FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR SATURDAY, 1/16:

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 this evening was with Memphis minus the point(s) versus Philadelphia. The 76ers (9-4) have won their last two games at home after their 125-108 win against Miami as a 7.5-point favorite as a 7.5-point favorite. But Philadelphia has failed to cover the point spread in 19 of their last 24 games after winning their last two games on their home court. The Sixers are undermanned in this game with Joel Embiid out with a knee injury. Even with Embiid on the court, the 76ers have been a bad road team — they are 0-7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games against teams with a winning percentage below 40% at home. Memphis has won three games in a row after they upset Minnesota by a 118-107 score on Wednesday. The Grizzlies have then covered the point spread in 37 of their last 51 home games after a double-digit win on the road. Memphis has also covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. Too many Grizzlies’ are injured for me to officially endorse this play with Justise Winslow and Jaren Jackson out and Ja Morant questionable — but I like the situation. Best of luck — Frank.

Frank Sawyer’s Hollywood Sports is on a 39 of 47 (83%) run with their highest-rated 25* plays in All-Sports — and this includes 14 of 16 (88%) NFL Game of the Year/Month winners! Frank’s regulars now enjoy a 38 of 51 (75%) Football run which includes a 21 of 28 (75%) NFL mark! Frank is also on a 17 of 22 (77%) NFL playoff run after last week’s 9-3 mark — and now he furthers his 15 of 22 (68%) NFL TOTALS TEAR with the Baltimore-Buffalo O/U winner on NBC-TV at 8:15 PM ET for his 25* NFL Saturday Night Total of the Year! DON’T MISS IT!

Frank CA$HED his 25* CBB Big Ten Game of the Month earlier today with Minnesota’s UPSET WIN against Michigan to further a 64 of 91 (70%) run since 12/26 in All-Sports while furthering his 94 of 142 (66%) mark over the last thirty-eight days! Frank is on a 21 of 28 (75%) NFL run — and after his 9-3 NFL Wildcard Weekend, he is on a 17 of 22 (77%) NFL playoff run! Now Frank furthers his 23 of 33 (70%) NFL sides run with tonight’s Baltimore-Buffalo ATS winner on NBC-TV at 8:15 PM ET! CA$H-IN Frank’s Saturday Night Discounted Deal — IT’S A STEAL!

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR SATURDAY, 1/16:

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 for today’s sports card before 6 PM ET was in the NBA with San Antonio laying the points versus Houston. The Spurs have revenge on their minds after getting upset at home to the Rockets on Thursday by a 109-105 score as a 7.5-point favorite. San Antonio has rebounded to cover the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games after a point spread loss. The Spurs have also covered the point spread in 49 of their last 71 games when avenging a loss where they allowed at least 100 points. Houston (4-6) has failed to cover the point spread in 6 of their last 7 games after a point spread victory. The Rockets have also failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games as an underdog. Lay the points with San Antonio. Best of luck — Frank.

Frank Sawyer’s Hollywood Sports SWEPT THE BOARD with their 25* CFB WINNERS on Alabama and the Ohio State/Alabama Over (their 25* College Football Total of the Year) on Monday to help further a 39 of 47 (83%) run with their highest-rated 25* plays in All-Sports (after JUST CA$HING his 25* CBB Big Ten Game of the Month winner on Minnesota this afternoon) — and this includes 14 of 16 (88%) NFL Game of the Year/Month winners! Frank’s regulars now enjoy a 38 of 51 (75%) Football run which includes a 21 of 28 (75%) NFL mark! Frank was 5-1 with NFL Sides last weekend in the Wild Card round to continue his 23 of 33 (70%) NFL sides run — and now he KICKS OFF his Saturday NFL card with his 25* NFC Divisional Playoff Game of the Year for the LA Rams-Green Bay ATS winner on Fox-TV at 4:35 PM ET! DO NOT MISS OUT!

Frank is now on a 64 of 91 (70%) run since 12/26 along with a 94 of 142 (66%) mark over the last thirty-eight days! Frank is on a 37 of 49 (76%) Football run which includes a 21 of 28 (75%) NFL mark after his 9-3 NFL Wildcard Weekend mark! Now Frank furthers his 15 of 22 (68%) NFL TOTALS TEAR with the Rams-Packers’ O/U winner on Fox-TV at 4:35 PM ET! WATCH and WIN — and BANK on Frank!

Frank KEEPS IT GOING TONIGHT with the Baltimore-Buffalo SIDE and TOTAL winner in the NFL headlined by his 25* NFL Saturday Night Total of the Year! And this is all setting up his 25* National Football League Game of the Year on Sunday! IT IS ON!

At 8:15 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing the Buffalo Bills (304) minus the points versus the Baltimore Ravens (303). THE SITUATION: Buffalo (14-3) defeated Indianapolis at home last Saturday in their Wild Card playoff game by a 27-24 score as a 7-point favorite. Baltimore (12-5) has won six games in a row with their 20-13 win at Tennessee as a 3.5-point favorite last Sunday in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.

REASONS TO TAKE THE BILLS MINUS THE POINTS: I hate this situation for the Ravens as they will be playing their third straight games on the road in this one. Baltimore has failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games after winning their last two games on the road. The Ravens have also failed to cover the point spread in in 35 of their last 55 games after being on the road in their last two contests — and this includes them failing to cover the point spread in three of those last four situations. And while they have covered the point spread for bettors in seven straight games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 11 games after covering the point spread in at least three straight games as the favorite. It will be cold with flurries in this game — and quarterback Lamar Jackson has said he has never played in snow in his career. Some quarterbacks love the cold and snow — Josh Allen has performed well in these conditions. This remains to be seen for Jackson — and he may lose mobility playing in these conditions if he is not wearing the correct cleats for his game (and this is not a given that he and the trainers will easily figure it out in this initial trial). Buffalo has covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games after a straight-up win. Additionally, the Bills have covered the point spread in 39 of their last 52 games after a close win by a field goal or less — and they have covered the point spread in 22 of their last 30 games after a win at home by 3 points or less. Buffalo hosts this game where they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 home games when favored. The Bills have also covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games when listed in the +/- 3-point range.

FINAL TAKE: Buffalo has become a juggernaut with the maturation of Josh Allen this season. The Bills have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 6 games against AFC foes while also covering the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games against teams with a winning record. Home field edge probably makes the difference in this one — not the fans (although Buffalo is allowing limited attendance for this game) but the cold weather and avoiding continued travel like the Ravens are enduring simply puts the Bills is a better position to execute this week. 10* NFL Saturday Night Discounted Deal with the Buffalo Bills (304) minus the points versus the Baltimore Ravens (303). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 8:15 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Baltimore Ravens (303) and the Buffalo Bills (304). THE SITUATION: Baltimore (12-5) has won six games in a row with their 20-13 win at Tennessee as a 3.5-point favorite last Sunday in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Buffalo (14-3) defeated Indianapolis at home last Saturday in their Wild Card playoff game by a 27-24 score as a 7-point favorite.

REASONS TO TAKE OVER THE TOTAL: The weather is going to be cold with a decent chance of flurries in this game. To quote Dan Marino: “if it’s snowing’, I’m throwin’!” I do not worry about playing Overs in snowy conditions if the supporting evidence points strongly to the Over — which is the case for this situation. The Over is 11-2-1 in the Bills’ last 14 games after a straight-up win — and they have played 6 straight Overs after a win at home. Buffalo generated 395 yards of offense in that game while averaging 7.09 Yards-Per-Play. The Bills have then played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after gaining at least 350 yards in their last game — and they have played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total after averaging at least 6.0 YPP. Buffalo has scored at least 26 points in nine straight games while eclipsing 30 points in six of those contests. The Bills have then played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total after scoring at least 25 points in five straight games. But Buffalo surrendered 309 passing yards en route to the Colts’ 472 total yards in that game. The Bills have then played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total after allowing at least 350 yards — and the Over is 5-1-1 in their last 7 games after allowing at least 250 passing yards in their last game. Buffalo has allowed 50 combined points in their last two games while giving up at least 24 points nine times this season. Last week’s game just made it Over the 50.5 point Total — and the Bills have played 7 of their last 10 games Over the Total after playing a game that finished Over the Total. Baltimore has played three straight Unders after last week’s game finished below the 53.5 total — but they have played 24 of their last 41 games Over the Total after playing at least three straight Unders. The Ravens have also played 7 of their last 11 games Over the Total after winning their last two games on the road. Baltimore had scored at least 27 points in five straight games before only reaching 20 points last week in what turned out to be a game where both teams wanted to control the clock. And while the Ravens’ defense has only surrendered 18.6 PPG this season, they have given up at least 28 points five times. Buffalo averages 290 passing YPG — and Baltimore has played 29 of their last 44 games Over the Total after eight games into the season against teams who average at least 260 passing YPG. The Ravens score 28.2 PPG on the road — and while they average 194 rushing YPG, the Bills have played 10 of their last 12 home games Over the Total against teams who average at least 170 rushing YPG.

FINAL TAKE: The Over is 3-1-1 in Baltimore’s last 5 playoff games when they were the underdog. Buffalo has played 4 of their last 5 games Over the Total against teams with a winning record — and they have played 6 of their last 7 games Over the Total when listed in the +/- 3-point range. This is a heavyweight contest — and both these teams will keep fighting to win which should push the final score Over the Total. 25* NFL Saturday Night Total of the Year with Over the Total in the game between the Baltimore Ravens (303) and the Buffalo Bills (304). Best of luck for us — Frank.

FRANK’S CUTTING ROOM FLOOR FOR SATURDAY, 1/16:

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 plays on my cut list for Saturday afternoon through 2 PM ET is with Over the Total in the game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Michigan (11-0) comes off a 77-54 thrashing of Wisconsin on Tuesday in a game where they made 51.6% of their shots — and that was the fifth straight game where they made at least 50% of their shots in head coach Juwan Howard’s pro-style motion offense. The Wolverines go back on the road where they have played 8 of their last 10 games Over the Total against teams with a winning record at home. Michigan has also played 24 of their last 35 road games Over the Total with the total in the 140s. Minnesota (10-4) has lost three of their last four games after an 86-71 loss at Iowa as an 11.5-point underdog. The Golden Gophers have played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total after a straight-up loss. Minnesota has also played 6 of their last 8 home games Over the Total against teams with a winning percentage over 60% on the road. Take the Over. Best of luck — Frank.

Frank Sawyer’s Hollywood Sports is on a 14 of 18 (78%) CBB HOT STREAK after EASILY CASHING their 25* CBB Friday ESPNU Total of the Month yesterday with the UAB-Charlotte Under which continued their 21 of 27 (78%) CBB mark! Now Frank furthers his 15 of 18 (83%) CBB Game of the Month mark along with his 36 of 52 (69%) CBB Game of the Month/Year run with his 25* CBB Big Ten Game of the Month this afternoon! DO NOT MISS IT!

Frank SWEPT THE BOARD with his 25* CFB WINNERS on Alabama and the Ohio State/Alabama Over (his 25* College Football Total of the Year) on Monday to help further a 38 of 46 (83%) run with their highest-rated 25* plays in All-Sports — and this includes 14 of 16 (88%) NFL Game of the Year/Month winners! Frank’s regulars now enjoy a 38 of 51 (75%) Football run which includes a 21 of 28 (75%) NFL mark! Frank was 5-1 with NFL Sides last weekend in the Wild Card round to continue his 23 of 33 (70%) NFL sides run — and he KICKS OFF his Saturday NFL card with his 25* NFC Divisional Playoff Game of the Year for the LA Rams-Green Bay ATS winner on Fox-TV at 4:35 PM ET! DO NOT MISS OUT!

Frank was a WINNING 2-0 on Friday to further his 63 of 89 (71%) run since 12/26 and improve his 93 of 140 (66%) mark over the last thirty-seven days! Frank is on a 37 of 49 (76%) Football run which includes a 21 of 28 (75%) NFL mark after his 9-3 NFL Wildcard Weekend mark! Now Frank furthers his 15 of 22 (68%) NFL TOTALS TEAR with the Rams-Packers’ O/U winner on Fox-TV at 4:35 PM ET! WATCH and WIN — and BANK on Frank!

At 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing the Illinois Fighting Illini (602) minus the points versus the Ohio State Buckeyes (601). THE SITUATION: Illinois (9-4) saw their four-game winning streak snapped on Sunday in their 66-63 upset loss at home to Maryland as a 10-point favorite. Ohio State (10-3) has won their last two games after their 81-71 win against Northwestern on Wednesday as an 8.5-point favorite.

REASONS TO TAKE THE ILLINI MINUS THE POINTS: Illinois made only 41% of their shots against the Terrapins in what was their worst shooting effort of the season. They shoot the ball better this afternoon — they rank 11th in the nation with an effective field goal percentage of 57.9% — and they have the ninth-best offense in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency according to the metrics of Ken Pomeroy. The Illini have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after an upset loss — and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 9 games after a loss at home. They should be anxious to take the court again after their game with Nebraska was postponed because of a COVID outbreak within the Cornhuskers program. Illinois stays at home where they are 6-1 this season with an average winning margin of +23.4 PPG. They are making 50.9% of their shots at home which is generating 83.4 PPG — and they are holding their guests to just 36.1% shooting. The Illini are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games when favored — and they are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games against teams with a winning percentage over 60%. Ohio State has failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 9 games on the road after a win against a Big Ten rival. They also have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 games after a double-digit victory — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 11 of their last 16 games after scoring at least 80 points in their last game. They go back on the road where they are just 3-3 this season while being outscored in those games. They are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games — and they are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games against teams with a winning record at home. Defense is an issue for head coach Chris Holtmann's team — they rank 60th in the nation in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency by Pomeroy. And while they hold their opponents to 40.6% shooting, that mark rises to 45.6% in their road games.

FINAL TAKE: The Buckeyes have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 5 road games as an underdog getting 6.5 to 12 points — and the Illini have covered a decisive 32 of their last 44 home games when laying 6.5 to 9 points. 10* CBB Blowout Bookie Buster with the Illinois Fighting Illini (602) minus the points versus the Ohio State Buckeyes (601). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing the Minnesota Golden Gophers (645) plus the points versus the Michigan Wolverines (646). THE SITUATION: Minnesota (10-4) has lost two straight games as well as three of their last four after their 86-71 loss at Iowa as an 11.5-point underdog back last Sunday. Michigan (11-0) remained undefeated on Tuesday with their 77-54 thrashing of Wisconsin at home in Ann Arbor as a 3-point favorite.

REASONS TO TAKE THE GOLDEN GOPHERS PLUS THE POINTS: We had the Badgers on Tuesday but the Wolverines were on fire with a 51.6% field goal percentage in that game. Michigan also held Wisconsin to just a 30.8% field goal percentage which was their best defensive effort of the season. I thought the Wolverines were underrated to begin the season — and I continue to think that second-year head coach Juwan Howard is underappreciated. The Michigan alum is getting every ounce of talent out of his roster — just wait for when the five-star recruits start coming to Ann Arbor next fall. But this is not the most talented group of players in the Big Ten (or the State of Michigan). They have benefited from a soft early schedule where their 82-57 victory against these Golden Gophers at Crisler Arena on January 6th was their highest-profile victory before their win against the Badgers. The Wolverines have covered the point spread in five straight games as well as eight of their last nine contests — but they have then failed to cover the point spread in 12 of their last 19 games after covering the point spread in five straight games. They also have failed to cover the point spread in 9 of their last 12 games after covering the point spread in six or seven of their last eight games. Now Michigan goes on the road for just the third time this season — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 10 of their last 13 road games with the Total set in the 140 to 149.5 point range. The Wolverines went to the free-throw line only four times on Tuesday — and they have failed to cover the point spread in 7 of their last 9 games after not attempting more than seven free throws in their last game. Minnesota is 30th in the nation with a free throw attempt-to-field goal attempt ratio of 41.5%. They average 26 free throw attempts per game — and Michigan has failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 6 games against teams who average at least 25 free throws per game. The Golden Gophers should respond with a big effort as they have covered the point spread in 5 of their last 7 games after a straight-up loss — and they have covered the point spread in 16 of their last 22 games after a loss on the road. Additionally, Minnesota has covered the point spread in 9 of their last 11 home games after a point spread loss. The Golden Gophers have also covered the point spread in 10 of their last 14 games after a double-digit loss. Minnesota returns home where they are 10-0 with an average winning margin of +14.8 PPG. Not only do the Gophers score 85.5 PPG on their home court but they hold their guests to just a 37.8% field goal percentage — so expect the Wolverines to struggle to make baskets with the unique sightlines at Williams Arena. Minnesota has covered the point spread in 5 straight games at home — and they have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 8 games at home with the Total set in the 145.5 to 149.5 point range. The Gophers have also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 12 home games getting the points — and they are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 home games as the underdog.

FINAL TAKE: Michigan is outscoring their opponents by +16.2 PPG — but Minnesota has covered the point spread in 10 of their last 12 home games against teams who are outscoring their opponents by at least +8 PPG. The Golden Gophers have also covered the point spread in 8 of their last 12 games when avenging a loss where they gave up at least 75 points. 25* CBB Big Ten Game of the Month with the Minnesota Golden Gophers (645) plus the points versus the Michigan Wolverines (646). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:35 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing Over the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Rams (301) and the Green Bay Packers (302). THE SITUATION: Los Angeles (11-6) has won two in a row after defeating Seattle on the road as a 3-point underdog last Saturday. Green Bay (13-3) returns to action off a bye week after defeating Chicago on the road by a 35-16 score on January 3rd as a 4.5-point favorite.

REASONS TO TAKE OVER THE TOTAL: Los Angeles may be allowing only 18.6 PPG this season — but they have allowed at least 20 points in six of their last eight games. The Rams’ defensive numbers are helped by them holding New England to just a field goal and Arizona to only a touchdown since December. Los Angeles allows their the nine teams they played on the road to 23.1 PPG — so Green Bay scoring at least in the mid-20s is likely. The Rams have played 5 of their last 6 road games Over the Total against teams with a winning record at home — and they have played 6 of their last 7 road games Over the Total as an underdog. Los Angeles has also played 32 of their last 49 road games Over the Total as an underdog getting 3.5 to 7 points. Additionally, the Rams have played 7 of their last 8 games Over the Total as an underdog overall under the leadership of head coach Sean McVay. And in their last 5 games in the NFC Divisional Playoffs, Los Angeles has played all 5 games Over the Total. Green Bay has played 20 of their last 26 games Over the Total after a win by at least two touchdowns — and they have played 17 of their last 22 games Over the Total after winning at least six games in a row. The Packers are scoring 31.6 PPG while averaging 406.9 YPG in their eight home games. Green Bay has scored at least 24 points in nine straight games with them reaching 30 points in seven of those contests. The Packers have played 5 of their last 6 games Over the Total against teams with a winning record. They also have played 5 of their last 7 games Over the Total with the number set in the 42.5 to 40 point range.

FINAL TAKE: Green Bay has played 5 straight games Over the Total in the playoffs — and they have played 7 of their last 10 playoff games Over the Total when favored. 10* NFL LA Rams-Green Bay Fox-TV O/U Special with Over the Total in the game between the Los Angeles Rams (301) and the Green Bay Packers (302). Best of luck for us — Frank.

At 4:35 PM ET on Saturday, we will be playing the Green Bay Packers (302) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Rams (301). THE SITUATION: Green Bay (13-3) returns to action off a bye week after defeating Chicago on the road by a 35-16 score on January 3rd as a 4.5-point favorite. Los Angeles (11-6) has won two in a row after defeating Seattle on the road as a 3-point underdog last Saturday.

REASONS TO TAKE THE PACKERS MINUS THE POINTS: The Rams may be due for a letdown after pulling off that upset victory against their NFC South rival — they have failed to cover the point spread in 4 of their last 6 games after a double-digit victory. Los Angeles has also failed to cover the point spread in 15 of their last 24 games after pulling off an upset win on the road against a divisional foe. Additionally, the Rams have failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after winning their last two games — and while they covered the point spread in those two games, they have then failed to cover the point spread in 8 of their last 12 games after covering the point spread in their last two games. With John Wolford dealing with the neck injury he suffered against the Seahawks, Jared Goff will be the starting quarterback in this game. Under normal circumstances, I worry about the California product playing in cold weather — he does not have a great history playing in the cold in those rare occasions in his career. Yet asking Goff to control a hardened ball from the cold with screws in his hand may be too much to ask. Highs are expected to be in the 30s for this game. Goff completed just 9 of 19 passes last week for 155 yards. The Rams’ offense relied on their ground game as they rushed for 164 yards — but Los Angeles has then failed to cover the point spread in 4 straight games after rushing for at least 150 yards in their last game. This is an offense that is scoring only 19.0 PPG over their last three games while averaging just 333.3 total YPG in those games. This is old hat for Green Bay — and they have covered the point spread in 8 of their last 11 games after a win against a divisional rival. They return home to Lambeau Field where they are 7-1 this season with an average winning margin of +12.1 net PPG. They are holding their guests to just 19.5 PPG along with 308.9 total YPG. They are also scoring 31.6 PPG while averaging 406.9 YPG in their eight home games. The Packers have covered the point spread in 7 of their last 10 games at home — and they have covered the point spread in 4 straight home games against teams with a winning record on the road. Green Bay has scored at least 24 points in nine straight games with them reaching 30 points in seven of those contests. Furthermore, the Packers have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 8 games in the playoffs — and they have covered the point spread in 4 of their last 5 playoffs games at home in the Green Bay cold weather. Aaron Rodgers’ team has covered the point spread in 10 of their last 14 games against teams with a winning record — and they have covered the point spread in 6 of their last 9 games when favored by 3.5 to 9.5 points.

FINAL TAKE: The favorite has covered the point spread in 9 of the last 10 meetings between these two teams — and the Rams have failed to cover the point spread in the last 6 of these games. It is tough to see Goff at less than 100% keeping up with Rodgers at Lambeau Field. 25* NFC Divisional Playoff Game of the Year with the Green Bay Packers (302) minus the points versus the Los Angeles Rams (301). Best of luck for us — Frank.