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IN THIS ISSUE
CROWN HIM: LeBron vs. the league for the record
EXPERT PICKS: Soccer from Eimer, buckets from Lucy
LeBron is +400 to score the first basket today in NOLA.
If you want to be ultra-aggressive, bet on LeBron to crack Kareem’s all-time scoring record today (6 p.m. ET), in New Orleans. The catch: King James needs to score 63 points. Those odds are +10000 (i.e. 100/1). Slightly more realistic …
Feb 7 vs. Thunder (+200): His first home game since Jan. 25, and it comes after two days of rest.
Feb 9 vs. Bucks (-200): It would be poetic if LeBron breaks the record against Kareem’s first pro team.
Feb 11 @ Warriors (+350): If the record is on the line, James should launch a logo 3 in front of Steph Curry.
Feb 13 @ Trail Blazers (+1000): LeBron can be a drama queen, but we don’t think he’d slow-play it like this.
EXPERT PICKS
PointsBet soccer expert Jon Eimer and college sports guru Lucy Rohden fire off their best plays.
THE FUTBOL GUY
Inter (-105) vs AC Milan (2:45 p.m. ET Sunday)
“A contrast in form shows a heavy advantage to the hosts, who won just two weeks ago during an identical matchup. Inter sits second on the table and in good form, while AC Milan’s defense has been leaky."
Man City (-140) vs. Tottenham (11:30 a.m. ET Sunday)
“If City continue to drop points, it could spell the end of their EPL title charge. With Arsenal sitting a daunting five points ahead, Pep and his squad know they have to win.”
THE COMEDIAN
Iowa -3 vs. Illinois (-110)
“Illinois’ ‘Orange Krush’ section pretended to be a Boys and Girls Club to get tickets, so I’m banking on karma for this one.”
Iowa State +1.5 vs. Kansas (-110)
“Iowa State students camped out in negative temps. That type of crazy can’t lose.”
Yes, that is a regulation size ball in Zach Edey's hands. (AP Photo)
There’s no real football this weekend, but the college hoops slate is strong. Here’s a taste:
[$40] Kansas -1.5 @ Iowa State (12 p.m. ET): There’s no place like home, but it matters less in this series. The road team has covered four straight.
[$35] Auburn @ Tennessee Over ⬆️ 133.5 (2 p.m. ET): The Vols’ offense comes alive at home (78.9 points per game vs. 69.8 on the road).
[$25] Purdue +1.5 @ Indiana (4 p.m. ET): Money has poured in on the Hoosiers, swinging the line 2.5 points in their direction. IU is strong at home, but Purdue is surging (6-2-1 ATS in last nine) and has owned the recent series.