Ricky Tran

Ricky's 10* play on Chicago Blackhawks.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Home ice. The Hawks have been terrible this year, but Montreal has been extremely inconsistent. The Habs come in off back-to-back wins over Ottawa, but previous to that the’d lost six of seven. Look for the hungry home side to take advantage. 

Key Trends:

- Montreal is already just 2-4 (-2.2 units) after a win by two goals or more.

- Chicago is still 41-30 (+7.2 units) in its last 71 non-conference games.

The verdict: Play on Chicago.

Ricky's 10* ULTIMATE BLOWOUT on Iona.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- These are two bad teams (just 2-5 each). They’re evenly matched as this spread would suggest, but the key angle are the ATS stats, which point overwhelmingly in favor of the Gaels today.

Key Trends:

- The Lions are 0-2 ATS in their last two neutral court games.

- Columbia is just 11-13 ATS in its last 24 as an underdog.

- Iona is 7-4 ATS in its last 11 as a neutral court favorite or pick

The verdict: Lay the points.

Ricky's 10* play on the Detroit Pistons.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Road inconsistency. New Orleans has alternated wins and losses in its last six games and it’s lost seven of its last ten overall. The Pelicans have been especially poor on the road for bettors this year, going only 5-8 ATS away from friendly confines.

Key Trends:

- New Orleans is just 2-4 ATS after a loss by six points or less this season.

- The Pistons are already 3-1 ATS this year following a home loss.

- Detroit is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 vs. poor defensive teams which allow 106 plus points per contest.

The verdict: Play on the Pistons.

Ricky's 8* play on the Chicago Bears.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Home cooking. It’s difficult to say anything negative about the Rams obviously, so I won’t even bother trying. I simply feel that home field advantage will be big in this match-up. The Rams posted a 30-16 road win in Detroit last week. It’s difficult to win on the road in the NFL, let alone on back-to-back weeks. The Bears are more motivated, looking to hang onto their division lead and to bounce back after last week’s 30-27 OT loss to the Giants.

Key Trends:

- LA is already 1-3 ATS this season as a road favorite of seven points or less.

- The Rams are already just 1-3 ATS this year after scoring 25 points or more in three straight games.

- The Bears are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 as a home underdog.

The verdict: Don’t be afraid to sprinkle a little on the money line as well. Grab the points.

Ricky's 9* play on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Revenge. Philadelphia fell 27-20 at home to Dallas earlier in the year. Both teams are playing a lot better right now, but this is my “key angle” for this particular contest.

Key Trends:

- Dallas is just 5-11 ATS in its last 16 after allowing less than 150 passing yards in its last game.

- Philadelphia is 9-4 ATS in is last 13 after posing more than 350 total yards in its previous game.

The verdict: Grab the points.

Ricky's 10* play on the Cleveland Browns.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Role of spoiler. The Browns have an opportunity to end the Panthers season with a win in front of the home town crowd. With nothing to lose, I think Mayfield and company will at the very least take this one right down to the wire.

Key Trends:

- Carolina is just 5-7 ATS in its last 12 off an upset loss as a favorite.

- Cleveland is 3-1 ATS already this season as a home dog.

- The Browns are 4-1 ATS in their last five after a loss by 14 points or more.

The verdict: Play on Cleveland.

Ricky's 10* play on the Houston Texans.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

- Home cooking and recent history. The Texans already beat the Colts 37-34 in OT in Week 4 in Indianapolis and I have a hard time seeing Andrew Luck and company keeping pace today in this hostile venue and after their 6-0 road loss to Jacksonville last week. Note that the Houston offense has scored a combined 63 points over its last two games.

Key Trends:

- Indianapolis is just 12-17 ATS in its last 29 as an underdog.

- The Colts are 0-5 ATS in their last five in revenging a same season loss vs. an opponent.

- Houston is already 3-1 ATS vs. the division.

The verdict: Lay the points.

Ricky's 9* play on the Baltimore Ravens.

- Motivation levels. After a three-game losing streak, Baltimore has now won three in a row after last weeks’ solid victory in Atlanta. The Ravens only sit a half game back of the Steelers for the division lead. KC sits a game ahead of the Chargers for first place in the AFC West, but a letdown is imminent in my opinion after last week’s 40-33 win over the Raiders. Oakland has virtually no offense and the Raiders almost won that game outright. Now KC faces the No. 1 defense in the league. I think the “hungrier” team keeps it close!

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. 

Key Trends:

- Baltimore is already a perfect 2-0 ATS this year as a road underdog of seven points or less.

- KC is still just 2-5 ATS in its last seven after scoring 25 points or more in five straight games.

The verdict: Grab the points.