Gimme Props with Luke Shuey, NBA Picks, NBA Free Picks, NBA Predictions, NCAAF Picks, NCAAF Free Picks, NCAAF Predictions 12/27/24
- Luke Shuey
- Dec 27, 2024
- 3 min read
NBA: Ivica Zubac (Clippers) OVER 30.5 PRA (pts, rebs, assts)
Free plays went 2-1 last night and the VIP card smashed going 9-4 for big profit! We roll that into tonight where I want you guys to look at Ivica Zubac of the Clippers to go over his PRA line of 30.5 against the Warriors. Golden state ranks highly in many defensive categories but Zubac is a mismatch for them as a big man. He averages over 30 PRA and clearly likes going against their undersized roster as he put up 23-18-6 (47 PRA) against them in their only matchup this year. In a game where he can potentially get 15-20 rebounds I feel that the points will come as the Warriors elite defense forces the ball out of James Harden and Norman Powell’s hands. Look for Zubac to be the recipient for some easy dunks and quick buckets to get us started tonight. I love this play. Lock in Ivica Zubac OVER 30.5 PRA for the first winner!
NBA: Keon Johnson (Nets) UNDER 11.5 Points
Onto free prop #2 and I want you guys to take Keon Johnson of the Nets to go UNDER 11.5 points tonight against the Spurs. This is a nice numbers play as the analytics give us a projected 27% edge on the books with him projected for about 8 points tonight. Johnson has been a role player in his 5 years in the NBA but has been thrust into a starting spot with the trade of Dennis Schroder and Cam Thomas injury. Because of this, the ball handling of Ben Simmons and scoring of Cameron Johnson have been the mainstay for the Brooklyn offense. Keon hasn’t shot the ball well, hitting just 24% from three in December and is only 32% from the field in that span. He’s averaging 6.3 PPG on the season and I really see no reason that coaches would be encouraging him to shoot more in their offense. Shake Milton has been scoring it better in his minutes so he could steal some of Johnson’s attempts. I like San Antonio to keep him in single digits tonight. Take Keon Johnson UNDER 11.5 Points!
NCAAF: Michael Hawkins (Oklahoma) OVER 152.5 Passing Yards
For the third and final free play we are looking to the Armed Forces Bowl and locking in Michael Hawkins (Oklahoma) Over 152.5 Passing Yards. Oklahoma travels to Fort Worth, Texas to take on Navy in the Armed Forces bowl! Starting quarterback Jackson Arnold entered the transfer portal and will be on his way Auburn. This opens up an opportunity for Michael Hawkins to show what he can do. Hawkins is an exciting dual threat quarterback that played a decent amount this year. This hasn’t been the season Sooner fans were hoping for. We think this is a great “buy low” spot for Hawkins. After Arnold was benched, Hawkins got his chance in the second half of the Tennessee game and starts against Texas and Auburn. Michael was mediocre in those performances causing Venables to go back to Arnold, but those are two of the best defenses in the country. Navy is allowing 208 passing yards per game and gave up some big performances to teams with a solid passing game. Even with some opt outs, Oklahoma still has plenty of athleticism to take advantage downfield. Lock in Hawkins Over 152.5 Passing Yards!
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