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Last updated Nov 14, 6:19 AM EST
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Today’s Free Picks
| Sport | Game Selection | Game Time |
|---|---|---|
| NBA | (553) Indiana Pacers at (554) Charlotte Hornets: Spread | 7:10pm EST - Jan 8/2026 |
The PLAY: Indiana Pacers +3.5 (-109)
Pacers vs Hornets NBA Free Pick
The Angle: The Charlotte Hornets have exceeded expectations more often than not this season, but this looks like a tough spot after losing to Toronto on a last-second three-ball last night.
Sure, they're perfect 7-0 against the spread on no rest, but again, last night's loss was brutal and they'll face a desperate Indiana team looking to end an ugly 13-game losing streak. The Pacers can't be anything but undervalued right now, and I think they can steal this one.
The Bet: PACERS.
24-17 (59%) NBA RUN: For Thursday, Mike has a solid premium pick on Heat/Bulls!
Consultant Bio
Mike "Moneymaker" Lundin'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.
----Bankroll Management----
Mike rates his plays between 2-5%, with the 4% & 5% plays being “Top-rated” plays.
2% = Free picks and low-confidence / high-variance plays
3% = Regular plays - most plays will be given a 3* rating
4% = Top Plays = Play of the Day and other top play releases
5% = Max Bets = Game of the Week, Month, and Game of the Year releases
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.