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Spanish La Liga TODAY 12:00

Espanyol

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Granada

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SSMI		4/7	3	5	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT ESPANYOL	RECENT FORM
ADHWALHD*HDAL​ Most recent​	1 - 1 2 - 1 1 - 0 0 - 1	HWADHLALALHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Espanyol have drawn five of their nine home games this season

EXPERT VERDICT: Granada's 1-1 draw with Osasuna last week did neither team any favours, though Lucas Alcarez's men probably dodged a bullet given they finished with nine men. They have been tougher to beat of late – just four defeats in their last ten with five draws – and stalemates seem to be a warm order at the Cornella-El Prat.

RECOMMENDATION: Draw
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Premier League TODAY 12:30

Liverpool

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Swansea

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
BT1		1/5	13/2	15	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT LIVERPOOL	RECENT FORM
HWADHDALADAW​ Most recent​	1 - 0 4 - 1 2 - 1 4 - 3	ALHLHLAWALHL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Liverpool have scored 26 goals in nine home games

EXPERT VERDICT: If new Swansea manager Paul Clement was under any illusions as to how difficult it will be to keep the Swans in the Premier League, last week’s 4-0 defeat to Arsenal will have given him a stark reminder. A ruthless attack has been central to Liverpool's success and the Reds should ease to victory.

RECOMMENDATION: Liverpool to win 3-0
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REFEREE: Kevin Friend STADIUM:

Premier League TODAY 15:00

Middlesbro

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West Ham

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
		6/4	11/5	9/4	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT MIDDLESBRO	RECENT FORM
HWALALHDHWAD​ Most recent​	0 - 2 2 - 0 1 - 1 1 - 2	HWAWALHLHLHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Boro have scored 17 goals in 21 league games

EXPERT VERDICT: No Premier League side has scored fewer goals than Middlesbrough this term, which is a real concern in Boro’s bid for survival. The blank at Watford was their ninth in 21 games and that lack of potency may cost them against a West Ham side who, while inconsistent, at least have goals in their ranks.

RECOMMENDATION: West Ham
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REFEREE: Martin Atkinson STADIUM:

Premier League TODAY 15:00

C Palace

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Everton

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
		9/4	12/5	11/8	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT C PALACE	RECENT FORM
ADALHLADALHW​ Most recent​	0 - 0 0 - 1 0 - 0 1 - 3	HLAWADHWHLHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Palace have won one of their last seven league home games

EXPERT VERDICT: Sam Allardyce is the man entrusted with keeping Crystal Palace in the Premier League but his out-of-sorts Eagles could fall to a fourth straight home Premeir League defeat to Everton. A midweek FA Cup replay with Bolton was an unwelcome distraction and Everton will be on a high after thrashing Manchester City.

RECOMMENDATION: Everton
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REFEREE: Anthony Taylor STADIUM:

Premier League TODAY 15:00

Stoke

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Man Utd

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
		5	16/5	3/5	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT STOKE	RECENT FORM
HDALALHWHLAW​ Most recent​	2 - 0 1 - 1 2 - 1 0 - 2	HWHWAWHWHWHD​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Manchester United are unbeaten in 12 league matches

EXPERT VERDICT: Manchester United’s ten-match winning run came an end when they drew with Liverpool last time outy but the Red Devils should respond with a victory at Stoke. Stoke have lost against Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea in recent weeks and could falter again against one of the big clubs.

RECOMMENDATION: Man Utd
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REFEREE: Mark Clattenburg STADIUM:

Premier League TODAY 15:00

West Brom

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Sunderland

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
		4/6	29/10	5	More markets

RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT WEST BROM	RECENT FORM
HLALAWHWHLAL​ Most recent​	1 - 0 2 - 2 3 - 0 2 - 1	ALALHDHDHLAL​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: Sunderland have lost eight of their ten league away games

EXPERT VERDICT: Sunderland fans saw Stoke pick their side apart at the Stadium of Light last time out and things are unlikely to get any easier at West Brom. Albion have won four of their last five home league games and have scored at least three goals in each of those victories.

RECOMMENDATION: West Brom
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REFEREE: Craig Pawson STADIUM:

 

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Dave Cokin

Bonus Play Saturday

663 NORTHERN IOWA @ 664 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 8:00 PM

Take: NORTHERN IOWA +3.5

This has not been a banner season for Northern Iowa. The 2015-16 campaign ended in ghastly fashion for the Panthers with the unfortunately memorable collapse of the ages against Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament.

Even with a somewhat different cast of characters, I expected UNI to perhaps struggle early, and that was certainly the case. But it ended up being worse than anticipated and the team seemed to really lose its way after absorbing a couple of ugly beatings against Iowa and North Carolina.

This carried over to the start of MVC play, but that’s also about the time I started looking for a spot to get on the Panthers. The team is not nearly as good as the previous edition, no doubt about that. But I was also convinced they weren’t as terrible as their early season conference play indicated.

I decided to get on Northern Iowa last Sunday as I really liked the spot against a Drake team in a big bounce situation. That worked out well as UNI got an easy win. I then made up my mind to simply start riding the Panthers as a decent value commodity. It wasn’t easy, but they did get the 2OT win and cover Wednesday against Loyola Chicago.

With two wins in the books, I like the idea of staying with what I think is, at least for the time being, an undervalued team. The Panthers finally have a little positive momentum now, and I like the idea of riding them again on Saturday as they visit Southern Illinois. I’m taking the points on Saturday with Northern Iowa.

 

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Sharp Bettor

Sharp Bettor's Free Pick for Saturday, January 21, 2017 CB

(663) NORTHERN IOWA VS (664) SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Play (664) SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

 

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Roz Wins

Roz's Saturday, January 21, 2017, Free Pick CB

(643) PENNSYLVANIA VS (644) ST. JOSEPHS

Play (644) ST. JOSEPHS

 

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Jim Feist

Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Saturday, January 21, 2017 CB

(601) WISCONSIN VS (602) MINNESOTA

Take: UNDER THE TOTAL

Reason: Your free pick for Saturday, January 21, 2017 comes in college hoops as Wisconsin heads to Minnesota for a Big 10 battle. Wisconsin (15-3) plays great defense for Greg Gard, off a 68-64 win over Michigan allowing 43% shooting. Wisconsin is on a 20-7 under the total run, including 20-7 under on the road. The Under is 17-7 in the Badgers last 24 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Minnesota (15-4) also plays tough defense for Richard Pitino, on a 9-5 run under the total. They have had a week to prepare after a Saturday win at Penn State (52-50). Minnesota is 10-3 under the total in Big 10 play and the under is 69-32-1 in the Golden Gophers last 102 Saturday games. Last year Wisconsin won at Minnesota (63-49) and this will be another defensive duel. Play Wisconsin/Minnesota Under the total.

 

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Red Dog Sports

North Carolina vs Boston College

Bonus Play Boston College +17.5

UNC has struggled on the road, losing at Indiana and Ga Tech. They won at Wake Forest by six but only led by one late in the game. BC is led by two young guards (Robinson and Ky Bowman) who are from the state of North Carolina, who should be focused and motivated against the Tar Heels.

I think we see the home team stay within 15 points.

 

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Doc's Sports

Arizona vs UCLA

Free College Basketball Prediction From Doc's Sports :Take #588 UCLA over Arizona (4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 21)

Both teams are having outstanding years, but I believe Arizona is doing it with fool's gold and they are not has good as their record indicates. The Wildcats have been playing all season without Allonzo Trier, and that is a major void for them to overcome. Arizona has yet to beat a good team this season (Michigan State does not count), and both of their losses have come against mid-major powers. UCLA will be the best team they have faced, and I just do not see things going well in Westwood.

 

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Jack Jones

Colorado vs Washington State

Jack's Free Pick Saturday: Washington State +5

I look at Colorado and Washington State like evenly-matched teams. The Buffaloes are 10-9 this season, while the Cougars are 9-9. That's why I see a ton of value here in getting the Cougars as 5-point home underdogs in a game they should probably be favored in.

Colorado has been an overvalued commodity all season, especially here of late. The Buffaloes have lost six straight games coming in while going 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine games overall. They are 0-6 in Pac-12 play this year despite being the favorite in two of those contests.

Washington State has at least gone 2-4 in Pac-12 action with a road win at Washington as 12.5-point dogs and a home win over Oregon State by 13 as 4-point favorites. The last four games have been very tough with home losses to Oregon and Utah, and road losses to Stanford and Cal.

Colorado is just 2-5 in true road games this season with its only wins at Air Force and Portland. The Buffaloes are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 road games off a road cover where they lost straight up as an underdog. Washington State is 29-14 ATS in its last 43 home games after having lost four of its last five games coming in. Bet Washington State Saturday.

 

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Dave Price

Arizona vs UCLA

Dave's Saturday Bonus Play: 1* UCLA -6.5

The Key: The UCLA Bruins are 19-1 and legitimately one of the best teams in college basketball. They haven't even been tested at home this season, and their only loss came on a buzzer-beater at Oregon, which is also one of the top teams in the land. The Bruins are 11-0 at home this season, scoring 98.1 points and giving up 73.5 points per game. This will be the best team that Arizona has faced this year. The Bruins upset the Wildcats 87-84 as 3-point home dogs last season, and they weren't very good last year. UCLA is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. The underdog is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings. The Bruins are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Take UCLA.

 

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Matt Josephs

Tulsa vs South Florida

Bonus Play UNDER

South Florida has one of the worst offenses in college basketball especially without Jahmal McMurray who left the program early in the season. Since conference play has begun, the Bulls have failed to hit the 70 point mark with their high being 67 against woeful Tulane at home. They've gone under in half of those games because at times they can play good defense. They've held five teams to 65 points or less. Tulsa doesn't mind a lower scoring game as they've gone under in four of their last six games. They've held three conference opponents to less then 70 points already this season. They've also scored less then 65 points in four of their last seven. To me, this one should be played at a slower pace and the under is worth a look.

 

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Scott Spreitzer

Wyoming vs New Mexico

Bonus Play Wyoming

I'm recommending a play on Wyoming plus the points on Saturday. New Mexico won outright as road dogs in each of their last two games, snapping back from a three-game losing streak, including an outright home loss to UNLV as a double-digit favorite. It's an odd team that's failed to cover its last four home games. They're bad from behind the arc, weak on the glass, and can't defend the 3-point line. The Lobos have just two players averaging over 6.9 ppg and just one player pulls down more than 4.5 rpg. Wyoming is excellent on the defensive end and have virtually five players averaging in double-digits in scoring. The Cowboys enter on a 4-1 ATS run on the road against teams playing better than .600 basketball at home. We recommend a play on Wyoming plus the points. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.

 

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#1 Sports

Early Saturday's Free Selection: Mississippi Rebels - 1 1/2

 

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Mike Wynn

Bonus Play: NBA Utah -6½ Over Indiana

 

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Razor Sharp

YOUR RAZOR SHARP FREE PICK FOR EARLY SATURDAY: Take GEORGIA TECH +17 over Virginia

 

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Totals4U

Early Saturday's Free Selection: Butler Bulldogs/Depaul Blue Demons over 141

 

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Atlantic Sports

Early Saturday's Free Selection from Atlantic Sports: Oklahoma State + 5 1/2

 

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Platinum Plays

Free Pick: NBA Chicago Bulls -6 over Sacramento

 

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Nevada Sharpshooter

Your free winner for Saturday: Take MILWAUKEE +1 over Miami

 

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Golden Dragon Sports

Free Pick

Marquette -5'