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Calvin King

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 6:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Oregon State vs San Diego
Play on: San Diego -2 -110 at circa
Game Analysis

[1%] Free Play on San Diego -2 -110

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 12:03 am

Timothy Black

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 4:07 PM in 6h
NHL | Sharks vs Flames
Play on: OVER 6 -110
Game Analysis

1* Best Bet on Sharks/Flames over 6 -110

No analysis provided.

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 09:13 am

Kenny Walker

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 7:07 PM in 9h
NHL | Maple Leafs vs Canucks
Play on: Maple Leafs -139 at circa
Game Analysis

Free Pick on Maple Leafs -139

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 09:06 am

Oliver Smith

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 7:00 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Illinois-Chicago vs Southern Illinois
Play on: Illinois-Chicago +4½ -110 at Ace
Game Analysis

3* on Illinois-Chicago

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 06:35 am

Ricky Tran

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 4:07 PM in 6h
NHL | Sharks vs Flames
Play on: Sharks -105 at circa
Game Analysis

Ricky's 1* play on SJ.

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.

- San Jose is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games.

- Calgary is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games.

- Calgary is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home.

Verdict: The value is on the road favorite.

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 01:27 am

Mike Williams

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 2:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | College of Charleston vs Northeastern
Play on: Northeastern +4½ -115 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

1* on Northeastern +4½

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 10:02 am

Bobby Conn

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 7:00 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Illinois-Chicago vs Southern Illinois
Play on: Illinois-Chicago +4½ -110 at Ace
Game Analysis

1* Free Play on Illinois-Chicago +4½ -110

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 07:10 am

ASA

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 4:30 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | Appalachian State vs Troy State
Play on: Troy State -7½ -110 at circa
Game Analysis

#714 ASA FREE PLAY ON Troy -7.5 over Appalachian State, Saturday at 4:30 PM ET - We’re getting the best team in the Sun Belt at home off a rare home loss. Troy lost at home vs JMU on Thursday as a 9.5 point favorite. The Trojans, the best offense in the conference, shot just 36% (3rd lowest of the season) and averaged only 0.97 PPP. In conference play Troy is shooting 46% and averaging 1.18 PPP so their numbers on Thursday were well below their averages. They were held to 64 points and this team averages 86 PPG (17th nationally). It was simply a poor performance and an outlier. Good teams bounce back off poor performances and that’s exactly what we expect to happen in this game. Prior to their loss on Thursday the Trojans had covered 5 straight at home and in league play all but 1 of their home wins have come by double digits. They lead the Sun Belt in scoring margin at +10 PPG. Troy is catching App State off a road win @ Southern Miss on Thursday and now the Mountaineers are playing their 2nd of back to back road games in less than 48 hours. App State is 7-4 in league play (Troy is 8-2) but they’ve faced the easiest schedule in Sun Belt play having faced only 1 of the top 5 teams in the conference (per KenPom) and that was a 7 point loss vs Marshall. The Mountaineers have the top defensive efficiency numbers in the conference, however they’ve faced only 2 teams in league play ranked in the top 200 in offensive efficiency and they allowed 1.25 and 1.11 PPP in those 2 games. The Mountaineers have faced a schedule who has an average offensive efficiency rank of 296th to their overall defensive numbers are misleading. On offense they are not a good shooting team, especially from 3 where they shoot 31% and their FT shooting is terrible at 62%. Troy will be the 2nd highest rated team App State has played this entire season (Ohio State was 1st) and our power ratings have Troy closer to a 10 point favorite in this one. Let’s lay it.

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 02:01 am

ProSportsPicks

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 7:07 PM in 9h
NHL | Predators vs Islanders
Play on: UNDER 5½ +100
Game Analysis

PSP Data Driven 1* Under.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the Under. The Under is 5-2 in Nashville's last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference. The Under is 4-1 in NY Islanders' last 5 games.

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 12:13 am

Kyle Hunter

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 2:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Hampton vs Towson
Play on: UNDER 134½ -115
Game Analysis

*Free Play Under* The Towson Tigers and Hampton Pirates are both very happy with a slow pace. They are 344th and 312th in overall tempo (out of 365 teams). The two teams are 340th and 347th in effective field goal percentage offense as well.

Hampton's defense has struggled the most this year when they are up against a team that excels at getting to the free throw line. Towson is 313th in FTA/FGA, so they are unlikely to be a team that takes advantage of that weakness.

Hampton's offense relies heavily on getting to the line, but Towson is 75th in FTA/FGA allowed.

Take the under.

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Pick Released on Jan 31 at 03:21 am

Dan Kaiser

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 10:30 PM in 12h
NCAA-B | St. Mary's vs Gonzaga
Play on: Gonzaga -9 -110 at circa
Game Analysis

 St. Mary’s plays the same way year in and year out. A disciplined half-court offense and a physical defense. They are one of the slowest-paced teams in the country, which limits possessions and makes teams be efficient on offense and defense. They are putting up 78.6 points a game on 47.8% shooting from the field and just under 40% from deep. Gonzaga has one of the most explosive offenses in the nation. They have been dominant at home this season. They are putting up 88.9 points a game on 51.2% shooting from the field and 35.4% from deep. The Gaels will need to do two things to be successful. Slow the pace, and do not get behind big on the scoreboard, as their style of play is not conducive to big comebacks. This game will be close at halftime, but Gonzaga will overwhelm them in the second half and cover.

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 09:22 am

Ray Monohan

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 7:07 PM in 9h
NHL | Maple Leafs vs Canucks
Play on: Maple Leafs -139 at circa
Game Analysis

Maple Leafs -139

Toronto is worth a move against the Canucks. The Maple Leafs are struggling with now and a visit with the Canucks is just what they need to turn it around. Vancouver has just two wins all month long and they’re struggling on both ends of the ice. They give up 3.61 gpg and only average 2.57 offensively and they’ll struggle against a Toronto team that plays extremely quick. Back Toronto. 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 LEAFS 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 Jan 31 at 09:57 am

Jimmy Boyd

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 1:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | LSU vs South Carolina
Play on: LSU -2½ -102 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

1* Free Pick on LSU -2½

LSU is the clear side in this SEC showdown.
The Tigers have a massive rest advantage coming into Columbia today.

LSU hasn't played since their home win on Tuesday night.
South Carolina had to grind out a physical road game on Wednesday and looks gassed.

The Gamecocks have struggled to protect the rock all season.
They rank near the bottom of the conference in turnover percentage.

LSU’s defense thrives on those mistakes.
The Tigers are elite at turning steals into fast-break points and easy transition buckets.

LSU also holds a big edge in shooting efficiency.
They are hitting over 38% of their shots from deep in conference play.

South Carolina’s perimeter defense has been leaky lately.
They allow too many open looks to teams that move the ball well and find the extra pass.

The Gamecocks are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games against teams with a winning record.
LSU is 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and loves playing in hostile environments.

The Tigers have the better athletes and the fresher legs.
They will wear South Carolina down over the final ten minutes of the second half.

Expect LSU to control the tempo and pull away late at the free-throw line.
The line is way too low for a team with this much of a talent and rest gap.

Bet LSU -2.5.


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Pick Released on Jan 31 at 09:39 am

Hunter Price

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 5:45 PM in 7h
Fighting | Keita Nakamura vs Sebastian Szalay
Play on: Keita Nakamura +120 at PlayMGM
Game Analysis

1* Free Pick on Keita Nakamura +120

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 06:47 am

Dave Price

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 8:10 PM in 10h
NBA | Bulls vs Heat
Play on: UNDER 236½ -115
Game Analysis

Dave's Saturday Free Play:

1* on Bulls/Heat UNDER 236.5

The Key: This will be a rematch from Thursday when the Heat won 116-113 in Chicago for only 229 combined points.  Norman Powell had 21 points in that game, but he won't be available in the rematch.  Nikola Vucevic had 15 points and Coby White had 14.  Vucevic has been ruled out for the rematch, while White and Josh Giddey are both questionable for the Bulls.  That's a lot of offensive firepower missing for both teams.  The Bulls and Heat have gone for 230 or fewer combined points in 4 of their last 5 matchups.  Take the UNDER.

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Pick Released on Jan 31 at 03:36 am

Matt Sullivan

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 6:30 PM in 8h
NCAA-B | Kentucky vs Arkansas
Play on: Kentucky +6½ -110 at Bovada
Game Analysis

1* Bet on Kentucky +6½

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 06:32 am

Black Widow

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 7:45 PM in 9h
Fighting | Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney
Play on: Jacob Malkoun -140 at Bovada
Game Analysis

1* Free Wiseguy Play on Jacob Malkoun -140

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Pick Released on Jan 31 at 06:34 am

Jack Jones

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 8:40 PM in 10h
NBA | Mavs vs Rockets
Play on: UNDER 221 -110
Game Analysis

Jack's Free Pick Saturday: Mavs/Rockets UNDER 221

The Houston Rockets are 14-2 UNDER in their last 16 games overall.  They have gone for 217 or fewer combined points in 13 of those 16 games.  They rank 27th in pace and 6th in defensive rating.  This total of 221 is too high for a game involving the Rockets right now.

The Dallas Mavericks quietly rank 9th in defensive rating this season.  They do like to play much faster than Houston.  But the Rockets will control the tempo playing at home tonight and drag the Mavericks into the mud.

Familiarity favors defense and low-scoring games.  This will already be the 4th meeting this season between these Texas rivals.  Two of the first three went UNDER the total with 212 and 214 combined points.  The Mavs and Rockets have combined for 221 or fewer points in five of their last seven meetings overall.  Bet the UNDER in this game Saturday.

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Pick Released on Jan 31 at 02:45 am

Info Plays

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 4:07 PM in 6h
NHL | Jets vs Panthers
Play on: UNDER 6 -110
Game Analysis

1* FREE INFO PLAY Jets vs Panthers under 6 -110

Pick Released on Jan 30 at 08:43 pm

John Martin

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 5:00 PM in 6h
NCAA-B | Indiana vs UCLA
Play on: UCLA -3½ -110 at Buckeye
Game Analysis

1 Unit FREE PLAY on UCLA -3.5

The Indiana Hoosiers are coming off an upset win over their biggest rivals in the Purdue Boilermakers.  This looks like a flat spot for the Hoosiers now.  They only have three days off since beating the Boilermakers plus the travel clear out to UCLA.  This is a terrible spot for the Hoosiers, who are just 2-4 SU in true road games this season.  The Bruins are a perfect 11-0 at home this season with one of the best home-court advantages in the Big Ten.  A lot of that has to do with how far their conference opponents have to travel to play them.  It's fatiguing, and the Hoosiers likely won't even get off the bus after that win over Purdue.  Give me UCLA.

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Pick Released on Jan 31 at 03:16 am

Rob Vinciletti

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 7:07 PM in 9h
NHL | Canadiens vs Sabres
Play on: OVER 6½ -115
Game Analysis

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Pick Released on Jan 30 at 10:28 pm

Jim Feist

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 8:10 PM in 10h
NBA | Bulls vs Heat
Play on: Heat -4½ -110 at Bovada
Game Analysis

Miami’s defense at home remains one of the toughest in the league, and Brooklyn’s offense has struggled against disciplined, switch-heavy schemes. The Heat’s ability to force tough mid-range shots and limit second-chance points gives them a strong edge. With Miami healthier and playing at home, the number is short.

Jim Free Pick: Heat -3.5

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 08:49 am

Brandon Lee

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 12:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Texas Tech vs UCF
Play on: UCF +4½ -108 at betonline
Game Analysis

Saturday's CBB Free Pick

PLAY ON: UCF +4.5

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 09:34 am

Sean Murphy

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 2:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Ohio vs Buffalo
Play on: Ohio +3½ -118 at Draft Kings
Game Analysis

Saturday CBB Free play. My selection is on Ohio plus the points over Buffalo at 2 pm et on Saturday.

We'll grab the points with Ohio on Saturday as it looks to shake off a two-game losing streak and earn a split of this two-game road trip. Buffalo on the other hand figures to be breathing a sigh of relief after it avoided a sixth straight loss with an 'upset' win at Bowling Green last time out. The Bulls shot a blistering 29-of-52 from the field to secure that victory. Note that Buffalo faces an Ohio team that has been rounding into form defensively, holding three of its last four opponents to 24 or fewer made field goals. The problem for the Bobcats has been their inability to take advantage of their scoring opportunities. They hoisted up 61 and 64 field goal attempts over their last two games but connected on only 20 and 19. That's certainly uncharacteristic of them as they had made good on 25 or more field goals in eight straight games prior to that. They'll certainly be afforded their share of opportunities against a Bulls team that has yielded 34, 31, 38, 27, 26 and 31 made field goals over their last six contests. While Buffalo does own the better overall record in this matchup this season, Ohio took the previous meeting by double-digits and has faced the more difficult schedule this season. Take Ohio.

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 06:36 am

Mike Lundin

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 12:37 PM in 2h
NHL | Kings vs Flyers
Play on: Kings -110 at Buckeye
Game Analysis

Kings vs Flyers NHL Free Pick

The Angle: The Philadelphia Flyers are 6-13 at home as underdogs or favorites >=-125, fading them blindly would have given a 25% ROI. Both teams are coming off losses, but the Kings have been playing well lately while the Flyers are 2-7-1 in their last 10.

The Bet: KINGS (2%). 

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Pick Released on Jan 31 at 04:56 am

Marc David

Game Details
Jan 31 '26, 2:00 PM in 3h
NCAA-B | Hofstra vs Monmouth
Play on: Hofstra -1 -110 at betus
Game Analysis

David's NCAAB Free Pick

We really like the road team in this matchup. The line appears to be influenced by Hofstra's five-game losing streak, but we think this is an overreaction. In fact, the Pride's last win was an OT triumph over the Hawks on January 10, so it seems fitting that Hofstra gets back on track by defeating them again.

This is a 1% FREE PLAY on HOFSTRA.

Pick Released on Jan 31 at 03:22 am

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