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PSP Data Driven 1* Islanders.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the favorite. NY Islanders is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference. Vancouver is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games played in December.

1* FREE INFO PLAY Providence -2 -110

English Premier League Take Newcastle/Chelsea UNDER 2.5 (7:30 a.m. EST, Saturday Dec 20)

We were on the Chelsea UNDER last week for our free pick and despite a 2-0 halftime lead for Chelsea vs Everton, there were no goals in the second half and we cashed that ticket. We will strike again here as we think there is nice value getting the under at plus-money. Five of the last seven meetings, including the last two, where Newcastle was the home side have gone under 2.5. Chelsea have scored only a single goal in their last two EPL road tilts, including laying a goose egg last road match at Bournemouth. Despite notching two goals at home last week vs. Everton, something just seems off with this team recently and we don’t see them getting more than a goal here and another shut out is certainly a possibility. They have one goal total in the last four visits to Newcastle. Newcastle was shut out vs. Sunderland last time out, so suddenly they have lost offensive form as well. We think this will be a low scoring match and expect to cash this plus-money ticket.

1* Free Sharp Play on 76ers +6 -110

1* Bet on Florida Atlantic/St. Mary's: under 146½

Ricky's 1* play on NCSU.

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.

- Memphis are 0-3 ATS in their last 3 games.

- NC State are 3-1 ATS in their last 4 games.

- NC State are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games.

Verdict: The value is on the Home favorite.

1* Free Pick on Eagles -6½

3* on James Madison