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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Calvin King

Game Details
Mar 05 '26, 7:00 PM in 18h
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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Oliver Smith

Game Details
Mar 05 '26, 12:05 PM in 11h
PGA | Jake Knapp vs Viktor Hovland
Play on: Jake Knapp +112 at betus
Game Analysis

3* on Jake Knapp

Pick Released on Mar 04 at 11:31 am
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Ray Monohan

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Mar 05 '26, 9:07 PM in 20h
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.

Thursday FREE NHL ML Play

Pick Released on Mar 04 at 10:37 pm
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Info Plays

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Mar 05 '26, 8:30 PM in 19h
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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Alex Smart

Game Details
Mar 07 '26, 5:00 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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