Frank Sawyer

At 10:05 PM ET on Friday, we will be playing the Phoenix Suns (554) minus the point(s) versus the Denver Nuggets (553). THE SITUATION: Phoenix (8-5) snapped their two-game losing streak on Wednesday with their 109-103 win at Houston as a 5.5-point favorite. Denver (7-7) has won four of their last six contests with their 119-101- win against Oklahoma City on Tuesday as a 10.5-point favorite.

REASONS TO TAKE THE SUNS MINUS THE POINTS: Phoenix should build off their momentum as they have covered the point spread in 11 of their last 15 games after a straight-up win — and they have covered the point spread in 12 of their last 16 games after a point spread victory. Now after playing their last five games on the road, the Suns return home where they have covered the point spread in 9 of their last 10 games. Phoenix has also covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 home games against teams with a winning record on the road. Denver held the Thunder to 41.9% of their shots which was the best defensive effort in their last five games. But the Nuggets have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a straight-up win. Additionally, Denver is just 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games after a straight-up win — and they are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after a point spread victory. They go back on the road where they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games as an underdog. Additionally, the Nuggets are 0-5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog — and they are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage of 60% or better this weekend.

FINAL TAKE: Denver will be looking to avenge a 106-103 upset loss at home to the Suns on January 1st — but they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games when playing with same-season revenge. 10* NBA Friday Late Show Bailout with the Phoenix Suns (554) minus the point(s) versus the Denver Nuggets (553). Best of luck for us — Frank.

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR FRIDAY, 1/22:

My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last play I cut in the NBA for Friday was with Under the Total in the game between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. Dallas (7-7) ended their three-game winning streak on Wednesday with their 124-112 win at Indiana as a 2-point favorite. The Mavericks have then played 4 straight games Under the Total after a point spread win. They also have played 7 of their last 9 road games Under the Total as a favorite. San Antonio (8-7) comes off a 121-99 loss at Golden State on Wednesday as a 1-point favorite. The Spurs have played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a point spread loss. San Antonio has also played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total at home. Take the Under. Best of luck — Frank.

Frank Sawyer’s Hollywood Sports is on a 44 of 72 (61%) NBA run! Frank enjoys a 45 of 57 (79%) mark with his highest-rated 25* plays in All-Sports — and now he furthers his 22 of 30 (73%) NBA 25* mark with this 25* NBA Divisional Game of the Month for Friday night! DON’T MISS IT!

Frank is on a 45 of 56 (80%) run with their highest-rated 25* plays in All-Sports — and this includes 16 of 20 (80%) NFL Game of the Year/Month winners (even after the frustrating loss with KC last Sunday)! Frank’s regulars now enjoy a 43 of 59 (73%) Football run which includes a 26 of 36 (72%) NFL mark! Frank is also on a 22 of 30 (73%) NFL playoff run with a 14-6 playoff mark in 2021 which includes an 8 of 10 (80%) NFL Playoff sides mark in 2021 that has continued his 26 of 37 (70%) NFL sides run — and now he UNLEASHES his 25* NFC Game of the Year for the Tampa Bay-Green Bay ATS winner on Fox-TV at 3:05 PM ET on Sunday! DO NOT MISS OUT!

Frank was a WINNING 3-2 on Thursday in All-Sports to further his 76 of 112 (68%) run since 12/26 and continue his 105 of 161 (65%) mark over the last 43 days! Frank is also on a 43 of 58 (74%) Football run which includes a 26 of 36 (72%) NFL mark after his 14-6 start to the 2021 NFL Playoffs! Now Frank furthers his 17 of 26 (65%) NFL TOTALS TEAR with the Buccaneers-Packers’ O/U winner on Fox-TV on Sunday at 3:05 PM ET! WATCH and WIN — and BANK on Frank!

At 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the CS-Bakersfield (865) and UC-Irvine (866). THE SITUATION: CS-Bakersfield (9-4) has won five straight games after their 83-72 win at Hawai’i on Saturday as a 1.5-point underdog. UC-Riverside (6-3) has won three of their last four games with their 70-53 win at Cal-Poly Slo on Saturday as a 10-point favorite.

REASONS TO TAKE UNDER THE TOTAL: The Under is 5-2-1 in the UC-Riverside’s last 8 games after a straight-up win — and they have played 33 of their last 45 games Under the Total after a win on the road. The Highlanders held the Mustangs to just 30.9% shooting after limiting them to 30% shooting the day before. UC-Riverside has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after holding their last two opponents to no better than 37% from the field. Over their last five games, the Highlanders are allowing only 65.4 PPG on 39.0% shooting from the field. They return home where the Under is 4-1-1 in their last 6 games. The Under is also 11-5-1 in their last 17 home games as a favorite. CS-Bakersfield has played 5 straight games Under the Total after a win on the road against a conference rival — and they have played 8 straight games Under the Total after a double-digit win against a Big West foe. The Roadrunners have also played 7 of their last 9 games Under the Total after a point spread victory. Now they stay on the road where they have played 6 of their last 8 games Under the Total on the road. They also have played 7 of their last 8 games Under the Total with the number set at 129.5 or lower.

FINAL TAKE: CS-Bakersfield has played 7 of their last 9 games Under the Total as an underdog — and UC-Riverside has played 8 of their last 11 games Under the Total as a favorite. 10* CBB Friday Daily Discounted O/U Deal with Under the Total in the game between the CS-Bakersfield (865) and UC-Irvine (866). Best of luck for us — Frank.

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR FRIDAY, 1/22:

My “Cutting Room Floor” plays are the situations I considered the closest to being worthy of investment but did not make the “final cut” for my official plays today for subscribers. The last play on my cut list for the Friday early slate in college basketball is with Coastal Carolina minus the points versus Troy. Coastal Carolina (9-3) looks to rebound from a 71-68 loss at Georgia State as a 7-point underdog on Saturday as a 7-point underdog. The Chanticleers have then covered the point spread in 5 straight games after a straight-up loss. Coastal Carolina has also covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 home games as a favorite. Troy (6-7) has lost three in a row with their 63-56 loss at Georgia Southern on Saturday. The Trojans have failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games after a straight-up loss. Troy has also failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games on the road. Lay the points with Coastal Carolina. Best of luck — Frank.

Frank Sawyer’s Hollywood Sports is on a 16 of 22 (73%) CBB HOT STREAK along with a 17 of 21 (81%) CBB Game of the Month mark even after losing their 25* CBB play with the UCLA-Cal Over last night! Frank BOUNCES-BACK TONIGHT by furthering his 108 of 173 (62%) CBB TOTALS TEAR along with his 18 of 24 (75%) CBB Game of the Year/Month Totals mark!  with a 25* CBB Conference Total of the Month! DO NOT MISS OUT!

Frank is on a 44 of 72 (61%) NBA run! Frank enjoys a 45 of 57 (79%) mark with his highest-rated 25* plays in All-Sports — and now he furthers his 22 of 30 (73%) NBA 25* mark with his 25* NBA Divisional Game of the Month for Friday night! DON’T MISS IT!

Frank was a WINNING 3-2 on Thursday in All-Sports to further his 76 of 112 (68%) run since 12/26 and continue his 105 of 161 (65%) mark over the last 43 days! Frank is also on a 43 of 58 (74%) Football run which includes a 26 of 36 (72%) NFL mark after his 14-6 start to the 2021 NFL Playoffs! Now Frank furthers his 17 of 26 (65%) NFL TOTALS TEAR with the Buccaneers-Packers’ O/U winner on Fox-TV on Sunday at 3:05 PM ET! WATCH and WIN — and BANK on Frank!

At 8:35 PM ET on Friday, we will be playing the San Antonio Spurs (546) plus the points versus the Dallas Mavericks (545). THE SITUATION: San Antonio (8-7) saw their two-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday in their 121-99 loss at Golden State as a 1-point underdog. Dallas (7-7) ended their three-game losing streak on Wednesday in their 124-112 victory at Indiana as a 2-point favorite.

REASONS TO TAKE THE SPURS PLUS THE POINTS: San Antonio may be coming off their worst game of the season. They shot only 37.2% from the field which was their lowest field goal percentage of the year. They also allowed the Warriors to nail 50.5% of their shots which was the worst defensive effort in their last nine games. The Spurs have bounced-back to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after a point spread loss. Additionally, San Antonio has covered the point spread in 9 of their last 13 games after a double-digit loss. The Spurs have played four of their seven losses within 7 points — they are playing close games in their defeats. They return home where they have covered the point spread in 13 of their last 20 home games as an underdog getting up to 6 points. Dallas made 52.6% of their shots on Wednesday which was not only their best shooting effort of the season but the first time all year where they made at least 50% of their shots. They also held the Pacers to just 44.6% of their shots in what was the best defensive effort in their last four games. But the Mavericks have failed to cover the point spread in 13 of their last 21 games after a win on the road by double-digits. Dallas does have Kristaps Porzingis back on the court after he was out to begin the season — he scored 27 points while adding 12 rebounds on Wednesday. But head coach Rick Carlisle is still dealing with a depleted roster given COVID protocols. The team will once again be without Josh Richardson, Maxi Kleber, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dwight Powell tonight as they remain in quarantine. The Mavericks have failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 road games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% at home. They also have failed to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 7 road games as a favorite.

FINAL TAKE: San Antonio has covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games in expected close games where they are listed in the +/- 3-point range — and they have covered the point spread in 16 of their last 25 home games when listed in that +/- 3-point range. 25* NBA Southwest Division Game of the Month with the San Antonio Spurs (546) plus the points versus the Dallas Mavericks (545). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 6:00 PM ET on Friday, we will be playing Under the Total in the game between the Troy Trojans (837) and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (838). THE SITUATION: Troy (6-7) has lost three games in a row with their 63-56 loss at Georgia Southern as a 6-point underdog on Saturday. Coastal Carolina (9-3) saw their two-game winning streak snapped on Saturday in their 71-68 loss a Georgia State as a 7-point underdog.

REASONS TO TAKE UNDER THE TOTAL: The Trojans made 48.9% of their shots against the Eagles which was much higher than the 37.7% shooting percentage they are saddled with in their ten road games. They are scoring only 56.8 PPG on the road. Troy has played 6 straight games Under the Total after a straight-up loss — and they have played 7 straight games Under the Total after a point spread loss. Their game with Georgia Southern still finished Under the 128.5 point total — and they have played 5 of their last 6 games Under the Total after playing their last game Under the Total. The Trojans are playing better on defense as of late as they have held their last five opponents to just 40.3% shooting which is resulting in just 62.2 PPG. They stay on the road where they have played 9 of their last 10 games Under the Total — and they have played 35 of their last 52 road games Under the Total as an underdog. Troy has also played 9 of their last 11 games Under the Total as an underdog overall. Coastal Carolina has played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after a loss where they covered the point spread as an underdog. The Chanticleers have also played 5 of their last 7 games Under the Total after a point spread win. And while they have still won five of their last seven games, Coastal Carolina has then played 4 of their last 5 games Under the Total after winning five or six of their last seven games. This is a team that was playing at a faster pace in their soft non-conference schedule — six of their first eight games saw at least 75 possessions for both teams. The Chanticleers have not seen more than 72 possessions for both teams in their last four games. They started Sun Belt Conference play in their last five games — they are scoring 74.4 PPG with a 41.8% shooting percentage which is a big dropoff from their 87.1 PPG scoring average along with a 49.2% shooting percentage overall which includes those seven non-conference games. Additionally, Coastal Carolina has played 8 of their last 11 home games Under the Total with the number set in the 135 to 139.5 point range.

FINAL TAKE: The Under is 4-0-1 in the Chanticleers’ last 5 games against teams with a losing record. Troy has played 6 straight games Under the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. 25* CBB Sun Belt Conference Total of the Month with Under the Total in the game between the Troy Trojans (837) and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (838). Best of luck for us — Frank.