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Crick's Picks: College Basketball 3/10/23

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  • Well the ROLLERCOASTER continues!! We're not losing much, however, we haven't increased our accounts much either. We've had a few real GOOD days, as well as a few real BAD days, but mostly mediocre days as far as our ATS Picks are concerned. We're not going to spite the "Gambling Gods" by complaining too much about basically breaking even though. More times than not.... "Breaking Even" is a WIN!! I promise you, it could ALWAYS be worse. I've seen some days when "Breaking Even", would have made me feel like a Gazillionaire 🤣..... Now, if you've been betting the ML plays "Straight Up", you've actually done pretty well with those. I always give the ML picks as a "Parlay" option simply because the JUICY Odds Boost makes for a fun little sweat. However, Parlays aren't a sustainable way to "Grow" your account. The reason they pay out so well, is because they're so tough to hit. Not to mention, Bookmakers are ALWAYS gonna give you shorter "Payout" odds, on Parlays, than you should actually receive if it were based on the probability of actually winning each individual bet without losing a single one. In other words, Parlay's are "Sucker Bets".... But that doesn't mean they aren't, still, one of MY FAVORITE things on the entire planet!! They're GREAT to sprinkle a small wager on in hopes of a HUGE return, but you shouldn't risk more than about 20% of your normal "Unit" bet on Parlays. Also, when I play a Parlay, I like to bet a "Half-Unit" on each play individually as well. Then if I go 6 or 7 out of 8... I've still made a profit, instead of just losing what I had invested on the Parlay. Just a little advice from a guy who's lost PLENTY, betting Parlays, in his lifetime........ BUT ENOUGH OF ALL THAT!! The windshield is bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason, and we're moving FORWARD!! Another JAM PACKED slate of games are on the table for us on Friday, and it feels like a Good Day to have a GOOD DAY!! No "Game of the Night" preview today, but I'll have another one of those out for you all tomorrow, as well as Sunday!! Just want you ALL to know, how much those of us here at Sportspicks, REALLY APPRECIATE each and every one of YOU!! We just wanted to say THANK YOU for your continued support. Y'ALL THE REAL MVP'S!! Now..... LET"S GET TO IT!

Results 3/9/23

  • 12-12-1 ATS

  • 6-2 ML's Parlay Lost

  • 0-2 "Longshots"

  • 0-1 ATS "Game of the Night" 0-1 Straight Up

Crick's Picks: 3/10/23

All Conference Tournament Games Played at "Neutral Sites"

  • Rutgers +7 vs Purdue 12:00 PM EST

  • Florida Atlantic/Middle Tennessee OVER 140.5 12:30 PM EST

  • Alabama -7.5 vs Mississippi State 1:00 PM EST

  • Ohio State +5 vs Michigan State 2:30 PM EST

  • Tennessee/Missouri OVER 140 3:00 PM EST

  • Temple +5 vs Cincinnati 3:00 PM EST

  • Toledo -5.5 vs Ohio 5:00 PM EST

  • Penn State +1.5 vs Northwestern 6:30 PM EST

  • Duke/Miami OVER 145.5 7:00 PM EST

  • Akron +2 vs Kent State 7:30 PM EST

  • North Carolina Central +1 vs Norfolk State 8:00 PM EST

  • Grand Canyon/Sam Houston UNDER 126.5 9:00 PM EST

  • Kentucky -8.5 vs Vanderbilt 9:00 PM EST

  • Wichita State/Tulane OVER 151.5 9:00 PM EST

  • Xavier/Creighton OVER 153.5 9:00 PM EST

  • Oregon +6 vs UCLA 9:00 PM EST

  • Indiana/Maryland UNDER 135.5 9:00 PM EST

  • Texas/TCU OVER 146.5 9:30 PM EST

  • Virginia -3.5 vs Clemson 9:30 PM EST

  • Arizona/Arizona State OVER 154.5 11:30 PM EST

No Favorite "Longshots" Today

Free ML Parlay (7 Picks)

  • UAB -110 vs North Texas 3:00 PM EST

  • UConn -175 vs Marquette 6:30 PM EST

  • Kansas -210 vs Iowa State 7:00 PM EST

  • Texas A&M -110 vs Arkansas 7:00 PM EST

  • Memphis -260 vs UCF 7:00 PM EST

  • San Diego State -470 vs San Jose State 9:30 PM EST

  • Arizona -360 vs Arizona State 11:30 PM EST

Total Odds Boost = +1800

10.00 to win 180.00

100.00 to win 1,800.00

Hope Everyone has a GREAT Friday!!

Enjoy the Games and Good Luck!!!!

-Crickett

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