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11-19-22 | Wolves -3 v. 76ers | Top | 112-109 | Push | 0 | 8 h 25 m | Show |
Minnesota at Philadelphia 7:30 ET Timberwolves over 76ers- The 76ers have won three straight and four of five with Joel Embiid leading in the most dominate fashion possible. Minnesota who dropped six of seven previous games have won their last two with the team posted season highs in points scored. Embiid will most likely sit out the second of back-to-back contests. Tyrese Maxey went down in Friday’s win over the Bucks and without Embiid the Sixers fall short. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-18-22 | UCLA v. Illinois +3.5 | Top | 70-79 | Win | 100 | 7 h 9 m | Show |
Illinois vs UCLA 9:30 ET Illini (+) over Bruins- Both clubs are 3-0 and will be playing a real opponent for the first time this season. These clubs have not met since 1997 and the Bruins hold a 6-3 series edge but that stirs nothing between these two today. This game is being played in Las Vegas an there should be a slight lean in the crowd for the Bruins but it hasn’t helped in the past. Take ILLINOIS! |
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11-18-22 | Pacers v. Rockets +5.5 | Top | 99-91 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
Indiana at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Pacers- Surprisingly enough Indiana has become a force as they extend their fine play by winning six of the last eight games. Houston may only be 3-12 straight-up but this young group is spirited and 8-7 ATS. The Rockets are off an upset win over Dallas and they are 5-0 ATS in their last five after a SU win and they are 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings with the Pacers. Take HOUSTON! |
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11-17-22 | Nets +1.5 v. Blazers | Top | 109-107 | Win | 100 | 20 h 11 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Portland 10:00 ET Nets over Trailblazers- The drama continues and Days of Our Lives couldn’t write it any better. Every day the drama as to whether the world is flat or who’s got a secret media account or who is coaching today continues...this is getting silly as Brooklyn surrendered 153 points to Sacramento Tuesday and oh yes they lost 153-121. The Nets and the rest of the league (players) are getting anxious as to when their favor bigot will return to action, but it will not be tonight. Portland is off to a great start at 10-4 SU and are the surprise in the west but unfortunately for them it’s the Nets night out, sorry boys but the Blazers will be doused tonight. I know the Nets stink and don’t really care or give great effort all the time but Brooklyn is 9-3 ATS after allowing 125 points or more the previous game (otherwise they stink). As good as the Blazers are they are just 4-9 ATS against teams with losing records and they are 1-4 ATS in their last five hosting the Nets! Take BROOKLYN! |
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11-16-22 | Celtics v. Hawks +3 | Top | 126-101 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 52 m | Show |
Boston at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Celtics- Boston has won their last seven games while Atlanta has won five of seven including a 121-106 win at Milwaukee handing the Bucks their first home loss of the season after seven wins. The Celtics are the No. 1 scoring team in the league averaging 120 PPG but they are 2-6 ATS against teams with losing records. The Hawks are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games against teams with winning records and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 home games overall. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-15-22 | Knicks +5 v. Jazz | Top | 118-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 27 m | Show |
New York at Utah 9:00 ET Knicks (+) over Jazz- After a 3-game Eastern swing Utah is back home where they are 5-0 after dropping the final two games on their trip losing back-to-back games for the first time this season .New York is embarking on a 5-game seven day road trip and are off double-digit home loss to OKC on Sunday allowing the Thunder to shoot 62.5%. I don’t think coach Tom Thibodeu was very pleased with the Knicks defense as they once prided themselves at that end of the floor. The numbers stack up behind the Knicks as they are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 road games and NY is 25-9 ATS in the last 34 meetings. Add that the Jazz are 8-21-2 ATS following a straight-up loss. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-14-22 | Hawks +4.5 v. Bucks | Top | 121-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 28 m | Show |
Atlanta at Milwaukee 8:00 ET Hawks (+) over Bucks- It was a week ago today that the undefeated Bucks at 9-0 were handed their first loss of the season 117-98 in Atlanta. Milwaukee is dealing with a rash of injuries that have sidelined six different players at one time or another. This is the third meeting already this season between these two and they split each winning and covering at home and they will meet a final time in early January. Hawks are 11-4 ATS after a SU loss and the Bucks are 1-3-1 ATS following a loss by 10-points or more. Take ATLANTA! |
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11-13-22 | Nets v. Lakers +5 | Top | 103-116 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
Brooklyn at LA Lakers 9:30 ET Lakers (+) over Nets- Very often especially in sport ‘less is more’ as is the case with the Nets. Brooklyn is now 4-1 since Kyrie Irving was suspended and admit that they are now playing as a team. A team that is sure to walk off the edge of the flat Earth. The Lakers have dropped five straight as they started the season before they finally won so their number is about right for a turnaround. LA most likely without Lebron and maybe once against less is more. Brooklyn is 3-9-2 ATS in the second of back-to-back games and 11-29-1 ATS after SU win. The Lakers are just terrible but are the side tonight. Take LA LAKERS! |
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11-12-22 | Jazz v. Wizards +3.5 | Top | 112-121 | Win | 100 | 8 h 42 m | Show |
Utah at Washington 6:00 ET Wizards (+) over Jazz- The Wizards were a Money Game winner for us Friday night and as they defeated Dallas with a pair of starters sidelined. Bradley Beal will remain on the protocol list and not play tonight but Porzingis should return despite a groin strain. Utah despite the loss of Donovan Mitchell have won four straight and have covered seven straight while being favored just once over the Lakers and lead the West. But, the Wiz are 4-1 ATS in their last five and they are 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings with the Jazz. Take WASHINGTON! |
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11-11-22 | Bucks v. Spurs -120 | Top | 93-111 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show |
Milwaukee at San Antonio 8:00 ET Spurs over Bucks- If anything looks bogus tonight it is this match-up in San Antonio whee the struggling Spurs will host the red hot Milwaukee Bucks who have won 10 of 11 games. San Antonio got off to a quick start winning 5-of-7 but have now dropped five-in-row. So, why are the Spurs favored...cuz I hope their is something fishy after this contest and I’m willing to side with the bookmaker tonight. Take SAN ANTONIO! |
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11-09-22 | Knicks +3.5 v. Nets | Top | 85-112 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
New York at Brooklyn 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Nets- New York like some many other clubs has become more of a 3-point shooting clubs and set a team record of 10 long range bombs hit the mark 10 times in the first quarter. Brooklyn meanwhile, is one of the worse teams at defending the 3-point shot. With or without Harden, Irving and even Durant the Nets have won 12-of the Last 15 meetings including the last seven. Despite all that the Knicks are 14-5 ATS in the last 19 meetings and 29-8-1 ATS in the last 29 in Brooklyn. Take NEW YORK |
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11-07-22 | Suns v. 76ers +2.5 | Top | 88-100 | Win | 100 | 8 h 3 m | Show |
Phoenix at Philadelphia 8:10 ET 76ers (+) over Suns- It might seem improbable but the 76ers usually provide more drama than talent. Philadelphia’s biggest talent Joel Embiid will return after missing the last three games due to a non-Covid illness but the real drama has James Harden sidelined for a month because of a strained foot. I understand that sometimes less is actually more as with Harden out Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey will see more playing time and together will be more efficient than Harden. Suns are 1-4 ATS on the road and the Sixers are the same at home. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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11-06-22 | Bulls +2.5 v. Raptors | Top | 104-113 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 29 m | Show |
Chicago at Toronto 6:00 ET Bulls (+) over Raptors- DeMar DeRozen who played nine years in Toronto and was traded for Khawi Leonard before the 2017-18 season to San Antonio where he played for three years before this two year tenure in Chicago. He has averaged 23.8 points against Toronto in 10 meetings. The Bulls are 22-8 ATS in their last 30 games versus the Raptors including 12-3 ATS in Toronto. Take CHICAGO! |
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11-05-22 | Celtics v. Knicks +5 | Top | 133-118 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 10 m | Show |
Boston at New York 7:30 ET Knicks (+) over Celtics- This is Tom Thibodeau’s third season with the Knicks and they have had a team that always seems like they are in some sort of transition. Their style of play has varied since his taking the coach job and they have improved by leaps and bounds. This year’s clubs seems the most balanced that he has had to work with and now they have shown some talent. Boston who is 1-5 ATS in their last six road games is also 1-5 ATS after a SU win. Knicks are young and 16-6 ATS in the second of back-to-back games. Take NEW YORK! |
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11-04-22 | Bucks v. Wolves +3.5 | Top | 115-102 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 44 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Minnesota 10:00 ET Timberwolves (+)over Bucks- There is no question who the most dominant player in the NBA game today is and Giannis seems driven to prove it every night. Undefeated Milwaukee (7-0) led by Antetokounmpo who averages 33.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals per game on 57% shooting. (WOW...really) The Wolves made some huge off-season moves and they are still waiting to gel and tonight could be the start. Take MINNESOTA! |
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11-02-22 | Raptors -7.5 v. Spurs | Top | 143-100 | Win | 100 | 6 h 29 m | Show |
Toronto at San Antonio 8:00 ET Raptors (-) over Spurs- I sort of did a double-take at this game when I first saw the opening line as the Raptors (4-3) who are 1-2 on the road were a strong favorite at San Antonio (5-2) where the Spurs are 3-1. The Spurs have won five of their past six games and the first two of their home stand but they will be playing short handed as no less than four players will be unavailable. Raptors are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings although the Spurs are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games...so why the heavy line? Take TORONTO! |
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11-01-22 | Wolves +3.5 v. Suns | Top | 107-116 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 51 m | Show |
Minnesota at Phoenix 9:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Suns- The aging Suns will be without center Deandre Ayton once again tonight and that should boost the Wolves who have lost seven of eight to the Suns including all three meeting last season. Timberwolves are one of the most improved teams in the league over the past two seasons and look to move on during the playoffs. This match will help them measure just how far they have come. Take MINNESOTA! |
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10-31-22 | 76ers v. Wizards +4.5 | Top | 118-111 | Loss | -110 | 7 h 17 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Washington 7:00 ET Wizards (+) over 76ers- Philly is always looking for an opportunity to take a day off and with the likelihood that Joel Embiid will ‘rest’ this on out. Washington has dropped two straight after a quick start and are now even at 3-3. The Wizards have a few fresh faces including Kristaps Porzingis who has been a disappointment where ever he has been. James Harden will dominate the ball and get some great stats while Embiid is sidelined and that just enough to get you beat...take WASHINGTON! |
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10-30-22 | Knicks +4.5 v. Cavs | Top | 108-121 | Loss | -115 | 7 h 37 m | Show |
New York at Cleveland 6:00 ET Knicks (+) over Cavaliers- During the off-season the Knicks were trying desperately to acquire Donovan Mitchell who is bow averaging 31 points a game for Cleveland. New York ended their search for help by signing Jalen Brunson from Dallas and he has had a positive impact averaging 18.6 points and playing solid defense. The Knicks are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 road games and are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings in Cleveland. Take NEW YORK! |
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10-29-22 | 76ers v. Bulls +2 | Top | 114-109 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 23 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Chicago 8:10 ET Bulls over 76ers- Was it Joel Embiid or was it James Harden? No, it was Tyrese Maxey who scored a season high 44 points last night in the 76ers win over Toronto. Chicago is coming off a loss at San Antonio last night when Zach LaVine sat out for rest management (HA imagine that, five games into the season). Philly has won 11 straight meetings including five in-a-row in Chicago. Not, this time. Take CHICAGO! |
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10-28-22 | Rockets +4.5 v. Blazers | Top | 111-125 | Loss | -120 | 10 h 43 m | Show |
Houston at Portland 10:00 ET Rockets (+) over Trailblazers- Portland started the year 4-0 with Damian Lillard leading the way and then disaster hit as Lillard went down with a calf injury in their loss to Miami Wednesday night. He will be out for at least two weeks and the Trailblazers will suffer without him as he was averaging 33.3-points while shooting 50%. Although Houston has won just one of five games played they are 4-1 ATS and are 4-0 ATS in their last four trips to Portland. Blazers are 6-18 ATS following a SU loss and are 1-7 ATS at home against teams with losing records. Take HOUSTON! |
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10-27-22 | Grizzlies v. Kings +3 | Top | 125-110 | Loss | -105 | 10 h 55 m | Show |
Memphis at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Grizzlies- There should be a great match-up between two of the NBA’s brightest gems against each other as the league’s leading scorer Ja Morant and Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox. Fox is averaging 31.7 points 7.0 assists and is shooting 60% while Ja averages 35.3 ppg. Something bogus with this one as the Kings who haven’t make the playoffs in 16 years and have lost six straight to the Grizzlies including all three games last season by an average of 23.7 points. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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10-26-22 | Lakers +5.5 v. Nuggets | Top | 99-110 | Loss | -105 | 9 h 29 m | Show |
LA Lakers at Denver 10:00 ET Lakers over Nuggets- I don’t ever recall that a LeBron James team is 0-3 to start the season and they are also 0-3 ATS so far. Los Angeles is currently the worst shooting team in the NBA but they do have one huge factor on their side tonight and that is the absence of Russell Westbrook who is about as affective as Russell Wilson of the Broncos. Lakers are 5-2 ATS on the road against winning teams and Denver is 0-5 ATS at home against a team with a losing record. Take LA LAKERS! |
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10-24-22 | Jazz v. Rockets +2 | Top | 108-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show |
Utah at Houston 8:00 ET Rockets (+) over Jazz- There were some major changes in Utah during the off season and I don’t mean the incarceration of Warren Jeffs. The Jazz traded away their best asset in Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert during the off-season and added four new faces who have them 3-0 (3-0 ATS). Houston may appear rto be the same old story but the are raw wit young talent that has yet to win 0-3 straight-up this season. Until tonight. Take HOUSTON! |
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10-23-22 | Suns +1.5 v. Clippers | Top | 112-95 | Win | 100 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
Phoenix at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET Suns (+) over Clippers- The Clippers have already started with their pulling players on he second night of back-to-back games. Both John Wall and Kawhi Leonard sat out the Clippers 111-109 over the Kings while Phoenix is off a a 113-11 loss at Portland and have player a pair of 2-point games a win and a defeat. The Clippers hold a fine 11-4 ATS record over the visiting Suns in LA. But, this time the Suns opened the favorite and that is huge. Take PHOENIX! |
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10-22-22 | Clippers v. Kings +3.5 | Top | 111-109 | Win | 100 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
LA Clippers at Sacramento 10:00 ET Kings (+) over Clippers- There is something that I don’t trust about this opening line. The Clips are a meager favorite against a team that the had defeated 15 straight time on their court before a loss last December. Kawai Leonard returned to LA’s lineup for the first time in 16 months and should take tonight and half of the rest of the season off. Take SACRAMENTO! |
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10-21-22 | Celtics v. Heat +2.5 | Top | 111-104 | Loss | -105 | 7 h 21 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- I’d like to make a coaching comparison between these two but the jury is still out on the Celtics change at that position as their former coach couldn’t keep it in his pants with female subordinate and is on double-secret probation for at least a year. Miami coach Eric Spoelstra is probably the most under-rated coach on the NBA and he will have he Heat ready to rebound from their opening loss to the Bulls. Take MIAMI! |
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10-20-22 | Clippers v. Lakers +6 | Top | 103-97 | Push | 0 | 9 h 56 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers- Lakers (+) over Clippers- The Clippers swept the Lakers last season winning all four games and have won seven straight meetings. The Lakers are already 0-1 as they fell to Golden State on opening night. But, Anthony Davis is back and healthy (?) and the Lakers will be the first to see the return of Kawhi Leonard who hasn’t play in an NBA game in over 16 months. The Lakers still believe they are contenders for the title and look to show what they have tonight. Take LAKERS! |
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10-19-22 | Blazers +3 v. Kings | Top | 115-108 | Win | 100 | 10 h 9 m | Show |
Portland at Sacramento 10:00 ET Trailblazers (+) over Kings- Neither of these two clubs made to expanded NBA playoffs last season and for Portland it was the first time they missed the postseason in eight years whereas the Kings have not made the playoffs in 16 seasons. There’s a new coach in Sacramento in Mike Brown the former Lakers and Cavaliers leader. Alvin Gentry replace Luke Walton after 17 games last season and the Kings weren’t much better after the change. Same old...take PORTLAND! |
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06-16-22 | Warriors v. Celtics -3.5 | Top | 103-90 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Golden State at Boston 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- The Warriors still moved one victory away from a championship with a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series, despite shooting 9 of 40 (22.5 percent) from distance as a team. Curry went 0 of 9. A determined mindset won't be exclusive to the Warriors, of course. Boston heads home keen on extending the series to a Game 7 back on the West Coast. A championship would give Boston an 18th banner to hang in the rafters, which would be the most all-time. They are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers at 17 championships apiece, but they have not won one since 2008. With their backs to the wall the Celtics deliver. Take BOSTON! |
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06-13-22 | Celtics +4 v. Warriors | Top | 94-104 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Boston at Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- Although the series is even at two games apiece I get the feeling that most believe Golden State has a decided edge. An edge maybe but the series is still at 2-2 a slight edge maybe because of home court and Stephen Curry. The Celtics have gone 8-3 on the road in the postseason, outshooting their opponents 38.1 percent to 31.2 percent on 3-pointers. The Warriors have gone 10-1 at home, hitting 40.7 percent of their threes as opposed to 36.3 percent by the visitors. The biggest factor in determining winners and losers in the series has been rebounding. Boston has held the upper hand on the boards 86-70 in its two wins, including 22-18 on the offensive end. Take BOSTON! |
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06-08-22 | Warriors v. Celtics UNDER 212.5 | Top | 100-116 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 7 m | Show |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Warriors/Celtics UNDER- I was a bit surprised that Game 1 went Over the total with Jayson Tatum shooting as poorly as he did (3-for-17), but Curry and Horford picked up the slack. In Game Two we won the 'Under' easily as Tatum once again struggled to score and expect it to happen again. I believe it's time to use the fact that Boston has the No. 1 defense in the NBA and that the Warriors are right behind them at No. 3. This one stays UNDER! |
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06-05-22 | Celtics +4.5 v. Warriors | Top | 88-107 | Loss | -115 | 30 h 13 m | Show |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- Forget the Zig-zag theory as this Game 2 will draw so much Warriors action that they may lose the game outright as well as winning in the 'gaff; (a non-cover win). It this game comes down to the 'number's Boston has the advantage. They say the Celtics have had the tougher road but I believe that only makes them stronger. The Celtics are 21-5-1 ATS in their last 27 road games they are 13-3-2 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdogs and the Celtics are 9-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Golden State. Take BOSTON! |
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06-02-22 | Celtics +3.5 v. Warriors | Top | 120-108 | Win | 100 | 25 h 36 m | Show |
Boston and Golden State 9:00 ET Celtics (+) over Warriors- It this game comes down to the 'number's Boston has the advantage. They say the Celtics have had the tougher road but I believe that only makes them stronger. The Celtics are 20-5-1 ATS in their last 26 road games they are 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog and the Celtics are 8-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Golden State. Take BOSTON! |
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05-29-22 | Celtics v. Heat UNDER 196 | Top | 100-96 | Push | 0 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
Boston and Miami 8:30 ET Celtics/Heat (UNDER) - Okay, we have all seen the series and if you put in the lines for this series and going back the last 10 meetings between these two the 'totals' have run from a high of 224.5 to a low of 202.5 and an average of 205 in this series. Sunday's night's 'total' on this game is 10-points lower than the series average. Play UNDER! |
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05-27-22 | Heat v. Celtics -8.5 | Top | 111-103 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 9 m | Show |
Miami at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (-) over Heat- After what we've seen the play between these two clubs it appears obvious that Boston is the better team. After playing 20 separate quarters the Heat have outscored the Celtics just four times but have still managed a pair of victories. Miami is playing with damaged goods with injuries to Jimmy Butler having the biggest impact. With an ailing Butler the Heat offense just doesn't get it done and Boston's defense is stifling. In an elimination game the Heat will be desperate and are 11-4 ATS in their last 15 meetings in Boston. I just don't think the Heat are up to it. Take BOSTON! |
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05-26-22 | Mavs +7.5 v. Warriors | Top | 110-120 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 29 m | Show |
Dallas at Golden State 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- If you are anything like me your first thoughts (at least mine were) about Game 5 was that Golden State would put it together after their poor effort in Game 4 at Dallas. The difficulty I have with this one is that I expect heavy action on the Warriors and they have enough room to win under the 'number.' Mavericks are 21-10 ATS in last 31 on the roads against winning teams and the Warriors are 7-15-1 ATS I their last 23 games following an ATS loss. Somehow, someway it's...DALLAS! |
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05-25-22 | Celtics v. Heat +1.5 | Top | 93-80 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 15 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 8:30 ET Heat (-) over Celtics- I just keep hoping these guys continue to doing what they do and that is taking turns beating each other up. I remember a series like this before between the Knicks and then Bullets as Wes Unseld and Willis Reed exchanged great performances on alternating nights. Okay, enough nostalgia about Game 5...it's simple the Heat licks their wounds and warm up in Miami! The oddsmakers favor the Celtics more and more which I don't like but they will have the 'public money' against them in this one. Take MIAMI! |
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05-23-22 | Heat v. Celtics -6 | Top | 82-102 | Win | 100 | 10 h 1 m | Show |
Miami at Boston 8:30 ET Celtics (-) over Heat- For Boston Jayson Tatum is questionable, Marcus Smart is questionable, Robert Williams III is questionable and Al Horford will play. Miami, like the Celtics are a band of walking wounded with Jimmy Butler most likely probable. Still, this is a high price to pay to bet the Celtics and probably for good reason. Take BOSTON! |
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05-22-22 | Warriors +3 v. Mavs | Top | 109-100 | Win | 100 | 19 h 27 m | Show |
Golden State at Dallas 9:00 ET Warriors over Mavericks- Teams that live and die via the 3-point field goal run hot and cold during the same game and games have dramatic lead swings. Dallas like so many other teams after grabbing a huge early lead (2nd or 3rd Q) players seem to think it gives them license to throw up long range bombs shot after shot without ever having an offensive flow or an attempt to work the ball inside. Golden State has outscored the Mavericks 106-62 in the paint and with their veteran experience I don't see that changing. They will attack Doncic and wear down this one-man team. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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05-20-22 | Mavs +6.5 v. Warriors | Top | 117-126 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 45 m | Show |
Dallas at Golden State 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- Of course everyone thinks that this series hinges on Dallas' Super-star Luca Doncic but that is not how they are going to win, if they can. Defense is what got the Mavericks here as they enter Game 2 allowing 104.7 PPG ranking No. 2 in the NBA and Game 1 was one of their worst performances. The Mavericks are 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than a 100 points and they are 19-7 ATS after a straight-up loss. The Warriors are 8-2 in their last 10 home games but the Mavs are 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings and 6-2 ATS at Golden State! Take DALLAS! |
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05-18-22 | Mavs +5 v. Warriors | Top | 87-112 | Loss | -110 | 21 h 52 m | Show |
Dallas at Golden State 9:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Warriors- Only one game separated the teams in the regular season, and it's because of the Warriors' 53-52 edge in wins. The Mavericks' were 3-1 straight-up in the season series and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games at Golden State but the Warriors earned the home-court advantage in the best-of-seven Finals. Home court could be critical this time as well, with Golden State yet to lose in six games on its home floor this postseason. Dallas is 6-2 ATS following a win and the Warriors are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games as favorites. Take DALLAS! |
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05-17-22 | Celtics +2 v. Heat | Top | 107-118 | Loss | -110 | 24 h 29 m | Show |
Boston at Miami 8:30 ET Celtics (+) over Heat- The top-seeded Heat have prevailed in six straight conference final appearances, tied for the fourth-longest streak in NBA history. Two of those series victories came against Boston (2012, 2020). The second-seeded Celtics have dropped four straight Eastern Conference finals, including three in a four-season stretch from 2017-20. But it looks to me like the oddsmakers have made the No. 2 seed the favorite to win the series and they will start with a win here. Celtics are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 meetings in Miami! Take BOSTON! |
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05-15-22 | Bucks v. Celtics -5 | Top | 81-109 | Win | 100 | 5 h 25 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Boston 3:30 ET Celtics (-) over Bucks- When these two clubs met in a Game 7 in the first round in 2018, the Celtics prevailed easily 112-96, with Antetokounmpo (22) and Tatum (20) playing on basically even terms. Horford played the role of the difference-maker in that one, hitting 13 of 17 shots on a 26-point night. On Friday Horford had two pints after a career high 30 the previous game. Defense and pressure are keys to Boston's No. 1 ranked defense as the Bucks have shot 32.3 percent on 3-pointers in their wins, but just 25.7 percent in their losses. Jrue Holiday has defined the disparity, going 10 of 22 from deep in the wins, 5 of 22 in the losses. Celtics are 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings including 6-2 ATS at home. Take BOSTON! |
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05-13-22 | Celtics +1.5 v. Bucks | Top | 108-95 | Win | 100 | 9 h 1 m | Show |
Boston at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Bucks- If you saw what I just saw in Game 5 it looks as though the Bucks can just turn it on any time they'd like...but we know what has happened in this series as these two battlers have alternated wins and losses and it's the Boston's turn to rise to the occasion. With Milwaukee's rating slipping even when the win as they are such meager favorites at home where they were 33-14 and just have to win. Celts are still No. 1 in overall defense and FG and 3-pt % allowed.and they are 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings including 5-0 ATS in Milwaukee. Take BOSTON! |
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05-12-22 | Suns v. Mavs +2 | Top | 86-113 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
Phoenix at Dallas 9:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Suns- This has been a home series all the way and I see no reason to expect anything different here no matter the margin of the previous game. Phoenix has won by 7, 20 and 30 points at home and on the road they have lost by 9 and 10. Chris Paul once again seems lost in the playoffs but teammate Devin Booker has picked up the slack hitting 50% (16-of-32) from 3-point range. 4-9 ATS last 13 games on one days rest and 2-6 ATS as road favorites last eight. Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in last six games as home underdogs and 18-7 ATS after a loss. Take DALLAS! |
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05-11-22 | Warriors v. Grizzlies +4.5 | Top | 95-134 | Win | 100 | 11 h 7 m | Show |
Golden State at Memphis 9:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- Memphis was 20-5 SU when Ja Morant was sidelined this regular season and are now 0-1 without him in the playoffs although they did 'cover' the number. It appeared the Grizzlies were going to pull off the upset on the road and would even the series but Stephen Curry with playoff guile scored 18 fourth quarter points as the Warriors outscored The Grizz by 10 points for the 101-98 'non-cover' win. Golden State is just 1-5 ATS in their last six playoffs games as favorites while the Grizzlies are 10-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records. Take MEMPHIS! |
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05-10-22 | 76ers +3.5 v. Heat | Top | 85-120 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 42 m | Show |
Philadelphia at Miami 7:30 ET 76ers (+) over Heat- He may not be the MVP but Joel Embiid in the most dominating player on the court when healthy and he is carrying the 76ers on his back. James harden showed signs of life last time out scoring 31 points while handing out nine assists. Miami of course has the fabulous Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro coming off the bench but the need more scoring balance as Kyle Lowry has been ineffective and is questionable. Most of the trends and money is moving toward the Heat and it's getting too hot for them. Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-09-22 | Celtics +1.5 v. Bucks | Top | 116-108 | Win | 100 | 9 h 34 m | Show |
Boston at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Celtics (+) over Bucks- Here we go again where the defending NBA Champions with the most dominating player in the league is hosting a game and yet with the line so short is the 'books' are saying that the Bucks need only to win the game to win the bet. It just looks too easy! Boston who is in dire need are 5-0-1 in their last six games as road underdogs and aren16-51 ATS in their last 22 road games and Milwaukee is just 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven home games. Take BOSTON! |
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05-08-22 | Suns v. Mavs +2 | Top | 101-111 | Win | 100 | 5 h 26 m | Show |
Phoenix at Dallas 3:30 ET Mavericks (+) over Suns- Dallas came up with the win they needed in Game 3 and now have a chance to even the series at two wins apiece and they did it with defense the No. 2 ranked defense. Phoenix scored just 93 points and was held under 50% shooting from the field for the first time on the 2022 playoffs 11 points below the Mavericks defensive average. As veteran as the Suns are they are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 on 1 days rest and 2-5 ATS in their last seven games when road favorites. The Mavs are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games and 20-8-1 ATS when playing on 1 days rest. Take DALLAS! |
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05-07-22 | Celtics +2 v. Bucks | Top | 101-103 | Push | 0 | 20 h 29 m | Show |
Boston at Milwaukee 3:30 ET Celtics (+) over Bucks- Having posted two winner in this series including Boston as my 'Highest-Rated' Megabucks winner in Game 2 I believe I can say that this 'line' is off the wall. In the, 'you have got to be kidding' department how in the world can the Bucks be such a small favorite at home. Everyone saw how dominate Milwaukee was in Game 1 and that is difficult to put out of your mind but, at home under a bucket and the line is dropping. The 'books' must believe that the Celtics have the answer to Giannis and with Middleton sidelined...take BOSTON! |
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05-06-22 | Heat v. 76ers +3.5 | Top | 79-99 | Win | 100 | 8 h 48 m | Show |
Miami at Philadelphia 7:00 ET 76ers (+) over Heat- The Heat is on! Miami is on a roll once against as the media and public keep underestimating them. As a 'Money Game' winner with them in the first two games I like the feel of playing against them and with the 0-2 team that most likely will return Joel Embiid. But, with or without him the 76ers are the side here. And of all people I wouldn't be surprised if James Harden actually shoots well and paces the Sixers. It is now or never...Take PHILADELPHIA! |
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05-04-22 | Mavs +6.5 v. Suns | Top | 109-129 | Loss | -115 | 22 h 31 m | Show |
Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET Mavericks ()+) over Suns- Having used Phoenix as a Megabucks winner in Game 1 of this series I have no problem backing the Dallas here as I've been weary of them since they sent Porzingis packing. The Mavericks started the Utah series with Luca Doncic nursing an injury and have shown the defense travels well as they are ranked No. 2 allowing only 104.7. Without Porzingis whose heart was questioned their defense has risen to where they can win anytime with Luca carrying the offensive load. Although the Suns have dominated this series the Mavs are 5-1 ATS in their last six road games and 10-4 ATS in their last 14 as road underdogs. Take DALLAS! |
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05-03-22 | Bucks v. Celtics -4.5 | Top | 86-109 | Win | 100 | 9 h 36 m | Show |
Milwaukee at Boston 7:00 ET The Bucks played Game 1 in this series they way they closed out their Championship last year as they were just too physical for the Celtics. Even with Khris Middleton out the Milwaukees big bodies just were causing problems for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown who struggled for open looks. Giannis is unstoppable and Boston's Marcus Smart sustained an injury in Game 1 has his effectiveness should be questioned. The Celtics look like they don't have a chance so I have to have them. PLAY BOSTON! |
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05-02-22 | Mavs v. Suns -5.5 | Top | 114-121 | Win | 100 | 11 h 0 m | Show |
Dallas at Phoenix 10:00 ET Suns (-) over Mavericks- Both teams overcame the absence of their young superstars in tough first-round matchups. The Mavericks ousted the Utah Jazz, and the Suns survived the eighth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans, both winning in six games. But Dallas was without Luca Doncic and Phoenix was missing Devin Booker for three of the six contests. The Suns swept the season series 3-0 from the Mavericks, with two wins coming by eight points and the third by seven. Two of the games were in Phoenix, a November back-to-back that Doncic missed with a sprained left knee and ankle.The Suns are 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings including 7-3 ATS as hosts. Take PHOENIX! |
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05-01-22 | Warriors v. Grizzlies +2.5 | Top | 117-116 | Win | 100 | 6 h 57 m | Show |
Golden State at Memphis 3:30 ET Grizzlies (+) over Warriors- Game One of this series already me scratching my head as to why the 2nd seed in the West is an underdog at home. Golden State the No. 3 seed took out Denver in five games and are at their strongest point physically with a healthy Draymond Green and Klay Thompson getting up to speed averaging 22.6 points in the playoffs. Meanwhile the Grizzlies are 8-1 ATS at home against teams with winning records and 5-1 as home underdogs and 4-1 against the Warriors in the last five meetings in Bluff City. Take MEMPHIS! |
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04-29-22 | Grizzlies v. Wolves +1.5 | Top | 114-106 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
Memphis at Minnesota 9:00 ET Timberwolves over Grizzlies- The oddsmaker is certainly giving Minnesota the seventh-seed plenty of respect as the No. 2 seed Memphis is barely favored in what could be a close out game for them. After blowing a 26-point lead in Game 3 the Timberwolves have rebounded with a pair of ATS wins eking out a 119-118 win at home and losing at the buzzer in Memphis 111-109. With the line where it is they are giving you a chance to just pick the winner...not so easy. The NBA's two top scoring teams go to a game 7. Take MINNESOTA |
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04-28-22 | Mavs v. Jazz +110 | Top | 98-96 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
Dallas at Utah 10:00 ET Jazz (+) over Mavericks- Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been dominant since returning from a calf injury that sidelined him for the first three games. The way Dallas has played for most of this series will require a very large bounce-back by Utah. Meanwhile, the Jazz have been about 'givin' up for dead' after the way Dallas has run through them in this series leading 3-1 and 4-0 ATS. Utah's most explosive scorer, Donovan Mitchell, declared himself ready to play Thursday night amid a leg injury. The Jazz are off the worst 3-point shooting game (3-30) in NBA Playoff history and they look to atone here. Take UTAH! |
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04-27-22 | Bulls +12.5 v. Bucks | Top | 100-116 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 59 m | Show |
Chicago at Milwaukee 7:30 ET Bulls (+) over Bucks- The NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks are not messing around like last year's playoffs when they fell behind 0-2 in their opening and second round series as they have pounded the Bulls in the last two games taking a 3-1 series lead. Undermanned Chicago will be without All-Star Zach LaVine who entered the NBA safety protocol on Tuesday and Alex Caruso is in the league's concussion protocol after getting whacked in the face on Saturday. Still, this is an elimination game and the Bulls will scratch and claw The Bulls are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games in Milwaukee. Take CHICAGO! |
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04-26-22 | Hawks +7 v. Heat | Top | 94-97 | Win | 100 | 5 h 14 m | Show |
Atlanta at Miami 7:00 ET Hawks (+) over Heat- To start with people are starting to realize just how good a coach Eric Spoelstra actually is as the Heat always seem to give you their best no matter who is healthy and what kind of line-up they have. But, of course the Key to the Heat's success now is Jimmy Butler who posted 36 points in Sunday's win while Atlanta top scorer Trae Young had just nine points after scoring just eight points in Game 1 of this series. The Hawks are 6-1 ATS following a SU loss and are desperate trailing 3-1 and facing elimination. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-25-22 | Jazz +3 v. Mavs | Top | 77-102 | Loss | -108 | 11 h 26 m | Show |
Utah at Dallas 9:30 ET Jazz (+) over Mavericks- An unusual twist has happened in this series as the impact of Dallas's Luka Doncic presence is huge. In all four previous games Utah has been the favorite including the first two in Dallas when Doncic was out. Upon his return in Game 4 at Utah the Mavs held a 4-point lead with 30 seconds remaining only to be bested by a lay-in at the buzzer. The 'price' seems short with Luca's return and maybe it's because Dallas is 1-5-1 ATS in their last seven playoff games. Take UTAH! |
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04-24-22 | Suns v. Pelicans +2.5 | Top | 103-118 | Win | 100 | 22 h 32 m | Show |
Phoenix at New Orleans 9:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- New Orleans put up a good fight against the Suns on Game 3 but Phoenix without Devin Booker was able to weather the storm so to speak. But, the Pelicans have been 'game' playing tough since their horrid opening half of this series. The Suns are the number 1 seed and they were the best all season and they have had the better of it in the series but the Pelicans are 6-1 ATS in their last seven hames after a straight up loss and the Suns are 2-6 ATS as playoff favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-22-22 | Suns v. Pelicans +2 | Top | 114-111 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 30 m | Show |
Phoenix at New Orleans 9:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- This New Orleans club for one reason or another has been a 'money maker' for 'us' and I see no reason to get off what has worked so well this season. They seemed to have picked up their step since CJ McCollum arrived and believe that they can compete with anybody in the league. The Suns are the best team in the NBA but have a history of falling short when more is expected from them and with Chris Paul around you well, are waiting for the shoe to drop. Phoenix is just 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as favorites and 0-4 ATS as road favorites while the Pelicans are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 playoff games as underdogs. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-21-22 | Warriors v. Nuggets +2.5 | Top | 118-113 | Loss | -110 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
Golden State at Denver 10:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Warriors- With Steph Curry coming off the bench Golden State has cruised to a pair of home playoff wins over Denver who's top two players Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are sidelined.after their convincing victories the Warriors look very inviting laying less than a field goal short or long. But the Nuggets are a playoff team that won 48 games and can play tough going 5-1 ATS in their last six as underdogs. Look for MVP Nikola Jokic to make his presence felt and for the Nuggets and the Warriors are 0-4-2 ATS in their last six playoff games as road favorites. Take DENVER! |
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04-21-22 | Grizzlies v. Wolves +2 | Top | 104-95 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 50 m | Show |
Memphis at Minnesota 7:30 ET Timberwolves (+) over Grizzlies- The NBA's two top scoring teams have not disappointed anyone with the pair of blowout wins my each side. But, what we saw out of the Timberwolves Anthony Edwards and the Grizzlies Ja Morant along with their more than capable supporting cast should make for a great series the rest of the way. The thing I like about this Minnesota team is they don't back down from anybody as they have shown their grit by going 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 following a straight-up loss. Take MINNESOTA! |
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04-20-22 | Nets v. Celtics -3 | Top | 107-114 | Win | 100 | 7 h 4 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Boston 7:00 ET Celtics (-) over Nets- Ball movement of the ball was the key in the final moments of Boston's Game 1 win scoring the winning bucket after four passes before the winning lay in. Brooklyn hung tough and made a solid run and actually took the lead late behind a fabulous fourth quarter by Kyrie Irving who scored 18 points in the final period. Only to have Kevin Durant miss what would have been the game clinching shot just moments before the Celtics score. They do it again taking a 2-0 with a win and cover. Take BOSTON! |
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04-19-22 | Pelicans +9.5 v. Suns | Top | 125-114 | Win | 100 | 9 h 18 m | Show |
New Orleans at Phoenix 10:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- New Orleans like the start to their season (1-12) got off on the wrong foot Sunday in their first Playoff game in Phoenix. At the beginning they were tentative and seemed overwhelmed falling behind by 23-points at one point. And like in the regular season the played well after they regained their footing they were quite respectable as they shot 22.4% in the opening quarter and ended near 40%. Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as favorites with that win coming their last time out. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-18-22 | Nuggets +7.5 v. Warriors | Top | 106-126 | Loss | -120 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Denver at Golden State 10:00 ET Nuggets (+) over Warriors- A special thanks goes out to the Warriors who were Saturday's Megabucks and only winner in the NBA weekend. While everyone's eyes and mind included were on the return of Stephen Curry 22-year old Jordan Poole sole the show scoring 30 points in his playoff debut. Denver's Nikola Jokic had another MVP night in Game One but Golden State just ran too deep. The Nuggets are 5-1 ATS after a loss of 10 points or more and they are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 road games and the Warriors are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as home favorites. Take DENVER! |
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04-17-22 | Pelicans +10.5 v. Suns | Top | 99-110 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 25 m | Show |
New Orleans at Phoenix 9:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Suns- The thing about this New Orleans squad is the way they have hung together despite having to play the entire season without Zion Williamson and overcoming a 1-12 start to make the playoffs. The Pelicans posted a pair of play-in come-from -behind victories over San Antonio and the L.A. Clippers and are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 road games including 10-4 ATS as road underdogs. Phoenix may not be taking the Pelicans all that seriously and are 0-5 ATS in their last five games as favorites and just 3-7 ATS hosting the Pels. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-16-22 | Nuggets v. Warriors -6.5 | Top | 107-123 | Win | 100 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
Denver at Golden State 8:30 ET Warriors (-) over Nuggets- “Heeee's back! Stephen Curry who missed the last 12 games is doing 'Curry things' in his workouts according to Golden State coach Steve Kerr. Denver has four time All-Star and 2020 MVP Nikola Jokic and he is a one-man wrecking machine that averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists but the Warriors have the 'Equalizer' and it's not Curry, its their best all-round player Draymond Green who can annoy any opponent. The Warriors have been laying-in-wait and should run away from the Nuggets as the have had their way against Denver going 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meeting including 5-2-1 ATS at home. Take GOLDEN STATE! |
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04-15-22 | Hawks v. Cavs +2.5 | Top | 107-101 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 11 m | Show |
Atlanta at Cleveland 7:30 ET Cavaliers (+) over Hawks- Cleveland is coming off a hard fought loss but 'cover' against Brooklyn and face an elimination game for the loser and a match against No. 1 seed Miami. After allowing Kyrie Irving to make his first 12 shots they will now have the task of trying to contain Trae Young. It's a job that J.B Bickerstaff is up to and the Cavaliers come in with the NBA's No. 5 ranked defense allowing just 105.7ppg. The Hawks are 6-15 ATS in their lst 21 road games and are 1-5 ATS in their last six trips to Cleveland while the Cavs are 6-2-1 ATS in their last nine games as home underdogs. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-13-22 | Hornets +5.5 v. Hawks | Top | 103-132 | Loss | -110 | 8 h 54 m | Show |
Charlotte at Atlanta 7:00 ET Hornets (+) over Hawks- Last season Atlanta made a great run into the playoffs and fell from the 4th seed to the fifth seed on the final day of the year and then disposed of the No. 4 seed the Knicks in orderly fashion. This year they are seeded No. 9 in the play-in round and host Charlotte the No. 10 seed. The Hornets finished in the same spot last season and had the most wins of a No. 10 seed in 21 years. They are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 road games and and are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five trips to Atlanta. The Hawks are 6-0 ATS in their last six games as home favorites but are just 5-14 ATS after a SU win. Take CHARLOTTE! |
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04-12-22 | Cavs +9.5 v. Nets | Top | 108-115 | Win | 100 | 7 h 12 m | Show |
Cleveland at Brooklyn 7:00 ET Cavaliers (+) over Nets- For a pair of clubs that ended the NBA season with identical records (44-38) and Brooklyn is considered the superior team by far with the likes of Irving and Durant. Cleveland is a surprise to many and could have had an even bigger season if not for serious injuries to multiple players. These two met in NYC on Friday with the Nets running away with it 35-19 the fourth quarter but the Cavaliers bounced back with a 133-115 win at Milwaukee. Brooklyn has been money burners at home and are 11-28 ATS in their last 39 games as favorites. Take CLEVELAND! |
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04-10-22 | Celtics -5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 139-110 | Win | 100 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Boston at Memphis 7:00 ET Celtics (-) over Grizzlies- In the final days of the NBA regular season we see an number of oddities and in the line and this game is one of them. Memphis is the second seed in the West and just totally annihilated the Pelicans last night looking as good as they have all season. Boston and Philadelphia are tied for the second spot in the East with the Celtics owning the tie-breaker and need only to win today. The 'price' of this contest has the Celtics favored at Memphis and that is a 'tell.' Take BOSTON! |
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04-09-22 | Pelicans +6.5 v. Grizzlies | Top | 114-141 | Loss | -109 | 8 h 60 m | Show |
New Orleans at Memphis 6:00 ET Pelicans (+) over Grizzlies- When I first saw this matchup I thought that I would be all over the Grizzlies as I had used with the Pelicans as a Megabucks winner and against Memphis with great success of late and felt the 'natural' vibe was to take the Grizzles. But, the first line I saw was transposed and had New Orleans the favorite (-5) and at the No. 2 seed in the West. I figured that Memphis would be playing no one. Then, I saw that they were actually 5-point dogs, I felt that the points were where they should be. Memphis is locked into their spot and should have little motivation while the Pelicans are hot and are playing for an improved play-in spot. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-08-22 | Hawks +110 v. Heat | Top | 109-113 | Loss | -100 | 9 h 23 m | Show |
Atlanta at Miami 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Heat- There is something wrong in Mudville as the Heat who need just one win to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference are a virtual pick-em affair at home against the Hawks after winning their last game against Charlotte by 30-points. Atlanta has won six of seven and have clinch a spot in the play-in round and most likely would face the Heat in the playoffs and are 6-1 ATS in those games. Miami is just 2-6 ATS in their last eight home games. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-07-22 | Blazers v. Pelicans -16.5 | Top | 94-127 | Win | 100 | 9 h 35 m | Show |
Portland at New Orleans 8:30 ET Pelicans (-) over Trailblazers- After having starter the season 1-12 the Pelicans have fought back and have played better than .500 ball since and have qualified for the playoffs as part fo the play-in round. Portland has thrown in the towel and has lost eight straight after blowing an 18-point lead at OKC being outscored 31-12 and are 2-18 Su since the All-Star break. The Trailblazers can't score and don't defend and are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 trips to New Orleans and are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games overall. The Pelicans are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 games as home favorites. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-06-22 | Mavs -8 v. Pistons | Top | 131-113 | Win | 100 | 7 h 15 m | Show |
Dallas at Detroit 7:00 ET Mavericks (-) over Pistons- Dallas is looking for that fifty win season and are coming off a win at Milwaukee defeating the Bucks 118-112 on Sunday behind Luca Doncic's fifth straight 32 points or better game. Detroit has won their last three and is looking to extend their longest winning streak of the season but No. 1 draft pick Cade Cunningham missed the last contest and is getting little playing time. The Mavericks rank No. 2 in defense while the Pistons are ranked 28th on offense and the difference will be evident tonight. Take DALLAS! |
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04-05-22 | Pelicans -7.5 v. Kings | Top | 123-109 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
New Orleans at Sacramento 10:00 ET Pelicans (-) over Kings- Here I go again and I hope that I am not reading some in the line that isn't there. New Orleans has clinched a spot in the play-in games and probably can;move out of the ninth spot but they can push the Lakers even further back if not even eliminate them with a win here. This is the Kings final home game of the season and the Pelicans are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 road games. With the addition of CJ McCollum the Pelicans are playing their best ball of the season and at the right time. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-04-22 | North Carolina +4.5 v. Kansas | Top | 69-72 | Win | 100 | 22 h 55 m | Show |
North Carolina vs Kansas 9:00 ET Tar Heels (+) over Jayhawks- The regular season college basketball season had about three weeks remaining when my thoughts about North Carolina were that Hubert Davis just wasn't cutting it and I expected the Tar Heels be to an also ran the rest of the season. But, not so fast as this team has matured right before our eyes and is playing for the NCAA title by winning 11 of their last 12. Kansas just totally dominated a short-handed Villanova squad that had over-achieved all season and are 7-2 ATS in their last nine at neutral sites. But, the Tar Heels are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 against teams with winning records and get the money here. Take NORTH CAROLINA! |
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04-03-22 | Pelicans +2.5 v. Clippers | Top | 100-119 | Loss | -115 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
New Orleans at L.A Clippers 9:30 ET Pelicans (+) over Clippers- This line seems awful short to me considering that Los Angeles at 38-40 has a better record as the Pelicans who are nine-games under .500 and are playing at home. New Orleans has won their last three games while the Clippers have dropped six of their last eight games. The Pelicans are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 road games while LA is 4-9 ATS in their last 13 home games as favorites. The Pels have the Clips 'number' and are 38-16 ATS in the last 54 meetings. Take NEW ORLEANS! |
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04-02-22 | Nets v. Hawks +2.5 | Top | 115-122 | Win | 100 | 10 h 50 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Atlanta 7:30 ET Hawks (+) over Nets- The Nets and Hawks enter the final stage of the season tied with the exact same record 40-37 and both have been playing well of late. Atlanta has won their last four while Brooklyn who has lost 2-of-3 but is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games.The Hawks hold the tie-breaking edge and are positioned eighth while the Nets are tenth with the Cavaliers ninth between the two with the same record. Brooklyn has struggled in the favorites role going 9-25 ATS in their last 34 while the Hawks are 14-6 ATS in their last 20 home games. Take ATLANTA! |
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04-02-22 | Villanova +4.5 v. Kansas | Top | 65-81 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 4 m | Show |
Villanova vs Kansas 6:09 ET Wildcats (+) over Jayhawks- The 'thing' about this year's NCAA Tournament is that most felt that it was wide open this season as there was no dominating favorite and yet it was more of the 'old guard' making to the Final-4 in New Orleans as the traditional basketball powers prevailed. Kansas, North Carolina, Duke and two-time winner in the last five years Villanova. The Wildcats will be without their standout guard Justin Moore who racked up the most playing time among the Wildcat starters. That could be a factor but the oddsmaker has kept the price low as Villanova is 21-6 ATS in their last 27 NCAA Tournament games and Kansas is 2-5 ATS in their last seven Tournament games and are 1-4 ATS in the last five meetings against the Wildcats. Take VILLANOVA! |
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04-01-22 | Wolves +3 v. Nuggets | Top | 136-130 | Win | 100 | 10 h 48 m | Show |
Minnesota at Denver 9:00 ET Timberwolves (+) over Nuggets- Denver has won three in-a-row and is now atop the NBA Northwest tied with Utah while Minnesota has dropped for of their last five and currently a six seed for the playoffs. The Timberwolves are ranked No. 3 in offense averaging 115.2 ppg and are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as road underdogs and are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 games following a straight up loss and they are 22-6 ATS in their last 28 meetings in Denver. Take MINNESOTA! |
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03-31-22 | Clippers +3 v. Bulls | Top | 130-135 | Loss | -107 | 9 h 10 m | Show |
L.A. Clippers at Chicago 8:00 ET Cavaliers (-) over Bulls- With the return to action by Paul George Los Angeles now sits in the 10th play-in spot for the playoffs and just broke a five-game losing streak with a come-from-behind win over Utah after trailing by 25-points. Chicago is 23-7 ATS as home favorites but are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games overall and 4-11 ATS against the Clippers at home. Take L.A. CLIPPERS! |
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03-31-22 | Xavier +4.5 v. Texas A&M | Top | 73-72 | Win | 100 | 9 h 59 m | Show |
Xavier vs Texas A&M 7:00 ET Musketeers (+) over Aggies- Talk about turning around your season, Texas A&M is playing for the NIT championship after having lost eight straight games during the season and are 12-2 SU in their last 14 including four NIT wins. Xavier is 3-0 under interim coach Jonas Hayes. The Musketeers are 35-14-2 as neutral site underdogs while the Aggie4s are 10-2 ATS in their last 12. This time it is XAVIER! |
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03-30-22 | Heat +5.5 v. Celtics | Top | 106-98 | Win | 100 | 8 h 19 m | Show |
Miami at Boston 7:00 ET Heat (+) over Celtics- Miami still leads the East with Boston a close second one game behind with Philadelphia and Milwaukee in the wings. The Celtics have been high powered since the All-Star break as they are 13-3 SU and 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. The Heat ended a season worst 4-game losing streak with a win (Megabucks) Monday over the Kings and should stay hot as they are 7-1-1 ATS in their last nine road games and 15-6 ATS in their last 21 games as underdogs. Take MIAMI! |
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03-29-22 | Jazz v. Clippers +1.5 | Top | 115-121 | Win | 100 | 11 h 52 m | Show |
Utah at L.A. Clippers 10:00 ET Clippers (+) over Jazz- Talk about fading as the regular season comes to a close both of these teams have found themselves headed south as the games pick up importance. Utah has dropped four straight while the Clippers have lost five straight and 8-of-10. Los Angels has fallen into the sixth spot in the playoff hunt and have lost both meetings against the Jazz this season by an average of 25 points. With this line being where it is tells me that theJazz are slipping more than LA. Take the CLIPPERS! |
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03-29-22 | Washington State +2 v. Texas A&M | Top | 56-72 | Loss | -110 | 29 h 58 m | Show |
Washington State vs Texas A&M 9:00 ET Cougars (+) over Aggies- Washington State got here the hard way winning a pair of games on the road at SMU and BYU winning by 12 and 19 points respectively and seems to have caught a spark going 7-1 ATS in their last eight games overall. Texas A&M has had the best of it as a No. 1 seed in the NIT they sat at home and defeated Alcorn State, Oregon and Wake Forest covering the last two and being strong favorites in each game. The Aggies have been impressive ATS going 9-2 in their last 11games overall and are 5-2 in last seven at neutral sites. Although the Cougars are 0-5 ATS in their last five games at neutral sites they are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as neutral site underdogs. Take WASHINGTON STATE! |
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03-28-22 | Kings v. Heat -12 | Top | 100-123 | Win | 100 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
Sacramento at Miami 7:30 ET Heat (-) over Kings- Miami is in the middle of a four-game losing streak and are now tied with Boston for the best record in the East. Lowly Sacramento at 27-48 has won three straight and fine themselves double-digit underdogs against a team with 4-straight losses. Heat coach Eric Spoelstra was missing last time out for personal reasons for just the third time in 14 years and they are 0-3 when he is absent and they are 0-7 ATS in their last seven. With that kind of record it is a line telling me that the Heat are ready to bust out. Take MIAMI! |
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03-27-22 | Miami-FL v. Kansas -5.5 | Top | 50-76 | Win | 100 | 13 h 5 m | Show |
Miami vs Kansas 2:20 ET Jayhawks (-) over Hurricanes- So, Kansas the only Number 1 seed remaining has the task of defeating a well coached 10th seed in the Miami Hurricanes who are 26-10 on the season. The Canes have been under valued all year as their 21-14 ATS record might attest. In Friday's win over Providence the Jayhawks became the winningest program in college basketball history and they are now stopping there. It's a tribute to Miami's coach Larranaga who has brought a team that is ranked No's 330th, 229th and 288th in the three most important defensive categories. Jayhawks can cease the moment and they will as they Final-Four awaits. Take KANSAS! |
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03-26-22 | Nets v. Heat +4 | Top | 110-95 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
Brooklyn at Miami 8:00 ET Heat (+) over Nets- Well, Kyrie Irving has received a 'pardon' and will now be able to play home games as the mask restrictions have been lifted in New York. With his game on the road the team will have all personnel available and if the season ended today these two would meet in the opening round of the playoffs. Miami had a 'heated' exchange between players and coach as they have dropped their last two at home and they are 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games as underdogs and Brooklyn is 8-22 ATS in their last 30 games as favorites. Take MIAMI! |
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03-26-22 | Houston v. Villanova +2.5 | Top | 44-50 | Win | 100 | 16 h 12 m | Show |
Houston vs Villanova 6:09 ET Wildcats (+) over Cougars- With two National Championships to their credit in 2016 and 2018 this will be the third time in the past six years that Villanova has made it to the Elite Eight. Houston disposed of Arizona by holding the Wildcats to 25-points below their scoring average, but, these Wildcats present a different problem. They are now 20-6 ATS in their last 26 NCAA tourney games and have the discipline that it takes to win here. Take VILLANOVA! |
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03-25-22 | Iowa State +3 v. Miami-FL | Top | 56-70 | Loss | -115 | 20 h 52 m | Show |
Iowa State vs Miami-Fl 9:40 ET Cyclones (+) over Hurricanes- Oh boy, this is a tough one as both clubs won ugly for 'us' already in the first two rounds. Iowa State has won a pair fo Tournament games where as last season the won just two game the entire season. The road for the cyclones in the tourney had them defeating LSU and Wisconsin with a couple of stellar defensive performances holding those squads at 54 and 49 points respectively. Miami is well coached and has committed just seven turnovers in their two wins over USC and Auburn. The Cyclones are 6-1 ATS as neutral site underdogs and the Hurricanes are 5-15-1 ATAS as neutral site favorites and 0-5 ATS as NCAA tournament games as favorites. Take IOWA STATE! |
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03-25-22 | North Carolina v. UCLA -2 | Top | 73-66 | Loss | -110 | 20 h 37 m | Show |
North Carolina vs UCLA 9:40 ET Bruins (-) over Tar Heels- Golly, I hate to do this the way the Tar Heels have been playing but I must admit I didn't expect the Bruins to be favored by more than 1-point. North Carolina has always gotten the best of this series having won the last five and they are 10-3 all-time. The Heels average 78.6ppg and their defense has allowed 72.6 ranking them No. 279 while UCLA play defense and defense travels well at least better than offense and they allow just 64.3ppg. The slower pace can cause any team to get anxious and the the Heels are 7-18-1 ATS as neutral site underdogs and 1-6 ATS in their last seven NCAA Tournament games when underdogs. Bruins are 8-3 as favorites and 9-4 ATS min their last 13 neutral site games. Take UCLA! |
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03-25-22 | Mavs +3.5 v. Wolves | Top | 95-116 | Loss | -115 | 8 h 32 m | Show |
Dallas at Minnesota 8:00 ET Mavericks (+) over Timberwolves- Dallas has had a great six weeks going 16-5 in their last 21 games including a win over the Timberwolves on Monday and have moved into a fourth place tie with Utah. Each team has won a game on their own court in the season series and the Mavericks are 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings. Minnesota has hit a two-game slide after having won seven of eight while the Mavs are 6-0-1 ATS in their last seven road games and are 7-2 ATS as road underdogs. Take DALLAS |
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03-24-22 | Houston +1.5 v. Arizona | Top | 72-60 | Win | 100 | 24 h 49 m | Show |
Houston vs Arizona 9:40 ET Cougars (+) over Wildcats- Houston is the best 5th seed that I can ever remember seeing play and the oddsmaker seems to agree with me. Arizona is the No. 1 seed in the South and at 33-3 and is in a virtual pick-em situation against the Cougars (31-5) and that show respect for the Five seed. The Cougars feel that the committee slighted them with the seeding and have won 11 of 12 and is in the Sweet-16 for the third straight years while the Wildcats are here for the first time in six years. Cougs 12-3 ATS in the last 15 as underdogs. Take HOUSTON! |
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03-24-22 | Texas Tech -115 v. Duke | Top | 73-78 | Loss | -115 | 24 h 47 m | Show |
Texas Tech vs Duke 9:40 ET Red Raiders (+) over Blue Devils- Oh my, Coach K has experienced many tribulations in his storied career and his final note will be the heart-breaking loss to the Red Raiders in his last game. Sorry Blue Devils fans, but the line is a 'give-away' as these two Blue and Red don't mix. Duke's is No. 8 scoring offense at 80.4ppg and Texas Tech defense surrenders only 60.7ppg and in these tournament games defense rules. The Red Raiders are at their best against the best as they are 14-3 ATS against teams with winning records better than 60%. As great as Duke has been they are 1-5 ATS in their last six games and 1-7 ATS in their last eight NCAA tourney games and finally they are 1-7 ATS against teams with winning records. Take TEXAS TECH! |
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03-24-22 | Cavs +5.5 v. Raptors | Top | 104-117 | Loss | -110 | 9 h 16 m | Show |
Cleveland at Toronto 7:30 ET Cavaliers (+) over Raptors- These two clubs are battling each other for the sixth playoff spot as the Cavaliers currently hold that place one-game ahead of Toronto who they had defeated three times without a loss this season. Both clubs are off losses with Cleveland's coming at home against the Lakers while the Raptors fell at Chicago. The Cavs are 4-1 ATS after a SU loss and Toronto is 0-5 ATS in their last five games as home favorites. Take CLEVELAND! |
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03-23-22 | Knicks +7.5 v. Hornets | Top | 121-106 | Win | 100 | 8 h 22 m | Show |
New York at Charlotte 7:00 ET Knicks (+) over Hornets- Charlotte is back in action having won five straight and seven of nine and are climbing up the seeding ladder jumping three teams for the playoffs. New York is off a loss late night which makes the 2020-21 season their only winning year in the past nine. The Hornets have won both meetings this season but the Knicks are 6-0 ATS in their last six road games and are 4-1 ATS after a SU loss. Charlotte is just 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 home games. Take NEW YORK! |