When Mike gets in rhythm, it’s wise to follow — and Friday is shaping up for another payday. 8-4 (67%) NBA SIDES RUN! For Friday, Mike has a solid pick on Pelicans v. Raptors! Four straight profitable NBA seasons until an off year 2024, and this year Mike is destined to bounce back!
Member Notes
Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | (511) Atlanta Hawks at (512) Boston Celtics: Spread | 7:40pm EDT - Mar 27/2026 |
The PLAY: Atlanta Hawks +5.5 (-118)
Hawks vs Celtics NBA Free Pick
The Angle(s): The Angle(s): The Atlanta Hawks' end-of-the-season surge (14 wins in 15 games) have moved them up to the No. 5 seed in the East, but only two games separate them from the Heat in 10th place. With no margin for errors, I expect them to take the fight to Boston, just like they did in a 117-106 win here two months ago. The Hawks are on a 5-1 run against the spread as road underdogs against Eastern Conference rivals.
The Bet: HAWKS (3%).
Playable to: Hawks +4½.
Mike has an MLB 3-Pack, a 4% NBA TOP PLAY of the Day, and a 5% MEGA MAX: NCAA Tourney Sweet 16 TOTAL OF THE WEEK plus one more CBB play going Friday!
Consultant Bio
Magic Mike Moneymaker's experience as a professional poker player has proven to be an immeasurable asset in sports handicapping. He's a numbers guy, with a keen eye for spotting trends and stats that just don't jive with the odds offered by the bookmakers. All Mike's plays come with write ups backing up his selection, giving you a glimpse into his process of breaking down games.
Just as in cash game poker, the goal is not to win that giant pot once in a while, but to build your bankroll slowly and steadily by identifying +EV situations to exploit.
----Handicapping Methodology----
As a former online poker pro, Mike knows the value of creating systems and winning formulas through statistical analysis and math to use as a baseline, but much like poker, sports are played by human beings with emotions and feelings.
Identifying letdown spots, bounce-back spots and situational betting in general plays a big part in Mike's success in picking winners, but he's also not a stranger to locking in a bet based on stats and trends alone.