Wizards and Raptors and Lemons... Oh My!

Our Free NBA Picks are 24-10 this year, hitting 71%, including a current hot streak of 10-1 in the last 11. We have one medium sized play today.

Washington Wizards/Toronto Raptors Over 192

Our system doesn't usually grind out a lot of over/unders unless there is great value on the board, so look for a lot of scoring from Chris Bosh and the Raptors against the Wizards.

Good luck!

BREAKING NEWS: Strahan to Retire From Giants

We don't typically break this type of news, but this is too big for us to pass up. A source close to both the New York Giants and Michael Strahan has informed us that the Giants defensive end will not return for another season in 2008.

While the official announcement is not expected for at least a couple of weeks, our source indicated that Strahan has already told the team that he will not be back. Per the source, Strahan telephoned head coach Tom Coughlin to inform him of his decision, but will wait to take it public.

This news comes on the same day that another legend, Packers quarterback Brett Favre, officially called it quits. Perhaps Strahan saw the emotional press conference Favre held earlier today and decided that he is ready to hang them up after knocking off the Patriots to earn his first career Super Bowl ring.

Maybe Favre is also the reason why Strahan will wait to break the news. Favre gift-wrapped a sack for Strahan back in 2002, allowing the Giants legend to break the record for sacks in a single season. Maybe Strahan is simply letting Favre enjoy his moment in the limelight.

The Giants have lost a few key players in free agency, and Strahan will be difficult for the defending champs to replace.

The Shockers are the Pick

We're getting ready for March Madness with a Free NCAA Basketball Pick tonight.

Wichita State Shockers +1.5 over the Indiana State Sycamores

Wichita State has been playing better late in the year, and should pull of a shocker tonight against the Sycamores.

No Plays Today

There was a lot of action in the NBA as well as in NCAA Basketball, but there were no picks that qualified in our strict system, which is hitting 71% in the NBA.

We've said it before and we'll say it again--we won't post plays just for the sake of posting plays. When we do have picks, we make sure they have an excellent chance at winning.

There should be a play tomorrow, we are just waiting for the line to come out. So remember to check back again tomorrow. We'll see you then!

Lakers and Suns Cover for 2-0 Day

Another day, another winner. Wait... make that two winners.

In our first Free NBA Pick, the Lakers fought back from a double-digit deficit against the Kings, using a 36-18 fourth quarter to put Sacramento in their place. Kobe Bryant scored 17 points in the deciding quarter, leading the Lakers to a 117-105 victory and covering the six point spread.

Then, about 20 minutes prior to tip-off, we added a Bonus Free NBA Pick, which ended up being a reward for the readers who check us out most often. We try to get these picks in as early as possible, but there was a lot of analysis to be done before we could determine the Suns a Free NBA Pick, and we posted it as soon as we could.

The Suns got on the Blazers early, leading 60-41 at the half, and although they let Portland get back in it, they still pulled out a 97-92 win to cover the two point spread.

When all was said and done, we ended up with a 2-0 day. Our Free NBA Picks remain insanely hot, hitting 10 of the last 11. Overall, they are now 24-10, which is roughly 71%.

We hope you were riding these picks with us today, but if you weren't, fear not, we'll have more free picks in the coming days. Get them while they're hot!

Bonus Free NBA Pick

After further research, we are adding a bonus Free NBA Pick. We rarely have more than one play, but we like the value of this pick.

Phoenix Suns -2 over the Portland Trailblazers

in addition to our previous pick

Los Angeles Lakers -6 over the Sacramento Kings

The Shaquille O'Neal trade the Suns made earlier this year will finally begin to look like a great decision tonight, as will betting on the Suns. We like both of these faves, so good luck and enjoy the rare two play night.

Lakers are the Pick Tonight

Our Free NBA Picks, as you can tell from our updated records post, are 22-10 and have won eight of nine, and we have another gem tonight.

Los Angeles Lakers -6 over the Sacramento Kings

We like Kobe Bryant and the Lakers to cover this one fairly easily tonight. Good luck!