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1* Best Bet on Northwestern -10

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Friday CFB Free play. My selection is on Central Michigan plus the points over Northwestern at 1 pm et on Friday.

I think bettors will be quick to dismiss Central Michigan after it went out with a whimper during the regular season, dropping a 21-3 decision at home against Toledo on November 29th. That loss of course eliminated the Chippewas from MAC Championship contention but reaching a Bowl game - even right here in Detroit - is still a nice consolation. While the Chips will be stepping up in class, this matchup is anything but insurmountable. Northwestern has to be disappointed to be playing in this game after starting the season 5-2. The Wildcats shut out Purdue 19-0 on October 18th but only won one game the rest of the way (that coming in a non-cover against Minnesota). I don't think there's anything all that intimidating about this matchup for Central Michigan and expect it to hang tough on Friday. Take Central Michigan.

1* Free Pick on Central Michigan/Northwestern over 42½ -115

Free Total Annihilator On Central Michigan vs Northwestern over 42½ -115

The Central Michigan Chippewas and the Northwestern Wildcats face off in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. CMU opened the season going 3-3 but went 4-2 down the stretch. Northwestern started the season 5-2, but finished the season, going 1-4. Central Michigan has lost nine of its last 10 games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference. Northwestern is on a five-bowl game winning streak. Northwestern had a tough schedule down the stretch, leading to its losses. Northwestern puts up 22.5 points per game. CMU is putting up 23.8 points per game. They have scored 21 or more points in eight straight games. Northwestern quarterback Preston Stone will need to play better, as he has turned the ball over too many times this season. Northwestern is the better team and should be too physical for CMU. 

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1* on Hawks -2½

This total, the line sits around 248.5-249.5, but combined averages (238 PPG) and recent trends suggest caution, Miami's games have hit the under in seven of their last nine, while Atlanta's home contests against the Heat have gone over in four of the last six, creating a push-pull dynamic. Systems favor the under in high-total spots (230+) after ATS blowouts, with a 73.2% success rate since 2017.

Play on the under

ASA NBA play on: OVER 248.5 Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks, 7:10 pm ET - We typically don’t find ourselves on OVERS when the numbers are this high but we do make exceptions when warranted. On the season the Heat are one of the better defensive efficiency teams in the league allowing 1.127-points per possession. In their last 5 games though that number has risen to 1.163PPP, 14th most in the NBA. While we’re talking defense, the Hawks have slightly below numbers in terms of dEFF on the season but with Trae Young back in the lineup they have regressed to 28th worse in points per possession allowed. The one absolute we have in this game will be tempo as these two teams are top 5 in terms of pace of play. Miami is the fastest paced team in the league at 104 possessions per game, the Hawks are 5th at 102. Logically, these two teams rely on fast break points per game and are successful when it comes to scoring on the break. Both teams average 17.5ppg on fast breaks (6th) most in the NBA. Both teams give up transition points ranking 14th and 20th in fast break points allowed per game. The Hawks make shots at the 7th best rate in the NBA 48.3% and hit 36.9% of their 3-point attempts (8th). Miami shoots it at 47% (13th) and is the 7th best 3PT% team in the league. Atlanta has allowed 126 or more points in 4 straight games, but has also scored 120+ in 4 of five. Miami held Toronto to 112 points in their most recent game but prior to that had allowed 132 and 129 to the Knicks and Celtics. With both teams looking to push tempo we expect this game to get into the 250’s. Bet OVER.

Friday's NBA Free Pick

PLAY ON: Bulls -105 (ML) 

1* Bet on Florida International/UTSA: over 59½

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1* NBA - Suns/Pelicans FREE PICK on Pelicans +5.5

David's NBA Free Pick

We really like the underdog in this matchup. Detroit has covered the spread in just one of its last six games as road favorites and the Jazz are 10-5 against the spread as home underdogs for the season. 

This is a 1% FREE PLAY on the JAZZ against the SPREAD.  

1* Free Pick on Texans/Chargers under 39½

1% GOLD RUSH on Ravens/Packers: over 40

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 Canucks are 1-3 in their last 4 home games.

- The Sharks has won 3 of their last 5 road games.

- The Canucks are 6-10 in their last 16 games.

Verdict: The value is on the road underdog.

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take #425 New England Patriots over New York Jets (1p.m., Sunday, December 28 FOX) The Jets are a mess and just got pounded by the Saints last Sunday. The Patriots have too much to play for in this game to take it lightly and I see them winning by 20+ points. New England beat New York by 13 points earlier this season and that was a much better team than what they will see on Sunday. The Patriots are playing for the No. 1 seed in the AFC and they are coming off a big win over the Ravens on Sunday Night Football. New England is better in all 3 phases and they will take care of business in a big way at the Meadowlands. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports Holiday Card featuring top plays in NFL, NBA, and College Basketball.