Alex Mercer: Let’s get right into the Daily Sports Evening Edition for Friday, March 13th. We’ve got high-stakes movement across the board, and if you're looking to place a bet or track the sharpest odds in the market, this is your final check-in before the West Coast locks. We encourage you to jump into Kalshi, Polymarket, or your prediction market app of choice with us; as always, we will be using Polymarket’s data to track where the sharp money is moving. Marcus, the board is shifting—let’s see where our morning positions stand.

Marcus Webb: We are in the thick of it now, Alex. The data is pouring in, and while some of our morning convictions are holding firm, others are in a holding pattern as we wait for the opening tip. We’ve got two new high-liquidity plays to add to the portfolio tonight that are seeing significant sharp action.

Alex Mercer: Before we get to the new blood, we need to re-verify the morning slate. First up, how is that Pelicans versus Rockets position looking?

Marcus Webb: We are still in Monitor status on the Pelicans and Rockets. As we sit here now, the game is in the pre-tip window for an 8:00 PM Eastern start. We aren't seeing enough deviation in the moneyline to move off our morning neutral stance yet, but the volume is picking up. We Bail if the line moves past 7.5; otherwise, we wait for the tip.

Alex Mercer: And the second look at Pelicans versus Rockets—any change in the internal metrics there?

Marcus Webb: Still a Monitor. We are watching the late injury report for any surprise scratches, but for now, we are staying on the sidelines. The sharp money is currently split, so there’s no reason to force a play here until we see the first quarter flow.

Alex Mercer: Moving to the late-night window, what’s the word on Bulls versus Clippers?

Marcus Webb: That’s a 10:30 PM Eastern tip, so we are still in Monitor mode. The Clippers are currently 13-point favorites, but we’re seeing some late buy-back on the Bulls' spread. We are holding off until closer to 10:00 PM to see if that sharp resistance continues before making a move.

Alex Mercer: We actually have some live action in the NHL. How’s the Kings versus Islanders position looking?

Marcus Webb: At the time of recording, the Kings have a 1-0 lead with about 11 minutes left in the first period. This was a Conviction Hold from the morning, and we are sticking with it. If you can still get the Kings on the live market under 65 cents while they have this early momentum, it’s a strong play. If the lead holds through the first intermission, we’re in a great spot.

Alex Mercer: Finally, for the morning roll call, what’s the status on Oilers versus Blues?

Marcus Webb: We are still Monitoring. This is another 8:00 PM Eastern start. Edmonton is coming off a brutal loss last night and they’re on the second half of a back-to-back. We want to see how McDavid looks in the first five minutes before we commit any capital here.

Alex Mercer: Alright, let's look at the late-breaking plays. We’ve got a massive prop in the NBA: Jalen Brunson’s point total against the Pacers.

Marcus Webb: This is the play of the night, Alex. Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 points is currently trading at 62 cents. We are seeing over $3.8 million in liquidity on this market, and the logic is undeniable. Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart are both officially out for this 7:30 PM Eastern matchup. That leaves a massive usage vacuum—we’re talking about a projected 32.8% usage rate for Brunson tonight. He’s facing an Indiana defense that is dead last in the league at containing ball-handlers and has given up 130-plus points seventeen times this season. Against a unit that owns the worst defensive rating since the All-Star break, Brunson is going to have the ultimate green light.

Alex Mercer: And in the college ranks, you’re looking at the WAC quarterfinals between Utah Tech and California Baptist.

Marcus Webb: Exactly. We’re taking the Over 138.5, currently trading at 58 cents. This game tips at 11:30 PM Eastern, 8:30 PM local in Vegas. Our models are projecting a 72-possession pace, which is backed up by both teams coming off high-scoring wins in the last 24 hours. Dominique Daniels Jr. is in elite form for CBU, and Utah Tech’s Ethan Potter has been a force lately. The 138.5 total is just too low given the 150-plus combined scoring trajectory we’ve seen from both programs in this tournament so far.

Alex Mercer: Let’s recap the final portfolio before the clocks lock. We are Holding the Kings versus Islanders as they lead 1-0. We are in Monitor status for the Pelicans/Rockets, Bulls/Clippers, and Oilers/Blues. Our new additions are Jalen Brunson Over 26.5 Points at 62 cents and the Utah Tech/Cal Baptist Over 138.5 at 58 cents. Remember, the Knicks and Pacers tip at 7:30 PM Eastern, so the window for Brunson is closing fast.

Marcus Webb: And don't forget that late-night WAC total at 11:30 PM. The pace should be electric.

Alex Mercer: That’s it for the Evening Edition. Since it’s Friday, make sure to tune in tomorrow for our full Ledger Recap where we break down the week’s wins and losses. Opinions expressed are for informational purposes only. Bet responsibly.