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

[1%] Free Play on Notre Dame +4½ -115

1* FREE INFO PLAY Warriors +7½ -110

For my best free pick of the day for Saturday I am looking at the NFL and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the Carolina Panthers. Bettors are fickle creatures they have seen Tampa lose 7 of the last 8 games they have played and are flocking to public dog Carolina in droves both ATS and on the ML. This price has been bet down to where I like it. Tampa is 0-8 ATS last 8 further pushing this game to major value territory.  Look for this game to be tied at the half with Tampa winning late by 7.

Play on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lay the points rotation #346

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PSP Data Driven 1* Lakers.

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Our models suggest that the value is on the favorite. LA Lakers is 8-1 in its last 9 games when playing at home against Memphis. Memphis is 2-4 in its last 6 games.

Free Play from Doc’s Sports. Take #335 Green Bay Packers over Minnesota Vikings (1p.m., Sunday, January 4 CBS) Green Bay is locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC Playoffs and thus the experts are expecting them to rest a lot of players in this game. Minnesota is still very weak at the quarterback position, and I am not sure this is a good spot for them laying this many points against a divisional opponent. Does Green Bay really want to enter the playoffs getting blown out in this game making it 4 straight losses? I think they will play some key players and be able to take this game down to the wire. Do not miss out on Doc’s Sports Weekend Football Card featuring top plays in NFL, College Football, NBA, and NHL. Sign-up now and let 54 years of handicapping experience work for you.

1* Free Sharp Play on Louisville -8½ -105

1* Best Bet on Wizards +100

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Kings @ Suns - Under 226.5
The total for this Pacific Division clash has steamed down from an opener of 228.5 to the current 226.5, signaling sharp money on the under—and for good reason.
Both teams have consistently trended toward lower scoring affairs this season. When these squads met just over a month ago around Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), Phoenix dominated with a 112-100 victory, holding Sacramento to exactly 100 points in a game that finished well under the posted number (total closed around 230).
The struggling Kings (8-25) have been one of the league's biggest disappointments, particularly on the offensive end where they've failed to find rhythm. They're mired in a rough stretch, dropping games convincingly while struggling mightily to generate points against competent defenses.
Meanwhile, the Suns have quietly developed a solid defensive identity, ranking among the better units in points allowed. With Phoenix favored heavily at home (-12.5), they're poised to control the pace and limit Sacramento's already anemic attack once again.
If the Suns build an early lead—as they did in the previous meeting—they can ease off the gas in the fourth, giving extended minutes to the bench and further suppressing the scoring output.
All signs point to another grind it out, lower scoring battle.
Play: Kings/Suns Under 226.5

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1 Dimer on Seattle University vs Gonzaga under 155 -110

Jack's Free Pick Friday: Cleveland Cavaliers -13.5

The Denver Nuggets were able to win their first game without Nikola Jokic.  They got that one game bump without their superstar and pulled off the 106-103 upset as 7-point road dogs to the Toronto Raptors.  I would also assume the Raptors took them lightly.

Game 2 without Jokic is where the Nuggets come back down to reality.  It would be different if they had Cam Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, but they don't and are down four starters.  Jokic's backup in Jonas Valanciunas just suffered a long-term injury in his first game starting in his place against Toronto.  It has gone from bad to worse, and even Jamal Murray is on the injury report tonight.

The Nuggets certainly don't want to be this short-handed against one of the best teams in the NBA in the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are playing their best basketball of the season right now.  The Cavs have gone 4-2 SU & 4-2 ATS in their last six games overall.  Their last two were very impressive, winning by 12 in San Antonio and by 16 at home against Phoenix.  They will make easy work of the Nuggets tonight, too.  Bet the Cavaliers Friday.

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1* NFL - Panthers/Bucs FREE PICK on Bucs -3

Dave's Friday Free Play:

1* on Kings/Suns UNDER 227

The Key: The Sacramento Kings are the worst offensive team in the NBA right now without Sabonis and LaVine.  They have scored 99 PPG in their last 3 games and it won't get any easier against the Suns tonight.  That's especially the case with the Kings playing for a 2nd consecutive day after a 120-106 home loss to the Celtics last night.  They have gone for 226 or fewer combined points in 4 straight games.  The Suns are a lock down defensive team this season with the addition of Dillon Brooks.  I could see them holding the Kings to 100 or fewer here which would get us the UNDER.  Take the UNDER.

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1 Unit FREE PLAY on Golden State Warriors +9

The Golden State Warriors turned a corner after a 124-112 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on December 2nd.  They have gone 5-1 SU in their last six games overall with wins over playoff contenders in the Suns and Magic.  Their only loss came in OT.  Look for the Warriors to give the Thunder a run tonight while being extra motivated to prove they can hang with the league's best.  The Thunder have benefited from a soft, home-heavy schedule with four straight home games coming into this one.  Give me the Warriors Friday.

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Iona -1 1/2

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Robert Morris -1 1/2

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Cowboys vs Giants 
1 EST, Sunday 
5-Unit bet on the Giants priced as 3-point home underdogs.

I am lacking confidence that the Giants QB will play the whole game, so be sure to check the latest news between now and kickoff. I have heard just one quarter and even one series, but if it is unknown at kickoff, don’t bet more than 3 units. Still, the betting system supporting the opportunity has produced exceptional results over many seasons and all of what we do now is priced into the market - just like in stocks and commodities trading.

The following NFL betting algorithm has compiled an outstanding 21-23 SU, and 32-11-1 ATS for 74% winning bets since 1990 or 35 seasons of action.

The game occurs over the past 4 weeks of the regular season.

Bet on home underdogs that won five or fewer games in their previous season.

They have won no more than 33% of their games this season.

The opponent allows more rushing yards per attempt than they have gained.

1* Free Pick on SMU +1 -115

1* Free Play on Oregon -1 -115

Friday's NBA Free Pick

PLAY ON: Spurs -6 

1* on Jacksonville State -2½

Spurs vs Pacers NBA Free Pick

The Trend(s): The San Antonio Spurs are 29% (2-5) against the spread as road favorites and the Pacers have covered 57% in 14 games as home underdogs.

The Bet: PACERS (3%). 

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#858 ASA PLAY ON Middle Tennessee State -6.5 over Louisiana Tech, Friday at 7:30 PM ET - We have a huge disparity in strength of schedule in this game yet the records for these teams are nearly identical (MTSU is 7-5 and LT is 8-4). La Tech has played the 339th most difficult schedule to date and they have faced only 1 team ranked inside the top 180 and lost that game by 27 points. MTSU will be the 2nd highest rated team they’ve faced this season. Despite facing a set of defenses with an average rank of 314th in efficiency, the Bulldogs shooting numbers are bad. They rank 325th in eFG% and 358th in 3 point FG% making only 26% from deep and they only make 64% of their FTs. We don’t expect that to change here as they are facing the 2nd best defensive team they’ve seen this season (efficiency wise) and in their other game vs they only other team they’ve faced ranked inside the top 140 in defensive efficiency La Tech only scored 50 points. They are 0-4 on the road this year and have been held to 53 points or less in 3 of those 4 games. MTSU has played the 10th most difficult schedule to date already facing 6 teams ranked inside the top 100. All of their losses have come vs teams ranked inside the top 75 and they topped Murray State who ranks 96th. La Tech will be the 2nd lowest rated team they’ve played this year. The Blue Raiders are coming off a loss but a very good effort @ Houston (top 12 per KenPom) losing 69-60. Their only home loss this season was vs Belmont who is currently 13-2 and ranked 68th. Last year MTSU was a 6 point favorite at home in this game and lost providing a little extra motivation. Let’s lay it.

Ricky's 1* play on SEA.

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 Canucks are 0-4 in their last 4 games.

- The Kraken are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games.

- The Kraken is 4-2 in its last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division

Verdict: The value is on the road underdog.

3* on SMU

Louisville travels to Stanford on Friday night for an ACC matchup. Louisville is  11-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play. Stanford is 11-3 and 0-1 in the ACC. The Cardinals put up 91.5 points per game while shooting 47% from the field. On the defensive end, Louisville allows 68.3 points per game. The Cardinal put up 78.9 points per game while shooting 43% from the field. On the defensive end, Stanford gives up 70.5 points per game. The Cardinals will push the pace, and they have multiple scores that can be productive. Stanford put up just 40 points in their last game and will struggle against the Louisville defense.

Play on Louisville.