⚽️FA CUP + 🏀NBA Best Picks + 🏀NCAAB - Sunday, 2/2

Alright… early soccer action, a solid NBA slate, and a few good college basketball games today. Let’s enjoy Sunday and make some bank. 🏦

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Check out Josh’s full breakdown below:

⚽ Matchup: Manchester United vs. Fulham
📍 Venue: Old Trafford
📅 Competition: FA Cup

✅ Why we like it:

💰 Confidence Level: 8/10

✅ Why we like it:

💰 Confidence Level: 7/10

✅ Why we like it:

💰 Confidence Level: 8/10

🔹 Fernandes & Iwobi – 2+ Shots Each
🔹 United to Qualify
🔹 Under 4.5 Goals

💰 Odds should be solid – good value on a well-matched play.

Final Thoughts: Expect a gritty FA Cup battle with United edging it at home. Iwobi should be active in attack, Fernandes will be at the heart of United’s offense, and Onana could be tested enough to clear his saves line.

The Breakdown:
Boston has been dominant at home this season, while Denver has been solid but inconsistent on the road. Jayson Tatum has been leading the Celtics offensively, while Nikola Jokic continues to be a one-man wrecking crew for the Nuggets. Both teams have top-tier offenses, making this a potential high-scoring battle. I just don’t trust the Nuggets defensively at all.

The Play: Over 234.5 – Two elite offenses, both capable of putting up 120+ points. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game. I also just like playing the Boston side over here knowing that Denver is going to struggle to stop them on the perimeter.

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The Breakdown:
Cleveland is a heavy 11-point favorite against th Blazers who have had their moments in stretches this year. The Cavs have been elite defensively on the perimeter and should have no problem shutting down Portland. Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell should dominate against a weaker Portland frontcourt. The Cavs have been hot and they seem to beat up on inferior teams.

The Play: Cavaliers -11

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The Breakdown:
The Pacers' offense has been explosive, ranking top five in the league in scoring. The Bulls, however, struggle defensively and have been inconsistent on offense. Since the Bulls traded Levine, Josh Giddey has had a huge role in the offense and I really like how he’s playing lately. This game has shootout potential, but Indiana’s depth and pace will be the difference. I’m looking to take some player prop overs in this one.

The Play: Pacers -10.5 – Indiana’s offensive firepower will be too much for Chicago to keep up with. Chicago has had lapses in just about every game and I think the Pacers are good enough to take advantage.

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The Breakdown:
The Knicks have been solid most of the year, while the Heat have struggled with consistency. Miami plays tough at home, but their offense hasn’t been reliable enough to trust against a Knicks team that grinds out wins. This is a tough call with the spread at 6.5. I expect the Knicks to control this game, but I’d try to get a better number. Miami could show up on defense and they have potential to light it up from three.

The Play: Knicks -6.5 – Miami’s offense has been unreliable and the Knicks are just the clear better team here.

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The Breakdown:
Orlando has quietly been one of the better home teams in the league, while the Raptors continue to struggle on the road. Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero have formed a strong offensive duo, and Toronto’s defense has been too shaky to trust. This is still a lot of points for a fringe playoff team to cover and Toronto does have the wing players to play a little D on Orlando. I’d wait for a better number on Orland here — try to grab -4 or so early.

The Play: Magic -4 or less live bet – Orlando at home has been a wagon, and the Raptors are an inconsistent road team.

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The Breakdown:
OKC has been rolling, led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while the Spurs have been struggling but played pretty damn good against Memphis yesterday. I don’t expect the Spurs to remain competitive night to night so I feel the Thunder may come into town and crush them.

The Play: Thunder -14 – This is a big number, but the Spurs don’t have the firepower to keep up. OKC should dominate.

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The Breakdown:
The Pelicans have been playing alright when everyone is in the lineup, but that rarely happens. Utah has been a mess defensively, had a lot of injuries, and they have a few bright spots with some younger talent. Walker Kessler is pretty damn good on the inside and I’m not sure the Zion will be able to feast down low in this one. I like to take the Pelicans to rise to the occasion when they’re playing a more better team. In this instance, I suspect they’ll drop to the level of their competition and the Jazz cover.

The Play: Jazz +7.5 – I like the Jazz at home.

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The Breakdown:
The battle of LA (again - this game literally just happened in the same location!). The Clippers have been playing really good defense all year. The Lakers took care of them last time as 4.5 home underdogs and now, once again, the Lakers are underdogs. I’m not really understanding this spread just like I wasn’t the first time around. The Lakers are really good at home, but these rematches tend to go the opposite way next time. The Clippers’ defense should make the difference in a close game. Against my better judgement, I’ll just take the damn Clippers here.

The Play: Clippers -2.5

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The Breakdown:
The Suns are slight favorites at home, and you know what we do with the Suns as favorites at home? We bet the other team win! The Timberwolves’ defense has been pretty solid. Anthony Edwards is back after sitting out for one game. I don’t think the Suns defense is stopping anyone in this game either. I think Edwards might go off in this game.

The Play: Timberwolves +1.5 – Minnesota’s defense is too strong to be underdogs in this spot and the Suns can’t be trusted.

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⏰ 1:30 PM ET

The Breakdown:
This Big Ten battle has major implications. Michigan State comes in hot and boasting an elite home record. Their defense is top-tier, and they’ve been holding opponents to under 65 PPG in this stretch. Wisconsin, on the other hand, has been covering like crazy (13-4 ATS in Big Ten play) and has shown they can hang in tough road environments. They also have a deep rotation, meaning they won’t gas out late.

The biggest X-factor here? Wisconsin’s defense vs. Michigan State’s size—Sparty wins with physicality, but if the Badgers hit their outside shots, this one could stay tight.

The Play:
➡️ Wisconsin +4.5 – Michigan State is elite at home, but this number feels a bit too big against a Wisconsin squad that has serious upside potential.

📊 Over/Under: Under 146.5 – Two disciplined teams, not a track meet.

📌 Extra Insight: Wisconsin has held 4 of their last 7 opponents under 70 points. If they can show up on defense a little bit, they can win outright.

⏰ 3:45 PM ET

The Breakdown:
Michigan has been a force at home and has the inside presence to dominate the paint. Illinois is inconsistent but dangerous, with streaky shooters and a fast-paced offense. The Wolverines have been winning some, but not covering well.

Michigan’s strength is rebounding and getting to the line, but Illinois thrives in transition. If the Illini can push tempo and force Michigan into a track meet, they’ve got a real shot to pull this out outright.

The Play:
➡️ Illinois +3.5 – Michigan struggles against teams that push tempo, and Illinois has the weapons to keep this close.

📊 Over/Under: Over 158.5 – This one has shootout potential, with both teams scoring over 78 PPG.

📌 Extra Insight: Illinois has hit the over in 13 of their last 18 games—their offense shows up, but defense? Not so much.

⏰ 6:00 PM ET

The Breakdown:
Memphis comes in ranked and has been playing at a high level, but UAB at home is always tough. The Blazers are underrated, and while their defense isn’t elite, they’ve been covering at a solid rate in home games.

The key factor here is Memphis’ defensive intensity—they have one of the highest forced turnover rates in the country, and UAB has struggled against teams that pressure the ball. If Memphis can win the turnover battle, they should take care of business.

The Play:
➡️ Memphis -1.5 – This line feels way too short for a Memphis team that has been tested against stronger competition.

📊 Over/Under: Over 160.5 – Expect pace, transition buckets, and a high-energy second half.

📌 Extra Insight: Memphis has forced 15+ turnovers in 7 of their last 10 games, meaning UAB’s offense could struggle under pressure.