Daily Juice: Best Bets for Thursday, NBA, NHL, College Basketball Picks & Predictions (2/26)
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NBA, NFL & College Basketball Picks for Thursday
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Find out about all the plays on today’s edition of the Daily Juice Podcast.
Episode Summary:
Host Matt Perrault kicks off a Thursday episode by updating listeners on his travel return to Las Vegas. He recaps a tough 1-2 Wednesday betting card, noting a close loss in college basketball and an NBA under that failed, though he did hit his NHL total play to improve his Hard Rock Bet of the Day record to 16-13.
He addresses audience questions about the Prop Bet Cheat Sheet, explaining his current break from NBA props is due to his busy schedule and the necessity of using the tool closer to tip-off to account for injury news. He promotes a 20% discount code for BettingPros Premium for users who want to access the Cheat Sheet themselves.
For Thursday’s slate, he mirrors the previous day’s approach with one play each in the NHL, NBA, and College Basketball.
NHL:
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Penguins vs. Devils: He targets the goal total in this Eastern Conference matchup. He notes the Penguins are playing their first game without Sidney Crosby, which may lead to sluggish offense. He highlights the strong road metrics of expected Penguins goalie Stuart Skinner and the potential start for Devils goalie Jake Allen (or Jacob Markstrom). Expecting a defensive, low-scoring game akin to the Devils’ recent outings, he takes a position on the Game Total Under.
NBA:
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Spurs vs. Nets: He analyzes a mismatch featuring the red-hot San Antonio Spurs and the struggling Brooklyn Nets. He highlights the Spurs’ impressive 8-2 ATS run in their last 10 games, frequently covering massive double-digit spreads against quality opponents. Conversely, he points out the Nets’ dismal home ATS record and five-game losing streak against the spread. Regretting not laying a large number in a similar spot the night before, he confidently takes a position on the Point Spread with the road favorite.
College Basketball:
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Michigan State vs. Purdue: He breaks down the marquee Big Ten matchup at Mackey Arena. He compares Purdue’s elite offense (ranked 2nd in efficiency) with Michigan State’s stout defense (ranked 6th in efficiency). However, he focuses on recent scoring trends: Michigan State had a seven-game “over” streak snapped recently, while Purdue has hit the over in three of their last four. Believing offensive efficiency will win out over pace, and finding the total relatively low, he takes a position on the Game Total Over.
Notable Timestamps
- 00:00 – Introduction & Wednesday Recap (1-2)
- 01:30 – Discussion on the Prop Bet Cheat Sheet & Promo Code
- 03:40 – NHL Analysis: Penguins vs. Devils
- 05:50 – NBA Analysis: Spurs vs. Nets
- 07:50 – Promotion: Hard Rock Bet
- 08:30 – CBB Analysis: Michigan State vs. Purdue
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