Sean Murphy Handicapper Review & Free Sports Picks

My selection is on Ole Miss minus the points over Texas at 9 pm ET on Wednesday.

Ole Miss looks to put an end to its three-game SU losing streak and two-game ATS slide as it returns home to take on Texas. While the Rebels and Longhorns have similar overall records this season, Ole Miss has faced a more difficult schedule by most metrics.

Texas is coming off a narrow 70-69 home win over Texas A&M, avenging an earlier blowout loss to its in-state rival. That marked the Longhorns' second straight victory, but both of those wins came at home. This is a tough road spot for Texas, while Ole Miss will be eager to get back on track before facing Auburn and Kentucky in the coming days. Expect the Rebels to roll on their home floor.

Take Ole Miss. Projected score: Ole Miss 77, Texas 66.

My selection is on West Virginia plus the points over Houston at 7 pm ET on Wednesday.

Houston enters this matchup riding a 12-game winning streak, fresh off an emotional overtime victory in Kansas on Saturday. While the Cougars have been dominant, this sets up as a potential letdown spot as they travel to Morgantown.

West Virginia has dropped back-to-back games both SU and ATS, but it remains a solid 13-6 on the season and has faced a tougher schedule than Houston by most metrics. The Mountaineers should be up for the challenge in this one, making it a much tighter contest than expected.

Take West Virginia. Projected score: Houston 72, West Virginia 70.

My selection is on TCU plus the points over Texas Tech at 7 pm ET on Wednesday.

We'll take the points with TCU as it looks to snap a two-game SU and ATS losing streak. While the Horned Frogs' 10-9 record isn't eye-catching, they've faced one of the toughest schedules in the country. Texas Tech, on the other hand, boasts a strong 15-4 mark but has benefited from a softer slate.

The Red Raiders enter this matchup on a four-game winning streak, with three of those victories coming by double digits. However, this could be a tricky letdown spot, as TCU is more battle-tested than its record suggests. Expect a closer-than-expected contest in Lubbock.

Take TCU. Projected score: Texas Tech 76, TCU 70.

Eastern Conference Game of the Month. My selection is on Boston minus the points over Chicago at 7:30 pm ET on Wednesday.

We'll back the Celtics to bounce back after a tough last-second 114-112 home loss against Houston on Monday. Boston hasn't lost consecutive games since late December, and I expect a strong response in this favorable spot.

Chicago, meanwhile, is coming off an impressive upset win over Denver but has still gone just 2-7 SU and ATS over its last nine contests. Notably, the SU winner has covered the spread in 20 consecutive games involving the Bulls. With Boston eager to get back in the win column before embarking on a three-game road trip, look for the Celtics to dominate from start to finish.

Take Boston. Projected score: Boston 120, Chicago 102.

My selection is on Denver plus the points over New York at 7:30 pm ET on Wednesday.

The Nuggets are coming off back-to-back upset losses, including a surprising 129-121 defeat in Chicago on Monday. Despite those setbacks, Denver remains a solid 14-10 on the road, outscoring opponents by an average margin of 3.4 points per game.

New York, meanwhile, is in strong form, winning four straight games including a dominant 143-106 victory over Memphis on Monday. However, this sets up as a potential letdown spot for the Knicks following that blowout performance. While New York boasts the better overall record, Denver has navigated a tougher schedule this season and is well-equipped to keep this game close, if not pull off the outright win.

Take Denver. Projected score: Denver 114, New York 112.

Wednesday NHL Free play. My selection is on New Jersey over Philadelphia at 7 pm ET on Wednesday.

The Flyers took Monday's matchup 4-2 on home ice, snapping a two-game skid, but I expect a different result as the scene shifts to Newark. New Jersey had won two straight games before that loss and is positioned well for a bounce-back performance at home.

The Devils have been strong in their own building, posting a 13-8-4 home record while allowing just 2.5 goals per game. Meanwhile, the Flyers have been inconsistent on the road, going 11-11-5 while yielding a concerning 3.6 goals per contest.

Expect the Devils to take advantage of a Philadelphia defense that has struggled away from home and come out on top in this Metropolitan Division rematch.

Take New Jersey. Projected score: New Jersey 4, Philadelphia 2.

Non-Conference Total of the Month. My selection is on the 'over' between Pittsburgh and Utah at 9:30 pm ET on Wednesday.

Both teams enter this matchup struggling offensively, with Pittsburgh managing just one goal in each of its last three games and Utah netting only three goals over its last two contests. However, I expect a shift in scoring trends here.

Pittsburgh has been vulnerable defensively on the road, allowing 3.6 goals per game, which sets up well for a Utah offense looking to break out. Meanwhile, Utah has been less effective defensively at home, giving up 3.3 goals per game in Salt Lake City. This suggests that Pittsburgh, despite its recent scoring struggles, should have opportunities to get back on track.

With both teams needing a spark offensively and each allowing more goals in their respective weaker defensive situations, I anticipate a higher-scoring affair than we've seen from them recently.

Take the over. Projected score: Pittsburgh 4, Utah 3.

My selection is on Nashville over Vancouver at 9 pm ET on Wednesday.

The Canucks may be coming off consecutive upset victories, but concerns remain about their consistency and locker-room chemistry. Despite a solid road record (13-7-4), they've only outscored opponents by a slim 0.1-goal margin per game away from home.

Meanwhile, Nashville is coming off a disappointing 5-2 loss in Anaheim but has had three full days to regroup. That defeat snapped a five-game winning streak, and the Predators should be well-prepared to bounce back. They've been solid at home, posting a 12-8-3 record while outscoring visitors by an average of 0.3 goals per contest.

With rest, home ice, and motivation on their side, I expect the Predators to take care of business on Wednesday.

Take Nashville. Projected score: Nashville 4, Vancouver 2.