Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Cal Santa Barbara vs. Cal Poly SLO
Thursday, January 04, 2018 10:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -4.5/-108 Cal Santa Barbara
Free Pick on UC-Santa Barbara - I like the value here with the Gauchos as a short road favorite against the Mustangs. UC-Santa Barbara is 11-3 with their only 3 losses coming on the road against Pitt, Texas A&M and USC. Cal Pol ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers
Friday, April 07, 2017 8:05 PM
Play: Money Line: -130 Texas Rangers
Free Pick on Rangers - Great spot to jump on Texas at what I feel is a very favorable line at home against the A's. The Rangers are going to be all business when they take the field against Oakland, as they were just swept in a 3-game series ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Cleveland Indians vs. Texas Rangers
Tuesday, April 04, 2017 8:05 PM
Play: Money Line: 148 Texas Rangers
Free Pick on Rangers + I really like the value here with the Rangers as a big home underdog against the Indians. Texas let one get away in yesterday's season opener. The Rangers jumped out to a 5-1 lead, but allowed 5 runs in the final 3 inni ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Monday, April 03, 2017 2:10 PM
Play: Money Line: 107 Milwaukee Brewers
Free Pick on Brewers + I really like the value here with Milwaukee as an underdog at home in their season opener. The Brewers aren't getting any respect going into 2017 and that's a direct result of being in the same division as the Cub ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Chicago Bulls vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Sunday, April 02, 2017 6:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -7.5/-113 New Orleans Pelicans
Free Pick on Pelicans - I was on the Bulls yesterday as they won but failed to cover at home against the Hawks. It was a fortunate win for Chicago, as they went on a 15-4 run to close the game and won by 1-point. Keep in mind ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls
Saturday, April 01, 2017 5:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -4.5/-110 Chicago Bulls
Free Pick on Bulls - I really like the value here with Chicago at home against the Hawks. The Bulls have really responded well to their season being on the line, as they fight to make the playoffs. Chicago has won 2 straight and 3 of the ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 7:30 PM
Play: Point Spread: -3.0/-107 Miami Heat
Free Pick on Heat - I like the value here with Miami as a short road favorite against the the Knicks. I know the Heat are playing in the 2nd game of a back-to-back set, but I believe it's clearly been factored into this line already. More t ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Phoenix Suns vs. Atlanta Hawks
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:30 PM
Play: Point Spread: -8.0/-108 Atlanta Hawks
Free Pick on Hawks - I like Atlanta to win here by double-digits over the Suns. Booker's recent 70-point performance has drawn some attention to Phoenix, but don't let it fool you. The Suns are tanking to try an improve their lottery chanc ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. San Antonio Spurs
Monday, March 27, 2017 8:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -5.0/-103 San Antonio Spurs
Free Pick on Spurs - I like the value here with the Spurs at home against the Cavaliers. San Antonio has won 4 straight and will certainly be up for hosting the defending champs in a nationally televised game on TNT. Clevelan ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Sunday, March 26, 2017 3:30 PM
Play: Point Spread: -6.5/-110 Milwaukee Bucks
Free Pick on Bucks - The Bucks are showing good value here at home against the Bulls. Milwaukee has been playing their best basketball here of late. The Bucks have won 3 straight and are 11-2 in their last 13 overall. Chicago has been ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Toronto Raptors vs. Dallas Mavericks
Saturday, March 25, 2017 8:30 PM
Play: Point Spread: -1.0/-105 Dallas Mavericks
Free Pick on Mavericks - I really like the value here with Dallas at basically a pick'em at home against the Raptors. I was on the Mavericks in their 97-95 home win over the Clippers last time out as a 5.5-point dog and while the ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Purdue vs. Kansas
Thursday, March 23, 2017 9:39 PM
Play: Point Spread: -5.0/-105 Kansas
Free Pick on Kansas - I just don't think this Jayhawks team gets the respect they deserve and like the value we are getting here with only needing them to win by 6 points to cover. Purdue is a great team and I had them making the Sweet 16, but this is where ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Atlanta Hawks vs. Charlotte Hornets
Monday, March 20, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -5.5/-113 Charlotte Hornets
Free Pick on Hornets -5.5 I like the value here with Charlotte at home against the Hawks tonight. The Hornets are in desperation mode, as they 3.5-games out of the 8th and final spot in the east with just 13 to play. Atlanta is in ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Xavier vs. Florida State
Saturday, March 18, 2017 6:10 PM
Play: Point Spread: -7.0/-110 Florida State
Free Pick on Florida State - I look for the Seminoles to make easy work of the Musketeers today. Xavier knocked off an overrated Maryland team that wasn't playing well down the stretch in their first round game on Thursday. I just don't see the ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Kansas State vs. Cincinnati
Friday, March 17, 2017 7:27 PM
Play: Point Spread: 3.5/-102 Kansas State
Free Pick on Kansas State + I really like the value here with the Wildcats as a dog against the Bearcats. A don't think Kansas State is at a disadvantage here having played just two days ago in the play-in game. In fact, I think it works to the ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Virginia Tech vs. Wisconsin
Thursday, March 16, 2017 9:40 PM
Play: Point Spread: -5.5/-105 Wisconsin
Free Pick on Wisconsin - I know the Big Ten is down this year, but I think the committee really overreacted when seeding the teams from the Big Ten. Purdue is the highest seed of any team in the conference at No. 4. I think it has a lot of thes ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Valparaiso vs. Illinois
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 7:15 PM
Play: Point Spread: -9.0/-110 Illinois
Free Pick on Illinois - I really like the value here with the Fighting Illini at home against the Crusaders. Valparaiso finished T-1st in the Horizon regular season and had expectations of making the Big Dance up until the time that they lost their be ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Orlando Magic vs. Sacramento Kings
Monday, March 13, 2017 10:30 PM
Play: Total: 207.0/-103 Over
Free Pick on Magic/Kings OVER I think the books have missed the mark here with the total in tonight's matchup between the Kings and Magic. Both of these teams have no chance of making the playoffs and are just going through the motions at this point ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns
Sunday, March 12, 2017 9:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 2.0/-115 Phoenix Suns
Free Pick on Suns +2 I really like the value here with Phoenix as a home dog against the Blazers. The Suns have been playing well of late and are fresh off a 100-98 win at Dallas yesterday. It's a lot easier to bounce back from a win ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Rutgers vs. Ohio State
Wednesday, March 08, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -7.5/-106 Ohio State
Free Pick on Ohio State - These two teams come in with similar records, but I don't think there's any doubt who is the better team and I just don't see Rutgers keeping this one close. Sure the Scarlet Knights were able to knock off Illinois at home ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic
Friday, March 03, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -4.5/-104 Miami Heat
Free Pick on Heat - Miami has gone on an unthinkable 17-3 run over their last 20 games, yet still have an overall record of 28-33. The fact that the Heat were 11-30 before going on this run has resulted in them being a covering machine. The book ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers
Thursday, March 02, 2017 10:30 PM
Play: Point Spread: 1.0/-110 Portland Trail Blazers
Free Pick on Blazers + I'm jumping on the Blazers at home against the Thunder. Portland has gone just 1-2 since returning from the All-Star break, but all 3 of those games came on the road, where they struggle. ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 9:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -2.0/-110 Georgia Tech
Free Pick on Georgia Tech - I really like the value here with the Yellow Jackets as a short home favorite against the Panthers. Both teams come in having lost their last two games, but I feel Georgia Tech is in the much better spot here at ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Miami Florida vs. Virginia Tech
Monday, February 27, 2017 9:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Virginia Tech
Free Pick on Virginia Tech + The Hokies are showing some good value here catching points at home against the Hurricanes. Miami comes in off a huge 55-50 upset win at home over Duke, which came just a few days after they pulled off an ups ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Sunday, February 26, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -6.5/-115 Oklahoma City Thunder
Free Pick on Thunder - It's been two games with Cousins paired alongside Davis in New Orleans and both have resulted in ugly losses. It's just not something that's going to click right away, as there's a lot of le ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Oregon vs. California
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 9:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -2.5/-115 Oregon
Free Pick on Oregon - I really like the value here with the Ducks as a short road favorite against the Golden Bears. No disrespect to Cal, who is 18-8 overall, 9-5 in the Pac-12 and 14-2 at home, but they are outclassed against an elite Oregon team. ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Northwestern vs. Illinois
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 8:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -1.5/-106 Northwestern
Free Pick on Northwestern - I really like the value here with the Wildcats as a short road favorite against the Illini. These two teams just recently played at Northwestern, with Illinois pulling off the upset in a 68-61 win as a 6-point dog. ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Texas vs. West Virginia
Monday, February 20, 2017 9:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 15.0/-106 Texas
Free Pick on Texas + I really like the value here with the Longhorns as a massive road dog against the Mountaineers. Texas comes in with a 10-17 overall record, but this team has been a lot more competitive than that record would suggest. While they ar ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Michigan vs. Minnesota
Sunday, February 19, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 0.0/-110 Minnesota
Free Pick on Minnesota Pick'em I really like the value here with the Golden Gophers at a pick'em at home against the Wolverines. Minnesota comes in having won 4 straight to improve to 7-6 in the Big 10. They just aren't the respect as Michigan becaus ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: VCU vs. Richmond
Friday, February 17, 2017 9:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 3.5/-105 Richmond
Free Pick on Richmond + I really like the value here with the Spiders as a dog at home against the Rams. VCU comes in T-1st in the A-10 at 11-2, but if you have followed this team at all, you know they are fortunate to not be lower in the standings. The Ram ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Texas A&M vs. Vanderbilt
Thursday, February 16, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 3.5/-106 Texas A&M
Free Pick on Texas A&M + This line doesn't make a lot of sense when you look back at the recent meeting this season and see that the Aggies lost at home to Vanderbilt 56-68 as a 4.5-point favorite. The betting public will be all over the Commodor ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Maryland vs. Northwestern
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -2.0/-109 Northwestern
Free Pick on Northwestern - I really like the value here with the Wildcats as a short home favorite against the Terrapins. Northwestern will once again be without leading scorer Scottie Lindsay, which I believe is playing a big part into th ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Tennessee vs. Kentucky
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -14.0/-106 Kentucky
Free Pick on Kentucky - I'm surprised the public is on Tennessee in this spot. Sure the Volunteers knocked off Kentucky at home 82-80 back on 1/24, but that was a perfect spot for the Vols to pull off the upset. They caught the Wildcats off a huge ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Washington Wizards
Monday, February 13, 2017 8:05 PM
Play: Point Spread: -5.0/-110 Washington Wizards
Free Pick on Wizards - I really like the value here with Washington laying a relatively short number at home against the Thunder. The Wizards are now 25-8 in their last 33 games and 16-3 over their last 19. While Washi ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Oregon State vs. UCLA
Sunday, February 12, 2017 5:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 25.5/-110 Oregon State
Free Pick on Oregon State + This is simply too many points for UCLA to be laying in this spot against Oregon State. The Bruins are going to have a terrible time getting up for this game after that huge win at home against Oregon on Thursday. The B ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Friday, February 10, 2017 8:00 PM
Play: Total: 218.0/-110 Over
Free Pick on Lakers/Bucks OVER I look for LA and Milwaukee to have no problem exceeding this high-total tonight. The Bucks lost Jabari Parker to a season-ending injury in their last game, which is a huge loss, but there's more than enough talen ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: NC State vs. Florida State
Wednesday, February 08, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 13.5/-110 NC State
Free Pick on NC State + I really like the value here with the Wolfpack catching a big number against the Seminoles. I think this line has been inflated due to Florida State coming in off a 48-point blowout win at home against Clemson, which fo ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Butler vs. Marquette
Tuesday, February 07, 2017 9:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 1.5/-105 Butler
Free Pick on Butler + These two teams met back in Butler on 1/16 and the Bulldogs erased a 18-point halftime deficit in a 88-80 win and cover as a 7.5-point favorite. I think most are going to jump on Marquette here, expecting they will get their revenge ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: San Antonio Spurs vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Monday, February 06, 2017 9:30 PM
Play: Point Spread: -3.0/-103 San Antonio Spurs
Free Pick on Spurs - San Antonio has owned the Grizzlies of late. They swept the season series last year, have won 5 in a row total and are 16-4 in the last 20 meetings. Add in the fact that the Spurs are a ridiculous 20-5 o ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Sunday, February 05, 2017 3:00 PM
Play: Total: 217.0/-108 Over
Free Pick on Blazers/Thunder OVER Recent history suggest we should expect a high-scoring game when the Blazers take on the Thunder. These two teams have combined for at least 209 points in each of their last 4 meetings with 3 of those ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Detroit Pistons
Friday, February 03, 2017 7:30 PM
Play: Point Spread: -4.5/-110 Detroit Pistons
Free Pick on Pistons - I'm jumping on Detroit as a short home favorite against the Timberwolves tonight. The Pistons played one of their better games in a while in a 118-98 home victory over the Pelicans and I look for them ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Washington Wizards
Thursday, February 02, 2017 7:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: 11.0/-105 Los Angeles Lakers
Free Pick on Lakers + The Wizards are a difficult team to bet against right now, as Washington has covered in 10 straight games. However, I think the books are finally starting to adjust their lines on them and inflate ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Sunday, January 29, 2017 3:35 PM
Play: Point Spread: -7.0/-108 Cleveland Cavaliers
Free Pick on Cavs - I like this spot for Cleveland at home against the Thunder. The Cavs were finally able to snap out of their funk with a 124-116 win at home over the Nets. While they failed to cover as a 17-point f ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz
Thursday, January 26, 2017 10:30 PM
Play: Point Spread: 13.0/-110 Los Angeles Lakers
Free Pick on Lakers + I like the value here with the Lakers as a massive road dog here against the Jazz. I believe the books have inflated this line, knowing the public will be inclined to bet Utah in what they will see as a pri ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks
Friday, January 13, 2017 8:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -2.5/-110 Atlanta Hawks
Free Pick on Hawks - I'm backing Atlanta as a short home favorite here against the Celtics. The Hawks come into this game playing some of their best basketball of the season. Atlanta has won 7 straight and covered the number in each of ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys
Sunday, January 15, 2017 4:40 PM
Play: Point Spread: -4.5/-105 Dallas Cowboys
Free Pick on Cowboys - The betting public will certainly be on Green Bay given the run Rodgers and the Packers are on. While it’s tough betting against Rodgers when he’s playing like this, I like the Cowboys here. Dallas is simply ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Northwestern vs. Rutgers
Thursday, January 12, 2017 9:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -6.5/-105 Northwestern
Free Pick on Northwestern - I think we are getting some decent value here with the Wildcats as a road favorite here against a bad Rutgers team. Northwestern comes in at 13-4 overall and 2-2 in Big Ten play. No shame in their two conference los ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Butler vs. Creighton
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 9:00 PM
Play: Point Spread: -5.5/-110 Creighton
Free Pick on Creighton - I'm backing the Bluejays at home as a short favorite against the Bulldogs Wednesday night. I've played on Creighton multiple times this season with a lot of success, including their most recent game when they covered as a 5. ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday, January 08, 2017 1:05 PM
Play: Point Spread: 10.0/-110 Miami Dolphins
Free Pick on Dolphins + I like the value here is with Miami catching double-digits. I believe we are seeing an inflated line with Pittsburgh being such a public team. It’s not very often you see a team beat an opponent by 15 and ...  read more

After a short card on Sunday, Monday night offers a nine-game schedule in the NBA which gives us plenty of options from a fantasy standpoint. Here is one of several lineups that I will be using at DraftKings in tournament play and it hits at exactly the $50,000 cap.

Point Guard - Kemba Walker - $8,600

While Stephen Curry is the obvious choice and will get a lot of ownership, we will s ...  read more