Today’s Best Free Sports Betting Picks and Predictions From Our Experts

1* Free Pick on Texans/Steelers: under 38½

The weather in Pittsburgh is the primary story for this playoff matchup. Forecasts show freezing temperatures and wind gusts that will limit the vertical passing game.

Both teams lean on their defensive units when the stakes are high. The Steelers' pass rush is a nightmare for young quarterbacks in loud, hostile environments.

Houston's offense relies on timing and rhythm. That rhythm gets disrupted when the pocket collapses as fast as it will tonight.

Pittsburgh is content to play a field-position game. They will run the ball repeatedly to keep the clock moving and minimize mistakes.

The Steelers' defense ranks near the top of the league in EPA per play over the last month. They are especially stingy in the red zone where they force field goals instead of giving up six.

Houston has shown they can be explosive, but their scoring drops significantly on the road in cold weather. They won't find many easy lanes against this front seven.

Postseason games in outdoor venues during January have a heavy lean toward the Under. The officiating usually gets a bit looser and the physical play ramps up.

Expect a lot of punts and long drives that result in zero points. Neither side wants to be the one that loses the game on a risky throw.

This should be a classic 17-13 or 20-10 type of struggle. The total is low but it still isn't low enough for these conditions.

I like the Under 38.5 (-115)

[1%] Free Play on Wild -165

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Our models suggest that the value is on the favorite. New Jersey is 1-5 in its last 6 games on the road. Minnesota is 4-1 in its last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.

1* FREE INFO PLAY Hornets +5½ -110

David's NBA Free Pick

We really like the favorite in this matchup. The line appears to be influenced by the Clippers' 3-9 record against the spread as home favorites, but we think this is an overreaction as we think they should be a bigger favorite. The Hornets are on a 5-0 run against the spread as underdogs on the road, and while riding trends often is the play, we think we're getting value fading the trends here.

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1* Free Wiseguy Play on Seattle Kraken/Rangers over 5½ -125

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Free Pick on Nets +4 -110

1* Free Sharp Play on Steelers +3 -115

1* Best Bet on Steelers +3

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1* Free Play on Texans -2½ -105

1* Free Pick on Texans/Steelers under 38½ -115

1 Dimer on Steelers +3 -110

1* NBA - 76ers/Raptors FREE PICK on 76ers -3

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The NHL Comp play is on Edmonton at 8:35 eastern. The Oilers are 5-1 with rest as a road favorite off a home loss as they look to bounce back from a loss on Saturday to LA. Tonight they travel to take on Chicago who is off a big upset shutout win in Nashville. Rob notes that home dogs with revenge off a road dog win at +140 or higher where they allowed less than 2 goals are 0-11 if they are .550 or less and the opponent is off a home favored loss. Edmonton has won 9 of the last 10 in the series and we will back them tonight. GL RV

This is a play on the TEXAS SOUTHERN TIGERS for our Monday Free Play. It is not very often to get value on one of the worst teams in Division I but we have it tonight. Texas Southern is considered this based on the NET Rankings as they are No. 353 but the Southwestern Conference as a whole is the worst in the country so that brings their number down. As does Quad 1 and Quad 2 losses against Gonzaga, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, NC State and Minnesota. The Tigers are 0-3 in the conference and as contenders coming in, this is the smash spot to get right and we have their 0-7 ATS run on our side to go contrarian. Mississippi Valley St. has been the worst team in the country for years as its one win this season added to their win total the previous five years makes it 14 wins since 2020-21. So it is no surprise it is getting a line like this tonight and it looks tempting for a take but coming off what was a hard fought loss in trying to get its first Division I win on Saturday means this will be tough to get up for. The Delta Devils are No. 354 and No. 351 in Effective Field Goal Percentage Offense and Defense while sitting dead last in the country in Turnover Percentage. Play (306674) Texas Southern Tigers

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UNDER 250.5

Cleveland and Utah have value to this under. Utah just doesn’t have any sort of firepower in this matchup. They are running into a Cavs team that has put an emphasis on picking things up defensively and they’re going to see relentless pressure. Nothing will come easy for Utah, while Cleveland will look to slow the game down a bit more themselves. They’re at their best when they don’t let teams get out and run in transition. Grab 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. 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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Monday's NBA Free Pick

PLAY ON: Pacers +6 

Monday NFL Free play. My selection is on Pittsburgh plus the points over Houston at 8:15 pm et on Monday.

The Texans have reeled off nine straight wins although they book-ended an 8-3 ATS run during the middle of the season with an 0-3 ATS start and 1-2 ATS finish. Of note, this will be just the third time they've been favored on the road this season, going 1-1 ATS previously. The Steelers seem to be an afterthought in the AFC playoff picture but I think they'll relish the underdog role here. Bettors will undoubtedly be lining up to lay the short number with Houston but we'll go the other way. A sprinkle on the moneyline would be advised as well, noting the ATS winner has gone a perfect 16-0 straight-up in the Steelers last 16 games. Take Pittsburgh.

1* on Blackhawks +143

Ricky's 1* play on CHI.

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 Blackhawks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.

- The Oilers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games.

- The Blackhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.

Verdict: The value is on the home Underdog.

FREE PLAY on Texans/Steelers under 38½

1* Free Play on Blackhawks +143

3* on Texans