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Saturday, January 17, 2026
Totals Guru
Free Total Annihilator On Oilers vs Canucks over 6½ -102
Sal Michaels
Free Play on La Salle +3½ -110
Dave Price
Dave's Saturday Free Play:
1* on Utah Jazz +3.5
The Key: The Utah Jazz will be looking to avenge their 144-122 road loss to the Mavericks just 2 days ago. It was a rough situation for the Jazz playing for a 2nd consecutive day after a 2-point loss to the Bulls the previous night. They have now had a day to rest and recover and will be giving a big effort today against the Mavs. The Mavs are so short-handed right now that they cannot be 3.5-point favorites. They are without Flagg, Davis, Gafford and Washington tonight. They won't be hungry to beat the Jazz again. Take Utah.
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Ricky Tran
Ricky's 1* play on Under.
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 Under is 8-4 in Colorado's last 12 games.
- The Under is 4-1 in West Virginia's last 5 games.
- The Under is 5-1 in West Virginia's last 6 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Verdict: Points should be hard to come by in this game.
Max Chase
1* Free Pick on Broncos -1
Steve Janus
1* Free Sharp Play on Seahawks -7 -115
Ray Monohan
UNDER 6.5
Vancouver and Edmonton have value to the under. This is a good spot to expect both teams to slow the game down. Vancouver continues to lose and they’re just not scoring as they have scored just 1 goal in each of their last two games. Edmonton was shutout against the Islanders and they have become a little inconsistent offensively themselves. Expect a very slow style game. Back the under. 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 UNDER 6.5. 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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Hunter Price
1* Free Pick on Bills/Broncos over 45½ -112
Stephen Nover
Both teams have been trending upward in their scoring. Seattle is averaging 3.5 goals in its last nine games while Utah is averaging 3.5 goals during its last eight games.
There has been a strong Over bias, too, in the short history between these two teams. There have been at least six goals scored in every game with the average being a combined 7.4 goals scored.
Utah defeated the Kraken, 5-3, at home in the first meeting this season on Dec. 12.
Bobby Conn
1* Free Play on La Salle +3½ -110
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PSP Data Driven 1* Canucks.
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Our models suggest that the value is on the Underdog. The Oilers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. The Canucks are 6-4 ATS in the last 10 meetings.
Jack Jones
Jack's Free Pick Saturday: Detroit Pistons -12
The Detroit Pistons will be playing just their 2nd game in 7 days tonight. This extra rest has allowed them to get as healthy as they have been all season. They shook off the rust with a narrow home win over the Suns on Thursday, and now I expect them to blow the doors off the Indiana Pacers tonight.
This is a terrible spot for the Pacers. They will be playing the 2nd of a back-to-back after a 127-119 home win over the New Orleans Pelicans last night. All five starters played at least 29 minutes, and I question how much they'll have left in the tank for the Pistons tonight. They haven't had two days off in a row since Christmas.
The Pistons beat the Pacers 127-112 in their lone home meeting this season. This should be another lopsided result in their favor given all the situational advantages tonight. Bet the Pistons Saturday.
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Jimmy Boyd
1* Free Pick on Bills +1½
The Buffalo Bills are being undervalued as a road underdog in this Divisional Round matchup. This line suggests these teams are even on a neutral field, but the Bills are the superior roster from top to bottom.
Buffalo’s offense is peaking at the perfect time. They rank 3rd in the league in EPA per play over their last five games and have shown incredible balance.
The Broncos are coming off a very fortunate win last week. They were outgained by over 100 yards and relied on two fluky turnovers to sneak into the next round.
Denver’s offensive line is the biggest liability on the field today. They are missing two starters on the right side, which is a massive problem against this Buffalo pass rush.
The Bills’ defensive front is finally healthy and should live in the backfield all afternoon. Expect constant pressure that forces the Broncos into quick, low-percentage throws.
Josh Allen is the ultimate equalizer in the postseason. His ability to extend plays and pick up first downs with his legs will wear down this Denver defense in the thin air.
Denver has struggled to get off the field on third downs lately. They rank in the bottom five of the league in defensive success rate over the last month of the season.
Buffalo has also been a consistent moneymaker in this specific spot. They are 6-2 against the spread as a road underdog over the last two seasons.
The Bills are the more complete team and have the clear advantage at the quarterback position. I expect them to win this game outright, but we will take the points for safety.
I like the Bills +1.5.
Jeff Alexander
1* NBA - Lakers/Blazers FREE PICK on Lakers +3.5
Info Plays
1* FREE INFO PLAY 49ers vs Seahawks over 45 -105
John Martin
1 Unit FREE PLAY on Denver Nuggets -12
The Denver Nuggets continue to play well even without Nikola Jokic. They have gotten some key pieces back healthy in Murray, Gordon and Brown, and they have shown off their depth with several players stepping up in a big way most notably Watson and Pickett. The Nuggets have gone 5-1 SU & 5-1 ATS in their last six games without Jokic. They have had the last two days off and have a big rest advantage over the lowly Wizards tonight. The Wizards will be playing the second of a back-to-back after a 128-115 loss in Sacramento last night. They fell to 0-5 SU & 0-5 ATS in their last five games overall with all five losses coming by 14 points or more. They traded away CJ McCollum and Trae Young has yet to make his debut. They are also without Coulibaly, and may rest some more guys tonight. Give me the Nuggets.
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The Divisional Round Total of the Year headlines in the NFL as there are Perfect Systems in Both games on Saturday. In College Hoops the SEC TOTAL OF THE YEAR tips off in early action along with Late NBA. CBB Comp play below
The Saturday comp play is on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at 4 eastern, The Huskers have won 17 straight to open the season and travel to take on Northwestern team that is under.500. They won here last season and are even better now. Rob notes that 17-0 road favorites of 11 or less have covered 80% long term. The Wildcats have struggled losing the last 4 in conference play. Nebraska has played 3 true road games all against teams well over .500 so we will back them here to get a win and cover. GL Rob V-
Matt Fargo
This is a play on the WASHINGTON HUSKIES for our Saturday Free Play. Michigan St. has won three straight games by double digits with all of those coming at home and the Spartans head west for a two-game spot here against Washington and then at Oregon on Tuesday. They are 1-1 on the road with the win at Penn St. and a hard fought loss against undefeated Nebraska and its two overall losses have come against teams with one combined loss, Duke being the other at 16-1. This is just their second Quad 2 road game. Washington has lost three of its last four games, the first two coming at Indiana and Purdue and then losing by 10 points at home against Michigan on Wednesday. The Huskies will be the popular fade here based on the opponent and the fact they are 1-4 in Quad 1 games but this is only the second one at home. Play (820) Washington Huskies
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John Ryan
Rams vs Bears
6:30 EST, Sunday, January 18
Soldier Field, Chicago
5-Unit bet on the OVER currently priced at 48.5 points
Live Betting Strategy: Consider betting 5 units preflop on the OVER and then add the remaining 2 units at 45.5 points. If you are expecting scoring volatility to be lower/slower, then consider betting 4 Units preflop, 2 units at 45.5 points and 1 unit at 42.5 points. The second quarter had the highest average scoring quarter (13.6 points) in the divisional round. So, if there is going to be a slower than usual quarter, the first quarter would be the one.
Here is a situational betting algorithm that has gone 18-9-1 OVER for 67% winning bets over the past 15 seasons, including the playoffs. The requirements are:
Bet the OVER with a team coming off a home win.
In that home win they trailed by 17 or more points at the half.
The following NFL betting algorithm has produced solid results with a 17-9 OVER record for 65.4% winning bets since 2010. The requirements are:
Bet the OVER with a home teams playing in the divisional round of the playoffs.
In their Wild Card game, the home team saw the OVER win the money and covered it by 7 or more points.
In addition, divisional round favorites that scored 30 or more points in their Wild Card win has seen the OVER compile a profitable 25-14 mark for 64% winning bets since 2002; 16-8 OVER for 70% winning bets when they scored 34 or more points.
The Rams went OVER their team total by 6 points. The OVER is 22-10 for 69% winning bets in the divisional round of the playoffs with a team coming off a game in which they went OVER their team total by 6 or more points.
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Kyle Hunter
*Free Play Over* The Cal State Fullerton Titans are consistently pushing the pace this year. They are playing faster than anyone else in the Big West in league play, and there are a lot of teams who are running. I think Riverside's defense which lacks shot blockers and quickness will struggle to keep Fullerton in front of them.
Fullerton commits plenty of fouls and they have been weak on defense especially away from home. UC Riverside's offense should be able to do some damage too.
Take the over.
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Buffalo at Denver 4:30 ET
Bills/Broncos- UNDER- It is defense all the way as Denver crew may not be an high powered offense but the stop you from scoring. Play UNDER!
Brandon Lee
Saturday's NBA Free Pick
PLAY ON: Suns +3.5
Alex Smart
Big Ten basketball has emphasized defensive battles this season, with underdogs in conference games covering the spread 51% of the time, but favorites like Nebraska have dominated when facing struggling squads. The No. 8 Cornhuskers, undefeated at 17-0, bring a suffocating defense allowing just 65.8 points per game, the second-best in the league, into their matchup against Northwestern, who sit at 0-6 in Big Ten play. League trends show top-10 teams covering as road favorites 62% against winless conference foes, a spot where Nebraska's five wins over top-40 KenPom teams give them a clear edge. Northwestern has lost eight straight against high-major opponents, posting a 6-11 ATS record overall, while Nebraska is 10-7 ATS and perfect straight up.
Nebraska's statistical dominance includes ranking second in the Big Ten for steals per game, led by Sam Hoiberg's 2.1 average, which could overwhelm Northwestern's offense that scores just 78.5 points per contest. The Wildcats have been outscored by double digits in four of their six conference losses, aligning with a trend where Big Ten home underdogs with negative rebounding margins fail to cover 58% of the time. Nebraska's 21-game win streak, including a program-best start, features a 9-2 SU record as favorites, and their ability to limit opponents to 38.6% shooting provides a strong angle against Northwestern's 47% field goal percentage.
Betting splits indicate 74% of the public on Nebraska, but their consistent performance, winning by an average of 15.9 points in road games, supports the moneyline play despite the juice. Northwestern's 1-3 home ATS mark in conference play and inability to create shots off the dribble, as seen in recent losses, further tilt this toward Nebraska. In a league where undefeated teams have gone 12-3 SU on the road, the Cornhuskers stand out as a reliable option for an outright win.
Mike Lundin
Jazz vs Mavericks NBA Free Pick
The Angle: The Utah Jazz are 26-15 to the over on the season but 10-8 to the under as road underdogs. With the Dallas Mavericks 6-3 to the under as home favorites and the under hitting at a 55% clip in games with totals of 240 or higher across the NBA this season, 60% when the home teams is the favorite, I think this sets up nicely for an under in Dallas on Saturday.
The Bet: UNDER (3%).
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Andrew Gold
1% GOLD RUSH on 49ers/Seahawks: over 44½
Oliver Smith
3* on over
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