My Daily Best Bets with Matchup

Football - Jan 13

Borussia Dortmund -1.5 AH @ 2.05

NBA - Jan 13

Milwaukee Bucks -3 AH @ 1.96

The Timberwolves are confirmed to be without their offensive engine, Anthony Edwards (right foot injury maintenance), and their defensive anchor, Rudy Gobert (suspension).

Without Gobert protecting the paint, the rim is wide open for Giannis Antetokounmpo and without Edwards they are missing one of the most ball-dominant, shot-creating players in the league.

The Bucks have won 5 of their last 8 games, with 4 of those victories coming by more than a 1-score margin. They are 6-5 ATS in their previous 11 games and have been playing much better with two-time MVP Antetokounmpo healthy

NHL - Jan 13

Dallas Stars Regulation Time @ 2.31

While conventional wisdom suggests fading teams on the second night of a back-to-back, Dallas is a statistical anomaly. Dating back to last season, the Stars are 14-3-1 when playing on the second night of back-to-back sets.

On the other side, we have the Anaheim Ducks, who are currently in a total freefall. Anaheim has lost nine consecutive games, and their defensive structure has completely evaporated, allowing an alarming 5.25 goals per game since the Christmas break.

On top of that, Anaheim is projected to start Lukas Dostal, who has struggled with a -11.1 Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAx) over his last ten starts. Dallas counters with Casey DeSmith, who has been reliable and stable.

Bayern München -1.5 AH

Bayern enters this fixture as the undisputed "Herbstmeister" (autumn champions), boasting a staggering +51 goal difference after just 16 matches. Bayern Munich has won 11 consecutive away matches against FC Köln across all competitions and should win with multigoal even if several starters are rested today.

Inter to win to nil @ 1.71

Lecce are missing three key players due to suspension: Lameck Banda, Kialonda Gaspar, and Ylber Ramadani and are likely to adopt a deep low block, aiming for damage limitation. They have the worst attacking record in Serie A, having scored only 13 goals in 19 matches and averaging just 0.75 goals per game on the road.

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Vegas Golden Knights RT @ 2.34

The Golden Knights are riding a four-game winning streak with elite underlying metrics. Vegas ranks fifth in expected goals with a 55.51 xGF% over the past two weeks while posting the league's best defense at 2.01 xGA/60. The Kings have won more than two consecutive games only once this entire season

Buffalo Sabres RT @ 2.20

Buffalo has won 13 of their past 15 games while averaging 3.7 goals per game during this stretch. The Flyers' goaltender Dan Vladar carries a poor .892 save percentage against Buffalo in their past three meetings, and six or more total goals have been scored in the last 10 meetings between these teams.

The Sabres own a 14-6-2 home record and a .700 win percentage. More so, Buffalo is 22-4-3 and an extraordinary .841 when scoring three or more goals, which they should be able to pull off against Flyers.

Kraken ML @ 2.27 The Devils are one of the loweest-scoring teams in the NHL and Jacob Markstrom is likely to start as their goaltender, and his performance has been concerning, with a .879 save percentage on the season, well below his career average.

Great value for Kraken that are 7-1-2 with a goal-for rate of 3.6 per game L10

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New York Knicks -11 @ 1.97

Kings have covered against teams like the Lakers and Rockets of late, while the Knicks have failed to cover against New Orleans and Atlanta recently, but New York is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 matchups against the Kings, including covering in each of the last 4 meetings.

The Kings are missing their two most important players: Domantas Sabonis (partial meniscus tear in left knee) and Keegan Murray (ankle sprain), plus Dennis Schroder who is suspended.

The Knicks are essentially fully healthy in this matchup and rank ahead of the Kings in nearly every category on both sides of the ball.

Raptors–Pacers Under 221.5 @ 1.90

Indiana is without Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles tear) and also has Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin out, which materially reduces shot creation and easy-transition/secondary scoring pathways. Toronto is also missing key pieces LRJ Barrett out; Jakob Poeltl out), which can lower offensive efficiency.

SHL - Jan 15

Skellefteå -1.5 AH @ 1.77

Skellefteå is a better team fundamentally, and they come into this match in good form. The last time the teams met in Skellefteå, the home team won clearly 5-1, and they have won both meetings between the teams this season. I believe they will win this match as well.

Como vs Milan - Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.79

Como has seen Under 2.5 goals hit in 89% of their home matches this season, while Milan's away games have gone under in 50% of cases. The defensive statistics are outstanding: Como concedes just 0.44 goals per home game, and Milan allows only 0.67 goals per away match.

Inter is the only team that has been able to score more than one goal at Como and they have conceded just four goals at home. Milan has Gimenez injured at Lea and Nkunku are doubtful, limiting their offense.

Only "value" bets today

Bayern München -1.5 AH @ 2.43

Hamburger SV ML @ 2.40

Athletic Club ML @ 2.22

Napoli win to nil @ 2.15

RC Lens -1.5 AH @ 2.30

Osasuna -1 AH @ 2.53

Brentford DC @ 2.00

Arsenal ML & Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.88

Tottenham -1 AH @ 2.26

Bristol City ML @ 2.25

Screw it. Going back to Playing against the favorites.
Tired of getting screwed by City, Arsenal, Liverpool etc

Top 5 Public Bets for Jan 18

• Newcastle ML
• Villa to win to nil
• Atletico Madrid -1.5
• Genoa +0.25 (Already started so no play)
• Strasbourg -1 AH

To fade PLAYING:

• Wolves 1X @ 2.17 with Coolbet
• LAYING Villa to win to Nil @ Smarkets - Risking 2.15 units to win 1 unit
• Deportivo Alaves +1.5 AH @ 1.78 with Coolbet
• FC Metz +1 AH @ 2.25 with Coolbet
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Doing the same for US Sports

I'm fading heavy public favorites and playing:

Ottawa Senators ML @ 2.12
New Orleans Pelicans +13.5 @ 2.01
Brooklyn Nets +6 @ 2.04
Charlotte Hornets -2 @ 2.05

Odds and lines from Pinnacle Sports

Fading Top 5 Football Favorites:

• Playing AGAINST Elche ML - Risking 1.54 units to win 1 unit
• Playing AGAINST Cremonese ML - Risking 1.64 units to win 1 unit
• Playing AGAINST Guingamp ML - Risking 1.90 units to win 1 unit
• Playing AGAINST Brighton ML - Risking 0.97 units to win 1 unit
• Playing AGAINST Granada DNB - Risking 0.71 units to win 1 unit
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Doing good so continuing..lol

The Match: Bodø/Glimt Vs Manchester City The Public Pick: Over 3.5 Goals My Move: Play AGAINST Over 3.5 Goals (Bet Under) The Stake: Risking 0.8 units to win 1 unit

• The Public Logic: “City scores for fun (12 goals in 6 games), and Bodø concedes for fun (13 goals allowed). This will be a 4-1 blowout.”
• The Real Script: It’s January in Norway. It’s freezing. City will rotate the squad to protect legs. The public expects a goal fest, but the script calls for a professional, low-energy City performance. We fade the fireworks.

The Match: Tottenham Vs Borussia Dortmund The Public Pick: BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals My Move: Play AGAINST BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals The Stake: Risking 1.06 units to win 1 unit

• The Public Logic: “Both teams score consistently. Dortmund averages 2.0 goals a game. Spurs are Spurs. This has to be an open game.”
• The Real Script: The stakes are too high. With both teams sitting on 11 points, losing is not an option. Expect a tense, tactical chess match where fear of losing outweighs the desire to score. The “Over” bettors will be sweating by halftime.

The Match: Real Madrid Vs Monaco The Public Pick: Vinícius Júnior Anytime Goalscorer My Move: Play AGAINST Vini Jr Scoring The Stake: Risking 1.5 units to win 1 unit

• The Public Logic: “Real Madrid at home against Monaco? There will be 3 or 4 goals, and Vini is the main man. Easy money.”
• The Real Script: The market is over-exposed on Vini. Monaco’s defense will sit deep and double-team the wings, forcing Madrid to play through the middle. The Hero gets the spotlight, but tonight he gets blanked.

The Match: Inter Milan Vs Arsenal The Public Pick: Under 2.5 Goals My Move: Play AGAINST Under 2.5 Goals (Bet Over) The Stake: Risking 0.75 units to win 1 unit

• The Public Logic: “Arsenal is 6-0-0 and has conceded one goal. Inter has conceded four. This is a 0-0 bore draw written all over it.”
• The Real Script: When two elite defenses meet, the public hammers the Under until the value is gone. All it takes is one early mistake or a set-piece goal to force the game open. I’m fading the “defensive masterclass” narrative.

The Match: Sporting CP Vs PSG The Public Pick: PSG -1.5 Asian Handicap My Move: Play AGAINST PSG -1.5 (Bet Sporting +1.5) The Stake: Risking 2 units to win 1 unit

• The Public Logic: “PSG is 3rd in the table and unbeaten away. They are a different class.”
• The Real Script: PSG traveling to Lisbon is a classic trap spot. Sporting is tough at home, and PSG doesn’t need to blow them out to get a result. The public is paying a premium for the “PSG” brand name. I’ll take the points.

Total Risk: 6.11 Units Potential Profit: 5.00 Units

• Newcastle vs PSV Eindhoven

The Villain's Move: Playing AGAINST PSV Eindhoven +1.5 AH (Risking 1 unit to win 1 unit)

The Public Logic: Newcastle has injuries, is fatigued, and has an important game coming up in the league during the weekend. PSV’s 15-11 goal record in six UCL games suggests they can keep this tight.

The Real Script: Newcastle is playing at home in a high-stakes European night. The public assumes the atmosphere at St. James' Park will carry them to a multi-goal victory.

2. Bayern Munich vs Union SG

The Villain's Move: Playing AGAINST Bayern Munich vs Union SG - Both Teams to Score (Risking 1.12 units to win 1 unit) The Public Logic: Bayern averages 1.2 conceded per UCL match and has failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their last six; Union has opened the scoring in their last six, making BTTS at plus-money attractive. The Real Script: It’s Bayern at home. The general consensus is that they will dominate possession so thoroughly that Union SG won't even get a sniff of the goal.

3. Slavia Prague vs Barcelona

The Villain's Move: Playing AGAINST Barcelona win to nil (Risking 1.94 units to win 1 unit) The Public Logic: Slavia are winless in the UCL and have failed to score in their last five UCL games, while Barcelona have won 11 of their last 12 and kept six clean sheets in their last eight, pointing to a strong clean-sheet win profile. The Real Script: When a trend becomes this lopsided, the market overcorrects. While the stats favor Barcelona, the risk-to-reward ratio for a "Win to Nil" is often poor when a single scrappy goal from an underdog can ruin the ticket.

4. Galatasaray vs Atlético Madrid

The Villain's Move: Playing AGAINST Galatasaray vs Atlético Madrid - Over 3.5 Goals (Risking 1.7 units to win 1 unit) The Public Logic: Atlético’s six UCL games are averaging over four goals per match and Galatasaray has major injuries in their defense. The Real Script: Atlético Madrid is historically known for Diego Simeone’s "bus-parking" defensive style. Casual bettors often default to the "Under" when Atlético travels.

5. Marseille vs Liverpool

The Villain's Move: Playing AGAINST Marseille vs Liverpool - BTTS Yes (Risking 0.61 units to win 1 unit) The Public Logic: Marseille at home is a different beast. Even against elite opposition, the French side tends to find the back of the net, and Liverpool’s aggressive high line always offers opportunities on the counter-attack. The Real Script: Liverpool’s and Marseille's star names often blinds the public to their offensive lapses.

Too easy