The sports schedule on Tuesday highlights basketball in the U.S., featuring key NBA matchups such as the Knicks versus the Cavaliers, the Raptors against the Thunder, and the Magic facing the Lakers. In college basketball, the Duke vs. Notre Dame, Kentucky vs. South Carolina, and Virginia vs. NC State games are also significant. Additionally, there will be various Champions League soccer matches and the PGA’s Cognizant Classic on Thursday, marking the start of the Florida Swing.
The SportsLine team employs an established computer model that simulates each game 10,000 times, complemented by input from over 40 Vegas experts to identify the best betting values. Currently, the model boasts an impressive 11-1 record on top-rated college basketball over/under picks and stands at 38-18 on highly-rated NBA spread picks.
When the model and experts are in agreement, it often indicates a strong value on a bet. Here are two standout wagers for Tuesday that have garnered consensus support from the SportsLine team:
Saint Louis vs. Dayton, 7 p.m. ET
Pick: Saint Louis -4.5
The model anticipates an 83-73 victory for Saint Louis as the Billikens are likely to cover the spread in over 60% of simulations. Expert Micah Roberts, riding a 38-18 streak (+1869) on college basketball selections, concurs, asserting:
“Saint Louis has a formidable 25-2 record this season, creating a significant target on their back. They faced a setback against Rhode Island in their last away game, losing 81-76 as a 9.5-point favorite. In a recent home game against VCU, they rallied back to win after trailing. Although Dayton has triumphed in their last three outings, they previously suffered a severe 102-71 defeat to Saint Louis on January 30. In that match, Dayton played decently but faltered with 15 turnovers, while Saint Louis shot an impressive 62% from the field. With the nation’s top defense limiting opponents to 36.3% shooting, and the Billikens’ 7-1 record on the road, I believe they will win this contest convincingly.”
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Warriors vs. Pelicans, 8 p.m. ET
Pick: De’Anthony Melton Under 16.5 total points
The SportsLine model estimates Melton will score 16 points, as he has fallen short of this total in four of his last six away games. NBA props expert Alex Selenick, who has achieved over 75 units in profit on his NBA picks over the past two seasons, also supports this prop, noting:
“Although Melton has surpassed this scoring threshold in three consecutive games, I consider this line to be overly inflated based on his playing time, role, and usage. He typically plays between 22-25 minutes and, while he is unafraid to shoot, this matchup could see a slower pace. Additionally, I believe Melton is likely to regress after his recent performances.”
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