Jimmy Ott, longtime sports betting analyst and co-host of Live at Lunch on 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, will give his best bets of the day here. We call them, “Otter Locks,” presented by Supreme Rice.
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers: -1.5
Los Angeles Clippers: -5.5
MLB
Pirates/Nationals: Over 8.5
Atlanta Braves: -1.5 (+123)
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