Service Plays Friday 1/3/20

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Big Al NBA

76ers

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Worlds Worst

Peabodys Regular Picks: Wright State Central Florida Temple

Play On: Oakland Houston Tulsa

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EXECUTIVE hoops 250% Wisc-GB -5.5, Temple -2.5

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Bill Marzano

HOUSTON -4.5
PHILADELPHIA @ HOUSTON | 1/03 | 8:00 PM EST
4:29 PM
Joel Embiid is not playing at hundred percent and his absence really hurts the 76ers on both ends. Houston star James Harden showed no signs of his toe problems and expect him to have another big night at home. The Rockets have won eight of the last 11 overall meetings and are well-rested coming into this game. The Rockets are 10-1 ATS their last 11 games played on two days' rest.

30-23 IN LAST 53 NBA PICKS | +484
BOSTON -10.5
ATLANTA @ BOSTON | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
4:26 PM
The Hawks are one of the worst teams in the NBA and have dropped 10 of their last 11 overall. The Cetics have won six of their last seven overall and are taking care of business against inferior opponents. The Celtics are 9-3 ATS their last 12 games as a favorite.

30-23 IN LAST 53 NBA PICKS | +484
MIAMI -123
MIAMI @ ORLANDO | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
4:25 PM
The Magic are banged up and missing Jonathan Isaac for the next couple months and he is a big part of his team's success. The Magic are just 4-8 their last 12 games overall, and despite the Heat's struggles on the road in this series, expect them to find a way to win this game.

30-23 IN LAST 53 NBA PICKS | +484
UNDER 137.5
TEMPLE @ TULSA | 1/03 | 9:00 PM EST
4:20 PM
This total has jumped several points from the opener and I am not sure what I am missing. These teams are very familiar with one another and I expect a low-scoring, defensive battle. Temple is playing really well defensively allowing just over 61 points per game. The Under is a combined 18-7 for both these teams this year and has cashed in five straight road games where Temple is the favorite.

13-6 IN LAST 19 CBB O/U PICKS | +640

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Mike Barner

NEW ORLEANS +10.5
NEW ORLEANS @ L.A. LAKERS | 1/03 | 10:30 PM EST
11:14 AM
The Pelicans are a different team with Derrick Favors back in action. Across nine games since his return, they are 5-4 with their last three wins coming against the Nuggets (in Denver), Pacers and Rockets. Among their four losses, only one of them came by more than 10 points. That was Favors’ second game back, and he was still on a minutes limit for that contest. While I think the Lakers win this game, I’ll take the points.

41-26 IN LAST 67 NBA ATS PICKS | +1243
9-5-1 IN LAST 15 LAL ATS PICKS | +345

6-4-1 IN LAST 11 NO ATS PICKS | +159

MIAMI -2
MIAMI @ ORLANDO | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
11:11 AM
The Magic have not been a very good team at home on the wagering side of things, posting a 6-10-1 record ATS. Things won’t get any easier for them here with Jonathan Isaac (knee) out. To complicate matters, Aaron Gordon (Achilles) is in jeopardy of missing his third straight game. The Heat’s 9-8 record on the road is a bit worrisome, but I think they win and cover based on the Magic’s injury woes. Take Miami.

41-26 IN LAST 67 NBA ATS PICKS | +1243
11-7-1 IN LAST 19 ORL ATS PICKS | +326

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Mike Tierney

UNDER 143.5
N. KENTUCKY @ DETROIT | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
4:39 PM
You don’t get more trending Under than this matchup. Northern Kentucky has notched seven in a row below the total on the road, one fewer than Detroit at home. The visiting Norse have eased off the pedal this season and play at among the slowest paces in the nation. The Titans are not much quicker. The figure belongs in the 130s.

WISCONSIN +7.5
WISCONSIN @ OHIO ST. | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
4:37 PM
Any underdog receiving a generous spot while allowing 60.5 points per game is irresistible. The spread might have been double digits had Ohio State F Kyle Young (appendix) not been ruled out. His absence will lessen the rebounding gap, which normally would favor the Buckeyes. The Badgers have righted the ship after a shaky start, with four ATS and straight-up wins in the last five, notably against Indiana and Tennessee. The Buckeyes are fighting an outbreak of turnovers. I'm on Wisconsin.

7-3 IN LAST 10 OHIOST ATS PICKS | +373

4-2 IN LAST 6 WISC ATS PICKS | +172

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Larry Hartstein

ATLANTA +10.5
ATLANTA @ BOSTON | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
2:40 PM
The Hawks ended their 10-game skid Monday and now get Trae Young back in the lineup. They're probably not going to pull the upset, but I'll grab the points with a Hawks team that's finally getting all its key pieces on the floor together.

38-26-1 IN LAST 65 NBA ATS PICKS | +952
55-34-1 IN LAST 90 BOS ATS PICKS | +1789

17-6 IN LAST 23 ATL ATS PICKS | +1038

HOUSTON -4
PHILADELPHIA @ HOUSTON | 1/03 | 8:00 PM EST
2:32 PM
The 76ers have lost three straight and now face a Rockets team that just blew out Denver. There's something wrong with Philly's chemistry. Plus, the 76ers are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine road games. Lay the modest number.

38-26-1 IN LAST 65 NBA ATS PICKS | +952
8-3 IN LAST 11 HOU ATS PICKS | +471

6-2 IN LAST 8 PHI ATS PICKS | +382

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Tom Fornelli

IONA -8.5
ST. PETER'S @ IONA | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
11:57 AM
Don't be surprised if this line gets even larger before tip. St. Peter's is one of the worst offensive teams in the country, and while Iona isn't great, it's a bit too much for the Peacocks.

10-6 IN LAST 16 CBB PICKS | +339
4-1 IN LAST 5 STPETE ATS PICKS | +286

2-1 IN LAST 3 IONA ATS PICKS | +86

UNDER 142.5
MONMOUTH @ SIENA | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
11:55 AM
I've got this total being three points too high as both of these teams have been dreadful on offense this season, Monmouth in particular. The only shots the Hawks can hit are free throws, which would be a lot more helpful if they could ever get to the free throw line.

10-6 IN LAST 16 CBB PICKS | +339
NIAGARA +2.5
FAIRFIELD @ NIAGARA | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
11:52 AM
We have a real battle of heavyweights here as 4-7 Fairfield hits the road to take on 2-9 Niagara. Both teams are bad, and I have a difficult time trusting bad teams as road favorites in conference games, even against other bad teams. Plus, Niagara's record is a bit misleading, as it has played the 66th most difficult schedule in the country according to KenPom.

10-6 IN LAST 16 CBB PICKS | +339
3-1 IN LAST 4 FAIR ATS PICKS | +190

ATLANTA +11
ATLANTA @ BOSTON | 1/03 | 7:00 PM EST
11:50 AM
The Hawks have been absolutely dreadful lately, so what better time to buy low than right now! Trae Young is expected to play, while the Celtics will likely be without Kemba Walker. Get this line before it shrinks.

10-5-1 IN LAST 16 NBA PICKS | +450
6-0 IN LAST 6 BOS ATS PICKS | +600

4-1 IN LAST 5 ATL ATS PICKS | +289

UNDER 227
PHILADELPHIA @ HOUSTON | 1/03 | 8:00 PM EST
11:48 AM
Given Houston's explosiveness on offense, most would be surprised to learn the Under has gone 19-15 in Rockets games this season. That includes a remarkable record of 10-3 in nonconference games. With Philly's offense struggling to find consistency at times, but the Sixers defense still being difficult to handle, this is another instance of perception distorting the total.

10-5-1 IN LAST 16 NBA PICKS | +450
8-2 IN LAST 10 HOU O/U PICKS | +580

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John Bollman
THE EXECUTIVE

12:57 PM
WASHINGTON +108
WASHINGTON @ CAROLINA | 1/03 | 7:30 PM EST
The Caps have been struggling recently coming off back to back regulation losses for the first time this season. The Canes are 6-3-1 in their last 10 and 12-6-0 this season at home. The Caps have been hit by the flu bug, but they are finally healthy. The Canes have taken each of the first two meetings between these teams this season but the Caps are starting Ilya Samsonov. He is 10-2-1 this season with a 2.28 GAA and .918 Save percentage. Take the Caps with plus money.

10-5 IN LAST 15 WAS ML PICKS | +321

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Zack Cimini

RUTGERS -6
RUTGERS @ NEBRASKA | 1/03 | 8:00 PM EST
2:58 PM
Rutgers has never won its first conference game in January since joining the Big Ten. That should change Friday against a Nebraska team that is in transition with new coach Fred Hoiberg. The Huskers' shocking home win recently against Purdue helped create a small opening line here. Go with the line move as Rutgers improves to 11-3.

16-10-2 IN LAST 28 CBB ATS PICKS | +485
PHOENIX -6.5
NEW YORK @ PHOENIX | 1/03 | 9:00 PM EST
2:56 PM
The New York Knicks head to Phoenix riding a three-game winning streak. The team has responded to the firing of former coach David Fizdale with better defense and offensive execution. Phoenix, on the other hand, has cooled off from its early hot start. In fact, the Suns have not won a home game since Dec. 9. Yet, look for the Suns to have a couple of explosive quarters and pull away from the Knicks.

19-10-1 IN LAST 30 NBA ATS PICKS | +801
11-5 IN LAST 16 NY ATS PICKS | +561