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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Calvin King

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Mar 05 '26, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Indiana State vs Valparaiso
Play on: OVER 136½ -110
Game Analysis

[1%] Free Play on Valparaiso over 136½ -110

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 12:00 am
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Max Chase

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Mar 05 '26, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Indiana State vs Valparaiso
Play on: Indiana State +4 -110 at Ace
Game Analysis

1* Free Pick on Indiana State +4

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 10:49 am
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Totals Guru

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Mar 05 '26, 10:00 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | UC San Diego vs CS-Fullerton
Play on: UNDER 156½ -105
Game Analysis

Free Total Annihilator On UC San Diego vs CS-Fullerton under 156½ -105

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 11:09 am
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Ricky Tran

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Mar 05 '26, 9:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Jacksonville State vs New Mexico State
Play on: New Mexico State -5 -110 at Bovada
Game Analysis

Ricky's 1* play on NMSU.

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.

- New Mexico State is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games played in March.

- Jacksonville State is 1-5 in its last 6 games.

- Jacksonville State is 1-4 in its last 5 games against an opponent in the Conference USA conference.

Verdict: The value is on the Home favorite.

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 09:37 am
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Stephen Nover

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Mar 05 '26, 8:10 PM in 6h
NBA | Raptors vs Wolves
Play on: Raptors +6 -110 at Bovada
Game Analysis

The Timberwolves have a tendency to play down to the level of their competition. It is a reason why they have the second-worst point spread mark in the NBA at 26-36 (42 percent). They are 3-9 ATS in their last dozen games.

The Raptors should be highly motivated for this game. Not only are they off an embarrassing blowout loss to the Knicks, but they have revenge for a 128-126 home loss suffered to the Timberwolves on Feb. 4. Toronto blew an 18-point lead in that loss.

Since then, Toronto has gone 5-4 with the defeats coming to the Knicks, Spurs Thunder and Pistons. Those four teams are a combined 108 games above .500.  The Raptors are a scrappy 35-26 and have a top-10 defense. They can hang here, if not pull the outright upset. (Editor's note: Stephen Nover is enjoying great success across the board going 17-4-1 on his last 22 premium/free hockey plays, 16-7 on his last 23 NBA premium plays and 11-2 on his past 13 college basketball premium/free plays. Don't miss any of Stephen's winners.) 

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 11:55 am
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Ray Monohan

Game Details
Mar 05 '26, 9:07 PM in 7h
NHL | Senators vs Flames
Play on: Senators -155 at betonline
Game Analysis

Sens -155

Ottawa is worth a free move against Calgary. The Flames hold one of the worst offenses in the league at 2.45 gpg and they have struggled as a whole to produce any sort of good looks. They don’t possess the puck well and they’re reeling with 3 straight losses. Ottawa continues to impress and this is a good bounce back spot for them after blowing a 3rd period lead to Edmonton. They still managed 4 goals and they put up 3.30 gpg on average this season. Back the Sens. 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 SENS 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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Pick Released on Mar 04 at 10:37 pm
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Matt Sullivan

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Mar 05 '26, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Oral Roberts vs North Dakota State
Play on: North Dakota State -8½ -110 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

1* Bet on North Dakota State -8½

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 05:27 am
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Bobby Conn

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Mar 05 '26, 4:30 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Drake vs Southern Illinois
Play on: Southern Illinois -4½ -110 at PlayMGM
Game Analysis

1* Free Play on Southern Illinois -4½ -110

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 07:00 am
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Joe Duffy

Game Details
Mar 05 '26, 10:10 PM in 8h
NBA | Pelicans vs Kings
Play on: Pelicans -5½ -110 at Ace
Game Analysis

Wait just a minute. The Pels have a worse road mark than the Kings are home, but are laying 5.5 on the road? Thanks for asking. Anti-splits angle in which we go with away favorites despite a worse away winning percentage than the home team home winning percentage is 1154-911-27. Going back even further, when the road team has more than 16 losses, it’s a whopping 617-433-14.

When the anti-splits angle is also an angry team off a loss it’s up 96.2 units and 13.3 ROI. A horrible team, with at least 20 more losses than wins as a big favorite is 27-10 all-time for 73 percent. 

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Pick Released on Mar 05 at 10:21 am
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Cole Faxon

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Mar 05 '26, 3:00 PM in 1h
Soccer | Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Play on: Tottenham Hotspur +144 at betonline
Game Analysis

FREE PLAY on Tottenham Hotspur +144

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 10:51 am
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Jimmy Boyd

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Mar 05 '26, 6:00 PM in 4h
NCAA-B | James Madison vs Southern Miss
Play on: Southern Miss +2½ -120 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

1* Free Pick on Southern Miss +2½

Southern Miss is catching points at home in a spot where they have a massive situational edge. The Golden Eagles have been a dominant force at Reed Green Coliseum and play their best basketball in front of this home crowd.

James Madison comes into this matchup with a flashy record, but they are walking into a defensive trap. Southern Miss excels at grinding the game down and forcing high-tempo teams to play in the half-court.

The Dukes rely on transition points and a fast pace to stay ahead of the curve. Southern Miss ranks near the top of the Sun Belt in limiting fast-break opportunities and controlling the defensive glass.

James Madison has been on the road for the better part of the last week. This is their third game in a short window and the fatigue is starting to show in their perimeter shooting percentages.

Southern Miss is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games when listed as a home underdog. They have the physical presence in the paint to stop James Madison from getting easy looks at the rim.

This is a major revenge spot for the Golden Eagles after a tough loss earlier in the season. They have the defensive discipline to frustrate the Dukes' primary ball-handlers and force late-clock turnovers.

James Madison’s eFG% drops significantly when they play away from their home floor. Southern Miss will win the battle at the free-throw line and dictate the flow of the game from the opening tip.

Bet Southern Miss +2.5 (-120).


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Pick Released on Mar 05 at 07:10 am
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Jeff Alexander

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Mar 05 '26, 8:00 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | Michigan vs Iowa
Play on: Iowa +9½ -115 at PlayMGM
Game Analysis

1* NBA - Michigan/Iowa FREE PICK on Iowa +9.5

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 09:20 am
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Info Plays

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Mar 05 '26, 8:30 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Utah Valley vs Southern Utah
Play on: OVER 150 -110
Game Analysis

1* FREE INFO PLAY Utah Valley vs Southern Utah over 150 -110

Pick Released on Mar 04 at 09:15 pm
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Rob Vinciletti

Game Details
Mar 05 '26, 8:30 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Utah Valley vs Southern Utah
Play on: Utah Valley -8½ -110 at Ace
Game Analysis

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The Thursday Comp play is on Utah Valley at 8:30 eastern. The Wolverines are 1st in the WAC and have won 7 of the last 8. This is their 3rd meeting with Southern Utah this Year. They beat them by 17 at home then lost as a 12 point favorite by 14 points on the road. Southern Utah is off a big revenge win over Utah Tech last out but should not be too confident here and looking at this odd scheduling scenario we see that March Road favorites of 6 or more are 100% perfect to the spread if they lost as a road favorite of 5 or more in the last meeting between the two teams. Also let me add this nuggets. Utah Valley is 22-0 to the spread as a favorite between -2 and -10 if they have rest of less than 7 days and Revenge for a favored loss. Play on Utah Valley. GL Rob V-

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 01:08 pm
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Matt Fargo

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Mar 05 '26, 9:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Pepperdine vs Portland
Play on: Portland -2 -115 at Bovada
Game Analysis

This is a play on the PORTLAND PILOTS for our Thursday Free Play. This line opened at 3.5 and has come down to under a possession which creates value for the Pilots. Portland finished 6-12 in the West Coast Conference and obviously the big storyline was the home upset over Gonzaga which got its revenge in the second to last game of the season by 41 points. The majority of the losses for the Pilots were blowouts but we certainly do not see that happening here in what is a double-revenge spot as they lost both regular season meetings against Pepperdine. The Waves finished 4-12 with the other two wins coming by one point at home over Loyola Marymount and the other at home over Washington St. in the season finale which meant little for the Cougars. Pepperdine has the worst defense and the second worst offense in the conference in terms of efficiency and we just do not see this team advancing. Play (818) Portland Pilots

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Pick Released on Mar 05 at 11:07 am
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Brandon Lee

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Mar 05 '26, 10:10 PM in 8h
NBA | Lakers vs Nuggets
Play on: Nuggets -5 -110 at Bovada
Game Analysis

Thursday's NBA Free Pick

PLAY ON: Nuggets -5 

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 08:53 am
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Alex Smart

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Mar 07 '26, 8:40 PM in 2d
Fighting | Long Xiao vs Cody Garbrandt
Play on: Cody Garbrandt +140 at betonline
Game Analysis

In the bustling world of mixed martial arts betting, where underdogs often deliver the most thrilling payouts, Cody Garbrandt emerges as a compelling choice against Long Xiao this Saturday, March 7, at plus-130 odds, offering savvy bettors a chance to capitalize on a veteran fighter's proven skills amid shifting trends in the bantamweight division. Garbrandt, boasting a professional record of 14 wins and 7 losses, brings a wealth of experience from his days as a former champion, his striking landing at a 39 percent accuracy rate, while absorbing fewer blows per minute compared to many in his weight class, which could prove crucial against an opponent known for aggressive forward pressure. Recent betting patterns show that underdogs in prelim bouts have cashed in around 40 percent of the time over the last two years, particularly when facing prospects with high-volume striking but vulnerabilities in defense, a scenario that aligns perfectly with this matchup, as Garbrandt's quick hands and counterpunching have historically dismantled fighters who overcommit early.

Delving deeper into the angles, Garbrandt's boxing pedigree stands out, honed through years of high-level competition, allowing him to exploit gaps in aggressive styles like Xiao's, who averages 5.25 significant strikes per minute but has shown susceptibility in recent unanimous decision losses, including one where he outstruck his foe yet failed to secure the win. With both men standing at 5 feet 8 inches, Xiao holds a 5-inch reach advantage at 70 inches to Garbrandt's 65, yet statistics reveal that such edges often diminish against boxers who close distance effectively, as Garbrandt has done in his 60 percent knockout rate among victories, turning the tide in chaotic exchanges. Betting trends further favor this upset potential, with veterans over 30 years old bouncing back in 35 percent of underdog spots against younger talents in the 135-pound class, especially when the favorite has a bloated record padded by decisions rather than finishes, much like Xiao's 27-10 ledger that includes only 5 knockouts despite his volume.

As the fight approaches , bettors should consider the intangible factors, such as Garbrandt's motivation following back-to-back setbacks, contrasted with Xiao's youth at 27 years old, which brings energy but also inexperience in big-stage prelims, where crowd energy and pace can overwhelm. Historical data from similar clashes indicates that when a former titleholder faces a rising star with a striking differential, the underdog prevails more often than odds suggest, particularly if the bout stays standing, where Garbrandt's 2.88 strikes landed per minute mask his efficiency in bursts that lead to stoppages. This pick isn't just about raw numbers, though, it's about recognizing value in a line that undervalues resilience, making Garbrandt's path to victory through sharp counters and veteran savvy a bet worth pursuing in a division ripe for surprises.

Pick Released on Mar 04 at 06:21 pm
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Sean Murphy

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Mar 05 '26, 7:00 PM in 5h
NCAA-B | Bucknell vs Navy
Play on: Bucknell +17½ -110 at Buckeye
Game Analysis

My selection is on Bucknell plus the points over Navy at 7 pm et on Thursday.

To say Navy is in uncharted territory would be an understatement. The Midshipmen have won 13 straight games including 12 in a row ATS. They've already won and covered twice against Bucknell this season. We'll go the contrarian route here, however, as back the Bison with a boatload of points. I like the consistency Bucknell has shown offensively of late. The Bison have connected on 25 or more field goals in three straight games and 22 or more in seven in a row. On the flip side, you would have to go back to January 31st to find the last time an opponent eclipsed 30 made field goals against them - that coming in an overtime win at Boston University. While Navy certainly owns the better overall record in this matchup this season, Bucknell has faced the considerably more difficult schedule by most metrics. Take Bucknell (8*).

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 07:38 am
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Mike Lundin

Game Details
Mar 05 '26, 7:10 PM in 5h
NBA | Jazz vs Wizards
Play on: UNDER 243½ -115
Game Analysis

Jazz vs Wizards NBA Free Pick

The Angle(s): The Utah Jazz are 37-25 to the over on the season but 16-11 to the under as road underdogs, 70% to the under against teams from the East. Thw Washington Wizards are 33-28 to the over overall but 13-9 (60%) to the under against teams from the West. Eight of the last 10 meetings in this series have gone over the total but this is just too big of a number IMO. 

The Bet: UNDER (3%). 

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Pick Released on Mar 05 at 06:58 am
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Andrew Gold

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Mar 06 '26, 8:00 AM in 18h
Tennis | Adam Walton vs Learner Tien
Play on: UNDER 21 -110
Game Analysis

1% GOLD RUSH on Adam Walton/Learner Tien: under 21

Pick Released on Mar 05 at 08:12 am
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Brian Bitler

Game Details
Mar 05 '26, 4:30 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Drake vs Southern Illinois
Play on: Drake +5½ -110 at Bovada
Game Analysis

For my best free pick on the board here for Thursday I am looking at Missouri Valley Conference action and the Drake Bulldogs taking on the Southern Illinois Salukis. Really the perfect storm here to back the Drake Bulldogs who come in losers of 9 straight games and missing the cover in 9 of the last 10 games. Meanwhile Southern Illinois has been red hot winning and covering 6 of the last 7 games. We should see the world pouring on this Salukis team but really nothing to lose with Drake here and I expect a one possession game here on the neutral court. 

Play on the Drake Bulldogs plus the points rotation #795

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Pick Released on Mar 05 at 10:08 am
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