Handicapper Big Al McMordie Free Sports Picks

At 8:05 pm, our selection is on the Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 goals over the Colorado Avalanche.  Last season, the Avalanche won the Presidents' Trophy as the league's best regular season team.  They went 55-16-11, including 29-7-5 on the road.  But things began to fall apart for Colorado on the road in the Playoffs, as they went 3-3.  And so far, in this regular season, the Avalanche are a poor 2-4 on the road, even though their average moneyline price has been -204 (compared to 6-2 at home).  Overall, they've been outscored on the road, 21-19, and they've won just one of the six games by more than 1 goal.  Colorado is a poor 48-58 (minus 13.9 net games) on the puck line when priced as a moneyline road favorite between -200 and -300.  And Chicago is a super 32-15 (+15.3 net games) on the puck line when priced as a moneyline underdog of +200 to +300.  Take the Blackhawks +1.5 goals.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 7:40 pm, our selection is on the Charlotte Hornets + the points over Detroit.  The Hornets lost the first game of their 2-game home stand, when they fell by 5 points here on Saturday night, 109-104, vs. Philadelphia.  That was Charlotte's 3rd SU/ATS loss in a row.  We'll take the Hornets to bounce back, as they're 22-11 ATS at home off 3 SU/ATS losses, when matched-up against a foe off a SU win.  And Detroit is 41-72 ATS vs. foes off 3 ATS losses, including 6-21 ATS if Detroit was favored off a win.  Take the Hornets.

At 10:10 pm, our selection is on the Los Angeles Clippers + the points over Toronto.  The Clippers won both meetings vs. Toronto last season, and are 11-3 in the last 14 meetings against the Raptors.  The Clippers are on a 3-game ATS losing streak, and have lost their last five games, straight-up.  They're a home dog tonight, and they're a solid 81-64 ATS as an underdog off 3 SU/ATS losses.  Even better:  Los Angeles falls into a 215-126 ATS system of mine which plays on certain teams off ATS losses.  Take the Clippers.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.

At 8:10 pm, our selection is on the Sacramento Kings + the points over Dallas.  On Saturday, Sacramento was blown out, 136-105, by Memphis on Beale Street.  The Grizzlies are the league's top team right now, winning by an average of 15.16 ppg, so there's no shame in getting routed by Memphis.  We'll take the Kings to rebound off that blowout loss, as double-digit dogs are 170-127 ATS after losing by more than 30 points in their previous game.  Take the Kings.

At 6:30 pm, our selection is on the Army Black Knights + the points over Duke.  The Blue Devils are ranked #2 in the country (behind #1 Florida), and are +620 at DraftKings to win the National Championship.  Last season, I tabbed Michigan (at 20-1 odds) to win the title, and was rewarded in April when the Wolverines cut down the nets.  This season, my choice is Duke.  Still, I'm going to go against the Blue Devils in their season-opening game, which will be televised on ESPNU.  Duke is favored north of 40 points and NCAA teams have covered just 40 percent the past 36 seasons when favored by 40+ points.  Army has also cashed 78% the last 12 seasons when getting 15+ points.  Take the Black Knights.  Good luck, as always...Al McMordie.