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    Mike Barner
    #2
    +963
    (72%)
    18-7 in Last 25 NBA Player Props Picks
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    S. Merrill
    Over 10.5
    -128
    Points
    LOSS
    Picked: Jan 28 @ 8:42am

    Analysis

    Sam Merrill is listed as probable after missing six games with a hand injury. The Cavaliers certainly need him with Darius Garland (toe) and Evan Mobley (calf) out. Before he was sidelined, Merrill had scored at least 11 points in nine of his last 11 games. This game is being played in Cleveland, where he has shot 50.9% from the field and 50.0% from three this season. Merrill is an excellent three-point shooter and the Lakers have allowed the fourth-highest three-point shooting percentage in the league. Take this over.
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    Larry Hartstein
    +70
    (57%)
    4-3 in Last 7 TEXAS ATS Picks
    TEXAS +6.5
    -105
    Spread
    WIN
    Picked: Jan 28 @ 10:46am

    Analysis

    Auburn is peaking and comes off a signature 76-67 win at Florida. But Texas is dangerous as an underdog, having covered five of its last six in that role. Junior Dailyn Swain has poured in 55 points in the past two games while shooting 68.8 percent from the field. Sean Miller, in his first year with the Longhorns, has already taken down Alabama, Vanderbilt and Georgia. His team lost by four to Texas A&M and by five at Kentucky. Look for a tight game and grab the points.
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    Larry Hartstein
    +170
    (63%)
    5-3-1 in Last 9 STJOHN ATS Picks
    BUTLER +13.5
    -118
    Spread
    LOSS
    Picked: Jan 28 @ 12:56pm

    Analysis

    The Red Storm won 84-70 at Butler on Jan. 6, covering easily as 4.5-point favorites. But this is an improved Bulldogs team. Butler has won and covered three straight with Finley Bizjack scoring 77 points in the streak. The Bulldogs committed 21 turnovers in the first meeting with St. John's but have been limiting their turnovers lately. Look for St. John's to beat Butler for the 11th time in the last 12 tries, but I grabbed the points at MSG.
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    Zack Cimini
    +133
    (53%)
    31-27-1 in Last 59 NCAAB Picks
    FIU -4
    -110
    Spread
    LOSS
    Picked: Jan 28 @ 3:19pm

    Analysis

    Prior to their latest victory, Florida International was second to last in Conference USA. Two of their three conference wins have been against the same opponent in New Mexico State. Tonight, they will attempt to equal their best win streak in conference as they host Jacksonville State. In the first matchup FIU had a three point lead with 13 minutes left, but just could not sustain to the tv timeout at the seven minute mark. Better execution tonight from the Panthers on their home floor, lay the number.
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    Bob Konarski
    #1
    +2376
    (69%)
    47-21 in Last 68 NCAAB Picks
    TENN
    -105
    Money Line
    WIN
    Picked: Jan 28 @ 4:10pm

    Analysis

    Initially was leaning Georgia, especially off a loss. However, the Volunteers just played a team similar in style, Alabama, and won on the road. The Volunteers' defense is not as dominant as in seasons past but it’s trending upwards. Texas was able to make the Bulldogs play a half-court game in the second half last game and what better team to do that again than Tennessee. This is a tough rebounding matchup for the Bulldogs as Tennessee leads the nation in offensive boards and the Bulldogs are near the bottom of the country in keeping their opponents off the offensive glass.

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