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Boyd’s Free Bets: January 7, 2009

Written by Jimmy Boyd

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After a 2-1 Monday performance to start the week, I endured a tough 1-3 Tuesday. The good news is that I’m still the No. 1 ranked overall handicapper on the planet over the last seven days and on a 19-9 all picks run. Wednesday is all about bouncing back with five strong hoops picks. I have nailed seven of my last eight 5* Top Plays and I’m ready to roll with my 5* NCAAB Underdog of the Month and my 5* NBA Late Night Bailout tonight. I have cashed in five of my last seven NBA picks! Make sure you visit the Jimmy Boyd homepage for more hot streaks and all the details on Wednesday’s big winners.

Wednesday’s Free Picks

If you’re wondering where I got today’s lines, check out my NBA odds pages to see which sportsbooks are offering them. As a reminder, I do not bet these free plays and they are not as strong as those listed on the premium side.

Cleveland Cavaliers/Charlotte Bobcats UNDER 182.5

The Bobcats were one of my free plays last night. They pulled off an upset win over Boston in OT as a 9-point underdog. We’ll use that game against the Cats here as tired legs will be conducive to an under play tonight in this matchup with the Cavs. Also, history is in our favor here. In two previous meetings this season, these teams have totaled 175 and 168 points with the Bobcats not making in over 80 points in either game. The public loves the over and they have quickly bet this line up from 178 to 182.5 and that is definitely bringing a smile to the face of odds makers. I have uncovered a system for this one that cannot be ignored as the Cavs are 229-26 under when they allow 86 or fewer points in a game since 1996. The average score in these games has totaled just 167.7 points over the last 13 years. Bet the Cavs/Bobcats Under 182.5 at Bookmaker.

Denver Nuggets -5

The Miami Heat are a long ways from home as they start a seven-game road trip tonight in Denver. The Heat are just 6-9 straight up and against the spread on the road this season. Denver has been one of the better home teams in the NBA with a 13-4 straight up mark and a 10-6 against the spread record. Denver has also had Miami’s number, winning each of the last four matchups and covering the spread in three of those. That includes a perfect 2-0 straight up and against the spread mark at home over the last three seasons. The Nuggets will have to get it done without Carmelo tonight but I don’t see that as a problem now that Chauncey Billups is in town and now that Denver is playing better defensively. Offensively, Denver is scoring 107.1 points per game at home while the Heat are scoring only 95.2 points per game on the road. Bet the Denver Nuggets at -5 at BetUS.

Memphis Grizzlies +4

The Nets are only 7-12 straight up and against the spread at home this season and yet the public has fallen in love tonight. We’ve had some success fading the Nets at home this season and we’ll put it to the test again here. Memphis has been next to pathetic on the road, but it always plays the Nets tough. Memphis has won each of the past two meetings by seven points outright as an underdog in this series and it has covered the spread in seven of the last 11 meetings in New Jersey. Point guard Devin Harris is being bothered by a hamstring injury and is questionable for this game. Even if he goes, he will not be at full strength and that gives the big edge to Memphis. Bet the Memphis Grizzlies at +4 at BetUS.

Free Pick Record
NBA: 2-0

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