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Feb 5th | 🔥 Riding with the Public - 4 Big Bets for Tonight’s Action

Betting Breakdown: Public Money Aligns on These 4 Plays

February 05, 2025

Sports Corner Daily’s đź‘€ Results from 02/04/2025

Sports Corner Daily went 3-0 last night on our selections and is off to a Hott start this week going 5-1 on the week so far and 6-1 in our last 7 bets. Check it out below 👇 and click the image to see the full track record. 

Lets recap Sports Corner Daily's perfect 3-0 night. Starting in some college basketball action, UCLA defeated #9 Michigan State 63-61. UCLA started this game off hot, going on a nice run to end the first half and take a 7 point lead to halftime. In the second half they extended the lead to 11 points before Michigan State came roaring back to tie the game with 2 minutes remaining. UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr scored on a contested shot with 9 seconds left to give UCLA the lead back and secure the win. UCLA improved to 17-6 on the season and 8-4 in conference play. 

In some NBA action last night, the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 121-115, with the score falling just inside our Raptors +6.5 selection. The Raptors had to battle back from a terrible second quarter performance where they were outscored 38-17. The Knicks were fueled by a monster game from center Karl Towns who had 27 points and 20 rebounds. The Knicks improve to 34-17 on the season and are currently the 3 seed in the east.

In some NHL action last night, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in a shootout, covering our Penguins +1.5 selection. Center Jack Hughes scored 2 goals for the Devils in the win. The Devils improve to 30-19-6 on season and are winners of 4 of the last 6 games. The Devils are currently in third place in the Metropolitan division of the Eastern conference. 

Looking forward to today, we have another 4 picks for you. Although we have been against the public for the majority of our bets this week which has worked out for us, tonight is a bit different as we are riding with the public on all 4 of our plays!

Be sure to check out The Full Details and What the Public Thinks on these bets before jumping in. Let’s win some money!

Today's LIVE Bets: 

NHL: Boston Bruins @ New York Rangers - 7:00pm ET

NY Rangers -1

Analysis:

I usually prefer to back a team that seeks quick revenge against a rival, especially after the Rangers' recent 6-3 loss in Boston, where Jeremy Swayman was in goal for the Bruins. However, since Swayman started last night against Minnesota, it likely puts Joonas Korpisalo in net for the Rangers. Korpisalo has struggled, allowing five or more goals in three of his last five games and posting a problematic 3.69 GAA on the road this season. Interestingly, I expected him to start Tuesday since he has impressive home stats, and the Bruins might have benefited from saving Swayman for a tougher matchup. As of February 2025, Korpisalo’s performance has been a concern, with his goals-against average ranking…[Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...

NCAAB: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds @ Lafayette Leopards - 7:00pm ET

Lafayette to win

Analysis:

On January 22, the Leopards delivered one of their strongest performances of the season, defeating Loyola 80-59 while shooting an impressive 57% from the field and hitting 12 three-pointers. While I don't expect them to replicate that exact performance, I would appreciate a solid early lead to ease my nerves. Defensively, Lafayette is formidable, boasting the Patriot League's blocks leader, Justin Vander Baan, and steals leader, Ryan Pettit. This season, Lafayette has held opponents to an average of 65 points per game, enhancing their…[Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...

NBA: Phoenix Suns @ Oklahoma City Thunder - 10:00pm ET

Oklahoma City -12

Analysis:

The trade deadline is creating a stir in the league, and the Suns seem to be feeling the pressure, especially with rumors of Kevin Durant potentially being traded or resting. This season, the Suns have been inconsistent, recently being swept by the surprising Blazers. They hold a disappointing 0-4 record against the spread (ATS) versus top 5 teams, including a 16-point loss to the Thunder. On the road, they are just 3-8 ATS and 7-16-1 overall. Meanwhile, the Thunder, while not known for consistently covering, have performed well as favorites of 10-12.5 points, going 6-3 ATS in that scenario. Notably, of their last 10 victories, eight were by 13 points or more. The Suns have also struggled recently, going…[Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...

NBA: Orlando Magic @ Sacramento Kings - 10:30pm ET

Sacramento -5

Analysis:

The Kings have been dominant at home, winning their last seven games there by at least five points each, and averaging 123 points per game during this stretch. They are 4-3 against the spread (ATS) in these games, which is decent compared to the struggling Magic. Despite returning from a long road trip and a recent trade, I expect the Kings to maintain their momentum. In contrast, the Magic have had a rough time lately, going 7-17 ATS in their last 24 games and just 1-10 in their last 11. They also hold a record of 4-11-1 ATS against Western Conference teams and are 4-10 ATS as road underdogs. Furthermore, Orlando ranks 29th in the league with an alarming -12.2 net rating over the past 15 games, highlighting…[Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...

As always - Bet Smart, Bet Safe, Follow your strategy and let's win together!

Good luck,

The Sports Corner Daily Team

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