Today in Sports Betting: Best Bets for Alabama-Auburn Showdown; Circa College Hoops Challenge Selections

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    The Tide rises

    There’s no doubt what the big game of the day is: Alabama-Auburn (4 p.m. ET, ESPN).

    Let’s see which contestants in the opening round of the Circa College Hoops Challenge bit on this one:

    • Will Hill: Alabama (-1.5) * BEST BET
    • Matt Youmans: Alabama (-1.5) * BEST BET
    • Ken Thomson: Alabama (-1.5)
    • Tim Murray: Alabama (-1.5)
    • Wes Reynolds: UNDER (172)
    • Jim Root: OVER (172)

    All 75 contest plays are posted here on VSiN.com. On today’s VSiN Weekend Morning Line (10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET), host Tim Murray will announce all the picks.

    In case you missed my newsletter yesterday, here is the deal on the contest: A field of 15 handicappers, pro bettors and VSiN hosts will pick 50 sides or totals from today through the NCAA championship.The contestants use Circa lines and have a deadline of 10 p.m. PT Friday to enter their five selections for Saturday’s games during the regular season.

    >>Meet the contestants.

    More college hoops resources

    Steve Makinen has some plays based on his conference rematch betting systems. 

    Greg Peterson has posted his Best Bets for today’s menu.

    >Peterson’s handicapped lines

    Listen nowGreg’s daily podcast handicapping every game on the menu every day.

    Adam Burke will post his top plays later this morning.

    >Makinen’s power ratings with estimated scores

    >DraftKIngs/Circa Betting Splits.

    Quick Hits

    NHL: The U.S. and Canada meet in the 4 Nations Face-Off (8 p.m. ET). Since he is a dual citizen, Jonathan Davis is the perfect guy to handicap the big game. Check here for his Best Bets.

    NBAZach Cohen has posted his advice on betting tonight’s dunk and 3-point contests.

    UFCLou Finocchiaro offers his Best Bets on today’s card in Las VegasBritton Hess will weigh in with his picks later today.

    SoccerNigel Seeley has three plays for today’s EPL action.

    Horse Racing: 1/ST BET handicapper Jeff Siegel has his picks for today’s Santa Anita card. Look for Mike Somich‘s picks later today. 1/ST Bet offers wagering on hundreds of races every day from across the country and around the world. Sign up at 1STBET.COM with promo code VSIN200 to claim a 20% rebate for your first 60 days, up to $200.

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    This is The VSiN Daily newsletter for Saturday, February 15. Sign up for this free email and get picks and insights delivered to your in-box every morning.

    Bill Adee
    Bill Adee
    Bill Adee is one of the co-founders of VSiN and writes The VSiN Daily newsletter. Before the launch of VSiN in 2017, he had a variety of jobs in the media space, including sports editor of the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune.
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