poise on the road lately. They hung tough in a hostile environment last Saturday and shouldn't be intimidated by this atmosphere. Butler's offensive efficiency numbers are inflated by a soft non-conference schedule. Against physical Big East defenses, they are scoring five points fewer per game than their season average. DePaul has improved their ball security significantly over the last month. By limiting live-ball turnovers, they prevent Butler from getting out in transition for easy layups. This should be a lower-possession game with both teams favoring a disciplined half-court set. In a slow-paced game, an eight-point spread is very difficult for a struggling favorite to cover. The Blue Demons have the defensive grit to keep this game competitive until the final whistle. I expect a tight battle that comes down to the final few possessions. Bet DePaul +8. |
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NBA | Jan 20, 2026 Spurs vs Rockets |
Rockets -3½ -110 at Draft Kings |
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5* NO BRAINER on Rockets -3½ The Rockets have a massive rest advantage in this Southwest Division showdown. San Antonio comes into Houston on the second night of a back-to-back after hosting the Jazz on Monday. Traveling and playing two games in 24 hours is a brutal ask against this specific Rockets rotation. Houston currently leads the NBA in rebounding percentage and total boards per game. Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun dominate the glass and generate constant second-chance opportunities. The Spurs usually rely on Victor Wembanyama to clean up the paint, but his legs will be tested on zero days of rest. Kevin Durant has completely changed the ceiling for this Rockets offense since the summer trade. He is averaging over 26 points per game and gives Ime Udoka a closer that San Antonio simply can't match late in games. Houston's offensive rating ranks in the top five because they rarely waste possessions and move the ball with elite efficiency. The Spurs won the first meeting this season back in November, but that was a home game for them. Houston is a different beast at the Toyota Center where they own one of the best home-court covers in the league. They have the depth to throw multiple bodies at Wembanyama and wear him down over four quarters. San Antonio’s defense has been solid this year, but they tend to surrender a high effective field goal percentage on the road. Facing a rested Rockets squad that features two All-Star level scorers is a nightmare scenario for a tired road team. Houston's bench is also significantly more productive, which shows up in the second half of back-to-back situations. The line is too short considering the fatigue factor and the matchup inside. Houston will win the battle on the boards and use their fresh legs to pull away in the fourth quarter. I like the Rockets -3.5. |
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