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IN THIS ISSUE
IF I HAD $100 BET CREDITS: We’re Fairleigh sure you’ll agree
EXPERT PICKS: Ariel & Co. make picks in advance of tonight’s Bulls BetCast
POWER HOUR: The only thing better than one Bet Credit drop — 11!
Here’s what we like in tonight’s First Four (6:40 p.m. ET):
[$20] Fairleigh Dickinson +2.5 vs. Texas Southern: The Tigers’ lackluster offense can’t keep pace with the Knights’ potent attack, which averages 8.4 more PPG.
[$15] FDU-TSU Under 147.5: Both teams went well below this total in each of their last two games, so don’t expect a shootout.
[$40] Arizona State -2 vs. Nevada: The Sun Devils will muzzle the slumping Wolf Pack with their significant rebounding edge (+3.3 RPG) and elite defense (15th-lowest FG% allowed).
[$25] ASU-Nevada Under 135: Both teams rank middle of the pack in scoring but are in the top third for fewest points allowed, setting up a defensive battle.
EXPERT PICKS
Prop Queen Ariel Epstein is in Chicago for tonight's Bulls BetCast on NBC Sports Chicago Plus! Here are her picks, along with those from ambassador Paige Spiranac and college sports guru Lucy Rohden.
THE PROP QUEEN
Zach LaVine over 2.5 3-Pointers (-140)
“LaVine averages three 3s against bottom-10 perimeter defenses at home. The Kings allow the sixth-highest 3-pt percentage to opponents.”
Nikola Vucevic over 14.5 Rebounds + Assists (-110)
“Vucevic’s assists have been on the rise, and the Kings have allowed opponents’ top rebounder to average 13 per game over the last five.”
THE FORMER PRO
Wyndham Clark Top 20 (+170) at the Valspar
“He has finished Top 40 in five straight Tour events and hits the approach shots needed for Copperhead.”
Purdue to reach the Final Four (+250)
“That’s my team!”
THE COMEDIAN
Nevada +2 vs. Arizona State (-110)
“Why trust Arizona State when you can simply not trust Arizona State?”
Fairleigh Dickinson +2.5 vs. Texas Southern (-110)
“Texas Southern has lost 20 games this season and I’m confident that they can do it again.”
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JT (left) is favored, but Sam Burns is eyeing a 3-peat. (AP Photo)
EVENT: 2023 Valspar Championship (Thurs-Sun)
WHY WE’LL WATCH: To see who can survive the “Snake Pit” – the dangerous final 3-hole stretch.
COURSE INFO: The Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., is one of the top-8 toughest on tour. It plays long and tricky, with sloped greens. Accuracy off the tee and precision irons are key.
FAVES: Justin Thomas (+1100) surged ahead of Jordan Spieth and Matt Fitzpatrick (both +1400). Two-time defending champ Sam Burns is +1600.
INSIGHT: Thomas (24%), Fitzpatrick (14%) and Spieth (7%) are getting the most Outright attention from our bettors.
Can Mike Trout slug his way to an 8+run victory over Colombia? (AP Photo)
Today’s lineup features MEXICO-CANADA (in progress) and USA-COLOMBIA (10 p.m. ET). Here’s what we like:
⚾ Mexico -1.5 Runs (-195): Canada will be at a severe disadvantage without Freddie Freeman, who injured his hamstring Tuesday.
⚾ Under 10.5 (-115): If only Team Canada could launch pucks instead.
⚾ Colombia +7.5 Runs (-120): A touchdown PLUS a hook! America needs to win to advance and has a star-studded offense. But on baseball principle, we are taking the team that beat Mexico. (But, avert your eyes, lost to Great Britain.)
⚾ Under 11.5 (-115): Bet the Under ↘️ if you like Colombia or the Over ↗️ if you’re with the Red, White and Blue.
