Mason Folz's Picks:
Carolina Hurricanes -153
GAME: (NHL) Tampa Bay vs. Carolina 03/05/2023 3:00 PM EST
PICK: Money Line: -153.00 Carolina (Home)
I like Carolina ML at home, as they are (7-3) in their last 10 games and they have been great on the defensive end of the ice. They are holding their opponents to the second least amount of goals per game and the least amount of shots. They will keep the Lightning from consistently scoring throughout this game and slowly pull away.
Tampa Bay has struggled on the defensive end of the ice as of late and they are only (1-4) in their last five games overall. They will continue to struggle and the Hurricanes will roll at home. Pick the Carolina Hurricanes ML.
Mason Folz's Sunday NHL Best Bet
GAME: (NHL) Detroit vs. Philadelphia 03/05/2023 6:00 PM EST
PICK: Total: 6.00 | -101.00 Over
I like the over (6) in this one, as the over is (8-2) in their last 10 meetings in Philadelphia and the over is (6-2) in the Flyers' last eight home games. They’ve shown that they can score, but they struggle defensively. I can say the same thing about the Red Wings as well, as they struggle on the defensive end of the ice. They are allowing the 19th most goals per game and the Flyers are allowing the 21st most. Those trends will continue and they will both score enough goals to push this total over the number. Pick the over (6) and expect an offensive battle in this one.
Mason Folz's Sunday CBB Best Bet
GAME: (NCAAB) Houston vs. Memphis 03/05/2023 12:00 PM EST
PICK: Total: 146.00 | -110.00 Over
I like the over (146) in this one, as I see both of these offenses having success consistently throughout this game. They are both elite and they have looked solid as of late. The Cougars are scoring the 70th most points and they have the fourth-highest adjusted offensive rating.
But, I see Memphis having success on the offensive end of the court as well. Memphis has the 16th highest adjusted tempo rating and they are scoring the 24th most points per game. The Tigers are also (13-1) as they have been very tough to stop in front of their fans. They will stay hot in this one and do their part in pushing this total over the number. Take the over (146) and expect an offensive battle in this one.
Iowa -11.5
GAME: (NCAAB) Nebraska vs. Iowa 03/05/2023 2:00 PM EST
PICK: Point Spread: -11.50 | -115.00 Iowa (Home)
I like Iowa (-11.5), as I see them blowing out the Cornhuskers in this game. Iowa has looked very strong as of late and they are elite at home. The Hawkeyes are (7-3) in their last 10 and (14-2) at home this season. They also have one of the best offenses in the country, as they are going to consistently score throughout this game.
Nebraska is only (3-9) on the road this season and they aren’t going to be able to keep up with Iowa. They have struggled offensively on the road, and I see that trend continuing. Iowa is averaging the 17th most points per game and they have the third-highest adjusted offensive rating, according to KenPom. They’re going to get hot at home and cover this large spread. Pick the Iowa Hawkeyes and lay the points (-11.5).
