Jack’s Free Sports Picks: 4/3
Written April 3, 2009 by Jack Jones
We’re starting to build some steam again, winning last night’s lone play NBA, a 20* side on the Denver Nuggets. For Friday night I’ve put out a total of 3 plays with the 20* going in the NBA, a 15* on the deciding game of the CBI Tournament in college hoops, and a 15* play that also goes in the NBA. All sides tonight, no totals. I’m also giving out 2 free plays in today’s newsletter to make up for the slim card last night. Good luck! Grab my package now at the Jack Jones home page or take a look at some of the NCAA basketball picks & NBA picks being released by our other top handicappers.
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Free Picks for Friday
So I know I’ve had this disclaimer about the free picks being the weakest plays and that I don’t play them, but I really put 1% of my bankroll on these games in comparison to 3-4% on the regular and BEST BETS. I just don’t want people getting ridiculous on the free picks when they aren’t intended to be the highest percentage of winners that I offer. Where do I find these lines? Check out our NBA odds and college basketball lines pages to see which sportsbook has the best number!
Houston Rockets +5.5 over LA Lakers at BetUS
I’m on the Rockets to cover against the Lakers tonight in LA. I think that pace is the key word in this match up, and I belive the Rockets will be able to dictate the pace of the game and keep it close. I am well aware that the Lakers have been great at home this year, but they are just coming out of a 7-game road trip and I feel like they will slow their offensive tempo. Add the fact that the Rockets are fighting for a better seed in the playoffs while the Lakers are locked into the #1 spot (and would be wise to rest their starters as much as possible) and you’ve got a good spot for a Houston upset, or at least an ATS win.
Oklahoma City Thunder +5 over Portland Trail Blazers at BetUS
The Thunder have been bad this year, particularly on defense, but I like that they’ve exceeded most oddsmakers expectations by continuing to win against the spread. The Thunder are just 14-23 in home games this year, but they’ve managed a 19-16 mark against the spread (likewise they are 21-53 overall and 41-31 ATS this season). Tonight OKC hosts the Portland Trail Blazers, who have won 3 in a row at home, but hit the road for the first of a 4-game trip tonight. This isn’t good news for the Blazers, who are just 16-20 straight up and ATS on the road this year. I also like the fact that the Thunder are coming off of an upset as a 13-point underdog in San Antonio. This young team doesn’t have much to play for, but that victory shows me they are not phoning it in for the rest of their season.
Free Pick Records:
CBB: 50-36
NBA: 25-30
NHL: 4-0 (+665)
CFB: 3-1
NFL: 4-1
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39 Responses to “Jack’s Free Sports Picks: 4/3”
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Nice picks.
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john Reply:
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
i like the okc pick. im not too sure about hou staying within the 6 point mark
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do not like them 2day
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love the thunder tonight jack, they always play the blazers close. Lakers and Houston is a no play for me tonight.
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i think the okc might cover on their own court…but the lakers letting houston stay that close down the stretch, especially with only one days rest for houston… expect houston to get swept for the first time by LAL in a bunch of years. ballz
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i like the okc pick. im not too sure about hou staying within the 6 point mark
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i like the okc play, not sure about the hou
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no jack..not today…lakers should take care of business at home against the rockets…to be safe id go straight up with that…also id go straight up with the blazers..they have a playoff spot to hold while the thunder are playin for the lottery…not to mention your sub .500 nba free pick record isnt doing to hot…so iam gonna have to put you in the chris burman cat today..lol
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Not sure about the Rockets! Definitely with you on the Thunder though!
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Like the Rockets, not the Thunder.
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honestly i think your wrong on both but goodluck
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lakers back home after a long road trip. it could go either way.
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Lakers are going to be tough tonight. I like the Thunder.
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I agree rockets will keep it close poss. Win outright
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LAkers will win big on Friday night
Thunder can stay in the second one though
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Tough call jack… Lakers at home are capable of blowing out the rockets…not sure this game is playable… and the blazers really look like they are building some momentum…not sure the thunder can stay in this one… Good luck jack…
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20 stars are incredible….. Thanks
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I dont like either of these picks. As a matter a fact i will be betting the lakers cover that spread at home. First home game in a while? Double digit victory for the lakers. As far as other game… i wouldnt touch it.
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lakers coming off some tough losses on the road and fighting for #1 spot in NBA. Not sure if I can go wooth this pick.
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Try them again
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don’t like this one tonight either a laker play or a no play for myself…rockets looked like crap against the suns and on the road against the lakers looks like a laker win BIG! GL Jack
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Tough…..Tough……Tough……Caaaaaaaalll……..
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Love the Houston play, One team battling for position and one try to stay healthy. I am going to place a small amount on the Money line as well. I am on the T-Blazers tonight. If the Blazers want to make a playoff run then going into a hostile arena and winning is a must. I see them taking advantage of playing against a team that plays well at home and using it to build confidence as they head towards the playoffs.
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good pick and good luck!
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I agree on this one
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I like Hou as well. I am not sure about OKC but I do like the over in that game .
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great pic
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Think both have a shot as LALs comming home should be tired,but the Cavs loss to Wash.might have them up a bit as its getting close to the end for home-court.
OKC has been a cover machine this year esp getting points at home,GL
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I dont like the houston pick even though they have been playing well lately, but i do agree with oklahoma
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i like the bobcats -4
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I am leaning that way too in Houston. LAL are 1-3 ATS after a 3 game or longer road trip this year. Their only W was vs Boston and Lakers had that game circled as revenge.BUT their 3 losses have been to DD spreads. Lakers have knocked off the Rocketas 3 str8. so they are due.
Rockets +5 1/2
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OK City is a great pick! Portland overvalued as road team!
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Disagree on both of your picks listed
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Great pick yesterday, i´d like free pick for today as well.
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like the rockets tonight.but like portland well see
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I personally like the Rockets to cover 5.5, but I think the Blazers will cover -5……Lakers win by 2 and Blazers win by 9.
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I like the Rockets tonight also, The Lakers will probably rest their stars, while Houston will be trying for a better spot in the Playoffs!!!
Good Luck
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Faded you on both thank God. I just have a golden rule of not betting against Kobe, and I just didnt feel good about OKC. They are too volatile. Let’s see if you can make a come back on Saturday.
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good picks better luck next time. thanks.
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