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| NCAA-B | Jan 08, 2026 Idaho State vs. Northern Colorado |
Northern Colorado -3½ -115 at DRAFTKINGS |
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1* Free Pick on Northern Colorado -3 The Northern Colorado Bears host the Idaho State Bengals in a Big Sky Conference matchup. Northern Colorado is 10-5 overall and 0-2 in conference play, while Idaho State is 8-7 overall and 1-1 in the Big Sky. Sharp money is likely on the Bears, as they are favored by 3.5 points. **The Case for Northern Colorado** 1. **Offensive Firepower:** Northern Colorado averages 85.5 points per game, significantly more than the 72.6 that Idaho State allows. In their last 10 games, the Bears have been averaging 84.5 points. Zack Bloch is shooting a blistering 48.5% from beyond the arc. This offensive efficiency should give them a clear advantage. 2. **Home Court Advantage:** The Bears are 4-1 at home this season. Idaho State, on the other hand, is 3-5 in true road and neutral site games. Northern Colorado's comfort level at Bank of Colorado Arena should be a significant factor. 3. **ATS Record:** Northern Colorado has a 7-5 record against the spread (ATS) this season. In contrast, Northern Colorado is winless ATS (0-2) as a 2.5-point favorite or greater at home. Idaho State is 9-3 against the spread this season. 4. **Rebounding Edge:** Northern Colorado ranks fourth in the Big Sky in rebounding, averaging 34.3 per game. Brock Wisne leads the team with 6.3 boards per game. This advantage in rebounding should give them extra possessions and scoring opportunities. **Situational Edge** Northern Colorado is coming off a loss to Montana and is 0-2 in conference play. They need a win to get back on track in the Big Sky standings. Idaho State is coming off a split, having defeated Sacramento State and losing to Portland State. This game is the first conference game between the two teams this season. Both teams have no injuries to report. Bet the Northern Colorado -3.5 (-115) |
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NCAA-B | Jan 07, 2026 Marshall vs James Madison |
OVER 154½ -106 |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on Marshall/James Madison: over 154½ All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-B | Jan 07, 2026 Arizona State vs BYU |
OVER 164½ -106 |
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4* VEGAS INSIDER on Arizona State/BYU: over 164½ All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-B | Jan 07, 2026 Davidson vs Loyola-Chicago |
Loyola-Chicago +1½ -105 at Bovada |
Lost $105.0 |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on Loyola-Chicago +1½ All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NCAA-B | Jan 07, 2026 Murray State vs Evansville |
UNDER 155½ -105 |
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1* Free Pick on Murray State/Evansville: under 155½ Here's my analysis and write-up for the Murray State vs. Evansville game: The public sees a high-scoring Murray State team against a struggling Evansville squad, but sharp money knows this game sets up perfectly for the Under. Murray State is averaging a whopping 88.4 points per game. However, that number is inflated by some early-season non-conference matchups. More recently, against tougher MVC competition, their scoring has come down slightly. Evansville, on the other hand, struggles to score, averaging only 67.8 points per game, ranking them 337th out of 365 teams. Their offensive rating is a lowly 98.2, placing them 334th nationally. Evansville's offensive struggles are a key factor here. They've failed to reach 70 points in 7 of their last 10 games. Moreover, Murray State's defense, while not elite, is holding opponents to 78.2 points per game. In their last 10 games, Murray State's opponents have averaged just 76.3 points. Evansville's scoring woes combined with Murray State's improving defense points to a lower-scoring affair. The motivational angle also favors the Under. Evansville is 4-12 overall and 0-5 in the MVC. They are not playing for a playoff spot or anything else tangible at this point in the season. Murray State, while having a strong record of 12-3, already defeated Evansville 79-69 on January 7, 2026. With Murray State already having a victory over Evansville, and Evansville having very little motivation to make this a high-scoring game, this all leads to the under. Bet the Under 155.5 (-105) |
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NCAA-B | Jan 07, 2026 George Mason vs Fordham |
Fordham +6 -112 at Jazz |
Lost $112.0 |
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5* NO BRAINER on Fordham +6 All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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NBA | Jan 07, 2026 Magic vs Nets |
Magic -1½ -105 at betonline |
Lost $105.0 |
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5* NO BRAINER of the Week on Magic -1½ All plays are made using sophisticated machine learning models. |
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