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January 18, 2026

Brody Vaughn

Jan 18 '26, 7:00 PM in 14m
NCAA-B | Washington State vs San Francisco
Play on: Washington State +6 -110 at Ace

1* Free Play on Washington State +6

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Frank Sawyer

Jan 18 '26, 7:10 PM in 24m
NBA | Pelicans vs Rockets
Play on: Rockets -13½ -110 at betus

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR SUNDAY, 1/18:

My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last play I cut for Sunday is with the Houston Rockets minus the points versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Houston (24-15) has won two of their last three games after their 110-105 win against Minnesota as a 3.5-point favorite on Friday. The Rockets have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 9 home games with the Total set at 230 or higher. They have also covered the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games with the Total set at 230 or higher. New Orleans (10-34) has lost three of their last four games after their 127-119 loss at Indiana as a 4.5-point underdog on Friday. The Pelicans have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games against teams with a losing record. They have also failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 road games with the Total set at 230 or higher. Take Houston minus the points. Best of luck — Frank.

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Jack Jones

Jan 18 '26, 7:10 PM in 24m
NBA | Pelicans vs Rockets
Play on: OVER 230 -110

Jack's Free Pick Sunday: Pelicans/Rockets OVER 230

The Houston Rockets should be able to let their hair down today and hang a big number on the New Orleans Pelicans to break out of their recent offensive funk that has mostly come against very good defensive teams.  The Pelicans are not that.

New Orleans ranks 9th in pace and 28th in defensive rating to profile as an OVER team.  They have gone 3-1 OVER in their last four games overall.  They have finished with 229 or more combined points in five consecutive games, including 235 or more in four of them.  This is a low total for a game involving the Pelicans.

The first and only meeting between the Pelicans and Rockets this season was a shootout.  The Pelicans won 133-128 (OT), but it was tied 119-119 at the end of regulation for 238 combined points, which would easily top this 230-point total in the rematch.  The OVER is 5-1 in the last six meetings with 232 or more combined points in five of those six.  Bet the OVER in this game Sunday.

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Released on Jan 18 at 11:15 am View Archive
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Mike Lundin

Jan 18 '26, 7:10 PM in 24m
NBA | Pelicans vs Rockets
Play on: OVER 229½ -110

Pelicans vs Rockets NBA Free Pick

The Angle: The Houston Rockets are on an 8-2 run to the under, mainly due to a struggle to get buckets, but that should not be an issue here against a New Orleans Pelicans team that has conceded 122 points or more in two of its last three games and allowing 122.3 ppg (28th) on the season. 

The Bet: OVER (2%). 

Released on Jan 18 at 01:12 am View Archive
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Timothy Black

Jan 18 '26, 8:07 PM in 1h
NHL | Blues vs Oilers
Play on: Oilers -1½ +155 at circa

1* Best Bet on Oilers -1½

No analysis provided.

Released on Jan 18 at 09:03 am View Archive
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Sean Murphy

Jan 18 '26, 8:07 PM in 1h
NHL | Blues vs Oilers
Play on: Blues +1½ -160 at betonline

Sunday NHL Free play. My selection is on St. Louis +1.5 goals over Edmonton at 8:05 pm et on Sunday.

The Blues are coming off back-to-back wins and they're well-rested with this being just their third game in the last week. Meanwhile, the Oilers travel back from Vancouver after trouncing the Canucks 6-0 last night. This will mark Edmonton's fifth game in the last seven nights, in four different cities. Of note, the Oilers are just 5-6 over their last 11 games and 2-5 in their last seven home contests when factoring in the -1.5 puck-line. The Blues road struggles have been well-documented but I look for them to get this three-game trip off to a positive start by keeping pace with the Oilers on Sunday. Take St. Louis +1.5 goals.

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Brandon Lee

Jan 18 '26, 8:10 PM in 1h
NBA | Hornets vs Nuggets
Play on: Nuggets -1 -110 at Buckeye

Sunday's NBA Free Pick on Nuggets -1

Released on Jan 18 at 11:43 am View Archive
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Tom Macrina

Jan 18 '26, 9:10 PM in 2h
NBA | Blazers vs Kings
Play on: Blazers +2½ -105 at betonline

I’m usually reluctant to fade a team riding a win streak, especially when that confidence starts to snowball — and Sacramento has been rolling, winning and covering four straight. But this sets up as a strong momentum spot for Portland. The Blazers just knocked off the Lakers on Saturday and have quietly been a solid second-night, back-to-back team this season.

Sacramento has also struggled in this exact matchup profile, going just 3–6 ATS in their last nine and 2–6 straight up against bottom-10 scoring defenses. I lean Under here, but the stronger angle is backing the sharper spot and momentum side to steal a road win.

Take: Blazers +2.5 (sprinkle +130 ML)

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Released on Jan 18 at 12:09 pm View Archive
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Ricky Tran

Jan 18 '26, 9:40 PM in 2h
NBA | Raptors vs Lakers
Play on: Lakers -120 at Draft Kings

Ricky's 1* play on LAL.

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 Lakers are 6-0 SU in the last six head to head meetings. 

- The Raptors are 9-11 without RJ Barrett this season. 

- Luka Doncic sat out last night's game, and should be good to go vs Toronto. 

Verdict: The value is on the home favorite.

Released on Jan 17 at 09:17 pm View Archive
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Jeff Alexander

Jan 18 '26, 9:40 PM in 2h
NBA | Raptors vs Lakers
Play on: Lakers +2 -110 at circa

1* NBA - Raptors/Lakers FREE PICK on Lakers +2

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John Martin

Jan 18 '26, 9:40 PM in 2h
NBA | Raptors vs Lakers
Play on: Raptors -1½ -110 at Buckeye

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Toronto Raptors -1.5

The Lakers will be playing the second of a back-to-back tonight after a 132-116 loss in Portland last night.  That followed up a 135-117 home loss to Charlotte.  They have dropped to 1-5 SU & 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall and are battling injuries in a big way right now.  They are also a tired team playing their 5th game in 7 days tonight.  They were without Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic and DeAndre Ayton last night and it's unclear whether the latter two will return.  I like the Raptors regardless.  Give me the Raptors.

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January 19, 2026

Andrew Gold

Jan 19 '26, 8:00 AM in 13h
Tennis | Christopher O'Connell vs Nishesh Basavareddy
Play on: Nishesh Basavareddy -140 at circa

1% GOLD RUSH on Nishesh Basavareddy -140

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