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| NCAA-B | Feb 07, 2026 Miami-OH vs. Marshall |
Miami-OH -140 at ACE |
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1* Free Pick on Miami-OH -140 The RedHawks are 23-0 for a reason. They lead the entire nation in scoring at 92.8 points per game. This is the most efficient offense in the country right now. Miami-OH ranks third in the nation in offensive rating and shoots nearly 40% from behind the arc. Marshall has a solid 11-2 record at home, but they haven't seen an attack this balanced. The Thundering Herd allow over 74 points per game and lack the perimeter defenders to keep up with Miamis ball movement. The RedHawks are playing without starting guard Evan Ipsaro due to a torn ACL. However, Luke Skaljac has stepped up in a massive way, dropping 19 points in their latest road win at Buffalo. Miami-OH has been battle-tested lately with four of their last five games coming down to the final possession. They know how to close games out on the road and wont be rattled by the atmosphere at the Cam Henderson Center. Marshalls effective field goal percentage is nearly 10 points lower than Miamis. The RedHawks have the edge in every major shooting metric and take care of the ball with a low 10.5 turnover rate. You are getting the 23rd-ranked team in the country at a very reasonable price because of the venue. The talent gap is too wide here for a Marshall team that has already dropped eight games this season. Miami-OH has won the last two matchups in this series and their confidence is at an all-time high. Trust the undefeated squad to keep the streak alive against a middle-of-the-pack Sun Belt defense. I like the Miami-OH ML (-140).
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NCAA-B | Feb 06, 2026 Connecticut vs St. John's |
St. John's +2½ -110 at Draft Kings |
Won $100 |
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1* Free Pick on St. John's +2 St. John's is catching points at home in a massive Big East spot tonight. Rick Pitino has this program peaking at the right time as we hit the heart of February. The Red Storm are playing elite defense and forcing turnovers on over 20% of defensive possessions. UConn is a powerhouse but they have shown cracks in their ball security when playing in hostile road environments. The Huskies rely on high-level execution and half-court rhythm to win games. St. John's uses relentless full-court pressure to disrupt those sets and force teams into a track meet. This game is under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden. The environment will be electric for a St. John's team that has historically played its best basketball as a home underdog. St. John's is 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 home games. They have shown a consistent ability to protect their floor and play up to the level of top-tier competition. The Red Storm have the athleticism to match UConn in transition. They have been elite at defending the three-pointer at home and rank in the top tier of the conference in perimeter field goal percentage defense. St. John's has the bench depth to keep the intensity high for 40 minutes. They won't let UConn slow this game down to a crawl where the Huskies' size can take over. The Red Storm are also crashing the glass with purpose lately. They rank in the top 30 nationally in offensive rebounding percentage and will fight for every second-chance opportunity. UConn's defensive rating drops significantly when they play outside of their home arena. They allow more points in the paint on the road than they do in their own building. St. John's is shooting nearly 40% from behind the arc over their last four contests. If those shots fall early, they will dictate the flow and force UConn to play from behind. The public is heavy on the Huskies but the line is staying firm at 2.5. This indicates the sharp money is comfortable backing the home dog in a classic conference rivalry. I like the St. John's +2.5.
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NCAA-B | Feb 06, 2026 Loyola-Chicago vs Davidson |
Loyola-Chicago +9½ -108 at Draft Kings |
Lost $108.0 |
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5* NO BRAINER on Loyola-Chicago +9 Loyola-Chicago is catching way too many points in this A-10 clash. The Ramblers have a gritty defensive identity that travels well on the road. Davidson is tough at home, but they lack the explosive offense to cover a nearly double-digit spread. The Wildcats rely heavily on the three-ball and floor spacing to generate their points. Loyola ranks among the best in the conference at defending the perimeter and limiting high-quality looks. They force opponents into long possessions and difficult shots late in the shot clock. This slow-tempo style limits the total number of possessions for both teams. In a low-possession game, a 9.5-point head start is massive for the underdog. The Ramblers are also very disciplined when it comes to the glass. They do not give up many second-chance points, which is vital for staying competitive on the road. Loyola comes into this game with a rest advantage after having a full week to prepare. Davidson had a high-intensity battle on Tuesday night and could be looking at a letdown spot here. The Ramblers have been great for bettors lately, going 4-1 ATS in their last five away games. They have the veteran leadership in the backcourt to handle the crowd and stay composed. Loyola takes care of the ball and avoids the empty possessions that lead to easy transition buckets. If they can keep this game in the half-court, they will be within striking distance all night. Davidson likely wins the game, but it should be a one or two-possession fight until the final minute. This line is inflated because of Davidson's home-court reputation. Take the points with a Ramblers team that knows how to mud it up and keep things close. Bet Loyola-Chicago +9.5 (-108). |
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NBA | Feb 06, 2026 Knicks vs Pistons |
Pistons +2 -110 at betonline |
Won $100 |
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3* HEAVY HITTER on Pistons +2 Detroit is the best team in the Eastern Conference right now and getting points at home is a gift. Vegas is overadjusting for the schedule here because Detroit played on Thursday night. The Pistons have been managing Cade Cunninghams wrist and Tobias Harriss hip specifically to keep them fresh for big spots like this. The Knicks are limping into this matchup with a decimated rotation. New York is forced to over-rely on Jalen Brunson to create everything, which doesn't work against this Detroit defense. We already saw what happens when these two teams match up at full strength. Karl-Anthony Towns will have a massive headache dealing with Jalen Duren and the Pistons' physicality in the paint. The Pistons are the more efficient team on both ends of the floor and they play with a much higher level of confidence. I like the Pistons +2. |
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NBA | Feb 06, 2026 Pacers vs Bucks |
Pacers -117 at Jazz |
Lost $117.0 |
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5* NO BRAINER of the Week on Pacers -117 Giannis Antetokounmpo is still sidelined with a calf strain and that is a death sentence for this Milwaukee team right now. The Bucks are struggling to find any identity on the floor without their superstar and have looked lost on both ends of the court since late January. Their defense has completely cratered without their anchor in the middle to contest shots and protect the rim. Milwaukee is currently slogging through a brutal stretch of the schedule and this matchup marks their third game in four nights. That is a massive problem for the fifth-oldest roster in the league that is already missing depth pieces like Taurean Prince. The Pacers are coming into this game with two full days of rest and have the fresh legs needed to push a relentless tempo. Indiana is one of the fastest teams in the league and they will look to exhaust this tired Milwaukee rotation early and often. Pascal Siakam has taken over the lead scoring role with Tyrese Haliburton out for the season and he is the best player on the floor tonight. Siakam is averaging nearly 24 points per game and should have his way against a thin Bucks frontcourt that is also monitoring a hip injury to Bobby Portis. The Pacers also upgraded their interior presence at the trade deadline by adding Ivica Zubac to shore up their rebounding. Milwaukee ranks near the bottom of the league in both scoring efficiency and rebounding over their last several games. They simply do not have the defensive rating or the bench depth to keep up with Indiana's offensive pace for four quarters. The Pacers have a significant edge in eFG% and transition scoring which will be the deciding factor in a high-possession game. Back the rested road team to outrun a reeling Bucks squad that has no answer for the absence of the MVP. I like the Pacers ML (-117). |
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