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Free NBA Picks Thursday 2/27/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/26/2020

It's a small slate in the NBA but there are a couple value plays hidden behind some of the less exciting games. The 76ers will take on the Knicks at home where they're 27-2 straight up this season. The Knicks and 76ers will be on the second game of a back-to-back.

Free NBA Picks Wednesday 2/26/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/25/2020

The NBA is starting to shape up. We're finally seeing some angles where we can argue that some teams are pretenders while other teams are legit contenders. There are nine games on Wednesday's slate in the NBA. We've got boring games like the Knicks visiting the Hornets but there's also an exciting match-up between the Celtics and Jazz. Here are the early lean's for Wednesday's NBA action.

Free College Basketball Picks Tuesday 2/25/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/24/2020

It's almost March and things are heating up in college basketball. On Saturday, we watched plenty of winning streaks end and upsets for the ages and it's only February. Dayton, who plays George Mason for Tuesday's slate, seemed like the only team that escaped drama in their win over Duquesne. Baylor and San Diego State will also get back to the hardwood on Tuesday. We'll see how both of these teams respond after taking losses they're not used to taking this season. Here are the early lean's for Tuesday, February 25 in college basketball.

Free NBA Picks Tuesday 2/25/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/24/2020

Tuesday's NBA features some exciting NBA. The Bucks will travel to Toronto to take on the defending champions in the Raptors in what could be an Eastern Conference Finals match-up while LeBron James and Anthony Davis welcome Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson to the Staples Center in what should be a very interesting match-up. Here are the early leans for February 25 in the NBA.

Free NBA Picks Saturday 2/22/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/21/2020

Saturday's NBA slate features seven exciting matchups, including Trae Young vs. Luka Doncic in Atlanta. Young's 50-point performance single-handedly defeated the Miami Heat in the Hawks most recent match-up. The Luka Doncic for Trae Young trade will always be talked about for as long as these two stars play the game. However, one thing's for sure; neither team lost.

Free NBA Picks Friday 2/21/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/20/2020

We've got our first Friday night basketball slate for the second half of the NBA regular season. During the all-star break, we had a coaching change but also a fantastic all-star weekend that ended with Team LeBron winning the All-Star game by an Anthony Davis free throw. Can Anthony Davis win a championship for Team LeBron with a free throw in the NBA Finals? Too soon? Anyway, here are the early leans for Friday, February 21.

Free NBA Picks Thursday 2/20/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/20/2020

The NBA is back from the all-star break, and they'll give us six games on Thursday's slate to bet on. The Bucks, 76ers, and Rockets will look to cover large spread deficits, while the Heat play their sixth straight road game of the season against the Hawks. Here are the early leans for February 20.

2020 NBA All-Star Game Picks with Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Chris Vasile - 2/14/2020

The NBA All-Star festivities get underway tonight in Chicago, Illinois with the ever-polarizing NBA Celebrity All-Star game followed up by the Rising Stars Challenge. Both games are garnering a bit more attention this year compared to prior years, but as we all know this is just an appetizer for the main course that is the real All-Star game. This year, we get to see Team Giannis taking on LeBron James and his Tune Squad.

2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Predictions with Betting Odds and Picks
by Chris Vasile - 2/14/2020

The NBA season has been nothing short of a soap opera over the last month or so. There are just too many storylines to touch on without making this piece more than 3,000 words, so let's just stick to the main talking points. The Raptors kind of don't need Kawhi Leonard. I say that tongue-in-cheek, but they are doing just fine without him this season.

2020 NBA 3-Point Contest Predictions with Betting Odds and Picks
by Chris Vasile - 2/13/2020

With celebrities and NBA all-stars set to converge on Chicago this coming weekend, I'm going to try my hardest not to get caught up in all the glitz and glamour of All-Star Weekend. Instead, I'm going to try and turn a profit, much like I've done throughout the first half of the NBA season. The first event I have my eye on is this year's 3-point contest.

Free NBA Picks Wednesday 2/12/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/12/2020

It's time to see which trade deadline deals made a difference for contending teams. Were the Lakers smart for staying quiet at the deadline? Was Andrew Wiggins a good play for the Warriors? Can Andre Drummond help the Cavs become a contender next year? These are all things we're going to be looking at as the second half of the season starts to play out. Here are the early leans for February 12 in the NBA.

Free NBA Picks Tuesday 2/11/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/10/2020

The NBA saw a ton of shake-ups at the trade deadline. Some teams stayed put while other teams pulled off some blockbusters. At the beginning of the season, when everyone was picking their NBA Championship teams, the Clippers vs. 76ers was a solid prediction before the season along with the Celtics vs. the Rockets. Both of these games will be taking place Tuesday in an exciting day of NBA basketball. Here are the early leans for February 11 in the NBA.

Free NBA Picks Saturday 2/8/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/7/2020

Saturday's NBA features some new faces wearing new jerseys. The trade deadline has passed, and we saw some incredible trades. D'Angelo Russell is off to Minnesota, while Andrew Wiggins gets a fresh start in Golden State. Marcus Morris and the Clippers will meet the new-look Timberwolves in what will be an interesting matchup. The Knicks and Pistons also meet after both teams got rid of their stars to different teams. Andre Drummond was traded to Cleveland, while Morris, of course, went to the Clippers. Here are the early leans for Saturday's basketball slate.

Free NBA Picks Friday 2/7/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/6/2020

The NBA Trade Deadline has finished. Please make sure you're aware of certain trades before making any betting decisions. Friday's NBA slate features eight games. Currently, plenty of stars are day-to-day or out in the NBA. This could mean more upsets as plenty of underdogs are home. Here are the early leans for Friday, February 7.

Free NBA Picks Thursday 2/6/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/5/2020

As a reminder, the NBA Trade Deadline ends on Thursday, four hours before any of these games begin. Please watch the deadline closely and make sure there are no trades that could affect lines or your decisions before the games begin. Each of these 10 teams have reason to make trades based on where they are on the standings. Some are looking to rebuild, while other teams are looking for a Championship contending team. Here are the early leans for Thursday, February 6 action.

Free NBA Picks Wednesday 2/5/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/4/2020

In the NBA on Wednesday, there are nine intriguing matchups. But there are none more intriguing than the Nuggets taking on the Jazz. With the 13th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Donovan Mitchell was selected by the Nuggets only to be traded by the Nuggets to the Jazz three minutes later. Nuggets fans will always wonder what this team could've been adding Mitchell to the team.

Free NBA Picks Tuesday 2/4/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 2/3/2020

The NBA slate for Tuesday features some intriguing matchups. We've got Giannis vs. Zion. That will be an interesting duel, while Dame Lillard looks to continue his hot streak against the Nuggets on the road. Furthermore, the Lakers will play their second game at home and hope to get past their emotions this time and get the win at the Staples Center. Here are the early leans for Tuesday's action.

Free NBA Picks Saturday 2/1/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 1/31/2020

Saturday's NBA slate features 10 exciting games. The Hawks will take on the Mavericks, but Luka Doncic might be sitting this one out against Trae Young and the Hawks. This would've been a nice battle between the two top rookies from last season. The Wizards will take on the Nets, with both teams looking at to nab a lower seed in the east playoffs.

Free NBA Picks Friday 1/31/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 1/30/2020

Friday's basketball action features the return of the Las Angeles Lakers since the tragic accident of Kobe Bryant. Also, in the seven-game slate, we'll get to see Zion Williamson vs. Ja Morant in the battle of the top two rookies from the latest NBA Draft. Ja Morant will likely win rookie of the year, but is he truly better than Zion? Here are the early leans for the seven NBA games on Friday.

Free NBA Picks Thursday 1/30/2020 and Opening Line Report
by Jason Radowitz - 1/29/2020

The NBA will have six games on the Thursday slate featuring an exciting matchup between the Jazz vs. the Nuggets. The Raptors will look to extend their win streak to nine games against the Cavs, while the Clippers return to action at home against the Kings after a long break. Here are the early leans for the six-game slate on Thursday.