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January 16, 2026

Hunter Price

Jan 16 '26, 6:30 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | Toledo vs Kent State
Play on: Toledo +5½ -115 at PlayMGM

1* Free Pick on Toledo +5½ -115

Released on Jan 16 at 09:09 am View Archive
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Kenny Walker

Jan 16 '26, 6:30 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | Creighton vs Providence
Play on: Creighton -1 -110 at Ace

Free Pick on Creighton -1 -110

Released on Jan 16 at 09:04 am View Archive
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Ricky Tran

Jan 16 '26, 7:07 PM in 6h
NHL | Sharks vs Red Wings
Play on: Sharks +1½ -140 at PlayMGM

Ricky's 1* play on SJ.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- The Red Wings are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games.

- The Sharks are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

- The Red Wings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.

Verdict: The value is on the road underdog.

Released on Jan 16 at 12:47 am View Archive
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Brody Vaughn

Jan 16 '26, 7:07 PM in 6h
NHL | Panthers vs Hurricanes
Play on: Hurricanes -160 at circa

1* Free Play on Hurricanes -160

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Dustin Hawkins

Jan 16 '26, 7:07 PM in 6h
NHL | Sharks vs Red Wings
Play on: Sharks +157 at circa

1 Dimer on Sharks +157

Released on Jan 16 at 11:33 am View Archive
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Timothy Black

Jan 16 '26, 7:10 PM in 7h
NBA | Cavs vs 76ers
Play on: 76ers -2½ -105 at Bovada

1* Best Bet on 76ers -2½

No analysis provided.

Released on Jan 16 at 09:12 am View Archive
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Brandon Lee

Jan 16 '26, 7:10 PM in 7h
NBA | Pelicans vs Pacers
Play on: Pacers -3½ -115 at PlayMGM

Friday's NBA Free Pick

PLAY ON: Pacers -3.5

Released on Jan 16 at 09:37 am View Archive
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Marc David

Jan 16 '26, 7:10 PM in 7h
NBA | Pelicans vs Pacers
Play on: UNDER 239½ -115

David's NBA Free Pick

We really like the under in this matchup. The Pacers have with their 14-27 over/under record been trending heavily to the under all season and while the Pelicans have seen more games go over then under the total, that's not been the case in recent games. 

This is a 1% FREE PLAY on the UNDER. 

Released on Jan 16 at 03:27 am View Archive
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Info Plays

Jan 16 '26, 7:10 PM in 7h
NBA | Pelicans vs Pacers
Play on: Pacers -1½ -110 at Draft Kings

1* FREE INFO PLAY Pacers -1½ -110

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Black Widow

Jan 16 '26, 7:40 PM in 7h
NBA | Bulls vs Nets
Play on: UNDER 227 -115

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Bulls/Nets under 227 -115

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Released on Jan 16 at 07:15 am View Archive
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Jeff Alexander

Jan 16 '26, 7:40 PM in 7h
NBA | Bulls vs Nets
Play on: Bulls +2½ -112 at Draft Kings

1* NBA - Bulls/Nets FREE PICK on Bulls +2.5

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Mike Lundin

Jan 16 '26, 7:40 PM in 7h
NBA | Bulls vs Nets
Play on: UNDER 227½ -115

Bulls vs Nets NBA Free Pick

The Angle: The Brooklyn Nets won 113-103 in Chicago last month. The bookmakers have shaved off almost five points from the closing total for that game, but I still think it's too high. The Nets have struggled with their scoring all season, and even more so lately, and the under is 13-1 in their last 14 against teams from the East. 

The Bet: UNDER (3%). 

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Released on Jan 16 at 06:50 am View Archive
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Steve Janus

Jan 16 '26, 8:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Baylor vs Kansas
Play on: Baylor +8½ -110 at circa

1* Free Sharp Play on Baylor +8½ -110

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Dan Kaiser

Jan 16 '26, 8:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Marquette vs DePaul
Play on: DePaul -3 -110 at betonline

Marquette is 6-12 overall and has struggled on the road. Marquette is putting up 74.3 points per game on 41% shooting. On the defensive end, they are giving up 77.2 points per game. They are averaging 9.2 steals per game. DePaul is 10-7 overall and has played better on its home court. DePaul is putting up 72.8 points per game on 45% shooting from the field. On the defensive end, they are giving up 68.6 points per game. DePaul has a strong defense and plays well at home. Marquette has been inconsistent all season, no matter where they play. Take the home team in this one.

Play on Depaul. This is aFREE play.

Released on Jan 16 at 09:02 am View Archive
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Bobby Conn

Jan 16 '26, 8:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Ohio vs Ball State
Play on: Ohio -4 -110 at circa

1* Free Play on Ohio -4 -110

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Matt Fargo

Jan 16 '26, 8:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Marquette vs DePaul
Play on: DePaul -3½ -110 at Ace

This is a play on the DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS for our Friday Free Play. DePaul comes in with a 10-7 record including a 2-4 mark in the Big East Conference and they have had a tough draw already having played Connecticut twice along with St. John’s and Villanova. The Blue Demons are 8-3 at home which includes a bad loss against Buffalo in the third game of the season with the other two coming against Northwestern and Connecticut. DePaul is in a rare role of being a favorite as going back to 2024, the Blue Demons have been favorites only 26 times and have gone 17-9 ATS which includes a 7-3 ATS record as home favorite of six points or less. Marquette is having a tough season after coming in as possible contenders but the Golden Eagles are 1-6 in the conference with the one win coming by a point over Xavier at home. Marquette is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games as a road underdog. Here, we play against road teams after allowing 90 points or more going up against an opponent after scoring 65 points or less in two straight games. This situation is 83-46 (64.3 percent) since 2022. Play (888) DePaul Blue Demons

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Released on Jan 16 at 10:09 am View Archive
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Matt Sullivan

Jan 16 '26, 8:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Marquette vs DePaul
Play on: DePaul -2½ -110 at Bovada

1* Bet on DePaul -2½

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Jimmy Boyd

Jan 16 '26, 8:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Marquette vs DePaul
Play on: DePaul -3 -110 at Ace

1* Free Pick on DePaul -3

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Released on Jan 16 at 09:33 am View Archive
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Sean Murphy

Jan 16 '26, 9:07 PM in 8h
NHL | Predators vs Avalanche
Play on: Avalanche -1½ -120 at circa

Friday NHL Free play. My selection is on Colorado -1.5 goals over Nashville at 9:05 pm et on Friday.

The Predators enter this game playing some of their best hockey, fresh off a 3-1 homestand that culminated with an 'upset' win over the Oilers. I think they're in the wrong place at the wrong time on Friday, however, as they travel to Denver to take on the Avalanche. Colorado is sure to be in a foul mood after suffering a loss at home against Toronto on Monday. The Avs have had three full days to stew over that defeat and we'll confidently back them to rebound here, noting that they've outscored the opposition by an average margin of 2.6 goals at home this season. Colorado is 2-1 against Nashville this season with both wins coming by at least two goals. Take Colorado -1.5 goals.

Released on Jan 16 at 06:16 am View Archive
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Joe Duffy

Jan 16 '26, 9:40 PM in 9h
NBA | Wolves vs Rockets
Play on: Wolves +4½ -105 at Bovada

This is a classic scheduling and rest mismatch the market continues to misprice.

Teams playing consecutive road games with at least two extra days of rest are 300-217-9 long term. Normally, rest advantages favor the home side roughly two-thirds of the time. When that edge flips to the road team, it effectively neutralizes home court and creates an inefficient number.

Houston is on a back-to-back. Minnesota has been idle since January 13. That is a significant situational edge, not a footnote.

MasseyRatings projects Minnesota by 3, reinforcing the value.

We saw this exact process deliver again with Maine. Flagged in advance as the strongest bet on the board, the +14.5 underdog didn’t just cover — they threatened to win outright. The methodology continues to pay.

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Released on Jan 16 at 09:56 am View Archive
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Brian Bitler

Jan 16 '26, 10:10 PM in 10h
NBA | Wizards vs Kings
Play on: Wizards +7½ -110 at PlayMGM

For my best free pick on the board here for Friday in the NBA I am looking at the Washington Wizards at the Sacramento Kings. We all know the Kings could be the worst team in basketball but they have won 3 straight games and with those wins the books are know making this team a considerable home favorite here. Wizards losers of 4 straight games a great buy low spot on this team in no universe should this Kings team be laying 4 or more points. Washington has covered 3 of the last 4 with the Kings look for them to get us the money here late on Friday night. 

Play on the Washington Wizards plus the points rotation #529

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Cole Faxon

Jan 16 '26, 10:37 PM in 10h
NHL | Ducks vs Kings
Play on: Kings -130 at betonline

FREE PLAY on Kings -130

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Ray Monohan

Jan 16 '26, 10:37 PM in 10h
NHL | Ducks vs Kings
Play on: Ducks +131 at circa

Ducks +131

Anaheim is worth a free move on Friday. At plus money, they have good value after taking down the Stars last time out. Meanwhile, the Kings continue to scuffle as they’ve dropped 4 of their last 5 and they’re struggling to produce scoring chances. They’ve scored 2 goals or less in 3 of those losses and things won’t get any easier against a Ducks defense that doesn’t allow many 2nd or 3rd chances. Back Anaheim. Ray’s daily FREE plays are meant to be cheap bankroll plays. Money management is everything in this game, and these freebies are designed to keep you moving in the right direction. Tonight’s FREE selection is a strong lean on the DUCKS ML. The number makes sense, the spot is right, and it’s a play worth taking. You know what to do. Good luck — Razor Ray

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Released on Jan 16 at 10:20 am View Archive
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Mike Williams

Jan 16 '26, 10:37 PM in 10h
NHL | Ducks vs Kings
Play on: Ducks +124 at circa

1* on Ducks +124

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January 17, 2026

Max Chase

Jan 17 '26, 4:30 PM in 1d
NFL | Bills vs Broncos
Play on: Broncos -1 -110 at Bovada

1* Free Pick on Broncos -1

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