The PointsBet Hustle™ is a newsletter spotlighting our biggest bets, juiciest boosts and strongest insights to get you ready for the best betting stretch of your life.
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IN THIS ISSUE
️ THE SENTRY CLUB: Aloha! The PGA Tour opens in Hawaii
EXPERT PICKS: Paige & Daniel give golf & NBA plays
Justin Thomas is +1600 to be the First Round Leader in Kapalua (AP Photo)
EVENT: Sentry Tournament of Champions (Thurs-Sun)
WHY WE’LL WATCH: The PGA Tour’s Opening Day occurs at a golfing paradise that can yield crazy-low scores, depending on the trade winds️. Cam Smith set a PGA Tour record last year by finishing 34-under. Plus it’s a “designated” event with a stronger field (17 of world’s top 20) and larger purse.
COURSE INFO: The open-to-the-public Plantation Course at Kapalua is a 7,600-yard, par-73 that features 93 bunkers and massive elevation changes.
THE FAVES: Jon Rahm (+650), Scottie Scheffler (+900) and Patrick Cantlay (+1000) lead the way. Rory McIlroy opted out with no explanation.
BET TO CONSIDER: Rahm Top 5 (+130). He shot 33-under last year and is 5-for-5 in Top 10s.
EXPERT PICKS
Former pro golfer Paige Spiranac, our beloved ambassador, makes her Picks debut. PointsBet capper Daniel Parisi chimes in with a golf and NBA selection.
THE SOCIAL MEDIA STAR
Xander Schauffele (+1100) to win the Sentry TOC
"The course fits his game: He won in 2019 and hasn't finished worse than 12th since. Coming off a great 2022, he'll be even better in 2023."
Raptors -5 vs. Bucks (-110)
"Milwaukee has struggled without Khris Middleton. Giannis can only do so much!"
THE CAPPER
Patrick Cantlay (+1000) to win the Sentry TOC
"A model of consistency, Cantlay loves this event. He has had two top-5 finishes in his last four starts."
Heat -7 vs. Lakers (-110)
"Preferred this at 5.5 but still like Miami, quietly going about its business with key personnel getting repeat minutes."
HUSTLE BOOST
CAM YOUNG OUTDRIVES SAM BURNS IN RD 1, HOLE 1 & JON RAHM TOP 10 +300 ➡️ +370
PointsBet has dropped a Bet credit into your account to use Wednesday on any NBA Same Game Parlay (pregame or Live)! The credit is good for all states but NY.
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We’ve expanded our golf menu with a host of delectable new betting markets. Starting with this week’s Sentry Tournament of Champions, clients can wager on WHO WILL HIT THE LONGEST DRIVE, DISTANCE OF LONGEST DRIVE, TO HIT A GIR (Green in Reg), DISTANCE FROM PIN, NEAREST THE PIN and NUMBER OF PUTTS.
Two examples:
WHO WILL HIT THE LONGEST DRIVE (RD 1, HOLE 1)
Cameron Young +165
Sam Burns +180
No Fairway +150
DISTANCE OF LONGEST DRIVE, SCHAUFFELE/THOMAS, (RD 1, HOLE 1)
Over 335.5 Yards +175
Under 335.5 Yards +140
No Longest Drive +180
Note: This is for the longest of the two drives. If neither hits the fairway, the “no” bet wins.
You can find these by going to MENU/GOLF/NEXT UP and then hitting “445 Wagers” to the right of the tournament name. Check Lightning ⚡ Bets.
PointsBet proudly announces the launch of its new basketball show: “Count It.” The host is a popular hoops ⛹️♂️ personality who goes by “Kaz” – Kazeem Famuyide.
Kaz, an on-air talent at MSG Networks with experience at The Ringer and World Wrestling Entertainment, will dive into daily storylines impacting the NBA and college basketball, provide betting picks and chat with knowledgeable guests. Check him out @Kazeem on Twitter.
Subscribe to the PointsBet YouTube channel and visit your favorite podcast platforms to access the 4-times-a-week show. “Count It” is the third original program created by PointsBet Studio, joining “The Straight Line” hosted by former NFL Quarterback Ryan Leaf and “Stoppage Time with Ian Joy.”
If you want to ride or fade Ja Morant, his point total tonight is 28.5. (AP Photo)
Here are our faves from tonight’s 12-game slate:
[$25] Grizzlies vs. Hornets Under 236.5 (7 p.m. ET): The Under ⬇️ has hit five straight times after New Orleans allowed 100+ pts in its previous game. Memphis has similar bounce-back numbers.
[$40] Heat vs. Lakers Under 229.5 (10 p.m. ET) : L.A. has trended Over ⬆️, but Miami plays at the third-slowest pace in the NBA. Fewer possessions = Fewer points.
[$35] Hawks +1 vs. Kings (10 p.m. ET): Sacramento played in Memphis on Sunday and Utah last night; Atlanta had a day off following its double-OT loss to the Warriors.
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