Tuesday's Best BetMGM Bets: Missouri-Pitt, Pens-Predators, Warriors-Kings

We took another one on the chin last night as we finished 1-2, putting our record at 18-18 overall. The Vikings offense sputtered under Josh Dobbs and Vegas lost to the Flames in OT. The Oakland Golden Grizzlies were not only able to cover at Xavier, but they won as an outright +1400 underdog. A $100 bet on Oakland money line would’ve won you $1400.

Before I dive into my picks, I wanted to go over what has been a fascinating race for Defensive Player of the Year in the NFL. The frontrunners Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons and TJ Watt have all played amazing seasons so far this year and all deserve consideration for the award.

As the odds stand right now on Bet MGM, Garrett is +150, Parsons is +175 and Watt is +250. In most sportsbooks, Garrett and Parsons have been neck and neck while Watt is right behind them. DaRon Bland and his league record for interception return for touchdowns is at +1400.

I do have a small wager on this award for Parsons that I took before the season. As it stands, I would lean Garrett as the pick to bring home the award, especially if the Browns can make the playoffs. Parsons and Watt can also win, but I would make it Garrett #1, Watt #2 and Parsons #3 for how they will finish when this award is voted on.

Now time for the picks!

Missouri Tigers at Pitt Panthers (-6.5) O/U 148.5 7:30 pm on ESPNU

In the past, we have become accustomed to the ACC/Big Ten Challenge every late November of the college basketball season. That challenge is no more, and now we have the ACC/SEC Challenge. Pitt’s first test of this new format is the Missouri Tigers.

The Tigers have had a solid 5-2 start to the season, beating Minnesota on the road but losing to Memphis and Jackson St at home. One thing that has been concerning gamblers betting the Tigers has been Missouri’s ATS record.

The Tigers are 0-7 ATS so far this season. Pitt on the other hand is 5-1 ATS, only not covering vs Florida. Though this doesn’t matter to the coaches, it matters when making picks. I believe Pitt has too much size and scoring for Missouri to handle and the Panthers cruise on Tuesday night.

Pitt Covers -6.5, Missouri Tigers 60 Pitt Panthers 72

Pittsburgh Penguins (-115) at Nashville Predators O/U 6.5 8:00 pm on SportsNet Pittsburgh

The roller coaster ride of the Penguins season rolls into Nashville as they take on the Predators Tuesday Night. Both of these teams come into the matchup with identical 10-10 records, something you rarely see close to two months into the season.

Tonight, the Pens are hopeful they get Bryan Rust back in the lineup, who has missed the last few games with an injury. They would like to have Rust back tonight as the Predators come into the game with a 5-game winning streak.

Though I was originally going to take the Penguins to win, I am taking the Under 6.5 in this game. The last 4 times these teams have met the total has gone under each time. The Under is also 7-3 in the last 10 Pens games and the total has gone under in 3 of the last 4 home games for Nashville. Take the Under 6.5.

Under 6.5 Covers, Pittsburgh Penguins 3 Nashville Predators 2

Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings (-1.5) O/U 236.5 10:00 PM on TNT

The NBA In-Season Tournament is winding down, but the Sacramento Kings are looking to remain undefeated in this new format and punch their ticket as winners of Group C in the Western Conference. In their way stand the Golden State Warriors who with a win can take hold of this group in hopes of ending more hardware to their dynasty.

The Warriors should get a boost tonight from the return of Draymond Green after he was suspended 5 games for choking Rudy Gobert. In my personal opinion, Green isn’t the player he once was and should’ve never been re-signed by Golden State. He is a walking three ring circus whose price tag is way too high for what he can produce at this stand of his career. They should’ve let him walk so you could play with LeBron James.

This Kings team is emerging and only lost by 1 to the Warriors earlier this season at home in a game they should’ve won. I believe the Kings will win this game and lock up Group C. They are also an interesting bet to win the In-Season Tournament at 10/1.

Kings Cover -1.5, Golden State Warriors 110 Sacramento Kings 114