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The Pulse – Kentucky Hoops Meltdown, Carlos Correa Back in Minny and No Tua, No Way (Archive)

Originally published on January 11, 2023

Last night Kentucky lost at home to South Carolina as 20-point favorites and Wildcats fans want John Calipari out, despite 4.5 years left on a 10-year deal. We break it down for you.

Carlos Correa ends up coming back to the Land of 10,000 very cold Lakes and has a new nickname “Physical Pending”. We also update our Monday story on Georgetown and it’s not getting better. This and NFL Playoff betting intel and how we already have your evening planned if you love college buckets.


About Last Night…


NBA

Though Oklahoma City might be only 18-23 SU, similar to last season, the Thunder is like a blanket, covering to keep their backers warm. OKC is 25-16 ATS this year with only Indiana at a higher percentage.

Oklahoma City opened at +6.5 at Miami, went all the way down to +2, and still beat the number, falling 112-111 to the Heat. It took an NBA record 40-for-40 from the free throw line for the Heat to win.

NCAAB

The situation in Kentucky is getting ugly last. The Wildcats are 10-6 and 4-12 ATS and could be headed for a complete collapse. After losing by 26 at Alabama and playing with zero interest Saturday, Wildcats players did not come to compete against South Carolina, quickly fell behind, and lost 71-68 as 20-point home favorites. Going into that contest, the Gamecocks were ranked #205 at KenPom.com.

The fact is Kentucky basketball has not been relevant since 2019 and there are those who believe Coach John Calipari’s offense is antiquated and his recruiting and motivation methods no longer work. The Wildcats at 1-3 in the SEC is their worst start in 36 years.

Playing against Kentucky makes sense these days versus the college basketball odds.

NHL

A popular NHL bet with sharp money Tuesday was the Stars vs. Islanders Under 5.5. That proved correct as they went to OT tied 1-1, with Dallas winning in a shootout. Turns out there was even more to the story.


Trendy Talk


NBA

CBB

NHL

NFL PLAYOFFS


BMR Betting Pulse


NBA

There is hot NBA action on Hump Day and we have a variety of Best Bets and a parlay you didn’t see coming. For Thursday, we preview the Celtics vs. Nets and Mavs vs. Lakers on TNT along with two other top tilts.

NCAAB 

Tonight we have a stacked college hoops schedule that includes Connecticut vs. Marquette, Alabama vs. Arkansas, TCU vs. Texas, and other top games. Join us again on Thursday as we share our Best Bets and a nifty parlay among our free picks.

NHL

There are 4 matchups on the Wednesday docket with favorites having big money line odds for your NHL picks. Are there any upsets possible, check these writeups and free picks out. Return the next day for Best Bet action on the ML, Totals, and the Puck Line.

NFL

We have a complete rundown of all 6 Super Wild Card matchups and a parlay that might make sense. For Thursday, we inform you who is on Upset Alert.

Note: Review all our popular prop plays in all the sports.


The Buzz


MLB – Carlos Correa Is Back to the Future

Carlos Correa signed with Minnesota in a one-year deal hoping for a long-term contract this off-season. He signed 2, one with San Francisco and another with the New York Mets but both got cold feet after he was given a complete physical.

Correa had serious leg problems with Houston and that’s why they didn’t sign. Both the Giants and Mets had ridiculously long-term deals and were scared wondering what kind of player they would have a decade from now.

The Twins made it clear a physical would not be an issue and Correa signed a 6-year with option years. Fascinating stuff.

NCAAB – Hoyas Hysteria Is 180 Degrees of What It Used to Be

Last evening Georgetown was home against a pedestrian Seton Hall team and there was some hope in the D.C. area the Hoyas could end their 26-game Big East losing streak. It was not to be and the Hoyas fell 66-51, having dropped from +9.5 to +8.5 yesterday.

The John Thompson era is a distant memory with this squad 5-13 SU and ATS and is being thumped by 16.1 PPG in the Big East this season.

NCAAB – Your Evening Is Spoken For

Just a terrific batch of matchups where you can make college basketball picks!

Top Betting System – New Feature

These betting systems don’t always win, but they are fascinating and thought-provoking and sharp bettors that have access to them do well.

NCAAB – Connecticut (-2) at Marquette  

Play Against home teams like Marquette when the line is +3 to -3 after 2 or more consecutive Overs, in a game involving 2 very good teams outscoring opponents by 8+ PPG, after playing 5 or more conference contests. Teams like the Eagles are 8-28 ATS in this situation since 2018.


Out the Door


NFL Playoffs – Look for Underdogs

In the past 5 years of the Wild Card, underdogs are 16-8 ATS.

If that underdog is facing a team that was not in the playoffs a year ago, they are a sweet 10-1 ATS. Presently, the Jaguars and Giants fit those criteria.

NFL Playoffs – With No Tua, the Books Say “No Way” for Miami

With Miami QB Tua Tagovailoa ruled out for this weekend at Buffalo, the Bills moved from -9.5 to -13 vs. the Dolphins. The total is down to 43.5 from the opening 44.5. It seems certain Fins rookie QB Skylar Thompson will start Sunday at Buffalo.


Who Is Right?


Tonight in the NBA, Chicago visits Washington with the teams trending in opposite directions. The Bulls are on a 3-1 and 4-0 ATS move, while the Wizards are 0-3 SU and 0-3 ATS.

Washington was sent out as a -1 point home favorite and this morning was flipped to a +1 underdog. When the news broke that DeMar DeRozan did not go through the morning practice, though he was already ‘questionable’ and remains so at 03:00 PM EST, Washington went back to -1. At present, 77% of the money is on the home team with 80% of the wagers placed on Chicago. What are you thinking about this?

Let’s get some winners! See you back here Friday!