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05-28-21 | Clippers v. Mavs UNDER 220 | 118-108 | Loss | -110 | 13 h 29 m | Show | |
Money Game L.A. Clippers at Dallas 9:30 ET Clips/Mavs (UNDER)- It's the old adage go 'be careful what you wish for.' The Clippers tanked their final two games (disgracefully) so that they could avoid playing the Lakers and draw the Mavericks. But, Dallas is a group of professionals that had their pride injured and responded with a pair of wins at Los Angeles and take a 2-0 advantage into Game 3. Instinct tells us that the desperate and favored Clippers will post a win here but I'm not so sure. What I am most confident in is that this game should stay under the total. LA is 7-1-2 Under is their last nine playoff games and the Under is good 5-1 in the last six meetings and here's the kicker, the Mavs are 21-5 Under when playing as underdogs and 15-7 Under at home. Play UNDER! |
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05-28-21 | Nets v. Celtics +8 | Top | 119-125 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Nets- This appears to be the biggest mismatch of the playoffs so far as Brooklyn is at full strength with their Big-3 of Durant, Irving and Harden. The Nets have been hit with one injury since the post season started as forward Jeff Green will be out the rest of this series. Boston's star Jayson Tatum is expected to play despite a swollen right eye injured by Durant in the third quarter in Game 2. This contest marks to return of Kyrie Irving to Boston and the fan reaction will not be pleasant. Look for the Celtics to squeeze out a win here and get the money. Take BOSTON! |
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05-28-21 | Knicks +4.5 v. Hawks | 94-105 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
Power Play New York at Atlanta 7:00 ET Knicks (+) over Hawks- Atlanta has played to one of the biggest home court advantage in the NBA as they have won their last 11 SU as hosts and 19 of their last 21 home games. This game might actually come down to the head-to-head dealing between Atlanta's Trae Young's offense and the Knicks veteran Derrick Rose's defense because New York's lone All-star Julius Randle has struggled thus far this post season. I expect Randle to pick up his game tonight and for the Knicks defense to be the difference. Take NEW YORK! |
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05-27-21 | Nuggets +4 v. Blazers | 120-115 | Win | 100 | 13 h 6 m | Show | |
NBA Money Game Denver at Portland 10:30 ET Nuggets (+) over Trailblazers- Denver won the game that had to win after losing Game 1 they responded with a 128-109 victory that sent a message. The Nuggets are 10-4-1 ATS as playoff underdogs and look to take advantage of the Trailblazers poor playoff record as playoff favorites as they are 7-23-1 ATS in their last 31 contests. It's been a great season on and against the Blazers and I expect them to fall here. Take DENVER! |
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05-27-21 | Suns v. Lakers -7 | 95-109 | Win | 100 | 13 h 42 m | Show | |
Phoenix at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET Lakers (-) over Suns- The question here is, are they back? After a disappointing Game 1 loss for the Lakers Anthony Davis was called out after his Game 1 performance and he responded like a true champion with 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks. His well balance all-round game was on display while Chris Paul once again disappeared when it counted most during the playoffs. Although Phoenix is 11-3 ATS after a SU loss and are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as underdogs but they are 2-5 ATS in LA and the Lakers will have LeBron James at full strength. LA will have to play up as this is a tough 'number' to cover. Take the LAKERS! |
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05-27-21 | Bucks v. Heat +2 | Top | 113-84 | Loss | -114 | 10 h 8 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- The defending Eastern Conference Champions are stuck 0-2 in this series and they return home after the worst loss in Heat playoff history. Miami was never in Game 2 after a narrow loss in Game 1 and Jimmy Butler has yet to show up to play scoring just 27 total points in both games. Miami felt that the pressure to win at home was on Milwaukee and that's what they did and now it's the Heats' turn to get hot at home. Take MIAMI! |
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05-26-21 | Hawks +2 v. Knicks | Top | 92-101 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 11 m | Show |
Atlanta at New York 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- I would love to have the Knicks here and win but I just don't believe that is going to happen. It has been a breakout year for New York and Julius Randle who just won the NBA's Most Improved Player award. The Knicks who led the NBA in defense are now realizing in the playoffs that they need a bit more on offense as their off-guard position has been their biggest problem. Madison Square Garden will be packed with the starving for a playoff win Knicks fans but they most likely will go home disappointed. Dating back to the olden days New York is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games as favorites and I believe this line after a home loss is too inviting. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-25-21 | Mavs v. Clippers -6.5 | 127-121 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 42 m | Show | |
Dallas at L.A. Clippers 10:30 ET Clippers (-) over Mavericks- Los Angeles has dropped their last three and their inconsistency in just madding as they truly are a different team with and without Kawhi Leonard. Averaging 24.8 points, 6.5 RPG, 5.2 APG and defensively 1.6 steals and 0.5 shots blocked per game and his all around games helps everyone. Coming off a poor shooting night in Game 1 I expect Kawhi to rebound here and lead the Clippers at home are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. LA can't afford to go down 0-2 knowing the Mavericks capabilities. Take CLIPPERS! |
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05-25-21 | Lakers -125 v. Suns | Top | 109-102 | Win | 100 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
L.A. Lakers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Lakers (-) over Suns- After posting and winning with Phoenix as an underdog the book-maker is giving me a chance to bet the again but this time getting points at home and this after a 10-point win. Consider Los Angeles is 6-13-1 ATS in the last 20 meetings in Phoenix and are 2-6-1 ATS in their last nine road games and yet they are favored here. All I can say is with the Suns being 11-4 ATS as underdogs is that the 'books' know something I don't. Maybe Lebron goes nuts but, it's the LAKERS! |
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05-25-21 | Celtics v. Nets -9 | 108-130 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show | |
Boston at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Nets (-) over Celtics- Brooklyn was a winner for 'us' in Game 1 and they didn't play particularly well in the process. It wasn't a matter of the Big-3 meshing together it was that they just didn't hit their shots missing their first 10 3-point attempts. Boston gave it the good old college try but they just don't have the firepower to stay with the Nets. The Celtics are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall and 0-7 ATS in their last seven games in Brooklyn and the Nets are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as home favorites. The 'beat goes on'...take BROOKLYN! |
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05-24-21 | Blazers +1.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 109-128 | Loss | -104 | 13 h 16 m | Show |
Portland at Denver 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Of all players that I least expect to deliver in the clutch was the difference in Game 1 as Megabucks winner Portland used the experience and scoring capabilities of Carmelo Anthony. Injected in the game late in the 1st quarter Anthony provided the offensive spark needed to propel the Trailblazers past the Nuggets. For Denver Michael Porter replaced Jamal Murray and for the most part the Nuggets never missed a step as they closed the season 12-4 without Murray. But, Portland is 24-13 SU on the road have depth to win again. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-23-21 | Hawks +1.5 v. Knicks | 107-105 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
Atlanta at New York 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Knicks- As someone who grew up rooting for Frazier, DeBusschere, Reed, Monroe and Bradley and having to wait two generations for the Knicks to gain respectability it pains me to have to take this position. Atlanta and New York finished the season with the same record but the Knicks won tie-breakers and get the home court advantage and yet they aren't even given the usual 3-point home court advantage although there will be 13,000 rabbit fans allowed to attend. This doesn't feel right and the 'public' is pounding the Knicks. Win with the 'High-flying' HAWKS! |
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05-23-21 | Lakers v. Suns -2.5 | 90-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 39 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Phoenix 3:30 ET Suns (-) over Lakers- It has been brought to my attention that the Lakers are still the odds on favorite to win the NBA title and are favored to win this series but are an underdog in Game 1. So, LeBron who missed 26 of the last 28 games will not be forced to sit out despite the of breaking NBA 'contact' rules. Phoenix is a great story having missed out on last season's 'bubble' despite winning their final eight games. L.A. is 3-13 ATS in their last 16 playoff games including 1-4 ATS as road playoff dogs. Take PHOENIX! |
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05-23-21 | Wizards v. 76ers -7.5 | 118-125 | Loss | -110 | 5 h 9 m | Show | |
Washington at Philadelphia 1:00 ET 76ers (-) over Wizards- How's this for a turn-around, on April 5 the Wizards were 17-32 and closed the season's final 23 games at 17-6 and got into a playoff game against Indiana. Philadelphia has been playing the bridesmaid and were a major disappointment in the post season prior to this year but are now the No. 1 seed in the East. The 76ers' starting lineup is in full tack and with Embidd, Simmons, Harris Green and Curry was 27-5 on the season including 16-0 when playing together at home. Add that Washington is 1-8 ATS in their last nine playoff games as underdogs and they are 3-7 AST in their last 10 games in Philly. Take the 76ERS! |
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05-22-21 | Blazers +1 v. Nuggets | 123-109 | Win | 100 | 13 h 28 m | Show | |
Portland at Denver 10:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Nuggets- Sometimes it's a matter of numbers that you can't turn away from as is the case here. Denver is the No. 3 seed in the West with Portland just getting into the playoffs as the final sixth seed by closing the season winning 6-of-7 and 8-of-10 including a season ending 132-116 as an 8.5-point favorite. Jamal Murray is out and Damian Lillard is in. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-22-21 | Mavs +5.5 v. Clippers | 113-103 | Win | 100 | 7 h 17 m | Show | |
Dallas at L.A. Clippers 4:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Clippers- The Mavericks are well aware that this Los Angeles team went into the tank losing to the two worst teams in the NBA dropping contests to Houston and Oklahoma City allowing them to draw Dallas in the first round. The Mavericks were one of the better road teams in the NBA this season going 21-15 and have played their best ball of late going 6-1 ATS against winning teams and 5-1 Ats in their last six as underdogs. The Clippers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as favorites and although Dallas has nothing to brag about when it comes to the playoffs but LA is 1-5 ATS as playoff favorites. Mavs have incentive and enough to win. Take DALLAS! |
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05-22-21 | Heat +5 v. Bucks | Top | 107-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 7 m | Show |
Miami at Milwaukee 2:00 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- There are a number of reasons that I really like Miami here and I'm start with recent history. These two met a week ago in Milwaukee an important game for both with the Bucks prevailing 120-103 for their only 'cover' in their last eight games (1-7, L-8) while the Heat have won 12 of their last 16 SU with the return of a healthy Jimmy Butler and Doran Dragic. The Bucks are the NBA's leading scoring team but they have been here before more than once and every time it's the same scenario they play like a deer caught in the headlights. Take team with true grit. MIAMI! |
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05-21-21 | Grizzlies +5 v. Warriors | Top | 117-112 | Win | 100 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
Memphis at Golden State 9:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- These two met each five days ago both each with 38-33 records and the Warriors (-3) won 113-103 and that is why this game is being played at Golden State. Memphis has been a tough out on the road going 22-14 ATS and are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 as underdogs and 6-2 ATS in their last eight as road underdogs. But, what makes this a difficult call is that Curry belongs in the next higher league and the Warriors are following his cue and are 6-0 ATS in their last six overall. Everyone understands that the NBA and fans as well want to see Golden State advance here and the money has been pouring in on the Warriors as expected but it is exceptionally heavy and I have to fade that kind of action. Still, there is room for the 'gaff' a win and non-cover by the favorite. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-20-21 | Pacers +3.5 v. Wizards | 115-142 | Loss | -101 | 8 h 52 m | Show | |
Indiana at Washington 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Wizards- Indiana was 0-3 against the Wizards this season and surrendered at least 130 points in each game as Beal (50-points) and Westbrook (21 reb, 21 asts) have had a field day against the porous Pacers. Washington who has won 17 of 23 are off their worst game over six weeks and coach Scotty Brooks expects them to rebound (ha) here. Indiana is without Caris LeVert but have Malcolm Brogdon back on the court. Somehow the Pacers keep it close. Take INDIANA! |
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05-19-21 | Warriors v. Lakers UNDER 219 | Top | 100-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show |
Golden State at L.A. Lakers 10:00 ET Warriors/Lakers (UNDER)- I'm going to be forced to bombard you with stats and trends for this selection and you'll understand why I like it so. Start with the season records of both clubs as Golden State is 30/42 to the Under on the season and the Lakers were 28/43 to the under. GS is 19-7 Under on the road and the under is 6-2 in the last eight meetings. LA #2 defense and #22 offense playing right into the total. Curry under average by 9-points against LA. Play UNDER! |
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05-19-21 | Spurs +4 v. Grizzlies | Top | 96-100 | Push | 0 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
San Antonio at Memphis 7:30 ET Spurs (+) over Grizzlies- San Antonio has staggered to the finish line as they have dropped their last four and 10 of their last 12 straight up and are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs. But, there is a key factor in their favor and that is their road record where they are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 games away from the Alamo. Memphis is 1-4 ATS in their last five games and 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-18-21 | Wizards v. Celtics -127 | 100-118 | Win | 100 | 11 h 47 m | Show | |
Washington at Boston 9:00 ET Celtics over Wizards- The problem that I have with this game is not that Washington was hot down the stretch winning 17 of their last 23 games overall while the Celtics have dropped five of six and nine of 13 entering this contest. The trouble in my eyes says Boston is fading while the Wizards are surging, but Boston is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings against Washington in Boston. The beat goes on. Take BOSTON! |
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05-18-21 | Hornets +3 v. Pacers | Top | 117-144 | Loss | -108 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Charlotte at Indiana 6:30 ET Hornets (+) over Pacers- The Hornets have lost five straight after blowing an 11-point fourth quarter lead against Washington Sunday while Indiana posted a road win at Toronto. That was the Pacers 21 win on the road (21-15) whereas they have won just 13 of 36 at home with an ATS record of 13-23 as hosts. That to me is important as the Hornets are 21-7-1 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Losers of 15 of their last 21 games overall the Hornets have struggled since Gordon Hayward went down on April 2 and he is not expected to play tonight. The slack with him being sidelined is being picked up by Rookie-of-the-Year candidate La Melo Ball (believe it or not). Take CHARLOTTE! |
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05-16-21 | Bucks v. Bulls +3.5 | 112-118 | Win | 100 | 13 h 37 m | Show | |
Milwaukee at Chicago 9:00 ET Bulls (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee defeated the Heat yesterday and are locked-in to the 3rd seed for the playoffs providing the Nets 13-point favorites handle the lowly Cavaliers. The Bucks are meager favorites here after being favored by at least -8.5 or as high as -12.5 and yet now they are just -3.5. The books I believe are telling us that the Bucks will just be going through the motions. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-16-21 | Lakers -10.5 v. Pelicans | 110-98 | Win | 100 | 13 h 31 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at New Orleans 9:00 ET Lakers (-) over Pelicans- This is a close to another disappointing season for New Orleans who were looking to get into the playoffs with their young super-star Zion Williamson leading the way. But, alas, the Pelicans have fallen short of their goal once again. The Lakers know what's in front of them and have won their last four with Lebron back in the line-up and they need a win here and a Blazers loss to sneak into the top-6. Take LOS ANEGELS |
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05-16-21 | Nuggets v. Blazers -10.5 | Top | 116-132 | Win | 100 | 13 h 33 m | Show |
Denver at Portland 9:00 ET Trailblazers (-) over Nuggets- Portland 'just' needs to win here or see a loss by the Lakers to clinch a coveted top-six position for the playoffs. The Blazers own the tie-breaker edge with L.A. and will be focused for this encounter as they rebound from a 118-117 loss at Phoenix. Denver has won both meetings this season and yet now Portland opened as an 8.5-point favorite and they have not been favored by more than 3.5-points in the last 10 meetings. Take the TRAILBLAZERS! |
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05-15-21 | Heat -120 v. Bucks | Top | 108-122 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
Miami at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Heat (+) over Bucks- This may very well be a preview of the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds playing each other once the playoffs start. Milwaukee has the highest scoring offense in the league, yes even higher than Brooklyn scoring 120.2 ppg. But, Miami is built on defense and a disciplined offense that will actually draw more fouls and win this one at the free throw line. The Heat are just a tougher team with more grit than the Bucks and are 4-1 ATS in their last five trips to the 'Brew City.' Take MIAMI! |
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05-15-21 | Lakers -6.5 v. Pacers | 122-115 | Win | 100 | 4 h 51 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Indiana 1:00 ET Lakers (-) over Pacers- Now, doesn't this 'line' seem a bit on the high side as the hobbled Lakers have now won their last three without LeBron James as they try and fight their way out of the play-in games. Indiana is locked into the play-in games but would like to get to the 7th or 8th seed where they will only need to win once to advance to the Playoffs. James has been listed as questionable but with or without him the Lakers get it done here. Take LOS ANGELES! |
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05-14-21 | Pelicans +2 v. Warriors | Top | 122-125 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 37 m | Show |
New Orleans at Golden State 9:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Warriors- Really now, the Steph Curry led Warriors opened less than a 3-point favorite at home against the Williamson-less Pelicans. This price stands out because of how 'hot' Golden State is having won four straight and six of their last seven games overall while New Orleans has dropped their last two without their 'big stud' but they are still 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall. They are 7-1 ATS in their last eight road games and 5-1 ATS after a SU loss. But, the main factor is that this game means nothing to the Warriors their final game Sunday against Memphis will determine their seeding. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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05-13-21 | Nuggets v. Wolves +6 | Top | 114-103 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 28 m | Show |
Denver at Minnesota 8:00 ET T'wolves (+) over Nuggets- Denver has been winning and winning without leading scorer Jamal Murray and are seeded fourth one-game behind the Clippers. Minnesota has won back-to-back games and six of the last nine and are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings with Denver. The Nuggets are 1-5 ATS in their last six road games and 2-6 ATS against teams with losing records. The timberwolves are playing their best ball of the season (now that's it's ending) and are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Take MINNESOTA! |
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05-12-21 | Blazers +2.5 v. Jazz | Top | 105-98 | Win | 100 | 12 h 18 m | Show |
Portland at Utah 9:30 ET Trailblazers (+) over Jazz- Utah still have a chance for the No. 1 spot in the West with a two-game lead in the loss column over Phoenix with three games remaining. Portland is seeded No. 7 but with wins in 2-of-their-3 final games will move them into the sixth seed. The Blazers have won four straight and eight of nine but have lost both meetings with the Jazz by an average of 19.5 points and are 5-1 ATS in their lat six road games. Utah has been great at home going 31-4 SU and 23-12 ATS but fall short here. Take PORTLAND! |
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05-12-21 | Spurs +3.5 v. Nets | 116-128 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 50 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Brooklyn 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Nets- Brooklyn will close the season at home with three games remaining and will play their first two playoff games at the Barclay Center where they are 25-8 SU but just 16-17 ATS. San Antonio holds the 10th playoff spot and is trying to hang on to a playoff spot after missing the postseason for the first time in 22 seasons in 2020. The Spurs who are in dire need of a win are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 road games and are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 meetings in Brooklyn and the Nets are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games with no rest. Look for Kyrie Irving to take a DFLP (Don't feel like playing). Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-12-21 | Wizards v. Hawks -6 | 116-120 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 50 m | Show | |
NBA Power Play Washington at Atlanta 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Wizards- Okay, wow! Russell Westbrook has passed Oscar Robertson for career NBA 'Triple-doubles' and like Oscar his teams have no rings (except when Oscar was a role player for the Bucks with Lew Alcindor). Washington has played well since the All-Start break and are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games including their 'cover' Monday when Atlanta (-8) won 125-124. The Hawks have won 4-of-5 and are 14-2 ATS in their last 16 games as home favorites and 21-8 ATS in their last 29 home games overall. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-11-21 | Nets v. Bulls +5 | 115-107 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 58 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Chicago 8:00 ET Bulls (+) over Nets- Brooklyn who clinched a playoff spot two weeks ago have been just going through the motions every since as the dropped four-in-a-row before re-grouping at Denver Saturday night. Chicago seemed doomed for post season play after losing four straight by double-digits but have now won three straight games all by double-digits. It's difficult to say who will be in the line-up for the Nets but they are just waiting for the return of James Harden before they will get series. Bulls are playing hot and in greater need! Take CHICAGO! |
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05-11-21 | Mavs v. Grizzlies +1.5 | Top | 104-133 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show |
Dallas at Memphis 8:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- Dallas is currently the no. 5 seed in the West and are on a 4-game in streak and have won 10 of their last 12. This has given them a chance to clinch a spot in the top-6 with a combination of two wins or losses by the Lakers. Memphis is seeded ninth and have at least clinched a spot for the 'play-ins' and are playing tough as underdogs going 8-1 ATS in that role the nine times. The Grizzlies are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 home games and get the cash here. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-11-21 | Clippers -12.5 v. Raptors | 115-96 | Win | 100 | 7 h 28 m | Show | |
NBA Power Play L.A. Clippers vs Toronto 7:30 ET Clippers (-) over Raptors- L.A. is starting a 4-game road trip that ends the regular season for them while Toronto has two as hosts and two away games. The Raptors playoff hopes are fading fast as they have lost their last three and six of their last seven and lost the last three meetings. The Clippers were defeated by New York last time out and they are 39-18 ATS in the last 57 games following a SU loss. Although the Raptors are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings they are 1-6-1 ATS in their last eight games as home underdogs. Take L.A. CLIPPERS! |
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05-10-21 | Wizards v. Hawks -7.5 | Top | 124-125 | Loss | -105 | 2 h 29 m | Show |
Washington at Atlanta 7:03 ET Hawks (-) over Wizards- 'Outrageous!' That's right this 'line' is OUTRAGEOUS! Here is Washington, on a two-game winning streak and one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the All-Star game an 8-point underdog at Atlanta. The Wizards are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games overall and are 6-1 ATS as road underdogs after a win over Indiana while the Hawks are off a loss to the Pacers. Atlanta is 21-7 ATS in their last 28 home games and 13-4 Ats as favorites! Take ATLANTA! |
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05-09-21 | Heat +1.5 v. Celtics | Top | 130-124 | Win | 100 | 4 h 21 m | Show |
Miami at Boston 1:00 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- There is no doubt how much stronger the Heat are with Jimmy Butler in the lineup as with him back they have won their last 4-of-5 and eight of 11 while Boston has lost six of their past 10 games. This is a rematch of the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals when Miami got the best of the Celtics in six games. They have met once this season with Boston winning at Miami 107-105 and this time it's the Heats turn. Miami is 7-2 ATS in their last nine games in Boston while the Celtics are 2-5-1 ATS as home favorites. Take MIAMI! |
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05-08-21 | Nets -4 v. Nuggets | 125-119 | Win | 100 | 12 h 6 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Denver 10:00 ET Nets (-) over Nuggets- I would like this one a lot better if Denver had won or even 'covered' the points last night at Utah, but alas, 'we' have what we have and what we have is the Nets on a season high 4-game losing streak. The media always speaks of teams limping into the playoffs and Brooklyn seems like the prototype not only entering the Playoffs in a bad way but are limping on the court as well. James harden has missed the past 20 games but says he'll be ready for the playoffs but the Nets have had their 'Big-3' Harden, Irving and Durant for just seven games this season. Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings and are 4-1 ATS in their last five when favored. Take BROOKLYN! |
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05-08-21 | Spurs +6.5 v. Blazers | Top | 102-124 | Loss | -107 | 12 h 5 m | Show |
San Antonio at Portland 10:00 ET Spurs (+) over Trailblazers- The Spurs just broke a 5-game losing streak with a 113-104 win at Sacramento last night and play in Portland against the hot Blazers who have won six of their last seven games. In a turn-around from the past two seasons San Antonio has played better on the road going 22-10-1 ATS with 19 outright wins. Despite the losing record the Spurs are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games overall showing great effort and they are 13-4-1 ATS in their last 18 road games. Trouble here are as Portland is 0-5 ATS in their last five as home favorites and 8-20-2 ATS against teams with winning road records. Take the SPURS! |
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05-08-21 | Grizzlies -5.5 v. Raptors | 109-99 | Win | 100 | 10 h 33 m | Show | |
Memphis vs Toronto 7:30 ET Grizzlies (-) over Raptors- Memphis sits in the ninth playoff spot after their loss Thursday to the lowly Pistons and are looking to make up ground against the Raptors who haven't play a game at home (in Toronto) in 14 months. The Grizzlies are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games after a double-digit loss. Toronto is about to be eliminated from postseason play as they have struggled the entire season due to injuries and COVID-19 issues and are 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven games as 'home' underdogs. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-07-21 | Lakers +8.5 v. Blazers | 101-106 | Win | 100 | 12 h 5 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Portland 10:00 ET Lakers (+) over Trailblazers- Oh my, the Lakers are truly floundering having lost 7-of-9 and with just one 'cover' in their last nine games going 1-7-1 ATS. Of course this is for the most part without LeBron James who attempted to play twice in that time only to beg out with pain. Portland just completed a 5-1 road trip but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. LA has had the best of it in Portland going 5-0 ATS in the last five trips tp Portland and are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings. Take the LAKERS! |
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05-07-21 | Nuggets +4 v. Jazz | 120-127 | Loss | -107 | 11 h 3 m | Show | |
Denver at Utah 9:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Jazz- Both of these clubs are playing without their leading scoring guards as Utah's Donovan Mitchell and Denver's Jamal Murray are both injured. For the Jazz the news gets worst as Mike Conley is also sidelined and they are 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games. This 'price' seems low as the Nuggets are just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games in Denver but 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings overall. Denver has won 10-of-12 with out Murray and they get the cash tonight. Take the NUGGETS! |
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05-07-21 | Celtics v. Bulls +4.5 | Top | 99-121 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Boston at Chicago 7:30 ET Bulls (+) over Celtics- For the first time in over a year there will be fans inside the Unites Center in Chicago as the Bulls host the Boston Celtics. Boston is struggling to stay in the top-6 for the NBA playoffs and are 3-4 SU in their last seven games and 2-5 ATS in their last seven overall. Chicago is off a 120-99 Megabucks win last night at Charlotte and are 13-6 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. Boston is 6-14 ATS in their last 20 following an ATS win and are 0-4 ATS after a SU win. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-06-21 | Hawks v. Pacers +6 | 126-133 | Win | 100 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
Atlanta at Indiana 8:00 ET Pacers (+) over Hawks- Atlanta is coming off a huge 135-103 over Phoenix last night as our Highest-Rated Megabucks winner and as a small underdog. Today, they come up favored over the snake bit Pacers who had six players on the injured list while losing to the Kings last night. Indiana committed a season high 22 turnovers and they admit that they must protect and control the ball better. The Pacers are 4-1 ATS with rest and 36-15 ATS after a double digit loss. Take INDIANA! |
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05-06-21 | Nets v. Mavs +4.5 | 109-113 | Win | 100 | 9 h 8 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Dallas 7:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Nets- Brooklyn has dropped it's last three games while their make-shift line-up has had Harden, Irving and Durant together for just seven games this season and Harden has missed the last 18 games with the Nets going 10-8. They are in the second spot in the east while Dallas is tied with the Lakers for the fifth seed in the West are 7-3 in their last 10 losing three times to Sacramento. The Nets are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as favorites while the Mavericks are 5-1 ATS against teams with winning records. Take DALLAS! |
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05-06-21 | Bulls -3.5 v. Hornets | Top | 120-99 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show |
Chicago at Charlotte 7:00 ET Bulls (-) over Hornets- Okay, let me get this straight the Chicago Bulls are 26-39 on the season and the home Hornets are 32-33 and fighting for a playoff seed. Chicago has dropped their last four while and 11 of 15 and yet the odds-maker has deemed they the favorite on the road here and they are 5-2 ATS as road favorites. Charlotte is 1-4 ATS in their last five games and 1-5 ATS in their last six games as underdogs. Bulls are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips at Charlotte and are the dog herfe. This one smells. Take CHICAGO! |
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05-05-21 | Spurs +6.5 v. Jazz | 94-126 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
San Antonio at Utah 9:00 ET Spurs (+) over Jazz- This is the second meeting between these clubs in three days as Utah won easily Monday 110-99 leading by double-digits throughout the game. The Jazz are tied with Phoenix for the top spot in the West but have struggled of late (ATS) going 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games while the Spurs although they have lost three straight and are 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. San Antonio is 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 road games and Utah is 1-5 ATS in their last six home games. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-05-21 | Wizards +3 v. Bucks | 134-135 | Win | 100 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
Washington at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Wizards (+) over Bucks- Milwaukee is coming off a pair of huge wins over the Nets and now trail Brooklyn by one-game in the loss column for the second seed in the East. Washington has turned their season around with a healthy Westbrook and Beal they are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games and 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games overall including 5-0 ATS in their last five road games. The Bucks have come on strong with Antetokounmpo dominating play and that is something that he just doesn't do every day. Take WASHINGTON! |
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05-05-21 | Suns v. Hawks +1.5 | Top | 103-135 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show |
Phoenix at Atlanta 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Suns- How is this for an improbable overtime win and cover by the Suns last night in Cleveland. As a 12.5-point favorite Phoenix was forced to go overtime against the lowly Cavaliers and then went on a 15-0 run in OT to both win and cover 134-118 and that win pushed them into a tie for the top spot in the West with Utah. Atlanta is getting healthier with Bogdan Bogdanovic returning to action and they have won their last two. I don't see how the Suns will rise here after last night overtime game as they are 2-8 ATS after a SU win and 1-4-1 ATS in their last six as road favorites. Take ATLANTA! |
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05-04-21 | Raptors v. Clippers -9 | 100-105 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 27 m | Show | |
Toronto at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET Clippers (-) over Raptors- The Clippers who are supposed to contend for the Western Conference title have dropped three straight and will be facing Toronto for the first time this season although there will be many former teammates on each side. Neither team has been working at full strength but the Clippers Kawhi Leonard is back and he make all the difference. The raptors are just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 3-8 ATS after a SU win and they are off a victory over the Lakers Sunday. LA is 10-4 ATS as home favorites and 39-17 after a SU loss and they were defeated at home on Saturday to Denver. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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05-04-21 | Warriors v. Pelicans -129 | Top | 103-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Golden State at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans over Warriors- Golden State has pushed the Pelicans virtually out of the NBA playoff chase as they now trail San Antonio by 3.5-games with seven games remaining. This game take even more importance as New Orleans embarks on a five-game road trip after this and finished the season with their final home game. Curry has been at his best but the Warriors are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as underdogs. New Orleans is 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10-points or more but are 0-4 ATS in their last four games as home favorites. They streak ends tonight. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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05-04-21 | Nets +2 v. Bucks | 118-124 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 59 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Nets (+) over Bucks- Sunday's matchup of these two offensive juggernauts was one for the ages with the Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo posting 49 points and Brooklyn's Kevin Durant putting up 42 points of his own in Milwaukee's 117-114 win on Sunday. The Nets are 7-3 as road underdogs while the Bucks are 5-2 ATS as home favorites and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games overall. Milwaukee has dominated the series going 28-11-1 in the last 40 meetings but the Nets are a different team now. Take BROOKLYN! |
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05-03-21 | Blazers v. Hawks -2.5 | Top | 114-123 | Win | 100 | 3 h 19 m | Show |
Portland at Atlanta 8:00 ET Hawks over Trailblazers- Portland has been one of the NBA's best when on the road and are 20-12 both SU and ATS and currently 4-0 on their six-game road trip coming off a 119-109 win at Boston Sunday. Atlanta just ended a 3-game losing streak with a win over Chicago Saturday and clinched them at least the 10th seed while they currently sit fifth. Trae Young is back for Atlanta after missing four games and Kevin Hunter returned yesterday with Bogan Bogdanovic returning tonight. The hawks fly high tonight...take ATLANTA! |
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05-02-21 | 76ers v. Spurs +6 | 113-111 | Win | 100 | 10 h 53 m | Show | |
Philadelphia at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over 76ers- While Philadelphia is coming off their largest 3-game winning margin in franchise history the Spurs set a record of sorts at Boston Friday night blowing a 32-point halftime lead becoming only the second NBA team to blow a 30-point lead at the half. The 76ers are in 2nd place in the East trailing the Nets by 1-game while San Antonio is ninth and is now desperate for a win to atone for Friday's loss. The Sixers are 3-7 ATS after SU win and the Spurs are 5-1 ATS after a SU loss and 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven as underdogs. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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05-02-21 | Blazers v. Celtics -109 | 129-119 | Loss | -109 | 9 h 23 m | Show | |
Portland at Boston 7:30 ET Celtics over Trailblazers- After having posted Portland as a Megabucks winner over Brooklyn Friday for their third straight win on their six-game road trip. After the way Boston started against the Spurs on Friday (trailing by 32 points at the half) and with the Blazers coming into Bean-town hot, I suspect the Celtics will be ready from the opening jump. Portland is just 2-5-1 ATS in their last trips to Boston. Take the CELTICS! |
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05-02-21 | Nets +2 v. Bucks | Top | 114-117 | Loss | -104 | 5 h 24 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Milwaukee 3:30 ET Nets over Bucks- A pair of the NBA's top contenders face-off with clubs that look like that have already been to battle. Brooklyn was without Kevin Durant, Bruce Brown, Nic Clayton and of course James Harden while the Bucks have been without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Nets are no longer the league top scoring team with harden out for the past month as the Bucks now have that honor averaging 119.3 PPG. Brooklyn is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in Milwaukee and the Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as home favorites. Take BROOKLYN! |
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05-01-21 | Nuggets v. Clippers -4.5 | Top | 110-104 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 29 m | Show |
Denver at LA Clippers 10:00 ET Clippers (-) over Nuggets- These two are about as close as you can get as they both have 21 losses with the Clippers having 43 wins and Denver 42. With nine games to go both clubs realize this is just one-game and they both will be without the leading scorers. Jamal Murray is out for the Nuggets and Kawhi Leonard has missed the last three weeks. Denver is 8-1 without Murray and have won four straight and are meeting the Clippers who have lost their last two on the road and return home to host a conference rival and the Clippers are 6-1 ATS in last seven as home favorites. Take LOS ANGELES |
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04-30-21 | Blazers -114 v. Nets | Top | 128-109 | Win | 100 | 10 h 5 m | Show |
Portland at Brooklyn 8:00 ET Trailblazers over Nets- this situation in Brooklyn has become beyond laughable with Kyrie Irving having to research medical book to find a reason to miss another day's work, With Harden sidelined and Durant day-to-day or minute-to-minute Blake Griffin has picked up some of the slack on a team of slackers. Portland trails Dallas by one-game for the all important sixth seed and will be playing at full strength. This one belongs to the Trailblazers. Take PORTLAND! |
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04-29-21 | Warriors v. Wolves +6 | 114-126 | Win | 100 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
Golden State at Minnesota 8:00 ET T'wolves (+) over Warriors- After getting blown-out by Dallas 133-103 Golden State will take their 31-31 record and 10th seed on the road where they haven't fared all that well. The Warriors are 12-20 both SU and ATS on the road including 3-7 ATS in their last 10 away from home. Minnesota has shown signs of life when healthy as they are 9-6 when their 'Big-3' Karl-Anthony Towns, D'Angelo Russell and Andrew Wiggins are on the floor together. The Timberwolves have lost twice this season to the Warriors both times without Towns and Russell and even so they are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games hosting GS. This time the get the money once again. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-28-21 | Clippers +4 v. Suns | 101-109 | Loss | -105 | 12 h 5 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Phoenix 10:00 ET Clippers (+) over Suns- The Suns sit in the second spot in the West with the Clippers a game behind as they chase the Jazz for the top spot. These two have had a couple of contentious outings with chippy fouls and technical fouls being dished out against both clubs including Paul George and Devin Booker. LA is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and are 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings in Phoenix. The Suns are 0-7-1 ATS after and ATS win and LA is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 as underdogs . Take the CLIPPERS! |
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04-28-21 | Blazers +1.5 v. Grizzlies | 130-109 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
Portland at Memphis 9:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Grizzlies- Memphis is off a two-game sweep of the Blazers in Portland last Friday and Sunday and now they are a virtual 'Pick-em' at home and that raises a red flag. The Grizzlies finished their seven-game road trip 4-3 after dropping their finale at Denver 120-96 on Monday. Portland got back in to the win column after five straight losses with a win at Indiana and are 4-0 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Take PORTLAND! |
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04-28-21 | Pelicans +4 v. Nuggets | 112-114 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Denver 9:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Nuggets- New Orleans who sits 11th in a 10-team race has dropped five of their last seven including their win over the Clippers Monday night. Denver meanwhile is beset with injuries and yet are 6-1 in their last seven games without Jamal Murray, Monte Morris and Will Barton. The Pelicans are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings including 4-0 ATS in their last four games at Denver. The Nuggets are 2-5 in their last seven games following a SU win and 1-4 ATS in their last five as favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-27-21 | Mavs +2.5 v. Warriors | Top | 133-103 | Win | 100 | 11 h 1 m | Show |
Dallas at Golden State 9:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- When these two clubs matchup points abound, in their last four meetings they have averaged 137 for the winner and 121 for the loser with Dallas winning 3-of-4. Golden State has won their last four at home but has been blown-out by the Mavericks twice 147-116 and 141-121 at home. The Mavs are 5-2 on the road against team with winning home records and they are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take DALLAS! |
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04-27-21 | Thunder +11.5 v. Celtics | 119-115 | Win | 100 | 9 h 40 m | Show | |
Oklahoma City at Boston 7:00 ET Thunder (+) over Celtics- The Celtics have lost their last two but that pales with OKC who has lost 14 games in-a-row! The Thunder haven't won a game in April and were just routed by the 76ers 121-90 and have already been routed by Boston earlier this season 111-94 ay OKC. But, the Celtics are dealing with injuries as Jaylen Brown just returned after a shoulder injury and Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker out for tonight and Robert Williams is questionable. Take OKLAHOMA CITY! |
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04-27-21 | Blazers -5 v. Pacers | 133-112 | Win | 100 | 9 h 39 m | Show | |
Portland at Indiana 7:00 ET Pacers (+) over Trailblazers- Portland is now doing what I expected and waited for, they have lost five straight and 9-of-11 and have dropped from a 1/2-game out of the fourth spot and now they have fallen in to the 7-10 seeds. Indiana meanwhile has won their last three despite playing without Domantas Sabonis and three others with all three wins coming against non-playoff clubs. This may be why a team that has lost five straight is favored on the road against a team that has won three in-a-row or because the Blazers have dominated the series going 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 6-1 ATS at Indiana. Pacers are 7-16 ATS in their last 23 as underdogs. Take PORTLAND! |
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04-26-21 | Clippers v. Pelicans +2 | Top | 103-120 | Win | 100 | 11 h 42 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at New Orleans 8:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Clippers- Despite injuries the Clippers keep rolling and have won four straight and 11 of their last 12 games while the Pelicans have dropped 5-of-6 and with 12 games left to play. New Orleans is off tough 2-point loss to the Spurs but have had their highest scoring total of the season against the Clips scoring 135 in a victory over LA in March. For whatever reason the Pelicans give the Clippers fits as they are 21-7 ATS in the last 28 meetings. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-25-21 | Grizzlies +4.5 v. Blazers | Top | 120-113 | Win | 100 | 7 h 2 m | Show |
Memphis at Portland 4:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- This is 2nd of back-to-back meetings as the Grizzlies posted a 130-128 win over the Blazers on Friday winning a Power Play. Memphis is now 7-0 ATS in their last seven games as underdogs and Portland is 0-4 ATS in their last four games as favorites. The Griz are also 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games and 35-17 ATS overall in their last 52 games while Portland is 2-7 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-24-21 | Lakers +3 v. Mavs | 93-108 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 53 m | Show | |
LA Lakers at Dallas 8:30 ET Lakers (+) over Mavericks- Los Angeles has managed to hang-on without their super-stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis and are putting out professional efforts night after night. Davis returned to action Thursday and the rust we was evident as he was just 2-of-10 from the floor. Dallas is 15-14 SU at home and and even more disappointing ATS going 11-18. The Lakers are 6-1 Ats after a SU loss and are 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. The Mavericks are just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall and 1-5 ATS as favorites. Take the LAKERS! |
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04-24-21 | Spurs +3 v. Pelicans | Top | 110-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 25 m | Show |
San Antonio at New Orleans 8:00 ET Spurs (+) over Pelicans- San Antonio has been a bit of a mystery this season as they are 13-19 SU at home and 16-10 SU and 18-8 ATS which is total turn-around from last season. The Spurs holds a 3.5-game lead over the Pelicans and this game will be the tie-breaker if it comes down to that at season's end. New Orleans I off their biggest margin of victory this season defeating Orlando 135-100 on Thursday and I expect a drop off in performance here. San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in their last six road games while New Orleans is 4-9 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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04-24-21 | Raptors +2 v. Knicks | 103-120 | Loss | -110 | 3 h 24 m | Show | |
Toronto at New York 1:10 ET Raptors (+) over Knicks- The last time the Knicks had a winning streak of eight or more games was the last season that the qualified for the playoffs in 2013. Currently with the NBA's longest win streak the Knicks come up a very short favorite at home where they are 20-10 SU and are 9-4 ATS in the last 13 meetings in New York. But, Toronto is on a mini streak of their own having 'covered' four straight games. It's a tough call to make against the red-hot Knicks but the 'line' is the clue. Take TORONTO! |
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04-23-21 | Grizzlies +3.5 v. Blazers | 130-128 | Win | 100 | 14 h 43 m | Show | |
Memphis at Portland 10:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Trailblazers- This is the first meeting between these two clubs this season and they both are playoff bound with the seeding the only question. Memphis is 18-10 ATS on the road this season while Portland is just 13-17 ATS at home and have lost their last two games by one-point and eight of the past 11 and the Blazers are just 4-10 ATS against teams with winning road records. The Grizzlies have been playing better basketball as they are 21-7 ATS in their last 28 games overall including 6-0 ATS in their last six games as underdogs. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-23-21 | Cavs +2 v. Hornets | Top | 102-108 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
Cleveland at Charlotte 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Hornets- Although Charlotte has a better record by 7-games than the Cavaliers they are a virtual pick-em at home as they have lost six of their last seven games and are off a beatdown at Chicago. Cleveland has won the previous two meetings this season and are 7-2 ATS in their last 10 games against teams with losing SU records. Surprisingly enough the Cavaliers are 14-6-1 ATS in the last 21 meetings and 6-1 ATS at Charlotte. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-23-21 | Heat -5 v. Hawks | 103-118 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 12 m | Show | |
Miami at Atlanta 7:30 ET Heat (-) over Hawks- Again the 'price' on this game is very suspect as the Hawks have a 1-game lead over Miami and yet are an underdog at home. This is due most likely to the return of players for the Heat who have been hit with a rash of injuries and COVID issues. Atlanta has their own injury problems as Trae Young is scoring 25.3 PPG but turned his ankle and was removed from the game against the Knicks in the third quarter not to return and besides him the Hawks have five other players dealing with healthy issues. Miami is 7-3 Ats in their last 10 games as road favorites and Atlanta is 1-6 ATS against teams with winning records. Take MIAMI! |
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04-22-21 | Lakers +2 v. Mavs | 110-115 | Loss | -108 | 13 h 23 m | Show | |
L.A. Lakers at Dallas 9:30 ET Lakers (+) over Mavericks- Although Los Angeles is playing with a skeleton crew because of the severity of their injuries they have been totally professional and come to play every night. The Lakers are 6-0 ATS in their last six games following a straight-up loss and are 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. The struggling Mavericks are 0-6 ATS in their last six games and are 3-7 ATS with no rest and 0-5 ATS as favorites. LA is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings including 4-1 ATS at Dallas. Take the LAKERS! |
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04-22-21 | Hornets v. Bulls -135 | 91-108 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
Charlotte at Chicago 9:00 ET Bulls over Hornets- These two clubs are struggling to make that playoffs as Charlotte currently seeded eighth have dropped five of the last six games SU while the Bulls currently seeded 12th and have dropped five of seven. The Hornets have been great against the 'number' after a loss going 12-3 ATS if by 10-points or more but are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as road underdogs and 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall. Look for the Bulls to rebound from last night's loss to Cleveland. Take CHICAGO! |
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04-22-21 | Suns -5.5 v. Celtics | Top | 86-99 | Loss | -105 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
Phoenix at Boston 7:00 ET Suns (-) over Celtics- These 'prices' on NBA games have had so many anomalies because of the virus and this is one of them. Phoenix is vastly improved this year but so much so that they are this strong a favorite non the road against the Eastern Conference leader. The Suns have won 13-of-15 including an outright win over the 76ers last night and are 10-4 ATS playing with no rest. The Celtics are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five home games and are only 5-17 ATS in the last 22 meetings including 0-4 ATS at home. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-21-21 | Bulls v. Cavs +2.5 | 105-121 | Win | 100 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
Chicago at Cleveland 7:10 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bulls- At 24-33 Chicago is tied with Washington for the 10th and final playoff spot with the new format adding two extra teams for a 'Playdown' to qualify for the playoffs. Cleveland coach Bernie Bickerstaff has chastised his team's lack of effort last time out against Detroit and I expect a full game hustle out of the Cavaliers. The Bulls are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven games nut have dominated the Cavs 20-6 ATS in Cleveland. Still, this time around it is CLEVELAND! |
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04-21-21 | Warriors v. Wizards +2.5 | Top | 114-118 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show |
Golden State at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards over Warriors- The NBA's two top scorers will face off in Washington where Bradley Beal will try and recapture the top scoring spot from a red-hot Stephen Curry who scorched the 76ers with 49-points and has shot 55% from 3-point range while leading the Warriors to wins in 3-of-4. But, the Wizards have won five in-a-row and 7-of-8 including a 110-107 win at Golden State while the Warriors are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven meetings in Washington. Take the WIZARDS! |
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04-21-21 | Suns -114 v. 76ers | Top | 116-113 | Win | 100 | 10 h 18 m | Show |
Phoenix at Philadelphia 7:00 ET Suns over 76ers- Phoenix is the most improved team in the league (yes even more so than the Knicks) so much so that they are favored on the road against the Eastern Conference leader. Philadelphia is always a question mark when it comes to the line on the game because players claim injuries so often. Of course Embiid and Simmons are the most important factors but when you add Tobias Harris to the list their depth falls fast. The Suns are an amazing 36-21 ATS on the season and are 10-2 ATS on the road against teams with winning records. Take PHOENIX! |
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04-20-21 | Nets v. Pelicans -2.5 | Top | 134-129 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 14 m | Show |
Brooklyn at New Orleans 7:30 ET Pelicans over Nets- Bot these clubs blew late leads in their last contests one good Nets blowing to Miami and one bad Pelicans falling in OT at New York. So now, New Orleans is the host and somehow become the favorite. Brooklyn is 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as road underdogs and the Pelicans are just 6-13 ATS as home favorites. Tell me how this makes any sense as the Nets are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. As a matter of fact this is now my 'Don't Make Sense' game of the day. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-19-21 | Grizzlies +6.5 v. Nuggets | 137-139 | Win | 100 | 12 h 22 m | Show | |
Memphis at Denver 9:00 ET Grizzlies (+) over Nuggets- No Jamal...no worries! Since the season ending injury to Denver's high-scoring Jamal Murray but the Nuggets have managed to pull together and won their last two without him. Led by leading scorer Nikola Jokic the Mile-High guys have won four straight against teams with winning records. Memphis has won 7-of-10 and are 5-0 ATS in their last five games as underdogs 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games and are 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-19-21 | Bulls +6.5 v. Celtics | 102-96 | Win | 100 | 11 h 46 m | Show | |
Chicago at Boston 7:30 ET Bulls (+) over Celtics- Boston has won a season high six straight games and host the Bulls who just ended a five-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland but has still lost 11 of their last 15 games overall. Chicago enters this fray in the 10th spot for the expended NBA playoffs tied with Toronto and they are 19-9 ATS in their last 28 road games including 14-6 ATS as road dogs although they are 0-5 ATS in their last five trips to Bean-town. Still, it is CHICAGO! |
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04-19-21 | Cavs -3.5 v. Pistons | 105-109 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 26 m | Show | |
Cleveland at Detroit 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Pistons- Now, this one 'gets' me...the Cavaliers favored on the road has to raise an eyebrow now matter who they are playing. Both clubs have lost 4-of-5 but Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings and is 4-1 ATS in their last five games in Detroit. Although at home the Pistons are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eighth games as underdogs. The Cavs are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games against teams with losing records. Kevin Love has returned to action for Cleveland and can be the difference here. Take CAVALIERS! |
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04-18-21 | Blazers v. Hornets +4.5 | 101-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 43 m | Show | |
Portland at Charlotte 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Trailblazers- I have to admit that I enjoy and feel more confident when I am playing 'against' the Trailblazers! Although they are 9-games over .500 they are 27-28 ATS so that makes 'us' a plus 10 playing against them. Charlotte has dropped four straight for the second team this season and they have a tough task in front of them as they are 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings against the Blazers. But, inconsistent Portland is 1-5 ATS after a win and the Hornets are 11-3 ATS after a loss by 10 or more points and they are 14-5-1 ATS in their last 20 as home underdogs. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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04-18-21 | Nets v. Heat +4 | Top | 107-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 11 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Miami 3:30 ET Heat (+) over Nets- Jimmy Butler is pissed! Miami dropped their third straight game Friday night to lowly Minnesota and he says that his teammates 'take too much for granted.' Well, they would be able to take anything for granted today as the Nets come to South Beach. The Heat after winning the East last season find themselves currently a seventh seed as injuries and virus protocols have hindered their season. Brooklyn must be a Saturday night 'party' team as thy are 1-7 ATS on Sunday's and 4-10 in their last 14 games as favorites. Take MIAMI! |
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04-18-21 | Pelicans +1 v. Knicks | 112-122 | Loss | -103 | 3 h 43 m | Show | |
New Orleans at New York 1:10 ET Pelicans over Knicks- Does this look right to you...it doesn't look right to me. New York is playing well and is 17-10 SU at home and the lines-maker has opened the Pelicans a small favorite despite being six-games under. 500 and just 9-17 SU on the road. This gets even more confusing when we realize the Knicks have won five straight and are 23=8 ATS in their last 30 games overall. Something smells here. I'm taking NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-17-21 | Cavs +2 v. Bulls | Top | 96-106 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
Cleveland at Chicago 8:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Bulls- Chicago is reeling having lost five straight and 11 of 14 and will be without Zach LaVine who is in the NBA health and safety protocol. Cleveland as expected hasn't seem much better losing 3-of-4 and eight of 11 and will be missing two back court players as well. Good news (maybe) for Cleveland is that Kevin Love has returned to action and should help (?). Although the Cavs are just 6-14 ATS in the last 20 meetings they are 4-1 ATS in Chicago. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-16-21 | Blazers v. Spurs +2.5 | Top | 107-106 | Win | 100 | 11 h 32 m | Show |
Portland at San Antonio 8:30 ET Spurs (+) over Trailblazers- Portland who was playing well when CJ McCollum returned to action are struggling now and have lost four of five and are 2-8 SU since the ALL-Star break. The Spurs are off a loss at Toronto where the short-handed Raptors had four players missing due to injuries. Despite going 1-4 ATS in their last five home games the Spurs coach Gregg Popovich insists that they will rebound better after getting killed on the board by Toronto. If 'Pop' sez it it must be true. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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04-16-21 | Magic +2.5 v. Raptors | 102-113 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 35 m | Show | |
Orlando at Toronto 7:30 ET Magic (+) over Raptors- Toronto who is off a win over San Antonio while have four key players sidelined will face a squad that they defeated Orlando 123-108 with Fred VanVleet setting a franchise recording 54 points. VanVleet has been out since April 5th and tonight the Magic will perform their tricks as they have had four personnel changes since the trade deadline. Orlando is 5-1 ATS as road underdogs and 19-7 ATS on the road against teams with losing home records. Toronto is 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games a home favorites and 1-8 ATS in their last nine games as favorites. Take ORLANDO! |
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04-16-21 | Pelicans -2 v. Wizards | 115-117 | Loss | -108 | 9 h 6 m | Show | |
New Orleans at Washington 7:00 ET Pelicans over Wizards- Washington believes that they have finally developed some chemistry between Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal and have won four-of five and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games. So, why I ask are they underdogs at home to the Pelicans who are just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games. Maybe it's because the Wizards are just 2-6 ATS in their first game at home after a 7-day road trip. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-14-21 | Mavs v. Grizzlies +2 | Top | 114-113 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show |
Dallas at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Mavericks- The Mavericks players are so concerned with the playoff format so much that they would rather bitch and complain then actually play basketball. So, it looks like Dallas has a mind set that they will finish 7, 8, 9 or 10th will have to deal with the silly playoff scheduling. Memphis has struggled against Dallas at home as they are just 1-5 ATS hosting the Mavs but are 5-1 ATS in their last six home games and 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games overall and 4-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-14-21 | Nets v. 76ers -8.5 | 117-123 | Loss | -104 | 3 h 9 m | Show | |
Brooklyn at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (-) over Nets- This game of for the top spot in the East as both the Nets and 76ers stand at 37-17 on the season. Normally when we see a game between equal opponents the 'line' will reflect the 'home court' advantage. Now, there is one thing I know and that is in the NBA there is no 7-point home court advantage. Brooklyn had their cancelled game rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Minnesota and won by 30 points and now find themselves huge underdogs. I have to suspect that the Nets will be short-handed against as players on that team slack off whenever they get 'soreness.' Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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04-13-21 | Heat +3.5 v. Suns | 86-106 | Loss | -101 | 14 h 29 m | Show | |
Miami at Phoenix 10:00 ET Heat (+) over Suns- This line can't be justified in my mind the way these two teams have played this season. At best I can say Miami has been in consistent having battled a number of issues while Phoenix is the comeback (Knicks as well) team of the year and are an amazing 37-15 including 20-8 at home. Both these teams play great defense but the Heat play it a little bit better and with a win at Portland and six of their last seven, I'll stay with the hot club. Get this Miami is 11-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings in Phoenix. Take MIAMI! |
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04-13-21 | Celtics +1.5 v. Blazers | Top | 116-115 | Win | 100 | 14 h 28 m | Show |
Boston at Portland 10:00 ET Celtics (+) over Trailblazers- I don't know what it is with the Trailblazers but they opening a dog at home against Miami and were never in it as the Heat led from start to finish. Now, Portland comes up a virtual pick'em against a Boston team that is 11-6 on the road while the 31-22 Blazers are 16-11 at home. What makes this even more intriguing is that Portland is 11-4 ATS at home against teams with losing road records. One thing though, the Celtics are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetIngs. Take BOSTON! |
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04-13-21 | Clippers v. Pacers +2.5 | 126-115 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 60 m | Show | |
L.A. Clippers at Indiana 7:30 ET Pacers (+) over Clippers- A pair of winning streaks clash in Indiana where the Pacers winning of three straight host the LA Clippers who have won five straight. The Clippers are starting to put things together and are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games overall while the Pacers are just 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games at home. This time they turn it around. Take INDIANA! |
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04-12-21 | Nuggets v. Warriors +4.5 | 107-116 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
Denver at Golden State 10:00 ET Warriors (+) over Nuggets- More bad news for the Warriors as No. 1 draft pick James Wiseman is out for the year as beleaguered Golden State plays out their final 19 games. After losing 7-of-9 they managed a win over Houston last time out while Denver just had their 8-game win streak halted by Boston 105-87 last night. Most of the trends favor the Nuggets except they are just 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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04-12-21 | Bulls +2.5 v. Grizzlies | 90-101 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
Chicago at Memphis 9:00 ET Bulls (+) over Grizzlies- It's difficult for me to believe that the Bulls are 29-23 ATS on the season including 18-8 ATS on the road because it seems when I have them they fall apart like their last time out at Atlanta. Both of these clubs have lost their last two games and the Grizzlies may have an excuse as Justin Winslow, Jontay Porter and De'Anthony Melton will be sidelined while the Bulls will be at full strength. Like I said Chicago is 14-5 ATS in their last 19 road games and 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings. Take CHICAGO! |
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04-12-21 | Kings +2.5 v. Pelicans | Top | 110-117 | Loss | -103 | 10 h 32 m | Show |
Sacramento at New Orleans 9:00 ET Kings (+) over Pelicans- This looks like a very short line to me as New Orleans who has a 2-game lead over the Kings for the final playoff spot and have won their last two are less than a long shot favorite. Sacramento has dropped six straight and are 8-21 ATS after a SU loss and yet this price is so low. But, the Pelicans are 5-12 ATS as home favorites and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games overall. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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04-11-21 | Heat +1 v. Blazers | Top | 107-98 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
Miami at Portland 10:00 ET Heat over Trailblazers- Oh how the NBA line-makers taught and tease us. Here is Portland 10-games over .500 and off a 118-103 win over the Pistons and they open a dog at home against Miami who is barely over .500 and will be without guard Victor Oladipo. The Trailblazers on the other hand now with the return of CJ McCollum have one of the best guard tandems in the NBA. Miami who is off a narrow win over the Lakers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games and the Blazers are 0-5 ATS in their last five against teams with winning records. Take MIAMI! |