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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Info Plays
1* FREE INFO PLAY Nets +11½ -110
Kyle Hunter
*Free Play Under* Southern Indiana's tempo has been much slower so far this year, especially in their conference games of late. Southern Indiana has scored 55, 62, and 60 points in their last three games. The last game (60 points) went into overtime as well.
SIU Edwardsville isn't very good on offense, but this Edwardsville team is scrappy on defense. They are 59th nationally in blocked shot percentage.
Two offenses who are outside the top 300 in offensive efficiency.
Take the under.
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Doc's Sports
Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take #335 Green Bay Packers over Minnesota Vikings (1p.m., Sunday, January 4 CBS) Green Bay is locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC Playoffs and thus the experts are expecting them to rest a lot of players in this game. Minnesota is still very weak at the quarterback position, and I am not sure this is a good spot for them laying this many points against a divisional opponent. Does Green Bay really want to enter the playoffs getting blown out in this game making it 4 straight losses? I think they will play some key players and be able to take this game down to the wire. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports Weekend Football Card featuring top plays in NFL, College Football, NBA, and NHL. Sign-up now and let 54 years of handicapping experience work for you.
Sal Michaels
Free Play on Wisc-Milwaukee +7 -110
Matt Sullivan
1* Bet on Tennessee Tech +1½
Joe Duffy
This play targets a proven long-term inefficiency. Large underdogs facing opponents with a modest average margin of victory (15.55 or less) who also drew at least 14 fouls in their previous game have delivered 1,572–1,246–23, generating +201.4 units. Big underdogs coming in off poor recent form remain consistently mispriced, covering at 617–480–13. When these angles align, the combined profile converts at 63.7%.
Another profitable session follows. Joe Duffy closes the day 3–2, again beating the market and staying ahead of key line movement. The broader body of work continues to separate: 207–159 overall, 65–44 in basketball, 60–35 in college hoops, and 93–66 in football, including a perfect 3–0 sweep on College Football Playoff sides—two graded as Wise Guys.
This is not a short-term run. It is the continuation of a disciplined, data-driven approach that has produced sustained results for decades.
Sean Murphy
Thursday NHL Free play. My selection is on Utah over New York at 3:05 pm et on Thursday.
The Mammoth have had a couple of days off to stew over a two-game losing streak that has featured consecutive one-goal defeats. I like Utah's chances of bouncing back on Thursday as it heads on the road to open a four-game trip on Long Island. The Islanders check in off a 3-2 win in Chicago on Tuesday. They've found some success lately but have been playing with a rather slim margin for error having scored a grand total of 14 goals over their last seven games. The Mammoth know this trip is only going to get tougher with stops in Newark, Manhattan and Denver to follow over a five-night stretch. Look for them to get it off on the right foot on Thursday. Take Utah.
Bobby Conn
1* Free Play on 76ers -1 -110
Jeff Alexander
1* NBA - 76ers/Mavs FREE PICK on Mavs +2.5
Rocky Atkinson
Rocketman Sports FREE NBA play Thursday 1-1-26
Houston @ Brooklyn (6:10 PM EST)
Play On: Houston -11 1/2
The Houston Rockets travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets on Thursday night. Houston is 20-10 SU overall this year while Brooklyn comes in with a 10-20 SU overall record on the season. Houston is 9-1 SU in non-conference games this year where they are scoring 124.6 points per game. Brooklyn is 4-12 SU at home this year where they are scoring only 108.6 points per game. Houston is 9-0 SU last 9 games against Eastern Conference opponents. Houston is 7-3 ATS last 10 games overall in this series. We'll recommend a small play on Houston tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
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Ray Monohan
Alabama +7.5
The Crimson Tide and Hoosiers meet and were on Alabama. This is far too many points as Alabama comes in off a first round win against the Sooners. With the weather expected to be rainy and sloppy, this will be a game where Alabama can run downhill and wear down this Indiana defense. This will be a low scoring, grind it out kind of game where Alabama will have the advantage. Back the Crimson Tide with the points. My daily free plays are meant to be cheap bankroll plays. Remember folks, money management is the key to profits when it comes to sports gambling. Strong lean on the TIDE TODAY! You know what to do. Hop ON! Good Luck, Razor Ray.
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Brandon Lee
Thursday's NBA Free Pick
PLAY ON: OVER 238
Alex Smart
In the Horizon League clash on January 1, 2026, at Dayton's Nutter Center, the Milwaukee Panthers (7-7, 3-0 conf, 6-7 ATS) emerge as a sharp +6.5 road underdog against the Wright State Raiders (7-7, 2-1 conf, 7-6 ATS), with the total at 147.5 via most sports books . Fresh off an 80-55 blowout loss to Northern Kentucky, Milwaukee fits a lucrative bounce-back trend: Road underdogs cover at 58% (145-105 ATS) over five seasons on short rest post-double-digit defeats.. The Panthers' top-150 offensive rebound rate (10.2/game) exploits Wright State's subpar defensive rebounding (outside top-200), while their 5-3 ATS run as +5 or more road dogs amplifies the edge, fueled by guard Aaron Franklin (17.1 PPG) and a flawless conference start.
Wright State, off a slim 72-68 win over IUPUI, leans on a 59th-ranked defense (66.9 PPG allowed) and 37.1% three-point shooting, but falters at home as 5+ point favorites (3-2 non-cover in last five) due to turnover woes (8.7/game) and vulnerability to motivated foes. Horizon League road dogs post-blowout are 12-5 ATS in two seasons on short rest, and Milwaukee has split the last six head-to-heads, including a +7 upset in Dayton last February via a 38-29 rebounding dominance. My power ranking Projections peg Wright State by 5-6 points , but with 71% public money inflating the line, grab Milwaukee +6.5 at -110 for high-value in this gritty under-trending matchup (9-3 combined unders in last 12)
Totals Guru
Free Total Annihilator On IU Indianapolis vs Northern Kentucky over 176 -114
Ricky Tran
Ricky's 1* play on MON.
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 Canadiens are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The Hurricanes are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The Canadiens are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Verdict: The value is on the road underdog.
Cole Faxon
FREE PLAY on Bradley +4½
Max Chase
1* Free Pick on Seahawks -1
Oliver Smith
3* on SMU
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