Cappers Sports Picks

Ricky's 10* play on the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Revenge. The Golden Knights are in need of some wins after posting just three out of their last ten. That includes a 3-0 loss at Colorado most recently. Las Vegas plays with the added incentive of revenge here though after falling 4-1 in Boston on November 11th.

Key Trends:

- The Knights are 7-1 in their last eight home games after getting shut out in their previous game.

- Las Vegas is 8-3 in its last 11 trying to revenge a road loss vs. an opponent of three or more goals.

- The Bruins are just 2-7 in their last nine road games following a road OT victory in which it gave up five or more goals in (won 6-5 at San Jose in OT last time out, I had Boston in that one!)

The verdict: Boston has been red hot with six straight wins, but with two whole nights off before a game at red hot St. Louis to end this five game trip, this also sets up as a “trap/letdown” spot for the visitors. I’m banking on the home side finding a way to get the job done here finally!

It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Recent history. The Purple Aces come in having lost eight of their last ten, including four straight. Loyola Chicago is 16-11 overall, including 11-4 at home. Evansville though scored the 67-48 home win over the Ramblers on January 8th and I don’t think the Purple Aces will go down without a fight tonight either. 

Key Trends:

- Evansville is 7-2 ATS in its last nine after scoring 60 points or less in its previous contest (lost 73-58 to UNI.)

- The Purple Aces are 6-1 ATS in their last seven conference road games following a four games or more losing streak.

- The Ramblers are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine conference home games following a two games or longer losing streak.

The verdict: No outright, but closer than expected. Grab the points!

Ricky's 8* play on Indiana State.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Revenge. This is an important game for both teams. The Sycamores are 13-13 overall, while Illinois State is 14-13. Illinois State though is just 2-8 SU on the road, while Indiana State is 7-5 SU at home. The difference comes in the “revenge factor” in this one though in my opinion, after falling 76-62 loss at Illinois State at the end of January.

Key Trends:

- Indiana State is 7-2 ATS in its last nine home games after scoring 58 points or less in its last contest (fell 79-57 to SIU).

- The Redbirds are just 2-6 ATS in their last eight after scoring 60 points or less in their last contest (Illinois State has lost four straight, including a 65-59 loss to Bradley last time out.)

The verdict: This one has all the makings of a blowout. Lay the points!

Ricky's 8* play on Georgia. 

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Motivation levels. Missisippi State is 18-7 and Georgia is 10-15. Mississippi State comes in off a 77-67 road win over Arkansas, while Georgia enters off a tough 83-79 setback to LSU at home in its most recent action. The Bulldogs come in as the “hungrier” team though as they’ve lost six straight. I think this game will be more competitive than what the oddsmakers are trying to lead us to believe.

Key Trends:

- Mississippi State is just 1-4 ATS in its last five road games following a conference road win over ten points or more.

- The Georgia Bulldogs are 7-2 ATS in their last nine conference home games following a five games or more losing streak.

- Georgia is 5-1 ATS in its last six following a conference loss of four points or less.

The verdict: I think the “hungrier” home side takes this one down to the wire. Grab the points!