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YESTERDAY'S PLAYS
| Match Up | Pick | Rating | Score | Result | Profit | Analysis |
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| Nuggets vs Suns | Suns 0½ -108 | Premium | 130-126 | Loss | -108 | Show |
| Mavs vs Spurs | UNDER 224 -113 | Free | 122-117 | Loss | -113 | Show |
| CS Bakersfield vs Cal-Riverside | UNDER 125½ -110 | Premium | 47-45 | Win | 100 | Show |
| Troy State vs Coastal Carolina | Coastal Carolina -10½ -111 | Free | 81-90 | Loss | -111 | Show |
| Mavs vs Spurs | Spurs +3 -115 | Top Premium | 122-117 | Loss | -115 | Show |
| Troy State vs Coastal Carolina | UNDER 138½ -108 | Top Premium | 81-90 | Loss | -108 | Show |
PICKS IN PROGRESS
At 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing the CS-Northridge Matadors (756) plus the points versus the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos (755). THE SITUATION: CS-Northridge (5-5) looks to bounce-back from an embarrassing 105-58 loss home to the Gauchos yesterday as a 9.5-point underdog. UC-Santa Barbara (8-3) has won five games in a row.
REASONS TO TAKE THE MATADORS PLUS THE POINTS: I almost pulled the trigger on CS-Northridge yesterday but could not get confirmation on the status of their leading scorer, T.J. Starks, who is listed as questionable after not playing in their previous game at CS-Fullerton which ended in a 85-77 loss last Sunday. Thankfully, we avoided that train wreck as the Matadors (not Mustangs, Frank) allowed UC-Santa Barbara to make 60.9% of their shots which was the worst defensive effort of the season. CS-Northridge also only made 36.7% of their shots which was the worst shooting effort in their last three games. But the silver lining is that Starks returned to action and scored 29 points. The Texas A&M transfer just needs help tonight — and look for head coach Mike Gottfried to coax a much better effort from his team. The Matadors have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 16 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games after a point spread loss. Additionally, CS-Northridge has covered the point spread in 6 straight games after a home loss to a Big West opponent — and they have covered the point spread in 4 straight games after a loss by at least 20 points. The Matadors have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games on their home court — and they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games as an underdog. CS-Northridge has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. UC-Santa Barbara enjoyed their best shooting night of the season with that 60.9% clip. And by holding the Matadors to 36.7% shooting, that was the Gauchos’ second-best defensive effort in their last nine games. But UC-Santa Barbara has failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 15 games after a win on the road — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games after a double-digit win on the road. The Gauchos have also failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after scoring at least 95 points in their last game. UC-Santa Barbara has still failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games on the road (with last night being the exception) — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 road games when laying 9.5 to 12 points.
FINAL TAKE: CS-Northridge has covered the point spread in 10 of their last 11 home games when avenging a loss by at least 20 points — and they have covered the point spread in 16 of their last 20 games when avenging a loss where they allowed at least 75 points. 25* CBB Big West Underdog of the Month with the CS-Northridge Matadors (756) plus the points versus the UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos (755). Best of luck for us — Frank.
At 2:05 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing the Sacramento State Hornets (650) plus the points versus the Montana Grizzlies (649). THE SITUATION: Sacramento State (5-3) has lost two of their last three games after their 78-66 loss to the Grizzlies on Thursday as a 3-point underdog. Montana (6-7) has won four of their last five games.
REASONS TO TAKE THE HORNETS PLUS THE POINTS: Sacramento State allowed the Grizzlies to make 49% of their shots in what was their worst defensive effort of the season. But the Hornets have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 17 of their last 25 games after a loss to a conference opponent. Sacramento State has also covered the point spread in 17 of their last 23 games after losing two of their last three games. They stay at home where they are 4-1 this season with an average winning margin of +20.2 net PPG. The Hornets have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 home games against teams with a winning percentage at 40% or less on the road. Montana has failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 19 games after winning four of their last five games. The Grizzlies have also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games when playing just their second game in seven days. Montana has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games with the Total set at 129.5 or less. They are just 2-5 on the road with a shooting percentage of 42.3%. They have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. The Grizzlies have also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games when favored.
FINAL TAKE: Montana has failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games at home. Sacramento State has covered the point spread in 13 of their last 17 games when attempting to avenge a same-season loss. 10* CBB Don’t Need the Points (but take the points) Underdog Special with the Sacramento State Hornets (650) plus the points versus the Montana Grizzlies (649). Best of luck for us — Frank.
At 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the San Jose State Spartans (647) and the New Mexico Lobos (648). San Jose State (2-11) looks to avenge a 67-51 loss to the Lobos on their temporary neutral court in the Texas panhandle on Thursday as an 8-point underdog. New Mexico (5-8) snapped a two-game losing streak.
REASONS TO TAKE UNDER THE TOTAL: The Spartans made only 40% of their shots — yet that was the best shooting effort in their last four games. San Jose State has played 4 straight games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 4 straight games Under the Total after a point spread loss. The Spartans have also played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total after a loss by at least 15 points. They have played 4 straight games Under the Total on a neutral court. They have also played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total on the road. They are making only 39.5% of their shots in their last five games which is resulting in 59.6 PPG. They have also played 5 straight games Under the Total as an underdog. New Mexico made 47.9% of their shots on Thursday which was the best shooting effort in their last six contests. But the Under is 4-0-1 in their last 5 games after a straight-up win — and the Under is 5-0-1 in their last 6 games after a point spread victory. They are only scoring 57.0 PPG over their last five games with a field goal percentage of just 37.2% over that span. They also have played 5 straight games Under the Total when playing on a neutral court (which is a close approximation to their temporary home in Texas without fans).
FINAL TAKE: San Jose State has played 6 of their last 9 games Under the Total when playing with revenge — and they have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total when avenging a loss where they allowed at least 60 points. 10* CBB Saturday Afternoon Discounted O/U Deal with Under the Total in the game between the San Jose State Spartans (647) and the New Mexico Lobos (648). Best of luck for us — Frank.
At 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing Aston Villa (200106) minus the goal-line versus Newcastle United (200107). THE SITUATION: Aston Villa (W8-D2-L6) has lost three matches in a row after their 2-0 loss at Manchester City on Wednesday. Newcastle United (W5-D4-L9) has also lost three in a row after their 3-0 loss at Arsenal on Monday.
REASONS TO TAKE ASTON VILLA MINUS THE GOAL-LINE: The Villans have endured a difficult schedule as of late with matches against Liverpool and Manchester United along with their most recent match against Man City. They also had to play Man City on the road after not having played since New Year’s Day given COVID cancellations so rust was an issue. Yet they stayed competitive with the Cityzens with that match scoreless until the 79th minute. Aston Villa had been on a five-match unbeaten streak with three victories before this recent stretch. The Villans are a dynamic attacking team that averages 15.6 shots-per-match along with 1.81 non-penalty kick Big Chances per match and 1.81 non-penalty kick expected goals (xG) per contest. Aston Villa is fifth in the EPL in xG. They are also underperforming at home in Villa Park this season. While they have 10 points from their W3-D1-L3 mark at home, their expected points (xPTS) using expected goals rise to 13.67. Newcastle is a mess that is winless in their last nine matches. Manager Steve Bruce moved away from his uber-conservative 5-4-1 system to a 4-4-2 against Arsenal on Monday to generate more offense — but they only managed four shots and 0.19 xG against the Gunners. The Magpies have been blanked in six of their last seven matches across all competitions (and four of their last five in the EPL). And while the five defensive backs are supposed to stymie opposing attacks, Newcastle still has the fifth worse expected goals allowed (xGA) in the league — and the 1.90 xGA they surrender on the road is the third-highest mark in the EPL. Yet playing with one less defender last week against the middling Arsenal attack, the Magpies have an xGA of 2.41 while allowing 20 shots and those three goals. Aston Villa has thrived in generating pressure in deep-lying opponents like Newcastle. In home matches against similar defensive schemes against Sheffield United, Burnley, and Crystal Palace, the Villans generated 17, 29, and 22 shots. And in home matches against quality opponents Southampton and Liverpool, Aston Villa had 18 and 19 shots — and they scored seven goals against the reigning EPL champs in Liverpool. The Magpies allow 15.3 shots-per-match which is the second-most in the EPL. They have allowed 23 shots against Tottenham, 21 shots against Man United, 28 shots against Leeds United, and 20 shots on Monday against Arsenal.
FINAL TAKE: Aston Villa will have plenty of scoring opportunities in this match. The Villans have won four of their last six EPL matches and six of their last eight matches across all competitions by at least three goals — so if they win this match, it will likely be by more than one goal. 25* English Premier League Match of the Month with the Aston Villa (200106) minus the goal-line versus Newcastle United (200107). Best of luck for us — Frank.
At 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing the Eastern Washington Eagles (633) minus the points versus Northern Colorado Bears (634). THE SITUATION: Eastern Washington (3-6) has lost two games in a row after their 78-76 upset loss at Northern Colorado on Thursday as a 2.5-point favorite. Northern Colorado (8-6) has won three games in a row after that victory.
REASONS TO TAKE THE EAGLES MINUS THE POINTS: Eastern Washington should avenge that upset loss this afternoon. The Eagles are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread loss. Eastern Washington has also covered the point spread in 15 of their last 23 games when playing with one day of rest — and they have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games on the road playing their second game in three days. This will be an ornery group after suffering two straight upset losses after getting upset against Southern Utah last Saturday by a 99-94 score as a 5-point favorite. The Eagles are the reigning Big Sky champions who have two of the best players in the conference in Kim Aiken and preseason conference MVP Jacob Davison. This team embraced a very challenging non-conference schedule to begin the season with 3-point losses to Arizona and Washington State along with a 5-point loss to Saint Mary’s. But this team needs a conference win now. They allowed the Bears to make 46% of their shots which was the second-worst defensive effort of the season — after allowing Southern Utah to make 56.1% of their shots last Saturday — so a better defensive effort is likely. The Eagles have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after losing two games in a row to Big Sky rivals. Eastern Washington has also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games on the road — and they have covered the point spread in 6 straight road games against teams with a winning percentage over 60% at home. The Eagles have also covered the point spread in 20 of their last 28 games against teams with a winning record. Northern Colorado has failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after upsetting a conference rival — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 10 after an upset win at home. And while the Bears have covered the point spread in three straight games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after covering the point spread in three straight games. They host this game again but they have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games at home. Northern Colorado has also failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with a losing record on the road — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 9 home games as an underdog getting 3.5 to 6 points.
FINAL TAKE: Eastern Washington has covered the point spread in 37 of their last 57 games when avenging an upset loss — and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 9 games when motivated by same-season revenge. 25* CBB Big Sky Conference Game of the Month with the Eastern Washington Eagles (633) minus the points versus Northern Colorado Bears (634). Best of luck for us — Frank.
Our Review of Frank Sawyer Handicapper from Hollywood Sports
Frank Sawyer started Hollywood Sports over 20 years ago and has been helping clients win more of their bets every day since. He got his name from being an active writer-producer in the movie industry. He quickly got a name for himself as a sharp bettor. Before you even knew it many of LA’s biggest names started to Frank. He quickly realized there is a bigger market outside of the A-listers who crave winning picks on a daily basis.
Sawyer is one of the best sports handicappers around because he gives such detailed analysis with his winners. You will have no doubts as to why he likes the games that he does. He uses a nice combination of intuitive feel and technical situations.
Frank loves fading teams that are over-valued in public perception and taking teams most bettors will be down on. He is able to identify these teams well by keeping his ear on the ground and watching national television shows and listening to popular radio stations.
It doesn’t matter if you need help with baseball, basketball or football Frank can help you win more of your bets. He has a rating system of 25*, 20*, and 10* plays and while all have shown to be winners, his higher rated selections are as close to a sure thing as you’ll find.