Locks NCAA Basketball (0.75 Unit) Duke/Virginia First Half Over 61.5 (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 7:00 PM CT on ESPN The total for this game is on the rise, steaming past metric site projections, but we’re still able to get this very low first half number and that has me jumping in. It’s the type of game where Duke steamrolling the Cavaliers should create a high-scoring affair on … [Read more...] about Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks: 02/17
The Wild Should Go Big Game Hunting This Summer
For the last few years, the phrase “cost certainty” has been used frequently within the Xcel Energy Center walls. An informal poll shows only “Michelob Golden Light” and “Kirill the Thrill” have been used more often during the Minnesota Wild’s dead cap hit era. Bill Guerin has often used the te… … [Read more...] about The Wild Should Go Big Game Hunting This Summer
Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks: 02/16
Locks NCAA Basketball (0.5 Unit) Creighton Team Total Under 67.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 2:00 PM CT on FS1 This is a big situational spot for St John’s and I think they respond by leaning on what they do best. That would be defense, and after it failed them in a tough loss at Villanova this week, I think the Red Storm will bounce back today. Villanova took advantage of the … [Read more...] about Tiny Nick’s Gambling Picks: 02/16
Claire Thompson Returned To the Ice As One Of the PWHL’s Top Rookies
If Claire Thompson was at all rusty entering her rookie PWHL season in 2024-25 as a defenseman for the Minnesota Frost, she didn’t show many signs of it. Veteran Minnesota defenseman Lee Stecklein didn’t notice anything either. “I think it probably takes a really special player to take a year o… … [Read more...] about Claire Thompson Returned To the Ice As One Of the PWHL’s Top Rookies
Everyone Overlooked Ant’s Most Valuable Skill During the Draft Process
The Ringer’s annual draft guide before the 2020 draft listed Anthony Edwards as the second-best prospect in the draft. “Powerful driving to the rim,” they listed as his first strength. “When he initiates contact, defenders bounce off him. Finishes with athleticism and displays soft touch with either hand.” Chet Holmgren would agree after Thursday night’s game. they never … [Read more...] about Everyone Overlooked Ant’s Most Valuable Skill During the Draft Process