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24 January 2025
03:40 WAS Wizards @ LA Clippers
LA Clippers
Money Line
50 WIN
@1.10
Win
5
defensively the wizards are poor and flawed, this spells trouble for them against a decent clippers offense at home and with most of their key players in.
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23 January 2025
19:10 SA Spurs @ IND Pacers
SA Spurs
Money Line
50 WIN
@2.20
Win
60
This is a well-supported selection with the sharp money, which I like and will follow here. Team news is not great for the home side as well. Note this game is in Paris, but Indy is still considered the home team.
Subtotal60
20 January 2025
02:10 CHI Bulls @ POR Trail Blazers
POR Trail Blazers
Money Line
51 WIN
@3.20
Win
112
Portland are fresh off a pretty embarrassing home performance. They take great pride in defending their home court. Expect a strong response today. Price too big here.
02:10 WAS Wizards @ SAC Kings
WAS Wizards
Money Line
100 WIN
@10.50
Lose
-100
The Kings have an 11-12 home record. Some of the teams they have lost to at home include Detroit, Brooklyn, and the Spurs. All teams are in the lower or mid-tier of the league. Price a tad high here.
WAS Wizards 16.50
Pointspread
50 WIN
@1.91
Lose
-50
The Kings have a mixed home record this season. At times, they have been impressive, but they have also put in several performances at home that have lost to some of the low-tier teams in the league. Line too high here.
00:10 BKN Nets @ OKC Thunder
BKN Nets
Money Line
50 WIN
@12.00
Lose
-50
The Nets have 6 road wins this season versus the high-tier or elite teams in the league. This shows that on the road they have been able to play to a high enough level to beat the elite teams in the NBA. Price is a tad high here.
Subtotal-88
19 January 2025
23:30 BAL Ravens @ BUF Bills
BAL Ravens - BUF Bills
Double Result
98 WIN
@8.50
Lose
-98
The Ravens are in the top 3 teams in the NFL this season for being in the lead at halftime. Buffalo are a quality side and, fueled by the big vocal crowd, can stage a second-half fightback. Price a tad high here.
03:10 HOU Rockets @ POR Trail Blazers
POR Trail Blazers
Money Line
100 WIN
@5.25
Lose
-100
Don't really agree with this price. Portland has 13 wins this season. 8 of these have been at home. Houston has been more vulnerable on the road with a 13-7 record. Team news is not great for the visitors here as well.
01:40 WAS Wizards @ GS Warriors
WAS Wizards
Money Line
50 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-50
Team news is not great for the home side here. Washington have the offense to test and trouble a Warriors defense that is nothing special. This price is a tad high here.
01:00 WAS Commanders @ DET Lions
DET Lions
Money Line
50 WIN
@1.22
Lose
-50
Washington have not shown me enough high quality of play this season to think they can go to Detroit and get the win. They will struggle to contain a very potent Detroit offense.
DET Lions by 19 24
Winning Margin
70 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-70
A big margin win is on the cards for the Lions as their potent offense is going to be difficult to be contained by a Washington defense that is only average by league standards.
00:07 CAL Flames @ WIN Jets
CAL Flames
Money Line
100 WIN
@2.43
Win
143
Well-supported selection with the sharp money, which I like and will follow here. Team news is not great for the home side as well here. Price is a tad high.
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18 January 2025
21:30 HOU Texans @ KC Chiefs
HOU Texans 8.50
Point Spread
60 WIN
@1.92
Lose
-60
While the Chiefs have racked up the wins this season, a very high number have not been by big margins. To be exact, of their 15 wins, 11 of these have been by 8 points or less. Houston is a plucky team that will not go away easily.
21:10 PHX Suns @ DET Pistons
DET Pistons 1.50
Pointspread
60 WIN
@1.91
Lose
-60
The Suns are just 7-12 on the road this season, which, out of all the teams at odds of 50-1 or less to win the NBA title, is the worst road record. Out of the Pistons' last 17 games, they have won 12 and have won 5 out of their last 7 home games.
20:07 BOS Bruins @ OTT Senators
BOS Bruins
Money Line
50 WIN
@2.15
Lose
-50
In what is an even matchup, it makes sense to take the 2.15 price here. Ottawa has lost 7 out of their last 11 games. Boston will provide a tough test today.
17:30 Leinster v Bath
Bath
To Win
70 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-70
Bath bring a cohesive attacking game and a solid defense. They can test the might of Leinster today. Team news is decent enough for the visitors. Price a tad high here.
Bath 15.50
Handicap
94 WIN
@1.91
Lose
-94
There is a decent amount of sharp money around for Bath for this game, which I like and will follow here. They have won 8 and lost 2 in the UK Premiership and sit top of the table. I know Leinster is in a different class, but the gulf is not large.
03:40 BKN Nets @ LA Lakers
BKN Nets
Money Line
110 WIN
@5.00
Lose
-110
The Lakers have shown me enough flaws this season to be opposed at low odds here. The Nets already this season have road wins against Memphis, New Orleans, Sacramento, Golden State, Phoenix, Milwaukee (twice). These are all teams of a similar or higher level than the Lakers.
02:40 MEM Grizzlies @ SA Spurs
MEM Grizzlies
Money Line
50 WIN
@1.80
Win
40
Memphis have won 9 out of their last 10 games versus the Spurs. And with their key players in for this game, they are a decent chance to make it 10 out of their last 11 today. Price about right though, so small stakes.
01:10 CHA Hornets @ CHI Bulls
CHA Hornets
Money Line
90 WIN
@2.55
Win
139
Well-supported selection with the sharp money, which I like and will follow here. Team news is not great for the Bulls here, and only 8 of their 18 wins have been at home, which ranks them in the top 8 worst home records in the league.
01:10 TOR Raptors @ MIL Bucks
TOR Raptors
Money Line
60 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-60
The Raptors are in a rich vein of form, winners of 2 out of their last 3. While that doesn't seem much at all, the two wins have been against the Warriors and the Celtics. Price a tad high here.
01:10 UTA Jazz @ NO Pelicans
UTA Jazz
Money Line
60 WIN
@6.00
Lose
-60
7 out of the 10 wins Utah has had this season have been on the road. For whatever reasons, unlike nearly every other team in the league, they have been far more convincing on the road. Price too big here.
00:07 VGS Golden Knights @ CAR Hurricanes
VGS Golden Knights 1.50
Puck Line
50 WIN
@1.50
Win
25
Mouth-watering heavyweight clash. I see this one as a very even matchup, so it makes sense to take the +1.5 here. Carolina are not in their best form, losing 7 out of their last 12 games.
Subtotal-360
17 January 2025
04:55 Central Districts vs Canterbury T20
Canterbury
Win Match
50 WIN
@2.00
Lose
-50
Team news is not great for the home side, while it is pretty decent for the visitors. Foakes and Sodhi will both play, who are internationals. There was some doubt about both. Price a tad high here.
CJ Bowes (Canterbury)
Top Team1 Batsman
60 WIN
@4.33
Lose
-60
Tom Latham is the favorite in this market. He is not playing, so that creates some nice value elsewhere. Bowes opens the batting, so will have every chance on a great batting pitch and with short boundaries.
JA Clarkson (Central Districts)
Top Team2 Batsman
131 WIN
@7.00
Lose
-131
Will enjoy the great batting pitch here in Napier, a ground he knows so well. Hard-hitting quality batter. Bottom line, this price should be no bigger than 6.00 here, getting much better than that.
03:10 LA Clippers @ POR Trail Blazers
POR Trail Blazers 6.50
Pointspread
50 WIN
@1.95
Lose
-50
The Clippers' road record this season is similar to Portland's home record. It's a tight matchup. Portland did not play yesterday while the Clippers did play, so I prefer the home side's preparation. No travel for them as well.
02:37 EDM Oilers @ COL Avalanche
EDM Oilers
Money Line
50 WIN
@2.00
Win
50
Generous price here, partly because the Oilers played a taxing game yesterday. But they are one of the most physically fit teams in the league and also hold a decent record compared to most other teams when playing on back-to-back nights.
01:07 MON Canadiens @ DAL Stars
MON Canadiens
Money Line
80 WIN
@2.88
Win
150
Montreal continue to impress. They have now won 10 out of their last 13 games, which is in the top 5 teams in the league for hottest form. This price is a tad high here.
01:07 SEA Kraken @ WIN Jets
SEA Kraken
Money Line
120 WIN
@2.90
Lose
-120
The Jets have been more vulnerable this season when fresh off an epic performance, which they produced in their last game played. For whatever reasons, they have struggled to produce two in a row. Seattle provides tough opposition here.
00:07 NJ Devils @ TOR Maple Leafs
TOR Maple Leafs
Money Line
67 WIN
@2.10
Win
74
There is little between these two teams, so I can justify taking a 2.10 price. The Leafs are fresh off one of their worst home performances this season. Look for a strong response here.
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16 January 2025
03:40 BKN Nets @ LA Clippers
BKN Nets
Money Line
50 WIN
@7.00
Lose
-50
I like the amount of sharp money around for this selection. Decent enough price for a team that has impressed at times, particularly when a big underdog as they are today.
03:25 Otago vs Northern Districts T20
Kristian Clarke (Northern Districts)
Top Team1 Batsman
50 WIN
@23.00
Lose
-50
Too big of a price here. Hard-hitting batsman who will be licking his lips at an Otago bowling attack that is not strong. This price should be no bigger than 16-1 here.
02:10 HOU Rockets @ DEN Nuggets
HOU Rockets
Money Line
51 WIN
@2.15
Win
59
Houston is one of the most balanced teams in the NBA. Decent offense and solid defense. Much improved from recent seasons and have a 12-6 road record, which is one of the better road records in the league.
01:10 DAL Mavericks @ NO Pelicans
NO Pelicans
Money Line
50 WIN
@1.95
Win
47
Another well-supported selection with the sharp money, which I like and will follow here. With key players back, New Orleans is a far greater threat, especially at home.
01:10 MEM Grizzlies @ SA Spurs
SA Spurs
Money Line
50 WIN
@2.30
Lose
-50
The Spurs are 12-8 at home this season, compared to Memphis who are just 10-10 on the road. This 2.30 price should be no bigger than 2.20 here, so getting value odds.
01:10 ORL Magic @ MIL Bucks
ORL Magic
Money Line
52 WIN
@3.20
Lose
-52
These two teams have nearly identical win-loss records this season. The Bucks are 21-17. The Magic are 23-18. With little between these two teams, it makes sense to take the 3.20 price.
00:40 BOS Celtics @ TOR Raptors
TOR Raptors
Money Line
52 WIN
@8.00
Win
364
Boston has several losses this season as a heavy favorite, clearly a tag they do not enjoy. All the Raptors' wins this season except one have been when playing at home.
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15 January 2025
03:25 Auckland vs Central Districts T20
JA Clarkson
Man Of The Match
50 WIN
@17.00
Void
0
There will be some early life in the wicket for the bowlers today, which makes batting at the top of the order for the team that bats first challenging. Clarkson is in the middle order. With a few early wickets, there is every chance of a big score.
JA Clarkson (Central Districts)
Top Team1 Batsman
59 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-59
If CD bat first, batting at the top of the order will not be easy. This opens a chance for someone in the middle order. Clarkson fits that bill and is a quality batsman at the domestic level.
BJ Jacobs (Auckland)
Top Team2 Batsman
50 WIN
@5.50
Lose
-50
Jacobs top-scored in a recent game for Auckland. It was one of the best half-centuries I have seen in domestic cricket in NZ for some time. Chanceless innings. No reason why he won't feature again today. Price too big here.
02:07 MON Canadiens @ UTA Hockey Club
MON Canadiens
Money Line
50 WIN
@2.37
Win
69
I see this game as a tighter matchup than the bookies. The visitors have a better road record than Utah's home record. For whatever reasons, Utah has struggled at home this season. Montreal has won 9 out of their last 12 games.
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14 January 2025
03:25 Wellington vs Otago T20
R Clinton (Otago)
Top Team1 Batsman
50 WIN
@7.50
Lose
-50
Hard-hitting batsman and quality batsman who is being underrated in this market. This price should be no bigger than 6.50 here, getting much better than that here.
00:40 GS Warriors @ TOR Raptors
TOR Raptors
Money Line
50 WIN
@2.90
Win
95
All of the Raptors' wins this season, except one, have been at home. The Warriors have been an average road team in recent seasons and are just 9-9 on the road this season. Price a tad high here.
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13 January 2025
03:25 Auckland vs Northern Districts T20
N Wagner
Man Of The Match
50 WIN
@13.00
Void
0
Wagner is still world-class even at his current age of 38. Hard-hitting batsman and still a world-class fast bowler. With these two assets, he is a decent chance of man of the match today.
W ODonnell (Auckland)
Top Team2 Batsman
60 WIN
@4.75
Lose
-60
Two of the favorites in this market, Chapman and Guptill, possibly won't play in this game, which creates nice value elsewhere. O'Donnell opens the batting and is a quality batter, so will have every chance to top score.
02:10 CHA Hornets @ PHX Suns
CHA Hornets
Money Line
56 WIN
@3.50
Lose
-56
With two high-quality players in their starting five, the Hornets are always going to be dangerous. The Suns are nothing special defensively and will be tested and troubled by a solid Hornets offense.
01:10 BKN Nets @ UTA Jazz
BKN Nets
Money Line
50 WIN
@2.50
Lose
-50
Team news is okay for the Nets here. When that has been the case this season is when most of their best performances have occurred. The Jazz, for whatever reasons, have struggled at home this season with a 2-14 record, the worst home record in the league.
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12 January 2025
23:10 NO Pelicans @ BOS Celtics
NO Pelicans
Money Line
60 WIN
@8.00
Lose
-60
The heavy favorite tag clearly does not sit well with the Boston players. They have already had several losses this season when heavily favored. No reason why it can't happen again today.
23:10 OKC Thunder @ WAS Wizards
WAS Wizards
Money Line
50 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-50
Washington has 6 wins this season, 5 of these have been at home. OKC, like most teams, has been more vulnerable on the road with 4 out of their 6 losses on the road. Price too big here.
22:07 DAL Stars @ OTT Senators
OTT Senators
Money Line
50 WIN
@2.20
Win
60
Both teams played yesterday, but it was Dallas who had the more taxing game. Ottawa has a 10-7 home record, which is decent, and they are fresh off their best performance this season: a 5-0 drubbing of Pittsburgh.
21:30 GB Packers @ PHI Eagles
GB Packers - PHI Eagles
Double Result
70 WIN
@6.50
Lose
-70
This is a well-supported selection with the sharp money, which I like and will follow here. The Packers have been a solid first-half team most of the season and will know the importance of a decent start in a hostile environment, only for the class of the superior team to take over in the second half.
20:40 SAC Kings @ CHI Bulls
CHI Bulls
Money Line
60 WIN
@2.50
Lose
-60
These are the sort of home games the Bulls must bank if they are serious about playing in the playoffs. They take on a Kings team who has been playing at a similar level and have struggled for consistency at playing at a high level. Price too big here.
18:00 DEN Broncos @ BUF Bills
DEN Broncos - BUF Bills
Double Result
53 WIN
@7.00
Lose
-53
Denver enters this game in decent form, particularly on offense. Buffalo defensively is nothing special. Look for them to feed off their in-form and hot offense and lead at halftime, only for the class of the superior team to take over in the 2nd half.
03:25 Central Districts vs Otago T20
L Georgeson (Otago)
Top Team1 Batsman
70 WIN
@10.00
Lose
-70
Given that the pitch for this game is not a great batting pitch, a few early wickets could fall. This would give Georgeson a decent chance for the top score. Price too big here.
A Schaw (Central Districts)
Top Team2 Batsman
58 WIN
@15.00
Lose
-58
Hard-hitting batsman who will be suited by the small boundaries at this venue. It's not a great batting pitch, so a few early wickets could fall, giving him his chance.
03:10 MIA Heat @ POR Trail Blazers
POR Trail Blazers
Money Line
56 WIN
@2.62
Lose
-56
I like the good deal of sharp money around for this selection. Portland has been a pretty efficient home team this season and in recent seasons. The Heat have struggled on the road in recent seasons.
01:00 PIT Steelers @ BAL Ravens
BAL Ravens
Money Line
60 WIN
@1.20
Win
12
There is a big gulf in class and form between these two teams. This should be telling in the end result. This price should be no bigger than 1.18 here.
PIT Steelers - BAL Ravens
Double Result
50 WIN
@7.00
Lose
-50
The Steelers may start stronger here. Pressure does funny things, and all the pressure for this game is on the Ravens, so perhaps a slow start. They should prevail in the end though, too much class not to.
00:10 TOR Raptors @ DET Pistons
TOR Raptors
Money Line
60 WIN
@2.88
Lose
-60
This is a well-supported selection with the sharp money, which I like and will follow here. Toronto has a pretty healthy roster for this game. When this has been the case this season, it is when they have often played well.
00:07 COL Avalanche @ WIN Jets
WIN Jets
Money Line
70 WIN
@2.10
Win
77
The Jets have one of the best home records in the entire NHL. Fresh off a heartbreaking home loss, I am expecting a strong response here from a quality team.
00:07 VAN Canucks @ TOR Maple Leafs
VAN Canucks
Money Line
50 WIN
@2.60
Win
80
11 of the Nucks' 18 wins this season have been on the road. For whatever reasons, they have generally played their best on the road. Expect them to really be up for this one against a bitter rival.
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