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| NCAA-B | Feb 03, 2026 Indiana State vs. Evansville |
Indiana State -125 at DRAFTKINGS |
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1* Free Pick on Indiana State -125 Indiana State has the clear edge tonight because their offensive efficiency is simply too much for Evansville to handle. The Sycamores are one of the top shooting teams in the Missouri Valley and they move the ball better than almost anyone in the country. Evansville struggles to close out on shooters and that is a recipe for disaster against this Indiana State lineup. The Aces give up way too many open looks from beyond the arc and rank near the bottom of the conference in defensive eFG%. Indiana State enters this game with a clean bill of health and no major injuries to their starting rotation. They have had two full days of rest since their last game on Saturday and should be fresh for this road trip. Evansville relies heavily on forcing turnovers to stay competitive in conference play. However, Indiana State is extremely disciplined with the ball and rarely gives away cheap possessions. The Sycamores also dominate the defensive glass and limit teams to one shot per trip. Evansville lacks the size and athleticism to create the second-chance points they need to keep pace. The line is short because of the home-court factor, but the talent gap here is much wider than the price suggests. Indiana State has the better shooters, better ball handlers, and a more consistent defensive identity. Expect the Sycamores to control the tempo and use their floor spacing to pull Evansville's bigs out of the paint. This creates easy lanes for their guards and will likely lead to a comfortable lead by the second half. I like the Indiana State ML (-125)
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NBA | Feb 02, 2026 76ers vs Clippers |
76ers +115 at Bovada |
Won $115 |
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1* Free Pick on 76ers +115 The Philadelphia 76ers hold a massive physical edge tonight as they start their West Coast road trip. Los Angeles had to fly back home late last night and now faces a rested Philly squad that hasn't played since Saturday. Kawhi Leonard logged 30 minutes on Sunday and is a serious risk to sit this one out for load management on the back-to-back. Even if Leonard and Harden suit up, they likely won't have the fresh legs needed to handle Joel Embiid. He averaged nearly 30 points per game in January and is the most physically imposing force in the league. Philly has been a covering machine on the road this year with a 13-7 ATS record away from home. While the Sixers are missing George, Tyrese Maxey provides more than enough backcourt scoring to exploit a fatigued LA perimeter defense. Expect a sluggish start from a Los Angeles team that used up all its energy in a blowout win yesterday. I like the 76ers ML (+115)
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NCAA-B | Feb 02, 2026 Kansas vs Texas Tech |
Texas Tech -175 at Ace |
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5* NO BRAINER of the Week on Texas Tech -175 Texas Tech is a different beast when they play at United Supermarkets Arena. They are a perfect 11-0 at home this season and have owned this series lately. The Red Raiders have won the last two matchups against Kansas. That includes a 29-point blowout the last time these two met in Lubbock. Kansas enters this Big Monday tilt on a five-game winning streak, but they are running on fumes. Bill Self called his players "exhausted" after their physical win over BYU on Saturday. To make matters worse, leading scorer Darryn Peterson is dealing with an injury and is questionable to suit up. He pulled himself out of the last game and his absence would leave a massive hole in the Jayhawks' rotation. Without a fully healthy Peterson, Kansas loses over 21 points per game of production. Texas Tech will capitalize on that lack of depth with their own star power. JT Toppin is averaging a double-double and will be a nightmare for a tired Kansas frontcourt. He is one of the most efficient interior scorers in the country and thrives on second-chance points. The Red Raiders are also the best three-point shooting team in the Big 12 right now. They hit over 39% of their shots from deep and average over 11 makes per game. That perimeter pressure is a major problem for a Kansas defense that just gave up 82 points over the weekend. The Jayhawks are vulnerable on the perimeter when they aren't at full strength. Texas Tech is looking to rebound after a road loss at UCF and usually plays their best basketball following a defeat. They have the depth, the shooting, and the home crowd behind them tonight. Trust the home-court advantage and the fresher legs in this spot. This is a classic letdown situation for a gassed Kansas squad. I like the Texas Tech ML (-175) |
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NBA | Feb 02, 2026 Pelicans vs Hornets |
Pelicans +7½ -115 at Draft Kings |
Won $100 |
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5* NO BRAINER on Pelicans +7 Catching seven and a half points with a team that has already beaten this opponent once this season is a massive gift. Zion Williamson missed the first matchup between these two teams and his presence on the interior is a nightmare for Charlotte. Charlotte has found some rhythm with a three-game home win streak, but that has only served to inflate this line past where it should be. They rank in the top ten in offensive rebounding and will generate plenty of second-chance points against a smaller Charlotte unit. I expect a tight game that comes down to the final few possessions at the Spectrum Center. I like the Pelicans +7.5 (-115) |
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