Ross Benjamin from RBWins Sports Handicapper Review

LA Lakers @ Boston 8:40 PM ET

Game# 539-540

Play On: Boston -8.5 (5*)

The Celtics enter today’s contest on a 3-game losing streak. That’s occurred just 1 other time this season. The first time it transpired, Boston followed it up with a 4-game win streak and with an average victory margin of 16.7 points per contest. The Lakers have won 3 of its last 4. Yet, they find themselves as a sizable underdog versus an opponent in a min-slump. The line tells me all I need to know when it comes to what the right side is.

Give me Boston minus the points.

Sacramento @ Minnesota 8:10 PM ET

Game# 535-536

Play On: Minnesota +2.5 (5*)

The Kings will have a decided rest advantage in this contest. They haven’t played since Wednesday’s 113-95 home loss to Toronto. That contest went well under the total of 238.0. Sacramento is 8-15 SU this season after going under the total in their previous contest.

Minnesota is 8-1 SU&ATS in their last 9 and 5-0 SU&ATS during its previous 5 games this season as a home underdog. Minnesota is coming off last night's home win over Memphis. The Timberwolves are a perfect 3-0 SU&ATS this season as a home underdog playing with no rest with an average victory margin of 6.7 points per game.

Give me Minnesota plus the small number.

Washington @ New Orleans 8:10 PM ET

Game# 533-534

Play On: Washington +5.0 (5*)

New Orleans has lost 6 straight games and has been anemic offensively during recent games while scoring less than 100 points in 3 of its last 5. That’s not a winning formula and especially since the Pelicans have allowed their last 5 opponents to shoot a combined 49.4%.

Washington comes into this game well rested after not playing since Wednesday. Additionally, the Wizards are on a successful 4-0 SU&ATS perfect run with 3 of those games played on the road. The Wizards have shot a red-hot 39.7% from beyond the 3-point line over their previous 5 games. It always helps to have an underdog who is knocking down 3-point shot a high percentage.

Give me Washington plus the points.

TCU @ Mississippi State 4:00 PM ET

Game# 691-692

Play On: Mississippi State +1.5

File this one under the column of the line makes no sense. We have #2 TCU (16-4) as just a short favorite versus a Mississippi State teams that’s lost 5 straight and 8 of their last 9. This line says speaks volumes to me. Through all their struggles, Mississippi State has still be an excellent defensive team. That will be the key to cashing in our winning ticket.

Give me Mississippi State plus the small number.

Saturday CBB 3-Game Clean Sweep

Ross Benjamin has a trio of 5* College Basketball ATS winning sides on Saturday night’s card. Go 3-0 by following the advice of a world class sports betting expert. 

Syracuse/Virginia Tech (7:00 ET/ACC Network)Kansas/Kentucky (8:00 ET/ESPNOhio State/Indiana (8:00 ET/Fox)

HOT STREAKS

·        22-13 (63%) since 4/17/2022 on NBA totals

·        20-8 (71%) since 3/10/2022 on CBB Totals

·        36-20 (64%) since 4/17/2022 on all Basketball totals

·        17-9 (66%) and +2440 since 1/14/2023 in CBB

·        9-2 (82%) since 1/3/2023 in All Sports

Ohio State @ Indiana 8:00 PM ET

Game# 785-786

Play On: Ohio State +5.0 (5*)

This is a similar situation to the Kansas/Kentucky breakdown. Ohio State has lost 6 of its last 7 and that includes going winless in 4 away games. Yet they’re only a 4.0-point underdog against an opponent which has won 4 straight and is a stellar 10-1 at home. They say the great equalizer for a college basketball underdog is their ability to make a good percentage of its 3-point shot attempts. Eev with their recent struggles, the Buckeyes are still 9th nationally in 3-point shooting while connecting on 38.8% of those attempts. Ohio State is also #9 nationally in adjusted offense while averaging 117.2 points scored per 100 offensive possessions. To steal a boxing slgan, we have an underdog puncher’s chance.

Give me Ohio State plus the points.

Kansas @ Kentucky 8:00 PM ET

Game# 775-776

Play On: Kansas +2.5 (5*)

This game looks like an absolute trap. Kentucky has won 4 straight including an impressive win at Tennessee. Conversely, Kansas has lost 3 in a row. Yet, Kentucky is just a 2.5-point favorite with a home court advantage which KenPom ranks as the 9th strongest nationally. Despite their recent winless streak, Kansas has faced the toughest schedule in the country, and they remain the defending national champions.

Give me Kansas plus the small number.

Syracuse @ Virginia Tech 7:00 PM ET

Game# 763-764

Play On: Syracuse +6.5 (5*)

Virginia Tech is coming off a 3-point home win versus Duke and barely covered as a 2.5-point favorite. That snapped an 0-7 SU&ATS skid. One of those losses came at Syracuse 82-72 in a game they closed as a 2.5-point favorite. The Hokies have allowed 70 points or more in 4 of their last 5 and 6 of its previous 8.

Syracuse has shot 50% or better in 4 of their last 5 while scoring 78 points or more 4 times. Syracuse is 6-4 SU in ACC action and their 4 losses have all come by 7 points or fewer and 3 were by 3 or less. The Orange are a respectable 3-2 in ACC road games this season. Syracuse let one slip away in a 4-point home loss to North Carolina this past Tuesday. However, Syracuse is 4-0 SU&ATS in their last 4 when coming off a loss and won by an average of 10.5 points per game.

Virginia Tech still can possibly get their revenge and get back on a winning track without covering. But this game will go right down to the wire, and I wouldn’t be shocked whatsoever to see an outright upset. Nonetheless, no need to get greedy and give me Syracuse plus the points.