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NFL Picks

Los Angeles Rams logo LA @ Carolina Panthers logo CAR Jan 10 | 4:30 PM ET
Spread
Los Angeles Rams logo LA -10.0 (-112)
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Pick made: 12 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
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While the Panthers' Week 13 upset victory over the Rams was impressive, I don't foresee them repeating that 31-point performance. Since that eyebrow-raising result, the Panthers' offense has sputtered, averaging just 16 points in the final four games. 

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Los Angeles Rams logo LA -10.5 (-111)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
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The game will be Bryce Young's first in the postseason, and I'm not convinced he'll be able to keep up with MVP odds favorite Matthew Stafford and the Rams' league-best offense. The Rams scored the most points per game (30.5), are ranked first in DVOA, and have the second-shortest Super Bowl odds. 

Green Bay Packers logo GB @ Chicago Bears logo CHI Jan 10 | 8:00 PM ET
MoneyLine
Green Bay Packers logo GB (-107)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Mike Spector
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When quarterbacks making their first playoff start face a team with experienced postseason signal callers, the teams with the quarterback making their first postseason start have covered the spread 34% of the time, and are 20-40 SU since 2002.

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Chicago Bears logo CHI +1.5 (-120)
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Pick made: 12 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
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The Chicago Bears have only lost two home games this season, one against the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and the other in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings. 

The Week 1 loss came before Ben Johnson and Co. figured things out. 

NCAAF Picks

Miami (FL) Hurricanes logo MIA @ Mississippi Rebels logo MISS Jan 08 | 7:30 PM ET
Passing Yards
Trinidad Chambliss logo Trinidad Chambliss o256.5 Passing Yards (-115)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Mike Spector
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Trinidad Chambliss has only thrown for fewer than 250 yards once this season, in a game against South Carolina where Ole Miss dominated the trenches with 258 rushing yards.

Total
Miami (FL) Hurricanes logo Mississippi Rebels logo u52.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Mike Spector
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The Hurricanes finished in the top eight nationally in both Defensive SP+ and EPA allowed per play, and likely want no part of getting into a shootout with Ole Miss.

While the Rebels are averaging 37.6 points and 496 yards per game and are converting 44% of third downs, they have also seen the Under cash in half their games. 

 

Oregon Ducks logo ORE @ Indiana Hoosiers logo IU Jan 09 | 7:30 PM ET
Longest Completion
Fernando Mendoza logo Fernando Mendoza u44.5 Longest Completion (-115)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

The Ducks secondary ranks sixth in yards per dropback allowed, and they held Mendoza to a long completion of 29 yards in the first meeting. 

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Oregon Ducks logo ORE +3.5 (-105)
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Pick made: 2 hours ago
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Mike Spector
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While Indiana completely dismantled Alabama 38-3 in the quarterfinals, the truth is that the Crimson Tide had been trending downward for a month. 

Few are seemingly giving Oregon as much credit for a dominating 23-0 win over Texas Tech, as the Red Raiders had allowed 23 combined points in its four games prior. Texas Tech also entered with the best explosive play differential in the country (plus-81). 

 

NBA Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers logo CLE @ Indiana Pacers logo IND Jan 06 | 7:00 PM ET
Points Scored
Darius Garland logo Darius Garland o23.5 Points Scored (-118)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago

Darius Garland scored 35 points on 27 shots against the Bulls in his only other game without Donovan Mitchell this season. I expect another high-usage night for Garland against the Pacers.

Orlando Magic logo ORL @ Washington Wizards logo WAS Jan 06 | 7:00 PM ET
Total Assists
Anthony Black logo Anthony Black o4.5 Total Assists (-140)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago

NHL Picks

Colorado Avalanche logo COL @ Tampa Bay Lightning logo TB Jan 06 | 7:00 PM ET
Goals Scored
Nathan MacKinnon logo Nathan MacKinnon o0.5 Goals Scored (+105)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Liam Fox
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It's gotten to the point where I will back Nathan MacKinnon to score at any plus-money odds. At the halfway mark of the campaign, the Hart Trophy odds favorite is on pace for the NHL's first 70-goal season since 1992-93.

The Lightning back end isn't entering in the best form, either, with at least three goals allowed in four straight games. A devastating offense spearheaded by MacKinnon can certainly take advantage of that against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

New Jersey Devils logo NJ @ New York Islanders logo NYI Jan 06 | 7:30 PM ET
Goals Scored
Matthew Schaefer logo Matthew Schaefer o0.5 Goals Scored (+460)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
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NCAAB Picks

Georgia Bulldogs logo UGA @ Florida Gators logo FLA Jan 06 | 7:00 PM ET
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Florida Gators logo FLA -9.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Mike Spector
Author

This could be viewed as another scary game for the Gators, as Georgia handed Florida one of its four losses in its national championship season last year.

But I am selling Georgia’s chances for a second straight upset in this rivalry, especially since its 56% shooting from 3-point range and 82% from the free-throw line from last year’s upset were both way higher than its season averages. 

Duke Blue Devils logo DUKE @ Louisville Cardinals logo LOU Jan 06 | 7:00 PM ET
Points
Cameron Boozer logo Cameron Boozer u24.5 Points (-120)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
MoneyLine
Duke Blue Devils logo DUKE (-105)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago

Louisville hasn't been the same team without Mikel Brown Jr., ranking 36th in offense and 58th on defense while going 2-2 without him. Duke is the much better team and should pick up a crucial road win.

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A moneyline pick is simply wagering on who will win a game - no point spreads involved. Odds show favorites with a minus (‑) and underdogs with a plus (+).

Imagine the Knicks are favorites and the Nets are underdogs:

TeamMoneyline Odds
Knicks–250
Nets+400
  • $100 on Knicks (‑250) → Profit = $100 × (100 / 250) = $40 (total payout $140)
  • $100 on Nets (+400) → Profit = $100 × 4 = $400 (total payout $500)

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Over/Under betting doesn’t care who wins the game, just how many points, runs, or goals are scored, or how long a fight lasts.

  • Book sets a line → i.e., Over/Under 54.5 for a football game
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    • Over 54.5
    • Under 54.5
  • Odds are usually around –110, meaning you bet $110 to win $100 (and your $110 stake returns $210 total)
  • If the final score is:
    • 56–22 (total 78) → Over wins
    • 24–20 (total 44) → Under wins
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  • The favorite is shown with a minus (–) and must win by more than the spread to cover
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