Ole Miss at Mississippi State college basketball pick

By: Joe Freda | 2/9/2012 10:40 AM

The Mississippi Rebels have a 4-1 spread record in their last five games, including two cashed tickets in the span’s pair of road battles.  Andy Kennedy’s crew travels for Thursday night’s battle against the No. 18 Mississippi State Bulldogs.

NBA Picks: Mavericks & Nuggets to go OVER

By: Joe Freda | 2/8/2012 11:47 AM

The Dallas Mavericks head to Denver for a date with the Nuggets tonight. With the Nuggets listed as a small favorite, see why we believe that a play on the game's total is the best way to look with your NBA picks.

NCAA Basketball Picks: Purdue vs. Ohio State

By: Joe Freda | 2/7/2012 8:51 AM

The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes have cashed six straight tickets at home, while logging a 9-2 spread record in their last 11 games. Thad Matta’s squad takes the floor at Value City Arena in Tuesday’s matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers, who slide into Columbus with a 1-5 ATS mark in their last six contests.

NFL Picks: NFC Preview & Future Odds 2012-13

By: Joe Freda | 2/6/2012 5:17 PM

While the New York Giants might hold the Lombardi Trophy, are the NFL odds makers expecting them to pull a repeat next season? Find out who are the favorite NFL picks to lead the NFC Division in the upcoming season.

Knicks & Jazz UNDER: NBA Picks

By: Joe Freda | 2/6/2012 9:06 AM

The Utah Jazz have a 2-5 spread record in their seven road contests, giving up 105 PPG in that span.  Tyrone Corbin’s club head east for the front end of a back-to-back spot in Monday’s matchup against the New York Knicks.

Kansas vs. Missouri college basketball pick

By: Joe Freda | 2/4/2012 8:54 AM

Saturday’s college basketball slate has its sole top-10 battle in primetime, with the No. 4 Missouri Tigers hosting the No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks. Kansas is 4-1 straight up in their last 5 games on the road.

Celtics and Knicks UNDER NBA pick

By: Joe Freda | 2/3/2012 10:13 AM

The Boston Celtics have won six of their last seven games, cashing sportsbook tickets in that span with a 5-2 spread record.  Doc Rivers’ squad continues a home stand in Friday’s matchup against the New York Knicks.

Gonzaga & BYU OVER NCAA basketball pick

By: Joe Freda | 2/2/2012 8:22 AM

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have won four straight games, while failing to cash in that span with a 0-4 spread mark.  Mark Few’s crew heads to Provo for Thursday’s matchup with the Brigham Young Cougars, who have logged a 0-3 ATS slide in their last trio of home contests.

Michigan and Indiana UNDER: NCAA basketball pick

By: Joe Freda | 2/1/2012 9:09 AM

The No. 20 Indiana Hoosiers have notched a 3-0 spread mark from their latest trio of games, with the under going 2-1.  Tom Crean’s crew heads north for Wednesday’s matchup against the No. 22 Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan State vs. Illinois: NCAA Basketball Pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/31/2012 8:40 AM

The No. 10 Michigan State Spartans have a 6-2 spread record in their eight games of Big Ten Conference play. They now head south for a matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini, who have seen the 'over' cash at 3-1 in their last four home contests.

Missouri vs. Texas: NCAA Basketball Pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/30/2012 8:27 AM

The No. 2 Missouri Tigers have a 2-1 spread mark in their last three road games, with the ‘over’ also cashing at 2-1. They now head south for a “Big Monday” matchup against the Texas Longhorns, who are 3-5 ATS in their first eight contests of Big 12 Conference play.

North Carolina vs. Georgia Tech pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/29/2012 8:52 AM

The No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels have a 3-2 spread record in their five games of Atlantic Coast Conference play, with the ‘under’ also cashing at 3-2.  Roy Williams’ troops take their floor at Dean Smith Center as heavy ‘chalk’ in Sunday’s matchup against the Yellow Jackets.

Kings and Jazz OVER: NBA Pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/28/2012 8:52 AM

The Utah Jazz have broken the 100-point barrier in six of their last seven games, cashing with a spread record of 4-3.  Tyrone Corbin’s crew plays the second night of a back-to-back spot in Saturday’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings.

NBA Picks: Thunder & Warriors to go 'Over'

By: Joe Freda | 1/27/2012 8:32 AM

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 7-2 spread record in their last nine contests, putting up 98.9 PPG in that span. Scott Brooks’ squad begins a three-game road trip in Friday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors, who are 1-2 ATS in the first three dates of their present home stand.

NC State vs UNC Tar Heels: NCAA Basketball Pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/26/2012 8:56 AM

The NC State Wolfpack make the short trip to the Dean Smith Center to face the UNC Tar Heels in an ACC battle. With three of the conferences top rebounders squaring off, see why I am adding the 'under' to my NCAA basketball picks tonight.

NBA Picks: Hawks & Spurs to go 'Over'

By: Joe Freda | 1/25/2012 8:23 AM

The Atlanta Hawks have a 3-1 spread record in their last four games, with the ‘total’ splitting at 2-2. Larry Drew’s crew plays the second date of a five-game road journey in Wednesday’s matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, who have allowed 89.2 PPG in their last four home contests en route to the ‘under’ collecting at 4-0.

Michigan & Purdue to go 'Under': NCAA Basketball Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/24/2012 9:27 AM

The No. 22 Michigan Wolverines have lost their last four road games, logging a spread record of 1-2-1 in that span. They now meet the Purdue Boilermakers, who have seen the ‘over’ cash at 3-0 in their first three home contests against Big Ten foes.

Suns over Mavericks: NBA Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/23/2012 8:15 AM

Dallas split a four-game road trip last week, notching a 2-2 spread record with the span’s battles all decided by three or less points.  Rick Carlisle’s club returns home but that doesn’t make them one of our NBA picks.

NCAA basketball picks and predictions for today

By: Joe Freda | 1/22/2012 9:32 AM

Sunday’s card features an ESPNU doubleheader for the final two contests.

Louisville & Pittsburgh NCAA basketball pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/21/2012 8:21 AM

The No. 21 Louisville Cardinals have a 3-2 spread record in their five road games, with the ‘under’ also cashing at 3-2.  Rick Pitino’s squad heads north for Saturday’s primetime matchup against the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Timberwolves vs. Clippers NBA Pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/20/2012 8:07 AM

The Los Angeles Clippers have reeled off seven straight home wins, cashing with a 6-1 spread record in that span.  Vinny Del Negro’s squad plays its fourth game in five days with Friday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have seen the ‘under’ collect at 8-1 in their last nine contests.

Virginia over Georgia Tech: NCAA Basketball Pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/19/2012 9:06 AM

The Cavaliers have a 5-0 spread record in their last five games away from home.  Tony Bennett’s troops head south for Thursday’s matchup against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, who are 2-1 ATS in their last three contests as underdogs.

Mavericks vs. Clippers: NBA Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/18/2012 9:00 AM

Its the Dallas Mavericks vs. the L.A. Clippers tonight, and with Chris Paul possibly sidelined due to injury, is their hidden value to be found? See which NBA picks our handicappers are taking to their sportsbook tonight.

NCAA Basketball Picks: Georgetown vs. DePaul

By: Joe Freda | 1/17/2012 8:41 AM

The No. 12 Georgetown Hoyas have a 2-1 spread record in their last three contests away from home, notching 67.3 PPG in that stretch. John Thompson’s squad heads west for Tuesday’s matchup against the DePaul Blue Demons, who return to Allstate Arena after going 0-3 ATS in three straight road losses.

Thunder vs. Celtics: NBA Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/16/2012 8:37 AM

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won six straight games, cashing tickets with a 5-1 spread record.  Scott Brooks' squad begins a three-date road trip with Monday night’s matchup against the Boston Celtics, who have dropped four straight with a 0-4 ATS slide in that stretch.

NCAA Basketball Picks: Georgia Tech vs. Maryland

By: Joe Freda | 1/15/2012 8:53 AM

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have cashed spread tickets as underdogs in their first two Atlantic Coast Conference duels, with the ‘over’ also going 2-0.  Brian Gregory’s squad gets points from the oddsmakers again in Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Maryland Terrapins, who are 2-0-1 ATS in their last three contests.

Lakers vs. Clippers: NBA Pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/14/2012 10:40 AM

Mike Brown’s club plays the second night of a back-to-back spot in Saturday’s first meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers, who are 3-2 ATS in their five games since the start of January. This has to be the biggest game of all today's NBA picks.

NCAA Basketball Picks: Seton Hall vs. South Florida

By: Joe Freda | 1/13/2012 7:44 AM

The South Florida Bulls have a 4-2 spread record in their last six games, with the ‘total’ splitting at 3-3. Stan Heath’s squad returns home after two straight road games in Friday’s matchup against the Seton Hall Pirates, who head south with a four-game winning streak and a 10-3 ATS mark.

NCAA Basketball Picks: Tennessee vs. Mississippi State

By: Joe Freda | 1/12/2012 8:31 AM

The Tennessee Volunteers have notched a 2-1-1 spread record in their last four games, with the 'under' also going 2-1-1. Cuonzo Martin's squad heads south for Thursday night’s matchup against the No. 20 Mississippi State Bulldogs, who are 4-2 ATS in their last six 'board' battles at home.

NCAA Basketball Picks: Syracuse vs. Villanova

By: Joe Freda | 1/11/2012 9:10 AM

The No. 1 Syracuse Orange have reeled off 17 wins to start the season, with their last eight notching a 6-2 spread record. Jim Boeheim’s unbeaten squad puts its streak on the line in Wednesday’s matchup against the Villanova Wildcats, who have had the 'over' cash at 7-1 in their last eight contests.

Georgia vs. Florida: NCAA Basketball Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/10/2012 8:26 AM

The Georgia Bulldogs have a 2-1 spread record in their last three road contests, while being held to 62.3 PPG in that span. They now head south after a five-game homestand for tonight’s matchup against the No. 19 Florida Gators, who have had the 'over' cash at 9-2 in their first 11 games battles.

NCAA Basketball Picks: Cincinnati vs. Georgetown

By: Joe Freda | 1/9/2012 11:17 AM

The Georgetown Hoyas have a 1-3 spread record in their first four games of Big East Conference play, with the ‘over’ going 3-1. They now take to their home floor at Verizon Center for Monday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats, who are 3-1 ATS in their first four road contests.

Grizzlies vs. Lakers: NBA Pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/8/2012 11:10 AM

The Memphis Grizzlies have split the first two contests of their present road trip and Lionel Hollins’ club finishes its journey with Sunday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, who are 1-4 ATS in their last five games.

Duke, Georgia Tech UNDER: NCAA Basketball Pick

By: Joe Freda | 1/7/2012 8:55 AM

The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils saw a five-game winning streak snapped in Wednesday’s 78-73 loss against the Temple Owls.  Mike Krzyzewski’s squad continues its journey away from home in Saturday’s 12 p.m. (ET) tip with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Valparaiso vs. Detroit: NCAA Basketball Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/6/2012 8:19 AM

The Detroit Titans have a 4-2 spread record in their last six ‘board’ games, allowing 67.2 PPG en route to the ‘under’ also going 4-2.  Ray McCallum’s crew starts the month of January with Friday’s Horizon League matchup against the Valparaiso Crusaders, who travel to Calihan Hall on a 0-6 ATS slide. Sportsbooks opened Detroit as a six-point home favorite, with early action on Valparaiso driving the number south to 5 ½. 

Michigan vs. Indiana: NCAA Basketball Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/5/2012 8:57 AM

The No. 13 Michigan Wolverines have won seven straight games, with a 4-2 spread record in the span’s six ‘board’ battles. John Beilein’s squad travels for its first road contest in Big Ten Conference play with Thursday’s matchup against the No. 12 Indiana Hoosiers, who are 5-0 ATS in their first five ‘board’ affairs at Assembly Hall.

Rockets vs. Clippers: NBA Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/4/2012 9:25 AM

The Rockets have failed to cash away from home yet this season, with a 0-3 spread record in a trio of defeats as road dogs. They hope to end the slide in tonight's matchup against the Clippers, who are 1-1 ATS in their first two dates at Staples Center.

Bobcats vs. Cavaliers: NBA Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/3/2012 8:36 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 3-1 spread record in their first four games, with the ‘total’ splitting at 2-2. Byron Scott’s squad completes a two-game homestand in Tuesday’s matchup against the Charlotte Bobcats, who have allowed a league-worst 105 PPG en route to a 1-3 ATS mark in their first four contests.

Texas A&M vs. Baylor: NCAA Basketball Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/2/2012 9:49 AM

The No. 7 Baylor Bears are unbeaten in their first 13 games, with a 4-2 spread record in the span’s six ‘board’ battles. Scott Drew’s squad opens Big 12 Conference play in Monday’s matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies, who are on a 0-5 ATS slide.

Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati: NCAA Basketball Picks

By: Joe Freda | 1/1/2012 9:19 AM

The No. 22 Pittsburgh Panthers have lost their last two games, extending their ATS slide to 0-3 since Dec. 10.  Jamie Dixons squad takes its home floor on four days of rest in Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats, who are 2-1 ATS in their three road contests. The Cincinnati Bearcats are on the hunt for a sixth straight win, having just taken down the Oklahoma Sooners.

Oklahoma State vs. Stanford: College Football Pick

By: Joe Freda | 12/31/2011 1:30 PM

The Stanford Cardinal have notched a 5-0 spread record away from home in this season’s campaign, with the ‘under’ cashing at 4-1.  David Shaw’s squad heads south to Arizona’s University of Phoenix Stadium for Monday’s Fiesta Bowl.

Oregon, Washington to go Over: NCAA Basketball Picks

By: Joe Freda | 12/31/2011 10:29 AM

The Washington Huskies have won two straight games, cashing with a 2-0 spread mark as home ‘chalk’ in double-digit victories.  Lorenzo Romar’s squad puts its streak on the line in Saturday night’s matchup against the Oregon Ducks, who are 2-1 ATS in their last three spots away from their own gym. ESPN2 is slated to provide national television coverage of the Pacific-12 Conference clash, tipping at 10 p.m. (ET).

Marquette vs. Vanderbilt: NCAA Basketball Picks

By: Joe Freda | 12/29/2011 8:52 AM

The No. 13 Marquette Golden Eagles have won their first six home games, with a 1-2-1 spread mark in that span’s four ‘board’ battles. Buzz Williams’ squad plays its last matchup at Bradley Center before Big East Conference play begins in Thursday’s contest against the Vanderbilt Commodores, who visit from the SEC with a 2-0 ATS streak in their pair of December duels away from home.

NFL Picks: Buccaneers & Falcons to go 'Over'

By: Joe Freda | 12/28/2011 8:50 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have clinched a wild-card berth to the postseason, while cashing with a 2-1 spread mark in their last three games. This week they matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have been on a 0-5 ATS slide since last month.

Cincinnati vs. Vanderbilt: College Football Picks

By: Joe Freda | 12/25/2011 9:11 PM

The Vanderbilt Commodores notched a 6-1 spread record in their last seven games, with the ‘over’ also cashing at 6-1. They now head to Memphis for Saturday’s Liberty Bowl against the No. 24 Cincinnati Bearcats.

NFL Picks: Jets vs. Dolphins

By: Joe Freda | 12/25/2011 7:03 PM

NCAA Basketball Picks: Western Kentucky vs. Louisville

By: Joe Freda | 12/23/2011 10:46 AM

The No. 4 Louisville Cardinals are unbeaten in their first 11 games, with a 4-3-1 spread record in eight ‘board’ battles.  Rick Pitino’s troops continue a lengthy home stand as part of Friday’s college hoops slate against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, who are 2-3 ATS in their five December duels.

Oklahoma Sooners vs. Iowa Hawkeyes: College Football Picks

By: Joe Freda | 12/21/2011 8:44 AM

The Oklahoma Sooners head south to Tempe’s Sun Devil Stadium for a Dec. 30 date in the Insight Bowl against the Iowa Hawkeyes, who are 1-4 ATS in their five contests away from home. Who is our college football pick in this game?

College Football Picks: Rutgers vs. Iowa State

By: Joe Freda | 12/20/2011 9:40 AM

The Iowa State Cyclones ended their regular season with a 5-1 spread record in their final six games, with the ‘under’ also cashing at 5-1. Paul Rhoads takes his troops north for a Dec. 30 date in Yankee Stadium’s Pinstripe Bowl against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, who cross the river after winning three of their last four contests.

NFL Picks: Jaguars vs. Titans in Week 16

By: Joe Freda | 12/19/2011 8:17 AM

The Tennessee Titans  host the Jacksonville Jaguars in a Christmas Eve matchup. Lets see what the sportsbook odds makers are offering and decide where we should place our NFL picks to help to our Christmas funds.