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January 12, 2026

Joe Duffy

Jan 12 '26, 7:40 PM in 29m
NBA | Celtics vs Pacers
Play on: Celtics -5½ -115 at Bovada

 OddsLogic made this game Celtics -9 at the opener, creating immediate value at the current number.

This matchup triggers multiple high-performing, long-term angles:

Big road favorites with at least 14 losses in qualifying situations: 1,518–1,190–64Large away favorites with acceptable season-long delta points allowed1,358–1,059–47Delta points allowed measures points conceded relative to the average opponent totalAway favorites off a loss vs. home teams coming off a win (“angry vs. fat and happy”): 560–392–20

There is meaningful overlap across these systems, and this write-up only scratches the surface. The market profile, situational dynamics, and efficiency metrics all align on Boston.

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Tonight: Joe Duffy unloads on Steelers–Texans, attacking both the side and the total.
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Jeff Alexander

Jan 12 '26, 7:40 PM in 29m
NBA | 76ers vs Raptors
Play on: 76ers -3 -115 at Bovada

1* NBA - 76ers/Raptors FREE PICK on 76ers -3

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Brandon Lee

Jan 12 '26, 7:40 PM in 29m
NBA | Celtics vs Pacers
Play on: Pacers +6 -110 at Buckeye

Monday's NBA Free Pick

PLAY ON: Pacers +6 

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Matt Fargo

Jan 12 '26, 8:00 PM in 49m
NCAA-B | Mississippi Valley State vs Texas Southern
Play on: Texas Southern -13½ -110 at betonline

This is a play on the TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS for our Monday Free Play. It is not very often to get value on one of the worst teams in Division I but we have it tonight. Texas Southern is considered this based on the NET Rankings as they are No. 353 but the Southwestern Conference as a whole is the worst in the country so that brings their number down. As does Quad 1 and Quad 2 losses against Gonzaga, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, NC State and Minnesota. The Tigers are 0-3 in the conference and as contenders coming in, this is the smash spot to get right and we have their 0-7 ATS run on our side to go contrarian. Mississippi Valley St. has been the worst team in the country for years as its one win this season added to their win total the previous five years makes it 14 wins since 2020-21. So it is no surprise it is getting a line like this tonight and it looks tempting for a take but coming off what was a hard fought loss in trying to get its first Division I win on Saturday means this will be tough to get up for. The Delta Devils are No. 354 and No. 351 in Effective Field Goal Percentage Offense and Defense while sitting dead last in the country in Turnover Percentage. Play (306674) Texas Southern Tigers

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ProSportsPicks

Jan 12 '26, 8:07 PM in 56m
NHL | Devils vs Wild
Play on: Wild -165 at circa

PSP Data Driven 1* Wild.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the favorite. New Jersey is 1-5 in its last 6 games on the road. Minnesota is 4-1 in its last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.

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Jimmy Boyd

Jan 12 '26, 8:15 PM in 1h
NFL | Texans vs Steelers
Play on: UNDER 38½ -115

1* Free Pick on Texans/Steelers: under 38½

The weather in Pittsburgh is the primary story for this playoff matchup. Forecasts show freezing temperatures and wind gusts that will limit the vertical passing game.

Both teams lean on their defensive units when the stakes are high. The Steelers' pass rush is a nightmare for young quarterbacks in loud, hostile environments.

Houston's offense relies on timing and rhythm. That rhythm gets disrupted when the pocket collapses as fast as it will tonight.

Pittsburgh is content to play a field-position game. They will run the ball repeatedly to keep the clock moving and minimize mistakes.

The Steelers' defense ranks near the top of the league in EPA per play over the last month. They are especially stingy in the red zone where they force field goals instead of giving up six.

Houston has shown they can be explosive, but their scoring drops significantly on the road in cold weather. They won't find many easy lanes against this front seven.

Postseason games in outdoor venues during January have a heavy lean toward the Under. The officiating usually gets a bit looser and the physical play ramps up.

Expect a lot of punts and long drives that result in zero points. Neither side wants to be the one that loses the game on a risky throw.

This should be a classic 17-13 or 20-10 type of struggle. The total is low but it still isn't low enough for these conditions.

I like the Under 38.5 (-115)

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Steve Janus

Jan 12 '26, 8:15 PM in 1h
NFL | Texans vs Steelers
Play on: Steelers +3 -115 at Bovada

1* Free Sharp Play on Steelers +3 -115

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Timothy Black

Jan 12 '26, 8:15 PM in 1h
NFL | Texans vs Steelers
Play on: Steelers +3 -115 at betus

1* Best Bet on Steelers +3

No analysis provided.

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Bobby Conn

Jan 12 '26, 8:15 PM in 1h
NFL | Texans vs Steelers
Play on: Texans -2½ -105 at Ace

1* Free Play on Texans -2½ -105

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Hunter Price

Jan 12 '26, 8:15 PM in 1h
NFL | Texans vs Steelers
Play on: UNDER 38½ -115

1* Free Pick on Texans/Steelers under 38½ -115

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Dustin Hawkins

Jan 12 '26, 8:15 PM in 1h
NFL | Texans vs Steelers
Play on: Steelers +3 -110 at PlayMGM

1 Dimer on Steelers +3 -110

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Sean Murphy

Jan 12 '26, 8:15 PM in 1h
NFL | Texans vs Steelers
Play on: Steelers +3 -115 at Bovada

Monday NFL Free play. My selection is on Pittsburgh plus the points over Houston at 8:15 pm et on Monday.

The Texans have reeled off nine straight wins although they book-ended an 8-3 ATS run during the middle of the season with an 0-3 ATS start and 1-2 ATS finish. Of note, this will be just the third time they've been favored on the road this season, going 1-1 ATS previously. The Steelers seem to be an afterthought in the AFC playoff picture but I think they'll relish the underdog role here. Bettors will undoubtedly be lining up to lay the short number with Houston but we'll go the other way. A sprinkle on the moneyline would be advised as well, noting the ATS winner has gone a perfect 16-0 straight-up in the Steelers last 16 games. Take Pittsburgh.

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Max Chase

Jan 12 '26, 8:15 PM in 1h
NFL | Texans vs Steelers
Play on: Texans -3 -102 at Draft Kings

1* Free Pick on Texans -3

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Cole Faxon

Jan 12 '26, 8:15 PM in 1h
NFL | Texans vs Steelers
Play on: UNDER 38½ -115

FREE PLAY on Texans/Steelers under 38½

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Brody Vaughn

Jan 12 '26, 8:37 PM in 1h
NHL | Oilers vs Blackhawks
Play on: Blackhawks +143 at circa

1* Free Play on Blackhawks +143

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AAA Sports

Jan 12 '26, 8:37 PM in 1h
NHL | Oilers vs Blackhawks
Play on: Oilers -150 at betonline

Our selection is on the Edmonton Oilers to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday at 8:37pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones:

Edmonton has made back-to-back Stanley Cups while Chicago's been near the bottom of the West.

The Oilers are on a 70% run when playing games on the road this season.

They've also won nine of the L10 games overall against the Blackhawks.

Chicago has gotten it's top player back but it's not going to change a whole lot. -- Connor Bedard.

The Blackhawks have lost five straight games played at home against Edmonton.

We're on the Oilers.

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Mike Williams

Jan 12 '26, 8:37 PM in 1h
NHL | Oilers vs Blackhawks
Play on: Blackhawks +143 at circa

1* on Blackhawks +143

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Rob Vinciletti

Jan 12 '26, 8:37 PM in 1h
NHL | Oilers vs Blackhawks
Play on: Oilers -165 at betus

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The NHL Comp play is on Edmonton at 8:35 eastern. The Oilers are 5-1 with rest as a road favorite off a home loss as they look to bounce back from a loss on Saturday to LA. Tonight they travel to take on Chicago who is off a big upset shutout win in Nashville. Rob notes that home dogs with revenge off a road dog win at +140 or higher where they allowed less than 2 goals are 0-11 if they are .550 or less and the opponent is off a home favored loss. Edmonton has won 9 of the last 10 in the series and we will back them tonight. GL RV

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Ricky Tran

Jan 12 '26, 8:37 PM in 1h
NHL | Oilers vs Blackhawks
Play on: Blackhawks +1½ -165 at PlayMGM

Ricky's 1* play on CHI.

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 Blackhawks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.

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

- The Blackhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.

Verdict: The value is on the home Underdog.

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Kenny Walker

Jan 12 '26, 8:40 PM in 1h
NBA | Nets vs Mavs
Play on: Nets +4 -110 at circa

Free Pick on Nets +4 -110

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Totals Guru

Jan 12 '26, 10:07 PM in 2h
NHL | Stars vs Kings
Play on: UNDER 6 -110

Free Total Annihilator On Stars vs Kings under 6 -110

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John Martin

Jan 12 '26, 10:10 PM in 2h
NBA | Lakers vs Kings
Play on: UNDER 229½ -115

1 Unit FREE PLAY on Lakers/Kings UNDER 229.5

The Kings are the worst offensive team in the NBA and they have been particularly poor of late.  They are without three of their best scorers in Sabonis, Shroder and Murray.  The Kings have scored 106 or fewer points in seven of their last eight games overall.  They have gone for 226 or fewer combined points in seven of their last nine games.  The Lakers are struggling offensively without Austin Reaves.  They have been held to 91 points by the Spurs and 101 points by the Bucks in their last two games.  But they have held each of their last three opponents to 107 points or fewer.  The UNDER is 4-0 in Lakers last four games overall.  Give me the UNDER.

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Info Plays

Jan 12 '26, 10:40 PM in 3h
NBA | Hornets vs Clippers
Play on: Hornets +5½ -110 at Draft Kings

1* FREE INFO PLAY Hornets +5½ -110

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Marc David

Jan 12 '26, 10:40 PM in 3h
NBA | Hornets vs Clippers
Play on: Clippers -4½ -110 at betus

David's NBA Free Pick

We really like the favorite in this matchup. The line appears to be influenced by the Clippers' 3-9 record against the spread as home favorites, but we think this is an overreaction as we think they should be a bigger favorite. The Hornets are on a 5-0 run against the spread as underdogs on the road, and while riding trends often is the play, we think we're getting value fading the trends here.  

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Jack Jones

Jan 12 '26, 10:40 PM in 3h
NBA | Hornets vs Clippers
Play on: OVER 223½ -110

Jack's Free Pick Monday: Hornets/Clippers OVER 223.5

The Hornets are showing how efficient they can be offensively with Ball (19.9 PPG), Bridges (19.7 PPG), Miller (19.4 PPG) and Kneuppel (19.1 PPG) all healthy and playing well.  They have scored at least 119 points in 10 of their last 15 games overall.  They just hung 150 points on the Jazz last time out.

The Los Angeles Clippers are playing their best basketball of the season right now.  They have scored at least 111 points in eight of their last 10 games overall.  While they are also playing great defense, this total of 223.5 is pretty short for a game involving the Hornets.

The Hornets and their opponents have combined for at least 225 points in 11 of their last 15 games overall.  The OVER is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between the Hornets and Clippers.  That includes a 131-116 win by the Clippers in their first meeting this season for 247 combined points.  Kawhi Leonard didn't play in that game, either.  Bet the OVER in this game Monday.

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