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1* Bet on Georgia State +1½

1% GOLD RUSH on Louisiana Tech +6

The turbo-enhanced system backing this play targets large underdogs facing opponents with a margin of victory of 15.55 points or less who also drew at least 14 fouls in their previous game. That profile has delivered a 1,539-1,200-23record.

Meanwhile, the Grandmaster continues to cash at a high level. Another board sweep with Wise Guy plays last night, highlighted by the ESPN2 Game of the Year, where 13.5-point underdog Missouri won outright, plus a dominant Spurs victory.

225-174 overall for +34.99 units.
College basketball: 66-39, +23.23 units.

Momentum rolls on with Thursday Night CFB’s Playoff Game of the Year. Joe Duffy is 7-1 in college football playoffs and 101-71 across all football.

One daytime college hoop side, two more tonight, and an NBA Wise Guy play backed by elite global systems and powerful contrarian data are also on deck.

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1* Free Pick on Drexel -4½ -115

PSP Data Driven 1* Canucks.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the Underdog. The Canucks are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games. The Red Wings are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games.

1* Best Bet on Flames/Bruins over 6 -105

No analysis provided.

1 Dimer on Canucks +131

Free Total Annihilator On Flames vs Bruins over 5½ -130

Maple Leafs vs Flyers 
7 EST 
7-unit bet on the Maple Leafs priced as 100 or better dog. 

The following NHL betting algorithm has gone 207-175 SU (54%) that has averaged a +110 wager resulting in a solid 15% ROI and a $83,000 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $4,150 profit for the $50 per game bettor since 2010. The requirements are: Bet against home favorites between –100 and –150 using the money line. The favorite is coming off two consecutive OVER results. They are allowing 2.85 or more goals per game. The game occurs in the second half of the regular season. 

Pacers vs Hornets NBA Free Pick 

The Angle: The Charlotte Hornets have exceeded expectations more often than not this season, but this looks like a tough spot after losing to Toronto on a last-second three-ball last night.

Sure, they're perfect 7-0 against the spread on no rest, but again, last night's loss was brutal and they'll face a desperate Indiana team looking to end an ugly 13-game losing streak. The Pacers can't be anything but undervalued right now, and I think they can steal this one. 

The Bet: PACERS (2%). 

24-17 (59%) NBA RUN: For Thursday, Mike has a solid premium pick on Heat/Bulls!

1* Free Pick on Tenn-Martin -2½

1* on Tenn-Martin -2½

Free Play – Take #273 Miami-FL -3 over Ole Miss (7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, Jan. 8)

I’m going with Miami. I can make a case Ole Miss with QB Trinidad Chambliss, who ran circles around the Georgia defense twice. The Rebels have scored 30 points in eight straight games, a school record. No question that the Ole Miss run game can move the chains, and they go no-huddle, they could tire out the Miami defense. Still, the Hurricanes have a great O-Line that can dominate and control the clock. QB Carson Beck runs hot and cold and can build an early lead. The Canes’ defense has forced at least one turnover in all but one contest, and they have nine games in which they generated two or more. Since last year, Miami is 6-0 ATS in away or neutral games vs. teams scoring 34 or more points a game.

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>CBB Ohio Valley Game of the Week! 36-21 Run 

>NHL 100% Perfect Situation Best Bet! 6-1 Streak

>CFB Oregon vs Indiana Winner! 

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1* Free Pick on Northern Colorado -3½

The Northern Colorado Bears host the Idaho State Bengals in a Big Sky Conference matchup. Northern Colorado is 10-5 overall and 0-2 in conference play, while Idaho State is 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the Big Sky. Sharp money is likely on the Bears, as they are favored by 3.5 points.

**The Case for Northern Colorado**

1. **Offensive Firepower:** Northern Colorado averages 85.5 points per game, significantly more than the 72.6 that Idaho State allows. In their last 10 games, the Bears have been averaging 84.5 points. Zack Bloch is shooting a blistering 48.5% from beyond the arc. This offensive efficiency should give them a clear advantage.

2. **Home Court Advantage:** The Bears are 4-1 at home this season. Idaho State, on the other hand, is 3-5 in true road and neutral site games. Northern Colorado's comfort level at Bank of Colorado Arena should be a significant factor.

3. **ATS Record:** Northern Colorado has a 7-5 record against the spread (ATS) this season. In contrast, Northern Colorado is winless ATS (0-2) as a 2.5-point favorite or greater at home. Idaho State is 9-3 against the spread this season.

4. **Rebounding Edge:** Northern Colorado ranks fourth in the Big Sky in rebounding, averaging 34.3 per game. Brock Wisne leads the team with 6.3 boards per game. This advantage in rebounding should give them extra possessions and scoring opportunities.

**Situational Edge**

Northern Colorado is coming off a loss to Montana and is 0-2 in conference play. They need a win to get back on track in the Big Sky standings. Idaho State is coming off a split, having defeated Sacramento State and losing to Portland State. This game is the first conference game between the two teams this season.

Both teams have no injuries to report.

Bet the Northern Colorado -3.5 (-115)

*Free Play Over* The Denver Pioneers are a tremendous over team. Denver is 361st out of 365 teams in the country in defensive efficiency. Denver is 82nd in offensive efficiency. Carson Johnson and Zane Nelson have been playing really well on offense for this crew. Denver has scored 85 points or more in four straight games.

South Dakota State has allowed 87 points or more in three of their last four games. The Jackrabbits offense has been better at home though, and they should go off against this very weak Denver defense.

Take the over.

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1* Free Play on over 138

This is a play on the SOUTH DAKOTA JACKRABBITS for our Thursday Free Play. Denver is coming off a rather impressive loss at St. Thomas on Sunday as it lost by four points as an 11.5-point underdog to even up its record at 1-1 in the Summit League with that first win coming at home against a very bad Kansas City team. The Pioneers are 8-9 including a 3-7 record on the road with those three wins being pretty good against Montana St., Colorado St. and Northern Colorado and they come in No. 252 at KenPom. Their 4-0 ATS run presents the time to fade. South Dakota St. is also 8-9 overall and 1-1 in the conference following a loss at North Dakota in overtime in a game where they were favored by 7.5 points. The Jackrabbits are now 3-8 away from home but are back in Brookings where they are 5-1, the loss coming against Idaho by three points, a Big Sky Contender, but All-Summit guard Kalen Garry played only 12 minutes due to foul trouble. Play (788) South Dakota St. Jackrabbits

11-6 L2 Days. CFB 27-13 run. Bowls resume Thursday/Friday with the CFP Semifinals. CBB 109-92-1 Run with SEVEN winners for Thursday. NBA 16-6-1 Run extended tonight. 246-212-10 NFL Run. Playoff winners posted soon.

Our selection is on the Tarleton State Texans to cover the spread against the Abilene Christian Wildcats on Thursday at 8:00pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones:

We won our WAC Underdog Game Of The Year on Abilene Christian in it's last game but now play against it.

The Wildcats are just 5-12 over their L17 games played on the road -- 2-4 this season.

They also are 1-5 straight up and against the spread over their L6 games played against Tarleton State.

Tarleton State has been terrific versus the spread all year long -- 10-2 so far.

The Texans are also 9-1 against the spread over their L10 games played at home.

We're on TARLE tonight.

AAA Sports

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Oilers/Jets over 6 -110

*All picks are based on situations, trends, statistics and injuries among many other factors*

Thursday Card has the Bowl Play of the Year headlining along with a Top Soccer Play. NHL Comp play below

The NHL Comp play is on the Under in 5.5 goals in the NY. Islanders at Nashville game at 8:05 eastern. NY is off a 9-0 win over the NJ. Devils in their last game and Road teams off a home win that scored at least 8 goals and shutout their opponent have gone under all 6 times since 2007. These games average under 4 goals per game. NY has gone under in 9 of the last 10 on the road. Nashville is finally home after 7 game 2 week road trip. Look for this game to play under here tonight. GL Rob V-

1* FREE INFO PLAY Heat -5½ -115

Jack's Free Pick Thursday: Cavs/Timberwolves UNDER 238

Both Anthony Edwards (29.3 PPG) and Darius Garland (17.5 PPG, 6.9 APG) have been downgraded to questionable today.  If one or both sit, this total will only go lower.  I like the UNDER even if both play.

The Timberwolves have been playing elite defense of late and Rudy Gobert is playing some of the best defense of his career.  He is among the favorites to win Defensive Player of the Year again.  The Timberwolves just held the high-powered Heat to 94 points last time out, and they rank 6th in defensive rating on the season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten Evan Mobley back in the lineup and with him paired with Jarrett Allen, they are back to being one of the best defensive teams in the NBA.  The Cavs rank 5th in defensive rating in their last five games holding opponents to an average of 110.4 points per game.

The Cavs are 5-1 UNDER in their last six games overall with 236 or fewer combined points in five of those six games, and 224 or fewer in four of them.  The Timberwolves are 8-1 UNDER in their last nine home games with 230 or fewer combined points in all nine, and 226 or fewer in eight of them.  Bet the UNDER in this game Thursday.

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Bulls +7.5

Chicago is worth a free move on Thursday. The Heat continue to struggle to find consistency as they have dropped 2 of 3 and that’s really been the theme of their season so far. They have had issues defensively as they give up nearly 118 ppg. Chicago plays quick and we’ve seen them at times be able to frustrate teams with their ability to attack in transition. This is too many points. Back the Bulls. 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 BULLS +7.5. 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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Thursday's NBA Free Pick

PLAY ON: Bulls +7.5

(#800) Eastern Illinois Panthers | ATS | . 

I know that Tennessee Tech owns the slightly stronger record coming into this game. But, I'm going to say it. I don't believe that the Golden Eagles are as good as the Panthers. Tennessee Tech did win its first conference game. But, since then, the Golden Eagles have looked absolutely horrendous. They lost consecutive home games by an average of 16.0 points and then followed that up with another double digit road loss. 

Illinois State had a pretty bad start to the season which is never something that a team wants to have happen. However, the Panthers have played, much, much better since the mid-way points of last month, winning consecutive hoe games and then barely losing two road contests (covering ATS in both.) Now, this is a game where defense should be key. I don't see TNTC matching EIU stride for stride in the final minutes. Expect the Panthers to open the game up in the final minutes en route to an out right win. 

Burns' Prediction: 74-65 Eastern Illinois.